Sonadow
Finally home…
I sigh as I enter my house. I didn't even bother turning the lights on. I just went straight to the couch to lie down. And fell fast asleep soon after.
I have been getting a lot of missions lately, and haven't been able to rest much. Although it isn't the first time this has happened, something is… different.
I have been coming home more often. I used to sleep at the HQ.
It must be because he has been coming over.
“..dow, hey Shadow! Wake up!” I slowly opened my eyes, knowing full well who the voice belonged to.
‘’Sonic…” I said with a low voice.
“Finally! It is time to eat breakfast! Well it is actually more like lunch.’’ he said with a laugh and his usual smile.
‘’What time is it?’’ I stood up from the couch and walked to the dinner table.
‘’It is 2pm, what time did you come back?’’ Sonic asked as he put plates on the table. It looks like he made an omelette and some salad. And I can smell coffee. This has somehow become a recurring scene.
‘’Around 8 in the morning.’’ I answered. Sonic sat across from me.
Well let's eat already I am starving!’’ Sonic said as he began eating the omelette.
I did the same.
‘’Is it good?’’ Sonic asked. ‘’Yes. thank you’’ I answered. ‘’No problem!’’
After we finished our meal we did the dishes.
‘’How did you know I was home?’’
‘’Knuckles told me. He heard it from Rouge. You know it would be easier if you at least text me.’’ Sonic complained.
‘’I will try-’’ As I was saying that Sonic interrupted me.
‘’I wasn’t complaining! Well maybe I was little, but I know you are, let's just say a workaholic. And that you are dead tired when you get home. ‘’ he said quickly. ‘’Maybe you should take some time off?’’
‘’Hmm… A workaholic. Is that how it seems?’’ I ask Sonic. I am a bit surprised by his remark.
‘’Well yeah. It seems your life only involves your work.’’ Sonic was quite straightforward.
‘’I guess that is the way it looks, but all I am doing is repenting. Just giving back what I owe to the world. What I should have done from the start.’’ But why am I telling Sonic this?
‘’Shadow… There is no reason to repent! I mean you have saved the world so many times. I am a witness to that! I mean you even sacrificed your own life! ‘’Sonic stood up and walked towards me.
‘’Wasn't I the one who caused the world to be in danger in the first place? All I did was clean up the mess I made! I even had you and the others get involved. Both at the Ark and Black Comet!’’ I stood up and let out my frustration. The only reason I keep going to this day is to fulfill my purpose. I clutch my fist.
‘’So what? That doesn’t change that you have saved the world and realized you were wrong. It doesn’t mean that it didn’t matter.’’ He seemed sad.
‘’Sonic I was created to save Maria but only caused her death. Ironic is it not? Let's not talk about this anymore.’’ I walked away and said ‘’ I am still tired, I am going to bed.’’
‘’No wait Shadow. You are wrong. It is true you have done bad things in the past but everyone makes mistakes. I mean look at Knuckles how many times has he been tricked by Egghead or Silver who fought about us both! But they are all our friends now. And you Shadow, when you found you were wrong didn’t you do everything to fix it? You shouldn’t focus on the bad. The good things you have done are just as valid. You gotta be more positive Shadow!’’ Sonic said as I turned around and looked at him I saw him smile.
‘’Well, sweet dreams Shadow.’’ He waved and left.
‘’He always has to have the last word… *sigh*’’
Just as valid, huh.
I shook my head and went to bed.
*Later that day*
‘’Yes I want to take some time off.’’ I talked to a GUN assistent and took some time off. But what do I do now…? For starters I should tell Sonic and maybe drive around for a while.
‘’Hm. if anyone knows where Sonic is… Tails.’’
So I went to Tails’ workshop.
‘’Shadow it is rare to see you here. Are you looking for Sonic?’’ Tails said as he welcomed me inside. ‘’Yes, do you know where he is?’’ I asked as I looked around. There were all kinds of gadgets. ‘’Right now I have sent him to buy some parts. He should be back soon! Do you want to drink something while you wait?’’ Tails asked politely. ‘’You don’t have to be so polite, I am the one who came uninvited.’’
Tails nodded and looked at me. ‘’In that case… I wanted to ask you something…’’ I took a seat and looked back at him. ‘’What do you think of Sonic?’’ I was surprised by this question.
‘’… well he is important to me. Even if we disagree on a lot of things. I can’t think of life without him.’’ I said honestly. Even I didn’t know how important he was until I thought about it. This feeling in my chest when I think about him
‘’Then that is good! I am glad you are getting more along. I was scared this was going to be the calm before the storm.’’ Tails said looking relieved.
‘’So that is what you were worried about. And here I thought you were scared of me.’’ I said after a short laugh. Tails smiled and was about to say something. We heard the front door open.
‘’I am back Tails! I found the parts you were looking for at a market in- !’’ Sonic said as he came in.
‘’Shadow?’’ He looked at me surprised. He came closer to me.
I stood up and.. he grabbed my cheeks and pulled. ‘’Sonic what are you doing?’’
“I was just checking if it was really you…’’ he said and let go.
‘’What brings you here?’’ He said as he gave a bag to Tails. ‘’I wanted… to tell you I took some time off.’’
‘’Really? Was it because of me?’’ He asked as he looked surprised.
I nodded.
‘’I wasn’t expecting you to take it to heart’’ He said as he rubbed his nose.
‘’I know that you joke around a lot. You are honest when you are serious.’’
‘’Aww Shadow… Does that mean?’’ He looked at me embarrassed.
I can’t say I wasn’t…
But then he looked excited
‘’Yes we can ‘race’.’’ I responded as I smiled.
‘’Finally. I have been waiting for this!’’ Sonic looked at Tails and said goodbye. I did the same.
‘’So where do you want to go?’’ Sonic was stretching and I did the same.
‘’I know where we should go!’’ Sonic replied. And I followed him.
We ran for about an hour.
Sonic stopped at the beach.
‘’Look Shadow!’’ Sonic said as he looked at the beach.
I saw the water glisten in the sunshine. I don’t think I ever looked at the sea like this. I felt a cold breeze and the water made waves.
‘’Isn’t it beautiful?’’ Sonic said as he looked at me.
‘’Yes’’ I simply said.
‘’I want to show you many other places like this.’’He said as he walked along the beach and sat down.
‘’I thought you were scared of water?’’ I ask as I sit down next to him.
‘’I like looking, but I won’t get closer than this.’’ He said scratching his check.
We just sat and watched the sea for a bit.
It has been a while since I relaxed like this, but what am I feeling right now...
‘’Come on Shadow there is a city near here! There is a cool market. They sell all kinds of things!’’ Sonic stood up.
‘’A market? “ I stood up and patted the sand off.
‘’Yeah! I am sure you will like it! Follow me!’’ Sonic said.
It took just a minute.
We walked along the market. There were a lot of things being sold, from pc parts to fruit, from clothes to wood.
We spent ten minutes looking around at everything. It seems he knows a lot of people here, as we keep getting interrupted by people greeting him.
‘’Sorry Shadow…’’ Sonic said as it happened again.
‘’I know a place that sells great ice cream!’’ Sonic said as he pulled me to a place.
‘’Tada~’’ Sonic said as he put a cone in my hand with two scoops of ice cream and chocolate chip and biscuit. Sonic also bought one for himself and looked at me expectantly. ‘’Come on try it!’’ And so I did… I was surprised by how good it tastes.‘’And…?’’ Sonic waited in anticipation.
‘’It’s good.’’ I said between bites.
Sonic grinned and ate his ice cream as well.
We found a place to sit down and watch the ocean.
‘’So Shadow how was this trip?’’ Sonic asked.
‘’It is a nice change of pace.’’ I couldn’t help but smile. When was the last time… No wait I have never done something so normal since she…left. I felt a bit melancholy but still smiled.
‘’I never expected you to be the first one to ask me on a date!’’ Sonic said smiling as well.
‘’A date? Is that what you meant by lets race?’’ I looked at him.
‘’Haha… saw right through me huh… I had a great time too. Let’s visit many places together!’’
A date, I guess that is what this is.
‘’Yeah let’s’’ I simply replied. Maybe even I can just enjoy myself from time to time.
With conflicting thoughts and feelings, we kept watching the sea and the sun go down, with a nice cold breeze. A beautiful sight I am sure he has seen so many more beautiful things in his adventures. But I see him watching the sun go down, and enjoy it as if it is the first time. ‘’Thank you, Sonic.’’ ‘’No problem Shads.’’ I feel his hand on mine.
‘’Any time.’’ he adds.
the end
