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Blood Stained Shadows
*Chapter 1: A Broken Promise*
(Shadow's POV)
"I'm sorry Maria…" A single tear fell from my muzzle as I stood on the Westopolis Bridge. "I'm sorry it has to end like this…" I took a step closer to the edge of the ledge. "I… I hope those G.U.N ass holes are fucking happy with themselves now!" As I spoke my final words a stream of fresh tears fell from my muzzle, each one signifying the final seconds of my life.
"Wow Shadz I know you're emo and all but seriously this isn't what Maria would want man." I slowly turned around to see Silver, Faker, Rose, Knuckles, Miles, Cream & Cheese, Rouge, Vanilla, Blaze, and the Chaotix standing behind me. They all had fear in their eyes, all except for Cream whose eyes were shedding tears. "Come on dude we all know she wouldn't want this to happen to you man…"
I glared at Faker with my hallow crimson eyes, "How would you know what she would have wanted? Her life was cut so very short by those bastards at G.U.N and yet you tell me what she wanted! You never knew her… you wouldn't understand…" As I spoke my words fresh tears began to form in my eyes, I spun around turning my back on the group "None of you understand the pain I feel!" I slowly took a step towards the ledge. I whispered my final words bellow my breath "no one would care if I died…" And with those words I took the final step, "No one can heal my wounds…"
"No! Mr. Shadow you can't!" Before I could fall forward I felt a small pair of hands grab mine. "We all would care if you died Mr. Shadow." I tried to remove the little one's hands but she wouldn't let go, "Mr. Shadow I won't let you!" I finally stopped my futile attempts and turned to see everyone nod in approval. Rose, Rouge, and Blaze were sobbing. I looked down to see Cream's eyes puffy and slowly filling with tears.
"None of you understand the pain I feel, no one here has had the only thing they loved token from them in the prime of their life!" I was swarming with feelings of sadness, depression, anger, and fear. For once in my life the Ultimate Life Form has felt the true definition of fear his own life.
Finally Miles spoke "Let us help you Shadow, we may not understand but help us understand. Let us help you be happy." He took a small step forward with arms opened. "We can only try…" As Miles walked closer I looked back down upon Cream.
I was silent for a good time, only trying to think if I should accept the fox's offer. The only sound breaking the silence was the occasional sniffle from Cream or the other girls. "Ok… I will allow you to aid me in my task." I stepped down from the ledge and slowly walked towards the group, leading Cream back to her mother. "Thank you all," I knelt down to look Cream in her eyes, "Thank you Cream… Thank you." As I slowly stood up I looked around to see everyone trying to smile at me. Under my breath I said one last phrase to Maria, "I will try to be happy… only for you…"