Author's note: I have once again returned with another dramatic story. In this story there will be profanity, drug use, some blood scenes, and suggestive scenes as well so read with caution.
Sonic Who?
By: Iris Sweetheart
A Silent Beginning
Silence is his name and silence is what he knows. Silence is where he comes from and silence is where he goes. If there ever was someone so gifted, silence is who he shall be. Quietly he enters the setting and quietly he shall leave.
The grimmest city in all the world could not possibly get any grimmer or reach its most lowest point on any day or any year. As far as history is concerned, the city's history is now and forever. A past that was no different, a present that is always the same, and a future that will never change. The people of the grim city are like drones only caring about their needs and what they need to do. Day in and day out it never changes. Any newcomer to the city was just another bodily presence that would come and go eventually. But every now and then there would always be one presence that would shine amongst the grim city's people, leaving their mark.
A hedgehog of a black and red appearance walked into the city one gray day. No introduction, no previous story to tell; just entered into the city blending in among the people. The hedgehog, known as The Shadow, walked down the sidewalk not paying any attention to anyone. With a blank expression he made his way deeper into the city where the sidewalks became more crowded. The Shadow approached a crosswalk filled with pedestrians waiting to cross the street. Cars flew by in a blur left and right at insane speeds. The crossing light finally turned green and a pedestrian who was in a hurry rushed out into the street and was hit by car instantly killing him.
The car swerved across the intersection but then regained control and took off down the street. No cars stopped, no one on the sidewalks showed any concern. The dead body laid in the intersection while some cars went around it and others were going too fast to avoid the body.
"The clean up crew better get out here before that guy slows down traffic." a woman said to her friend.
The Shadow crossed the street along with the crowd, continuing on down the street. He passed by a busy restaurant where there seemed be chaos inside. Waitresses ran around delivering food and taking orders. Rambunctious groups of people were laughing it up at their small tables. Children were misbehaving and throwing their food at each other and other customers. An argument broke out between a customer and a waitress. The two yelled at each other inconsistently yet no one around them seemed to care. Suddenly the customer took his beverage and threw it in the waitresses face and stormed away.
The Shadow walked to the door just as the enraged customer came out cursing loudly and walked off down the street. The Shadow went inside the restaurant and found it to be more noisy and crazy than it looked from the outside. Along with the loud chattering of everyone, music played from a jukebox at one end of the restaurant. At the other end was a TV up above the bar on a sports channel. The employees were even more chaotic in the kitchen yelling orders at each other while a few chatted with customers. The Shadow sat at a seat at the bar. A waitress looking tired and unhappy approached him.
"What'll it be sir?" she asked taking a pen out of her hair.
"Ok, I'll have that for you in a sec."
The waitress left and gave one of the chefs the new order. The Shadow sat quietly observing the people around him. So many expressions on the faces of the people could be seen throughout the dining area. It all seemed like everyone had their own problems to deal with. The mothers of the out-of-control children were obviously stressed out. Business workers who were probably there for lunch seemed so frustrated and yet active either talking on their cell phone or looking through some papers. Groups of friends seemed to be enjoying themselves just having a good time and making jokes.
It almost seemed strange that just outside this busy place was a dull toned city full of nothing but drones and yet inside the restaurant everyone just came to life all of the sudden. Perhaps this was some sort of blessed place deep in the heart of the city where the souls of the people were free and the true colors of everyone showed.
The fatigued waitress came back with The Shadow's order placing it down in front of him and then hurrying off to another customer. The Shadow began to eat his meal slowly and another man entered into the restaurant and sat next to The Shadow. From the man's attire, he appeared to be a construction worker who was in good shape with very dirty clothes and a yellow hard hat. He let out a loud sigh of relief taking off his hat and placing it onto the counter. The Shadow continued to eat his meal silently. A waitress soon took the man's order and walked off just as a breaking news report came on the TV.
"We interrupt this program to bring you a special news report." the female reporter said. "We're located at a crime scene downtown where a young female hedgehog had fallen to her death from an old abandoned warehouse. Authorities are unsure as to whether they should rule this out as a suicide on the young girl's part or as a murder committed by The Blue Demon himself."
Almost suddenly as if it was done by some sort of magic, everyone inside the restaurant was silent and staring at the TV. The jukebox had been turned off and even the chefs in the kitchen came out to look at the news report. The Shadow stopped and looked up at the TV as well.
"Witnesses say that they saw The Blue Demon in the window that was possibly the one the girl fell out of. According to a few accounts The Blue Demon did nothing and disappeared back into the warehouse only to be seen moments later leaving the scene by way of the rooftops. As for the hedgehog girl police have identified her as Rose who has apparently been seen with The Blue Demon on numerous accounts in the past. So far no more information has come up yet but we'll stay on top of the story and report any updates."
Just as quiet as it was before, the noise started back up and people went back to what their activities. The only difference this time was everyone seemed to be talking about The Blue Demon that was mentioned in the news report. Friends, business workers, and parents were suddenly serious and even showed some concern on the subject. The Shadow had continued on with his meal until the construction worker began to talk to him.
"I'll tell ya, the Blue Demon is always around when weird things happen." the man said loudly. "It so weird 'cause you never know whether he's the cause of the accident or not. But one thing that's for sure is that you never want to run into him in a dark alley or when he's in a bad mood."
The Shadow continued to eat his meal.
"From the stories that I've heard, murders that were definitely his fault usually left the victim beyond recognition or mentally insane for the rest of their lives."
The Shadow took a drink of his water.
"Oh I'd say he's committed about every crime known to man. From murder to rape to robbery. The guy is definitely not in order in his head. You never know what he's gonna be like the next day. Although I've heard that something happened to that hedgehog when he was young and totally screwed him inside out. A damn shame I tell you."
The Shadow took one more bite of his meal and then set down his utensils.
"Well the police won't go after The Blue Demon because they're afraid he'll turn into his 'demon form' as everyone calls it. He completely goes nuts and then turns into some super being with unstoppable powers. Some folks say that he has access to some strange power but I try not to get too nosy with that kind of stuff."
The Shadow finished his water and then wiped his mouth with his napkin.
"It's hard to say how long The Blue Demon's been in this city considering I just moved here a few months ago. But from what my buds tell me down at the site, the guy showed up one day mysteriously. I think they said it was at the same time The Mastermind showed his ugly mug in town. My buds tell me that after The Mastermind showed up, things turned from bad to horrible. Police tried to shut the guy down but they failed. Then the military came in and they failed as well. Suddenly The Mastermind got access to some military missiles and said that if anyone tried to cross him again, it's curtains for this place and any other place nearby. So the city just backed off and went on even though The Mastermind has complete control over the city's power."
The Shadow looked around at the other customers waiting patiently for his check.
"Well I've done enough talking. So how about you buddy? Where'd you come from?"
"So you're just traveling. Well try not to spend too much time in this city or else it'll get to you." the man said.
The fatigued waitress returned with The Shadow's check and the construction worker's meal. The Shadow paid the money and left silently back into the dull outside world. He stopped and looked around at the people walking by and began to walk off heading towards the scene of the crime mentioned earlier in the news report.