Wrong Side of Heaven
A/N: {Okay, I know JediAnnSolo said that Shadow going "haywire" wasn't physical, but then there's me with my what-ifs and such. Which calls for angst. Post-AGENCY.} I originally posted this on tumblr, so this Author's note might not make sense unless you follow me or Jedi on tumblr. Anyway, enjoy the short angst.
Pairing: Shandy
Flames spewed out, scorching the earth beneath him, pushing people away. Mei, the Institute, himself if he could. His body feeling as if it were dipped in the very bowels of Hell.
And there it was. That desperate, heart shattering call of his name. Reaching his ears as if to bring him back from the brink of destruction. Shadow didn't know which one hurt more, the possibility of going back to the institution becoming a reality or the way she watched him with fear.
For the entire week, she never looked at him like that. Green eyes wide and glossy with unshed tears.
"Please don't go." He said, his voice slow. "Don't let them take me back."