A/N I was inspired by another story so I decided to make my own This my first story so, please, no flames. But please R&R

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This story takes place far into the future

It was nighttime in the city and all Demi could think of was her past. She looked down at the gold ring on her wrist. It was the only thing she had left from her world, the only memory of her friend. As she sighed silently "...shadow" she whispered. She remembered it very well…

Flashback

Demi was just five when she was living in a world that was destroyed with buildings burned down and machines taking over everything. Demi's parents had been taken away and she was the only girl left alone withering on the ground, trying to get away from all the machines that have killed so many people.

She was going for shelter until a robot grabbed her leg, she let out a scream as it was about to toss her into a machine when suddenly it exploded dropping Demi to the ground. More robots were coming her way and ready to fire.

There was no escape.

She immediately covered herself with her arms knowing this was the end for her. Right when they fired a black and red hedgehog picked her up just in time and got away before the lasers killed her which instead destroyed each other missing Demi. Shadow got to the top of a building setting her down as he turned around facing his back to her, looking onto the destroyed city.

She looked up at him and observed him, she knew very well who he was

"Shadow the hedgehog…" Shadow turned his head slightly

"I heard about you…" she then noticed the rings on his wrists

"You have those rings, they're the ones that have special powers!" she said in a cheery mood Shadow was taken aback by the sudden mood change 'how could she be joyful when the whole world's being destroyed?' he thought and started to feel curious

"How do you know so much?" he asked turning around facing her

"My mommy told me lots of stories and she said that these special kinds of rings gave you powers and maybe even granted wishes" Shadow raised an eyebrow and simply closed his eyes

"Don't count on that, it's just a sign of hope which is relying on something other than yourself" as he opened his eyes

"What's wrong with that?" she asked with concern

"You can only rely on yourself. Not on something that is useless"

"I don't think it's useless in fact I believe in those stories" Demi said with dignity and a smirk across her face

"Hmph…believe what you wanna believe then. I just think it's ridiculous" Shadow said as he closed his eyes again

"It is NOT ridiculous!" Demi said as she stood up with an attitude and with that Shadow opened his eyes and chuckled Demi's frown suddenly turned into a happy smile "it's about time you laughed Shadow, I'm so happy!" soon he stopped laughing and he noticed it was getting dark.

He knew what he had to do.

"What is your name?" he suddenly asked

"My name is Demi"

"Well, Demi, we must get to a safer place if you want me to protect you"

"Protect? Me? I guess so, since I don't have a family anymore…I think"

"Think?" Shadow asked concerned

"My mommy and daddy were taken away and I don't know what happened to them now…but I still have hope!" she said with a confident voice

Shadow sighed "well you're gonna need this if you'll still have hope" he said as he twisted off one of his rings and snapped it onto Demi's wrist

"But, this is yours" Demi said shocked

"It'll grant your wishes" he said with a slight smile

"Thank you Shadow" Demi said as she hugged him with a smile on her face. Shadow was shocked but he didn't mind, as he patted her back gently with a smile on his face as well.

End of Flashback

Demi was now fifteen and she still wondered how she came into this world. Before she became an orphan she was by Shadow's side fighting off robots and Dr. Eggman, hanging out with Sonic and friends who were also considered as family. She had found her one true place. Now, after five years she's been stuck in a whole other unknown world with children who also had missing families. She wanted to go back with her own. She looked down at the gold ring once again and let out a sigh. Somehow she HAD to get back.

WELL THAT'S IT FOR NOW. PRETTY SHORT. I KNOW, BUT PLEASE R&R!! LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK AND REVIEW PLEEEEEASE!! :D