Two Hearts, True Love
Chapter 1: My Saviour
I was sitting cross-legged on my bed, wondering how I should start the day. I glanced over at my clock. The L.E.D. displayed 6:13 AM. I gave a sigh, and decided to go for a run. I placed my shoes on my feet, and my gloves on my hands. I then noticed the golden bracelet sitting on my dresser. My mind returned to the exact moment when the bracelet was removed from Shadow's wrist. It was relieving for me to know that my dark rival had survived his fall to Earth. I sighed as I thought of him.
'Why can't I stop thinking about him?' I thought to myself.
I sighed again and placed his bracelet on my left wrist. I looked at the bracelet, marveling its beauty. I then opened my window, jumped out, and started my run.
'I wonder where he could be. I haven't seen him for a long time. I wonder if he's doing okay.'
I kept running, and ended up at a beach. I gazed out at the lone island in the distance. I gave a grin and pulled an oxygen mask from behind my quills.
"The technology of this world is amazing." I said with a smirk. "It's nice to have a place to hide things."
I put the mask on, and entered the water. I was eager to get to the island and explore it. It would be nice to get away from the business of Station Square.
'Time to explore. Thanks to this technology, I can go underwater. Here I go.'
I disappeared under the waves, and as I continued, I gazed in awe at the amazing marine life I saw. I picked up my pace, as I didn't want to risk losing air. Within a few moments, I noticed that the ocean floor started tilting upwards.
'I'm almost there. I can't wait to see what wonders await on that island.'
Finally, I was close to the surface. I emerged from beneath the waves, and walked onto the island beach. I shook the water off my quills, and rubbed my arms. I was feeling a little cold from the water, and a breeze that was blowing didn't help.
After I warmed myself up a bit, I began exploring the island. I went into the forest, and gazed at the wildlife. I covered my ears as a bird squawked loudly.
"Birds…" I muttered with a smirk. "Always noisy."
I kept walking through the forest, the sun getting blocked out by the trees. The forest started to get very dense, and I soon lost my way. I started to feel a little afraid, as I was on this island about a mile away, while all my friends were back home. My mind suddenly turned to Chris, Tails, and the others. Would they be looking for me? Would they ever think to look out this far? Would I ever get back home, or was I doomed to spend eternity here? I picked up my pace, panic starting to show itself in my body. I almost called out for assistance, but stopped myself.
"This island could be deserted, or the inhabitants, if any, could be hostile." I said to myself. "I should just explore this place, and try and find my way back. I could use a snack though."
I continued my stroll through the forest, looking for a source of food. I saw an apple sitting on the ground. Looking up, I noticed an apple tree, with ripe apples growing all over.
"I guess it's better than starving." I said with a grunt. "Well, it's time for my… AH!"
I staggered back, as pain coursed through my leg. Suddenly, I heard a strange rattling sound. Looking down, I saw a strange snake. It seemed to glare at me, with its beady little eyes. I glanced down at my leg, and noticed two puncture marks. It was then, that I knew that I had been bitten by a snake. I had no clue as to what snake it was… until I remembered Chris' school project about rattlesnakes. I also remembered him saying that they were among the deadliest of the snakes. Suddenly, I started to feel dizzy.
"The… poison." I gasped out.
I started to stagger through the forest, in search of something that would help me, but I couldn't see very well. My vision had started to get affected. Within a few minutes, I was having trouble breathing. I could hardly walk, and my vision had become worse. Suddenly, I noticed a strange house in a very dark part of the forest. I tried to choke out for help, but my words were labored. I got closer and closer, but before I could reach it, I collapsed onto the ground. I guess the sound I made when I fell, got the attention of the inhabitant of the house, because I saw a shady figure approach me. I couldn't make him out.
"Oh, my god. What happened?" I heard a deep familiar voice ask.
I tried to look up at the dark figure, but my vision was fading fast.
"Bitten… rattlesnake…" were the last words I said before I went out like a light. I could barely make out the last thing I heard from this mysterious character.
"I'll help you, Sonic."
I awoke a while later, feeling disoriented, but nonetheless alive. I glanced around, trying to make everything out. My vision was returning, but I could only see properly when I was close to something. I noticed the shady character walk towards me again. I squinted, trying to make him out. He seemed to be carrying something. I heard that deep voice once again.
"You're awake. Good. I have something for you."
As he got closer, I began to make him out. I saw mostly black, with hints of red, with a little bit of white. Suddenly, I could see him clearly…
"SHADOW?" I gasped out.
I shivered as a slight chill came over my body. Shadow placed his hand against my chest, indicating to me that I should lie down. I complied with the gesture, and laid down on the soft surface of the bed I was on. My vision became almost completely restored, and I gazed at Shadow, noticing a small smile form on his usually somber face. I suddenly felt all warm, particularly in my face. I turned away, and noticed my reflection in a nearby mirror. I gasped when I saw my face was red. I was… blushing? Shadow snickered at my surprise. He turned my head back towards him, and placed a tray of food in front of me.
"You need to eat. Please… I don't know what you like, but what I have isn't exactly terrible." Shadow said softly.
I picked up the first thing I could grab, and to my surprise, it was a burger. A grin came across my saviour's face as he noticed my eyes light up.
"I thought you might like it. I made it myself. I hope my cooking isn't as bad as I dreaded." He said with a small grin.
I looked back at Shadow. Then, I looked at the burger, and took a bite. As soon as it hit my tongue, I felt completely overwhelmed. I felt as if I had died and gone to heaven, but tenfold.
"These are amazing!" I cried out. "They're so much better than the one's I get."
Shadow gave me a small smile, and left me alone to finish my meal. It wasn't bad either. Burger, fries, pizza subs, and chicken rolls, which were new to me. There was also a tall glass of soda. Once again, I felt warm inside. I knew I wasn't blushing though, because it felt different. I finished my gourmet meal, and then got up to wash up. I didn't understand why I wanted to wash, but I guess it was because of how Shadow had cared for me through the snakebite ordeal. I only got a few feet, before Shadow came along and halted me.
"What are you doing out of bed?" he asked me, seemingly concerned.
I gazed into his ruby-red eyes, and he gazed into my emerald-green eyes. Sighing, I explained to him that I wanted to wash up.
"Please, let me do it." I begged him.
He smiled, and nodded his head. He walked with me into the kitchen. From what I saw of the house, it looked pretty good. It was nice and tidy. I walked over to the sink, and started to wash off the tray. I accidentally knocked a plastic plate onto the floor. I quickly bent down to pick it up… my hand coming into contact with Shadow's. We both blushed, and I picked up the plate, placing it back where it was. I finished washing the tray, and the glass, and went back over to the bed I was laying on. Shadow walked with me every step of the short way. I sat down on the bed, and he sat down next to me. I shivered again, feeling cold. I was surprised when Shadow placed an arm around me. I was starting to warm up again. My face must have been beet-red, but this time, I didn't care. Something inside told me that this was supposed to be. I turned to Shadow, a small smile on my face. I was about to ask him how he was going, but I was stopped when he kissed me…
