Our Time Is Running Out

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Time, one of the most precious things to gain. Who knew time was so precious, so valuable, so tough to obtain? Yet, once time is lost, we wish we could gain is back somehow, but that would be impossible. We would wish for time so we could make room for beloved memories to cherish. Time and memories are limited, so very limited. Gunshots could be apprehended, footsteps haunts the narrow halls of the A.R.K, harsh orders to remove an ebony hedgehog from existence...for eternity. A group of G.U.N soldiers hurriedly follows the hedgehog and a blond haired girl.

Yeah, you will be the death of me.

The friction between the dark hedgehog and the young girls' hand is very strong, resists to let go, no matter how fast he goes.

"Maria!" Shadow exclaimed, hearing the gunshot that one of the soldiers fired. The gunshot was so loud, almost as if it was shot right next to his ear. His ear seemed to be ringing from it. Shadow looked over his shoulder as he kept running, checking on Maria; she's okay, not harmed.

He could imagine the fear she was going through. He felt bad that she had to go through this. Wishing he could make all of this go away: the fear, pain, and all the sorrow. Only wanted happiness, but was ruined by the G.U.N soldiers. Shadow makes a sharp left turn while running, poor Maria, barely keeping up with his extreme speed. He checked on to see if she was okay; she nodded to let him know that she was fine.

"Fire! Fire!" The leader of the G.U.N soldiers ordered out, firing his gun, almost hitting Shadow in the back, but he dodged the bullet.

Shadow wasn't worried about himself though, he was more worried about Maria. She didn't deserve any of this. But she still kept going, going...for Shadow. And that's why he felt so bad. He knows she's very winded from all the running she's done. He just wants to end it all. Shadow runs into one of the lab rooms...bad idea. Because now, there's a dead-end. There's no way to escape now. Now, cornered by the G.U.N soldiers, Shadow and Maria press their backs into the cold, white lab wall.

"Shit," Shadow cursed under his breath. Shadow looks at Maria, his best friend, his only friend, fear was shown in her big, blue eyes. She looked as if she was about to cry, but she wouldn't allow the tears to spill.

"Alright men, we caught the target, now get rid of it!" The leader of the G.U.N soldier coldly demanded.

A soldier started to fire, aiming at Shadow. His eyes were shut down tight, and he was bracing himself for the impact, but it never came. After a couple of moments, he slowly opened his eyes to find that Maria, his best friend...his only friend, had taken the brutal bullet to the chest. Crimson blood poured out of her wound. Her eyes were shut down tight, she was gasping for air. He didn't know if she was going to make this out alive. He needed her alive...she's his best friend. He needs her...alive.

"Maria!" Shadow cried out. He would do anything to heal her. If she dies, he'll die too...internally.

"Shadow..." she coughed out, holding on to his hand, tightly. Tears were forming in her blue eyes. Shadow knelt down to Maria, and craddled her in his strong arms.

Yeah, you will be the death of me.

"Shadow," she coughed again, her ending was nearing. "I love you."

She slowly, shakily made her lips kiss his cheek, then she took in her final breath. She died...in his arms, this memory will haunt him forever. His crimson eyes met the soldiers, who took the precious life of an innocent girl, his best friend...his only friend...was gone, forever.

Time and memories are limited, so very limited.

His eyes met the soldiers cold, unforgiving eyes...he will vanquish them all...

The End


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