Best Served Cold
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters, SEGA does. This fanfiction is made as a request from a friend. I still had other pending stories but I'll update them as soon as I can. This is my first time writing a story related to the Sonic Universe. Hope you like it. Rated M for scenes not suitable for young readers.
Dawn sets in as the sun emerges to emit its glowing light all over Mobius.
A small ray of light pierced in into the darkness of a dark room with sky colored walls. Inside the room stood a queen sized bed where two unknown figures laid fast asleep, their faces obscured by the shadows cast by dark curtains that hung lazily over a paneled window.
Then a sound of a mobile phone vibrating reverberated around the room, disturbing the peaceful silence that once inhabit it.
Repelled by the bothersome noise, an ebony furred hedgehog with red streaks on his quills rose from the covers and immediately snatched the phone from its post without bothering who the mysterious caller was.
"Yeah, what is it?" he gruffly answered while rubbing his forehead with the heel of his hand, his eyes remained close, partially waking up from a dream state.
"Agent Shadow, this is the commander" upon knowing it was the commander on the other line, his eyes shot wide as he pushed his irritations aside for being awakened in the middle of his peaceful slumber.
"My apologies. Yes, commander?" he responded in vigilance
"It would be rude of me to tell you to cancel your plans for this day if there are any. Apparently, an agent that was assigned to attend a certain investigation became a casualty of a friendly fire on a previous case and is currently ongoing recovery as we speak. Given your record as one of our top ranking agents, I couldn't find anyone more capable than you to handle this case. Would there be any objections?" the commander continued.
Seeing it as a direct order, he dared not protest despite the fact that it was a weekend and it's supposed to be his day off from work.
"None, sir" he responded in his usual deep voice
"Good. I expect you to be here in G.U.N. HQ as soon as you can"
He just shrugged and immediately responded "Understood" before hanging up.
'Tower…' his mind couldn't help but flash some angry thoughts towards the said commander as he rested his face on his hand.
Abraham Tower, GUN's top-ranking officer. The hedgehog had always known how much the commander loathed his existence, how the commander has often showed little concern towards his well-being due to the fact that he had blamed the hedgehog for the loss of everything that mattered to him.
It was dated years ago when a world-renowned scientist named Gerald Robotnik led a medical project that had successfully created an artificial lifeform with the help of an alien DNA. The DNA gave the hedgehog exceptional abilities such as rapid cell regeneration, immortality and the ability to control the power of chaos. The created lifeform was then named Shadow the hedgehog, the ultimate lifeform, a being immune to any type of illnesses created for one purpose alone, to cure the incurable disease of the professor's granddaughter.
However, the project was later on shut down and everything related to it was destroyed, including all of the people that worked under it. The commander had witnessed it all and was devastated by it. Since that incident, he had despised the hedgehog with all his heart.
However, due to Shadow being a weapon specialist, sharp-witted with a strong sense of purpose, often willing to accomplish his goals by any means necessary, the commander tends to disregard his own personal feelings to make use of the hedgehog's assets.
For the commander, Shadow was just a living weapon created to destroy mankind, a threat to the world. But for Shadow, he used to be more than that, he had a life before that. He had a family, he had a friend, he had Maria, the granddaughter of the professor that created him, his best friend and his sister-figure.
Then life decided to turn against him. It was ironic that Maria, the only person he had cared for, was killed by one of those guns he's known to be skilled for, or was it just life intending to punish him for being created as something ultimate, something too powerful for the world to accept?
He kept telling himself, it wasn't his choice to exist in a world that wouldn't accept him. In fact, no one is to be blamed for existing.
'If the world didn't want me to exist, neither could the world' a twisted mentality grew inside him.
Then he was sealed, for fifty years he waited for the time to come. Then that time finally came. From the moment he was awakened from stasis, he knew right then and there that he was just a mere weapon incapable of feelings created to destroy and seek vengeance for the world that didn't want him.
Yet that was later on changed when he understood the true intention of the Professor when he was created. He wasn't a weapon in the professor's eyes for he was given a soul to do what is right for the greater good and Maria's wish had helped him realize that.
Now he's currently working for GUN as a special agent to continue his mission to protect humanity from harm.
He sighed deeply as he recalled the past that still occasionally plagues his mind despite claiming that he had already put everything behind him. He lazily dropped his head on the pillow once again, closing his eyes for a bit, inviting tranquility to take over his mind for a few minutes before facing reality once again.
He then felt something stirred on the other side of the bed.
"Shadow?" a feminine voice spoke softly.
"Sorry Rouge, did I wake you?" he titled his head to his side. His crimson eyes met an ivory furred bat with beautiful teal eyes staring at him lovingly. Her once short locks had grown longer and cascaded like a waterfall on her shoulders. His eyes couldn't help but stare at her delicate form outlining the sheets that wrapped around her.
Rouge the bat, his G.U.N. partner, the closest thing he could call a friend since the death of Maria.
For all the years he had spent with his partner, odd feelings stirred inside him. Butterflies swarmed within him whenever their eyes meet, her playful teasing became an amusement, just being close to her induced peculiar reactions from his body. His heart races, his breathing intensifies, his mind starts to cloud him with various thoughts on how to relieve such tensions. He thought she was going to be the death of him, he was happily wrong.
He was hesitant at first, pushing those feelings away, avoiding it as much as he could then he decided to break that wall and before he knew it, he had welcomed that new feeling in his life. A feeling he never understood and yet abided by it.
And to his surprise, she had felt the same way.
It wasn't too long when the two became honest with their feelings and next thing they knew, they've tied the knot. He never imagined he would be waking up every single day on the same bed with her. They have been married for almost a year now and been living in complete marital bliss, although he may not openly admit it.
"No, I was just wondering why you're up so early. Is the commander making you feel miserable again?" she spoke, one hand reaching out towards his cheeks, tracing it with her fingertips.
"I would be lying if I said no" he calmly replied, pushing some of her white locks away from concealing her face, a sight he grew fond of looking at every now and then.
'Beautiful' his thoughts spoke.
His crimson eyes just stared in awe at her teal ones as though the world didn't matter. It felt as though time has stopped temporarily and they're the only ones unaffected by it. Time slows down when you meet that special someone as most would say. He had felt those numerous times whenever those beautiful eyes find their way into his'.
At the very present, he had been making most of this brief moment that he had wanted to last. Being with her had often stirred warm feelings within him that he couldn't state in words, and those feelings had somehow made a huge difference in his whole existence. It gave him a reason to be happy and smile once again, a gesture he never knew he's capable of.
Caught in a daze of his little day dream for too long had forced reality to kick into his senses.
"The commander wanted me to fill in for a certain investigation today" he spoke, breaking the silence between them.
Rouge frowned a bit at his statement "What? Oh, screw Abe! Today is supposed to be our rest day!"
"I know" he sighed deeply "But an order is an order"
"Can't you stay for a little bit longer?"
"Sorry, as much as I hate to leave, the commander expects me to be there as soon as I can. I better get ready" he attempted to rise but was immediately dragged back down by Rouge.
"R-Rouge, what are you doing?" his eyes widened when she effortlessly straddled him.
The feel of her warmth pressing against him gave his muzzle a rosy tint.
"Just stay for a few minutes, please" she pleaded, running a hand on his chest fur.
Shadow's eyebrow rose, her schemes weren't a stranger to him anymore. He admits she's practically skilled in using her feminine wiles to get what she wants judging from the way she used to deceive a certain red echidna to obtain the master emerald he guards.
But not with him, she had to try harder.
"Rouge, I'm serious. Get off" he warned but got himself a little distracted when his eyes feasted on the lovely view of his better-half straddling him with both her legs on his sides wearing her laced pink nightgown that beautifully clung to her body, revealing her majestic feminine curves.
He swallowed hard then he quickly shook his head to block the image from his mind before his male instincts start betraying him and focused on her eyes instead.
Rouge noticed his inner struggle and decided to take advantage of the situation
"You like what you see, handsome? Or would you rather…" she pulled one of her nightgown's strap lower "…take this thing off of me for a much better view?"
A part of him partially snapped, he suddenly felt an urge to reach out and rip her nightgown into shreds, it was his carnal urges trying to get the better of him.
He never quite understood how she's somehow able to manipulate him in subtle ways. There he was, caught in an awful dilemma of attending his wife's needs or obeying the order of the commander.
He took a deep breath and finally, he had his sense of control back once again. He decided to choose the latter instead to avoid being on the receiving end of the commander's rage for being late.
"Right now, I would appreciate it if you let me get ready for work" he curtly replied "I mean it"
Yet she paid no heed, instead, she reached down and planted a kiss under his muzzle, her warm breath gently caressing his skin.
Shadow gritted his teeth and shivered at the brief contact of her soft lips coupled with her hips that seems to be unconsciously grinding against him whenever he struggled. The friction isn't doing him good.
'Damn' he thought, trying to keep himself together while one hand clutched firmly at the sheets 'She's making this harder than I thought'
He couldn't believe himself for allowing his wife to torment him with such tactics. He is the Ultimate lifeform and he shouldn't be ridiculed in such a way. He could've just pushed her aside and get on with his morning rituals but a part of him seems to enjoy playing her little game. Somehow, he begins to wonder what else she has done to make him act in such a way.
"Rouge, I'll be late if you don't get off this instant" he hissed, trying to resist her.
"I just want a few minutes of your time. Was that too much to ask, Mr. Ultimate Lifeform?" she pouted, feigning disappointment.
Unable to bear her teasing any longer, he decided to play along, a smile dangled on the corner of his thin lips.
'You asked for it'
Rouge gasped in surprise when Shadow pushed her to the side and rolled on top of her, pinning her with the weight of his gaze.
"Alright, ten minutes" were his only words before reaching down towards her soft, warm lips. Licking it gently, then nibbling at her lower lip, begging for entrance.
He felt her froze on her spot as though wondering how he had assumed control all of a sudden and he took it as a good sign to counterattack her schemes.
After a few attempts of teasing, she finally gave in and fervently welcomed his soft eager tongue. Both engaged in a passionate lip lock that fought for dominance. He savored the taste of her lips, taking it all for himself, then he figured, he's the luckiest hedgehog alive to be able to taste such a wonderful delicacy.
Her tongue fought desperately against his' yet he dared not allow her to win. Although he may not admit it, the thought of her helplessly squirming underneath him had always been one of his guilty pleasures.
He felt her pulling him closer, deepening the kiss while his fumbling hands struggled to slip underneath her nightgown seeking the warmth of her bare tanned skin. She shuddered in response upon feeling his hand delicately fondling her breasts as though admiring its rounded contour and softness.
A stifled moan escaped from her while his mouth continued to explore hers. His half-lidded eyes saw her flustered face and with that, he knew he had her under his spell.
Rouge broke the kiss and smiled seductively at the hedgehog hovering above her "I think ten minutes isn't enough, hon"
"I beg to differ" the sound of his dangerously calm voice left her dazed. He then lowered his eyelids, a smirk forming on his lips. That simple gesture alone made her bite her lower lip in eagerness, her muzzle blushing brighter than before. He took that sight as an invitation to continue with his sweet torture and once again crashed his mouth into hers.
His hand slid lower, traveling from her waist down towards her thighs and gently sliding in to stroke at her inner thighs, skimming over its sensitive skin. She softly moaned at the feel of his hand moving teasingly slow towards her most sensitive spot.
'That's it bat girl, submit to me' his thoughts spoke, he knew sooner or later she would be putty in his hands.
Her anticipation grew when she felt his hand getting closer into reaching its goal, she had silently ached for his touch as her mind gone crazy thinking what he would do next.
To her disappointment, he stopped just as his hands were only a centimeter away from her heated core and then broke the kiss that left them both gasping for air.
Seeing her still too vulnerable for words underneath him, he took it as an advantage and began assaulting her neck, taking in her scent before lightly brushing his lips in it then slowly moving south.
Her breathing intensified feeling his hot mouth trailing fiery kisses down her stomach then he tilted his head to the side, pulling her silk underwear a bit with his teeth. He could smell her heightened arousal filling the air and it's starting to cloud his mind as well. His inner urges raked through his control yet he did his best not fall prey into it.
"S-Shadow…" she breathed his name as though begging him to continue, a warm feeling is starting to build up especially in her sensitive spots.
On their first night together, she could still recall how innocent the hedgehog was towards her advances. How a kiss and a touch could send him blushing like crazy. Yet the more time passes by, that once innocent hedgehog is no longer as innocent as he was. She began to wonder how the tables have turned, how she was the one melting with his touch, how he was able to make her submit to him. She then realized her mistake on unleashing the beast within him.
'He's becoming good at this…it's not like I'm complaining or anything but…' her trail of thought was then interrupted when she felt his teeth grazed the flesh of her inner thighs.
"Ah!" she yelped at the sudden sharp pain "Shadow!" she scolded
"Check mate…" he muttered to himself, chuckling at the reaction he elicited. His warm breath caressing her sensitive skin didn't show mercy for her body has grown more sensitive against his touches yet the white bat stubbornly did her best to bite back a moan.
'Did he just…I'll get him for this' she frowned at thought
He once again landed his lips on hers then he gazed at her form giving her one of his signature grins while adoring the sultry look on her eyes as she fought against his constant teasing, her face becoming redder than the red streaks on his quills. He chuckled at the sight, knowing that he's holding all the cards now.
"I want you…" he whispered in her ear, his deep voice sending sharp signals all over her body as his hand gently reached down at the hem of her silk garment, slowly pushing it up.
"But your ten minutes are up…" he gave her one last passionate kiss before he rolled off of her.
Rouge was left befuddled when the warm feeling abruptly disappeared along with Shadow. She just laid there and pressed a hand against her forehead, trying to make sense of the current situation.
Shadow took that as an opportunity to gather his clothes and his chaos emerald while Rouge is still in a shocked state before disappearing after muttering 'chaos control'.
Realizing moments later what he did, she felt her pride getting crushed into tiny little pieces.
'Oh no, he didn't…' her mind denied the fact that he just left her in the air.
"Shadow the hedgehog!" she yelled on top of her lungs. Knowing that he usually drinks his morning coffee before heading to G.U.N., she wore her robe and angrily went downstairs just to see him leaning against the kitchen counter with a mug in his hand. He's already wearing his brown leather jacket, the red scarf she gave him, dark colored pants and a red belt with his gun on its holster, an article of clothing he wears as his G.U.N. uniform.
"Three, two, one…" he chanted
"What the hell was that for?!" her face burning up with anger, attempting to punch him but he easily dodged her attack with one arm
He flashed her a victorious smirk before concealing it with a sip from his mug
"I just gave you a 'few minutes of my time'" a hint of amusement could be hinted in his voice. "You're lucky I'm feeling generous today"
Rouge brows furrowed upon hearing his statement, realizing that he just won in their little game.
"Well, you didn't have to leave me like that, you big tease!" she flared, disappointment filled her voice
"Me? A Tease? I only finished what you started" he said in a matter-of-fact tone, concealing his amusement.
"Just shut it, you ultimate jerk!" she crossed her arms, bucking her hips at the side.
Shadow couldn't help but grin at his frustrated wife
"The name-calling suggests that you're disappointed at something" he placed the mug on the counter and crossed his arms. "Well then, I guess I gave you something to think about until the end of my shift"
Seeing her in such a defeated state amused him for a reason he couldn't comprehend.
She bit her lip and avoided his gaze.
He noticed her deep in thought and could only conclude that she was recalling the incident.
"Yeah, I figured" he chuckled at the sight
"It's not fair, you're not supposed to go to work today!" she snapped at him in frustration
"Duty calls" was his calm response, bypassing her agitation
Seeing that he made a point in their little argument, she just sighed in defeat
"Fine, whatever. With you, it's always work, work, work…" she walked towards the fridge to get something but was halted when she felt her head started to spin all of a sudden.
Shadow noticed her peculiar behavior and began to wonder
"Rouge?" he called out
Just then, her legs gave away and was about to collapse but he immediately ran to her side, breaking her fall.
"Hey, are you alright?" he gently shook her, his voice filled with trepidation
"It's nothing, maybe I'm just exhausted from doing all of the paperwork on our last assignment" she said wearily, resting her head on Shadow's chest.
Seeing her in such a state made his blood boil towards the commander once again.
'He's gone too far treating his agents like this'
"You've been pushing yourself too hard for the past few weeks. I'm telling the commander to—"he was cut-off when she placed a finger on his lips.
"No, I'll be fine" she smiled and winked at him as she tried to stand on her own but was surprised when Shadow lifted her up and carried her towards the sofa.
"I'm not buying it this time. A few weeks ago you said the same thing and you fainted in the middle of an assignment" he recalled, laying her down on the couch. "You're not going to trick me with those words again"
"Oh Shadow, you know I can handle this, I'm a big girl" she chuckled, trying her best make light of the situation yet the hedgehog never showed a hint of amusement. He just stared at her with a blank expression on his face yet she could see a hint of apprehension within his intimidating crimson eyes.
"Nevertheless, exhausting yourself over some damn paperwork is plain foolish" he felt his temper starting to rise.
But the expression she's showing him is far from what he's expecting.
"I know my limits, Shad" she said in a reassuring smile
"And that's one of the reasons why I should always keep my eye on you. You tend to go beyond it" his eyes staring daggers at her but all he got was an amused look from her, unable to grasp his point in a serious matter.
"So do you" she raised an eyebrow, her teal eyes stared directly at his crimson ones.
Her statement struck him that left him craving for words. Their bickering soon ceased realizing that the differences that they pointed out is something that they have in common all along.
"Just…don't overdo it" he was the first to break the awkward silence, his voice returning to its calm state with a bit of uneasiness in it. Still not accustomed to verbalizing his feelings and concern to others, a trait he rarely shows unless the situation calls for it.
He felt something gnawing at his chest, a familiar feeling that he had forgotten a long time ago.
Fear began to sneak in like a thief into his mind, the fear of losing someone he cared for. The fear that had left him compromised for so many times. He never thought it would show itself once again, and the thought alone is beginning to cripple him.
Realizing her mistake for not taking the matter seriously made her feel guilty. She had known Shadow for years and seeing him once again in such a state sends an ache through her chest.
"Shadow" she called out to him, pulling his face towards her with both hands, leaving a space a size of an inch "I'm sorry. It's just…I don't want to burden you with my problems" she leaned a bit closer to meet his trembling lips and he returned her kiss with no hesitation then he rested his forehead on hers, closing his eyes, feeling the world disappear around them once again.
"Your burdens are my burdens, Rouge, don't hesitate to share them with me"
Rouge was left speechless at Shadow's words, she just cherished that simple moment knowing he would leave for work soon.
"Maybe you should get your health checked just to be sure" he whispered, his hand firmly grasping at hers while the other stroked her cheek "Please…"
Rouge opened her teal eyes to meet ruby ones filled with concern. It's one of those rare moments where he allows his vulnerable state to surface, a side of him that she had always loved to see.
With a reassuring smile, she spoke "Yeah, I guess I should"
Author's notes
Jaganshing: First chapter finished. How was it? :3 Since this is written as a request and I'm still new to the fandom, I apologize if they may act OOC but I'll do my best to remedy it (let me know if I went too far, just in case ^_^) There will be more chapters coming so stay tuned.
(BTW, I'm still going to update my other stories ^_^)