Damaged Goods
Chapter 1
Shadow's POV
I never understood why or what I've done to lose the only person I've ever loved, sometimes I wak up hoping it was just a fictitious nightmare-but I know it wasn't. Standing in front of your grave my dear Maria makes that reality cold, sharp and clear. Why didn't you let me die too? What the hell made you think that I could live without you? Your warm smile, your hugs, your spirit; it's all gone and it's all I miss. I'm all alone, forever wishing that I could join you wherever you are. I know I shouldn't think this way and if I ever voiced thoughts like these 50 years ago you would've cried and held me, that's just the kind of person you always were.
I take a deep breath and place the violet, white and pink flowers on your grave, simple and beautiful as you once were. I know I said I wouldn't cry but the tears fall anyway, mixing with the rain. I couldn't help but manage a small smile, it always seemed to rain when I visit your grave whether it was your birthday or not. Maybe you are around as a spirit, somehow remembering that the rain has always been my favorite kind of weather. I look up at the sky and closed my eyes, even though I didn't get to keep you as long as I would've wished, I'm still forever grateful that I got to meet you and was able to create the best memories of my long lived life.
I hear a rustling of the bushes and turn to my left sniffing the air, smelling something vaguely familiar but the scent was too faint to place. I strain my ears try to hear past the heavy rain- someone or something was running fast. I prepare for whatever is coming, ready to fight for my life if I have to when a blue figure appeared in front of me slowing his pace. I must admit I was in shock considering the fact that the only other person who knows about this place is Eggman, though he rarely visits if at all.
Within a split second that shock turned to anger. Did he follow me? I didn't hear anyone while I was running though. Keeping my guard up I decided to go for the direct approach, "What the fuck are you doing here Faker!?" He looked down before answering, "I'm here to drop these off." I looked at him and noticed the flowers he was holding. They looked like dandelions and maybe lilies, he shrugged as he walked towards Maria's grave and my anger built, "How the hell do you know about this place?" He placed the flowers on the grave and walked towards me, "I followed you here about a year ago now? I saw you place some flowers here before so I figured I'd do the same this year. Though I thought you would've left by now."
My anger flared even more, but I decided fighting here wouldn't be something Maria would've wanted, so I crossed my arms instead although I could feel myself vibrating with anger. He's gone too far, no one knew about this place and that fact that he does infuriates me even more. I take a deep breath trying to contain my fury, "The next time I see you here Sonic, I swear I will fucking kill you." He looked down, biting his lip as he stopped in front of me. I tensed instinctively; people usually aren't this close unless they want to stick some kind of needle in me.
He stretched his arm placing a hand on my shoulder and I flinched, how dare he touch me, the ultimate lifeform!? Before I could swing though he dropped his hand and finally looked me in the eyes, "I'm sorry for coming here Shadow, and I'm sorry for your loss. I know you're a lone wolf and all but just know that I'm here if you ever need me okay? Even if all you wanna do is argue or spar or race. Please don't forget that."
He turned to leave and before I could stop myself I grabbed his arm. Head tilted and emerald eyes full of confusion; he looked at me, "Don't tell me you wanna fight right here and now?" I let go of his wrist uncertain of why I grabbed it in the first place. Why did I stop him? "Hey Shadow, let's go for a walk, k?" I looked away, "Why would I want to go anywhere with you?" I looked up to see him with a small smile and his ears flat against his head. Turning to face me fully his smile faded, "Please?" I look down again before answering, "Fine."
We started to walk towards the woods behind the private graveyard, just what the hell am I doing?