YAAAY! chapter two here it is!


Shadow smirked at himself. How easily he was able to talk to her and express himself freely was unbelievable. It was almost like talking to Maria all over again except it was different. The feelings toward the girl were much more than friendship he could tell by the way she talked, she smiled, her personality, and she was a bit mysterious. He decided he would keep these feelings to himself and wait and see it Rage would return them then he would tell her.

Shadow sped off to his locker without another word. So it was true Shadow's feelings were those of affection toward Rage.

He got to his locker and grabbed a different binder and his history book. He tired to think about why Rage was so timid when it came to gym. It seemed liked something scares her and well she had said she was the most feared person in the school. What did she mean by that? Oh well Shadow thought he was just grateful he had someone he could talk to a not be feared by. Her smile was so friendly and inviting. Her bright eyes were so different and would probably leave any boy so dumbstruck that he couldn't speak correctly. The way she drawn was amazing her talent was such a wonderful gift. Shadow wondered why she cherished it so much.

He dismissed the thought and focused on getting to class on time. He turned into the class room. He looked around the room quickly and found Rage drawing in her sketch book. That seemed just like her. Shadow walked over slowly and sat at the desk right beside of her and Rage looked up to see if it was Shadow. Yes it was him she gave him a small friendly smile and she felt her heart flutter. She was absolutely amazed as his grace and powerful presence. It was a wonder how he and Sonic could be so powerful yet still control themselves so easily. She on the other hand probably had just as much to the same power as them only she could call upon it when she wanted or when she didn't mean too.

Rage: Hello Shadow.

Shadow: Hey.

Rage: Shadow?

Shadow: Yes Rage.

Rage: Why are you so comfortable talking me? For you that is but any other girl you just ignore or do not speak to.

Shadow: I honestly don't know Rage your just different. There is something about you that I am missing. It is a question that had been bothering me pretty much all day. That would be why you are so… well scared of gym. Then also what are you hiding about your canine side of you.

Rage: Oh. Well I can't answer either of those questions now the time isn't right. I am sorry Shadow. But I can tell you that the reason I don't like gym is like I said it that I am the most feared person in the school after the fight tournament.

Shadow: But that still confuses me more. Well because Rage you are one of the nicest people I have meet. That is why I find it very hard to near impossible to believe that you were to hurt someone.

Rage: Hmm I understand why you may think that. But because of my history, my family, and my canine half it makes me more dangerous than animals expect.

Shadow: So everything is connected to you. So that means if I get the most major question answered it will explain most of it.

Rage: Right it most likely will. I am just scared to do gym class today more than ever for another reason now.

Shadow: What is that Rage?

Rage: Well I have you now Shadow and I as well can't possible imagine having another friend like you.

Rage looked at Shadow so friendly and her smile was beautiful. She flipped through her sketchbook and found a page that she was looking for. It was a picture of an older hedgehog about 18 or 19. It appeared to Shadow that he was Japanese as well as Rage from the outfit he wore. Then there was a little hedgehog girl on his back and she was laughing at something.

Rage: This is one of the reasons I draw a lot so I can always remember what they looked like, and well I thought this would be a good visual to show you what I meant.

Shadow: Rage who is that in your drawing.

Rage's face began to sadden a little and she also looked as if she was looking into space going through her memoires. She looked at the picture with a longing face and a small smile formed upon her muzzle.

Rage: Shadow the little girl on his back is me when I was about seven. I drew this when I was 12 and well the young boy you see is my older brother.

Shadow: I can defiantly tell he is from Japan and you too in this picture. It seems that your brother really cared for you what happened. I mean he seems to have a different aura about him. He is different in some way but I can't put my finger on it.

Rage: Well you're correct even in Japan his is very different, but he follows in our Father's footsteps and protects the even those who hate his kind.

Shadow looked up at Rage he gave a rare smirk and just as he did Rage looked at him. She was astonished at his smile it was so handsome and charming just like in her drawing only ten times better in real life. He looked right into her eyes and kept the smirk and spoke to her in his deep musical voice.

Shadow: You win again I am now more lost then ever. You always seem to have another mystery up your sleeve and it just adds to the others. How do you do it.

Rage: Do what Shadow?

Shadow: How are you so easy to talk to but such a mystery or a puzzle. Why is it so hard to figure you out, when it only takes me maybe one hr with other girls.

Rage: I don't know a puzzle can't give you the answers nor can a mystery. You have to figure them on your own.

Rage right as she said 'own' poked Shadow's nose and giggled she then packed up her sketchpad and put under her desk and got out her supplies. This told Shadow that the bell…

Class Bell: Bring Bring Bring Bring Bring

Class went on and the teacher introduced himself and gave out the first assignment it was do two days later. So for the first 15 minutes the teacher talked and the students listened. He then gave the rest of the time to read quietly or work on other home work. Rage pulled out her sketch book and began to draw again. She started on a blank page and Shadow eyes twitched to the page and back. He really didn't get to see how her art work came to life in art class because he was so far away maybe now he could. He leaned over the desk and whispered to Rage.

Shadow: Do you mind if I watch. I would like to see how a real artist dose it.

Rage: Oh um… sure I don't see why not. Huh no one has asked me that before.

Shadow: Well let me be the first.

Rage: Ok then.

Rage started new, which started off as a circle and then a longer slender blob looking thing. She then drew a muzzle and eyes shapes. Next were the bangs and some dog like ears. Then the head shape quills and clothes to the body. It was taking the form of her elder brother in the other picture only he held a sword and looked as if he was jumping almost. Soon the picture came together at the bottom was the tops of trees. Also she shaded this one so Shadow realized that the hedgehog was white with ebony tipped bangs and quill. The clothes were tinted darker so Shadow assumed it was a darker color but still bright. It was an amazing drawing and Shadow expected nothing than less than that out of her. Well considering the first drawing he had seen her do. She was putting some finishing touches on her drawing when her head snapped up. She narrowed her eyes. Then quickly packed up her pencil, sketch book, book, and binder and started to stand up. Shadow stammered something but it was too soft and mumbled to be understood. Rage was right at the door when the bell rang.

Class Bell: Bring Bring Bring Bring Bring Bring.

Shadow was really left dumbfounded once again. She someone how just knew when the bell was going to ring. He collected his stuff and thought about Rage's drawing. It was so beautiful and shaded perfectly. She was a true artist but she didn't show it off because she wanted to keep them. She had put her memoires on paper so she could physically see them better. So she could always have them.

Shadow: What happened between them they looked so happy, so close in her drawing. What could have caused such a good paring of siblings to be broken up like that.

Rage collected her stuff for her next class. She felt horrid for a few minutes. She was so rude and forgot to say bye to Shadow. She just got up and left without a word to him.. Rage swore to herself under her breath. She grabbed her health book and headed off. She didn't want that class to end but she just really didn't want to go to gym. She knew she could defend herself. But she also knew she was way to powerful for these people around her. How could she control the pain the emotions all admitting to her at once. Once it started there was no stopping the change. But wait a minute Shadow stopped that pain and emotion from rising inside me before it happened.

Rage: Could that mean Shadow is my… No it couldn't be could it? I know I just meet him and well the fact that I already like him would come into the situation here. But...but…but…he must be the one… but he only likes me as a friend. Why would I even consider him possibly liking me after what happened to him and his friend Maira. How would I even tell him if he was the one that he apart of a huge prophecy? Shadow was made as a project in the U.S. how could have the one been in such a far off land.

Rage kept on doubting herself but little did she know that Shadow was just thinking the same thing about her.

Shadow: I know I like her but it seems like so much more and she is so different. Why can't I just keep my head around her? She somehow blows me away every time I look at her. Its like she had a spell or something that just makes me fall for her even more. How am I possibly going to tell her that I like her. Oh yeah Shadow wait…lets not forget she has had a traumatizing event in her life. How would she ever like me after losing all of her family and friends.

The two thought about these question all through the class, which made it, go quicker for the both of them. Rage seemed to be almost in tears and Shadow was getting anxious. They both wanted to tell each other they liked the other. But had a reason for holding it back and was going too until the thought it was safe to say what they felt. Before they knew it the bell had rang. It was the only bell Rage didn't time to go out as soon as it rang. She slowly got her stuff and headed to her locker. Shadow was walking down the hall to get to the gym. With a somewhat of a worried look to his face, but it was hard to tell.

Shadow saw Rage at her locker and felt a little sad for her. She was really nice and she looks as if she would never hurt anyone ever. But there was something big she was hiding something that had changed her life drastically in every school she had been too. She was an amazing girl yet she had said everyone was scared of her. Now that dose sound a little overstated but then again the remorse in her voice told you she meant every word. Like it was an understatement.

Shadow walked over to her he needed to do something. He knew that he liked her, but she needed to know that he was her friend and that he would always be there for her. He could at least let her know that before the day was over. Shadow walked up to Rage the look on her face was almost unbearable.

Shadow: Rage are you ok?

Rage: No, not at all.

Shadow: Still scared about gym?

Rage: Scared is no were near the word that I would use. More like almost willing to skip the rest of school just to get out of that class. Shadow I don't know if you realize how dangerous this could be for me and for everyone in the school. I could really hurt someone if I can't control myself.

Shadow: Rage I don't know what to tell you other than no matter what I will be there for you. I don't understand what is going to happen. But I can't shake the feeling that it isn't going to be very good because of you facial expression.

Shadow pulled Rage's chin with his fist/thumb and looked her straight in the eyes.

Shadow: Rage I will always be here for you. To talk too or even if you need someone to just be there next to you. I promise I will always be that person for you if you need me to be.

Rage just started into Shadow's fiery orbs. She could tell he was feeling something more than just being her friend and he was doing a very sincere job of telling her how much he cared. She was awe struck and couldn't say a word. She knew he was telling the truth and his promise… his promise felt just as powerful as her Father's had.

Rage: Thank you Shadow you don't know how much that means to me. Especially your promise I can tell by your voice you take them very seriously.

Shadow: Yes I do and I intend to keep it.

Rage: Ok Shadow thank you but we need to get to gym class. We are going to be late.

Shadow: Yeah see ya there.

Shadow looked at Rage one last time and was deciding something. He looked quickly down the hall and then back to Rage. Swiftly Shadow gave Rage a small hug and then sped off down the hall toward the gym. Rage was stunned once more with a thin line of red stretched across his soft muzzle. She put the last of her stuff into her locker and then started walking. Rage was still baffled by Shadow's actions as she stood there in the hallway.

Rage: Why? Why did he do that? I could tell in his voice that he wanted more than a friendship with me. Was the small but warm, strong, lovely…wait what am I saying? I really like him don't I.

Rage continued to walk to class once she reached gym the coach gave her the school's gym clothes. She saw Amy about to enter the door and she called out her name.

Rage: Amy!

Amy: Huh? Oh hey Rage! What's up?

Rage: I just got my clothes. I was hoping to catch you on your way into the locker room. Therefore, I could ask you some questions. That ok with you.

Amy: Sure, ask away.

Rage: So how does fighting work at your school? Do you know who fights whom? Since this school is a powers school is there a general power, everyone has.

Amy: Hehe slow down Rage ha-ha. To answer your first question, well girls and boys do fight each other. Next, no the coach picks who you fight and he is very strict on everyone's fighting style. Lastly no there is not a general power and to tell you the truth most of these kids powers are not for fighting. Like a lot of them are just well little powers. Like some can grow really big or small. Others can fly, stick to walls, or scream loud. Sonic, Shadow, Knuckles, Silver, Blaze and myself we are put in a more advanced group sort of. We have more than one power or that one power is extremely dangerous or super unique.

Rage: So how does the coach know which group you are in?

By now Rage and Amy were in the locker room changing into the clothes that they got. That consisted of short black shorts and a fitted white shirt with the High school's mascot the wildcats. They were still talking as they walked out of the locker room.

Amy: Well new students like you, have to fight various people to see were you will be placed. There are about two new students. So yeah, there are probably many animals you are going to have to fight. Speaking of which, Rage what is you special power?

Rage: Believe me Amy you do not want to know. I do hope you will never have to see it. Nevertheless, something tells me it is going to happen anyway.

Amy: It is ok to be a little afraid I sure was when I first came here. However, you can do it I know you can.

Rage: thanks for being a good friend Amy.

Amy: Your quiet welcome good luck today.

Rage: You too. Yeah I am definitely going to need luck.

Coach: All right class stretch out today as you all know is my favorite day. The fight tournament, to let us see where everybody stands, so let's get ready.

Rage shivered at the sound of the Coach's voice. He sounded very much like a wrestling rings announcer. They lined up to stretch and then stood on the outside of a round ring. Rage thought that was very odd she had never seen a round ring before. They sat down, Rage scanned the edge of the ring there were about 15 people in her class. That was small she guessed. She had seen Shadow and knuckles sitting over next to the boys and Amy and she were with the girls. It seemed to Rage as this was not a good sign.

Coach: All right now since we got ourselves two knew kids. We will put them up first. Whoever wins gets to go onto the next round. Now lets see who we have got … Rage Eval get up here and … Mica River you get up here too.

Rage slowly got up regretting she didn't skip out on this class. She walked to the center of the ring. She meet up with a black fox that had deep violet eyes and where white should have been there was a deep blue color. Rage looked at him once more and then looked at the coach she knew she would regret this but she did it anyway.

Rage: Coach, I am not willing to do this.

Coach: Oh yes you are and you will. If you want to or not.

Rage got a little mad at his remark and balled her fist a little then loosened them.

Rage's thoughts (hold it together Rage remember you can control these feelings)

Rage: Sir I really do not want to do this. Even you still make me I will refuse to fight. This is against my ways. I will not fight him.

Shadow was amazed no one had ever stood up to that coach before and she was trying hard to keep clam he could tell. Something was wrong. The way her voice sounded how it was against her ways as she had said it. She had not told something to him yet.

Coach: Well I guess you will just have to take a beating then because if you like it or not Mica here is fighting.

Shadow: Rage!

Rage: Sir you really don't want to do this.

Coach: Fight!

He blew his whistle and the match had started Mica was running at Rage as fast as he could. Rage knew she needed to figure out his power before she could do anything. He was running is squared perfect Rage thought as she just stood there doing nothing.

Shadow stood up and was about to call her name just as Mica was about to punch. But she was gone. No where Rage to be found something told Shadow disappearing wasn't her special power.

Rage: I told you sir I am not going to fight him. I am too powerful for him.

Rage was standing right behind the Coach no one had seen her. Shadow was baffled Rage was something more than anyone was expecting. She clearly had moved that fast and she had fast reflexes.

Coach: Ah! Don't do that. Well, well so you think your too tuff for him. I don't think so you haven't even seen his power yet. How do you know…

Rage: Because what I am.

Coach: We will see about that. Mica lets show off your powers.

Mica: With pleasure. You know Rage that my name isn't Mica for nothing.

An evil smile formed on his blue furry mouth. Black fingernails grew very long and they turned into a fiery substance. Oh, no it was…

Mica: Lava, that's right Rage lava.

Rage: Mica you don't want to do this.

Mica: If I want to be in the advance group I do.

Shadow was now furious. Rage obviously was trying to stop something huge from happening. He started move toward Mica but he was stopped by a dark blue hedgehog and a bright red fox.

The Red Fox: Where do you think you're going.

Shadow: To help her now let me go.

Shadow tried to pull away but the blue hedgehog was stronger than he thought.

The Blue Hedgehog: You're not going anywhere. No one is taking away our brother's chances of being in the advance group.

Shadow: Rage obviously dose not want to fight. Let me go this instant or am I going to have to hurt you.

Mica while all of this was going on what showing Rage what he could do with his powers. He could shout lava spears, spray it out his hands, and could move fast.

Mica was shooting spears at Rage when he heard that threat to his brothers and as well did Rage. She turned to face him.

Rage: Shadow?

The concern in Rage's face told him that she cared for him maybe attacking him would get her to fight.

Mica: Aw dose Rage care about Shadow. What if I…

Rage: You so much as touch him and you will have wished you hadn't

Rage's voice was as cold and sharp as ice shards. The edge of her voice made her sound almost evil. Her eyes were like piercing glass. Her hands were balled up and she was shaking a little trying to hold something back. Mica got a devilish grin on his face as he raised one finger of lava and shot a spear right at Shadow. It hit him directly in the arm. Before the brothers had time to even laugh Rage was next to them throwing right and left punches from her waist and powerful kicks. Every time the boys would try to strike or kick Rage would be out of the way or block them.

Shadow watched miserably as Rage faced the two boys. She was fast a fierce something he would have never expected. She was hitting them in certain areas too. She had been trained she was a martial artist. No wonder she didn't want to fight anybody she was scared of hurting someone. But she was doing it without a thought. now. As Shadow tried to get up he felt a strong hold on his arm and he was pulled into a choke just as Rage had dropped the red fox dead.

Mica: So your soft spot is for people you care about, someone who says they are your friend. Well how do you think your friend will like some new scars on his pretty little face.

As Mica said this, his hands and nails turned into lava and Mica brought them too close for comfort to Shadow's face.

Rage: Let him go don't you dare hurt him.

Mica smiled and inched his hand closer and closer to Shadow's face. Shadow could feel the heat radiating off Mica's hand. The only thing Shadow heard after that was a low growl he located the source. It was Rage she was bearing her fangs and her eyes…

Shadow: Rage...

It was true Hazel was slowing eating away at the moonlight grey/blue.

Rage: I know Shadow. Mica you have one last chance let him go or I can promise you the outcome of what is to happen will not be good.

Mica: I think I will take my chances.

Mica was about to touch his hand to Shadow's face. Until there was loud scream that broke his concentration.

Rage: NOOOOOOOOOO!


YAAAAY! chapter two is done! Thank you so much to teambella19 for the favorite and the follow and the only one who probably reads this story. I will continue it even for just you if you are the only one who reads it! Thank you so much please read and review still!