Wow, i didnt think that this story would get lots of positive feedback so quickly! Im glad you guys are enjoying it so far and i'll try my best to keep it interesting ;) anyway here's chapter 2! enjoy


(Amy's P.O.V)
I woke up, startled. My heart was pounding and it felt like it was going to burst. My breathing was rapid and hoarse. My eyes were wide open with fright as I stared at my ceiling.

I looked over to see the digital clock on my dresser and read the digits 2:34 AM.

I sat up looking around in my room, trying to figure out what woke me up. It wasn't a nightmare, because I was having a very pleasant dream. As I thought, I was sure that I remember hearing a thump that came from downstairs.

I decided to go see where that noise came from. I tossed the sheets over and swung my feet off the bed. I put on my red slippers and went downstairs. I turned on the lamp in the living room and saw that everything was in order. All the pictures on the walls were still there. No furniture was knocked over and all the books on the shelves were still in their proper order. I went inside the kitchen and again, everything was still in order. That's weird…I thought to myself. Where could that noise have come from then? I was sure that I heard something.

I looked out the window to see if any of my vases on the front porch were knocked over. Before I could even look at the vases, my gaze shifted to this black lump lying on my porch. My breath got stuck in my throat and all of my muscles tensed up.

Pure fear and adrenaline shot through my body and I couldn't move at all. I stared at the un-moving thing on my porch. "W-what…is that?" I said to myself quietly.

My muscles finally allowed me to move and I ran to the door and yanked it open. I stared at the monster lying only a few inches away from me. This monster looked somewhat familiar. He had red markings on his furry quills and down his long arms and legs.

"S-Shadow?" I stuttered.

Just as the name escaped from my lips, a sudden cool breeze came and made the leaves on the trees rustle in the wind. This earned a shiver down my spine along with goose bumps all up my arms. He lay there, eyes closed, breathing slowly.

I bent down slowly on my knees, examining him. I laid my trembling hand on his fur and looked for any major injuries. I lifted my hand to make sure that there was no blood.

He was very warm, so at least he was alive. I got up and wondered what I was going to do next.

Should I take him inside? I wondered.

I thought that it was probably the best thing to do. I wasn't going to leave him here, lying across my porch. Making up my mind, I decided to get him inside my house.

I bent down and grabbed his long arms, putting them over my shoulders. I dragged him into the doorway, looking back to see if there was any trail of blood behind him.

I led him inside and placed him in front of my fireplace. I turned around to go close the door and shut the cold out of my home. I started the fire and sat down on my couch across from him.

I looked at him, the fire illuminating both the room and him. He looked different and yet the same. What was different about him was his arms and legs were now twice their size. His finger tips had sharp claws and so did his toes. He had a lot of fur. Seeing all that fur made me want to go sit next to him, and cuddle into his big mane.

What was the same was the color of his fur. Midnight black with red markings on him. He still had his trademark frown along with his furry white chest fur. He started moving a little, his frown creasing, and his eyes slowly opening. I took in a deep bearth, bracing myself for what was coming next.

(Shadow's P.O.V)
As I slowly opened my eyes, I remembered collapsing in front of a house. My surroundings did not correspond to my memory.

I was lying down on a wooden floor in front of a fireplace, its warmth spreading throughout my body. The room was dimly lit by the fire and out of the corner of my eye, I saw a blob of pink on the couch.

I turned my head to get a better look and my eyes were suddenly locked with a pair of curious, jade ones. We stared at each other for a long time. My eyes never leaving hers and hers never leaving mine. She was wearing a white tank top with red pajama bottoms. She had red slippers on her feet but they were slightly ripped in the front. Her pink quills were messy and she had bags under her eyes.

She looked so very familiar, but I couldn't figure out her name. I broke out of her mesmerizing gaze, moving mine towards the pictures on the beige colored walls.

The pictures had her in them along with her friends, I assumed. I recognized a few of her friends. One of them had her and the yellow fox, Tails. Another had her with a cream colored rabbit, with a chao sitting on her head. And then I saw the one that didn't have her in it. It was the biggest frame of all, and it had a picture of the blue faker, Sonic.

I heard a low, grumbling sound and quickly realized that it was me. I heard a tiny gasp escape the pink hedgehog's lips and I turned to look at her.

I had no intention of scaring her. I wanted to go sit beside her to reassure her that I wasn't here to harm her. Amy Rose…the name drifted into my thoughts.

Was that her name?

I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came out, but rather a dog like whine.

She looked at me confused. I was also confused. I tried again, but failed at forming a sentence. She cocked her head to the side and said "You can't talk, can you?". I shook my head, trying to communicate with her.

She got up from the couch and slowly approached me. I didn't know what she was going to do but I got up on my four legs and backed away into the corner, snarling at her in a defensive pose.

She flinched back at my response. She looked at me, doubting if she should continue closer. She approached me even slower this time. "I won't hurt you, Shadow. I just want to help" she cooed.

Just at the softness of her tone made my muscles weak and I was forced to relax. My growling grew quieter and the muscles in my face also relaxed. She was now knelt in front of me, the light from the fire sparkling in her eyes and I was under a hypnotic spell when she looked at me.

My senses were sharper now, and her sweet scent was surrounding me, making me feel slightly light headed.

She slowly lifted her hand and laid it on the side of my muzzle. She slowly stroked my cheek, her touch sending a shiver down my spine but also relaxed me. I leaned into her warm palm as she continued the soothing gesture.

I wanted to get closer to her, as close as possible, to feel secure in her arms. I also didn't want to get too close, though. I feared that if I started getting myself attached to this girl, then I would crave her company too much.

Deciding that I needed the comfort right now, I let out a low groan and gently pressed against her chest.

The warmth that came off of her body was even warmer than the one that come from the fire place. I felt her heart beating against my cheek, its quick thumping was like a lullaby to my ears.

She wrapped her arms around my head, pressing closer to me. She stroked the back of my head gently and spoke softly.

"Don't worry, Shadow" she whispered " I'll find out who did this to you and when I do, I'll make sure they fix it."

I felt so safe in her embrace. Although I didn't know what my new strengths were, I knew that I could easily hurt her. I had to be careful with her because I couldn't stand the thought of hurting her or getting hurt. I decided that while I was with her that I would protect her with my own life. I made that my priority.

Just remember, Shadow… I thought to myself, Don't get too close.


i already have SOME part of this story finished, so that's why it may seem that the next few chapters may be posted up quickly. I'll only keep posting if you guys like it so keep giving me some feedback, besides that, you guys are amazing especially for my first fanfic. ta-ta for now ;)