Chapter 4: The look a like

Shadow stared in shock as the blue hedgehog stood on his tiptoes to see the secretary.

Mrs. Parker grinned. "Why if it isn't my favorite speedy hedgehog. What is the occasion?"

"Mrs. Anderson wanted to see if those health forms are in yet."

Mrs. Parker frowned. "No, they're not here yet. I wonder why."

The boy nodded, and then slipped quietly out of the office.

"Such a sweet boy. He doesn't talk very much though."

Shadow nodded, slowly absorbing this information. "What's his name?"

"Sonic."

Shadow started walking towards the door.

"Wait! Where are you going?" Mrs. Parker called.

Shadow cracked a smile, and then whispered, "Out."

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The playground was filled with children. Shadow eyed the blue hedgehog playing a round of kickball with a few other kids. He walked up to him.

"Hey."

"You want to play?" Sonic asked, rolling the ball to the kicker.

"No, it's about that event that happened earlier. With the van?"

"Oh! I knew you looked familiar!" Sonic replied. "Yes, you were the idiot who climbed into the van with a complete stranger."

"Well, I was going to thank you, but I not polite to people who call me an idiot." Shadow snapped.

Sonic smiled. "I like you. What's your name?"

"Shadow."

"It fits." Sonic replied while catching the ball and throwing it to home base.

"Fits what?" Shadow asked.

"Your name fits your personality." Sonic said, as the bell signaling the end of recess rang. "Did you register yet?"

"No," Shadow sighed. "I need to, don't I?"

"Yeah, I can come with you, if you want. Mrs. Anderson won't mind."

"Fine."

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"There you are!" Mrs. Parker exclaimed as the two hedgehogs ambled into the office.

"I brought Shadow to register."

"You brought me?" Shadow muttered. "More like followed me."

"Right," Mrs. Parker said. "So where is your parent?"

"I already told you, my dad couldn't make it." Shadow growled, giving Mrs. Parker a cold glare.

"Right, so you'll be in room 102, with-"

"No way!" Sonic yelled. "You're in my class!"

"Before you leave," Mrs. Parker said, handing a small stack of papers to Shadow.

"What's all this?" Shadow asked.

"Health forms, register sheets, lunch fees, stuff like that. But," Mrs. Parker eyed Shadow warningly. "I want your dad to sign them, understood?"

Shadow nodded silently, and then joined Sonic out in the hallway.

"What's wrong?" Sonic asked, seeing the worried look on Shadow's face.

"These forms, she wants my dad to sign them…" Shadow's voice wondered off as he turned to look for his classroom.

"Yeah, what about them?" Sonic replied, kicking a small pebble. "I had to forge my parent's signatures, because…"

Shadow looked at Sonic. "Because?"

"They died in a car accident when I was two."

"I'm so sorry." Shadow whispered. "I should've dropped the subject."

"It's okay," Sonic mumbled. "To tell you the truth, I've become a lot braver now, and I'm able to stand my ground against bullies." He crouched into a pouncing stance, bared his teeth, and growled. He looked at Shadow, whose lip was bleeding from trying not to laugh. Sonic pointed his tail up. "Are you afraid?"

"Not really." Shadow admitted, letting a few giggles out.

"Well," Sonic said, standing up. "You're not scared because you're my friend."

"Right," Shadow sighed, turning to look for room 102. "Well, I'm sure you send all those bullies packing with your 'mean look.'"

"Hey!" Sonic cried. "Anyway, come on!" He yelled, grabbing Shadow's arm. "We have to get to class!"

Finally, it is done! I am sorry for the delay! I was sick twice, I had school, and I had to help with holiday cookies.

Nevertheless, I finally finished, and it looks like Sonic and Shadow are starting to become good friends. Chapter 5 is coming soon. Reviews and comments are appreciated!