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"I thought you were…." Shadow said backing away from Bronze.
"Dead. No. I live within you Shadow." Bronze said crossing his arm.
"Yeah dude. Don't freak me out anymore than you already have and I'm about to………….." Shadow said backing away.
"Enough fooling around SJ!" Bronze yelled.
Shadow's ears dropped. His brother only called him SJ when he really cares about him. SJ stood for Slick Jumper. Shadow was always jumping around everywhere when he was younger. Shadow looked at him with a sorry face.
"Look bro. You're not my mom you know." Shadow said crossing his arms.
"Well you make me treat you like a baby! You're nineteen Shadow! Wise up!" Bronze said.
Shadow looked away in anger.
"I don't have to…"
"See this is why I'm dead Shadow!" Bronze yelled.
Shadow's eyes widened. He turned at looked at him.
"So you do hate me." Shadow said looking at him.
"Look I didn't mean that."
"Yes you did." Shadow said coldly.
"Listen to me you little ingrate! I've had enough of you Shadow! I should've just left you alone and lived my own life!" Bronze said grabbing Shadow by his collar. Shadow was amazed he could touch him.
"So why didn't you?" Shadow asked sounding nervous.
"Because I'm your brother! We stick together! I take care of you and keep you safe!" Bronze yelled.
"You act as if you're older than me. We're the same age Bronze." Shadow said looking into his brother's eyes. They had hatred all over them.
"I practically am Shadow! You'll always be my little brother! I'm older by a good five minutes! I'm taller. I'm stronger. And I know when to keep my heart straight!" Bronze yelled pulling Shadow to face him. They were nose to nose. Shadow looked directly into his eyes.
"Now listen carefully Shadow!" Bronze yelled shaking him. Shadow was lifted off the ground. He looked away.
"I said listen." Bronze said through gritted teeth.
Shadow's ears dropped at the evilness of his voice. Bronze's eyes were watering. Shadow didn't understand. His older brother was crying.
"Why are you…"
"Shut-up and listen! You need to get your butt back to Amy!" Bronze yelled.
"But. After what I said…."
"You and I both know you didn't mean a word you said to her!" Bronze said shaking
him.
Shadow's jaw drooped.
"You need to keep her safe1 I won't be able to bail you out this time." Bronze said placing Shadow down.
"She's going to die if you don't stop him." Bronze said turning away.
"Wait! How do I stop him!?" Shadow yelled trying to catch him. Bronze turned and smiled. He looked at Shadow. Shadow's ears dropped.
"You're leaving me?" Shadow asked.
"I have too." Bronze smiled. Shadow bowed his head. Bronze hugged him. Shadow returned the embrace.
"Listen. I know this may sound strange but Maria says hi bro." Bronze said letting go of Shadow.
Shadow's eye widened and he smiled.
"Tell her…that I miss her everyday." Shadow said smiling.
"No problem. Now go. Amy needs you." Bronze said pushing Shadow ahead.
Shadow turned and Bronze smirked.
"See ya pal." He said then he vanished.
Shadow was back under the tree. He looked around and sighed. He looked at the picture and it was back to normal.
"Amy1" He said his thoughts racing.
He jumped up and ran to her home. He was horrified at what he saw. He bedroom window was smashed opened. He ran inside and looked all around. He ran into her room and saw nothing but broken glass. He looked at the floor and saw a powdery substance. He looked at it and saw that it was Serium. A highly toxic poison that can nock you out cold. As he remembered well it can also kill it's victim if used enough. Shadow's heart sank.
"He has her!" He yelled in anger. He left the room and ran home. He busted through Bronze's room. He went into the closet and found the secret entrance. He ran in. As he ran down the stairs he punched a ghost that was irking him. He kept going till he reached the entrance to the master's lair.
"Where is she!?" Shadow yelled.
"My goodness Shadow. What ever do you mean?" The creature smiled evilly.
"You know exactly what I mean! Now where's Amy!" Shadow pointed to the creature.
"Why do you mean this female?"
The creature held up an unconscious Amy. She looked badly beaten. Serium was like the cancer leukemia. It infected the blood stream and caused bruising. The creature set Amy down in front of Shadow. Shadow looked at her and held her head up.
"Amy. Amy can you hear me?" He asked stroking her pink quills.
Amy opened her eyes half way.
"Shadow…..what's happening?" She asked weakly.
"It's going to be alright Amy." Shadow smiled at her. She smiled back and closed her eyes again. She nuzzled against his chest. Shadow shield her head and looked up at the master.
"Let her go." Shadow said through gritted teeth.
"Just her. Or the male as well." The master held up an unconscious Sonic. He placed Sonic near Shadow. Shadow looked at Sonic. He had the poison too. Shadow lifted Sonic's head and brought the blue hedgehog over to his side. He placed Sonic's head near Amy's. Shadow now had two lives resting on him. Amy opened her eyes again and saw Sonic. She put her arm around him and cried. Shadow stroked her quills.
"He's alive Amy." Shadow said sounding sorry. She closed her eyes and brought Sonic closer to her. She buried her face into the blue male's fur. Shadow put his arm around Amy and Sonic securely. He looked up at the horrible creature and growled.
"Release them both!" Shadow yelled.
"You must choose Shadow. Who do you want t save more? Amy, the one you love or Sonic, her best friend whom she considers a brother? Your choice Shadow." The creature said evilly.
Shadow looked at them both. He loved Amy. But Amy wanted Sonic to live as well. He looked at her. She was crying over Sonic's lifeless body. He was breathing but looked much more worse than Amy. His ears dropped as she continued to cry.
"Leave me alone to chose." Shadow said.
"You have nine minutes Shadow." The creature began to leave.
"Amy……Amy can you hear me?" Shadow said stroking her quills.
"Shadow? What….what did he say?" She asked.
"Never mind that. I'm getting you both out of here." He said into her ear.
"How?"
"Can you walk?"
"Yes."
Fine. Then I'll carry Sonic. Get up." Shadow said pushing her up. Amy stood and shuck a bit. But she could stand all the same. Shadow put Sonic's arm over his shoulder. He motioned forward and Amy followed.
"This is crazy. Don't you think he'd be on to us." Amy said.
"He was injured in a battle with my brother long ago. So he won't notice till we're halfway across town." Shadow smiled.
"So why didn't you leave?" Amy asked limping next to him.
"Well…..he told me that he would kill Bronze if I tried to escape. But since Bronze is…..I finally get to leave." Shadow sighed. Sonic was really heavy and Amy helped him. Sonic began to open his eyes. He looked over and saw Amy. She smiled and kissed his head. She turned to Shadow and kissed his cheek.
"I'm guessing you didn't mean what you said to me." Amy smiled. They were in the lava walk way now.
"No. I didn't. I just wanted you to be safe." Shadow said sighing.
"Thank you." She said.
He nodded and they reached the stairs. Shadow lifted Sonic on to his back and held Amy's hand. They ran up the stairs and reached Bronze's room. Shadow closed the door behind him and took Amy by the hand. They ran out the house. He increased speed. Amy was lifted off of the ground. She was in Shadow's arms holding on to him tightly. Shadow had one arm around her and the other holding Sonic still.
He ran on. Then he felt as if someone was helping him run/ Like pushing him forward. He knew that Bronze didn't really leave him.
Shadow skated on. He heard Sonic breathing hard and knew that the poison was killing the poor soul. He needed to find Likeberry flowers. They were rare and hard to find. That's way Serium is a faved poison. He needed to get to the forest. And fast.
Isn't it sweet of Shadow to want to help Sonic. But does the master really have an injury or was it to just convince Amy that everything would be ok? Hmmm…? I wonder. Stay tuned and review this chapter. The reason I'm writing so much in one day is because I have nothing better to do!