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Name: 'Chained By Love'
Rating: Teen/PG-13 (might go up)
Pairings: SonicxShadow, possible KnuxRouge
Warning: Male/Male relationship; don't read if you don't like it
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Shadow was getting impatient waiting for the blue hedgehog to take him outside.
A week had passed and Sonic still wasn't holding onto his end of the deal. He was too busy with her. Shadow shuddered at the thought of the pink hedgehog, shifting uncomfortably on the couch. The worst part was as he sat there and thought this, the blue hedgehog and his lover were kissing only a few feet away.
Now that she had finally seen and met the black hedgehog, she was constantly around him. It was to the point that everything about her annoyed the chained one. He'd just be minding his own business as he usually did and then her loud voice would burst through the room. He couldn't say anything much but had always secretly wanted to snap her neck. It was funny; whenever he saw them together and they weren't slobbering, Shadow could detect a sense of annoyance in his eyes as well.
'What an idiot. Why be with her if you can't stand her?'
She'd constantly try to touch and hug Shadow. Randomly, she'd scream in a high-pitch voice and attempt to throw her arms around him. Shadow would only grumble and bite his lip, his hands clenching into fists of rage. If he didn't have some sense of moral decency, he'd probably kill her. He couldn't though, not for that. And anyway, he didn't want to deal with the clean-up or the guilt after would.
But there was more to it; Shadow could of sworn he witnessed her winking at him once. It disturbed the streaked one even more, who wanted nothing to do with her.
Currently, the black hedgehog was at the end of the couch with his elbow placed on the sofa's arm. His chin was lazily plopped on his open palm and his face displayed a disgusted look. As stated before, the pink and blue hedgehogs were in a game of making out. Shadow, who was the only one in the house besides them, felt highly uncomfortable by this. The only reason he didn't leave was because they said they needed him for 'look-out'. He was going to protest with a silent scoff, but the hero brought up the deal.
'Damn him...' thought the black hedgehog, shifting his crimson eyes to the two. He quickly looked away when they separated, the female hedgehog standing before the two.
"I have to go, boys." She said in her usual chipper voice. Making her way to Sonic she gave him a kiss on the cheek and a smirk to Shadow, her eyes glinting as she rested on him. "Bye, the both of you!" She walked towards the door and closed it behind her, leaving the two male's alone.
Sonic stretched in his spot and yawned, having a lazy expression. "Hm." Was all he said after a few moments of silence.
Shadow rolled his eyes and gave him a dirty look, standing. He was happy that was over. He began to walk towards the basement until the other's voice stopped him.
"Wait!" Cried Sonic, raising an eyebrow. "You do want to go outside, right?"
That certainly stopped the black hedgehog in his tracks, looking upon Sonic with a ridiculous look. It was as if the blue hedgehog knew what he was thinking: 'You're finally going to hold your end of the bargain?' Sonic did feel bad for making him go through watching them and he knew his offer was a week late; he decided to do it now.
"C'mon, bud. I'll take you outside." He said, nudging him. "It's the least I owe you."
Shadow thought that was an under-statement.
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He was trying to hide it, but he knew he couldn't. The black one was so excited he was finally outside. He didn't pay any attention to the blue one as he wondered off into the trees, leaving the other hedgehog in his own thoughts.
Sonic was watching him with interest. What a strange one, or was he really? He got giddy with things that Sonic took for granted.
Take electronics, for example. Sonic was there when Tails was showing him all the kitchen devices. He explained to him the stove (he made sure to tell how to safely use it), how the fridge worked, the microwave (Shadow enjoyed pushing the buttons), and the one that Sonic found the most hilarious: the blender. When the small fox showed him how it worked and it's shrill noise rang through the house, the red streaked hedgehog panicked. When he realized it was the small machine, he gave it a mix look of surprise and irritation. The hero guessed Shadow would make sure to keep away from it.
Now the mystery hedgehog was roaming around like a child in a candy store. When Sonic went on his daily run, he didn't even care about his surroundings. To him it was just an everyday thing. For the other, this must be really special. He couldn't put his finger on what it was but how was he to know? He never talked.
That really made him wonder. Why didn't the hedgehog talk? Never had Sonic gotten any real information from him. He didn't know his name, what language he spoke, where he was from, or any other details for that matter. He guessed they spoke the same dialect, since he could understand them perfectly. But it really almost peeved Sonic not knowing anything about him. It made him feel strangely curious.
As he watched the other hedgehog in curiosity, he caught him staring right back at him. They had a brief stare down until Shadow raised his brow and looked away defiantly. Sonic could tell one thing: he was almost as cocky as he was. He watched him with a combination of amusement and mockery as Shadow quickly ran. Damn was he fast, but Sonic was confident. He bet he could beat him any day.
And he intended to do that right now.
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Shadow closed his eyes as the sun rays warmed his coat, enjoying at the same time the breeze brushing against his face. He pushed against the wind as if it was a flimsy barrier, his lids opening to examine the environment rushing past him. His feet, though bare, were swiftly moving in precise motion. He leaned forward to be as aerodynamic as possible but suddenly was thrown off. Something had rushed past him, something very fast.
And not to his or anyone's shock, it was a blue blur.
He knew right away it was Sonic, the other hedgehog. Shadow easily caught his footing as he slowed down, but quickly sped up again. When the black hedgehog squinted, he could make out his rival's face. Was he...smirking? Shadow could only narrow his brows in a competitive stance, knowing the other one was taunting him. This certainly pissed Shadow off and he was determined to redeem himself. The red streaked creature pumped his legs until he was neck and neck with Sonic, giving him a run for his money.
The hero was now changing his expression; he had gone from a smirk to a raised eyebrow. Sonic could tell this guy was the real deal and that he wanted to win. But he was the 'fastest thing alive'. He wouldn't let himself be outrun by someone else.
They continued on their way, feet hitting the ground below them only a few feet apart. They stared forward, never looking to the other directly as they were side by side. Only occasionally would they look to the other from the corner of their eyes. When they did, it was usually Sonic with his cocky smile and Shadow with his deadly glare. At one point they switched positions, Sonic going from the left to the right, and Shadow vice versa.
They were reaching such great speeds and it was at this point Shadow was unsure if he could keep up.
Though yes, he was gaining his normal weight back, he still did not have his normal muscle. Due to being confined in a cell for so long, Shadow had no room to work out. It had been a long while since Shadow was really fit. Not to mention unlike the hedgehog next to him, he had very heavy metal weighing him down. As he continued to run he was beginning to break into a sweat and his chest heaved, but he kept going. He was still Shadow; he did not want to lose.
Sonic was noticing the difficulty for the other to keep up and showed him some concern. He then saw the determined expression on Shadow's face and then decided against bringing it up, letting him go. He'd let him keep going until he knew when to stop.
Shadow was getting weaker and weaker by the moment. His eyes strained, his body was failing, and he knew he would lose. It was then when he just tumbled to the ground, his body still rolling with the same speed. Due to the velocity he put into the run he kept rolling until the wind died down, which sent him to his stomach. He flopped down painfully with his face in the dirt, a deep groan vibrating in his decrepit throat. Shadow lifted his gaze only to find shiny red shoe-tips in his face and a smirking hedgehog looking down at him.
Sonic shifted in his spot and began to walk away. With his back to him and that ridiculing smirk on his face, he placed a hand on his hip.
"See you at home." Was all he said, leaving Shadow to pick up the dirt in his palm angrily, squeezing it in rage as the dust began to fall around him.
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Shadow had not seen the other blue hedgehog when he walked in the house, who was nowhere to be seen. He was actually lucky, though; if he was down here, Shadow might of ripped his face off.
The black hedgehog made his way to the kitchen and grabbed a glass of water, forcefully turning the cold nozzle of the sink on. He then shut it off, gulped down all the water hastily, and then broke the cup right in his hand. He didn't even notice right away and looked down at the shards of glass. He would have to remember apologizing for that.
He tiredly made his way down the basement stairs after a very quick shower, not wanting for the dirt to pile on him. He had his fill with feeling grimy. He tiredly flapped onto the floor and stretched. That was the toughest run he had in years. And though yes, he lost to his newly found rival, he was happy. At least he went outside and now found a new racing partner. He'd never admit it to the other, though.
Shadow couldn't believe he lost. He felt slightly embarrassed and guilty, but he knew one day he could fix his image. Shadow would always see himself as the Ultimate Life Form.
His crimson eyes glared into nothing until he heard a door close, looking towards the edge of the stairs. In a flash, there was the blue hedgehog, not seeming tired at all. Shadow looked at him jealousy and spite, then gave him a cold shoulder. As he turned his back to him, you could hear his chains shuffle. Sonic could only laugh kindly at this reaction, coming closer. It was then that Shadow noticed that Sonic's hands were behind his back.
He was automatically nervous; at his prison, hands behind someone's back was never a good sign. But he reminded himself that he wasn't there. Shadow knew that if he was going to have a good stay here, he'd have to trust them and make the best of it. He was also more interested than weary. He kind of guessed that the blue one wouldn't hurt him.
Sonic had kneeled in front of him with a half-smile, a sparkle in his eyes.
"I got you a gift, bud. Let's say, a welcome present."
He shockingly pulled out the nicest sneakers that Shadow had ever seen.
They were mostly white around the foot but at the heal, they had a patch of black. It started large but faded to a small edge that disappeared under the shoes. The soles were a matching red to the hedgehog's streaks and eyes. Though they seemed large and clunky, they were for a reason; they had small, circular jets underneath them. Wrapped around the part of the shoe you stuck your foot in there were rings of gold. Shadow thought they looked vaguely familiar in his past but was too mesmerized by the shoes themselves.
Shadow was taken over by utter shock. He looked up at the blue hedgehog who sensed it with a smile, giving a shrug.
"Should fit you if you have the same size foot as me. Which looks like you do, so don't worry. Try them on." He said eagerly, which Shadow did. He stood and easily slipped the shoes on, getting the feel of them. They did feel a bit heavy but nothing at all Shadow couldn't handle. He continued looking down at them in a blank shock, Sonic giving a content nod.
"You look a lot better than I did in them. Tails made them for me, but I wasn't feeling them; they're not my style. The jets are cool, though. They're powered by the rings and they make you appear to be gliding. They're very useful, actually." He looked at the black hedgehog for a moment in an glad emotion. "You'll use them a lot better than me. I'm more into the classics." He stated, turning away.
Shadow didn't say anything, knowing he couldn't. But he knew he'd be thanking the hedgehog. Sonic saw it in his eyes and he grinned once more, going up the stairs.
"You owe me, hedgehog!" He yelled down them, closing the door behind him.
Shadow looked at where the other just was and then slowly removed the shoes. After he did, he lifted them by the heel. He knew he found his new pair of shoes. Never had he seen such a nice article of clothing. He then placed them down and rested his head on the pillow.
Was Shadow starting to actually...?
NO! He didn't like that blue hedgehog. He was annoying, number one. And he was cocky, stupid, and he probably cheated on that race! Shadow sat up in defiance and looked at the door menacingly. That was it; he was still the best.
As he settled down again he sighed. He knew a little part of him knew the truth: he was jealous and he was actually letting the other grow on him. He 'hmphed' a bit and tried to perish the thought. Shadow would never let anyone else in his life anymore. Not after what happened...
Really, how could he trust anyone anymore? He had his best friend murdered and then was treated with cruelty. He felt he had a right to hate everyone. But then again, these people were different. They didn't try to hurt him, they fed him, and they offered him information and kindness. Like the other two who lived in this house, Sonic was doing the same.
He sat up and stretched again, trying to get his mind off such thoughts. His goal was to get better and earn his freedom.
But each day he spent with the three, which was a lot, it was getting harder and harder. There was only one person he could really live without. That certain someone was very irritating and very pink. But he wouldn't get into her.
Shadow sighed. Not only did the blue one beat him, now he owed him for the shoes and saving him.
It really wasn't Shadow's day.
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