ATE: Wow! It's really been a long time since I updated! Almost a year! I'm really really really sorry for taking so long. I had finally got an idea, but it was limited to this. It really wasn't must of an idea I had gotten some ideas from some of my reviewers and I would like to say thanks to them if any of them are reading this. I hope every enjoys this long anticipated chap.

Declaimer: I don't own Sonic The Hedgehog or anything related to it. I don't own the website I mention in this chap. I only own my OC.

Chapter 13

I found myself standing in a void with nothing but the color black around me as I turned my head to look. I suddenly heard evil chuckling and turned to look in front of me, only to have my eyes widen! Sitting in a hover craft of some sort was Eggman and he had an evil grin on his face. My eyes widened even more when I saw him pointing a gun at me, laughing evilly before he pulled the trigger.

I didn't have time to scream or the ability either since it seemed like the bullet knocked the wind out of my lungs as it pierced through my chest in a burning pain beyond description. I felt to my knees while my breathing labored as I held a hand to where the bullet hit me, feeling the blood stain my hand as the coppery smell met my olfactory senses.

Weakly, I lifted my head to look up at Eggman, only to find that he wasn't there. In his place I saw Shadow, his crimson eyes wide as he stared at me. The pistol he was holding in his hand fell from his grasp to meet the floor.

"Sha…dow…" I weakly said before collapsing to the floor, feeling cold.

I shot into an upright position. My heart was beating violently against my ribcage and I looked around, only to realize I was still in the room I was staying in. I looked down to my chest to see if there was a hole where a bullet had shot me only to find none. I even looked under my shirt just to make sure and found nothing.

"It was only a dream. Or a nightmare." I thought.

I realized that it was already morning as the sun shone through the window nearby. I got out of bed and went over to the window, seeing that it was a nice day. Maybe I would go outside and relax some.

I went over to the little table and picked up a pencil and notebook before leaving the room. When I got downstairs I saw that no one was around and left the house through the front door.

"They must still be asleep." I thought.

I started walking through the grass to a hill that had a tree nearby. After making it to the top I sat down under the shade, by back against the trunk of the tree. I took in a deep breath of fresh air and breathed out before opening the notebook to a blank page, taking the pencil in my right hand to start drawing and chose to draw Shadow. I only knew how to draw Shadow from a website that provided you with a step-by-step how to draw tutorial in order to do so. Right know I was trying to draw him out of memory by using the steps.

It didn't take me long to finish drawing, but I spent more time working on his eyes. Even if my drawing was the closest thing to official in my eyes, it didn't seem to serve the real Shadow any justice at all. Even the way I drew his eyes did very little to actually express the powerful emotions that I've seen him show in person. His eyes were just that powerful when expressing his emotions that it was still hard for me to believe he was real. I don't even think his official art did him justice. Now that I've finished the drawing I kinda wished I had colored pencils or something to color him in. Too bad I didn't grab any (if there even were any inside Cream's House).

I couldn't help but think back to that dream I had before waking up. It felt real…I could even remember feeling cold and the smell of blood. I held my left hand to where the bullet had hit me on my chest in the dream. I could remember what it felt like and how I hadn't been able to scream in pain. Eggman was the one that shot me but when I had looked up Shadow had been in his place with a gun in his hand, as if he had been the one who actually shot me.

"What does this mean?" I thought, feeling slightly confused.

"So this is where you've been."

My head shot up to where the voice came from and I saw Shadow standing in front of me a few feet away from me. I felt scared for seeing him but I stopped myself.

"It was just a dream, remember?"

"What's wrong?" He asked me.

"Nothing." I told him. "I was just surprised to see you, that all."

Even though he didn't say anything I had a feeling he didn't buy it. I don't blame him. Without saying anything Shadow started walking over to where I was until he stood to my left, his arms crossed. I leaned back against the tree enjoying the breeze in the air as it blew the grass and causing the leaves in the tree I sat under rustled.

"What's that you have?"

I looked up at Shadow from where I sat and saw him looking at my lap. I immediately realized that he was referring to the notebook on my lap with my uncolored drawing.

"It's a drawing I had finished not so long ago." I answered. "Do you want to see?"

Shadow nodded and I handed him the notebook. I saw his crimson eyes wander across the page as he looked at the drawing.

"This is…me." He said.

"Yes. I only did it out of memory, though."

"Impressive." He handed the notebook back to me and I closed it, placing it on the ground to my right with the pencil placed on top.

"Isn't it a nice day?" I asked, looking at him.

"Hn." Was his reply as I watched him nod.

I started to giggle, which caused Shadow to look down at me.

"What is it?"

"We need to work on your social skills." I answered.

"No need to."

"Why? You like being emo?"

"I'm not emo." He stated.

"You're right." I smiled. "You're goth."

"Just because my fur is black doesn't mean I'm goth. If you haven't noticed, I also have red."

"I was just kidding, Shadow. Can't you take a joke?"

"I believe you know the answer to that."

"I should've known better." I thought.

"So those people you had me rescue were your family, right?" He asked.

"Yes. My parents and my older and little sisters." I answered.

"Do you miss them?"

"Yes. A lot. Along with my home." I hung my head, looking at my lap.

"Do you want to return?" What was with these questions he was asking me?

"I do, but at the same time I don't. At least…not yet."

"Why?"

I looked up to face Shadow. His eyes held curiosity in them.

"I feel like there's something important I need to do here before I leave. I'm not sure what it is but I know I have to finish it before I can return." I said. "I wish I knew what it was. That way it might be easier for me to accomplish."

"Maybe I could help you."

I felt surprised from him proposition. He would help me?

"Really?" I asked.

"Why not? You've already proven you're not like other humans." He answered.

"How can you help me when I don't even know what it is I need to do?"

"I can't really say. But we'll find out…together."

He held out his hand to me as a small smile (barely noticeable) appeared on his face. I smiled as I placed my hand in his larger one, both of us grasping each others hand while we did a slight shake.

"Thank you." I said.

ATE: I know. Not much happened and I had little ideas to work from. As for the website I mentioned in this chap. They actually do have a How To Draw Shadow The Hedgehog on it with very easy steps. It really helped me to draw the character and I'll give the link:

(when typing this link in get rid of the spaces)

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This way everyone will know how to draw Shadow. Remember to Review. Thank you!

PS: If any of you have any ideas I'll be glad to use them. Just write them in your reviews. :)