Chapter 14: Lost Powers
The next day, Shadow woke up early around 5 AM; he had to get to work. He kissed Sonic on the cheek, careful not to wake her, and left a note saying where he was. He hurried to get to work, still unsure of what he was going to tell the commander.
When Shadow got there, he saw the commander and walked up to him.
"Commander," he said. "I have something important to tell you."
The commander nodded. "What is it, Shadow?" He asked.
"I no longer have my powers." The memory brought another large frown to his face.
"What? How did this happen?"
"Eggman."
The Commander nodded. "Well...I was going to have you go on a mission to infiltrate Eggman's base, but since you've lost your powers I don't see how that's going to work. Do you still have your super speed?"
Shadow shook his head. He was just a regular person now.
"He got rid of everything. Is there anything else you can have me do?"
The Commander thought about it.
"I'll see if I can find something."
Shadow nodded and sighed. "Alright, thanks. Do you want me to stay today, or take it off?"
"You can go, I guess. We'll call if something comes up."
Shadow smiled and nodded, then left. He looked at his watch; it was almost 6. Once he got home, he silently climbed into bed next to Sonic, and fell back asleep. When Sonic woke, she was surprised to see Shadow laying beside her. Smiling, she snuggled closer to him. Unless something came up, she was happy to stay right where she was. A few hours later, Shadow yawned and woke. He looked at the clock on the bedside table; it was 10 AM. Sonic was already up; he could smell breakfast. Smiling, he got out of bed and went downstairs. The sight that awaited him was one he liked.
Sonic had made a grand breakfast. She looked at him and smiled. "Breakfast is served," she said.
Shadow chuckled. "What's the special occasion?"
"Nothing." Sonic was beaming with happiness. "I just wanted to do something nice for you."
Shadow smiled. "GUN gave me the day off; I explained that I don't have my powers anymore. The Commander's trying to figure out something I can do."
"Hopefully he can find something." Sonic sat down at the table with him.
Shadow nodded.
"You'll still have those missions, won't you." Sonic was looking down at her food.
"Yeah, I might," Shadow said.
Sonic smiled and nodded. "Well just be careful if they do." Sonic gave him a wink. "I don't need something happening to you and leaving me alone."
Shadow chuckled and stood up. "Come here," he said, his arms outstretched. Sonic stood also and went to him as Shadow pulled her in for a kiss. "I won't let anything happen to you. That's a promise."
Sonic nodded, unsure of why she suddenly felt so sad. It wasn't like her to get upset so easily. Putting her head on his shoulder, she sniffled. "I know you won't. I don't even know why I'm worried about it."
"Mood swings, Sonic."
Sonic looked up at him. "I don't think I like mood swings."
Shadow laughed and hugged her some more. "It will be fine. We'll just take it easy for now."
Sonic nodded and closed her eyes, lying against Shadow. He was right.