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Malcom took Sonic inside the center, Sonic looked around as he walked. The place was so… boring. White tiles, white plastered walls, white counters… the only thing that really stood out was the blue furniture… There were no pictures or anything! He shuddered; This placed screamed hospital to him mentally. The security didn't play around here either; They even scanned his backpack and gave him a pat down! He couldn't help but wonder where Shadow was… Sonic was torn from his thoughts as Malcom spoke "I apologize for the security measures. We've had… problems… with Shadow recently" The two came to an elevator, as they stepped inside Sonic decided to ask him some questions "so… Malcom… where did you…? I mean, how did you…?" Malcom entered a code on the elevators number pad, the door shut and the elevator started to descend deep underground. "For starters, we are very well aware of Mobius's trafficking problem. We have assisted in many sting operations through special connections. So, when one of your double agents heard of a black hedgehog with special powers being sold for a hefty price; We decided to investigate" Sonic nodded a little… then hesitantly asked "h-how is he…? Shadow, I mean…" Malcom grew quiet, he seemed… upset? The doctor cleared his throat as the elevator doors opened, they both walked down a long hallway "He's… the worst case we've ever seen. It's better if you just saw him yourself…" Malcom trailed off. Sonic eyes widened, was he… serious…? How could Shadow deteriorate so quickly? The two walked down to the very end of the hallway stopped at a large door. Sonic watched in silence as Malcom scanned his hand against a palm reader on the side; The door opened, revealing many rooms as if in a hospital. Sonic looked at the many rooms, wondering which one Shadow resided in. Malcom continued to walk forward "Unfortunately, he isn't in this wing. This is just the basic care unit. He… resides within are "ICU" area if you would like a better term…" Sonic followed closely behind as Malcom approached another elevator, he put his thumb up to a scanner and the elevator opened to his confirmed thumb print. The two walked inside and the door shut, descending even deeper into the ground. Sonic rose a brow at the doctor "why… is it so deep underground?" Malcom sighed a bit sadly "to keep Mobian's like him safe… and to make sure they don't escape if they panic…" Sonic swallowed hard as the elevators doors opened. Sonic stopped short, the smell of cleaning chemicals burned his nose "I apologize, we have to constantly keep this place clean. We don't want anyone getting sick" Sonic nodded hesitantly as Malcom led him down the hall. There were several empty rooms, each room had a window within the wall to look inside. The rooms looked quite spacious and were also fully furnished; Much to Sonic's surprise. Malcom suddenly took him into a room right before the end of the hall. It looked like a bathroom… but… not quite; There were many sinks and hand towels "Shadow has to be in a completely sterile environment due to the current state of his condition. I need you to wash your arms up to your shoulders and put on these scrubs" Malcom pulled out a pair of green scrubs, Sonic did what he was told and slipped on the scrubs. Once finished, they finally approached a room at the end of the hall. Several colored symbols and warnings where mounted on the door… Sonic tried to peek in the window, but there were closed blinds covering the view inside. All he could see was that the main lights where off… Sonic saw several medical machines sitting near the door. Sonic looked at Malcom "is… this…?" Malcom quickly put a figure to his lips. He nodded as he whispered "You came in at a good time, we just got him settled for a nap" Sonic's heart was pounding… this… this was it. After several long months… he could finally see his friend again! Malcom sighed "but you can't touch him, at least… not right now. Shadow can't go to sleep on his own, so we have to give him just enough morphine to make him tired. We then ease a little more into him to make him feel like he's falling asleep… if you touch him he can partially 'wake up'…" Sonic paused, then nodded. It would be better to wait until Shadow was awake if he wanted to hug or touch him. Malcom grabbed the door knob, he continued to whisper "Remember; Be quiet, and no touching" Malcom gently opened the door; He poked his head in for a moment… then turned to Sonic "he's asleep" Malcom went in first. He then let sonic in behind him. Malcom shut the door quietly as Sonic looked around, the room was dark expect for a night light. But he machines caught his eyes. Several machines stood on both bedsides with their bright screens, they bustled and peeped, keeping a detailed record of its host. Sonic looked at the bed, he couldn't see Shadow fully due to the covers. Malcom walked right up to Shadow and ever so gently pulled them back "Come closer, you can see him better" Sonic inched closer, making sure not to bump the delicate machinery and or to not trip on the many wires and tubes that came from under the covers. Sonic looked closely… There he was, fast asleep under the thick covers. Sonics heart wanted to jump out of his chest; There he was! His happiness suddenly was replaced with worry and fear as he noticed the various tubes in Shadows nose… along with the heavy breathing mask covering his nose and mouth…. He was also very pale… almost as if a white sheet were on his muzzle. "…Oh, buddy…" He whispered with tears in his eyes "…what did those sick bustards do to you…?"