-Just a quick note to say thanks for checking out my story and I hope you like it. I did debate on this one or two others I started but chose this one to upload first. Not sure if I'll upload another story while doing this one but who knows right, I might. Well hope you enjoy reading-
You need to move on
Chapter One
"Are you sure about these pills?" Shadow asked as he held a pot of sleeping pills in one hand, frowning at them with uncertainty while sitting on his sofa.
"You are having trouble sleeping right so take one of those pills and it will knock you out for eight hours. Trust me hun, they will help you and you will feel refreshed upon waking." Rouge confidently said with a grin down at Shadow while standing in front of him.
"What I mean is are you sure they will work on me? Won't my immune system fight the drug off before it even starts to work?" Shadow asked and looked up at Rouge with a tired expression.
"Which is why I had someone at GUNs top secret lab to alter them to work for you. They will work and you will sleep." Rouge answered with more confidence.
"And they will also stop the nightmares?" Shadow questioned as this was also a reason why he had difficulty sleeping throughout the night.
"I'm not one hundred percent sure if it will stop them and I know that is not what you want to hear but at least you will sleep more than you do now. How about I stay tonight, that way I can tell you if you do have one while under those pills." Rouge said with a small frown as she really wasn't sure.
"So what you are saying is if I do then I won't be able to wake up from it until the pills are out of my system? Now I really am not sure about taking these." Shadow seriously said back and was really debating to himself if he should refuse to take them or just give them a try.
"Like I said I'll stay and tell you in the morning. If you wake me up by screaming and shouting then no it doesn't stop them. Of course if you sleep peacefully throughout the night then I'd say they do. Just give it a try Shadow, what do you have to lose?" Rouge said while grinning, able to see Shadow giving in to her suggestion.
"Alright fine, I'm seriously too tired to argue right now." Shadow relented with a sigh then unscrewed the lid to take one now.
"Do you need water to take that with?" Rouge asked with a raised brow as it looked as if Shadow was simply going to swallow it down dry.
"Isn't that optional?" Shadow counter asked a question as he held one pill in a closed palm while re-screwing the lid back on.
"Yeah I suppose but it is easier to take the pill with...never mind." Rouge began to answer then gave up as Shadow shoved the pill into his mouth and swallowed it with no problems.
"There we go, so how long until it works?" Shadow spoke with a small frown.
"Less than half an hour so you better be off to bed or you will be spending the night on the sofa. Don't worry about me, I'll sort out your spare room and get myself comfortable. Leave your door open though so I can hear you better." Rouge smirked a little playfully as she watched Shadow stand with sluggish movements.
"I do hope for your sake those pills work for you. You look absolutely exhausted and if you weren't the Ultimate Lifeform you'd probably drop dead or something." Rouge thought as she watched Shadow nod then make his way out of the living room lazily, almost bumping into the doorframe before disappearing out of sight.
Shadow dragged himself all the way to his bedroom and walked over to the personal bathroom to start his usual routine in getting ready to go to bed. Teeth brushed, bladder emptied and hands washed. He didn't bother putting his gloves back on and simply left them on a towel rack. He left his bathroom and wobbled to his double bed, pulling the sheets out then taking a seat on the edge. Shadow slipped off his skates and removed his socks before turning his body around and lifting his legs onto the bed.
"Ok now to get..." Shadow whispered to himself as he laid down but never finished that sentence as he instantly fell asleep when his head fell onto the pillow.
Rouge soon came and peeped inside Shadow's bedroom then grinned as she saw Shadow fast asleep with the covers off him as he didn't stay awake long enough to drape them over himself. She softly laughed to herself then walked over to finish the job, carefully covering Shadows form with his bedding.
"Trust me Shadow, you are going to have the best nights sleep you have ever had since before your imprisonment." Rouge gently whispered while leaning towards Shadow's ear.
Shadow of course never responded or showed signs he heard or felt Rouges breath in his ear as the pills were fully effecting him now. Rouge smiled as she stood up straight, turned the lamp off then left Shadow to his rest, knowing he will be fine.
Rouge wondered down the hallway and stopped outside Shadow's spare room then opened the door, planning to leave it open for just in case. She flicked the main light on and rolled her eyes at how neat, clean and tidy it was. She didn't even have to sort the bed out for it looked as if Shadow regularly changes the sheets in here. It was plane with only a light shade of blue on the walls, it also didn't have much furniture inside. A double bed, a side table with a lamp, a dresser with a mirror and a draw, not exactly what Rouge called a well decorated bedroom. Although it was only a spare and only needed the necessities in it.
"Well if I end up staying longer then this room needs a bit of Rouge flare. Maybe drape curtains and silk sheets on the bed. I could put a nice Egyptian rug on the floor and somewhere to hang some clothes too." Rouge muttered to herself and imagined what this room will look like when she was done with it, that's if she had to stay longer.
Soon enough Rouge left to get some of her things like clothes, nightwear, toothbrush, those kind of things. She took the spare key and left the house, knowing she won't be that long she didn't lock the door before taking flight to her place. That and Shadow kind of lived very out of the way from everyone, it being over two hours to walk there and you would have no choice but to travel through the woods after trenching through big grassy fields.
"I'll be back in less than an hour then I'll go straight to bed." Rouge assured herself as she flew as fast as it was possible for her, which was pretty damn fast for a bat.
"It's a good job I am a bat and can see well in the dark or this trip home would take so much longer." Rouge muttered knowing if she couldn't see than she no doubt would get turned around somehow and end up lost.
As expected it took Rouge just over an hour to return to Shadow's home but she was growing tired herself especially since she kind of over packed and had to lug a heavy bag with her. She first dumped her back in the spare room then went to check on Shadow before locking up for the night and turning off the lights. She peeped inside and smiled as he was still asleep and unmoved from his position he fell asleep in.
"Bless, sleeping like a baby." Rouge muttered quietly then walked away to lock up.
When all was locked and secured for the night Rouge walked into the living room and grabbed the pill pot Shadow left on the sofa.
"I'll drop these off into the kitchen before finally going to bed." Rouge whispered to herself then walked out, switching lights off as she headed for the kitchen.
Finally Rouge was ready to get to bed, the pills were left on the countertop near the kettle and all lights were off. She unpacked a little and grabbed what she needed, nightgown, tooth brush and paste, her fluffy slippers and her silky purple robe for the morning. She, like Shadow, had a week off from GUN and therefore she didn't have to get up early and rush about. She and Shadow could take their sweet time in the morning and just lounge until they felt like doing something.
Once all ready Rouge flipped the personal bathroom light off and walked to the bed to get in it. When she was she reached out and turned the lamp off, getting comfortable before closing her eyes.
"I hope he doesn't have a nightmare, he can be very vocal and he sounds absolutely terrified." Rouge thought just before sleep took over.
-First chapter done, the scene has been set and it will get more interesting ok. I would really appreciate feedback and all reviews are welcomed.
