Grassblade
By - Madness

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A/N: OmiGOD!!! *stares blankly at screen* It's been ages since I updated this story!! I'm so sorry...I just got obsessed with an anime called "One Piece"....bah...I guess it's no excuse...

Anyway, I hope atleast some people enjoy this fic. I promised twists, didn't I? *evil grin* I love twists. It's what keeps the readers intrigued...

Actually, I wrote this section some while ago and never got to finish it, so it's pretty short...don't hurt me for the shortness. ^^;;;;

Disclaimers - How can I POSSIBLY be sued....? Unless someone rats on me.... *whips head around in a frantic motion*. Eee....
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CHAPTER THREE

Kitsune stood her ground firmly, not allowing herself to be intimidated by Shadow. Instead the cat merely kept a calm countenance and maintained her voice at a steady and smooth pace. But she didn't move. "Tell me."

"I already told you, I..."

"I don't CARE about what you said. I demand that you tell me!" she snapped. Shadow stopped in his tracks, though he wasn't any farther than three feet in front of the cat.

"You wouldn't be interested in what I have to say, cat."

"Shows how much you know about me," she said quickly, then turned away from him angrily. "Of course I'd want to know what this is all about! This is my home you're destroying! Now tell me or I'll..."

"Or you'll *what*?" he grew impatient with the feline and, with great speed (of course), appeared directly in front of her. Uncomfortably close, at that. The closeness between them made Kitsune take a step back, but Shadow cupped her chin with his right hand. "What exactly would you do to me? ME! Do you see who you are talking to, girl?"

"My name is Kitsune," she growled at him, those eyes of hers becoming even more deadly than they were serious, "And you, Shadow, aren't exactly getting on my good side. Let go of me now."

Shadow was beginning to think of this as an incident he already went through. Wanting to be released...but being unable to....

He shook his head and began to laugh. "Kitsune, is it? Your name suits you somewhat. It's foreign. I don't believe I remember you on the Floating Islands before." he looked over her form with a vague interest. "When did you become friends with the guardian?"

She kept her eyes in a deep glare. "I have no obligation to tell you anything."

They stared at eachother for a few moments; then Shadow smirked at her. "Fair enough...." he whispered.

Kitsune pulled herself away from his grasp and expected him to go after her again, but instead he turned away from her and began to leave.

"I suppose we'll meet again, dear Kitsune..."

"HEY! You haven't told me a thing, nevertheless explained what the heck you came here for!" Kitsune began to run after him, but stopped herself after a few steps. She raised her voice, "Tell me or else Sonic is gonna hurt you bad!"

Shadow stopped. He turned slowly, his eyes narrowing at her. "I am above Sonic."

She knew she struck a nerve; mainly, his ego. "Who says? I always thought that Sonic was above *you*."

Shadow turned around fully at this, not looking too happy at all. He started to walk towards the cat again. "Why do you say that?"

Kitsune clenched her fists, moving toward him as well. "My dear Shadow," she said mockingly, "I am merely stating a fact. Certainly the truth doesn't *offend* you...does it..?"

It wasn't the brightest thing in the world for Kitsune to do. It almost meant a certain death on her part...but before anything else could be said between them....

Shadow.

He froze. It was that voice again. That...haunting...yet seductive voice...

Kitsune blinked once she saw Shadow's blank expression. "What's with the blank stare...?"

Shadow...don't kill her, Shadow...

He gritted his teeth and clenched his fists in anger. How dare this mysterious personage tell him what to do and what NOT to do!!

Bring her to me. I want to see her...to speak to her. Perhaps she won't be much of a threat if I induce her to help, perhaps...

"Help with WHAT?" he spat suddenly, his outburst startling Kitsune so that she fell back in shock. But he took no notice of the foreign cat anymore...he had to block out that demonic voice. "NO ONE controls ME!"

You're wrong, you know.....your memories....your precious memories....

"Shut UP!!" Shadow wanted so desperately to rip the unknown woman to shreds, to hear her cries of anguish at his hands...

He realized, though...he couldn't do that. So he aimed for the next best thing.

He turned to the cat. "You."

Kitsune's eyes narrowed at him. "Me? Right. What the hell was that outburst all about!?"

The two stared at each other, wary of the other's actions. Until finally, Shadow reached forward and quickly grabbed the straps of Kitsune's top, pulling her closer to him. "You're coming with me."

"What if I refuse!?"

With that, Shadow slammed his fist against the side of her head, rendering her unconscious, and he cursed himself for ever willing to follow whatever that voice told him to do.

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From a distant location on Mobius, a cat with charcoal colored hair and heavy-lidded grey eyes crossed her arms in complete amusement. "Those fools have no idea."

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A/N: Er...okay. Very short chapter. Sorry 'bout that. 9_6;; R/R please! *nibbles a biscuit* Hungry......for reviews! XD

-:- Madness -:-