Chapter 14: The Battle Begins

Shadow and Kyra continued on their way, Shadow had finally let Kyra down when he was a good distance away. The end of the meadow led to another forest of mountains, adventure to Shadow, but dread to Kyra. They knew that it would take another day to go threw it, and Kyra was hungry.

Sonic and Sarah were on the edge of the legendary island, and knew that time was ticking. He had to leave her behind…he traveled faster that way and they were farthest from the shrine.
Knuckles actually stood atop the gleaming master emerald, a better view of his danger. He looked through the forest, flashes of multi-colors catching his eye everywhere, and only one species he knew of came so colorfully…hedgehogs. He clenched his fists tight as an incoming spear was launch from the treetops. He had to smash through every one, but they tore at his gloves. One struck the side of his arm, another his leg. One even reached his shoe, and he had to hold his ears as the screech came from the green gems hurt. The stone arches all around him made only little protection for them both, and anything would help now as the same red blood dripped down onto the one thing he swore to keep from danger.
Sonic could see them, all around him, the closed in on the intruder to them. Their eyes flashed in their perfect hiding spot, trained from childhood to be a spy or soldier…or even both. There was red from behind him, so the blue hedgehog turned slowly (like in horror movies lol) to face the man he had seen before…Sarah's father. His orange markings were different to Sarah's, his left eye like a tall A when he closed it. His striking green eyes were opposite that of his fur, and contrasted to his orange coloring. His side quills were long, then short, and reached the even longer one in the back. He wore only the same shoes that Sarah had, thicker though.

"I've been waiting for you Sonic…leave now and you won't be hurt like your dear echidna friend already has…" His voice trailed at every moment it seemed to emphasize what he last said. The tone was harsh and cruel; mind focused only on what he came here for.

Shadow was beyond knowledge of how Kyra could talk for so long, but it was only for a half an hour every so often.

"I'm hungry…" Her stomach could be heard to Shadow, he sighed.

"Well I'm not." His growl reached Kyra and she raised an eyebrow and gave him a mean look. "…Fine! Whatever would you like your highness?" He rolled his eyes as she came up and slapped his arm. "Ow…what was that for?"

"For being an idiot and calling me 'highness'." He turned away from her and kept on walking. "What about food?"

"The next town is over this mountain. I can grab us some stuff there." He took a head start as she pondered a thought.

"What about money?"

"What about it?" She gasped.

"You're not going to…steal…it, are you?"

"It'll be how we make a living if you keep following me." He had a good argument, and she even considered it.

"Ok then thief…lead the way." He growled, 'I thought she'd be gone from that…' he swung himself around a tree and saw a small stream in front of him.

"Water." Kyra sat on the ground and scooped some liquid into her hands, the ice cold freshness already waking her up…which reminded her…

"Uh…Shadow? It's getting dark…can we sleep here or something?" He looked down to her, the sun gone from the shadows of the mountainside. He didn't feel at all tired, but he could use the rest.

"Why not…" He sat on the inside of the tree; the bottom had been hollowed out from some reason.

"But where should I go?"

"Find somewhere," she inched towards him, "away from me." She growled and backed away, slipping into another hollow tree (yes…I have author power and can do whatever I want to trees muahahaha). The sun was gone now and the stars were out. The moon shone brightly through the spotted canopy of the trees, the leaves not in bushes but separate. Shadow couldn't see the white orb, so the darkness made him feel the real darkness inside of him. He heard a rustle in bush near by, but he didn't care and fell quickly asleep, curled up to himself…for now.

Aw...Shadow curled up in a ball...so cute. Well, I am so super sorry for not updating lately, I was just really busy and I couldnt really think of anything to write...Snowed In isn't exactly coming to mind either (actually, I need help with that one), so yah...enjoy.