Chapter 7
Shadow was standing on the ledge of the cliff overlooking a great green forest with his arms folded when Rouge approached him.
"Shadow?"
"What do you want Rouge?"
"To tell you that we have to go. Sonic is right, we are clearly outmatched when Eclipse has4 emeralds."
Shadow now turned around to face Rouge. His ruby eyes bore straight into hers.
"I will not run away from him. I will fight him even if he has more emeralds."
"But you'll die Shadow." Rouge said. There were tears forming in her eyes.
"Who cares?"
"I care, we all do."
"I am staying right here."
"But Shadow…"
Tears were now flowing from Rouge's face. For some reason Shadow could not stand to see her like this. 'Why do I even care if she cries?'
"Very well. I will accompany you to safety but I WIL face Eclipse when the time comes."
Rouge stopped her crying and hugged Shadow. He was a little caught off guard but returned it.
Rouge whispered in to his ear. "I don't want to lose you again."
Shadow let go of her and whispered back. "I promise that I'll never leave you alone again."
Shadow and Rouge walked back to the others who already had their bags ready.
"You ready Shadow?" Sonic asked.
"Yes,where are we headed?" he responded
"This plain a few miles from here. It has a lodge for us to stay and plenty of food and water."
"Hm, I believe I have been there before. Is the house made out of wood with a stone chimney?"
"Yeah."
"Alright, everyone grab their bags and hold on to me. Rouge, are you bringing anything?"
"Amy has my things" She responded.
"Good, now everyone hold on to me!"
Everyone grabbed their bags and did as they were told.
"Chaos Control!" Shadow yelled and in a green flash of light, they were gone.