Me: Yay! Shadow is in the house. Shadow: Ok… Me: Now, I bet a lot more people are gonna be reading! Shadow: Why? Me: (shakes head) never mind…
The next day Shadow was still unconscious. Stephanie jest sat patiently on the couch, waiting for him to open his eyes. Decoe came in.
"Eggman said he's running out for some… errands before we take off again. He is wondering if you would like to come." Decoe said.
"Tell him no thanks." Stephanie still felt awkward around Eggman. Decoe walked out and Stephanie's eyes returned to Shadow.
It had felt like hours and Stephanie was getting impatient. Eggman had returned five minutes ago and was now turning on the engines. Once in the air, Eggman walked over to Shadow's healing tank. He examined Shadow's healing body.
"From the looks here, Shadow shall be fully healed by tomorrow." Eggman looked at Stephanie's worried look. "Don't worry. He isn't in a coma or anything, he's just… sleeping." Eggman walked back to the computer and started muttering something about a new plan to him self. Stephanie had grown tired off waiting so she rested her head on the couch and closed her eyes. In a matter of minutes, she fell into a light sleep.
An air bubble floated to the top of the tank and Shadow stirred. He slowly and lazily opened his eyes. Again he was startled by where he was. He put his hands on the tank and tried to push it to open the tank, but it was no use. He looked around the room. This must be Eggman's property. He is the only one with that big of a computer. Shadow thought staring at the monitor. He then caught sight of something dark-pink and turned his head.
That girl! Shadow remembered opening his eyes and she was there, comforting him. He remembered great pain. He remembered falling from the ARK and plunging towards earth. He blacked out while entering the atmosphere.
He watched her peacefully sleep. He looked at her tiny clothing. Great, we got a slut on board. Shadow shook his head. He watched her body slowly rise up and down when she inhaled and exhaled. She was gentle looking. Suddenly, her hand twitched and she opened her eyes, to see Shadow, staring at her. She quickly stood up and nervously covered her bare stomach with her arms. She then went to the computer and talked into the intercom.
"Eggman, Shadow is awake." Stephanie said, then walked and stood in front of the tank.
"Can… you hear me?" Stephanie asked nervously. Stephanie always got nervous when talking to someone she had not met before. Shadow nodded. He could not talk with the breathing mask on. Stephanie smiled and turned around when she heard the door slide open.
"Good, Shadow. Your awake." He walked over to the computer and pressed a few keys. Soon he was looking at bar graphs, showing Shadow's health.
"He is good enough to come out." Eggman said, walking over to the side of the tank.
"Stephanie, get ready to catch him when the door opens. He's to weak to stand." Eggman said letting his finger hover over a button. Stephanie timidly nodded and readied herself. Eggman pushed the button and the door opened. Stephanie braced herself and felt a lot of weight push down on her. Holding him with her arms, she set him on the couch. He was wet and cold.
"I'll go get some towels." Stephanie at least knew where the bathroom was. Stephanie walked out of the room, the automatic door sliding closed behind her.
"Who was that?" Shadow asked, looking up at Eggman.
"That is Stephanie Speed. She will be helping us here." Eggman smiled mischievously. Shadow shrugged and looked at the hedgehog as she came into the room with a white towel hung over her right arm.
She handed Shadow the towel and stood beside Eggman.
"Well, I guess there is no point in introducing anyone, since Shadow now knows you and you know him because your from earth." Eggman said and Shadow gave an alarmed look when he heard she was from earth.
"He knows about me?" Stephanie gave a puzzled look.
"He's the one that asked." Eggman said. "Stephanie, there is an empty room beside yours. Why don't you show Shadow where his new quarters are."
Stephanie helped up Shadow and after five seconds of standing, his legs became used to his weight and he was able to walk. He followed Stephanie out of the room and into the hallway. Stephanie's room wasn't far from Shadow's. The sliding doors slid open and they walked in. It was completely white and there was a black double bed.
How come her gets the good bed! Stephanie thought.
"Well, here we are." Stephanie sighed.
Can you stay for a few minutes?" Shadow asked staring at the white walls. Stephanie was surprised.
"Uh, sure. Why?" Stephanie asked.
"I like to know about my allies." Shadow said, now looking at Stephanie.
Oh, ok." Stephanie said and sat on his bed.
"Well, my name is Stephanie Speed, my nickname is Steph and my loved ones call me Stephi (pronounced Stephy). I am from earth and-" Stephanie stopped herself. Should I tell him I was human? Stephanie knew Shadow had a grudge against humans and she was afraid he wouldn't like her.
"Ya, that's about it." She concluded. Shadow nodded. Silence fell upon the two. Stephanie stood up and cleared her throat.
"Well, I better get going." Stephanie walked up to the door and was about to walk out.
"Stephanie." Shadow said, stopping her. "It was nice to meet you."
Stephanie just smiled, again, surprised and walked out of the room. She walked down the hall and walked into her room. She closed the door and took off her boots. She was confused. It was so unlike Shadow to act that way, he was acting out of character, and so soon. They just met. They were just a few words but still, usually he was… grumpy.
She went under the covers to her ugly green bed and fell asleep.