Sonic's pov.
As I waited for the huntress I hired, I collected the money I owe her, along with a beautiful fire ruby necklace as a tip if Shadow is unharmed. I soon heard a slave come in. "M-Master Sonic, a guest is here f-for you." "Thank you. Now go back to doing your chores immediately, understood?" My slave replied "Y-Yes, M-Master Sonic."
After my slave left I went to meet the huntress. I just knew it was her and when I entered the throne room I saw her standing there with Shadow over her shoulder rapped up like a present. And I couldn't wait to unwrap her. "You did well. I didn't expect you back for at least another day maybe two. I'm very impressed."
"People don't call me the best for nothing, your highness. Now, about my payment, I will accept nothing less than the full amount." I liked that about her she always went to the point. "You'll get your payment, but first, is Shadow unharmed?" "Of course see for yourself." And the huntress laid Shadow on the floor and I noticed that Shadow was also gagged with some cloth.
"Why is she gagged with cloth?" "I had to make sure she stayed quiet in case she awoke." I nodded and then I heard someone and found it was Shadow; she was stirring but didn't wake up. I picked her up, "Follow me and you'll get your payment, Blaze."
Blaze pov.
As I followed King Sonic, I noticed that Shadow, yes I was given her name, grow uneasy in Sonic's arms and shiver in what seems from this angle to be fear. "If I may ask, why do you want Shadow?" Sonic looked at me like he was murder someone. "My business is my own, you are just here to do a job." His voice was angry, but when he turned the corner and asked me to open the door. Which I did.
He entered the room, I followed and lit a lantern with a special ability I have. What I saw in the room looked like torture tools and against my better judgment I asked another question. "Is she a slave that ran away?" The answer wasn't what I was expecting and in a calm tone. "No, her master wouldn't trade her so I hired you."
I couldn't believe what I heard, but I hid my shock. I just watched as Sonic placed Shadow against a wall and placed a collar around her neck. He then took me outside the room after blowing out the lantern and handed me a fire ruby necklace and a pouch of gold, "Here's your payment and a tip for making sure she was unharmed on her way here."
I nodded and looked at the pouch, then the door and back again. "Actually, you can keep the gold I'll just take this necklace." Sonic asked 'why' and I answered that I just couldn't, but that was only half the reason. I didn't think I deserved it for taking her from someone who really cared about her. Yes, I maybe a bounty huntress but only for the right reasons.
Shadow's pov.
I awoke in a dark room to the sound of people talking. I tried to move only to find out I couldn't. My legs where tightly bound, my arms where tied to my sides with thick rope and a collar was around my neck. There was a short length of chain attached to it that lead to the wall that I was against. But only when I tried to ask for help did I realize I was gagged with cloth.
I was very confused, scared and worst of all, I knew I wasn't with Mephiles anymore. I heard footsteps moving away and some kind of command I then heard the door unlock and open. A light blinded me for a bit till my eyes adjusted and I saw a purple cat coming closer. I was scared and struggled with all my might go move away.
"Shhh. Don't worry, I know your afraid and confused but you have to stay quiet when I un-gag you or you'll be in trouble." I nodded and she removed my gag. "Who are you and how did I get here?" She answered "I'm Blaze the Cat. I'm a bounty huntress and I brought you here. I'm very sorry, I didn't know you were loved by someone else, but I'll help in anyway I can."
"I belong to King Mephiles, please tell him I'm here." I begged "I will I promise, Shadow." "Thank y-UMM!" I was cut off as she shoved the cloth back into my mouth. "Sorry, but the king is coming back and, just a warning, you'll be scared when you see him."
Normal pov.
The door opened and there stood Sonic staring at both Blaze and Shadow. Shadow was shaking in fear as Sonic got closer. Blaze stood up and whispered so only Shadow could hear 'I'll get help as soon as I can, promise.' Shadow just gave a glance but it was enough for Blaze to see the desperation in her eyes and she left. But she vowed she would come back with help for Shadow.
