The Offer

(Later that night)

Shadow appeared outside Sammy's window. He opened it slowly making sure not to wake her. He quietly walked in her room and looked at Sammy sleeping like an angel. Shadow was going to miss seeing her for a while, For he was going to find out if Dark M Jr was really the one behind all of the killings and for the framing. If it was him, Shadow had to really make sure that he didn't know about his relationship with Sammy. Shadow looked around and got a piece of paper and a pen as he began writing a letter.

After a few minutes of writing, He finished and placed it on a small table next to her bed for her to read when she got up in the morning. He looked back at Sammy sleeping on her bed. Looking at her just made him want to stay and rest with her. He didn't want to leave her side….But he also didn't want her to get hurt…never again...especially by Jr.

Shadow took off his helmet. He knelt down to her and kiss her cheek softly as he whispered to her:

"I'll protect you my love."

He got back up, placed his helmet back on, and stood by the window as he looked one last time to see her roll over and moan a little. Hearing that brought a sad smile under his helmet as he left.

(The next day)

Sammy was awake, she yawned as she heard some knocking on her door. She quickly answered her door and saw it was her friends Jasmine, Zoey, Dawn. Along with them was Mike, Shawn, and Cameron.

"You're still sleeping Sammy? It's almost 2:00. We still have to plan out things for the dance tomorrow night." Said Jasmine.

"Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that. Come in, I'll be in my room changing real quick." Sammy said as she quickly ran up stairs.

"Where's Amy at? asked Shawn.

Sammy stopped."She's sleeping."

"You sure Amy is ok with us being here while she's asleep?" Mike asked

"Oh she doesn't mind."

"Shadow sleeping too?" Mike joked.

"To be honest. I'm haven't seen him since yesterday. I hope he's alright."

"You worry for him a lot Sammy. I'm sure he's fine." Cameron said to her ask she continued to her room.

As she got to her room, Sammy quickly changed out of her pajamas and into her regular outfit. As she finished, She looked over to her table and saw the folded piece of paper. She grabbed the paper and saw in big letters: "PLEASE READ."

She opened to folded paper as read his note to her:

Dear Sammy,

"By the time you read this, I will be gone. As of lately people have been dying, a lot of people, especially people I know. I haven't told you this but a similar thing like this happened to me years ago when I was a teen. People I loved died. I have a strong feeling that it may be happening again. If that is, You are the last person I would see hurt or worse. I have to stop this threat myself, I will not be seeing you for awhile. But that doesn't mean I am leaving you for good. You are my heart and soul Sammy. I live to keep you safe, to make sure you are loved and treated with respect. If anything ever happened to you. I could never live with myself. I love you Sammy. Stay safe and don't go anywhere alone."

Shadow

Reading this made Sammy cry. She got on her bed and hugged her pillow tightly. Closing her eyes as she thought of Shadow. She remembered something in her head...Words that were said in Shadow's voice but had no idea where she hear it.

"I'll protect you...

...My love."

A Few minutes passed as Sammy came down.

"Hey Sammy, we were thinking that we should all go out later to shop for dresses for the dance." Dawn said to her as she came down.

"That sounds great." She said quietly.

"You alright Sammy?" Cameron asked.

"You're eyes are a bit red." Zoey added.

"Well...It's…...Sha-" Sammy was interrupted as they all heard knocking on the front door. Sammy quickly walk to the door.

"Could it really be?" She had hoped. But instead it was "Drake" who was knocking on her door.

"Drake? Hey. How are you?"

"I'm doing great. Thank you for asking. Everything ok with you? You look like you have been crying." He asked. Sammy rubbed her eyes a little.

"Oh nothing, Just watched a sad movie earlier that's all. So what brings you here?"

"Well I saw your sister yesterday. Never told me you're were twin sisters. But anyways, I came over because of this." He handed her the new year's dance paper he had from last night.

"You wanted to give me this paper. I already have one so-"

"No no no my dear, I came here to ask you to the dance." Sammy froze at his words.

"You wanna go to the dance with me?"

"Of course I do, You seem like a nice and fun girl. You and I could have fun at the dance.

"I don't know…" She said shyly.

"Don't worry, I have no intention of trying to put any moves on a taken girl like yourself. I was hoping you and I can go as friends. Unless you are already going with you're boyfriend then I guess I can stay home." Sammy took a moment to think it through.

"Well….I guess you and I can go together. But you have to promise me that we are just going as friends." Drake responded with a bow to her.

"Of course, see you tomorrow night." He smiled as he took off with a wave to her. Sammy waved back as she closed the door. Sammy's friends all looked at her.

"Who was that Sammy?" Zoey asked.

"That was Drake. He's a guy I met yesterday. He's new to the neighborhood.

"Weird, I haven't even heard or seen anyone move in the neighborhood recently." Cameron said.

"Strange character, I couldn't make out his aura either." Dawn added.

"I just think it's weird for a guy to ask a girl who already has a boyfriend. I'm onto this guy." Shawn worried.

"Oh I hope he isn't doing that, I would never betray Shadow like that…..I love him…." A tear ran through her eye. She dropped the letter that she had in her hand as Jasmine gave her a tight hug to comfort her. Zoey grabbed the letter and read it as Mike and Shawn looked over too. Dawn walked over to hug Sammy too.

"If it makes you feel better….He really misses you and can't wait to be with you again." Sammy sadly smiled as she heard that.

(Elsewhere in the city on a rooftop)

Shadow stood there as he looked over the whole city, hearing the sounds of cars, people, the wind, and birds and he realized something.

"Where the hell do I even start?"

(Later in the woods)

Jr was in his normal form, He happily hummed to himself the song "Psycho" by Puddle of Mudd as he whipped out his knife and pointed it to a tied up man's neck.

" I just love it when things are going according to plan. Don't you?" He laughed as he sliced open his neck. Blood spatter got on him as he licked it up with his tongue. While his "M" on his collar glew, His phone rang in his coat pocket. The caller was Amy.

"Good Morning my dear, I have good news. The M-oziod has left the bird nest, leaving his baby vulnerable."

"Excellent, So what's the plan for her?"

"She and I will be going to the dance together, There I shall make my move. But until then, I need you to keep your eyes on her. I also want you to watch her friends, None of them can interfere with our plans."

"And if that M-zoid shows up?" She asked.

"Not to worry, I will take care of him for the meantime. We shall meet up later tonight." As Amy was about to hang up on the phone, she hear him say one last thing to her.

"Oh and Amy….Make sure we're alone." He chuckled as he hung up the phone and dragged the dead body with him.