Author's Note: I'm so glad you all are enjoying my story! Your reviews really matter! ^^ (I always read the reviews! XD) It fills me up with so much joy to see all the positive comments about my story! :3 I really don't know when this story will end, but it will be a long while before it is finished, so hooray! :D Now for something new I'm starting...

Responses to Reviews:

ShimmeringKnight~ I'm glad that you enjoy little Fluffy and yas, Fluffy shall forever be his name! ):3 MWAHAHAHA I'm so evil to poor Shadow! XD

windstorm-5 I'm glad that you had a little laugh at the Fluffy part! XD I really appreciate you calling this a great story and yes, it shall continue! ;D

Sorry for the short chapter and that I don't update as much now! I'm going through exams at school and it suuuuckksssss. DX But I will get back on track once they're over and Summer Break comes, yay! :D XD On with the story! And I also added a little fluff in this chapter as a treat for you guys! ^^

A Sonadow Story:

Hero's Heart Corrupted

Chapter 7: Troubled Sightings

Loud footsteps sounded in the quiet household. Nothing other than the group's footsteps made a sound, the air holding a grimly silence. None of the three made a peep of a noise as they walked.

Sonic and Shadow still held hands, one from a peach arm holding on tighter than the other. This must be the first time that Shadow has heard his blue rival so quiet. He didn't dare make a sound; he liked the silence. On the other's mind, he just wanted to get this over with and go home. Sonic's heart raced with such loud, thumping heartbeats, he was surprised the others couldn't hear it. The blue hedgehog was still very anxious about this, since he wasn't very fond of murdering and killing.

Roxanne soon enough broke the deafening silence.

"It should be down this hallway, if I remember correctly. The bodies should still be there if the police haven't already moved them already." she softly spoke, not even a trickle of her happy attitude from before.

The two hedgehogs never said anything as they stared down the dark hallway. Sonic beginning to shiver, while his black doppelganger kept his composure. This would turn into a nuthouse if he lost his sanity (which would be better as a nuthouse in Sonic's opinion). Shadow also wasn't losing his sanity because he has dealt with this a lot. Nothing new to him.

The black hedgehog soon felt his blue counterpart form a tighter hold on his hand, causing him to turn his head to the latter hedgehog in slight confusion.

Is Faker actually terrified about this? Shadow chuckled thoughtfully, more than amused to see his rival so afraid. He knew he had to make his act in being his 'partner' convincing, so he returned the gesture. He felt Sonic relax a few moments later and they both stepped down the dark hallway. Roxanne watched them go, not following them.

The two supersonic hedgehogs soon approached a white door covered in yellow caution tape. Sonic gulped and turned to his black counterpart, holding back a look of surprise to see that Shadow was already staring back. He tried to put on a look of confidence, but his emerald green eyes betrayed his fear. The bionic hedgehog seemed to take no notice in his blue doppelganger's fear and it relieved Sonic. Cobalt blue and Ebony nodded as a signal to enter the room, the door creaking as they entered.

The room was completely empty except for a few portraits that hung on the walls. They were wrapped in clear sheets to keep them clean and preserve any evidence that they might hold. The walls were painted a dark blue while the carpet had an off-white color. Shadow stared around the room with little interest. After all, it was just an empty room with a few pictures. At least one side of the room... The black hedgehog turned to Sonic to see a completely different look on his blue doppelganger.

The blue hedgehog had a mixture of fear, shock, grief, and utter disgust written on his face. Baffled by the unexpected reaction, Shadow looked at where the blue hero was facing and suddenly all became clear. Maybe the room wasn't empty after all. There lied the bodies of the murdered victims, surprising even the black hedgehog.

WARNING! May be a little graphic for young readers! I said may! If you wish to not take your chances and not read it, wait until you reach another pair of bold text saying that it's safe! This part isn't really necessary to the actual plot, so it's safe to skip and you won't really miss anything important. Thanks if you read this! :)

There were three gray wolves on the ground, one fully grown and the two others pups. Their fur was caked with revolting scarlet blood and plastered against their skin. Their eyes were clouded and staring into space at the roof, mouths gaped in a silent scream that shall never be heard or released. The bellies of the pups were ripped open, showing their torn muscles and remaining organs. Bones from their rib cages that were broken apart into smaller bits littered the carpet near them. Some of their internal organs were completely gone and some bitten into. The mother wolf was the same, but in a much worse condition. Scratches covered her body that were still bleeding since they were afflicted on her. Her mangled tail was torn apart from her, containing a few bite marks in it. Looking back at all three wolves again, their intestines were separated from their rightful place and spread out across the floor like flooring.

IT'S SAFE! Yay, back to the real story! :D

Shadow couldn't help but try to hold down the food he had left in his stomach, while Sonic was already throwing up his at an empty corner of the room. Regaining his composure, the black hedgehog unconsciously walked over to his retching blue counterpart and began to rub circles on his back gently to calm him down. He wasn't sure what he was doing or why he was doing it, but the speedy hedgehog next to him began to calm down and breathe deep breaths. A heavy silence filled the air except the soft breaths from Sonic as the two hedgehogs examined the scene once more, not bringing anything up this time. While the blue hero was too busy watching the bodies, Shadow looked back at the corner where Sonic's "lunch" was. Luckily for him, it wasn't a scarlet red color like Sonic's last mishap and was its usual disgusting color.

Shadow's ears pricked up at the sound of a creaking door and whipped his head around to see Roxanne step in quietly to not startle the two supersonic hedgehogs. Her face was masked with sorrow as she looked at Sonic, who carried the same expression.

"I'm sorry to say, but we all must go. Police orders." the snow white fox admitted and the two "partners" nodded their heads in understanding. Stepping out of the blood-stained room, the trio exited the building.

Sonic was speechless. His green eyes were focused on the ground as they walked, casting a few glaces at Shadow every now and then. His black counterpart never met his eyes neither spoke, his sharp crimson eyes fixed forward and expression unreadable. The blue hedgehog felt more alone with the Ultimate Lifeform's lack of response. Frowning and keeping his eyes fixed on the ground, Sonic trailed after Roxanne as she led them away from the building and past the yellow caution tape.

"I guess I better get going. The paperwork back at the station isn't gonna work on itself, you know!" Roxanne tried to lighten up the mood, earning a chuckle from Sonic and an eye roll from Shadow. "It was nice meeting you two! Bye and be safe!" she smiled and started to walk toward the News van that was a yard away from them. The snow white fox suddenly stopped when she reached Shadow and whispered, "Take good care of Sonic. I can see that he's not himself."

She moved away from the black hedgehog and gave Sonic one last wave in farewell before hopping in the van and driving off. The blue hero, unaware of their little pep talk, simply waved back as she drove off and turned to his black doppelganger with a small grin. He carried a grin, but his eyes were dull.

So I'm not the only one that has noticed his strange behavior, the bionic hedgehog thought as he locked eyes with his rival. He saw that the usually shining emerald green eyes were dull with sorrow, yet Sonic still grinned. He frowned even more at that and sighed.

Again with the act, Shadow growled in his mind. The antihero couldn't wait to get to his home, rest on his favorite couch, read a book and forget this ever happened.

What held him back from just running home was Sonic once again. With the blue hedgehog being unstable, he didn't expect for him to get home without something else horrid occurring.

Or the murderer getting him, he shook away the thought as quick as it came. Surely Sonic could take care of himself if that ever happened, even with his unusual behavior. But still, better to be safe.

"Let's get you home. The sun will be setting soon." Shadow grumbled as he crossed his arms over his fluffy chest, watching the speedy hedgehog closely for a reaction. Sonic's eyes lit up, but quickly went dull as quick as it came once more. Had they lit up because he was going home, or that Shadow was coming with him?

His eyes soon turned to full-blown mischief as he flashed his black counterpart a wide smirk.

"Getting a little protective, eh? Looks like Fluffy is getting a little soft, hehheh." Sonic teased and snickered, getting an eye roll from "Fluffy".

"Don't push your luck, hedgehog." The Ultimate Lifeform smirked along as both the supersonic hedgehogs walked in the direction of Sonic's house. Tossing his arms behind his head like a headrest, Sonic walked beside his dark rival, wearing a genuine grin this time with his eyes looking straight forward.

"By the way Faker, hand over my Chaos Emerald since I followed along with your 'scheme' before." Shadow pointed out in an amused tone.

"Nah ah ah! Say it right!" The Blue Blur wagged a finger in the air while glancing playfully at the bionic hedgehog. Said hedgehog sighed and facepalmed, knowing exactly what he meant.

"Give me my damn fourth Chaos Emerald." Shadow quoted shamefully and the blue hero next to him chuckled.

"If ya want it, ya gotta catch me first, haha!" The Fastest Thing Alive laughed and dashed ahead a millisecond after with a slightly ticked off, but amused Ultimate Lifeform just behind.

Out of the neighborhood and back on the moorland, Shadow the Hedgehog still was chasing after his blue rival with the smallest of grins on his tan muzzle. Sonic was only a little bit ahead, his emerald green eyes gleaming with joy like real emeralds. Shadow threw himself at the beaming hedgehog and bowled into him. Both of the laughing hedgehogs tumbled down the moorland hill. They both gained some cuts on their elbows and knees on the way down from the terrain, but neither cared. They finally hit the bottom after a bit, Shadow landing on top of Sonic. Blue and Ebony continued to laugh until they started to calm down and locked eyes. Emerald green shined with unmasked happiness while crimson red mirrored it.

Sonic had never felt happier since the incident in the basement, although he didn't remember the event very clearly. He was actually glad that Shadow had come along with him back to the house. The antihero felt the same about coming, although he would never say that out loud. Both proceeded to stare at each other, not even disturbed by their closeness.

Sonic soon felt something slide into his head spines, slithering between the quills with ease. He would have flinched if he didn't already know what it was. You guessed it; Shadow's gloved hand was in search for the hidden Chaos Emerald in the mass of cobalt blue spines. The blue hero let his black doppelganger weave through his quills. After all, Shadow did follow along with his plan. Pulling the neon green Chaos Emerald out of its hiding place, the holder looked down at the pinned blue hedgehog underneath him with gleaming crimson bulbs of triumph.

"Caught ya."

"Well played, my rival." The pinned hedgehog grinned, kicking off Shadow and lifting himself back up. The latter hedgehog scowled as he hit the ground and threw a glare at Sonic while getting back up as well. The blue hero simply smiled while placing his gloved hands on his waist. The two supersonic hedgehogs continued walking through the moorland while mingling every now and then when they had something to bring up.

The sun was setting by the time Sonic and Shadow were nearing the house, Sonic laughing at something Shadow had said. The sky was layered with breathtaking oranges, yellows, purples, and blues. The trees cast cooling shade as the shadows stretch across the land and the leaves fluttered with the gentle breeze. Everything seemed all right with the world then, and Sonic enjoyed it after the chain of bad luck he has been receiving.

Sonic and Shadow were walking down a hill toward the house. The two were hardly paying much attention to anything around them other than themselves, enjoying each other's company and whatnot more than their surroundings. It was hard to believe that they actually knew they were going the right way with them being caught up in their conversation. Both wore smiles (even though one kept complaining it was a smirk to save his pride) across their muzzles. Everything seemed perfect and calm when...

"Sonic!"

~End of Chapter 7~

Who do you think it is calling our favorite blue hedgehog? How long with this killing go on? Is Shadow gonna be forever called Fluffy? Find out next time in "Sonadow: Hero's Heart Corrupted"! *cheesy commercial music plays*

Jk! XD

But seriously, thanks for reading this chapter! It's super late and super short, which kinda disappoints me. :c But next chapter will be better lolz!

Shadow: No, it won't.

Thunder: Hush, you.

Sonic: He's got a point.

Thunder: Speak again and I'll have you murder an orphanage next chapter.

Sonic: *eyes widen and backs away slowly, holding hands up in an act of surrendering*

Shadow: *glares at me with crimson eyes as sharp as daggers*

Thunder: O-O

Shadow: *goes to check on Sonic*

Thunder: Until next time, folks! :D