Author note: This chapter is much much shorter than the other ones i have made! But 2k is not to bad for a chapter. ENJOY!
The Guest: Wouldn't the wings cause drag that would make it too hard to run that fast?
Yup it does but it actually just slows him down more than anything. Which is mentioned in this chapter XD
The Guest: Sonic, don't be afraid to ask questions!
Yeah he should but he doesnt want to force Shadow to speak about it. Especially when it caused him to get panic attack.
Shadow pov
I am not sure how many hours we spent training but it certainly was a struggle. I was sweating and panting like no tomorrow. Sonic however wasn't even tired, while my energy was draining out. How could a mortal possibly be stronger than me an angel!? It doesn't make sense! It's absurd!
Sonic continuously circle around me like a predator ready to strike. I felt very uncomfortable with this situation. At first everything was fine and I learned how to handle a sonic boom without getting deaf. But the combat fighting wasn't much of a success. My energy was fading quickly and was forced to take plenty of breaks to recover.
The hero looked displeased, this progress wasn't great and the more we spent fighting the more openings he found. Our first brawl was difficult since Sonic wasn't familiar with my fighting style. But the more we sparred the easier it became for him. So overall he improved rather than me.
"Come on Shadow move your feet!" Sonic yells but I didn't have time to react before his fist touched my side.
"Hit!" Sonic frown but soon remove his fist and let me catch my breath. I felt weak in comparison I wasn't aware that it was this bad. I had been stuck in a delusion for so long so this hit me hard. No wonder I couldn't fight Silver..but then again Sonic didn't prove much more capable either.
I couldn't stand this anymore ….I need a break, I slumped down to the ground and brushed my forehead. Sonic took off and returned with two bottles of water. I have never been happier to see water in my entire life. I snatched it out of his hands and quickly empty it.
Sonic sat down right beside me holding his own bottle carelessly in his hand before he started to drink. I wanted more and couldn't help but stare at him as he drank. Sonic finished halfway before he realized I was staring at him, or well…the water.
"Do you want the rest?" I nodded and expected him to share it but instead grinned. Don't tell me his playful mood has returned…
"You have to earn it." I snorted at that and stood up, I was still panting so speaking wasn't in my biggest interest.
"I can get my own water." Sonic got up as I said that and grabbed my arm tightly.
"No I am sorry Shadow." I made eye contact and didn't expect such guilty expression. What is wrong with him now….Mortals and their mood swings. But maybe I shouldn't be talking.
"I am just a bit frustrated."
"Because I didn't perform that well?" He shakes his head and let go of me.
"Well.. you didn't do that well no, but that's not why I am frustrated.." Sonic broke the eye contact and blushed all of the sudden. Oh goddess…I am sure I won't like this part…
"Seeing you moan and sweat is pushing my bond to the edge." Now it was my turn to blush, I didn't think it that way. Of course that would affect him, how could I be so ignorant. I am impressed though, not once did he show signs of it.
"Should we stop training?" Not sure if I should bother asking we had to stop, otherwise Sonic would lose it. I didn't want this training session to turn into something…else.
"It won't change anything. I need to do something about it now." The hero gritted his teeth and turned to walk in a circle. I wasn't sure what could be done about it, I didn't experience it after all.
"Worse is that I can easily defeat you now." I gulped, yes this was getting rather serious.
"I thought you said it would fade." I point out and get a growl as response. Maybe I should fly for now until he have calmed down. But I wasn't sure that would help at all. Probably end up with a yelling hedgehog for my sudden loss of faith in him. But I didn't see any positive signs of any improvements as the hero kept on muttering.
"It's not fading its increasing!" Sonic stomped his foot to the ground making a deep hole on it. His emerald eyes looked at me in pure bliss with a mix of annoyance. Did I really leave a part of energy in him that was so strong?
"…Let me help you…drink the water." I frowned with the weird request, plus didn't understand how that would improve the situation. Or did he mean give me water mouth to mouth? The mere image made me almost cast a spear at him. The twinkle town experience was bad enough I don't want to add a new version of it. Beside I was sure he wouldn't stop there if I gave him the chance.
"If you are suggesting kissing then think again."
"No that…that's not what I had in mind." He hold up the unfinished bottle like it would be solution for everything. I don't get it…But Sonic seemed to be so certain about this. I remained silent and observed the mortal, he ended up rolling his eyes as if it was obvious.
"I will show you." He sat down and patted the grass beside him for me to sit. I didn't have time with these stupid games I needed to train to defend myself from him and Silver, not encourage this to go on. I did what he asked though and sat down but not without sending glares at him.
"Like this." Sonic said and poked my lips with the tip of the bottle. I snatched it out from his hand, this bond was getting ridiculous! I didn't hesitate but implant a punch straight on his muzzle without remorse and send him flying.
Sonic yelped as he lands painfully on his back sliding a bit before he stops. I stand up and finish the rest of the water with a frown. He move his hand to his muzzle that was badly bruised, I really caught him out of guard. Sonic start laughing before he get up on his feet.
"Okay I deserved that one."
"Indeed, now stop drooling over a bond and train me." I put my fists up in the air in fighting stance. I expected him to make a move after that punch. But the hit must have brought back his senses, I wouldn't mind doing that again when he is close to lose it.
"You are right, thanks." He chuckle and put his hand under his jaw like deep in thought. I presume he wanted to do something different? The emerald eyes looked up and down my body, what was he searching for?
"I have noticed your lack of….speed ever since you got bigger wings." I roll my eyes since it was quite obvious why.
"Nice observation….Sonic the hedgehog. They are unusually big even in Angel standards. I wasn't meant for speed these hover shoes I created just made that possible." I sigh and spread my mighty wings and send a gust at the hero. He back off as the wind took him by surprise.
"They have its disadvantages yes but I can fly and fight with them. I wouldn't remove them just for the speeds sake." I move my hand and touch my black feathers. I missed my precious wings far too much, I can't just tear them off…not again.
"I guess they are pretty cool." Sonic admit although I knew he didn't like the fact of losing speed. I had almost forgotten the wings though.
"Sonic! Shadow!" We turn around to see the yellow kitsune known as Tails running towards us. I thought he would have showed up sooner but I didn't mind. He stopped in front of us but not without panting like he had been running for a while.
"I had been looking for you guys everywhere! Why did you go so far off the village? Sonic I thought you said you would wait there for me!"
"I am sorry lil bro we ended up training.." Sonic apologized while I just crossed my arms. His azure eyes widened when he spotted my mighty wings. Oh yes..forgot that he hadn't seen them yet.
"Fascinating!" He went behind me and took a closer look. I turned away before his fingers came to touch my wings. What's up with these mortals!? I don't see anyone touch Rouge wings continuously or even asking.
"Please let me inspect them." I groaned as the kid gave me the puppy eyes, now it wasn't hard for me to resist. But I have a soft spot for the kid rather than the rest of the mortals on this damn planet.
"Fine! But make it quick!"
Sonic pov
It was pretty amusing to watch Tails push aside the feathers to investigate their growth source of the wings. I could tell Shadow was uncomfortable, I was aware he liked to be touched there so that might be why he was defensive of it now.
"Done yet?" He growl and I simply decide to sit down on the grass and observe. The expression Tails was wearing was one of his "educate mode". I would be surprised if he would willingly stop already. Tails have been doing this for quite some time now and I could understand that Shadow was getting tired of it.
"Not yet, do you have any idea how these wings works? Your weight should prevent them capable of flight!" I snicker at Tails excitement and Shadows groan. As expected the angel flapped his wings pushing Tails away in the progress.
"Enough." He growled and folded them tightly behind his back. Tails was shaken but recovered quickly and blushed embarrassed.
"Sorry it was just…interesting. Oh and talk about interesting!" Tails show a bracelet attached to his wrist, it looked like a watch with high tech patterns on it.
"I call this Antikinesis! Its ability will reject any Psychokinesis that is casted on the Antikinesis wielder!"
"That's amazing Tails!" Things were turning out better than I thought. If Silver can't pick us up then we will have complete stability to attack. This means we wouldn't have to run faster than his reaction could interact. The only thing we had to worry about would be all other stuff he could throw at us, unless he has something else up his sleeve.
"How did you create it? You haven't encountered him before so how do you know it works?" Shadow asked in disbelief, of course he would doubt in it. I would too if I had been tormented since I was a hoglet by those powers! That such little device could strip off that ability is almost asking for the impossible.
"Easy, in the past I made a device with traits of Psychokinesis ability. It requires chaos energy to actually work. The way Sonic described it confirm my theory to be correct. "Tails gave us a bracelet and I didn't hesitate to put it on. I trusted my brother 100% it might not be foolproof but I am sure it will work.
"Chaos energy huh..." Shadow mutter and put it on. I expected him to be happy with this discovery but for some reason seemed rather…disappointed. We can take him down easily now! At least me that is…I am not sure how Shadow would feel about fighting him even if he is weakened.
"Talk about that device…where did it go?" I ask as I do have a slight memory of it.
"Washing machine happened…" I couldn't help but laugh, it's not the first time Tails had put his devices in the washing machine by mistake.
"Tails since you are here I assume your plane is as well?"
"Oh yeah but it's pretty far off, it also took me a while to make another two of those bracelets that's why I got here so late. "I look at Shadow knowing full well that he just wanted to take off right now. We still haven't finished training. In fact we should do a lot more especially when I still can overpower him and outrun him.
"Sonic carry him and let's go."
"Hold on Shadow we haven't finished." Shadow gave me a hard glare before he shakes his head.
"Enough of that, we need to focus on the emeralds. Silver shouldn't be such a problem anymore as well."
"Maybe not but you can't even put a fight against me." I know it was the wrong way to say it but going direct about the bond would cause Tails to ask questions. He did not need to know this odd attraction I have for the angel.
"I will just use these." Shadow unfolds his wings with a cocky smirk. I know flying could possibly help him, but I have fought against flying targets and taking him down in midair won't be hard. But I couldn't bring myself to say it.
"Am I missing something?" Tails asked while sending glances to both of us. I guess he realized something was off between us.
"Don't worry lil bro, let's just get to plane before Silver gets all the emeralds." I sigh in defeat, Shadow seemed to be quite content though. Silver will be the least of our problems if this bond doesn't stop growing. So for us both sake I hope his wings will be….enough.