~Chapter 12~

When Claire woke up, she found herself in her room. As she got out of bed and got dressed, Taeo walked in. "I see you're up early," he said. Claire looked at him and said, "You're in a pleasant mood, you sick or something?" Taeo sighed and told her that he was leaving to go somewhere (Taeo never stays in one place for too long). Taeo even told Claire that he now trusted Shadow.

Claire was confused. "I thought you hated all those who you considered an enemy," said Claire. Taeo looked at his sister with an unusual loving passion. He then walked up to Claire and gave her a big hug. Claire managed to push him away and say, "Who are you and what have you done with my brother?" Taeo chuckled and said, "Can you see that I have changed, sister? I have realized that you no longer need me to protect you anymore. Shadow seems to be doing a good job at that."

Claire smiled. For too long had she been waiting for her brother to say that and as if right on queue, Shadow came into the room.

Taeo watched as Claire and Shadow hugged. Taeo then left the room, leaving Shadow and Claire alone. As he left, Taeo left a note on Claire's nightstand.

When Taeo was finally out of the room, Claire kissed Shadow passionately. Though Shadow seemed to like it, he knew something was up. Then, out of the blue (lol... how ironic... the color I am writing in for this chapter is blue), a mysterious creature came bursting into the room. It apparently was Night, and he seemed to be in great distress.

After Night had told Shadow and Claire the reason why he bust in the room (he bust into the room and told Shadow and Claire that Black Doom was looking for them), Shadow had a look of disappointment on his face. Mainly because he wanted Black Doom to go away forever and leave him and Claire alone.

Claire noticed that Shadow was deep and thought. She tried to get out of Shadow's grip, but it only strengthened. Right then and there, Claire knew somewhat why Shadow was acting this way. "You want to kill Black Doom permanently, do you Shadow?" Claire asked. Shadow snapped out of his trance and nodded his head.

"Geez, Claire," Night said, " How much do you love this guy." Claire glared at him and Shadow said, "That is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!!" Shadow then puched Night in the face. "Ok... I get the message," said Night. All Claire did was giggle at the scene.

Later that night, Claire sat on top of the roof, looking at the stars. "They sure look beautiful," said Shadow. Claire jumped in surprise. "Must you sneak up on me, Shadow?" said Claire. Shadow smirked and chuckled a little. As Claire went back to looking at the stars, Shadow hugged Claire from behind, causing her to squeal a little. Without thought, Claire and Shadow both kissed.

Me: ok... i admit it... the last part of the story was all lovey-dovey crap

Claire: i thought it was sweet

Me: IT FELT LIKE I WAS GOING TO HURL!!!

Shadow: too bad, you wrote it

Me: yea... and i am going to delete it *starts going for the delete button*

Shadow: *takes out BIG gun* You delete it and i swear you won't make another chapter or story ever again.

Me: *shivers in fear* uhhhh... o-okay ^.^'

Shadow: good

Claire: *rolls eyes*

Shadow: what???

Claire: your pathetic

Shadow: so...

Claire: you do realize she could make it so that you and i NEVER meet???

Shadow: O.O ohh... i didn't know guitargal3894 could do that!!!

Me: now you know...

Claire: what do you have to say for yourself, Shadow???

Shadow: sorry guitargal3894...

Me: *gives Shadow the cold shoulder and turns away*

Shadow: I SAID I WAS SORRY!!! that HAS to count...

Me: *turns back around and gives Shadow a hug* you do know i made it so you look like a dork through this whole conversation, Shadow???

Shadow: CRAP!!! you $&% guitargal3894... i swear i am going to kill you...

Me: *goes towards delete button*

Shadow: *gets down on his knees and begs* PLEASE HAVE MERCY!!!

Me: that's better don't you think, Claire

Claire: yup ^.^

Shadow: Claire... why are you taking guitargal3894's side???

Claire: because she created me and because of her, you and i are together

Me: that's right ^.^

Me and Claire: *gives Shadow a BIG hug*

Shadow: SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Me: please R&R!!!