Chapter 20: Controlling the Curse

As Sonic, Tails and Shadow got back to the Thorndyke mansion Sonic sat down on the couch and sighed in relief. He was glad to be home; from what he could tell, being in a coma took a lot out of him and certainly got his friends worried. He looked at Tails in frustration.

"So, is there any way to remove this werewolf curse?"

Tails shook his head. "I'm afraid not, Sonic. Once a person is bitten by a werewolf, they are cursed for life."

Sonic growled and hung his head. "There has to be a way! Can't you create a cure?"

Again, Tails shook his head.

"Well, what are the options?"

Tails sighed. "If you truly want to be cured, we'd have to kill you."

Sonic's eyes widened and he shuddered. "No way!"

"Sonic, there is one other option."

"What?"

"You can control the curse," Tails stated.

Sonic stood up, unable to believe his ears. "I can what?"

"Control the curse," Shadow said. "Tails and I read about it online. You and I can transform at will until the next full moon."

Sonic nodded. "Yeah; I know. You told me a week ago, remember?"

Shadow smirked and stood up. "You've got a good memory, Sonic. Now if you'll excuse me, I need some time alone."

Sonic and Tails watched as Shadow walked upstairs and went in his room. They cringed as they heard the door slam.

Tails sighed and shook his head. "He's probably upset; you better go talk to him."

"What's he upset about?"

"How should I know? Most likely about the werewolf curse!"

Sonic sighed. "Fine; I'll be right back."

He went up to Shadow's room and knocked on the door. There was no answer, so he knocked again.

Finally, the door opened and Shadow stood in the doorway, scowling. "What do you want, Sonic?"

"What's wrong, Shadow? Tails said you've been acting angry these past few days."

Shadow shook his head and sat down on his bed. Sonic followed him into his room, sitting down next to him. Finally, Shadow spoke. "I can't take it, Sonic."

Sonic looked confused. "Can't take what?"

"When you and I fought Mephiles, I couldn't control myself; neither could you. Killing him...brutally like that...was horrible."

"I understand, Shadow. When I killed Amy, Chris and his parents, I was filled with guilt. This curse...you lose control, and there's nothing you can do!"

"That's not true, Sonic. From now on...we can change at will, except on the full moon."

Sonic nodded and smiled. "Hey, I was wondering. Do you want to go for a run in the forest?"

"Heck yes," Shadow told him. "Are you thinking what I'm thinking?"

The blue hedgehog just smirked and ran down the stairs. Shadow grinned and followed him.

Tails watched them as they left. He smiled as he looked out the window and saw two wolves run into the forest, knowing that they had finally gained control.