Past Secrets
Chapter 14 - Surprise I'm Back
Shadow's POV
I was right, I got home around Midnight. I walked the empty streets approaching my house with little attention. As I neared my house I felt like I was going to pass out right on the sidewalk, I could not wait to go and fall asleep in my soft bed. I entered my house and as I said I went right up to my room. I immediately got undressed and took a pair of black pajamas and went to the bathroom to get a shower before bed. There was no way in hell I was going to school covered in blood.
I was in my boxers when I entered the bathroom. I went to the mirror and looked at myself. I had a cut lip and a few scratches. All in all; I was ok, but something was hurting me really bad. Every time my brain pulsed I wave of pain went through my entire body. It wasn't lethal, I could manage with it for a while. I think its from when that guard I killed hit me in my head. I began checking the rest of my body and I happened to find a few more scratches and a nice sharp slit. I examined it and it was most likely from a bullet that I guard nearly missed me with. After I was done admiring my own battle scars; I turned on the shower. I took of my boxers and to be stupid I made sure everything was ok done there. Cause knowing how Eggman did feel around my front pocket during our conversation, I can't be too sure. But to no surprise everything down there was in tip top condition. So I entered the shower. The warm water made all of my cuts sting a lot, but it felt relaxing still. As I was bathing I looked at my hands and I started to think about my past. Going dark form made me remember my old true form; the form of someone who wants to kill anybody who gets in the way. I hated my old form. I never want to be that again. So I decided it was for the best to watch my temper. Because if I go past the point of no return, I will be back in my old form before I know it.
15 minutes later
I was done with the shower and got into my pajamas. I was beat and I only had around six and a half hours of sleep before I have to be at the bus stop. I laid down on my soft black queen sized bed and went under the covers to rest my head on my soft white pillows. I was planning to go to school and tell Silver, Tails, and Knuckles what had happened between me and Eggman but I didn't want to tell them in front of Amy or her friends. So tomorrow I'll have to keep it a secret, maybe I'll tell them to come over after school so we can discuss it in private. I slowly drifted into sleep while at the same time fighting the pain coming from my head. I'm starting to think it might be more then a bruise.
6:45 am
"Ahhhhh….. Owwww my head." I said as I wake up from a sleep that I needed.
I stood up off my bed and got on my clothes for today. It was my usual get up. My black tee and my black jacket along with my jeans and my shoes. I'm never getting rid of my shoes. After I was dressed I walked downstairs and picked up my schoolbag and began making my way to the bus stop. I forget to do my usual routine but, after what happened yesterday I think I can make a exception. I approach the bus stop to find Silver and Tails along with Amy talking with each other. I wonder what their saying. I approach Silver from behind as Amy stared past him to me giving me this face. Her expression was sad but I honestly don't care I'm still mad at her.
"Hi… Shadow." Said Amy.
Silver and Tails turned around instantly and found me in their faces.
"Shadow!" Yelled Tails as he gave me a hug.
Silver looked in utter shock at me.
"Wooo. Hi Tails." I said as I tried to release his grip from my waist.
Silver approached me and said quietly.
"How are you here?"
I looked at him and said.
"We will talk about it later." And I nodded at Amy so he knew why I didn't want to talk about it now. Silver picked up my hint and nodded at me in approval.
"Shadow. How are here? Me and Silver thought Egg…!" Silver slapped Tails in the back of his head and Tails was sent staggering across the sidewalk.
"Silver! Why did you hit Tails?" Shouted Amy.
"Ahhhh…. We always mess around with each other like that Amy. He'll live." Replied Silver.
Amy approached Tails and helped him steady himself.
"What were you saying Tails?" Asked Amy.
Tails looked at Silver then at me. I nodded trying to tell him not to mention it. Tails picked it up and knew why Silver hit him. But he had to come up with a excuse.
"Ahhhh…. I don't remember." Said Tails.
Amy stood up and Approached Silver.
"Look Silver you hit Tails so hard he lost his memory!" Shouted Amy.
"Amy it's ok." Said Tails.
"No its not Tails. You should never let a friend hurt you like that." Said Amy.
"You have no room to talk here Amy." I said to her in a mad tone.
Amy looked at me and realized what I meant when I said that.
"Shadow that's not fair." Said Amy sadly.
"Fair! You left me for Sonic! That's not fair! Hell you didn't even spend one whole day with me before you decided to dump me!" I Shouted.
Silver and Tails backed away not wanting to participate in this conversation.
"I didn't dump you!" Shouted Amy.
"Then what's it called in your mind!" I shouted back.
"I broke up with you because I still love Sonic!" Shouted Amy.
"Broke up with, really!" I said in anger.
"You know what Shadow? Just shut up! I don't care!" Yelled Amy.
"You will care when that hedgehog hurts you! Then you will understand the mistake you made!" I yelled back.
"He won't hurt me! Sonics not abusive Shadow! I don't need you."
"Wait till he does hurt you, then you'll wish you never said that." I said back.
Silver finally stepped in and got between us.
"Calm down, both of you! You two need to put this aside and act like adults. Shadow I understand why your mad, but yelling at her won't make this any better. And Amy; its really wrong how you left him to go back to that abuser but I'm positive you left for a good reason. Fate will play out how this will end up, but until then stop arguing and forgive each other!" Shouted Silver.
Silver looked at me first. I love Amy still but I can't believe she betrayed me like this. I still vow to protect her even after this, but I hope she will learn a lesson why to never go back to that blue Hedgehog again.
I walked up to Amy and took her hand. She looked into my eyes.
"I'm sorry Amy." I Said in the most sincere voice I could muster up.
Amy smiled and took my other hand.
"I'm sorry too Shadow." Said Amy.
We hugged and then the bus came.
Silver smiled and so did Tails. We then turned and made our way onto the bus. Silver and Tails went in first and found seats together, then Amy went up and sat by herself. I didn't want to sit next to her it would feel weird. So then I made my way onto the bus and took a seat in the back next to Knuckles who was so distracted with his iPod. When I sat next to him, he didn't even realize it, so I snatch his iPod. Knuckles immediately turned and yelled.
"Hey! Give me back my…." He stopped once he saw it was me.
"Shadow." Said Knuckles.
"Hey what's up knuckles? I missed you." I said while giving him back his iPod.
"How are you….. How are you here?" Asked knuckles.
"I broke out." I replied.
"What happened?" Asked Knuckles.
"I'll give you the short version, if you want to here the whole thing I'm having Silver and Tail's come over my house after school your more then welcome to come if you want." I said.
"Totally." Replied Knuckles.
"Cool, but the short version is when I was being held by Eggman he underestimated my metal and I killed some guards and chased him off and then I ran back here." I said quickly.
"You killed guards? How many?" Asked Knuckles happily.
"I would have to say around fifth teen." I replied.
"No shit." Said Knuckles.
"Ha." I chuckled.
"Damn Shadow your one crazy bitch you know that right?" Asked Knuckles.
"I know trust me, but it's not the first time I had to kill a few guys." Ahhh. I didn't mean to say that.
"Wait you killed before!" Asked Knuckles in shock.
"Ahhhh…. Once but a long time ago back when Maria was still alive." I said cautiously.
"Who?" Asked Knuckles.
"Just some people." I replied.
Knuckles looked at me as if I was hiding something, which I was, but I can't tell anyone about…..! My thoughts were interpreted by the bus driver.
"We're here! Have a nice day."
I looked out the window and we were at school.
"Ahhhhhh!" I shouted out as everyone stood up to exit the bus.
"What's wrong Shadow!" Asked Knuckles in surprise.
I put my hand on the back of my head and said.
"Ahhh… nothing, don't worry I'm ok."
"Alright if you say so but that sounded painful. You may want to see the nurse." Suggested Knuckles.
"I'll be fine don't worry." I said again.
It's not like the nurse will help me, I hear from Silver they only help if your missing a limb, anything but that and you get a ice pack and a cough drop.
I stood up and exited the bus with Silver and Tails waiting for me and Knuckles. I noticed Amy hugging Sonic; it looks like they got back together after I left yesterday, I knew it wouldn't take her long to get back with him. But I swear I'm watching him closely. Cause if he hurts her in any way, I will kill him. I said to myself.
"What were you two talking about? It sounded awesome to have Knuckles and you both laughing." Asked Silver.
"I told Knuckles if he wants he can come over my place after school and I would tell him what happened between me and Eggman." I replied.
"Woooo wait! Me and tails better be invited." Said Silver.
"What did you think I meant when I said we will talk about it later?" I asked sarcastically.
"Well I thought you meant in school." Said Silver.
"I don't want this mention in school guys ok?" I asked them.
"Why?" Asked Tails.
"I don't need everyone knowing what happened." I replied.
"Ok Shadow, you have our word we won't tell anybody." Said Silver.
"Good. Especially Amy. She would overreact." I said.
"No problem." Replied Knuckles.
"Come on we better get to class." Said tails.
"Alright come on." I said while heading toward the school.
Everyone followed and knuckles went to his so called friends who were laughing at me as Sonic kissed Amy to mock me. I was mad, but I could kill them all if they pushed me enough, so as they mocked me I shouted.
"Hey Sonic!". Sonic turned and looked at me.
"What do you want Shadow?" Asked Sonic.
"Come here real fast." I said.
Silver and Tails looked at me with scared faces.
Sonic left Amy's side and approached me as everyone watched. When Sonic was close enough I put my arm around his shoulder and started to take him a few feet away from all the attention. When we were out of listening distance I said.
"We need to talk real quick about something important."
"About?" Asked Sonic.
"Amy." I replied.
Sonic nodded his head and said.
"Alright what do you want to talk about?"
"She just left me to go back to you and trust me I'm pest don't get me wrong but if she's going to stay with you I need your word that you will not hurt her, because if you do I hope you know I will protect her." I said in a serious tone.
Sonic looked at me and said.
"Shadow I understand why your concerned and I appreciate it. Your not a bad guy. It's just I love Amy and you have my word that I will never hurt her again I said that yesterday." Said Sonic.
"I just needed to be sure you meant it and if you do mean it then right here, right now, Shake my hand and promise me." I said while sticking out my hand.
Sonic looked at my hand and grabbed it with joy.
"You have my word that as long as she's with me I will never make the mistake of hurting her again." Said Sonic.
His word doesn't mean much to me but it was all I had to work with, so I just smiled and said.
"Sonic, I swear if you ever break that promise we just made here today I will kill you. Do you understand?" I asked in my most serious tone.
Sonic let go of my hand and said.
"Alright Shadow, I understand. Does this mean were friends?" Asked Sonic.
I hesitated then said.
"Yes were friends."
Sonic smiled and gave me a hug.
I was shocked when he did that. Ether he's really good at playing off his bullshit or he meant it. I hugged back and noticed everyone watching us in total shock. Silver and Tails looked at me giving me this look that said." what are you doing!" I ignored them all and felt the back of my head.
"Ahhhh!" I shouted. Sonic let go of me and asked. What's wrong?
I put my hand in front of me and It had a lot of blood on it. Sonic didn't notice it.
"What's wrong Shadow are you ok?" Asked Sonic in a worried tone.
"I'm fine, just a headache." I replied.
I began to walk away when Sonic stopped me.
"Where are you going? School just started." Asked Sonic.
"Home, I have a few thing I have to take care of." I replied.
"Ok." Replied Sonic.
Sonic walked back to his friends who were still waiting in shock from him hugging me.
Sonics POV
"What the hell was that about Sonic?" Asked Rouge.
"Shadow was just wishing me and Amy luck in our new relationship." I replied.
I do not want to tell anyone about that deal we just made.
"Wow! Shadows one forgiving guy." Said Wave.
"He's actually pretty cool." I said.
"What the hell changed your opinion about him Sonic?" Asked Wave.
"I guess we had to get past our differences sooner or later. I think I misjudged him to early." I said.
"Ring! Ring! Ring!"
"Come on everyone let's go, we don't Mr. Shepherd giving us detentions for being late."
Everyone began to enter the building. We went to our homerooms and waited for class to begin. I wanted to know why Shadow was leaving so soon. I decided after school I would take Amy over there and we would find out for ourselves.
"What is Shadow hiding?" I asked myself.
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