Past Secrets
Chapter 21 - The Reunion
Amy's POV
I stood there along with my friends as Shadow drove off. In my mind all I could think about is how much I love him. I made the mistake of letting Shadow go before and I'm not going to do that again. I have no idea what Shadow meant when he said it was "our" destiny; was he talking about me and him or someone else. I need to figure out what my shad is up to and why he doesn't want any of us following him. He said we would get hurt but I don't care. As I stood in silence. Sonic approached me.
"Amy…. Come on. There's nothing we can do." Said Sonic.
Sonic grabbed my arm and tried to turn me away but I surged off his grip and said.
"No. I'm not going to stand by and watch Shadow leave without at the least telling us what's going on."
Sonic looked at Silver and Tails. Then Silver approached me.
"Amy; Shadow said we shouldn't follow him." Said Silver.
"I don't care!" I shouted.
Silver backed off and Sonic took my hand.
"You really care about him don't you." Said Sonic.
"Sonic; I don't care about him. I love him. He's Shadow, Shadow the hedgehog and I will make sure nothing bad happens to him." I said
Sonic put his head to the side and glanced back at Silver. Silver gave Sonic this sharp look and said.
"Amy… if you really feel that way about him then I will help you if you want to go after him."
I looked at Silver. I was surprised to hear him say that. I nodded my head slowly and Silver nodded back then looked at Tails and Knuckles who were both on board with the idea of finding Shadow. Then Silver looked at Sonic and Sonic too nodded his head in approval. I can understand if Sonic hurt by what I said but its true. I love Shadow and it took me this long and one dumb mistake later to realize it. Silver looked back at me and took a deep breath.
"Ahhhh…. Come on guys; lets go find Shadow." Said Silver.
I smiled and started heading to Silver's car which he had parked only a few spots over. Everyone followed me and we all piled into the car. I sat in the front with Silver while everyone else went in back. Silver started the car and looked at me.
"Do you have any idea where he would go?" Asked Silver.
"I honestly don't." I replied while feeling sad. I mean seriously; I want to find him but I don't have a clue where he would go, the only place that popped into my head was his house.
Silver glanced at me and said.
"How about we check his place?"
"That's the only place I think he would be." I replied.
Silver put his hands on the wheel and said.
"Well lets go see if he's home."
I smiled and Silver began to drive. As we drove I remember I forgot to ask Shadow before how he got the bike. It was a gorgeous ride don't get me wrong but how can a teenager like Shadow afford a bike like that? I asked myself.
We sat in Silver's car in silence as we drove. I hope Shadow went to his house because if he's not then I'm out of places of where he could have went. I just prey that Shadow's not planning on doing anything crazy. I can't afford to lose him again.
5 minutes later
"Yes! Shadow's motorcycle is at his house. That means he must be home!" I said to myself in joy.
"Alright Amy; it looks like we got lucky." Said Silver.
"So how do you guys want to handle this?" Asked Tails.
"We can't just walk up to his front door and ask. He doesn't want us knowing what he's up to; so we'll have to do some spying." Said Knuckles.
"Here Tails." Said Silver while popping the trunk to his car.
"Yeah Silver?" Wondered Tails.
"Go get my binoculars out of the trunk. We'll get heading across the street and set up a watch position by those bushes." Said Silver while pointing at the bushes.
Tails nodded his head and we all got out of the car witch was park a couple of houses down from Shadow's place. As Tails got the binoculars, we creped up behind the bushes and got a good look at Shadow's house. The bushes were right across the street from his house so we could get a nice front row seat. In about ten seconds Tails came over and handed Silver the binoculars. Silver took them and began a sweep of the house.
"Perfect! We can see right through Shadow's front window." Said Silver.
"Can you see anything?" I asked.
"Yeah. I can see Shadow. He's sitting on the couch." Replied Silver.
"He's just sitting there?" I asked confused.
"Yeah. I think he's waiting for something by the look on his face." Said Silver.
"What?" I asked.
"I don't know." Replied Silver.
"Here let me see." I said while taking the binoculars from Silver's hands.
I put them up to my face and it was true; Shadow was just sitting there waiting, but for what? I asked myself.
We waited for about five minutes then out of nowhere someone came driving down the road. He was driving a motorcycle, it looked just like Shadow's. The man finally came to a stop in Shadow's driveway.
"Who's that?" Asked Sonic.
"I don't know." I replied.
The driver took of his helmet and reviled himself. It was a black hedgehog. He looked just like Shad. He had purple eyes and his hair was parted in front of his face. He looks just like Shadow except no red streaks in his fur. He wore a gray jacket with blue jeans just like Shad also. The mysterious hedgehog put his helmet on his handle bars and reach across his bike to pick up this black duffle bag he had hanging on the side. As I watched I noticed on the side pouch he had set on his bike it had three letters on it DTH. As I wondered what that meant the hedgehog began to approach Shadow's front door. I quickly looked at Shadow who began to stand up once the other hedgehog started knocking on the door. I watched as Shadow neared the door. What is going on I asked myself. All I can do is sit here and watch as it all unfolds.
Shadow's POV
"Knock! Knock! Knock!"
I sat on the couch as someone knocked on my front door. I knew who it was and I was excited as hell to finally see him again. I stood up and started making my way to the front door. As I neared all my past memories of him came flying at me full force. After the escape I thought he was dead and gone forever; but now he's alive and he's right outside waiting for me. I smiled to myself and grabbed the doorknob.
When I opened the door; we instantly stared into each others eyes. I didn't know what to say, it was a miracle to see that face once again. Slowly I began to smile. He started to smile as well. I looked at him with such happiness my heart couldn't take it anymore, I began to cry. He also began to cry as well. In about a second as soon as tears rolled down both our faces we lunged at each other wrapping both our arms around each others backs. We cried freely. I ran my hands across his fur feeling him just to be sure it was my brother. After I was done feeling him; I quickly dislodge from his arms and said.
"I can't believe you're here brother."
Dark looked at me and smiled then said.
"Me ether." I thought you were dead Shadow.
His voice was as fierce as mine but you can't be surprise because we're twins.
"I thought you were dead." I said.
"I never saw you reach the escape pod, I thought Eggman gunned you down along with…" Dark stopped.
I put my hand on his shoulder.
"I know." I said sincerely
Dark looked at me and smiled.
"I'm glad Paul found you Shadow." Said Dark.
"Paul's a nice guy, I forgot he was the medic who took care of us back on ARK." I said.
"There was a lot going on after the escape; I'm surprised you remember me." Said Dark.
"You're my brother, my partner, you're the only one I have left in my family. I will never forget you." I said.
"Partners huh?" Said Dark.
"Of course. We have always worked together." I said.
"Yeah but those were easy assignments. This one we have to do together and we can't afford to fail." Said Dark.
"We won't as long as he still lives." I said with confidence.
"This is going to be tough brother, I hope you have been training as much as I have since the escape." Said Dark.
"I have been training. I stopped about a week ago because my two friends convinced me to give high school a try." I said.
"You have friends." Joked Dark.
"Haha, I see you haven't lost your sense of humor." I laughed.
"Heh, never. One of the twins has to be the funny one." Chuckled Dark.
"Hey, I'm funny too." I said.
You have your moments. Said Dark.
"Never mind Dark. Do you want to come in?" I asked.
"I thought you'd never ask." said Dark.
I moved aside and guided him towards the living room. Once he found his way he took a seat on the couch, I sat besides him.
"Nice place Shadow." Commented Dark.
"Thanks." I replied.
"Your house reminds me of mine up in South End." Said Dark.
"It looks like yours?" I asked.
"Almost exact." Replied Dark while putting his duffle bag on the coffee table.
"What's that?" I asked him.
Dark gave me a small smile then he suddenly stopped and glared out the window. I was going to look at what he was staring at but as I was about to turn he put his hand on my shoulder.
"Don't look." Said Dark.
"Why?" I questioned.
Dark took out his black sunglasses and put them on.
"What are you doing?" I asked in confusion.
Look into my eyes real fast. When you see it you'll understand. said dark while adjusting his head.
I looked into the glasses and out of nowhere my eyes were blinded by a sharp glare. I could barley make it out but their was a bush across the street that had someone standing behind it. I could make out who it was and it was Silver. I swear sometimes he's so stupid. If your going to spy on me; make sure your smart enough to keep your head down.
"Ahhh…" I mumbled in anger.
Dark took off his glasses and put them back in his pocket.
"Friends of yours?" Asked Dark.
"Yeah. Trust me brother; I told them not to follow me." I said.
"Don't worry, we'll lose them." Said Dark.
"Amy's must be so confused." I mumbled.
"Amy? Who's Amy?" Asked Dark.
"Ahhh…." I heisted; then Dark put his hand on my face.
"Is it someone special?" He asked me.
I looked at him and pushed his hand away.
"She just some girl." I replied.
"No, there's more to it then just that." Said Dark.
"What?" I questioned.
"You like her don't you?" Asked Dark in joy.
"Ahhhh…." Dark cut me off.
"Shadow you found yourself a girlfriend!"
"We're not dating… I mean we used to for about a day when she left me for her old boyfriend who abused her." I said in sadness.
"You dated for a day! Damn bro that's a hell of a record when it comes to speed dating hahahahah!" Laughed Dark.
"Shut the fuck up!" I shouted.
"I'm only messing with you; but do you want to date her?" Asked Dark.
"Of course. I think she's the one." I said.
Dark's eye's widened when I said that.
"The one? Wow; I totally need to meet this Amy chick, if she has actually made you my cold hearted killer of a brother fall in love with her." Said Dark.
"You'd be surprised. She's one of the nicest girls in the world and I trust her and the good thing is; she actually trusts me, and I know she'd never break that." I said.
Dark nodded then began to unzip the duffle.
"Well if we're going to pull this raid off we're are going to need some equipment." Said Dark while pulling out a M1911.
Dark took out another one and two MP5's and placed them on the table in front of us.
"Nice gun's." I said to him while taking one of the pistols.
"Thanks, I bought them with what money a had left from all the jobs we used to do." Said Dark while handing me a MP5.
"Do you have any slings?" I asked.
"Yeah their in the bag along with the body armor." Replied Dark.
I reached into the bag and pulled out the slings and I took out the body armor. Dark also had pads. Shoulder pads, knee pads and elbow pads. Two pairs for both of us.
"Nice." I said smoothly.
"Not as good as our old gear but it will do." Said Dark.
"Hey, if it means I don't get shot I'm perfectly fine with it." I said while attaching the sling to the MP5.
Dark began to get undress till he was down to his boxers.
I looked at him.
"I'm wearing it under my cloths, I don't want everyone seeing it." Said Dark.
I then stood up and did the same. After we were dressed and protected, we started putting the guns in place. I had my MP5 under my jacket and I had the two M1911's in separate places. One was in front of my pants next to my right pocket while I had the second one next to my butt near my right back pocket. Once we were all set dark pulled out three C-4 charges with a detonator.
"Shit, where did you find these?" I asked while examining them.
"My buddy owns the gun depot in South End, he had a few on sale, but because I'm underage I had to pay full price, so that's where the rest of my cash ran to." Said Dark.
"Who's carrying?" I asked.
"I will. I'll be placing them around the building while you go after Eggman." Said Dark.
"Just me?" I asked stunned.
"I need to get Paul out safely and plant the charges; I know you want to kill him more then me anyway after what he did to your brain." Said Dark.
"How'd you know about that?" I asked.
"Paul called me about a week ago and told me they had you in a coma recovering from the surgery. Paul told me where you were going to school and the area in which you lived so I dropped off your bike so you could have it when you decided to leave and in the mean time I sneak into the school and slipped that gun and cell in as a way you could tell me where you lived exactly." Said Dark.
"Smart." I commented.
"Thanks." Said Dark.
I remembered I had to get Amber before we blew up the building.
"Ahhh brother?" I Started.
"Yeah?" Wondered Dark.
"I need to get a girl out of the base before we blow it up." I said.
"Who?" Asked Dark.
"Her names Amber. She took care of me." I said.
Dark knows how I feel when someone takes care of me when I'm hurt so he understood.
"Ok, well just be sure to get her out after you kill Eggman. We can't let him get away." Said Dark.
"Won't be a problem." I said.
"Good. Oh hey. Do you have your emerald?" Asked Dark.
"Oh shit, I completely forgot about that. I kind of gave it to my friend Silver." I said.
"Is he that Silver looking retard behind the bush who still hasn't sat down?" Asked Dark.
"Yeah." I replied.
"How'd he get your emerald?" Asked Dark.
"When Eggman kidnapped me at the gym." I said.
"Ohh. Paul said that's how he got you the first time. When you were fighting that red guy right?" Asked Dark.
"Yeah, well I didn't want them getting hurt, so I gave Silver the emerald to teleport him and the other two friends I had with me at the time out of there." I said.
"Risky; giving that to someone." Said Dark.
"I know, but I had no choice." I said.
"I understand." Said dark while taking the C-4 charges and putting them in his duffle.
"What's the plan?" I asked while heading to the door.
Dark followed and slowly pulled out his purple emerald and said.
"We're going to get yours back first; then we'll head out." Said Dark.
"They won't like that." I said.
"Would you rather have a huge argument with them or just go and avenge Maria?" Asked Dark.
"Point taken." I said.
Dark smiled and shouted.
"Chaos Control!"
Time stopped a good mile out from what I could make out the window. I opened the front door and me and Dark walked to our bikes. While Dark got on; I ran over to the bush to find not only Silver spying on me but Amy, Knuckles, Tails, and to my surprise Sonic. They looked so silly. They were frozen in time and I took my chance to get what was mine. I walked up to the standing Silver and reached into his front pocket. It felt weird at first, but I don't care. I'm not enjoying the reach around. I pulled out my red emerald and started the walk back across the street. Before I was about to cross I looked back at Amy and turned around to approach her frozen body.
"Come on Shadow! We have to go before Chaos Control runs out!" Yelled dark from across the street.
I pulled out a piece of paper that was in my pocket and I began to jot down a few things on the note. After I was done I slipped it in Amy's pocket then gave her one last kiss on the cheek and made my way across the road once again to get on my bike.
"Ready?" Asked Dark.
I nodded and we started our drive to white acropolis. As we speed down the rode I looked back and notice the chaos control stop.