Past Secrets
Chapter 28 – Reminiscing
Shadow's POV 2:00am
As me and Dark were on our way home, Amber and Paul informed us that they were going to get a place up in South End; so that they can escape all the madness around white acropolis. So Dark and I decided it would take too long for us to drive them there, because we were almost at North End. So we were going to drop them off at the local train station so that they can ride there without interfering with me and Dark. It took two hours to get there but we made it without any traffic. Then again it was 2:00 in the morning so of course there would be no traffic.
We pulled into the parking lot next to the station, and helped Amber and Paul find out what train would take them to where they wanted to go. Once that was all done, we escorted them to the train and said our goodbyes. Amber was pretty sad to leave, but Paul seemed eager to go.
"Bye Amber." Said Dark.
"Bye Dark, thank you so much for everything." Replied Amber.
Amber and Dark hugged then she came to me.
"Bye Amber." I said sincerely while dragging her in for a big hug.
Amber began to cry.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
Amber looked up at me and replied.
"If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be free of that madman."
"Hey, it's ok. You'll be fine." I said while wiping a tear off her cheek.
Amber smiled and then gave me a small kiss on the cheek.
I let her go and before she bordered the train, she gave Dark the same kiss as well.
Me and Dark stared at each other with past expressions of when Maria always use to do that.
Paul approached us and took my hand to shake.
"Goodbye Shadow." Said Paul.
"Be careful Paul." I replied.
Paul nodded his head then went to Dark.
Paul took his hand as well and said goodbye. Surprisingly Paul didn't seem too happy about leaving. He didn't seem too grateful for us saving his life. I was kind of confused about him. Before Paul bordered the train, I stopped him and said.
"Make sure to protect Amber. I don't want you guys getting hurt."
Paul smiled and gave me small hug.
"Don't worry about it Shadow. We will be fine. You have my word I will protect her if anything should occur." Replied Paul.
I smiled and hugged back gently considering I was still in pain from all the bullet wounds. I let go of Paul and he entered the train. In about a few seconds from them finding their seats, the train pulled out of the station and out of our sight.
I looked at Dark.
"Ready to go?" I asked while walking back to the parking lot.
Dark turned and started walking next to my side and replied.
"Where?"
"My place, you can come stay with me if you don't feel like driving to South End tonight."
"Well I kind of had an idea." Said Dark.
"What?" I wondered.
"I was wondering if I could live with you for now on." Replied Dark.
My eyes widened. I was stunned.
"You want to live with me?" I questioned.
"Yeah, just like old times." Replied Dark.
"Listen Dark; I'd be honored if you'd come and stay with me, but what about your place?" I asked.
"When I get Paul new address, I'll send him my spare key and ask if he can watch the place." Replied Dark.
I nodded my head.
"Are you sure?" I asked.
"I'm sure Shadow. I think this would be a great way to become a family again. I could even enroll in the school there and become I student, just like you. And this way; we can spend more time together and as I said before, this would be a great way to become a family again. Especially since were done with Eggman." Replied Dark.
"I think it would be a great idea." I said.
Dark jumped in joy and said.
"This is going to be awesome. When do I get to meet all your friends, and do they even know about you having a twin brother?"
"No they don't, but we will be able to tell them soon. I just told Amy when I come back to North End I would call her and her and everyone else would meet up and we would talk. I replied.
"Cool. So I get to meet this Amy chick who stole and broke your heart." Said Dark.
"Yeah and you'll probably get to meet her boyfriend." I replied.
"What's his deal?" Asked Dark.
"Sonics' an abusive hedgehog, who gets off on hitting her all the time." I replied. Dark was furious.
"What the fucks his problem! How dare he hit a girl! If I see that asshole; I'm going to fucking kick his teeth in!" Yelled Dark.
"Trust me brother, I already confronted him about that and he promised me and gave me his word that as long as he's with her he would never ever again hit her." I said.
"That doesn't make it alright for hitting her before." Replied Dark in anger.
"I know and I already beat him up for it. Listen."
Dark looked at me.
"He promised he wouldn't do it again, but I told him; if he hits her and I find out, I was going to kill him. If I'm not there and you see him break that promise, you have my permission to kill him. Ok?"
Dark smiled and replied.
"It's a deal."
I smiled back and we continued to walk until we reached out bikes.
When we made it to them, we got on and continued our ride home. I hope I have a place to put Dark, if he's going to live with me for now on.
Shadow's house 4:15am
Around 4:15 we finally made it to my place and by then me and Dark were ready to pass out. We parked in the garage and entered the house through there. I lead Dark up to my room and shut the door behind us.
"Nice room Shadow." Comment Dark while picking up the black and red teddy bear Amy got me.
"Thanks and hey be careful with that. Amy gave that to me as a present." I said.
"How thoughtful of her." Replied Dark while putting it back on the bed.
Dark grabbed his side in pain.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
"I got shot back at the base protecting Paul." Replied Dark.
I smiled.
"I got shot five times and for some reason the pains not going away." I said.
"We used three emeralds to seal up your wounds. You should be perfectly fine." Replied Dark in confusion.
"I know, but it feels as if something didn't work right." I said while taking off my jacket.
Dark approached me and looked at my wounds.
"Jesus Shadow. Yeah, something didn't work right." Said Dark.
I looked at the wounds and for some reason the holes reappeared just with no blood leaking. Itwas so confusing.
"What the hell!" I shouted.
"Eww, Shadow. I can see the bullets." Said Dark while feeling the wounds on my chest.
"I'll tell you what; I'm not letting them stay there." I replied while taking out my combat knife.
"Woo, what are you doing?" Questioned Dark.
"I can grab the rounds. All I have to do is open it up and pull it out, and then seal it up." I replied.
"Alright brother, jumping off that building was crazy, but doing this is a bit reckless." Replied Dark.
"So?" I questioned.
"Why don't we just go to the hospital and let them take them out?" Asked Dark.
"Well let's see, if we go there; they will ask us how this happened and the last thing we want is to be arrested for avenging our past." I replied.
"Alright, alright just lets do this carefully." Said Dark.
I nodded my head and lead him to the bathroom. When we were there, I took the knife and cut open my arm. That round was easy to get. After it was taken out Dark used his emerald to seal up the hole.
After the arm was finished, we made our way along the rest of the wounds which were just as easy to get and seal. After we were done, I lead Dark to the guest room which was right down the hall from my room.
"Thanks for the help Dark." I said gratefully.
"No problem brother. That's what family is meant for." Replied Dark while jumping on the bed.
"I hope you find it fitting, because this is your room." I said.
Dark smiled and replied.
"I love it don't worry. Thanks brother. I'll repay you one day."
I smiled and began to shut the door.
"Don't worry about it. Make sure to get some rest because in the morning; me and you are going to the mall to get some new cloths. Also when were done there, me and you are going to pig out at some place to eat."
"Sweet! I can't wait then." Replied Dark.
"Goodnight." I said before shutting the door.
"Night." I heard Dark replied before I closed the door.
After I was done with my brother; I entered my room and got undressed. I thought for a second about the emeralds not healing my wounds. Three of them should get rid of bullet wounds but for some reason they didn't work and I was curious on why that was so. I was too tired to worry about it right at the moment, so I just got on my pajamas and flopped on my bed. I looked at the black and red teddy bear and before I went to sleep I took it and wrapped it around in my arms and held it tight.