Past Secrets
Chapter 37 - Shock
Shadow's POV
I opened my eyes and realized that I was somehow alive. I was laying in a soft bed in a house I never seen before.
I slowly lifted up my left arm and started to rub my head. As I was rubbing my head I felt my red streak and when I put my arm down I had ash on my hand.
I forgot about what happened to my fur. I then checked my chest and the sight of seeing most of my chest fur gone was enough to get me to tear up.
I began to cry with no one to comfort me. The only thing that was good about looking at my chest fur was that the four bullet holes had been extracted and sealed. They still hurt like hell, but at least there gone.
I slowly lifted back my left arm and looked at where it had been shot, this round too had been taken out and sealed. Next up was my back, I slowly used my right arm to feel my backside and because I wasn't wearing any cloths except my boxers it wasn't a problem feeling them out. The two rounds that were in my back had also been sealed. Thank god.
All that was left was my legs. I quickly grabbed the cover to the bed I was laying in and just as I was about to take them off Paul and Amber entered the room.
"Shadow!" Amber shouted out in joy.
"Hey." I said in pain.
Amber came running quickly and tightly grabbed me by the waist and began to hug me.
"Alright! Alright! Please can you let me go!" I asked in pain.
Amber smiled and let go then looked at Paul who was standing in the doorway.
"Your one lucky son of a bitch. You know that, right Shadow?" Asked Paul.
I smiled then Paul came over to my side.
"How do you feel?" Asked Paul.
"Sore like hell and happy that I'm alive." I replied.
"The emeralds did all they could Shadow." Stated Paul.
"Hey, two of them where able to get all the bullets out and sealed so I'm not upset about it." I replied.
Paul and Amber both looked away from me.
"What?" I asked in confusion.
Amber slowly took a seat on the left side of me while Paul did the same on my right. Amber put her hand on my chest and began to smile. I smiled back.
"I'm so sorry Shadow." Said Amber.
I stopped smiling.
"What wrong?" I asked.
Amber couldn't say it, she just looked at Paul.
"Shadow, as we said the emeralds did all they could, and yes they got most of the bullets out and sealed; but…" Paul hesitated.
"But what?" I asked.
"The bullets that went into your legs were too severe and big." Replied Paul.
"What are you saying?" I asked on the verge of tears.
"The emeralds couldn't get the bullets out, I had to extract them manually." Replied Paul.
"So what's the problem?" I asked again.
"The bullets pierced too far into your muscle and nerves. I got them out Shadow and used the emeralds to seal it, but the damage preformed by the bullets caused your legs to lose control." Replied Paul.
"What…are you…" Amber stopped me by putting her hand on my shoulder.
I looked back at Paul and he had a tear in his eye.
"Shadow….your legs are paralyzed."
My eyes widened in shock and I could feel the tears coming. I immediately threw off the cover and felt my legs. The were cold and I couldn't feel them. I tried my hardest to move them, but they wouldn't budge. I was forcing them as hard as I could to show me some sign of movement, but I was getting nowhere. I began to cry as hard as I could. My tears dropped onto my legs and I couldn't even feel there wetness on my skin. Amber then took me by the chest and hugged me. I cried into her shoulder as hard as I could.
"I know Shadow. I'm so sorry. We did everything we could." Said Amber while beginning to cry with me.
Paul took me away from Amber and looked into my eyes.
"Shadow there is good news." Stated Paul.
I continued to cry, but managed to ask.
"What?"
Paul looked at my legs and then back up at me.
"It's not permanent." Replied Paul.
"What?" I asked in shock.
"I did a test using your brains nerves system. I injected you with high voltage electricity while you were asleep. I injected it to your legs. If your legs were completely paralyzed; then when the electricity would hit the nerves they wouldn't react, but when I injected it to your nerves; the voltage reacted and your legs began to jump and move. We saw toe movement and you even bent your leg. That means they will recover over time." Replied Paul.
"So I will be able to walk again?" I asked with tears in my eyes.
"I don't know how long maybe around two or three mouths, but yes Shadow; you will be able to walk again, and hell knowing you and your luck you'll be able to run like normal." Stated Paul.
I began to cry again.
"What wrong?" I thought you would be happy. Asked Amber.
"I'm happy. It's just I don't know how to thank you two for saving my life." I replied.
Paul took my shoulder and I looked into his eyes.
"Its on the house. We owed you for getting us away from Eggman. So consider this our thank you gift." Stated Paul.
I smiled and then asked the important questions.
"What am I going to do for three mouths? And what about Dark and Amy? And you two can't always be there to help me, so who's going to watch me?"
"Dark and Amy can wait. You'll see them again, but we don't want them to worry about you. You need to focus on recovering." Replied Paul.
"How?" I asked.
"Dark sent me his spare key to his house here in South End." Said Paul while showing me the key.
"When?" I asked.
"He sent it to me tonight. He called me over his cell, he was at a restaurant with Amy and your two friends Silver and Tails. I didn't tell him about your condition. I didn't want him to worry. For some reason he seemed really upset about you when I asked if he knew what had happened. He said you somehow managed to blow yourself up killing Eggman again." Replied Paul with sarcasm in his voice.
"He thinks I'm dead?" I asked stunned.
"I'm pretty sure they all do." Replied Paul.
"Didn't you tell them I was with you?" I asked in anger.
"I said I didn't want to make them worry. Plus when you go home I'm sure it will be a big surprise when you see them." Replied Paul.
I put my head down.
"Amy must be so upset." I said to myself.
"Dark's with her, I'm sure he's making sure she not having a nervous breakdown." Stated Paul.
I nodded my head in approval.
"So your going to be staying at his place for the time being. When we get there I'll give the person who will be taking care of you the plan for your recovery." Said Paul.
"Who?" I asked.
"One of your brother's closest friend's. Her name's Shade." Replied Paul.
I began to smile.
"What?" Asked Amber.
"Dark mentioned Shade to me. He said they were pretty close." I replied.
"Not like a couple Shadow. Dark always pushed her away, and he was always too busy training to pay any attention to her." Stated Paul.
"I'll be sure to change that don't you worry." I assured him.
"As long as your nice and open with her, I'm sure you two will be best of friends." Stated Amber.
I nodded my head.
"Alright Shadow, time to get you to Dark's house." Said Paul.
Paul and Amber both took one of my arms and helped me out of bed. I can't stand on my own, that's for sure. As Paul held me up Amber was able to slip a robe on me so I could cover up a little. After it was on me, Amber took my original cloths and my shoes and followed me and Paul down to the car.
"What happened to my bike?" I asked Paul.
"I took it to Dark's house already and put it in the garage. By no reason Shadow you are allowed to ride it. Your not ready and you'll get hurt." Stated Paul.
"I understand." I replied.
"Good." Said Paul.
Paul opened up the driver side door and managed to put me in the back. Once we were set Paul began our drive to Dark's place.
5 minutes later
We arrived at Dark's house and dark wasn't lying when he said it looked just like mine. It was a Victorian and it was painted Gray mainly with white siding.
Paul and Amber helped me out of the car and managed to get me up the stairs to the front door.
Amber took the key and unlocked the door. Once it was unlocked she opened it and Paul started to drag me to the stairs.
"Alright Shadow, lets take this real carefully. I need to get you in bed. You need all the rest you can get." Said Paul.
"Alright lets do this." I replied.
Paul and me carefully went up the stairs and into the hallway. I swear my brother completely copied my house. Everything's the same. The same layout just all different decorations.
Paul and me approached Dark's room and pushed open the door. When we entered inside all I could see was a shit load of exercise equipment. I guess Dark wasn't kidding when he said all he did was train.
Paul carefully walked me towards the bed and gently laid me down under the covers. I rested my head on Dark's soft pillow and looked over at Amber who was watching me from the doorway.
"You ok Shadow?" Asked Amber.
I nodded at her.
"Alright Shadow since it's around midnight, me and Amber are going to go home and go to bed. Shade will be here in the morning to take care of you, ok?" Asked Paul.
I nodded my head again.
"Also Shadow, please don't worry about Amy and your brother. All that matter's is that you get better. Shade will always be there for you if you need her. I have full trust in her. I'm sure you will be well protected by her. Promise me you will not push yourself. We can't let you get hurt, because if you fall it could paralyze you for the rest of your life." Stated Paul.
"I'll be fine Paul. And thank you, for saving my life I mean." I replied.
Paul put his hand on my chest.
"Your welcome and if it make's you feel any better I wouldn't' worry about your chest fur or those red streaks; they will come back and I'm sure they will be as good as new before you have to return home." Stated Paul.
"You don't understand how relived I am." I replied.
Paul smiled and started to exit the room. He took Amber by the hand and before she left my sight she waved goodbye and said.
"Goodnight Shadow. Feel better."
I smiled and waved backed slowly.
Once I heard the front door close and lock behind them I began to cry.
"Why did this have to happen to me! I can't walk, I can't do anything on my own! Everyone thinks I'm dead! Amy probably doesn't know what to do now that I'm gone and Dark he's in more trouble then anyone! He might hurt himself or worse! The last thing I want is to see Amy and my brother hurt because of me!" I shouted to myself.
I continued to cry loudly and the last thing I said to myself was.
"I trust Amy and I know for a fact that she would never break the trust we have for each other, even if she thinks I'm dead. I'll be home soon Amy please don't give up on me for anyone. I don't know what I would do if she forgot about me for someone else."
After I said that, I rested my head back on the pillow and closed my eyes. Just as I was about to fall asleep I felt a tear roll down my face.