Past Secrets

Chapter 38 - Shade The Hedgehog

Shadow's POV

"Shadow. Wake up sleepy head." I heard a soft voice calling to me.

I slowly opened my eyes to find this dark figure covered in front of me by all the blurriness coming from my eyelids.

The figure reached towards me and gently wiped the gunk off my eyes. When I was clear for seeing; I reopened my eyes to see this beautiful gray hedgehog sitting on the side of my bed. Her smile was happy it brought a sort of warmth to my heart. She wore all black, black skin tight pants with a long gray belt going around her waist. She also wore a black tank top to cover her breasts. I'm sorry to admit it, but there bigger then Amy's. she also wore white gloves with a black cuff. Then there was her hair, it was black of course and it was long but evenly spread across the sides of her face. Lastly was just her body, and just by looking at her I could tell she could kick someone's ass if she needed to. Her muscles were a little bigger then Amy's. Her eyes are pure crimson red just like mine, and her just about everything else told me why Dark likes this girl.

"Well good morning Shadow. How do you feel?" Asked Shade.

"To put it into two words. Like shit." I replied.

"Well I'm here to change that. I'm sure Paul told you I was going to be helping you." Stated Shade.

I nodded my and began to sit up.

"Hold on Shadow let me help you." Said Shade while putting her arms around my chest to help lift me up.

Her face was so close to mine. I stared into her eyes the whole time she helped me up. She smelt like a gorgeous flower.

Once I was up, Shade stood up to expose her true height. She was as tall as me; around five foot nine. I think she might be as tall as Dark as well.

"Thanks." I said.

"Don't thank me just yet, I have another little surprise for you." Replied Shade.

Shade walked over to a shopping bag she had set next to the door and brought it over to the bed. She went inside.

"Last night before Paul and Amber went home they stopped by my house to tell me some things about you. They first told me you had no cloths and Amber gave me your old one's to throw away. I went to the store this morning and by looking at what you like to wear it told me you dress a lot like me. So I got you these." Said Shade while taking the cloths out.

"I got you a black tank top, because tee's Shadow are so old, I think you'll look better in this anyway." Stated Shade while putting it on my lap.

She reached back inside the bag.

"I also bought you a pair of those blue jeans you like and I even got you one of those black jackets you seem to love wearing." Stated Shade while putting it back on my lap.

Shade put the bag aside and reached down on the end of the bed. My eyes widen when she pulled them up.

"I also took it upon myself to clean those shoes of your Shadow. They were completely covered in red paint and ash. What were you doing?" Asked Shade while putting them on top of the cloths.

"Paul didn't tell you how I got hurt?" I asked in confusion.

Shade nodded her head in disapproval.

"I was shot multiple times in an attack that went completely wrong. There was a bomb that went off and I was caught in its path; that's why I'm missing a lot of fur. I barley made it out alive and if it wasn't for an old friend I would be dead." I stated.

Shade face was full of surprise and shock. She slowly looked at my shoes again.

"So that red paint was…" she heisted.

I nodded in approval.

"Ewe!" Shouted Shade.

I began to laugh.

Shade looked at me.

"Don't laugh, I had to clean that!" Shouted Shade.

"I'm sorry." I replied.

Shade then put her hand on my chest. I looked into her eyes.

"So you were shot?" Asked Shade.

"Yes." I replied.

"How many times?" Asked Shade.

"Twelve times." I replied.

"How'd you survive?" Asked Shade in shock.

"Emeralds and Paul." I replied.

"Emeralds?" Asked Shade.

"The chaos emeralds, I have a red one and Dark has a purple one." I replied.

"Dark! You know Dark!" Asked Shade in surprise.

"I'm his brother." I stated.

"Oh my god! No way! I didn't know he had a brother!" Stated Shade.

"We're twins, but after what happened to me we got separated." I said.

"Do you know where he is?" Asked Shade.

"North End." I replied.

"What's he doing there?" Asked Shade.

"He's watching out for a close friend of mine." I replied.

"That's sweet of him." Replied Shade.

I smiled and began to attempt to stand.

Shade immediately went under my right arm and helped me gain a sense of balance.

"Thank you." I said again.

"Your not even suppose to be standing by now." Replied Shade.

"What am I suppose to be doing right now?" I asked.

"Paul gave me you recovery plan. Its in my front pocket, hold on for a sec." Said Shade while reaching into her pocket.

Shade then pulled out a piece of white paper.

"Your suppose to be sleeping for about a week, before attempting to stand." Stated Shade.

"Sleeping isn't my thing when I'm hurt." I replied.

"I can tell. Your like Dark." Stated Shade.

"He never liked to sleep?" I asked.

"He was always training and he rarely stopped to rest even when I was there." Replied Shade.

"Are you upset?" I asked.

"It was always his thing to never pay any attention to me and whenever he did; it was only for a few moments." Replied Shade.

"When did he decide to leave South End?" I asked.

"About a week and a half ago." Replied Shade.

"I tell you what Shade." I started.

Shade looked into my eyes.

"When I found Dark, he mentioned you." I stated.

"Really!" Asked Shade in shock.

"He spook highly of you, he was always interested in you." I stated.

"Interested?" Questioned Shade.

"He would kill me if I told you this Shade, but my brother…loves you." I finally found the courage to say.

Shade's eyes widened and I felt her arm squeeze my shoulder.

"He loves…me?" Asked Shade.

"He was always busy he said and he thought that since he always pushed you away, he thought you hated him for it." I replied.

"Hated him? Shadow….I…I." Shade stopped.

"It's ok. I'm sorry I said that to you. I didn't want to make you sad." I said.

"No. it's ok Shadow. At the least I have you with me." Stated Shade.

"I'm happy to say the same." I replied.

Shade and me looked into each other's eyes and I felt a small spark.

"Well what do you want to do?" Asked Shade.

"I thought we were following the list there." I said while pointing at the paper.

"Paul's not hurt he can't force you to do this crap. You have the right to make your own choices Shadow. So you tell me. What do you want to do?" Asked Said.

I smiled and replied.

"I would like a shower."

Shade looked at me with kinky eyes.

"I can manage that." Stated Shade.

Shade then helped me over to the bathroom across from Dark's room. The bath room was just like mine. Shade set me down on the toilet so that she could open the glass shower doors. Once they were open she approached me.

"Alright Shadow, take them off." Ordered Shade while pointing at my boxers.

I looked into her eyes with surprise.

"I'm all for being naked Shade, but we just meet." I stated.

Shade looked at me with a smile.

"Your just like Dark. Don't worry Shadow I might come on sexual, but I don't plan on making a move unless you do." Replied Shade.

I smiled back and tried to take them off, but I couldn't.

Shade watched as I failed at it, then came to me and took them in her hands.

I looked into her eyes with a red face.

"Ahh…Shade?" I said in a confused tone.

Shade looked into my eyes and began to blush.

"If I'm going to be helping you for three mouths then I might as well start big." Stated Shade.

I smiled and Shade took off my boxers. Then took me again in her arms.

She carefully sat me down in the bathtub and turned on the hot water.

"Since you can't stand to well your getting a bath just like when you were a little baby." Stated Shade.

I smiled.

Shade shut the glass doors and before she was about to leave she said.

"When your done call me and I help you out."

Shade then shut the door.

I sat in the tub while the water filled above my body. Once it was set I turned off the water and relaxed.

10 minutes later

"Shade!" I called for her help.

Shade came into the bathroom with a fresh towel in hand and opened up the glass doors. I reached out for her and Shade picked me up carefully. Once I was up on my feet, Shade wrapped the towel around me and tried to help me out.

I lost my balance and fell forward into her. Shade fell back and onto the floor while I fell onto her skinny body. Thank god the towel stayed on.

We both looked at each other as we laid on the floor. My wet fur dripped onto her face as we blushed madly. Just looking into her eyes turned me on, she reminded me of Amy in many ways.

"Are you making the move?" Asked Shade softly.

I blushed some more and slowly got off her. Shade stood up and held me in her arms.

"Lets go get you dressed." Said Shade.

I agreed and we went back into Dark's room. Shade slowly helped me into my new cloths.

"So what's next?" I asked.

"Now we get you back on your feet." Replied Shade.

I gave Shade a confused look.

"Up Shadow." Ordered Shade while pointing at Dark's closet

I looked over at it and there was a pull up bar attached to the door. I looked back at Shade.

"Up now Shadow!" Ordered Shade.

I was surprised by Shade's new attitude.

"Dark forgot to mention that I was his personal trainer, even if he didn't use me and since you're his brother I'm going to train you. And besides we both know you want to get better fast. So why don't you show me what you got?" Asked Shade.

I smiled and she helped me approached the bar.

"I'm not like Dark, I know how to handle girls like you. So by all means; lets do this." I

insisted.

Shade smiled and replied.

"I think you and I will be best friends soon enough."

Shade then lifted me up onto the bar and I looked down at her.

"I thought we were already." I stated.

"We have three months together Shadow, I'm sure we'll be." Replied Shade.

I smiled and Shade began to spot me as I lifted myself up. As she kept count, I sometimes looked at her through the corner of my eye realizing, this is why Dark loves her, I know these next three months with her will be amazing and the best part about Shade is she's letting me heal my way. I'm sorry Paul, but fuck your recovery plan. I'm the ultimate life form. I'll get better my way and I'm glad I have such a beautiful girl beside me, helping me ever step of the way.