Shadow's Point of View

I panicked when I first woke up, sweating and panting. I had a nightmare that night.

I hated it.

I looked around to find myself in my room and grasped my covers on my bed in my hands, still feeling dirty from the savage hands that tried to touch me. I shut my eyes trying not to remember, but a question formed. Who saved me? I pushed the question into the back of my mind for later.

I got out of bed and went into the bathroom to take a shower, when that feeling of being watched came back again. I figured it was because of the dirty feeling, so I ignored it and turned on the warm water, making it steamy so I could relax. When it reached the right temperature, I peeled my clothes of and took a quick shower.

As soon I stepped out of my bathroom, I smelled food from downstairs. I quickly put on new clothes, along with another black jacket and went downstairs, to the kitchen and saw a plate of food on the table. Shouldn't Mephiles be here? I was a bit worried now. Did he leave? "Mephiles!" I called out. No answer. He didn't leave did he? I felt my heart drop in my chest as I left the kitchen, checking the entire house.

The last room I hadn't checked, was the room he sleeps in. I stayed completely still after looking at the entire room. It was empty. I couldn't get upset yet though; he could have just gone for a walk.

I headed outside towards the city and walked every single sidewalk in Mobius, until I came across the same street that I was violated in. It was the only one I hadn't checked. I took a deep breath and started walking, in search of Mephiles.

I was at that same point, when I heard that same hedgehog from behind me, come running out of an alley, towards my direction. I was about to run, until I noticed that he wasn't running towards me but away from something. I could hear gunshots in the alley he came out of. I gasped, when a gang of hedgehogs in black suits came out and shot after the hedgehog that went running away. I hadn't noticed it until now, but he had a familiar mark on his hand. The men in the suits had the same marks on their necks. Where have I seen it before? My eyes became wide when they shot the hedgehogs in his chest and turned in my direction. They shouted something I didn't quite catch and they charged after me.

I ran towards a new direction, in another part of the dangerous street, looking for a place to hide. In this state, I can't fight them and I can't run nearly as fast anymore either. It was my only option. I ran till a saw a big crate at the side of an ally and slid behind it. The men ran past me onto the street at the end of the alley. I sighed to myself and got up from behind the crate. Looking around I saw nothing that was familiar to me.

I was lost and I was heartbroken. Mephiles was gone. I collapsed on the cold, hard ground, tears streaming down my face, my cheeks turning pink.

"He can't be gone, he can't! I…I love him…" I whispered, as I sat with my arms around my knees. It started pouring buckets of rain everywhere around me. As if my life couldn't get any worse. I felt incomplete, he was gone leaving me alone, forever. I sat there, lying on the ground, crying for hours until I passed out from the cold, wet air, however before I passed out, I could have sworn that I saw a pair of dark grey shoes in front of me, and I felt myself get picked up from the ground.

Mephiles' POV

As soon as I woke up that morning, I made a breakfast for Shadow as a thank you and left the house. I had to, before I changed my mind. I knew if I had seen Shadow, I would have wanted to stay. That's just how fast I fell in love with him.

I teleported to the highest building in Mobius and looked for the edge of the city. I finally found a hill, that was right at the end of Mobius. I teleported again there and admired the land before me. It had lush, green grass with flowers of all kinds, decorated all around it. At the side of the hill, was a large tree with pink blossoms budding all over it. Maybe a little rest wouldn't hurt.

I lowered myself down to the ground, at the base of the tree and sat there for a while. I looked up towards a blossom that seemed more unique than the rest. It had fully bloomed and was a richer shade of pink. My thoughts immediately went to Shadow. He was beautiful and one of a kind, there was no hedgehog like him that I had seen before in my entire life. For me that's special, as I've been around since the beginning of the earth, which is very common for a demon. Shadow was once my enemy and now, he has the courage and kindness to take me in. I don't deserve him. I have killed and caused great misfortune in my former years, but I would stop doing all those things, if it meant I'd be allowed to see him every day.

I closed my eyes and thought about Shadow until it was dark outside and the stars shone brightly in the sky. I stood up and took one last glance at Mobius and turned back towards the open plane outside of the city. I was about to transport myself again when I felt a searing pain tear though my chest. It was the worst pain I had ever felt, the pain of heartbreak. Right then I knew it was Shadow.

In a second I had teleported myself to him. I was in an alley, next to a crate and it was raining heavily here under the night sky. Behind the crate was Shadow, shivering in the cold, wet, night air. I picked him up in my arms and transported us back to Shadow's room.

I laid him on his bed and took off my gloves to feel his muzzle. I then kneeled down beside him, letting my hand brush against his face. It was soft and smooth, but damp with his tears. I felt horrible. Had I caused this or was it something else? I was snapped out of my thoughts, when I felt him squirm and he opened his eyes.

"Mephiles?" He whispered. Then out of nowhere he hugs me in a tight embrace, as if he never wanted to let go. I could feel my face turning red. He let go suddenly, as if something was wrong.

"I'm so sorry!" He said, jumping off the bed away from me. I got off of my knees and stood up, so I was next to him. I crossed my arms and made an emotionless face so he couldn't figure out my secret. It was hard though, he had his hand over his mouth, as if ashamed and he had a small blush on his cheeks, but it looked adorable to me. Maybe the book is right. I can't hide my feelings for him, even when I try my best.

Right then and there I made a decision. No matter what happens to us, I will always protect him because I love him.

Shadow's POV

I can't believe I did that. What is wrong with me! Even though I'm happy he came back, I can't just do that to him. I backed up a few paces, to give him some more room to stand. On the last step, I accidentally slipped and felt myself start falling backwards. In a split second, Mephiles caught me, just before I hit the floor. I could feel my muzzle get even warmer. Our noses were almost touching and his strong arms were wrapped tightly around me, to keep me from falling. His green eyes gazed into mine, making my insides churn. He lifted me up, so that I was standing, but he still kept his arms around my waist while my hands rested on his shoulders. His expression changed from emotionless to loving in seconds. He looked handsome, as the moon shined behind him where my window was. He took his right hand and put it on my chin, slowly bringing me closer to his face.

"Mephiles, wait..." Was all I was able to say. It was a bit soon for me. This would be my first kiss.

"Shhhh..." He cooed. He pressed his lips against mine into a strong, passionate kiss. I melted into it, moving my arms so they went around his neck, bringing us closer together. He tasted like cherries and slightly like fire. We stayed that way a little longer, before we pulled away for air. For the first time, I saw him smile.

"I love you, Shadow the hedgehog." He said. I felt my heart skip a beat. He loves me? I smiled as well.

"I-I love you too". He wrapped his arms tighter around me and we leaned in for another, deep kiss. This time, he kissed me with much more vigor and I barley had any air to keep going. He finally pulls away allowing me to get air after a minute or two.

"Meph…" I whispered. He looked at me and smirked at the nickname I gave him. He gives me a small kiss on my lips, before I let go of him.

"Where are you going?"

"To take a shower… Will you wait for me?" His smirk got bigger as I got a towel.

"Always, Love."