I walked to my room silently. My emerald…gone? Those words just couldn't sink in to me. I requested to be left alone, to avoid any further questions. I stopped at the door and opened it quickly. Thinking of Eggman just made me want to cry…and well, I did. Tears streamed down my face as I walked to the bathroom. It being late anyway, I decided to get a shower, and call it a night. Once I was cleaned up, I slipped on some shorts, a t-shirt, and my jacket. I walked to the mirror and did a side braid on my hair to keep it out of my eyes. I then got my white ribbon, and stringed it into a decent bow. I looked at my reflection for a moment, and then sighed. Climbing under the covers, I turn off the lamp, and fall asleep. Later that night…I knew I was asleep. But, It seemed like I was awake…how strange. I felt as if I could see and feel everything, the only thing was I was in a gown. A beautiful dress of white silk. As I looked around to see where I was, I saw a wonderful rose garden. I knew I must be dreaming. I looked at the roses and picked one carefully. "Claire…Claire…" I looked up as I heard a strange voice calling my name. I stood up and walked forward. "Ouch." I whispered. It felt like I hit something, but nothing was in front of me. I put my hands ahead of me and felt the invisible object move, letting me pass. I continued walking, as I heard my name again. I now could see a long range of trees. I walked carefully around them, but then saw there was a metal object in front of me. "Who are you?" I whispered. It didn't answer, but instead disappeared. I looked around again, wondering where the unknown object fled. "Hello?" I froze as it seemed I saw a pair of dark red eyes. I dart around and look to see no one there.
"Oh gosh…it was only my imagination…" "Yeah, you wish!" the next thing I see is Eggman standing in front of me with a blade at hand. I let out a scream, and felt my self being shaken like in a strangle. "Claire!" I felt myself tumble a moment and then I began kicking. "NO! Let go! I wont go with you!" "Claire!" I opened my eyes gasping for breath. Shadow was holding me in a shocked expression. I looked at him and then forward. We were at the cliff. I gasped and literally grabbed Shadow begging him to move back. I did not like heights He obeyed as I was crying. He moved the hair that was in my face and tried calming me down as I bawled in his shoulder. I shook with fear. "Claire, its alright." He whispered. I opened my eyes looking at him. My facial expression took no question to answer. Shadow looked like he was upset, but he said quietly, "You were walking towards the cliff…I think you were in a daze of sort." I grabbed him tightly, worried I would end up falling down the hill. He shifted himself and then began walking towards the field. He tried putting me down, but I shook me head. "Please don't put me down." I whispered keeping my eyes shut.
Shadows P.O.V.
Flash Back:
While taking a early run for exercise, I couldn't help but notice Claire walking towards the side of the cliff. I instantly stop. "That's not like her." I watch carefully when I realize something was wrong. Claire was sleep walking! I gritted my teeth and dashed over. "Claire!" I caught her before in mid-air, and was sent tumbling with her at hold. "NO! Let go! I wont go with you!" she cried at me. She began kicking me furiously, but I held her tightly. "Claire!" Her eyes opened and she looked like she was under a spell. She looked over and saw that she was right at the edge of the cliff side. "Go back! Please go back!" she broke down in tears. Careful not to trip, I step back. "Claire, its alright." I whisper hoping to calm her down. "You were walking towards the cliff…I think you were in a daze of sort." I felt her grip tighten, and I moved myself so I wouldn't drop her. Looking around I walk to the field nearby, and try putting her down there. She fiercely shook her head, and gripped my arm. "Please don't put me down.."
End of Flash Back.
Claire's tears soaked in my fur. She was silent for a few minutes, until she opened her eyes again. She looked at me with fear struck in her heart. She reminded me so much of Maria…her eyes were bright blue and her hair a golden blonde. The only difference was the age…and the fact that there complexion is different. I mentally shook my head and got back to reality. "You feel alright?" She nodded and relaxed her hands. Setting her down, she started to get nervous. "Claire what's wrong?" I whispered almost worried she had anxiety over something. She carefully crawled over to the edge of the cliff and gasped. Her face turned white and she scooted herself back. "I-I hate-really hate h-heights." She said shutting her eyes. I frowned. Walking over I hold my hand out. She didn't notice until I had to say her name. "I can get you down." I said smirking. She agreed without hesitation. "Alright, just hang-ouch!" "Sorry!" Claire had literally dug her nails into my shoulder when we came to the side of the mountain. I sighed and took a leap and jumped from ledge to ledge getting closer to the floor of the mountain. "Alright, were almost there." I whispered hoping to ease Claire's fear…and the pain I was receiving from her.
Once we landed, Claire smiled excitedly. She stood up and looked around. "Thank you Shadow. I appreciate your help." She whispered giving a slight bow. I nodded my head. Her eyes were shinning brightly with tears, and her smile faded to a hurt look. "What now?" I said almost annoyed. She laughed a little but said walking to me, "I didn't realize I hurt you so bad." She was now on her knees looking at my shoulder. I backed up a bit about to tell her it was fine, but she refused to let me go. "I'm sorry. I really didn't mean for that to turn out like this." She had taken her thick ribbon and tied it around the wound, causing her long hair to collapse beside her. She was right…partly. I had an indention in my shoulder, and it was beginning to bleed. "That should keep it from getting an infection, for now that is." She stood back up. She smiled softly and then whispered, "Thanks for catching me out there. And, thank you helping me getting back down." I couldn't help but smile to myself at her innocence. "I must be going now…if you ever need anything, don't hesitate to come by…okay?" I was a bit surprised by this. "What do you mean?" I said crossing my arms. She smiled at me happily. "Well, you saved me twice now. That's what friends do for each other." "Friends?" She nodded. "Of course." She backed up and gave a wave of her hand. "See you round Shadow!" I then saw her disappear over the hill side. I scratched my head in thought. "She really wants to be my friend?"