She felt him pick her up again, but she didn't make any sign to show that she was awake, and just hung there limply. Twigs snapped under his feet and so did dead leaves. Slowly she stirred and peeled open her eyes. He ignored her and she turned her head to see where they were going, but it was to dark to tell. She looked up and saw that the sun was just barely starting to rise.

She wished she could move, but the ropes held her fast and she couldn't do anything. The forest was silent and so was he. She sighed and wished she had someone to talk too.

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"None of your business," he snapped.

She shut her mouth momentarily, "Can I walk?"
He glared at her and she wanted to shrink into a piece of dust. He still set her down and untied her. She stood up and he pushed her in front him.

"Walk," he ordered and she began to stretch her sore legs.

She skipped slightly and suddenly twirled in happiness. The day was warm and the trees provided enough shade to keep her from getting burned. She smiled and spun in a large circle.

"Would you stop?" he growled.
The smile slipped off her face and she furrowed her eyebrows, "Can't I have a little fun before you..." she stopped and bit her lip.

He scowled, "Just walk."

She bowed her head and shuffled forward. All she wanted to do was skip and sing, but Shadow was a bit of a party pooper. The trees did little to comfort her, but suddenly she saw a beautiful flower. She gapsed and knelt down next to it.

"I've never seen a white rose before!" she exclaimed, cupping the petals in her hands, "Isn't it pretty?"

He jerked her to her feet, "Keep walking!"

"But the rose..." she stopped herself and let him push her ahead.

She looked back and saw it glistening in the sun. At least you're free, she thought miserably. She looked at Shadow, then turned back, and saw an injured bird.

She gasped and knelt by it, "It's hurt! We have to help it!"

"No, keep walking," he ordered.

She ignored him and began to look it over, "It broke its wing!"

He grabbed her, "Let's go!"

She jerked out of his grasp, "I'm not going to let it die!"

He grabbed her again, "I don't care. Keep walking."

"No!" she yelled, falling to the ground, and glared at him, "I'm going to heal it!"

"Too bad," he growled pulling her away.

Finally he tied her back up and threw her over his shoulder. She buried her face in his back and sobbed.

After they set up camp, she rolled away from him, and pretended to sleep. Quietly she cried into her pillow. Just thinking about the dying bird made her sob. Suddenly her shoulders heaved and she heard him move closer.

"You really wanted to heal it?" he asked.

She didn't look at him, "Of course I did. It was hurt."

He walked away, then came back, and her bonds were cut loose, "You can go," he said.

She blinked, "Huh?"

He sighed, "You're not evil. You can go."

She remained where she was, "You're letting me leave?"

"Yes."

She stood up, "Thank you."

She raced off, through the trees, and stopped a few hours later to rest. She sighed contentedly and sat down. Suddenly the trees were ripped aside and Eggman stood there.

"Uncle Eggman?" she asked.

In response the robot he was in roughly picked her up, "I'm not your uncle!"

She struggled against it, "Help! Help! Shadow!"

Lol. Sorry I can't help it. Eggman cracks me up! Read the next chapter and review por favor! (Please!) ~tfflv