Love Struck
Chapter 95 - Letter
Frost's POV 6:00am
"Hey Frost." I heard a soft voice call to me as I slept peacefully in my bed.
I gently opened my eyes to find Marx there.
"Hey." He said with a small smile.
I smiled back and asked.
"What's wrong?"
"I just wanted to check on you. How's your throat?" He asked in response.
"It hurts." I stated.
"That's why I got something for you." Said Marx as he pulled up a small bottle.
"What's that?" I asked as I went to sit up.
"Something I came up with a while back when I was young. After I got hurt I came up with a way to medically reduce my pain from simple ingredients found throughout a household." Replied Marx.
Marx carefully placed two pills in his palm and moved them towards me.
"Take them." He ordered.
I gave him a slight look of curiosity and asked.
"Any side effects?"
Marx chuckled and replied.
"Just a feeling of lightheadedness."
I nodded and gently placed the pills in my hand.
As I tossed them in my mouth Marx handed me his water bottle.
Quickly I gulped down the pills letting them rest in the bottom of my stomach.
"They'll take a few minutes, but when they kick in let me know how they work will you?" He asked.
"Why?" I asked as I placed both my hands on my head.
"They are meant for cats." Stated Marx with a small smile.
I let my eyes widen a little before saying.
"I'm just your little test rat."
Marx let out a little louder laugh and replied.
"If they work on hedgehogs then I will have found a way to help most of you and Shadow's men around the base. A lot of people complain of feeling sore and if they work on all species I might as well be given a noble prize."
I gave Marx a gently smile then as he went to get up I asked.
"How's Shadow?"
Marx lost his smile and replied.
"I have his room on lockdown and no one but me can get in. I just got done doing a normal physical and I haven't had time to come up with any problems."
"Is he ok?" I asked.
"I'm not sure. I'm going to get to work right now on figuring out his condition." Replied Marx.
"Don't let him die." I ordered as Marx went for the door.
"He won't die Frost, I promise you that." Replied Marx.
I went silent and Marx slowly left shutting the door behind him.
As I held my head from hitting the floor I said.
"Good."
Marx's POV
I left Frost alone to get some well needed rest and slowly I went back to the research wing.
As I approached Shadow's room I was stopped by a crowd of people who all wanted to get in to see him.
"Is Shadow ok?!"
"What's wrong with him!?"
"Is he going to die!?"
"Can you do anything for him Marx!?"
Questions kept hitting me and as I went to speak I heard from behind me.
"Everyone stand down!"
Along with me everyone turned to find the General of the rebellion standing there with his guards and Dove who looked to be crying.
We went silent as the General approached me.
"I want all of you back in bed right now! We will know more in the morning, now dismissed!" He ordered.
Everyone who crowded us slowly made their way out of the research wing and I was left with two armed guards, the General, and Dove.
"We wish to see him." Stated the General.
"I really need to be alone sir to concentrate." I replied.
"Please Marx." Begged Dove as she remained behind the guards.
I felt a sense of sorrow and gave in.
Slowly I nodded my head and nudge them to follow me.
They complied as I took out my access card for the scanner on the door lock.
"Bing! Click!"
The door unlocked and I slowly opened it.
Quickly I made my way to Shadow's side as everyone else found their places on my sides.
Slowly I bent down next to Shadow's face to find a small amount of blood under his cheek. Looking at it closer I found out it came from his eyes.
"Huh." I said quietly as I went for a soft wipe.
Gently I wiped off the blood and trails and carefully I placed the wipe down on the table next to the bed side.
Dove and the General along with the men watched as I continued.
Very carefully I had to make sure his eyes were ok, so I gently took the side of his eye lid and began to pull them up.
As I raised it up all I saw was bloodshot veins and I knew it would be worrisome and too much for everyone else to handle so slowly I placed my body in front so they couldn't see.
As I pulled up further the blood was getting darker until I began to see Shadow's eye itself.
My eyes widened in shock as I saw nothing but black.
Immediately as I saw the black pupil I let go of the eye lid letting it gently close.
My heart was pounding in worry and as best as I could I went to his neck letting everyone retake their view of him.
Carefully I pulled down his shirt to find the marks have disappeared.
"Where did they go Marx?" Asked the General as I felt around.
"I don't know sir." I replied as I couldn't feel a thing out of the ordinary.
I quickly remembered and glanced up on Shadow's chin to also find that one was gone as well.
"It's good their gone right?" Asked Dove.
Quickly I guess in my response.
"Yes it is."
"Is he physically alright?" Asked the General.
"I already checked before and the only thing is his head. Shadow was indeed trying to kill himself and the upper right section of his skull cracked open. I managed to stop the blood and disinfect the wound but as far as it goes Shadow may have a concussion and some pain in the brain." I replied.
"Will he recover?" Asked Dove.
"With time yes, but as it seems now we need to keep it wrapped and clean otherwise it will get infected which could cause brain damage." I replied.
"Make sure that it stays that way." Ordered the General.
"Don't worry sir I will make sure of it." I promised.
"How long do you think we have till he comes through?" Asked Dove.
"A couple of days at best. Shadow is in a coma for the time being and he is unresponsive to any of my instructions." I stated.
"So is he going to be ok?" Asked the General.
"As I said sir, in time he will be." I replied.
The General nodded and went silent as I asked.
"Who is going to lead the rebellion sir until he is back with us?"
The General quickly replied.
"For the time being I will take the position."
I nodded and went back to Shadow's side and quickly the General took Dove and went for the door.
Dove quickly got him to let go.
"I need to talk to Marx for a few minutes." She stated.
The General nodded and looked at me.
"Keep me updated." He ordered.
"Yes sir." I replied as he left the room with his men.
As I stared at Shadow Dove approached me.
"I need your help Marx." She begged.
Quickly I looked up at her and asked.
"With what?"
Dove had her head lowered and slowly she replied.
"I think I might be pregnant."
My eyes widened and I asked.
"Have you felt anything out of the ordinary?"
Dove nodded her head and replied.
"Nothing like when I had Midnight."
I nodded and asked.
"Does Ghost know about this?"
Dove hesitated and replied.
"No."
Quickly I asked.
"When did you two have sex?"
Dove took her time and replied.
"We didn't."
My eyes widened in confusion and I asked.
"Then how did you…!" I was cut off as Dove looked at Shadow.
All I felt was shock as I realized who she did it with.
"When?" I asked.
Dove slowly replied.
"About five o'clock yesterday morning."
Quickly I sat up from Shadow's side and approached my medical long table.
I then began to search around.
Once I found what I wanted I looked at Dove who stared at Shadow.
"Come with me Dove." I ordered her as I opened the door.
Slowly she followed as I took her into the next room down.
"Take a seat." I insisted as I approached the ultrasound machine.
Dove complied and rested in the seat and as I turned it on I heard her crying.
"Just relax Dove, I'm sure you'll be fine." I stated to calm her down.
As the medical professional on base I know why she is upset. Ghost is the father to her first child Midnight who I had the pleasure of seeing multiple times for check ups and for her to secretly I guess to have sex with Shadow who is Ghost's best friend is more then likely a huge problem. I know Ghost won't like this truth but if she is pregnant then Shadow is more then likely the father and as a doctor I don't know how to handle that situation.
Dove slowly wiped her face as I said.
"Just take deep breaths and remain still."
Dove complied and quickly I activated the machine.
After thirty seconds of soft sounds and lights it stopped and Dove looked over at the screen as I examined the results.
My eyes widened as the answer came up.
Dom's POV 6:00pm
I held my P90 as Silver and Blaze slowly came through on the bed.
Silver immediately stared at me and took Blaze in his arms as she grew scared.
"Don't hurt her." He begged me.
"I'm not going to hurt any of you. Me and my partner just want to talk." I stated.
"I can't." Replied Silver in fear.
"What is he talking about Silver?" Asked Blaze.
Silver quickly asked.
"Do you remember Shadow Blaze?"
Blaze widened her eyes and replied.
"Yes of coarse I remember Shadow, why?"
Silver slowly looked back at me and replied.
"These men works for him and they want me to come to the middle east to see him."
"What!?" Shouted Blaze.
Silver went quiet as Blaze looked at me.
"What is Shadow doing in the middle east? Are you G.U.N?" She asked.
"No, I'm with the rebellion." I stated.
Blaze widened her eyes and asked.
"How can you work for Shadow then? I thought he was with G.U.N as a sniper with Dark?"
"A lot has happened since then I'm afraid to say." I stated.
"What do you mean?" Asked Blaze.
Silver slowly replied.
"Dark was killed."
Blaze went silent with wide eyes and asked.
"How?"
I remained silent as Silver asked.
"How?"
"I'm afraid I can't say. Shadow wants you to see him in person to talk." I replied.
"We can't go Silver!" Shouted Blaze.
"I know honey." He replied.
"We are asking a lot and Shadow knows that, that is why he gave us that envelope to give to you." I stated while pointing next to Silver who quickly took it in his hands.
Silver's POV
Carefully I opened the envelope to find a letter inside.
Blaze looked over my shoulder as I read.
"I'm sorry if my men gave you any bit of trouble getting this to you Silver, but it had to be done. It's been almost five years since I've seen anyone I once knew and I need help. Silver I've done things in the past time without you that I will never forget and I need your help. I know you must be asking why and how I'm in the middle east still and why rebellion soldiers are with you and I will explain once you come to see me. Please Silver for old times sake I need your help. Everyday I want to kill myself and everyday it is getting worse. I don't think I have long without you. Please Silver just trust me. I know it's hard especially if your with Blaze, but I'm begging you, please help me. Just follow my men and you'll get to me safely I promise. I hope to see you soon Silver. Sincerely, Shadow The Hedgehog."
I slowly let the letter hit my leg and Blaze looked at me and asked.
"What do we do?"
Many thoughts ran through my head and I replied.
"He needs my help."
"But what about work and the house and what about your son?" Asked Blaze.
Quickly I looked up at the man.
"Can I bring my family?"
"Yes." He replied.
Quickly I looked at Blaze.
"You don't have to go honey, but I need to help Shadow." I told her.
"It's a war zone in the middle east Silver!" She shouted.
"It's Shadow Blaze!" I shouted back.
"What if it's just a lie!?" She asked.
"There is no way they could have known me nor where I live or who I liked in that letter Blaze! It is him and I need to help!" I stated.
Blaze went silent as I looked at the man.
"Is my son ok?" I asked.
"My partner is out picking him up from daycare. He should be back soon." He replied.
"How did you know that?" Asked Blaze.
"We saw your calendar down stairs in the kitchen." I replied.
"Thank you." I said.
"Your welcome. Are you sure you want to do this?" He asked me.
"Yes." I replied.
The man nodded and replied.
"We will be going when the next flight is available."
"When's that?" Asked Blaze.
"In three days." He stated.
"That gives us time to think." I stated.
"We want you to be sure about this." Stated the man.
I went quiet as he continued.
"We are not terrorists Silver. I promise we are the good guys."
"How do you expect me to believe that? You did attack me and my wife." I replied.
"Shadow gave us orders to get you to listen and when you threatened to call the cops we had to. I'm sorry if I hurt you, but we can't get caught." Stated the man.
I nodded my head and said.
"I'm not sure."
"I know and that's why we are waiting for the flight. Just think it over. We are not forcing you to come, but Shadow is begging. He needs you." Stated the man.
"I need time." I replied.
"You have three days. My partner and I will be watching you to make sure you don't do anything to compromise us. Just so you know if we do find you doing anything that could get us caught we will hurt you." He stated.
Me and blaze stared at the man as he sat up.
"I will be downstairs waiting for my partner and your son. If you have any questions please come find me." He said as he left the room shutting it behind him.
Blaze and I both felt relief not being held at gunpoint anymore and as many thoughts filled my head Blaze asked.
"What do we do?"
"I don't know." I replied.
Ghost's POV
I stopped out front of the daycare center and smiled watching all the kids who stared at my car.
I waved politely at them as I went for the door leading inside the center.
The second I entered a women stopped me.
"May I help you sir?" She asked.
"I'm here to pick up my nephew." I stated.
"What's his name?" she asked.
"Nicky." I replied.
The women smiled and said.
"He's outside playing at the moment. Wait here I'll get him for you."
I nodded as she went for the door leading into the playground.
"Nicky!" She shouted.
I watched as she let a small hedgehog run by her and into the room.
Just by looking I could tell he was a little older then Midnight. Had to be eight months. Completely white furred with a hint of brown. I smiled as he stared at me.
The nice lady took his hand and guided him towards me.
"This him?" She asked.
I laughed and replied.
"That's my boy!"
Nicky looked at me in confusion and very carefully I knelt down.
"I'm your uncle Nicky. My names Ghost. Your father sent me to get you. He was caught in work. He call about five minutes ago saying he would be home soon." I stated.
Nicky nodded his head, but I could tell he was still confused.
Gently I took his small hand and lifted him up into my arms.
"Thank you." I told the lady as I walked outside.
The second I reached the car Nicky was placed in the passenger seat and buckled in tight.
"You ready?" I asked him.
Nicky glanced at me with his brown eyes and replied.
"Yeah."
I smiled and quickly pulled out into the street.
As soon as I was on the road I started the ride back towards Silver's home.