Chapter 3 On the run

I woke up in a cold sweat,flinching when I suddenly remembered my situation. I didn't exactly wake up to my room in my bed under soft covers. No,I was on a cold wooden floor that was quite dusty. I didn't exactly live near the blue wonder,in fact I lived pretty far. By now,I was kinda far from home. I was traveling my way over to him,and then it got really late so I,I let my slumber take me over. I promised myself that I wouldn't do that,but guess that didn't work out right. An old empty building is where I decided to take refuge for the night. It was now early in the morning,still dark though,I took a look around the place and saw that I should probably get going. By the looks of some footprints on the dusty floor,I might not be the only one here. Weakened and now feeling ill,I realize my mistake of over using my powers. Never had I ever used them that long before,never was I able to. I wasted no time in sluggishly crawling out the window,no way was I going to get myself in anymore trouble,time was not to be wasted. I landed on the cool dew covered grass,and began walking on ahead. It wasn't till then that I noticed,not only was I tried and ill feeling,but I was also starving and thirsty.

'Maybe I shouldn't have left...at least my foster family would have had food..maybe medicine,and a bed..' Shaking my throbbing head with a growl,I got on my knees,then on my stomach,with my face digging into the moist grass. 'What am I doing? How weak can I be? Some son I am,trying to give up on the first day...No' I push myself up with my elbows. "I can't stop this now,it's too late." sniffing the cool wet grass,I bit down a munch and began the worst meal I had ever tasted,yet I didn't stop,I just couldn't bring myself to do it. My common sense was scolding me,yet my hunger encouraged me. Just the feeling of being full,and having water in my mouth was enough to keep me going. Slowly getting up,while ignoring the ill feeling,I put one foot ahead of me,and the other ahead of that one. I told myself to keep doing that,and to not stop. Not to stop till I made it to the next city.

Normal Pov

"Shadow!" Yelled an overjoyed brown ferret girl.

"Lacey!? What are you doing here?!" The black and red hedgehog yelled back,while trying to get in his apartment.

Shadow had finally earned enough money from G.U.N to get himself a place,however instead of a fresh new start like he was originally hoping for,he was now face to face with an irritating brown ferret girl. Unknowing to Shadow,Lacey had followed him to his new place.

"Shadow,what are you doing here with boxes of your stuff?" Lacey asked,stopping him at the door. "Don't you like it at Tails' house?"

"Sure don't." Shadow simply said,while taking boxes in the apartment.

"..W-what?" Lacey asked with a hurt expression.

"I find everyone in that house,besides Tails,as complete idiots,and find them all extremely annoying." Shadow bluntly stated.

"Everyone but me?"

"No Lacey..." Shadow said. "You're different.."

"Y-you really think so?"

"I know so." Shadow said with no expression. "Your not annoying at all,your painfully agitating and awfully irritating."

"Wait what?"

"Your very voice is the equivalent of the scratching of a school chalkboard." Shadow said. "And that's an understatment."

"But I-"

"Hey SHADOW!" Both were interrupted by a shrill bubbly girl voice.

They look and find Amy Rose running up to them. "I need to talk to you Shadow,gotta moment?" She asked in a flirtatious tone.

"Take a number pinky,I was here first." Lacey said,only to receive a growl from Amy. "Well thank you coming,I'll see you all later." Lacey said right before dashing away.

'Well that's one idiot out of the way.' Thought Shadow.

"So Shadow,as I was saying-"

Amy had been acting weird towards Shadow for a while now,like flirty weird. Turns out,she was just trying to get Sonic jealous,which wasn't helping too much. In fact,it made him the total opposite,he was glad! Glad that he had finally gotten rid of her for good. Despite the plan not working all too well,Amy still stuck to it,hoping that it'll work in time. But she didn't want to wait for a long time just for the plan to work,so she figured that if Shadow were to show her affection back,then the plan was bound to work in no time. So how was she planning to do that you may ask? Well she went back and started to think of all the reasons her and Sonic should be together. Which was one,they looked super cute together,two,they both had adorable sidekicks,and three,it was just meant to be! So her and Shadow needed to match each other,that way he would take notice of her. That was on her to do list for later,and just convincing him that they were ment to be,would be easy. So all that left was the adorable sidekick,which Shadow was lacking.

"-So wouldn't that be cute Shadow?" Amy asked.

"Hm?"

"Where you even listening?"

"No not really,I'm kinda just tuning you out so this conversation will go by a lot faster." Shadow stated,hoping she would get mad and just leave him at his work of unpacking.

"What I was saying Shadow-"

'Aaand she continues talking.' Shadow thought.

"It would be pretty cute of you if you were to,oh I don't know. Maybe get yourself a sidekick. Hm?"

"Your right Amy,that would be cute of me to do so." Shadow said. "But I'm not a cute person,so this conversation is pointless."

"Oh come on Shadow!" Amy said. "Just think! You wouldn't be on your own anymore,you'd have like a little buddy. Maybe one that matched you too,their personality would be similar to yours. You'd have someone to talk to."

"Amy,I'm an artificial life form who fights for his own benefits,not a heroic figure who opens up to people,or needs anyone's help." Shadow said.

"Aw I see." Amy said. "Don't worry Shadow,I'll find you a sidekick!"

"Wait what?"

"Since your obviously just too shy to find one,I'll find one for you!" Amy cheered. "I understand that kids may make you a little nervous,so I'll find one for you."

"Amy,I don't need a sidekick. Also,how would a KID of all the options be a suitable sidekick for me?" Shadow asked. "It would only slow me down and waste time."

"Hm! That's what you think!" Amy said. "I'll have you know that Tails and Cream are amaseing sidekicks! And their just kids!"

"Tails isn't an average kid,he's mature for his age and is very intelligent when it comes to mechanics." Shadow stated. "And well Cream...she's pretty much just your friend who tags along with you. Just like any other average kid out there,she doesn't do much."

"Say what you want Shadow,but I'm almost always right." Amy said. "Well see you later then,I see that your busy with unpacking your stuff and all."

"Too bad you didn't see that earlier" Shadow said.

"Bye!" Amy said,right before dashing off,and blowing a kiss.

"She just can't take a hint from anyone." Shadow said while bringing in more boxes into his new home.

Darkness' Pov

It was now getting brighter by the minute as I walked,I wanted to stop,but I just kept pushing on. Each time I thought of stopping,I would remind myself that I had a reason for being here. I didn't travel this far just to turn back,not that I really had anything to turn back to. I was now walking into a more active part of town,more like a small city really. Had I any money,I would've gone to get me something to eat,or perhaps drink.

"...well hey,I can get something to drink." I had just remembered about these water fountains I'd see by public restrooms sometimes. I didn't get out much,so this took awhile to click in my head.

Walking into a convince store,I make my way to the back of the store and find just what I was looking for. Pushing the button on the fountain,I begin to take huge long slurps,it was almost impossible to satisfy my thirst. Sure the water tasted a little funny,but that was ok I guess. As I wiped my mouth and got ready for another drink,a small Tv at the cash counter got my attention. It was on the News channel.

"-and so this case remains a mystery as to why this crime was committed. No traces of the ten-year old child have been found yet,as of right now,his whereabouts are still unknown."

'You can't be serious.' A picture of me was then shown on the screen. 'Of course...this isn't good,I've got to get outta here fast.'

Taking a huge fast gulp of water,I wiped my mouth and rushed out the convince store. Too scared to even think,I began running. I didn't know where I was running,but I wasn't planning to stop anytime soon. I needed to change myself,somehow I needed to look different. I couldn't just continue to split my particles apart every time I needed to hide,it's not fun. I tend to feel sick after using my abilities,depending on how long I use my abilities,depends on how long I feel sick. Plus,I didn't really know how to use my powers on purpose much.

As I continued running,I soon came upon a much calmer area with regular houses instead of stores and stuff. I knew I couldn't stop there though. I had to stay solo throughout this entire mission,no way was I going to be sent back home. It wasn't home anyway. I was just looking for a spot where I could continue my journey,but without being noticed. I would have much rather prefered to travel at night,but if I wasted time just waiting for the night to come,it would take forever. As I ran on,I finally slowed down to a walk,I didn't see the need to run anymore. I mean it's not like very many people listen or hear about the News these days. And if they do,they don't notice or hear about it till a few days later.

Walking on,I came across an old dirt ally,now most of the time I'd think 'Whoa! Danger zone! Mom said not to go in one of those. Danger rallies in allies!' Buuuuut,mom's not here now is she? Pushing forward,I walked in the ally. Not sure why though,I think maybe it was my curiosity that influenced me most. Just because I was a very obedient kid,doesn't mean that I never secretly questioned my rules. I don't know what exactly was so bad about these ally things,I mean it was ok. Nothing too exciting,nothing too scary,just a dirt road,with wooden fences on the sides,every now and then there was a dumpster on the side,or an opening that led to the backyard of a house. While passing by one of the openings,I saw a clothesline with clothes flapping on the wire,like colorful flags. Walking up to it,I got an idea. Quickly examining the shirts,I plucked the one that was the smallest and more boy like in style,then ran back into the ally. It was a simple black T-shirt,good enough for me. I decided that a shirt was all that I was going to take,I didn't want to make thieving a habit of my life...how cute.

'Hope this works. Now I just need to get rid of this shirt.' Slinging my original black and red striped shirt over my shoulder,I again walked on. I was going to dump my shirt in a lake or pond,in hopes that no one would find it,or catch a dog's sence. 'Now if only I had sissers for my hair.' I thought. 'Heh...that was funny,when Star cut my hair once. Boy did she mess up,mom was panicking over my hair,but hey it grew back.'

Growling,I shook the memory away. There was no need for second thoughts,I knew what I was doing was right. I couldn't stop now,not when I already made my choice! This journey may take a while on foot and all,but it wont be too long,with the rate I was going,I might reach my desitnation within two days maybe. I just had to lay low,keep steady,and don't look back. No time to think or look back. I needed to get rid of my target,I needed satisfaction.

2-19-13

Well that is all for now,as I am typing this in class. The next update will be here whenever,yep. =)