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SHATTERED , can't stop the bleeding
I'll never get over it
it's hard to move on
But I'm learning to live
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Well, he got his answer to the 'shoe problem' when Shadow trips in his rage, but it still closes the distance enough to tackle Sonic to the ground. The air from his lungs rush out in an 'oof' and he scrambles to sit up.
"I'm not lying! I swear!" he tries to explain again. "No one really lives here, so seeing a light here was weird so I wanted to check! I didn't know you were here, okay?!" Seriously, spying wasn't nice, he knows, but it wasn't on purpose!
"Look, we can fight it out and ruin your outfit, or you can just let me go, and I'll keep your backwoods modeling career a secret," he attempts to bargain, though his arms are already up to defend from any oncoming blows. Sonic really would hate to leave a boot-print on that nice pattern if he has to kick Shadow off of him...
After the first two swipes, there was a moment where Shadow halted, ears flicking a tad as he listened with narrowed eyes. His breathing harsh as his glowing hues dug into Sonic's for what seemed like an agonizing hour before he lowered his arm slightly with a growl, "You promise?"
Honestly, he didn't want Rouge's outfit ruined. He'd never hear the end of it if she found out.
Sonic's expectations weren't high at all, already accepting that a shove or a punch might come his way from such a request. A kiss on the cheek from Shadow was such a low probability, but even that chance was still never completely zero.
Sure, he got the same on his cheek from Maddie earlier, but that was just a big ol' mom-kiss that brightened up her day. Her display of affection didn't have his brain short-circuiting and freezing him in place, let alone feeling warmth race across the top of his muzzle.
He stood there frozen for a moment, giving a full blink or two for reality to restart his brain and leave him a bit flustered.
"Uh, ha, g-good one Shads! You win the game!" he finally manages to say, hands fidgeting at his sides just to keep them from hiding his face.
Win the game? What the heck was he saying?!
Subtle was his cant as Shadow regarded Sonic's flabbergasted state. The sight quite amusing that it brought out a small curl of his lips. If he knew this would shut the other up, he'd do it more often.
"The game?" he questioned, arching a brow as a chuckle filtered through. Oh, he must mean their little game.
With a broadened smirk, Shadow crossed his arms over his chest once more while thrumming fingers along his elbow, "You'll have to explain to me what you mean, Hedgehog."
Mistletoe Mischief || shadedlight
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"What?" he asked grumpily before looking up. There's a slightly confused look on his face while his brows furrowed. "What's the meaning of this, hedgehog?" No, he does not understand what you're doing Sonic.
"The rules are, when you're standing under mistletoe with someone, you gotta kiss!" A branch of berries and leaves that's been haphazardly tied to a curved piece of stick with some fishing line dangles and bounces with each shake of Sonic's head, having secured the prop to a headband.
This little harmless prank had been working all day; having gotten a few flustered looks, playful shoves, or the simple short smooches the game requires.
"Soooo... are you gonna respect the rules?" He smirks, giving a wiggle of brows as he leans his cheek towards the other.
Shadow eyed the... whatever it was supposed to be--object, on Sonic's head.
"You're a baffoon..." he stated, crossing his arms and glaring at him for a few moments before he gave him a quick peck on his cheek.
"That's all you're getting from me."
"Heeeeeeyyyyyyy Shaaaaadowwwwwwww~!" Oh? What's that hanging above? Mistletoe?
"What?" he asked grumpily before looking up. There's a slightly confused look on his face while his brows furrowed.
"What's the meaning of this, hedgehog?"
No, he does not understand what you're doing Sonic.
He flinches when the window slides open, heartrate shooting through the roof as he attempts to crouch lower out of sight. He forgets that Shadow is also a hedgehog with (possibly) a keener sense of smell than his own, hearing the sniffing too late and the sudden snarl.
"AAAAH!" Sonic yelped, flailing his limbs and just barely feeling the passing air against his head as he dodged a swipe. He scrambles back to stay out of reach of the raging (scantily dressed) 'Ultimate Lifeform.'
"Wai-Wait wait wait wait!!" Hands wildly wave in front of him. "I didn't mean to spy on you! Honest! I didn't even know you were here!" He stumbles a little as he steps backward.
"I won't say a word to anyone about this okay? B-But you look great though! H-Honest!!" Maybe a compliment would ease some of the blows? Assuming he got caught--
Wait, could Shadow run in those heels??
While Sonic's pleas were heard, Shadow's own damn embarrassment was far to great as it fueled his rage. Internally upset with himself for getting caught by the last person he wanted seeing him like this.
Therefore, as he took two loud steps toward the blue hedgehog, he lunged at him, attempting to grapple him. However, since platform boots with heels were more fashionable than functional like his airshoes, he tripped, colliding face first into Sonic's fluffy chest as snarls ripped from his throat.
Before long, he sat up, fist lifted high as he tried punching Sonic to get him to move, then said, "Bull, Why're you here? REALLY?"
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the silent sufferer
you love your friends, but the truth is, you go through most of the real things alone. it's better that no one sees you like this. you'll be fine, really, because you're used to feeling this way. it'll pass. it always does. that's what you believe, anyway. you're more likely to give someone advice on a lesson you've learned without telling them how you learned it. you've come to realize that, if they're coming to you for advice, they'll be too preoccupied to ask. it stings, but it's... that's just the way feelings work sometimes. when you're around others, most of these problems seem to vanish, and you're better able to love the person you are. only on the worst days do you continue to hear that insistent whisper that it's, "all a lie because they don't know what's *really* going on." it's not a lie. you are loved. those moments together are real. there are times when you can afford not to be so strong.
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WHICH CHARACTER FROM GREEK LITERATURE ARE YOU?
orestes
you are orestes from the oresteia by aeschylus, and you are haunted by a cycle of pain. you try your hardest to be a better person, but sometimes you wonder if you will stop feeling trapped by your past. you have a strong sense of justice, you are quick to protect and defend those you love, and you are not afraid to compromise your morals if that means you are settling the score. eventually though, the consequences of your deeds will catch up to you, but that's okay, because sometimes looking your ugliness right in the eye is the greatest release.
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Rainy breathed out a sigh of relief as Shadow turned and waved her to follow. Somewhere out there a lucky star still shined on her. She, too, was certain she drew curious glances from the crowd - possibly for just simply following Shadow. Rainy didn't pay them any mind. Her attention was more kept on keeping pace with the hedgehog... and perhaps not trying to feel some form of pity? He was prickly (pun intended), but she knew his kind of prickly. She glanced down at Shadow as he addressed her in front of the restaurant door. Her hands tighten around the strap of her bag... hopefully she had the right currency here. "Thank you," she says before stopping herself from putting out a hand to open the door. "Would you want to join me for a meal? Have you had the chance to eat yet?" Rainy asked the hedgehog. "I'd like to buy you something if you haven't. As thanks for leading me here."
Shadow was going to nod, then planned on disapearing until the offer made him pause. His ear flicking slightly as his eyes narrowed at the woman before him. While the same frown was worn on his face, his eyes told a different tale: one of turmoil and confliction.... possibly even a hint of pain or dread.
He honestly wanted to return to the path he was headed on prior to guiding her. He didn't want to be around these people -- this crowd. It was honestly suffocating. He stared for a good moment, then opened his mouth to decline, but was abruptly shoved inside by a large man who's patience had worn thin with the two just standing there at the doorway.
There was no politness, just a rushed client with barely a grunt or two of acknowledgement offered as he hurried over to the counter to make his order. Meanwhile, Shadow had tumbled over onto his back, before sitting up to shake his head. Then instantly shot the stranger with a rather dark look. Temper flaring, the alien rose to his feet and marched over to him, quills igniting with energy as golden sparks danced along his body toward his balled fists. The display frightening the customers inside as they gawked at him in a mix of awe and fear...
Despite the moon being half-full, it still gave plenty of light for a speeding blue hedgehog to race by, though already having the trails and routes of Green Hill memorized didn't hurt either. Going for an evening run was just something Sonic did from time-to-time to let him zone out from the day and honestly, to get some time back for himself.
Tails and Knuckles were great brothers and all, and not that he missed not sharing a room with siblings but it did cut down on the time he used to have to himself. Reading comic books, or just rocking out to music, as well as it being much easier to sneak out for some hero work. Well, less hero work now, since they were a team together and had an eye for noticing something was up with Sonic. Tonight wasn't one of those nights though, and Sonic didn't feel like tuning out Knuckle's punches and grunts of physical training in the yard or the ho's and hums while Tails tinkered with whatever new gadget he was working on at his desk.
It was a little past the halfway point of his route before the glow of a window caught his eye where normally there wouldn't be light in the shadow of these trees. Recalling his memory, this was an area that held an abandoned shack, but it's been uninhabited for as long as Sonic knew, until tonight that is. He contemplated a short moment before running towards the light to investigate. It wouldn't hurt to check, and was kind of his responsibility to make sure there weren't any lost hikers or mischief makers, or so he reasoned for anyone who would ask.
What he found was neither of those when he snuck up to peek through one of the windows after carefully brushing off the dust. Seeing Shadow in Green Hill was one thing, and seeing him in... whatever he was wearing, was a complete other thing that would have never been even considered on his 'last things to expect' list. Not only was 'Shadow in a corset and fishnets' now an item, but it shot up to the top of the list.
What was Shadow doing here?
Where did he even get that outfit?
Who convinced him to wear it?
How did Shadow make it all look so good?
Sonic hit the brakes on that last thought, shaking his head to clear them and maybe what he saw before him was some kind of crazy illusion.
Nope. Shadow was still there, and striking another pose before standing straight again. The previous pose was working for him, Sonic had to admit, but maybe if he spread his feet a little more in a bolder stance...
Creeeak!
Of all rickety floorboards to make a sound on the dilapidated porch, it had to be the one to the left of his foot to split from the barest of weight.
Crap!
He quickly ducks out of sight, knowing that if he ran, Shadow would be sure to know it was him. He'd wait until the coast was clear and then make as quiet a getaway as possible...
The creak immediately caught Shadow's attention, as both ears swerved in the direction of the window, which was followed by the swift turn of his head.
He remained silent for a moment, ears straining to catch any other sound. However, despite not hearing much else, he still couldn't shake the feeling that something was there, watching him. Therefore, he quietly crept toward the window; glowing eyes scanning the wilderness...
But there was nothing there to see -- or so he thought. Not until a glimpse of something blue caught his attention, making him pause. Then, he reached for the window, lifting it upward as a rush of cool air brushed by. The scent of pine blasted against his senses momentarily before he stuck his head out and sniffed.
His eyes snapped low, and widened with shock -- Sonic. Said shock morphed into absolute fury as he snarled with golden sparks flying off his quills, "YOU!"
In an instant, he was crawling out of the window and attempted to swipe his claws at Sonic so he could grab onto him and drag him inside for a good beat down.
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It was early morning when he returned from his outing. A breif flash of light and Shadow was standing there, in front of doorway. A tired look casting his features while eyes fell to the mat below. An ear twitched as he noted Riku's boots there.
Despite the months that had flown by since his recovery, he still didn't feel comfortable taking off his shoes. Therefore, upon activation, he began to hover through the apartment to avoid dirtying up the place. Doing so allowed him to spot the cake on the table, making him perk with interest as he drifted over, then settled feet upon the ground once he deactivated said shoes.
Upon reading the words, he felt the lightest pricks of tears build at the corner of his eyes. The scene reminded him of time when Maria had tried to celebrate his own 'birthday'.
Dropping to his knees, he sat there for a good minute, just admiring the cake until his gaze slowly slid downward to the gift. Blinking, he reached for the wrapped package, then opened it quietly. Taking his time, he eventually unwrapped it to reveal a steady glowing crystal. Blue in color, and medium weight, he gentle spun the object around in his grasp, inspecting it until he heard a faint flutter of paper falling to the floor.
A note.
Picking it up, he read softly.
"Hello. Birthdays are a human concept that I'm unfortunately still trying to wrap my head around. Do forgive me if I've botched this. However, after you told me about the birthdays uou've celebrated with Maria, I thought I'd offer something special to commemorate it. This is what we call an Azulki. Its a crystal from my own planet, used to store or balance out mass amounts of energy and information. We use it for various things, and I hope you'll find it useful to you in some way!"
After reading the note, the fainst smile would curl upon his lips before eyes focused on the crystal in his other hand.
"Thanks..."
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Eyes swept over with subtle annoyance, along with traces of curiosity in them as Shadow studied Sonic for a moment.
"What do you mean?"
It wasn't the usual semi-aggravated tone, but softer, as if he were recalling something sensitive within that particular moment. This wasn't further from the truth either, considering Maria was the one taught him the concept of 'birthdays'. Even if his was practically unknown to him, she at least attempted to celebrate his through some made up date.
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Fire burns, raging throughout the city as towers fall, and soldiers work their hardest to take down invading forces. The bellows of a thousand beast reigning terror on civilians and heroes alike. The wail of a soldier, the masses of guns firing in a feeble attempt to bring down a black herculean monster which literally snapped the poor G.U.N. agent like a twig within it's grasp. It's insideous clicking instilling fear in those who stood in it's way.
These dark beings with golden eyes took on various forms and sizes. Although alien, they held a familiarity to them all-the-same to outsiders to this world.
A darkness.
One which radiated off a familiar hedgehog as he stood there, towering over the blue hero of Green Hills who had fallen in front of him. There's a scathing sneer on his face, eyes glowing a vivid red with intense golden rings surrounding reptillian-like pupils. Eyes which held unbridled rage within as they watched Sonic reach out for him. Instead of giving him a helping hand, Shadow used the metal soles of his shoes to kick Sonic in his chest and watched him tumble and skid across the pavement, causing him to gasp and cough up blood.
"Pathetic..."
That was when his eyes fell upon the woman across from both of them. His eyes wild, so unlike the grumpy hedgehog she met that day, and yet, so like him all at once. He cocked his pistol as he approached her in steady steps, walking over Sonic with a focused gaze. He raised the pistol, aiming it at her as he voiced sharply over the roaring flames that consumed life around him... much like his heart.
"Do you really think a meek human like you can stop me, the Ultimate Lifeform? Heh, not even that blue moron could stand a chance..."
He had been searching to fill the void in his heart. To understand his true origins and he finally found it hidden within the wings of a dark seraphim who answered his call. Finally, he knew his mission, his raison d'être! And he wasn't going to let anyone get in the way of that.
Perhaps it was those strange latent genes, or that darkness she may have grown familiar with, but what over it was, he was brimming with it. STANK of it.
Stank like a heartless. Evil had taken root of his heart, while breaking the hearts of those around him just like how his own had been broken time and time again. Left out bare and bleeding, only for it to be used and tossed aside once again.
Humans... they deserved every bit of what was coming to them, and he'll be sure of that.
His father would be sure of that.
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The interior walls were cracked, unkept from years of no use and covered in the dim amber light provided by a lamp stationed in the far right corner, adjacent from where Shadow stood, in front of an old victorian styled mirror, in the center.
A soft hum slipped past his lips as his red glowing eyes squinted, studying closely at the way the corset he wore fit his form. Red, speckled with black polka-dots while black lace started below the chest and down to his hips. Satin frills jutted out along the edges of the bust and lower rim of the outfit. And on both sides of his hips were two black bows and one dapped in the center below the breast. It was cute, and matched the fishnets he adorned along his thighs and legs, and the platform shoes with their high heels and silvers chains dangling on the sides. These shoes corvered in lace as well.
He'd shift his body left and right, then attempted to strut toward the mirror with a subtle sway of his hips.
Hm, not quite. His posture's a little stiff. He needed to be more smooth, like Rouge.
He'll just have to work on it.
He was silently grateful no one was here to witness something so... embarrassing. Humiliating.
Nor did they know he had stolen these from Rouge's apartment.
But seriously, the ultimate lifeform, dressed like this? Absurd!
Dressed head-to-toe like a little playboy girl with a punk rock or goth edge to them? Completely ridiculous!
No one needed to know he secretly came to this abondoned shack in the woods of Green Hill to test alot of these outfits out on himself. No one!
He spun around on his heels, striking a swift pose as his foot hit the floor, while he pushed out his rump. He lowered both hands to his knees as he stood there in quite the suggestive pose. His tail wagging behind him as he observed how he looked.
He wasn't a sexual person-- or he'd like to think he wasn't, but... the way Rouge carried herself. He found it inspiring. He wanted to be kinda cool like that in some ways, but wasn't really sure how to go about it. Thus was why he was here, donning her stolen attire.
There was another quiet sound as he pondered to himself. Would Maria find this interesting?
He imagined her putting eyeshadow on his eyes while Rouge painted his nails and they all chatted about the boy--
"Why am I thinking that?" he growled softly before sighing to himself.
This was stupid. So utterly and brazenly stupid.
Having grown aggravated with himself for the upteenth time, the black hedgehog sighed, standing straight, and not fully registering the possibility of someone watching him within the moment.
)○( ║ When Riku returns, he's already dressed in a set of dry clothes, a simple loose shirt and long sleep-pants that still came a bit short above his ankles due to his tall proportions. He hands a large fluffy towel to Shadow before he returns to clean up the wet trail he left. His own towel around his neck, wet from drying his hair off, was folded twice and simply tossed to the ground. His bare feet, with the claws of his toes as brightly colored as the nails on his hands, pushed and swept the garment around to clean up the water leading back to the bathroom.
"There," he says with a tired sigh as he walks back to the main room, feeling the evening's exertions finally catching up with him. "Would you like anything to eat?" he offers. He makes his way to the kitchenette, where with his proportions seems even more compact. He's greeted with a stocked fridge and with some stored leftovers, courtesy of going shopping a couple days ahead of schedule with his neighbor. A hot meal could be whipped up for the two of them in no time.
"Main staples are rice, fish, and vegetables... Does a curry with rice sound appetizing? Of course, if there isn't anything to your liking, I could also attempt to fetch it for you."
Riku returning was a welcomed distraction as he reached out for the towel that was offered to him. Although Shadow was not drenched to high-heaven like Riku was, there was a few spots he chose to whipe at with the cloth -- mostly his face and forehead. He scrubbed at his face, ears remaining perked as he listened intently.
With a hum, he dried ooff his snout, his large eyes looking up at Riku while he made his way into his kitchen. The hedgehog pondered for a moment as he placed the towel around his shouldrs and peeked into the fridge.
Truthfully, he didn't need to eat all tht much. A strange condition of his that he's had since uncovered from the meteor. However, it had been a long time since he last ate, and he couldn't help but lick his lips at the thought of consuming meat. However, the last suggestion mad him respond instantly with a light flush of his cheeks, "Ah, no, you don't need to do that. I-- fish and rice will do."
He gave a curt nod as he tugged at the fabric resting upon his shoulders. Riku didn't need to get wet again for his sake.
