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agirlunderarock · 4 years

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Writing through the decade: 12 or 13 years old?? (2010 or 2011??)

Honestly its just easier for me to think about time in terms of what grade I was in for school. I don't know if I was 12 or 13, if I decided I hated Twilight and the Hunger Games in favor of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The only thing I remember is putting myself through the hell of taking two math classes, and binge watching Sonic X with my little brother on YouTube when we got the chance. I think this was like a year or two after we got rid of dial up Internet-?

Unfortunately this means that one of my early writings for this decade was a sonic fanfic. At this time I think I was growing to hate romance in reading and film, but writing romance is what got people popular online so I did what I had to do to get readers and build a following. I'm sorry internet, its also a songfic.

Shadow winced as he continued walking through the misty rain. He held his hand to his side where his glove was stained crimson and he cursed under his breath. He lost a lot of blood and he had to fight to keep his eyes open, though of course the rain wasn’t helping his blurry vision either.

Up ahead he saw the glow of a house and someone sitting on the covered porch. It was Aurora, with her guitar and note book, probably writing a new song. As Shadow walked toward the house his mind wondered off to the first time they met.

One word, that's all you said

Something in your voice called me, turned my head

Your smile, just captured me

You were in my future as far as I could see

And I dont know how it happens, but it happens still

You asked me if I love you, if I always will

Shadow stood looking out over at the lake that wasn’t to far from where he was now. He was thinking about Maria and the girl he’d just saved from plummeting to her death. He felt that because he didn’t save Maria, that he owed it to her to save the hedgehog teens life.

He was lost in thought when he heard a quiet “Hello.” He turned to see a short black hedgehog with long quills, wavy black hair, and startling blue eyes. She looked to be about 16 and a slight blush colored her cheeks when she said, “I’m Aurora. You were the one who saved me right?”

Shadow just nodded, he noticed the notebook with her but didn’t question it. She was probably just gonna write about how she almost died and a bunch of other pointless junk.

“Thank you.” She said suddenly finding her notebook very interesting. “Can I know my rescuers’ name?” she asked her blush deepening.

“Shadow.” He said flatly and turned to leave.

“Wait!” Aurora said running up to him. “I need to ask you something.” She breathed deeply bracing herself. “If you were on Eggman’s air ship, you were working for him right? So why save me when I was falling? Why go through the trouble?”

Shadow looked back at the lake, “Would you have rather I didn’t save you?” he asked bitterly.

“That’s not what I meant.” Aurora said looking down.

Shadow looked at her. She looked really hurt, and fragile, too much like someone else he knew. “I saved you because I owed it to someone else.” He said finally looking at his reflection in the water.

“Is that the person you thinking of a second ago?” Aurora said meeting Shadow’s startled ruby eyes, causing her to blush again. “Sorry if its too personal you don’t have to say.” She said quickly.

“How did you know that?” Shadow asked slightly confused but refusing to let it show.

“Oh well, I uh can see auras, and certain emotions or thoughts radiate different colors. Like now yours is mostly grey, so I assume you keep a lot of strong emotions bottled up, but theres a little bit of orange, meaning thoughtful or curious, and when you think about a person theres a little bit of purple mixed in.” Aurora said in a nervous hurry of words.

Shadow looked at the sky when he answered, “I was thinking of a good friend of mine. And that it would make them happy if I saved you.”

Aurora’s face lit up and her blue eyes sparkled. “Well then they must be a really good person, just like you!” She hugged Shadow and took off.

At that moment Shadow made a promise to Maria, that he would do everything he could to protect Aurora.

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Shadow didn’t realize he was on his knees until he looked up through the rain at Aurora’s small figure running toward him. “Shadow?” She asked as she knelt next to him. “Oh my gosh!”

He couldn’t bring himself to look at her. Instead he removed his blood stained hand from his side revealing a huge wound made by one of Eggman’s robots. Shadow winced as Aurora slid her arm around him and helped him up.

“How is it that you always get hurt the worst out of you Sonic and Silver?” She asked as Shadow draped his other arm over her thin shoulders. She could feel his eyes on her face and she tried to hide the surfacing blush. “Silent as always Shadow.” She muttered as she helped him inside the house.

Aurora lead him to a small couch by a window in the living room, and helped Shadow lay down. “Okay let me see.” She said lifting his hand.

Shadow winced but Aurora didn’t falter. “You’ve lost a lot of blood.” She said quietly. “Just try to relax. I need to get my stuff but I’ll be right back.” Aurora said talking softly like she would a wounded animal.

Shadow looked out the window across from him. The rain was coming down harder, sky was getting darker along with his vision. He felt like he wanted to sleep, but he was worried that he would never wake up if he did. He felt a hand on his cheek.

“Stay with me Shadow.” Aurora said as she got ready to stitch him up. “Here for the pain. It’ll make you sleepy, but its going to be okay.” She said handing him the pain killers, but Shadow just shook his head. “Stubborn as always, just take it. I promise you’ll wake up.” She said quietly.

Shadow took the medicine and laid back. He watch Aurora’s soft face harden as she concentrated. He couldn’t believe this small and fragile hedgehog, who would flip out if there was a spider ten feet away from her, could deal with something like this so calmly. And again his mind wondered back.

Inside I built a wall

So high around my heart, I thought I'd never fall

One touch, you brought it down

The bricks of my defenses scattered on the ground

And I swore to me I wasn't going to love again

The last time was the last time I'd let someone in

Shadow sat on the roof the house looking up at the twinkling night sky. Again he was thinking of Maria, but all the good times they shared. He’d been talking to Aurora a little more now and they were growing closer. Shadow heard foot steps below him and then saw Aurora appear on the balcony. He smirked to himself, she still wasn’t going near the railing for fear of falling. She looked at sky and sighed, she looked trouble and Shadow had a sudden urge to comfort her.

“I cant like him… can I?” He heard her mumble. “But I know he’s not as bad as what Silver and Amy say. I know he is good” Aurora sat down, brought her knees to her chest and buried her face in her hands. She looked at the stars dancing above, “Why would you make me fall for someone who would never feel the same?”

Shadow looked up it was just another clear night, the full moon being the only light. He thought about the way Aurora spoke and found it was familiar. It was the way he talked to Maria. He watched the sky a bit longer, wondering who Aurora might be talking to.

“How long have you been there?!” A very startled Aurora asked when she finally saw him.

Shadow smirked, “Still not going near the edge I see.” He teased instead of answering. Aurora crossed her arms and stuck out her tongue. “Why don’t you come up here the view is better.” He said offering her his hand.

“Promise I wont fall?” She asked hesitantly taking his hand blushing.

“Promise.” He said pulling her up. They were both standing on the roof now just inches apart in the moonlight.

“You were thinking of your friend again?” Aurora asked sitting down. Shadow just nodded. “You think about them a lot.” She said quietly.

He just nodded again, maybe it was time he told her. “I do think about her a lot.”

“Oh…”Aurora said suddenly very interested in her hands.

“Her name was Maria, she was my best friend and the kindest person I ever met.” Shadow said not meeting Aurora’s curious gaze.

“What do you mean her name was Maria?” Aurora asked quietly.

“She died a long time ago, trying to save me.” Shadow whispered fighting the sadness and anger boiling inside anytime he thought about that day.

Aurora listened quietly as Shadow told her all about the blond haired blue eyed girl. She was amazed by the girls courage and strength. Aurora made a promise that night to Maria, that she would not let her die in vain and that she would do whatever she could to take care of Shadow.

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Shadow slowly started to wake up when he felt a peck on his forehead. As Aurora left a light blush colored both their cheeks. Shadow looked at his side. He was already wrapped up, Aurora already finished patching him up. He looked outside, the rain had stopped and the sky had cleared up. It was a full moon and the stars seemed brighter than ever. Shadow tried to sit up but was pushed down by gentile hands.

“Sorry but you need to rest.” Aurora said, her black hair falling in her eyes. She sat on the floor by Shadow’s head and pulled out her notebook.

“How long was I out?” He asked trying to peek at what she was writing.

“About an hour.” She said

Aurora didn’t realize Shadow was reading over shoulder until he said, “Don’t make that one of the bands songs. Keep that one for yourself.”

“Shadow! Were you reading over my shoulder?” She asked surprised. She sighed her cheeks turning cherry red. It was a poem he had actually inspired, so she was embarrassed he read it.

Shadow didn’t realize he was smiling until Aurora smiled and said, “You should smile more often, it suits you.” He couldn’t hide his bewilderment or the surfacing blush. His ruby eyes held her soft blue eyes as he lifted her chin.

Aurora’s whole muzzle turned bright red, but she didn’t dare move as Shadow leaned in. It was a soft and gentile kiss, but filled with emotion. Aurora blinked in surprise when Shadow pulled away.

“S-Shadow b-but---- H-how… When...” Aurora stuttered.

Shadow just smiled at her, “Since that first day Aurora. I promise that I will always protect you. Always.” And he kissed her again.

You had me from hello

I felt love start to grow

The moment I looked into your eyes you won me

It was over from the start you completely stole my heart

Girl, I've loved you from hello

And now you wont let go

I never even had a chance you know

You had me from hello

Thats all you said

Something in your voice calls me, turns my head

You had me from hello

#Writing through the decade #I don't want to use the other tags I was using for this on this post #this is the one I'm embarrassed of but I'm putting it all out there #12-13 year old me really thought this was good #i think it won a contest in a small circle of writers way back when????

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