It was odd for Shadow, he always knew what was happening and what was going on. However he was, peeking his head out of some bushes to watch them. He really didn’t mean to stare, but their nature just reminded him so much of her, of Maria. And he hated it, but somehow, being on Earth. He always found his way back to this same house. Just watching.

He wanted nothing more than to go inside. And he wanted to get to know them. But he couldn’t, he could never let this happen again, he will never get close to another being. Another human being. Shadow watched as they moved around the house, eventually the lights turned off, he slowly slumped down into the bush.

He shouldn’t be here, but being near them made it easier to sleep. Of course he had other things he needed to do on this planet. But he just couldn’t get himself too. And he hated that more than anyone or any hedgehog would ever know. But at the same time he couldn’t tear himself away from this slight comfort and hate he felt all at the same time. It hit him like a truck.

Shadow sighed, as he slowly fluffed the leaves around him. His eyes closed, as his breather slowed. He was really trying to get himself to slow down. He wasn’t the most comfortable in the bush and dirt, but he was comfortable enough because they were just inside. That was close enough. Though, maybe just a little closer wouldn’t hurt, but he couldn’t have everything he wanted. So he settled for what he had now.

Slowly he fell into a sleep, it wasn’t deep or anything. He knew your schedule, you won’t throw the trash away tonight. You already did last night. So he should be fine now. But he didn’t expect you to come out now. You weren’t supposed to. Suddenly there was a small little footsteps. His little ears twitched.

Before he could say anything or even get up and run away so they wouldn’t catch him. But however, he slowly looked up, and he saw their eyes. The gentle eyes, he tried to bury himself into the bush, but no, it was no use. He could still see their little eyes. Looking.