i loved sonic. i cherished* *sonic's presence. i practically *** worshipped *him. and he had no idea.

it started when i first met him. that easy-going yet energetic attitude he had.. he was just a magnet for admirers. i couldn't let that be true. i had to prove i could be the only admirer. i just had to..

$PRESENT$

i saw him again. tails walked off to go repair the tornado, leaving a sonic rested on the beach's sand, his fear of water not allowing him to enter the ocean. he was sitting on the sand, his quills swaying in the air as he sat. he was alone.. defenseless. it made me want to protect him.

shadow: "sonic..?" i muttered to myself, too quiet for him to hear.