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So the hedgehog thought he could contain his energy like that? It was possible, if only slightly. Shadow had to admit he was grateful for the rings, because every time he took them off to shower or change, his energy would burn him alive and he would instantly think of Sonic.\n\nLately it's been getting worse, however. Despite how strong his rings were, they could only inhibit so much. He was starting to feel the energy even with them on, and his moods would get crankier than normal because of it.\n\nHe couldn't imagine living without them, and as his eyes swept over the navy colored hedgehog in his door, he realized Sonic must be in agonizing pain at the moment, especially since his energy was stronger than his own.\n\n\"I'm not giving them to you,\" Shadow looks away. Sonic rolls his eyes and crosses his arms.\n\n\"I'm not going to keep them. I just want to give them to Tails so he can make another set.\"\n\nShadow scoffs. \"I don't care. I'm not giving them to you.\"\n\n\"Are you kidding me? I'm the one that held on to them for you when you died in space. You wouldn't even have them if not for me,\" Sonic glares at him, unbelieving. Shadow just had to make his life even worse, didn't he?\n\nThe black and red hedgehog doesn't seem to care, still, as he slips his skates on. \"Like that matters to me.\" He puts on his communicator and walks up to the hero in his door, watching Sonic's eyes widen and his face darken. He could feel the other's energy, stronger than ever, and he felt his own face heat up with the prospect of just pinning Sonic against the wall and taking care of their problem himself.\n\nSonic doesn't move, despite leaning back on his feet, glaring stubbornly at his counterpart.\n\n\"I have work to do,\" Shadow starts in a low tone, \"so if you don't get the hell out of my way, I'll just take you right here.\"\n\nSonic's pupils shrunk considerably after that, his quills bristling and the red on his face moving up to his pinned-back ears. He felt a heat travel through his body, and he suppressed a shudder at what that exactly meant.\n\n\"I'll give them back by the end of today,\" he tries, hoping Shadow wouldn't carry out his threat. Those red eyes narrowed back at him, and it took everything in his power to stand his ground. \"It won't be for long, I swear. Then we can continue staying as far away from each other as possible, because I certainly don't like having to even be here right now.\"\n\nHe thought when Shadow raised his arms that he was going to do the unthinkable, but to his surprise the biohog took off the rings and threw them at him, growling as he spoke.\n\n\"I want them back by midnight, that's it. If I don't have them by then, I'm killing you.\"\n\nThen he's being shoved out of the way, and Shadow is storming down the hallway, out of sight as he goes down the stairs.\n\nThat...could have been much, much worse…\n_____________________________________________\n\n\"You...want me to make you inhibitors?\"\n\nSonic had a feeling he was going to have to lie his way around why he needed inhibitors. It shouldn't be too hard, considering everyone was looking at him funny because his fur was significantly darker than usual.\n\n\"I'm having a hard time with my energy,\" Sonic explains, rubbing the back of his head uncomfortably. Tails exchanges looks with Nicole, who studied him carefully.\n\n\"Is that why you've been acting and...looking different for the past couple of weeks?\" his little brother asks, namesakes swishing curiously behind him. Sonic sighs, nodding.\n\n\"Yeah, I don't know what it is. Ever since the battle I just can't control my Dark Energy. I don't know what to do and I don't want to go Dark again…\"\n\n\"Why didn't you say something sooner?\" Nicole says chidingly. \"We could have helped you sooner.\"\n\n\"I…\" Sonic crosses his arms, not sure what to say. 'Because I was dealing with the fact that I'm going to have to eventually get screwed literally by my rival?'\n\n\"I should have figured it out sooner,\" Tails speaks up, saving him from answering. \"Knuckles said something was wrong after he and Shadow used Chaos Control. You seemed fine when you got back, though.\"\n\n\"I was,\" he shrugged, trying to play along, \"but now it's like I just can't control it at all.\"\n\n\"Sonic,\" speaks up a voice from behind them, and they turn to see Uncle Chuck and Rotor standing there in the doorway to the lab. \"I have a theory I've been working on about you,\" the older of the two say, and Sonic had to keep calm, because it couldn't possibly be that he figured out what was going on…\n\n\"What's that?\" his voice almost cracked. Almost.\n\n\"I started thinking on it before that last battle, back when Eggman was still our prisoner,\" Chuck explained, and Sonic felt slightly relieved. \"One of the times I spoke with him, he said something rather interesting.\" He stands beside his nephew, noticing that the hero was now slightly taller than him. \"He said something about you being the 'embodiment of Chaos.'\"\n\n\"What does that mean?\" Sonic frowned, as both Tails and Nicole's eyes lit up.\n\n\"It means that you are a physical form of Chaos,\" Chuck explains, frowning, \"and it would make sense considering a few factors.\"\n\n\"You mean to say, Sonic could be made entirely out of Chaos Energy?\" Nicole asks, eyes darting between both hedgehogs. Sonic blinks, taken aback.\n\n\"I'm what?\"\n\n\"I'd have to run a few tests to be sure,\" Chuck says, \"it would take some time to set up, but it's something we should look into. Sonny, there's a chance you're not completely mobian anymore. You have so much Chaos Energy, and it's only growing stronger, that in so many years, you could be completely made out of energy. You wouldn't even take injuries…\" He takes a second to finish, watching the expression on his nephew's face go from surprised to shocked. \"You would be immortal.\"\n\nHe'd be…\n\nIt might be because he hadn't eaten that day, or the information really shocked him, but he suddenly felt lightheaded, and nearly fell backwards if Rotor hadn't been standing there to catch him.\n\n\"Sonic?\" Tails exclaims, worry filling the room as the hero nearly fainted.\n\n\"I wouldn't…\" Sonic mumbles, holding the side of his head as Rotor supported him.\n\n\"Easy, buddy, don't think too much of it,\" the purple walrus says, while Chuck takes a damp rag Nicole gave him and wipes the Blue Blur's forehead with it.\n\n\"I know it's a lot to take in, Sonny, but yes, you wouldn't die. You wouldn't age, you would be living, breathing Chaos Energy. I'm not sure why you're like this, or if this is even true, yet, but if there is a way to stop this, if...you want to stop this, I need to do some tests and it needs to be done soon.\"\n\nSonic shakes his head, trying to stand up on his own, pushing his uncle away. \"I need to...I need to think about this…\" he mumbles, holding the side of his head. He would live forever…immortal…\n\nThat's why…!\n\nShadow was immortal. Shadow had a lot of Chaos Energy. Shadow didn't age. Shadow would never…\n\nHe bonded with Shadow because they were exactly alike.\n\nThey were both immortal, both powerful Chaos Born that would never die…\n\nOh, this was bad…\n\nIf he didn't get this fixed, or didn't find a way to fix this, he would be stuck with Shadow forever...but…\n\nWhat if they found a way to stop this? Would the bond break between them? It was possible, but he wouldn't know for sure.\n\nTo be immortal, he would never have to worry about dying in battle, he would be able to live and protect Mobius as long as he wanted. He could better protect his friends, and not have to worry about what could happen…\n\n...but he would never die. His friends would all grow old and eventually pass, and he would be left alone…\n\n...left alone with Shadow, of all people…\n\n\"Take as much time as you need, Sonny,\" Chuck says softly. \"I know it's a big decision, but I'm sure you will be fine for a couple more years. Take the time to think on it. We can do the tests whenever you're ready.\"\n\n\"I'll make those inhibitors,\" Tails said, holding them up with an encouraging smile. \"You said you need them by tonight?\"\n\nSonic nods, finding it hard to talk.\n\n\"Go eat, rest, and run, Sonic,\" Chuck smiles at him. \"You look like you need to.\"\n\n\"Y-Yeah,\" he mumbles, turning away. He ran out quickly, his mind swirling.\n\nIt was just one thing after the other…\n______________________________________________\n\nRouge kept staring at him, but the expression on her face was unreadable.\n\nIt was starting to get annoying.\n\n\"What is your problem?\" he finally asks, glaring over at her. Her mouth pulls into a thin line, and she shakes her head.\n\n\"I'm worried about Blue,\" she admits. \"Why are you being so harsh with him? He doesn't deserve it.\"\n\n\"It's none of your concern,\" he looks away, scowling.\n\n\"I can't help what I'm concerned about, sunshine,\" she frowns. \"Seeing you both like this worries me. You guys were getting along so well just before…\"\n\nHe tisks and looks out the window of the helicopter they were in, watching as they flew out of the city. G.U.N. was sending them to Adabat, where they would be investigating an underwater base the doctor supposedly had there. There was a chance of scoring a Chaos Emerald, so all three members of Team Dark were shipped out immediately. They would be meeting Omega at the rendezvous point.\n\n\"You only worry about things that will benefit you,\" he says snappily. \"So I don't want to hear anything you have to say about the matter.\"\n\n\"Ow, the edge,\" she mutters under her breath, looking out her own window with narrowed eyes. \"You're lucky I love you like family, otherwise I would have left you by your emo-self.\"\n\nHe ignores her, tuning out all the noises around him. His energy was burning and he felt his patience run thin. Sonic better have those inhibitors back on time, otherwise he was going to lose his shit. He'd take the hedgehog if he didn't get those back on time, so the faker had better be quick.\n\nHe feels a harsh tap on his shoulder and looks up with blazing ruby eyes, earning a dark glare from Rouge in return. \"We're nearing the drop zone, [i]sunshine,[/i] get ready.\"\n_________________________________________________\n\nHe ate like he was told, then packed a bookbag filled with texts from Angel Island and left the rebuilding city of Mobotropolis, heading to find a nice, quiet place to read by himself.\n\nHe finds a field and a nice tree to sit under, going through the pages of old text, hoping to get new information. He shoved the thought of him being immortal to the back of his head, focusing on the problem at hand. Shadow was too big of an issue to worry about anything else. He'd deal with his own issues once this one was solved.\n\nHe reads what he can from the faded words, learning more about the Great War and how it started. Apparently the old Queen of Mobius learned that she could control her King's Dark Chaos Energy, and was keeping him locked up in her room, torturing him and doing whatever she wanted with him. When word came out about it, a fight ensued, and the Chaos Born were divided. Laws came down that Light Chaos Born could then own Dark Chaos Born, and slavery began. They would put bonds on the Dark Chaos beings and sell them to each other, creating new bonds when they were sold to new masters. They could be bonded by only one person at a time, but it seemed that bond could change if they were taken by a new Light being.\n\nA rebellion started to form after so many years, made up of both Dark Chaos and Light Chaos Born who were disgusted and tired of the slavery. They began attacking cities and saving the slaves, and eventually war broke out.\n\nThe war lasted for one hundred years. The royal family continued down the family line, until Chaos itself grew tired of it all and just wiped them all out. Normal blood mobians took over Mobius, then, with only a tiny fragment of Chaos Energy in each of them from their ancestors.\n\nSonic didn't understand why he was the way he was. It wasn't like his own parents were Chaos Born. Then again, every time he brought it up they would always fidget and turn away from him, as if they knew something he didn't. Maybe he should talk to them about it...or even Chuck. They were hiding something from him. Why would after hundreds of years a random Chaos being would be born like that? It didn't add up to him.\n\nHe finds a page describing the bond between a Dark and Light being, and he sits up. This was what he was looking for!\n\n[i]'Once a bond has been created,' he reads to himself, 'it cannot be destroyed. Even if a new bond is created between another Chaos Born, the Chaos Energy within that Dark Born will forever remember the signature of the one they were bonded with. That bond will be there forever, running through their Chaos Energy no matter what is done. It is read like DNA, and cannot be taken out.'[/i]\n\nThat...was bad news. So...there really was no way to get rid of his bond with Shadow? It would be there forever? What if...what if he went with the process of removing his immortality? Would he lose the bond that way? Could it be possible?\n\n[i]'A bond is created to connect two Chaos Born permanently for as long as they both live. It was created to be a sacred arrangement to balance both Light and Dark Chaos between two beings who fell in love. Once the Light Born realized they could use it to control Dark Born, it became a weapon.\n\n'A bond can be formed in multiple different ways. If two use their opposite energies together for the same purpose, at the same time, it automatically bonds them so the energy can be used together…'[/i]\n\n\"I'm such an idiot…\" he mutters, closing his eyes. If he hadn't been in his Dark form when they used Chaos Control, this wouldn't have happened in the first place. He skips ahead, praying there was at least some hope for him.\n\n[i]'If a bond is created unwillingly, there is yet nothing that can be done to undo it. If the bond is not followed through, both Chaos Born will suffer extreme attacks from their own energy. Once they are bonded, they must rely on sharing energy with each other, or they will suffer great pain in consequence.'[/i]\n\nWell, he already knew that one, but he was sure it wasn't as bad as it was going to get.\n\n[i]'The longer the two Chaos Born go without following their bond, the more pain it will cause. There have been records of Chaos Born losing their sanity, their abilities to function, and even losing their lives over refusing to following a bond. It is very important the bond is followed once created.'\n[/i]\nOf course, he thinks bitterly.\n\n[i]'A bond is followed through by the two Chaos Born performing acts of intimacy and sex.'[/i]\n\nHis face reddens to the color of his shoes, and he bites his lip as he continues reading.\n\n[i]'The first act of intimacy will start the Mating Season of the two Chaos Born, which lasts up to six or seven months of time. The spontaneousness of the events, will defer by the strength of their combined Chaos Energy. Once the Mating Season has passed, they are given a year before the next season takes place. Throughout this year, depending on the strength of their combined energy, acts of intimacy may have to take place throughout to keep stability of their energy.'[/i]\n\nWell, that was just great. If Shadow really was the Ultimate Lifeform, and Sonic really was the embodiment of Chaos, then their energy together was going to be insane. He shuddered as he continued reading.\n\n[i]'Once the first act of intimacy has taken place, the next acts take place when the Dark Chaos Born develops a heat. A heat prepares the Dark Chaos Born for the next act of intimacy, including…'[/i]\n\n\"Nope!\" he exclaims weakly, putting the paper aside and taking in a deep breath, face hot and body uncomfortable. He closes his eyes, ears bent backwards.\n\nHe wanted to scream.\n\nHe wanted to cry.\n\nHe wanted to let his energy take him on a killing spree.\n\nThis…\n\nThis wasn't fair.\n\nWhy on Mobius did this have to happen to him? What did he do to deserve this?\n\nIt felt like someone had stabbed him through the back with a knife.\n\nHis freedom was gone. His independence was gone. He would have to give his life, his body, to someone who hated him with everything in their being. Shadow would use this to his advantage. Hell, he already was, just with that threat this morning. To be immortally stuck with Shadow, never having a say over himself anymore and giving up the one thing he worked so hard for…\n\nHe decided he will go through the tests to see if his uncle was right. Talk to his parents to see what they knew. He needed to get more information before he made his decision. He had a couple years, right? He had plenty of time to decide…\n\nIt wasn't like this thing with Shadow was going to get any better, though…\n\nHe tried to picture it; he and Shadow actually liking each other, in a relationship, in love. He just couldn't. Shadow hated him without end, and he was starting to hate the other more and more every day now. It'd be a miracle if it actually worked out between them…\n\nHe slumps back against the tree, feeling exhaustion creep up with him. His body hurt, but with how tired he was, he hoped he could sleep for once without the pain keeping him up.\n\nHe put all the papers in his bag, and used it as a back support as he laid back against the tree and closed his eyes, telling himself he'd only sleep for a few hours.\n_______________________________________________\n\nIt was dark when he woke up.\n\n\"Shit!\" he exclaims, panic starting to flow through him as he looked at the time and saw that it was only two minutes to twelve.\n\nShadow was going to be pissed.\n\nHow tired was he? Did he really sleep that long? He grabs his bag and races back to Mobotropolis, heart hammering in his chest. He begged whatever gods were out there that Tails was done with the inhibitors and he could get them back to Shadow before midnight…\n\nHe doubted it.\n\nHalf a minute had already passed when he burst into his brother's lab, asking if the rings were done before Tails could process that he was even there.\n\n\"Sonic?!\"\n\n\"I need the rings! Shadow needs them back, I mean,\" he explains, hoping he didn't look as worried as he was. Tails gives him a weird look, before grabbing the rings off the desk by his computer and handing him two sets, one gold and one a sky blue color.\n\n\"Here, you-...\"\n\n\"Thanks bro you're the best!\" Sonic yells as he turns and runs out, leaving Tails standing there looking dumbfounded.\n\nThe blue hero ran like his life depended on it through the fields outside of Mobotropolis, not even looking at his communicator to know that it was already after midnight. He hoped Shadow wasn't home yet, hoped the G.U.N. mission lasted longer than it-\n\nThen something crashed into his back.\n\nHe lets out a surprised yelp as he's suddenly rolling, pain flaring in his back as he hits the ground, hard, inhibitors flying out of his hands on the ground next to him.\n\n\"You're late,\" he hears the husky, dark tone of his rival, and he curses a million words through his head as he sits up, rubbing his back. He was pretty sure he was hit with a Chaos Spear.\n\n\"Oh, it's not that big of a deal,\" he huffs, watching Shadow pick up his rings and snap them on, glancing at the light blue ones laying on the ground.\n\n\"Not that big of a deal?\" Shadow asks, sounding ticked beyond belief. \"You got to sleep all day,\" he says then, voice lowering as he dropped to a knee in front of the blue hero still sitting on the ground. Sonic's eyes widen as Shadow grabs his muzzle roughly, forcing him to meet his eyes. \"...while I was forced to fight the doctor with no inhibitors, and my energy burning me alive. So, faker…\" he suddenly forces Sonic backwards, causing the hedgehog to wince in pain as his back hit the ground again, Shadow pinning him down in between his legs and looming over him menacingly. \"...tell me again it's not that big of a deal.\"\n\nHis heart was racing so fast he felt as if it was going to explode out of his chest. Shadow's energy was mingling with his, making him hot all over and his body tremble with the dark hedgehog sitting over him, leaving him with nowhere to go. He couldn't even fight him; his energy wouldn't allow it. Shadow wouldn't...would he? There's no way...he wouldn't…\n\nHe opened his mouth to speak, but found his voice not wanting to work. What was he supposed to say to that? He was sorry? Like hell if he did that, his pride was already shot to begin with. Shadow waited for him to speak, but Sonic snapped his mouth back shut stubbornly. It wasn't like he could argue with him though, either.\n\n\"That's what I thought,\" Shadow growled, leaning down to speak in his ear. \"You have no idea,\" he hissed, causing Sonic to shudder. He could feel the other's breath on his ear, making it flick and twitch, more heat spreading through him and starting to focus on a certain area below. Oh Chaos, make it stop… \"...what I had to go through today,\" the biohog continued. \"I told you to have them back by midnight. You should have brought them to me as soon as they were finished. Instead you slept all day without a problem, while I had to [i]wait.\"[/i]\n\nIt would seem Shadow was enjoying this power over him. Sonic swallowed and turned his head, feeling pathetic. He couldn't even find the will to talk back. He was terrified and so pride-hurt it was breaking him apart.\n\n\"I'm starting to get tired of this,\" Shadow continued, voice practically a growl. \"Every damn day I have to deal with this energy, when the solution to the problem is right [i]fucking beneath [/i]me. Give me one reason why I shouldn't just take you right now and be [i]done[/i] with it.\"\n\nSonic swallowed before he finally forced himself to speak, hating how shaky his voice was. \"I-It won't be d-done with… W-We're stuck like th-this…\"\n\n\"And you expect me to wait until you die to not feel like this?\" Shadow sneered. \"I'll be damned if I have to go another day like this.\"\n\nSonic turns his head, glaring up at him weakly. \"Y-You're the one that t-told me to find a way to fix it! I've been t-trying!\"\n\nShadow glared back down at him. \"It's been almost a month, hedgehog! How much longer do you think we can go?! Either I kill you or fuck you, and if you don't give an answer now, I'll decide for you!\"\n\nSonic flinched, turning his head away, his heart now loud in his own ears. He was going to have a panic attack at this point. He couldn't...not this...he just couldn't…\n\n\"G-Give me some time…just a little more…\" his voice was bordering that of a strained whisper. \"Just a little more t-time...I might...I might have a way to fix it...I j-just need a little more…\"\n\n\"Explain,\" Shadow orders, not leaving any room for argument. Sonic felt fear jolt through his chest like lightning. He didn't want to tell him he was immortal. He was honestly afraid to. If he didn't, though, Shadow would just…\n\n\"M-My uncle thinks I-I'm…\" he starts, taking in a deep breath, trying to steady himself, \"h-he thinks I'm...immortal…\" he can see Shadow's brows fly up before narrowing in the corner of his eyes as he quickly continues. \"B-But there may be a way to f-fix it! H-He might be able to get rid of my immortality and then if I'm n-not immortal, or lose my energy, then t-the bond might b-be broken!\" he exclaims, hoping Shadow didn't jump to conclusions. The black and red hedgehog stares down at him, face unreadable.\n\n\"You're immortal,\" he states, as if processing it out loud. Sonic gives a shaky nod.\n\n\"Y-Yeah… W-Well...there's a good chance… He has to do some tests first to see for s-sure…\"\n\nShadow looks away, brows furrowed. \"Then I can't kill you.\"\n\n\"W-What?\" Sonic asks before thinking. Shadow was actually going to kill him? Was he crazy?!\n\n\"The tests will take time,\" Shadow looks back at him with narrowed eyes. \"And then it will take more time to figure out how to remove it...and then it will take even more time to actually go through with it. How long do you think that's going to take?\"\n\nSonic felt his throat thicken. He wanted time to think on it...if he gave up his immortality...his Chaos Energy...wouldn't that go, too? He wouldn't be able to use the Chaos Emeralds, and in fights with Eggman...he'd be down those abilities…\n\n...and his speed...did his speed have anything to do with his Chaos Energy?\n\nWhat if the process killed him? Eggman would take over Mobius…\n\nShadow wasn't giving him any options. This...this wasn't fair…\n\n\"J-Just give me a little time to think, Shadow!\" Sonic exclaims. \"I j-just found out today! I don't even know what I w-want right now!\"\n\n\"You think I care what you want?\" Shadow sneers.\n\nThose words hurt him deeper than he would like to admit.\n\nShadow really didn't care. He really, truly hated him.\n\n...and this was his mate, he was stuck with for all eternity.\n\nHe wouldn't be able to make things up with Sally and possibly marry her. Wouldn't be able to find love with someone else if that didn't work out.\n\nHe was stuck with someone who hated him, would hurt him to solve their own problems…\n\n\"S-Shadow...just a couple days…\" he tried in a weak voice. \"T-That's all I'm asking…\"\n\n'Please, just a couple of days. Don't make me beg. Don't do this to me…'\n\nShadow scowls at him, his eyelids falling halfway as he stared down at him.\n\n\"I don't think so.\"\n_________________________________________________\n\nRouge cursed under her breath as she sat down on her couch, holding her temples. She had fought with Shadow to just wait till morning, leave Sonic alone...but he took off, pissed as all hell and ready to shed blood.\n\nChaos, she hoped Sonic would be okay. If those old texts were true, though, she doubted it. He couldn't fight Shadow, because his energy would take control over his body and not allow him to. If Shadow pinned him and...Sonic wouldn't be able to do anything about it…\n\nShe stood up quickly, turning on her communicator. She could track Shadow's own communicator, follow him and hopefully stop him before he hurt Sonic.\n\nThey both ran so fast, though...she hoped she could get there on time...\n_________________________________________________\n\n[i]\"W-Wait!\"[/i] he cried out, as Shadow suddenly leaned down and nipped on his neck. The moment those sharp teeth met his skin he felt his energy explode between them. A hot feeling coursed through his body, up to the tips of his ears, down to his toes, and settling strongly in between his legs and lower stomach.\n\nOh, no, no[i] no no…[/i]\n\n\"Sh-Shadow, w-wait!\" he was really panicking now. He arched his back and kicked a leg weakly, but couldn't even lift his arms. He felt sapped of all his power, not able to work his muscles to fight the other off of him.\n\nThis was all kinds of wrong…\n\nShadow's teeth clenched down harder, and the blue hero let out another cry, the throbbing pressure between his legs unbearable. He felt so hot, so broken, it was starting to cause him to lose his mind.\n\nShadow is spreading his legs and sliding a hand under his lower back, lifting it off the ground, joining their hips in a fiery touch that had them both gasping. Shadow's fur had a flick of gold to it as his energy reacted to Sonic's, and that emerald green that happened the first time their energy reacted to each other came back, sparking between them like a match about to go off in flames.\n\nFeeling Shadow grind against him set the fear into full swing, and he cried out in pure terror.\n\n[i]\"Sh-Shadow please! Don't! Don't do this!\"[/i]\n\nHe couldn't bare it. He didn't want this. He didn't want to give this up…\n\nShadow paused, pulling away from his neck, turning Sonic's face to meet his own.\n\n\"I'll do what I want,\" he snarls, making Sonic whimper. \"It's your own damn fault this is happening, so suck it up and deal with it.\"\n\nNo…\n\n\"You [i]asshole!\"[/i] Sonic yells out, turning his head away and squeezing his eyes shut tight. It was his fault...he thinks to himself. It still wasn't...it wasn't…\n\nShadow grinds them together again, making him whine and arch, the hot feeling aching in between his legs and the pressure building quickly. His Chaos Energy seemed to enjoy making him suffer, and Shadow's was just as strong as it reacted against his. He kept his eyes tightly closed as he felt Shadow's teeth go back to biting his neck, before those dark hips snapped against his own, painfully hard, and sent him into a frenzy as his energy and body reacted instantly.\n\n[i]\"AHH!\"[/i] he practically shrieks, feeling something odd happen down south other than him getting aroused, as a clear, wet liquid started leaking between his legs, coming from right underneath his tail...\n\nHe...he was…\n\nShadow seemed to realize it too, at the exact same time it processed in Sonic's mind.\n\nSonic was in heat.\n\nIt shouldn't have happened until after their first time, but it seemed his body had other plans. Maybe this was his energy finding pity on him. It would have hurt so much worse if not, and he didn't think Shadow planned on preparing him for what was to come…\n\n\"Now,\" Shadow huffs into his ear, \"now we have to finish.\"\n\nEven with his eyes open he could barely see. Barely process what was happening. All he could think about now was [i]Shadow[/i] over him, [i]Shadow[/i] grinding against him, [i]Shadow touching[/i] him, [i]Shadow, Shadow, Shadow…[/i]\n\nHe knew it was his Chaos Energy forcing him to submit like this, but he still felt awful. It was forcing him to want and need Shadow in every way, shape and form, and he wasn't strong enough to fight it. He had melted completely in Shadow's hold and couldn't do a damn thing to stop it from happening.\n\nHe told himself he didn't want this, but his energy and body most certainly did, and they didn't care what he thought on the matter.\n\nHe's taken by surprise when he realizes his member was out, fully erected in between the two of them, and then again when he realizes Shadow's is, too. He's mortified by himself losing control, and then of what was going to happen next. The hole underneath his tail was throbbing because of his heat, and he couldn't even tense up when he felt Shadow's tip press against it; his energy was keeping his body completely relaxed.\n\nShadow doesn't even give him time to ready himself, doesn't say a word before he's thrusting in, and Sonic can't stop the shocked scream from leaving his throat as he's penetrated. Their energy was bursting around them, blazing away the grass and burning a bright green. Shadow cursed and grabbed a tight hold around Sonic, pulling out just to thrust back in. Sonic was tight, and silky soft, wet from his heat and every time he thrusted forward he was rewarded with pure Chaos Energy, and even he couldn't stop the shaky moan that left his tans lips.\n\n[i]\"Ah...ahhhh!\"[/i] Sonic meowed out, face stained red and sweat matting his dark blue fur. It hurt, so bad, but the pleasure was there and it was contrasting against the pain in an intense feeling he couldn't handle. He couldn't understand it, his body couldn't take it, and his energy was a fury because of it.\n\n\"L-Louder,\" Shadow growls in his ear, snapping his hips forward, harder and faster with each pant that left him. Sonic gasped and arched, fingers clawing the grass apart beneath him as his eyes opened and squeezed shut, trying to find an outlet for the feelings. Shadow growls and rocks forward hard, hitting a hot spot inside the hero and making Sonic let out a loud, crying moan.\n\nHe rears back and slams back into the hedgehog's prostate again, nailing it dead on and making Sonic bend in his hold, tears now leaving the corners of his eyes. [i]\"AhhhhhssShhhaddddowwwww!\" [/i]he screams, after again another thrust has him dying.\n\nHeat was just exploding through his stomach and tingling his entire form, the pressure building and threatening to push him over the edge. Every thrust hurt, but it also felt good, and he was confused and ready for it to be over, but giving that up to Shadow…\n\nThe Ultimate Lifeform curses and buries his face in the crook of Sonic's neck, groaning and unable to stop the moans that followed. It was just too good...too much… He had never felt such intense energy, such intense feeling before in his life… It was a better feeling than having all seven Chaos Emeralds...and when Sonic cried out and called his name, it just made it all the better.\n\n[i]\"Ahh! I-I c- I can't…!\"[/i] Sonic cried, his arms reaching up to grab onto the ebony hedgehog's shoulders, leaning up to bury his face in his white chest fur. He was going to lose it… [i]\"Shadowww!\"[/i]\n\nThen Shadow grabs him by the back of his head, a fist full of quills as he yanks his head backwards, forcing Sonic to arch his back off the ground and give him that perfect opportunity to slam straight into that spot one more time.\n\nSonic squeaked and Shadow sputtered out a series of curses as they both fell over the edge, panting and shaking as the biohog slowed his thrusts to a stop. Sonic was mewling and whining, body shuddering violently with aftershocks, each breath that left him heavy and huffed, while Shadow suddenly felt lightheaded, cursing as he pulls out, holding onto Sonic tightly as if his life depended on it.\n\nThey both laid there, trying to pull themselves together. Sonic's fur faded back into its normal cobalt color for the first time since the bond happened, and Shadow finally felt relief flood his system. He felt no pain for the first time in a month.\n\nHe was the first of the two to recover, pushing himself up and staring down at the whimpering hedgehog he just screwed, realization suddenly hitting him like a truck at full speed.\n\nHe just raped Sonic.\n\nWhat the hell had he been [i]thinking?![/i]\n\nHe was so tired and aggravated of his pain that he didn't for once think about what Sonic felt… He even told him he didn't care about what he thought. Sonic even begged him...all he had to do was give him a few days…\n\n\"S-Sonic…\" he starts, reaching a hand up to grab the side of the hedgehog's muzzle. Sonic turned away, ears bent back as tears ran down his face.\n\n\"G-Go away! Get the h-hell away from me!\"\n\nHe froze, watching as Sonic let out another sob, his body shuddering with it as he tried to catch his breath. He looked like he was hyperventilating...\n\n\"Sonic, I-\"\n\n[i]\"I said go a-away! Leave me alone! I f-fffucking hate you!\"[/i] the hero yells, not even looking at him.\n\nWhy did those words hurt him so much?\n\nHe...wasn't supposed to care...but he wasn't supposed to hurt him, either…\n\nThis whole bond was going to drive them crazy…\n\nWhat would… What would Maria have thought of him?\n\nShe'd hate him too. She would be disgusted by him. She would disown him.\n\nNo...that...she would never…\n\nHe curses and pushes himself away from the blue hero, stumbling to his feet and holding his spinning head. Sonic curled up on his side, facing away from him, trying to control his breathing and get a handle on himself again. Shadow stood, watching, feeling a void open up in his chest that was much bigger than before.\n\nWhat has he done?\n\n...but Sonic wanted to be left alone...he...wouldn't have had to do that if Sonic had controlled his Dark form...it wasn't his fault...he had no choice...Sonic would have fought him no matter what…\n\nYes, it wasn't his fault. He was just doing what needed to be done.\n\nFine, he thinks, stumbling back a few more steps. Sonic wanted to be left alone. He would leave him alone.\n\nThe hero himself curses and whines as his body shuddered again, and he choked on another sob. He couldn't get himself to calm down. It was as if his own energy was fighting him for control over his own body. He kept telling himself to breathe, to stop crying, to get up, to do something, but his body wouldn't listen. Did his energy control him that much? Did it have some kind of mind of his own?\n\n...but it wasn't just his energy, anymore. It was Shadow's, too. They were connected, they had the same energy, now. Maybe Shadow was subconsciously controlling him, now. Maybe he was doing it on purpose…\n\nHe felt a breeze dash passed him, and it only took a second to realize Shadow had left him alone, just as he asked.\n\n...but he really didn't want to be alone.\n\nHe could only curl up more, and cry himself to sleep.\n________________________________________________\n\nHe woke up with a gasp, feeling bedsheets beneath him. He tried to sit up but cried out when pain prevented him from doing so, his head falling back on the pillows and his mind rushing back to what had happened last night.\n\nShadow…\n\n\"Sonic?\"\n\nHe turns his head and sees Rouge walk in the room, sitting on the edge of the bed and gently holding the side of his face. \"Blue, honey? Are you alright?\"\n\nShe was so sweet, and soft, and kind, and no he wasn't alright, and...and Shadow needed to die...and he lost control over himself, and everything was just…\n\nHe doesn't realize he's crying until Rouge pulls him up and into a warm hug, petting through his quills and whispering softly to him.\n\n\"I know, sweetheart, I know…\" she murmured, and he couldn't stop the sob that left him because she was just so nice to him...and he really needed someone right now…\n\n\"It's okay, I'm here for you, darling…\" she goes on, trying to contain her anger.\n\nShe was going to kill Shadow.\n\nFuck, she wished she hadn't promised to keep this whole thing a secret. She could really use a hand in kicking his ass. She could probably tell Omega, but being a robot he wouldn't understand or probably care. She really wanted to tell Knuckles, but he would just rip Shadow limb from limb and everyone would find out, and Sonic didn't need more drama than he had right now.\n\nSonic's cries are quiet and barely audible. She assumed it was because he was trying to not cry and pull himself together, but he wasn't going to be able to do that anytime soon, not with what just happened. She was going to have to do more research about Chaos Born, see if there was anything she could do to help him. See if there was a way for him to fight Shadow when he had to, or control the heats he was now going to start having unwillingly.\n\nHer problems use to consist of how she was going to get the gems or information she wanted, always in her best interest. She's never cared for anyone as much as she cared for Sonic now, and now her problems were to find a way to make Shadow suffer as much as possible and help Sonic get over this, all the while keeping it a secret until Sonic gave her the go.\n\nThe hedgehog in her arms is shaking miserably, and she sighs, closing her eyes and resting her chin on top of his head. \"I know, Sonic. We're going to figure this out, kick his ass, and find a way to help you. I promise I won't stop until this is settled.\"\n\nShe wasn't used to taking care of other people like this. Maybe being a club owner has softened her up, or possibly her admiration of a certain echidna, or her respect for the blue hero. She didn't know, and at that point, she guessed it didn't really matter, because she was the only one that could help Sonic now.","writing_bbcode_parsed":"Chapter Two - Not Like This
Shadow looks up at the blue hedgehog standing in his doorway as he puts his inhibitors on, frowning. "I thought you didn't want to see me."
Sonic huffs, face red and ears pinned back. "I don't, but I need to borrow those."
Shadow raises a brow, before he realizes Sonic is talking about his inhibitors. So the hedgehog thought he could contain his energy like that? It was possible, if only slightly. Shadow had to admit he was grateful for the rings, because every time he took them off to shower or change, his energy would burn him alive and he would instantly think of Sonic.
Lately it's been getting worse, however. Despite how strong his rings were, they could only inhibit so much. He was starting to feel the energy even with them on, and his moods would get crankier than normal because of it.
He couldn't imagine living without them, and as his eyes swept over the navy colored hedgehog in his door, he realized Sonic must be in agonizing pain at the moment, especially since his energy was stronger than his own.
"I'm not giving them to you," Shadow looks away. Sonic rolls his eyes and crosses his arms.
"I'm not going to keep them. I just want to give them to Tails so he can make another set."
Shadow scoffs. "I don't care. I'm not giving them to you."
"Are you kidding me? I'm the one that held on to them for you when you died in space. You wouldn't even have them if not for me," Sonic glares at him, unbelieving. Shadow just had to make his life even worse, didn't he?
The black and red hedgehog doesn't seem to care, still, as he slips his skates on. "Like that matters to me." He puts on his communicator and walks up to the hero in his door, watching Sonic's eyes widen and his face darken. He could feel the other's energy, stronger than ever, and he felt his own face heat up with the prospect of just pinning Sonic against the wall and taking care of their problem himself.
Sonic doesn't move, despite leaning back on his feet, glaring stubbornly at his counterpart.
"I have work to do," Shadow starts in a low tone, "so if you don't get the hell out of my way, I'll just take you right here."
Sonic's pupils shrunk considerably after that, his quills bristling and the red on his face moving up to his pinned-back ears. He felt a heat travel through his body, and he suppressed a shudder at what that exactly meant.
"I'll give them back by the end of today," he tries, hoping Shadow wouldn't carry out his threat. Those red eyes narrowed back at him, and it took everything in his power to stand his ground. "It won't be for long, I swear. Then we can continue staying as far away from each other as possible, because I certainly don't like having to even be here right now."
He thought when Shadow raised his arms that he was going to do the unthinkable, but to his surprise the biohog took off the rings and threw them at him, growling as he spoke.
"I want them back by midnight, that's it. If I don't have them by then, I'm killing you."
Then he's being shoved out of the way, and Shadow is storming down the hallway, out of sight as he goes down the stairs.
That...could have been much, much worse…
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"You...want me to make you inhibitors?"
Sonic had a feeling he was going to have to lie his way around why he needed inhibitors. It shouldn't be too hard, considering everyone was looking at him funny because his fur was significantly darker than usual.
"I'm having a hard time with my energy," Sonic explains, rubbing the back of his head uncomfortably. Tails exchanges looks with Nicole, who studied him carefully.
"Is that why you've been acting and...looking different for the past couple of weeks?" his little brother asks, namesakes swishing curiously behind him. Sonic sighs, nodding.
"Yeah, I don't know what it is. Ever since the battle I just can't control my Dark Energy. I don't know what to do and I don't want to go Dark again…"
"Why didn't you say something sooner?" Nicole says chidingly. "We could have helped you sooner."
"I…" Sonic crosses his arms, not sure what to say. 'Because I was dealing with the fact that I'm going to have to eventually get screwed literally by my rival?'
"I should have figured it out sooner," Tails speaks up, saving him from answering. "Knuckles said something was wrong after he and Shadow used Chaos Control. You seemed fine when you got back, though."
"I was," he shrugged, trying to play along, "but now it's like I just can't control it at all."
"Sonic," speaks up a voice from behind them, and they turn to see Uncle Chuck and Rotor standing there in the doorway to the lab. "I have a theory I've been working on about you," the older of the two say, and Sonic had to keep calm, because it couldn't possibly be that he figured out what was going on…
"What's that?" his voice almost cracked. Almost.
"I started thinking on it before that last battle, back when Eggman was still our prisoner," Chuck explained, and Sonic felt slightly relieved. "One of the times I spoke with him, he said something rather interesting." He stands beside his nephew, noticing that the hero was now slightly taller than him. "He said something about you being the 'embodiment of Chaos.'"
"What does that mean?" Sonic frowned, as both Tails and Nicole's eyes lit up.
"It means that you are a physical form of Chaos," Chuck explains, frowning, "and it would make sense considering a few factors."
"You mean to say, Sonic could be made entirely out of Chaos Energy?" Nicole asks, eyes darting between both hedgehogs. Sonic blinks, taken aback.
"I'm what?"
"I'd have to run a few tests to be sure," Chuck says, "it would take some time to set up, but it's something we should look into. Sonny, there's a chance you're not completely mobian anymore. You have so much Chaos Energy, and it's only growing stronger, that in so many years, you could be completely made out of energy. You wouldn't even take injuries…" He takes a second to finish, watching the expression on his nephew's face go from surprised to shocked. "You would be immortal."
He'd be…
It might be because he hadn't eaten that day, or the information really shocked him, but he suddenly felt lightheaded, and nearly fell backwards if Rotor hadn't been standing there to catch him.
"Sonic?" Tails exclaims, worry filling the room as the hero nearly fainted.
"I wouldn't…" Sonic mumbles, holding the side of his head as Rotor supported him.
"Easy, buddy, don't think too much of it," the purple walrus says, while Chuck takes a damp rag Nicole gave him and wipes the Blue Blur's forehead with it.
"I know it's a lot to take in, Sonny, but yes, you wouldn't die. You wouldn't age, you would be living, breathing Chaos Energy. I'm not sure why you're like this, or if this is even true, yet, but if there is a way to stop this, if...you want to stop this, I need to do some tests and it needs to be done soon."
Sonic shakes his head, trying to stand up on his own, pushing his uncle away. "I need to...I need to think about this…" he mumbles, holding the side of his head. He would live forever…immortal…
That's why…!
Shadow was immortal. Shadow had a lot of Chaos Energy. Shadow didn't age. Shadow would never…
He bonded with Shadow because they were exactly alike.
They were both immortal, both powerful Chaos Born that would never die…
Oh, this was bad…
If he didn't get this fixed, or didn't find a way to fix this, he would be stuck with Shadow forever...but…
What if they found a way to stop this? Would the bond break between them? It was possible, but he wouldn't know for sure.
To be immortal, he would never have to worry about dying in battle, he would be able to live and protect Mobius as long as he wanted. He could better protect his friends, and not have to worry about what could happen…
...but he would never die. His friends would all grow old and eventually pass, and he would be left alone…
...left alone with Shadow, of all people…
"Take as much time as you need, Sonny," Chuck says softly. "I know it's a big decision, but I'm sure you will be fine for a couple more years. Take the time to think on it. We can do the tests whenever you're ready."
"I'll make those inhibitors," Tails said, holding them up with an encouraging smile. "You said you need them by tonight?"
Sonic nods, finding it hard to talk.
"Go eat, rest, and run, Sonic," Chuck smiles at him. "You look like you need to."
"Y-Yeah," he mumbles, turning away. He ran out quickly, his mind swirling.
It was just one thing after the other…
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Rouge kept staring at him, but the expression on her face was unreadable.
It was starting to get annoying.
"What is your problem?" he finally asks, glaring over at her. Her mouth pulls into a thin line, and she shakes her head.
"I'm worried about Blue," she admits. "Why are you being so harsh with him? He doesn't deserve it."
"It's none of your concern," he looks away, scowling.
"I can't help what I'm concerned about, sunshine," she frowns. "Seeing you both like this worries me. You guys were getting along so well just before…"
He tisks and looks out the window of the helicopter they were in, watching as they flew out of the city. G.U.N. was sending them to Adabat, where they would be investigating an underwater base the doctor supposedly had there. There was a chance of scoring a Chaos Emerald, so all three members of Team Dark were shipped out immediately. They would be meeting Omega at the rendezvous point.
"You only worry about things that will benefit you," he says snappily. "So I don't want to hear anything you have to say about the matter."
"Ow, the edge," she mutters under her breath, looking out her own window with narrowed eyes. "You're lucky I love you like family, otherwise I would have left you by your emo-self."
He ignores her, tuning out all the noises around him. His energy was burning and he felt his patience run thin. Sonic better have those inhibitors back on time, otherwise he was going to lose his shit. He'd take the hedgehog if he didn't get those back on time, so the faker had better be quick.
He feels a harsh tap on his shoulder and looks up with blazing ruby eyes, earning a dark glare from Rouge in return. "We're nearing the drop zone, sunshine, get ready."
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He ate like he was told, then packed a bookbag filled with texts from Angel Island and left the rebuilding city of Mobotropolis, heading to find a nice, quiet place to read by himself.
He finds a field and a nice tree to sit under, going through the pages of old text, hoping to get new information. He shoved the thought of him being immortal to the back of his head, focusing on the problem at hand. Shadow was too big of an issue to worry about anything else. He'd deal with his own issues once this one was solved.
He reads what he can from the faded words, learning more about the Great War and how it started. Apparently the old Queen of Mobius learned that she could control her King's Dark Chaos Energy, and was keeping him locked up in her room, torturing him and doing whatever she wanted with him. When word came out about it, a fight ensued, and the Chaos Born were divided. Laws came down that Light Chaos Born could then own Dark Chaos Born, and slavery began. They would put bonds on the Dark Chaos beings and sell them to each other, creating new bonds when they were sold to new masters. They could be bonded by only one person at a time, but it seemed that bond could change if they were taken by a new Light being.
A rebellion started to form after so many years, made up of both Dark Chaos and Light Chaos Born who were disgusted and tired of the slavery. They began attacking cities and saving the slaves, and eventually war broke out.
The war lasted for one hundred years. The royal family continued down the family line, until Chaos itself grew tired of it all and just wiped them all out. Normal blood mobians took over Mobius, then, with only a tiny fragment of Chaos Energy in each of them from their ancestors.
Sonic didn't understand why he was the way he was. It wasn't like his own parents were Chaos Born. Then again, every time he brought it up they would always fidget and turn away from him, as if they knew something he didn't. Maybe he should talk to them about it...or even Chuck. They were hiding something from him. Why would after hundreds of years a random Chaos being would be born like that? It didn't add up to him.
He finds a page describing the bond between a Dark and Light being, and he sits up. This was what he was looking for!
'Once a bond has been created,' he reads to himself, 'it cannot be destroyed. Even if a new bond is created between another Chaos Born, the Chaos Energy within that Dark Born will forever remember the signature of the one they were bonded with. That bond will be there forever, running through their Chaos Energy no matter what is done. It is read like DNA, and cannot be taken out.'
That...was bad news. So...there really was no way to get rid of his bond with Shadow? It would be there forever? What if...what if he went with the process of removing his immortality? Would he lose the bond that way? Could it be possible?
'A bond is created to connect two Chaos Born permanently for as long as they both live. It was created to be a sacred arrangement to balance both Light and Dark Chaos between two beings who fell in love. Once the Light Born realized they could use it to control Dark Born, it became a weapon.
'A bond can be formed in multiple different ways. If two use their opposite energies together for the same purpose, at the same time, it automatically bonds them so the energy can be used together…'
"I'm such an idiot…" he mutters, closing his eyes. If he hadn't been in his Dark form when they used Chaos Control, this wouldn't have happened in the first place. He skips ahead, praying there was at least some hope for him.
'If a bond is created unwillingly, there is yet nothing that can be done to undo it. If the bond is not followed through, both Chaos Born will suffer extreme attacks from their own energy. Once they are bonded, they must rely on sharing energy with each other, or they will suffer great pain in consequence.'
Well, he already knew that one, but he was sure it wasn't as bad as it was going to get.
'The longer the two Chaos Born go without following their bond, the more pain it will cause. There have been records of Chaos Born losing their sanity, their abilities to function, and even losing their lives over refusing to following a bond. It is very important the bond is followed once created.'
Of course, he thinks bitterly.
'A bond is followed through by the two Chaos Born performing acts of intimacy and sex.'
His face reddens to the color of his shoes, and he bites his lip as he continues reading.
'The first act of intimacy will start the Mating Season of the two Chaos Born, which lasts up to six or seven months of time. The spontaneousness of the events, will defer by the strength of their combined Chaos Energy. Once the Mating Season has passed, they are given a year before the next season takes place. Throughout this year, depending on the strength of their combined energy, acts of intimacy may have to take place throughout to keep stability of their energy.'
Well, that was just great. If Shadow really was the Ultimate Lifeform, and Sonic really was the embodiment of Chaos, then their energy together was going to be insane. He shuddered as he continued reading.
'Once the first act of intimacy has taken place, the next acts take place when the Dark Chaos Born develops a heat. A heat prepares the Dark Chaos Born for the next act of intimacy, including…'
"Nope!" he exclaims weakly, putting the paper aside and taking in a deep breath, face hot and body uncomfortable. He closes his eyes, ears bent backwards.
He wanted to scream.
He wanted to cry.
He wanted to let his energy take him on a killing spree.
This…
This wasn't fair.
Why on Mobius did this have to happen to him? What did he do to deserve this?
It felt like someone had stabbed him through the back with a knife.
His freedom was gone. His independence was gone. He would have to give his life, his body, to someone who hated him with everything in their being. Shadow would use this to his advantage. Hell, he already was, just with that threat this morning. To be immortally stuck with Shadow, never having a say over himself anymore and giving up the one thing he worked so hard for…
He decided he will go through the tests to see if his uncle was right. Talk to his parents to see what they knew. He needed to get more information before he made his decision. He had a couple years, right? He had plenty of time to decide…
It wasn't like this thing with Shadow was going to get any better, though…
He tried to picture it; he and Shadow actually liking each other, in a relationship, in love. He just couldn't. Shadow hated him without end, and he was starting to hate the other more and more every day now. It'd be a miracle if it actually worked out between them…
He slumps back against the tree, feeling exhaustion creep up with him. His body hurt, but with how tired he was, he hoped he could sleep for once without the pain keeping him up.
He put all the papers in his bag, and used it as a back support as he laid back against the tree and closed his eyes, telling himself he'd only sleep for a few hours.
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It was dark when he woke up.
"Shit!" he exclaims, panic starting to flow through him as he looked at the time and saw that it was only two minutes to twelve.
Shadow was going to be pissed.
How tired was he? Did he really sleep that long? He grabs his bag and races back to Mobotropolis, heart hammering in his chest. He begged whatever gods were out there that Tails was done with the inhibitors and he could get them back to Shadow before midnight…
He doubted it.
Half a minute had already passed when he burst into his brother's lab, asking if the rings were done before Tails could process that he was even there.
"Sonic?!"
"I need the rings! Shadow needs them back, I mean," he explains, hoping he didn't look as worried as he was. Tails gives him a weird look, before grabbing the rings off the desk by his computer and handing him two sets, one gold and one a sky blue color.
"Here, you-..."
"Thanks bro you're the best!" Sonic yells as he turns and runs out, leaving Tails standing there looking dumbfounded.
The blue hero ran like his life depended on it through the fields outside of Mobotropolis, not even looking at his communicator to know that it was already after midnight. He hoped Shadow wasn't home yet, hoped the G.U.N. mission lasted longer than it-
Then something crashed into his back.
He lets out a surprised yelp as he's suddenly rolling, pain flaring in his back as he hits the ground, hard, inhibitors flying out of his hands on the ground next to him.
"You're late," he hears the husky, dark tone of his rival, and he curses a million words through his head as he sits up, rubbing his back. He was pretty sure he was hit with a Chaos Spear.
"Oh, it's not that big of a deal," he huffs, watching Shadow pick up his rings and snap them on, glancing at the light blue ones laying on the ground.
"Not that big of a deal?" Shadow asks, sounding ticked beyond belief. "You got to sleep all day," he says then, voice lowering as he dropped to a knee in front of the blue hero still sitting on the ground. Sonic's eyes widen as Shadow grabs his muzzle roughly, forcing him to meet his eyes. "...while I was forced to fight the doctor with no inhibitors, and my energy burning me alive. So, faker…" he suddenly forces Sonic backwards, causing the hedgehog to wince in pain as his back hit the ground again, Shadow pinning him down in between his legs and looming over him menacingly. "...tell me again it's not that big of a deal."
His heart was racing so fast he felt as if it was going to explode out of his chest. Shadow's energy was mingling with his, making him hot all over and his body tremble with the dark hedgehog sitting over him, leaving him with nowhere to go. He couldn't even fight him; his energy wouldn't allow it. Shadow wouldn't...would he? There's no way...he wouldn't…
He opened his mouth to speak, but found his voice not wanting to work. What was he supposed to say to that? He was sorry? Like hell if he did that, his pride was already shot to begin with. Shadow waited for him to speak, but Sonic snapped his mouth back shut stubbornly. It wasn't like he could argue with him though, either.
"That's what I thought," Shadow growled, leaning down to speak in his ear. "You have no idea," he hissed, causing Sonic to shudder. He could feel the other's breath on his ear, making it flick and twitch, more heat spreading through him and starting to focus on a certain area below. Oh Chaos, make it stop… "...what I had to go through today," the biohog continued. "I told you to have them back by midnight. You should have brought them to me as soon as they were finished. Instead you slept all day without a problem, while I had to wait."
It would seem Shadow was enjoying this power over him. Sonic swallowed and turned his head, feeling pathetic. He couldn't even find the will to talk back. He was terrified and so pride-hurt it was breaking him apart.
"I'm starting to get tired of this," Shadow continued, voice practically a growl. "Every damn day I have to deal with this energy, when the solution to the problem is right fucking beneath me. Give me one reason why I shouldn't just take you right now and be done with it."
Sonic swallowed before he finally forced himself to speak, hating how shaky his voice was. "I-It won't be d-done with… W-We're stuck like th-this…"
"And you expect me to wait until you die to not feel like this?" Shadow sneered. "I'll be damned if I have to go another day like this."
Sonic turns his head, glaring up at him weakly. "Y-You're the one that t-told me to find a way to fix it! I've been t-trying!"
Shadow glared back down at him. "It's been almost a month, hedgehog! How much longer do you think we can go?! Either I kill you or fuck you, and if you don't give an answer now, I'll decide for you!"
Sonic flinched, turning his head away, his heart now loud in his own ears. He was going to have a panic attack at this point. He couldn't...not this...he just couldn't…
"G-Give me some time…just a little more…" his voice was bordering that of a strained whisper. "Just a little more t-time...I might...I might have a way to fix it...I j-just need a little more…"
"Explain," Shadow orders, not leaving any room for argument. Sonic felt fear jolt through his chest like lightning. He didn't want to tell him he was immortal. He was honestly afraid to. If he didn't, though, Shadow would just…
"M-My uncle thinks I-I'm…" he starts, taking in a deep breath, trying to steady himself, "h-he thinks I'm...immortal…" he can see Shadow's brows fly up before narrowing in the corner of his eyes as he quickly continues. "B-But there may be a way to f-fix it! H-He might be able to get rid of my immortality and then if I'm n-not immortal, or lose my energy, then t-the bond might b-be broken!" he exclaims, hoping Shadow didn't jump to conclusions. The black and red hedgehog stares down at him, face unreadable.
"You're immortal," he states, as if processing it out loud. Sonic gives a shaky nod.
"Y-Yeah… W-Well...there's a good chance… He has to do some tests first to see for s-sure…"
Shadow looks away, brows furrowed. "Then I can't kill you."
"W-What?" Sonic asks before thinking. Shadow was actually going to kill him? Was he crazy?!
"The tests will take time," Shadow looks back at him with narrowed eyes. "And then it will take more time to figure out how to remove it...and then it will take even more time to actually go through with it. How long do you think that's going to take?"
Sonic felt his throat thicken. He wanted time to think on it...if he gave up his immortality...his Chaos Energy...wouldn't that go, too? He wouldn't be able to use the Chaos Emeralds, and in fights with Eggman...he'd be down those abilities…
...and his speed...did his speed have anything to do with his Chaos Energy?
What if the process killed him? Eggman would take over Mobius…
Shadow wasn't giving him any options. This...this wasn't fair…
"J-Just give me a little time to think, Shadow!" Sonic exclaims. "I j-just found out today! I don't even know what I w-want right now!"
"You think I care what you want?" Shadow sneers.
Those words hurt him deeper than he would like to admit.
Shadow really didn't care. He really, truly hated him.
...and this was his mate, he was stuck with for all eternity.
He wouldn't be able to make things up with Sally and possibly marry her. Wouldn't be able to find love with someone else if that didn't work out.
He was stuck with someone who hated him, would hurt him to solve their own problems…
"S-Shadow...just a couple days…" he tried in a weak voice. "T-That's all I'm asking…"
'Please, just a couple of days. Don't make me beg. Don't do this to me…'
Shadow scowls at him, his eyelids falling halfway as he stared down at him.
"I don't think so."
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Rouge cursed under her breath as she sat down on her couch, holding her temples. She had fought with Shadow to just wait till morning, leave Sonic alone...but he took off, pissed as all hell and ready to shed blood.
Chaos, she hoped Sonic would be okay. If those old texts were true, though, she doubted it. He couldn't fight Shadow, because his energy would take control over his body and not allow him to. If Shadow pinned him and...Sonic wouldn't be able to do anything about it…
She stood up quickly, turning on her communicator. She could track Shadow's own communicator, follow him and hopefully stop him before he hurt Sonic.
They both ran so fast, though...she hoped she could get there on time...
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"W-Wait!" he cried out, as Shadow suddenly leaned down and nipped on his neck. The moment those sharp teeth met his skin he felt his energy explode between them. A hot feeling coursed through his body, up to the tips of his ears, down to his toes, and settling strongly in between his legs and lower stomach.
Oh, no, no no no…
"Sh-Shadow, w-wait!" he was really panicking now. He arched his back and kicked a leg weakly, but couldn't even lift his arms. He felt sapped of all his power, not able to work his muscles to fight the other off of him.
This was all kinds of wrong…
Shadow's teeth clenched down harder, and the blue hero let out another cry, the throbbing pressure between his legs unbearable. He felt so hot, so broken, it was starting to cause him to lose his mind.
Shadow is spreading his legs and sliding a hand under his lower back, lifting it off the ground, joining their hips in a fiery touch that had them both gasping. Shadow's fur had a flick of gold to it as his energy reacted to Sonic's, and that emerald green that happened the first time their energy reacted to each other came back, sparking between them like a match about to go off in flames.
Feeling Shadow grind against him set the fear into full swing, and he cried out in pure terror.
"Sh-Shadow please! Don't! Don't do this!"
He couldn't bare it. He didn't want this. He didn't want to give this up…
Shadow paused, pulling away from his neck, turning Sonic's face to meet his own.
"I'll do what I want," he snarls, making Sonic whimper. "It's your own damn fault this is happening, so suck it up and deal with it."
No…
"You asshole!" Sonic yells out, turning his head away and squeezing his eyes shut tight. It was his fault...he thinks to himself. It still wasn't...it wasn't…
Shadow grinds them together again, making him whine and arch, the hot feeling aching in between his legs and the pressure building quickly. His Chaos Energy seemed to enjoy making him suffer, and Shadow's was just as strong as it reacted against his. He kept his eyes tightly closed as he felt Shadow's teeth go back to biting his neck, before those dark hips snapped against his own, painfully hard, and sent him into a frenzy as his energy and body reacted instantly.
"AHH!" he practically shrieks, feeling something odd happen down south other than him getting aroused, as a clear, wet liquid started leaking between his legs, coming from right underneath his tail...
He...he was…
Shadow seemed to realize it too, at the exact same time it processed in Sonic's mind.
Sonic was in heat.
It shouldn't have happened until after their first time, but it seemed his body had other plans. Maybe this was his energy finding pity on him. It would have hurt so much worse if not, and he didn't think Shadow planned on preparing him for what was to come…
"Now," Shadow huffs into his ear, "now we have to finish."
Even with his eyes open he could barely see. Barely process what was happening. All he could think about now was Shadow over him, Shadow grinding against him, Shadow touching him, Shadow, Shadow, Shadow…
He knew it was his Chaos Energy forcing him to submit like this, but he still felt awful. It was forcing him to want and need Shadow in every way, shape and form, and he wasn't strong enough to fight it. He had melted completely in Shadow's hold and couldn't do a damn thing to stop it from happening.
He told himself he didn't want this, but his energy and body most certainly did, and they didn't care what he thought on the matter.
He's taken by surprise when he realizes his member was out, fully erected in between the two of them, and then again when he realizes Shadow's is, too. He's mortified by himself losing control, and then of what was going to happen next. The hole underneath his tail was throbbing because of his heat, and he couldn't even tense up when he felt Shadow's tip press against it; his energy was keeping his body completely relaxed.
Shadow doesn't even give him time to ready himself, doesn't say a word before he's thrusting in, and Sonic can't stop the shocked scream from leaving his throat as he's penetrated. Their energy was bursting around them, blazing away the grass and burning a bright green. Shadow cursed and grabbed a tight hold around Sonic, pulling out just to thrust back in. Sonic was tight, and silky soft, wet from his heat and every time he thrusted forward he was rewarded with pure Chaos Energy, and even he couldn't stop the shaky moan that left his tans lips.
"Ah...ahhhh!" Sonic meowed out, face stained red and sweat matting his dark blue fur. It hurt, so bad, but the pleasure was there and it was contrasting against the pain in an intense feeling he couldn't handle. He couldn't understand it, his body couldn't take it, and his energy was a fury because of it.
"L-Louder," Shadow growls in his ear, snapping his hips forward, harder and faster with each pant that left him. Sonic gasped and arched, fingers clawing the grass apart beneath him as his eyes opened and squeezed shut, trying to find an outlet for the feelings. Shadow growls and rocks forward hard, hitting a hot spot inside the hero and making Sonic let out a loud, crying moan.
He rears back and slams back into the hedgehog's prostate again, nailing it dead on and making Sonic bend in his hold, tears now leaving the corners of his eyes. "AhhhhhssShhhaddddowwwww!" he screams, after again another thrust has him dying.
Heat was just exploding through his stomach and tingling his entire form, the pressure building and threatening to push him over the edge. Every thrust hurt, but it also felt good, and he was confused and ready for it to be over, but giving that up to Shadow…
The Ultimate Lifeform curses and buries his face in the crook of Sonic's neck, groaning and unable to stop the moans that followed. It was just too good...too much… He had never felt such intense energy, such intense feeling before in his life… It was a better feeling than having all seven Chaos Emeralds...and when Sonic cried out and called his name, it just made it all the better.
"Ahh! I-I c- I can't…!" Sonic cried, his arms reaching up to grab onto the ebony hedgehog's shoulders, leaning up to bury his face in his white chest fur. He was going to lose it… "Shadowww!"
Then Shadow grabs him by the back of his head, a fist full of quills as he yanks his head backwards, forcing Sonic to arch his back off the ground and give him that perfect opportunity to slam straight into that spot one more time.
Sonic squeaked and Shadow sputtered out a series of curses as they both fell over the edge, panting and shaking as the biohog slowed his thrusts to a stop. Sonic was mewling and whining, body shuddering violently with aftershocks, each breath that left him heavy and huffed, while Shadow suddenly felt lightheaded, cursing as he pulls out, holding onto Sonic tightly as if his life depended on it.
They both laid there, trying to pull themselves together. Sonic's fur faded back into its normal cobalt color for the first time since the bond happened, and Shadow finally felt relief flood his system. He felt no pain for the first time in a month.
He was the first of the two to recover, pushing himself up and staring down at the whimpering hedgehog he just screwed, realization suddenly hitting him like a truck at full speed.
He just raped Sonic.
What the hell had he been thinking?!
He was so tired and aggravated of his pain that he didn't for once think about what Sonic felt… He even told him he didn't care about what he thought. Sonic even begged him...all he had to do was give him a few days…
"S-Sonic…" he starts, reaching a hand up to grab the side of the hedgehog's muzzle. Sonic turned away, ears bent back as tears ran down his face.
"G-Go away! Get the h-hell away from me!"
He froze, watching as Sonic let out another sob, his body shuddering with it as he tried to catch his breath. He looked like he was hyperventilating...
"Sonic, I-"
"I said go a-away! Leave me alone! I f-fffucking hate you!" the hero yells, not even looking at him.
Why did those words hurt him so much?
He...wasn't supposed to care...but he wasn't supposed to hurt him, either…
This whole bond was going to drive them crazy…
What would… What would Maria have thought of him?
She'd hate him too. She would be disgusted by him. She would disown him.
No...that...she would never…
He curses and pushes himself away from the blue hero, stumbling to his feet and holding his spinning head. Sonic curled up on his side, facing away from him, trying to control his breathing and get a handle on himself again. Shadow stood, watching, feeling a void open up in his chest that was much bigger than before.
What has he done?
...but Sonic wanted to be left alone...he...wouldn't have had to do that if Sonic had controlled his Dark form...it wasn't his fault...he had no choice...Sonic would have fought him no matter what…
Yes, it wasn't his fault. He was just doing what needed to be done.
Fine, he thinks, stumbling back a few more steps. Sonic wanted to be left alone. He would leave him alone.
The hero himself curses and whines as his body shuddered again, and he choked on another sob. He couldn't get himself to calm down. It was as if his own energy was fighting him for control over his own body. He kept telling himself to breathe, to stop crying, to get up, to do something, but his body wouldn't listen. Did his energy control him that much? Did it have some kind of mind of his own?
...but it wasn't just his energy, anymore. It was Shadow's, too. They were connected, they had the same energy, now. Maybe Shadow was subconsciously controlling him, now. Maybe he was doing it on purpose…
He felt a breeze dash passed him, and it only took a second to realize Shadow had left him alone, just as he asked.
...but he really didn't want to be alone.
He could only curl up more, and cry himself to sleep.
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He woke up with a gasp, feeling bedsheets beneath him. He tried to sit up but cried out when pain prevented him from doing so, his head falling back on the pillows and his mind rushing back to what had happened last night.
Shadow…
"Sonic?"
He turns his head and sees Rouge walk in the room, sitting on the edge of the bed and gently holding the side of his face. "Blue, honey? Are you alright?"
She was so sweet, and soft, and kind, and no he wasn't alright, and...and Shadow needed to die...and he lost control over himself, and everything was just…
He doesn't realize he's crying until Rouge pulls him up and into a warm hug, petting through his quills and whispering softly to him.
"I know, sweetheart, I know…" she murmured, and he couldn't stop the sob that left him because she was just so nice to him...and he really needed someone right now…
"It's okay, I'm here for you, darling…" she goes on, trying to contain her anger.
She was going to kill Shadow.
Fuck, she wished she hadn't promised to keep this whole thing a secret. She could really use a hand in kicking his ass. She could probably tell Omega, but being a robot he wouldn't understand or probably care. She really wanted to tell Knuckles, but he would just rip Shadow limb from limb and everyone would find out, and Sonic didn't need more drama than he had right now.
Sonic's cries are quiet and barely audible. She assumed it was because he was trying to not cry and pull himself together, but he wasn't going to be able to do that anytime soon, not with what just happened. She was going to have to do more research about Chaos Born, see if there was anything she could do to help him. See if there was a way for him to fight Shadow when he had to, or control the heats he was now going to start having unwillingly.
Her problems use to consist of how she was going to get the gems or information she wanted, always in her best interest. She's never cared for anyone as much as she cared for Sonic now, and now her problems were to find a way to make Shadow suffer as much as possible and help Sonic get over this, all the while keeping it a secret until Sonic gave her the go.
The hedgehog in her arms is shaking miserably, and she sighs, closing her eyes and resting her chin on top of his head. "I know, Sonic. We're going to figure this out, kick his ass, and find a way to help you. I promise I won't stop until this is settled."
She wasn't used to taking care of other people like this. Maybe being a club owner has softened her up, or possibly her admiration of a certain echidna, or her respect for the blue hero. She didn't know, and at that point, she guessed it didn't really matter, because she was the only one that could help Sonic now.","pools_count":1,"title":"Bonds of Chaos - Chapter Two","deleted":"f","public":"t","mimetype":"text/rtf","pagecount":"1","rating_id":"2","rating_name":"Adult","ratings":[{"content_tag_id":"3","name":"Violence","description":"Mild violence","rating_id":"1"},{"content_tag_id":"4","name":"Sexual Themes","description":"Erotic imagery, sexual activity or arousal","rating_id":"2"},{"content_tag_id":"5","name":"Strong Violence","description":"Strong violence, blood, serious injury or death","rating_id":"2"}],"submission_type_id":"12","type_name":"Writing - Document","guest_block":"t","friends_only":"f","comments_count":"0","views":"128","sales_description":null,"forsale":"f","digitalsales":"f","printsales":"f","digital_price":""}