A New World (Shadow x Reader)

Chapter 21: Time Traveller

It was another blissful morning in shack. I wish. Sonic and Shadow were arguing over who's better, of course. Amy was mad at Rogue for talking to 'her Sonniku'. Tails was ignoring everyone and speaking with Cream in his workshop and Knuckles was getting angrier by the second as he fought alongside Shadow and Sonic.

I couldn't take it anymore. They were driving me insane! I swear I am about to release my powers on all of them! They're arguing is so annoying!

"Your glider shoes are as raggedy as Knuckles unkept hair."

"HEY!"

"Really? Your dumb-ass red shoes can't even compare to the red pimples covering your face."

Okay, that was actually very funny but Amy and Rogue were both just be annoying!

"HANDS OFF MY SONIKKU!"

"I don't want your pathetic excuse of a love interest, Amy!"

"HE'S NOT PATHETIC YOU SLUT-DRESSED BIT-"

Then, a brawl broke out. The whole gang just became a giant circle as they all started throwing punches at each other. I was standing there, appalled. Tails and Cream seriously didn't hear this?!

With my jaw dropped to the floor, I stormed out of the shack and walked down the street. Dying to get their conversations out of my head.

"Ow." The silver hedgehog that I bumped into winced. I groaned as I sat up and rubbed my temple. He looks familiar...

"Sorry, sir." I stood up and apologized to the mysterious creature.

"A human?! What'd Sonic do this time.." the hedgehog muttered under his breath. He knew Sonic?

"Um, you know Sonic?" I raised a brow.

"Yes, I'm a time traveler who met up with them to save my future. I came back for a visit..." Silver paused. "How'd Sonic trap you into this world?"

"Actually...it was Shadow. They said the chaos emeralds practically summoned me. So they took me from my home, rather harshly, and dragged me here." His golden eyes drooped after learning my backstory. I guess he could empathize about what happened to me.

"That's terrible. I'm sorry." But I could read his expression, it wasn't sorrow. It was anxiousness. But why?

"It's fine. It's not so bad here anyway...what's your name?" I had completely forgotten to ask.

"Silver the hedgehog. Yours?" He smirked.

"Y/N the human." I laughed at my own little joke. Silver did the same.

"Heh, pretty name, and your funny! No wonder Shad-" I blushed at the compliments but my face scrunched at the interruption of his sentence.

"Anyways, can you lead me back to the shack?" Silver chuckled nervously.

"Yeah. But be warned, they're kinda in a brawl right now." I giggled.

"Been there."

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"DON'T YOU DARE, FAKER!"

"I won't say a word if you take that back!" Sonic whined.

"Fine...your voice isn't a disgrace to mankind, and your not the reason god created blindfolds." Shadow hissed. Silver and I observed and held back laughter as the group slowly started apologizing to another, completely not seeing our presence

"That's better!" Sonic cheered.

"Now don't say a word to her." Shadow grit his teeth. Who was he talking about..?

"Where's my apology?!" Knuckles growled

"Ahem..." Silver cleared his throat. The gang all slowly turned to face us at the doorway and their eyes widened.

"SILVER?!" They yelled in unison.

"Hey, guys. I just wanted to visit and I ran into
Y/N..." They all pulled us inside immediately and gathered around Silver. Everyone seemed happy, except Shadow.

"Silver, we're glad you're back! Tails and Cream are in the workshop I'll go get them!" Sonic used his burst of speed to rush downstairs to the two. Amy didn't hesitate to start a conversation.

"How's the future, Silvs?" Does she have a nickname for everyone? Oh well. Guess it's not as bad as 'Sonikku.'

"Pretty good. I'll just say this...Shadow is in a much better place." Silver winked at Shadow as Shadow's glare faded into one of curiosity.

Before Shadow could ask any further, Sonic came zipping up the stairs with Tails and Cream. Both seemed happy to see the grey hedgehog.

"Silver!" They yelped in sync. I was still rather confused by Silver's backstory but I'd probably get an explanation later.

"Hey, you two! It's nice to see everyone again, and new people too." Silver chuckled glancing at me. I could've sworn I heard a faint growl from Shadow but ignored it.

"As fun as this, what brings you here? You usually only come to the past when something bad happens." Knuckle's spoke up from the group, stepping out of the shadows.

"Honest, nothing bad is happening. I just wanted to visit you guys. But I do have important news." The group silenced, I couldn't tell they were fearful for what he had to say.

"It's nothing bad. I just wanted to say I finally found out who my parents are now that the future is fixed." We all sighed in relief. But I still was left confused. Why would he come all the way back to tell us...that?

"That's great, Silver. Who is it?" Amy smiled genuinely. Silver grew anxious at the question and even Shadow could see the sudden tension.

"I can't say." Silver sighed. Why couldn't he say? Unless...it was one of us?

"Why not?" Shadow pried.

"It could ruin the future."

"How so?"

"Listen, fa-Shadow. I just can't tell you!" Did...did anyone else hear that almost sudden slip? There's no way...

"What were you going to say!?" Shadow leaned back. The group gasped in realization.

"AGH! You've already heard too much! I should go-" As Silver tried to leave, Shadow tugged on his wrist and pulled him back.

"You're my son?!" Shadow screeched in horror.

"Y-yes..."

We all stood there in total shock. No one knew what to say. No one could gather any words to say. But we all wanted to know another thing.

Who was the mother?