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[ For Shadow, as far as he'd met, there were two Sonics that he trusted more implicitly than the rest. Implicit trust did not come easily for the black hedgehog, and trusting enough to tell another some of his past, though mild, was more trust than he'd give anyone casually. One Sonic he met while in Johto, who he was able to share some of his story with, and come to a point of understanding, especially at a time when he was trying to decide what to do with himself since two very important people had disappeared from the world.

The other blue hedgehog was one that had found him while Shadow had been suffering from hallucinations and intense fear, showing a side he never showed anyone else. That Sonic had stayed by him and managed to bring Shadow back to his former self.

Now, Shadow had holed himself up in a Station Square library, reading a few books. He had a pile of them on a table and was steadily working through all of them... But at the same time, he thought about his recent actions, recent decisions. Was he becoming what the Professor wanted him to be? What Maria wanted? Was Sonic right; that he should be whoever he himself thought was best? Living for oneself was something Shadow never did before. It would certainly take some getting used to.

He flips another page, catching up on history and technological advances made by mankind and different parts of the world. The information was greatly appreciated, allowing him to learn about the people he was supposed to help... for Maria's sake. ]

... Hmph.

[ He reads a quote at the bottom of one page. ] “We can do no great things; only small things with great love.” Mother Teresa... [Shadow leans back against his seat, thinking about the quotation he read.] Is that really true, I wonder.

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[Things had changed. Everything changed. Circumstances were different. Sonic made the most of his time anywhere he went, and he had to do the same here without exception. No, it wasn't home, but right now he was with a friend, or even family; he was with someone who knew him, shared similar experiences with. He couldn't ask to be anywhere else but with his friends.]

Hey! This whole givin' yourself a headstart is gettin' old! Makes it seem like you need them!

[But Sonic let out another laugh and sprinted off, sand flying behind him as he pursued the black hedgehog along the shore.]

If I remember correctly, both times we've raced, you've taken the head start, blue hedgehog! [ Shadow skated along, fire bursting forth from his shoes. Sand was a little harder to skate on, but not impossible. They had something like a hover feature, so he wasn't completely hopeless.

Just as for Sonic, sand blew out behind him, perhaps creating a bit of an obstacle. Looking out at the water as he ran, Shadow saw the dolphin again (maybe it was a different one?), swimming alongside them as they raced. ]

Knowin' the course isn't the same! You were the one that took off the first time, pal!

[Sonic was somewhat behind Shadow as they raced, and had to avoid the sand being kicked up and flying about. He had to move off a bit to the side and not be directly behind his rival.

This wasn't the first time he noticed Shadow looking out toward the water. The blue hedgehog kept running, but also took a moment or two to look out at the ocean and then at Shadow.]

You've never seen them up close, have you? We can stop and to sightsee if that's what you want!

[ Shadow watched the dolphin a little longer before staring ahead again. ]

No. [ He didn't want to do anymore sightseeing today. He had to return those books to their appropriate places. Then it would be time to go somewhere else. ]

There will be plenty of time for that some other day.

All right, suit yourself!

[Sonic raced along with Shadow, seeing that they were going in the right direction to get back to where they started. As fast as they were going, they made it there not too long after they picked up from where they left off with the blue hedgehog coming in as a close second, which seemed to end up as rather normal now. That would have to change. Definitely have to change.]

Heh, we need a rematch. So this means I will hafta track you down so we can have it.

[ When Shadow stopped, he carefully removed his shoes, stepping on the warm sand in his bare feet. He's casual about lifting up the runners and shaking them, getting stray sand out. After a moment, he replaces them, adjusting their tightness. ]

Very well. But not today. I've had enough exploring for one afternoon.

Heh, no problem! I'm not worried 'bout it!

[Sonic stretched his legs, hanging onto his shoes as he did so, then hopped up again on his feet once he was done.]

I'm gonna stay out here and practice some more! If you're headin' back, then you take care of yourself, okay?

[ Shadow nodded briefly before turning to walk away. He stopped once more, mumbling a thank you before continuing his way to the library. ]

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