[Sonadow. I'm basically taking the old cliche of making Shads a vampire and doing something better with it.
It's over dramatic on purpose ;)]

Blood.

Red cascading along blue and peach fur, the sweet stench filling the air.

"Shadow, are you okay?" A voice rippled through my brain. I blinked and glanced into emerald eyes, them being filled with pain. How could he be worried for me when he was hurt worse than I.

He was smiling, though blood was dripping down his chin.

Blood....

"Shadow?" Again, his voice interrupted my thoughts. I was shaking horribly, the urge to bite into peach skin becoming harder and harder to resist. I wanted to run, but we were trapped in a cage.

I was backing away from him, my legs becoming too wobbly to walk soon after. I felt arms wrap around me and hold me close, but that only made things worse. His scent was wonderful and alluring, and I tried to resist so hard, but my fangs started to inch out. I shook harder and buried my muzzle into his neck, the scent becoming even stronger. He hugged me tighter, not knowing my inner turmoil as his gloved hands rubbed my back gently and muttered sweet nothings into my ear. My mouth opened as my fangs brushed against his neck, my voice coming out shakily. "Sonic...."

I could feel his body shiver slightly, but he never pushed me away. In a last, desperate attempt to get him away, my hands found themselves to his chest and I pushed him away. "I-I can't.... Find a w-way out...."

"Shadow, I know you haven't had any for months, and you shouldn't resist your urges like this." Sonic was frowning, and I had to look away.

"Th-There has to be a way out of here...." I said, ignoring my love's pleads. "Please just help me find a way out."

"You could have enough strength to break the bars apart if you'd just drink."

"Dammit, Sonic!" I finally growled out. "I'm not drinking your blood! I'm not hurting you like that!"

"Shadow, I don't mind! You can't stop ignoring these urges! You need to drink!" Sonic clenched his fists, shaking slightly.

I kept my eyes away from him, knowing that I was tearing up. He's been trying to get me to drink his blood ever since I told him I was a vampire. I don't like drinking blood, and I'd never do so to him. I love him, and I'm not draining him of his own life force, no matter what he says.

"Shadow...." I felt his hand on my shoulder. "Please.... So we can get out of here and have another shot at beating Egghead."

I glanced back at him, and that was all it took for me to be wrapped in his arms, my face buried into his chest. He was rubbing my back, shushing my crying. "I'm sorry, Shadow; I'm so sorry. Please don't cry, my love...."

"I just don't want to hurt you...." I sniffed as he held me tighter.

"I know, I know...." He sighed. "I'm just trying to look out for you, though. It's unhealthy to go without blood for months, Shadow."

"I know...." I felt myself wrap my arms around his neck. He nuzzled my cheek and I could feel some of the blood from his muzzle come off on me. I quickly pushed myself out of his arms and wiped off the blood. My fangs seemed to become more painful as I stared at the crimson liquid staining my glove.

"Shadow...." He didn't do anything besides stare this time. I looked into emerald green eyes, my body shaking and my mind reeling.

Finally, I looked away and mumbled a tiny and helpless, "Please....?"

He smiled and walked up to me, slowly sitting down beside my feet and patting his lap. "Of course, Shads."

I blushed greatly before gently sitting on his lap and laying my head on his shoulder. "I'm sorry...."

"It's fine, really." Sonic smiled as he readjusted me for comfort and wrapped his arms around my waist.

"I promise I'll be gentle."

"Shads, it's fine. Just go ahead."

I kept shaking as I nuzzled into the crook of his neck. "I won't take much."

Sonic chuckled lightly. "Go on, sweetheart."

I took a deep breath before taking one lick at his neck and digging my fangs into him. He flinched slightly, taking in a sharp intake of breath. He soon enough relaxed and held me closer, allowing me to continue. I closed my eyes and almost moaned in relief as I felt my strength slowly returning. I made sure not to take too much though as I pulled my fangs out just when I felt my sanity starting to waver. I made sure to lick the wound, thoroughly sealing it.

I liked the remaining blood off my fangs and lips before meeting emerald green again. My love brightly smiled to me, seeming happy for someone who just lost even more blood than the battle before and had his energy drained.

"Do you feel better?"

I nodded before asking my own questions. "It didn't hurt, did it? Do you feel drowsy? Y-Your heart's still beating, right?"

"I'm fine, Shads." He chuckled and hugged me tightly. I returned it, of course. "Thanks for letting me help you."

"I'm sorry that I let this happen...." I sighed.

"Shadow, it's fine. Everything is okay."

"Besides the fact that we're trapped in a cage with Dr. Robktnick rampaging the city?"

"Right...." Sonic sweat dropped. "Eh, think you're strong enough to bend the bars?"

I grinned and stood up. "Of course."

I quickly moved the bars and watched Sonic walk out before following.

"Thanks, love." He smiled to me before kissing my cheek.

I blushed, looking away almost bashfully before gripping his hand. "Are you strong enough to fight?"

"I'll be fine." Sonic smiled, gripping my hand back.

"I promise I won't have to drink your blood again." I said as we walked out.

"If you ever need me, though, I'll always be here for you."

I nodded. "Thank you."

"I love you." A gentle but fleeting kiss.

"I love you too." A spark in his eyes.

"Race ya to the giant robot!" A blur running away.

A chuckle echoing through the woods as another followed behind.

Blood completely forgotten.

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[Lava]

A friend once told me that the best way to get rid of a writer's block is to write a crack fic.

I've now found that my way is to write an overly dramatic and cliche fic.