Chapter 80

"You... But how?"asked Amy

"Oh? That's very simple! Of course, it's obvious you guys will come to help the two, especially you Mephiles. And I know, you know their location. I was only playing along to be a fool. But enough of this! I just planted a device that will track you all down. Very simple, isn't it Mrs. Amy? It's a shame you had underestimated me again. Foolish idea to go against me!"Doom roared

"Now, if you all don't want any violence, Shadow, you know what to do. Come with me"

"No... No! I won't let you take control on me this time! I have enough of your shits too! Have you gone insane? Have you forgotten I'm your son? Do you really just care about your money? Your business? Your desires? How about me dad? Have you even think what I'm doing, how I'm feeling in all of this?! I'm so fucking tired! You have taken everything away from me! I know, it's my fault mom had died. But, I know, mom won't like to see you in this state. Mom won't like what you are doing now. Wake up!"

Doom quiver. He only glared at Shadow

"Silence! I only want what's the best for you, I only want you to walk on the path that is beneficial, for your own good, for your future"

"That shit again. Are you serious? No, you don't want what's the best for me, you're only showing selfishness. You won't arrange a contract if it wasn't for you, for your fucking business again. Don't you just care anymore? If you do, you'll care how I'll feel!"

"Whether you like it or not, that's what you will do!"

"No dad. This time, I won't obey you. I won't let you take me away from what I'm happy and contented in. Forcing me into something you know can make me MORE miserable than I am already! I love Sonic, and I'm not afraid to say and show it to everyone, even you!"

"Are you out of your mind? That is plain disgusting! Unpleasant! What will people think of our family? What will people think of me? What will people think of you?! You know this is wrong! You know it can ruin everything! You don't want to ruin the name of your father, and the name of your family to don't you?"

Shadow clenched his fists and gritted his teeth in anger

"What did you say? Unpleasant? Disgusting? Take a look at you! Take a look at yourself! I don't even know if you're my father anymore! You're the one who is displeasing! If only the whole world knows what Mr. Doom is really like, who will even stand up for you?"

"You know nothing. People will know I am doing the right thing"

"Tch. Enough of that. You're sick! Dad, please, let me just live my life, I know I'm not the best son... But,"

"I will try my best to help you at business. At everything... Just... Don't take Sonic away from me. He's my happiness. My everything. I love him, dad. I love him. What would you feel, if you're in my situation?"

Doom's lips twitched. He looked down

"Dad... I love you dad. I hate seeing you in this state. I hate to see you like this. So dad, give me a chance. Please..."

"..."

"When your mom died, I hated you. You took my everything away. The reason why I keep living. That's why I even want my own son, to experience what I had gone through.."

"Pathetic, is it not?"

Doom felt his tears flowing like rivers. Shadow didn't hesitate to hug his father

"Dad. I'm sorry. But... Do you think mom also want this? No, right? So dad... Please"

"Shadow, my son... I'm so sorry" Doom finally hugged back and stroke his son's head

"What have I done?"

Doom thought. As the warm embrace continued, he felt remorse, repentance, sadness, angst, everything was messing with his mind. He was so focused on the death of his wife, so blind, that he didn't knew he had hurt everyone, including his own and very son. Letting all the sadness and guilt go, by blaming his son. Just for him not to admit, he wasn't a good husband and a good father for his family

"What will happen now?"

Doom's thought distracted him. What will he do now? No more running away again, just as what he had done before. He had to face the consequences, what shame was waiting for him, to face and accept the guilt he will go through, after all, he deserve it, right?

"I'm so sorry..."Doom repeated, unaware he was silently sobbing

Finally, they let go. Shadow looked at the others, only to see them smiling. Sonic, who hugged Shadow. Everyone else approaching them. Doom smiled sadly

"I know it's not that easy. But look, he forgives you. I'm sure he'll gave you a second chance of you doing the role of the father, after all, he's your son, right?"Mephiles spoke as he tap his uncle's shoulder, giving him a warm smile

Doom returned back the smile

"This, will he a new start. But it won't be easy for me..."Doom spoke to himself mentally, before looking at them again