Shadow's P.O.V

The night was cool and windy, making my fur blow in the wind. A pleasant chill breezed through my back. I was in my usual place in Westopolis standing on a hill, waiting for a next mission from G.U.N. I remember everything from the day I learned the truth of my past like it was yesterday. Black creatures coming in with Black Doom calling me his son and filth like that. It makes me sick just thinking about how I could be related to him. I continue thinking until my phone rings.

I checked my phone, and it's the G.U.N Commander. Any mission would be fine for me to do now.

"Hello Commander, Shadow here." I answered, "Any new missions for me to do?"

"Actually, no, there isn't. Dr. Eggman and his robots haven't been wrecking havoc today." the Commander said, calmly. He's usually glad when the doctor doesn't attack.

"I can tell why, Commander." I replied.

Flashback

Earlier, I drove by Dr. Eggman's base, curious to what the doctor might be up to. I peeked through the windows of the main window, only to find him, along with his lackeys, Orbot, Cubot, and Metal Sonic on the couch watching Romantic Comedies. I did not understand why they would watch this garbage. I saw Dr. Eggman crying, with Orbot and Cubot cuddled next to him, also crying. Metal Sonic, on the other hand, was standing away from the T.V, gazing into the screen. This is what a robot who tried to create a robotic empire many years ago is reduced to now.

"I wish I had a girlfriend to spend time with!" Dr. Eggman says, bawling his eyes out.

"The possibilities to that are one billion to.."

A swift punch sent Orbot's head spinning. Cubot looked at the assailant, which was Metal Sonic moving back to his spot. Metal Sonic pointed towards the T.V., directing Cubot to look back at the screen.

This is pathetic. Why am I even here? I turn around, get on my motorcycle, and drive off. Gotta love that bike.

Present

"Alright, Shadow. Thanks for the information on Eggman and his lackeys. See you in the morning. Over and out."

"Over and out." I replied, ending the transmission. I put my phone away, and walked over to my motorcycle. Why not a midnight drive for a while? I hopped on my bike, and drove off into the city.

I drove past G.U.N Headquarters, throwing some files into the mailbox. I love my job. Driving past the rest of the city was like heaven. Up until my phone started ringing. The ringtone was "Dreams of An Absolution", which I knew who it was. I reluctantly pick it up with a scowl across my face.

"Hello? Shadow? It's me..."

"Damn it Silver, I know who you are! Just why the hell did you call?" I yell ed directly into the phone, louder to get past the roars of my engines. Out of all of the people in the world, Silver had to call me so late at night.

I knew Silver from when we helped each other defeat another Eggman called Eggman Nega. Silver said he comes from the future, or another dimension; I don't know where, and I don't know when he came here. Silver decided to stay in our timeline. To me, that's more annoyances. I also don't get along well with Silver because well, let's face it: I'm the ultimate lifeform, and he's just a wimpy time traveler.

"I just called to see how you're doing. Sonic wants to talk to you." Silver said. "Here he is!"

Great, Faker wants to talk to me. I was about to hang up until I heard a voice in the background. It was a voice I have never heard before.

"Hey Shadow, how's life?" Sonic said. When he was speaking, I wanted to hang up. But no, I had to find out who that voice was.

"Good, what's it to you?" I replied fast, "Who's that talking in the background?"

"Oh, that's Blaze. She's just yelling at Silver about some stuff." Sonic said, "Everything's fine other than that!"

"How come I've never heard of Blaze before?" I scream with people on the sidewalk giving me stares. I didn't care. I needed to know who she was.

But then I remember. Blaze the Cat was her name. I've seen her in a couple of sports events before, such as when we were racing on those floating skateboard things. She wished me good luck. Not wanting to talk more to the blue annoyance, I said, "Hmph... Same to you." I could've sworn she was talking to Sonic about me.

Just as I was fantasizing about Blaze, Sonic snapped me into reality. He must've been talking when I phased out on him. I looked over at my surroundings.

"Shadow? You there, sleepy head? Don't crash!" He yelled.

I was still driving, and I noticed I was about to crash into my house. I immediately pushed the brakes, and stop into the garage. When I entered the house, I turned on the lights. Everything's the same, trashed around. I check my mail, most of it being junk mail. When I put my mail away, I turned around and sat on the couch. My couch was warm.

Just how I like it. I thought.

I decided to sleep on it. Just then, Faker called me again.

"Hey Shadow..."

"Faker, why the hell would you call me when I'm about to sleep?" I yelled in a harsh tone.

"I just called to ask you if you want to come over for a party tomorrow." Sonic said, almost sounding like begging for me to come.

"Why would I come to one of your worthless parties? I have no time for games."

"Because Shadow, it's a welcome party for Blaze. We asked Blaze if she wanted to stay here for a while, but she said she can't because she had to guard the Sol Emeralds. We told her she can bring them with her, so now she's here! Isn't that great?" Faker said with a gleeful tone.

"No it isn't. Then there would be more annoyances like you."

"Blaze isn't like me and the others, Shadow. She's quiet, nice, and mysterious. Kinda like you. Well, except the nice part, which you aren't very nice."

I thought about what Faker said. She seems to remind me of Maria, but in a different way. This feeling makes me more... happy. It was almost as if Maria was here. What am I saying? I'm the Ultimate Lifeform! I do not feel anything! However, Sonic's words got the best of me.

"Okay Faker, I'll go. If she isn't like you, then I'll spare you. You better not be lying to me!"

"Alright Shadow. Good night, Buddy!" Sonic said, happily.

"Good night, and never call me 'Buddy' again!" I shouted as I hung up the phone. I then thought about tomorrow, and meeting this... Blaze.

She seems alright. For now.