The Ark was on a crash course with the planet, every being on it was about to die, and we were wasting time with farewells and return promises! Sonic and his friends exchanging sappy words that would mean nothing if we didn't stop the monster that had attached to the space colony. He's now holding the hand of the pink hedgehog, Amy.
For the love of…
Rouge stood away from the others, eyes locked on me, a forced smile. Yes, it was forced. Her eyes slightly glazed over from fighting back tears, pleading. Pleading me? She was worried, about me? Does Rouge honestly think there is a chance I won't come back?
Without truly realizing it, I began to nod in response. A silent promise of my return. Though I'm not sure why I acknowledged her concern.
Then a blue streak blazes passed me. My distraction allowed Sonic to get ahead of me. After we're done, he will undoubtedly never let that go. For now we have other matters to deal with. We shall use the emeralds to attain our Super forms.
The powers of Chaos, I've never felt it so prominent before. It's almost overwhelming. Is Sonic used to this feeling? It appears so, but I'm wasting time thinking on it. After this battle, I can assess the impact of it then.
Facing the Ark, I glance towards Sonic, him at me. With a simple nod, we seem in complete unison. The planet will not be destroyed, not as long as we are here.
"Chaos Control!"
The Space Colony Ark rested in its original orbit. The planet spared, a sigh passing my lips. My promise to Maria was kept. Though I feel weak now, such feelings are new to me. The weightlessness of space, I feel adrift in it.
"Shadow!"
Sonic's voice is faint, alarmed, almost panicked. Since when does the great Blue Blur panic? Then I realize it, I am adrift in space. The power I felt has faded. So, that's why Sonic is panicking, trying to catch me. I can't seem to gather enough strength to resist this pull. Must be caught in the planet's gravitation.
Is this what you wanted Maria? I saved the people of the planet, like you asked. Are you proud of me? I hope so, because I want to see your smile again. I want to be greeted with it, when I see you again. I've missed you.
Wait, my promise to Rouge! She's waiting for me to come back. I have to find a way, but I have no strength to get to the space colony. Then I'll have to find a way to the surface. I could rest there, then find Rouge.
"Chaos Control."
The pull is gone, I think. I feel numb all over. Darkness seems to be surrounding me. I don't even have enough strength to open my eyes now. This is how it ends then.
I'm sorry, Rouge.