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Chapter 1: A new purpose
Shadow wandered the halls of the space colony ARK; It had been a month since the Black Arms invasion, and he had finally managed to regain his memories. After all the searching, all the questioning and uncertainty about who and what he really was, at last he had the answers he so desperately sought.
But to his disappointment the thing he wanted the most, and now the thing he hated the most. The memories were there, but there were so many and he had no way to tell what each one was, or when and where it happened. It was like trying to do a puzzle, with no idea of what the picture was supposes to look like. It was all so confusing, on more than one occasion he feared he would go mad from the overwhelming flood of images 'who ever said be careful what you with for, sure wasn't kidding'
In the end the answers he so desperately sought had only provided him with even more questions, the greatest one being 'what do I do now'
By destroying the Black Arms he had done what he was created to do. So why he was still alive? He had fulfilled his promise to both the Professor and Maria. What was there left to do? What was his purpose now that he didn't have one?
He had always been so focused on regaining his memories and fulfilling his promise, he had never bothered to stop and think about what he would do once he had.
Shadow entered the ARK's observation area and looked around; at one time the place had been the most advanced technological space center ever. Full of active people, all scurrying about doing research of various kinds. Each one thrilled to be a part of the marvel that was the ARK, and to work with the legendary genius known as Professor Gerald Robotnick.
Now it was simply another abandoned facility long past its prime, the entire station was a complete mess. The halls where cold and dark, many of the walls where chipped and cracked and had bullet holes, some had been reduced to nothing more than a pile of rubble. Broken glass and equipment littered the many laboratories, and the twisted remains of broken GUN robots lay scattered throughout the many rooms and corridors. Even after over 50 years, the place still reeked of a combination of disinfectant and dried blood. He could still feel the carnage and destruction that had taken place here so long ago.
The ARK had also been his home; it was where he was created, where he was raised. He had come here hoping to find some kind of solace; instead all he found were the ghosts of his past.
Shadow sighed and turned on one of the monitors, he had adjusted the frequency so that he could pick up television programs on the monitors.
He flipped through the channels before finally stealing on a news channel.
"And in local news world renowned hero, Sonic the Hedgehog has once again saved the day from the evil forces of doctor eggman. Over the years Sonic has made it his purpose in life to save the planet and its inhabitants from certain destruction. He has fought against everything from robot army's to giant water demons, and recently even helped to stop an alien invasion. In honor of Sonics amazing heroism, the president has declared a celebration. Joining Sonic in the parade will be his friends. Miles 'Tails' Prower, Knuckles the echidna, Rouge the bat, and Amy Rose who often help Sonic in his world saving adventures. The group is also sometimes known as the Freedom Fighters. The ceremony will take place in down town Station Square this Saturday"
Shadow stared at the monitor as a single line kept bouncing around in his head "has made it his purpose in life to save the planet and its inhabitants from certain destruction" 'maybe that is the answer I've been looking for'
Sorry if it's a little short but don't worry it's only the first chapter and they get longer from here.
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