Shadow's dream...
Shadow looked around the endless dark void. He held a hand up to make sure his eyes weren't closed. They weren't.
"Where am I...?" he wondered aloud. He looked around, but saw nothing that would answer his question. Then, a sudden chill filled the air, and Shadow's breath came out in puffs of vapor as he crossed his arms to somewhat warm himself. Goosebumps rose up on his skin, making his quills stand. He could sense a sinister presence near him.
"Hello?" he called out, "Someone there?"
A low chuckle answered. It sent chills along Shadow's spine, something that happened so rarely that others thought him incapable of it.
"Who's there?" he demanded. At first there was silence, then, a deep voice spoke, causing Shadow to jump in his skin slightly.
"Well, well, Shadow the Hedgehog. It's been a while."
"What are you talking about? Who are you?"
"You don't remember me? I'm hurt Shadow, but I suppose I can't exactly blame you. It was your speedy blue friend and that princess Elise that caused you and the rest of the planet to forget me."
"What're you talking about? Who are you? Show yourself!"
"As you wish..."
Shadow glanced around but saw nothing. "I said show yourself."
Another chuckle came from behind him, but before he could turn around, two cold hands covered his red eyes, and the voice spoke in his ear, causing a shiver to pass through him.
"I'm right here..." the speaker chuckled.
"Who are you?" Shadow asked again.
"You'll find out."
Shadow was about to ask what this meant, but images started to fill his head. They played an event having to do with a place called Solleana, some princess there, an entity called Solaris, and finally, Solaris' two halves, Iblis, and, the half Shadow now knew stood behind him, Mephiles the Dark. His memories of Solleana and everything that took place there returned in a rush, causing him to fall to one knee and press a hand to his head.
"M-Mephiles...?" he mumbled as his headache subsided. He looked over his shoulder at the crystalline shade, who was looking at him with slitted reptillian green eyes full of amuzement.
"Hello, Shadow."
"How are you even here?" Shadow growled as he stood and faced the demon.
"Your friend, Sonic was it, only sealed Iblis in another dimension. I'm but the shadow cast. You can erase the light, but the shadow will always remain."
"Ok, why are you here?"
"Why? Do you not remember how we met? What you did? Did I not swear revenge?"
Shadow did remember, and he remembered how powerful this demon was, and how determined he could be to accomplish a goal, and how much Mephiles hated him. He tensed, sensing a fight on the horizon. Mephiles laughed and waved his hand. Shadow's eyes widened as his whole body went rigid and froze.
"What the...?" he mumbled as he tried to move. Mephiles chuckled as he walked up to Shadow and slowly circled him. Shadow gritted his teeth as Mephiles stepped out of sight. Then Mephiles placed his clawed hands on Shadow's shoulders, and his head appeared next to Shadow's.
"However, because I can be forgiving, I'll offer you another chance to join me. What do you say Shadow?"
"What do I say?" Shadow growled, "I say, forget it!"
"Stubborn as always. Very well, I guess I'll see you later. In the concious world of course."
Mephiles hit a pressure point on Shadow's neck, and Shadow blacked out.
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Shadow gasped awake, and bolted upright. He was covered in sweat, and his breathes were short and quick. After a few minutes, he was able to calm himself. He wiped the sweat from his forehead, and looked at the clock. It was 9 in the morning. Sighing, he turned off the TV and headed for the door to meet up with Rouge at Club Rouge.
"What is Mephiles planning?" he thought as he stepped out the door. He pondered this as he zoomed toward Central City.
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Mephiles is baaack. Little does Shadow know, this is only the beginning of what will be his most dangerous, challenging, and bonding journey ever. R&R!