Disclaimer: Although the original concept for this story is mine, Sonic and all other related characters are property of Sega. Twilight is the property of Stephanie Meyer.

Author's Note: Hi ya'll! :) I decided to do something that I thought was a little bit different and unique. I need topics that Shadow can talk about. It can be anything under the sun, as you will soon see in this chapter. Since this will be an ongoing story, you can ask whatever you want! :) Please R & R!

Shadow Speaks Out!

Chapter 1

It was supposed to be a very good Saturday afternoon for Shadow the Hedgehog. He had woken up at eight o'clock in the morning and had time to enjoy two fresh cups of coffee. He already had plans to go to the annual International Gun Show that afternoon, his favorite event of the year. However, the perfect day would not reveal itself to the poor ebony hedgehog this Saturday. Instead, he was supposed to meet his sister, Maria, at the bookstore. Grabbing his coat, Shadow walked out into the windy street, having absolutely no idea what was about to happen.

The bookstore that he was going to was only a few blocks from his apartment complex. It was nestled next to a bakery and a café, so the smells of fresh coffee and muffins were never far away. As he walked into the bookstore, Maria put down her copy of Twilight. What Shadow didn't notice was that she was wearing a t-shirt that read "Team Edward," based off of her favorite character from the book. Today was the bookstore's Twilight favorite character day, a special occasion where fans of the book would get together and discuss their favorite novel.

"Hi, Shadow! I'm glad you came! I know that you were really hoping to go to that gun show today." Maria greeted him with a cheerful smile.

"Yeah, but family's more important," the ebony forced out this reply. He then sat down at his sister's table. If it were his choice, he'd probably drag his sister along with him, whether she liked guns or not. He then picked up the book she was reading and said, "Vampires, eh?"

"What? I can read whatever I want! You like guns, and I like vampires!" The human girl said vehemently.

"Geez, calm down, Maria! I wasn't making fun of your book or anything! Although I do think it's kind of odd that you of all people would read books with vampires." Shadow replied, chuckling slightly.

Maria turned red in the face and her right eye started twitching, "Oh really? And what's that supposed to mean?" she said evilly. All of the other Edward fans turned to see what was going on.

Shadow, holding up his hands in defense, said in panic, "NOTHING! Absolutely nothing at all!"

"That's what I thought," the human girl replied, victorious. "Shadow, there is a specific reason why I asked you to come here."

"Wait, don't tell me, it has something to do with that book you're reading, isn't it?" the ebony hedgehog asked.

"No, actually, it doesn't involve my book. I've been paying attention to how other people perceive you, Shadow. I'm afraid that some people don't know the whole truth about you," she replied.

The ebony hedgehog scoffed, "Well, does it look like I really care what those people think?"



"I do, Shadow, and I'm tired of having to deal with people that have a bad impression of you! I really want to try and help you out!" Maria pleaded.

"Well, if you really want to help me out, you can let me go to my gun show!" Shadow said firmly and got up from his chair.

The conversation was nearly over when Maria said, "I'm sorry, but I can't have people that don't know the entire truth." When she said this, a dozen soldiers popped out from behind the bookcases. They yelled out, "FREEZE!" and proceeded to tranquilize the ebony hedgehog. Before he blacked out, Shadow could remember seeing himself being tossed into the back of an armored police van.

A Few Hours Later…

When Shadow finally woke up, he had a splitting headache. He could see that he was tied up securely in a wooden chair with thick rope. His chair was in front of a large walnut desk; a man wearing a nice suit with thick glasses seated behind the desk swiveled his chair to face the ebony hedgehog.

The man spoke in a calm and gentle voice, "Welcome, Shadow, I've been expecting you."

"Where in God's name am I? Who are you people?" Shadow asked, his mind slowly but surely becoming clearer.

Out of nowhere, a female voice that Shadow instantly recognized said, "Don't worry, Shadow, you'll be fine; they're not going to hurt you."

"Maria?!" Shadow exclaimed in shock, "what have you done to me?"

The human girl said sweetly, "You're going to be interviewed!"

Shadow instantly had a glazed over look in his eye. The only response that Maria could get from him was a confused, "Huh? What in God's name are you talking about, Maria? Is this some kind of sick joke that faker Sonic pulled? Don't worry, you can tell me if he did it; I promise I won't hurt him…too much."

Maria pulled up a chair next to him and replied, "No, Sonic has nothing to do with this. I wanted you to be interviewed by Mr. Taylor here because I want people to see the real you, the Shadow I know."

"If you don't mind," Mr. Taylor interrupted, "I'd like to start this interview."

Before Shadow could protest, his human sister said, "Sure! We're ready to start!"

"But…"

The ebony hedgehog was about to convince these people to let him go, only to have his chance taken away by Maria. "Please, Shadow, let these people interview you. Do it for me." She said with a smile.

The ebony thought for a moment, considering all of his options, before making his decision. "Okay, but you need to make this quick!"

"Alright, Shadow, we'll try to make this as painless as possible." Mr. Taylor said.



Mr. Taylor's POV

"This is it, my moment to shine. I have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to interview the ultra-famous Shadow the Hedgehog. I can't screw this up like I did when I interviewed Britney Spears!" I thought to myself, turning to face the camera crew.

When the camera man finished counting down the time, I began my historic endeavor, "Good evening and welcome to XZY News, your news on primetime! I'm Verne Taylor and tonight I will be interviewing Shadow the Hedgehog! I'm going to ask this well-known celebrity some questions that I know you've been dying to find out the real story!"

I then turned to the ebony hedgehog in front of me, who was still struggling to get out from his chair, "Mr. Hedgehog," I began, "as you are well aware, you have countless fangirls."

The hedgehog immediately stopped struggling and looked up at me with panic in his eyes. "Fangirls? Oh God! Don't tell me that you're going to release the fangirls on me!! NO!! I'm begging you, SPARE ME THE HORROR!!" he screamed out in fear.

I reassured him by saying, "Now, now, Mr. Hedgehog. I'm not going to release the fangirls on you, unless you want me to."

"FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, DON'T DO IT!!" Shadow then screamed again, jumping in his seat in a vain attempt to get away.

"It's alright; there are no fangirls within a twenty mile radius of this site. I can assure you that you are very safe."

Shadow then calmed down and said, "Okay, if you say it's safe."

"Back to the original topic," I said, making sure that this interview was a success, "you have a lot of fans, especially girls that think that you are sweet and cute. What is your take on their opinion?" I made sure to say "fangirls" without sending him into a panicked frenzy.

"Sweet?! Cute?! What sort of madness is this anyway?!" the ebony hedgehog barked.

I replied calmly, "It's a very legitimate question, Mr. Hedgehog, one that I need you to answer completely."

"You want a complete answer? Fine, I'll give you a complete answer! That's a bunch of lies! Shadow the Hedgehog is angsty and macho! He isn't sweet or cute or a loveable, cuddly angel!! If I was an angel of any sort (which I am not), I would be the angel of darkness!! Who keeps spreading these falsehoods anyway?!" He said in his fury.

"I do, and they are not lies! You can be a very sweet little angel if you choose to be!" Maria said, giving the ebony hedgehog a quick kiss on the cheek.

When Shadow had that glazed look in his eye all over again, I officially decided that this would be my most difficult interview yet.



To be continued

Endnote: Remember! I need you to send in topics that Shadow can discuss! Please R & R and comment!