This is a (what I call) a humanoid animal version of Sonic.

Meaning that the characters are in human form but are still kinda considered animals.

The main characters are Shadow, my OC Melody (Irama), and Rouge,

they are the ones telling this story.

I hope that you readers will enjoy this story.

I'll do my best to stick to the original feel for the characters.

WARNING: This story is Rated M for sexual content, adult themes, language and violence. (mostly Shadow and a little Rouge)

And so on to the story.

Irama

Chapter 1: The Search Begins

I awoke light headed and dizzy. Where was I? When I finally opened my eyes my vision was blurry.

I was in a dark room. This room seemed familiar but I didn't know it. It was filled with machines and hardware.

I could hear voices. I was only able to make out a little of what was said.

"I will live on ... in her." It was female. Young.

"She does look a lot like you." A man. Older.

"She will be … … a friend." A friend? What does that mean?

"I understand." He sounds sad.

Fifty Years Later …...

WAKE UP, IRAMA. WAKE UP, IRAMA.

Sleeping in a chamber filled with strange green liquid was a girl with a head of long, light purple hair.

Slowly the water began to drain from the pod. Every muscle flexed in this girl.

"What?" Slowly she opened her eyes. This room was different from the previous room she saw, yet it was still similar.

The pod opened up and slowly she stepped out of her chamber. She had the look of a teenage girl but her face was child-like. She wore a strapless knee length dress of light and bright blue. Her shoes matched dress and there were silver rings on her wrists. Her bright blue eyes scanned the room.

As her head cleared suddenly she had the urge to find someone. A person. By the name of Shadow the Hedgehog.

But first she had to find a way out of this place.

Rouge

.o0o.

"Man, Eggman's treasure needs to be around here somewhere?"

Walking around in search for such a treasure was Rouge the Bat. Having heard rumor of a treasure at one of Eggman's bases she took off immediately.

So far, however, she had found nothing.

Dressed in her usual skintight black body suit with a large pink heart-shaped breast plate, long white gloves, and white thigh-high boots with pink hearts on the toes. Her boots have metal heels and soles. Whatever she stomps on would have some serious impact. She also has long eyelashes and wears blue eyeshadow.

"This sucks." She was about to find her way back out when she saw something move in the distance.

"Maybe it's Eggman. I could ask him personally." Rouge said to herself as she headed for the figure.

"Hey!" She called.

The figure froze on the spot.

"Oh, your not Eggman." Rouge realized. Starring at her was a girl.

"No, I'm Irama the Hedgehog." the girl said.

"Uh, what are you doing in here? Are you after Eggman's treasure?" Rouge asked stomping her foot as she asked the last question.

"No. I'm trying to get out of here. I just woke up in here." Irama answered.

Rouge stared at the hedgehog for awhile. "Do you know if there is any treasure here?"

Irama shook her head.

"Man, okay Doll. Follow me, I'll show you the way out." Rouge said. She turned and started to walk away.

"What's your name?" said the girl.

Rouge looked back, "Rouge … the Bat. Yours was?"

"Irama." Irama answered.

"What kind of name is that for a girl?" Rouge laughed.

"It was the name given to me by my creator, Dr. Gerald Robotnik." Irama answered.

"Robotnik? Your creator?" Rouge asked amazed.

"Yes, I was created by Dr. Robotnik to be a companion to the Ultimate Lifeform, Shadow the Hedgehog." Irama said.

"Shadow? No way. You know Shadow?" Rouge asked.

"Yes and no. I've never met him. I was just woken up by the computer. Now I must find him. It is my purpose to find him." Irama said. She had the feel of determination and she was serious with her words.

"Well I knew Shadow and ..." Rouge started.

"Really!" Irama exclaimed. "You knew him do you know where he is? Can you help me find him?" Irama exclaimed grabbing Rouge's hand in a begging manner.

"Well ..." Could I really tell this girl that Shadow disappeared. I don't even know where to start looking for him. For all I know he's dead. "I think I could help you if you help me." Rouge finally said.

"Help you with what?" Irama asked.

"Like I said I'm looking for Eggman's treasure. Help me find that and I'll help you find Shadow." Rouge informed.

"Sure if anything the two are in the same place. Or maybe Shadow would know about it." Irama said with much enthusiasm.

"Well then let's not waste anytime. Come on." Rogue said grabbing Irama.

"What are you doing?" Irama asked.

"Just hold on tight, Doll." Rouge said as she spread her wings and took off into the air.

Irama

.o0o.

As Rouge flew Irama felt such excitement. She didn't know if it was from the feeling of the wind whipping in her hair or the thought of meeting Shadow. But either way she somehow had this feeling of sadness and loneliness deep in the back of her heart.

Rouge flew for a while. Irama didn't want the feeling of the wind to go away. She held on tight to the bat. The feeling of the wind was so familiar to Irama, like she had always felt this sensation. But that wasn't possible.

"Hey, Doll, do you have idea as to where any other Eggman bases are?" Rouge asked as she flew.

"No. But I'm programed to find Shadow. No matter where he goes, I knew where he is." Irama said with a smile. "So the closer we get to him the stronger the pull towards him will be for me. I know we'll find him."

Rouge sighed. "I think we've gone far enough. I need a rest." Rouge said as she landed.

Irama stepped forward. She smelled the air for the first time. She was outside and got to see the place she called home. Irama smiled brightly as she spun then plopped down on the ground. She smelled the flowers that lay next to her.

"What a wonderful place this is. Rouge is all of Earth like this?" Irama asked.

"More or less." Rouge said brushing her hand through her short silver hair. "It can be dull sometimes, Doll."

"Why do you always call me 'Doll'?" Irama asked sitting up.

"Because I can't bring myself to say your name." Rouge said.

"Oh, you're very blunt." Irama giggled. "I didn't choose my name. See, 'Irama' is 'Maria' just the letters are mixed up."

"Maria? You mean the girl who died fifty years ago on the Space Colony ARK?" Rouge asked.

"Yes, You know of that?" Irama asked.

"Just bits and piece from when I met Shadow." Rouge answered.

"I see. Anyway I was created as Maria's reincarnation. Kinda." Irama said. "My look and personality was modeled after her. She even help Dr. Robotnik make me."

"How do you know this stuff?" Rouge asked. "You just said you only woke up today."

"It's in my memory." Irama said. "Maria feared she would not live long and she had become friends with Shadow. She asked Dr. Robotnik to make a friend for Shadow. It was, however, Dr. Robotnik's idea to make me similar to Maria. But after I was finished the massacre at the ARK happened and I was never activated."

"So it must have been me. When I got into the base it must have made something happen that woke you up." Rouge said.

"So I owe you for waking me up." Irama smiled. "Thank you, Rouge."

Rouge

.o0o.

"Well, I'm helping you find Shadow and you're helping me find treasure. So in the end we'll be even , Doll." Rouge sighed.

"Can you please call me by my name?" Irama asked.

"Sorry, Doll, no can do. In fact how about I give you a better name?" Rouge said.

"Uh? Why? What's wrong with my name?" Irama pouted.

"Nothing, it's just that if Shadow heard your name, it may cause some problems between you two." Rouge lied.

"Oh, really?" Irama said.

Her expression changed so drastically. I actually feel bad.

"How about … Melody?" Rouge asked. "That sound like the perfect name for you."

"Melody? I like it." Irama smiled.

"Melody it is then." Rouge smiled.

"Do you think Shadow will like it?"

"I don't know." Rouge laughed.

Melody looked at Rouge for a moment. "So tell me … what kind of person is Shadow?"

Rouge stared at Melody than blinked. "Well, he's a man of few words. I can't quite put my finger on him. He is very smart and cunning. He doesn't take orders from anyone. And he protects those who can't protect themselves."

"Sounds like he's just amazing. I can't wait to be his friend." Melody smiled at the sky.

Melody

.o0o.

As the sun fell behind the horizon Melody thought of the day she would be able to see Shadow.

"I wonder what he looks like?" Melody said to herself.

"Melody? Are we going to look for Shadow or not?" Rouge asked.

"It's getting dark." Melody said.

"Exactly. It's the best time for me. Come on." Rouge said grabbing a hold of Melody. "Hold tight."

Then they took off in to the night. Each in search of their own treasure.