This is Ultiman92, with my first ever fanfiction!!!! fanfare I hope you enjoy it. This idea had been nagging at me for some time, so I decided to put it to paper, er, Microsoft Word. Sorry if it's short. Now, without further adieu, I proudly present:
Chaos Knights: Archer
Chapter 1: Assassin
Shadow the Hedgehog was walking through the forest at a leisurely pace. Ever since the events on the Black Comet, he hadn't been himself.
He stopped and held out his arm against a tree, closing his eyes. I know the truth about my past… why do I still feel the desire to find myself? I know who I am, what else do I want?
Finding no answers to these questions, he continued along the path.
A hedgehog crouched on a branch, watching Shadow. A metallic bracelet on the hedgehog's wrist went off. Without taking its eyes off Shadow, it pressed a button on the bracelet.
A holographic figure of a black and silver striped wolf dressed in a black cloak appeared. "You know your mission?"
The hedgehog's eyes flickered to the image briefly before returning to Shadow. "Find and eliminate the target, then our order will achieve its destiny."
"Excellent." the wolf breathed. "That's him right there, is it not?"
"Of course it is. I'd know him anywhere," the hedgehog replied, its voice layered with malice and hate.
"Good. This will go quicker than we thought. Begin at once." The hologram fizzled and disappeared.
Shadow continued his walk, his thoughts still disturbed by his internal worries.
He crossed a bridge, and then suddenly stopped. An unusual prickling had appeared on the back of his neck. And he knew what it meant.
He knew somehow, things were different in this part of the forest.
I'm being watched. I don't know how, or why, but something tells me I'll soon find out.
Shadow scanned the treetops for several minutes before relaxing. "Should have known better…if I was really being watched, they'd have made their move by now," he muttered to himself.
He started to continue his walk, but stopped when he heard a faint whooshing sound. Shadow's eyes widened, then he activated his rocket shoes and propelled himself backwards.
As he flew through the air, he saw an arrow hit where he had been standing only moments before.
Shadow landed gracefully, and then stared at the arrow, a cynical sneer on his face. He called to the surrounding foliage, "Arrows? I could dodge those in my sleep! Is that the best you got?"
Three more arrows shot toward him. Again, he used his rocket shoes to propel himself out of the way. Three at once? How many assassins are here? Shadow thought, panting slightly.
Arrows began to rain down like hailstones. Shadow cursed, then began to skate back toward the bridge. If I can get in the water, I'll be safe! he thought.
Two well-shot arrows landed precisely in the jets of his shoes, causing simultaneous explosions.
Shadow tumbled to the ground, then scrambled back up and sprinted towards the bridge. He inwardly cursed himself. What am I doing? There's no way I can hide from an archer of that caliber.
Shadow wheeled around and dashed up a tree, the arrows whistling after him.
He started leaping from tree to tree, towards the arrows, until he could actually hear the whoosh of the bow as the arrows were released.
Shadow made a spectacular leap, completely bypassing one tree and landing on the same tree as his attacker. He viewed his enemy for the first time.
It was a light red hedgehog with black striped quills. The hedgehog was clad in a simple brown tunic with a wooden pair of sandals.
Shadow's eyes fell on the enormous quiver of arrows slung over its shoulder. Well, that explains where he got all those arrows from.
The hedgehog started straight at him, hate in its eyes and its lips pulled back in a snarl. It notched an arrow pointed right at him. "Face your doom, Shadow the Hedgehog."
Shadow leapt to another branch and the arrow zipped by him. That voice…am I being hunted by a girl? he thought to himself. The hedgehog loosened another volley of arrows at him.
Shadow felt himself beginning to tire. This isn't working. Only one option left. It's a desperate one, but I have no other choice.
Shadow began jumping from tree to tree in a circle, gradually going faster and faster. The hedgehog was getting dizzy as she swiveled to keep up with him. Finally, she lost his position.
"Where are you?!?" she shouted in rage as she swiveled around, pointing her bow in every direction. Suddenly, Shadow sprang out from behind, thrusting an arm around her neck and choking her.
As she gagged and wheezed, Shadow whispered urgently into her ear, "Who are you? Why are you after me?"
The hedgehog didn't answer. Instead, she did a perfect flip, making Shadow let go of her throat.
The world spun before Shadow's eyes. As he landed hard on a branch, an arm slung itself around his own neck.
As Shadow started to lose consciousness, a hate-filled voice hissed in his ear, "My name's Rowan Blackwood. And we will meet again, Shadow the Hedgehog."
The arm around his neck was released. Coughing and gasping, Shadow sank to his knees. He glanced behind him; the hedgehog was gone.
Well, that's chapter 1! Review and tell me what you think.
