Well, I came up with another idea.
This has been written down for a while now, and I kinda improved it a bit whilst it was.
I have no idea where I got the idea from, most probably from Shadow and Sonic's rivalry relationship. (Anyone noticed that in ALMOST every game, they try to kill each other constantly?)
Enjoy, and let me know if this needs continuing. I need to get more motivated on my stories.
Disclaimer: I do not own Sonic the Hedgehog. All related characters go to SEGA.
-V-
The sun set on the lapping waves, creating several, exotic sounds for nearby beings to hear. Seagulls flew about the coast, searching for any nearby scraps they could find. The wind blew about, gently, allowing an animal to feel the soothing feel along his spiny quills. The blue fur stood out highly within the yellow sand, contrasting much more than regular. The red and white, pointed shoes sat on the edge of the liquid lashing out at the petite rocks known as sand. Emerald irises were hidden behind those blue eyelids, which were currently sleeping, or so it seemed. The said hedgehog stirred a little.
"Get up, Faker."
No result, it seemed.
The blue hedgehog groaned quietly, as crimson irises glared at his azure body. The owner of those crimson irises, was no other than a well known adversary of the unconscious mammal.
Red streaks topped the rival's spiked up quills, standing out from his black fur. Crimson irises, as mentioned before, could shoot a look which could clearly intimidate, or kill (If looks could kill). Sat on his feet, were jet propeller shoes, for such that could be used for skating at high speeds easily, which could be matched to that of the 'fastest thing alive'. Golden rings were situated around his wrists, and his ankles, which, logically, held back true power over such a time. White fur sat on his chest. Arms were folded at the sight of the blue hedgehog on the ground; Shadow seemed to be disappointed.
After a few moments, the unaware hedgehog, sprawled on the ground, began to stir once more. With a struggle, the blue hero pulled himself up, half-wise, and sat down on the sand. He rubbed his head, and glanced about, seeing nothing but the coast, and the familiar-looking black hedgehog. Obviously bewildered, the animal tried to stand, only to fail.
Shadow raised an eye ridge.
"Wha...?"
"About time you got up."
The hero turned his gaze to the red eyes which had their attention firmly on him. To be honest, he'd rather he hadn't. Folding his arms, he eyed his counterpart in the same way.
The stare could have lasted at least an hour.
After the rapid speed of the staring contest drew to an end, the blue one pulled himself up, and, much to Shadow's dismay, without difficulty. The smile on the carefree hedgehog's muzzle was not easily hidden from the ebony hedgehog's sights, who in turn, glared at his adversary.
"What's so amusing, Faker?"
The smile grew somewhat humorous.
"Well, just been thinking... about how I'm gonna' beat ya' to the finish line." The cocky expression didn't change. The blue blur closed his eyes, the smile on his muzzle growing more confident. Shadow's expression, however, didn't change.
"Not a very surprising attitude... Onto other matters, haven't you noticed something? Or is your eyesight a failure, also?"
"Ha, ha. Very funny, Shadow." 'Faker' stretched, before looking about the area.
The coast was edged with a thick forest, or jungle. High, shrill sounds reverberated through the air, as the seagulls flew about, trying to search for any such food that could be found.
The hedgehog stopped, his ears pricked up and twitching at a noise.
Lapping.
Lapping waves.
Lapping waves equalled... water.
The 'fastest thing alive' turned around, seeing nothing but the dreaded ocean. His eyes widened.
"What the...?!"
Sonic gawped at the ocean, quite incredulously.
It seemed go pretty far. There didn't seem to be any other sources of land for miles.
The black blur, behind Sonic, shook his head, the frown present on his tanned muzzle.
"We're stuck here, Faker. So, get used to it..."
"Really? Stuck... Stuck here?" Sonic turned his gaze to the 'Ultimate Life Form', disbelieving the rival's choice of words. Shadow nodded emotionlessly. The blue blur gave a grin, which seemed to have a hint of the hysterical tone. "You've gotta' be kidding!"
"Would I joke about this, Faker?"
"Heh, well..." Shadow gave him Death's glare. Sonic's hands flailed a bit. "Okay, pal! You're not joking..." Sonic gave a sigh, rolling his eyes as his head shook. Shadow continued folding his arms, his expression still unchanged as he stared at the incoming waves which were beating across the sand. Sonic just stood there, his gloved hand resting on his muzzle.
After a few moments, Sonic's expression lit up.
"Hey, Shadow?" Sonic snapped his fingers.
"Hm?" Shadow's ears twitched, as his gaze still rested on the ocean. "What now, Faker?"
"How 'bout telling me where the Chaos Emeralds are, buddy?" A few moments of silence occurred, as the black hedgehog seemed to be thinking the question over. Sonic, still rubbing his muzzle, was quite stumped for ideas if his idea wouldn't work. After more silence was added, Shadow turned around, and began walking away, slowly. Sonic pouted at this. "Hey, Shadow! Hold on a second!" Ignoring the remark, Shadow continued walking, heading towards the jungle, it seemed. As he answered back, almost in a mutter, the irritation in his voice was slowly shown, as it seemed to crawl out from the back of his throat, becoming bitterer every second.
Glaring at the blue blur from the back of his sclera with his crimson irises, he asked, "'We', Faker? Since when was there any, 'We'?"
"That ain't the point!" Sonic shrugged, eyes narrowed at the rival.
Obviously annoyed, Shadow stopped. The irritated frown could clearly be seen on his muzzle. Still, he didn't turn around. Much to his annoyance, the blue demon caught up, still giving his own concerned look. Narrowing his crimson orbs, the dark hedgehog turned his head slightly.
"It wouldn't work."
"Why not?" Sonic's question had the most obvious answer.
"None of us possess a Chaos Emerald..." With that, Shadow continued his 'stroll' yet again.
"Eh? Yeah, we do!" As you can imagine, the black hedgehog was annoyed with the persistence, and for the lack of observation his rival possessed sometimes.
Continuing his walk, the rival answered slowly under his breath, "No, we do not. Neither of us does."
"That doesn't make any sense at all, Shadow!" The cocky grin sparked on the blue blur's muzzle. "Ya' know, if I didn't know better, I'd say you're hiding the emeralds, when both of us clearly need them to get off the... island!"
Shadow stopped again, a slight hint of his knowing smirk on his muzzle. "Why the big rush, Sonic?"
The blue hedgehog seemed to hesitate, not exactly sure what to answer with. "Uh, let's say I have to go kick some Egghead butt, and—" Whilst staring worriedly at the ocean from the corner of his emerald irises, Sonic was interrupted.
Shadow turned around, the smirk much easier to see. "You're scared of a little water?" Sonic didn't answer, but instead gave his own glare, which failed when he was touched on the brim of his shoe by an incoming wave. Another frown fell on Shadow's muzzle, as if disappointed slightly. "Pathetic."
"Don't mock me, pal! Bet you have fears, too!"
"Don't challenge me, Faker. Save us both the effort." The smirk rose again on the ebony one's muzzle.
"Hah. Yeah, right. Where are they?" Sonic tapped his foot irritably.
The ebony hedgehog replaced his smirk with a stern frown. "If I knew anything about the emeralds, would I tell you?"
"Exactly! So, spit it out!"
"You don't tend to listen well, do you, Faker?" Eyes were narrowed at the blue hedgehog, who was seeming just as childish as a young boy.
In reply, Sonic merely folded his arms, his foot still tapping on the sand. Narrowing his eyes in return, he glanced behind Shadow, seeing the thick jungle. Mist seemed to shroud those green plants, shielding the area in more mystery than intended. Pushing those thoughts aside for a moment, Sonic turned his attention back to his rival, barely hearing the ocean's waves as he did so.
With the lapping waves, it was almost hard to stay sane.
The darker hedgehog turned around, making his way towards the jungle to his own accord. Ignoring the hydrophobic hedgehog, he continued walking, slowly, towards the grass which stood a few feet away. His jet shoes pounded gently against the yellow sand, leaving footprints as they went. Soon enough, that soft feel faded, as it reached a more rugged terrain belonging to the jungle. Thankfully, the irritating, blue blur left Shadow's sight, also.
-V-
Sonic yelped as a wave touched the back of his shoe. Hydrophobia wasn't such a good thing for him, and it wouldn't be. Him, the big hero, scared of water? Seemed very hard to believe. Sonic stepped away from the edge of the coast, eying the water with cautiousness. His glare was quite intense, as if he was stating, 'I'm watching you,' which was a particularly strange thing to say to an object which hardly had a mind of it's own, or such.
Giving a slight shudder at the thought of falling in, Sonic grimaced, imagining the cold water...
Ugh!
Why was he even thinking about that?
Quickly blocking out the sounds, he resumed his quest to find a solution to the terrible conflict. Water was his weakness, and he didn't like to admit it. But when he's surrounded by it? Not very comforting.
He didn't really like the sea.
And he would've thought many others would have the same opinion... but they didn't.
No.
They had to go building islands around the ocean! They just had to!
Oh, well. He couldn't do much about it now. He needed to find a way to escape the death trap.
He didn't have any Chaos Emeralds, and knowing Shadow, he probably knew where they were... or did he? He sure acted like he did.
It was possible.
And, he might find them faster, if Shadow did know.
Thoughts struck him, as Sonic folded his arms and huffed.
He'd probably have to work with the faker, if he wanted to leave that is.
And, he didn't think Shadow would like that idea.
Those thoughts struck him for a few more moments, until they left his mind briefly, only to return a few minutes later when he was truly stumped for ideas as to where the emeralds were.
"Heh, what a typical day to be stuck with Shadow..." he muttered, stretching whilst taking a few steps towards the jungle. Rubbing under his nose with his index finger, he gave a cocky smile. "Heh, heh. Well, I'll probably be able to fit a few races in later... instead of being stuck here in boring boredom... and..." He glared at the ocean, "And, I won't be stuck with the sea-guys."
A wave touched the back of his foot again, causing him to give a startled jump, and a worried expression.
"Hopefully, there ain't anymore aggressive waters in this place... the only water I wanna' see, is chilidog water..." His stomach growled at the mention of the preferred food, and in return, he rubbed it slowly.
Ignoring the seething sea, Sonic raced off after his rival.
-V-
So, here we are. A new story.
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-Toxic : )