Author's note: Hello, I'm Violet4ever241 from DeviantART.
Okay, so this is my first submission. I decided to write a Shadria fanfiction, hope you enjoy. ^^
Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic or any of the characters
The Shadow and The Angel
Chapter One
It had been years since Maria died, but Shadow still never forgot about her. When they were on the ARK he couldn't help but fall head-over-heels for her. She had been his ARK Angel, until the attack. Not a day went past that Shadow didn't miss Maria; he loved her way too much to not miss her. He wanted to admit his love for her before the attack, but by then, he was too late. He could've told her, but. . . He didn't. Why? Shadow often wondered that himself, and when he wasn't, he was giving Sonic a good ass-kicking. Shadow didn't find anything good in Sonic, the hedgehog was stuck-up, and he always ran away from his problems instead of fighting them. The only thing he had in common with Shadow was that they never admitted their love for the women in their life, but Shadow couldn't do that, now could he? The black hedgehog gave a tired -almost contented- sigh as he laid on the grassy hill. Finally, some relaxation, he thought to himself. Everything was peaceful, until he heard footsteps coming toward him. He opened one of his eyes and saw something he didn't want to see. Rouge. "What do you want?!" Shadow demanded. Rouge rolled her eyes. "Can't a girl say 'hi'?" "No, not you." Shadow turned away from Rouge. "Now answer me, what the hell do you want?" "Pfffft. I just wanted to know if you, I dunno, wanted to help me with something?" "Such as. . . ?" "Stealing the Master Eme-" "NO." Shadow growled, rolling his eyes. "Give me a reason to help you, Rouge." "I can help you if you help me. Knuxy-poo will definitely give me anything if he finds out I stole the Master Emerald. Even his love." Rouge chuckled. Shadow sighed. "And this will help me how?" "If I have the Master Emerald, I can help you get Maria back." "You mean raise her from the dead?" Shadow raised his eyebrows, making Rouge chuckle again. The white bat grinned. "Exactly. You in?" She asked. Shadow thought for a bit. He did want Maria back, but he knew he couldn't trust Rouge. She would probably just take the Master Emerald for herself and break her promise. "Well?" Rouge asked, getting annoyed. Shadow shook his head. "No, thanks." "What?! Shadow, this is Maria we're talking about! Maria Robotnik! Are you saying you aren't willing to bring her back?!" Rouge yelled, which only pissed Shadow off. He rolled his eyes. "Rouge, I'll find someway to get her back myself. I don't need your type of 'help.' I'll ask the Freedom Fighters or something like that." "HA! The Freedom Fighters?! You've got to be kidding! I can get Robotnik back faster than any of them!" Rouge screamed angrily. Shadow got up and began to walk away. "Rouge, get over it. I'm. Not. Helping. You." He said. Rouge scoffed. "Fine! Let me see you find someway to get her back without my help! Call me if it works, 'kay?!" Rouge opened her wings and flew away.
Now for the hard part, Shadow thought. I have to ask them for help, and pray they understand. But I doubt they will.
The Next Week
"What do you want, Faker?" Sonic asked. Shadow was standing in front of Tails's garage when Sonic noticed him. "I just need help this once, Blue Guy." Shadow growled. Sonic sighed. "What is it? I'm sure I can do it!" "Yeah, right. I need more help than just from you." "As in. . . Knuckles needs to help, or something?" Sonic began to scratch the back of his head. Shadow nodded curtly. "Exactly. I need the Master Emerald, or three Chaos Emeralds at most." ". . . Why?" "It doesn't matter, dammit!" Shadow yelled. Sonic raised an eyebrow. "Well, don't expect me to help you without a meaningful reason." "Fine! You want a reason, fine!" Shadow grumbled, looking away. "It has to do with Maria. . . " "Maria Robotnik? That Maria?" "Yes. Laugh and I'll kill you." "Faker, she died. You need to move on already." Sonic sighed, taking a bite out of his chili-dog. Shadow only glared at Sonic. "She can be raised." Sonic nearly choked when Shadow said that. "Are you crazy?! How do you expect to do that?!" "It's why I need the Master Emerald." Shadow said simply. "I'll kick Eggman's ass next time he shows up if you want me to, just help me." There was a pause between the hedgehogs. Sonic sighed, "I'm sure all the others will be overjoyed, but you can't break that promise, got it, Faker?" "As long as it works." "I'll get Tails to call Knuckles, and if he agrees to meet up with us, we'll see you tomorrow."
The Next Day
Knuckles the Echidna was carrying three Chaos Emeralds in his fists as he approached the Freedom Fighters. "I don't think it would be safe to do this around the Master Emerald, so I brought these." He said, lightly throwing the Emeralds in the air. Shadow nodded. "Three is enough." He muttered. They were on Angel Island, Amy, Tails, Cream, Cheese, and Sonic were standing by an old stone monument. "Are you sure this will work?" Cream asked, a bit nervous. "I mean, what if we raise the wrong person from the dead?" "No need to worry, Cream. I know it'll work, so stay calm." Knuckles reassured the young rabbit. Cream sighed. "Okay." "So, what exactly are we supposed to do?" Tails wondered. Knuckles stepped forward and looked at the monument, cracking his knuckles; he lifted the Chaos Emeralds and placed them on the monument. Shadow whispered a few words, and the Emeralds levitated. A light blasted from the Emeralds, but nothing happened. "Dammit." Shadow muttered. "It didn't work. The reaction was supposed to be instant." He turned away and began to leave. "Shadow, wait. . . " Amy began, but Shadow shook his head. "Don't, Amy. Just don't."