Shadow's family reunion
Disclaimer: I do not own anything mentioned in this story except for the story idea itself.
(A/N: This fic takes place after the games Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, Sonic Heroes and Shadow the Hedgehog)
Chapter 1: An unusual gathering.
Shadow stared at the invitation in his hand which proclaimed the following message. ' Dear Uncle Shadow, you are invited to our big family reunion. Please come to the place marked on the enclosed map at 8:00 pm. Signed, your favorite nephew.' Shadow was quite surprised. He wasn't aware he had a family, least of all a nephew. Then again, Shadow suffered from amnesia so often it was amazing he could remember anything at all. Shadow decided to go to this 'reunion' but packed his pistol in case it was some sort of trap.
When Shadow arrived at the building where the 'family reunion' was being held he was deeply suspicious. The building was clearly one of Eggman's secret bases - the giant tower with Eggman's face on it, as well as the large amounts of robots surrounding the area was a big hint. Shadow was considering leaving when he saw a large banner with the words 'Welcome Family!' in big bold letters. The banner was covered in brightly colored balloons. Shadow was convinced this was a trap. However he decided to go and see what the doctor wanted anyway.
Shadow walked up to the front door of the base and knocked. Nothing happened. Upon seeing a doorbell, he decided to push it. The door bell then proceeded to play Eggman's theme song. Shadow could hear someone walking towards the door. He pulled out his pistol and prepared himself for any traps or enemies that may appear. The door opened wide to reveal none other than Eggman.
"UNCLE SHADOW!" shouted Eggman gleefully as he picked up the black and red hedgehog and gave him a big hug. Shadow just stared at the doctor with absolute shock. Shadow couldn't believe that Eggman was hugging him and called him-wait a second…
"Did you just call me uncle?" asked a very confused Shadow.
"Yep! You're my most favorite uncle in the whole wide world!" exclaimed Eggman as he squeezed Shadow tighter. Shadow was very disturbed by this.
"I demand you release me at once doctor!' ordered the hedgehog. Eggman let go of Shadow. At that moment someone tapped Eggman on the back and said,
"Oi, fat man, the oven is on fire." With a cry, Eggman speed past the speaker to reveal…
"Metal Sonic!" exclaimed a surprised Shadow. "Didn't Omega destroy your body after the Metal Overlord incident?"
"…No." replied the blue robotic hedgehog. Metal Sonic was in his 'Pre-Overlord' mode, complete with a cape "You might as well step inside, the rest of our insane…'family' has already arrived." Shadow quickly considered his options. He could go home and try to forget everything that ever happened (which wouldn't be too hard considering how forgetful he is) or he could follow Metal Sonic and get to the bottom of this insanity. Shadow, against his better judgment, decided to see who the rest of his family is.
Metal Sonic led Shadow through the base to a large set of doors. When Metal Sonic opened the doors Shadow couldn't believe his eyes. Acting quickly, he ran behind a nearby table and started shooting wildly at everything and throwing empty magazines at people. When Shadow finally ran out of ammo Metal Sonic asked "Are you done yet Rambo? You shot the chicken." Shadow slowly looked over the table and half asked/half yelled:
"Why aren't they dead!?" as he looked at the forms of…
"It is a pity to see my son is such a poor shot." boomed the voice of Black Doom. Behind him Dooms Eye was floating around the Biolizard. "Black Doom!? I thought I destroyed you along with the Black Comet!" Shadow was very confused and he wanted answers now.
"It is like I told you, the Black Arms will rise up once again." replied Black Doom.
"And why are you alive? Didn't Sonic and I destroy you?!" said Shadow as he pointed at the Biolizard.
"…No." was the simple reply from the giant lizard.
"When could you talk?" asked a very distressed Shadow.
"When the egg shaped one attached a voice and speech component to my life support."
Shadow wasn't quite sure what was going on right now. He was in a room filled with past enemies, 2 of which should be dead, and the doctor had hugged him. The last part was really creepy. Shadow knew that if the people in the room were to turn on him he would be in a lot of trouble. Too bad the chapter ends here.