Hedgehog Brothers: Shadow's Deciding Factor

by The Phantom Rising

Another fanfiction I did for the Sonic The Hedgehog series, this time the 2005 game - Shadow The Hedgehog. Shadow, a creation of Doctor Ivo Eggman/Robotnik's grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik, to learn about his past while suffering from amnesia. Will Shadow The Hedgehog become a Hero or a Villain? You decide.

1. Pure Dark Story: Part 1

SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG: THE ULTIMATE LIFEFORM

CHAPTER 1 – DARK STORY PART ONE

Cliff overlooking Westopolis

Shadow is standing near a tree on a cliff overlooking Westopolis. The wind blows a newspaper to him, and it gets stuck on his leg. NEWSPAPER: "FIRE-IN-THE-SKY" Celebration! 50 Year return of Black Comet!

The paper floats away.

Shadow is bewildered about something. ("Shadow the Hedgehog... Why does that name haunt me? It's the only

thing I can remember. And that gruesome image...")

* - Maria runs through the halls of the ARK was several GUN soldiers chase her. They catch up when she arrives at a dead end, and block the door. She gasps as one of the soldiers points a handgun at her. The screen goes black as the sound of the gun firing rings out. Shadow shouts "Maria!"

Shadow asks himself. "Who am I... and why can't I remember anything? And... who is this Maria?"

* - Red clouds approach Westopolis, completely covering the sky, leaving a circle open in their center from which thousands of Black Arms pour out. One of the larger ones lands on a car, then knocks another vehicle away.

As Shadow looks at the destruction he thinks, "Hmm, look how pathetic they are. I don't have time for these humans."

As Shadow starts to walk away, Black Doom speaks. "Shadow..."

Doom's Eye flies up to the cliff, then projects Black Doom's image from its eye.

Black Doom explains to Shadow, "As you can see, the day of reckoning will soon be here. Find the seven Chaos Emeralds, and bring them to me - as promised." Shadow then says "Huh? Who are you and how do you know I'm Shadow? And what are you talking about?"

Black Doom leaves; several explosions trail behind him. Shadow reaches out to BD, but one of the blasts knocks him off balance. Shadow thinks and then says "Just what the hell was that all about? If he says he knows the truth about who I am, then like it or not, I have to believe him. The only way I'm going to get the secrets to my past, is to get those Chaos Emeralds!"

Shadow dashes towards the city.

* - An alarm sounds; a soldier runs in through the door*

A Gun Solider says, "The black aliens have hit six major cities around the world, and every city is reporting significant damage and casualties. Among them, Westopolis has received the heaviest casualties, due to its weakened defense system. Downtown Westopolis has been almost

completely destroyed. Unconfirmed sources have also reported seeing a black hedgehog in Westopolis."
The Gun Commander then remembers, "Shadow? Deploy the troops, NOW! And if you find Shadow with the black aliens... then kill them all."

The Gun Solder quietly says, "But sir, isn't Shadow on our side"

The Gun Commander roars, "I gave you an order, soldier! He's evil and he's the enemy!

The soldier leaves.

The Gun Commander evilly says, "You can't fool me, Shadow. This time, you're mine."

* - Shadow is standing near a couple of GUN soldiers. Another soldier begins speaking over the radio.

A GUN Member speaks on the radio,
"Attention: emergency broadcast to all mobile units; headquarters to all mobile units. All points bulletin, be on the lookout for Shadow, the black hedgehog; wanted in connection with the terrorist attacks. Last seen in the vicinity of downtown Westopolis. Orders are... capture him, dead or alive."

* - The two GUN soldiers point their rifles at Shadow - he starts walking to them.

Shadow who is angry shouts, "Outta my way. Coming through!" The first Gun Solider tells Shadow, "S-STOP! Don't move o-or we'll shoot!" Shadow says "Stupid humans."

* - Shadow jumps up. Kicking them both upside the head, he knocks them out.

Shadow says to himself, "Hmph!". Black Doom is pleased, "Very impressive, Shadow." Shadow is bewildered (again, WHY?) "Who are you?"

Black Doom explains to Shadow "You don't remember anything, do you? But you will... in time. But now, there's no time to waste here. Go and access the United Federation's mainframe. Understand?" Shadow understands "Got it."

Shadow recaps "Who am I...? The key to the mystery lies with the one who calls himself Black Doom. He told me to gather up all of the Chaos Emeralds, and then, disappeared. I don't know what, or who he is, but the answer must lie with the Chaos Emeralds... that much I do believe. GUN soldiers

were foolish enough to try and get in my way. After defeating them, I was able to get my hands on two of the Chaos Emeralds. I'll stop anyone who tries to get in my way!"

* - The President is looking at Westopolis from the balcony. Inside his office, the phone rings. The Secretary calls the President "Mister President, we've received a report from the Central Information Agency. Our troops have successfully pushed back the black aliens from Westopolis. We've also managed to suppress enemy forces in five other cities. There's also reports that the CIA's mainframe has been compromised. We're investigating the incidents now. It is a strong possibility that this was also committed by the black aliens. The President answers "Tell the Commanding Generals that the United Federation will never surrender to terrorists." The Secretary responds with "Yes, Mister President.

* - The President hangs the phone up. He looks at a picture of Sonic & Shadow.

The President says "You two heroes once saved this planet from tyranny and annihilation. Now mankind must protect this peace, at all costs."

* - He walks to the balcony.

The President thinks, "We must stand united to defend our world against these invaders!"

Shadow recaps "Black Doom claims to have knowledge of my past. He claims I had promised to deliver the seven Chaos Emeralds to him; I don't know if that's true or not, but he's the only one I can trust for clues about my past. I defeated those who dared to try and stop me; and now two of the Chaos Emeralds are mine. The third Emerald was said to be inside some kind of cyberspace database. I went into this digital realm, destroyed the core program, and got the Emerald. Now there are four left, and I must find them!"

* - Shadow warps in to the center of a lab-esque area.

Shadow questions himself "Where am I?"

* - He turns around, and looks up through some metal bars.

Shadow then thinks, "Isn't that, Doctor Eggman? Maybe he can tell me about those black creatures."

Shadow recaps "Black Doom claims to have knowledge of my past. He claims that I had promised to deliver the seven Chaos Emeralds to him. I don't know if that's true or not, but he's the only one I can trust for clues about my past. I destroyed the Federal Government's cyberspace, and got the third Chaos Emerald. I found the doctor, and followed him to this weird castle. I made my way past the traps that were strewn about his castle, and stayed on his trail. The doctor has got to know something about who those black creatures really are!"

* - Shadow walks into the arena, and sees an Emerald in the air.

Shadow is pleased "A Chaos Emerald!"

* - As he starts to walk to it, the Egg Breaker crashes down.

Eggman asks "What are YOU doing here, Shadow?"

Shadow tries to reason "Doctor! I don't want to fight with you, but I need those Chaos Emeralds. They hold the secret to my" Then Eggman interrupts "Enough of this nonsense! The Chaos Emeralds belong to me - all of them! No one gets in my way; those who do will be destroyed. So stand clear or I WILL crush you! Just as I will those black creatures!

The Sectary calls again on the phone again. "Mister President... there's an emergency!" The President awoken "What now"

Secretary then responds "It seems as if our ground forces have been able to contain the Black Arms, but apparently enemy reinforcements have arrived, and Central City is being invaded"

President (gobsmacked) "How?! How can this be?!"

* - He runs to the balcony.

Shadow says to himself "Who am I...? I need to find the answer to that myself. The only clues I have are the mystical Chaos Emeralds; I have to find them! In order to protect the doctor, for my own reasons, I helped activate his castle's defense systems. There was a showdown between me, and one of the doctor's giant robots. I defeated it, and took the fourth Chaos Emerald. There are three more to go. Sorry doctor, but I can't waste anymore time."

* - Shadow, Black Doom, and several Black Arms are standing in Central City.

Black Doom explains to Shadow "Let me share with you a piece of your past. It's filled with nothing but hatred and contempt for the humans."

Shadow realises "Hatred and contempt... for the humans..."

Black Doom shouts to Shadow "You were the ultimate life form, but the humans feared you and wanted to destroy you! And they did. Now you must amass revenge on those humans! Unleash your anger and ULTIMATE powers on them!"

Shadow asks himself "For what purpose do I exist? The only clue I have to regaining my lost past, lies with seeking out the Chaos Emeralds. I defeated the doctor's giant robot, and took the fourth Chaos Emerald. I headed to Central City with the black creatures. To confirm my memories of seeking revenge on humanity, I helped Black Doom's plan to escape the city. Bit by bit, I felt my lust for revenge against the human race burn along with the city's ruins."