The 3 Shadows, Episode 4 - Hunters
By Master hunter
Fic starts lower down just so I can say I've followed the rules.
Not long after the 3 Shadows took out Mars and already and new adventure begins. This is another pure Joz fic that introduces Sapphire. This is what I've personally been waiting on. As soon as I've introduced Sapphire I can use her in the FINAL EPISODE.
If you read episode 3 you will have heard of the Deadly gems, envious of Joz's title. This is what this fic is about.
After this comes Ultimate life (Final), then a pure Shadow fic (Episode 5) which I haven't named but have the idea in my head already. Then perhaps a larger fic called Eclipsed (Episode 6 and perhaps 7).
Character copyright:
Shadow the Hedgehog, Maria Robotnik, Gerald Robotnik, ARK, GUN and Project Shadow (the Ultimate life form) are all SEGA SONIC TEAM
Joz the bat aka Master hunter, The Annemuir, Miles Prower (the character not the name), The 3 Shadows, The Deadly gems, "Guild of Assassins, Spies and Hunters", Sapphire the bat, Ruby Rose, Emerald the Chameleon, Diamond the Rabbit and anything not from SEGA's games are all Copyright me, Joseph Rafferty aka Master hunter.
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THE 3 SHADOWS IS LOOSELY BASED ON THE SONIC THE HEDGEHOG SERIES BY SEGA SONIC TEAM.
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The 3 Shadows, Episode 4 - Hunters
Chapter 1 - Shadows Robbed.
It was once a busy metropolis, Capitol City, but now it lay in ruins. The Dark days of Gerald's rule may have been short, they may be over, but the effects were still there. But do not get the idea that it's all doom and gloom. The sun is shining, the buildings are been rebuilt, families have regrouped and to mark their liberation a carnival has been prepared. The centerpiece is a stage where the 3 Shadows were preparing their apology.
Most of the damage was their fault, even though Gerald was controlling their minds at the time. They felt terrible for the way they had acted and felt an explanation to the world was necessary. The GUN general was up first to introduce them. It didn't look good; they expected a cheer but got nothing. Joz walked to the microphone with his fellow Shadows at his side.
Shadow folded his arms and looked confident. He wasn't worried. Part of him enjoyed what he had done, although he never understood why. Perhaps it was the fact he was created to be a weapon that made destruction so enjoyable. Miles on the other hand was shaking a little and sweating like crazy. Joz looked rather cool up there, he began to speak.
Ladies and Gentlemen. We the 3 Shadows would first like to apologise for the way we have behaved this last week. We want you to know that our minds had been controlled by one of Gerald Robotnik's inventions, the mind control crown. We had little control over our actions, what little control we did have we used to make sure no one was killed. All deaths were a result of Gerald and his weapon G-004 Mars. For some this may be enough to convince you to forgive us, for others we may never be forgiven. Let us assure you two things. One we take full responsibility for our actions, two we will never let this happen again. We have all been through hard times and this parade marks the end of that. This parade symbolises that even during the hard times we have stuck together and managed to get through it. Try and forget what happened and enjoy the celebrations we have prepared for you.
Thank you very much for hearing us out.
Joz left the podium and rejoined the Shadows. He felt a great sense of relief; thank god that's over.
"You did great Joz. I hope they understand", said Miles.
"Understand what? It was us that did most of Gerald's work. Most of their anguish is our fault and we must do all we can to make it up to them", said Joz, "We have to all we can to make them happy"
"I get what you're saying, but can't we stay and have a little fun ourselves?" asked Miles.
"We have cause much pain for the people of Earth. Let's leave them be and maybe they'll forgive us and be happy again", said Shadow, "I made a promise to Maria that I would do all I can to make people happy. But I'm so confused, I actually liked the destruction".
"Seems like we learned a lot about ourselves. Lets go home, maybe we'll feel better", said Joz. The other two nodded and left the parade. They headed back to Joz's Mansion and entered the lounge. Joz turned on the TV and sat down on the sofa. Shadow and Miles headed to their rooms.
All that was on the TV were news reports on Joz's speech. The people they interviewed had mixed opinions. Some praised them for being so honest; some felt sorry for them. Others still hated them and made it very clear they would never be trusted again. Joz switched off the TV and noticed a card on a nearby table.
Suddenly Shadow and Miles ran into the lounge in a panic.
"Someone swiped my Emerald", said Shadow Angrily.
"They also got my Wrist shooters", said Miles Also Angry. Joz picked up the card and began reading outload.
Dear Master hunter
We are calling you out just like we promised. We do not intend to keep or sell your friends precious items but we will do something if you do not comply. Meet us at the Westside Isle caves and we'll give your friends back their stuff.
Let us make ourselves clear we do not want Shadow or Miles, we want you. We're holding a little compition that only you can enter. We'll tell you more when you arrive.
Yours waiting patiently
THE DEADLY GEMS
"So all we need to do is turn up and we get our stuff back. We're going right?" asked Shadow.
"Of course. They want me, they can have me. To the caves", said Joz leading them out of his mansion towards Westside Island.