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The Rise of Power
Prologue
Shadow the Hedgehog walked along the moonlit road. He couldnt sleep that night. He found himself in deep thought, wondering about the people who called him a friend. Sonic... Knuckles... all of them. "They've always been kind to me," he thought to himself, "Maybe it's my turn to return the favour? To show them the kindness they had shown me?" He wondered if being so distant to them was a mistake, perhaps he should embrace their friendship before he lost it...
Meanwhile, Knuckles had called it a night, in a make-shift tent he had made, only a few feet away from the Master Emerald. He mumbled to himself as he dreamt, but just outside was a familiar metallic hedgehog. Metal Sonic stood infront of the Master Emerald's shrine thinking to himself (or atleast what would be considered thinking, were he organic) "It's too easy," He knew there had to be a catch... but what? Deciding to take the risk, he slowly (and quietly, as to not wake the inhabitant of the tent) stepped closer to the shrine. He was merely inches away and about to pick up the large jewl when he felt something snag his foot. He looked down, to see the spiky hand of the red echidna grabbing his leg. In moments, Metal Sonic was being pulled away from the shrine at an emence speed. Knuckles spun, while holding on to Metal Sonic's leg and hurled him face-first into a nearby rock. Metal Sonic, feeling rather rickety after the trip, pryed his face out of the rock, only to be met by an unpleasant surprise when he turned to face the echidna. Metal Sonic was impressed with the guardian's strength, despite the fact he was on the receiving end of his spiked fist. Falling to the ground, the machine decided he was no match for the trained fighter, and sped off into the distance. Knuckles, seeing his opponent flee from him, wiped the dust off his hands and smirked. "Someone's always trying to get something." He commented.
Author's Note: Any tips on writing better, or corrections for mistakes are appreciated. This is my first fic,and I'd like to improve.