Crimson and Ebony

Summary: Shadow is dead. Everyone knows that fact well, but that doesn't mean they like it. However, it seems that the darkness has its own ideas to everyone's tragic wish for life. Sonic Adventure 2 spoilers. First of Dark Souls Trilogy.

Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic the Hedgehog or FMA. Both belong to their respective owners.

Warnings: Violence, cursing and character death. The events of Sonic Heroes are ignored for this fic: in other words Shadow is DEAD, not missing.

Author's Notes: Alright! I had a BRILIANT idea for a fic which translated into this. Shadow is my fav Sonic character and FMA is easily among my fav shows, so it was only a matter of time. I decided to put this on earlier than I originally planned because I just couldn't wait any longer. Here's the prologue!

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Prologue- Loss

The heavens opened as rain roared down. It seemed that even the sky knew of the grieving that wound its way through the air, into the souls of all present. They could feel the sadness, grief and most of all, the feeling of loss that radiated from the hearts of those who stood there on the hill. A crowd had gathered under a tree, a lone silhouette in the wilderness not yet consumed by urban life. They all stood there purposely, meaningfully, though they wish beyond hope that they weren't. For they stood before a grave, a scar on the untouched meadow, all hoping that the newly departed soul would finally have the rest it deserved. The air reeked of tragedy, for the departed had died in an accident. He hadn't meant to die like this: saving the world from a conspiracy from which he was born.

Shadow the Hedgehog had been a mysterious character to all who had known him. He was unreadable, untraceable, and uncontrollable. It was he who tricked Eggman, yet he who saved them. The hedgehog fooled them all time and time again. Though they all heard from Amy what had happened, they all still wondered what had driven Shadow to such lengths: to sacrifice one's life for what they had previously been determined to destroy. It must have been something to do with his previous life.

Previous life... That phrase hit them hard. He had at one point a loving family, a best friend, and a future. But it had all been stolen by human ignorance and fear. By the very world he had once sought to visit, and then tried to destroy. It was truly shocking how one could change their destiny in a matter of moments.

A member of the group stood forward, clearly intending to speak. It was Sonic.
"I never knew you long." He began softly, barely heard over the sorrowful downpour. "At first I thought you were just another one of Eggman's cronies. But then I actually spoke to you, and you were nothing like them. You kept to yourself, followed through to the end and always kept true to yourself. For that Shadow, I respect you. Rest in peace buddy, wherever you are." He stepped back into the crowd, where another soon took his place. It was Rouge.

"We were never good friends but, I still say that you were probably my closest one. At first I thought of you as nothing more than a mission with a very handsome reward at the end of it. But after you saved me... I guess you sort of opened me up. I know I lied and deceived you, just as you did us. But please forgive me. Please, never forget us Shadow." Rouge cried. Amy took her place.

"Shadow... I don't know what I triggered in you when I asked you to save us, and I never will, but... thank you. Thank you for saving the world, saving us. I don't know what else I can say." Amy whimpered. Everyone just stood there, lost in thought and prayer for the fallen hero. But soon the moment had to end.

Slowly but surely, everyone began to depart. At first it was a mere trickle, but soon turned into a flood, as they raced to escape the sorrow. But they all knew it was a losing battle. The three who had spoken lingered behind for a few more moments. Rain was barely existent in their heads as they thought of what could have happened if he had survived, if this funeral had not come about. Probably better. Or was that simply them being selfish? Not wanting to face their own sins, they departed, leaving the now risen moon to guard over the grave. They didn't see the shadowy figure watching them as they glanced at the pale marble once more as they left. Its new markings glimmered in the white light.

Shadow the Hedgehog

1951-2001

An Enigma

A Hero

A Friend

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Okay that's the prologue done! I know what you're thinking: "OMFG!!! She just killed Shadow!" Well I didn't! Blame Sega! I'm a huge Shadow Fan as well so do you think I would kill my fav characters randomly like this?! The new chapter will explain the plot and my idea better...

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