For future reference here are the ages for the characters (needed them older for the later Chapters).
Sonic-21
Amy-20
Shadow-29
Rouge-26
Blizzard-23
Tikal-21
Knuckles-24
Jasmine-23
Blaze-25
Silver-22
Tails-19
Cream-18
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the "Sonic The Hedgehog" characters or places (apart from Blizzard and his home) they belong to SEGA. Jasmine belongs to Shadow lover 123 and the cover image is from Burtn's stock on deviantART.
Shadow's POV
"Hey he's waking up," was what I could hear from the other room. Tails had stayed with him the entire night and for once I wouldn't blame him. The kid looks up to the Faker like a little brother would look up to their older sibling, like I looked up to Maria. I still remember the way she smiled at me, the way her eyes would light up with joy when we watched the world turn below us, the way she saw life as a beautiful and precious thing. She didn't deserve to die on that ship, she should be in my place. I will keep my promise, I must keep my promise.
"SONIKU!". Seems Amy's already in there, might as well tell Faker that I had to save his worthless hide.
Third-Person View
Looking over at his rival Shadow saw the full extent of the damage that Eggman's poison had caused. Pale skin was visible where patches Sonic's quills had fallen out, blood stains covered the sheets and pillows of the hospital bed and there were bruises on his wrists from where the doctors must have restrained him.
"Shadow..." After hearing the anguish in the blue hero's voice, Shadow could only feel pity for him. "I'm here" "You need to stop Eggman, bring the others together. You have..." Suddenly his body started to spasm, shocking everyone and causing the doctor to run in. He quickly held Sonic down by his wrists. "Nurse we need a sedative! And it's best you all leave," he said motioning the three towards the door.
Once outside the three began to talk. "What are we going to do guys?" Tails started. "We find Eggman and make him..." "That's not going to work Amy" Shadow interrupted. "What do you mean?" "I saw the Doctor's arsenal, if we even attempt to make a move on him we would be outnumbered and outgunned" "Then find a way to get past his defences!" Everyone looked at Amy as she stormed down the hallway. "Don't worry she'll cool down when she realises the bigger picture" the yellow fox assured. "So what's the plan?" he asked turning to face Shadow. "We call everyone together at your place, Amy, Rouge, Knuckles, we'll need them all".
As they walked out of the hospital Tails started to wonder about his dark friend 'Why was he so worried about Sonic? He's never been concerned about him' "So which way is your workshop?" The fox looked up to see his counterpart staring at him with an inquisitive look. "It's a couple miles south of here" "Ok, we'll take the train" "Can't you use chaos control?" "Yeah, but that's really draining on me" An awkward silence fell upon the two for a minute, until Tails came up with a way to lighten the mood. "Bet that I can beat you to the station" he said to the hedgehog, a sly smile forming on his face. "Ha! you're on" Suddenly Shadow started to run leaving his competitor dumbfounded. "Hey no fair!" Tails replied, whilst taking off himself.