Like I said this is the feature and as such I've decided to properly introduce The 3 Shadows and the most important features of the main world. Plot wise there isn't much here but enjoy another retelling of the infamous ARK incident.
My life isn't in a routine yet so I can't comment on how regular this is going to be. Well enjoy.
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The 3 Shadows: Negative Reflection
Chapter 1 – Re-introducing the 3 Shadows
Red
Everything Flashing Red
The Sirens Wailing out an emergency message. Panic has completely taken over the area. The Large windows reveal the location. It's in Space, a Space Station orbiting Earth. The Cool Blue Planet in the background breaks the see of red from the Alarm lights.
"Stop them! Don't let them get away", said the voice of a soldier.
"It's just a Hedgehog and a Teenage Girl. Do you we really need to do this?" asked another soldier
"I don't like it either but orders are orders", said another.
Through the corridors a Black Hedgehog leads an injured girl through the army of Soldiers trying to stop them. The Black Hedgehog's Red Stripes and Crimson Red eyes seem to highlight his Anger at these soldiers.
Anger coming from the blood seeping out of the girl's chest. She's been shot and clearly needs medical attention. The Soldiers seem to want her killed for some reason. The Girl grabs her chest trying to sooth the pain and stop the bleeding, while her other hand is dragged by the hedgehog.
Sweat ruins her youthful face and gorgeous blonde hair. The Blood ruins her neat Sky Blue dress. The Hedgehog leads her to a large room with a very large window overlooking the Earth.
Some Soldiers have followed them to the room. The Girl stubbles to the controls while the Hedgehog grabs a green Emerald of some kind.
"I'll kill all of you for what you've done. Behold my ultimate power. CHAOS SPEAR", Screams the Hedgehog.
Spears of light seem to suddenly appear and smash into the soldiers. The Soldiers are knocked off the feet and lie on the floor unconscious. The Hedgehog locks the door leading into the Room. The Soldiers are no longer a threat.
The Hedgehog runs into the centre of the room but suddenly finds himself trapped in a glass pod. He can see clearly what has happened.
"MARIA!" He cries out loud
"Sorry Shadow…I'm not going to make…it", said the girl.
"Don't talk like that. I'll get you to a hospital you just need to hold on", said the Hedgehog
"Shadow please….I want you to do something for me….I want you to give them a chance….I want them to be happy….the people down there, they need someone, they need you…please Shadow you must do this….that's the reason you were brought into this world", said Maria panting heavily from the bullet wound.
"MARIA!" Screams Shadow in desperation
"Sayonara, Shadow the Hedgehog", said Maria as she pulled down the lever on the computer console she is resting on.
The pod Shadow is in falls to Earth as he screams her name one last time. The Girl collapses and her soft clear tears mix with her blood. With the last of her strength she smiles knowing that she kept Shadow safe for the time being.
Then he wakes up, realising that it was all a Dream. Realising that it was his recurring Nightmare again. Realising it was his memory making sure he never forgets what happened that day.
That happened over a year ago though it still haunts him. Shadow the Hedgehog arrived on Earth safe and with a new sense of purpose. He would keep his promise to Maria, a promise to keep the world safe.
A lot can happen in a year and for him he met new friends, fought incredibly strong enemies to protect the world and discovered a happiness he never thought he'd have again. Though he'd trade it all for Maria. She was like a Sister to him and not a second goes by that he doesn't think of her.
Shadow got out of bed and put his head into his hands. That incident defined him in many ways. He finds it hard to trust people and normally keeps to himself. A part of him loves to fight and destroy his enemies, giving them a taste of his ultimate power. When he is at peace (as near enough to all things considered) he is very chilled and laid back.
He headed towards the main hall of the mansion he was staying in. Like I said he met new friends during his year on Earth and one of them owned the Mansion he now called home. Shadow entered the main hall to find the owner there taking care of some business.
The owner was a white bat named Joz. Only his closest friends called him that though. Joz was short for Joseph, Joseph the bat. Though the world knew him as Master hunter. This was due to his incredible bounty and treasure hunting skills. Normally a long black coat would completely cover most of his white body, though he was wearing a black T-shirt with Jeans today.
Joz always wore sunglasses but very few knew why. Shadow did. One of their first adventures involved Joz's greatest weakness. Joz had revealed to him his tragic past. Towards the end of his teens Joz lost his parents and found himself alone at that awkward time between then end of his childhood and the beginning of adulthood. Back then he was part of the working class and aimed to make it on his own.
Though after a couple of years of getting nothing he desperately needed money to survive. He volunteered for an experiment that would change his life forever. A Company known as Robotnik's Experimentation Enterprise conducted an experiment to change his natural Radar into one that will sense items of great wealth.
It worked though it left him scarred. Not a Physical Scar a mental one as his grew an obsession for jewels. Sometimes the obsession completely takes over Joz and he goes into what he calls a Gemcraze. If he doesn't get seven special emeralds in a short period of time strange things happen to him, none being beneficial.
You can tell when Joz is Gemcrazed or using his new wealth sensing ability as his eyes will flash the colours of the seven special emeralds. This is why he wears the shades, to hide his eyes. Normally they are a natural blue.
With his new wealth sensing ability Joz became a treasure hunter and discovered enough Treasure to make him rich. While he found this beneficial his Gemcrazes became a burden to great to bear and he vowed revenge on the company that made him this way.
One of the Treasures he discovered was a sword belonging to an ancient warrior. The spirit of the warrior became part of the blade and through this spirit Joz has become a very advanced swordsman. This allowed him to become a bounty hunter and as this mercenary adding to this treasure hunting skills he became known as Master hunter.
Generally Joz is a loner. He's not very open to new people. Usually he lets their fighting skills do the talking and if he's impressed he'll start to open up to them. Those he opens up to, the people he would consider friends, he will be warm, charming and friendly to. In his mid twenties now his experience and wisdom are never in doubt.
"Hey Shadow, you don't look so good", said Joz in a concerned tone, "You're still having those nightmares aren't you?"
"Hmm. I appreciate your concern Joz but it's my problem I'll deal with it", replied Shadow.
"That's Shadow talk for 'Yes, Please help me'. Buddy you can't let that incident on ARK rule your life anymore. It's been over a year for Christ's sake", said Joz.
Shadow said nothing. ARK was the name of the Space Station where is all happened. Shadow still considers it a spiritual home despite the scars that lie within its walls.
Orbiting Earth, ARK is a space station where a genius Professor called Gerald Robotnik could work in piece. His main goal was to create the Ultimate lifeform and it is believed that Shadow is the end result. Different people have different ideas on what the Ultimate lifeform should be and ultimately Gerald's idea conflicted with the Government's.
In an attempt to cover their tracks the Government send that task force to destroy everything on ARK. This Government refers to itself as GUN and while they may seem to be on the side of good, they are in fact quite corrupt beneath the surface. The ARK incident proved that. So much so that Shadow finds it hard to trust them. In fact the only reason their Headquarters still stand is because of Maria's wish.
"Hey guys! We've been summoned by GUN", said an orange fox that just entered the main hall.
This fox is known as Miles Prower. Black Stripes break through the prominently orange fur, broken by patches of pure white fur. Uniquely he has two tails and can use these to fly. Besides his brilliant mind his other main ability is his incredible accurate shot.
Known for creating gadgets, one of his larger ones is attached to his back like a backpack. From the sides of what is essentially a storage pack, are tubes connected to devices on Miles' wrist. He calls this his Wrist Shooters as the wrist devices can fire various projectiles like a gun.
He created it primarily for a paintball championship, and has been given the name Sharpshot. However he hates this name and much rather prefers to be called Miles. His guns can shoot various things from basic bullets to sticky mud. The most powerful of these are his Big Lasers. After some charging, big beams of light are fired from the wrist devices creating a very large laser blast attack.
He is a very enthusiastic and full of energy all of the time. There aren't many moments where he doesn't smile and pretty much acts his age. Being twelve his youthful energetic personality breathes life to the team, often referring to comics books and loving every moment of his adventures.
Miles was the first person Shadow met after he crashed on Earth. Miles took care of him and the two became friends. Later Joz was introduced to them and together they formed a team to fight Gerald. Gerald had vowed revenge on the world for what GUN did on ARK. Thanks to GUN Gerald had lost everything including his granddaughter Maria.
Yes the same Maria that wished peace on Earth is the same Maria that Gerald vows revenge for (as well as some other things relating to ARK). Gerald never got to say goodbye to her as he wasn't on ARK at the time. His Anger has become insanity and he needs to be stopped.
Shadow, Miles and Joz have formed a team to do just that. A team known as The 3 Shadows. Named because of the theme of black through them, Shadows Black Fur, Miles' Black Stripes and Joz's long Black Coat.
"Oh great what do they want now?" asked Shadow with a hint of disgust.
"Apparently a couple of Chaos Emeralds have been stolen. They were under heavy guard and whoever did this were no ordinary thieves", said Miles.
"Joz?" asked Shadow
His question may seem harsh but justified. A while ago, when Shadow and Miles discovered Joz's Gemcrazes, Joz had stolen the Emeralds to soothe a Gemcraze. Joz simply smiled back at Shadow.
"Not me. My Gemcrazes have been getting better recently", replied Joz, "What about the Gems?"
The Gems he's referring to are a group of assassins called the Deadly Gems. A group of four female fighters, they have already showed their distain for Joz. It wouldn't surprise any of them if one of these Gems were behind these robberies.
"Don't think so Joz. And I don't think its Gerald either. GUN wouldn't comment on these thieves stating just simply they were no ordinary thieves", said Miles.
"Well then, warp or plane?" asked Shadow.
"Erm…..Plane. We're in no hurry", said Joz.
Miles and Shadow nodded before all three headed towards a plane stored somewhere in the mansion. This Plane was known as the Tornado. A red bi-plane with two seats, the Tornado was Miles' favourite machine.
Miles climbed into the pilots seat, Joz just behind and Shadow stood on the wing. Sunlight seemed to pour into the hangar as a large gate opened to reveal a runway underneath beautiful blue skies.
It was a gorgeous day today but all Three Shadows were more excited about starting a new adventure. Something told them this was the start of something big.
The wind raced through their fur as The Tornado took off into the air. Heading off into the horizon The 3 Shadows were about to find out just how big this adventure was going to be.