Far above Earth, deep in space, Space Colony Ark lay afloat in the atmosphere. Staring out down at the green and blue marble called Earth, Sorrow stood motionlessly. His arms folded across his chest, his pure red eyes gleaming at Earth.
"..Sorrow.." Called a gentle voice from behind. "What's wrong...you seem a little sad.."
The hedgehog turned, seeing a cute little girl standing behind him. Her baby blue eyes gazing up at him as she yanked on his coat.
"..It's nothing.." He said to her. "..Just thinking.."
"About what Sorrow?" She asked. "Your always thinking.."
He smiled softly at the girl, chuckling a little. Slowly the girl took his hand in hers, giggling happily. Her glittering eyes gazing curiously into his.
"You wouldn't understand..your too young.." Sorrow said. "When your older mabey.."
The little girl wined softly, a little frown slowly emerging.
"Aww..that's not fair Sorrow.." She wined.
Just then Fletch came strolling in, a grin on his face. Standing next to them, he glanced down to the young girl.
"Your mother wants you.." He said. " Best get going.."
The girl nodded then skipped merrily out the room. Sorrow glanced over at Fletch.
" Well.." He asked.
"Nothing.." Fletch replied. "Couldn't find out a thing...what now.."
"Your useless sometimes Fletch aren't you..well I guess your going to have to go down there.." Sorrow said. "And don't come back empty handed.."
"..Fine.." Fletch replied.
He gave a slight nod, turning and leaving the room, leaving Sorrow by himself. Alone and silent Sorrow turned and continued his gaze out towards Earth. Slowly pressing his hands against the see-through glass.
"..Just a matter of time.." He muttered. "..Just a matter of time.."
Suddenly, behind him the wall fell apart. Bits of the wall flying everywhere, just missing Sorrow. The words 'Chaos Control' could be heard amongst the rubble. Once the dust settled, two figure outlines were seen, Shadow and Rouge.
"Sorrow!" Shadow yelled in a deep tone.
Sorrow laughed mockingly at him, amused that he actually came. He turned slowly, a cocky grin on his confident face.
"Yes...that's my name ain't it.." Sorrow mocked. "I presume you want something...to come all this way.."
"Enough games Sorrow" Said Shadow. "Just tell me..how did you come to know about me...and..why do you look like me.."
The hedgehog stood, easily angered. His female companion at his side, her hand softly on his shoulder.
"Easy Shadow.." She said. "Don't loose it..he ain't worth it.."
He nodded slowly, knowing she was right.
"Well Shadow..it's a long story.." Sorrow said. "If I had time.."
"Time!" Shadow yelled. "I running out of time and patience with you!"
Sorrow continued laughing. As he laughed a small figure came running into the room, quickly running over to Sorrow. It was the girl again.
"Sorrow" She said sweetly.
He crouched down to her level, his eyes gazing deeply into hers. Carefully he placed an arm round her shoulders, a friendly smile on his face.
"It's alright.."Sorrow said.
"But I heard people shouting.." She said, resting her head against him. "I got worried.."
"You worry about me too much.." He replied.
The innocent girl turned away from Sorrow, staring over at Shadow and Rouge. Her bright blue eyes gazing at the two curiously.
"Who are they.." She asked curious. "He looks like you.."
"Later.." Sorrow replied. "I explain later.."
"But Sorrow.." She wined.
Sorrow glared down at the little girl, she sighed then gave a slow nod. She turned and began walking, heading out the room when Shadow grabbed her shoulder.
" Hu.." She muttered.
Shadow bent down, making him eye-level with her.
"You.." She said dazed. "The girl..you.."
"Please let me go mister.." She asked politely. "I don't want trouble.."
"Don't you remember me..is that you.." He asked. " Is it you...it has to be...Maria.."
Here we are, chapter 3. Enjoy