"Hmmm." Eggman thought, looking at this new world he was in. "This planet's technology seems primitive to our own. Taking over should be easy." He planned as one of his robots brought him his "cards." Looking through them, Eggman placed them into a container to see all the best possibilities for this mission. He may be an evil genius, but he had to many inventions to choose just one. His computer found the perfect one, project "Missile Wrist". "Out of all my creations, this has to be my best one yet." Eggman stated, patting his computer.
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Meanwhile, under the sewer, Knuckles and Amy were walking along.
"This whole thing is Shadow's fault." Knuckles grumbled.
"He was just trying to stop Eggman, he didn't mean for this to happen." Amy tried defending.
"Even if Robotnik is to blame, Shadow pushed to far this time." Knuckles stated.
"Shadow's just willing to stop Eggman no matter what." Amy said stubbornly.
"Shadow get's into fights with him for his own personal vendetta, nothing more." Knuckles countered. The two continued onward, Knuckles even threatening to leave Amy if she didn't want to follow anymore.
Meanwhile on the Beach, the Missile Wrist had started it's attack.
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Maria walked out of her house, looking around. She saw Cream, Cheese, and Tails, but hadn't seen Shadow anywhere. She went up to Tails, asking about Shadow.
"He left this morning on a run somewhere." Cream said.
"But...if the police see Shadow, they might catch him." Maria said, worried.
"I wouldn't worry about that. Shadow's pretty quick. Besides, exploring is one of the few things he likes to do since..." Tails trailed off.
"Tails? What happened to Shadow?" Maria asked. "Why is he always so serious?"
"It's...complicated. It's best if Shadow tells you when he's ready." Tails said, switching his focus back to his plane and started his techno babble with Chuck. Cream invited Maria over for tea, and with the way Cream said it, Maria just couldn't say no.
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In the mountains, Shadow stands proud, a confident smile on his face. The mountains here felt more like home than the mansion. Sure, it was nice, but it wasn't his style. Shadow Liked the open air, freedom. Even for only for a few moments, he could relax. He then brought his thoughts to Maria. Sure, she was nice enough, but seemed like she might get in the way. He wondered if it would be better to keep his distance. He could use a place to stay, but that wouldn't be fair. He sighed, deciding it would be best to go back. Something always seemed to happen when he was gone.
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Tails had gotten the Tornado ready to fly. He saw on the T.V that Eggman was making his move. But before he could take off, Maria hopped into the back telling him she was coming along. Tails shrugged, confident his skills could keep them safe. They took off for downtown, easily finding the robot.
Tails fired, but to no avail. He was able to dodge a lot of shots towards him, but one lucky shot hit the propeller.
"Tails!" Maria started panicking as they headed down.
"Don't worry, I got this." Tails said confidently, pulling a lever and the Tornado transformed into an X shape. Tails was put on the defensive, unable to line a shot.
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Shadow was blasting back to Maria's home, going through meadows and towns in a dark yellow streak. He stopped and backed up behind a panicking crowd, jumping over to see the rampage Robotnik was on.
"I knew it." Shadow said grimly, taking off back to the town.
It didn't take him long as when he got there, he saw Tails and Maria in the Tornado's jet mode engaged in the battle. He shot towards the building, Missile Wrist tossing Amy behind and aiming for Shadow, firing missile out of it's chest. Shadow quick stepped out of the way, dodging them all as he shot into the air.
"Kill HIM!" Robotnik shouted, Missile Wrist firing into the air. Shadow dodged and jumped off the wrists, unable to get in close without getting hit.
"Shadow! Give him a slap on the wrist!" Knuckles yelled, Shadow understanding. He grabbed hold of one of the missiles, getting close and standing up crossing his arms.
"Is it true your processor is as slow as your attacks?" Shadow taunted. Missile Wrist brought up his other arm, bringing it down. Shadow jumped out of the way as Missile Wrist destroyed it's arm. "Time to end this." Shadow thought, taking off his wrist rings and engulfing himself in energy. He shot down and shattered right through Missile Wrists armor, destroying the robot. Standing back up, Shadow put his rings back on, turning and facing the Doctor. "Next?" Shadow asked, Robotnik deciding to fall back for now.
Amy came up to hug Shadow, but he put his arm up and stopping her with his hand on her head. He and Knuckles locked eyes before the government got to the building, opening fire. Shadow grabbed Amy's arm and ran to the edge of the building, jumping for a ladder thanks to Maria. Knuckles followed shortly after.
"We can head back to my house!" Maria yelled over the air.
"Cream and Cheese are already waiting for us there." Tails added.
"Not me. So long." Knuckles said, letting go of the ladder and gliding away.
"Why did he...?" Maria trailed off.
"Knuckles does things his own way." Shadow reminded himself. He looked on, watching the sun.