Chapter 1 of my next project is already typed. I'm really tired of writing this story Dx I just have lost all interest in it. But I'm gonna do my best to finish it, cause its just about done.
Sonic the Hedgehog © Sega
The Lizard Gang © Me
Chapter 3
Shadow's P.O.V.
We set out in search of the cave about four hours ago. And finally, after suffering miserable complaints from Rouge about her feet, we arrived at the base of the cave. Night had fallen by then, and a storm cloud was beginning to roll in. I gazed up the cliff. It was maybe a 175-foot climb, nothing too bad for us I suppose. Unfortunately we were going to have to climb it without ropes, because if we hooked up our gear whoever was at the top would easily spot us.
"Rouge, we're climbing without gear."
"I know stripes. Do you feel up to it? I know you're losing your strength." I turned to her.
"Nothing is going to stop me from getting to Amy." She smiled and turned back to the cliff. "I'll lead." I began to grab the sturdiest looking rocks and started my rise to the top. I started to feel light headed as I continued to the top. I glanced at the charm bracelet; the charm was beginning to lose its color. I panted for air, something I usually don't do. I needed to get up this wall, but I felt weak already half way up. No! You're the ultimate life form, you shouldn't feel weak!...But you do….. No! I have to find Amy!
"Shadow!" I shook my head and looked at Rouge. "Keep moving!" I nodded and forced my body to keep traveling up the cliff side.
Amy's P.O.V.
"Wait until Shadow gets here. He's gonna kick your asses, and I hope you all know that."
"Yeah yeah, so I've been hearing dollface," Frankie replied as he sharpened his knife. I growled.
"Hey boss! They're here!" Tony the raccoon yelled. My head snapped up. Shadow? Rouge?
"Fantastic! Make sure they feel welcomed when they come in," Frankie ordered. Tony and Joey snatched up their ropes while Frankie came over and gagged me. "We wouldn't want to ruin the surprise for them, now would we?" I grumbled in response to his question. I still tried screaming to warn them, but the cloth was thick, and I wasn't making much noise. I closed my eyes; I didn't desire to see what would become of my husband and my best friend.
Shadow's P.O.V.
I was almost there! I could hear voices in the cave, and it sounded like that rotten Lizard Gang! We were so close!
"Rouge, we're almost there," I told her. She nodded and smiled. Just a few more rocks…
I finally got a hand on the ledge and pulled myself up and over. My strength was almost gone; I felt like I was going to die. I slowly stood to regain my balance and crept forward. I made sure to take note of the fact it was now raining and a thunderstorm was starting up. I knew they were here somewhere…
"Boo." I turned around and decked Frankie in the nose. He stumbled back in surprise. Rouge climbed to the top as the other two went after me with a net, but Rouge quickly fired her pistol toward them and scared them back.
"Rouge, take care of those two. I'm taking Frankie down." As the lizard was down, I searched the dim cave. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see a pink spot. Just as I thought about consoling her, the lizard stumbled to his feet.
"Get outta here, you stupid hedgehog. Nobody is a match for Frankie, I said nobody!" I growled.
"Amy!" I tossed the bracelet to her as Frankie leapt for me. She managed to catch it with her feet. It would have to work as an anklet for now. Amy slipped it onto her foot and the charm regained its original color. I could already feel my strength coming back when I rolled out of the way of Frankie. He sneered and got back up to throw a punch, which I could now dodge with ease. I turned and kicked him in the side, making him double over. I decked him again in the head before he collapsed onto the ground, moaning and groaning.
"Shadow! Help!" I turned to Rouge who had more than enough to handle. I ran to her and managed to slide tackle Joey to the ground, where after much kicking and stomping he passed out. "Shadow!" I looked up as Rouge dropped Tony toward me. With a skilled kick, I dropkicked him into the wall. I stood for a minute and stared at the unconscious Lizard Gang and caught my breath.
"I'm going to go call for help," Rouge said as she flew out of the hole at the top of the cave. I nodded as she took off.
"So, Mr. Hedgehog, you're immortal, right? Does that apply to your wife too?" I whirled around to see Frankie holding Amy out over the ledge by her neck, grinning sadistically at me. She hung on for dear life in the rain as a clap of thunder rang through the air. I began to go after him. "Stop! Unless you want me to drop her…" I pulled out a pistol and aimed it at him. "Go ahead. Shoot. You kill me, I fall, and she goes down with me. Your choice." I stopped for a minute to glance at Amy. She looked terrified. I knew she wouldn't survive the fall. I aimed my pistol again.
"You're making the wrong choice. We can work something out here. You lose either way in this situation."
"And so do you."
"We can cut a deal. Give me Amy for your freedom."
"We both know that ain't happening, stripes, so I suggest you either keep coming closer so I can drop her, or just shoot and kill us both. But my arm is starting to get tired…" Amy slipped a bit and yelped. My aim hadn't moved. If I shot, I risked the chance of shooting Amy instead, but if I made it they would both go down. I grinned and clicked the trigger.
"For the record, I never really liked New Yorkers." I fired my pistol at Frankie, shooting him in his side, causing him to stumble, fall, and drop Amy. I sprinted to her and reached out to grab her wrist. "Gotcha!" She looked up and smiled at me. I pulled her up onto the ledge with me.
She instantly crawled into my lap as I leaned against the wall. "Shhh, you're safe now. Everything is going to be alright." I ran hands through her matted quills. She leaned on my chest and cried. I continued to comfort her as rain began to pour even harder outside, and thunder grew closer. She yelped when the thunder and lightening roared through the sky, causing me to pull her closer.
She shivered and her fur was soaking wet. I yanked the warm blanket out of my backpack and wrapped it around her. "The cops are on their way. We'll be home in a few hours, ok?" She nodded. "Hey," I tilted her chin up to plant a quick kiss on her lips, "everything is going to be alright. We're safe now; nothing is ever going to hurt you again. I promise sweetheart." Amy smiled and pecked my cheek before snuggling back up to me. I wrapped my arms tightly around her waist. I watched a peaceful smile come across her face as she began to fall asleep, finally having the knowledge that she was safe, and nothing was to ever come between us again.
Finally! It is done! THANK YOU MOBIAN GODS IT IS DONE!
Well, sort of…
