I'm sorry for keeping you waiting just finding the time and enthusiasm to do fics (and Art) is getting harder and harder. I do stand by my word I don't abandon fics. May take me longer to finish them though.
This is actually the bit I've wanted to do since I had this idea and I still don't feel like I've done it in the best way possible. This ended up becoming a bit too disjointed.
Also keep an eye out for a brand new fic I'm sure you're all going to like.
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The 3 Shadows: Negative Reflection
Chapter 5 – Shadow sees an angel
The 3 Shadows raced to the Main Control Room. When they reached there they were greeted by something that resembled an arena more than a control room. Off to one side amongst machinery was a computer console with both sets of Emeralds. Shadow wasted no time and raced to the machine to pull out the Emeralds.
"It appears we underestimated you. I applaud you for getting this far but this ends now", said a mysterious yet familiar voice from the Shadows.
"Indeed. We'll be taking the Chaos Emeralds and returning to our world now", said Shadow smiling
"That's not what I meant. There's no way I'm going to let you do that to my KING", said the voice.
"I take it you're Queen Nega. Regardless your bodyguards are finished and there's no way someone who hides in the Shadows could possibly defeat all three of us", said Miles.
"Don't be a fool and surrender now", said Joz, "This has gone on long enough and none of us feel like holding back"
"You say that now, but I'm guessing when you see who I am you'll realise why you don't stand a chance against me", said Queen Nega.
"Nothing but words. I prefer actions", said Shadow yanking out the Green Chaos Emerald.
"Then what are you waiting for Shadow. Come get me", said Queen Nega coming out from the Shadows.
She wore a full body suit that covered her head and showed off her full figure. She was fairly slim from what Shadow could tell but couldn't really get a good look at her. She moved quite fast but was no match for Shadow's speed.
Dashing at Shadow she tried to strike him with an electrified blade but Shadow just dodged it and kicked her in the stomach. Queen Nega fell to her knees.
"That was too easy. No way you're that pathetic", said Shadow.
Suddenly Queen Nega disappeared and suddenly the reason for the full body suit became all to clear. It was a stealth suit but by the time Shadow realised Queen Nega had already shocked Joz and Miles to unconsciousness.
"No! You will now pay for that", said Shadow.
Grasping the Chaos Emerald tightly in his hand Shadow made desperate Chaos attacks in random directions while constantly moving. Something had to hit the stealthy Queen Nega. Shadow fired off several Chaos Spears but it was all in vein. It was as if she wasn't even in the room anymore.
"Give up Shadow. All you're doing is tiring yourself. You can't hit what you can't see, no matter how hard you try", said Queen Nega
Shadow fired a Chaos Spear towards where Queen Nega's voice was coming from. Again no signs of a hit and he was starting to pant with exhaustion.
"Enough of this", said Shadow.
Shadow warped to KING and pulled out another Chaos Emerald.
"This should be enough power", said Shadow warping to where Joz and Miles lay.
Shadow began charging a massive attack as he shielded the fallen Shadows. Then in one big go filled the arena with large spears of light. When the smoke cleared Queen Nega appeared again, lying face down on the floor. She rose to her feet, soon followed by Joz and Miles.
"Well done Shadow. I expect nothing less from the Ultimate Lifeform", said Queen Nega
"You don't stand a chance against my Chaos Manipulation skills. That was just two emeralds, imagine my power with all seven", said Shadow
"Strength isn't everything. I still hold all the aces even if you can't see it", said Queen Nega
"You're deluded. The 3 Emeralds are down. You're no match for us. Even if you hide yourself again Joz's Infra Red scan mode will detect you anyway. It's over", said Miles.
"You think so. Turn around", said Queen Nega.
The 3 Shadows turned around to find the Deadly Gems lying in a pile on the floor next to the feet of The 3 Emeralds. Emma stood above then with her guns pointed directly at the unconscious fighters.
"COWARDS! You're fight is with us not them", said Joz
"Come now you think you can throw us in our own prison and get away with it", said Blast, "We're not stupid"
"But hey we wouldn't want you to hold back against us just because we can kill these four anytime we want", said Jade, "Give us your all"
"I don't care how strong you think you are there's no way you can beat all four of us on our home turf", said Emma.
"So you might as well just give up and return to your cell. This time you lose", said Queen Nega
The 3 Shadows stood back to back unsure of what to do next. Miles faced KING, the machine the held the Emeralds and also kept the fortress afloat. Joz faced the Emeralds and the fallen gems at their feet. He had to save them somehow. Shadow faced Queen Nega confused as to why she seemed so familiar to him somehow.
"Guys I have a plan. Shadow you warp to the girls and protect them. Joz cover me", whispered Miles.
"Whatever your planning it won't work. My Knights have your pawns in a position to take them at any moment so it's really in your best interests to surrender", said Queen Nega
"I thought the idea of chess was to take the KING!" shouted Miles.
As he finished that cry Shadow immediately warped to the fallen fighters and protected them from Emma's gunfire with a Chaos Shield. Meanwhile Miles dashed towards King charging his big laser mode on his wrist shooters. Queen Nega raced towards Miles ready to strike him down before he could fire. As Queen Nega attacked Miles, Joz deflected her blade attack and pushed her backwards. The 3 Emeralds dashed towards Miles leaving Shadow and the gems behind. Joz continued to shield Miles while Shadow fires several Chaos Spears at the 3 Emeralds.
When the lasers were fully charged Miles fired them right at King causing a massive explosion that instantly freed both sets of Emeralds.
"NOOOO! Without KING this fortress will fall to the ground", screamed Queen Nega
"Then you really shouldn't have left it so unprotected. Checkmate!" replied Miles smiling before racing off towards Shadow.
Joz picked up the remainder of the Chaos Emeralds and jetted towards Shadow. He didn't really have enough time to pick up the Sol Emeralds too but saw that the 3 Emeralds had them in their hands anyway. Shadow then warped The 3 Shadows and the Deadly Gems to safety.
Meanwhile Blast grabbed the other two Emeralds who had picked up the Sol Emeralds. She raced over to Queen Nega and warped her team to safety. Once outside all they could do was watch in horror as the fortress fell to the ground causing a huge explosion.
"How could they beat us? We were in control", said Queen Nega
"Our home! Now you're going to get it!" shouted Blast charging up her blaster and aiming at The 3 Shadows.
"No! I'll take all three of the out myself", said Queen Nega.
The 3 Shadows burst out laughing. So far Queen Nega was your ordinary fighter. She was smart they had to give her that but not very strong. To take on all three Shadows in one go was suicide.
"You have to be kidding me. Guys step down I think I can handle her", said Shadow barely able to keep from laughing.
Queen Nega took a fighting stance. Shadow humoured her and raced towards her ready to strike.
"Come on Shadow show me what you got", said Queen Nega, "I still have one last move to play"
"Alright you asked for it", said Shadow.
Shadow charged a chaos spear and was about to fire it when Queen Nega removed the head part of the suit. Shadow froze and fell to the floor. His Chaos Spear disappeared into thin air while Shadow himself fell flat on his face. Shadow slowly got back on his feet, his face now full of confusion and despair.
"No…this isn't possible…. I watched you die", said Shadow
"Can you see why you'll never defeat me now? Could you not work out my true identity?" asked Queen Nega.
What shadow saw now was a teenage girl with long black hair with red streaks. Other than the different hair colour she was a spitting image of the girl whose wish drives him. The girl who matters most to him. The girl who made him who he is.
"That's right I am Queen Nega. Queen Maria Nega", said Queen Nega.
It suddenly became all to clear to Joz and Miles why Shadow stopped attacking. Shadow lived for Maria's final wish and here she was in the flesh. There was definitely something different about her but Shadow didn't really care. Somehow he had Maria back, it was all he ever wanted.
"Shadow…what are we…? I don't know what you want to do but the fact remains this woman terrorised this world", said Miles
"That isn't your Maria, Don't be fooled", said Joz
"I…. I…just need to think about this OK", said Shadow
"Shadow I don't want to fight you. I want you to join me", said Maria, "Together you and I can make the whole universe a better place to live under our rule"
Shadow took a moment to consider her proposal. All he's ever wanted was to spend time with Maria once again but this wasn't his Maria. Shadow shook his head.
"That's not what she would've wanted fake and I'm insulted that you'd even think you compare in any way to her. Now time to end this", said Shadow charging another Chaos Spear.
Suddenly the smile was wiped from Maria Nega's face. Her trump card was meaningless; she had nothing besides outnumbering them four to three.
"Ok then. Let's finish this. Girls let's take them out once and for all", said Maria
Maria held back while The 3 Emeralds rushed the 3 Shadows. Shadow stopped his Chaos Spear and warped back to the other Shadows.
"Guys what do you say to doing this the easy way. I have all seven chaos emeralds after all", said Shadow.
The other two nodded and Shadow let go of the Chaos Emeralds. They began to hover around Shadow faster and faster and began to glow brighter and brighter. Shadow himself began to float into the air and became encased by a golden aura. Then all of a sudden there was an explosion of energy. The excess energy engulfed the other two Shadows.
When the dust settled Shadow was no longer the black levelheaded Hedgehog he is normally. Now he was engulfed in golden flames with the black fur becoming gold. The excess energy created shields of golden flames around the other two Shadows. Chaos Energy poured into the two weapons. Joz's sword extended to twice its usual size whereas Miles' wrist shooters had a bright golden glow. Shadow felt more aggressive than usual but just as committed to his goal.
The 3 Emeralds skidded to a halt.
"Well if you're going to play it that way", said Blast smiling
As soon as she finished that sentence the Sol Emeralds began to hover around her the same way the Chaos Emeralds had done for Shadow. The same thing happened as Blast ascended into the air. The excess energy created shield of intense flames around Emma and Jade. Jades blades got longer while Emma's guns began to glow. Blast was now engulfed in flames as the crocodile part of her looked like an orange blaze, and her cyborg parts had a bright blue glow to them.
"Well this should be interesting", said Shadow.
The two teams stared at each other waiting for the other team to make the first move and start the big finale. However there were still surprises to come.