Chapter 7: Shadow the Hedgehog

Meanwhile, Chip appeared in another part of the forest. He looked around. "Hello?"

"You're lucky to be alive," a voice said. A person came into view, and Chip could see that it was Shadow the Hedgehog.

Chip's heart flew with excitement. "God really did save me!"

"I'm not God," Shadow said.

"Who are you?" Chip asked, "You look like Sonic."

"I'm Shadow the Hedgehog, I am not that faker. I am the Ultimate Lifeform."

"Whoa!" Chip said, "Does that mean you're really strong?"

"Yes it does," Shadow replied.

"Well thanks so much for saving my life!" Chip said hugging Shadow hard. "But what happened?"

"I used Chaos Control to teleport you away from Sonic," Shadow said. "I was walking past and heard everything, so I decided to save you."

"Thanks," Chip said. "But they're probably looking for me as we speak."

"So?" Shadow said, "I saved you once already. It's not my problem. Why should I care?"

"Because Sonic is an evil god now and wants to rule the world!" Chip said. "Not to mention he's..."

As they were talking, the ground began to shake. Shadow looked up and his eyes widened in fear as he saw Sonic, and how tall he was.

"Well well, it looks like we'll both be able to have a snack." Sonic grinned. Knuckles stepped up too.

Chip hid behind Shadow in fear. Shadow stared in fear. But he forced himself to be brave. "It's been a long time faker." Shadow said grinning.

Sonic laughed and sneered at him. "Indeed. What are you doing here, Shadow?"

"I was saving this guy's life." Shadow said, "What about you? You've changed a lot; what happened?"

"Let's just say...I've become a god," Sonic told him, his booming voice making Shadow even more scared. "If you want to pick a fight with me, I can guarantee that you will be defeated easily. However, I could use the ultimate life form on my side. I could turn you into a god and you could take revenge against all those people who tried to kill you!"

Shadow listened and stepped towards him.

"No!" Chip said, "He's evil and he killed Tails!"

Shadow stopped. Sonic held out his hand like how he did with Knuckles. Shadow stared between Sonic and Chip. He thought about it, and then made up his mind. "I'll stay with Chip," he told Sonic.

Sonic growled. "What did you say?" Sonic roared, "You would rather stay with a puny worthless chew toy instead of becoming a god?"

"That's exactly what I'm doing," Shadow said. "I don't know what's happened to you, Sonic, but I can tell it's something that I don't want. I'd rather protect Earth instead of destroying it."

"Thanks," Chip said, looking at Shadow.

Sonic roared and grabbed Shadow with his claws. "You would protect these selfish humans who tried to destroy you? And now you turn down your one chance to finally get the revenge you always wanted!?"

Shadow gasped for breath, just now realizing how strong Sonic was. "I made a...promise to...Maria...that I would protect this planet no matter...what."

Sonic frowned and shook his head. Then he got an idea. He placed one of his claws over Shadow's chest and started to press. Not enough to pierce it but it hurt.

"Do you fear my strength?" Sonic asked.

"Y...yes."

Sonic grinned evilly loving the fact that Shadow feared him.

"Well good. Because your fears are about to grow." Sonic said.

As he said that his body throbbed and once again doubled in size until Sonic stood over 4 miles tall. He had surpassed mountains and could see for hundreds of miles. Then he turned to see what shadow thought of it.

Shadow dropped to the ground and stared at the werewolf. "No way," he said, even more scared now. "How is that possible?"

"I'm a god." Sonic said. "But my transformation is nowhere near done. Every hour I double in size."

Shadows eyes widened as he realized just how big Sonic is gonna get. Sonic knew exactly what he was thinking and grinned.

"You'll be even bigger than planet Earth," Shadow said, suddenly scared for his life. "Tell me, what are you going to do to Chip and I?"

He looked at Chip, who was equally scared, and turned back to Sonic.

"If you bow and worship me I'll spare your life and maybe share my strength with you." Sonic said, "If you refuse your blood will stain our bodies and your flesh will impale our fangs. And I guarantee I will make you suffer."

Chip took a step forwards. "I already told you that I will never bow down and worship you!"

Shadow looked at Chip and felt a sense of pride. "I won't either," he told Sonic.

"I know for sure the little chew toy won't." Sonic said. He grabbed Shadow. "But I'm not done with you yet." He grabbed Knuckles' hand and in a flash they disappeared.

Chip stared in shock as he was alone. He started to cry. The only thing he could do now for Shadow was pray and he did. Chip prayed once again and walked off to find Shadow, knowing he would encounter Sonic and Knuckles. Meanwhile they had appeared in another part of the forest. Knuckles held Shadow so he couldn't escape.

"You said you fear my muscles." Sonic said. "Well I can give them to you and you can grow as big and buff as us. I know you have a lust for power and I'm offering it to you. Or do you wish to remain puny forever?"

Shadow stared at Sonic's mountain sized muscles and hesitated. "I do fear you," Shadow said. "But let me think about it."

"Very well you have 10 minutes to think about it."

Shadow thought hard. He wanted power and strength but was it worth the world? He thought about it.

"Time's up." Sonic said as Knuckles set him down. Sonic held out is hand.

"Do we have a deal?"

Shadow stared and took a deep breath. He slowly walked forwards extending his own hand.

Then Chip flew towards him. "No, Shadow, don't! Sonic's evil and he'll destroy the entire world!"

Shadow's eyes widened and he slapped Sonic's hand away, grabbed Chip and teleported out of Sonic's reach.

Sonic stood in shock. Then rage pulsed through him. He roared in fury and smashed the ground. "This isn't over!" he roared to the heavens, "The smell of your blood burns through my body! There is nowhere on the planet you can hide from me!"

Shadow and Chip teleported far away to Spagonia. Chip let go of Shadow and thanked him.

"We're not out of this yet," Shadow told him. "He'll find us sooner or later."

Chip nodded and Shadow turned away. When he was with Sonic, he felt afraid by the Werehog's power yet intrigued by it also. He wanted a part of that power for himself and smirked. Shadow turned back to Chip with his usual expression.

"We won't last here long. Sonic's strong enough to smell our blood no matter where we are."

Shadow nodded. A few minutes later, the ground began to shake and Sonic and Knuckles appeared, both glaring at Shadow and Chip.

Sonic and Knuckles stood at the edge of the continent. "I think it's time we introduce the other continents to their god, " Sonic said. He waded across the ocean holding Knuckles in one hand since the water was too deep for him. Sonic waded towards Spagonia. A few minutes later, the ground began to shake and Sonic and Knuckles appeared, both glaring at Shadow and Chip. "I told you we would meet again," Sonic said. "You were a fool to turn down my offer, Shadow, but I will give you another chance. Join me, and we will rule the planet forever. I will give you power beyond your wildest dreams."

Shadow rolled his eyes. "What would I look like?" he asked

Sonic grinned. "You'll look like a Werehog...but perhaps I can transform you into something more...intimidating."

Chip looked at Shadow. "Shadow, don't do it!"

Sonic glared at him. Chip hid behind Shadow in fear.

"What do you mean more intimidating?" Shadow asked.

Sonic smirked. "A more feared creature, like...say, for example, a gigantic dragon or a Cerberus."

"You can't make me into a scary Werehog? Then no." Shadow said as he teleported himself and Chip to Holoska