The New Chapter of my Fan-fic; enjoy!
Chapter 9: Tempers Flare
Shadow and Tails approached the stage ready to fight each other.
Sora and Riku walked into watch the fight. Fairly enough, King Mickey, Queen Minnie, Donald, and the rest were watching. Even Yen Sid was watching from the Mysterious Tower through his special looking glass.
The audience was clapping and cheering waiting eagerly for the fight to commence.
The Principal approached with a microphone. "Attention guests. This is the First Annual Clash of the Class. Presenting the Judges: Volunteer Teacher: Mark Yamoto (real name: Rosal), King Mickey, and hmm… where's the third judge?"
"Hmm, looks like, we're a judge short. Unfortunately, we must have three Judges before the battle can begin."
"Ugh, this is ridiculous. Who's gonna be the third judge?" Sonic asked.
"I don't know; does anyone even know who the third judge is?" Sora asked, with his arms crossed.
The Principal raised his arm. "Since we do not have three judges; the battle is hereby pos… hmm?" He seen a figure covered in a cloak approaching the stage. "Who are you? Are you the third judge?"
The figure simply nodded yes. And sat down next to Mickey and Rosal. "So how are you?" asked Mickey. The figure simply waved, and faced Tails and Shadow.
"Not much of a talker I guess Mic." Rosal replied.
Tails and Shadow stared at each other. The Principal stood between them and said, "Okay, you two. Anything goes, just try not to kill each other. Oh and if you fall off the stage, you automatically lose." The Principal stepped back and rang the bell.
Tails stared at Shadow trying to look intimidating, but Shadow was unimpressed. Tails went running toward Shadow, but Shadow sidestepped him, grabbed his tails and slammed him.
Tails jumped back onto his feet, and went after Shadow again. He punched Shadow, but Shadow grabbed his hands and kicked him into the stomach, causing Tails to cough blood.
Tails grabbed his stomach and flew up. Shadow showed him a chaos emerald. "Chaos Control!" He appeared above Tails and slammed him into the stage. He was hunched over in pain. "Ow, man Shadow's brutal."
"Man, it's only the beginning of the battle, and Shadow's already wiping the floor with Tails." Sora said.
Cream clasped her hands nervously. "C'mon Tails. You can do it; I believe in you."
Tails got up still grabbing his stomach.
"You're an embarrassment Tails. Just give up, and I won't hurt you."
Tails growled. "Not a chance Shadow! I'll never give up." He ran at Shadow and swung his fist at Shadow but he grabbed his hand.
"You're weak Tails." Tails swung again, but Shadow grabbed his other hand.
"Why do you even bother? You're a weak little kid who can't do anything. Why do you even try?"
"Because Shadow… I believe I'm worth something."
"Worth something? Don't make me laugh. You aren't worth anything. All you do is sit back and suck your thumb while Sonic and the gang take care of all the villains."
"You're wrong… I'm worth a lot."
"To who? Look around Tails. Do you see anyone cheering for you to you? Anyone at all?"
Tails looked around and seen everyone quiet. Immediately he became very discouraged.
"That's right; you have no one that cares for you! No one." Shadow kneed Tails in his stomach sending him 10 ft across the floor. He coughed up blood; Shadow appeared in front of him. You're a burden to everyone! What are you but a nuisance? "
Cream clenched her fists. "Shut up Shadow!"
Shadow looked at her.
"You can do it Tails. Don't you dare give up! Shadow is wrong about you. You're worth a lot to us. You're my best friend, and… I… I love you Tails! I believe in you. Remember that!"
The figure turned its head and bowed.
"We believe you can do it Tails. Don't listen to something like that! You can do it; you got friends watching your back. C'mon buddy. Just keep trying and don't give up." Sonic said giving Tails a thumbs up.
Tails smiled and even started to cry. "Thank you guys. I promise… I won't let you down!" A yellow aura surged around him.
"What in the world?"
Tail growled. "I'll show you Shadow… I'll show you… I can do anything with friends on my side."
"(Well said Miles)." Rosal smiled.
Shadow scoffed at Tails. "Get real Tails. You're worth nothing; and I'll prove it."
Tail rushed at Shadow and kicked him into the air.
"Unbelievable, his speed has increased."
Tails wisped past Shadow and slammed into him.
Shadow coughed a bit of blood. "(How did he…)"
Tails grabbed Shadow and pounded him into the ground.
Cream and Cheese cheered. "Go Tails. Show Shadow whose boss."
Rosal and Mickey watched in awe. Even the figure was impressed. "Amazing; he's pummeling his opponent. I'm impressed." Mickey stated.
"It's the courage he gained from his friends."
"Wow." The figure said.
Tails appeared under Shadow and kneed him in his back. "Argh, you little twerp." Shadow moaned.
"Hmm… he's quite good. Don't you think Sora?"
"Yep Riku, let's not forget, sometimes people need the right thing to nudge them in the right direction."
"Wow, Tails is really something. He's mopping the floor with Shadow." Amy said.
"Hmm…" Sonic wondered.
Tails kicked Shadow but Shadow back flipped and landed on his feet.
"Okay, time to step it up. Chaos Control!" Shadow vanished up to Tails, and kicked him. He then teleported above Tails and slammed him. Tails bounced off the ground and lunged at Shadow; however, Shadow dodged and punched Tails in the jaw. He power house kicked Tails across the stage.
Tails flopped across the stage like a fish and slid to a stop. He tried to get up, but Shadow threw him back the other way.
"Tails, give up. I think it's clear I'm too much for you."
"I'll never quit." He threw his fist at Shadow, but Shadow disappeared.
Shadow grabbed Tails and punched him again and again.
Cream watched in shock. "C'mon Tails, fight back."
Tails punched and kicked at Shadow, but he teleported again.
"Chaos Spear!" Shadow struck the stage with a barrage of attacks trying to hit Tails. Tails flipped out the way, but Shadow teleported in front of him, and kicked him in the stomach. He kicked Tails again which caused Tails to flop across the stage.
Tails tried to get back up, but Shadow stomped on him. "You fool. You could've just gave up and saved yourself the embarrassment."
"C'mon Tails, get up. Keep fighting! C'mon!" Cream shouted.
"Tails keep fighting. Be strong!"
"I think it's time we finished this!" Shadow kicked Tails into the air. He then slammed Tails into the stage. Despite having his eyes open, Tails was unconscious.
"C'mon Tails, get up! Tails!" Knuckles shouted.
"No. Tails; get up, come on Tails!" Cream said, crying. "Please get up!"
Shadow appeared next to him. "Stupid little kid; you had to go and try to be the hero." He smirked. "But like I said…" Shadow charged up a Chaos Spear. "You only get in the way! Weaklings like you have no right trying to show off!" He threw the Spear at Tails.
"Tails!" Cream cried.
The audience gasped, even the judges were stunned. "He's… he's a monster!" Mickey gasped.
Shadow gasped as he glanced at Sonic holding Tails.
"Tails; are you alright?"
Tails woke up. "Sonic, I couldn't beat him. I was too weak." He smiled sadly.
"Not true Tails. You… you did great. I was surprised by how much stronger you've gotten."
"But it wasn't enough. I… I failed. How could I be any help to you, when I can't even hold… my own in a fight? But still, it felt nice… to be brave." Tails passed out.
"Tails, you were always strong. You… are important. You're worth something, darn it!" Sonic clenched his fists.
"Serves him right for trying to fight a battle he couldn't win."
Sonic growled and a black aura surged around him. "Shut up Shadow. Cream… Amy…"
"Yes Sonic?" Cream said, nervously.
"Take Tails to the nurse."
Cream stood frozen in fear.
"Take Tails and get outta here! Before I lose what little self-control I have left!" He screamed.
Cream and Amy grabbed Tails outta Sonic's hand and took him to the Medical Wing.
"Shadow you monster; I won't forgive you for what you did to Tails!" He turned black and faced Shadow.
"Like I care; he's worth nothing."
Sonic went after Shadow, but Sora held him back shaking his head.
Shadow smiled and laughed. "I can't believe you're getting worked up over that weak little fox; how pitiful."
Sonic growled as Shadow disappeared. He turned back to normal. "Don't you worry Tails; Shadow will pay for what he did to you."
To Be Concluded…
Stay tuned for the next chapter.
