Shadow's Cult
Chapter 10
Shadow was standing outside of the Bring Order to Mankind prison cell, He coldly stared at his 2 prisoners.
"What did Rachel tell you!" Demanded the Black hedgehog, as he yelled and frowned at the prisoners.
"Nothing..." Replied Blaze, as she started to shake from fear.
"Leave us alone!" Growled Inoubliable, as he put his arm on Blaze's shoulder.
"I heard her say, that I was her Child's Father!" Declared Shadow, in a harsh tone as he glared at Blaze and Inoubliable.
"That was the only thing, she told us." Replied Blaze, as she cling to Inoubliable with her arms.
"Better be! I will punish you both tomorrow afternoon." Coldly declared Shadow, as walked away from the jail cell.
Then Shadow turned around to face his prisoners; "I'm the Child biological Father, I am the Surrogate Father." Claimed Shadow, as he vanished out of the Jail area.
Blaze suddenly burst into tears. "I just want to be able to see Rachel at least one more time. she must be so frightened, having to face that Evil hedgehog everyday." Expressed Blaze, as she sobbed.
Inoubliable gave his Love a hug. "I promise, you will get to see Rachel again." Replied the Brown wolf, as he cuddled Blaze.
"How can we? We are in jail." Asked Blaze, as she hid her face, in Inoubliable's chest fur.
"Love, I have a plan, we will escape during the 10 in morning church service tomorrow. Answered Inoubliable, as he stroked his Partner's head.
"How?" Asked Blaze.
"Trust Me, I have already thought up a plan." Responded Inoubliable, as he waved a USB stick at Blaze.
"What's on that USB stick" Questioned Blaze.
Inoubliable had recorded, the whole Incident they had with Shadow. "The Recording, of Shadow attacking us. Stated Inoubliable.
The Next Day
The time was now 10 in the Morning, Shadow was standing on the stage, about to open the first ever sunday service in his 11th Church. The Ebony hedgehog had barely slept last night. At 1 :15 in the Morning, Rachel had given birth to a Baby boy, Her and Shadow both agreed to name the little infant Bradley . Shadow had let Rachel name her Child, this made Amy feel very jealous, because Shadow had named Order.
Bradley was a dark gray cat, he had a red streak on the top of his head and he had inherited his Father's ruby coloured eyes. Shadow had spent nearly, the whole night at the hospital with Rachel. He was by Rachel's side from about 10 at night, until about 3 in the morning. Shadow told the new Members of Bring Order to Mankind, that he was just supporting her, because her husband was in Woodlands, helping run the church while Shadow was away. He had also made a new story for Rachel to tell, about who Bradley's Father is. Because Bradley looked so much like Shadow, The Crimson cat now had to say that; Shadow was his surrogate Dad, because her partner was infertile, Her fictional Partner was going to adopt the Child.
The Service started with a few Songs, Then some Children from the Woodlands Order school, did a speech about how much they love being a Member of Bring Order to Mankind. Then Shadow introduced, all the staff that were going run this Church branch.
"Now everyone, it is time for the big announcement." Announced Shadow, as he paused for a couple of minutes.
This Anouncement was so big that it was getting broadcasted live via webcam to all the Bring Order to Mankind branches.
"So, I declared that I will be Making the first Saint for this Church, She will be Saint Maria Robotnik." Announced Shadow, then the whole crowd, stood up and started clapping.
"She will be ordained a Saint, at the 5th annual Bring Order to Mankind Conference, in 3 months time in Woodlands, everyone is Welcome." Added Shadow, as he smiled at the crowd, he was doing his best not to cry.
Then Shadow continued talking; "Now before we finish for the day, since last night 200 hundred registration forms were handed back to the office. Today, we have about 400 hundred People here, if anyone has got registration forms to hand in or need some, please go to the office." Shadow then gave everyone a bow, then he sat down in the front row, as the closing Song, Never turn back, started to play.
Meanwhile...
About 5 minutes after Church had started, Inoubliable had managered to lock pick the lock on the Jail cell door. He then used his electrokinesis powers to electrocute the security system, The security system was now completely fried.
"Are we safe, doing this?" Asked Blaze, her expression on her white, face looked worried.
"It's alright." Replied Inoubliable, as he held Blaze's hand and looked for a exit.
The brave, brown Wolf found a emergency fire exit in the basement. He then opened the the exit door and walked out of the building with Blaze.
"Blaze, I promised that you would see your sister again; we are heading to the hospital to see her, before she goes back to Woodlands." Anounced Inoubliable, as he held Blaze's hand and walked with her.
"What if she rejects me again?" Questioned Blaze, as tears started to run down her face
"I don't think Rachel wants to reject you. I can tell, that she is just very fearful of Shadow and The Shadows." Replied Inoubliable,as they walked closer to the hospital.
"Maybe." Mumbled Blaze, as her and her Lover walked inside the hospital entrance.
They then used the metal, gray lift to get on the third floor of the hospital, where the maternity ward was located. Inoubliable thought they would need to ask reception, what room Rachel was in but...
Blaze heard a little infant crying, she then heard the voice of the Mother, who was trying to soothe the crying newborn.
"Rachel, is in that room!" Exclaimed Blaze, as her and Inoubliable walked into the 2nd room.
When Rachel saw Blaze and Inoubliable, she was about to snap at them, but this time she just wanted to show her sister ,her new bundle of joy.
"Sis, this is my Son, his name is Bradley." Responded Rachel, as she held the little gray kitten in her arms.
Bradley had stopped crying , because he was now sucking on a pacifier. Blaze was taken by surprise, by her Sister's reaction to her being at the hospital.
"Awww, he's adorable." Remarked Blaze, as she looked at the infant that was in her Sister's arms.
The Little Kitten was wearing a orange onesie, black mittens were on his hands and he also was wearing black booties.
"Awww, he is a cute kitten." Remarked Inoubliable.
Rachel then passed Bradley to Blaze. The Purple cat, Cuddled her little Nephew.
"He looks like Shadow, because Shadow was the surrogate Dad." Claimed Rachel, as she stared at Blaze cuddling her little Son.
"It's alright to tell me the truth, Rachel." Replied Blaze, as the Kitten fell asleep in her arms.
"Anyway, how did you and your Boyfriend get out of prison?" Asked Rachel.
"We escaped during the sunday morning church service. Replied Blaze.
"Oh no! you better stay away from Shadow." Uttered Rachel. "Why?" Asked Blaze, as she layed the sleeping, little Kitten in the hospital crib.
"No reason, but you need to leave the hospital before the Church service finishes." Replied Rachel, in a very anxious voice.
"Is Shadow coming to the hospital soon?" Questioned Inoubliable, as he stroked the sleeping kitten's head.
Bradley started to purr, as his fur was stroked.
"Yeah, We are all heading back to Woodlands in the afternoon today." Replied Rachel.
"But Bradley has been born a bit early, wouldn't you need to stay in the hospital for a bit longer?" Asked Blaze.
"It is recommended, that I do stay at the hospital for a few more days, but Shadow has arranged for the Church nurse in woodlands to check on Bradley a few times a day. She will be making sure that he is staying healthy, gaining weight and feedind properly." Stated Rachel.
"Are you sure, you want to go back to Woodlands?" Asked Inoubliable,in a serious voice.
"It's my home." Stated Rachel, in a harsh tone.
"Sis, Bradley would enjoy life more, if he was not having to grow up in a very controlling environment. " Declared Blaze.
Rachel just silently stared at her sister for a few minutes. It had never dawned on her yet, what Bradley's Childhood would be like in Bring Order to Mankind.
Bradley would not be allowed to play with certain toys, he would never receive a Christmas Present or even a Easter egg, He would also never get a visit from the tooth fairy, Also most tv shows, films and nearly all music was Forbidden. Did she actually want her Child to be raised in Bring Order to Mankind.
"Bradley, will do fine." Lied Rachel, as she looked away from her sister, refusing to give any eye contact.
Blaze could tell that her sister was lying, Rachel just did not look Happy, after Blaze said that sentence. Then Inoubliable was writing something down on a piece of paper, he then gave the piece of paper to Rachel.
"Rachel, this is mine and Blaze's cellphone numbers, if you ever want to talk to us or leave Woodlands, me and Blaze will come and rescue you and Bradley, as soon as we can." Declared Inoubliable.
"I can't." Replied Rachel, as tears started to run down her face.
"Does Shadow monitor your phone?" Asked Blaze.
Rachel just nodded. "Hide our numbers somewhere, where Shadow will not look and delete every message you send or receive. " Instructed Inoubliable.
"Ok, I will try to message one of you each day, but if I suddenly stop messaging both you, please come to Woodlands and get Me and Bradley... If you can't find me, just take Bradley." Requested Rachel, as tears fell, down her red face.
"Rachel, If we can't find you, where will you be?" Asked Blaze. "The church Jail or Shadow's Basement." Replied Rachel, in whispered tone.
"We will not leave Woodlands without you." Responded Blaze, as she gave her sister a hug. Rachel hugged her, then she looked at the clock.
"You have to go, Shadow and Mom will be here soon." Said Rachel, as she tried to wipe away her tears.
Blaze started to cry. "I will miss you sister... and you Bradley." Expressed Blaze, as she picked up her Sleeping, Nephew and held him for 1 last time.
Bradley opened his eyes and stared at Blaze.
"You are such a cute baby." Remarked Blaze, as she cuddled her Nephew.
Then she passed Bradley to Inoubliable.
"I will miss you, little Fella." Inoubliable told Bradley, as he gave the gray kitten a hug.
Bradley stared at him with his ruby eyes, Inoubliable had to just remember that Bradley was not Shadow, Even though his eyes were identical to Shadow's eyes. Inoubliable then put the Kitten, back in his Mother's arms. Blaze cried, as she gave her sister, one last hug.
"Goodbye, sister." Responded Rachel, as Blaze and Inoubliable walked towards the exit of the room.
"Goodbye!" Replied Inoubliable, as he waved at Rachel.
"Rachel, I'm just one message away, if you need me." Declared Blaze,As she waved at Rachel.
The red cat, gave her relative a forced smile, as her Sister and Inoubliable left her room, tears again formed in her eyes and ran down her cheeks.
Blaze rested her head, on Inoubliable's chest; She again burst into tears.
"I feel so bad for Rachel." Expressed Blaze, as she sobbed
. Inoubliable put his arms on his Purple Lover's shoulders. "Blaze, I promise, we will save her from Shadow, Rachel deserves to be happy and Bradley deserves a better Childhood." Declared Inoubliable, as he kissed Blaze on top of her head.
"How can we save them, Shadow may never let us near any of his churches again." Stated Blaze, as she continued crying.
"We will get Rachel to trust us enough, to let us rescue her and Bradley." Announced Inoubliable, as he started to walk home with Blaze.
Meanwhile
Shadow POV
I was sitting in the Church, After I had declared that my deceased Bestfriend, was to be made a Saint, I then started to have horrifying flashback.
I saw Images, of me and my bestfriend Maria,were running down the hall of my creator's research lab. Some Armed Men, were in the Building.
"This is a hold up!" Declared a Man, holding a gun, he yelled as loud as he could.
Me and Maria got down on our knees, we both covered our head with our hands. Maria was shaking, she was very terrified. Then about 5 minutes later, gun shots were being fired. Maria held her Arms towards me.
"Shadow please hold my hand." Requested, as she was sobbing. I held my arm out and held her hand.
Suddenly, I felt a sudden pain my in leg, I had just been shot in the leg. I then heard Maria, Crying in pain. I open my and look at her, she had been shot in her back.
I was in so much shock, I forgot about the bullet in my leg.
"Maria!" I screamed.
"Shadow, I will always be your friend. Please promise me you will bring Peace and Justice to Mankind." Requested Maria.
"I promise." I Replied, as tears ran down my face.
Maria gave me a smile, then all life just vanished from her body. I was now in such a, uncontrollable rage, I got up and just attacked all the armed men, I ended up killing all the armed men. I then went unconscious after losing a lot of blood from my leg.
The next time I woke up, 50 years had past and I had been put in suspeneded animation.
Flashback Ends.
Normal POV
Shadow was now experiencing a very aggresive mood swing. Everytime he remembered Maria, he would get a very Angry mood swing.
"Right! That's it!" Thought Shadow, as he left the Office, he then headed to the prison area.
He was now going to punish his 2 prisoners. When he approached the jail cell, he noticed that the cell was empty.
"That's Impossible!" Thought Shadow, he then noticed that the lock had been picked, the door was open and also the security system had been fried, it was completely broken.
"They think, they can escsape from me! Well, they are so totally wrong!" Thought Shadow again, as he Stormed out of the basement.
He then headed straight into the Worship. He then spoke though the microphone, with speakers turned up so loud, that everyone in the whole church could hear what he was saying.
He then Spoke; "Every member of my Church, please be very cautious; there are 2 very crazy fools on the loose. last night, when I was attending to a young soon-to-be-Mother, who had just gone into Labour. I accidentally knocked over this Brown Wolf guy and his Partner, who is a purple Cat. The Guy then punched me and Accused me of cheating on my wife. Yes, the Child is Mine, because this young Lady's husband is infertile, so I decided to be a Surrogate Father for the couple. That way the Couple would not miss out on being Parents. So everyone please take caution, If you see a Brown wolf with yellow eyes and a purple cat with yellow eyes, Avoid them at all costs! They may be spreading lies about the church. Also I have heard rumours, that they attack Bring order to Mankind members. For safety to your whole Family, do not Approach Them!"
Shadow then left the worship room and Went straight back to the office.
"We must avoid them!" Declared 15 year old Luke, he was Blaze's younger Brother. Luke had been taught that Blaze had deserted their Family, when they joint Bring Order to Mankind, 9 years ago.
"Yes! I knew that my former Daughter, would one day bring trouble to us all." Replied Blaze's Mother, as she walked out to her car with her younger 4 children.
She was now heading to the hospital, to get Bradley and Rachel, they were then on their way back to Woodlands.
Author Notes.
I have covered some of Shadow's past in this chapter. At times he may seem like a monster, but deep down he just believes that, this is what Maria wants. Maybe I will cover more of his past in future Chapters.