Chapter 10: Confrontation
Shadow stood in the center of town. It was night outside and Sonic was nowhere to be seen. He sighed and looked around. The city was almost completely destroyed; buildings had tumbled to the ground and some were still on fire. Smoke had covered the air, turning the sky dark. It looked like a post-apocalyptic scene from a movie.
Shadow heard something in the bushes and narrowed his eyes.
"Come on out, Sonic! I know you're here!"
Sonic left the bushes and stood facing Shadow. He was in his Werehog form but his fur was still black and his eyes stayed a crimson red color.
"What do you want, Shadow?" he growled.
"I saw what you did to Chris, you bastard."
Sonic lowered his head and said nothing.
"Why would you do that? What has gotten into you?"
Sonic raised his head and glared at Shadow. "You've come to stop me, haven't you?"
Shadow nodded. "You've become a very great threat to yourself and others."
Sonic scoffed. "And you think you can stop me? I've become more powerful than ever!"
"We'll see," Shadow said.
They faced off, ready to battle. Sonic launched himself at Shadow, punching. Shadow dodged the punch and countered with a kick to the face. The force of the blow knocked Sonic off his feet, sending him slamming into the wall of a building, causing debris to fall on top of him.
Shadow stood on the street, eying the pile of rubble.
"Come out Sonic; I know that didn't hurt you!"
The rubble exploded as Sonic flew out of the rubble, landing on the ground. He raised his hands and a glow appeared in his hand. A burst of energy shot from his hands and hit Shadow in the chest. Shadow doubled over but recovered, grinning. He closed his eyes and was surrounded by a bright gold aura, his fur turning golden.
Shadow flew at Sonic, trying to attack him. Sonic disappeared in a black blur, appearing behind Shadow. He kicked him in the back and disappeared again, hammering Shadow in the face. Shadow looked around, trying to catch up with Sonic's super speed. He saw something out of the corner of his eye before long claws scratched his face, sending blood flying. Sonic scratched Shadow more, his claws raking Shadow's face. Shadow screamed as he felt blood cover his face. Sonic then jumped backward and stretched his arms out, grabbing Shadow and throwing him against a building.
Shadow tried to get up but fell down. Blood caked his fur and bruises were everywhere. Sonic glared at Shadow and walked towards him. He grabbed Shadow and kicked his in the stomach repeatedly. Shadow coughed up blood before falling to the ground, panting.
"Are you finished, Shadow? Or do you want more?" Sonic asked.
Shadow raised his head and glared at Sonic. "This isn't over, Sonic. One day, I swear, I'll finish you."
Sonic laughed maniacally and grinned evilly. "Always looking for a fight, aren't you? You've lost this one. I'll spare you for now, but next time we meet, you're dead." He knocked Shadow unconscious and walked away, disappearing into the night.