NOTE: dont you hate when someone stops writing at a really good part? i sure do and i know how killer suspense can be! i couldnt even wait to post the next chapter up XD
i know some things dont make much sense right now, like how shadow forgave amy so quickly but it will at be revealed in the next chapter, which is the last chapter btw...
anyway, this chapter contains some violence so rated T!
so lets give it up for chapter 11, the second last chapter!


(Shadow's P.O.V)
I was lying on Amy's bed, listening to the pitter patter of the rain.

I couldn't help but feel like something was terribly wrong. I kept trying to push the feeling away but it just kept nagging at me. The worst part about it was that I felt that it had something to do with Amy. She said she would be careful…she's fine I kept trying to tell myself but I knew I couldn't deny it any longer.

I got up and ran to the door. When I opened the door, I saw the pouring rain along with lightning illuminating the night sky.

I closed the door and ran to Tails workshop. I was going to need some help and I was going to get Sonic to help me.

My paws hit the puddles and the slippery forest bed. The wind had picked up since I was last outside and it burned my eyes as I ran but I kept going. I was only outside for a few seconds and already I was drenched. I arrived at the door step and was surprised to see Sonic step out.

He saw me and ran towards me.

"Something's wrong" he said, concerned.

"You feel it too?" I asked him.

He nodded. I was now extremely worried. I couldn't bear the thought of Amy getting hurt.

"She went into town" I said in a shaky voice.

"Let's go then" he told me as he started for the trail.

I followed after him and we ran all the way down the path. The thunder shook the ground and the lighting lit up everything. The weather was certainly not helping with the situation. We exited the woods and ran through the park.

"What now?" asked Sonic.

"Try to catch her scent. I can already smell it" I said as I sniffed the air.

"That's going to be a really hard, Shadow..." said Sonic.

"Just try. For her" I told him.

He nodded and we both followed her scent. As we ran through the city, I could hear people screaming and running away from us. I didn't pay any attention to them. My mind was completely focused on finding Amy.

I caught a whiff of a faint scent, but it was far too faint. It came from a large building and I quickly realized that it was The Hunters headquarters.

"Shadow, this way!" called out Sonic. I followed him and the scent was strong. It was also mixed with several different scents and it made my blood boil. If these people hurt her in any way, I could be sure to break their necks.

No one was going to hurt my precious Rose.

I continued to follow him and we were finally led to a small, abandoned warehouse. We had followed correctly because the scent was very strong. Sonic tried to open the door but the door was closed shut.

"It's locked" called Sonic.

I grabbed him by the shoulder and pushed him aside. Without wasting any more time, I stood up, lifted my arm and smashed the door open with one hit. The thunder rumbled and the lightning outlined my shadow as I stood by the door. Inside, I saw two men holding some needles and Amy was tied to a chair, unconscious. I couldn't help but whimper.

She was looked life-less…

I turned my head to the men, furious. My body was shaking uncontrollably as I made my way towards them. My breathing was hoarse and my chest seemed to expand more and more with each breath that I took. My fist trembled violently by my sides and it would only take a few words for me to unleash all that I had.

"Ah, Shadow. Oh, and I see you also brought the blue one as well! Excellent! You both can witness the transformation of the girl…" the old one said in a mocking voice.

I snapped and charged at him. I pinned him down onto the wet, concrete ground while Sonic grabbed the other man.

"What the hell did you do to her?" I screamed in pure fury.

He just smiled at me, which just fueled my anger. I dug my claws into his arms and he screamed in pain as I saw blood flowing out.

"Tell me" I hissed, baring all of my fangs.

He began breathing hard. "You're….stronger than I thought…" he said in a breathless tone. "You'd serve well in the military…" he continued.

"ANSWER ME!" I yelled, all patience gone.

He cringed. "She's just sedated. She's not dead…yet" he added.

I picked him the arms and his legs dangled like a puppet. I threw him with all of my power across the concrete floor and I heard a snap followed by a scream of agony.

I turned to Sonic who had a terrified man in his grasp.

"Please…don't hurt me…" he pleaded, panic in his voice.

"What is your name?" I asked him.

"J-Jacob" he stammered.

I raised an eyebrow. "You're Jacob?" I asked, my tone raising a few pitches. "You were the one following Amy around?" I added in a stern voice.

"Y-yes, but it was my job! I h-have n-nothing to do with why you're like that! I-I'm sorry. Please forgive me! I didn't mean to do any of this…" he said as he started crying.

I snorted. "Not a cha-" I was about to say when I heard little muffled noises coming from behind me.

I turned around to see Amy looking at me with wide eyes, begging for my attention.

"Amy" I breathed as I immediately went over to her and cut off all of the ropes with my bloody claws. I gently removed the piece of tape from her mouth.

"Shadow!" she exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around my neck. I held her tightly, relief finally washing over me.

"I'm so sorry I wasn't careful like I promised I would be…" she cried out.

I kissed her forehead and held her tighter. "I thought I lost you" I said, breathlessly.

She nuzzled into my shoulder and cried.

"I thought I was never going to see you again" she whimpered.

"I wouldn't let them do anything to you, sweetheart…" I just told her as I stroked her back lightly.

I heard Sonic clear his throat. "Hate to interrupt, but what are we going to do about this guy?" said Sonic looking down at Jacob.

I let go of Amy but took her hand instead.

"I don't think I want to let you live after this" I said, narrowing my eyes at him.

"No! I'll do anything if you let me live! Anything you want!" pleaded Jacob.

Amy squeezed my hand and I looked down at her. "I have an idea" she told me. I nodded and she spoke.

"Jacob, is there a cure?"

"Yes, I have it right now" he said as he looked down at his pocket.

"Alright, here's the deal. You give them the cure and we'll forget everything that happened. If not, I'll let Shadow and Sonic do the rest…" she said as she smiled down at him.

Without hesitating, he took out a little bottle of clear liquid and a couple of needles.

"Jacob, don't do it!" yelled out the old man as he tried to make his way over to us.

I let out a roar that echoed around the entire warehouse and he stopped. Jacob flinched at first but then went over to Sonic first and injected him with the needle. When he finished he came over to me and did the same thing.

"This should take effect in a few more seconds" said Jacob as he backed looked at me and Sonic.

He was right. I started feeling slightly lightheaded and I felt my muscles being pulled again. It wasn't as painful as last time but it still hurt. Amy backed away from me and watched me transform. My arms and legs started shrinking and the claws on my fingers disappeared. I managed to look over at Sonic and he was going through the same process. The long fur was shrinking back to normal size and my fangs did as well. I felt pressure in my skull and my vision was getting blurry. I felt my head being squeezed back to normal size.

"Hang in there guys…" I heard Amy.

I felt the pain slowly starting to wear away and within a few seconds, all the pain was completely gone. I looked down at myself and I was back to normal. I was Shadow the Hedgehog once again. I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned around to see Amy smiling down at me. I smiled back as I reached for her hand to hold it. She leaned in and kissed me on the lips. I gladly returned it as I pulled her closer.

I pulled away and looked at Sonic who was giving me a thumbs up. I smiled at him, something I would never do again. I turned to look at Jacob, who was fiddling with his fingers.

"Thank you" I said to him as he looked up at me.

"Yeah. It's nice to be a hedgehog again" said Sonic as he patted him on the back. He smiled shyly at us.

"Jacob…you traitor…" I looked up and saw the old man limping towards us with a gun in hand.

Amy gasped and I tightened my hold on her. Sonic quickly ran behind him and took the gun out of his hand. He knocked him back onto the ground and I motioned at Sonic to come.

"I'll take it from here. Watch her" I said as I handed Amy off to him.

He nodded and I made my way towards the old man. It was uncomfortable to walk because I didn't have my shoes or my gloves. I towered over him and glared.

"Give me on good reason why I shouldn't kill you right here, right now" I said as I lowered my head to him.

I heard him swallow. "I…regret nothing…I did" he said as he winced in pain.

I picked him up by the neck. "If you don't regret anything, then I don't regret this" I said and snapped his neck. The sickening sound echoed and lingered for a few seconds. He dropped lifelessly to the ground. I heard Amy gasp and so did Jacob. I turned around and walked back to Sonic and Amy.

"Let's go" I said as I picked up Amy, bridal style.

Before I forgot, I turned to Jacob. "You're free to leave" I said.

He nodded and ran out of the warehouse and I was sure that this would be the last of him. Sonic looked up at me.

"Are we going to leave this guy here?" he pointed to the corpse lying on the ground.

"He's not my problem" I said as I walked out. I saw that the storm had subsided and the moon was out. I felt Amy nuzzle into my neck and I kissed her lightly on top of her head.

"Ready?" I asked her.

I felt her nod and started running home.