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I'm so stupid! All this time, Maria wasn't asking for revenge, she was asking for their salvation. How could I have been so self-centered. Maria… you were always so much kinder than I deserved, and I almost failed you.
But not this time! I must find Sonic, He doesn't know what awaits him. The original prototype of the ultimate life form, my predecessor, still lurks within the ARK. The only person who could even stand a chance against it is me… with his help. The thought of having to help him is a little nauseating, but he's the one this world needs.
As much as I hate to admit it, Sonic is probably the only one who can help me finally make right.
… and I think I need him, more than I can adequately express…
Now's not the time to work out what that could possibly mean, all I know is I need him to make it out of this alive, and we HAVE to save the earth now!
Chaos Control!
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"Shadow! It's about time you joined the party!"
"Get out of my way hedgehog, I have to take this beast down. For Maria!"
-Krzzt-