Tails put the final bolt in place, careful not to put it on loosely. He inspected the device to make sure it was put together properly. "Almost done Tails?", Sonic asked impatiently.

"Actually, I'm finished."

"Great! So how does it work?"

"It will attach to your bone and act as support for it. It should allow you to move normally."

"That's amazing Tails!"

"But there's one thing."

"What?"

"It's gonna hurt...really badly." Just then, Knuckles and Amy walked into the room.

"We couldn't find him.", Knuckles said. "It's like he disappeared."

"Dammit...", Sonic cursed under his breath. He knew it was unlikely they would find Shadow, but he was at least hoping for some good news. "What's that Tails?", Amy questioned.

"It's a device that should help Sonic walk."

"Well put it on!" Tails bent down to Sonic's lower leg. "Ready?" Sonic nodded. Tails placed the device on Sonic's leg. Sonic felt the device clamp tightly around his broken bone, and he winced in pain. The device then seemed to push the fragmented bone pieces closer together. Sonic let out a sharp yelp as the device finished off it's treatment. The tension was high in the room as Sonic got to his feet. Sonic stomped his foot down on the ground to make sure the device was stable. He looked to the group and gave a nod to signify he was ready.


Shadow entered the base and saw Robotnik waiting for him. "Shadow, good to meet you in person." He outstretched his hand and Shadow shook it. "Now that you're here, we can discuss the plan secretly."

"What exactly is the plan?"

"To use you against GUN. I tried using Project X, but he was too unstable."

"Speaking of Project X, how do you intend to take him out?"

"Well, with a few upgrades, you should be able to stop him."

"Upgrades?"

"Yes, why don't you...test them out?!" Shadow felt something latch onto his head, and Robotnik pulled out a remote control. Suddenly, Shadow felt weak. His eyes drooped closed, and Eggman laughed maniacally. He hit a button on the control and Shadow's eyes shot open. "Now Shadow, what is your purpose?"

"To follow your orders sir."

"Good. Now, with that in mind, I command you...to find and destroy Sonic the Hedgehog."

"Yes sir." Shadow bolted out of the small base as Eggman laughed to himself. This was working well.