Chapter 33: learning the enemy

Gloom: "Okay I fucked up."

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Gloom: "Don't give me that look. It was just an accident."

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Gloom: "I can still track it and I can still find the others and the next. Just work with me… Actually, How are your sneaking skills?"

Meanwhile at Amy's house

Amy was waking up in the arms of a sleeping hedgehog. She is lying in his fur and she opens her eyes seeing the window and her Boyfriend. She stretches and yawns.

Amy: *yawn*

Shadow: "Morning."

Amy: "Morning."

She sits up and looks at the Black and red hedgehog admiring the red emerald. She leans towards him and grabs the emerald from him.

Amy: "You need to take a break for a while. Just relax a bit."

Shadow: "Yeah. I should."

He grabs her hair and she comes closer to him. She kisses him on the mouth and he returns the favor. She stands up naked infront of shadow. Shadow blushes and stares at her figure.

Amy: "Don't stare perv. Im gonna take a shower."

Shadow: "Take your time."

She walks into the bathroom and grabs a towel. Shadow is waiting outside while the water is running. He stands up and puts on his shoes. he walks around sightseeing. He see's some pictures with Sonic. A lot of them over the years. He see's some areas in the back ground that look familiar. Some old adventures he knows. Shadow does come across Her as a child and Cream. He see's a figure that resembles something. A lady that looks almost like Amy. a green hedgehog is standing next to her. he's almost her age. Shadow does stare at it a little bit. Then he continues to move on. He goes downstairs and looks into the kitchen. He puts on her apron and looks into the pantry. He looks around and looks for something he knows she might like. He see's syrup and decides to cook waffles. He walks out and looks into the kitchen drawers. He opens them finding cooking books and spatulas and other baking supplies. He looks into the fridge and grabs the bag of wheat that's frozen and he takes the circles with lines in them. he tosses them into the toaster and grabs butter out ready to smear on the waffles. He grabs a skillet and some eggs out of the ice box. He cracks two onto the skillet and turns the ire up letting them fry. He waits until the toaster pops. It pops and he grabs the two out. He grabs a spatula and places the waffles onto the plate. He slices one triangle off and lets them stay there. He pours syrup onto them and spreads butter on the top one. He lays a fork onto the table for Amy. he starts cooking the eggs and scrambles them. he finishes and pours the scrambled eggs onto her plate. He puts the skillet into the sink and runs water and washes it and leaves it into the clean side. He starts to hear footsteps come from down stairs. He goes into the fridge and grabs orange juice and pours it into a cup and waits for her to enter.

Amy: "You still here Sha…dow?"

Shadow: "What?"

She starts laughing and giggling a bit.

Shadow: "What's so funny?"

Amy: "You in a pink apron."

Shadow: "What's wrong with pink?"

Amy: "Nothing but it was so nice you made breakfast."

Shadow: "You're welcome, but I can make something better than this."

Amy: "I bet you can. Where's yours."

Shadow: "Not Hungry. Ultimate life form can't starve to death. My body makes it's own nutrients and energy. But I still eat if I want. Gives me a boost."

Amy: "Wow. Talk about being the ultimate life form."

She sits down and thanks shadow for the food while he sits and turns on the tv. They watch what's on and they spam through the channels. The news team starts falling in and they discover something.

News Reporter: "We're here now live in east metropolis. There's been a large explosion at a gas station. The owner's story say a strange man, a black hedgehog walked into a convient store and stole cash from him and other foods. The man called the police telling the black hedgehog to stay. He pulled out his rifle and started firing at the Black hedgehog but it snatched the gun away from him mysteriously. He took the tape and destroyed the cameras. He left not before blowing up the gas pumps and leaving a symbol onto his building. "

They look at the symbol and it's the Zc arrow one. Shadow looks at it in question while Amy looks at him worried and eating.

News Reporter #2: Not only tha, but right here in downtown metropolis a successful bank robbery has happened without no one knowing about it. A Black hedgehog and four other figures somehow appear into the bank vault this morning and stole pounds worth of Gold and cash from the vault. Authorities and everyone tried to get there fast and unlock the vault to capture them but as soon as they opened the vault, they were all gone. The four other figures are hard to describe since they have coats on but they catch a glimps of it with shades and a helmet on."

Shadow: "Those aren't shades. Its his eyes. It's a black arm warrior."

Amy: "I thought we killed all of them?"

Shadow: "He made more somehow."

News Reporter: "Meanwhile at Empire city there's a report of the united federation that states a black hedgehog came upon the presidents door step and graffitied the wall of the white house, drawing a symbol on the side of its wall, a well known symbol that looks like the black arm invaders from years ago. There could be a new cult on the rise."

Shadow: "Or a new war."

Amy: "You think Gloom is responsible for this?"

Shadow: "He's cunning. Smart. He a serial killer as well. Like most serial killers, we always used to play hide in seek around the ark. He can't help the urge of wanting to get caught. Maria made a way for us to find each other without telling. She used to clap for us or sing. Him, he'll leave pieces out of place. He set up a plan or a trap. He likes to leave crumbs and clues for you to find. He like to draw pictures on walls. So whatever he's got planned he's sending out a message. He wants to bring fear in."

Amy: "So what do you think he wants?"

Shadow: "Well for starters he's trying to bring our people back."

Amy: "He does seem to be after money."

Shadow: "My question is what does he need money for?"

The tv changes to something else. Some other crimes and stuff.

Shadow: "You wanna go for a walk?"

Amy: "Why?"

Shadow: "Just trying to get my head off him for a while. Just trying to focus on peace and quiet again."

Amy: "Okay."

10 minutes later

The two walk down a trail in a park near Amy's house. Amy has her dress and boots on and her hair is out flailing like it was before this adventure started.

Amy: "So how was Rail Canyon?"

Shadow: "Sucky. Place was a shit hole as usual."

Amy: "So about the mark? Did it come back?"

Shadow: "Yep. I'm starting to learn how to control it. Although I did have a little black out."

Amy: "Well at least you're alright. So, find anything on the comet?"

Shadow: "Some black stuff I gave to tails. I'm letting him and the Chaotix study it for me. We found a lot of stuff in there. History, Black arm stories and more."

Amy: "Well, at least you're getting closer to what you need."

Shadow: "Yeah, and I still need to find him."

They pass next some kids playing around the park and a dog comes over and sniffs them. it walks away being called by the owner. They sit next to a bench.

Shadow: "Hey feel my arms."

Amy: "Why?"

Shadow: "Do you feel anything different between them?"

She feels them and only finds that the other arm is weaker than the right.

Amy: "Well besides the marks, your right arm feels stronger."

Shadow: "Hey call out your hammer."

Amy: "Why?"

Shadow: "Break my right arm."

Amy: "Let me think about that, umm No!"

Shadow: "C'mon I just need you to break the arm with the mark."

Amy: "why would you even want me to do that?"

Shadow: "So I can know how strong this thing is. Plus I bet it you couldn't even if you tried."

Amy: "You seriously want me to test that theory?"

Shadow: "I mean yeah. Please?"

Amy: "If only I still hated you, but okay."

She whips out the hammer and stands up and goes around the back of the bench. Shadow puts his arm and extends it out of the opening for her.

Amy: "Are you sure you want me to-"

Shadow: "Just do it. Or are you too much of a wuss?

Amy looks at Shadow with a what did you say look. She gets annoyed from hearing him.

Shadow: "Maybe that's why Sonic chose the acorn lady over-"

A large swing heads straight for the ground. His arm snaps and you can hear a quiet yelp from Shadow. He feels his meat torn open and his bone sticking out.

Shadow: "Ahh! *Grunting* *Panting* man.. you got one hell of a swing."

Amy: "You asked for it."

He lifts his broken arm seeing blood gush from it and the bones sticking out. His arm starts glowing again. It's not Shadow controlling it this time. He starts feeling tingling sensations in his broken arm. Then something unexpected happens. His bones are being put back together. The snapped arm is being put back into place. All of the other fractures and chunks of shards are being pulled back towards the humerus. The elbow is getting fixed by the curse mark and that huge gouge opening is sealing back up. The shoulder is being put back into place and he starts regaining feeling again. His arm has fully healed in front of the pink hedgehog's eyes. She couldn't believe what she just watched. At first it was put out of business for a while, now it's working again.

Amy: "How did you do that?"

Shadow: "Wasn't me that time."

His arm stops glowing and now he's back to his average arm.

Shadow: "Thanks Amy. Amy?"

He sees a mad Amy standing back away from him with her arms crossed.

Shadow: "Are you mad at me?"

Amy: "Yes."

Shadow: "What can I do to make it up to you?"

Amy: "Dinner at this one place I know."

Shadow: "Done."

He walks up to her and hug her from behind. She grabs his good arm that's not broken anymore and kisses it.

Amy: "At least your arm is a fast healer."

Shadow: "Yep, and I can't wait to see what else this arm can do."

With Sonic

Running down the road with head phones in his ears listening to a song, he passes human and mobian truckers that are shocked to see him passing the entire road. Drivers and kids stare at him breaking the law by speeding and reckless running. Kids look amazed to see him. some try to take out their phones and video him but he's too fast to get a picture. A sign says Central City 4 miles ahead. He makes past city lines and heads deeper. Passing neighborhoods, to trailer parks and truck stops. He makes towards an area with big buildings. He runs up top the tallest one he sees and gets a view of the busy yet gorgeous city. He looks for the united federations Presidents house.

Sonic: "Man it's been a while. Now where is that place?"

He shuffles his wrist watch and maps and looks for it. Downtown near the middle city. He shuts it off and holds onto his backpack.

Sonic: "Lets just send this to him and get back to tails."

He looks around seeing a plane that says G.U.N on it. He sees a lot of police out there with G.U.N badges. He looks around and see buildings with propaganda on it. Saying join the force and most hardware military on the planet.

Sonic: "These guy's are sure boasting a lot. I mean its been a few years since the invasion. And they up the security here."

Sonic falls down towards the ground and lands on his feet breaking the ground a bit. He dashes towards downtown on the freeway and sees a building he knows far away. The place has a force field and airplane scouts. He hops off the freeway and parkours his way towards his destination. He hops the gate towards the place.

G.U.N Guard: "HEY YOU CAN'T BE HERE! YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO COME THROUGH THE ENTRANCE FIRST!"

Sonic: "Sorry but in a hurry!"

He zooms his way across the place and makes it to the wall that's being cleaned from the graffiti. Sonic looks at the symbol being cleaned off and repainted.

Sonic: "I don't know what's going on but this guy is definitely looking for a fight."

He continues walking around and makes it towards the President's office. He barges in and while he's in a meeting.

Sonic: "Long time, no see sir. Sorry for the inconvenience but I was sent here to deliver this from king Elias."

President: "Could've knocked?"

Sonic: "Hey, what do you got to hide?"

The president takes an annoyance and reminder that this is one of the heroes who saved the world twice. He smiles to himself and welcomes him.

President: "Welcome back to Central city. So what business do you have for me?"

Sonic hands the president a brown envelope. He opens it and looks inside seeing pictures of Gerald and Black Doom. Pictures of Gloom. There's a letter in the envelope.

Dear President of the united federation,

Please take consideration of these photos that we the people of acorn aid along in this investigation of the new enemy that's on the rise. We intend with you to do everything in our power to stop this coming attack. For we don't any evidence yet but there might be an invasion on the rise. We recommend not to engage the black hedgehog nor trigger him in any way so possible. I fear these aren't the same black arm's we know. Just this morning he stole gold and money from local banks and areas. Not only that but he burned a symbol onto the most protected property and maximum security called the white house where you reside. I fear this new terrorist knows our every move. My freedom fighters have fought this enemy and barely made him fall back. Please take in consideration of letting our old friends Sonic and Shadow try to stop him. We also have intel onto the black arms and its history. We will send you all the information we found from eggman's base. We aid in the fight against the new threat but we need time to know our enemy. Plus, my sister and a few others want to see if we can change his mind. I have hope that we will defeat this enemy, in the meantime we might be seeing each other a lot for sometime to discuss how to defeat this enemy.

From your partner kingdom of Acorn,

-King Elias

The president looks at the letter and reads it carefully. He seems hopeful and ready for his next move.

President: "Send Elias my thanks. But know we will do what we must to ensure the betterment and safety of our people."

Sonic: "I'll make sure he gets the message."

President: "Oh wait before you go, How is he?"

Sonic: "Who Shadow?"

President: "Yes. Does he know who that hedgehog is?"

Sonic: "He's fine but that's private information."

President: "I understand."

Sonic: "See you around."

He storms out and heads his way back to metropolis.

With Knuckles and Rouge

A floating Island in the sky infested by chaos Guardians. A peaceful race that swore to protect the master emerald. In the ruins with kids playing and a hot head echidna watching while protecting the emerald, a large bat fly's from above for a little visit.

Rouge: "So back to business huh?"

Knuckles: "Oh, I didn't even know you were there, you could've had a perfect chance to snag that emerald without me knowing."

Rouge: "But I didn't."

Knuckles: "Yet."

She chuckles and sits down on one of the pillars the chaos emeralds are supposed to be.

Knuckles: "So anything from G.U.N yet?"

Rouge: "No, but they want to keep surveillance onto Shadow."

Knuckles: "I don't blame them. So what do you think that prick is doing Robbing banks?"

Rouge: "well my guess is he's going to need lots of money for lots of superficial crap and superficial people. Maybe he needs hands for a job and he know he can't do it alone."

Knuckles: "So he might bring some enemies into the party."

Rouge: "Old and new. Or he might buy weapons. Either way he is starting something. Possibly a new invasion."

Knuckles: "Hmph, so what does he want?"

Rouge: "Revenge most likely and he must want to bring back the black arms."

Knuckles: "Well that's pretty clear. Well, he's not gonna take us down without a fight."

Rouge: "Still hot tempered as ever."

Knuckles: "What can I say, it's my calling. So, what's Shadow doing right now?"

Rouge: "He's with Amy. Trying to get his mind off his brother for a bit."

Knuckles: "He deserves it for now."

Rouge: "I'm going to check on Tails. See if he found anything useful about the black arms."

Knuckles: "And hopefully to stop Gloom."

Rouge: "Oh and by the way knuckles, Don't get yourself killed doing anything reckless."

Knuckles: "I can accomplish that, but can promise nothing."

Rouge: "Big words for someone who thinks only with his fists. See you around knucky."

She flies off towards metropolis with knuckles staring at something more than her.

Knuckles: "One day, my wife."

Tails house

Piles of books on his desk and a board of pictures. Black arm's, places connected, the ark pictures, and a picture of gloom in the center with a circle on him. He has the bottle with the black stuff. Blaze is sitting across the room from him listening to the recording from eggman she found. Replaying it over and over. Cream walks over and gives her something to drink fresh and hot.

Blaze: "Thanks Cream"

Cream: "Your welcome."

She walks around the table and picks up one of the books. Picture of black arm warriors. She goes outside to check on cheese. Tails is on the phone with sonic.

Tails: "So I been thinking, why not have eggman help us against the fight?"

Sonic: "I wouldn't. we can't trust him. He's also the reason why we gotta deal with Gloom."

Tails: "You're right but we need all the help we can get to stop him."

Sonic: "Sure if you want to be stabbed in the back at the last second."

Tails: "Hey if he does, we can make sure Gloom goes after him next."

Sonic: "Now that is evil. Especially for you kid."

Tails: "What can I say, I got a dark side."

Sonic: "Speaking of Gloom, Why does he need to rob banks?"

Tails: "To fund his way towards his goal, I guess."

Sonic: "Question is what is he going to buy?"

Blaze: "Probably weapons?"

Tails: "Yeah maybe that, but from who?"

Incoming transmission joins the call. It's sally joining.

Sonic: "Message is delivered."

Sally: "Thanks Sonic. Also, any news on what you discovered tails?"

Tails: "Well I can tell you the history."

Sonic: "Lay it down on us."

Tails: "Well, from the intel you and Espio gathered, this race is over a millenia years old. Long ago they were a peaceful race, they were also the type to stop wars and bring people together. The people and race were scattered across the galaxy. They were not all bad until everything went crazy. They discovered ways to use their magic. Over time they did clash against themselves. Until Black Doom came into the picture. They needed a leader. A strong leader to help rule. They did find other planets where they could call home. They help heal the sick and the weak. They stopped wars. They were ruthless and relentless. They did enslave a planet but that planet was dying so they had to keep looking for planets. Not a lot known is their origins or how they came to be. Anyway, what's interesting is that they were here on this planet before. They came across an enemy not like ever seen before. A war here. Long before any of us was here. There's nothing we know about it but some from the books say they were not from this world. The Black arms were losing so they bailed. Whatever happened here long ago, they were sealed away. Guess there was some deep stuff happening here long before. Anyway they continued as planned, going out to distant stars and planets helping and forcing their selves on the inhabitants. Fighting other planets wars and forcing their help. We were the last and we defeated them. Doctor Gerald Robotnik should've never made contact to that comet. And so the rest is history and Shadow's story."

Sonic: "Well that's an interesting story, I wonder what war it was before they left."

Sally: "We'll find out later. So anything on their weaknesses and or something that could stop them easily?"

Tails: "Well Cream learned a trick back on the island about Gloom. You can trap them or take them down with a tranquilizer. They're still animals. You can trap them, or kill them."

Sonic: "Well easy. We can make more and find him."

Sally: "Don't get so hasty now. We can't just find him and take him down so easily. Last time cream tried she got hurt bad."

Tails: "Don't remind me."

Sally: "We'll need time to find him and study his movements so we can get a clear shot."

Sonic: "Don't worry Sal. Cream took him down on her own once, I'm pretty sure she can do it again. Besides, if you met the guy, he's bit of a hot head like me. No really I mean it, he has shadow's charisma and my personality mixed with his."

Sally: "Speaking of which, where is he?"

Sonic: "Probably with Amy."

Tails: "Good, at least someone we trust can keep an eye on him."

Sonic: "I hope she doesn't get hurt in the process."

Sally: "You're worried about her?"

Sonic: "A little. It's just I hope she doesn't become collateral damage in the process."

Tails: "Don't worry. She can take care of herself."

Sally: "And him."

Sonic: "Yeah you both are right."

Tails: "Speaking of Shadow, He did give me something last night."

Sonic: "What is it?"

Tails: "I don't know, but it's some kind of vile with some black stuff in it. Maybe some secret weapon from Black Doom. I'm going to study it a bit more and find out what it is he brought me."

Sonic: "Maybe it's poison."

Tails: "It can't be. From what they told me, it was hidden very well for someone not to find it but only Shadow."

Sonic: "Well bring him by when you get a chance."

A friend walks into the room with the Cream and cheese.

Rouge: "Hey kid."

Tails: "Oh hey Rouge."

Sonic: "Oh she's there?"

Tails: "Gonna scroll through these books Espio gave us and other books found around the world explaining these creatures."

Cream: "Maybe we should go get Shadow? He'll help us and find out more about these things."

Tails: "Most likely but… We don't want to disturb him about it."

Rouge: "Oh he'll help. Trust me. He will if we ask, but not today. Planned on leaving him alone with Amy for a bit."

Tails: "Oh okay. Wait, they're a thing now?"

Cream: "Yes."

Tails: "…Okay. Hey blaze how is Silver holding up?"

Blaze: "Oh he's okay now. Just getting back in order and asking about the adventure on the island."

Cream: "Where is he anyway?"

Meanwhile

At the team Chaotix Detective agency

Silver: "Wow, I mean wow."

Espio: "Hmph, well that's how it went."

Silver: "So she healed you?"

Espio: "Everything. I was amazed when she first did it. Very nice lady."

Silver: "Wish I was there to help stop him. he just got lucky."

Espio: "Yeah, right."

Silver: "So what's Shadow doing right now?"

Espio: "He's uhh enjoying life right now."

Espio pulls out a tape recorder and hits it with Amy and Shadow's voices.

Amy: "Back on the island, did you mean what you said about us two? About me and you in front of Cream?"

Shadow: "Yeah. Was that a problem?"

Amy: "No it was just, I-I didn't know how to respond to that. It still runs in my head over and over."

Shadow: "Did that make you happy or confused?"

Amy: "It made me feel special. Like it was something I needed for a long time."

Shadow: "I'm not good with my social cues, but I know I did change something in you that night."

Amy: "So what was it like?"

Shadow: "What are you talking about?"

Amy: "About you and me in Kimira's place. That night."

Shadow: "That night… it gave me the sickest of pleasures. Knowing that it was me who took you that night. Not Sonic."

Amy: "I couldn't say I hated it. But It was like I was missing something from my life. Like something I never knew I find in you."

Shadow: "And what might that be?"

Amy: "Love."

Espio clicks the button and ends the recording of the both of them he left in Her room last night. He picked it up this morning without them knowing and left the house thanks to his camouflage."

Silver: "Wow. Those two?"

Espio: "It's none of my business or anything but yeah. Vector wanted me to keep a close eye on him. I noticed him and her were a thing so I left a device that records their voice in her bedroom."

Silver: "So does Sonic know or is there anything about that?"

Espio: "I don't know. I just make sure to keep an eye out on them for now on. Just in case something about the marks on his arm or anything about him changes."

Silver: "Hmph. Still hard to believe that guy is his brother."

Espio: "I'm not surprised by it. It makes a lot of sense that he wasn't the only one."

Silver: "Maybe so, but how are we going to stop him?"

Espio: "Blaze and us infiltrated the Doctors headquarters in Rail Canyon. We found intel and history and stuff from the Piece of the comet from years back when we defeated the Aliens."

Silver: "Well we got some use."

Espio: "it seems like the closer we get to discovering these things the closer we get to finding out Gloom's plan and agenda."

Silver: "Still need to find him, that we are certain of."

Espio: "Agreed. So how are your injuries?"

Silver: "Fine. I'm able to get back into it. I should visit shadow when I get the chance. Hey I also heard we found an emerald and stole one of the emeralds back."

Espio: "The guy is bit of a boastful fool."

Silver: "Yeah when we first met him, he did seem a bit too carried away."

Espio: "The one thing more dangerous than ignorance, is arrogance."

Silver: "You can say that again."

Charmy: "Hey Espio. Want anything to eat?"

Espio: "I'm fine, thanks."

Charmy: "What about you?"

Silver: "Already ate, thanks."

Charmy: "aww well, more for me."

Silver: "How do you deal with that guy?"

Espio: "He's not that bad."

Silver: "I wish to disbelieve that but I'm gonna roll with it."

Meanwhile

Shadow and Amy are enjoying their dinner at a café she always wanted to sit next to sonic at but is instead with Shadow. They're outside enjoying coffee with others around them minding their own business. Shadow is enjoying telling her his interest in things. Amy tells him all her adventures and about her first days babysitting Cream. They tell each other about the illusions and dreans they been seeing back on the island.

Amy: "Hey, ill be right back. Nature's calling."

Shadow: "I'll be right here."

She walts off towards the inside of the café to the little girls room. Shadow sits at the table just staring out at his coffee.

Commander Abraham: "This is a nice place you chose."

Shadow looks up surprised to see the leader of G.U.N in front of him again. And what better time than now?

Shadow: "Wasn't me that chose it."

Commander Abraham: "Well that's a Good choice in a woman you got there."

Shadow: "Yeah, and she's also collateral damage."

Abraham: "She resembles a lot like Maria."

Shadow: "She does."

Abraham: "So, how you been? Haven't seen you in a while?"

Shadow: "Chasing after Eggman and Gloom."

Abraham: "I see. Care to explain anything or share some intel?"

Shadow: "We're working on it."

Abraham: "Hm. So who is he?"

Shadow: "I wasn't the only one."

Abraham: "So he's a clone of you?"

Shadow: "Wrong, I'm a clone of him. I was stage two."

Abraham: "How long did you knew?"

Shadow: "For a while. I didn't want to believe it either but he was still alive. I thought he was either just a dream or he died."

Abraham: "Did Maria knew of his existence?"

Shadow: "Yes. He was shipped away from the ark before you came into the picture."

Abraham: "hmph. You know we will find him and kill him, right?"

Shadow: "Not before I do."

Abraham: "Then let the games begin. I should probably give you this?"

He hands him a envelope to Shadow.

Shadow: "What's in the envelope?"

Abraham: "Just something I found in Maria's stash."

Amy: "Hey shadow i- Oh."

Abraham: "Oh I'm sorry ma'am."

He stands up and offers her seat back.

Abraham: "I'll be in touch."

He leaves out with his coffee and leaves his tab on the table.

Amy: "Who was that?"

Shadow: "An old friend."

He opens the envelope with Amy looking. Its pictures and letters from Maria. Maria's bucket list and last will towards shadow. The pictures Show Shadow and Maria playing. And Gloom there with them in some of them. Shadow blushes while Amy stares Smiling. He starts to feel like crying but laughs and covers his mouth.

Shadow: "Holy shit! I remember these."

Amy: "Aww she was so pretty."

Shadow: "And these are her last wills. She knew somehow she die before G.U.N raided Geralds work."

Amy: "She was ready."

Shadow: "Guess these were for me and gloom to find."

Amy: "I know where to put them."

Shadow: "Huh?"

Meanwhile with Gloom

Gloom: "Alright guys, we got your money. So, you hold up your end."

Arms Dealer: "I'm surprised a newbie like you could bring us the cash and in person ordering this amount of stuff."

Gloom: "Runs in my old family that was full of chaos."

The arms dealer whistles out his men to bring in the crates. A lot of them with weapons, bombs, and grenades. Most were stolen. AR's, Submachines, Shotguns, Rpg's, and other illegal weapons in the stacks of crates. A lot of them. filling almost a quarter of the warehouse they're in.

Gloom: "We'll take all of them."

He commands the Black warrior to give them the gold and cash. They accept it and take it. The deal was complete.

Arms Dealer: "I know this is none of my business but curiosity. What you planning to do with all those Guns?"

Gloom: "It's for a revolution."

Arms Dealer: "What kind?"

Gloom: "You'll see."

He walks away and black arm warriors and oaks carry the weapons away. They go their separate ways and they all go home.

Gloom: "Told you it would go well."

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Gloom: "Now what's next is finding Eggman, that book, and that last emerald."

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Gloom: "We'll get those other emeralds back, trust me I got a plan and it involves a pink hedgehog."

To Be Continued…