Shadow Knows
(Gotta Go Fast!)
(Ayla's Theme song - KC Undercover Theme Song)
(Chris' POV)
*It's been a week since me, Grandpa, Cream, Cheese, Ella, & Mr. Tanaka moved to another city while the Mansion was getting cleaned. "Today, I was walking to school when one of my classmates came up to me*
Boy: Hey, Chris, I heard you come from Station Square.
Chris: Uh . . . Yeah.
Boy: Have you ever seen Sonic & Ayla the Hedgehogs up close?
Chris: Uh . . . Sonic and Ayla? Well . . . Sorta.
Boy: What's Sonic like? Is he really that fast? And is Ayla just as fast on her board?
Chris: You bet they're fast! They're faster than anybody. And they're nicer than anybody, too . . .
Boy: Wish I could meet 'em. But who knows? If we're lucky, maybe we'll both get to meet him someday. Well, I gotta get to class. Later!
Chris: See ya!
*As I watched him go, I started thinking about Sonic. Was what I saw on the News true*
(Ayla's POV)
*Today, I decided to pay a visit to Chris & the others at their new apartment. I decided to walk half of the way there because it was such a beautiful night. I was walking past an Art Museum when suddenly, I heard sirens going off. I turned towards the museum & saw someone rushing towards me. The figure stopped & was suddenly surrounded by G.U.N robots. Looking closely at the figure, I could make out the silhouette of a hedgehog*
Ayla: Sonic? *the hedgehog smirked & dodged lasers being blasted at him. he then stopped & released a blast of red energy, destroying the robots* Ok, that's definitely not Sonic. He's doesn't have that kind of power.
*The hedgehog came running towards me. I quickly got out my Ring Blades & ran up to him. I was about to hit him when the hedgehog caught both of my blades with one hand. Now that I was closer, I got a better look at him. He was a male black hedgehog with tan skin, red stripes, a patch of white fur on his chest, & red eyes wearing white gloves with black and red-tongued cuffs, gold rings on his wrists, & red, black, yellow, & white shoes. The minute I looked into his eyes, I felt my heart pounding like crazy & my cheeks heating up. I could see many different emotions swirling around in them like a tornado. Sadness, anger, confusion, & betrayal. I felt as if I could stare into those ruby red eyes forever. I snapped out of it when I felt him lift me off the ground & throw me into a wall of shrubs*
Shadow: Isn't it past your bedtime, Little Girl?
*I just sat on the ground & looked at him*
Ayla: Who . . . Who are you?
*He didn't answer me & just took off down the road. I just sat there, staring down the road*
*I road my board the rest of the way to the apartment. I couldn't stop thinking about that black & red hedgehog I saw. Who was he? Why did he look so much like my brother? And why did my heart almost stop beating when I looked into his eyes? I went into the living room & saw everyone watching the news*
Reporter:*on the TV* And now a breaking news story. I'm standing in the main pavilion of the National Museum of Art, where earlier tonight, a thief broke through security and stole a priceless Chaos Emerald. Authorities found these images on tapes confiscated from the Museum Security cameras.
*My eyes went wide. it was the same hedgehog I ran into earlier*
Chris: Was that Sonic!?
Cream: It can't be! Sonic would never take something that didn't belong to him!
Cheese Chao! Chao-Chao! Chao! Chao!
Chuck: Yeah right. That was Sonic on those security tapes.
Chris: It can't be!
Ella & Mr. Tanaka: He was framed!
Cream: That's right!
Cheese: Chao-Chao!
Chuck: Uh, maybe it wasn't him. I guess you can't always believe your eyes.
Ayla: That's true.
*They all turned around & were surprised to see me*
Cream: Ms. Ayla!
Cheese: Chao-Chao!
*They both ran up & hugged me*
Chris: When did you get here.
Ayla: A few minutes ago. I thought I'd surprise you. Anyway, they're right, Chuck. That wasn't Sonic on those tapes.
Chuck: How do you know?
Ayla: I know because I saw the thief up close.
All: What!?
Chris: You saw him!? Was it really Sonic!?
Ayla: No. It was a hedgehog, but he was black with red stripes. And his eyes. They seemed so . . . Cold and confused.
Reporter:*on the TV* Surprisingly enough, authorities have determined from this footage that the thief is none other than Sonic the Hedgehog, According to reports, Sonic has destroyed numerous government tanks and fled to an unknown location.
Ayla:*in her mind* Are these people color blind or something!?
(Third-person POV)
*In the sewers, Jerome was sitting around a fire with 4 other homeless men*
Man: What are you, crazy or something? Sonic ain't no thief.
Jerome Wise: I wouldn't make this up! I saw it on a TV in a repair shop window! Would I lie to you? No! I tell you, they saw him steal the thing.
Man: Hey.
Jerome Wise: And not only that, they caught him breaking into Prison Island just last night, red-handed. Probably trying to steal government secrets. And I'll bet you anything Ayla is helping somehow.
Note: He's was still sore about Ayla & her friends getting him fired from being the President's Aide
*The man sitting next to him grabbed him by the collar of his shirt*
Man: You better take that back if you don't wanna lose your teeth!
*Suddenly, Sonic ran past them with a bunch of robots following him*
(Ayla's POV)
*Chuck's phone rang & he answered it*
Chuck: You're kidding! Unbelievable. Well, be sure to call us right away if anything else happens. *he hung up & turned to Chris* That was your Father. Apparently Sonic's been spotted battling a Government robot on Downhill Street!
*Chris & I both ran for the door*
Ella: Chris, Ayla, where are you going?
Mr. Tanaka: I will follow them, Mr. Thorndyke.
Chuck: Slow down, I'll come with you!
*While everyone else got in the car, I got on my board & sped ahead of them. When I got there, Sonic was neck in neck with the black hedgehog*
Shadow: Ha! Think you can beat me? Not quite.
Ayla: Sonic!
*They both stopped they saw coming*
Sonic: Ayla! What are you doing here?
Ayla: Making sure you're ok, what else?
*I then turned towards the Black hedgehog*
Shadow: So, we meet again, Little Girl.
Ayla: Hey! I'm not little! *he just smirked at me & disappeared. Chris, Chuck, & Mr. Tanaka arrived in the car. Suddenly, the black hedgehog kicked Sonic in the back & he landed on the pavement* Sonic!
*I ran to him*
Sonic: What just happened?
*The hedgehog walked up to us & held up the green Chaos Emerald. I could feel a slight headache & my heart was beating a little faster*
Chris: He's got a Chaos Emerald!
Sonic: Where'd you get that Chaos Emerald, you phony freak!? Hand it over!
*He ran towards the hedgehog, but he disappeared again*
Shadow: You can do better than that, Sonic. If you don't light a fire under those feet, you'll never get this Emerald back!
*Sonic jumped away & zoomed back down towards him, but he disappeared again*
Sonic: He really is faster than I am!
Chuck: But that's not speed! He's disappearing!
Chris: Whoa.
*The black hedgehog appeared on a light post*
Shadow: That's not all. I'm full of surprises.
Chris: Grandpa . . .
*The hedgehog them held the Chaos Emerald over his head*
Shadow: Chaos Control, now!
*The Emerald glowed green & he disappeared again*
Ayla:*in her mind* He can create Chaos Control with just one Emerald! Who is this guy? Where did he come from? *Sonic was running down the street when the hedgehog appeared beside him**out loud* Sonic, look out!
*Sonic tried to kick him, but missed & the hedgehog punched him in the stomach multiple times, then he punched him in the face & kicked him away*
Ayla & Chris: Leave him alone!
Sonic: Like to fight dirty, don't ya?
Shadow: Consider yourself fortunate. If I'd have used my full strength, you'd have been much worse off than this. Many years ago, Professor Gerald Robotnik endowed me with the power of Chaos Control. A normal creature like yourself doesn't stand a chance against me.
Ayla:*in her mind* Robotnick? Why does that name sound familiar?
Sonic: Don't underestimate us normal types.
*Shadow smirked & was about to punch him again, but I jumped in & blocked him with a hand*
Ayla: That's enough already! You won! Game over! That's it!
Shadow:*chuckling* So, the hero has to be saved by a Little Girl.
Ayla: I'm not little! I'm 14!
Shadow: Still a child.
Ayla: That's it!
*I got out my Ring Blades & sliced at him. He just stepped backwards. This went on for a few minutes until he grabbed me by the wrist & pulled me close to his face. I could feel my cheeks turning red. He then threw me & I landed next to my brother. Suddenly, we all heard sirens*
Shadow: I have a feeling I should make myself scarce. Goodbye, Sonic. It certainly was a great pleasure. *he then looked at me* Hope to see you soon too, Little Girl. Chaos Control, now!
*He disappeared*
Ayla: Hey, wait!
*Suddenly, we were surrounded by Police Officers*
Sarge: Sonic, we've got you surrounded. You're under arrest, put your hands up.
Sonic: No way! You can't arrest me! I didn't do anything!
Sarge: I'm gonna give you to the count of five to surrender. Ready? One . . . Two . . .
Chris: Turn yourself in, Sonic! You're already in trouble. Just do what they say. Please, Sonic.
Sarge: Your time's up, buddy. Now let's move, we got a special cell over on Prison Island with your name on it.
Sonic: Did you just say Prison Island?
Sarge: Yeah, what about it.
Sonic: Really? You mean that's where you're taking me from here?
Sarge: That's where we usually take criminals.
Sonic: Okay Chris, I'll do it. I'm gonna turn myself in!
Ayla:*tears in my eyes* No, Sonic! Please don't!
*Sonic turned back towards me*
Sonic: Just let me talk to my sister first.
Sarge: All right. I'll give you five minutes.
*Sonic walked towards me. I then jumped into his arms & hugged him tight.
Ayla:*crying & whispering* Please, Sonic. Don't go. We both know who really did it. We just have to tell them.
Sonic:*whispering* We need proof first. That's why I'm letting them arrest me. So I can find out more about Shadow when I get to Prison Island. *he brought his hand up to my face & wiped away my tears* Hey, no more tears. I'll be okay. You're a big girl, remember.
*I wiped away the rest of my tears*
Ayla: Ok.
Sonic:*whispering* Good.
Sarge: Alright, times up! Let's move it!
Sonic:*whispering* I'll see you soon, okay. *he walked back towards the Policemen**out loud* Alright, guys, cuff me. I'm all yours. *he then sat down on the ground* Only . . . Just take it easy on the wrists, fellas. *I tried my best to hold back my tears as they put the cuffs on his wrists & he got in the helicopter* Don't worry about me, Chris, I'll be out before you know it, buddy.
Chris: I hope so.
*When the helicopter was off the ground, I couldn't hold it in anymore. I burst into tears & fell to my knees*
(Third-person POV)
*Up on the roof of a nearby building, Shadow was watching the helicopter fly away*
Shadow:*in his mind* I won't let anyone stand in my way. Least of all you, Sonic. *he then looked down towards Ayla who was crying on Chris' shoulder* You better stay out of my way as well, Little Girl. Maria . . .
(Ayla's POV)
*The next morning, we were all at the docks getting ready to go to Prison Island & free my brother. Chris & Mr. Tanaka boarded a yacht, Amy & Tails got in the X Tornado, I got out my board. Chris & Mr. Tanaka were wearing black suits, hats, & masks*
Chris: Don't worry, you guys, we'll be back soon. But . . . This is something I have to find out for myself.
Chuck: We understand, Chris. You two take care of yourselves.
Chris: Why do we have to dress like this, Mr. Tanaka?
Mr. Tanaka: I was inspired by my boyhood hero.
Ayla:*in her mind* Hang in there, Sonic. We're coming.
(Third-person POV)
*On Prison Island, Sonic was sitting in an underwear cell*
Sonic:*in his mind* What a day . . . Who'd have thought I'd be thrown in jail for something I didn't do? I better think fast and use my time wisely. And figure out who that Shadow is.
