++Author's Note #1++
This chapter was a little hard to write since war scenes are not a strong point for me. Anyway, the next chapter will be the start of the game.
The day has come. Over the past four years, Shadow has been spending most of her time with Black Doom - as both his concubine and soldier in training - and spending time with Maria.
Sadly, the government on Earth deemed the project on the ARK to be too dangerous and sent GUN soldiers up there. Gerald was captured and tortured before death by firing squad. Maria was shot once in the chest before pulling the lever to help Shadow the ARK escape before she fell and bled to death. They even killed Leandra, the woman who helped bring Shadow and Eclipse into the world. That was the turning point for Shadow. She no longer wanted anything to do with the planet Earth and vowed vengeance for the people she loved.
++Date/Location: Sunday June 14, 2015 / Central City++
The city is littered with wounded fighters, weapons, and bloodied mangled bodies. Red, black, and gray are the new colors of what was once a spirited bustling city, which has now become the stage of a cruel war. The air, which would normally be filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and the sounds of proud people, is now glowing red with fire and thick with smoke, ash, and embers - a sight of pure nightmares. The toll on both nature and humanity is immense. It'll likely take decades before this city will have recovered. It's clear gore, explosion holes, and metal debris has taken the place of homes, gardens, market stalls, and businesses.
These men that were once boys, who played in the yard with sticks and laughed at each other's silly tales, were now meat for the vultures. Their dull eyes were as immobile as their limbs. Their souls had long departed to the celestial planes to walk with the ancestors. Smoke twirled skyward as if the wisps were dance partners of ancient myth. The battle was lost, the enemy had won.
Shadow stands at the front of a group of Black Warriors and Black Oaks as a projection of Black Doom stands next to her. 'Shadow, let me share with you a piece of your past. It's filled with nothing but hatred and contempt for the humans.'
Her eyes were currently closed. "Hatred and contempt... for the humans..."
She reopens her eyes, that were now glowing, and Black Doom resumes his speech. 'Yes. You were the Ultimate Life Form, but the humans feared you and destroyed you! Now, you must amass revenge on them! Unleash your anger and ULTIMATE powers upon them!'
Shadow then changes form: she was now a long and lean black dragon with blood-red eyes, massive black wings with ruby membranes and one curved blade on each of the wing-carpals, and a lengthy tail that ends with a scythe-like blade. She has six silver-white horns on her head and a matching crest runs down the back of her neck. An additional pair of horns can be seen growing on her pointed adult cheeks to join in with her other horns.
Shadow takes off into the skies, spewing her flames at many buildings that were still lining the sky. Her flapping wings sounds like the lightning clashing with violent ocean waves. Her flames were black shot with red and the wash of its immense heat can be felt 50 feet away.
Bullets lay on the ground with the excrement and flies, each as cold as the greying world around the many soldiers. They were tasteless, indifferent, and unaware of the beauty that was there only yesterday. Murder ran ramped through the scorched streets and bombs caused immense destruction all around the city. The city annihilator bombs are huge, purple, organic-looking devices resembling a stubby bud, with a light-blue column of light shooting out from the top of their center and a blue aura surrounding them. Shadow flies down to it, spewing fire from her mouth that had one explode, causing a shallow sinkhole that disrupts the land many buildings with the terrifying screams of many thousands plummeting into it.
Doom's Eye follows Shadow as he speaks, enjoying the sight of carnage his daughter was causing. 'Remember! The city annihilator bombs stay active for only a few minutes. Do not fail your mission!'
Date/Location: Tuesday June 16, 2015 / Black Comet
Scarlet and Eclipse were running towards the "driving room" of the comet. The duo has managed to steal the seven Chaos Emeralds from the ARK's control room to deactivate the Eclipse Cannon after witnessing the weapon blowing up half of the moon. They were holding hands as they ran; they had to stop Black Doom and Shadow from doing any more harm. Using Chaos Control, they managed to get teleport the comet out of Earth's way and into the back cosmos of space.
Scarlet felt some relief, but she looks at Eclipse. "Look, baby. I won't able to join your side. I need you to teleport to Earth, use Chaos Control to turn the tide, and encapsulate your sister to stop her from doing Black Doom's evil intentions."
Eclipse looks at her. "But, Mom! Doing this results in your death!"
She looks at her son, caressing his cheek. "I can no longer give Black Doom my support. Immortality is false. But, I need you to this last favor for me."
Scarlet starts to shed tears. "You two are my beloved children, who I love with every fiber of my being. I just can't let your father continue on this. In 50 years, the comet will return to Earth and Black Doom will do everything he can to conquer it. Until then, Shadow must be stopped and put into a crystal prison so that she won't harm anyone else. Please, promise me."
Eclipse hugs his mother closely. Scarlet knew that she would never see her babies again, but this would be ideal to ensure their safety. "I promise."
She then kisses her son's forehead. "Now, go. Take the Chaos Emeralds and go your task. Afterwards though, use Chaos Control again to scatter them around the world to ensure nobody will find them so easily."
He nodded and teleported away. Black Doom soon appeared shortly after, his blood boiling. "Where is Eclipse?"
Scarlet turns to face him, angry tears running down her cheeks. "I won't continue let my children become your mindless pawns! And your abuse of Shadow..." She starts shaking as she had to bear the memory of Black Doom raping his daughter in front of her and Eclipse. "...you're disgust me after what you've done to her! I've already given tasks to Eclipse. And your comet..."
She reveals the screen and showed exactly where it was. Black Doom yells in anger and smacks her the hardest he's ever done. "You stupid worthless bitch! Where are the seven Chaos Emeralds?!"
She spat blood onto the floor in front of him. "Our son has them. Without them, your comet will not be back for half a century and Shadow will be somewhere where you'll never find her! You can torture me all you want, but I won't say a word. Kill me if you wish, but my children will no longer be at your mercy!"
The couple would fighting, but of course, Black Doom was winning. As they fought, Scarlet's final thoughts would reach her children. 'Eclipse and Shadow, you both must be prepared to face Black Doom again in 50 years. My spirit will be with you...along with Gerald, Leandra, and Maria. May Chaos protect you both. I love you...'
The last thing that would be heard was the sound of deadly bleeding slicking the ground in sickening speed and a faint heartbeat slowing down until it finally stopped...
Date/Location: Tuesday June 23, 2015 / Central City
Central City was returned to normal - thanks to Eclipse using Chaos Control to turn Earth back in time before the invasion. Everyone on the planet was relieved and grateful to him to have their loved ones back. Everything was slowly returning back to normal once more.
Shadow was captured, sealed in the crystal prison - just as Scarlet promised. The teen was found in the forest on the outskirts of the city, in the foetal position with her golden tomb gleaming in the sunlight.
During the war, Eclipse had to knock out his twin sister. He then erased her memory and sealed away her powers, hoping that she wouldn't cause any more harm once she would wake up. GUN took her and held her in a heavily-guarded maximum federal prison at the highest level of security possible.
Eclipse looks at the prison from afar in his human form, having a huge backpack slung over his shoulder. "I'm sorry, sister. This is the best for the both of us. Good-bye..."
++Author's Note #2++
Again, I'm sorry for not writing the best war scenes and everything. I had to watch scenes from the movie Black Hawk Down to get inspiration for describing the war scenes and carnage being caused.
I also used inspiration from corrupted Cynder (Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning) to use for Shadow's dragon form. For her powers in the form, I based them off Drogon (Game of Thrones).
I'll have the next chapter uploaded after Memorial Day. Have a great weekend with your families! I'll see you guys then ^^
