Sonic Adventure 2: The Adaptation
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Chapter 5: The Shadow Knows…..
"WARNING! WARNING! INTRUDER ON LOWER LEVELS! BLOCK OFF ALL ENTRIES AND DETAIN THE TRESSPASSER!" the computer shouted.
Red lights and sirens were blaring all around, and with good reason, for Robotnik was bypassing all the security holds with little or no trouble thanks to his Egg-Walker.
"Hah-hah!" laughed Robotnik as he blew away another series of Defense Droids. "Did they really think this would be enough to stop Dr. Robotnik?!"
At this time, Robotnik could almost understand the glee that Sonic had from destroying his devices.
"I guess whether you're good or bad, causing destruction can be a thing everyone can enjoy!" he concluded.
Finally, Robotnik had gotten through the last level of security.
"Hmmph. That wasn't so difficult! Now to find out what my dear old grandpa was working on!"
The large steel doors opened. It revealed a equally large room, with a not-so-large device in its center.
"I was expecting a so-called 'secret weapon' to be larger, but oh well! Now let's see, it require a password!"
Robotnik got out his decoder, and the hex-editor discovered what the code is.
"M-A-R-I-A?!" Robotnik thought aloud.
He remembered Maria. Of all the grandkids, she was the one that Gerald probably cherished the most, probably because of her likeness to her mother…but enough of that. Robotnik plugged in the password. Access was granted. Now, all that he had to do was place the Chaos Emerald he had conveniently found earlier. Upon the Chaos Emerald being placed in the proper placeholder, the machinery started to work. An opening appeared, and Robotnik immediately jumped down to get a closer look. A capsule started raising from the bottom portion of the opening until finally it was closer to the ceiling. Then life started stirring. Robotnik could only stare in awe as the capsule finally opened. Out of it, a black figure rose out if it, as if it where almost a complete silhouette. A very FAMILIAR silhouette.
"What? Sonic? Have you come to ruin my fun already?" Robotnik asked. The figure did not respond. "Wait a minute, you're not Sonic!"
The resemblance was uncanny. But unlike the blue hedgehog he had learned to hate over the years, this hedgehog was all outfitted in black quills, his pupils shone a blood-red color, and his sneakers had white with orange highlights. Then the black hedgehog spoke.
"My name is Shadow the Hedgehog. To you, who so granted me freedom, my master, I shall grant you one wish."
"Any one wish, huh? That is an interesting proposition, but what to wish for…"
Robotnik's train of thought was interrupted by E-201 buzzing into the communicator.
"You fool! I told you to not interrupt me while I'm performing my operation!" Robotnik shouted.
There was obvious static on the other line, but the robot tried its best to get its point across.
"Master, the others have all been destroyed. The Military has brought out a new weapon that is too powerful for us. And at this time it is heading to your posit……"
A loud explosion could be heard, then static was all that was left. The last of the E-2 series had been destroyed.
"Hmmph, what a waste! Those were good robots I built, now I'll need something else in order to cover my escape!" Robotnik said.
Suddenly, a huge mech-type robot burst through the ceiling, displaying just the thing that had destroyed E-2 series just a matter of minutes ago.
"Dr. Robotnik, I presume!" shouted its pilot from the cockpit. "You are under arrest for breaking into military property! Oh, Sonic the Hedgehog, you already here! Guess wherever Eggman is, you're not to far behind! But what's with the black? I thought you were blue!"
Instead of helping to detain the Doctor, Shadow instead reached inside the console, and pulled out the Chaos Emerald.
"You shall bear witness to my true power!" Shadow shouted as the Chaos Emerald's energies flowed through him. His shoes ignited, giving him super speed. When he charged up enough, Shadow rolled himself into a ball, and launched himself at the cockpit of the intruding walker!
The pilot was not hurt, but the mech definitely suffered great damage.
"What?! What are you doing? Have you become a turncoat, hedgehog?! Take this!" the pilot shouted. He unleashed a salvo of missiles, but none of them were of any use. Shadow's speed kept them from even getting close to him.
"Is that all you got? I was expecting a better workout from my nap!" Shadow taunted from his seat on the cargo boxes.
Now the pilot was starting to get miffed. In his desperation, he decided to pull out the big guns. He armed the High-Intensity Laser weapon that his Hot Shot was equipped with.
"Eat laser, hedgehog!!" the pilot shouted.
The laser connected, and the boxes were destroyed.
"I…got him!"
"Sorry, but I think in my humble opinion, you were WAAAYYYYY off!" Shadow said while on the glass of the cockpit.
"AAGH!" shouted the pilot.
"Now, this game is over!!" Shadow shouted.
And with another Spin Dash, Shadow cut through the Hot Shot's legs, and the mech fell over to its side. Making the pilot helpless.
"He's……too….strong!" the pilot was able to blurt out before slipping into unconsciousness.
Shadow could only smirk at his handiwork as he said, "Hmmph, pathetic human."
Robotnik still had not gotten fully of his awe-stricken phase from when Shadow emerged from his capsule. Finally, he was able to speak.
"That display was magnificent, Shadow! You are truly a force to reckon with!" Robotnik said with glee.
"Hmmph," was the only reply Shadow gave.
"Now, about that wish you told me about…" Robotnik trailed off.
"If you wish to see a true display of power, bring more Chaos Emeralds, and meet me on the space colony Ark."
"ARK?!" Robotnik said. He remembered that Ark was a colony that his grandpa had designed with the military, at least it was rumored that. But it had been shut down for years, and its memory faded from the minds of the people. Heck, he had forgotten about it too, until now.
"Yes, Ark," Shadow said naturally. "but the Emeralds are needed for Ark's true power to be released. I will handle my end, you just handle yours."
"My end?" Robotnik asked.
"Well, some one has to provide a means of getting to Ark."
"Oh, but of course! So what are you going to do?"
"Like I said, I'm just going to handle my end of the deal! This Chaos should serve quite nicely in doing so."
"Fine, fine, but do you wish to take my Egg Carrier 2? I promise the best accommodations for my guests!" Robotnik said with a smile.
"I got a better means of transportation, thank you very much! Remember, I will meet up with you again! Until then, farewell! CHAOS CONTROL!!" Shadow shouted out.
There was a bright blue flash, and energy circled around Shadow, until it finally engulfed him in its luminance. Robotnik had to shield his eyes, even though he was wearing darkened glasses already! When Robotnik could see again, Shadow was gone.
"Hmm, the Hedgehog only gets more interesting as I see his prowess, he could be very useful to me!" Robotnik said to himself. "But I must focus my thoughts on other things! I must take my leave for now, and regroup on the Egg Carrier 2!"
And with that, Robotnik exited the facility, radioed the Carrier's auto-pilot, and he was soon on his way, the military still in turmoil from the destruction caused.