Remembering You

By: Purple Lavabo AKA Spazzy Chan

CHAPTER 1: Gallant Farewell

Now, I'll be honest, I do not like Sonic the Hedgehog, the only thing I like is Sonic Adventure 2 because I think Shadow is pretty cool. Anyways, I'm actually writing this as a dedication. The most important person to me ever, well, I kinda insult what he likes, which is Sonic. So, I decided almost like an apology, to write a fanfic about it. Yes, it's sad, but I'm not insulting! You'll see! By the way, I do not own these characters...thanks!

Note: This entire story is basically from the peoples watching POV (Point of View)



Static. All that filled the TV screens was static. The patrons of the world watch anxiously at the mass of nebulous nothing glowing before them. Some continued to stare at the screens, some yelled and cried out for something to happen. While others, they actually started throwing various objects they got their hands on at the bleary picture. Time passed, and still nothing...many civilians began to panic, what if something had gone terribly wrong? Could it be over already? Wait...what's this? Ah-ha! The television screens all over the world began to flicker, and gradually flash into life. Space...such a dark, lonely place. The cameras zoomed in on the great space colony ARK, a legend in its own time. Now just an ancient monument, it spins on its axis in slow motion, only recently unlocked and brought back to life in the cosmos. The camera glides over the colony, getting in depth in its wonder. All is still, until finally...they had come into view. The greatest battle in the world, as well as space, and already commenced.

"It's all over for you, you counterfeit!" a voice cries in vulgar tone. And right across the screen, a streak of dark cerulean dashes right past. It was none other than Earth's greatest hero, the majestic critter that is known as Sonic the Hedgehog. But who was this he was speaking to? The people of Earth watched in fervor for the one whom Sonic was addressing this comment to to appear. As if to answer their eager question, that blue streak was soon to be followed by rush of deep ebony speeding right on his tail. No one could recognize this mysterious wonder, but it was apparent that both looked so identical...
In an instant, both come to an abrupt stop, the space around them becoming an eerie hush. The two great combatants stare each other down, their breath in short, raspy gasps.

"Heh, heh...so, blue hedgehog, you believe me to be your replica? Nothing more? You are wrong...so wrong...I am the ultimate being..." the mystifying creature boasted. Sonic's usual blue complexion became a shade of deep crimson from this other's remark.
On Earth, all watched, and only few realized who the other was...he was once seen, and thought to be Sonic stealing one of the seven mystical Chaos Emeralds. No one had known his name, and they continued to watch on...

"Listen, Shadow, I don't know what your motives are, but if you're with Eggman, then it can't be good. In any case, I'm gonna put you in your place, and that's jail!" Sonic declared, preparing to go a second round in this deciding conflict.

"Bring it on, blue rodent," Shadow responded, smirking as he also got in stance. Sonic mustered up all his power, and stared his supreme rival in the eye, searching deep within his soul before shouting,

"For the people of Earth, and all the ones I care for! Sonic Wind!" A gust of tempestuous wind swirled around the black hedgehog in a frenzy, catching the being off guard. He was lifted up, twisting and spinning in every which way, and finally slammed back into the metal ground of the outer colony. It took Shadow only seconds to get back to his feet, his chest heaving up and down.

"Heh, you're not bad...however, that does not mean you are better than myself," he said, that sneer crossing his lips. "Chaos Spear!" Sonic was struck with a compelling bolt of lightening, bringing him to his knees. Although, he showed no signs of giving up just yet.

"Never underestimate your opponent, Shadow, or it will be your undoing!" Sonic shouted, glaring at him with dark emerald eyes, eyes filled with determination and a strength that not even the greatest of minds could comprehend. Shadow was, undoubtedly, taken aback at the look that was given to him. Before giving him a chance to attack, Sonic lunged himself at Shadow, tackling him down. They both began an inexorable struggle for conquest, tossing and mauling each other almost to the point of collapsing in utter exhaustion.

"You...you must understand now that I cannot be defeated...I am almost to the point of immortality!" Shadow bellowed, gasping for breath. Sonic waited to respond, and finally choked out what he had wanted to say,

"You still don't get it, do you? I am the savior of Earth! No matter what you do, I'm gonna come out on top! Why? Because, my reasons are for the good of all life, whereas yours is out of pure selfishness to fulfill your own spiteful desires!" Shadow looked unmoved, though deep down he did take his words into consideration.

"You fool, you have yet to come out on top. You act as though you've already won..." Shadow spoke as he jumped up onto a ledge, looking down at him with a superior gaze. "...When this is just the beginning!" Sonic clenched his fists, and raced toward him.

"That's what you think!" he shouted as he curled up, a glistening blue shield encasing his body. Without warning, he rammed straight into Shadow, knocking him off balance with his deadly aim. Shadow struggled to regain composure, but to no avail. The sleek steel plate would give him no assistance; hence he slid right off, plummeting toward the great abyss. As Shadow began to fall, a shimmering tear tumbling down his cheek.

"No, Maria...!" he cried into nothing, knowing he'd now broken his promise to the only one that had been special in his meaningless life...all at once, with lightening reflexes, a white-gloved hand latched onto Shadow's arm, bringing him to an abrupt stop. Shadow darted his eyes upward, only to see the compassionate features of his own mirror image that was his foe.

"Hey, c'mon! I can't yank you up all by myself, ya know! The gravity may be weak, but there's still weight on ya!" Sonic yelled almost...happily. Shadow just gawked at him for a long period of time, until he noticed Sonic's growing impatience.

"...Why? Why are you trying to help me...? What is your purpose?" Shadow inquired, his voice quivering.

(Note: Yes, this is one of those "Why are you saving me?" "Because I'm a good guy, ya yutz!" kinda deals.)

Sonic smiled broadly, and stated simply, "Because I always do what's right..." Shadow was astounded, he couldn't even move. Unexpectedly, his arm began to slip from Sonic's grip.

"Uh...Shadow...I dunno if you noticed...but, if you don't get your little hedgehog heiny up here right now you're gonna be fried!" Sonic said, becoming panicked. Before Shadow could even react, he was once again plunging into the pitch-blackness of the universe. Sonic gasped, and without even thinking he jumped right after him, one hand catching hold of Shadow's, and with the other, he grabbed the ledge.

"H, hold on, Shadow! It's gonna be okay!" Sonic assured, though both knew at this moment, there was no turning back...

"...Thank you, Sonic."

"Huh?" Sonic looked down at Shadow, for the first time seeing the warmth in his crimson eyes. They both smiled to each other, until Sonic raised his head to look toward the only window in view, to see the tear-stained face of his young female friend, Amy. Next to her, was the equally distressed Tails, his best friend in the world. They both gasped in shock to see their dear friend staring straight at them, that world famous grin plastered on his face. The two began to quiver in fear and astonishment as they saw Sonic willingly let his fingers loose on the edge, falling...falling...
As both hedgehogs fell, they gave a thumbs up to the both of them who were watching, a smile never leaving their faces.

"No, Sonic!" both Tails and Amy cried in unison as their beloved pal Sonic was plummeting toward his end. Sonic watched them, and he could even hear their cries...a final tear rolled down his cheek as he gave the infamous wink to them, and disappeared, along with his new found friend, from this physical plane...forever...

END OF CHAPTER 1


(Tell me all, whatcha think? I hope it's good...yeah, I know it's sad...but, I tried something a little different. Anyways, a second chapter (more like an epilogue) will soon follow. Review, please!)