3. Making History
Gerald Robotnik smiled gleefully, barely able to contain the utter joy that bolted through his system. He stared at his latest and what could arguably be his greatest creation, his gloved hands clasped as he rocked back and forth on the soles of his feet.
"I've done it! At long last, I've finally created the Ultimate Lifeform! My brilliance seems to know no limitations, and the world will soon behold said brilliance soon enough! Then they'd have to continuing funding me, of that I'm sure of," he declared, his voice filled with absolute confidence, lacking doubt and worry. He was so sure of himself, and for her sake, he had to be. While his creation appeared to be nothing more than a mere hedgehog, his fur black with streaks of red, he was so much more. He was strong, agile, and fierce, and he'd surely be an adversary that no one would dare to challenge. Perhaps he would be the key that would unlock many doors that would make themselves known to him, and maybe, just maybe, he would be the cure his young granddaughter Maria so desperately craved.
"Welcome, Shadow the Hedgehog. You're destined for many great things. I just know you'll make me proud," Professor Robotnik whispered, pushing a button that opened the pod that held Shadow. He didn't move, and for a second, the professor feared that he had failed, but within a few seconds, eyes that gleamed like rubies slowly opened, blinking several slow times in an attempt to gain focus of his surroundings. The professor breathed a sigh of relief, happiness flowing throughout his body like blood pumping through his veins, his confidence soaring once more.
All in due time, all in due time.