Disclaimer: See Chapter 1. I'm lazy so sue me.

Sonic Alliance # 15

"Knuckles Returns"

Shadow has the advantage over Phoenix, whom is down with an injured back, bloodied, and unconscious. Shadow seems to be victorious of defeating both of the trainees of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Shadow now begins to celebrate.

Shadow- At last I've finally defeated both men. I already told them that I'm indestructible this hedgehog is done. Now time to destroy the Earth…

Before Shadow became focused on ending on ending Earth quicker, he sensed someone coming towards his standing ground.

Shadow- What the…what's that coming my way?

The person was coming closer. It was Knuckles, who came gliding at top speed punching Shadow in the face at the same time Shadow was giving him a cold stare as he took the punishment.

Knuckles- Hey Shadow. Remember me?

Begins to pummel him all over the colony. Shadow, in disbelief, wasn't trying to fight back.

Shadow- Knuckles? You're still alive?

Knuckles- What do you think? I'm kicking your ass all over this miserable colony am I not?

Shadow- Oh so it seems you want to be third in line to fall before me? Because if it's a fight you want, come get it!

Knuckles (smirks)- I've been waiting for you to say that.

The two warriors began battling all over ARK. Knuckles & Shadow was having a rotating battle, Knuckles is seizing the advantage over the arrogant Shadow. During the battle, Knuckles has almost forgotten about accomplishing Sonic's favor.

Knuckles- Oh No! I almost had forgotten about Phoenix. Must give him the Senzu bean before…Shadow gets back his advantage.

As soon as Knuckles was going to hand the fallen Saiyan the bean, Shadow stops the guardian before reaching Phoenix to give him the Senzu bean, which fell on the floor right in front of the still unconscious Phoenix.

Knuckles- NOOOOOO…

Shadow- Where are you heading off too? The party's just getting started!

Shadow takes advantage of the battle using a giant swing on Knuckles, tossing him head first toward an electrical tower. A Chaos Spear followed the attack that had a direct hit on the stomach. Knuckles lost his breath.

Shadow- Haven't you gotten the message already echidna? You are far too weak to defeat me!

Knuckles (while holding his stomach)- Ugh…maybe…but not without…a fight. I'm not…done…yet! 

Shadow- Or so you think!

Shadow proceeded to nail Knuckles with a spinning roundhouse kick causing Knuckles to skid against the floor. Knuckles runs away as far as he could to regroup, but Shadow cuts him off wherever Knuckles went.

Shadow- Give it up Knuckles. You're another worthless fool!

Knuckles- Think again!

Punches Shadow across the face followed by a Flaming Knuckles Attack as a desperation move. Both men are down. During the battle, Phoenix regains a small portion of consciousness.

Phoenix- Where in the hell… (looks around but can't move anymore due to the fact his back gave out on him and is crushed by the rubble of a tower.) Man I'm stuck! My back…Ahhhhhh…when you talk about being stuck, you're stuck in between a hard rock and a hard place. (He then notices the Senzu bean lying right in front of him.) What the heck is this? A bean? Great. Just what I needed. I'm so hungry and I wish for food and I all I get is a stupid bean? C'mon! Oh well might as well eat it. It's not like it's going to kill me or anything. Good to the last drop.

Phoenix ate the bean. He enjoyed the taste as he feels a fortification of healing throughout his body.

Phoenix- Huh? What is this I'm feeling?

The effects of the Senzu bean gave Phoenix a boost of energy as he burst out of the rubble with ease.

Phoenix- What the hell…my back. It's healed! My energy is back up! Well I'll be damned! Now it's time to finish some unsettled business with Shadow!

Upgrades to Super Saiyan and proceeds to the battlegrounds of Shadow & Knuckles, who was getting the snout beat out of him by Shadow…err…Hyper Shadow. He holds Knuckles by his head.

Shadow- So it seems I'm still the victor. I must ask myself. Is there anyone that could stand up to the might of Shadow the Hedgehog, the Ultimate Life Form?!

The question was answered as he heard one say "there can be only one!" It was Phoenix making his return to the battlefield with a shocked expression on Shadow's face.

Shadow- What the…? Phoenix? Alive? I…impossible! You were…

Phoenix- Left to die? Ha! Maybe so but now I'm back because God gave me a second chance (points at Shadow) to kick your ass!

Knuckles- He did it. He received it. Man I thought I was a goner and it didn't make it there in time.

Phoenix- Knuckles, I want you to go back to the capsule.

Knuckles- Okay. Since you want to fight Shadow solo, I'll leave you be and wait for you…

Phoenix- No. That won't be necessary.

Knuckles- What?

Phoenix- You heard me. I want you and Sonic to just get out of here. This battle could get ugly.

Knuckles- But what about you? How do you manage to escape the Space Colony?

Phoenix- I'll find a way. You're wasting time! Go now!

Knuckles- Phoenix-

Phoenix- Dammit Knuckles! GO NOW!

Knuckles (nods his head)- Fine. But be careful.

Knuckles- glides away to the capsule where a now awaken Sonic is resting. The ship then departs from the colony, leaving the remaining life on the colony: Phoenix and Shadow.

Shadow (laughs)- Now we're alone…nowhere to run…heh…and nowhere to hide. This is the final conflict between you and I, boy!

Phoenix (gets offended)- Boy? Oh…I'm so pumped. Get ready!

Phoenix and Shadow began pummeling each other with lightning fast punches and kicks, counters, and projectiles. The battle or the final act I should say is underway. With 30 minutes left before Earth's damnation, Phoenix needs to win. But can he with the time remaining? STAY TUNED!

Hey guys…It's me Sonic the Hedgehog! On our next episode, the battle heats up between Phoenix and Shadow and the Earth's humanity rests in our young hero's hands. With both men at full power and having a heated rivalry this could get ugly as Phoenix stated. Who will survive? Find out on our next episode of the Sonic Alliance # 16: "Last Man Standing." You don't want to miss this one!