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NOTE: The story will now be told from Shadow's point of view.

Red and Black

-CHAPTER II: The ARK-

It has been 2 days since I was born. Dr. Kintobar created me as a weapon for the Station Square Government. But to keep me out of civilians noisy and complex lives, I am still at my birthplace…the ARK. The ARK is Dr. Kintobar's sophisticated space lab. Yes this laboratory is currently orbiting Mobius throughout space. Evreyone seems so different than me.

I've been looking around. Most of the researchers here seem to be scared of me for some reason. As if I would want to hurt someone who hasn't came anywhere near bothering me. So why should they worry? Maybe it is because I am different. Dr. Kintobar, who I refer to as Father…says that I am a hedgehog. I have been in research myself with Father. Tonight we test my capabilities.

I have explored most of the ARK and have found it quite interesting. I have seen space pods, research on Mobius. Tons of in development robots. Father's space lab has come a long way in science. I see now how my creation was possible.

On my way to my sleeping capsule my hallway was blocked by a young girl. This was the youngest person I had seen aboard yet. She looked about the age of 11 or maybe 12. Maybe even 13. She smiled happily and ran towards me. I began to flinch unknowingly of what she would do. I felt warm however. She wrapped her arms around me and hugged tightly. But it felt kind of nice.

She looked at me and spoke. "Hi! I'm Maria. Are you Shadow?"

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Author's Note: This was a little short I know, but I am no good with big long chapters. Anyway, I want to see a review for this story. If I don't get any, how do I know you're reading. And then continuing the story is pointless.