All copyright stuff is in Chapter 1
The 3 Shadows, Episode 2 - Obsession
Chapter 3 - Twin Shadows Beaten
That night Shadow and Miles patrolled the Bank at Station Square. They have been told that the Red Chaos Emerald is there and so it was the most likely place the thief would hit. The Dark night sky was clear for the first time since Shadow had arrived. Looking at the stars he remembered THAT night, for if it had never happened he wouldn't be there, he wouldn't be a hero. It was a familiar sight; he would stare out into space during his time on ARK. If ever he was angry or upset, somehow looking at the stars helped him relax.
Suddenly a security guard ran out of the bank.
"Shadow, Quick it's him. He's here and he has the emerald", said the guard running back in. Shadow and Miles didn't need to think here, they followed without thought, for any questions could surely be asked on the way. Indeed they were.
"How on Earth did he get inside?" asked Shadow
"We have no idea, all we know is that he sliced open the vault door. Something that you'd think would be impossible", said the guard.
The 2 Shadows and the guard reached where the fighting was happening. The thief was striking down the guards with the blunt side of his blade. He looked over to Shadow and Miles and quickly ran off. Suddenly, what appeared to be the Jet wing appeared on the thief's back. He flew off at an amazing speed.
"That was the Jet wing! I don't believe it. Joz is Guilty!" said Miles.
"We can worry about all this later. Lets just stop him, after all that is why we're here", said Shadow, "grab hold".
Miles grabbed hold of Shadows hand and Shadow accelerated. Soon he was running fast enough to catch up with the bat thief.
"Joz? Is that really you? Why are you doing this?" asked Miles.
"Just leave me alone. You wouldn't understand", said the bat flying lower. The bat struck the floor and created a crack in the ground that tripped Shadow. Miles was thrown forward and he quickly aimed his wrist shooters at the bat. Miles shot a sticky substance that brought Joz to the ground.
By now they were outside. The glow of a nearby lampost revealed the thief in all his glory. If this was an android it was well done. A near perfect clone and the most identical of evil twins. It had every one of Miles upgrades, the stealth, armour and the never before used Jet wing.
"Please. I don't want to hurt you", said the bat.
"Joz it's over, whatever you needed the Chaos emeralds for cannot justify stealing. You're meant to be a hero, people look up to you", said Miles. Joz bowed his head before using the armour wing.
"I asked you nicely to leave me be. Sorry friends", said Joz before smashing his armoured wings into both Shadows, knocking them unconscious. He then used the Jet wing to free himself from the sticky goo and escape.
Later the 2 Shadows woke up.
"Miles, you OK?" asked Shadow.
"Fine", said Miles.
"I think we can safely say the thief is indeed Joz. Although I don't get his motives. He's rich already why would he need MORE jewels?" asked Shadow.
"Yeah but these are no ordinary Gems. These are the legendary Chaos Emeralds. It's obvious a direct assault won't work", said Miles.
"So what do you suggest?" asked Shadow.
"So far we've been waiting for Joz to come to us. Let's go after Joz. We still have your green emerald. The one that never leaves your side. I think I can use it to find the others", said Miles.
"Really? You can do that?" asked Shadow.
"I think so yes", replied Miles.
"THEN WHY DIDN'T WE DO THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE?" Shouted Shadow.
"Sorry, I just didn't think about it until now. We need to go back to my lab first though", said Miles. Shadow sighed.
"There's no time for games, let's go", said Shadow. And the two left for Joz's Mansion.