aabatterie - This is all for you buddy. Enjoy! And thanks for reviewing!
Oh, it might be confusing, but I'm writing from Shade's POV.
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Project: Shade
Chapter One - Awakened to an Unfamiliar World
I can hear someone talking, but it sounds faint, as if the person speaking is in the next room over. ::How long have I been asleep?:: I wonder to myself. My eyes refuse to open. My mouth is dry. I can't remember what happened before I fell asleep. "...Where?" I ask of no one in particular. My voice is rough from disuse. "You're on Earth. You are Project Shade, correct?" I turn my head to face the speaker, but my eyes still won't open. "I am....Who are you?" My voice is stronger now. I sit up slowly, mindful of my body's weariness. "How long-" The voice, louder and clearer now, cuts me off. "I am Eggman Robotnik, Gerald Robotnik's grandson. You've been asleep for fifty years." My eyes finally open. ::Fifty years? Why have I been sleeping for fifty years?:: I take a deep breath to slow my thoughts, and I gasp at the pain in my ribs. ::My muscles have atrophied somewhat, it seems:: "Why? What has happened?" My memories are coming back, but I still can't remember what happened. "What has happened to the ARK?" I look around the room I'm in. It's rather boring, with dull gray tiles. I note that Eggman hasn't responded, but I don't let that bother me. My eyes settle on the dark form sleeping beside me. ::Is it...?:: I lean over and gently shake the black hedgehog. He opens his eyes, a burning crimson to match my own. "Brother Shadow..." I whisper, smiling down at my twin. He smiles backs weakly, still groggy no doubt. "What has happened to the ARK?" I demand of Eggman, turning to face the human.
Luckily I'm the serious type, otherwise I might laugh at the sight of this strange man. His arms and legs are thin, his body looks like an egg, and his face is triangular. ::No wonder he's called Eggman:: I meet his gaze steadily. "I asked you what has happened to the ARK." I say coldly, sliding off the bed-table and standing up. "ARK was shut down by GUN. Fifty years ago. It seems you are the only surviving Projects." Eggman says flatly. ::Shut down? By the military?:: I shake my head slowly. "I can't remember much of what happened before I fell asleep." I sense, more than hear, my brother stir beside me. "That's because you were knocked out by one of GUN's soldiers." He sighs, hardly audible even to my hearing, and I turn to face him. "They all died, didn't they?" My voice is flat, cold. "I assume so. Whether there are any Projects still in statis, I do not know." Shadow's voice is the same as mine, cold, almost lifeless.
"Shall we go?" Eggman's voice cuts through my thoughts like a knife. "Where?" I ask, walking over to the human. "To my base in the desert. You can help me." I level my blood-red gaze at the man. "Why should we? You may be the grandson of our creator, but why should we help you?" My voice is as cold as always, and I feel a little pleasure as Eggman swallows nervously. "He did awaken us." My brother's voice comes from behind me, and I turn to meet his gaze. "You are Project Shadow?" Eggman asks. I swear he sounds relieved. My brother nods to Eggman, and stands by my side. "Shade, we should help Eggman, in return for awakening us." I nod slowly. "You are right, as always, Brother." I look at Eggman, and I smile. "We accept your offer, Eggman." To further put the human at ease, I execute a small bow. "We shall serve you."
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...Well, am I any good? Or should I quit while I'm ahead?
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-Sora the Bladedancer