I kill off Miles and still no more reviews? Look if this is crap tell me so OK?
I thought it was the right time to kill off Miles. He's a very old character in Sonic's world, so old I don't feel he should be there. I only really put him in to a) give Sonic some idea of his origins and b) to add a flight team-mate to fight alongside Metal Sonic in Apocolypse's Revival (strange how word is now telling me that's the incorrect spelling when it didn't before)
I decided to add a teaser at the end of this fic. I hope you all enjoy it.
Sorry it's so short. I made this one up as I went along with the sole purpose of making everything right. I don't think it's wise to deviate too much from the original source material.
All copyright info is in the first chapter
Did I say the demons belong to me? Well they do.
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The Overlooked Link
By Master hunter
Chapter 7 – Everything is back to normal?
"So I'm the only Shadow left now", said Shadow staring at Miles' grave.
"Bah! The age of the 3 Shadows ended a long time ago. When we thought you were lost forever", said Rouge trying to comfort Shadow, "At least he died fighting as a Shadow"
"I guess you're right. And with Gerald gone I suppose I'm 100 percent Ultimate Rogue now", said Shadow.
Everyone was standing over Miles' grave. His death had occurred so suddenly that it took them all by surprise. Miles has been involved in all of the teams. He was Tails' Grandfather and made Sonic what he was today. He was a Shadow and therefore a part of two of the Rogue's lives. The Rose Petals were after him for a cure to the Chao disease and the Chaotix Detectives were hired to find him.
But most importantly he was a Miscreant, placed in the team when they were still Eggman's Elite. Metal Sonic and Mighty had just started to get used to working as a team and now one of them was gone.
"What do we do now Metal?" asked Mighty
"I don't know. I doubt we can still be a team without him", said Metal Sonic.
"Perhaps we should go our separate ways", said Mighty.
"Yes, but what will you do now? Go back to Chaotix" asked Metal Sonic
"Nah! They're doing fine without me. I guess I'll do what I've always wanted to do. Travel the world hoping to find who I really am, and what part I have to play in this world", said Mighty.
"Sounds interesting. I guess I'll be planning my rematch with Sonic. There's no way I will let him get away with beating me twice", said Metal Sonic.
"Well then I guess this is goodbye", said Mighty leaving his hand out for Metal Sonic to shake it.
"Goodbye friend", said Metal Sonic shaking Mighty's hand.
Mighty the knelt down besides Miles' tombstone and placed his hand firmly on it.
"Goodbye old friend. I know our time together was short but I'll really miss you", said Mighty before running off.
"Hey where's he going?" asked Knuckles.
"He's left to find himself. Whatever that means", said Metal Sonic.
"So what are you going to do now Metal?" asked Sonic.
"Don't worry, you'll find out soon enough. Goodbye Miles, I'll never forget you", said Metal Sonic before jetting off.
"I guess they can't be the Metal Miscreants or even Eggman's Elite without Miles", said Tails.
"Yeah, I think you're right", said Sonic placing his hand on Tails' shoulder, "Are you going to be Okay little buddy? I know you've spent most of your life without any family, and as soon as you find some he's taking away from you".
"I'll be Okay. What about you? He was pretty important in your life too", said Tails.
"There is a lot I still don't know about my past. But then I never knew it before and I doubt I'll need it again", said Sonic.
Sonic then turned to find the Rogues were getting ready to leave.
"You guys leaving then?" asked Sonic.
"Yeah. Staying here will only make me more upset", said Rouge.
"You sure you're in full control?" asked Shadow.
"For the last time yes! As soon as I found out Miles was dead something inside of me woke up and gave me enough power to seal Streak away for good. In life Miles made me what I am, and in a way his death did the same", said Sonic.
"Ok ok! I just want to make sure we never have to deal with Streak again", said Shadow, "Well I guess this is goodbye for now"
"Yeah. No doubt we'll see each other again sometime", said Sonic.
Shadow nodded and rejoined the other Rogues. Then they suddenly vanished using Chaos Control.
"Well I guess all that's left is to return Eggman back to the Prison complex and…" said Tails, "Hey where is Eggman?"
The remaining four (Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Amy) all started searching frantically for Eggman. He had completely disappeared.
"Dammit! We let down our guard for a split second and he runs off", said Knuckles.
"Never mind. Whatever he's planning we'll be there to stop it. The Sonic Heroes together again", said Sonic.
"So everything's back to normal huh?" asked Tails.
"Actually for the better. Now that Streak is gone there's nothing stopping Sonic from being my boyfriend", said Amy running over to Sonic.
"Not a chance Amy. Goodbye everyone, 'til we meet again", said Sonic running off into the distance.
Tails and Knuckles laughed.
"Everything's definitely back to normal", said Tails
"Oooh! Why does he always do this to me?" asked Amy falling to her knees.
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Later that day back in Rouge's mansion. Rouge was in the 3 Shadow's vault polishing Miles' wrist shooters. They all felt it right to leave Miles' most prized possession amongst here, alongside the resting place of the Annemuir. Rouge had now removed the wing upgrades and the Annemuir and placed them back where they normally lay.
So I'm going to end up in that blade just like you Grandpa? My soul trapped within the blade until someone uses it enough and then dies. I can't say I'm looking forward to that.
"You worried about something aren't you", said a familiar voice. It was Shadow who had just entered the room.
"Just the future I guess", said Rouge.
"Yeah I know what you mean. I've always lived my life with a purpose. To stay true to Maria's wish, to look after Sonic's friends. Now I have nothing. I feel empty", said Shadow
"You don't need a reason to live Shadow", said Rouge.
"I know, it's just I'm not used to living without a purpose", said Shadow.
"You'll get used to it. And I guess I will get used to taking over from my Grandpa", said Rouge.
"You're definitely next?" asked Shadow, "And I thought I had it tough"
Rouge smiled and placed Miles' wrist shooters in the specially made stand.
"There. All done. Let's go out and have some fun", said Rouge, "We still haven't found Eggman's secret treasure"
"Now that sounds more like the Rouge I know", said Shadow.
Rouge ran out as Shadow just stayed at the doorway, looking at the 3 shrines.
"Sayonara Miles. I hope one day all 3 Shadows will be together again properly", said Shadow before leaving too.
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So I guess you're glad he's dead huh?
Small consolation. I still have to be your tool for the rest of our life.
I would be mad too if it was the other way around. Having to see myself act in a way I didn't like.
Like your opinion matters.
Don't be like that. Now that I know you exist, that you're a part of me, we'll be spending a lot more time together like this.
So why are we here staring at his grave?
I have nothing better to do right now. And it's not as if I could grieve earlier. I have to be strong for Tails and Amy.
Why do you care for them so much?
I just do. They are my friends and without them I, no we wouldn't even be here.
Bah! Emotions like these are weak. They stop you unleashing your full potential you know. When they're around you can't risk hurting them and so hold back.
If caring for someone is weak, I don't want to be strong. Their happiness makes me happy.
Then why do you run from Amy?
She wants more. I just don't feel that strongly about her. I'm not the type to be tied down in any shape or form. You know that feeling don't you?
The feeling of freedom? The same one you took from me?
That was different. You are evil; you want to torture innocent people. You would hurt everyone I cared about. You have to be locked away.
Hypocrite! You value your freedom but don't value mine.
It's the same for you is it not. One of us has to be in control and I won fair and square.
So you going to cry now? Miles is gone and there's nothing you can do about it.
Yes I'll probably cry. Unlike you I had someone who cared for me, who I cared for.
Like I care.
Why didn't you feel anything for Gerald? He gave us life.
He was getting in the way? Simple destruction is not enough for me. I want the world to suffer like he did when they destroyed his family and his life's work. That feeling is all that guides me.
I think I understand you much better now.
So do you think we'll face Eggman again anytime soon?
Probably. I know since the Apocolypse incident he's been rather quiet. But old Egghead isn't the type to give up his dreams.
I hope so
Why?
Well if I have to be like this I'd at least want the ability to smash stuff. Eggman will bring a whole army of robots for us to destroy if he tries to take over the world again.
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Eggman, Metal Sonic, the Chaos Demons, you, my list of enemies just keeps getting bigger.
But your list of friends keeps getting bigger to. It's so unfair in a way that you heroes outnumber us villains.
Oh stop whining. Good always triumphs over Evil, get used to it. And if that means increasing the number of good guys so be it.
Huh! That's funny coming from you? And enough with the mushy stuff already, it's so cheesy.
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Haven't you grieved enough yet Sonic? Can we please return to the mountains?
I guess so.
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Eggman wandered down the halls of his secret base, pacing up and down as he thought about what had happened recently. The demons, Streak's rebirth and this whole incident with the overlooked links has taught him one thing above all else.
I cannot keep being sidetracked like this. I will bring glory to the name Robotnik. The Eggman Empire will rule the world.
"Master Robotnik. The new line of Badniks are ready to be inspected", said a robot.
"Excellent. I'm on my way to check on them", said Eggman
Despite the fact I haven't yet thought of a plan, at least I have my Badniks ready to help take on those pesky Sonic Heroes. Wait a minute, I have an idea.
Eggman laughed down the corridors of his base as he went to check the new line of Badniks.
Everything really was back to normal.
THE END
