I'm working now so I won't be updating my fics all that often. It's only a temporary position for 11 more weeks but it does mean I have less time for myself.

Plus I'm drawing more. Check out my DA account if you haven't already. Link is in my bio, though my username is master-hunter-joz

Sorry not much action in this chapter. I'll make up for it later.

All copyright stuff is in Chapter 1

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The 3 Shadows, Episode 7 - Eclipsed

Chapter 5 - The Mystery Assassin Revealed

Shadow woke up to find himself inside a dark damp cell next to the other 2 Shadows.

"Urgh! I didn't need that", said Shadow rubbing the sore part of his head.

"Nice to see your awake Shadow", said Joz.

"How long was I out for?" asked Shadow.

"A couple of hours", replied Joz.

"QUIET", shouted a familiar voice.

Suddenly Sapphire appeared from the ceiling above them.

"Sapphire? You're working for Gerald now?" asked Shadow.

"Yeah. Gerald pays well and gives me the chance to do what I want to do and get paid for it", said Sapphire.

"Is guard duty part of that?" asked Joz.

"A job's a job. After we reunited the Robotniks Gerald and I talked about hiring us to take care of you 3 pests", said Sapphire shrugging her shoulders.

"How does it feel to see the blood of all those killed by your hand here smeared across the walls?" asked Shadow angrily.

"Oh Shadow. I don't care. I am a mercenary and killing is part of the job", said Sapphire.

"Killing for money, how low can you go?" asked Shadow.

"Are you quite done yet? Or do I have to tranquilize you?" Asked Sapphire

Shadow didn't reply, he just gave a nasty glare at Sapphire.

"Meh! Enjoy your stay in ARK's brig. We have all your weapons and gadgets so it's going to take something special to get out of there", said Sapphire.

"How long do we have until Gerald fires the Eclipse cannon?" asked Miles.

"Just over an hour", replied Sapphire.

The 3 Shadows huddled together and started whispering to each other.

"Any ideas?" asked Miles.

"I could appeal to her jealousy. I doubt she could reject another offer for a rematch", said Joz.

"Will that work?" asked Miles.

"Only one way to find out", said Joz.

"Hold on a minute. Sapphire is still on the job, she's not just going to agree like that", said Shadow snapping his fingers.

"And I seriously doubt she will allow you to take back your stuff", said Miles.

"Why not? She would want a fair fight after all", said Joz.

"Alright then. You take care of Sapphire, we'll sneak out as you distract her", said Shadow, "While Miles and I will go straight to the cannons core and destroy it".

"Sounds risky, but whatever let's do it then", said Miles.

Joz walked over to the bars.

"This must be killing you. Here I am, the MASTER Hunter. The title you want from me and you can't have it", said Joz.

"Shut up or else", said Sapphire.

"Or else what? You'll kill me in cold blood. That's not you. You want to earn my title", said Joz.

"What do you want?" asked Sapphire.

"I want to fight you. Sapphire I challenge you again. The winner takes the title", replied Joz.

"As much as I want to, I cannot fail Gerald. I do not fail my missions", said Sapphire.

Shadow walked over to the bars.

"Sapphire, there is a nice arena for fighting in near the central control room. Not too far from here. You could bring us all in there and fight Joz while we watch. All you need to do is lock the door and neither one of us will escape", said Shadow.

"Sounds like a nice plan. Though I'm not letting you go", said Sapphire.

"Just think for a moment. What will happen when Gerald fires that cannon? No more people", said Shadow.

"It will be a sad loss but I gave up my batility when I became an assassin. I work for my clients no matter what their goals are", said Sapphire.

"Yeah but no people means the world will die knowing that I am the one and only Master hunter", said Joz, "You'll never get the reputation without the people"

"You'll be watching over us the entire time", said Shadow, "And this is your last chance"

Sapphire took a moment to think.

"I suppose you do have a point. I will go prepare the arena now then. Joz I want you at your best", said Sapphire.

"Which means I get The Annemuir and my Wing Upgrades back?" asked Joz.

"I suppose so to be fair. Though if any of you think of escaping while I'm gone the 3 auto turrets will destroy you", said Sapphire pressing a button.

3 turrets appeared from the ceiling. Sapphire left and The 3 Shadows smiled.