Hi, this is my first fan fic and I hope you like it. It is based around one of the paths you can take in Shadow the hedgehog. I'm trying to keep it as true to the story as possible without copying it word by word.By the way,the characters in this story are property of SEGA, not mine!Enjoy!

Shadow the hedgehog: neutral story.

Chapter 1: The wave of devastation.

A tranquil forest at the side of the central city, westopolis, homes Shadow. Struck with amnesia, the hedgehog has been pondering his memories.

'Who is this Maria and what about that horrible image in my head'……….SHADOW, RUN!

The voice almost seemed real, even when he knew it couldn't be….

All of a sudden, the sky turned blood red and a ferocious vortex appeared in the sky over the city.

'What the…….'

Immediately, the sky was filled with aliens. Giant black creatures destroying buildings, and reigning terror from the skies. In the distance, a creature that looked like an octopus was approaching shadow at an alarming rate.

'Shadow……shadow……'

'Who is it? Who's there?

What appeared to be a hovering eye appeared before him, showing his master and owner….

'Shadow. …..I know you………Bring me the seven chaos emeralds I seek and you will have the answers you require as the world answers to the Black Arms………..'

'What? Who are you?'

The projection disappeared, leaving Shadow more than a little disturbed.

'Who is that guy? As much as I hate it I'll have to play along to get the answers I need……'

Without a moment to spare, Shadow raced of to the city to confront them. But will he fight with, or against the aliens?

So, what do you think? Send me your reviews but please, no flames!