An Ultimate's Sacrifice

by Mystery002

Shadow the Hedgehog, the Ultimate, must overcome one more obstacle from his past to live the life Maria wanted him to. This obstacle comes in the form of a evil, power hungry hedgehog. Shadow the Hedgehog and all related characters are copyright of SEGA

10. The Final Emerald

Chapter 10

Eclipse the hedgehog raced across a desert in search of the purple Chaos Emerald.

'Where the hell is it?'

Eclipse came to a stop in front of a hill and slowly walked up it. When he reached the top he looked down and saw a huge mechanical facility.

'I bet it is in there.'

He looked a bit harder and saw that there were G.U.N labels all over it.

'G.U.N huh?'

A red alert suddenly flashed and soldiers and walkers poured out of the facility.

'I do not have time for this'

Eclipse raised his hand and pointed it at the facility.

His hand began to glow a silver color before he shouted: "CHAOS SWORD!"

An energy bolt 5 times the size of the one he used on Knuckles erupted from his hand and flew towards the base. The base exploded in a fiery inferno as the soldier's screams echoed through the air.

Eclipse teleported to the wreck and stuck his hand in a pile of metal. He pulled it out with a purple gem in hand.

"Hahahahaha, one more left, and I know exactly where to find it.'

Eclipse teleported away in a flash of light.

Lodge

The gang was outside enjoying the good weather.

Cream and Tails were playing tag, Amy was squeezing the life out of Sonic, Knuckles was asleep, Rouge was relaxing, and Shadow was standing there with his arms folded and eyes closed.

Everyone was suddenly startled by a white flash of light. Knuckles and Rouge shot up, Amy let go of Sonic, Cream and Tails quit playing, and Shadow opened his eyes and unfolded his arms. The gang looked forward to see an evil white hedgehog with 6 Chaos Emeralds circling his head.

"Eclipse!" everyone except Shadow screamed who just stared hatefully at the hedgehog.

"You fools really think you could hide from me? I will hunt you all to the ends of Mobius. Especially you Shadow!" He said turning to the dark hedgehog. "Time to give me your emerald."

Shadow clutched the green gem in his hand harder.

"Not a chance!"

"Very well."

Eclipse suddenly appeared before Shadow and grabbed the emerald out of his hand. Shadow was too startled to react and Eclipse teleported away. He re-appeared about 20 feet away from them.

All 7 emeralds now circled his head. "Time to meet your maker Shadow!"