I'm real sorry for taking long to update the story. Anyways, Shadow and Elle have been reunited and are now in trouble. So enough cit-chat….
Chapter 5: A Hero's Return
"KILL THEM!", yelled Black Shadow.
The Black Arm soldiers charged at the hedgehogs and the girl expecting an easy victory. "I don't think so…", Shadow said. Shadow immediately reacted and started knocking out the Black Arms and taking their weapons. Amy, even though Elle stood behind her, started swinging her hammer into the heads of the Black Arms. With each hit the aliens slammed into the walls, even creating cracks when they hit. Even though Shadow and Amy could take out dozens of soldiers, they started to slow down…
"They…keep…coming…", Amy said panting.
Throwing the guns to the floor, "Little bastards", Shadow said.
"You fail to understand that you can't win, Shadow", Black Shadow said.
"You have yet to see my ultimate power, Black Shadow", Shadow responded, "Besides, did you really think this attack was going to succeed? Your forces are small in numbers than they were before I destroyed the Black Comet."
"Fool…we only want the girl", Black Shadow answered back, "The girl has something we need and we will whatever it takes to get it, even if it means sending my army to die just to take her".
"HEARTLESS MONSTER!", Elle yelled out.
"Call me what you want, you will never escape here…Send for the Omega Black Oak", ordered Black Shadow.
"WHAT?", yelled the two hedgehogs and the girl.
A Black Arm pulled out what looks like their own version of a radio. It said something in a different language, seconds later the room began to shake. Suddenly a huge Black Oak appeared, much bigger than the ordinary ones. It's skin was much darker than the average Black Oak, it was more muscular, and it held a very large club. Shadow, Amy, and Elle looked at it, though Shadow soon smiled at such a odd time.
"Impressive…I didn't think the Black Oaks could be altered in such a way", Shadow said, "I doubt the creature is any better than before".
"You think so, do you Shadow?", said Black Shadow with a confident tone.
"Be careful, Shadow", Amy said while holding Elle.
"Don't worry", Shadow responded.
Shadow walked up to the Black Oak, and looked into its altered yellow eyes. Shadow felt confident and jumped at the Black Oak awhile charging up his Chaos energy, the Black Oak surprised him with its unusually fast speed. The Black Oak quickly side-stepped and used his club to smash Shadow into the wall. The creature immediately rushed forward and pinned Shadow to the wall. Shadow was unable to break free, he seemed to have very little of his strength.
"Still weak from the bullet, Shadow?", said Black Shadow in a mocking tone.
"Damn…", Shadow thought.
"Finish it, Omega Black Oak!", ordered Black Shadow.
"Hold it!"
The G.U.N Commander appeared with a large force of soldiers and machines. They easily out number the Black Arms. The question is, can they stand up to the Black Oak? Black Shadow turned to them and motioned his hand to get the Black Oak to face the soldiers. The Black Oak still held Shadow in its large hand.
"If Shadow couldn't defeat this monster…what makes you think you can, Commander?", said Black Shadow.
Ignoring the question, "Ready men? CHARGE!", the Commander ordered.
"…Kill them…", ordered Black Shadow.
The G.U.N soldiers and the Black Arms clashed with one another, but it was clear the Black Arm soldiers were going to be overpowered. This didn't bother Black Shadow, since he soon ordered the Black Oak to fight. Tossing Shadow to the side, the Black Oak charged and started attacking the soldiers who were easily killed by the Black Arm either by smashing them with its club or by grabbing them and throwing them into the wall. Elle, Amy, and the Commander watched in horror as the G.U.N soldiers bodies fell to the ground like rag dolls, there were obviously no match for the creature. No weapons could harm it, it seemed that the creature would just shake it off and continue to attack…the Black Arms have created the perfect weapon.
"Don't you see now, Commander?", Black Shadow said, "Your forces are no match. We have created the perfect weapon! The humans are doomed!".
Turning toward Elle and Amy, "Now girl, come with me".
"Back off!", Amy said grabbing her hammer.
"Amy…take Elle…and get away from here…", Shadow said slowly awhile putting his hand at his chest.
"I had enough of this…", Black Shadow said as he held out his hand to Shadow without even looking at him, "It's time for you to see the true power I have inherited from our father, Black Doom!".
Shadow couldn't move, and Amy and Elle were surrounded by the remaining Black Arms. G.U.N was getting crushed and the Black Oak was about to attack the Commander. It was over……
"NOT HAPPENING PAL!", yelled a voice.
Black Shadow turned toward a powerful golden light and was soon pushed back toward the wall, soon the light turned toward the Black Oak and rushed toward it. It hit the Black Oak in the gut and continued to force it's power into the Black Oak until finally it went right through the creature. The light stopped in front of Shadow and the light weakened (not completely). Shadow smiled, but soon turned into a frown. In front of him was the powered up hero, Sonic The Hedgehog.
"Sonic!", yelled Amy.
"Amy get Shadow and the girl out of here!", yelled Sonic, "I'll take of this guy".
"Right! Come on Elle, help me carry Shadow out of here!", yelled Amy.
Shadow once again started to lose consciousness. He looked up at Elle and smiled, she smiled back. Shadow could feel that Amy and Elle were carrying him now. He looked toward Sonic, flashing with the power of the Chaos Emeralds. "Why is he helping now?", Shadow thought as he lost consciousness.
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Shadow's eyes snapped opened. He sat up and looked around, he was in some type of fortress. He looked toward the door which had the symbol of the Doctor. The door suddenly opened and Elle came walking in. She smiled and walked up to Shadow.
"How are you doing, Shadow?", she asked.
Shadow put his hand on his wound, it was wrapped up.
"Not bad, I could feel my power returning", Shadow answered.
The door opened again, and in came Sonic.
"Hey there, Shadow", he said with a smile on his face.
Shadow frowned, "What are you up to?", Shadow asked, "I know it was you who throw the Emerald to me at Westoplis that forced me and Elle to Central City. You are with the Black Arms, so why betray them now?".
Sonic had a confused look on his face, "I was never at Westoplis, I was injured by the Black Arm when they attacked Green Hill".
"Why didn't government know about the attack?", Shadow asked.
"The government never seems to care about our homes", Sonic responded.
"Hmm…".
Sonic turned to Elle, "Maybe you should tell everyone your story".
"I'm not ready", answered Elle.
"She doesn't need to tell", Shadow responded, "Also who else is here?".
"Follow me", Sonic said.
Shadow and Elle nodded and followed Sonic out of the room. The hallway they walked through was littered with bits and parts of robots. Elle looked calm as they walked down the hall, but Shadow was alert during the walk. They finally reached a door at the end of the hallway, which opened and revealed a room filled with Egg Pawns. Standing in front of them was the Doctor.
Eggman turned around, "Up already? I don't think Mrs. Rabbit would like that".
Shadow turned to his right and there stood Knuckles, Tails, Amy, Cream and Cheese, and Vanilla, who greeted Shadow and Elle with smiles. Shadow turned to his right and there stood the Chaotix and Rouge. Sonic smiled, "That's my answer".
"I would like to know what the HELL is going on", Shadow said.
"First we ask what Elle knows, then we tell you everything we know", Knuckles answered.
"I'm not ready yet…", Elle said.
"Don't worry, we'll start", Sonic answered.
"Very well", Shadow said.
"Okay…", Elle said.
"It started a week ago…"
That's Chapter 5. I'll try to get Chapter 6 up soon so you won't have to wait long. The next Chapter is more about what happened a week before this started.. Like always, HAVE A NICE DAY!