Chapter 11
The strong winds and rain of the storm was taking its toll on the three hedgehogs. Their bodies were unfazed but their fur and quills were now much darker than their natural color. Their quills all drooped down as water ran off of their muzzles. Amber's clothes were now soaked and also seemed darker.
"You all ready?" Eclipse asked.
"This is it, the battle to decide the true ultimate life form." Amber stated with hate in her beautiful voice.
Shadow shook his head.
"No more talking. This ends here!"
And with that said, Shadow kicked off the ground towards Eclipse. The water seemed to be pushed aside from this great burst of speed.
Eclipse got into a fighting pose. Shadow made impact with the white hedgehog with his elbow. However, Eclipse put his elbow in the same position to block the assault.
There was a loud boom that knocked the water back from the hedgehogs. Shadow quickly threw himself back and tried to deliver a round house kick. Eclipse threw his arm up and blocked the attack.
Amber, not wanting to be left out, also charged forward towards the two male hedgehogs. The female threw back her fist and made impact with the side of Shadow's head.
Shadow was startled by this and momentarily threw his head sideways out of natural instinct. This moment was enough for Eclipse however, as he delivered his own fist towards Shadow's face.
The dark hedgehog had no time to block and was sent to the ground hard. Eclipse put his attention on Amber and delivered a straight kick to her stomach. Amber, with lighting fast reflexes, put both of her hands down and caught his foot.
She began to pivot on her foot as she turned round and round, carrying Eclipse. Her speed increased and she released Eclipse into the air. He reacted however, by spinning in mid-air and landing on the ground.
Shadow was back up at this point and ran towards Amber. He threw his fist back and punched Amber in the stomach. She bent over in pain and was met with a silver and white shoe to the side of the head by Eclipse.
The golden hedgehog skidded to the ground. Shadow and Eclipse once again faced each other. They stood their ground for a moment before charging at each other. Both threw their fists back and the two gloved hands met, creating a shock wave that knocked the falling water back.
Both hedgehogs also flew back but skidded to a halt. Shadow was panting hard. There were now a few open cuts on his face. The rain quickly washed the blood away which only left light red streaks on his face.
Amber broke in at this point and charged for Eclipse. Eclipse put his guard up but right before she made contact, she disappeared. Eclipse looked around for a minute before the back of his head made contact with a black boot.
Spit flew out of his mouth as he took one knee, resting one hand upon it. Shadow didn't give him a spare breath however, as he once again charged. Shadow pulled his open hand back and began gathering energy in it.
"Chaaaaoooos…"
Shadow hand shot forth inches before Eclipse's face.
"Speeaaaaaaaar!"
The yellow bolt of energy made contact with Eclipse's face and was shrouded in the light. The attack continued on towards Amber but she chaos controlled out of the way, reappearing five feet left of her previous position.
The light disappeared as Shadow stood upright. There laying on the ground, was a headless Eclipse.
"I guess it's over for him." Amber snickered.
"I wouldn't be too sure." Shadow countered.
On cue, Eclipse's body began to glow and his head reformed.
"How in the hell?" Amber stated in shock.
Eclipse stood up straight and cracked his neck a few times.
"You know it'll take a lot more than that to take me down Shadow."
Shadow smirked.
"I know."
Amber cut in.
"How in the hell can you survive that?"
"I'm the ultimate life form. I can do anything."
Amber smirked.
"You haven't earned that title yet."
Amber charged at Eclipse who chaos controlled out of the way. He re-appeared on top of a mountain and stared down upon the two. Shadow faced Amber.
"Amber, why are you doing this?"
"Payback dear brother. For all the times you hurt me."
"Hurt you? Amber I never hurt you!"
"Liar!"
"Well well well, having some family troubles are we?" Eclipse cut in. "Don't worry, you two can have plenty of time to make up in the after-life!"
Both hedgehogs smirked.
"I don't think so Eclipse." Amber stated.
"This fight is long from over." Shadow said.
Both hedgehogs chaos controlled to Eclipse's position.
All three smirked and drew back their hands. Amber's hand was aimed at Shadow. Shadow's hand was aimed at Eclipse. Eclipse's hand was aimed at Amber.
"Chaaaaaaaaooooooooos…" Amber screamed.
"Chaaaaaaaaaaooooooooooos…" Shadow screamed.
"Chaaaaaaaaaaaoooooooos…" Eclipse screamed.
"Arrow!"
"Spear!"
"Sword!"
All three energy bolts hit their target as the three experiments flew in opposite directions. At the exact same second, all three recuperated and flipped over. They all skidded on the wet ground for a second before kicking off at each other, fists drawn.
Shadow's fist made contact with Eclipse's face. Eclipse's fist made contact with Amber's face. And Amber's fist made contact with Shadow's face. All three stumbled back but recuperated. They once again stood in a triangle formation.
"It's time to end this." Shadow stated.
Thunder and lighting now roared in the background which illuminated everyone's face for a second before growing dark again.
Everyone's fists tightly clenched. Shadow began to form a red aura around his body. Eclipse had a silver aura around his body. Amber had a golden aura around her body.
All three bowed their heads, raised their arms, and buckled their knees. Then, simultaneously, all three threw their bodies back.
"Chaos Blast!"
"Chaos Inferno!"
"Chaos Shield!"
The red, silver, and golden energy explosions all met in the middle of their triangle. Upon contact, the three blasts created a red, silver, and golden shield around the three hedgehogs. Slowly, their bodies lifted off of the ground. Energy crackled in the energy shield and rain did not enter.
Then, simultaneously, All three hedgehogs quills began to glow golden.
Amber's quills spiked up in an explosion, but not all the way. It looked somewhat more fluffed up. A golden energy barrier now surrounded her body. Her clothes now slowly wavered up in and down in rhythm with the waves of energy around her body.
Next, Eclipse's quills spiked up all the way and his fur glowed, and energy shield surrounding him.
Finally, Shadow's quills pointed to the heavens as he entered his super form. An energy shield also surrounded his body.
The giant energy shield around the three hedgehogs disappeared. The rain only seemed to slid off of the energy surrounding the three airborne hedgehogs. All three had smirks on their faces.
Shadow spoke.
"Time for the next level."
