Why? Why must he interfere? Why was I separated from my Maria?

In pursuit of my Chaos Emerald, Dr. Eggman Intercedes into my quest. "So, Shadow, we meet again."

"Doctor, what are you doing here?"

"Well, shadow, I'm taking back what's mine, not that it's any of your business."

"I'm sorry Doctor, but what you seek is really mine."

"Well, if you want it so much, you'll have to fight my little friend for it. Oh, Shadow!" called D. Eggman in a singsong voice. But why would he call me? I'm right here.

My question was soon answered.

A black hedgehog sprinted through the foliage. It was me, only…different. His head stripes were silver, as if covered in metal. At the end of each spike, a small light was flashing.

"I see you recognize my servant. Shadow…attack the black hedgehog!"

"Yes, master," obeyed the imposter. He leapt into the air and suddenly sped towards me. I jumped, and soared towards my emerald.

"No! Stop him!" shouted the doctor. It was no use. I had already got my emerald, and used the chaos control to launch the other Shadow into outer space.

"You fool! We will meet again, Shadow, but next time, you will end up like the clone you destroyed." And with that, he left.

So now, my search continues. Maria, my love, I shall find you, my past, and hopefully, my life. I leave you, my audience, with one question: Would you do the same in my position? Would you kill for the ones you love?

TO BE CONTINUED…