Before I start this chapter, I shadll state one thing: I hate being sick. I hate it more than a lot of things. Despite that, the story will continue! And just because, I'll let you know what I'm thinking of for my next story. A stranded island story! (The only OC in it will be exclusive to that story.) SonicxAmyxShadow, with nothing to do with my other fics to date. But enough talk. READ!

Above the airship, only one light stood against the darkness. Super Sonic, radiating with the emeralds power. But something was different about him. Maybe it was the aura around him, tinged with red. Possibly the look on his face, cold and serious. It might of been the words he whispered, silently ringing throughout the sky.

"Tonight, you die, Robotnik."

Tikal stared out in horror at the chaotic hedgehog outside. She knew something was wrong. She could sense the emeralds power, emminating darkness and hatred. The darkness had not just taken over the sky, but Sonic's heart, washing away all except vengence and malice. She clung tighter to Gemini, who simply stared. This was the force behind the hero. All his deeds, part of a plan to save his love. Once that was taken away, what reason did Sonic have?

There was a brief flash of light, as Shadow appeared with Knux, Blaze, Amy, and Rouge. Amy made a slight gasp as she saw Sonic. It was hard not to notice him, as he was the only light. Shadow didn't waste time staring.

"This spell," he muttered. "Gemini, is there any way to get rid of it besides magic?"

"Part of this was caused by machinery," Gemini said slowly. "Of course, destroying it would only weaken the spell." He decided it best not to mention that some of the magic in the machine was his own. Destroying the device would destroy all remaning magic. That would mean he could never cast spells again...

"Right then," Rouge was now taking control of the situation. "Knuckles, Blaze, and Tikal will go after Robotnik. Shadow, Gemini, and I will go destroy the machine. Amy will-" Rouge looked over, but Amy was nowhere in sight.

"And here is where we get off," Ciel said, as they reached the ship.

"It's huge!" Scorge said in wonder.

"Look Cheese," Cream said, "It's Tails! We're going to go see him, okay?"

"Just be careful up there, if possible," Ciel agreed as she flew up towards the fox.

"So Eno," Ciel said to the hedgerhog on his back, "Do you know how you're gonna' get rid of that spell?"

"I have a pretty good idea," Eno said calmly, "I just need to wait for the others to get the machine down."

"What machine?" Ciel asked. "How do you know about a machine in there?"

"I can sense it, like all dark magic. Call it natural instinct."

"Lookit, it's Daddy!" Scorge said, pointing to Super Sonic.

"Something doesn't seem right," Ciel said worridly. "Super Sonic isn't supposed to look that angry, right?"

"Tonight, you die, Robotnik"

"Oh god," muttered Eno, for once speaking with a tone of discontent.

"What is it?" Ciel asked.

"I'm not exactly sure," Eno managed to say, "But I think the chaos emeralds were affected by the spell, turning them evil, in a sense. Since Sonic used them, he basically has been overtaken by the spell."

"But what'll happen if you do the spell?" Ciel asked quietly.

"I...don't know. It might just undo the spell, or it could..."

"Kill him?" Scorge asked, tears welling up in his eyes. "Would it kill Daddy?"

"Well whatever it does, we haven't got much time," Ciel said. "Everyone prepare for landing!"

Amy was on the outside of the ship, running towards Super Sonic. It didn't matter what he was like now, or what she had done before. She had to apologize, now or never. She didn't know why, but there was a fear, deep down inside her, that she would lose him. She couldn't let that happen.

"Sonic!" she yelled at the top of her lungs. "Sonic!" But the hedgehog did not respond. He simply raised his hand, glowing with a crimson light.

"Chaos Destruct," he said quietly, his voice once again cutting through all other sounds, resonating throughout the air as a giant beam came out of the light in his palm, straight into the ship.

"Oh my god," Amy thought, "Isn't that where Shadow and the others are?"

Oh no! Are they going to be okay? What'll happen to Super Sonic? You'll just have to wait for Chapter 11!