Chapter 10: Back to You

At that exact moment Shadow had reared his head from out of the cave and even though I couldn't see him I knew his expression was all but pleasant. Sonic stepped away from me and boldly met his face; I was still on the ground suffering a fierce nervous breakdown.

"What kind of crap have you been filling Amy's head with?" Sonic demanded.

Shadow didn't answer and as he remained silent the others peeked out from inside.

"Is that Sally…and team Chaotix too? You've brainwashed all my friends!"

"That ain't true Sonic," interrupted Victor, "he's alright by Amy's standards and he should be alright by yours. We need to stop Eggman for good this time."

"And I will stop him. Alone. I'm the only one who can."

Shadow scoffed then gave Sonic the cold shoulder. "Why you? It's taken you this long to even get close to him and you still think you're up to the task. I believe it's best that I take Eggman out myself. I know all about his plans and schemes and I'm far superior to you both in brains and brawn. That's that."

"Hrrr…you cocky bastard!"

Next thing I knew there were flashes of blue and black going about for what seemed like an eternity. It kept eating away at my heart and knowing of nothing else I decided to put an end to it. Getting back on my feet I pulled out the handle of my once formidable hammer and flung it into the tornado, hoping it hit at least one of them. It hit both of them instead.

"That's enough out of both of you! If I knew you two were going to fight like this over who should kill Eggman I never would have got evolved! Why don't you take him out together?"

There was an awkward silence followed by gawking stares. They thought I was kidding! What have I gotten myself into…?

"Don't even kid like that Amy. I work alone and that how it'll stay!" Sonic huffed.

I tried to mangle what he said. "So then Tails, Knuckles and I and anyone else who's stuck with you all these years isn't worth a thing. Is that right?"

I could hear him gulp nervously then try to fix his words, "That is…uh…"

"At least Shadow was thinking of me…but then you're so wiled up in Maria this and that I don't think you have time for me."

Shadow bowed his head. "Well…"

"Well nothing. I'm growing tired of this everyday, nothing's simple anymore and I miss my simple life. So I've decided to go back home and forget about everything that's happened."

The rain had ceased and all fell eerily deaf at my words. I wasn't regretting what I said. I was tired of trying to be one's lover while having the other on my mind. It was time I took a change, even if it meant hurting the ones I cared about.

"Amy…you can't leave me your like my confidante! Look I'm sorry okay just don't go!"

How pathetic. He was honest I'll give him that but he's still the same jerk he was 3 minutes ago. Then Sally had revealed herself and appeared to be completely healed.

"What are you guys wasting your time for? She isn't worth it so why don't you stop acting like children and go to it!"

Shadow held his stomach as if he weren't feeling well and he staggered a little too. Something sure wasn't right with him and I couldn't figure out what. Then it hit me hard when I saw him cough up blood uncontrollably and collapse to the ground.

"SHADOW!" I shrieked and rushed over to aid him. Shadow lifted his head weakly and glared at Sonic.

"You…if your so damn sure of yourself then why don't you go and save everyone?"

Sonic furred up his eyebrows and replied, "So that's it. You're dying and it's all Eggman's fault so you want me to take care of him. I think…I won't."

Like a good reflex gone badly I flung my hand across Sonic's face and left a huge red mark. He just stood there, trying to make something out of what I just did.

"Heartless! Sonic I never want to see you again!" I began crying and returned to Shadow's side. Princess Sally had her sights on me now but I pretended not to notice.

"Neither of you should follow us and don't bother catching Eggman either! We'll do it all on our own!"

"That suits me just fine Amy! I don't know what you see in him but you'll be back, he can't stay here anyway!" the blue creep yelled back.

Shadow was now passed out and I was to remain strong so I helped him to my home as he'd helped me. Maybe there was no need for this struggle and that Shadow was the one, but I'm still confused and scared. If Shadow really can't stay on Mobius for too long and I have to stop Eggman myself, then will I be unfaithful and return to Sonic? I decided that only time would tell me for sure.

At the Base of Egg Mountain (made up…)

Eggman laughs maniacally and stares up at the sky. He has thoughts of Shadow on his mind and eminent destruction followed by the resurrection of his dear grandfather whom created the hedgehog. He enters his fortress and touches a strange looking cylinder with a figure inside.

"Soon…soon my true plan will commence and Sonic and all the inhabitants of this world will kneel down before me!"

Note: Sorry not much to say but that. Computer virus. Can't type at home. Did this at school. Shadow the Hedgehog game finally out! See ya later!