Chapter 6
Everyone stared in amazement as the long dead scientist appeared.
"How in the world?" Sonic asked to himself.
"All files are part of a visual log." Omega explained.
"Oh."
Log Entry 027
After an expedition to the mystical Angel Island back on Earth, my colleagues and I have discovered two small fossils near a giant green diamond on an old stone altar. These may prove to be the keys to creating the Ultimate Life Form.
"Angel Island?" Knuckles asked in shock. "But what did he discover?"
Tails looked at the robot. "Omega."
"Affirmative! Running file labeled Fossil Information."
The blue picture seemed to pick up static for a moment but soon corrected itself.
Log Entry 067
After multiple tests we have discovered that one of the fossils is that of an extinct female Echidna. With the little DNA available, we were able to make a rough visual image of the creature.
The screen switched to what looked like an orange female Echidna.
"TIKAL?" Sonic, Tails, Amy, and Knuckles screamed.
Rouge faced them. "Who?"
"Tikal." Tails repeated. "She is an ancient Echidna princess that appeared during the Chaos incident.
"Are you talking about that ancient Echidna god?" Shadow asked. Sonic nodded.
"But what does Tikal have to do with this?" Cream asked curiously.
"I don't know." Knuckles murmured. After a moment of silence, the Echidna's eyes widened. He looked straight at Amber.
"Hey baby." Knuckles asked. Shadow's red eyes seemed to burst into giant infernos when he heard how Knuckles just addressed Amber.
"Why you little"- Before Shadow could finish, Rouge and Sonic grabbed him each by one shoulder and pulled him back into his seat.
Amber ignored her brother and looked at Knuckles. "Yes?"
"Do you remember when we fought on Angel Island and you mentioned something about Tikal's memories?"
Amber looked down on the floor. "Yeah."
"What did you mean?"
Amber looked back up at him. "I'm not really sure. I just have all these memories of myself watching a giant beast wipe out an entire civilization."
Knuckles looked back at Omega. "Omega, can you please play a file about the DNA used to create Ultimate Life Form project 002."
"Affirmative!"
Once again, the screen switched back to Gerald.
Log Entry 3765
After the failed Ultimate Life Form project 001, I have decided to use the other DNA sample extracted from Angel Island. I believe that due to this Echidna's DNA patterns, she must have been highly intelligent. This may prove to be more efficient than brute strength.
Amber's eyes widened. "So…I was created from…Tikal?"
Shadow looked at her. "I guess so. That might explain why you can harness Chaos energy so well. If I'm not mistaken, Echidnas could absorb Chaos energy. Right Knuckles?"
"Yes, that's true."
Shadow continued. "So we know that I got my Chaos powers from Black Doom and Amber got her powers from Tikal. But from where did Eclipse get so much power?"
"Well, let's see!" Tails exclaimed. "Omega, please run files labeled Ultimate Life Form project 001."
"Affirmative! Loading Files now."
The blue screen once again shifted.
Log Entry 324
After many tests we have discovered that the other fossil actually belongs to that of a creature with immense Chaos power. There is something strange about this DNA sample though. I could not find any species recorded to this day that matches the fossil. This may even lead to the discovery of a new species!
Log Entry 546
Our hard efforts to discovering the other mysterious fossil's origin has finally paid off. Upon further examination of Angel Island and its background, we stumbled upon a legend about an ancient Echidna god, the god of destruction. Chaos. We believe that this other fossil is all that remains of this powerful creature.
The message had stopped as the entire room was shrouded in silence. Everyone was just too stunned to say a thing. Shadow was the one who finally broke the silence.
"Are you telling me that Eclipse is the son of a god?"
Sonic looked at his counter-part. "I guess you could say that."
"I can't believe it, how was I even able to keep up with him?" Shadow mumbled.
Rouge looked at the dark hedgehog. "Aw, don't say that Shadow. You did great against him and I'm sure you will beat him when the time comes."
Shadow looked up at her and smirked. Tails looked at Omega who was just standing at the table waiting for instructions.
"That will be all Omega."
"Affirmative!" The robot droned as it made its way back to the corner of the room and went into stand-by mode.
Amber hopped off Knuckles and went into the kitchen along with Cream, Amy and Rouge. Rouge went over to the stove and turned around to the boys in the living room.
"What would you like to eat?" She yelled.
"Chili Dogs!"
"Fruit!"
"Pizza!"
Rouge smiled. She knew those voices belonged to Sonic, Knuckles and Tails. She re-entered into the living room to find the boys on the couch.
"How about you Shadow?" She asked. She looked around but did not spot the night hedgehog. "Shadow? Shadow?" Rouge placed her hands on her hips, huffed to herself, and returned to the kitchen.
Crimson Island
"CHAOS INFERNO!"
The entire volcanic island was engulfed in a bright silver explosion as waves were sent hurtling away. Through the entire event, the silhouette of a monstrous winged hedgehog came into view.
"FOUR MORE DAYS SHADOW!"
Emerald Coast
"Baby? BABY? How dare that insolent fool call my sister by such a immature name? If Rouge would not have stopped me, that Echidna's blood would be on my hands right now!"
Shadow paced back and forth on the rainy, stormy beach. His voice seemed to rival that of the thunder itself.
"He isn't worthy to have her. He's not strong enough to protect her." Shadow stopped himself. "Hmm, maybe I shall give this Echidna a fair chance."
Shadow's mind began to brew up a devilish plan as he chaos controlled into the night.
