Chapter 15: The Five vs. Shadow
The fields of Green Hill Zone proved to be beautiful during this time of the year. The grass itself proved to be lusting with emerald green and the water were sparkly as a the blue sky on a clear night. The beauty of it would have been captivated if it weren't for a cloudy day. No sunlight was slipping through the blanket of smokes. The wind was also picking up at this time of the day. It's kind of weather was perfect for one thing: a battle.
Right now at this very moment, only five people were running along the fields with one goal in mind.
To stop Shadow in order to protect the city that they love dearly.
For countless days and tire nights, the Furious Five have made it to their destination: the Rope Bridge of Hope. The rope bridge itself stretched out for miles between the cliffs. The bridge itself was hanging above a huge abyss that was shrouded in mist.
At first, Amy was going to go solo to stop Shadow after what she has overheard in the conversation from her dear master and the so-called Dragon Warrior. But just before she high-tailed out of the city, she was joined by her fellow comrades – the rest of the Furious Five. Rather than taking her back, they joined her on the mission. They didn't want Amy to face off against Shadow who he proves to be the strongest warrior out of all of them and they want to fight him as much as she does. And now, that they have finally reached their destination, their mission was to cut the rope in hopes for Shadow to halt in his tracks. But if they failed to stop him, so will Station Square.
As they raced to the entrance, at the same time, so does the danger. The danger himself was also racing across one part of the bridge and he only needs to cross one before he reaches the grounds again and continues his voyage.
Shadow the Hedgehog has also had a difficult journey. After his wreckage on Prison Island, the rogue hedgehog has high-jack a speed boat that was not damage from the explosion and drove away from the island. After a few days of driving the transportation, he finally made it to the shores of the country – the same country where Station Square will be.
The Five finally stopped at the entrance; hoping that they are not too late and was hoping to take a breather. But their rest will have to wait. Because Shadow is already here.
He has made it to the opposite end of the last section of bridge and spotted the Five at the other side.
So, this must the famous Furious Five I have been hearing about. Both teams eye each other with an intense glare. It was also their first time meeting each other, especially for Amy; meeting her foster brother for the very first time ever. Not just face-to-face but in combat in a matter of seconds.
The black hedgehog flexed his hand into a fist before races across the bridge; heading straight towards the Five.
As the leader of the team, Amy's instinct kicked in. "Cut it!" she ordered her comrades. The four other warriors wasted no time slashing the ropes from the stone pillars. Once the ropes have disconnected from the pillars, the bridge slowly falls to the other side where it is still intact. Shadow is almost upon them once Amy has cut the final rope. As soon as the ropes leave the cliff, Shadow makes a leap for it, hoping to grab hold of the ledge towards freedom and destruction. The evil hedgehog was getting too close. Amy has to do something or else Station Square will fall. She did something that no-one would dare to do so. The pink hedgehog wiped out her hammer and launches herself into him, whacking him back with her weapon in his face. It caused Shadow to go flying back a few meters and Amy to fall. Luckily, her comrades were quick enough to grab the support ropes though they were stunned at first by Amy's move.
Shadow grabs onto the ropes and swings himself up while Amy gracefully lands on the bridge and puts up an aggressive stance while holding her hammer in front of her.
The two hedgehogs end up in the middle of the bridge as the others hold on the ropes for their dear lives. While Amy still maintains her combative pose, Shadow casually leans on one of the ropes, slightly tipping the edge of it. To his view, he only sees five warriors to fight but he was expecting… much more.
"Where's the Dragon Warrior?" Shadow asked.
Amy glares at the black hedgehog. "How do you know you're not looking at her?" That title was meant for her not for Sonic but Shadow does not believe her for a second.
He does a silent chuckle before looking back at Amy. "You think I'm a fool?" he scoffs before becoming very serious. He stands up straight and taking a step forward towards the young fighter. "I know you're not the Dragon Warrior." He then raised his voice. "None of you!"
The pink leader sneers at Shadow. Great, her bluff has been foiled. The others all exchange quick, worried looks. Guess he must have heard about what happened more than a week ago. Shadow begins to walk along the bridge without ant effort.
"I heard how he fell out of the sky on a ball of fire… that he's the warrior unlike anything the world has ever seen," Shadow explains the rumour that he heard in prison. As he got closer, Amy stood her ground. She was waiting for either Shadow to make his move or waiting for the right moment to make her move.
The ones holding the ropes with all their might; exchange quick and confused looks to each other. He's not after them? He's only after –
"Sonic?!" Tails blurted it out but it was too late for the others to shush him up. Shadow now already knows it.
He smiles; now knowing the identity of his new opponent. "So that is his name… Sonic. Finally, a worthy opponent. Our battle will be legendary!" He raised his fist in the air.
Since when is that hedgehog a worthy opponent? I'll show him worthy! Amy puts her hammer away and charges at the black hedgehog in fury; delivering a series of punches, kicks and blocks while Shadow does the same thing. During the brawl, Amy manages to grab his arm and flips him off the bridge but Shadow quickly grabs the rope; making the bridge goes on its side. This caused the others who are holding the rope to fall forward but manage to gain ground and pulls back the ropes. No matter what, they can't let go of the rope. Not when Amy is off of it and Shadow is still on it.
Hanging on the rope, Shadow leaps up to attack Amy who was hanging onto the board but he doesn't and goes high up in the air. Once the bridge was even again thanks to the loss of Shadow's weight, Amy looks up but has to winches her eye due to the sunlight burning through a weak cloud. At least, she was able to see Shadow coming towards her. The pink hedgehog flips the bridge over just before Shadow lands a deadly punch. His hand makes contact with the boards which broke off and falls down to the clouded abyss. The top half of Shadow's body goes through while the other half stays on the other side. With his leg secure around a board so he wouldn't fall, the battle resume between the two hedgehogs.
Amy was hanging onto a board while she tries her best block Shadow's oncoming attacks and sends her punches and kicks to him. But Shadow grabs her leg when she tries to roundhouse kick him to the face. He pulls her out of her grip of the boards and throws her into the mist. Luckily, Amy whips out her hammer again and hooks the end part to the rope; preventing her fall and goes back to fighting Shadow. Amy was putting up a good fight against Espio's former student but eventually, Shadow begins to gain the upper hand as it looks like Amy was about to pass out from all the hits that she is enduring. Back at the entrance, the others noticed this. They got to do something other than holding the ropes down so Amy wouldn't fall.
Normally he doesn't come up with ideas, Knuckles comes up with a solution. "Kate, Tails, you go help her. Me and Chip got this!"
The Dradian and the fox hand over the ropes to them and goes off to help their comrade. Nearly beaten, Amy was still holding on to the board as Shadow delivers more deadly hits to her. Shadow kicks her in the chin which sends only her top half through the boards before swinging up and kicks her again; sending her slamming through dozens of board before stopping. Two ropes break off and fall down into the trench. She never knew how powerful Shadow can be and now, she was going to dies at the hands of this… monster. While she is stunned, Shadow grabs the ropes and twists them around. The ropes closed on Amy's throat and she begins to choke.
At that moment, Kate flies up to Shadow and sends a roundhouse kick to the face, which causes him to let go of the ropes. Amy is freed from her trap, but ends up plummets down into the gorge. Using his flying skills, Tails was fast and manages to catch her before she met her end. Now balancing on the rope, it was now Shadow against Kate as the Dradian does her best to block Shadow's attacks while trying to evade but Shadow proved to be quick enough by going behind her and puts Kate in a choke-hold; choking her in the process.
"Knuckles!" she cries out. Now, worried for his friend, how can Knuckles help her out when he is holdi—
"Go!" Chip ordered; offering to hold the ropes so his echidna friend can join in on the fight. Once Knuckles hands him the rope and leaves for the battle, he leaves Chip all alone; holding up the bridge and all its opponents by himself. Not a good idea for a little red creature as he starts to drag due to the heavy weight. "ACK! WhatwasIthinking?!" he squeaked in panic.
Knuckles leaps into action. He raced to Kate's aid where he leaps up at Shadow and delivers a powerful uppercut in the jaws; sending the black hedgehog away from Kate and far back onto the rope. At the end, Chip groans when he was pulled forward from the impact on the ropes and nearly over the ledge. He was having a hard time holding onto the ropes but he was doing so well for a little guy thanks to his incredible strength.
Furious, Shadow picks himself up and starts running back to them; switching between ropes. Knuckles and Kate get into position as Tails flies up with Amy dangling from his arms. With Shadow getting closer, Amy needs to come up with a plan. They can't keep fighting Shadow forever. They need to take him down. Permanently.
Just then, Amy comes up a surprised attack. Even the guys know what she's talking about but Shadow doesn't. And he will never expect this.
"Chip!" Amy cried out. Given the signal, Chip used all his might and whips his end of the rope; sending a sine wave shooting towards Shadow. The Dradian and echidna notices this coming and jumps in the right time to avoid being hit. The rope continued its way until it wipes Shadow right in the face. Thanks to the impact, he gets stunned.
Here's our chance!
"Now!" the leader ordered. They all raced on the ropes; letting out their battle cries. Knuckles approach the hedgehog first and gives him a devastating punch in the guts. Next was Kate and by through teamwork, Knuckles grab Kate's hands and swings her around as she delivers an axle kick to the face. While flying, Tails cuts the rope – the other end – kicks the hedgehog higher and wraps Shadow up. With their opponent all tied up, Kate grabs Amy's hand and swings her up to Shadow's height. Wiping her hammer out, she does a might swung and hits the hedgehog hard. The pink hedgehog lands on the other rope with the others. She cuts the same rope; disconnecting it from the main line. Chip whips his end of the rope; returning his buddies safely back to the mountains.
All tied up, Shadow plummets down…and down; disappearing into the mist. A distant but faint crunch was made; implies that he has crashed into the far mountain. The Five were now breathless but as well, relieved.
Shadow is finished.
The Five have done it. They have finally defeated Shadow. Who needs the Dragon Warrior when the five best Kung-Fu masters can defeat the greatest threat that the world has ever known. With one final breath, Amy lets out a sign before making her decision.
"Let's go home," Amy announced before turning away. She can't wait to tell the big news to her master. Finally, for so many years, Epsio will finally accept her and her comrades for their recognition.
But the relief is short-lived...
Just she heads for home with his friends; Kate notices something in the distance. Something… strange. Confusion took over her face as she grabs hold of the leader's shoulder; halting her path. Amy turns around and sees what Kate sees.
She doesn't know if her eyes are playing tricks on her or is the rope on the other end of the bridge is circling the far mountain peak? That can't be possible unless—
Amy's eyes go wide with dread.
No…no, no, no, no, no, no, No!
The rope wipes up... to find out Shadow isn't there. So, if he is not at the end of the rope, then… where is he?
The Five didn't have time to answer… because their target suddenly appeared right behind them with a crash. Startled, the heroes whirled around. Shadow has survived the battle and was now on this side. This proves Shadow is unstoppable. The black hedgehog stands up; glances at them with an impressed grin.
"Espio has taught you well..." he acknowledges them. As quick as lightning, Shadow strikes Knuckles in the chest, who instantly freezes up and collapses to the down. The Five gasp in horror. What? He knows nerve attacks but how? They looked back in shock to see that Shadow isn't done yet.
"…but he didn't teach you everything."
It was the last thing he said before lunging towards the rest…
Author's Notes: Oh. My. GOD! One day. I have finished this chapter in ONE. FREAKIN. DAY! How amazing is THAT?! I never knew I could do it but I did. Praise to me for this achievement. I bet then next ones will be a lot shorter.
Other than that, that was a great fight between Shadow and the Five. It was another biggest highlight of the movie. How the Five were trying to stop this menace before he hits the city proves that they are willing to do anything to make sure nothing bad will happened to their home that they love and dear. Great scene by the way.
Also, in one of my FanFics, I did a little section in each chapter where I answer your reviews/PMs. Well, I'm not doing for this story since it is coming to a close but I will answer them at the very last chapter for that's alright with you guys.
Next, my grandparents were over for the weekend but that didn't interfere with my stories because like I said before, I finish this one in one day and that was back on Monday. The next chapter will be probably short but maybe for the fight scenes, they will be longer. I'll never know once I start writing them. Plus, I'll update my profile today.
Well, with a few chapters to go, we are almost to the end. Other than that I can WAIT to get started on the next story… once I have a good week break, that's all. So in the meantime, review, comment, favourite me or this story or PM me. Hope you'll enjoy this chapter and have a great week, folks!
Until we meet again,
TheDragonLord2912
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