Hey guys! here's a brand new chapter for you guys! This is going to be more of around Astrid and Shadow's time consumed by darkness for maybe the next few chapters, depends how much I write. Hope you enjoy this chapter and any feedback is welcome, just no hate please.
CH 7
-A few years ago-
"They should be in here⦠As from what I heard, they left everything untouched."
A lone figure made its way through rusted and practically broken halls in search of something. Their eyes scanned through the room carefully..
"There!" one large, moss covered conjoined capsules were in some sort of crate with a device surprisingly still active, and connected to it.
They carefully approached the capsule, holding their breath. If what their sources were telling the truth, then what lies in it was the keys to ultimate chaos.. They tore down whatever moss they could and was confused at what they saw in the capsule; Two hedgehogs, one of them, a black and red one seemed to be holding the smaller one in a protective manner, their eyes were seemingly tightly shut. Were these two really the key? With a sigh they went up to the device and looked at it.
"Hm.. it needs a password. If memory serves it should be M-A-R-I-A."
The computer was logged into, after going through all the files and data, they found two options; DETONATE or RELEASE. With an evil smirk, they clicked release. Within a minute the capsule opened.. They ran over and was pleased to see them awakening.. The first one, was as earlier stated, black and red, his fur seemed to be shaggy and puffed. He had crimson red eyes and wore a concerned expression, the smaller one was still being held by the first. She was midnight blue, her hair seemed to be long as it was wrapped around them about three times, if not, more and a portion of it seemed to be over her left eye. She had purple and red solid, pained eyes, and held a frightened expression.
The male glared at the man in front of them. He seemed to be just close to his prime, and had a large mustache with small circle sunglasses.
"Who are you, and why are you here?" the black and red male interrogated.
"The name is doctor Robotnik, and I am here as I was informed the ultimate life forms were held captive here, I'm here to help.." He explained.
The male narrowed his eyes as he held the small girl closely. "And why should I trust you?"
"Because if you and your little girlfriend here want to wreak vengeance for Maria's unjust execution. Then you'll need my help." He answered with an evil glint in his eyes.
The male huffed. "This isn't my girlfriend, she's my sister, and if you truly mean what you say, then we will join. However I will keep an eye on you to be sure you keep your word. My name is Shadow the hedgehog, and this is my sister, Astrid Nebula Rose."
Robotnik had a sinister smile. "Shall we test your prowess in destruction to be sure you're up to par?"
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Robotnik and his new members were in the middle of an empty field, He was going to use his robots against the two of them and see how much force they could conjure up. Shadow stood ready to fight, meanwhile Astrid used her fingers to comb through her hair nervously. With a swift press of a button, two huge robots dropped down and were quick to start attacking. Shadow quickly deflected many attacks and retaliated with much stronger force. Although Astrid was mainly dodging everything, fear struck in her heart.
Robotnik sighed disappointedly. While Shadow was proving himself to be the ultimate life form, Astrid was being a scaredy baby. He went over towards her and put a hand on his chin. "You are the ultimate life form right?" He sneered.
Astrid nodded a bit. "Then, you need to fight. If you don't fight you will fail your goal on vengeance." He explained in a bullying tone.
Astrid nodded, now looking determined. Robotnik went back and kept an eye on Astrid and wanted to see what she could do. Although.. The moment she actually tried fighting, she kept getting her lengthy hair caught in many things causing her to fall back. She may need a haircut..
With and aggravated grunt, he sent his robots away. "Trainings over! Astrid, you need to get rid of that nest you call hair!" He angrily stated.
Astrid nodded sadly.
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-9 months later-
After months of planning, Robotnik had the ultimate plan. Along with that, Astrid finally broke her shell. She is a fighting machine now. Although her fighting strength seemed unstable.. He had to make a few adjustments but now he had the perfect team..
Shadow and Astrid were silently looking out the window of the colony ark. They remembered the times Maria would stand here talking to them about life down below. Astrid sighed sadly. She remembered all the good times they had together.. But now it was all gone.. The people Maria loved so much killed her with no hesitation, now they will do the same. With no hesitation.
As they watched the stars, Robotnik came in the room. "It's time." He merely said.
Soon. Maria will be avenged.. Astrid and Shadow got ready and followed Robotnik.
They arrived at Station Square with Robotnik, he had them set and ready to take the chaos emeralds. Astrid and Shadow stood on top of a building looking down.
"Remember, capture as many chaos emeralds as you can find, and if you run into Sonic the Hedgehog, defeat him!"
Soon, Astrid and Shadow dropped down from the building and spread out. Astrid was looking in various jewelry shops, surely an idiot would mistaken a chaos emerald for a priceless diamond.
She entered one of the many shops and looked towards the cashier.
"You. Show me the most expensive jewels you own." She demanded.
The cashier complied and brought out an assortment of diamonds, rings, and necklaces. Astrid looked through, and just as she thought. Some dingus thought it to be a diamond. She took the dark red emerald happily and stuffed it into her pocket.
"Thanks." She sarcastically said.
As she began to walk out, the cashier grabbed her arm. "Not so fast lady! You have to pay for that diamond!" He exclaimed.
Astrid glared at the man with flaming anger as she felt his fat sweaty hands on her arm. "Let. Go." She said in a warning tone.
However, the man held tighter. "Not until you pay for that diamond!"
Astrid's eye twitched, with one swift punch to the stomach, the man fell down, practically foaming at the mouth from the pain, and that's where she left him.
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Shadow had made it to G.U.N headquarters and was ready to start fighting his way inside. He took a deep breath, and in the blink of an eye, he ran through security and began searching. Each room he looked through, he grew more impatient, and angry as he seemed to only run into nothing.
As he ran through one last room, there was a huge army already pointing their weapons at him, the emerald being behind them. He gave them an angry, yet annoyed glare.
"I have no time for your foolish games.." He sneered as he got ready to run past them.
The army of G.U.N readied their weapons as Shadow readied himself.
With a deep breath, he ran right past them, and out of the room in a flash with everyone in pursuit of him. He held the green emerald in his hand tightly, making sure it didn't fall..
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Shadow and Astrid met back up, Shadow had two emeralds, as well as Astrid. As they made their way to Robotnik's ship, they saw a blue blur zip right past them. To them, this must've been that Sonic Robotnik warned them about. Astrid pocketed the four emeralds they had and got ready to fight.
The blur came back and stopped in front of them, a blue hedgehog with emerald green eyes and a cocky smile. This is him. Sonic the hedgehog. Sonic did a couple stretches before getting in a battle stance.
"I haven't seen you two around before." He started. "But whoever you guys are, I'm Sonic, and I'm going to stop you!" He said in a confident tone.
Shadow and Astrid glanced at each other before looking back at him. The two of them charged at Sonic in two different directions to confuse him, Although, Sonic kicked away Astrid and dodged Shadow's attack. This will be a challenging fight for the two of them..
