Okay, head's up folks. I might not be able to update until Friday, for I have registration on Wednesday, and the power's out Thursday. Just pointing that out, so no one freaks out if Chapter 10 is late. Actually, the original Triple Shadows was only nine chapters long, so this version is indeed longer. Yay!
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"Shadow...I am going to kill him." The apartment was dark, the black hedgehog in the center scanning the room. Ciel backed up against a wall, trying not to be noticed. He was confused, he had no idea what had happened to his brother, or what exactly had spooked him in the first place.
"Ciel," Ciel looked over at Gemini, who was staring right at him. He had discarded his sunglasses, and the eyes that were usually sky blue were now pitch black.
"Yes Gemini?" his brother asked, slinking away from that angry stare.
"Tell me Ciel...what did you do?" There was an eerie tone in the magician's voice, a mix of calm and rage. The winged hedgehog slunk a bit lower down the wall in fright.
"I...I accidentally threw the Chaos Emerald..." He admitted. "Something suprised me. I didn't mean to Gemini. It just sort of..." Ciel was cut off mid-sentance as his brother slapped him, the calm snapping.
"Excuses," Gemini muttered. "Useless fool, I told you not to interrupt my magic!" Ciel closed his eyes, almost as if he could block out the noise. His ears suddenly picked up a quiet noise from the vent. opening his eyes to look up, he saw a small chao in the vent.
"Cheese?" Ciel flew up to grab the chao, bringing him down. Gemini glared at the chao, noticing the camera on the little red bow.
"So, that's their game, is it?" Gemini asked. "Well then, I can use this." He ripped the bow off Cheese's neck, aiming the camera at himself. Cheese gave a little screech.
"Gemini, you're hurting it!" Ciel protested, holding the chao against his chest.
"Even better," Gemini sneered at his brother before turning to the camera again. "Shadow, I know you are watching, so listen up..."
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Back on Angel Island, everyone was startled by this new development.
"He's hurting Cheese!" Cream cried, breaking out into a sob as Blaze and Amy tried to calm her down.
"How the heck did that happen?" Sonic asked.
"I think it was the Chaos Emerald," Shadow explained. "Remember the fight with the Bone Titan, when my Chaos Blast made it go beserk? I think that Chaos Magic has an effect on Dark energy, and the Chaos Emerald caused Gemini to go beserk."
"It is," Everyone turned to see Tikal, who had awakened. "The Chaos Emeralds react to emotions. Dark Energy doesn't have that alone, but combined with the user's anger and hatred, the Chaos Emerald sends the user's power and emotions into a frenzy."
"Well, isn't that just great?" Shadow asked. "That means it's even more important to collect those Chaos Emeralds." Just then, Gemini showed up on the camera.
"Shadow, I know you are watching, so listen up," Shadow turned his attention towards the crazed hedgehog on the screen. "You keep saying that you've forgotten about your past with us on the Ark, correct? Well then, meet us at the GUN military base. Then, we can find out what really happened before I destroy you! Bring the Chaos Emeralds also, but no one can come with you, understood? I will see you there." The screen turned towards Ciel, who was clutching Cheese to his chest. "Oh, and don't count on Ciel helping you out on this one, because he will help only me. As for your dear chao...I suppose he can die with you Shadow. Now, goodbye." The screen fizzed out as the camera on the other end was destroyed, leaving only static on the labtop screen.
"Damn," Shadow cursed. "I guess I'll just have to do this alone."
"No way Shadow," Rouge said. "We can still come, as long as we don't come in with you. If things get too tough, we'll be there to back you up. Isn't that right everyone?"
"Alright!" Sonic cheered, "Count me in!"
"That hedgehog's gonna' pay!" Knuckles agreed.
"I can make sure that the GUN's security system doesn't give you any problems," Tails added.
"I'll go," Cream said. "I have to save Cheese."
"And we'll back you up Cream," Amy cheered, with Blaze nodding in reply.
"I shall go too," Tikal added. "I may be able to help calm down Gemini. That is probably why Chaos sent me here, to assist you."
"Well, I suppose I won't stop you guys," Shadow said. "But the GUN military base is extremely dangerous. There's no doubt that the GUN is going to attack everything and anything in sight when they find us all out."
"That never stopped us before," Rouge pointed out. "Don't worry Shadow, we'll be alright." Shadow shrugged at the comment, not being one to say thanks.
"I guess it's decided then," The black hedgehog admitted. "Come on then, let's get going." Shadow turned to leave, the others following behind him. Tails, who had to go get the Tornado ready, left so fast that he forgot his labtop. Once everyone had left, a familiar insignia popped up onto the screen, depicting the face of a certain mad scientist.
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"So, that's what they're up to!" Eggman exclaimed at his base, turning off his computer. "It's a good thing I sent out my Egg-Spy virus into Tail's computer while those stupid friends of Sonic's were out. I heard the whole thing! Well then, I better get over to the GUN base if I want to get my hands on the other Chaos Emeralds! Bocoe, Decoe, prepare the Egg Raider! This time, I have the perfect plan." The robots complied immeditaly as their master let out a psychotic laugh.
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Well, the players are all decided. Next chapter, we have Shadow vs Gemini vs GUN forces! Meanwhile, The rest of the gang finds out the rest of Ciel's past, and how is Eggman going to fit into the scheme of things? Oh, you'll see...
