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Rouge used a dampen piece of cloth to place on Shadow's forhead.He seemed a tad bit gray,unusal of his black quills.

"Did anything unusual happen?"she asked Sonic and Amy.They had gotten him to his room,and layed him down,bad thing was,he was still coughing up little pools of dark blood.

"Nothing really...except,Acorn.He blew some type of blue powder saying something like it was from Eggman.Weird thing is,I noticed he looked at Shadow the entire time when he said it"Amy replied.

"Then it makes sense"Rouge hissed.

"What makes sense?Hang on,go back.I'm lost,what makes sense?"Sonic asked.

"Well,I recently found out that each heir has ruled for 100 years.King Robotnik,then his Grand daughter Queen Maria,now Eggman.Well,through the power of science,Robotnik discovered a love for creating things.Until he decided one day to be god,and create life.Maria assisted him in this...creation.The first was a prototype,ask Tails if you don't understand that.The decided the prototype was to weak,and to large.They decided to try again,resulting in the ultimate life form of this universe.One so powerful,it was immortal.It could create mass destruction,with the least amount of energy.But their greatest achievement,soon became their worse nightmare.This lifeform,was none other than Shadow.He betrayed Robotnik,learning that what he was doing was wrong,because Maria had given him a pure heart,but cruel hatred.He told Maria she didn't have to become Queen and rule like every generation,that she could live normally and not have to do these horrible crimes.She declined,and he had no choice but to leave.He learned what Robotnik had planned,and killed his creator.Maria took over,and did the same thing.He wanted to reason with her,but she was later killed from different warriors.Eggman when he came to rule,asked Shadow to be loyal to him once again,but this time Shadow declined.It only figures that Eggman would want to get back at him for that".

"Wow...what a bed time story,I'll sleep well tonight.Ok,so whats the antidote?"Sonic folded his arms.

"If I knew I would have healed him awhile ago"Rouge's eyes drifted to the floor.

"But I think I know who would"Amy's eyes narrowed.Amy and Rouge marched down toward's Sally's cell.

"WHAT IS THE ANTIDOTE?!"Rouge hissed as she entered.Sally looked up and smiled evilly.

"Whats the matter?Little Shadow with tormented past fall asleep and start being sick"Sally asked in a taunting voice.

"If you want to live,your going to tell me what the cure is"Rouge growled.Amy walked up and held up Sally's hand.

"What is the antidote?!"Rouge demmanded.When Sally didn't answer,Amy bent one of her finger's back until it snapped.Sally howled in pain,her eyes starting to water.

"We can do this all day if we must"Amy said coldly.

"No we can't"Rouge answered.She walked up to Amy and pulled her to her feet.After completely standing up,Sally looked up at Rouge,whose canines were growing at an alarming rate.

"You have 3 seconds to tell me what the cure is".

"You wouldn't"Sally protested.

"Don't ever tell me what I would and wouldn't do"she hissed.Her teeth sunk into Sally's shoulder,hard.The crunching of bone filled their ears as Rouge drained blood from Sally.She let go and let Sally stumble,her body feeling as though it were on fire.

"Fair trade I believe,thats as much as Shadow's lost.Tell me the cure or you'll lose the rest"Rouge scowled.She looked at Amy and nodded,since Sally had lost blood,her veins would feel as though they were on fire,so it really hurt when Amy snapped her wrist.

"Eggman has the cure!"Sally cried out.

"Are you sure you want to go through with this?"Amy asked.

"Yes,I'm going to help Shadow.You and Sonic should be able to portect the empire for anything.I'll only be a day or two"Rouge replied,sheathing a sinister looking sword.

"I don't know about this.What if Sally's lying?"Amy folded her arms.

"Then kill her.I really don't care"she replied placing a hooded cloak around her frame.The sun was not her friend,and she'd avoid it if she could.But her sorcery kept her from being like the others and burning as though she were being held to a flame.Getting to the palace though was going to be fun.

"I should be back in a total of two days,tell Sonic to keep SHadow safe or his head will be mine.I have an idea how you should torture Sally.Infact I'll start before I leave,this way you can all the fun you want.Besides I could use a snack"Rouge's canines grew to long lengths.She walked up to Sally and drove her fangs deep into her throat,giving Sally no mind tricks,no soothing feeling as ones usually did to keep them from screaming.She let go after a few minutes.

"Her body should feel like its on fire from the lack of blood...no here's the ultimate way to have fun..."Rouge gave Amy the plan and set out on her two day journey.Amy smiled remembering the plan.

"Lets start shall we?",she walked up to her,her index and middle finger pressed together"Roses are red"crack,she pressed down on one her ribs,breaking it.Sally cried out in agony,"Violets are blue"crack..."Sugar is sweet"...crack..."And Sonic's not for you...your going to die...boo hoo"crack,crack ,crack, crack,CRACK!Sally shuddered and tears rolled down her face.Amy's finger's moved to the chest cavity,the very center,a certian place would kill her,while another would cause breathing problems.She went breathing problems,and Sally began to wheeze,trying to get air into all of her system.Amy picked up a pale of water,its size decent before shoving Sally's face down in it,breathing was hard,her body felt on fire,and she was now being drowned,Rouge was right,this is alot better of a choice.Sally's arms tried to get her free,but Amy had a strong grip,and was not going to let go.After a limited amount of time her attacks became weaker,and Amy pulled her head up.She snapped and her hammer appeared in her hands like a faithful companion.

"I said you would die by my Hammer!"she raised it high before bringing it down force blow to Sally's head.Sally hit the wall hard,but she had died before she even hit it.Her head came into contact first and a hole burst,splattering bits of bone brain and blood.

Rouge tightened her cloak and moved stealthily among the trees.She had managed good timing and was nearly there.I know what many of you are thinking.Since Rouge is a sorceress,couldn't she automatically appear there?Rouge knew better the shields of light that protected Eggman's empire from apparating vampire sorceresses,but she could easily just walk there.She chose not to fly,wanting to keep the low down,besides,she didn't other vampires on her tail calling for her blood for doing what she did.She had set a spell that holy water blessed by a priest or priestess would burn the skin of other vampires,and would forever work,a spell never to be broken.By dawn she walked passed the shields and entered the door easily.No guards at this hour because of the shields.She moved her white locks away from her face.She began to try and find the King,and avoid the scorcerer.Easier than expected.

"Ah Rouge...I was waiting for you to show up.I'm guessing you would like the antidote"he smiled slyly.

"Don't toy with me Eggman,give me it"she held out her hand,her canines threateningly sharp.

"Since you now have an Alchemist living in the empire,I'm sure you understand the laws of equivalent exchange"he leaned against the bottom of his palm.

"Yes...and what am I to give up".

"Awe,how sweet,you care so much for Shadow,you'd do the very worst to happen to you"he snapped and two guards grabbed her,their grip strong.

"Although they are nothing compared to Shadow,I'm trying"he snapped again and both guards took hold of Rouge's wings.

"Four days,thats how long he'll last.Its been one,and you think it'll take you 2 days to get back eh?"both guards pulled and snapped the bones of Rouge's wings,and her bat screetch echoed throughout the chamber.So much pain,so very much pain.

"Lets see how fast you can get to him"he held up a bottle next to her mouth and it glowed amazingly.Black smoke began to pour out of her mouth and into the bottle,until it filled and no more spilled from her.

"Lets see how fast you can make it back to him with broken wings and no power,here's your antidote"he shoved the bottle with golden liquid in her hands and the guards threw her out.She clenched her teeth in pain,and worse,she felt completely drained and was now to rely on her instincts as a vampire now.And he did this on purpose,without her sorcerey,she was going to fry like all the other's.She rushed into the protection of the trees and leaned against a tree,trying to catch her breath.She couldn't fix her wings on her own,and now is when she'd fly.She picked up her head,she heard voices and felt the aura of vampires,three of them.They crossed the clearing and stopped.

"Well well boys,look who it is.Almight Rouge de' Bat.Such an honor"the leader who was a lion bowed sarcasticly,"You seem weak...would you like some help?"his canines grew long.Rouge moved away from the tree and backed away from them.She tried to unsheath her sword,but one of his minions who was a wolf,removed it in a quick flash.His teeth then sunk into her wrist.She was about to hit him but the other minion who was a small bear bit into the other one.The lion leader came up behind her and sunk his own teeth into her throat.No no no not good!They weaken her now she has no chance making it back at all in time.The sun was now peaking through the trees and hit one of the minions who let go howling.The other two let go and ran for it as Rouge dropped onto the floor.She could blood still flowing from her as she covered herself with her cloak.She really did have no power,she couldn't transport herself home,regenerate the blood she had lost,she was useless.

The sun had gone down after mnay hours of just sitting there,and her blood was thin now but she could walk.Though her body protested,she ran like hell itself was behind her and reaching for her.

"Its been three days"Amy said worridly as the sun began to rise on the third morning,"She should have been here by last night".Shadow coughed more blood by the hour,becoming grayer,and Amy patted the cloth against his head.

"You think something might have happened?"Sonic asked,watching the sun rise.Her worried look only confirmed her answer.A sudden large bang sounded at the door,and Sonic rushed downstairs,sword at the ready.But instead a very different looking Rouge was there.She was breathing hard and her wings were broken,her eyes were slightly red with bloodlust,but she held up a bottle to him.He caught her just before she collapsed on the spot.He carried her upstairs and brought her to Shadow's room.Amy stopped with the wet cloth and rushed immediately to Rouge's side.Sonic yanked open the top of the bottle and pour the contents in Shadow's mouth before covering his mouth and nose,making him swallow.Like magic,his color returned to him and his eyes sprang open.He placed his hand to his head and shook it slightly.He looked up to see Amy huddled over something and using the same cloth she had on him.She then put it down and lifted it up,or rather,her up bridal style.Shadow's mouth went dry as very tired looking Rouge hung limply in Amy's arms.He saw attack marks on her wrists and neck,along with broken wings.

"I'm putting her to bed,she needs it,that and food.I figure she was attacked".

"Why didn't she just transport here?"Sonic asked helping Amy,but Amy didn't need his help.

"She was probably attacked within the shield and afterwords was to weak to transport.Doesn't matter,she should rest"Amy left,still carrying Rouge.Sonic looked back at Shadow who was about to get up but Sonic pushed him back down.

"You should rest to,without losing blood".

"I'm fine Sonic,that antidote healed me completely.And...you shouldn't leave Amy by herself...Rouge might hurt her without realizing that".Not questioning why or how he figured that,Sonic left.

After a few nights of rest and plenty of food,Rouge was better and taking her seat in the throne room.The three of them were discussing war tactics as though nothing had happened and nothing had changed.Sonic looked up at Rouge.

"Hey,check to see how we should attack".Rouge choked on her air before looking at him like he was crazy,they couldn't sense it?

"I...I can't"she answered.Sonic looked taken back.

"But you've had plenty of rest,there is no excuse you could give me to not do it".

'Want to bet?'she thought,"Sonic I can't...sorry".

"Bull.Rouge,you have to.We don't know when these guys could attack,and it would be very useful for you to check,not that hard".

"Sonic...guys...I can't".

"Rouge...".

"DAMN IT SONIC I CAN'T!I CAN'T DO SORCEREY ANY MORE!I said I couldn't...and I can't...my power's gone...its what I lost to get the antidote".All three of them had shocked expressions.Another loud knock and warrior cries.

"Besides,I think they're here".

A/N:Please review,PLEASE!I spent along time on this chapter.