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Rouge was now up and pacing the room.

"He's going to know that I saw right through his plan...we've got to distract him some how"her arms folded as Shadow sighed and leaned back against the headboard of his bed.He hadn't said anything since she started diversioning a plan.He seemed quite bored and was more intrested in staring at her hips sway as she walked.

"What do you think?"her voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Huh?Umm...yes?"

"You weren't even listening were you?"

"Umm...no not really no"he smiled.Rouge rolled her eyes and began pacing again.A soft knock sounded from the door.

"Enter"Shadow spoke up,sitting up.Tikal opened the door and bowed before closing it.

"Sir...my lady...I have a question for you"her voice was very small,as though they would not approve of something.

"Listening".

"Well...it has come to my attention that...neither of you...really get along with...my fiance'..."she answered quickly.Shadow and Rouge glanced at eachother then back at her.

"Tikal...sweetheart...you cannot rush these types of things.It takes awhile for people to get used to one another...right Shadow?"Rouge put her arm comfortingly.

"Agreed...I never really trust anyone to quickly unless they gain my respect"Shadow answered,remembering Sonic's way.Tikal smiled weakly before her eyes drifted to the floor.Shadow looked up and gave her his best managenle smile.

"We'll do our best to get to know him,ok?But there are other matters to deal with.Please be on your way...schedual something for us all to spend some time...I suppose".Tikal nodded,bowed again,then left.

"Well that sounded a bit hurtful"Rouge said,sure that Tikal was gone.

"What?"

"The way you said it...sounded really mean.I know you don't trust enchidnas,and neither do I,but she's second in command,most trusted to you.Least we could do is do something together"she answered.Shadow sighed outloud before lying back down.No,he didn't like enchidnas for one reason and one alone.Enchidnas were the species that murdered Maria...but he had to get passed that.She was offered salvation but rejected it,so he really had to turn over a new leaf.

Sonic examined his new blade carefully,admiring the shine of it.He smiled to himself as he made his way down to Tails' room to go thank him.He knocked loudly as he sheathed the blade.The door creaked open,dark blue eyes could be seen.They looked very tired,as he blinked wearily.

"Here"he thrusted a tiny crystal bottle at Sonic and closed the door.Dark crimson liquid swirled inside,a black skull rising to the surface before sinking back down.Sonic turned the bottle over in his hands.What is this stuff?

"What have you got there?"Shadow asked,walking down the hall.

"I dunno,Tails just handed it to me and said 'here' "Sonic shrugged.Shadow took a closer look at the bottle,inspecting it carefully,before snatching it out of Sonic's hands.

"He must have thought you were me,cause this is mine.Miles must be very tired to have mistaken your form for mine.Sorry for the mix up"he turned to walk away.

"Hey Shadow!What is that stuff?"

"You don't want to know"he answered back.Good thing Sonic hadn't tried to drink it,this was the very poison that would take away Shadow's immortality,but to Sonic it would have killed him instantly.Sonic stared at Shaodw's disappearing form before shrugging and turning the other way,he'd thank Tails tomorrow.He stretched his arms way above his head and groaned.Sleep was all he wanted in this late hour,but while looking out the window he wondered why Eggman was standing there.He picked up a small handheld daggar that would never see a day in combat for its short reach.He aimed carefully before chucking it.The aim was a little off because it hit the tree only centimeters from his face.He and some guy bat turned tail and ran.He continued his way to his room,closed the curtains from the balcony and then flopped down on his bed,ingoring the pain of the swords sheath digging into his gut.Why bother taking the armor off when as soon as you wake you'll put it back on?He breathed into his pillow,feeling a bit suffocated before turning his head.He didn't exspect Amy to be next to him when he opened his eyes.

"Your going to stab yourself in your sleep unless you change"she laughed.Sonic rolled his eyes then closed them.He immediately opened them though as her hands began removing his belt where his sword was attached to.

'Moving a little fast aren'ty we?' he thought to himself with a smile.But that was it,she removed the sword and layed it down upon the floor.He felt her kiss his cheek lightly and heard her say 'sleep well''.Around dawn was when he woke.He proped himself up on his elbows before glancing around the room.Something didn't feel right,he felt as though he were being watched.Looking up he saw ice blue eyes.

"Rouge?"he called out.The figure didn't answer,but nor did it move.It continued to stare at him as though he had four heads.Sonic squinted,surely with the giant ears and wings it had to be Rouge.But why wasn't she saying anything.The figure smiled,showing a row of sharp canines,vampire canines.Sonic picked up a random blade from the table that stood next to his bed,very steathily.He was sure the creature hadn't seen him do it.

"You are Sonic,are you not?"the voice was male.The bat jumped down,he was Rouge's coloring but he had the guy figure and was toned rather well.

"And just who are you?"Sonic hissed.

"I am Cryptic,and am also a sorceror.I'm here to help you".

"No thanks,already have the most powerful sorceroress in the world".

"And what good would she do you if she was plotting your down fall right now with her beloved General?"Cryptic's voice echoed.

"Rouge and Shadow?I don't think so...they seem to hate eachother every time I see them".

"Thats right every time 'you' see them.Ask his second in command,ask the Commander.Your the only one in the dark.They're all against you Sonic,they think that your a joke.Ever wonder why most of them are laughing then become quiet when your turn the corner and run into them?"

"What do you mean?"Sonic put down the blade and then completely stood up,crossing his arms.

"How would you like to have power at your very finger tips,and all it would cost is your misery.Be happy with power or sit in the dark thinking about little Sonya,who has long left you".

"How did you...?"

"Sonic,I'm a sorceror.I see all and know all.Only I actually tell those who it effects unlike your friend.Let me serve you,and over time,I just may be able to bring back your sister from the grave.I want to help the one I have forseen destroy Eggman's empire".Sonic lifted an eyebrow.

Cryptic sat in one of the rooms which was to now belong to him.He sat in a circle for sorcerory and sent a telepathic message to Eggman.

'I'm in'.

'Very good,now,make sure to turn everyone against one another'Eggman's thoughts reverted back.Cryptic nodded and shut off the channeling link.Getting up he stretched,let the games begin.If he could turn them all against one another,then they would detroy themselves and their own empires without any work from Eggman's armies.Cryptic's eyes hardend,as soon as Eggman came to full power,Cryptic was going to take him down.Take him down for what he did to him and his family.He just had to make sure Rouge never found out who he really was.How would his sister ever understand the complications of the world?He sighed,she didn't even know her little brother had survived.Which was fine by him,to be honest it was a good thing,sibling rivalry was death,literally.This much was certain though,he was glad to be in the position he was in now then to be back in his homeland,where at this time of year,he would have to kill everyone's he's every known and met,which took a very long time.Sometimes,things were pointless.

"Why do we need someone else who deals with sorcerory?"Rouge asked,positively annoyed.

"I figured you may want some help concerning some spells"Sonic replied rolling his eyes.

'So,your trying to replace me'her voice echoed in his mind.

'No,not at all'.Rouge growled and then left the scene.Sonic sighed before leaving to sit down on his throne.Shadow was sharpening his blades and Amy was reading some type of book.Tikal had come down the stairs,holding Knuckles's hand,laughing.Sonic looked up and had a deep feeling in his gut at what they were laughing at,he then looked at Cryptic who was sitting upon the ceiling,his eyes white and spacey.He must be mediating.Tikal looked up at Shadow who looked up at her.Tikal's eyes were pleading as Shadow sighed.He got up and went up to the two of them.

"Hey Knuckles,whats your weapon?"

"A staff with a spear head on top,why you ask?"

"Why don't you and I go practice for a bit,get to know eachother since your going to marry my best soldier".

"Alright,I'll go get my weapon"Knuckles smiled and left.Tikal looked up at Shadow and lightly hugged him.

"Thank you sir".

"Don't get used to this"Shadow answered smiling and returned the brief hug.Tikal nodded before continueing her way down to talk with Amy.So Knuckles wasn't to bad,but he wouldn't have landed a hit on Shadow,had Shadow not let him once or twice.

"Not to bad,guess we should practice a bit more often,alright?"

"Sure"Knuckles bowed slightly before leaving the small arena.Shadow cringed after Knuckles was clearly gone.Sighing he sheathed his blade,he had only used one.

"How bout you and I have a go at it"Cryptic emerged from the shadows.

"Where's your weapon?"Shadow asked,looking at him suspiciously.Cryptic snapped and a long blade appeared within his hands.Shadow smiled and brought out both his blades.

'This should be fun'both thoughts went across both minds.

Rouge breathed in deeply and sighed against Shadow's headboard.She only used her room to escape all contact,but Shadow's room was basically her room to.She flipped onto her side and stared at the table next to the bed.A crystal bottle was staring at her,the crimson liquid swirling dangerously.She picked it up and examined it closely.Opening the top a puff of smoke formed into a skull before sinking back into the liquid.She sniffed it then put sealed it up again.Footsteps echoed from the hall and then opened the door.Shadow had a little stream of blood running from the corner of his mouth but that was it,he had beaten Cryptic.He looked at Rouge and smiled briefly.

"Shadow..."she turned the bottle over in her hands.His smile disappeared.

"Shadow...is there something you need to tell me?"

A/N:Sorry sorry sorry!I'm so cpmpletely sorry.But that Shadow game is so very damn addicting.Umm...I'm probably gonna end up putting some spoilers in the story from the game,as to why Shadow was created,a reason Eggman didn't even know.Thats ok right?ok then.I know I got four or five reviews and I do forgive you hidgeeatgrapes.Though I am happy I got a new dedicated reviewer.Sorry,reviews please (yes I still have the nerve to say that) and please forgive me,hw is a pain and so are writer blocks.That and when I tried posting the chapter the thing was down.