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p id="viewer-foo" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"It was a beautiful evening; the sun had just set and night was approaching. A blue streak raced by faster than the eye could see. Sonic, now as an adult, ran as fast as he could to let himself free. He had changed his attire slightly over the years. He was wearing fingerless gloves that exposed his now blue hands that matched his blue arms; he also decided to turn up the cuffs of his old sneakers into the boots they were meant to be. When he was younger, his boots always felt clunky and loose; but now he was older, he didn't have this issue./span/p
p id="viewer-chuqa" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"As he raced by, he soaked up the now darkening scenery. The past few days he hadn't felt his best; he couldn't pinpoint why. He just felt off colour. Tonight however, he felt free and amazing. He was with Amy, his long-time sweetheart (even if it was hard to admit). His nemesis, Dr Eggman, had finally retired from the whole world domination thing and was only set to winding Sonic up. The adult hero didn't mind all that much, it kept him occupied between the rampaging robots Eggman had accidentally left behind. "Accidental"... more like, neglected./span/p
p id="viewer-303r5" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"Sonic reached his favourite spot, a large hill overlooking his and Amy's home. He could see for miles; past the small bouts of civilisation, past the horizon and out to sea. The only issue was, his spot was currently occupied by an imposter. The figure was sitting on the ground, almost hunched over. Sonic immediately recognised the imposter, despite the poor lighting. Sonic quietly but not enough to startle the figure, approached./span/p
p id="viewer-2qfj2" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Yo, Shadow," the blue hero spoke softly. The dark hedgehog's ears twitched in the direction of the speaker that called his name./span/p
p id="viewer-45i6s" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""You."/span/p
p id="viewer-9922c" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Hmm, I believe you've stolen my spot."/span/p
p id="viewer-83r8p" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Didn't see your name imprinted here," the black hedgehog retorted sarcastically. His face was buried in his arms, hiding a smirk. Sonic plopped on the ground next to Shadow, admiring the view./span/p
p id="viewer-1ol4i" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Hey, I'm sorry about what happ-"/span/p
p id="viewer-f35a6" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Nnnnggghhhh!" the blue hedgehog jumped with a start at his comrade suddenly yelling out in pain. Shadow clutched his chest as an eerie, red aura emitted around him./span/p
p id="viewer-3hd8e" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""What's wrong?!" Sonic was alarmed by all this. Shadow didn't feel pain easily, not like the others. What was going on?/span/p
p id="viewer-dadut" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Ngghhh... hu hu hu... it's ok, it'll pass in a few months."/span/p
p id="viewer-fcahp" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Come again...?"/span/p
p id="viewer-56ba3" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Sonic, just mind your business, I have a handle of this, something you'll soon learn," Sonic was both confused and taken aback. Taken aback because Shadow never called Sonic by his actual name, it was either a jab nickname, depending his mood or just simply "Blue Hedgehog". He was also confused by what on Solarium Shadow meant by this sweeping statement. Before Sonic could utter another word to find out more, Shadow silenced him./span/p
p id="viewer-6fd13" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Rouge and I weren't meant to be... she has her own ideas and I have mine."/span/p
p id="viewer-almmq" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""I'm sorry..."/span/p
p id="viewer-3gt3u" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""I guess it's what you get for being the Ultimate Life Form..." Sonic looked down, understanding perfectly what Shadow meant. They were both created, one on Earth and another from thousands of years in the past. Shadow really was Sonic's shadow, a copy. Sonic bore the light of Chaos and Shadow was a killing machine. Times clearly changed as both hedgehogs grew older./span/p
p id="viewer-1v9am" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""What are you gonna do?" the blue hedgehog asked without even thinking on what an answer could contain. Shadow simply looked at him./span/p
p id="viewer-fnc2p" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Nothing, she's gone back to Earth to fight with G.U.N."/span/p
p id="viewer-8gnl2" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""And you're not joining?"/span/p
p id="viewer-9r7ue" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""My purpose is no longer Earth. Besides, I have something else waiting for me..." he merely looked at his gloved hand, lost in thought. He was being more cryptic than usual and all Sonic could do was screw up his face in confusion./span/p
p id="viewer-6povg" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Errr, ok..." Sonic stood up, ready to leave. "I better go, Amy will be waiting for me. If you ever feel like something is bothering you or you're in pain again, you know you can talk to me."/span/p
p id="viewer-ecjri" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""I know, and thanks, Faker," Sonic couldn't help but smile. There was the insult from his rival he was missing./span/p
p id="viewer-4rk89" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Oh and Sonic?" the blue hedgehog about turned. "Congratulations."/span/p
p id="viewer-7kicd" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Um... for what?" Sonic really was confuzzled by this. Was Shadow on something, was not enough Chaos Energy flowing through him?/span/p
p id="viewer-4ansr" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Ah...! Uh, just you and Amy being together for so long."/span/p
p id="viewer-1vt8u" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Oh, thanks, I guess. Catch ya later, Shadow," Sonic sped off. It was true, he and Amy had been together for over a decade now. Maybe Shadow's sleep deprived? The blue hedgehog ran back home without a second thought./span/p
p id="viewer-2t8mt" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""You'll find out about the little ones soon enough, Sonic. Just... prepare for the overwhelming pain..." Shadow muttered. He wanted to say this to Sonic's face but it was obviously too soon yet.../span/p
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p id="viewer-foo" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"It was a beautiful evening; the sun had just set and night was approaching. A blue streak raced by faster than the eye could see. Sonic, now as an adult, ran as fast as he could to let himself free. He had changed his attire slightly over the years. He was wearing fingerless gloves that exposed his now blue hands that matched his blue arms; he also decided to turn up the cuffs of his old sneakers into the boots they were meant to be. When he was younger, his boots always felt clunky and loose; but now he was older, he didn't have this issue./span/p
p id="viewer-chuqa" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"As he raced by, he soaked up the now darkening scenery. The past few days he hadn't felt his best; he couldn't pinpoint why. He just felt off colour. Tonight however, he felt free and amazing. He was with Amy, his long-time sweetheart (even if it was hard to admit). His nemesis, Dr Eggman, had finally retired from the whole world domination thing and was only set to winding Sonic up. The adult hero didn't mind all that much, it kept him occupied between the rampaging robots Eggman had accidentally left behind. "Accidental"... more like, neglected./span/p
p id="viewer-303r5" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"Sonic reached his favourite spot, a large hill overlooking his and Amy's home. He could see for miles; past the small bouts of civilisation, past the horizon and out to sea. The only issue was, his spot was currently occupied by an imposter. The figure was sitting on the ground, almost hunched over. Sonic immediately recognised the imposter, despite the poor lighting. Sonic quietly but not enough to startle the figure, approached./span/p
p id="viewer-2qfj2" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Yo, Shadow," the blue hero spoke softly. The dark hedgehog's ears twitched in the direction of the speaker that called his name./span/p
p id="viewer-45i6s" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""You."/span/p
p id="viewer-9922c" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Hmm, I believe you've stolen my spot."/span/p
p id="viewer-83r8p" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Didn't see your name imprinted here," the black hedgehog retorted sarcastically. His face was buried in his arms, hiding a smirk. Sonic plopped on the ground next to Shadow, admiring the view./span/p
p id="viewer-1ol4i" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Hey, I'm sorry about what happ-"/span/p
p id="viewer-f35a6" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Nnnnggghhhh!" the blue hedgehog jumped with a start at his comrade suddenly yelling out in pain. Shadow clutched his chest as an eerie, red aura emitted around him./span/p
p id="viewer-3hd8e" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""What's wrong?!" Sonic was alarmed by all this. Shadow didn't feel pain easily, not like the others. What was going on?/span/p
p id="viewer-dadut" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Ngghhh... hu hu hu... it's ok, it'll pass in a few months."/span/p
p id="viewer-fcahp" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Come again...?"/span/p
p id="viewer-56ba3" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Sonic, just mind your business, I have a handle of this, something you'll soon learn," Sonic was both confused and taken aback. Taken aback because Shadow never called Sonic by his actual name, it was either a jab nickname, depending his mood or just simply "Blue Hedgehog". He was also confused by what on Solarium Shadow meant by this sweeping statement. Before Sonic could utter another word to find out more, Shadow silenced him./span/p
p id="viewer-6fd13" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Rouge and I weren't meant to be... she has her own ideas and I have mine."/span/p
p id="viewer-almmq" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""I'm sorry..."/span/p
p id="viewer-3gt3u" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""I guess it's what you get for being the Ultimate Life Form..." Sonic looked down, understanding perfectly what Shadow meant. They were both created, one on Earth and another from thousands of years in the past. Shadow really was Sonic's shadow, a copy. Sonic bore the light of Chaos and Shadow was a killing machine. Times clearly changed as both hedgehogs grew older./span/p
p id="viewer-1v9am" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""What are you gonna do?" the blue hedgehog asked without even thinking on what an answer could contain. Shadow simply looked at him./span/p
p id="viewer-fnc2p" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Nothing, she's gone back to Earth to fight with G.U.N."/span/p
p id="viewer-8gnl2" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""And you're not joining?"/span/p
p id="viewer-9r7ue" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""My purpose is no longer Earth. Besides, I have something else waiting for me..." he merely looked at his gloved hand, lost in thought. He was being more cryptic than usual and all Sonic could do was screw up his face in confusion./span/p
p id="viewer-6povg" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Errr, ok..." Sonic stood up, ready to leave. "I better go, Amy will be waiting for me. If you ever feel like something is bothering you or you're in pain again, you know you can talk to me."/span/p
p id="viewer-ecjri" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""I know, and thanks, Faker," Sonic couldn't help but smile. There was the insult from his rival he was missing./span/p
p id="viewer-4rk89" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Oh and Sonic?" the blue hedgehog about turned. "Congratulations."/span/p
p id="viewer-7kicd" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Um... for what?" Sonic really was confuzzled by this. Was Shadow on something, was not enough Chaos Energy flowing through him?/span/p
p id="viewer-4ansr" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Ah...! Uh, just you and Amy being together for so long."/span/p
p id="viewer-1vt8u" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""Oh, thanks, I guess. Catch ya later, Shadow," Sonic sped off. It was true, he and Amy had been together for over a decade now. Maybe Shadow's sleep deprived? The blue hedgehog ran back home without a second thought./span/p
p id="viewer-2t8mt" class="mm8Nw _1j-51 k7Sjr J31y6 _1FoOD _3M0Fe public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr"span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr""You'll find out about the little ones soon enough, Sonic. Just... prepare for the overwhelming pain..." Shadow muttered. He wanted to say this to Sonic's face but it was obviously too soon yet.../span/p
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