As soon as his double left. Shadow was now alone with the blue hero. He was still glaring at the cerulian hedgehog with eyes that pierced like needles. Sonic was starting to feel uncomfortable at the tied up hedgehog.

"You're gonna bore a hole in my head if you keep doing that." He jokingly commented. The angry ebony hedgehog growled at Sonic's attempt to joke, making Shadow more pissed.

"Tough crowd. Well! You're much more crankier than my brother, that's for sure." A smirk plastered his face.

"You're still an immature little brat as always." Shadow replied. The dark hedgehog could see a small frown from the blue bur's face. It was unusual for Sonic to see Shadow all huff and puff towards him. In fact, the brothers rarely fought since both of them got along pretty well. The Shadow that the cerulian hedgehog knows is a kind, smart, and calculated person. They both have the same dreams and beliefs. This gives the blue hero a small theory that his alternate self and Shadow were not on good terms. It would be understandable as to why the angry ebony hedgehog acted this way.

"It seems the Sonic from your world aren't on friendly terms with you." The blue hero could hear the dark hedgehog scoff. Shadow had enough of the bullshit that these two were doing.

"Enough of this faker. What is this 'Alternate World' you've been speaking of?" Curious, the ebony hedgehog asked. His head ache has slowly subsided, regaining his missing strength.

"Now you're curious? I would love to tell you if you would drop that pissy attitude, yeah?" Sonic said as he nodded with his head. The cerulean hedgehog heard a 'hmph!' sound, taking this as a 'yes' from the ebony hedgehog.

"My brother and I started this project 3 years ago. We called it Project AU." He licks his dried lips and continues.

"It's supposed to be a portal that leads to an alternate universe. A world that is similar to ours. We worked day and night to make this project happen. It was supposed to be a project that would change our lives." The blue bur smiled but it didn't last long.

"When we were about to finally give up, we found a gem that would act as the power source of the portal." Sonic showed a gem. A gem that Shadow is familiar with.

"A Chaos Emerald" the ebony cuts off the blue hero. Shadow noticed that the Chaos Emeralds energy is diminishing almost to non-existent.

"That's what they call it from your world? Good to know." He sheepishly laughed.

"As I was saying. This gem was the source of power in running this portal. The energy has all been exhausted when both of you went in." There was a short pause.

"So basically, both you and the girl are stuck in our world till we find a replacement for this gem." Silence filled the room. Shadow was bewildered. Words could not comprehend how shocked he was that he is stuck in an unknown world. A familiar feeling emerges from the ebony hedgehog. A feeling that he knows and understands. Infact, he embraced this feeling a long time ago. Anger.

"Stuck?! You have got to be shitting me!" Shadow's words echoed through the room. His voice sounded so powerful that it made the cerulean hedgehog wince.

"Whoa! Language dude!" Sonic said as he covered his ears. The blue blur could see the fumes from the angry hedgehog. Seeing how Shadow reacted, Sonic is now scared of what will happen once he unties the ebony hedgehog. The worst part of it all, it may take months or years for them to find another gem as high quality as the previous if there is one. The blue hedgehog chuckled nervously.

"It's your fault! If only you two idiots didn't try to make a stupid portal, none of this would've happen!" He yelled.

"Ooh! Sick burn, but calling my brother an idiot? Doesn't that make you the same? I mean cause you know you're both Shadow?" Sonic jokes. It only made the ebony hedgehog scowl.

A minute has passed, the ebony hedgehog finally calms himself down. As much as he loves to murder the blue hero in front of him, Shadow knew that it would be unnecessary. He needed his help to get back. It was the logical choice to survive in this unknown world. Not only does he need to focus on getting out, he also needs to make sure that Amy is safe as well. As Shadow's mind wondered, the cerulean hedgehog realized something. 'He's still naked'

Sonic wasn't too keen to see a naked mobian. Even though they were covered with fur. The blue bur realized that he doesn't have any extra clothes for the ebony hedgehog to use. Even if he does, it wouldn't fit him. He's far taller, more toned and muscular than the cerulean hedgehog. Sonic frowned at how well built he is. Shadow noticed the blue hedgehog's expression.

"What are you looking at?" Hissed the ebony hedgehog.

"Jeez! Do you always act this way?" Shadow ignored the blue hero's question. It's not like it bothered Sonic. The only thing that bothers him is Shadow, who is currently naked. The cerulean hedgehog opened the nearest drawer, rummaging through his stuff. Shadow eyed at his sudden action.

"You should really wear something." Sonic threw a pair of boxers towards the ebony hedgehog. Shadow raised an eyebrow at the blue hero.

"And why should I do that?"

"Because from our world, you being naked is called sexual harassment. Since you'll be staying with us for quite some time, you should get used to ourworld's ways." Sonic replied coolly. The blue hedgehog noticed that with both of his hands tied up, he can't simply do it by himself.

"I'll help you wear it." Suggested the blue blur. Shadow scowled at the hero. The least thing the ebony hedgehog would want is the faker touching him.

"No." he growled deeply and it made Sonic hesitate.

"You're not gonna bite are you? Have you been vaccinated?" He joked. As he slowly approached the tied up hedgehog. Without a second thought, Sonic jumped at Shadow. Forcing him to wear the boxers.

"Get the fuck off me!" The ebony hedgehog yelled. As Shadow struggles to push the cerulean hedgehog back, his arm is slowly loosening the rope.

"Come on! It's already weird enough to see you naked!" Cried the blue hedgehog. At his last efforts, he manages to fit the boxers unto the black hedgehog.

"I don't wear clothes!" After he finishes his last sentence, Shadow breaks free from the ropes. He instantly pins Sonic down, creating a loud *thump* sound. Face planted on the cold floor, the blue bur groaned at the pain. 'Fuck! How strong is my brother's alternate self?!' While he struggles to break free, the door suddenly bursts open.

"What the hell is going on?!" In front of the two hedgehogs was Amy and his double. A feeling of relief came by the ebony hedgehog, knowing that Amy is safe. Shadow noticed the pink hedgehog's expression. She probably couldn't believe that there were two Shadows in front of her.

"S-shadow?" A nervous question came out from the pink hedgehog.

"Hngh...Bad timing bro." chuckled the blue hedgehog.

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"I can't believe it! An alternate universe! No wonder my hammer won't work." Amy claps her hands, looking energetic as always. After explaining the situation to both of the hedgehogs, Shadow wasn't as angsty as before. He accepted the situation calmly unlike the first time he heard of it. Knowing that a certain pink hedgehog is safe. The ebony hedgehog may not show it, but he deeply cares for his friends and he would not hesitate to protect them.

"So uh is there a faster way to get out uh.. Shadow? It's weird calling you Shadow cause there's like two of you." Amy sheepishly chuckled.

"You can call me Shads to avoid confusion." The ebony hedgehog pushed back his glasses. Shadow rolled his eyes at the pathetic excuse of a double. He was weak, pathetic and less toned than Shadow. This made the ebony hedgehog frown a bit.

"So uh Shads! What's your plan?" She happily asked. The dark hedgehog let out a small smile. The Amy from Shadow's world is far more innocent and kind than the Amy from his world. Thinking about her, he felt a tug in his heart.

"I'll let Sonic explain the plan" Shads gestured his hand for the blue hedgehog to talk. Amy examined the blue blur. He was wearing the same attire as Shads, minus the red tie. The pink hedgehog couldn't help but admire her blue hero.

"So it turns out all of the 'Chaos Emeralds' are gone. This little thing right here is the only one left, so replacing it with another is out of option." Shadow's eyes widened. He could not believe that all of the Chaos Emeralds were gone. How are they going to get back to their world now? He can't even use Chaos Control anymore. As he was about to burst at the blue hedgehog, Sonic glanced at him. Signaling him that there's more.

"But!" There was a short pause.

"Instead of replacing the gem, my brother Shads here will create a machine that would replenish the energy of the Chaos Emerald." He ended with a smirk plastered on his face. Satisfied with his conclusion.

"What the fuck?! This isn't the plan! And I can't do that. It took me years to even build the AU portal with your help. Do you have any idea how long it would be for me to work on it alone? And I can't just ditch college!" Shads continue to ramble.

"Chill, little brother. This is where Shadow comes in. He'll be your substitute while you work on the machine." The three hedgehogs glanced at Shadow who was now frowning at the idea.

"You want me, the Ultimate Lifeform, to attend your pathetic college?" Sonic raised his eyebrow at the title he claimed.

"Ultimate what now? Is that what they call you from your universe? Man, you're giving me second hand embarrassment." He shrugged his head.

"Oooh! College! School! That would be fun!" Amy cheered happily. Shadow eyed at Amy. 'Doesn't it bother her that we won't be able to get back to our world?'

"At least someone is looking forward to it but alas, you won't be going with Shadow here." A pout was plastered on the pink hedgehog's face.

"We can't risk you bumping into Amy from this universe." He added.

"I won't be attending this so-called 'college'." Says Shadow as annoyance was slowly building up at the ebony hedgehog.

"Do you want to get back to your universe fast? Then suck it up. It's the only idea I could think of. Unless you have a better plan?" Shadow looked away with a 'hmph' sound. He could not think of a better plan. Defeated, he sighed.

"But I want to attend college too! After all, I can guide Shadow there." She protested.

"Like I said, we can't risk you meet-" As Sonic was about to finish his sentence, Shads cut him off.

"Brother, wait, I have an idea. She could attend as a transfer student, under a fake name of course." Said Shad. A light bulb sparked at the blue blur's head.

"We could dye her fur, but the tuition is quite high. In fact, the tuition is worth all our savings. Are you willing to spend it?" Sonic asked. His tone was filled with worry.

"I.." there was hesitation in his voice.

"I don't mind. After all, it's our fault that they're stuck here in the first place. Besides, we can start saving again. If ever things come to push." Shads smiled at Sonic.

"You are too kind little brother." He messes up Shad's hair. They both laughed at each other. Amy couldn't help but feel happy for the both of them while Shadow rolled his eyes, disgusted at the affection they showed. To think that something like this happened nonetheless his alternate self getting chummy at the faker.

"So here's the new plan then. Amy, you'll be attending college with Shadow. But we'll have to dye your fur if that's fine with you?" Sonic politely asks the smiling hedgehog. The blue blur heard the ebony hedgehog groan.

"Of course! As long as it isn't permanent." She commented.

"Don't worry it's not and Shadow, I don't mean to be rude but how high is your IQ?" Sonic was worried that Shadow might mess up Shad's scholarship. The brothers worked really hard to land on the scholarship, they didn't want it all to go to waste. As much as the cerulean hedgehog wanted to help, he couldn't risk his brother's future.

"It's high enough for you to not worry." Says Shadow with a scoff.

"Seriously, I need to know." Sonic asked as he pressed his question. Shads noticed the worry on his brother's face. The ebony hedgehog examined the look that the blue hedgehog gave. It reminded him of the faker he knew. Determined, strong, and a good rival. Shadow smirked at his action.

"130, but I'm not on the genius level." The ebony hedgehog replied.

"I see.. at least it's above average which is good, though it's not high enough as Shad's level. I thought you would be higher since you called yourself 'The Ultimate Lifeform' " Says Sonic. A vein popped out on Shadow's head. So what if his double is smarter than he is? Shadow was far more superior and powerful. He is the Ultimate Lifeform, a perfect being. Amy notices Shadow's sour expression and starts to slowly squirm away from him, scared that she might catch his fumes.

"And how high is his IQ?" The ebony hedgehog asked with annoyance in his voice.

"Above 300." The blue hero smirked. 'That's it! I'm gonna shove my foot up in his ass!' Shadow growled at the thought. Shads noticed the tension between the two and stepped in.

"Oookay! That's enough. I'm good with Shadow filling my role in college. Just tell me if there are exams or tests so we can switch, alright?" The ebony hedgehog didn't bother to wait for Shadow's reply.

"Good! Now we all had a very rough day today and it's 3:45 AM. I would pretty much like to rest. Sonic, do handle Amy's papers for enrollment tomorrow. Call Knuckles if you have to. We need to forge fake IDs for Amy to use." Sonic blinked at his brother and nodded in agreement.

"Shadow, do get used to dressing up. You can't go naked here in our world." He shot a glare at the ebony hedgehog. Shadow rolled his eyes. "Fine" says the ebony hedgehog with a whisper.

"Now as for your rooms, there are two empty rooms on the left side of Sonic's room. Both of you can decide which rooms you prefer. Are there any questions?" Before the pink hedgehog could ask, Shads cut her off completely.

"Good! Now I need to rest and so do you. If there are other questions, you can ask either Sonic or me about it tomorrow." says Shads as he stood up, tapping the non existent dust on his shirt, fixing his tie again. Before he left, he took one last glance at everyone in the room.

"Good night" a sad smile forms in his face and he leaves. Silence filled the room and Sonic's awkward laugh echoed at the empty space. Eventually, they decided to hit the hay. Amy chose the room beside Sonic, while Shadow's room was next to Amy. The guest room wasn't too special or extravagant. A simple white bed, a table, and a cabinet. Amy bids the ebony hedgehog a good night and Shadow only nodded in response. As soon as Amy goes in, she immediately jumps in her bed rolling from side to side, till she finds a comfortable spot.

She nuzzles at her bed, today was crazy for the pink hedgehog. Although she never shows it, she was worried the whole time. Negative thoughts emerged on Amy's thoughts. 'What if we never get back home?' She shook her head, not letting the negativity get her.

"You can do this Amy. Sonic is probably worried sick waiting for you." She said to herself, lifting up her spirits. With new determination in her mind, she slowly fell into slumber.

And there we have it folks! Thank you for reading chapter 2!

I have a feeling that it's a lot shorter than chapter 1.

I'll make it up to you guys in chapter 3.

Again, if you're curious on what they look like with the outfits, do check on my twitter: /KeroFlakes I personally drawed them! Hope you guys like it!