Shadow appeared in a snowy forest near mountains. Shadow looked around surveying the area. He then pulled out a book and his emerald.

Shadow: Ok, if I'm reading this right. Then the person I'm looking for…

Shadow looks up at the mountain.

Shadow: Up that mountain.

Shadow tried using Chaos Control but it wasn't working.

Shadow:(deep breath) Should've known this wouldn't be easy.

Shadow made his way up the mountain. At first he tried jumping from cliff to cliff but nearly slipped. Shadow started climbing by hand. Nearly lost his grip and was dangling with one hand. But he managed to recover.

Shadow: This better be worth it.

Nearly half an hour later, Shadow had made it to the top and as he stood up he saw a cave. His chaos emerald started glowing.

Shadow: What the…? This has never happened before.

?: Welcome, Shadow The Hedgehog. I've been expecting you for a long time.

Shadow was surprised by the voice.

Shadow: Who's there?

?: I am the one you seek.

Shadow: You're the Chaos Master?

?: Enter and we can speak more.

Shadow was unsure and wanted to be prepared for trouble.

Shadow: Alright I'm coming in!(thinking) Better stay on guard.

Shadow headed inside the cave. As he made his way further into the cave the darker it got.

?: It's finally good to meet you Shadow.

Shadow looked around but saw nothing but darkness, he could not locate the voice.

Shadow: Where are you?! Show yourself?!

?: As you wish…

Suddenly a flash of light surrounded Shadow and lit up the area around him. Then a huge gust of wind pushed Shadow and a giant creature appeared in front of him.

Shadow(shocked): What is this!

The dragon spread its wings and roared.

Shadow: A dragon?!

Zerlilth: I am Zerlilth, The Chaos Dragon!

Shadow couldn't believe this, the one he was seeking all time was a dragon.

Shadow: You're the Chaos Master I've been looking for?!

Zerlilth: Yes, and I have been waiting for you Shadow.

Shadow: How do you know who I am?

Zerlilth: I peered through time and space and saw that you would seek me out. You wish to learn more about your powers and in turn to increase as well,

Shadow: Yes. Over the years me and my allies have fought beings who posed a great danger to our world and I wish to get stronger.

Zerlilth: Is that so?

Shadow: Yes. I'll do whatever it takes.

Zerlilth: As you wish then. I will train you to become a, A Chaos Dragon Slayer.

Shadow: Dragon...Slayer? Look I'm not interested in slaying dragons!

Zerlilth: As a Dragon Slayer your power will rise, your senses sharper, and strength pushed beyond what you can do.

Shadow: Is that so?

Zerlilth: Are you willing to learn the art of this magical power?

Shadow: I'll do it.

Zerlilth: Excellent but first, your hedgehog form will not do.

Shadow: What?

Zerlilth: In order to maintain control of your powers, I must turn you human in order for you to have proper control of your new abilities. Once you master your full Dragon Slayer power I will turn you back.

Shadow: Grrr. Fine looks like I have a choice, but once I master it I want to be turned back to normal. Understand.

Zerlilth: As you wish. Now to turn you human, Shadow.

Shadow: Okay. I'm ready.

Zerlilth used a dragon-breath beam and blasted Shadow. As the smoke cleared Shadow stood up shaken feeling different. Shadow looked at himself. He was now wearing a no sleeve black shirt with black gi training pants with a red belt around him and his gloves were the same.

Shadow: So this is what it's like to be human…..

Zerlilth: I hope you'll be able to adjust to the changes.

Shadow: Zerlilth I want to start training now.

Zerlilth: So soon? Don't you wish to wait?

Shadow: No I need to get stronger. So I can be ready for whatever comes my way.

Zerlilth: I admire your spirit Shadow. But I warn you this training will take years and will be extremely difficult.

Shadow: I don't care. I'm ready.

Zerelilth: Very well. Let's begin.

Shadow began his training with Zerlilth. As the months passed Zerlilth taught Shadow numerous Dragon slayer techniques. In order to increase Shadow's reactions and speed she would have him wear weights and chase throughout the area. Shadow's would often spar with the dragon testing his new abilities but Zerlilth always came out on top. One day after training, he went hunting and brought back food for him and Zerlilth.

Zerlilth: I appreciate the food Shadow.

Shadow: Don't mention it, it's the least I can do for all you have done.

Zerlilth: May I ask you something?

Shadow: What is it?

Zerlilth: Do you have a family? Any kids of your own?

Shadow: Me? Kids? No. But I had a family once but they were killed because of me.

Zerlitlh: I'm sorry for your loss.

Shadow: Yeah me too. Do you have younglings or a mate?

Zerlilth: I did….a daughter.

Shadow could see the sad look on her face.

Shadow: I'm sorry. May I ask what happened?

Zerlilth: She was killed by an evil Dragon Slayer.

Shadow: Is he still around?

Zerlilth: I'm not sure we dragon's keep to ourselves.

Shadow: Well at least we have each other right?

Zerlilth: Yes.

Shadow: Well better get some rest. Something tells me training will be hell tomorrow, night.

After a while, Zerlilth looked on as Shadow fell deep asleep. As he slept a blonde haired woman came into the cave.

Anna: Hello Zerlilth, it's been awhile.

Zerlilth: Hello Anna. Is it finally time?

Anna: Yes it is. Are you sure you want to send him? We were only expecting to send the 5 kids. And Zeref doesn't know about…

Zerlilth: Zeref doesn't need to know about Shadow. He may be the one to save the future.

Anna: If you think that is the best. I'll make sure to wipe his memory of sending him through.

Zerlilth: Alright.

Anna: Are you ready for the transfer?

Zerlilth: I am. Shadow. No matter what happens, know that I'll always be part of you.