Episode 17: Hope the Sun Shines on Shadow
One afternoon, Sun along with Sonic, Tails, Amy, Cream and Cheese, Knuckles, Shadow are walking in the streets of a city. Sun looks around to see the city has multiple tall buildings. She looks to see cars and many human beings walking around with family and friends.
"Wow! This city reminds me a lot of Canterlot City," Sun says.
"Maybe, but you don't have Mobians coming by to visit every once in a while," Sonic says.
Sun shakes her head, "Not at all. All we got is magic situations and magical creatures turned into humans."
"Yeah. I'm guessing your world is completely different from Mobius. I'm guessing Equestria is really different from Canterlot City," Knuckles replies.
"That's right. Equestria has more usage of magic and has a lot more nature. Even though there are cities, villages, and towns, there is more forests and nature around. I think Equestria seems more similar to Mobius," Sun says.
"Chao," Cheese replies with a nod.
"Cheese agrees, since he was able to see the world before any of us can," Cream happily says.
Amy turns to Shadow, "So reminds me why we need to come here?"
"G.U.N heard about my return and needed me to meet them in Station Square. The Commander said that I'll be meeting two of our operatives in the park," Shadow says.
"So Shadow, I understand that you and Rouge area team. Is there anyone else on the team?" Sun asks.
"We'll there's Omega. He was Dr. Eggman's robots until he was put in storage and decided to go rogue. Since then, he's been working for the forces of good and became part of my team," Shadow says.
"I see. So what's he like?" Sun replies.
"He's a robot who is set on destroying Dr. Eggman's robots and the man himself," Shadow bluntly answers.
"Hmm. Simple and straight to the point," Sun replies.
Sonic and the others begin to laugh.
Amy points out, "Look. There's the park."
Sun looks ahead to see the park up ahead. They see human beings either playing, walking, or having picnics in the park. They walk over to see if they can find the operatives who they are meeting.
Suddenly, they hear someone shout, "Sonic! Shadow! Over here!"
Sonic, Sun, and the others look ahead to see a large robot. The robot has a red, black, yellow, green, and silver color scheme, red eyes, and stands around four feet tall. The robot also has mechanical arms with sharp fingers. Next to the robot is a young girl a few years younger than Sun's age. The girl has blond hair, peach skin, and blue eyes. She wears a red short, red and black overalls and has red shoes.
Sonic calls out with a smile, "Hope! It's great to see you!"
Hope happily runs over and joins up with the others.
"It's great to see you again. After your disappearance for a few months I mean," The girl hope says with a smile.
"It's great to see you too. It's been forever. How are things going in G.U.N?" Sonic replies.
"Things have been the same. Well, except when Shadow and Rouge disappeared," Hope says.
Shadow steps forward, "We weren't exactly missing."
Hope then hugs Shadow and says, "I'm glad to know that you're alright. I miss you."
Shadow calmly smiles, "Yeah. Me too."
Sun can't help but smile. She kind of figures that Shadow has someone else he likes. To her, it's good that Shadow has good friends that makes him happy. Sun turns her head to see the lar robot is looking at her with optic red eyes.
"Um hello," Sun says, weary.
"Hello, strangely colored human. Your hair matches the fire I launch from my blaster," Omega says.
Confused, Sun says, "Uh, than you."
"Shadow, it is nice to see you are still living. However, I do not see Rouge," Omega says.
Shadow turns to Omega, "Like I said, it's kind of a long story."
"And who is this strangely fire colored female?" Omega asks.
"Right. Sun the robot standing before you is omega. And the girl who accompanied him is a friend of ours, Hope Kintobor," Sonic introduces Sun to the pair.
"Hello Hope. Omega. It's nice to meet you," Sun says.
Sun and Hope shake each other's hands with smiles on their faces.
"It's great to meet you too," Hope says.
"And I do too, fire haired girl," Omega says.
Hope laughs, "Her hair isn't fire silly. Her hair is the color of fire, but it's not."
"I know. I'm just saying that her hair looks like fire," Omega says.
"It's okay. I don't mind at all," Sun says.
"Sure. So Sun, how did you meet Shadow and Sonic. Also Amy, Knuckles, Tails, Cream and Cheese?" Hope asks.
Sun blushes and says, "Like Shadow said, it's a very long story."
"That's okay. You can explain while we make our way to G.U.N HQ," Hope says.
"Sounds good to me," Sonic says.
Sometime later, Sonic, Sun, and the others are in an Artificial G.U.N ship. A G.U.N soldier is flying the ship while Sun, Sonic, and the others explain Hope and Omega the whole story. Of course, Hope and Omega are surprised to hear it in their way.
"Really? So not only you came from another world, but you were a pony and a kind of princess?" Hope asks, surprised.
"Yeah," Sun says, blushing.
Hope crosses her arms, "Still, I should have known that Dr. Eggman has something to do with it. I can't believe he made a Chaos Emerald full of negative energy so he can control them. What's more, now we have a new enemy on Mobius."
"You can say that again. Glittering Sparkle has been a problem for us, especially Sun," Knuckles says.
"Yeah. She's acting like a complete jerk because she's jealous of Sun. And well, Sun said that the Dark Chaos Emerald is controlling her," Amy says.
"She's really mean," Cream says.
"Chao," Cheese replies with a nod.
"She does sound mean. That Dark Chaos Emerald sounds dangerous," Hope says.
"No kidding," Sonic mutters.
Omega asks, "Am I to understand that you possess the power to control fire? So you also use the abilities of these Mobians including my comrade Shadow?"
"Yeah? Right?" Sun replies, confused.
Omega holds Sun's hands and says, "I've changed my mind. I like you. Let us burn things together."
Sun blinks her eyes a few times with a confused expression on her face. Sonic and the others are confused to see this display as well. Amy however, facepalms her forehead.
"Uh, does anyone want to tell me what's that about?" Sonic asks.
Shadow groans, "You don't wanna know."
"I have no idea what that was about, but I think Omega has a kind of thing for Sun," Tails says, confused.
"He did the same thing to another fire controlling princess," Amy mutters with her eyes rolling.
Cream and Cheese giggle with smiles on their faces while Sun's face is practically red.
Knuckles groans, "Alright, enough of this weirdness, how long is it going to be until we reach G.U.N Headquarters."
"We'll be there soon," Knuckles says.
Sun turns to Shadow, "So Shadow, I think it's interesting you're working for a police force."
"I supposed. It's not so bad," Shadow says.
Sun asks, but cautious, "Um, Shadow… I know it might be a difficult subject, but… um… have you ever forgiven G.U.N for what happened."
Shadow doesn't say a word to Sun at first. Sonic and others grow concerned when Sun asks him about his past.
Shadow sighs and says, "I've a promise that I will protect this planet, and that's what I'm planning on doing just that. However, that doesn't mean I can fully forgive them for what happened."
Sun saddens and can understand what his statement means. Even though Shadow lets go of his part and protect the planet, Shadow is still having trouble forgiving them for what happened all those years ago.
Shadow turns to Sun and asks, "Are you alright?"
"Yeah. I'm okay," Sun says.
Just then, the pilot says, "Buckle your seat belts we'll be leading at G.U.N HQ in a few minutes."
Sonic and the other remain seated in their chairs as the ship lands to G.U.N HQ.
The ship lands at G.U.N HQ and Sun, Sonic, Shadow and the others exist off the plane. Then they walk through the hall. Sun looks around to see so many different men in uniforms.
"Hmm, it's strange how the humans in this world are so different than the ones I know back home. Their police force does look rather scary, but they seem to be determined to protect their home," Sun says in her thoughts.
Sun thinks in concern, "Still, this is the same organization that shot Shadow's friend down and put him in suspended animation. And Shadow is still having trouble forgiving them."
"Yo Sun," Sonic's voice calls out.
Sun turns her head to see the others are far ahead of them. Sonic and Shadow wait for Sun while the others walk on ahead.
Shadow walks to Sun and says, "You seem a bit distracted?"
"I'm sorry. I just have something on my mind right now," Sun says.
"We better get going. The Commander is expecting us," Shadow says.
"Um okay," Sun says.
Sun and Shadow walk together to catch up with the others. A few moments later, everyone reaches the meeting room. Sonic, Amy, Knuckles, Cream and Cheese sit on one table. Shadow, Tails, Sun, and Hope are sitting at the other. Omega simply stands close to where Sun and Shadow are. Sun notices an older man wearing a gray commander like uniform, gray hair, and has two different colored eyes: green and brown. Sun feels a bit nervous about seeing the commander of G.U.N and he is staring at her and Shadow.
Hope whispers to Sun, "Don't worry. The Commander may look scary, but he's a really nice guy once you get to know him."
"Okay," Sun says.
Hope then asks, "You feeling okay. Your face looks a bit pale."
"I'm fine, just a little tired," Sun says.
She touches her forehead, "That's kind of a lie. I'm not only tired, but my head and my face feels a bit warm. I'm sure it will pass. I need to focus on now."
Shadow turns his head to see Sun and her face.
He thinks, "I have to admit, Hope is right. Her face does look a little red."
"So Dr. Eggman was responsible for why you and Rouge have disappeared for months?" The Commander asks.
"That's correct. For some reason, not only Chaos Control brought us to Sun's home world, but also trapped us in the Chaos Emeralds. Sun seems to be the only one who was able to get us out. However, there was another. A girl named Glittering Sparkle who was able to use the Chaos Emerald to free and corrupt Knuckles. And yet, our friend Sun, was able to revive and cure him from the negative energy," Shadow says.
"Negative Energy? So this Dark Chaos Emerald seems to pose a threat to anyone who dares to use it?" The Commander asks.
That's correct," Shadow says.
"Yeah. So far, Sun was able to free all of us, except Rouge. She's still trapped inside the White Chaos Emerald," Sonic says.
"And we're not sure how Sun can get her out," Amy says.
"I'm sure we'll think of something," Sun says.
"I hope so. Dr. Eggman and Glittering Sparkle are still out there and might be planning something," Sonic says.
Commander Tower walks over and says, "Sun. I believe it will be best for you and the Chaos Emeralds to be kept here."
Sun and the gang become confused when they hear the idea.
"Since you and the Chaos Emeralds are Dr. Eggman and this Glittering Sparkle's targets, it is vital that you and the emeralds will be protected," Commander Tower says.
"I guess, but…" Sun says.
"But what?" Commander Tower says.
"I understand the risk that might take and what is happening, but… I made a promise to help Sonic and the Freedom Fighters fight. As long as Glittering Sparkle is causing trouble, I must be there to stop her. Back in my home world, I was able to fight magic beings, creatures with magic and other methods. Plus, I also promise Tikal to protect the Chaos Emeralds. I do appreciate that you want to protect me, but I promise to do my best to protect the emeralds and fight Dr. Eggman and Glittering Sparkle as long as I'm here. So I need to fight," Sun says. Then shows a smile on her face.
"Hmm, that seems a lot of burden for a young teenage girl. However, you seem to have handled situations like this before. You're not the only one who is determined to keep their promise to help those in need," Commander Tower says.
Sonic chuckles and turns to Shadow, "He means you Shades."
"Shut up!" Shadow angrily scolds as he glares at Sonic.
Sun giggles with a smile on her face.
Sonic says, "You should know that Sun actually fought Glittering Sparkle for the a few times here, but we haven't heard from her. Only Dr. Eggman."
"Of course, I'll respect your decision. However, I think it will be best for us to keep an eye out for Dr. Eggman and the new threat to our planet," Commander Tower says.
Sun nods her head, "I understand."
Sometime later, Sun, Sonic, and the others are sitting in the Break Room with Hope and Omega. Sun looks at the Seven Chaos Emeralds that are in her bag. The only person sitting with her on the couch is Hope. Everyone else is either eating at the table, playing games, or simply sleeping, mainly Sonic. Hope takes the white color Chaos Emerald that Rouge is in.
She turns to Sun and asks, "So Rouge is trapped in this one?"
"Yeah. Shadow was inside the red one," Sun says.
"I see. I hope Rouge will come out soon," Hope says.
"I'm sure they will. If you don't mind me asking, but how do you know Sonic, Shadow, and the others?" Sun replies.
"Oh. That's rather a long story and well… It's also a depressing story. In short, well… it all had something to do with my Uncle Julian and my half-brother, Colin. Of course, My uncle goes by Dr. Eggman and my half-brother, Snively," Hope says, sounding depressed.
"Wait… Dr. Eggman is your uncle?" Sun says, confused.
Hope blushes, "Yeah. I kind of have his intelligence, but I'm no evil mastermind like him or my half brother."
"That's good to know," Sun says with a smile.
" rest are um, too difficult not to forget, but it's also very painful. Sonic and the Freedom Fighters were able to show me what he's really like when I slowly became aware that he was hiding something," Hope sadly says.
Sun places her hand on her shoulder, "It's okay. You don't have to share it if you don't feel like it."
"Thank you for understanding. After what happened, I lived with Sonic and the others in Knothole. I was… convinced to live with the Overlanders again. Then sometime later, I soon started working with G.U.N. I build and repair stuff around here. I'm pretty happy here," Hope says.
"That sounds nice to know that you have great friends," Sun says.
"Thanks. Before I worked at G.U.N and living in Knothole, I met Shadow and he was looking at me kind of weird. When I first met him. I thought he was scary. Now I know that he was lost as me in this world, but we were able to look after each other. He bust some bad guys and I invent stuff," Hope says.
"Sounds like you two have become good friends," Sun says.
"Yeah. From the looks of it, you seem to become good friends with him and the others," Hope happily says.
"I'm glad too. You know something, Shadow told me that um, it's kind of strange, but sweet," Sun says.
"What is it?" Hope asks.
"He told me that I remind him of a friend of his. Her name was Maria," Sun says.
"Oh, I know who you mean. Surprisingly, I actually look kind of like her. At least that is what Shadow said once," Hope says.
"Really now?" Sun replies.
She then turns to see Shadow having his back leaning at the wall and doesn't show a smile.
Sun sadly asks, "Shadow told me what happened on the ARK. Do you think Shadow could ever forgive G.U.N for what happened?"
Hope sadly sighs, "I'm afraid I don't know. It's entirely up to Shadow."
Sun sadly turns to see Shadow again, "I really wish there's a way to help him, but I guess the situation with Shadow is going to take a lot more time. I hope it will be soon."
Suddenly, they hear a loud explosion coming from outside. Sonic, Sun, and the others hurry outside to see Dr. Eggman and his robots are outside and someone else is with them. Sun gasps in shock to see Glittering Sparkle wearing the armor again, but can sense something different about her.
"Hello Freedom Fighters didn't expect to see you here," Eggman says.
"Yeah right. You probably sent your annoying spies on us!" Sonic shouts.
"And who is your friend?" Knuckles asks.
Sun worriedly says, "I… I think that's Glittering Sparkle."
Glittering Sparkle glares at Sun and says, "That girl no longer exists. I am… Mag Melia."
Sun starts to become concerned to see Glittering Sparkle calling herself Mag Melia and can sense a pure dark energy surrounding her body.
"I think Glittering Sparkle's corruption is getting worse," Tails says.
"I think worse is an understatement," Cream says.
Mag Melia sternly says, "Enough talk. This time I'll be sure your Princess Sun and you meddling Freedom Fighters meet your end."
Mag Melia snaps her fingers and multiple badniks appear on the ground of G.U.N HQ.
Sonic smirks, "Looks like it's time for us to start stomping."
"I find it accepting. More robots to smash," Omega says.
Shadow sighs, "Some things never change."
With that, Sun, Sonic, and the Freedom Fighters, including Omega charge at the army of Badniks. Sonic and Shadow spin dashes the robots. Tails uses his tails to spin his tails at the robots, blowing them away. Amy then brings out her hammer and smash them to pieces. Knuckles punches one of the robots leaving a large dent on it. Sun activates her geode and transforms, gaining her wings, ears, and extended hair. Hope, Cream, and Cheese watch to see the fight.
Amy smashes another robot with the hammer. Sun then activates her fire power and burns multiple Badniks, giving Shadow the opportunity to Chaos Blast them into destruction. Omega then fires the missiles at the robots and destroys them.
Omega turns to Sun, "Watch as I destroy the girl wearing the armor."
"Um Omega, I'm not sure if that's," But omega fires are missiles anyway. However, Mag Melia uses her own attacks to turn the directions of the middle and right at them.
Sonic shouts, "Look out! Missiles coming this way!"
Sonic and the others quickly dodge away from the missiles. Sun quickly turns around to see one of the missiles about to attack hit Hope, Cream, and Cheese
Sun runs over and screams, "Look out!"
Sun wraps her arms around Hope and protects her as Cream and Cheese fly away. Soon the missile hits the ground where the girls are standing and sends them flying back. The girls soon roll on the ground and come to a stop when Sun's back sits on the metal wall of G.U.N HQ. Sonic, Shadow, and the others are shocked to see what happened.
Sun looks down at Hope and asks, "Are you okay?"
"Yes. Thank you for saving me," Hope says.
Sun smiles, "You're welcome."
Suddenly, Sun grits her teeth to feel her back hurting.
"Are you okay, Sun?" Hope asks.
"I'm fine. My back just hurt a little, but I'll be okay," Sun says.
"Sun! Hope!" Shadow shouts.
The girls turn to see the black hedgehog running towards them in a panic state.
"Are you both alright?" Shadow asks.
"We're fine, just some scrapes and bruises," Sun says.
"Yeah. But still, Sun practically saved my neck back there," Hope says.
Shadow is relieved to see the girls aren't hurt.
Suddenly, Sun grits her teeth in pain and she begins to cough.
"Are you okay?" Shadow asks.
"I'm okay. My back just… okay maybe my bad does hurt," Sun says, admitting it.
Shadow then places his hand on Sun's forehead, "And you're catching a fever. You were trying to hide it weren't you?"
Sun sighs, "I was, but I think it's just a cold."
"We'll discuss this later. You just leave the rest to me," Shadow says. Then he turns to see the dark female knight before them.
"Um Shadow… are you okay?" Sun asks.
Hope says in concern, "I don't think he is. I remember Sonic telling me that Shadow attacked him when I got hurt."
"He attacked Sonic?" Sun asks.
Shadow clutches his hands that causes his Chaos Energy to be exposed.
He angrily says, "That does it! You'll regret coming to this world!"
In the Eggmobile, Eggman, Orbot, and Cubot flinches to hear Shadow's rage.
"Okay. I'm starting to be afraid, "Cubot nervously says.
"And it seems that Shadow isn't pleased by Glittering Sparkle's actions," Obot adds, nervously.
Back in front of G.U.N HQ, Sonic and the others turn to see Shadow is showing pure anger.
"Uh oh. I think Shadow is going to flip out again," Sonic says.
Cream and Cheese hug Amy as Cream worriedly says, "We don't like it when Shadow's angry."
Sun nervously asks, "Is Shadow always like this?"
"Pretty much," Hope answers.
Knuckles says, "Looks like Glittering Sparkle really did it now."
Sun calls out, "Shadow don't hurt her! At least destroy the Dark Chaos Emerald!"
However, Shadow super speed to the battle and Chaos Spear, punch, kick, and Chaos Blast every robot that comes in his way. Sonic and the others stop what they are doing to see Shadow crushing any Badnik that dares get in his way.
"Uh… I think Shadow is upset," Tails says.
"I think that's a bit of an understatement," Sonic says.
In the Eggmobile, the scientists and the two robots are looking rather scared at the moment. Since, they know how violent Shadow is. Soon, Shadow has destroyed all of the Badniks. Once he is done, he viciously glares at the Eggmobile where Eggman and his robots are. Mostly at the girl in the suit of armor floating close by.
Orbot worriedly says, "I think Shadow is about to be violent… well more violent."
"It's rather an understatement at this point," Cubot says.
The next moment, Shadow uses his rocket shoes to fly in the air. Then spin dashes at Eggman's Eggmobile, and sends him flying. Eggman and his robots scream as they are sent flying. Shadow then turns towards Mag Melia.
Shadow angrily says, "You're going to wish you stay in your home world!"
Shadow then takes off his inhibitors and begins to send Chaos Energy around his body. With that, he attacks Mag Melia. Mag Melia fights against Shadow as well. Sonic, Sun, and the others are forced to watch as Shadow and Mag Melia battle against each other. Each of them is fighting with their Chaos Energy. Mag Melia then repels Shadow's attack and almost sends him crashing to the ground. Shadow then throws multiple Chaos Spears at Mag Melia until she uses a shield to repel the attack.
Mag Melia says, "Hmm, seems that you're a lot stronger than you appear. Princess Sun has gained an interesting ally."
"I'm not going to allow you to hurt her! Not when I'm around!" Shadow angrily says.
"We'll see how long that will last," Mag Melia says.
Then turns to see Sun, "Until next time, Princess."
With that, Mag Melia teleports herself away. Time has gone by and Sun is now laying down in the guest room of Cream's home. Cheese then puts the thermometer in Sun's mouth to check her temperature.
"I don't know which is painful, my back or this cold," Sun groans, having the thermometer in her mouth.
"It looks like the cold isn't serious, but how did she get sick?" Amy asks.
"I think you've been putting a lot of stress on yourself. You never have to battle this much in your home world and now you're putting a lot of stress on your body. Plus, you're starting to come down with a fever," Shadow says.
"Shade's right. Maybe you should take it easy," Sonic says.
"I know, but Glittering Sparkle is starting to change more. Now she became something that is corrupted by the Dark Chaos Emerald. Mag Melia. I need to help her," Sun says.
Amy takes the thermometer out of her mouth, and reads it, "101 degrees. Looks like you need to be in bed for a day or two."
"But we need to find a way to stop Mag Melia and save Glittering Sparkle," Sun says.
Shadow tucks Sun in with the covers, "You need to stay in bed a little. We'll take care of things until you bet better."
Sun sits up, "I can't. I… I also promise Sally to help her with things when we get back."
"You need to get some rest. You seem to worry a lot about others, but you need to worry about your health. I'm sure Sally will understand," Sonic says.
"Okay," Sun replies.
"Just get some sleep. You had a rough time fighting Glittering Sparkle and Eggman today," Amy says.
Then thinks, "Since she got here for that matter."
Sometime later, Sun has fallen asleep while Sonic and the others meet in Freedom HQ.
"Seems that the matter is only going to get worse," Sally says.
"Yeah. There's got to be a way to stop this Mag Melia and make that girl come to her senses," Knuckles says.
"Yeah. However, Sun seems to figure out that even though she is acting this way, she seems to be suffering on the inside," Silver says.
"That's going to make things harder. She is so stubborn and that Dark Chaos Emerald is manipulating her," Amy says.
"Well find a way to stop this. We just got to. I don't know how much Sun is able to handle that girl," Sonic says in concern.
Then he thinks, "I can tell Sun is a strong girl, but Glittering Sparkle is not making things easy for her, and everyone else, especially herself. There just got to be a way to destroy that Dark Chaos Emerald before it gets worse."
Later in the night, Sun is fast asleep in her room. Suddenly, Sun begins to dream again. This time, it is clear to hear a girl crying. She notices to see Glittering Sparkle crying in the Chaos Emerald.
She can only make out a few words… "Help me… mother… father… S-Sun… help me! Please… help me! Help me!"
Then the poor girl continues to cry in fear and sadness. Sleeping in the room, Sun begins to shed tears in her sleep, and senses Glittering Sparkle suffering and the suffering continues.