Chapter Eight: Friends Or Foes?
The next morning, Sonic woke up from his sleep. He then stretched and yawned, got out of bed, and got himself changed. He remembered what he saw on the island last night. It was the most beautiful thing he's ever seen. He was looking so forward to seeing it again. He got out from his quarters, and shuts the door.
"Ah, what a good night sleep that was! Right crew, let's explore a bit on the island, and save A..." Sonic cut himself off, after he turns around and saw the crew looking off the side of the ship.
"Uh, what's going on here? What's the meaning of this?" Sonic asked, out of curiosity.
"Take a look, Sonic." Knuckles told him.
"We've got company." Tails added.
Sonic was getting very curious now. What could be so dangerous about a beautiful island? Sonic then looked off the side of the ship, and he was so surprised at what he was looking at. There was a whole crowd of people looking at the ship.
"Who... Who are these people?!" Sonic gasped.
"No idea. They've been staring at us all morning. We just encountered this." Vector explained.
"We did try and back them off." Silver added.
"But they would not take a hint. They just remained where they were." Espio finished. Sonic frowns.
"Well, let me handle this. You people! I demand to know what the meaning of this is! We are not an artwork you see at museums, or things like that! Who are you people?!" Sonic questioned.
"Perhaps I can explain this?" one voice called. Sonic looked on, to find the source of the voice.
"Who said that?" Sonic asked.
And there was one person who walked closer to the ship. He was a black hedgehog, with red stripes, red eyes, and he was wearing a warrior outfit. He also had a sword on his back.
"It is I, Shadow, King of the Chaos Warriors! This is my island, and these are my Warriors. What brings you here to my island?" Shadow introduced. Sonic jumps off the side of his ship, and lands on the sand. He is now face to face with Shadow.
"Well Shadow, I am Prince Sonic, Prince of Mobius. And we come in peace. We mean no harm to you or your people. We only anchored our ship here, because we're on a quest. We were tired from travelling last night, and this was the only island available for anchoring." Sonic explained.
"You? Prince Sonic? Who are you trying to fool?" Shadow chuckles.
"And you don't believe me because why? I have a crown, don't I?" Sonic stated.
"A crown, maybe. But that doesn't mean you're actually Prince Sonic. You might have stolen it from him." Shadow told him.
"Well then, if you won't believe me, maybe I should have a sword fight with you? Show you what I can do?" Sonic smiles with confidence. Shadow and his people laughed at what Sonic said.
"You know? You've got balls to come to my island, and ask me for a sword fight! But lucky, or unlucky for you, I never back down from a sword fight challenge. At least this way, you'll be able to prove yourself." Shadow insisted.
"Sonic, this is crazy! It's not worth this!" Knuckles snarled.
"Calm down, Knuckles, I've got this! Tails throw a sword down here! And I mean NOW!" Sonic demanded.
"Fine, Sonic!" Tails pouted. He then throws a sword towards Sonic.
"Thank you. Now, Shadow, shall we get started?" Sonic asked, with a smile.
"Your call, Prince!" Shadow replied.
After that, the sword fight begins. Tails, Knuckles, Espio, Vector, and Silver were worried while they watched. Shadow's people were cheering loudly at the battle. The fight lasted for around five minutes, and they were evenly matched. This even surprised Shadow.
"You know? You're a lot tougher than you look. You even have the skills that a Prince would be taught." Shadow complimented. Sonic chuckles.
"Well, that's because I am a Prince, Shadow!" Sonic responded.
And the fight continues. The swords making a metallic clang sound, as the swords collide with one another. The fight was getting very vicious, they started to not hold back any longer. The swords were now held against each other, and Sonic and Shadow were now face to face. This went on for a while, but they both suddenly stopped. Everyone was surprised. Why did they stop?
"Alright, I am convinced now. You are indeed the Prince of Mobius!" Shadow stated.
"Well, glad to finally convince you." Sonic thankfully mentioned.
"But anyway, why are you here? What is this quest you're talking about?" Shadow asked.
"Well, I'm off to find my fiancée. And seeing as you are tough yourself, I think I may need a guy like you to help me. Would you agree to do this?" Sonic asked. Shadow just frowned.
"Really? You invade my island, and expect me to help you like that? I'm sorry, but I have no time to help you find a lost woman!" Shadow snarled.
"For your information, Shadow, I did NOT lose her! She was taken, by Prince Scourge!" Sonic snapped. After hearing that, Shadow has a shocked look on his face.
"Did you just say 'Prince Scourge'?!" Shadow asked.
"Yes, he's the man who captured my Princess!" Sonic responded.
"Is it the same Scourge? Did he have like blue eyes, and green fur?!" Shadow asked again.
"Yes, and he has a scar on his stomach." Sonic stated. Shadow moves closer to Sonic, and placed both hands on his shoulders.
"Sonic! I accept your invitation to come along! That man captured my wife as well! He stranded us here! He demolished all our ships, so we couldn't go after him!" Shadow pleaded.
"Alright, but one condition!" Sonic told him.
"What?" Shadow responded.
"We'll need all the best warriors you have. Scourge's castle is full of a dozen of guards, and we cannot do this alone. Also, bring enough food and water that'll last us the seven-hour journey." Sonic demanded. Shadow nodded.
"As you wish. WARRIORS! Be prepared for the fight of your lives!" Shadow demanded them. They all cheered loudly.
"See, Shadow? We're not so different after all." Sonic complimented. Shadow chuckles.
"You're right about that. You're absolutely right." Shadow responded.
After that, he and Sonic, and his men were making their way on board the ship. Sonic and Shadow were on the ship, and they were waiting for the rest of the army to board the ship.
"Well, now we have help, Sonic." Knuckles stated.
"We should have more than enough people to match up with Scourge's army!" Tails added.
"And speaking of which, how well can they fight, Shadow?" Sonic asked.
"More than good enough." Shadow replied, with confidence.
.
(Shadow singing)
I can see
Waters roaring at my feet
I can feel
The breath of those that surround me
I can hear
The sound of nations raising up
We will never be overtaken
We will never be overcome
.
(Sonic singing)
I can walk
For this dark and painful road
I can face
All the fear of the unknown
I can hear
All the children of God singing out
We will never be overtaken
We will never be overcome
.
(Shadow and Sonic singing)
The same power that raised our Lord from the grave
The same power that demands the dead to wake
Lives in us, lives in us
The same power that moves mountains when he speaks
The same power that can calm an angry sea
Lives in us, lives in us
He lives in us, lives in us
.
(Knuckles singing)
We have hoped
That his promises were true
In his strength
There is nothing we could do
(Tails singing)
Yes we know
There are bigger things in the store
We will never be overtaken
We will never be overcome
.
(Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow singing)
The same power that raised our Lord from the grave
The same power that demands the dead to wake
Lives in us, lives in us
The same power that moves mountains when he speaks
The same power that can calm an angry sea
Lives in us, lives in us
He lives in us, lives in us
.
(Knuckles singing)
Greater is he who now lives within me
(Tails singing)
He has conquered the enemy
(Shadow singing)
No power of darkness
No weapon prevails
(Sonic singing)
We are here in victory, oh!
.
(Tails, Knuckles and Shadow singing, Sonic improvises)
Greater is he who now lives within me
He has conquered the enemy (Oh!)
No power of darkness
No weapon prevails
We are here in victory (Oh, in victory, YES!)
.
The same power that raised our Lord from the grave (Same power within us!)
The same power that demands the dead to wake
Lives in us, lives in us (Lives in us now! Lives in us now!)
The same power that moves mountains when he speaks (moves mountains when he speaks)
The same power that can calm an angry sea
Lives in us, lives in us (Lives in us now! Lives in us now!)
He lives in us, lives in us
.
(Shadow singing)
Yes, he lives in us!
.
After a long while, everyone finally got on board of the ship, Vector then hoisted the anchor, and Silver began to steer the ship towards their destination, Antitropolis. They now have enough people to prepare for the war with Scourge's army. The ship was big enough to fit three hundred people. But will this give them the definite advantage they need to rescue Amy, and Rouge?