Project X stepped out of the test chamber, "So, what's next?"
"Well, I had intended for you to be weaker, but seeing your skills now, I think it's time.", Eggman responded. Project X grinned. He would finally get a chance at Shadow.
Sonic awoke to find Shadow no longer in bed. He climbed out of bed and went to find him. He found him sitting against a tree outside. "What ya doing out here?"
"Thinking."
"You're always so cryptic."
"Hey Sonic.", Tails said, walking outside.
"Hey Tails. Found anything on Egghead?"
"Not really."
"Well we need to hurry, we don't know what Robotnik is planning.", Shadow added.
"I know, but lately he's been-"
"You're not Tails!", Sonic shouted.
"W-What?"
"Tails doesn't have PURPLE eyes!"
Tails chukled to himself. "I didn't think you'd notice.", he said. "Well, I guess that plan is ruined. Oh well, I don't much care for his overcomplicated schemes." His eyes lit up, and there was a flash. The light faded away to reveal the eleven foot tall, dark black beast. Project X.
"What are you doing?! You'll ruin ev-" Project X took out his earpiece and threw it out of sight. "That'a enough out of him.". Project X looked at Shadow, "So we finally get to see each other.". He outstretched his hand waiting for a handshake. Shadow just stood there, looking horrified. His heart raced, his hands shaked, and he mumbled incoherently, trying to find his words. Project X retracted his hand, "Not one for formality huh?" Sonic looked just as scared as Shadow. Project X looked over at him, "So, you're Sonic the Hedgehog? From what I've heard, you've caused Dr. Robotnik a lot of trouble."
"Th-That's right..."
"Well it doesn't seem that hard. The guy's nuts."
"Why aren't y-you killing m-me?", Shadow asked.
"Do you want me to?" Shadow shook his head. "Then that can wait. Right now I'd like to get the introductions done with first." Project X sized Shadow up. He was a little over half his height. Suddenly, Sonic lunged at Project X. He caught Sonic and slammed him into the ground. "Great first impression there Sonic.", he said. He looked over at Shadow, "If you want to continue this, meet me in Station Square." He then Chaos-Controlled out.