Shadow stopped in an alleyway and let himself fall to his knees. He couldn't make sense of what was happening. The last thing he remembered was Maria...and GUN. He thought back to the blue hedgehog. He could've killed him, and he should've. He could be a potential enemy, and yet Shadow decided to spare him. He wouldn't make that mistake again. Suddenly, he heard the sound of metal clanking on the ground. He looked up and saw a large robot standing in front of him. He sprung up, ready for a fight, but instead was greeted by a holographic screen being generated by the robot. The screen showed a large man, with glasses...and a mustache eerily similar to Gerald's.
The man spoke up, "Greetings Shadow."
"Who are you, and how do you know me?"
"I am Doctor Ivo Robotnik, grandson of Gerald Robotnik."
"Grandson?!"
"Yes. Allow me to explain. You are in the future, at least for you. Many years ago the Guardian Units of Nations, or GUN, was responsible for the shutdown of the Ark Space Colony, and the deaths of my grandfather and cousin."
"Cousin? You mean-"
"Maria Robotnik." Shadow felt his knees go weak. He felt like he was about to throw up. "They also gained control of you along with Project X. They planned on using both of you as super weapons."
"They got Projrct X?!"
"Yes, but he recently escaped, as did you. That aside I wish to make you an offer."
"And what would that be?"
"I would like to avenge the deaths of my family, along with you."
"And how can I trust you?"
"Because I'm the only one who knows what GUN did."
"Fine. I'll help."
"Good, and I have one more piece of information. There is a group of individuals who wish to stop me. The leader of this group is a blue hedgehog name Sonic. He is a master at deceit and wants to take you back to GUN. He will use any means necessary to trick you, but don't trust him. My robot will now lead you to my base." The image faded away and the robot took flight. It sped off North and Shadow ran in its direction.
Project X shook his head in disappointment, "So the old fool tricked you. Oh well, that just means you'll have his machines as back-up next time we fight." He thought.
"I'll be looking forward to it.