Author note: Got busy and couldnt finish this chapter near as fast as the others.

Guest: Wow plz keep writing this is great ugh i hate silver! But im happy shadow got back to business and is going on a hunt for the emeralds with rouge and omega. Cant wait for the next chap! :D

I am still writing it :P But Thanks and I am glad you enjoying it ^^

Guest: I hope Sonic and Shadow meet up again soon. Poor Shadow. :(

Yeah but he will show up! Dont worry about that.

Rouge pov

"Okay so if I got this right..you are an angel that was cast down to earth centuries ago." The winged hog nod as we walk casually through station square heading to his home apparently. Take a shower he said, not that I could complain the blood was starting to smell.

"And you can transform into a rampage crystal form that Silver wants to unleash?" I looked at him funny as he frowned before he gives me another nod. It sounded like some weird sci-fi movie if you ask me. I know the hog wasn't that talk active but I wanted to know more about these demons.

"Are there more immortal creatures other than you Silver and his minions?" I had never heard any incident of demons around. I am sure G.U.N would have known if there were, but then again Shadow managed to hide his true identity. We should have questioned his immortality more than we did.

"I have encountered a handful of demons in the past, I would usually kill them if they crossed my path." Shadow responded as if it was a normal daily life for him. I couldn't see that hedgehog kill anything, even though his glare could make some flinch in fear.

"What's the difference between an angel and demon?" Shadow groaned as he was getting tired of constant questions I threw at him. I couldn't help myself, we were in a mission to find emeralds before a mad demon did. I needed to know what we were up against!

"They are the same, but angels are considered pure hearted and serve the goddess Tikal our creator. A better example, demons feast and torment mortals but an angel support and bless them." It made kind a sense but why did Shadow consider himself as angel then?

"But you are neither serving the goddess nor tormenting us. So why do you call yourself an angel?"

Shadow rubs his forehead in frustration while the robot was completely silent and just listened to the conversation. Citizens had noticed us and backed off upon seeing the bloody black hedgehog that resemble leader of S.E.G.A industry.

"True I am not supporting you idiotic mortals, no offense. I also can't worship the goddess that refuses to listen to me." I pity the angel, Shadow clearly wanted to serve Tikal once again.

"So you are more an angel than demon hmm…you should be called the ultimate life form then!" I smile and hear another groan from the hedgehog.

"No but really hear this, Shadow the ultimate life form! It's a nice ring to it doesn't it?"

"Affirmative" Omega agrees suddenly joining the conversation after being so silent. I look over to my companion and give him a smile.

"See even Omega thinks the same." Shadow gives me a glare and mutters something to himself. We soon arrive to Shadows home, or should I call it mansion? It was protected with thick walls, like the ultimate life form needed protection.

We approached the gate and a human greeted us but was a bit confused with Shadows appearance. The man was wearing a uniform that clearly was one of his guards…as I said didn't need one.

"Sir what happened to you?" The man asked and took a closer look on the mansions owner. I assume the human feared of losing his job because of "lack of protection".

"I don't pay you to ask question return to work" The hedgehog hissed and walked past the human as if he wasn't worth his time. That's Shadow for you, can't say I missed the grumpy hog.

"Don't mind him, it just haven't been one of his better days." I smile to the human who looked like he was going to faint. He quickly nodded and went back to work. Shadow had already opened the gate by then and was heading inside.

We walk up the stairs and two girls open the double door in an instant. Both identical hedgehogs with gray fur, I would guess sisters? Also wearing…..a maid costume? They both lit up as they see the ebony hog as if it was their boyfriend?

"Master! What happened to you!? Are you hurt?" They ask in sync, the hogs couldn't be more annoying. I give Shadow a hard glare who would force young girls to wear maid suits! Is he that dirty!?

"Move aside and stop calling me master and put on suitable cloths. I already told you this before!" Shadow growl and stomp in to his mansion in frustration. Oh I guess the two girls tries to seduce the billionaire ultimate life form. The hedgehogs sulk and soon spot me, their pink eyes glare at me like I was taking their so called "master".

"Oh my my..and here I thought I would get some time alone with Shadow." I give them a smug smile as they make up conclusions. Jealous females are hilarious to tease as long it's not me that is. Omega nudge me on the side and I sigh I forgot about him.

"And Omega." I add that didn't change their glare though. We both enter but I didn't see where Shadow went. The entrance was large as a hall could be, with typical stairs on each side. So he could be anywhere really.

"ALLIE CALLIE! TAKE CARE OF THE GUESTS!" Shadow yells and I hear both of them hiss displeased. I assume he was going to take a shower, might as well enjoy the luxury in this mansion. Who knows maybe he have some jewels lying around.

"You heard what he said girls~"

Their gray quills similar styles as Sonic rise up as if they were going to attack.

"Follow us madam."

Shadow pov

I slowly walk out from the toilet finally gotten rid of saltwater blood and dirt. A normal person would be traumatized but I am nothing ordinary not even in immortal standards. I can't allow Silver to get to me mentally again. I am not that weak anymore plus don't have afford to lose myself.

I asked commander to give me his best agents and to my surprise it was Rouge and some robot I am not familiar with. A killing machine with conscious apparently, sadly I know they won't stand a chance against Silver.

But anyone is better company than the hero. Rouge might flirt but is harmless Sonic is too much plus not easy to fight against…which reminds me I need to train. I walk downstairs and find my so called allies at the dinner table.

I smell the scent of sweet honey and could assume that Allie and Callie gave Rouge tea. The bat was sitting by the table with crossed legs and sips her tea. I see the Robot stand next to her holding a cup as well and pretend to drink, and that is supposed to be a killing machine….I am starting to doubt that.

Rouge spot me and her eyes lit up like she have seen the goddess. I frown when she approach throwing the cup away forcing Allie to catch it.

"You look outstanding! Let me touch your feathers!" I didn't quite understand her new adopted interest of my wings but it was getting ridiculous.

"No." I give her a stern reply but was sure she wouldn't give up anytime soon. The robot raises his claw before he speaks.

"I want to touch them too." My eye twitches and soon sees my servants do the same as the robot.

"I want too!" Allie cheerfully squeals.

"I second that!" Callie ends and I sigh before I rub my forehead. Why me?

"Come on Shadow let us ladies…touch you~" Rouge give me her famous seductive smile and I feel my cheeks get warm.

"I said no!" I spread my wings with a loud growl and the whole dining room went silent. Not because of my outburst no, but because the right eye was opened. Callie and Allie looked like they just seen a ghost. Rouge scowls in confusion while the robot…actually no change there.

"Shadow! When was the last time you slept!?" Rouge yells in concern and stomp over to my side to take a closer look.

"They are not bloodshot Rouge…it's a part of the crystal form." She nods with a pitiful expression before she snap her fingers.

"I have an idea wait here!" I groan and let my wings fall before I close my eye.

"Shadow your tea is really good." Omega hums in a robotic way. I swear I am surrounded of idiots…

Sonic pov

I haven't seen Shadow for a day or so and we already arrived to a location near the next emerald. I was in a small village that didn't have any clear landing spot for tornado to land. So we decided to split up for now and Tails gave me a communicator so I could contact him. But I am sure he would show up soon by my side.

There were no humans here only felines, I guess they tried to separate their race from others. A lot of mobians was mixing and there were much lesser hedgehogs now. So I could understand if they tried to isolate their kind.

The village was surrounded by forest with roads heading to the bigger city Vandies town. It rains there a lot sadly, hard to run in that place sometimes. I would rather avoid fighting robots there, or in this case demons.

However the village was nearby but considering how many cats is here I doubt it rained as much. Their race would most unlikely choose a place to live where it rain a lot, they hate rain after all!

The emerald though was supposed to be further inside the forest, the fastest way to find Shadow was to get the rocks. But as well prevent Silver to transform him to some kind of monster.

I walked through the village and got attention from the plenty of felines, even flirts! And here I thought they didn't want to mix with a hedgehog. I guess I just look to good and the world known hero! After signing my autograph on countless of papers they left me alone.

I stopped by a hot dog stand and got a chilidog, I am so thankful every village and city got them. But I soon felt like being watched. My emerald eyes scanned the surroundings and met a golden pair of eyes. A purple feline with lavender fur and hair put in a ponytail and wore violet coat with dark pink hemline.

She gave me a smirk before she slowly approached, something was wrong..very wrong…She soon stopped before me and put one hand on her hip before she observed me.

"Long time no see mortal." I blinked confused with her greet, I have never seen this mobian before. But calling me mortal…a demon!?

"You are a demon!?" She started to laugh getting other felines attention.

"This is the second time you ask me that." The cat replies with a smug grin and soon strokes her jaw in amusement.

"Ah I see you don't recognize me of course silly me. Let me to …reintroduce myself." She bow down slowly and put her hand on her chest.

"My name is Blaze the cat."

"Blaze?! That tiny cat with many tails?!" I take a closer look on the demon but don't spot more tails than one. What was going on? Could she change form as well?

"Yes…I had to sacrifice my precious tails to possess this mortal. But every tail that I lost made me stronger!" She gave me a wicked smirk when I started to growl furiously, she stole someone's life! How dare she!? I don't even know if I should attack her or not…that would hurt the owner to the body!

"Blaze! Leave that mobian alone!"

"Oh but I can't do that. You are a bit too late for that, her body have fused with my demonic soul. Plus I made some changes here and there on her body. Looks pretty close to my real body, what do you think?" She turns around and shows her back and sides like she was proud of her work!

"You demons are sick! Where is the rest of them!?"

"Ah the demons hmm…I don't have to tell you anything. But they are settling down on earth. Some is taking hosts while others rape mortals planting eggs that will eat them inside out….That one is nasty. The demons basically…you know having fun with the mortals."

"What!?" I growl knowing the whole world is in danger and I can't save everyone….Silver needs to be stopped!

"Surprised? Shadow didn't tell you what we demons tend to do? Sad…then you don't know what is coming. Soon we will get his powers." She sneer satisfied with the lack of information I know about their kind. I grit my teeth in frustration when Shadow is mentioned…If I hadn't been busy messing around with him then maybe he would have known….

I haven't taken this seriously that I usually would what is wrong with me?

"That won't happen Silver will be dead long before he get a chance!" I threaten not sure if I can live up to it. I have never killed someone only destroyed robots. Will I be able to do that? Or better question can you even kill him? He is immortal after all….

She laughs at me again and shakes her head in disbelief.

"Not even Shadow can take him down and he is a powerful demon and-"

"He is not a demon!" She blinks confused with my sudden outburst before she smirks amused.

"Shadow killed angels and mortals alike plus not serving the goddess. He is simply a high ranked demon."

"You are wrong cat!" I point at her while she put up her palms up in defense giving me an innocent smile.

"Oh am I? Tell me mortal…do you like that demon?" Now it was my turn to get surprised.

"He is not a demon! Shadow is my friend! But you know nothing about that because you don't have any friends!" I smirk but get no reaction from blaze that would be considered upset.

"Hmm…a simple advice mortal. Don't get to close to him or you will suffer."

"I don't want to take your advice demon."

"Typical mortals, oh well always fun to talk to you. Next time we meet I won't be as…friendly." She says before she takes off. She is really fast much faster than before! Probably not as fast as me but…she might be difficult to fight against.

I sigh as I am alone once more but I am happy she is gone. It's odd but I don't get the feeling that she is quite as evil she let herself sound. Sure she stole someone's body….But didn't seem interested in actually harming anyone.

Probably just taking direct orders from Silver, she seems to be his closest demon. I should probably follow her but she ran in the complete opposite direction to the emerald. I guess she was searching for a feline body to possess….damn demons.

I flinch as a hand touch my shoulder, I look around and see none other than Knuckles. Where did he come from? We are not exactly near Angel island…I look up and see the floating island…Never mind..

"You found the emerald yet?!" He asked desperate and I shake my head. But I thought he was going to stay back with the master emerald and protect it.

"You are going to search for the emeralds as well?" He simply nods and all the felines in the village is now pointing at the flying rock above. I guess it's not every day you see that, I have just gotten too used to it.

"Tikal asked me to aid you and showed me where the emerald you would be looking for."

"The goddess huh...did she say something about Shadow?" He cross his arms confused with my question plus wasn't too happy I wasn't eager to know more about the goddess.

"She didn't mention him, is he gone?"

"Well yeah…he kind a left us…I made him a bit mad." I fake laugh and get a hard glare from him.

"Before you get mad at me…at least hear me out!" I back off as Knuckles put up his fists like he was going to hit me.

"I have been feeling odd lately…ehm..me and Shadow did something weird with the red emerald before it died." This certainly pissed him off though and I haven't even finished yet. I could see him boil in anger. Everything that concern the precious emerald is the world to him.

"We both touched the emerald at the same time. It was some weird energy experience….Like we were fusing our energies together or something." Knuckles facepalm before he groan, I guess he knows what I am talking about?

"It's called chaos bonding. It's a tradition for us echidnas to chaos bond with the one we love. It can be used in tons of different ways though, for example marriage which is most common one. I can't believe you ended up chaos bonding with Shadow though…idiot.."

"Is it bad?" I ask carefully feeling embarrassed that I put through some sort of forced marriage with Shadow.

"It depends on how you used it. How did it feel like?" I blushed madly now I tighten my fists and look down to the ground.

"Pleasurable." I was surprised that Knuckles wasn't laughing at this point.

"Oh..boy…." He mutter in deep thought leaving me in the dark of course….I felt embarrassed anyways I would rather not talk about this but I needed to know.

"Emeralds are usually picky when it comes to chaos bonding. The partners must first have enough energy to even do it. Plus find the right emerald to do it with. "Knuckles rubbed his forehead and suddenly sat down on the ground and pat beside him for me to sit. I guess it was a lot of stuff he needed to tell me? I sat down and ignored the weird looks from the felines. It's not like this village had benches anyways!

But I ignore the cats and return my thoughts about this bonding.

"Shadow is pretty much living on chaos energy and well..I can get super so I guess I have some too." I smile innocently while he sighs.

"No doubt there…What do you think my tribe would call your type of chaos bonding?" I scratch my muzzle to think. It was very odd and felt nice….

"Happiness?" He closes his eyes before he shakes his head.

"Sex." Knuckles answer with pity, I am surprised he haven't laughed yet. I felt my whole body get warm and the heart pound faster.

"I had sex with Shadow?" I whine ashamed of what I have done. It was me after all that forced the angel to take part in it…But I didn't know!

"It's a different type of sex but yes you did. Only partners should do this not…..well." He opens his eyes and takes a good look at me. I just felt like dying right now out of embarrassment. What if I accidently did it to someone else? Like AMY!?...I guess Shadow is not the worst choice here…

"Not someone in your case should have done this…..Plus it has its side effects. But it is different to each partner…Usually you would get more attracted to the one you chaos bonded with. So as I said should only be between partners! So of course you feel odd around Shadow. However this will fade away."

I sigh in relief so this is why I have been attracted to the angel! It makes all sense now. I wonder how much time is left before it's gone. But Shadow wasn't attracted to me as far as I know…

"Shadow didn't show anything though."

"That means his chaos energy dominated yours too much. In other words he didn't get attracted. However the bonding got worse for him."

I blink confused what could possibly make it worse? He didn't seem affected of the bonding at all. Just more frustrated with me around…. But in defense was for the better. Although I can't believe everything I have done and thought was because of a bonding…

"You still have his energy inside you, not just anything but a very important part of chaos energy…" My ears perk in interest what could it be? I didn't feel any different other than attraction.

"If you die he goes down with you."