I re-read my story and suddenly, MODIVATION. Writers block and a bad case of life-slapped-me-in-the-face-with-a-chair are my excuses. *dodges rotten tomatoes* Alas, I have returned for the time being. So thou carry on…(we'll carry on…)
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Disclaimer: I don't own Sonic and Co., SEGA does. I don't own Pokemon either, they belong to Nintendo. If I owned either of them, I wouldn't need to write fanfiction.
WARNING: Character death, slight language, and maybe blood. Don't say I didn't warn you. 'Cause I did. Right here, right now. (stand my ground and never back down)
"Chaos…BLAST!" Yet another explosion rocked the compound. The heroes slid backwards from the shockwave, then charged. Like the many times before, they couldn't get close to their opponent. Dark spears of Chaos Energy arched off the nightmares' fingers.
"We have to stop him at all costs!" Blaze shouted. "We cannot allow him to carry out his plans!" She swerved to avoid a spear then pulsated fire from her outstretched arms which she used to knock a few others in Eggman's direction. They fizzled out before they got anywhere close.
"Sonic, Silver," Amy addressed her comrades, "You think you could go Super?" She swung her hammer over her head, bringing it down on Eggman's guard bot. The weapon bounced off harmlessly; not even a dent on the titanium surface. For the love of god, Amy thought, frustrated, where does this guy get all this titanium?
"I've tried!" Sonic replied tightly, "Something's keeping me from accessing the Emerald's full power." The blue blur was the only one thus far to land an effective hit on either of their opponents, but was paying the price. Aside from the pre-bandaged gash on his leg, a fresher, shallower wound inflicted by the demon's unnatural dagger-like claws stretched from his shoulder to just above his heart. He didn't even want to think about what might have happened if they had gotten to said organ. He mentally shuddered.
"Attempting to escape even in the face of death? Your futile efforts are useless if not amusing," the demon crackled, then his nightmarish form slimed into the ground and back to the shadows.
"Look out! He could appear anywhere!" Knuckles' violet eyes flicked over every shadow, every remotely dark space surrounding them in the now ominous room.
"It's been fun playing with you," the voice crackled, echoing around the room. "But I have bigger plans for you…"
"Quit sneaking in the shadows and show yourself, coward!" Blaze hissed.
"Coward? I have no need for such titles."
Behind Silver, the hands of the enemy reappeared, grasping the white hedgehog around the neck. The hedgehog stiffened, a cold terror sweeping through his body as the hands tightened their hold.
"I was disappointed, Silver. You couldn't kill one hedgehog. You pathetic creature." He mocked, his eyes sparking in sadistic joy through the shadows.
"Don't touch him!" Blaze lashed out, engraving three, long marks in the appendage. The hand released its hold and again retreated to the shadows, chuckling.
"You keep acting rashly, you will most certainly end up killing your friend." He chuckled again. "I don't want him to die, not yet, not until you're all gone. That wouldn't be quite the kind of fun I like."
"Let Shadow go," Sonic deadpanned, trying to keep the angry quiver out of his voice.
The only response was a chuckle, slowly growing into maniacal laughter.
"What are you doing?" Eggman exclaimed warily, and everyone turned and looked at him, having nearly forgotten he was there. "Just finish them already!"
Just then, the Emeralds lit up, the device hooked to them beeping spasmodically. A loud shout, followed by a hollow thunk sounded from a far corner. Shadow's form lay on the ground, the erratic rise and fall of his chest the only sign he was still alive.
"To think you would dare to overpower me, Shadow." The voice quivered with rage.
"Shadow!" Amy darted to the fallen hedgehog's side, and flipped him onto his back. His wide, red eyes stared at the ceiling, sweat pouring down his face. The small girl gently helped him to his feet, while the others warily scanned the room for any signs of the enemy.
"Sonic, Silver!" Amy called the two over. "Shadow has a plan."
"What's up, Faker? Need me to save the day again?" Sonic quipped.
"We don't have time for your arrogance, hedgehog," the hedgehog in question retorted. "It won't be long before he tries to take over again, I next time, I won't come back." He let the statement sink in before continuing. "A combined Chaos Control is the only way to stop him. He's not as strong as before; he won't be able to withstand that much positive Chaos Energy."
"And how are we gonna do that?" Sonic rolled his eyes. "I can't tap into the Emerald's power. It's like something is blocking me."
"It's Mephilis. I was able to pass the barrier and use the clean energy to dispel him from my body." Shadow sighed. "I wouldn't expect someone of your skill level to be able to surpass such a simple blockade."
"What are you implying?!"
"Why do I even bother?"
"Come here and fight me you-!"
"Guys!" Silver exclaimed. "Now's not the time. What do we need to do, Shadow? I'm not strong enough to pass the barrier either."
"At least someone has enough common sense to acknowledge my strength." Shadow shot a meaningful look at his blue counterpart, who stuck out his tongue in return. "You just have to lend me you're power. I'll do the rest."
"Sounds easy enough." Amy muttered, knowing it was never the case.
"Such confidence is foolish," Mephilis's voice returned, completely void of any emotion, making it sound hollow and deadly. "I'll make your pathetic lives hell no matter what you do." A black sphere erupted from the wall behind Robotnik, and he spun around to face it, a silent scream ripped from his lips, before the blast immersed him completely. Two reptilian eyes glowed through the smog of dust and dark energy; shallow pools of cold hate and fiery madness.
"I've grown bored of your game, human." Mephilis's silhouette cackled with thick power, gripping the room with fear like oil, waiting for a spark. "I have new toys now."
"You…" Sonic's voice trembled, laced with complete shock and shaking with rage. Most of the others where far to stunned to form any kind of coherent words. "What the hell did you do that for?!" While he and Eggman didn't have any reason to like each other, there was a kind of unspoken respect between them. Neither ever had any kind of killing intent, only the desire to stop the other; to win. The thought of someone killing another living being, taking away their choices for their own life, was sickening to the hero. And it was more than enough to get pissed over.
"Would you keep something you don't need? Of course not. You throw it away." Mephilis replied, halfheartedly shrugging, emphasizing how little he cared.
The thread of self-preservation or common sense snapped, and the blue hedgehog lunged at the demon in a blind rage, throwing the two into a death match far too fast for the untrained eye to see.
"Hurry, Silver," Shadow shook the younger hedgehog. "Sonic will keep him busy for a while. I think I can work up enough power between the two of us to do the Chaos Control."
Silver nodded numbly, and rested his hand on the Emeralds as Shadow. Everything blurred together, the shock of the doctor's death numbing him to the core. Silver shook his head violently, trying to focus on the task at hand.
"Chaos…CONTR-!" Shadow's powerful command cut off mid word, and the black hedgehog fell to the ground. Pain exploded in the back of his mind and he could feel Mephilis's presence clawing into his conscience. Voices muddled with his thoughts, shouting incoherent words that resonated painfully in his skull. He mentally cursed his own weakness, numbly shoving back the demon's careful intrusion and just barely blocking him out yet again before he could take control.
Maybe not now, but soon… The demon promised him before disappearing completely, sending a chill down Shadow's spine.
He could feel the power of the Chaos Control leaving his body, slowly draining him of the little energy he had left. The act had been completed, and he sighed in relief. It would be a good while before Mephilis could bother them again, with the Emeralds dispersed leaving him with no stable power supply. Shadow could rest easy for a while. Slowly, his mind gave into the peaceful darkness found in sleep. Now if only the voices would just quit shouting…
Shadow ain't dead, so don't go panicin' on me. Not yet anyways. *raises eyebrows*
Just kidding! I wouldn't kill Shads.
Or will I? *prolonged silence*
Seriously. Not killing him. I don't like killing awesome characters. :P
Yay, chapter. *half-hearted fist pump* I so should be doing homework now. UUUHHHHGGGGG…I'll do it later. DON'T HATE, PROCRASTINATE. Did anyone get the song references? No one? Thought so. Woe is me. I better stop now or people will start slamming their faces into their walls. I am only partially responsible for any broken faces as a result of bored rambling. Well, I guess no one really reads author's notes, sooooo…yeah.
Happy life everyone. Thanks for the ongoing support and all those who reviewed/followed/favorited! Virtual cheesecake for everyone! *lifts arms flamboyantly* *rains cheesecake* Please review! No flames please, but I loves the constructive criticism!
NaLu is sooooo cannon,
I am emo trash,
I sound like a babbling idiot and I'm proud of it,
All this is true,
Nova out.