Crimson and Ebony
Summary: Shadow is dead. Everyone knows that fact well, but that doesn't mean they like it. However, it seems that the darkness has its own ideas to everyone's tragic wish for life. Sonic Adventure 2 spoilers. First of Dark Souls Trilogy.
Disclaimer: Don't own any shows or characters or else I'd be stinking rich.
Warnings: Violence, cursing and character death. The events of Sonic Heroes are ignored for this fic: in other words Shadow is DEAD, not missing.
Author's Notes: Here's the next chapter! This is where the FMA part really kicks in. Just a note, Edward Elric will NOT be appearing. The homunculi are anime-verse as well and Greed is working with them too. Hope you enjoy the early update. Thanks for all the reviews so far. It really does feel great. Time to start!
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Chapter 2- Rise
Envy couldn't keep the smirk off his face as the final guests disappeared down the path. The stupidity of mortals never failed to surprise him. How could they not sense him?! Were they that swallowed up by sorrow to not see his green hair?! Whatever... it just made his job a hell of a lot easier. Moving swiftly, he approached the grave and read its message. The smirk grew wider. He had been told about this particular being. Well, actually done loads of spying, but that was the same thing! Envy knew how this creature had been immortal and ageless, as well as being consumed with rage towards the human race before his damn memories had kicked in. Oh he would be a great addition to anyone!
Memorizing the name, he ran over to where Dante and the other homunculi stood huddled over as they prepared the circle: the circle to bring back the dead. But they didn't want a full resurrection, only the body and power, as well as the vengeance driving him forward. Any memories of hatred against humans would be a bonus too, but they would have to make sure that no troublesome memories of his promise to help the humans would leak through. After all, what good is a homunculus if they help humans? Dante looked over at him as he crouched down next to her.
"What was his name?" She whispered, so as not to be heard. Envy truly didn't see why she bothered: no one else was here. They were completely alone. It also helped that it was pretty windy out. He spoke up a bit to point this out.
"He was Shadow the Hedgehog." He smirked. Oh, he couldn't wait to bring this one to life...
"Good. Now everyone stand back, this is probably going to get a bit messy and it wouldn't do if you were deconstructed." The sins didn't bother to argue, instead simply standing in a single file line behind Dante as she finished perfecting the circle. Finally she nodded. It was time. Dante clapped and laid her palms on the edge of the transmutation circle, watching as the familiar golden light erupted from seemingly within the rune. The energy swirled around her for a few moments, before transforming from shimmering gold to a horrific deep purple and crimson. A deep voice echoed through the air, reverberating down their spines.
"Who do you wish to bring back from the Gate?" Even Envy shivered slightly. You could feel the power emanating from the invisible being.
"I wish to bring back Shadow the Hedgehog, but as a homunculus. He is to have only memories of hatred for the humans." Dante spoke clearly with a commanding note ringing throughout. The Gate chuckled.
"Very well. In return, I desire five souls. Due to the fact you have served me well in the past, I shall give you a week for payment." With that, the light vanished, leaving no trace of the legendary being having been here mere moments ago. In the centre of the circle however, where there once was a pile of ingredients and material, now was occupied by a slithering piece of flesh. It looked like someone had tried to turn the hedgehog inside out. Exposed ribs and a heart floundered helplessly as the creature attempted to breathe. It was both a disgusting and pitiful sight.
Dante approached it, making sure not to step on any part of the creature's withering body. She made it to the creature's mouth, opening a small fabric pouch as she sat beside it. Gently, she began to feed it the contents: Red stones. Before the sins' very eyes, the creature began to mutate back into its original form. No longer did it look like a puddle of organs: it was now hedgehog shaped. Its quills sprayed out from its head, facing up. It once again had white gloves, golden bands, red wrist attachments and even its old white jet shoes. At first glance, you couldn't even tell that this was simply a soulless copy.
As she finished feeding it, Dante stepped back to observe any changes. Its streaks of crimson now inched out somewhat, like veins through the once pure ebony fur. An ouroboros was now clearly visible on the hedgehog's right hip, a sign of what it now was. It was definitely a male hedgehog, and a powerful one at that. He would be a strong addition to their group. Breaking her out of her musings, Dante looked up slightly as she saw the hedgehog stir. He weakly pushed himself up on one arm, revealing his nearly opened blood red eyes. They looked almost exactly like his original eyes, except for the pupil's shape now being slit like those of a cat. Dante leaned forward slightly and caught the hedgehog as he collapsed once again, whispering words he would remember for all eternity.
"Welcome, Hatred."
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Now you see my plan! I'm really surprised that no one had thought of this yet, it just seemed so obvious. I'm not finished with this yet, there's going to be at least two more chapters altogether, possibly more, and definitely a sequel. Until next time, REVIEW!!!