Rays of amber light pierced through the canopy where the two hedgehogs stood, illuminating the area around them as if it where setting a stage for their imminent battle. An unnatural silence surrounded the two, as if their fighting spirit had frightened the animals close to them. A branch snapped, signaling Shadow to attack first.
He dashed, throwing a fist. The agile blue hedgehog leapt to the side and dodged it. Shadow whirled, turning his punch into a kick that connected with Sonic's stomach that sent him flying towards one of the many trees that had grown near the edge of cliff.
The tree rattled and Sonic gasped hitting the hollow but sturdy surface.
Shadow revved after with a spindash in an attempt to pummel him. Sonic recovered just in time to see the black ball wheeling towards him. He leapt upwards, narrowly avoiding the attack as the force of the spin tore the tree in half.
"My turn." Sonic smirked, as he countered with a homing attack, hitting Shadow from behind, staggering him.
"Humph... You think that hurt me?" He regained his balance and turned to Sonic.
"I'm just getting warmed up."
"Taste the power of Chaos!" Shadow yelled. Swinging his hand in front of him, he unleashed dozens of yellow bolts. They all darted for Sonic, who was still in the air from the rebound of his homing attack. The only option was to block. Shoot! He braced himself, feeling sharp stings all over his body. He crashed into the wild grass.
Yeowch! That hurt! Another one of those and I'll be in such a condition where even Amy could catch me.
"How do you like it? That was my Chaos Spear."
"Sorry... but I'll stick with chili dogs if that's okay with you?" Sonic roughly stood back on his feet.
"Funny, Hedgehog… But I'm afraid you'll have no choice but to have a second helping." Shadow smirked, as he positioned his hand to perform the attack once more.
"I'm ready this time!" A streak of blue bolted straight for the crimson striped hedgehog. Whipping his hand once again, Shadow hurled the golden speared energy. In one fluid movement, the cobalt hedgehog danced around the assault, closing the gap between them. Shadow threw a kick the spry hedgehog darted under, countering with a fierce uppercut to the chin. The dark hedgehog grimaced as he skidded back across the grass. His knees did not touch the ground once.
"I bet that one hurt." Sonic was confident he landed the blow cleanly. That hit should've floored him for sure. He really is sturdy...
Shadow breathed heavily and rubbed his chin.
"I'll acknowledge your power, Hedgehog. But, it'll take more than that to fell me."
"Whatever..."
A beeping rung from one of Shadow's wrists. A voice cracked through the static. [Shadow! What are you doing?! Hurry and get back here right now before the island blows up with you on it!]