Chapter 6 is yet another aftermath, this time to the the second day of the tournament.

"Sonic!" shouted Amy, who was in some pain.

"Amy!" replied Sonic, running towards the arena.

"I see my work is done, I will be back Sonic the Hedgehog" stated Mephiles, disappearing into a portal.

Shadow clearly showed signs that he wanted to confront Mephiles, especially after what he did to a friend of his. Fortunetly, Blaze was on hand to comfort him.

"Shadow, it's not worth it" Blaze said looking into Shadow's now fiery eyes. Shadow looked at Blaze, and the red eyes calmed down. His breathing calmed as well.

"Thanks, Blaze. I may have lost it there" Blaze looked into his eyes once more. She thought his eyes were beautiful, and also that the events of last night were more than lust. She was sure of it, but didn't know what Shadow would think.

"Well, we know what you're like when you lose it" she said. Shadow made a light chuckle. At this point they were holding hands, and may have gone further but someone stopped them.

"Hey, Shadow help me get Amy to the hospital" shouted Sonic. Shadow put a frown in his face and was about to say no, but he needed to help Amy. "I'll be back soon" said Shadow, as he and Sonic got Amy to the hotel hospital. Blaze, Knuckles and Silver helped as the rest went to check on Tails.

"Hey Tails, how you feeling?" asked Cream, who was first in.

"I'm fine, did you see Amy's fight?" asked Tails.

"Yes, that hedgehog scares me, he hurt Amy bad"

"Don't worry Cream, that was Mephiles, we've met him before but Sonic, Shadow and Silver beat him"

"Ok, but he looks scary"

"It'll be alright Cream, but something's going on here" said Rouge.

"What do you mean?" asked Tails.

"Well, don't you think it's strange that Mephiles, Metal Sonic and Metal Knuckles are here, and we haven't seen Starlight all day, and you know he was once evil"

"Well the Metal's would be sent here by Eggman for the chaos emeralds, but as for Mephiles, it's a complete mystery. And Starlight, well he is neither good or evil"

"We need to find out what happened, and lucky for you guys detectives are here" said Vector, walking in with Espio, Charmy, Mighty, Fang, Bean and Bark, "We could search tonight and tomorrow me and Espio can continue"

"Okay you guys if you wish, good luck" said Rouge.

"I'm started to wonder if this tournament was a bad idea. I mean Metal Sonic, Metal Knuckles and Mephiles. What's next? Eggman Nega?" sonic said, sarcastically.

"Huh, who?" asked Knuckles. Soniv glared at him but remembered he never met him.

"Doesn't matter"

"Anyway, something is going on here, I mean it is not possible for Mephiles to still be alive" said Shadow.

"Well I want to know who the commentator is. His voice was awfully familiar, almost like I have my finger on it" said Knuckles.

"But wait, what villian do we all know?" asked Silver. Everyone thought for a moment. Sonic thought of one person, but it was probably impossible, so decided not to say. Still...

Somewhere unknown, a glowing figure was watching and listening to every word.

"Well done Sonic, you are getting closer, but when you are so close you are so far"

The mysterious person laughed so menacingly that even Mephiles would cry

"I can't die, but I can feel..."

Starlight was pacing back and forward, awaiting the arrival of his 'master'. Soon enough, he appeared in his crystaline form.

"Just who are you? You hurt Amy, and Amy is my friend" questioned Starlight.

"Hahaha, how rude. My name is Mephiles the Dark and soon it will all become clear"

"I don't care, I want answers, I was tricked before, and that man payed. Dearly. I destroyed the 'almighty' Perfect Nazo, without trying" Mephiles was shocked. No one could beat Perfect Nazo, except Hyper Shadic, but that was a once in a lifetime combination.

"Who are you?" asked Mephiles.

Starlight just shot a beam of light at him, knocking him back a little. "I'm Starlight. Starlight the Hedgehog" Rage was running through Starlight, but Mephiles stopped him.

"It would be better not to fight, we need to focus on the current task" with that he disappeared, leaving Starlight to think.

With the mysterious person...

"Starlight, you are such a fool" he said, "Light data complete"

It was now 10pm and only Shadow, Silver, Knuckles, Rouge, Tikal and Blaze could go for dinner that evening. The three couples sat and ordered a three-course meal and talked about the possible mystery that surrounded the tournament. Shadow and Blaze were getting closer, or that's what they thought. Silver and Tikal were at the stage of holding hands, and Knuckles and Rouge, well they constantly 'excused' themselves from the table. The subject of the chaotix came up.

"I hope they find something" said Rouge.

Meanwhile...

The chaotix reached the door of the building next to Silent hill, possibly the commentators box. Charmy had stayed behind to go to sleep, so the six of them went. They got to a solid door that neither Vector or Mighty could break through.

"I'll get this one" said Fang. He got out his gun, put a silencer on and shot a special bullet. The door opened slightly.

"Thanks, Fang. Least you're good for something" said Bark. Fang ignored the comment and the six walked in. At first glance it looked like nothing was happening. But that of course meant something was. Soon though, it became clear that nothing had happened. The last place they tried was the comentators booth. There, Vector found something: a book.

"Read it out Vector" said Bean. Vector looked at the page it was open at.

Log 41

Now it can begin. I will unleash myself. Those fools thought they could beat me, Ha. It appears evil prevails again. Evil never dies. It never will. Sonic the Hedgehog will die. As too will Shadow. And Silver. And all the rest of their pathetic friends. They thought I was tough before, wait until I appear again. This is N-

They were cut off by the sound of growling outside.

"Hey who's in there? I will destroy you" Feeling threatened, the six jumped out the window. Thankfully, it was only one floor up. They had some great information to tell...

Back at Dinner

It was 11pm, and the three couples were enjoying their time with each other, until someone caught Knuckles' eye. It was Shade. Knuckles shouted on her.

"Hey Shade, over here!" Shade turned around and saw Knuckles. She ran over to the group.

"Hey Knuckles, long time no see"

"Hey Shade, meet my friends. Well you know Shadow and Rouge, but here's Tikal, Blaze and Silver"

"Hey" said Silver, "Nice game out there today"

"Uh, thanks" She looked nervous.

"Shade, join us please" She looked a bit happier now and sat down to catch up with them.

Done. Day three will begin soon. Who is the ultimate evil? I think I kind of gave it away. Maybe not. Hope you enjoyed it.