Now this chapter has Shadow in it, so expect some high action! Now, let's roll!
Chapter 9: Shadow the hedgehog
Darkness surrounded me. I couldn't see anything. Suddenly, an image appeared in front of me. It was of station square. Every building, destroyed. Everyone, gone. I stood there, horrified. Then the image zoomed in and what I saw was even worse. Sonic and his friends lying on the ground, dead, and above them stood Eggman, with a being that was dark and had green eyes. He and Eggman laughed evilly.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
I woke up with a jolt. I breathed heavily, sweat coming down my fore head. I pressed my hand to my face. What a horrible nightmare. I got up and went to the window. The city was bathed in moonlight. I started to think about what happened in my dream. Station square was destroyed. Sonic and everyone else was killed by Eggman and that… being with the green eyes. I raised my hand to my forehead to brush off the sweat. Something tells me that this is more dangerous than what I had thought. But, what does that dark being have to do with all this? And why can I somehow use the power of the chaos emeralds?
I crossed my arms and gazed at the night sky. I needed someone who knew and could control the power of the emeralds. Then, it hit me. Shadow. He's the only one who knows about the emeralds powers. Maybe he can help me with this. I smiled and went back to bed, hopefully not to wake up from another nightmare.
The next day I began my search for Shadow. Finding him was not easy, since he could be anywhere. At last I found him, standing on a hill in the outskirts of the city with his arms crossed.
"So, we meet again, Austin." Shadow said without turning around.
"Shadow, I need your help." I said with seriousness in my voice.
Shadow looked at me out of the corner of his eye. "And why do you need my help?" he asked.
I looked at him, hard. "Because I can somehow use the power of the chaos emeralds."
Shadow quickly turned around and looked at me in shock. No one, besides himself, could use the full power of the emeralds. He never thought that someone, who was not from this planet, could somehow use its power. "How can you use the emerald's powers?" he asked.
I crossed my arms and explained to him the events that happened yesterday. He just listens, quietly. After I said everything to him, he closed his eyes and started thinking. I stood there, quietly; neither a word nor a noise was made except for the wind blowing through the trees.
After what felt like hours, Shadow opened his eyes and said "alright then, I'll help you. But first, you need to help me."
I was shocked to see that Shadow needed my help. Usually, he did things on his own. But, there were times when Shadow had other people, like Rouge and E-123 Omega, to help him out. Even the ultimate life-form can't do everything by himself. I started to cross my arms and asked "and why do you need my help?"
Shadow answered "G.U.N.S has assigned me to infiltrate Doctor Eggmans base. They believe he's building an army of his own robots to invade station square. My mission is to invade his base, find the factory that lies deep within his base and destroy it, along with any robots that get in my way. Getting inside will not be easy. Destroying the factory will be even harder than it sounds. I was going to enlist faker in this mission. But he's nowhere to be found at the moment. But, now that you're here, you can help me destroy Eggmans robots and put an end to this."
I stood there, thinking this over. Eggman, building an army? I knew Shadow wasn't joking. I had sometimes forgetting that Eggman will do anything to conquer the world.
After a few moments, I said to Shadow "I'll help you with this mission, Shadow. But first, I need to know how to use of powers of chaos."
Shadow smiled. "I figured you say that. Alright, I show you. After that, we must raid Eggmans base ASAP. Do you understand this?"
"I understand." We walked up and shook hands. Now, let's see if I can master its powers.
For the entire day, Shadow showed me how to use the different powers of chaos. He first showed me how to use chaos spear, powerful yellow spears that appear and hit anything in its path. At first, I couldn't do it, seeing as I didn't know how its power works. Shadow told me that I need to unleash my rage within me in order to use its power. So I did and the result was perfect.
Then Shadow taught me chaos control. He pulled out a chaos emerald. I did the same. He told me that using this power will slow down time and space. He then tired to attack me head on. Thinking fast, I shouted "chaos control!" and with that, Shadow slowed down, giving me enough time to counter with a good swinging kick to the head.
Shadow was impressed that someone who isn't from this planet could learn this stuff so quickly. I was surprised myself. Shadow finally taught me how to use the most powerful and devastating attack of all, chaos blast! He showed me how to use my rage and the power that I had to unleash this attack. Anything and everything around me would be destroyed in mere seconds!
It was getting dark. I had just finished my training with Shadow. He told me to get some sleep because tomorrow, we start attacking Eggmans base. As I was about to leave, Shadow hold me up to give me some last-minute advice. The inhibiter rings help maintain the powers of chaos. By removing them, my powers will increase significantly. But it will wear me out very quickly after using it. He told me to use this as a last resort when all else fails. I nodded and headed straight back to Creams house.
The next day, I got up and headed straight to the place where Shadow said we should meet. Shadow was already there, waiting for me.
I stopped in front of him and he said "are you ready for this, Austin?" he asked.
I looked at him with seriousness in my face. "Yes. I'm ready, Shadow."
He nodded and pulled out his red chaos emerald and shouted "chaos control!" and with that, we disappeared, heading for Eggmans base.
We transported about a mile from Eggmans base. As what Shadow expected, about 30 robots were guarding the front door. I shrugged. "Eggmans sure doesn't want anyone getting inside."
Shadow nodded. "That's for sure. Guest will just have to break through. Expect a large welcoming part when we get inside."
I smiled and nodded. We ran full speed towards the base. The robots saw us and starting firing. We dodged them with ease. We then launched homing attacks, destroying every robot that was hit by this. After all the robots were nothing but spare parts, we stood at the large door that led inside Eggmans base.
Inside the base, Eggman viewed his monitor screen outside his base. He was angry that Shadow and I was there. He growled. "Those two blasted hedgehogs. I will not allow them to destroy my precious factory!" he pushed a red button. "All E-123 Omega clones block the entrance! Do not allow them inside and if there do, prepare to fire!"
(I am…all of me by Crush 40)
The E-123 Omega clones positioned themselves in a couple of feet from the door. Some of them pushed against the door, trying to stop us from getting inside. Then, with a loud BANG! The door was wide open.
Eggman shouted "don't jus there, fire! FIRE!" before the robots could fire, however, me and Shadow shouted "chaos spear!" and waves of yellow spears came flying at the robots. Me and Shadow charged inside, ready to take out anything that got in our way
I see no, hear no evil,
black writing on the wall,
unleash one million faces,
and one by one they fall!
Black hearted evil,
brave hearted hero,
I am all, I am all I am
(I, I, I)
I am!
Here we go buddy, here we go buddy, here we go, here we go buddy,
here we go!
The Omega clones could not get a clear shot with our superior speed. I used homing attacks while Shadow used chaos spear. After the last one was destroyed, we went further down in Eggmans base, destroying anything that got in our way.
Go ahead and try to see through me,
do it if you dare,
one step forward,
two steps back,
I'm here!
(One step forwards two steps back)
Do it, do it, do it, do it!
Can you see all of me?
Walk into my mystery
Step inside and hold on for dear life!
Do you remember me?
Capture you or set you free
I am all, I am all of me!(X4)
(Here we go...)
Shadow and I wasted no time getting down to the factory. Suddenly, we found ourselves in a large round room. "What is this place?" I asked.
Shadow looked around and said "it's probably where the doctor was testing those Omega clones."
We proceeded to the door that lead out of here when suddenly, it slammed shut. Then, a large robot with a big spiky ball came down. In the cockpit sat Eggman. "Ha ha ha ha ha! Sorry hedgehogs, but I can't allow you two to go any further. This is where you will meet your end! Prepare to be squashed, warthogs!"
I see and feel the evil,
my hands will crush them all,
you think you have the answer,
I laugh and watch you fall!
Black hearted evil,
brave hearted hero,
I am all, I am all I am
(I, I, I)
I am!
Here we go buddy, here we go buddy, here we go, here we go buddy,
here we go!
I just looked at him and said "what? With that hunk of junk?" I started laughed. "Seriously, Eggbutt, I thought you would have learned your lesson by now. I guess someone of your potential just doesn't know when to give up. Still, I don't mind kicking your butt, seeing as you always lose to us, evil loser genius!" I laughed again. Shadow just ignored me.
Eggman started growling and said "I have about had it with you! I'll show you both that I am not a loser!" he started charging at us. He slammed his spiked ball down. We both dodged and went in separate directions to stop Eggman.
Shadow launched chaos spears at him. The spears deflected, hitting all around the room. The room started to collapse. I was on the other side. I held myself in position and used a homing attack, heading straight for both Eggman and the door. Eggman didn't have a chance to turn around and counter. My attack burst right through the robot, making a clean hole and it blasted a hole through the door.
Eggman sat there, panicking. "Not again! You will pay for this! He ejected out of his robot and flew away.
Shadow ran through the hole just before the whole room collapsed into a pile of rubble. We proceeded further down the base. Along the way, more Omega clones tired to stop us, but there were no match for us.
Finally, we reached the factory. There were millions of robots being created. I stood there, jaw dropped. "Man, Eggman has outdone himself this time." I said.
Shadow nodded. "Indeed, it's time we destroy this factory and put an end to the doctor's plan."
Go ahead and try to see through me,
do it if you dare,
one step forward,
two steps back,
I'm here
(One step forwards two steps back!)
Do it, do it, do it, do it!
Can you see all of me?
Walk into my mystery
Step inside and hold on for dear life,
Do you remember me?
Capture you or set you free?
I am all, I am all of me!(X4)
(Here we go...)
Me and Shadow destroy everything in the factory, leaving no traces of working machining or robots. After the whole place was bought to oblivion, we headed back to the entrance. But when we got there, Eggman was waiting for us, with a whole army of Omegas, both inside and outside.
"Ho ho ho ho ho ho! Looks like you both are a bit too late. True, you both destroyed my precious factory, but I managed to create enough robots to invade station square. I have over 9,000 robots under my command! Now, it's for you both to meet your doom! Ha ha ha ha ha!"
Shadow and I stood back to back as the robots surrounded us. "This could be difficult." I whispered to Shadow.
"Yeah. But I have faced more deadly threats than this." Whispered Shadow.
Eggman then shouted "FIRE!" and robots began firing. Me and Shadow teleported, hitting the robots as we teleported back and forth.
I am, I am everyone, everywhere, anyhow, anyway, anywill, any
day! (X2)
I am, I am, I am! (X2)
I am!
The Omega clones were becoming scrap metal as we destroy them. But more matter how many we took out, more came in. soon, Shadow and I were exhausted using our powers. Eggman laughed. "Ho ho ho ho ho! Looks like your time is up, hedgehogs! Omega clones, prepare to fire on my command!"
Shadow and I looked at each other again. "Now what do we do?" I asked.
"We still have one more trick up our sleeve." He said, pointing at his inhibiter rings.
At first, I didn't want to do it. I knew that if we removed them and used are most powerful attack, not only will the base and all the robots would be destroyed, but us too. I nodded silently. I know that this was very bold, but sometimes, circumstances call for drastic measure.
I looked up at Eggman and said "sorry, Eggman. But we're not done yet. As matter of fact, your time is up, Eggbutt!" me and shadow started removing our rings.
Do it, do it, do it, do it!
Can you see all of me?
Walk into my mystery
Step inside and hold on for dear life,
Do you remember me?
Capture you or set you free?
I am all, I am all of me!(X4)
(Here we go, here go, here we go...)
Eggman was shocked and scared. "Are you both insane? If you use that power, it will destroy us all!"
"If it comes to that, then so be it." Shadow said.
As the rings drop to the ground, red energy started pouring through our body. with the rage and the power of chaos that we both have, we shouted "CHAOSSSSSSS…..BLAST!" the whole base and all the robots explode and me and Shadow knew no more.
I am, I am all of me...
Me and Shadow were found by Sonic and the gang. They felt the tremor of the explosion and went to investigate. They found us both under a big pile of rubble. We were badly wounded, But still alive. We were taking to the hospital where we were patched up. Shadow wounds were not that bad. But mine were worse. I had lost a lot of blood after being buried under that rubble for so long. Everyone was worried that I wouldn't make it.
After Shadow had recovered, he went to the room I was in. he stood over me. I had patches all over me, to stop the bleeding. "Austin, I should never have put you in harm's way." He said. This reminded him about Maria and what she went through. The memory of her still haunts him. But he promised Maria that he would protect the humans, no matter what. "You have helped me. And now, it's my turn to return the favor." He pulled out his red chaos emerald. He felt its power coursing through him. When he had enough energy, he put his hands over my body and said quietly "chaos…..heal!" yellow light surrounded my body. The open wounds had disappeared. The bruises were gone. After the light was gone, Shadow fell, exhausted from using so much power to heal me.
He got up slowly and said "you have been a worthy comrade, Austin. I thank you for your help." He put my green chaos emerald in my hand. "You will need this more than Me." he started to leave and with one final look he said with a smile "goodbye for now, Austin the hedgehog." And he left the room.
Everyone was shocked and relieved that I had recovered. I was surprised myself. I was then released from the hospital and went back to Creams house. When I got up to my room, I looked outside the window. I was wondering what happened that to me. I knew that a certain black hedgehog helped me recovered from my wounds.
I smiled. "Shadow is someone that I can rely on. Thank you, Shadow the hedgehog." I went to bed and sleep took over me.
Woo-hoo! That was AWSOME! Hope you all enjoyed it. Leave a review and comment! And thank Shadow for saving me back there! Anyway, until next time, catch you all on the flipside!