A/N: I don't own anything. See chapter one for information

Alright guys, it looks like things is going to be hectic for Shadow here. So let's see how he will cope as he met more characters from to aru and battles against the black creatures!

"Talking"

'Thought'

"Inner Thought"

Academy City, Bridge

*BOOM*

A loud sound caused by an explosion appeared from the bridge as Shadow and the three girls began their slaughter towards a thousand of black creatures that was filling all-around of it. Each of them had their own technique to finish off these creatures.

Let's start with the pig-tailed girls named Shirai Kuroko, one of the esper ability here in this Academy City. Her ability as she was mentioned before in her introduction was teleport. She is able to teleport herself and the things she wants to toward the destined position she desires to by concentrating herself or touching the things and humans as well. On her thigh below her skirt she wears what it looks a pack of needle especially for holding down the villain, and in this case the needle can also be used to exterminate the black creatures. She let out her smirk when she saw the swarm of creatures in front of her as she motioned her hands to her thigh and teleported the needles inside the pack towards the creatures. Within a second, the needles appeared above the head of the creatures and stabbed it, making it yelled out agony of pain as it disappeared into thin air.

"Heh, you guys are no match for me, Shirai Kuroko!" She said in proud as she took out something inside her body. It turns out it was a pack full of needles as she was carrying all this time. Wondered how much weight is it. Once again, she used her ability to teleport the needles towards the creatures in a split second and her assault continues. In case if she ran out of ammo, she is still dangerous as she was also trained hand-to-hand combat as well.

On the other side, the girl that was been tasked to be a caretaker for Shadow, Itsuwa, was also having her time deal with these creatures. She carrying a spear-type weapon and she's doing her best to help the black hedgehog as best as she can. When Kanzaki told her about Shadow's background, she couldn't help but admire about him, seeing the only person she's admire was Kamijou Touma ever since the incident between Anglican Church and Church of England. Her speed was top notch although it's still far away from Shadow or Kanzaki's level, as she lunged forward and slashes every creature in front of her with everything she got.

"Nanasen!" She yelled out as the ground in front of her began shaking. She can use the same technique as the priestess does, although in this case she uses a spear, not a sword. The creatures began to disappear one by another as they have been cut by many steel wires, and the number of them decrease in rapid way. Itsuwa knows there's still more to come as she continues her assault to aid Shadow and lift the black hedgehog's burden.

But the most particular one was the brown-haired girl named Misaka Mikoto, one of the level 5 people in Academy City. Her nickname was 'railgun' and it was synchronizing with her ability to control lightning around her. She's able to generate lightning as much as she wants to and on top of it, her ability was top notch and no one mess up with this girl. She used chain of lightning as spark flying across the creatures and vaporizing them in a process, like a hot knife through butter.

"Heh, this will be piece of cake," Misaka smirked when she pull out a coin from her pocket. This is her signature move as she nonchalantly flipped the coin; her eyes display no fear against a swarm of black creatures because they're not so much dangerous for this popular girl. As the coin descended, everyone watched in fascination, even Shadow had his interest and awe as Misaka raised an arm, her thumb outstretched as she discharged an enormous amount of electricity. A split second before the coin would pass her thumb; she flicked it like she would flick a piece of paper.

A terrifying shockwave reverberated through the area as the coin broke the barrier of sound, streaking down the road in a bright, orange stream. The creatures had no chance against this as those who stands in her way will get vaporized in no time. The laser hit the ground and caused an explosion, alongside the creatures as well. Shadow couldn't help but impress by this girl's skill. He wondered if this is the power of level 5 can do. "Impressive, I must say your skill is exceptional," Shadow stated while doing his job at the same time.

"Heh, it's nothing really," Misaka smirked when she heard Shadow's compliment. She herself was wondered how much this hedgehog capable of. "So Shadow right? Do you know about these creatures?" She said while letting out her lightning to strike down the creatures.

"I haven't got clue so far, though it would be wise if I get one as soon as possible," Shadow said while keeping his composure. When he looked up, the remaining creatures were already in low number for about 30 minutes or so. Kuroko and Itsuwa already looked tired because of this, and Misaka seems okay, but Shadow knows that the railgun was reaching her limit. They both gathered in one circle and was surrounded by the remaining black creatures.

"Kuroko, can you still keep up?" Misaka asked in concern.

"I don't know onee-sama, these creatures seem has no end of it," Kuroko replied while taking her breath because of her lack of energy she had left.

"Shadow, what should we do? We already reach our limit," Itsuwa asked rather panic as she look towards the black hedgehog.

"Well, I think I have a solution," Shadow smirked as he's about to unleash another one of his favorite move, not before looking at Misaka first. "Misaka, can you make a shield around the girls here? I'm about to unleash something here but I can't do in this condition."

"Are you sure Shadow?" Misaka asked in confused. When she Shadow's eyes of seriousness, Misaka nod and decided to follow what the black hedgehog said. "Alright, you better do this properly or I'll shock you to death!"

"Heh, don't worry. You will see what this hedgehog can do," Shadow let out his grin as he jumped and floating in mid-air. Misaka on the other hand used her electricity to make a shield around the girls. When Shadow saw Misaka done her preparation, he let out his smirk as he crossed his arms and concentrated his energy to himself. At the moment, his body becomes a bright red and when it was finished, he raised his arms while chanting his mantra.

"CHAOS…BLAST!"

All his entire body let out a huge explosion caused by the chaos energy. As he did so, the creatures within the radius get caught by it and get destroyed within a process in a split of second. The explosion that was made from Shadow has large radius and it's enough for him to destroy all the remaining creatures that was left behind. The girls meanwhile stayed in a shield created by Misaka and when they saw what is going on, they immediately gasped. They couldn't believe what was Shadow just do, especially Misaka as her eyes widen by this scene. Shadow landed on the ground safely and noticed that all the creatures were already disappeared thanks to his skill and the girls as well. However, he can feel his energy running low as he held on into one-knee position. "Damn, I guess it took a lot of energy of mine to create large explosion like that," Shadow said rather tired after the cause he had done. Itsuwa helped him up by holding onto his shoulder, and Shadow couldn't help but grateful by her noble act. "Thanks Itsuwa, I guess I need one of that."

"Are you okay there Shadow? That was a huge explosion I haven't seen in my life," Itsuwa asked in surprise as she never saw Shadow can pull this stunt.

"I'm alright, though I think I won't be able to fight anymore after the mess I just create here," Shadow said in low tone as he knows that he's reaching his limit. "I think I will take my time then. Sorry if this bothering you Itsuwa," with that, Shadow closed his eyes and drifted to sleep. Itsuwa let out her smile as she glad that the black hedgehog was alright. She carries him in bridal style while saying goodbyes to Kuroko and Misaka who was still in awestruck after what Shadow just did back then. After the couple left the scene, the railgun and the teleporter now become more interested about the black hedgehog, whether his skill or his background.

"Nee, Kuroko," Misaka asked her kouhai (junior in term of school). "Do you believe what we just saw tonight?" Truthfully, she maybe a level 5, the highest level in Academy city. However, after she saw Shadow's act in destroying the black creatures, she wants to know better of the black hedgehog and hopefully challenged him to a duel.

"Onee-sama, I'm not sure of myself," Kuroko answered doubly. "Maybe we should asked Saten and Uiharu tomorrow. Perhaps they already saw Shadow-san action before us."

"Hmm, good idea."

The next day

It was already weekend and that means there are no school or classes for the students here, and Touma couldn't help but smiled as this was his chance to enjoy this, though his high level of bad luck still affecting him and the spiky-haired boy wondered if there is one lucky day for him to grab.

On the other hand, Shadow already woken up from his sleep and apparently he decided not to go outside since he will be focusing on the healing process. After the battle yesterday, it took a lot of energy from him to create a large Chaos Blast like he was never done before, and for him to get exhausted by this must be a disappointment for the black hedgehog. 'I guess I need to train this skill if I have time,' Shadow thought to himself. A few minutes later, he decided to went outside in the end since he will be damn bored if he just stays in Touma's room for almost entire day, but he will only have short walk…err, I mean jumping since he don't want to get more attention after yesterday's battle. "Touma, I'm going outside."

"But Shadow, are you sure you'll be alright?" Touma intercepted him. "I mean you still need more rest."

"Don't worry, it won't take too long. I just need fresh air," Shadow said as he looking outside from the window. "Besides, I dislike staying too long without nice walk. CHAOS CONTROL!" With his mantra, he disappeared within his sight, surprising yet Touma and his friends.

A few minutes later

Shadow can be seen sitting on the top of the building watching the scenery in what it seems looks normal if it is in daytime. He wondered about this strange event happen lately and why is that only night time they will appear. He can't still find the answer yet and it makes him annoyed by this fact. Nevertheless, he will take this time to think what he should do next.

"I guess I will be sleeping in this place then," Shadow said as he lay down on the concrete and sleep peacefully while enjoying a nice breeze coming out from the propeller that was place all around the city. As he drifted to his sleep, his guidance Rachel couldn't but chuckle seeing the cute face while Shadow was sleeping, though she knows that the black hedgehog need some time to be alone.

"Oh Shadow-kun, I just hope you can endure your quest. I'll be your side if you needed me anytime you want to," Rachel said while chuckling herself. When Shadow was already in sleep state, someone was approaching him as the figure sit beside him while taking his head to its lap.

After taking a nice nap for unknown time, Shadow opened his eyes and noticed that his head touching something soft and he realizes that he was already in someone's lap. When he looked up, he saw a familiar face and a huge breast above his head. He let a slight blush by this sight though he keeps his calm. He noticed the sword that was attached on the figure wrist and it's none other than Kanzaki Kaori. "Oh Shadow-kun, did you have nice sleep?" Kanzaki asked in calm tone.

"I have Kanzaki, thank you," Shadow simply said. He decided to enjoy this moment as he can feel the warmth coming from the priestess since it has been a long time for him to feel this way. "I suggest you know my condition from Itsuwa?"

"Yes, she has told me about your condition from this morning," Kanzaki informed. "To think you use such devastating ability to finish off the creatures, I think things are going to be harder than we expected."

"I guess you could say that," Shadow said in low tune as he watched how beautiful Kanzaki was in close range. He maybe an ultimate-life form, but he still had heart inside of him, so to feel this warmth will be pleased for the black hedgehog. "Kanzaki, can I asked you a favor?"

"Yes?"

"Can we stay like this for a bit? I just want to enjoy this moment for a while," Shadow stated in calm tone, causing Kanzaki to have slight blush. The priestess is surprised by Shadow's calm tone, but from his word, she could tell that the black hedgehog had hard time during his life, and to think that she and Shadow shared the same experience makes her smiled naturally by this incident. She smiled as she saw Shadow' face while brushing his hair while said something.

"Of course Shadow-kun, I want to enjoy this moment as well."

A/N: Oh, how sweet! It looks like Shadow and Kanzaki already reaching the next level here, but there are still a chance for the other girl to get close with him. Oh, you might just say Shadow will have his harem. I mean, come on! Touma already got his harem, and so does Shadow.

Originally, Kanzaki still had her feelings towards Touma when I saw the anime or read the light novels, but since Touma...well, you might say dense and Shadow is a kind of alone person, I decided to put her into Shadow's harem, though he won't admitted. Okay, if you guys have any idea about Shadow's harem, send me the review and I will reconsider it.

That's all for tonight. See you later~!

sonic-elric

03 January 2012

21.45 PM