This is the chapter everyone's been waiting for (I hope). The truth will be revealed. Also, there will be some bonding. This is a long chapter; don't say I didn't warn you.
Disclaimer: Sonic team is owned by Sega, Scourge is owned by Archie, and Gemini is mine.
Amy's POV
We arrived in an open plot surrounded by trees, it was nice and spacious, and under one of the trees was a tent. "Welcome to Mi Casa." Gemini said, as he let go of us, and pointed at the tent. "That has enough space for two people, there are two inflatable beds and a battery powered pump inside, I'll sleep in the tree." He explained, then he jumped in the tree above the tent. It was late, so Shadow and I decided to set up our sleeping places, the pump inflated the beds at an exceedingly fast pace. When both were done, we got ourselves ready for bed. "Night." I told Shadow, he looked at me, and for the first time in a long time, he smiled and said "Goodnight Rose." I smiled back, closed my eyes and drifted off into a deep sleep.
Tails' POV
The machine Scourge asked me to build is coming along nicely, sure it's a big change from plane engines, but I love a challenge. Now I'm taking a break, and having a good old Lucozade, contemplating life… and physics. As I took a sip, a familiar green hedgehog entered the room and took a stare at the machine, clearly impressed. "Can I help you Scourge?" I asked politely, "No thanks, I just wanted to see how the machine was coming along, great job so far." Scourge was complementing me?! Wow! "Thanks!" I said with a big smile on my face. He nodded, then looked at me and said "How far is it until completion?" "42% left." I said, and looked him right in the eyes to show him I mean business, only to see a greedy glint in his eyes, I shrugged it off as it disappeared. "Keep me updated." He said and left.
Amy's POV
" Quiet Bitch! No-one can hear you!" Scourge said and ripped my clothes off. I looked to the alleyway entrance to find Gemini, but saw no-one. I was helpless, no-one was stopping Scourge from doing his intentions to me. I tried to scream, but nothing came out. "Let's have some fun, shall we?" Scourge said and close in, all I saw was darkness…
I woke up in the middle of the night with a start, sweating uncontrollably, and with tears trickling down my face. "It was just a dream." I said softly, hugging my knees. I looked to where Shadow was sleeping, but saw no-one, and the tent flap was open. Curious, I peeked outside and saw Shadow peacefully lying on the grass, while a soft, cool night breeze lazily moved through the air. Should I join him? Nah, I'm probably more of a nuisance than a friend to him anyway. As I was about to pull my head inside, I heard Shadow say, "Rose, why are you still up?" I looked back at him to find that he was sitting up and looking at me. I stayed quiet, hoping he would lose interest, but instead he patted a patch of grass next to him, indicating for me to come sit next to him. I exited the tent, and sat next to him, hugging my knees once again, but this time I did it because I was cold. As if he read my mind, he asked "Are you cold?" I looked at him and, without thinking, I nodded, then he done something completely out of character, he wrapped his arms around me and kept me warm. I could tell he could feel that I was sweating, and that he could see I was crying. "Are you ok?" He asked me. I looked at him and said "I had a nightmare." Bracing myself for the 'you're weak' comment. Instead he asked "What about?" I looked at him, and said "What would have happened if Gemini hadn't arrived." Shadow quizzically looked at me, so I told him the story. "The night I met Gemini, Scourge was about to rape me, Gemini saved me from him and then we came to you." Shadow was speechless, his face was neutral, but I could feel his anger boiling. "That piece of shit." He said, trying to calm himself down, and surprisingly succeeding. He was quiet after that, for a few minutes he said nothing, until he laid back and motioned for me to do the same. As I laid back, he put his arm around me and said "Look up." I did as he said and saw a beautiful sight, the sky was clear and millions of stars filled the sky with light. "Reminds me of home." Shadow said, I knew exactly what he meant as I snuggled closer to him for heat, he didn't seem to mind. The combination of Shadow's heat and the night sounds made me fall asleep again, dreaming peaceful dreams.
Shadow's POV
I carried a sleeping Rose back to her bed, and placed her gently in it. Truth is, I've always had a soft spot for her, I would always take her side in an argument, I would always comfort her when needed. How can that blue baboon hate her? She is the sweetest, most caring person I know. "Stupid faker." I said, before going to bed and sleeping a dreamless sleep.
The next morning
Shadow's POV
I woke up early, as I always do, and I turned to see Rose still asleep, by the looks of it, quite peacefully. I exited the tent to find Gemini waiting impatiently. "Finally, you're awake, let's get started. Do you have your chaos emerald?" get started? For what? "Yes, I do." I said, went back inside, got my emerald out my bag and took my place outside again. "Good." Gemini said and disappeared, I looked around but I couldn't find him, "How could he used Chaos control without an emerald?" I said to myself. Suddenly, something connected with the back of my head that sent me reeling into the ground. I looked at my assailant and saw Gemini. "What the hell was that for?" I asked him, as I got up. "I'm testing your ability." He said as he took off his jacket and threw it to the side, revealing chest hair like mine, only his is grey. "Come on, Shadow." He said in a mocking tone which angered me. I growled at him, but never moved a muscle. "Either you strike first, or I will." He said with a smirk. Pffft, let him try, I am the ultimate lifeform, not even faker is fast enough to hit… a fist connected with my jaw that sent me flying. When I got up from the ground, I was pissed, I lunged at him, only to be backhanded away. I got up and threw a chaos spear at him, but he absorbed it. How the hell? He looked at me and said "You still have much to learn." I scoffed at him, but became neutral when he glared at me. Damn, is that how I look at people too? "But I can teach you." He said as he approached me. I looked at him, and then nodded.
3rd Person's POV
Gemini trained Shadow in three moves: chaos trident, chaos javelin and chaos warp. Chaos trident is a stronger version of chaos lance, when fired, it extends in three different ways. Chaos Javelin breaks up into many shards and homes in on its target. Chaos warp allows the user to travel five minutes back in time, therefore he can predict his opponent's next move. Shadow developed both physically and mentally, now he is humbler and is faster than Sonic. Amy developed as well, Shadow trained her in hand-to-hand combat, she can now take on Knuckles and win. It was night time and they were all sitting around a fire. Meanwhile, Scourge and Sonic were searching for Amy.
Gemini's POV
Should do it now? Or later? I contemplated it, and it was difficult, I've earned their trust, but I like them. Should I tell them who I really am? What I really am? They seem like understanding people. Ah, fuck it. I'm telling them. I looked up and said "Shadow, Amy. I have something to tell you." "Yes?" Amy said and Shadow looked at me quizzically. I took a deep breath and sighed "The real reason for me trying to kill Scourge… is for payback." I said. "Why?" Shadow asked. "He killed her… he killed my Rosy." I said as tears came to my eyes.
Sonic's POV
"They are nowhere to be found." I said to Scourge. "Fuck!" he exclaimed and started punching the ground, with each hit he repeated his words, "Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuck! Fuuuuuck!" "Calm down." I told him, "Why do you want to find them so badly?" He looked up at me and said. "I want to kill him." "Why?" I asked him "Because he killed Rosy." Scourge said.
Sorry for making it long, but who do think is telling the truth, Scourge: The evil Sonic with a lot of tricks? Or Gemini: the insane Shadow with a lot of power?
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