SHADOW THE HEDGEHOG
Disclaimer: I do not own the sonic characters, just the OC's
Chapter Seventeen: Origins Revealed
Shadow was walking down one of the many passageways of the Black Comet with the seven chaos emerald floating above his head. With Black Doom now dead, Shadow thought that the world was finally saved. Shadow stopped walking when he saw all his friends coming down the path. "Shadow!" Kumori yelled as she jumped him. When Kumori wrapped him in a hug, Shadow let out a small scream of pain. Kumori immediately released Shadow and saw scratches and bruises all over his body.
"Shadow, you're hurt." Kumori said. "I'm fine, now that Black Doom is dead." Shadow said. "You killed him?" Mach asked. "Yes and look what else I have." Shadow said as he pointed above his head. The group looked above his head and saw the seven chaos emeralds. "You have all seven." Sonic said. "Yes. And now I will discover the truth about my origins." Shadow said. But while Shadow was talking to the group, Knuckles, Tikal and Chaos were having their own private chat. "There is something strange about the emeralds." Tikal said. "Yeah, I feel it too." Knuckles said.
Then, to Shadow's surprise, Black Doom materialized in front of the entire group. "Black Doom? But how? I killed you." Shadow said. "You did not think you could defeat me with your insignificant power, did you?" Black Doom said. "What?" Shadow questioned. "I must thank you, Shadow. Because of you, I now possess all the chaos emeralds." Black Doom said. "What are you talking about? I have the chaos emeralds." Shadow said. Black Doom only chuckled and held an open hand out to the chaos emeralds. Black Doom sharply closed his hand towards the emeralds and when he did, all seven chaos emeralds were turned to dust.
"The emeralds are fake!" Tails exclaimed. "That's right. During our battle, I took your chaos emerald and replaced them with the false emeralds." Black Doom explained. The real chaos emeralds appeared from behind Black Dooms robe and floated above his head. "We won't allow you to destroy the planet, Black Doom!" Shadow exclaimed. "Ignorant fools... We're here to save the humans from their own demise. We offer... salvation." Black Doom said. "What?" Shadow questioned.
"Their greed, thirst for power, and affinity for betrayal has them on a path of self-destruction. Their actions will lead to extinction of their species. We're here to save them from themselves... with our perfect order... allowing them to live through their desperate lives in peace. Humans are a great energy source for us... they will be well-kept." Black Doom explained his intentions. "What?" everyone shouted. "Let us begin our ritual of prosperity. CHAOS... CONTROL!" Black Doom shouted.
Outside, in space, the Black Comet in enveloped in a green light and then disappears. The Black Comet was then teleported to the, once great, city of Westopolis. The Black Comet started to rumble before three large black tendrils emerged from it. The large tendrils plunge into the ground and connect to the Earth.
Back inside the Black Comet, the group was confused at what had just happened. "What was that? What just happened?" Cream asked. "Those black creatures just warped the Comet down to the surface using Chaos Control!" Sonic shouted. "So that's why he needed me to get the chaos emeralds." Shadow said as he fell to his knees, realizing what he had caused.
"Precisely. The Comet's velocity isn't powerful enough to pass through another planet's atmosphere. The Emeralds amplify the space-time control powers of Chaos Control. We need them to charge to full power. It's the perfect plan. That's why I needed the professor to help me." Black Doom explained. "What?" Shadow asked "That's insane." Eggman stated. The professor was in development of the ultimate life force, but he needed my help. So we made a deal... I helped him, and he promised to deliver me the seven Chaos Emeralds. That's how you were created, Shadow. You would help us do both! "Black Doom explained.
"Me? I can't believe it." Shadow said in disbelief. "That can't be! He betrayed his own people for research?! For Black Doom?!" Eggman questioned. "Big deal... we can't just stand here doing nothing." Sonic said. "Yeah, let's do this! I'll crush that cosmic rock ball!" Knuckles said as he raised his fist. Then suddenly, Knuckles felt his whole body stiffen. "Knuckles! What's wrong?!" Sonic asks. But his question was soon answer when him and everyone else was frozen in place.
A special weapon... this gas, once released, is quickly absorbed into your bloodstream. In a moment, total paralysis will hit your nervous system. The end is near, now...my dear offspring... Eat and devour these savory dishes!" Black Doom commanded as eleven black alien blobs moved towards the frozen heroes. The heroes tried to move but were unsuccessful. Meanwhile, several thoughts were clashing in Shadow's mind until he heard the voice of Maria. "Please help them, Shadow." Maria said. Shadow finally snapped out of his trance and realized what was happening.
"Hey! Stay away from me!" Rouge shouted to the blob in front of her. All eleven blobs suddenly jumped at their pray until Shadow called out "CHAOS SPEAR!" Exactly eleven arrows were conjured and killed the blobs in a single strike. "What?!" Black Doom shouted in surprise. Shadow got back to his feet and stared at Black Doom with eyes of determination. "I've left the past behind me. No one can tell me what to do now! I will destroy you, Black Doom!" Shadow shouted.
"I gave you life, and THIS is how you repay me? The irony of it all, is I gave you life... now... I'll take it back!" Black Doom stated. Black Doom turns and starts to float away. Shadow quickly followed Black Doom, not planning on losing him. "Shadow." Kumori quietly said. "He's our only hope now. "Sonic said.
Shadow ran down the same passageway he came from, knowing Black Doom would be at the center of the comet again. His progress was soon halted when over ten Black Oaks appeared out of nowhere and blocked his path. "I don't have time for you." Shadow said as he charged at the large aliens. Then suddenly, Shadow was hit by a laser to the leg and fell to the ground. Shadow got back to his feet and looked back to see what caused the attack. When he looked back, he saw every type of Black Arms alien from the Black Warrior to the Black Assassin surrounded him. "Damn." Shadow swore
The Black assassin fired its laser at Shadow, but was avoided. But when Shadow avoided the attack, he was slashed in the back by one of the Black Warriors. Shadow turned around as the Black Warrior tried to strike again, but Shadow jumped out of the way. But when he jumped away, a laser hit Shadow in his shoulder. Every time Shadow tried to avoid an attack, he was attacked from another direction until he couldn't take anymore. Shadow finally collapsed to the ground.
How am I going to get out of this?" Shadow asked himself. As the Black Arms drew closer, Shadow stared at his power ring and remembered the time it saved hi life on the ARK. "I did it once, I can do it again." Shadow thought. Shadow released both power rings from his cuffs and clutched them in his hands. The Black Arms jumped on Shadow as he shouted "CHAOS CONTROL!" Shadow disappeared before he was crushed.
Shadow appeared in the center of the comet where Black Doom was waiting for him. "Well done, Shadow. You've gone farther than I expected... I'm impressed!" Black Doom said as Shadow walked closer to him. "But you still don't understand, do you? The future we offer is the only option for these humans." Black Doom continued. "I've heard enough. You're boring me to death, Black Doom! You're going down!!" Shadow states. Black Doom only laughs.
"Such bravado for a little hedgehog. I thought you were different from the rest... but maybe not. We are more alike than you think... the same blood runs through our veins." Black Doom said. Black raised his hand towards Shadow, who was now clutching his head in pain. "This can't be...!" Shadow said as he fell to his knees. "Just... who are you?" Shadow asked weakly. "Don't you know? You were created from MY blood." Black Doom says "What?!" Shadow questions. That's right. You are a part of me... do you feel that? I can control you. You cannot escape me... nor can you escape your past!" Black Doom says. "Damn you! NO! It's not true...!" Shadow shouts desperately.
Back at the ARK's research facility, Espio was trying to hack the computers data with Charmy and Vector watching. They already hacked into G.U.N. and Eggman's files, but did not find what they were looking for. "Espio, are you in yet?" Charmy asked. Vector covers Charmy's mouth to shut him up. "Quiet, Charmy. Espio, we need you to focus 'cuz if we don't hurry all the data we recovered will be lost!" Vector said. "Easier said than done... who signed me up for this anyway?" Espio replied.
Charmy breaks out of Vectors hold and flies above their head. "I'll do it. Get out of the way." Charmy said. "Get back here, you idiot!" Vector yells, but it was too late. Charmy rams into the computer and a recording of Professor Gerald activates. "Hey, it's working!" Team Chaotix shouts in surprise.
Back at the Black Comet, Shadow was about to admit defeat until he heard his creators voice. "Shadow, my son." "Professor?" Shadow questioned. Then, small monitors with Professor Gerald on them appear before Shadow and Black Doom. "What is this?" Black Dom asked. ""If you're listening to this, then the worst has happened...you need to know the truth. The government plans to shutdown this research facility..."The recording said.
The message was not only being heard on the Black Comet, but the entire world as well. At G.U.N. base, the president and commander were watching the recording. "The government plans to cease all of our research... and imprison all who know about you. I made a terrible mistake, Shadow... It's all my fault... making contact with that Comet..." the recording said. "Professor Gerald?" the commander questioned. "Now listen carefully." The recording continued.
Back with the frozen heroes, they were also listening to Gerald's recording. ""In fifty years, the Black Comet will return... They plan to harness its powers to destroy this planet! The only way to stop them... was to develop a way to use the very power THEY intended to use AGAINST them." The recording said. "Of course, it's brilliant!" Eggman said, realizing his grandfather's plan.
Back with Shadow and Black Doom, the recording was finishing up. ""Shadow... it's up to you and only you can stop them! I developed the Eclipse Cannon... It's the only weapon that can destroy that Black Comet. Shadow, you are the only hope to save mankind as we know it... The future of this planet depends on... you!" the recording said. In the recording, Maria was seen walking up to her grandfather.
"Don't worry, grandfather. Shadow and I will protect this planet. Right, Shadow?" Maria said. Black Doom chuckled at Professor Gerald's plans. Gerald, you fool! Shadow is already in my control...What's this?!" Black shouted in surprise as Shadow broke out of Black Doom's control and stood up. "Well, well, well... seems like you're immune to my mind control." Black Doom said. You have no control over me, Black Doom. I now understand why I am here. I made a promise and I'm here to keep it. Today, I put my past behind me." Shadow said.
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