Chapter 18: Awake and Alive
"Sonic's in a coma?" Shadow asked harshly.
Tails nodded sadly. "I'm afraid so, Shadow. How he induced it, I'm not sure."
Shadow clenched his fist. "I know how."
Tails looked at him, curious.
"When we were fighting Mephiles, Sonic got wounded. Mephiles had pierced his chest with the same attack he did a few years ago. I think that caused it."
"That makes sense," Tails said. "Trauma can cause a coma."
"Will Sonic ever wake?" Shadow asked.
Tails frowned. "He may wake up today...or years from now. It depends on how long the coma lasts."
"That's not helping, Tails."
"Hey, it's the best I can tell you. If Sonic does wake, he might feel confused at first. I recommend you stay by his side for a while. If he doesn't wake by today, we'll take him to the hospital."
Shadow nodded and left the room.
A day had passed, and Sonic was still in a coma. Tails and Shadow had transferred him to the hospital and told the doctors what they knew. The doctor who was taking care of Sonic told Shadow that he'd call if anything happened. Shadow thanked him and left.
Shadow sat in the living room watching television the next day when the phone rang. He sighed, got up and answered it.
"Hello?"
"Yes, this is Station Square Hospital," the voice of the doctor said. "We're just calling to ask you and Tails to come down to the emergency room right away."
Shadow sucked in his breath. "Has anything happened to Sonic? Is he okay?"
"Your friend Sonic the Hedgehog is awake and alive."