Back at the campout, Knuckles gave Tails the purple Engine Core. Tails was also working on some Tornado upgrades, but Sonic wanted to know about the Engine Cores and what they were capable of.
"Well, they're not much different from Chaos Emeralds." He answered."However, they seem to be made from a different energy, like nothing I've ever seen before."
"Thanks, Tails." Sonic gave him a thumbs-up. Then they heard something move."Does Eggman know where we are?"
"No, but G.U.N. does." Said a familiar voice.
"Shadow? Is that you?" Sonic tried to make the figure out."Long time, no see, my friend."
"Don't call me friend!" Shadow pulled away."I'm here of my own accord, and you'd best stay out of my way."
"That's our Shadow." Knuckles facepalmed."So what are you doing here?"
"I'm here to stop Eggman." Shadow answered.
"What a coincidence." Sonic exclaimed."So are we. We can have a party."
"Silence!" Shadow shouted."I thought I made it clear that I'm working alone."
"C'mon, Shadow. You know the only thing better than saving the world (and chili dogs) is doing it with friends." Sonic teased.
"I'll pass!" Shadow was annoyed."Can we just cut the small talk so I can do my job?"Everyone sighed. There was no convincing Shadow; he always had to have things his way.
"Wait! What's that?" Shadow asked, pointing to the ball.
"Oh, this? Eggman thought he could use this thing to trap me. Boy, was he mistaken."Sonic answered with a chuckle.
"Fine, I'll come with you, but only because that robot is important to my mission."
Silver began to stare into space. No one could tell what he was thinking about. He shook his head, looking alive again."Right, uh, Sonic, go track down that next car."
"And take this with you." Tails told Sonic, and gave him the purple Engine Core."I've finished my analysis. It can be used to absorb small amounts of matter, and blast it out."
"I get what you're saying." Sonic replied."Yeah, I can feel it. Let's go!" Sonic went with Knuckles, and Shadow followed beside him.
Yay! Shadow's back! And he's a jerk. But at least he's with the good guys. Read and review, or else I'll pretend to kill you!
