Past Secrets

Chapter 32 - The Sacrifice

Dark's POV

I stood alone in the middle of the street with everyone waiting for me to say something. I turned around with one thing on my mind and that was to kill Eggman and save my brother, once and for all.

I walked by my new friends and entered the house; once I was inside I found my bike keys in my guest room that Shadow let me stay in. once I got done with that, I went back downstairs and started my bike up. As I prepared to leave off on my mission, Amy ran in and took my arm. I looked into her eyes.

"Dark I'm coming with you." Said Amy.

"Why?" I asked.

"That wasn't my Shadow and I want to help you." Replied Amy.

"Shadow wouldn't want you to go. It's to dangerous." I questioned.

"I don't care! He's my only love in life and I will protect just as he would protect me." Said Amy.

I smiled and everyone else entered the garage.

"Dark, what was that?" Asked Silver.

"Eggman." I replied.

Everyone looked at me in total shock.

"Did you say Eggman Dark?" Asked Amy.

"That's why I think its best you stay here. I need to go alone and handle this." I replied.

"Shadow's our best friend and we're not going to stand by and let you go in this alone." Said Silver.

I put my head to the side. Amy reached out and took my cheek and moved me towards her. I looked into her emerald green eyes.

"Dark, you can't do this alone. If your Shadow's brother then you know what its like to go into every situation alone. Change that and let someone help you. Let us help you." Said Amy sincerely.

I smiled and replied.

"Lets go get Shadow."

Amy smiled and wrapped her arms around my waist while getting on the bike. Silver, Tails, Knuckles, and Sonic; all ran out towards Sonics' car and piled in then waited for me to led the way.

"Where are we going Dark?" Asked Amy.

I went into the back pouch of my bike and pulled out my GPS. Once I had the coordinates in it popped out the location. Not to my surprise; we were going back to white acropolis. This must be Eggman's last base.

"White acropolis." I replied once I had the GPS settled on my handle bars.

"I've never been there before. What is it like?" Asked Amy.

"Cold as hell and full of scum. So stay next to me at all time, ok?" I replied.

Amy nodded her head and I began to drive off with Amy clutching my waist.

3 hours and 55 minutes later

We were five minutes out from the base and for some odd reason, no one was around. No guards at the checkpoint we just passed and no patrols around the base itself.

"I thought you said this place would be full of people Dark?" Questioned Amy.

"It should be." I replied.

I stopped my bike at what seemed to be the garage of the base. The door was closed but I could tell by trucks marks made in the snow. Sonic and the others parked outside the base perimeter, so I was parked pretty close to the base then them. I helped Amy off the bike and she gave me a gentle hug. I didn't bother asking what it was for, I was just to worried to care; but it seems like Amy is really nice or she might be interested in me, considering how she has acted so far in my presence.

Once we were settled I waited for the others by the door leading into the base. They came fairly fast and stopped in front of me and Amy.

"We'll lets do this." Said Silver all eager to attack the base.

"Sorry guys but your going to have to wait here." I said.

Silver, Tails, and Knuckles looked at me with confusion.

"Why!" Shouted Silver.

"I need people to cover the entrance here and someone has to watch the car and my bike." I replied.

"But…. Dark. We can help!" Shouted Tails.

"If you truly want to help, then do as I say and protect the car." I said.

I honestly couldn't care less about Sonics' car. I just don't want them getting hurt. Silver and the others looked at me and nodded their heads and ran to the car. I turned and looked at Sonic and Amy.

"Sonic your coming with me, Amy stay here." I said while putting my hand on the doorknob leading in. Amy stopped me by the arm and drag me back.

"I said this before back at the house Dark, but Shadow's my only love and I'm helping you." Said Amy.

Sonic laughed at her response and I ignored his need to be a asshole.

"Amy, if you get hurt." Amy cut me off.

"I won't be hurt and if you are Shadow's brother then I know you will protect me just like he would."

I looked at her and realized what she said was true. In a way I care for Amy and I will protect her, but mostly because she reminds me of Maria. I guess this is why Shadow fell in love with her. I took her hand and began to walk in with Sonic at my side.

We entered the base to find it empty.

"Where is everyone?" Asked Sonic.

"I don't know, but be careful it could be ambush." I suggested.

As we were walking down further into the base I pulled out Shadow's M9 I had in my jacket.

Amy looked at it with interest.

"You have a gun?" Asked Amy.

"It's Shadow's." I replied.

Amy smiled and kept next to my side. She had my arm tight. We approached a door and Sonic stood in front of us now. He quickly opened the door and rushed in. I walked in behind him and we were now in a huge room, it was dark and cold. I couldn't really see anything. We walked further into the center of the room and I could feel someone watching us. Sonic was eager to fight, I don't know but it looks like he's trying to impress Amy. I don't know why he would want to considering Shadow said they were dating.

I watched with the gun in my right hand and Amy in my left. I looked around and I noticed someone moving in the darkness. He was fast and agile. He was getting closer and closer by the second.

"Stop Sonic." I urged him.

"We can't stop, we need to find Shadow." Replied Sonic in a fast tone.

"You found him!" Shouted the dark figure.

The figure charged Sonic and punched him straight in the stomach. Sonic opened his mouth in pain as the figure grabbed his back and tossed his body into the darkness. I lost sight on the man and heard Sonic scream in pain.

"Sonic!" I yelled out for him.

I got no response.

"Sonic!" I yelled again.

The room lit up and Sonic was laying against a wall in the corner of the room. Me and Amy ran to him and he was fucked up. His nose was completely broken and his face was busied beyond belief. Blood made its way down his blue jacket and he was unconscious.

I couldn't do anything for him at the moment, so I stood back up and turned around to find Shadow behind. He was turning, the eyes were completely his demon's and his fur was starting to get discombobulated. At least I knew he must be fighting the demon on the inside otherwise it would have already gain full control by now. That means there's still a chance I can save him.

"Shadow stop please!" I begged.

Shadow smiled exposing his razor sharp teeth.

I began to position for a fight. I don't want to fight my brother but I'll do it if I have too.

"Glad to see you came." The loud speaker came online and it was Eggman.

Me and Shadow looked at it.

"Are you ready Dark?" Asked Eggman.

"Ready for what?" I questioned.

"To make the ultimate sacrifice." Replied Eggman.

"What is he talking about Dark?" Asked Amy who still held Sonics hand.

"I don't know." I replied.

"Don't worry about her Dark, it's your brother you should be concerned for." Said Eggman.

"I want him freed!" I shouted.

"That can't be done I'm afraid." Replied Eggman.

"Why!" I shouted back.

"The Demon inside your brother, has taken over and as you can see he wants you dead. I have control over the body but the demon controls the mind now and he has already dealt with Shadow. Even if he somehow managed to hold back the form, its still impossible for him to regain control." Replied Eggman.

"Your lying! You know how to change this!" I yelled.

"Of course I do. I made the damn thing in both of you! Your just lucky I don't have control over yours!" Shouted Eggman.

"Then tell me how to stop it!" I ordered.

"I'll tell you but you have to do something for me." Replied Eggman calmly.

"What!" I shouted.

"I'll let the demon tell you. Goodbye Dark." Said Eggman.

I looked at my brother and he began to smile.

"What do you want from me!" I asked in rage.

"Kill it!" Ordered the demon.

"Kill what!" I asked.

The demon then lifted his arm and pointed behind me.

I turned and he was pointing at Amy. Amy looked at me with fear.

I looked back at the demon and he was laughing.

"What will that accomplish?" I asked.

"You prove to me you can kill her and I will release Shadow. Prove to me your still a demon." Said the demon.

I thought about it and I knew what I had to do. Sonic was passed out and this was my chance. I looked at my brothers gun that was in my right and turned towards Amy.

She began to cowry. I grabbed her arm as she tried to break free. I pinned her body against the wall and put the gun to the side of her head. I moved my head and we connected foreheads. I put my left hand on her cheek and we connected eyes.

"I'm sorry Amy." I said softly as I moved in.

We then connected lips and we began to kiss. I wanted her last moments to be remembered. I pulled back and still starred into her eyes. She began to cry.

"Goodbye Amy." I said while putting my finger on the trigger.

She closed her eyes.

I then smiled and immediately turned back around towards the demon. I caught him off guard and pulled the trigger. His face turned into anger as my bullet went straight into his chest. Amy freaked out and jumped down next to Sonic.

The demon looked up at me and charged. He was too fast. He took my right hand and bent it so I would drop the gun. The gun went across the room because when it fell I kicked it away so he couldn't get it.

I used my left hand and punched him in the face. The demon staggered and I took the chance to wrap his neck in a choke hold.

He quickly bent over and flipped me onto the floor.

I hit the ground hard and when I did the demon clenched his fist and punched me in the nose. I began to bleed. The demon then tried to stomp me but I used my emerald to teleport behind him.

I then kicked him in the back of the leg and he fell down. I didn't want to kill my brother so I went and grabbed him again in another choke hold.

"Your weak Dark! Why don't you just kill me!" Yelled the demon.

"Because I know you can change! We don't have to hate each other!" I replied.

"True ,but I can't help it because of that fat prick Eggman!" Said the demon.

"Then let's go finish him!" I ordered.

"I can't because he's in control! I must kill you!" Replied the demon as he took my arms.

He flipped me once again and my emerald fell onto the floor. The demon then walked over to my brothers M9 and picked it up. As he turned; I was in his face.

I smacked the gun and he lowered it.

But the demon used his other hand to punch me in the side. I Staggered as lifted the gun. He aimed it at my head and pulled the trigger.

I quickly rolled out of the way and began to run. The demon sprayed the handgun at me and connected a bullet.

"AHHH!" I yelled as I rolled onto the floor in pain.

I looked and he shot me in the arm. I began to crawl away but the demon approached me.

He stepped on my back and put the barrel to my head.

"I'm sorry Dark." Said the demon.

I closed my eyes and waited for death.

"NOOOO!"

Me and the demon looked and Amy was running at us. She quickly tackled the demon off me and onto the floor. I began to crawl to my emerald. As soon as I had it in my hands, I looked at Amy who was on top of him.

Amy's POV

I looked into this demon's eyes and I could feel Shadow in there somewhere. He didn't try to escape.

"Amy get off me!" Yelled the demon.

"I can't do that Shadow….or whoever you are." I replied.

"Why not?" Asked the demon in rage.

"Because I love you."

I slowly then moved in towards the demons gruesome lips and his gnarly teeth. I slowly connected my lips to his and began to kiss. He didn't hold back. He began to kiss me back and his body began to change. He grew less buff and softer as I lied on his chest fur.

As we kissed; his body began to glow gold with the red streaks exposing. His teeth went back to normal and I could feel his soft touch feeling around my back. In about ten seconds after that, we stopped and looked into each other eyes. His eyes where Pure crimson and his smile was the one I loved. It was the one that belong to the one and the only Shadow the hedgehog….my true love.

Shadow's mind

I looked around the dark area and it was certain the demon me was gone. All that remained was the door. I walked towards it and the door had no lock or even a doorknob on it. I began by push it with all the might I possessed. I had to save Amy and Dark and all my friends. The door wouldn't budge and I was growing tired. I pushed as hard as I could. I then began to punch it and kick it hoping the thing would break off the hinges.

As I punch and kicked I remember the scene back on ARK when I was trying to save Maria. I couldn't get through and she died because I couldn't. I began to get angry and I was overwhelmed with a power I never felt before. I began to glow gold and I felt a insane amount of power in my will. I stepped back and charged the door full speed.

When I came in contact with it's wood frame, I went right through it. Behind the door was a bright light. I quickly smiled in hope and ran at it. The further I ran the more it brightened until I was free once again.

Shadow's POV

I awakened to find myself starring into my loves eyes, she had happiness on her expression and I had my hands on her back and as soon as we both realized it was truly me we hugged tightly.

She began to cry and so did I.

"Shadow!" Yelled Amy through her tears.

"I'm sorry if I hurt you Amy." I said sincerely as we embraced.

"It's ok Shadow. I know you didn't mean to." Said Amy.

I began to attempt to sit up and when I did, I noticed I have been shot in my chest. I looked around to find the gun next to me. I picked it up and looked at the wound. It was bleeding but the pain I couldn't feel because of this form. Inside me I could feel the demon resting in my soul calmly as this super form took over it's place.

"Are you ok?" Asked Amy.

"Yeah for now." I replied.

I looked around this room and found Sonic beat almost to death in the corner. I ran to his body and he was knocked out. I looked around for my brother next and I found him bleeding out against a wall.

"Dark!" I yelled.

Dark looked at me and smiled softly.

I ran to him as he held his arm.

"Are you ok?" I asked in a panic.

"I say the same thing I said to Paul back at the base. I'm fucking dandy!" Shouted Dark as he began to chuckle.

"I'm so sorry brother did I shoot you!" I asked feeling guilty.

"No….the demon did." Dark corrected me.

I smiled and hugged him tightly.

"Lets get that fixed." I said while taking out my emerald.

Dark handed me his emerald and I shouted.

"Chaos Control!"

Since it was a small round it came out and the wound sealed shut. Dark smiled and took back his emerald.

I then helped him up on his feet and we approached Amy.

"Are you ok Dark?" Asked Amy.

"I'm perfectly fine Amy, and sorry if I scared you back there." Said Dark with a smile.

Amy then punched his shoulder and shouted.

"You scared the shit out of me! It will take I lot more then "I'm sorry" to fix that!"

"What are you two talking about?" I asked in curiosity.

"We'll tell you later." Replied Amy.

I smiled and thought about it and I was pissed off at Eggman. He was going to die and I know where he is.

I began to walk away.

"Where are you going?" Yelled Dark as he went next to my side.

"To end this." I replied.

"Your not going without me!" Shouted Amy.

"No! you stay here and get everyone out!" I ordered.

Amy nodded her head in approval and went to me.

"I love you." Said Amy.

"I love you too. Now go Amy." I said.

Amy turned around and ran towards Sonic who was passed out. I looked at Dark and he said.

"Let's end this."

I smiled and replied.

"That's not the first time we said that."

"But this time it will be finished." Said Dark.

"I hope so." I replied while approaching a elevator in the back of this huge room.

I opened the door and it was empty.

"Eggman's on the top floor and that's where I'm going." I stated.

"I'm going with you." Said Dark while entering the elevator.

I nodded my head but I had other things in mind. I got next to him and clicked the button that read "floor 25". the elevator shut and began to go up.

"Are you ready?" Asked Dark.

"Yes." I replied.

"I can't wait till this is over, we're going home and forgetting about this forever." Added Dark.

"You'll be going home alone Dark." I said sadly.

Dark eyes widened.

"What are you talking about Shadow?" Asked Dark.

"With this form brother, I can see everything up there and it is too much for you to handle, but I can take it. I need you to take this elevator once it drops me off on that floor and go down and get everyone home." I said.

"Your not going to die Shadow!" Shouted Dark.

"No, your not going to die; but I am. I'm sorry Dark, but this is what has to happen." I said.

The elevator reached the floor and was waiting for me to open the door. I looked at Dark and pushed him in the corner of the door. Once he was ready, I looked into his eyes and hugged him.

"I promise Dark, I will see you again one day. I love you and remember brother; when that day comes a rose will greet you." Dark looked into my eyes with confusion. I then opened the door and face the line of armed men.

I looked around the room and they were all holding fire waiting for me to move. I counted around thirty men with Eggman in the back holding something in his right hand. I looked back at my brother and said.

"I love you."

I then walked out the elevator and forced closed the doors with Dark inside. He put his face up to the doors and asked.

"Shadow what are you doing? Please don't do this!"

I closed the doors completely and turned back around to face Eggman and the men.

"Well, well, well. I didn't think you had it in you to hold back that demon. But I guess I was wrong. Now tell me Shadow. Now that I'm no longer in control of you; how is this going to play out?" Asked Eggman.

"Your going to die for making me hurt my friends and the ones I love and I don't care how many of you there are, I will finish this." I replied.

"If that's how this is going to work then be my guest and try and keep your word." Said Eggman.

I pulled up my M9 and Eggman yelled out.

"Open fire!"

The men pulled their triggers shooting at me and the elevator behind me.

I used my emerald and teleport between the rounds. As I drew closer the men reloaded their guns. I stopped and started shooting my M9 and because of how much ammo was left I only could kill only seven men. I began to reach into my pocket and pull out Dark's flash bang. I unclipped it and tossed it at the men.

"BANG!"

The men and Eggman were blinded and spraying randomly. I ran at the men and one of them got a lucky shot into my arm. I ate the bullet and pushed forward.

I dropped down behind cover and picked up an assault rifle. I looked over cover and opened fire. Ten more men died by my hand leaving thirteen remaining and Eggman.

By then the men where clear to see me and began to shot at my cover. A round pierced it and hit me in the back. I instantly had blood came up out of my mouth and I fell forward onto the floor as they continued to shoot at me. I slowly crawled to a dead guard next to me and picked up his handgun.

The men began to rush my cover and as I laid on the floor they turned into my sights. One by one the men came and died. About six more bodies hit the floor leaving seven left including Eggman.

I slowly stood up and reloaded my M9 because I found a clip on one of the dead guards.

I began to shoot hitting five in the head. Two guards and Eggman are all that's left. The remaining guards dropped their guns and went next to Eggman who still held that thing in his hand.

I held them at gun point and Eggman began to clap his hands.

"You are good at your job still aren't you Shadow?" Asked Eggman.

"Shut the fuck up you fat shit! Time to die!" I yelled in rage.

"I think you should shut up Shadow. You failed at this mission." Said Eggman.

"What are you talking about?" I asked.

Eggman lifted his hand and said.

"If I let go of this detonator; this place blows us all to hell!"

I looked behind him and the bomb sat their armed.

"I don't think you can take us Shadow. I mean look at you. Your almost out of power and time." Said Eggman.

"I don't care! Time to die!"

I charged and punched the guard in the face. He fell to the side as his buddy got the same treatment. After they were out of the way I went for Eggman who pulled out his handgun. He shot me in the left leg. I fell in front of him and I was able to take the detonator away from him. Eggman then shot me in the back again and I laid there on the cold floor.

"Don't you even think of moving Shadow or I will kill you!" Yelled Eggman.

"Kill me and the bomb goes off." I replied.

"You'll kill Amy and Dark and all your friends if you drop that Shadow!" Shouted Eggman.

"No I won't, they left." I slowly got on my knees and turned to face the now armed guards and Eggman.

I positioned my self next to the bomb and looked by my enemies to find Dark looking through the doors of the elevator. The look on his face was just to much to bear but I had to by time for him to go. I was hoping he would have left already but he had to see didn't he?

"Open fire and kill him!" Ordered Eggman.

The two guards and Eggman began to gun me down. I was shot another eight times, three time in the chest and five times in legs. I fell back against the window which the bomb was placed against. I smiled and with all I had I shouted.

"Go Dark!"

Everyone turned and Dark made the elevator return downstairs. Eggman looked back at me and quietly said.

"You almost did it my boy, but again you couldn't save them."

Eggman tried to open my hand for the device, but I threw my hand back and made it smash through the window out of the building.

"NOOOOOOO!" Yelled Eggman and the guards.

Dark's POV

"Open fire and kill him!"

"Go Dark!" Yelled Shadow.

I quickly smashed the button and the elevator returned me downstairs.

"Why! Why did I have to watch that? I just saw my brother get gunned down in front of me and I couldn't save him!" I yelled to myself.

The elevator opened and I ran through the base as fast as I could till I reach the exit. I knew Shadow was dead by now and I saw the bomb counting down, so I had to rush. I didn't go for my bike. I just ran to the car were everyone was waiting.

"Dark! Where's Shadow?" Asked everyone.

"He's dead! Quickly; in the car theirs a bomb about to go off! We have to get out of here!" I shouted.

No one reacted.

"Move!" I yelled.

Everyone piled into Sonics' car and I drove us about as far as I could from the base as possible before it happened. I turned around just in time to see the base explode into flames. My brother burned into pure ash before my eyes, but so did Eggman. I began to cry and as I looked around so was everyone else. Amy took my hand and rested her head on my chest fur while she cried just as hard as me. We watched until the base finally burned out.

I can't believe my brother's truly dead. He said before he died. A rose would greet me. I looked at Amy and I wondered if he meant her. I vowed to protect her for him for as long as shall live. Shadow also said he would see me again some day, but after that. I know that last promise shall never become true.