I Am . . .
(Theme song - Pokemon Journeys: The Series (Season 23) - English Dub Opening)
(Abigail's POV)
*It's been a week since we brought Tails' parents home & my parents telling me that I'm going to be a big sister. I was really excited. I've always wanted a little brother or sister. Anyway, Amadeus & Rosemary took up residence in Merlin's house in Knothole, across the street from my house. My parents immediately hit it off with them & like everyone in Knotehole & New Mobotropolis, they both fell in love with my Mom's baking. Just yesterday, all of my friend's Moms threw a baby shower for her. 'Today, Huck & I were at Freedom HQ, helping Tails go over some data when Sonic walked in*
Sonic: All right . . . This is getting ridiculous . . ! Where the heck is Fiona!? *Knuckles walked in holding an Extreme Gear* No-show on the mission. No-show about any other time . . . Yo, Tails! You seen her lately? *Tails didn't answer & flew out of the room* Tails?
Knuckles: Are you two fighting?
Sonic: I didn't think so . . . I know he had a thing for Fiona, but I thought we'd dealt with that.
Knuckles: Is Fiona still disappearing?
Sonic: Yeah, yeah. *he turned to me* Hey, Abby. Any chance you can used your Future Sight to find her?
*That was what Tails' Uncle Merlin had started calling my powers*
Abigail: Like my Mom explained before Sonic, my visions come at random. Besides, I'm still working on that with Merlin.
Huck:*nodding* Chao-Chao.
*To be perfectly honest, I didn't really care where Fiona went. I still don't like her & I know she doesn't like me. And that's perfectly fine with me*
Sonic: You're right. You're right. Sorry. But, I'm really beginning to wonder if . . .
*Tails flew back into the room in a panic*
Tails: Sonic!
Sonic: HA! I knew he'd come around.
Tails: It's Shadow! He's headed this way and he's under attack!
Abigail: What!? *I ran up to Tails & grabbed him by the arms* Who's attacking him!?
Tails: T-Two of Eggman's robots.
*That was all I needed to know. I ran out of the room with Sonic, Tails, & Huck quickly following me*
*When we got there, 2 red robots were chasing Shadow & sending out bolts of electricity. He was holing a disk in one hand & 6 hairs in the other. I'd have to question him on that later. Suddenly one of the bolts of electricity grazed to disk Shadow was holding, damaging it a little*
Shadow: No!
*I was about to jump in & save him, but Sonic & Tails beat me to it by destroying the 2 robots*
Sonic: We've got to stop meeting like this.
Abigail: Shadow!
*I ran up to Shadow & hugged him tightly. Sonic & Tails looked at us & each other confused. They then looked at Huck, who shrugged*
Shadow:*whispering* Sonic & Tails are watching.
Abigail:*whispering* I don't care. Are you alright?
*Shadow smiled at me & hugged me back*
Shadow:*whispering* Yes, I'm fine. *he then looked at the disk in his hand & saw the burnt edge**out loud to Sonic & Tails* You couldn't show up ten seconds earlier!
Abigail: Shadow!
Sonic: Why you're welcome, Shadow. I'm glad we could help. Your profuse gratitude is touching.
*I gave Sonic a glare & he held his hands in defense. I then gave Shadow a look at said "We're here now aren't we?". His face then turned sad & he looked down*
Shadow:*looking at Tails* . . . You're right. I apologize.
Sonic: . . . You do?
Shadow: You are the only one I can turn to, Sonic. This is the diary of my creator. Professor Gerald Robotnik. *he gave the disk to Tails* This disk contains all the answers. Who I am. What I'm meant to be. Please, Sonic. I need to know who I am.
Sonic: No worries, Faker. We've got you covered.
*I gave Sonic another glare at the name "Faker"*
*We made our way back to HQ. Shadow explained to us how he infiltrated Eggman's base, confronted Eggman & Snively, & stole the disk. Tails looked over the disk. Shadow put the clump of hair on a nearby table*
Tails: I don't know how much we can do for you, Shadow. The data is so old and it's so damaged that a lot of the information is corrupted. If we tried to dig into what's left, it might corrupt the whole thing.
Shadow: I refuse to turn back now.
Nicole: If I may - If you were to physically interface with the data, you might be able to find out what you need.
Shadow: You can do that?
Nicole: It will take only a few minutes of preparation.
Shadow: Then, yes. Let us do that.
Sonic:*elbowing Shadow* Emphasis on "us," Faker. I'm not letting you have all the fun.
Abigail: I'm coming too. Somebody has to keep an eye on you two.
Sonic: Gee, thanks.
*I took Huck off my shoulder*
Abigail: Sorry, buddy. You gotta stay here.
*Huck looked sad, but nodded. I handed him to Tails*
Knuckles: Don't worry about Freedom HQ. I'll keep an eye on things here.
Sonic: Cool. Tell Fiona I'm looking for her if you see her.
Nicole: Let us hope. Sonic . . . Shadow . . . Abigail . . . We're ready.
*In a flash of light, we were inside a hallway. I looked out a window next to us & saw we were in space above Mobius*
Sonic: Wow! The Ark. Haven't been here in a while.
Abigail:*to Shadow* You were created here.
Shadow: Yes.
Nicole: It's just as I feared. Our very presence is accelerating the degradation. We need to be quick.
Shadow: Then let's go!
*We entered a room & Shadow gasped in surprise*
?: Shadow! Welcome back!
Shadow: You! *standing in front of us was Maria Robotnik. I know because Shadow showed me a picture of her. she looked a lot like Hope* Maria . . . I thought I'd lost you forever.
Maria: Don't be silly, Shadow. As long as you hold me in your heart and thoughts, we'll never be apart. Who are your friends?
Shadow: Friends . . . ?
Sonic: Yeah, hi. We're still here. We're here to get answers, remember?
Shadow: Of . . . Of course. Maria, I have been in captivity for the past fifty years. I've forgotten my purpose . . . Who I am . . . Please, tell me . . .
Maria:*gasp* Fifty years!? We need to speak to Grandfather right away!
*She ran down the hallway & we all followed her*
Nicole: We may have to cut this short. The data is fragmenting fast.
Shadow: I'm not leaving until I know everything.
Professor Gerald Robotnik:*off-screen* Then know everything you shall . . . *stand in front of us was a adult human male (who looked a lot like Eggman, only a lot nicer) with a gray mustache wearing a white lab coat over a brown turtleneck sweater, black pants & shoes, & pince nez glasses**on-screen* Hello, son. Fifty years is a long time to wander in the dark.
Sonic: Yeah. Can we get the abridged version, Professor? We're short on time here.
Professor Gerald Robotnik: Of course. In short, Shadow . . . You are the Ultimate Protector of life on Mobius.
Shadow: I am?
Professor Gerald Robotnik: Initially, your body was to be the source for a cure. Maria developed the rare Neuiro-Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome. There is no cure, and I hoped to make one in you. But there were barriers I could not break in my research. Desperate, I sought the aid of Black Doom, a monstrous alien who wanted you to be his greatest weapon. He helped me create you . . . The Ultimate Lifeform . . . And give you his rare skills in Chaos Control. Little did Black Doom know that I would later change you to be the Champion for Mobius against him and his Black Arms. The Black Arms will return to Mobius in fifty years.
Sonic: All ready happened, Prof.
Professor Gerald Robotnik: Really?
Abigail: He's right. The Black Arms attacked 2 years ago. Luckily, Shadow defeated Black Doom and sent the Black Arms packing.
Professor Gerald Robotnik: Really. Well, I'm very proud of you, Shadow.
Shadow: So . . . What am I, then? A cure? A weapon?
Professor Gerald Robotnik: You are a savior, Shadow. I'm so sorry so much has to be put on your shoulders. But you are well prepared. You were created with my love for the people of Mobius so you may protect them.
*Suddenly, the ground below our feet began to disappear*
Sonic: Whoa! No more floor!
Nicole: The digital matrix is collapsing! We have to get out! *she made a door* I'll make us a way out. You get Shadow!
Sonic: Way ahead of you, Nicole! Shadow . . . Time to juice!
Shadow: No! I still have questions! I can't leave Maria again!
Maria: Shadow . . . *she put her hands on Shadow's muzzle* You have to go and protect everyone now. And you'll always have me . . .
Shadow:*tears in his eyes* . . . If I hold you in my heart . . . Goodbye, Maria.
*She smiled at him & turned to me*
Maria: Take good care of him, okay. I hope you both will be very happy.
Abigail: I will and thank you.
*All 4 of us ran through the door & we were back in the HQ*
Sonic: Whoo-ha! What a ride!
Huck: Chao-Chao!
*He flew up to me & snuggled into my face*
Tails: Sonic! I'm glad you guys are back!
Sonic: Ditto! Did Fiona ever - ?
Tails: Snively's attacking outside, and Knuckles is fending him off all by himself!
Sonic: What!? Why!?
Tails: He wants his hair back!
*Shadow ran towards a nearby table, picked up the 6 hairs, & ran out of the HQ. We all went after him. Huck held onto my shoulder. When we caught up, Shadow was standing on a destroyed red lobster robot & glaring at Snively*
Shadow: I am Shadow the Hedgehog. I am the union of ideals dark and benign, but ultimately built with love. *he threw the hairs at Snively* I am the Ultimate Lifeform. I am the Protector of Mobius. Run home to your Master and tell him. This is who I am.
*I then walked up the robot & stood behind Shadow. Snively flinched in fear when he saw me & Huck glaring at him*
Abigail: Excuse me, Shadow. But I'd like a word with Snively.
Shadow: Be my guest.
Abigail: Thank you. *to Snively* Didn't I tell you that if I ever saw you near New Mobotropolis or Knothole again *cracking her knuckles* I would grind you into paste?
Huck: Chao.
Snively: M-Must have s-slipped my mind.
*I put my knuckles down & turned away from him*
Abigail: Well, lucky for you, I'm in a good mood right now. So I'll let you off with a warning this time. *he sighed in relief* But! *he flinched again as I grabbed him by the collar & pulled him up to my face* Next time, I'll show no mercy! *I threw him off the wreck & he landed on his backside* NOW BEAT IT!
Huck: Chao!
Snively:*picking up his hairs* I'm going! I'm going!
*He turned in the opposite direction & ran away at full speed*
(Shadow's POV)
Shadow:*in his mind* That's my girl.
(Abigail's POV)
*I hopped off the robot & Shadow walked up to me. He then whispered in my ear*
Shadow:*whispering* I have to get going now. But meet me in the Great Forest tonight.
*I kissed his cheek*
Abigail:*whispering* I wouldn't miss it for the world.
*He then ran off. I turned to Sonic, Tails, & Knuckles*
Tails: Well . . . After that, what do we do?
Sonic: We find out why Fiona is vanishing lately. It's time we got some answers!
*That evening, Shadow & I were on one of our secret dates. We were having a picnic candlelight dinner & stargazing. I left Huck at home, asleep in my bed*
Abigail: I'm glad Sonic & the others were able to help you.
Shadow: Me too. Now I don't feel so confused anymore.
Abigail: I have a surprise for you. *I pulled out a guitar* I wrote this just for you.
*I strummed a few notes & started singing*
*Abigail singing*
We're far apart
In every way
But you're the best part of my day
And sure as I breath the air
I know we are the perfect pair
On a prickly path
The goes on for miles
But it's worth it just to see you smile
And I cannot be pulled apart
From the hold you have on my heart
Even if the world tells us it's wrong
You're in my head like a catchy song
(Third-Person POV)
*Sonic & Sally were walking through the Great Forest, when they heard something*
Sonic: What's that sound?
Sally: It sounds like singing.
Sonic: Let's check it out.
*He picked Sally up bridal style & zoomed towards the music*
(Abigail's POV)
*Abigail singing*
The seasons change and leaves may fall
But I'll be with you through them all
In rain or shine
You'll always be mine
On a prickly path
That goes on for miles
You're the only one who makes it all worth while
And you should not
Blame me too
If I can't help
Falling in love with you
*I finished the song & smiled at him*
Shadow: That was beautiful.
*We were about to kiss, when . . . *
Sally:*off-screen* ABBY!
*We turned around & saw Sonic & Sally standing behind us. Sally was looking shocked. Sonic was just standing there with a firm look*
Sonic: Well, this explains a lot.
*We both blushed. I knew we had a lot of explaining to do*
You're in My Head Like a Catchy Song - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic