Stage 1: Westopolis

Player Character: Shadow

Goal: Find 2 Chaos Emeralds


The Unknown's words from before didn't leave Shadow's mind - "Hm... A promised time huh? Well then, I could use the Chaos Emeralds as bargain for the information he knows."

Having reached the skyscraper's top within the city, Shadow observed the shoot-out between aliens and the humans dressed in the exact same soldiers' uniform from his memory.

Suddenly a blue dash knocked the aliens off their feet, giving aid to the humans. Only one guy fits this description: Sonic the Hedgehog.

- Shadow: Whatever, he can handle himself, while I'll finally take what I'm here for.

At the ground layed weapons used by both fighting sides - "Bet I could use that in case if either of them tries to get in my way."

The laser beam from the sky destroys the city's surroundings. Shadw successfully stays away from it. Human soldiers and aliens nearby weren't so lucky.

Downside on the road he finds the broken cage keeping the green Chaos Emerald he grew attached with two years ago.

Taking it with Shadow exhales - "I can feel the power welling up inside me!"

Jumping into another part of city's warzone Shadw ran into the same purple star with single yellow eye from the beginning. It spoke - "You are late, Shadow... Now start finishing off these soldiers who dare to resist me!" - and then it disappeared again.

Shadow kept skating by his rocket shoes throughout the war zone of Westopolis until he reached the bottomless pit. Fortunately the land's edge holds speed springers capable to launch any mobian in air with high speed.

The amnesiac finds himself in more secluded area of the city, occupied by both fighting actions.

The explosive laser beam from the skies dismantles any poor soldier and lowers down the bridge - "Saves the time." - Shadow walks across the shortcut to the upper level.

The city's platform went back and forward through abyss. Shadow jump onto floating square and gets out of this place.

The next road wasn't spared from the crossfire, as Shadow hid behind the autobus - "Hm. I could use that." - Shadow grabs the big vehicle from the below and topples it onto both GUN soldiers and Black Aliens.

Shadow runs on the round loop around the horizontal axis and jumps onto another part thanks to speed springer.

There GUN soldiers now turned their attention at Shadow and opened fire at him. Hedgehog dodged the bullets and retaliates with his own machine weapons - "Anybody who gets in my way is my enemy." - Unfortunately for aliens they weren't spared from crossfire either.

Shadow proceeds shooting up his obstacles inside the underground tunnel.

As he passed through another warzone, Shadow jumps onto another floor, where blue jewel was laying. Shadow picks it - "Once I find all of the Emeralds, then I'll find the truth." - And walked to continue his searches.

The Big Alien's hologram appeared from the ground sounding displeased - "You've deliberately disobeyed me, Shadow!"

Calmly but firmly the hedehog explains, while walking - "Look... I don't take orders... Especially when I don't even know your name or cause. But I'm not here to fight you either. I'm collecting the emeralds to find my own answers."

The alien wasn't letting up - "You REALLY don't understand the situation, do you?! Perhaps, Professor Gerald has done more to your memories than I imagined."

Agitated with another missing piece of his past, Shadow stops, turns around, looks into his eyes and asked - "What Professor did you just metion?"

Alien: "Hmm... Strange that you don't remember your maker."

Shadow: "What are you talking about?"

The Alien grew annoyed - "Silence! The ramifications of your disobedience will be severe!"- He bended his left arm and outstretched to the side causing flash.

Blinded, weightless and unwillingly losing consciousness, Shadow yelled.


Meanwhile at the Military HQ.

Mankind's defence forces are named Guardians of the United Nation (G.U.N.)

Soldier enters the Commander's chamber with report "The black aliens have hit six major cities around the world and every city is reporting a significant damage and casualties. Among them, Westopolis has received heaviest casualties due to its weakened defence system."

Commander Abraham Towers, who appeared to be in his mid 50s grits his teeth and closes his eyes.

Soldier continues "Downtown of Westopolis has been almost completely destroyed. Unconfirmed sources report seeing black hedgehog in Westopolis."

Commander tuned into the latest piece "Shadow?" faces his subordinate and orders "Deploy the troops, NOW! And if you'll find Shadow with black aliens... then kill them all!"

Soldier salutes "Yes, sir." and leaves.

Commander utters "You can't escape me, Shadow!" clenches his left hand into a fist "This time you're MINE!"


A/N: That's the end of Stage 1. Besides Shadow, other heroes will also get to work defending the earth. Who, when and where?!...