Chapter 14- Duo

Shadow

They arrived back at the base with grim expressions. Cream looked at them and asked, “Where’s Mr. Silver?” Sonic responded, “He fought them off so we could get away.” Everyone was silent. “Looks like it’s just you and me, Shadow.” Sonic sighed. “It appears so.” Shadow agreed. “What do we do now?” Rouge asked curiously. “We go back.” Shadow said determinedly, balling his fist. Before anyone could respond, he continued, “But I want you, Omega, and Cream to stay. It will be just Sonic and I.” “I’m coming with you.” Rouge said firmly, placing her hands at her hips. Shadow just stared at her with his unnerving gaze until she finally gave out. “Fine! Whatever.” she said annoyed. But as they started to walk away, she caught his shoulder and said, “Just don’t get yourself caught, okay?” He grunted at said, “And you doubt me why exactly?” With that, the two hedgehogs dashed towards the base, leaving Rouge shaking her head.

Sonic

Pace was much faster with only the pair. They reached the base in no time. To keep a low profile, they decided telepathy was the way to go. Alright, let’s try this again, shall we? ‘The vents.’ Shadow pointed to the air shaft. Sonic nodded and they got over there stealthily. ‘After you.’ Shadow smirked evilly while bowing mockingly. Sonic rolled his eyes and hopped into the shaft. They crawled around for a little bit. The blue hedgehog heard his companion stop abruptly. What is it? ‘Cameras. They know we’re here.’ Sonic grinned mischievously. Then there’s no point in hiding, now is there? With that, Sonic kicked the opening in front of him and jumped out. Shadow followed, energy already at the tips of his fingers. The only sound to be heard in the hallway was the sound of their shoes on the ground. It’s almost too quiet… ‘Keep your guard up.’ They passed many hallways, until something seemed different. They came upon a room that gave both the shivers. In the room, about a hundred robots lined the wall. And unfortunately, they all turned on as they walked. Time to get out of here!

Shadow

Oh Lord… They immediately turned back. ‘Gotta go fast… Gotta go faster, faster, faster…’ SHUT UP! They ran down the hallway, but the robots followed. “Let’s. Get. MOVING!” Shadow yelled. Running through hall after hall, they hadn’t managed to shake them. Wait a minute… This is familiar… Shadow… Give everyone a chance, to be happy… Shadow shook his head to clear the thought. No distractions right now. ‘Shadow! You find the others!’ What do you mean? ‘I’m gonna keep them off of you. Besides, if I do get captured, you’ll find me.’ Sonic gave his trademark smirk and turned around to hold off the robots. Shadow kept running. Again, I have lost someone…

No more resistance came for Shadow. Whether that was a good or a bad thing remained to be seen. Shadow searched a few more halls until he found the one he was looking for. The door looked like every other door, but it was just, well, different. He opened the door and there they were. His vision was met with six cages and a silhouette standing behind them all. “SHADOW!” the Curse members yelled. “Ah, here you are, finally. I was starting to think you wouldn’t show up.” the man said. Shadow growled. “What do you want?” “You know EXACTLY what I want. And you’re going to give it to me.” he stated. “What makes you think I’d do that?” Shadow said disbelievingly. “Because of this.” The man clicked a button and from the ceiling, a different type of cage dropped out. And inside the cage, was Cream, Rouge, and Omega.