mayfield_rpg | Act 2: A different road to run

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Act 2: A different road to run

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[Sonic wakes up on the couch, a snarl escaping his lips as he snaps up. He begins feeling his arms for the of course absent metal.]

For another day, my enhancements have been kept from me. This blasted organic shell!

[And with that, he'll slam the coffee table as hard as he can.]

[Actin: In town: Anywhere.]

[Sonic is stalking the streets, in search of his master. But he's free to bug: but don't expect his natural friendliness: especially if you're organic.]

[AU Notes: Sonic is from an alternate timeline where he went to Eggman for power, rather than stopping him time and again. The world is not able to stand very well against the onslaught and is slowly being converted into the Eggman Empire. He used to be heavy roboticized, almost looking like Metal Sonic. But of course, he now thinks the town has stripped him of that and returned him to his original form. He is VERY violent, to warn you.]

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[You may not find your master, Sonic, but you'll at least find your genetic superior wandering through town, a melancholy look about him.]

You...

[After years and years of isolation, it's considerably more difficult for Shadow to strike up a good conversation. And considering how unsociable he was before the Flames of Disaster struck...?]

[Sonic almost robotically looks at Shadow. He knows the face. Though the memories behind it are quite different.]

The creation of my Master's grandfather. This town has quite the gall to revive you after last we met.

[G.U.N had used Shadow as a last resort in this Sonic's version of events. And it had been the closest to defeat he's ever come to. So, while he's annoyed at Shadow's 'continued' life, he's very pleased, in a sick way.]

[A weary sigh.]

Out of one prison, into another.

[At least in this one, he can roam around. At least this one isn't ravaged by unholy fire. And at least in this one, he still has allies, friends, that he hasn't managed to outlast just yet.

Sonic's words give him pause, however, and he raises an eyebrow.]

...Your Master?

The Great and Mighty Eggman, of course! Rightfully ruler of the world!

[He'll throw the Eggman Empire salute.]

...You're joking.

I never jest...experiment.

[There was a time where Shadow would prefer that Sonic never jokes again. Now, he can't say he really cares for the new and improved model. The dark hedgehog bristles warily.]

Something's... not right.

Yes. Yes, something is not right.

[He'll cross his arms and smile darkly.]

Can you tell me what it is?

You.

[That smile all but confirms it.]

You aren't the blue hedgehog I used to know.

That imposter personality the town put on me? Feh. It feels sickening to have acted in such a...manner.

[You can see the disgust plain as day.]

But...what I'm referring to is you. You shouldn't be here.

[He snarls indignantly. Sonic doesn't have to tell him twice. After all this running, all the people he's lost... Shadow shouldn't be here. He should have died along with Rouge and the others.

But the fires back home have yet to die, and the fire within Shadow's heart still burns. He stands his ground.]

Neither should you.

Faker.

What...did you just call me?

[Sonic full-out snarls. He wants his extending quills and arms so badly right about now.]

I will DESTROY you for that insult!

[A grizzled sneer.]

Go ahead and try.

It's your funeral...again.

[Sonic leaps at him, spinning as fast as his body will currently allow.]

[Trying to leap at him won't work. At least, not as slow as you currently are, Sonic. For one second, Shadow's still there, right in front of him. The next, he's right behind the blue hedgehog, aiming a kick to the back of his head.]

[Sonic takes the kick, barely registering Shadow's movement before the impact happens. He skids on the ground, face-first.]

You'll...

[He spits out the blood that his shredded lip has produced.]

You'll pay for that.

[He's back up and charging him again.]

[Even without using Chaos Control, Shadow's nimble enough to dodge that next attack, stepping effortlessly aside.]

You've slowed down.

[The simple dodge was infuriating enough. That jab at his speed...the one thing that had been his pride and joy even when not roboticized...was unbearable.]

You bastard!

[He'll spin on his heel and throw a fist.]

[Shadow will catch that fist, crushing it within his own outstretched hand and attempting to force Sonic to his knees.]

Stand down. Now.

Never.

[The pain in his hand is excruciating. But he's able to lash his head down, aiming to rake Shadow with his quills.]

[The Ultimate Lifeform seethes in pain but doesn't relinquish his hold on Sonic, despite the streaks of crimson that now trickle down that white patch of fur on his chest.

If anything, his hold grows even tighter now. As his eyes narrow, an ominous aura of dark Chaos energy begins to surround Shadow, enhancing his power.

Through gritted teeth:]

Stand. Down.

Never!

[He'll reach out with the other hand and start scratching down the fresh wounds.]

[That's enough to make Shadow's knees buckle, and he involuntarily lets go of Sonic's hand as a result. He's vulnerable, if only for a moment.]

{Sonic gets a bit of distance, cradling his heavily injured hand.]

You are going to die by my hands once again, you pathetic excuse for a hedgehog. Prepare to join your pathetic Maria in the afterlife!

[He'll then fly forward with a kick.]

[The dark hedgehog bares his teeth. Oh. Oh, that does it.

Just as Sonic launches himself forward, Shadow gathers up the aura of dark Chaos energy...]

Chaos... Blast!

[..and unleashes it in a wild burst.]

[Sonic's eyes widen for a split second. He is now regretting that prod....]

Shi-

[He then flies backward, slamming through a tree in the process.]

[Shadow takes several steps towards the injured hedgehog, Chaos energy still surging through him as he clenches his hand into a fist. This impostor's practically down for the count, it wouldn't take much more to finish him off.

Is that really worth it, though? He shakes his head, attempting to rid himself of the sudden doubts he has no room for. Of course it is. He's killed before and he'd kill again if it meant one less monster in the world to deal with. And yet...

Shadow stops in his tracks, staring down at the blue hedgehog. He may be an impostor, yet he still wears Sonic's face. The face of a hero who had died long ago because of him. To wipe him out once more...

No. He can't do it. He can't.

Which is why he exhales, the red aura fading away as he places a hand over his wounded chest. It's been centuries since he's had to use it, but Shadow does still have a heart.

Without a word, he vanishes into thin air in a sudden flash of light.]

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