Konton no Megami I
Part I: WHISPER
PROLOGUE:
Summary: After his descent from space and his landing on Earth, a rich elderly woman, Obaasan, and her granddaughter, Nami, nurse Shadow back to health. Surprisingly enough it seems that Amy had followed him but doesn't know how and why she did. The two embark on a journey, along with Nami, and the three make their way toward Station Square, each with their own reason. But what they don'tknow is that they areunwittingly advancing toward their doom.
A/N: My first ficcy! YAY! Okay, so let's see if this makes any sense…I have no real good knowledge of English literature, or grammar. I tried my best with this so…yeah….I hope you guys like it…. Anyway, this is part 1 of what I think is a 3-part story. Konton no Megami I, Konton no Megami II, and Konton no Megami III. So either tolerate it, hate it, or enjoy it. Whichever you prefer…
Italics—thoughtsPairings: ShadAmy and maybe others like KnuxRouge, there might be a love triangle with SonicAmyShadow and another one with OCAmyShadow…I would also like to take a poll as to which couple you'd like. This is already a Shadamy and will remailas such but I'd like to see your opnions! Shadamy, Sonamy, or OC(whom you'll meet later)Amy?
Disclaimer: Sessha doesn't own Sonikku and the gang. Sega does, and Archie and Sonic Team and Yuji Naka but most definitely NOT me…how utterly sad…
A heavy silence had been hanging in the room every since Sonic's return. The agonizingly long silence seemed to stretch on to eternity and no one dared to shatter it, for in the realm of the quiet and of contemplation no one dared to taint it with words of ignorance. No, it was better off without asking, no matter how much one wanted to understand the situation. They all seemed to be captivated in their own thoughts and work but they all knew that something had gone horribly wrong. Somewhere in the depths of their minds they all knew and finally understood the cause of the silence.
That the supposed Ultimate Lifeform, Shadow the Hedgehog, had sacrificed his life for all the others inhabiting Earth.
Tails brushed back the fur overshadowing his eyes and let out a soft yawn before resuming his work. His fingers sailing over his keyboard as he prepared to send an S.O.S to the people down below.Knuckles and Rouge were leaning againsta wall and Rouge had her arms crossed over her chest as the silence continued to echo throughout the room. The only sound that penetrated it was that of Tails and Eggman's fingers traveling rapidly over the keys installed in their walkers. Sonic leaned heavily against the Cyclone and lightly pulled at the cuffs of his gloves. His eyes drooped as they gazed sadly down at the golden bracelets trapped in his hand. A glint of light reflected against its round surface and Sonic gazed at it, indifferently, until suddenly his eyes then drifted down at his shadow.
There it was, lying beside him, as it always was, the simple and black replica of himself, the dark reflection of his life. Shadows always traveled with their partner, they were ones constant companion, and ones adversary. Never wavering, never relenting, always there, and death didn't come easily to a shadow; in fact it didn't come at all.
Then why did you die? Sonic thought angrily as he shifted his gaze towards the mute Knuckles and Rouge. Tails slowly lifted up his head from his screen and gazed sadly down at Sonic. If you're Project Shadow, The Ultimate Lifeform, then why the hell did you die!
He wondered what would happen as soon as they returned to Earth. They'd probably get a high amount of praises, a large sum of money, and maybe a thank-you speech from the President. His eyes narrowed, none of that matters. He thought as his grip on the bracelets tightened. It doesn't matter, if the real hero isn't there. All of them and their ignorance, as they praise us for something we didn't do. The rewards, the money, IT ALL DOESN'T MATTER!
I thought you were the ultimate lifeform…
"Sonic…."
The familiar soprano voice that belonged to Tails snapped Sonic out of his previous contemplations and he lifted his head abruptly, surprised by the sudden intrusion into his thoughts. He looked at Tails mournfully and Tails responded with a similar look. There was no need for words, with just one glance from each other, they understood. Tails nodded solemnly and returned to his work and a small thankful smile spread across Sonic's face but it disappeared just as quickly as it had come.
Rouge's fingers lightly tapped her arm as she looked at Sonic impatiently. "Alright, where's Shadow?" She finally asked, her eyes narrowing at Sonic's sulking form.
Sonic remained quiet, and he lowered his head in regret. Tails shifted uncomfortably in his seat and a glint of worry shone evidently in his eyes. "Sonic…?" He asked hesitantly.
Sonic tightened his grasp on the bracelets and swallowed a lump in his throat, "He didn't make it." He croaked out as he suddenly flung the bracelets at Rouge and with a small surprised grunt she caught them on the palm of her hand. She smirked and clenched them tightly in her hand. "What are these for?" Sonic shrugged nonchalantly, but the vacant look in his eyes didn't fade away. "You keep them. You knew him better."
Rouge raised an amused eyebrow at him but she kept the bracelets nonetheless.
Knuckles crossed his arm over his chest and turned he's attention to the batgirl standing beside him. "Are you returning to jewel hunting after this?" He inquired, a hint of suspicion glinting in his eyes.
She grinned slyly, at his accusations and placed her hands behind her head casually. "Don't worry, your Master Emerald is safe."
"And besides," An insightful smile soon replaced the smug grin. "I've found something better then jewels." Knuckles frowned at her, still doubtful and uncertain but decided to remain quiet.
A sharp notepierced through the air as the S.O.Swas quickly sent down to earth.He thenlooked down at Sonic and frowned. "Sonic…" There was no answer.Tail's eyes drooped sadly.
"Sonic, let's go…we've sent an SOS signal back down to the President and they should be able to bring a ship up here and take us back to Earth."
Sonic fingered at his cuffs and remained silent. "Sonic…do really think Shadow would want you to sulk?" There was a pause before Sonic shook his head slowly and pushed himself off the Cyclone. "No…" he started. "He'd probably call me a faker.
"But you're not a faker, right?"
Sonic shook his head, a small smile lightingon his face."Of course not, I'm Sonic the Hedgehog."
"And Sonic the Hedgehog doesn't just sit down and sulk does he?"
Silence.
"The Sonic I knew wouldn't sulk." Tails continued. "He'd go out there and do something about." Sonic looked up, his eyes still doubtful until a flicker of hopefulness soon replaced it.
"Hey, Tails?"
"Yeah….?" Maybe he was getting to him. Maybe now Sonic would attempt to solve the problem rather than mourn over it.
"Is it possible to track him down?"
Tailsblinked before looking up at the ceiling thoughtfully. "I guess I could build something like that, yes. But I'd need some of his DNA first?" All eyes darted toward Rouge and she cocked an eyebrow. "If you want them just ask." She flung the bracelets toward Sonic before shrugging them indifferently. "I didn't need them anyway."
Sonic easily caught them and shot a grin toward Tails. "So it's settled then! Once we go back to Earth we'll track him down!" Tails nodded, happy to assist his best friend in the search. Years of his friendship with Sonic never eroded away his eagerness to help him. Even though he was attempting to grow more independant that didn't mean he still couldn't help his best friend. He swivled around and returned tohis workbefore he lifted his head up once more. An uncomfortable feeling had settled in his stomach and he could not help but feel that something, or rather someone, was missing as well.
"Where's Amy?" He asked, scanning the room for any sign of her.
Sonic gave the room and quick survey before shrugging. "I'm sure she's hasn't wandered far. She's probably in the next r..."
A soft chuckle interrupted Sonic's statement and all heads whipped around to face the evil genius that emitted the henious laugh.Eggman, who had been mute during most of the conversation, was seated in his Egg Walker, his fingers flying over the keyboard installed in his Walker. "It seems Sonic." He paused and raised an inquisitive eyebrow at his newly found data, his grin growing wider and wider."It seems that the mainframe computer cannot locate anyone else in the ARK other then the five located in this very room.
Sonic gazed oddly at him as ifhorns had sprouted from his headuntil realization suddenly struck him like a thunderbolt. His face held a look of complete horror as the color on his face seemed to drain away. "S-So you mean…"
Eggman looked up from his computer screen and looked straight at Sonic.Behind the goggles his eyes sparkled with amusement and glee to see his arch-foe so bewildered.
"Yes, your girlfriend is currently not aboard this ship."
Shadow's live only because they are reflected by light. Without light there can be no dark. One cannot live without the other, both are dependant on each others strengths and weaknesses. But what would happen if both were separated from each other? The light without the dark and the dark without the light.What would happen if such an event where to occur? The answer to that is unsure...for only time can tell...
Time was a universal factor that held no self-restraint. No mortal could stop it or reverse it's path. What had been done had been done and Sonic understood this fact. And with that in mind he was able to let go of Shadow's "death".
Time was like the sand in an hourglass, you can't halt it but rather you can only watch as it passes by. Minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, day-by-day, and so forth.
But at that very moment, to Sonic…the unceasing sands of time had reached a standstill.
ELSEWHERE ON EARTH…
A small form huddled closer to the fire that danced youthfully in front of it. The unknown being was lost in the middle of a dense forest and tree branches loomed above her, obscuring the view of the starry night sky. Where the person was specifically located was unsure to the young creature.
Their eyes drooped sadly, as the fire seemed to begin to die down and they shifted slightly, trying to make themselves warm.
It was about the size of a 6 year old; whether this was its true age was another mystery yet to be solved. The person hugged the stuffed animal, which it held in its thin arms, closer to its body and it leaned back on the tree behind it. It looked skyward as if searching for an unknown being; its eyes were forlorn yet they were yearning for something…or maybe someone.
The tree branches that loomed above waved slightly in the light breeze that blew through the night. The night was silent other then the constant cackling of the fire and the person's slow ragged breaths. It seemed to wince as it inhaled but surprisingly enough the creature seemed to ignore these pains. For at the moment a wide smile was spread across its lips.
"Ring around the Rosy," the voice sounded young and feminine as if it belonged to a young girl.
She (for it seems appropriate to call her that now) plucked a blossom from the ground and twirled it between her fingers.
"A pocket full of Posey's, Ashes Ashes we all fall down."
And with that statement said she threw the flower—A Monkshood to be exact—into the flames. The fiery enigma seemed to welcome this and leaped higher into the night, the flames dancing to it's own rhythmic beat as the snapping and popping increased.
The light from the fire shone across the young girl's face and revealed a pair of crimson eyes.
"Amy Rose..." She whispered. "You better watch out because I'm coming to find you."
And the fire died instantly, leaving the pale moon that shone overhead as the only source of light.
A/N: Yello peoplz! If my story sucks to you well…um…tell me and I'll try fixing whatever you don't like. Flames, constructive criticism and or just reviews in general are ALL welcome. I'd really appreciate tips to improve my writing cause…I want to improve it…heh…
I am only on the Bio-lizard right now and I REALLY, REALLY HATEEEE THE BIO-LIZARD! Anyway, if some of the information is wrong well…sorry…can someone review telling me what really happened?
Anyway, I have to prepare for my exams so I won't be able to update much. Also it takes weeks for me to make, revise, edit and actually remotely LIKE my chapters…so it might take awhile for me to update…I mean if I don't update in 3 months that's a short amount of time considering how nit-picky I am….
R and R, please!
Not very important note: If anyone can notice I made a minor change to this chapter...I reread it, once more, and noticed a slight problem. I then did some research on the GPS and found that it was in the U.S Department of Defense. Not some simple computer software you can but at your nearest retail store or somethin. I mean, where in the world did I get the idea you could simply INSTALL the GPS!