Author notes: This a collection of one-shots that are how I think the endings of Shadow the Hedgehog should have gone. Only read if you plan to review, got that? Everything belongs to SEGA.

Shadow Ends It

Ending One: Pure Dark

Sonic's End

"Finally, I've got ALL the Chaos Emeralds!" said the ultimate life form with an evil smirk on his face, as the seven mystical gems circled around him.

After a heated battle first with the last of the human resistance, then with the world renown hero Sonic the Hedgehog and the prototype weapon, Diablon, it was all over, Shadow had prevailed and no one was left to stand against him, or the Black Arms.

"Well done, Shadow," chuckled the squid-like creature known as Doom's Eye which brought the voice of Black Doom, leader of the Black Arms, to where ever it needed to be.

"Shadow," said the battered and beaten hero, Sonic, as he picked himself up onto his knees. "Why, are... you… with… them?" the blue hedgehog said through pained gasps.

"I sought my purpose," said Shadow, darkly. "They provided it, simple as that. Now the Emeralds are ours, as is this planet."

"What," green eyes meant red as Sonic looked at Shadow. "What are you going to do with the Emeralds?"

The ebony hedgehog looked at the Emeralds, then back at Sonic, the evil grin never leaving his face. "I know my purpose now; I am Shadow... the Hedgehog, the ultimate life form born to ensure peace and justice among all humans. These humans, they deserve everything that will come to them, the justice I will serve to them will ensure peace for the universe."

"What are you saying?" Sonic said his widening.

Shadow's grin grew as he replied, "Simply this: With the power of these Emeralds, I'm going to destroy this damn planet! This is WHO I AM!" The ultimate one threw back his head and let out a crazed laugh.

"No," through sheer determination, Sonic forced himself to his feet. "I... can't... let... you... do... that," the blue hedgehog managed to say between heavy drawn breaths.

Shadow crossed his arms over his chest and his mouth formed a perfect line. He was impressed that Sonic still had the strength to talk, let alone, stand! Still, he had to be dealt with.

"Sonic," said Shadow, his voice and face holding no emotion at all. "You never cease to surprise me."

Sonic's eyes widened. That one sentence filled him with nostalgia.

Flashback

With the fake yellow Chaos Emerald in his hand, Sonic stared down the path to the Eclipse Cannon. He began to walk down the path when-

"You never cease to surprise me, blue hedgehog."

Sonic turned to see the black and red hedgehog, Shadow walking down the path on his right. "I thought the pod you were in exploded in space."

The two began to walk down the path. Sonic, who could not help but to smirk at the fact that he had caught the 'ultimate life form' off guard, said "Yeah, well what can I say? I die hard."

They began to run. "What I don't understand," said Shadow, "is how you managed to do Chaos Control with an Emerald that's not real. Just who are you, anyway?"

They picked up the pace. Sonic's smirk was replaced with a toothy grin as he replied, "What you see is what you get; just a guy who loves adventure. I'm Sonic the Hedgehog!"

"I see." Shadow began to use his jet shoes to go faster. "Well, you know I cannot let you live; your days of adventuring are coming to an end!"

End of Flashback

"Shadow," said Sonic. "How can you just-" the blue blur was cut off by Shadow jamming his hand into Sonic's chest, right where his heart is. The blue hero's eyes widened in pain.

"Don't bother," said the still emotionless ultimate life form. "Nothing you can say, will get me to change back, I like being this way."

With that said, Shadow ripped his hand out of Sonic's chest, holding the hero's still attached and beating heart.

"Some may call me heartless," Shadow said with a smirk, "but now the same can be said of you."

"Sh-adow," Sonic gasped, "pl-eas, do-n't."

The ultimate one narrowed his eyes as he said, "This is the end."

Shadow quickly applied a great amount of pressure to Sonic's heart, completely crushing it.

Not a second latter, the blue hedgehog fell to the ground, a face of pure horror forever on his face.

The ebony hedgehog let the remains of the hero's heart fall to the ground.

"It is over, Shadow," said Doom's eye. "Nothing can stop us now!" The eye began to float away. "Come."

Shadow stared down at the lifeless body of Sonic the Hedgehog. "We had some good times, didn't we Sonic? But, everything, that is not me, must come to an end, you're a perfect example. I'll miss racing against you, if nothing else."

Shadow began to walk towards the exit Doom's eye had taken, turned back and said "Sayonara... Sonic the Hedgehog."