Shadilver - Trademark Secrets

Chapter 2

  A frustrated ebony hedgehog grumpily made his way through the police station and headed back to his desk. Today was NOT a good day. Then, he was summoned in the head office. Rubbing his face, he went in and was greeted by none other than his brother, Mephiles.

"How was your mission, Shadow? Although, judging by your expression I assumed you failed?" he stated matter-of-factly. The groan from his brother was enough to confirm his assumptions

"Ugh. Don't get me started." Shadow answered back. "I need a cigar, badly.. wait.." the cop reached for his pocket to grab his lighter, but his crimson eyes grew wide as he realized that his wallet was missing.

"What the-?" only now did he notice the Ace of Spades card sticking by his belt, above the pocket where his wallet used to be. Shadow fumed.

"THAT SNEAKY PIECE OF SHIT! AAAARRRGHHH!!!!!" The dark cop slammed his fist against the office wall "and that was my fourth wallet this month! Jesus Christ that thief is soooo going to pay for all of his crimes"

Sitting down on one of the chairs, he began rubbing his forehead and mumbling loudly "how the hell did he even manage to take my wallet?? we were chasing him.. I swear that guy is not normal"

"Calm down Shadow, it's not good for your blood pressure" Mephiles spoke in an authoritative yet caring manner, never leaving his seat. He heard his younger brother sigh.

"I know.. I know.. That scoundrel is a hazard to my health. I just... that thief is not normal"
"What do you mean?"

The red-streaked male leaned closer to his brother's table "What I mean is, he never leaves any fingerprints on the crime scene nor on any of his stupid cards. And I've collected enough of them to make a complete deck. I think that.. Maybe he's a robot!"

"A robot?"
"yeah! It explains how he doesn't have fingerprints. It has to be!"

The older male stared at Shadow with disbelief. A moment of silence passed before he spoke "You've lost it haven't you"

"That thief is driving me insane!" The ebony cop said as he faceplanted on the desk. "I just can't do anything right"

"Hey, don't be like that"
"It's true anyway.. I have been in the police force since I was 17, when father brought me to one of his mission, although you have been here longer than I have, seeing that you're two years older. I just can't seem to do anything right. No wonder father made you head chief when he died; I can't even capture a single mysterious criminal"

Mephiles had a sympathetic smile on his face and placed an assuring hand on Shadow's shoulder, making the latter look up.

"Hey, just because you're having a hard time tracking this one criminal doesn't mean that you're useless; don't forget about your other achievements: Capturing Scourge and his gang, stopping a lot of drug lords from selling their shit, and you've kept crime rates at a minimum. That's a lot of achievements brother, don't let this one setback question your capabilities."

He continued "Father likes you alot, and he saw the potential in you, that's why he made you leader of the police force. If it'll makes you feel better, I'll ask "Team Chaotix" or whatever the hell they call themselves, to investigate for you?"

Shadow was hesitant, but agreed anyway "Whatever you think is best, Sir"
"That's what I like to hear. Now, why don't you take a day off tomorrow or something?"

= Next Day =

The ebony cop was in the grocery store in his mahogany pants and blue top. He was reading a newspaper, and the headlines being "Masked Thief Escapes Cops Again! Is He Too Much For the Police Force To Handle?" It wasn't making feel any better.

He continued to read the paper, and didn't see the mobian infront of him, causing them to collide against each other.

"Oh I'm so sorry!" he heard the other apologize.

"Oh please don't apologize it was my fault that I- Silver?" The snow male looked at him confused.

"Umm... do I know you? oh wait- you're that cop at the museum, aren't you?" he said
"well, yes.. that's right, but I don't think I've introduced myself; My name is Shadow" the ebony cop said as he held his hand out for a handshake.

Silver accepted it "Pleasure seeing you again Officer Shadow" The latter smiled at him
"please, just Shadow"

The ivory male smiled back at him sweetly and playfully "hehe, right then.. Shadow, how was the chase yesterday?"

Shadow's smile shifted from a smile to a small frown "It.. uh.. here, read this" he handed the snow-white hedgehog the newspaper. Grabbing the papers, Silver read the featured article and frowned.

"I see.."
"It's embarrassing! I've been trailing him for months now and I haven't had even the slightest clue to who he is"
"aww poor you! must be difficult to try and apprehend this man"
"You don't even know just how much of a pain that criminal is; I don't even know where he could be!"

'Well Sherlock, you're looking right at him; but you're too stupid to realize that hehe'

The ivory male gave a sympathetic smile "You must be really stressed out; you want to go get some coffee? My treat"