Jayde and the Seven Shards [1]

25: Upgraded ✔️

MUSIC: Malik Bash - Alienz [Miza Promotion 012]

Jayde pushed the blue blur from her body, standing to her feet. Metal Sonic had crossed his arms, as if a grin was planted on his metallic muzzle. The grey hedgehog clenched her fists, preparing for a battle as the real Sonic stood beside her, a glare on his face. The both ran towards the tin can, ready to punch him before he disappeared. They came to a halt, eyes widening before he reappeared behind them, spinning to land a harsh kick to their backs.

The grey hedgehog tumbled further away, coming to a rough stop against a tree trunk. She grunted, clutching her left arm as she sat up on her knees. She looked to see Metal Sonic fly towards her, making her leap out the way - but that didn't stop him. His metallic form followed her movements. The female hastily crawled back, dodging every punch and kick that came towards her before clicking on her wrist band, an echoed noise came to her ears before her board shot under her, scooping her away from Metal Sonic's final blow. But the enemy now aimed for her board high in the trees, before shooting. Jayde, unable to properly control her board yet, was knocked sideways and into the trunks of multiple trees before slumping on the ground. One harsh blow landed on her side making her fly back.

Metal Sonic ran to land a final punch; the grey female gritted her teeth at the throbbing in her arm and scrunching her eyes shut preparing for the pain. But it never came. All she heard was a grunt, making her eyes open and widen. The Ultimate Lifeform had appeared out of nowhere, grabbing Metal Sonic's wrist before flinging him away. The Hero of Mobius dragged his body toward the other two hedgehogs, his eye now supporting a darker purple bruise than before. Jayde's form relaxed as she slumped against the tree behind her, resting her head back and closing her eyes with a relieved sigh.

"Eggman has upgraded Metal Sonic's code to the best of his ability. He seems to have a shard and has charged him up with that. For every one punch he gives it feels like ten - like it would a Chaos Emerald. We have to direct him away from the podium because it's helping him." Shadow grumbled out, crossing his arms as he stared at the weak cerulean hedgehog.

"Then let's go." Sonic grinned before standing straight, forgetting all his pain. Metal Sonic jumped from being stuck in the tree, glaring towards the three hedgehogs. He flew forwards letting out a burst of speed.

Jayde was quickly pulled into the arms of the Ultimate Lifeform, her arm making her wince as it pressed against his chest. Shadow held onto the grey female as he skated away, avoiding the hit Metal was about to strike. Jayde buried her face in his chest fur, tearing her eyes away from the wind blasted at them as the two males ran at full speed. She barely managed to tap her wrist band, calling forth her hover board.

"Silver and Blaze are a mile east of here waiting for us." Shadow shouted to the blue hero who raised his thumb up as a response.

"Race ya!" he grinned, shooting away.

Shadow chuckled, amused that even in the most dangerous of situations, the blue blur could still make a game of it. The grey female glanced up at him, "Hold on, Renee." The breath was knocked straight out of her as the red striped hog ran at his full speed, creating a sonic boom behind them. He sprinted past Sonic, grasping hold of Jayde tightly. The forest was flying past her, making her love the speed they were going. This is why they ran so much.

Sonic seemed to slow slightly, surprised at Shadow's fast pace before an alienated sound woke him from his shock. His emerald eyes glanced back, widening as Metal Sonic was right on his tail. He sprinted forward, his hands trailing behind him as he reached the four. The grey female glanced back over the Ultimate Lifeform's shoulder before tapping her wrist band, causing her board to fly under the legs of Metal Sonic, knocking him from Sonic's trail.