Shadow X

Revelation

Maria had just gotten out of school, running home excited as her parents were around. It seemed like they had been around more often nowadays, or did the days just go by faster? It didn't matter her one way or the other. She got home, bursting through the doors as she set her bag down. She head out into the back yard, finding her parents as they having a barbecue with her dads...less than stellar cooking. He'd burnt the shish-ka-bobs to a crisp, but nobody had the heart to tell him he was a bad cook. 

"Hey everyone!" Nelson stated to get everyone's attention. "My Shish-ka-bobs are done so get ready! They're gonna knock you out!" He said with a chuckle.

Chuck walked up to Maria, Tails, and Amy. "I just hope the medics will be able to revive us." he muttered as the three laughed. 

Maria looked around, a confused look about her. "Where's Shadow?"

"He's out for a run." Tails answered. "Somethings been bugging him lately, but he wouldn't tell me what."

Amy nodded. "He just needs to clear his head is all. I'm sure he's fine." Maria nodded at that answer, hoping Shadow can come to terms with whatever's on his mind.

Mr. Tanaka came out, whispering something in Chuck's ear. Chuck went inside, leaving everyone else behind as he picked up the phone.

"Chuck here. You what? Project homebound? Now? Well, I'll need some time to prepare. Not to mention we only have fi- oh, six now I guess. But I'll still need time. Yes Sir, I understand. Thanks for the notice." Chuck said solemnly. He set the phone down and put his head in his hands, holding back a few tears as he shook his head and went out to enjoy the party, deciding it best to talk with Tails when "they" got here.

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Up on the highway at night, Sam had been chasing a speeding driver down. Sam warned him several time to pull over, but the driver just kept going. 

"WATCH OUT!" Sam warned as the driver realized his mistake and drove off the highway falling to the water below. Sam got out of his car, looking over the edge when a gust of wind flew past him, smashing through the window of the falling car a flash of blue appeared just before the car hit the ground and exploded. Sm turned around to see Shadow.

"Hmph. Weren't fast enough to catch this guy? You're loosing your touch Sam." Shadow taunted. 

"Oh yeah?" Sam took the challenge, heading for his car and speeding off. Shadow looked at the person he saved, telling him to start walking before speeding off after Sam and matching speeds. "Ok Shadow, let me show you the new top speed." Sam stated as he pulled a lever and his car shot forward with incredible speed. However, Shadow was next to him in an instant and then he was gone, blasting past Sam as he made a jump off the highway, similar to the day the two met. 

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Maria sat in her bedroom, thinking about the day she had. She figured life was going good, her parents were around, she had friends, everything just felt...right. Even if Shadow was a no show tonight, but he probably has a lot on his mind. She heard a splash outside, looking through her window and running down the stairs. "How did Shadow manage to land in the pool again?" She thought to herself and laughed a little. But when she got outside, she looked down to see a wet kitten shaking itself off and walking away. Maria turned her back when she noticed a light coming from a nearby room, as well as hearing voices both familiar and unfamiliar to her.

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Nelson, Lindsey, Tails, and Chuck were gathered in the room listening as a scientist had explained the grave situation they were in. 

Nelso stood up at the revelation. "But how can time stop? That's impossible!" He stated.

Chuck shook his head. "I'm afraid it is possible."