A Shadow Arrives at Little Garden
A young boy with black spiky hair that almost look like quills from hedgehogs with red stripes on them, is sleeping during the ride on a plane he's currently on going to a special called Little Garden. From what he heard, Little Garden is not only a giant city-wide ship but it's the whole thing is also a school to train young students to become what they called Slayers to wield powerful weapons called Hundred to battle against monsters known as Savage that comes from outer space. No knows of how the Savages were made or why they come to attack earth, what they do know is that Savages are heartless beasts that will destroy anything in their path. And this boy has somehow got himself signed up to become one of those Slayers and going to school as well.
He starts to groan like he's having a bad dream though to him it felt more like a flashback from his forgotten past.
(Dreamscape, Flashback)
He sees himself a few years younger in a weird dark hallway trying to run for the bright light which seems to be the exit of whatever place he's at, and he's not alone as there are also two other young boys and a girl with him running with looking scared. When he got out of the hallway everything around him is engulfed in the bright light and the girl suddenly pushed him away. Seeing the girl's face, she has blonde hair and blue eyes, she looks at the young Shadow like it'll be the last thing she'll see as a shadowy figure with a weird mask appears behind her.
Suddenly, blood splashes on the ground follow by a lifeless hand.
"MARIIAAAAA?!"
(Dreamscape End)
The boy wakes up after seeing the blood and the girl from his dream, panting a little before calming himself down thinking it was all dream, but deep down he knows that wasn't just a dream.
Five years ago, he found himself out in the middle of a dried-up land in the middle of nowhere with no memories of his past or anything about himself except for his name. He walks for three days without any food or water as he struggles to survive until some group of travelers found him and took him to a hotel in a city getting him some food and water. They were about to decide on taking the boy to an orphanage, but they soon saw him displaying great strength and speed at such a young age. They decided to take him to their special group, a secret government group called G.U.N. making him into one of their best and the strongest agent they have, even though sometimes he does things he own way and disobey the rules.
He has performed some great feats on completing mission and his been called to take part on seeing he has what it takes to wield a Hundred and becoming a Slayer. He was against it at first thinking school and teaming up with kids is a waste of time, but two of his friends convinced him to go for it. And now, here he is, making his way to Little Garden. Looking out the widow to see the giant ship floating on the wide-open sea, from a higher view it looks like a floating city on water.
"Great view, huh?" A guy's voice asked
He turns to see that he's not the only one on this plane.
He's a tall guy with black feathered hair with red eyes and a robust muscular tone and wearing some normal clothes.
"Hey, I'm Hayato Kisaragi." The boy 'Hayato' introduced himself.
"Shadow Chaos."
(Later)
Shadow and Hayato soon became friends though one-sided for Hayato as they both change into their new school uniform and walking through some streets to find the school.
"Was it really okay to leave those two girls back at the port?" Shadow asked, remembering that Hayato sneaking around not wanting to get spotted by the girls as they did a celebration for their arrival.
"I know it was rude to do that, but I don't like being the certain of attention." Hayato answered nervously.
"I can relate to that, sometimes I like to be in the shadows when I want to some alone time." Shadow said.
Hayato and Shadow have made their way to the building as they also see a bunch of other kids around their age while wearing the same school uniform as they do, meaning they must be all first-year students of Little Garden.
"Hey, is this where the new first-year student are gather?" Shadow asked one student who seems to be as tall as Hayato, considering Shadow is literally one and half foot shorter.
"Yes, you're in the right place." The pale-blonde guy answered, then a shorter girl with pale-orange hair run pass him and pointed at Hayato and Shadow.
"Wait! I know you two, Hayato Kisaragi and Shadow Chaos?" The girl asked which got everyone shock and surprise, which also makes Shadow and Hayato shock that someone knows them.
Then all the students gather around them all excited and thrilled, saying that both Shadow and Hayato are tied together with the all-time record. Shadow and Hayato manages to sneak away from the crowd hiding behind a corner, but just when Hayato sign in relief.
"Hayato!" A silver hair boy with green eyes called out, running up to Shadow all excited and tackle him to the ground.
"I'm so happy you're here, Hayato!" he smiled on top of Hayato much to being hurt from the tackle.
"What are you doing? Who are you?" Hayato asked as Shadow grabs the guy by the collar lifting him up a bit then let him go.
"My name is Emile. Emile Crossfode, actually, I'm also a new student here at the Little Garden, just like you." Emile said which made the moment awkward for Hayato, having a guy on top of him. Shadow on the other hand, seem to have his suspicion on Emile like he's not really what he appears to be.
Hayato and Shadow along with their new friend Emile went to up with the first two people he saw earlier.
"I'm sorry Hayato, I shouldn't have lost my cool like that before." The girl apologized, and the blonde guy pat her on the head. She introduced herself as Reitia Saintemilion and guy Fritz Granz.
"And she's not gonna do it again. Is she?" He teased making the girl grunt and throw the hand away.
"Hey, Fritz! I told you to stop treating me like a kid." Reitia said annoy of how she's always been treated.
"Sorry, but I just couldn't help it. You're perfectly kid-sized." Fritz chuckled much to Reitia's annoyance.
"Those to have known each other since they were little kids, they're pretty as you can tell." Emile explained as he hugs Hayato's arm.
Fritz comment that Hayato and Emile are pretty close too, and Reitia suspect that one of them may not be a boy and Emile laughs thinking she's joking. Shadow consider Reitia's words as he can see Emile's behavior more of a girl than a boy and begun to piece some puzzles together.
(Assembly Hall)
"I would like to formally welcome all new students here today." A second-year girl with brown hair, brown eyes, and glasses said in the microphone. She wears the uniform, but hers is blue. Breasts sizes: E-cup.
"I'm the second military arts scholar and Student Council Vice-President Erica Candle." Erica introduced herself before moving aside with her friend.
She has dark skin, green tied in a pony tail with beat-up looking bow, and dark gold eyes. She also wears the second-year blue uniform. Breasts sizes: F-cup.
Shadow seem to have his sight on that girl for some reason, not wanting to look away.
"Welcome. My name is Liddy Streinberg. I would now like to introduce to you to the esteemed captain of Little Garden, as well as our Student Council President, Miss Claire Harvey." Liddy said.
A girl with blonde twirling twin-tails both tied up in red crystal-like bands blue eyes, wearing the school uniform but hers are red. Breasts sizes: G-cup.
"So, that's her?" Shadow asked.
"The Student Council President?" Hayato asked too.
"Yeah, Claire Harvey, also known as the Queen." Fritz whispered the answers to them.
Suddenly, the door on the second floor of the hall burst open showing the two student girls panting like they've been running for their life, also known as Xuemei and Noa, they're also the same girls that Hayato and Shadow ditched.
"We're so sorry! I swear we didn't mean to be so late" Xuemei apologized.
"Brand new here and already tardy, you two certainly have some nerve." Claire said firm.
"Again, sorry. We had gone to the airport to pick up Hayato Kisaragi and Shadow Chaosi." Noa explained.
"But we couldn't find them anywhere, so we stayed-"
"Enough excuses." Liddy cut them off as they gasp.
"Hayato Kisaragi and Shadow Chaos has been here the whole time." Liddy pointed at the two. The girl starts getting scared.
"Noa Sheldon and Liu Xuemei. If you cannot follow simple rules, then there is no place for you here at Little Garden henceforth. You may collect your things and leave, you are expelled." Claire said, the girls felt like their life has shattered and the students begun chatting about this.
Hayato was about to talk to Claire about this, but Emile beat him to it much to his surprise.
"I think you're being really unfair!" Emile shouted.
"I don't care if you are the Student Council President. You can't just kick them out for making an honest mistake." Emile stated, Hayato tries to stop her but Shadow place his hand on his shoulder before standing up.
"Hayato, I agree with Emile, if there's one thing that annoys me the most is idiots with authorizes doing the stupidest things for the stupidest reason." Shadow glared at Claire.
"You three are in no position to say anything." Liddy said to them.
"We're very sorry. It's just I don't think they should be expelled either, I guess." Hayato said hoping he won't get into trouble for speaking against them.
"Mr. Kisaragi. In fact, let say this to everyone sitting here. You are not just students; quite far from it. You are fledging Slayers." Claire explained but Shadow cut her off.
"That a tiny error could wipe out a whole squadron and very critical. I already have to keep hearing all this from my superior back home, so I'll say this; those that break the written and unwritten rules are deemed trash... but be that as it may... Those that would desregard their comrades so easily are even worse than trash. And those who don't have the decency to respect the memories of their comrades are the worst!" Shadow lectured as his words seem to inspire Emile and Hayato. His words seem to have struck Claire, Liddy and Erica, and they didn't like it one bit.
"Quiet, Shadow Chaos. That's enough out of you. Claire is Queen of the Military Arts Department and her orders are final!" Erica stated.
"Queen my butt! Hayato has a higher Hundred compatibility score than her or anyone!" Emile claimed making Hayato bagging her to stop talking then Shadow suddenly punched her on the cheek.
"It's too late Hayato, the dices have been thrown." Shadow said.
"Then why did you punch me?" Emile asked angry.
"Because I felt like it." Shadow said simply.
"Shadow Chaos, do you want to be expelled too?" Liddy asked threating Shadow.
"If you beat me in a fight, which I can tell you're weaker than me." Shadow smirked making Liddy angry.
"Very well." Claire said confusing them of what she meant.
"We will comply with your request. Along with the other disappointment, you're also expelled." Claire declared as Emile was about to tell at her again only for Hayato to cover her mouth to try shutting her up. Keyword: try.
"Hayato Kisaragi." Claire called out as Hayato stands up.
"Speak up. Do you have any objections to their expulsion?" Claire asked.
Hayato hesitant to answer, he looks over Shadow who nodded telling him to do what's right. Hayato look at Claire.
"Yes, I do." Hayato said shocking everyone in the hall, Shadow smiles.
"Please, let me explain, those girls were late because they couldn't find me. Your expelling them made Emile and Shadow speak up. I realize that I'm talking out of turn, but please be lenient with them." Hayato said hoping Claire would spare Noa and Xuemei.
"Hayato Kisaragi, you will learn your place!" Liddy angered.
"I wouldn't threaten my friend like that." Shadow said suddenly appearing right in front of Liddy much to hers and everyone's shock.
"(I didn't even see him more and yet, here he is.)" Liddy thought looking into Shadow's eyes for a moment.
"Very well." Claire said surprising Liddy and Erica.
"I have a proposal for you. Hayato Kisaragi, Shadow Chaos, I, Student Council President Claire Harvey, am hereby challenging you to a battle of honor." Claire challenged the boy much to everyone's surprise though Shadow smiles.
"If you both can defeat, I will recind their expulsion. We will convene tomorrow. I will see you both at the main coliseum." Claire informed of the battle.
"You know, two against one doesn't seem like a fair game." Shadow pointed out.
"Don't worry, to make this a fair battle we will make it a tag-team with Liddy as my partner." Claire said shocking Liddy, but she soon accepted this because she wants to wipe that stupid smirk of Shadow's face.
"Alright, we'll be there." Shadow accepted the challenge as he leaves to large room with Emile following while dragging Hayato along, not like he didn't have a choice.
"(Guess going to this school won't be such a waste after all.)" Shadow thought feeling heart pumping for the battle. Something tells him that is going to Little Garden will be one decision he'll never regret as he and his new friends will prepare themselves for the fight tomorrow.
KO a new story has been born and hope you all enjoy it!
Shadow and some other Sonic characters that will appear in the story later are humans living their own life that will eventually led them to each other. Shadow has no memoires of himself like his hedgehog counterpart, and his past is something dark and deep that he'll uncover along the way.
Shadow will also get his own Hundred which you will see in the next chapter including a certain batty person that Shadow knows. He will also get a harem like Hayato as the black edgy tough boy seem to have already found his first girl.
KO comment, favorite, and follow through of how this new story will go!