Past Secrets

Chapter 50 - The Twisted Truth

Shadow's POV 3:30am

As we rushed home we both realized we forgot Dark's gear back in South End. We couldn't get it. We quickly approached my house to find the front door open. I parked in the driveway and me and Dark both ran right inside to find blood at the entrance to my door.

Me and Dark both feared and started to panic.

Amy! Is shouted.

Shade! Shouted Dark.

I found a small blood trail on the stairs and nudged Dark to follow. He came behind me as we ran up the stairs. All my doors were wide open and the blood lead into my room. We cautiously entered my room to find the closet open with one of my blood covered combat knives on the floor. I ran in and picked it up and gripped the butt and it was cold. Dark also checked the blood and it was cold as well. I grew angry and threw the knife on the ground and pushed by Dark to go back downstairs. Dark stood up and followed me into the living room. The couch was a mess with the pillows on the ground. The blood trail we followed before also lead into my kitchen doorway. I stopped with Dark at my side. My fire extinguisher exploded, all the white foam was splattered around my kitchen . Someone was fighting Paul during this. I walked threw the foam and found my kitchen window smashed open. I quickly looked out the window to find a body imprint made in the grass. I could tell it was Amy's.

I immediately leaped out the window as Dark did the same after I landed. I followed her footprints that lead to my fence. To my worst fear I found another imprint of Amy but this time it was covered in her blood. I stood speechless with revenge as the only thing on my mind, that and finding my rose. Dark looked in shock and he was just as mad cause he knew how I felt.

Shadow! Shouted Dark.

I looked up at him and he was holding a note he got off the fence.

What's that? I asked in anger.

It's from Paul. Replied Dark.

I approached him and ripped it out of his claws and began to read it out loud.

If you got this note Shadow then that means you have something I want and I have something you and Dark want. I will admit Shadow that pink slut of yours put up one hell of a chase unlike Shade who just blacked out from one punch. I stopped and looked at Dark.

Dark was furious and took the note from my hands and continued to read.

I want my emeralds. Come to the Eastern Front and find us in the warehouse district. Don't worry Amy and Shade are alright, Shade at the least. I had to shoot that pink bitch of yours to stop her. She won't live long on only one emerald Shadow. You better come save her. I'll see you soon and if you try anything I swear I'll kill them. Dark stopped and dropped the note on the ground while we both held our anger. Stage two of our demon forms took over both our bodies turned more muscular and our hair changed colors. Dark's turned jet black as if he was in his Dark form. While mine turn jet black as my red streaked turned from crimson to blood red. Our teeth grew more and our claws expanded in size. We both felt the rage of the demon within. If we pass this form too early we'll be gone forever at the demon's will.

We both turned our heads and looked at each other in rage.

We growled and knew what we had to do. We immediately without a thought turned and ran to the bike. We both got on as fast as we could and drove off to the Eastern Front. Only one thing was now clear.

We. Will. Kill. Him.

Amy's POV

I woke up with my arms and legs tied together. I tired to look behind me and Shade was laying there tied up just like me.

Shade! I shouted trying to wake her.

Shade lifted her head and looked over at me.

What's going on? Asked Shade.

I don't know Aghhhh! I shouted in pain.

Don't move too much Amy you might make that wound worse. I heard a voice coming from behind us.

We both looked and it was that man who attacked us.

Shade was mad I could tell.

Why are you doing this Paul!? Shouted Shade in rage.

Shadow and Dark want to kill me that's why. I'm just improving my odds by having you two as my ace cards. Replied Paul.

Your never going to get away with this! I shouted.

I already have Amy. If I don't kill you the pain will. I used my emeralds to hold death back a bit longer until they arrive, but if Shadow takes too long or refuses to give me all his emeralds you will bleed out and die. Replied Paul.

Dark's going to fucking kill you! Shouted Shade.

Paul approached her with his gun in hand.

Shut up you bitch! Shouted Paul as he smacked her with the gun.

Shade was hit so hard her head spun completely to the side and she passed out on impact.

Shade! I yelled.

Paul approached me and couched down in front of my legs. He began to feel me up.

Now that we're alone Amy, maybe you and I can make a deal. Stated Paul as he felt my thigh.

What are you talking about? I asked.

You want your friend to live then you better help me convince Shadow to hand over the emeralds. You do that for me and I'll let you go free along with Shade. Replied Paul.

What about Shadow and Dark? I asked.

We'll see what hand they play. Replied Paul while reaching my underwear.

I instantly head butted him in the nose causing him to bleed. Paul stood back up and said.

Your lucky I need you otherwise I would have killed you a long time ago.

Paul wiped his nose and grabbed me by the hair. He quickly and roughly dragged me away leaving Shade by herself.

Shadow's POV

We made to the Eastern Front without any traffic. I was driving as fast as this bike could go. We made it to the warehouse district in record time to find we had a ton of warehouses to search in order to find Amy and Shade.

We left our bike at the entrance and I looked at Dark.

Lets split up. If you find him shout for me. I ordered.

Dark agreed and went off to the right as I searched the left.

Warehouse by warehouse each one was empty. I searched and searched until I finally came across one with it's front garage door closed. I immediately lifted it up and looked in the black darkness of the interior. I slowly walked inside and began to walk down the corridors of machines.

I got to the last turn and I slowly peeked my head around the corner to find that teddy bear Amy bought for me laying on the ground.

What the…! I slowly grabbed the bear in my hands and turned it towards me. My eyes widened at its surprise. There was a C4 charge planted on its stomach. It was a booby-trap.

I immediately dropped the bear and tried to run away but the bomb went off too fast.

BOOM!

I was sent sailing threw the air into the warehouse walls. I landed on my back and realized I somehow survived. My fur was covered in residue as I slowly stood back up. Once I stood up I realized something was terrible wrong. I looked down at my stomach and there was a long metal wire sticking all the way through me. I guess one of the machines blew up and hit me with the back blast. I quickly grabbed it and started to yank it out.

AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! The wire slowly went threw my stomach while going threw my intestines. Once I got it out completely I tossed it to the floor and began to walk out of the warehouse.

I held my wound tightly and found another warehouse with the door opened and this time the lights were on. I walked in to find a person on the ground in the middle of the warehouse. I quickly ran up and it was Shade.

Shade! I shouted while shaking her shoulder's.

Shade opened her eyes and looked at me.

Dark! Shouted Shade.

I turned around and he was standing in front of me. I looked up and it was Dark. Dark swung and hit me straight in my face. I fell down and as he grabbed me by the neck. Dark lifted me back onto my feet and slammed me into one of the machines. My back cracked as I screamed in pain. Dark quickly tossed me aside letting me land next to Shade.

Dark was in his third and final demon form. I lost him.

Dark smiled and approached us. He quickly kicked me in the head and I hit the floor hard. He chuckled and grabbed Shade by the neck. He slowly lifted her up and began to choke her.

Stop Dark! I begged. Dark looked down at me and released Shade letting her land on the ground.

I got on my knees and Dark already made his move. He connected another kicked to my face and I turned around and landed on my hands and knees. Once he was satisfied with his work he came up behind me and took me by the back of my head. He raised me into the air and readied his claw. I looked into his eyes and he began to smile.

Well isn't this great! I heard a voice shout from our side. Me and Dark both looked up and found Paul on the catwalk along with Amy.

I get to watched one brother kill the other! I love it! Shouted Paul.

Dark smiled again and looked back at me as Amy and Shade watched in shock and Paul watched in extreme excitement.

Dark readied his claw once again and swung it at my face. His claws came within millimeters of doming me when he stopped.

Dark released me and said.

Shadow I'm sorry….I can't control it…it's too strong!

I looked at him and replied.

You can! You always could brother! Your stronger then that monster! He's just a creature with no heart or feelings, you're the live one with the strength to overpower it! You can control it!

Dark put his hands over his eyes and began to growl in agony.

He fell onto his knees as I rushed to Shade's side. I quickly untied her and held her back from him.

Dark had to beat it on his own.

As Dark fought for control Paul grew tiresome.

I don't have time for this! Shouted Paul as he began to shoot at us. I quickly grabbed Shade and slid behind one of the machines next to us as Dark remained in the middle of the floor.

Paul hit Dark once on his side and Dark immediately turned his head and looked into his eyes.

I'm going to kill you! Shouted Dark as he leaped up to the catwalk.

Me and Shade watched as Paul smiled in joy.

Dark landed in front of them and charged.

Paul took out his emerald and shouted Chaos Control!

Dark's body froze and Paul took out his knife. Paul instantly brought it into Dark's stomach and left it there. He gently took off the duffle bag that remained on his shoulders and then once he was set he pushed Dark over the rail.

Dark fell all the way down and hit the floor as soon as the Chaos Control wore off.

I looked in shock as Shade screamed.

I held her back and forced her down.

Shade sat back down and I charged around the machine towards Paul.

I quickly leaped up and landed right next to him. Paul tried to use control on me but I smacked the emerald out of his hand. The yellow emerald fell next to Shade and she quickly took it in her hands.

Paul looked at me and went in for a punch. I stopped his arm and used my other hand to take him by the neck. I turned his body towards the rail and began to push. Paul countered and used his weight to send us both flying over the side. Paul landed on me and punched me straight in the mouth. He quickly got off and ran after Shade.

Run Shade! I shouted while spitting out some blood.

Shade looked in fear and ran for the exit.

I quickly went to Dark's side and he was still alive.

Get up. I said.

Dark chuckled and replied.

I can't….it's all up to you.

I nodded my head in disapproval and helped him on his butt. I pushed him against one of the machines and he rested calmly.

Go get Shade. Ordered Dark.

I nodded and ran after Paul. Shade was running through the warehouse machine after machine with Paul right on her tail. I found her running by a turn and I charged connecting to Paul's side. I rammed him into the nearest wall and he elbowed me in the head. I looked back up and swung at his face. My claw missed because he dogged and kneed me in the balls. I widened my eyes and Paul pushed me aside. He tried to run after Shade but I took him by the leg and pulled him back down. I quickly glanced and Shade was running up to get Amy untied. Paul turned with a huge right hook and sent me to the ground. He quickly got on top of me and began to punch me hard. After four punches I was nearly out of it. Paul got off me and ran for Amy and Shade who now made it to Dark's Side. I tired to move but couldn't.

Dark's POV

Shade managed to get Amy untied and they ran to my aid. I was barely lost there for a second. The demon almost had me.

Dark! Shouted Shade as she held my wound.

Where's Shadow! Shouted Amy who was bleeding down her back.

I didn't reply.

A few seconds later we heard someone approaching us.

Paul turned the corner with his G17 in hand. He quickly charged us and pistol butted both Amy and Shade out of his way. The emerald hit the ground next to me and I took it in my hands while leaning against the cold machine.

Paul stared at me and lifted the gun.

Hand it over! Ordered Paul.

Go fuck yourself. I replied.

I killed plenty of punks like you Dark! I killed assassins! I killed women! I killed children! I killed Maria! I have no problem killing you! Shouted Paul.

My eyes widened in shock.

You killed her! I shouted.

Paul nodded his head while stilling holding me at gunpoint.

That bitch wasn't worth the life she was given. I gave her peace by putting a bullet in her head. She died for you and your brother. I killed her to free her. She was just a problem. Now its you turn Dark. Goodbye. Said Paul while clutching the trigger tightly.

NOOOOOO! I heard a voice shout from my left side.

Paul pulled the trigger and the bullet hit. It didn't hit me though. It hit my brother. Shadow took it to the head and his body rolled multiple times as his Brain oozed out onto the floor. I looked in shock as his body finally stopped and his face was looking at me. His head was pierced with a bullet hole and his eyes were closed. He was bleeding all over the floor as Paul laughed in joy.

I looked at him with all my rage.

He always was stubborn Dark! Maria was freed by a bullet to the head, Shadow was freed by a bullet to the head, now all that's left it you! Stated Paul as he reaimed the gun at me.

I waited for the round once again when Paul was tackled off his feet. Paul slammed into the wall and dropped the gun onto the ground. I turned and looked to find Sonic holding Paul against the wall.

Get up Dark! Shouted Sonic as he punched Paul in the stomach.

I quickly grabbed the blade that was in me and yanked it out with all my will. The blade hit the floor and I quickly ran to Sonics aid.

I grabbed Paul by the neck and tossed him into the nearby machine. I looked over at Sonic and shouted.

Get them out of here!

Sonic listened and took Amy and Shade and rushed them outside leaving me with Paul.

I held Paul by the trout and choked him as hard as I could. Paul began to turn red as I moved in towards him with anger.

You killed my only brother! You will die for this! For everything you have done to ruin our lives. You killed Maria! You killed Shadow! And now you killed me! Your going to rot in hell for all you have done and tell Nexus when you get there that Shadow sends his regards!

I lifted my claw and swung it with everything I had at the man. My claw went straight into his head killing him instantly. Paul's body slowly swung on my hand as I roared in his face. Once he was truly dead I unclipped my hand from his brain and let his body hit the floor. Paul's brain fell onto the floor and I growled in satisfaction. I slowly bent down and took back the duffle bad and turned towards Shadow.

I fell onto my knees and rested my head on his. I began to cry my eyes out and as I cried I heard someone come up behind me. He rested his hand on my shoulder and said.

I'm sorry Dark.

I looked up at the blue hedgehog and he too was covered in tears.

I slowly ran my hand across Shadow's cold quills and waited for something to happen.

Sonic knelt down next to me and took my hand.

It's over Dark. Said Sonic.

I looked back at him and replied.

I don't know what to do without him.

Sonic put his head down not knowing what to say as I bumped my hand against the duffle bag.

I quickly looked at it in shock and my heart raced as fast as a horse.

The emeralds! I shouted while beginning to take them out.

Sonic looked as I pulled out all seven of them.

Where did you get them?! Asked Sonic in surprise.

That doesn't matter! All that does is that I can use these to bring him back! I replied.

Sonic looked at me with worry.

Are you strong enough? He asked.

It doesn't matter how strong you are, all that matters is that you accomplish your goal.. I replied while setting them around us.

Sonic stood back up and exited the emerald circle. I quickly remembered Amy and Shade and shouted.

Get Amy and Shade to a hospital Sonic!

Why? Asked Sonic.

Amy's been shot! And Shade needs the help! Please just leave and get them to safety! I begged.

What about you? Asked Sonic.

Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. Now go! I ordered.

Sonic didn't waste time. He ran out of the warehouse with Amy and Shade in his arms just like he always dreamed of.

I looked back down at my brother and began.

Please Chaos emerald's heed my call.

The emeralds began to spin and light up to there corresponding color.

I need your help. I'm on the verge of dieing and my only brother is almost gone. Please Chaos emerald's help us. Bring my brother back to life. We've been through so much shit in the past few weeks I need something to go right. Please bring Shadow back to us and seal away our demons forever. I stopped and the emerald's power shot into me and Shadow's bodies. Both of us began to glow gold from the power and our wounds healed completely even the one's from before all this. The power hit my inner soul and I felt my demon scream. I started to turn back to normal and this black cloud came shooting out of me and Shadow. I felt there evil as they vanished into thin air above us. The power stopped flowing through me and it focus on my dead brother. The bullet in his head came shooting out and the whole began to repair itself. After few seconds all the power retracted from him and the emeralds fell on the sides. I looked at Shadow's body and he wasn't moving. Did it work? I asked myself while moving into his face.

I didn't think it worked so I quickly opened his mouth and went to perform CPR. Just as I was about to connect to his lips I heard.

Don't you even think of kissing me.

I looked and stared into his crimson eyes.

Shadow began to smile.

I smiled back in utter happiness and I immediately hugged him as hard as I could.

Shadow hugged back tightly as I cried on him.

I thought I told you to never fucking flat line on me! I shouted.

Shadow chuckled and replied.

It's not like I planned on dieing.

We both began to laugh and after a few moments I helped him up on his feet.

Shadow was really lightheaded when he went to stand, but after taking a headshot I would be too.

What happened? Asked Shadow.

Sonic came and saved the day. I replied.

Sonic was here? Asked Shadow in surprise.

I was surprised as well. He got Paul off me and I killed him. I stated while pointing at the body.

Shadow and me walked over to the dead man and looked him over.

So it's over. Said Shadow calmly.

I nodded my head and replied.

It's over.

We both looked into each other's eyes and turned away from the real demon.

We collected the seven emeralds and tossed them back in the bag. Once we were ready we took one last look at Paul and left the building towards our bike.

Where's Amy and Shade? Asked Shadow while getting on back.

Sonic took them to the hospital. There safe. I replied.

Shadow smiled and I began the short drive to the hospital.

Shadow's POV

We pulled into the Eastern Front hospital parking lot and ran inside to find Sonic waiting for us.

There in here. Said Sonic while guiding us to the room.

Sonic looked at me and smiled. I smiled back and entered the room with Dark behind me.

I approached Amy's bed side and she was smiling at me.

Is it over Shadow? Asked Amy.

I smiled and leaned in.

Yes, it's over my beautiful rose.

Amy smiled softly and we connected lips. We kissed as if there was no tomorrow. It was passionate and it had the one thing I loved. I meaning. From that moment on I knew who I wanted to spend the rest of my life with and that was my Rose; Amy Rose.

Epilogue Shadow's POV

After all this time I never knew what having a life would be like. After the incident with Paul and me almost dieing, I spent everyday along with Dark along side Amy and Shade in the hospital tell they were better. After they were released we committed our lives together. High school at North End was amazing. Everyone found out what Dark and me did and we were basically famous. We didn't let the fame get to us we were just the two normal guys we always wanted to be. Dark told me the day after we killed Paul that he was the one to the one to kill Maria and I will admit I was mad, but it was kind of funny in a way. We spent so much time and effort on killing Eggman who we thought the whole time killed Maria when actually it was his lackey. It felt great knowing we avenged Maria and our pasts, but I still laugh to this day knowing we killed Eggman for the wrong reason, but whatever I'm just glad there gone. After high school me and Amy decided to get married along with Dark and Shade. We had the wedding on the same day. It was a hard choice but I choose Sonic to be my best man along with Silver and Tail's. Sonics a great guy and he has changed completely after high school, he married Sally Acorn a new girl he met on an online dating site. It was a good thing Sonic found the note Paul left us in my backyard because he never would have saved us if it wasn't for that sole reason. Sonic said he was passing by taking a late run and he saw us leaving in a hurry. Sonic said after he saw that he was curios and started searching. He came across the note and he said once he read it he left immediately to help us. I'm glad he did. A second sooner and dark would have been dead. Speaking of Dark he moved back to South End with Shade and they started a family. Shade got pregnant about eight mouths ago and we're all waiting for the new baby. Dark loves his new life and he is actually South End's defense leader. I couldn't think of who else was better for the job. For the rest of our friends I'll make it short. Silver married Blaze and they just had there first kid along with Tails and Cosmo who just gave birth a week ago. Knuckles married Julie-su and their debating at the moment of wanting offspring. Besides that everything else has gone great for them. I wrote this book as a sort of life experience to others so that they will know the tale behind Eggman Incorporate and the two hedgehog's who beat the odds. I make it sound so dramatic. It's a nice hobby while I'm taking care of my daughter. Oh her she comes now. Come here Maria. Aghh your heavy. Well I hope you learned something from this book. This is Shadow and Maria signing off and remember it doesn't matter how strong you are what matters is that you accomplish your goal.

THE END

That's it for my first series everyone. I almost cried writing the ending. I hope everyone one of you guys and gals enjoyed my story and please let me know how you feel in a review. I will be spending my birthday tomorrow spell checking this part so if anyone has any questions or maybe if you just want to wish me happy birthday please feel free to private message my account. I will be restarting the poll again and just so everyone knows SHADAMY won the vote and I will have the next series going on August 1st the day after my birthday. Please as always read and get ready for the next series. Thank you everyone and I'll see you guys soon.

Written by - mT Shadow

Note- All characters belong to SEGA and I thank them for allowing me to use them in this series and all the others I will have.

Note-The only characters in my series that belonged to me where= Dark The Hedgehog, Shade The Hedgehog, Nexus The Hedgehog, Gray The Fox, Jane The Cat, and lastly Paul and Amber The Humans. If anyone wants to use any of my characters please ask me for permission.

Thanks again to all my loyal Fans. I couldn't have done this without you. Get ready for the Next series I promise it will be one hell of a ride.