Shadow exits the G.U.N. base, sprinting across the ocean's surface as waves splash beneath his feet. His stride slows as he reaches land, stepping into the dazzling lights of Shibuya, Tokyo.
He glances up at the towering buildings, neon signs, and bustling crowds.
"...Woah. It's... beautiful."
A sudden pulse of reddish-yellow energy crackles around his body before fading. Shadow winces, clutching his chest.
"Serenity... I need you..."
The whir of blades fills the air. A G.U.N. helicopter hovers overhead, its spotlight locking onto him.
"Oh, come on..." Shadow mutters, lowering into a defensive stance.
Three silhouettes drop from the helicopter, landing with practiced precision. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails stand before him.
Sonic crosses his arms. "Alright, team. We find this hedgehog..."
"You won't need to," Shadow cuts in sharply. "I'm right here. But why... why did you jump out of a G.U.N. helicopter?"
Knuckles tilts his head. "Well, that was easy."
Tails adjusts his scanner, his eyes narrowing. "Sonic, careful. His energy signature is... off the charts."
Sonic steps forward calmly, hands raised. "Relax. We're not here to fight. We were told about a hedgehog who broke out of stasis. We just want to talk."
Shadow's quills flare with raw energy, glowing faintly in the Tokyo night. His voice drops, gruff and guarded.
"I don't need your help. I'm looking for someone.. an old friend. I can handle it alone."
Tails lowers his device gently. "What's their name? Maybe I can trace their energy signal... give you a head start."
Shadow hesitates, studying the young fox. His crimson eyes soften ever so slightly. Finally, he exhales a heavy sigh.
"...Serenity. Her name is Serenity. The Embodiment of Empathy."
Sonic and Knuckles exchange wide-eyed looks. Tails' twin tails flick rapidly as he taps on his device.
"Got it! I've locked onto her energy signature-she's in the mountains outside of London, England!" He holds up the scanner, showing a pulsing dot.
Shadow takes the device in his gloved hand, staring at the glowing marker. His voice drops to a whisper, barely audible over the neon buzz of Tokyo.
"...Serenity. I'm coming."
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Project Eclipse
FantasyThey were never meant to meet again. From chaos came Shadow. From empathy came Serenity. Two souls born under Project Eclipse. created to balance each other, destined to find each other. Even after fifty years, their hearts still remember the light...
