Shadow the Hedgehog

"That won't stop me from trying." ---- "Cheesecake, carrot cake, ice cream, jelly. I could go on."

"I intend to maintain the upper hand," laughed Hope. --- "I don't want you to be uncomfortable."

"Only this round." ----- "I can't say I blame him," said Zamy as she finished her main.

"Ok you win Melody." ---- "Then eat up," smiled Zamy.

"Please don't, I need a loyal scapegoat." --- "Good plan."

"I won't, only when it's convenient." ---- "At this rate you won't have room for dessert."

"Yeah let's blame it on you," joked Hope. ---- "Zamy returned to her seat with a little more food.

"Really? I didn't think I'd make that mistake. I'll fix that now." ---- "I sure am." Zamy got up and headed back to the buffet.

"Cool, give it a try." ---- "Sorry, I didn't mean it that way."

"A chance it'd need very minor adjustments, yes. Nothing catastrophic." ----- "Just be glad you're different now or he'd still be trying to."

"Great, got it on my first try." ---- "Money, steady employment, the fact he'd get to commit regicide for her? I suppose wiping out a Zone's rulers is about as big a recommendation as an assassin could get."

"I know, I know. How's the handling?" ---- "Yes, she's his nigh constant employer up until.... actually he was still working for her whenhe came out of Skye's head if that makes sense."

"It wasn't much of a challenge." ---- "They might well be. You'd have to ask him or Alicia."

"Great work, easy does it." ---- "When doesn't he have them? It seems he's aldlways in business mode."

"I must say I'm disappointed, I expected more of a fight from you Shadow," taunted Mephiles. Shadow knew a Chaos Blast would do the job, but it'd likely flood the area and drown both him and Rouge if they didn't act quickly. She took cover behind a pillar when he gave her a nod. Sure enough, the blast caused the ceiling to start collapsing and water to pour in. Before they were completely submerged, Shadow got over to her and Chaos Controlled to the shore. "Are you trying to kill us?" she asked in an annoyed tone. "I had it under control. Any sign of him?' "I didn't catch any." Unbeknowst to the pair, Mephiles had escaped, holding the altar which was now charged with energy. ---- Hope got Melody to the lab. "Try it out slowly at first." ---- "His attitude seems to be one of persistence, which I admire."

Shadow picked himself up and lunged at Mephiles, who resumed his dodging routine. Neither he nor Rouge could work out Mephiles' plan, and whether his chanting was just for their benefit. ---- "I think I'll add that on later. Don't want you tipping over if I got on." ---- "Agreed."

"Yeah, let's go back to the lab. It's more spacious." ---- "Ahem, anyway, yes, that's what he's sorting out."

Hope helped Melody into her chair. "That's the on/off switch. And the stick controls all movement." ---- "So do I now," laughed Zamy.

Something really isn't right here. She'd have spotted us by now.

"Finished." ---- "He won't. I'll shove my baton so far down his throat it'll look like he has a second tail if he comes within 1000 miles of you. Besides, Crowley's a professional."

"Not at all." ---- "It'll be over soon."

"Then be my guest. I'll tell you when I'm working on it." --- "Yeah. They should take care of him soon enough."

"If you want tobjoin in or watch you can." ---- "To get rid of his uncle," admitted Zamy.

"It's fine Melody." ---- "I asked him to help deal with something on Moebius. To make sure Miles was safe."

"Oh no, I'm not even halfway." ---- "Yes I see what you mean. I hope he's still ok given what you said."