Shadow the Hedgehog

"I can't leave Rouge though. As for Crowley, they probably weren't close at this point, if they had even met. And I have nothing more to atone for."

"So are you going to join Hope on this little errand Melody?" asked Shadow.

Shadow headed to the main room with Hope. ---- "You're welcome Red."

Crowley gave a nod. "Of course."

"Only time will tell I'm afraid."

"That may be so, but if he is foolish enough to return and is killed for his trouble, he won't be harming anyone again. Though I hope he has the sense to stay on Moebius. At least then things won't come to that."

England? Monopoly is globally sold.

"Stupidity? It's simple precaution; he tried killing their agents, so as soon as they find out they'll want to take him out as quickly as possible if he returns. I fail to see any stupidity in that. Stupidity would be to do nothing."

Most big franchises have a monopoly set; Star Trek, Star Wars, James Bond, even Coca Cola.

Hope headed into Shadow's room to explain the situation. After hearing her proposition, he reluctantly agreed. "Given Moebian Hope is near universally feared, you shouldn't have much trouble, so long as you present yourself like her; speak softly and carry a big stick is probably her style, so I'll make sure you have the proper equipment. If you can get Melody with you it'll be even better, I imagine anti-you has minions of some description so it won't be out of character." --- "You probably won't get the chance to not forgive him if he returns here; my employers will have his head the moment he's spotted."

"Yes. It's still in the prototype stage, but the field it generates can encompass several people. Plus I'd like the company."

"I suppose so. And it would give me a chance to test my new invention. I'll have to clear it with my superiors first though.

"I'd offer, but from what I've gleamed the Moebian me causes people to run in terror. There must be someone who can do it though."

Hope looked at Anna with a worried expression. "Why do you need to go there?"

"For his sake he better not reappear here. And yes it was a mistake, there are no two ways about it. We just have to ensure that mistake does not happen agaon."

"Look. I can't help but be shocked by that revelation; this is Miles we're talking about after all. And the fact you brushed over his actions here didn't help matters. What if Rouge or Skye died chasing him down? Would you have still defended him, excusing him by saying his infatuation made him do stupid things?"

"Alright then. Do you mind if I sit down?"

"Of course we are still friends. That was never in danger."

"True. At least it's over for you now. Both of you," replied Hope to Melody. --- "We need to talk at some point, whenever you're ready," replied Crowley.

"Thank you Anna. I'll let you know if there is." --- "Sorry if this is bringing up old wounds Melody."

"We can only hope." --- "So she married him so she could have a maid?" Hope chuckled before getting serious once more. "And its possible there was a miniscule bit of good in him, though certainly not much."

"You'll manage to stay together, I know it. Was your father not like that when he was older then? Or were you expecting his younger self to be an improvement?" --- "Basically public enemy no.1; put simply, people like Crowley will deal with him if they find him."

"No I doubt he could be, and definitely not now unfortunately, as he's just become persona non grata as far as GUN is concerned," replied Rouge. Hope approached Melody. "How you holding up?"

"Glad you're holding it together. As for Miles, I'd love to say he won't try it again, but that all depends on how long the Zone Cops imprison him for."