Shadow the Hedgehog

"In a way I can yes. Or if you'd prefer, I can ensure your payment from them on top of what you want from me."

"Of course. Are you sure you can trust the cop, the robot or the spook? Let me guess, they said they'd pay you afterwards? How can you not be sure they'd kill you to leave no evidence? You kill them for me, and this could be the beginning of a great partnership. I have a great many thorns in my side and you seem like the person to to get rid of them."

Nega pressed a button and Mina was given an electric shock, making her drop the knife. "I told you not to try anything. Now then. Let's get a good look at them." Nega ran a facial scan on the trio. "It appears you aren't completely lying. One is a zone cop, the robot and the hedgehog aren't however. No record of them." He then gave Mina another shock. "Now tell me, what did they promise you for killing me?"

"Holy crap! That blew it to pieces. I guess that works." Nega hit a button and several metallic cables shot out of the walls and wrapped around Mina's arms and legs, trapping her. "Employers? So you work for the Zone Cops. Well then, I have a few questions for you. You can start by telling me who those pests down there are, and what that flying monstrosity is? And if I don't like what I hear, things will become very unpleasant."

The doors at the end swung open, with Eggman Nega calmly sitting on a chair looking at a large screen showing the outside of the fortress. "Why don't you come in? You can watch your friends' demise. Oh and don't bother trying anything funny. It wouldn't end well for you at all."

"Yes that sounds about right. I have a rather strange feeling, but I don't know why."

"Alright. What better way to test it? Let's strike up the band."

"Move!" Shadow shoved Zet and Omega out of the war just as the laser struck their position. "What sort of backup do you have in mind?" As Mina proceeded through the course, a voice appeared on the PA. "How very impressive. Someone with your talents could be very useful. Oh, and if you make it through alive, don't forget to write your name on the scoresheet before moving on."

"Good thinking. Omega, fire everything you've got at where I throw my spear." "Affirmative." Shadow threw his spear at the head and continued to do so while Omega lay down a localised barrage, the forcefield began to gradually change colour from blue to yellow. It was then the robot registered them as a threat and began to charge up its laser. Inside, Mina's knife cut through the door lock, but a loud klaxon still sounded and the first targets popped up.

After the spider room Mina came to what appeared to be a training area. The course consisted of several hallways and stairwells, behind various walls and cover were targets that popped up. However, some of these targets shot back. A large door blocked entrance to the course, with a red button next to it. A huge robot crashed through the front gate. "Does that answer your question? I should've brought the Javelin. No matter, we can take it." Shadow threw a chaos spear at it, but it was blocked by some kind of forcefield. "Ok maybe we can't take it."

Inside the fortress walls, a loud thumping could be heard. "I guess we aren't so lucky after all " said Shadow. On the top floor, a pitch black room full of scuttling spider like robots awaited Mina.

As soon as the copy entered the room, which was a large circle, a loud whirring could be heard and the doors locked shut behind her. A grid of lasers appeared at the top of the room and swept downwards, electrocuting the copy as soon as they contacted her when she failed to jump out of the way in time. The doors then opened and an electronic voice announced 'Purging of elevator complete.' (OOC It would make Mina a force to be reckoned with. On the other hand, Shadow denying her his powers and thus not paying her would add fuel to the fire when she discovers he's helped keep Skye away from her)..

"Yeah well we'll cross that bridge when we come to it." (OOC Ok. I can come up with a way out if you decide against the power copying being successful).

"Perhaps you're right. Time to amp it up. Omega, take out that fueling station." Omega launched a rocket at the station, blowing it to pieces. "Isn't it beautiful?" he said. "That fueling station definitely means Nega has something big here. Something with an engine. Automated tank perhaps?" asked Shadow. (OOC That makes sense to me).

"She's in. Let's hope she can get it done." Shadow then threw several chaos spears at the robots. "This is too easy. He must be saving the big guns for later." (OOC OK I get you. And how would the altercation change Skye and Melody's appearence?)

"Ok I'll keep that in mind. Keep your head done, things are gonna get messy." Shadow threw chaos spears at the search lights as Omega fired his rockets at the turrets before opening up on the robots, destroying several in a hail of bullets. (OOC That's an interesting possibility. I'm assuming she was planning to use a Siphon built by Miles? If that is the case I have an escape plan).

"Ok. Get in position. Run when the shooting starts." (OOC Don't worry, I don't plan on giving Mina Shadow's powers).

"You're right. Let's try to keep it this way." the others began to move up as well. As they got closer to the fortress, Shadow noticed what looked like the only way in was a heavily guarded gate. "Searchlights, turrets, and robots to boot. Just brilliant. Let's see if we can find a quieter spot."

"Too late to raise it now. Let's move." (OOC I always thought he was just a more malevolent version of Eggman. I guess I could play him. As for it succeeding, I honestly don't know. It would certainly put Zet and Ziona in an easier position knowing he's gone. Also, I'm off to sleep now. See you guys later).

"Thank you." replied Omega. "We can neither confirm nor deny that Miss. Mr Green, do you have a lock as to where the Fat Man is in relation to here?" said Shadow. (OOC I'd imagine they'd get along fairly well).

"No objections here." "Take it so the purging will commence sooner." said Omega

"Excellent." Shadow took her arm and formed what looked like a small huddle with Zet and Omega. "Ok Mr Green. Do your stuff."

"You don't understand. It's physically impossible to follow us here unless he had a... oh what's the point. You ready to go Miss?"

Shadow span around. "Who's this guy? Only us 3 were dropped off here.