sonic the hedgehog
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THE END OF IT ALL (part ii)

Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow are still trying to leave the Omega Egg before it is too late.

Hey cuz, so what are we gonna do? We only have 7 minutes left.
We have to think of a way out. Shadow, what about the window?
Heh. As if I could break it open. We seem to be stuck tight. 
There must be a way, guys. Sonic is right. If we all combine our power, we can't be stopped.
I already told you, you overgrown puppy ...

Tails growls and Shadow prepares to fight.

Guys, guys! Knock it off! We should be helping each other, not fighting each other.
He started it.
Tails, it doesn't matter who started it. The only thing that matters is that we escape before time runs out for the four of us.

Tails and Shadow look away in guilt. Knuckles in the meantime is looking at an air vent. Shadow has walked over to the window.

Hey guys, I think I've found our way out. We can all squeeze in here easily, I think.
Everyone but me, Knuckles.
We have to think of another way out.
No, my friend. This appears to be the only way out.
What are you saying, man? I can't leave you here to die. Especially since we've just discovered each other as family.
It is most unfortunate, but regretfully it must be done.
Well I won't leave you here. You're my best friend. I won't find any friend like you Sonic.

Shadow, who had walked over to the window, runs back over to the group.

We only have five minutes left. If we have any hope on escaping, this is it!
Go! I'll be fine here. I don't want you risking your lives for me.
OK, but I'll never forget you, nor will I be able to live this day down.

Knuckles grabs the grill, pulls it off and jumps into the vent, while Tails and Shadow remain.

Sonic, I can't leave you here. 

Tears fall from Tails' eyes.

Yes you can. You'll do it for me. I'll never forget you, Tails.

Sonic picks up Tails and throws him into the air vent. Tails ends up right behind Knuckles. Both of them end up in an emergency shuttle room.

Where's Shadow?
He must still be in the control room with Sonic. Knuckles, I don't trust him.
Neither do I, but we have to launch.

Knuckles launches the shuttle, despite Tails' tearful objections. Tails looks back at the Omega Egg.

You're my best friend, Sonic.

Back in the control room, Shadow seems to be in another world. After a few seconds, he approaches Sonic.

I'm finding it hard to understand why you are giving up your life.
I have a feeling I know why you gave up your chance to escape. You want to get rid of me once and for all, don't you?
No, I don't. I've just had a vision. I have found out enough information to shame me about what I tried to have done to you. I tried to hide it. I tried to think it was not true. But it is.
What's that?
Well, it appears that you and I ...
We're what?
We are brothers, Sonic.

Sonic looks at Shadow with a confused stare.

Did I hear you right? Are you saying that you and I are ... brothers?
Twins to be precise. I was born like all of our kind were. You were born perfect. I however, was born with dark ambitions. But, I was not 100% evil. 25% of me was good and therefore it confused me. My plans were always flawed due to my pure side. Now you understand why I did not kill you when I had the chance.
Yes, I do.

Both Sonic and Shadow become really emotional. They exchange a brotherly hug before suddenly an automated message comes over the speakers.

Two minutes until self-destruct.

Well, it seems that we will die together ... brother.
Don't talk like that, bro. There must be another way out for the both of us.

Shadow looks around the room, before letting out a cry that makes Sonic shake violently.

What is it?
It's another air vent. Big enough to stand up in. Give me a boost.

Sonic gives Shadow a boost to the opening of the vent. Shadow pulls off the grill and goes inside.

I'm in. Give me your hand.
OK.

Shadow pulls Sonic up into the vent and the two brothers run as fast as they can go. They end up in the other emergency shuttle room. They close the shuttle doors and open the hangar bay doors.

Hey, I've found the launch button. Setting course for Mobius.
We're gonna make it.

The shuttle is launched, and the pod streaks towards Mobius at phenomenal speeds. Sonic and Shadow look back just in time to see the Omega Egg go up in a massive explosion. Eventually it lands, where both Knuckles and Tails run over to see what the commotion is. Sonic and Shadow emerge and Tails' eyes well up with tears. Tails rushes over to Sonic and barrages him with hugs.

SONIC!!! IT'S YOU!!! I thought I'd never see you again. I thought you were gone. I'm so glad you're back!!! I'll never leave you again!!!

Knuckles stands watching with a disgusted face.

Oh, boy. I'm his cuz, and ya don't see me acting all soppy.

Despite saying this, his eyes fill with tears and he runs over to his cousin. He and Tails are hugging Sonic so hard, he nearly can't breathe.

OK, OK, stop it. I'm glad to see the both of you as well. But you can be rest assured that there will be no more trouble for a time. Where's Shadow? I need to talk to him to find out what he's going to do now.
Why's that?
Yeah, Sonic. I mean, he did nearly kill you.
Yeah, but that was until he found out that him and I are brothers.
WHA-?!?!
Excuse me?!?!
YO! SHADOW! WHERE ARE YOU, BRO?

Shadow, who had walked off, returns to Sonic.

What is it bro?
Where were you going?
Uh ... I was looking for a place to live.
I can offer you my place, seeing as I'll be living with Sonic and Tails.
You mean to say, you're giving up your great place to live with us?
Yes, Tails. So, Shadow. What do ya say?
No way Knuckles. Shadow can come live with us.
Pardon? Did I hear you correctly? I can live with you guys?
Of course. I mean, you are my bro. What do you say?
Well, OK. Thanks a lot. You really are a kind-hearted guy.

Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow all exchange a hug.

Tails ... I'm sorry I didn't ask you this sooner. I'd like you to become a sworn member of the family.
I-I'd love to Sonic.
Another addition to our family.
Let's all go home guys.
Yeah. Let's go home.

The new family makes way for home. The evil is over. Two years have passed since Robotnik was finally defeated. Sonic meets the beautiful Amy Rose. Tails meets Bubbles, a sweet fox who can be a bit mischievious. Knuckles finds love in Rouge, who can be quite the troublemaker. Even Shadow has found himself someone perfect. Enter Rainbow, whose colour will often change, making her the most dazzling. Sonic, Tails, Knuckles and Shadow have all been gifted with children. The family has been completed and finally, the world is as it should be.

THE END

Legend

Narrative  ---> Black
Sonic   -------> Blue
Knuckles   ---> Red
Shadow  -----> Purple
Tails   --------> Olive
Speaker  -----> Grey