Chapter 3 - The Next Guardian: Shadow's past

Next Guardian Issue # 3



Ekyt Remembers



Ekyt's eyes narrowed at the question. Then his expression soften as he thought out Shadow's past. “Well, according to echidna history (guardians must know it by heart), you were made by professor Gerald Robotnik.



Flashback



“Yes, I've done it! I've created the ultimate life form.” A knock came on the door. “Insolents, don't they know I'm busy?” Prof. Gerald threw open the door. A G.U.N agent stood there. “Gerald Robotnik? You are ordered to discontinue all experiments.” The professor smiled. “It would be rude of me not to introduce you to a dear friend of mine. Maria, fetch Shadow.” A little girl ran off to get her playmate. A black and red hedgehog sped into the room. “You want to see me, professor?” asked the hedgehog. “Yes, Shadow. This man seems to think you are a bad idea…and you know what happens to bad ideas, right Shadow?” The hedgehog nodded solemnly. “Good. Please finish this pest off.” “Wha…” was all the G.U.N. agent managed before the hedgehog bellowed “Chaos control.” The man's world went black. The hedgehog turned to his creator.

“Now, I've done your work, answer my question. How was I created.” The doctor chuckled and sat down in his armchair. “All in due time, Shadow. I will tell you, however, that you were born a natural hedgehog. And now, this conversation must end. The doctor reached for the button. The red button that Shadow was told never to touch. It was fatal, the doctor told him. “Oh no.” The doctor pushed the button as Shadow rammed into him. Both their worlds went dark.”

Shadow awoke later, shaken, but unharmed. “Shadow, what happened?” a wide-eyed Maria inquired. “Maria, we need to go.” He took the child by the hand and began to run. He ran down the metal hallway. The G.U.N. forces closed in. “Maria!” BAM! A shot rang out. Maria fell to the floor. Shadow had only a moment to grieve, before he too was gunned down.



End Flashback



“…and that's all I know. After that you were put into stasis for 50 years.” Ekyt looked at the hedgehog. His normally indifferent face was almost contorted with sadness before a wave of relief hit him. “Thank you.” Shadow walked away. Ekyt thought about it and decided telling the truth was the right decision. He decided to rest. Tomorrow was another day.





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