This is a Sonic Underground fic. Don’t like? Piss off.

This is also eventual Sonadow. Don’t like? Piss off.

Disclaimer: Sonic Underground belongs to DiC Entertainment. All Sonic characters (besides the ones exclusive to Sonic Underground) belong to SEGA. I own nothing but this fanfiction’s plot.

A/N: This be my main project, and I’m really enjoying writing this so far. It’s been really fun X3 I hope you enjoy it too! It does start off slow, but please bare with it. The Sonadow doesn’t start for a while, and Shadow doesn’t actually appear until chapter four. Just to give you guys a heads up.

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“Dr. Robotnik, sir. You called us?” Sleet asked warily as he approached his “master’s” chair.

“Yes, Sleet...” Robotnik chuckled. “I have a job for you. Have you ever heard of Project Shadow?”

The canine was unsure how to answer. Whatever he said was sure to anger Robotnik. He had never heard of a “Project Shadow” before. “Uhm...”

Luckily, Dingo answered for him. “I have, sir! I read about it once.”

“IDIOT!” The dictator screamed. “Of course you haven’t, either of you!” He glared at Dingo. “And you can’t even read!”

‘Then why did you even ask it...’ Oh how Sleet wished he could say that. “What...what is it, my liege?”

Robotnik grinned evilly, seemingly glad to explain. “I’m glad you asked. It was created by my grandfather, Gerald Robotnik. Project Shadow is said to be the Ultimate Life Form.”

“‘Ultimate Life Form’?” Dingo questioned. “What’s that?”

“That is what I called you here for. Project Shadow is rightfully mine since my grandfather is dead. I need you to retrieve it for me.”

“But sir, where is it?” Sleet piped in.

Robotnik turned back to his computer and started typing. Soon enough, the screen showed a small laboratory located in the middle of the forest. “It’s taken me years to find these fools. The entire establishment is designed to contain Project Shadow. They’ve even made special precautions to make sure that it stays there.”

“Special precautions?” Sleet didn’t like the sound of that. “W-what kind, sir?”

The fat tyrant didn’t answer right away. He seemed to be contemplating something. “Clever...very clever...”

“S-sir?”

“Chaos Emeralds, Sleet. We need them to acquire Project Shadow.” Robotnik let out an evil chuckle. “And luckily, I know where one is.”

“The one on Angel Island?” Dingo asked stupidly.

“No, you fool! Energy readings have picked up another one!” Dingo winced and fell silent. “You two are to retrieve the Chaos Emerald and then Project Shadow. Is this understood?!”

The two canines immedietly saluted. “Yes sir!”

“Good...now let me tell you where the emerald is...”

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Sonic’s green eyes sparkled as he participated in his favorite pass time: running. He had a destination in mind but what was the harm in a few little detours?

He came to a halt in the middle of a clearing. “Huh...he’s not here yet.” The blue hedgehog them impatiently began tapping his foot. “I’m wait-ing...”

“Sonic!” A young voice called out to him from above. Sonic’s ears perked up and he grinned.

“Yo, Tails!” He waved back to the two-tailed fox that was flying his way. Sonic put an arm around the fox as he touched down. “Dude, I haven’t seen you in forever! How’ve ya been?”

“Great, thanks!” Tails smiled back. “I’ve been working on a bunch of new inventions The Tornado is great too.”

“I’m sure it is, kid.” The kit laughed as Sonic gave him a playful noogie. “Hey, so do you still wanna meet my sibs?”

“Of course. From the way you talked about them over the phone, they sound like nice people.”

“They are. Watch out for Sonia though. She can be a little...weird.”

Tails giggled cutely. “I’ll be fine.”

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“Sonia? Manic? I’m home!” Sonic popped his head into the living room. “Helloooo?”

Another face peered around the corner. Manic grinned at the sight of his brother. “Yo Sonic, where were you?”

“Picking up a friend.” Sonic gently pushed Tails out into view. The young fox blushed of embarrassment and looked down shyly. “Manic, this is my best buddy, Tails.” He chuckled at Tails’ shyness. “Aw c’mon Tails, Manic’s cool.”

“H-hi...” Tails squeaked. The green hedgehog couldn’t help but laugh.

“Heya. Nice to meetcha. Name’s Manic.” Manic held out his hand while he spoke. “Tails, is it?”

Tails gulped but accepted the hand and shook it. “W-well actually, that’s just my nickname. My real name is Miles Prower. Nice to meet you too.”

“Miles, huh? I kinda prefer Tails, no offense.”

“None taken. I do too, personally. Sonic was the one who gave me the nickname and it just kind of...stuck.”

Sonic grinned in recognition and rubbed the underside of his nose. “A work of pure art if you ask me.”

Manic rolled his eyes. “Whatever, bro. Anyway, come to the back. Sonia says she found something out about Robotnik’s next plan.” He looked at Tails and smiled. “You joining us, little dude?”

Tails looked stunned. “C-can I?”

“Of course!” Sonic and Manic exclaimed at the same time.

“You’re a Freedom Fighter too, Tails. That’s how I met you. You deserve to see another Robuttnik scheme get shut down.” Sonic put an arm around his best friend and winked.

Tails beamed. “Right! And I’ll help out too!”

Manic gave Sonic a questionable look, to which the blue hedgehog just responded with, “You’ll see. Tails may be a kid, but he’s a genius.”