You awoke, slivers of sunlight streaming through the window and pooling on the carpet. You were staying in Tom’s and Maddie’s house, after the death of Shadow and the destruction of the Eclipse cannon. You were the one to help connect Shadow and Sonic during their fight, leading to their combined help in the saving of the Earth. Sonic fell after the cannon’s blast was fired, but Shadow was more powerful, stronger, and pushed the huge weapon away from Earth so its blast wouldn’t harm the planet Maria loved so much. But he was caught in the blast, and… you swallowed a slight sob. Before sitting up in the wake of your dream. You saw him, bending down to pick up a ring. Sure, he was charred and stumbling, but he was still….alive. You darted up the stairs calling for the others as you left your makeshift bed in the living room. Sonic shot past you, then back again, coming to face you as Tails flew up worriedly. Knuckles came thundering toward you as well. Sonic: What’s going on? Tails: Are we under attack? Knuckles: Don’t fear, fox, I will clear the house of enemies! You just waited for them to calm down.