Sonic the Fugitive/Shadow Knows

**Sonic the Fugitive** (or **Shadow Knows**), is the thirty-fourth episode of Sonic X: Heroes Forever.

## Characters

* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Miles "Tails" Prower
* Amy Rose
* Cream the Rabbit
* Shadow the Hedgehog
* Rouge the Bat
* Sally Acorn
* Manic the Hedgehog
* Sonia the Hedgehog
* Bunnie D'Coolette
* Antoine D'Coolette
* Rotor Walrus
* Knuckles the Echidna
* Julie-Su
* Mighty the Armadillo
* Ray the Flying Squirrel
* Tikal the Echidna
* Payback Fox
* Dulcy the Dragon
* Sir Charles Hedgehog
* Jules Hedgehog
* Queen Aleena Hedgehog/Bernadette Hedgehog
* Olgilvie Hedgehog (Mentioned, not named)
* Terios the Hedgehog (First Mentioned)
* Ruby the Bat (Mentioned)
* Aurora (Mentioned)
* Chaos (Mentioned)
	+ Perfect Chaos (Mentioned)
* Hope Kintobor
* Abraham Tower
* Maria Robotnik (Flashback)
* Gerald Robotnik (Mentioned)
* Jennifer Vasquez (Mentioned)
* Meredith Sanders (Mentioned)
* Geraldo Robotnik (Mentioned)
* Omochao
* Christopher Thorndyke
* Chuck Thorndyke
* Sam Speed
* Ella
* Mister Tanaka
* President
* Christina Cooper
* G.U.N. soldiers
	+ James Crowe
	+ Jim Crowe
* Scarlet Garcia
* Mister Stewart
* Topaz
* Warden (Only appearance)
* Police officers
	+ Officer Albright
* Jerome Wise
* Captain Westwood
* Card Passer (First mentioned)
* Doctor Eggman
* Snively Robotnik
* Decoe
* Bocoe
* Scratch
* Grounder
* Bokkun

## Plot

The episode opens with a helicopter flying in saying the suspect is secured. The suspect is Sonic and the G.U.N. officer says that he caused trouble at Prison Island. Sonic tries to explain he doesn't know where Prison Island even is (though he must have known it was in the middle of the ocean, which was given away by the name) and if he did, he can't swim to get back to Station Square where they found him. He said he was with Sally in Station Square trying to restore it before being unfairly accused and arrested for a crime he didn't commit. One of the officers, Jim Crowe, says they got a report of a Mobian hedgehog on Prison Island, only for Sonic to take offence to the racism. Another officer apologizes to Sonic for the comments and after Crowe tempts fate, Sally makes her presence known. The two attack the humans aboard the helicopter, break free and jump off the plane with a snowboard, landing in a skate board dome and sliding free. Throughout the main outskirts of Station Square, G.U.N. is tracking Sonic and Sally and send some of their robots after them (well, after Sonic, but, Sally's with him). The speedy couple run through the streets as the robots destroy parts of the city. They hide down in the sewer wondering what they think the former has done. Sally swears she'll clear her boyfriend's name and the two hear an unfamiliar voice. The voice is Omochao, the robot Hope had made the other day. He explains he was deployed by G.U.N., but, not to capture Sonic or Sally. He reveals Hope knows Sonic is innocent and shows him and Sally some footage of a figure they had never seen before. Omochao instantly knows it's not Sonic, however, as the suspect's quills are curving up, not down. Omochao explains that most humans are not intelligent enough to notice the differences with Sonic and the unknown figure and most of G.U.N. consists of humans. He also tells the pair that Hope made Upgrade Items to replace the ones Perfect Chaos destroyed and Sonic manages to recover his Light Speed Shoes and Sally's Dash Boots aren't far off.

Back in the limo, the president is informed that the new operative is settled in. He's also informed that no one was harmed from the flood in Station Square. He's informed that Sonic has escaped and Sam explains that Sonic is innocent and even Manic, his brother who had been raised as a thief, wouldn't commit to crimes like this. Christina admits she's tried to contact Abraham, but, he didn't reply. Not to mention that he had insisted the robots should only be used against Eggman, but, now they are damaging Station Square to capture Sonic, which is making G.U.N. look horrible. The president suspects that Westwood or Card Passer are behind this, though, Abe does have the power to stop them. Sam suspects something happened to Abe, but, Christina suggests they try to protect Sonic as best they can.

At a museum that night, a dark hedgehog is spotted breaking a glass case containing an emerald. As the robots try to stop him, he unleashes a blast of energy and destroys them all, before running off at high speed. The president is informed at the capital by James Crowe saying that Sonic has been seen stealing a Chaos Emerald. He orders that Sonic be taken captive and orders them to go underground to get him, but, adds it's a trap for the real culprit. James also admits that Abe has taken a leave of absence and Westwood was left in charge in his stead until he gets back. James returns to Westwood to alert him about the plan, but, unknown to James, Westwood has other plans as being "upstaged" by Mobians has left him with envy.

Unknown to Westwood, young Hope is looking for Abraham. She finds the Supreme Commander locked in a broom closest and gagged. She quickly uses some smelling salts and removes the gag and Abraham explains he was repurposing Eggman's machines before being knocked out cold. Hope asked if he knew anything about a hedgehog on Prison Island and Abraham told her he was telling Westwood to perform an investigation before he was knocked out. Hope quickly explains about Westwood running G.U.N., sending the robots to hunt Sonic down instead of taking out Eggman, and about Project: Shadow. Abraham reveals to a shocked Hope he was merely a year younger than her when Project: Shadow was created and he hopes Shadow remembers his promise to Maria. Hope was a bit out of the loop, but, decides that she'll need to learn more about this as they work together to take Westwood down.

Back in the apartment, Chris, Chuck, Ella, Mr. Tanaka, and the adult Mobians except Aleena, are watching TV while the news informs about the theft and shows images of Shadow. Chris wonders why someone would take the Emerald and Sir Charles, Bunnie, Rotor, and Jules all point out it isn't Sonic because they point out that this hedgehog has black fur with red highlights, his quills point up instead of down, the shoes and gloves are different, and the hedgehog has chest fur and black arms and stomach. Chuck believes it is Sonic, but, everyone gangs up on him in disagreement, Sir Charles even showing a picture of Sonic for comparison. Chuck notices the differences, except he believes they're subtle, much to Antoine's disgust. It's at this point Aleena enters the room and gasps in deep shock, for the hedgehog looks just like her grandfather Terios, but, he died 24 years ago, meaning he never met his great-grandchildren. Aleena also explains Terios did something that was thought impossible, Chaos Control with one emerald, and not even she or Olgilvie could accomplish something like that. Chris questions why this hedgehog resembles the deceased Terios, but, Jules doesn't care as he's tarnishing Sonic's good name. The news resumes and says that authorities have said Sonic has destroyed tanks and fled. Sir Charles says he doesn't blame his nephew as the robots are hunting down Sonic for no good reason and exacerbating the already highly-damaged city. Suddenly, Hope radios in and reports that Westwood has usurped G.U.N. and is pinning the blame on Sonic. Now with a new confidence boost, everyone sets about to prove Sonic's innocence.

Back underground, Gun Beetles flood the sewers and all other entryways. In the sewer, some homeless people, including Jerome, are discussing the theft and Jerome jumps to the fact that Sonic was behind the robbery. The other homeless people are quick to disagree with him, saying Jerome was being petty for saying Sonic ruined his life, when in reality, it was his own fault for making a deal with Eggman in the first place. One of the homeless people point out that Sonic can't swim to get back to Station Square from Prison Island or even swim to Prison Island at all, but, Jerome mentions Sonic could run fast on the water. No one believes him and just then, Sonic, Sally, and Omochao suddenly rush by with Beetles chasing them. The homeless people decide to move out of the sewers.

At Prison Island, Scarlet and Mr. Stewart are heading onto the island. Stewart uses his connections to get into the island and Scarlet wonders who Stewart really is, but, he doesn't say anything apart from a fellow newshound. Inside, the two interview the warden and he shows some camera footage of Shadow and Eggman attacking the robots as they think the new hedgehog isn't Sonic. Like Chuck, the warden believes there are subtle differences with Sonic and Shadow, much to Stewart's annoyance. The warden admits the plan to baiting a trap for the real culprit.

Meanwhile, Manic and Sonia, the latter having left Angel Island somehow, are both shocked to hear about Sonic's capture and being accused for doing a crime, pointing out the hedgehog in question looks nothing like Sonic. The purple and green hedgehogs see their brother and Sally come out of a manhole and then the quartet are surrounded by Gun Beetles. Sonic and Sally use the manhole cover to take out a few while Sonia uses her Sonia Spin. Manic tells Sonic he and Sonia know he's innocent and Sonia reveals they got the same message from Hope that they did. Suddenly, Big Foot shows up and Sonia quickly makes Tether Rings. Manic uses his wind powers to make a new move: Homing Spiral where they all Homing Attack at the same time. It does some damage to Big Foot, but, it takes another Sonia Spin plus tossing her brothers and Sally to redirect the missile to destroy the robot. Just then there is a flash of light. Shadow appears and greets the quartet, noting that he's surprised everyone keeps mistaking him for the blue hedgehog and vice versa. Sonic figures that it is Shadow that has framed him and as he, his siblings, and Sally go to attack, the black and red doppelganger disappears. Sally and Manic try to use their Grapple Whip and Gripper Brace to capture Shadow, but, he catches them, pulls them toward him and slams them into the rooftop. Sonic races up crossly to Shadow for hurting his brother and girlfriend, but, he still doesn't land a blow. He quickly helps Manic and Sally up with the latter noting it would be difficult to take down their new opponent. Shadow notes he was curious to meet Sonic, but, he's been disappointed so far, yet, there's familiar about Sally and the triplets he can't quite explain. Sally is most confused as what Shadow means.

The five battle while Chuck gets a call from someone that Sally and the triplets are battling a robot and the imposter. Chuck offers to drive Aleena and Jules down there while telling Chris to stay put, saying it may be too dangerous. Back with the Mobians, Sally is trying to think of something, but, she and Sonic get hit by Shadow. Eggman and Snively are busy watching the footage and says that he was overwhelmed when he encountered the hedgehog, Shadow. Eggman has a flashback to the event when they witness Shadow first woke up and he pledges his loyalty to Eggman. Just then, the robot appears and Shadow destroys the robot. Back in the present, Eggman and Snively hope that Shadow will defeat Sally and the triplets. Shadow holds up a Chaos Emerald and Sonic demands he hand over the emerald. Shadow disappears before Sonic can get to him. Shadow uses Chaos Control and Sonic is wondering how Shadow can do it with one emerald. The two start fighting, but, Sonic is easily defeated when Shadow knocks him down, besting him. Suddenly, Aleena steps between the hedgehogs, saying to Shadow that if he is her grandfather, he'd spare her son. Shadow is very shocked, saying he doesn't have children or grandchildren, to which Aleena calls him an imposter. Shadow is outraged and Aleena describes her grandfather, King Terios Hedgehog, being the only lifeform she knew to use Chaos Control with one emerald. Aleena had thought that Shadow was Terios, but, now realizes that isn't true as he's dead. Shadow is confused for a moment before screaming in agony, begging Gerald to not do something, much to Manic's confusion. Sally helps Sonic to his feet before Shadow glows red, saying he'll avenge the Robotnik family. He punches Sonia, tosses Manic into a lamppost, and body slams Sally, saying it's for Jennifer, Geraldo, and Meredith respectively. He's about to choke Sonic to death, saying it's for Maria, but, he starts to glow blue when he almost mentions her name, quickly letting go of Sonic, saying she wouldn't want any of this. Just then, the five Mobians hear police sirens and before Manic could get the police to realize the truth, Shadow Chaos Controls away. The cops and G.U.N. surround Sonic with their cruisers and Beetles. Sonic is ordered to put his hands up, but, Jules protests, saying his son didn't do anything. The officers explain about the trap and like some other people, mention the subtle differences between Sonic and Shadow, much to Sally's annoyance. Regardless, Sonic agrees to the plan. Sally asks if he'll be safe and they assure her that if he's innocent, Sonic will be let go.

On Angel Island, Rouge was putting the Master Emerald back, but, Knuckles is still highly untrusting of her. Rouge once again tries to explain about her mother and she wasn't going to let innocents die and Ray and Julie-Su actually give her the benefit of the doubt. Knuckles doesn't budge however and Tikal tries to get him to give Rouge a chance. It still doesn't work, so Tikal takes matters into her own hands. Mighty is a bit surprised by Tikal's presence, but, relaxes once he knows she's trying to help. She finds a bunch of mirrors and pictures of Rouge herself, indicating her pride and confidence. Then, there's a large picture of a younger Rouge with an older figure with family resemblance to her, Tikal quickly figures this must be Rouge's mom. Rouge has also begun leaking tears in her mind, indicating that her mother really is in danger. As Tikal leaves Rouge's body, both Rouge herself and Tikal had started to cry and Knuckles takes in the info Tikal had gathered. Knuckles still isn't fully onboard with her just yet, but, realizes he has to try to give her a chance. Rouge admits since the Master Emerald is back where it belongs, she, Topaz, and Payback will leave. Julie-Su tells her to wait and as she has an idea: she leads the group to a vault where an artificial Master Emerald is. It can still neutralize or enhance the Chaos Emeralds, but, not make Angel Island float. Grateful, Rouge takes the artificial Master Emerald as she, Topaz, and Payback prepare to leave.

At the base, Eggman throws a party and congratulates Shadow on doing his job. Scratch asks about what if Sonic escapes, but, Eggman remarks the humans are too stupid to notice the difference. Shadow says Eggman needs more emeralds in order to use the Eclipse Cannon, being able to conquer the world with it. Bokkun appears with a message with Rouge on it saying they need to talk together. Bocoe, Decoe, Scratch, and Grounder advise him not to trust her, but, Eggman orders them to get her only for Bokkun to note she's already here (how could he have recorded the message otherwise) and to have the television bomb exploding on him. Rouge appears and shows Eggman the Chaos Emerald. Rouge says she'll hand it over if Eggman lets her work with them. Eggman wonders what Rouge wants. She quickly explains about the Chaos Emeralds in the vault. Rouge then turns to "tall, dark, and brooding", Eggman notes he's "Shadow the Hedgehog". Shadow glares at Rouge, to which she notes him as being moody.

The next day, Chris, Tanaka, Sonia, Manic, Sally, Aleena, and Jules head out on a boat. Jules heard from Hope that Rouge told Westwood about a trap for Eggman and they are going to spring it on him. Chris wonders why he's going and Jules explains it's to carry supplies. Someone else could have come, but, he notes Chris needs practice. Meanwhile, Dulcy is carrying Antoine, Bunnie, and Rotor on her back while Tails has Cream, Cheese, and Amy riding with him in the X Tornado. Amy is anxiously telling him to keep going. Dulcy is getting tired and asks for some chocolate. Thankfully, Antoine packed some and gave some to her, gobbling it up on the spot. On the island Sonic sits in an underwater cell with odd writing on the wall as he wonders about why everyone's been so cruel, having beat him during orientation and put him in a prison cell surrounded by water. He wonders about why the writing isn't cleaned off and why the room smells strongly of bleach as the episode ends.

## Differences with this episode, the real episode and Adventure 2.

* Sonic accuses the officers of racism in this episode. This doesn't happen in the real episode.
* Sonic uses a bit of metal to get off the plane in the real episode and Adventure 2. Here, Sally has a snowboard they ride down on.
* When Sonic lands in the skater ramp, he says "sorry dudes" in the real episode. Here, he tells the kids not to try what he's doing.
* Chris talking to a random kid is cut. Instead, Sonic and Sally meet Omochao and they find some of their Upgrade Items they had previously lost.
* G.U.N. isn't usurped in the original game or episode, but they are here.
* Westwood wasn't trying to undermine G.U.N. directly in the anime, but, he is here.
* Chris isn't able to tell the difference with Sonic and Shadow at first. Here, he picks up on it before his grandfather does.
* Everyone who isn't able to spot the differences with Sonic and Shadow right away believe there's "subtle differences," despite the fact they are blatantly obvious. It's likely they are sheepish when realize the differences, but, this isn't confirmed.
* Jerome Wise's scene with the homeless people is extended.
* Shadow and Sonic race in the real episode. They don't here, most likely because Sonic is ticked at Shadow for hurting his brother and girlfriend. Shadow also leaves Sonic before they can have their first fight in the real game.
* Shadow is mostly trying to avenge Maria's death, but, he's also avenging Jennifer, Meredith, and Geraldo's deaths.
* Shadow's memories coming in are based on his colors: red for memories implanted by Gerald and blue for the real memories of Maria. This doesn't happen in the game or the episode. He's also begging Gerald to not do something, which isn't shown in the games or episode either.
* It's hinted here Shadow may be related to Sonic and his family by being a clone of Terios, Aleena's grandfather, something never hinted at the in the show or games.
* Mr. Stewart is shown viewing the fight from a monitor in the real episode. This isn't shown here.
* Rouge is shown earlier in this episode putting the Master Emerald back and Knuckles is featured here despite not being shown in the real episode.
* The plan to catch Sonic is a trap to bait Shadow. It's not made clear in the anime or game.
* Bokkun mentions Rouge is already in the base, hence why he was able to record the message. This wasn't mentioned in the real episode.
* In the real episode, Shadow introduces himself to Rouge, while in this episode, he doesn't say anything and Eggman says his name instead.
* Rouge tells Eggman about the vault straight away instead of the "pleasure before business" line.
* In the ending of the episode, Sonic is lamenting about the cruelness of the G.U.N. soldiers and dumping him in the water cell. He also mentions the smell of bleach. In the real episode, Sonic is thinking about why he's in there at all and who Shadow is.
* In the real episode, Chuck says Nelson called him. We don't know who called him in this episode.

## Trivia

* Sally was originally supposed to cry when Sonic was captured. This was before it was decided the capture was a trap for the real culprit.
* Terios is the concept name for Shadow, reworked as Sonic's great-grandfather.
* Sonia was transported off Angel Island to Station Square by Archimedes after she got Hope's message about Sonic being framed.