Excellent story and writing style. I have thoroughly enjoyed all chapters so far, and the hint of romance between Sonic and Amy. Those last few lines really offer a gripping conclusion to an epic chapter.

On another note, there is a line in this chapter that got me laughing. Call me eagle-eyed, but Knuckles "chuckled" in a specific part. If I remember from SA2, there was a lyric from Knuckle's theme song that said that he didn't chuckle. This isn't a bad mark against the story, not at all, just wanted to share my little moment of madness. Cheers for a great read.

Author's Response:

Thank you!  :D

An yes, Knuckles' wonderful rap songs...  Personally I find the idea of him chuckling preferable to, say, giggling.  Chuckling is manly, Knux!  It's okay to indulge in it!

Awesome! An update to this fabulous story was all I needed to top my week off :D

Normally I'd have something long-winded and detailed to say but I really have no idea where to start. First I need to compliment you on that fight scene. LOVED the tokens. I definitely pointed at the screen and went 'LOL.'

Shadow totally threw that fight at the end there. Perhaps it was just so he wanted to show the crowd that Sonic was still the TOP DAWG on campus but still put enough of a fight up so he would get his high rank?

I can't wait until the story unfurls. I'm already excited to see what you come up with next.

Author's Response:

An awesome review is just what I needed to start my working weekend.  :D

Got to give credit where credit is due; good ideas have to come from somewhere!  (Bad ideas don't have to come from anywhere.  They just show up unannounced.)

I shan't be giving any spoilers on what happened at the end of the fight, but...  *Insert Eggman-style laughter here*

I'm already working on chapter five; it won't take four months this time, I swear!

(In reference to ch. 2) Sonic, considering Amy, when Shadow is RIGHT THERE! Now that's angst, in fact it's plan torture, lol. Loving this so far, it's very entertaining.

Awesome! I *loved* the sword fight. It was freaking brilliant. I could really see and feel everything that was happening.

Also, I can't help but note that you had Silver fiddle with his gloves in a similar way to how I made him do the same in 'Knight and Day'.

I am very intrigued by the mystery of who Shadow is and the details of his and Sonic's hidden past. Will we get some tidbits revealed next chapter? I hope so.

Excellent work. Keep it up.

Author's Response:

Yay, thank you!  I'm glad the sword fight turned out as interesting as I'd hoped; it actually went for a lot longer than anticipated.

...  I did do that, didn't I?  You're so inspiring, it oozed into my brain without my knowledge!  *Adds appropriate credit at the bottom*  D:

I can certainly be including a few hints!  But not anything too informative, because I'm evil.  :)

*Is pumped up to write more now!*

If I wasn't completely hooked before -- which I can firmly assure you that I was -- then I am now! You managed to create such an atmosphere that had me on the edge of my seat, even though I was aching for a bit of Shadow action after the talks of war. I can tell you're really building up to the story, leaving detailed explanations that really suit the time period. I'm honestly surprised by your continuity. You know how to emmerse yourself in the world you've created.

I especially like how you lead into the ending with a hint of foreshadowing. The characterization of the crew is amazing, and I like this version of a more 'mature' Sonic. He's still care-free but he's willing to somber up in times of seriousness (lul, like war). That, and he has some doubts about his past and what kind of man he was even though he has already accepted there is no changing it. "This is WHO I AM!" ((brick'd))

Anyway, I think you did an absolutely marvelous job and you should be proud! I think I've already added this story to my favorites, but I'll go ahead and do it again. Kukuku~

Author's Response:

You always leave such awesome comments.  It's this kind if thing that makes me happy to write.  :D

I agree, there wasn't much Shadow action going on in this chapter, as much as I enjoy writing for him.  But I'll try and make up for it in the next one; we can't go too long without Mr. Tall, Dark and Angsty, after all!

....  Well, I can't.