This Scratch project is a part of a story series. You can the story down below in the "Notes and Credits".
With the emerald in place, the final piece of the stage was set, and Mephiles continues his plan. Soon after another fight that leaves our hero weary, Mephiles leads Silver and Blaze astray, as he turns Silver’s attention to a blue hedgehog in the past as his target. And while guiding them to the past, intentionally separates Silver from Blaze, sending them to the opposite ends of Soleanna…200 years in the past. Much of what remains of Silver’s story has been told before. Despite his set backs Silver pursued Sonic the Hedgehog near relentlessly…until a strangely familiar black hedgehog puts himself between them during their second meeting. {Setting: Radical Train, an abandoned train station not far from Soleanna’s New City} Silver: *releases Sonic in surprise as he leaps back* Who—?! Sonic: *drops to the ground, gasping for air as the tight hold on his body vanishes* Shadow: *kneeling in front of Sonic as he peers up at Silver* Silver: *stares back at him, and his brow furrows* Mephiles! *points at Shadow* Why are you getting in my way?! *whips his hand back in frustration* Shadow: *steadily stands up, not taking his eyes off Silver* I’m Shadow… *crosses his arms* …Shadow the Hedgehog. Silver: *glares in a confused manner* Shadow: *looks back at Sonic* … Sonic: *gives him a thankful smile and a thumbs up before taking off after Dr.Eggman* No matter who this hedgehog was…he was blocking Silver’s path to save his home. A fight would ensue between the two of them, and the conflict would cause the two hedgehogs to find out they were near evenly matched, leaving them both panting, but neither relenting…even as Shadow would reveal to Silver his ability to use chaos control…in a rather harsh attack. The humiliating hit to the back of his head didn’t deter Silver though, and he attempted to make use of chaos control against Shadow, but as their hands clashed, their combined calls for the emeralds’ powers instead formed a portal. Following Silver’s declaration of his persistence in saving the future, Shadow would reveal to him that Mephiles was leading the young hedgehog astray…but Silver would remain skeptic until Shadow led him through the portal, taking them 10 years into the past…to the end of the Solaris Project. There they would witness the aftermath of the Duke of Soleanna’s plan to control Solaris, ultimately splitting the being into two. Mephiles & Iblis. The dying Duke would give Shadow the scepter of darkness to seal Mephiles, and the hedgehogs would pursue the puddle of darkness and the living flame to stop their havoc on the castle. And this point in time is where everything would change… Silver loses track of Shadow as he completely focuses on pursuing Iblis through Soleanna castle’s underground laboratory, and manages to corner the flame into a room. Silver: YAH! *whips out his hand as it glows, and his aura tries to surround the flame* His powers desperately attempt to contain Iblis’ fire, but even in its weaker state, it swirls wildly and fights against Silver’s grip. Silver: Argh…! *grits his teeth as he focuses on holding it, but begins to realize unlike Shadow he has no way to contain this being.* Mmh…! Silver’s ear twitches at the sound of heavy foot steps, and he turns to see the Duke saunter in with an unconscious young Elise in his arms. The man’s body leans as he struggles to stay standing, but a determined gaze is across his paling face. Silver: ! *worried look* Hey! What are you doing?! You’ve got to leave! Duke of Soleanna: I have my duty! This Living Flame has been entrusted to the royal family! *staggers forward* The Flames of Disaster will awaken if nothing is done! That…must not happen. He brings Elise up to a marble table-like structure in the room and gently lies her down onto it under the flame. Silver continues to hold Iblis in place as he tries to glance at what the Duke is doing while maintaining his focus. The Duke brings out a white chaos emerald and holds it over Elise, then the emerald floats up from his hand. Duke of Soleanna: *steps back* Eternal Sun…The Living Flame that has been entrusted to the royal family…fall into slumber with a royal soul! *raises his hands* Silver feels Iblis’ flame being pulled towards the emerald as he keeps it contained, then the fire appears to be absorbed into the emerald. Following this, a beam of light shoots down from the gemstone towards…and into Elise. Once the seal is complete, the light fades away. Silver: ! *awes as his mouth gapes, and his hand slowly lowers* … Duke of Soleanna: *stumbles back towards Elise, and nearly collapses, but catches himself on the marble platform* … *visibly straining as he breathes* Silver: *takes a step towards him with concern* The Duke lifts Elise into his arms, and hobbles towards Silver, who comes closer to the trembling man as he begins to lean down to the young hedgehog. Duke of Soleanna: I’m…sorry, but…can you take her to a safe place?
