DARK CHAO ADVENTURES BONUS: Professor (She)Shade-on and the Curious Animals
A Bonus Story by DJay32

JOURNAL (Chapter 1)

- Tigers invaded the Dark Garden, who sent them? UNSOLVED

- Phantom entered the Lobby with Eggman. Chaosky says he was chased BY Eggman a few moments later! Whom is Eggman? SOLVED

- Someone stole the Poker Gang's poker cards, but left a joker and three 2s. Who stole the deck? UNSOLVED

Gadgets: PLAYER TRACKER (keeps track of players) {No players are playing at the moment}

Characters: Shade (Female)- The detective in this case.
Chaosky (Male, Third-Party)- Shade's partner in detective work.
Metal Sonic (Male, Robot)- Suspect in this case.
Mecha Knuckles (Male, Robot)- Suspect in this case.
Tails Doll (Male, doll)- Suspect in this case.
Zim (Male, Irken)- Suspect in this case.


Chapter 2: Shade-on Rides On

[our story resumes in the Stardust Eggman, the Poker Gang is waiting rather patiently for the results]
SShade: So, Zim. You say Tails Doll did it JUST because he blamed you.
Zim: I need no proof! I KNOW HE DID IT!
SShade: And Mecha... you blame the Doll for the same reason.
MK: Yeah! Pinning the blame on the newcomer... shame on you!
SShade: While the Tails Doll, obviously, blames Zim.
TD: Of course! Just look at those alien eyes! He's hiding something!
SShade: Finally, Metal Sonic. You're blaming all three of them, calling them morons.
MS: That's 'cause they are, nimrod!
SShade: So, finally, allow me to disclose the results privately. Metal Sonic, you are the leader, correct?
MS: Yup. Large and in charge!
SShade: Then you will be the one to have it disclosed to.
MS: Uh... all right, I see your point.
[(She)Shade leads Metal up the stairs]
SShade: So, no one else can hear us, right?
MS: Yeah. I specially designed this room to be like that.
SShade: You seem to be a rather intelligent robot, Metal.
MS: Well, I know my way around.
SShade: I know you do. That's partially why you stole the cards, isn't it?
MS: ....my, oh my, do I like your style. Secretly reveal it to the perp, huh? Any reason you did this?
SShade: I'll tell you after we talk about the 'catch.'
MS: Right. So, whaddya want?
SShade: Listen... *inhale*..... I'll keep the information "confidential" IF you help us out with the whole tiger mystery.
[Metal pauses for a moment before responding]
MS: ...what you're saying is... if I don't give you some freshly, legit dug-up dirt on the whole... G-A Project...
[Shade nods]
MS: ...you're gonna get my brethren against me.
SShade: If you wanna put it that way, then yes.
MS: Unbelievable. How can I trust you?
SShade: *shrug* Well, if you don't, I'll release the perp's ID to the gang anyway; I doubt you'll have any trouble disposing of your only pals, will ya?
[Metal stops, and laughs, before patting Shade on the back]
MS: Wow, looks like I got myself an equal. You... I certainly dig your style.
SShade: Don't we all?
MS: Yeah... unfortunately, I'm gonna have to get you swimming with the pirhana bots, shrimp.
SShade: ...huh?
MS: I just can't take any chances, you hear me? So, I'll get rid of you somehow. You get two choices, smart***.
[Shade gets a sinking feeling in her stomach]
MS: Either A-- Let me get rid of you discretely, or B-- I'll tell the gang who took the cards. By the way, the perp'll be you.
SShade: ....uh...can't you just let me get the Dark Garden outta here, and I'll pretend this never happened?
MS: Heh heh-no. I'll take your cowardly attitude as a "B," though. Oh, fellas!
[Metal proceeds down the stairs]
SShade: This. Is. Not. Good. CHAOSKY!
[Chaosky runs up the stairs]
Chy: Yeah, chief?
SShade: We need to get outta here. NOW.
Chy: Right behind you, Shade.
[they quickly dash down the stairs, but by then, it was already too late]
MK: HOLD IT, TWERPS!
[Mecha grabs both chao]
MK: Word on the street is that this little girl scout here sold more cookies than she could count!
SShade: Listen, I didn't take the cards! Metal did!
TD: *gasp* Passing the buck on to the boss, huh? How disgraceful.
SShade: I am serious! Don't forget that I'm the one who figured it out!
MK: We still can't trust you.
SShade: Isn't there anything I can say as proof?
MS: All right, puff ball. Tell us HOW you gathered it was me.
SShade: Oh, is that all you need? Believe me, that's an easy one.

One Joker and Three Cards (Conclusion)

If there's anything that I find easy to solve, it's a simple mind puzzle. The first three questions I asked resulted in nothing but opinionated answers. The fourth question got me some cold, hard answers.

Mecha Knuckles, Tails Doll, and Zim all thought I meant where the person WOULD SAY you hid the deck. However, Metal Sonic didn't. He knew I asked WHAT PLACE HE HID THE DECK. I asked, "What place would that be?" Not, "What place would they say?" Metal said the deck was under his matress. Why don't we go ahead and check?

[in the end, they check under Metal's matress, and they find fifty-six cards; in other words, they found the deck]
MS: *sigh* Nice job, Dark chao. I'm surprised you managed to figure this out. Still, I'll never forgive you for the blackmail.
SShade: Just using what you give me.
MS: I do like your style, though. So, I will give you the info I know about the G-A Project.

The G-A Project, part one (File #1191212-38115) G-A stands for "Government-Animals," which fits quite nicely. The government filed this report years ago, around January 9th, 2004, I believe. I don't remember the specifics, but it has something to do with placing animals under mind control. GOVERNMENT mind control. The worst kind, *shudder*. The animals were given some sort of poison, as well. A chemical of some sort, that gave them strange instincts. VERY strange. Not what the government wanted, so they decided to can the project. I'm not sure why it has resurfaced, though... and in one week, they were going to completely eliminate the plans. Make it so this project never existed. Very strange how the plans appear to be intact, and better than ever, huh?

SShade: B-brainwashing!?
MS: Bizaare, right?
SShade: Where did you recieve this info from, again...?
MS: You're doubting my awesome robotic information-retrieving powers!? I got the info from the last time I broke into GUN.
SShade: I see. Can we go now?
MS: Go on, get lost. We have a poker game to play.
[they leave the Stardust Eggman, but Mecha Knuckles sneaks outside to give them info]
MK: Listen, I have something I need to know.
Chy: What is it, Mecha?
MK: Go to this adress, in Station Square *hands Shade a slip of paper*. Ask for "Doctor Wright," you hear me?
SShade: Doctor Wright, got it. What do I need to ask him?
MK: Ask him about "the incident," and tell him to give you ALL the details. Get him to write it all down. Bring me the info.
SShade: I see. Is this legal?
MK: If it was illegal, why would I ask YOU to do it?
SShade: To get me in trouble?
MK: ...you know, that's actually not a bad idea. I never thought of that before!
SShade: I'll just go, then. Doctor Wright, "the incident," write down all details, got it.
MK: One last thing! Tell him "Mister EAD" sentcha.
SShade: Mister EAD? Isn't that an F-Zero racer?
MK: Just GO!
[so, Shade and Chaosky enter Station Square, and look for the adress]
Chy: 2006360 Parkville Place. This is it!
[Chaosky knocks on the door to "Shave and a Haircut, Two-Bit"]
?: Sheesh, they ALWAYS come on Saturdays, don't they?
[the door opens, revealing a gray hedgehog with two spikes (quills, hair, whatever) stretching far to his ankles]
?: Look, I don't want a copy of the Bible-- huh?
SShade: Um, hello... Doctor Wright?
Wright?: *looks around nervously* EAD sent you?
SShade: Yeah.
Wright?: Followed?
SShade: Only by the past.
Wright?: Whoa, you're deep. Come on in.
[the chao enter the building; Doctor Wright looks around outside, and closes the door]
Wright: So, what can I do ya for? Heh.
?: Hey, do we have company?
Wright: Yeah, Blaze.
SShade: Blaze?
[a pink cat walks in]
Blaze: So, where are they? *notices the chao* Oh. ...what the heck ARE they?
SShade: We are chao.
Blaze: ...?
SShade: Complex A-Life creatures with the ability to think.
Blaze: Okay.
Wright: So, what are you two here for?
SShade: Mister EAD sent us for the down-low on "the incident," with all details written down.
Wright: Basically, you're the pawns sent to save Miss Rose's worthless butt?
SShade: I assume this has something to do with "the incident?"
Wright: Yeah. Follow me into the basement.
Blaze: Can I come this time?
Wright: I recommend you don't, Blaze. We could be down there all night.
Blaze: *sigh* I'll start cooking the turkey...
[Doctor Wright leads them down a staircase into a large room with a table and some chairs]
Wright: Pull up a chair, this could take a while.

MYSTERY: Hammer for a Turnabout

Background: Miss Amy Rose, Sonic's "girlfriend," has been charged for murder. The victim? Knuckles the Echidna. This happened one week ago, and Miss Rose's trial is tomorrow. I've already done a ton of research and investigation on this case, but I can't seem to figure it out.

SShade: Wait, wait, WAIT. Don't think I don't play video games, pal. "Doctor Wright?" "Trial?" "Investigation?" This is from Phoenix Wright, Ace Attorney, isn't it? Wright: Fine, so I'm not REALLY called "Doctor Wright." I just found that joke funny. My name is Silver, and I'm from Sonic the Hedgehog for the 360. But, I SWEAR, this isn't from the Ace Attorney series! This is serious!

Where we stand: I am defending her. ...it's NOT from the Ace Attorney series! Look, do you want Miss Rose to be found guilty? Anyway, all I wanna do is get enough evidence for her NOT to be proven guilty!

General Info: Knuckles was killed in his apartment, at approximately 9 PM one week ago. Analysis shows he died from a blunt object to the back of the head. There was one witness-- Doctor Robotnik. One Piko-Piko Hammer was found in Knuckles' apartment next to his body.

Evidence:
Attorney Badge: See? It's REAL! I'm REALLY defending her!
Autopsy Report: Died between 9:00 and 10:00 PM one week ago from blunt object to the head.
Hammer: Found next to body. Bears Amy's fingerprints.
Mysterious Oil: Scattered across victim's apartment.
Blood Trail: Path of blood shows victim was dragged fiercely from his kitchen to his living room.
Cell Phone Records: Victim was talking to Mephiles before death.

Profiles:
Silver: That's me. What, can't a guy keep a picture of himself for reference?
Blaze: She helped me in my research and investigation.
Knuckles: The victim. Held a grudge against suspect.
Amy: The suspect. Held a grudge against victim.
Eggman: Witnessed the crime taking place.
Mephiles: On the cell phone talking to victim.

Silver: Understand? The trial's tomorrow!
SShade: I got all that. What about you, Chaosky?
Chy: Seems like Amy's going to jail.
[Shade slaps Chaosky]
SShade: Don't listen to him, Silver.
[RING RING RING!!]
Silver: I'll get it.
[Silver goes into the next room]
[a few minutes later, he comes back]
Silver: This is terrible!
SShade: What?
Silver: Looks like my assistant bailed out on me. In other words, I'm going to court by myself!
SShade: ......I'll help you. Chaosky, you can sit in the jury tomorrow; we'll make sure Amy doesn't get a guilty verdict.
[fade-out]
[the following appears on screen while type-writer noises accompany them "Friday, 10:00 AM, Courtroom No. 3"]
[fade-in to a courtroom; the jury is chatting]
SShade: Are you ready for this, Silver?
Silver: *gulp* Not quite. But, hey... I played the Ace Attorney series, too. I think I can do this.
[the judge bangs his gavel, and reveals that he is Bowser, for some reason!]
Bowser: All right, all right, order and crap! Let's do this trial before Mario realizes I'm not in my castle.
[Bowser files through some papers]
Bowser: *a-hem* Is the prosecution ready?
[at the Prosecutor's table is... believe it or not, Tails!]
Tails: The prosecution is ready, your honor.
Silver: Your honor, are you sure an EIGHT-YEAR OLD is a liable prosecutor?
Bowser: There's nothing that says he ISN'T.
SShade: Maybe you shouldn't make accusations so randomly, Silver.
Bowser: Is the defense ready?
Silver: The defense is ready, your honor.
Bowser: All right. I'm pretty sure I'm ready, so... let's get this started. Mister Prower, if you will give us the basics...
Tails: Yes, your honor. Mister Knuckles the Echidna was murdered last week at 9 PM in his apartment.
Bowser: I see. The COD (cause-of-death)?
Tails: Victim died from head trauma by blunt object to back of the head.
Bowser: Oh-ho, this is getting good! And the suspect?
Tails: A miss Amy Rose is suspected as the murderer.
Bowser: Ooh, romance at its most gruesome...
Tails: The victim and suspect were not in any form of romance, your honor.
Bowser: Oh. Then what makes you think she did it?
Tails: Her Piko-Piko hammer was found next to the victim's body, and it bore her fingerprints.
Bowser: Mmm..I'm still not convinced. Especially since the girl in this photo looks kinda cute. How could SHE do it?
Tails: We have a witness, your honor.
Bowser: Hot dog! A witness!
Tails: Doctor Robotnik, or "Eggman," was walking home that night, and passed the apartment.
Bowser: Now we're gettin' somewhere! Bailiff, bring this doctor weirdo in!
[pause]
Bowser: Bailiff?
SShade: Your honor, if I may?
Bowser: You may.
SShade: Doctor "Eggman" Robotnik is not able to attend this trial.
Bowser: Why not!? What kind of ******* dares disrespect my epic judgeness by being "unable to attend"!? LEMME AT 'EM!!!
SShade: Um, your honor... the Doctor was murdered. Today, in fact.
[the jury starts discussing]
[Bowser bangs his gavel thrice]
Bowser: ORDER! ORDER IN THE FREAKING COURT! I WILL HAVE ORDER, OR I WILL HAVE YOUR HEADS!!!
[the jury shuts up]
Bowser: I can see that this "Eggman" fellow must be pretty sad down in Hell, but we have a trial to run here!
[Bowser takes a deep breath]
Bowser: Mister Prower. Are there any more potential witnesses in this case?
Tails: Well, I wouldn't call him a "witness," but a mister Mephiles was talking to the victim via cell phone prior to the crime.
Bowser: Well, why didn't you say so? Bring him in!
[it takes a bit, but the Bailiff brings Mephiles into the courtroom]
[Mephiles is standing at the witness stand]
Bowser: ...
Silver: Is everything alright, Judge Koopa?
Bowser: This hedgehog... what the **** is he? He's all... spiky. And crystal-y.
Tails: Mephiles the Dark is a demon, not a hedgehog. He is a shapeshifting demon.
Bowser: Damn, and I thought I looked freaky. All right, let's get this party started.
Tails: Witness! Your name and occupation?
Mp: I'm Mephiles. Mephiles the Dark. .....what? Did you FORGET me?
Tails: Witness, we all enjoyed that scene, now please. Your occupation.
Mp: I am a demon, fool! I HAVE NO OCCUPATION! ...I work at a Burger King. *puts on BK hat* Ya want some fries with that eternal doom?
Bowser: Now, I understand that you were chatting with the victim just seconds before his death?
Mp: Yeah, that's right. You want a testimony? I'll give you a testimony.
Bowser: Um... yes, that IS what I was about to ask you. Please give the court your testimony.

Mephiles' Testimony (The Night of the Crime)

So there I was... at home, in the Space/Time Rip Beyond the Planet of pure Dooky. Suddenly, I got a wild idea: to make a DOUBLE cheeseburger! See, the Burger King Knuckles and I work at-- oh, yeah. Knuckles works at BK with me. Anyway, the place we work at doesn't make double cheeseburgers. So, I called Knuckles, and told him about my idea. He wanted me to come over so we could make all these crazy ideas, so I did. By the time I got there at exactly 9:00; Knuckles was in the Kitchen, dead.

Bowser: I see. So, you say he was dead when you got there?
Mp: Yep.
SShade: Psst. Silver.
Silver: Yeah?
SShade: Something about that testimony just doesn't add up with the evidence!
Silver: Hey, you're right!
Tails: Now, Mephiles... could you also tell us what you did AFTER you found Knuckles?
Mp: Sure thing, pal.

Mephiles' Testimony (When I Found Knuckles)

I was like, "Damn. He's dead." Then, I went to the Kitchen, y'know, to look around. I checked the living room, and found some blood stains that lead to the kitchen! And then I saw this oil stuff all over the place. It was weird. After that, I left.

Bowser: So, you didn't call for the police?
Mp: I WAS gonna, but then I found some Eggman guy who said he would.
Tails: I see.
SShade: Silver, this whole testimony stinks.
Silver: You said it. I'm finding contradictions EVERYWHERE.
SShade: Don't object just yet, Silver. ...Mephiles is smarter than we think. It's not like him to leave himself wide open like this. He's planning something...
Silver: Mephiles! I want one more testimony!
Mp: What do you want me to testify about, fool?
Silver: Tell us about the last time you saw Knuckles.
[Mephiles' pupils shrink]
Silver: What's wrong? Can't think of anything?
Mp: N-no, it's just... I wasn't expecting such an imposing, personal question.
Bowser: What the heck's so personal about working at Burger King?
Mp: You'll see once I testify.

Mephiles' Testimony (That Day at Burger King)

That day... I will never forget that painful day. It was sunny. I was so cheerful, looking forward to that day. That was to be the day I got a promotion to assistant manager! Then, I didn't. I went home, depressed, and that's it.

Bowser: That's it? A promotion? THAT'S what's so personal?
Mp: You don't get it! That was gonna let me eat FREE burgers every day!
Bowser: Oh. *sniff* That sucks....
SShade: So, who got the promotion?
Mp: Huh?
SShade: Normally, if one person doesn't get promoted, someone else DOES. Who was it?
[Mephiles' pupils shrink once more]
Mp: Um... it was... this guy who works at BK. You wouldn't know him. His name was, uh... Bob. Bob Jones.
Bowser: Bob Jones... son of a *****. You deserved those free burgers! And the handsome judge who feels your pain!
SShade: So, Silver... are you getting the picture?
Silver: Yes. I'm starting to see what kind of person Mephiles is.
SShade: Go on. Object. He wasn't expecting that question, so he wouldn't have a plan. Object!
Silver: *sigh* All right.
["OBJECTION!!!" appears on-screen as Silver screams it]


So, Silver gets it. The female Shade gets it. Do YOU get it? Sure, it may SEEM easy, but this ISN'T the end of the mystery. Simply the first part of it. Trials never consist of ONE contradiction...

Also, you have to piece together EVERY part of the puzzle. Who did it, why, and how... well, I guess "how" hasn't been explained yet. Who and why, then.

JOURNAL (Chapter 2)

- Tigers invaded the Dark Garden, who sent them? UNSOLVED

- Phantom entered the Lobby with Eggman. Chaosky says he was chased BY Eggman a few moments later! Whom is Eggman? SOLVED

- Someone stole the Poker Gang's poker cards, but left a joker and three 2s. Who stole the deck? SOLVED

- Knuckles has been murdered! Amy's going to court! But, did she REALLY kill him? UNSOLVED

Gadgets: PLAYER TRACKER (keeps track of players) {No players are playing at the moment}

Characters: Shade (Female)- Silver's partner in this case.
Chaosky (Male, Third-Party)- Shade's partner in normal cases.
Silver (Male, Hedgehog)- The attorney in this case.
Tails (Male, Fox)- The prosecutor in this case.
Knuckles (Male, Echidna)- Victim in this case.
Amy (Female, Hedgehog)- Suspect in this case.
Eggman (Male, Deceased)- Witnessed the crime.
Mephiles (Male, Demon)- Spoke with victim prior to murder.