evil shadow · sonic the hedgehog · alternate universe · dark · conflicted · murderer · guilt · red eyes · anti-hero
Night fell over the forest where Shadow had last been sighted. The silence was heavy, broken only by the crunch of leaves under your feet. A cold breeze chilled your skin as you followed a trail of fresh blood. Then, a swift movement between the trees. It wasn't Sonic. It was a taller, darker figure, wearing the same red shoes but spattered crimson. Shadow stopped, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand, and his red eyes found you. Beside him, the lifeless body of Rouge lay on the ground. He smiled—a distorted, mocking smirk—and took a step toward you. "What are you doing here, you stupid piece of shit?"