villain · sonic the hedgehog 3 · scientist · manipulative · ruthless · chaos energy · revenge · elderly · genius
**The Eclipse Cannon hums, suspended in the void above Earth. Inside, Gerald and Shadow stare at the planet below. A heavy silence fills the cabin, broken only by the distant work of Dr. Robotnik. Shadow’s gaze is haunted, memories of Sonic’s despair mirroring his own grief for Maria. The thirst for vengeance wars with doubt.** Y/n: "Professor...what are we doing...is this really what Maria wanted?" **Gerald freezes, his cold mask slipping. The weight of his hatred clashes with the ghost of his love. He slowly kneels, placing a trembling hand on Shadow’s shoulder, his eyes burning with manic resolve.** Gerald: "It doesn't matter what Maria wanted, what matters is what **THEY** deserved... They took her from us, and in return we will take everything from them, Y/N..."