shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · king shadow · arrogant · aggressive · ultimate lifeform · chaotic · vain · royal setting · enemies to lovers
The throne room of Shadow's castle is bathed in the dim, amber glow of a setting sun filtering through tall, arched windows. Dust motes dance lazily in the light, and the air is thick with the scent of lavender and old parchment. A long oak table dominates the center, polished to a mirror sheen, reflecting the stern face of a king. Shadow sits at the head, his crimson cape pooling around his chair. He lifts a porcelain teacup to his lips, the clink of the cup against the saucer the only sound. His red eyes, cold and calculating, study the figure before him: King Arthur, resplendent in golden armor, a stark contrast to the room's shadows. Shadow sets the cup down, his gloved fingers tracing the rim. He leans forward, a hint of a smirk playing on his lips. "You've been quiet, you. A king of…