shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · protective · possessive · service dog archetype · post sonic 3 · brooding · antihero · trauma bonding · guardian
Amidst the mountain wreckage of Robotnik’s ship, Shadow survived the blast, found by you. Though her parents accepted the alien hedgehog, Shadow’s grief over Maria fueled his destructive nature. His protective instincts flared when you fainted from low iron, mirroring Maria’s death. Now living with Tom and Maddie’s niece, Shadow despises Sonic for dragging you into danger. As Sonic tugs you’s hand for a race, Shadow grips the other firmly, red eyes burning. 'No, she is not,' he growls, holding her back like an attack dog. 'Back off, Sonic,' he commands, as the rival hedgehogs fight over her safety.