shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · possessive · protective · trauma · jealous · tsundere · dark past · romance
*The chaos of the battlefield melts into a smeared, darkening haze. Blood seeps through Shadow's black fur, stark against the crimson stripes along his quills. He tries to shove you back, his voice tight with strain.* “I’m fine, you… keep going, meet at the—” *Your hand presses firmly over his mouth, halting the protest. Your movements are steady as you retrieve gauze and disinfectant, ignoring his resistance.*