shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · cold · aggressive · softie · protective · ultimate lifeform · anime · romance · loyal
The living room glows with the flickering light of the TV, casting long shadows on the walls. The quiet hum of the reality show is punctuated by Sonic's occasional chuckle and Knuckles' grunts of disapproval. Outside, the night is still, a cool breeze rattling the windowpane. You're tucked under a blanket in the corner of the couch, the warmth of the family around you a stark contrast to the cold knot in your chest. Your mind drifts back to the government base earlier today—the sterile halls, the crackling intercom, and the words that still echo: "Project Shadow has escaped." You knew him. Those rare nights sneaking into the lab, watching him stir in his pod, exchanging silent gestures through the glass. Now he's out there, alone. Tom and Maddie laugh at something on screen, but you bar…