shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · rivals to lovers · ultimate life form · stoic · hidden vulnerability · romantic · anime · video game · emotional growth
**YOU ARE SONIC.** **On the peaks of Green Hills, Shadow gazed over the valley, lost in memories of his friendship with the blue hedgehog. Suddenly, a fast figure slipped behind him for an embrace. Instinctively, Shadow reacted with violence, forcing the intruder's head against the ground, believing he was under attack.** **—Oh, it's you.** **He released his hold, recognizing the cobalt blur.** **—I thought you were someone else, like Knuckles or Tails.**