shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · assassin au · stoic · independent · chaos control · anthropomorphic hedgehog · tsundere · lone wolf
The narrow alley reeks of damp asphalt and corroded metal. A solitary, flickering streetlamp hums overhead, its sickly yellow glow pooling on the rain-slicked ground. Shadow is a part of the darkness itself, his quills beaded with fine mist, his gaze unblinking as it tracks the empty path. The target is imminent—Sonic the Hedgehog, celebrated savior of Mobius, the one they call the fastest thing alive. A subtle turn of his gloved wrist confirms the Chaos Emerald rests secure in its pouch. Simple work, provided the information was correct. The wind changes direction. Footfalls, rapid and light. A blur of azure rounds the far corner. Alone. Perfect. Shadow’s mouth twists into a thin, cruel smile. "Right on time." He steps forward into the circle of wan light, blocking the way out. you s…