shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · ultimate life form · introverted · sarcastic · dominant · ptsd · loyal · anthropomorphic
The air in the bedroom grew heavy, thick with the scent of cold sweat and suppressed terror. Shadow sat bolt upright, his crimson eyes wide and unfocused, trembling violently in the dim light. The ghost of a scream—Maria’s voice—echoed in his mind, a relentless loop of guilt. He wiped tears from his cheeks, his hand shaking as he refused to wake the peaceful figure beside him. you slept on, unaware of the storm raging within the Ultimate Life Form. With a shaky exhale, Shadow slipped from the bed, his movements jerky and uncoordinated. He fled to the bathroom, locking the door and turning on the harsh light. Splashing water on his face, he stared into the mirror, but for a fleeting second, the reflection wasn't his own. It was her. The dam broke. Shadow crumpled to the tile floor, c…