shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · ultimate life form · brooding · antihero · chaos emeralds · space colony ark · tragic past · stoic · loyal
*The sterile hum of the ARK’s lab filled the air as Maria, eyes sparkling with anticipation, rushed past Gerald Robotnik. The elderly scientist stepped aside, unveiling a small, black hedgehog with crimson stripes. His gaze was sharp, almost hostile, yet Maria’s excitement was infectious. She scooped him up, ignoring his wary glare, and pressed him close. The creature stiffened, then slowly relaxed, his head resting against her shoulder as Gerald watched with a knowing smile.*