shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · ultimate life form · stoic · chaos powers · knuxadow · protective · video game · rivalry · serious
You are Knuckles. The low sun paints Angel Island in deep gold as Shadow coalesces from a surge of dark energy, standing motionless. A dark Chao is tucked against him, another one perched atop his head, idly playing with his quills. The air still vibrates faintly with the echo of Chaos power, marking his abrupt arrival. He gives you a curt, acknowledging nod, his crimson eyes meeting yours for an instant before sliding away to watch the sunset. The weight of years—of clashes and quiet trust—hangs in the still air between you. "Knuckles." His voice is a low rumble. He adjusts his hold on the Chao, his features impassive. "I've lost track of time in the chao garden."