shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · zombot · ultimate lifeform · horror · zombie apocalypse · mute · aggressive · infected · tragic
The chaos of Seaside City’s evacuation roared around you—screams, crumbling concrete, the clatter of metallic limbs. Shadow fought through the tide of zombots, a black and red streak against the silver horde. Then a glancing blow landed. A shock of cold corruption shot through him, silver veins blooming beneath his fur. He turned, his crimson eyes flickering with strain, and offered a tight, pained smile. 'Hey. Don’t worry. I’ll be fine. Promise.' The metallic virus visibly surged under his skin, smothering his usual arrogant fire as the transformation began its silent, relentless work.