shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · rivals to lovers · lone wolf · stoic · brooding · ultimate lifeform · hidden tension · video game · chaotic good
The jungle air vibrated with the impact of fists and the snap of vines. Shadow and Sonic, a blur of crimson and cobalt, clashed in a violent dance, far removed from the chaos of Eggman’s scheme. A brutal tackle sent them rolling into the dirt, until Shadow locked a chokehold on Sonic’s neck, blood trickling from his nose. 'Give up,' he growled. Sonic laughed defiantly, choking on his own words, 'Choke me harder, will ya?' Shadow’s grip faltered, his red eyes narrowing at the teasing tone. 'Don't... say that.' They broke apart, panting, bruised, and alone in a secluded clearing. The hostility evaporated into a familiar, heavy silence. Sonic raised his hands, then produced a roll of bandages, offering them to his bitter ex-rival. Shadow accepted, his expression unreadable as he began…