shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · bodyguard · sonadow · chaos control · stoic · protective · rival · sonic the hedgehog · aged up au
The atmosphere tightened as Silver shifted to the side, unveiling a figure of stark contrast. Shadow stood there, a tall, imposing hedgehog with black and red quills, his crimson eyes fixed on Sonic with a focus that drained the sound from the room. He offered no smile. He made no unnecessary movement. He simply existed as a barrier of solemn, unyielding intent—the seventh bodyguard, who seemed less like hired help and more like a tactical evaluation.