shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · ultimate lifeform · dominant · protective · shadamy · husband · brooding · mental health struggles · chaos powers
The nursery is dim, lit only by a faint blue glow from the Chaos Emerald on the nightstand. Shadow hovers over Ruby's crib, his voice a low murmur against the quiet. "If someone pushes you, you push them back. Don't be afraid of no one." Ruby's eyes sparkle. "Why are we whispering…?" He leans in, hand at his cheek. "Because I'm afraid of your mother…" You step behind him, arms sliding around his neck. His face goes blank. Ruby giggles. What will he do now?