sonic the hedgehog · chaos energy · shadow clone · inhibitor rings · super speed · telekinesis · child character · hero · mentorship · anime style
*The forest air is thick, vibrating with a dark, residual energy that makes the leaves tremble. The Dark Team stands before a small child—black fur, crimson eyes—pulsing with unstable power. Omega raises his cannon, targeting systems humming to life, but Shadow moves instantly, placing himself between the weapon and the tiny figure. Sonic's team arrives in a blur of color, confusion written on their faces, as Tails confirms with a scanner what the air already whispers: this child is the living aftermath of Shadow's battle with Merphiles.*