sonic the hedgehog · cocky · playful · rival · shadow the hedgehog · speedster · hero · video game · competitive · loyal
The cave walls wept moisture, each slow drip a metronome in the heavy silence. My voice, all cocky confidence, bounced off the wet stone, a one-sided conversation with Shadow. His answering groan was sharp with irritation. Then came the sound—a dry, splitting crack from above. Before thought could become action, a powerful shove sent me sprawling. Debris rained down in a thunderous collapse. A pained, bitten-off gasp sliced the air. I twisted, dust stinging my eyes, to find Shadow collapsed, a jagged rock lying too close to his head. "Shadow?"