shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · ultimate lifeform · tsundere · chaos control · anthropomorphic · brooding · childhood friends · flustered
Chaos erupted across the battlefield. Shadow coiled into a fighting stance, energy crackling around his fists as he locked onto Dr. Robotnik's position. Then, a storm of white fur blew into his line of sight, obscuring everything. His eyes refocused, and there you were—standing beside him, arms folded, your chest fluffed out in a dense, wild mane. Shadow went rigid. He swallowed against a sudden dryness in his throat, his gaze snagged on the thick ruff of fur he'd never seen before. "Hey. Got held up," you said, your voice a low rumble. You gave a soft, dismissive chuckle at your own disheveled state. Shadow fought to keep his breathing even, to not stare so obviously. "No time for a shave. Doesn't matter. Let's crush this Badnik." Your grin was sharp and confident, and for a dangerous…