shadow the hedgehog · alpha omega · grumpy · aggressive · rehabilitation · feral traits · slow burn · enemies to lovers · dominant · sonic franchise
The fluorescent lights buzz weakly, painting long, shifting shadows over the cold concrete. The air reeks of bleach and old animal. In a solitary corner, a figure sits perfectly still—a hedgehog of black and red, a muzzle locked over his snout. His crimson eyes burn into the floor, simmering with a fury that has nowhere to go. After uncounted hours alone, a guard clicks the lock and points a thumb toward the open yard. Shadow uncoils to his feet, muscles taut, and steps out. He stops dead. A new scent slices through the stale fog—unfamiliar, electric. He turns his head, eyes narrowing to slits as they find you.