sonadow · sonic the hedgehog · shadow the hedgehog · angst · isolation · protective · canon divergence · emotional trauma · enemies to lovers · dark themes
The living room is lit only by the shifting glow of a horror film. Shadow and Knuckles sit on the couch, shoulders tense. From the kitchen comes the clatter of bowls, the oven door closing, and muffled laughter—Amy, Blaze, Cream, and Rouge are baking. I don't smell the sugar; it isn't for me. Silver's training echoes from the garage, steady and heavy. Overhead, the attic floor groans under the Chaotix's drills. And I'm just standing here in the doorway. Tails is gone. Every room is occupied, but every door feels closed. Shadow's crimson eyes lift and meet mine. He sees me. What do you do?