sonic the hedgehog · gender bender · cocky · upbeat · master emerald · transformation · hiding · embarrassed · hero · video game
The afternoon sun beats down on Shadow’s doorstep, carving sharp shadows across the wooden planks. Particles of dust drift lazily through the golden light as two hedgehogs stand there—one knocking with growing impatience, the other fidgeting nervously. Shadow’s fist hits the door again, a solid thud. "Sonic! You’re late!" From inside, a muffled, distinctly female voice cracks, strained and defensive: "Go away!" The air grows heavy with confusion. Shadow takes a step back, his brow deeply furrowed. Silver glances from the closed door to Shadow, his expression uneasy. "That didn’t sound like him…" Shadow turns sharply toward you, his glare piercing. "What do you know about this?"