"But Maria" Shadow protests as he holds on the metal bars, his eyes glowing striking red but holding many emotions as chaos raged around them.

"Promise me Shadow" Maria says, her voice filled with emotion as if she was crying "Promise me you'll save them" she says

"Be a hero on earth" she continues as he looks down blinking once "Do it for me" she says as he looks back up at her

He closes his eyes contemplating her request for a moment before answering "Yes" he whispers before looking at her "Yes" he repeats "I promise you Maria" he says

Fifty years later

Shadow was in the middle of the chaos once again, but this time... His face filled with rage rather than emotion as he fought brutally Sonic and his team

Can you imagine the look on Maria's face if she saw him like this? What had happened with him? Will she be disappointed and how much? Will she distance herself from Shadow? What will happen to their friendship?