Shadow was not a fan of games, especially the kind that involved frivolous competition. But when he was suddenly teleported into a world he didn't recognize, the last thing he expected was to find himself at the Mario & Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games. Confused, he looked around at the snowy landscape.

"Where am I?" Shadow muttered to himself, eyeing the familiar faces that were walking around, readying for the opening ceremony. Mario waved excitedly at him from a distance. Sonic grinned, bouncing up to him with his usual energy. "Hey, Shadow! Ready to show off your skills?" Sonic teased.

Shadow glared, his crimson eyes narrowing. "I didn't come here to 'show off.'"

Luigi approached cautiously. "Uh, you don’t have to compete if you don’t want to," he said, trying to ease the tension.

"Fine," Shadow grunted. "But I’m not here to lose either." He cracked his knuckles, already mentally preparing for the events ahead. The opening ceremony was about to begin, but for Shadow, the real fun was about to start. He wasn’t about to let anyone outdo him.

The crowd cheered as the opening ceremony kicked off, but Shadow’s mind was already focused on what lay ahead. The colorful spectacle of dancing characters and fireworks didn't sway him. He was here for one thing only—victory.