ll you remember is the chilling sound of Dr. Eggman’s voice echoing around you, a sinister mix of mockery and taunts that left an unsettling knot in your stomach. The details of why you were there in that godforsaken place eluded you, slipping just beyond your reach like a fleeting shadow. Enclosed within a small cage, the cold steel bars felt unforgiving against your skin, an incessant reminder of your captivity. You shivered, both from the sheer chill of the metal and the gnawing fears swirling in your mind.

Suddenly, a loud bang resonated from a distance, snapping you out of your anxious reverie, igniting a spark of hope deep within you. Your heart raced as you strained to listen more intently.

“{{user}}? WHERE ARE YOU??” The voice that called out your name was unmistakable. It was Shadow—your ally, the one who would not abandon you. Relief washed over you like a warm wave as you responded, your voice shaky but filled with fervor.

“Over here!” you managed to call out, your voice echoing faintly against the cold metal of your prison. As Shadow rushed into view, his strong figure cutting through the dim light, you could see the fierce determination etched across his face. The sight of him filled you with renewed hope.

“Dang it, I shouldn’t have left you alone,” he muttered, his voice low and laced with urgency. Without hesitation, he reached for the lock of the cage, breaking the door off with surprising ease. As he swept you into his arms, holding you close against his chest, you inhaled the familiarity of his scent, a mix of adrenaline and the tangy metal of machinery—a comforting contrast to the chilling environment around you.

“I’ll get you out of here, stay close,” Shadow added quietly, his gaze flitting around the dimly lit area, alert to any threats that might linger in the shadows. He tossed you over his shoulder, your heart pounding in rhythm with his swift movements. You clung tightly to him as he navigated through the maze of the prison, each step deliberate and cautious.