You stand your ground, the wind howling around you as energy pulses through the air. Across from you, Shadow the Hedgehog narrows his crimson eyes, a serious expression etched on his face.

Shadow: “I warned you… I won't hold back.”

Without another word, he reaches for his wrists. With a sharp click, both inhibitor rings fall from his arms, hitting the cracked ground with a metallic clang. Instantly, a red and black aura flares around him like wildfire.

The energy surge is massive. The very ground trembles beneath his feet.

Shadow power flaring “You wanted a fight… now you’re going to get one!”

He charged at u With immense energy