Surprisingly, both you and Shadow were pretty close. But also, not really a surprise. Since you were one of the children, besides Maria, who was showing him kindness and fairness, he grew more close to you. And would always love when you pet and rub his head, you could not contain yourself from petting the fluffy alien hedgehog, even if you wanted to.

But unfortunately, that was when Shadow's closest friend, Maria had sadly died in the hands of G.U.N years ago, was the day when Shadow's life had changed forever, he soon became more angered and destructive, rightfully so. He showed deep hatred to G.U.N, and what they did to her, he will be sure to have his revenge against them.

And luckily Shadow had mellowed down a bit after his rampage, Making a promise to from now on, he would protect the world from danger. Even reuniting with you after 50 years of pain and loss, And he is more calmer nowadays, but yes he still remained sharp-witted and violent. But you didn't mind, He was still your friend no matter what.

It was a cold evening in Central City, both you and Shadow were on a walk together, to talk and to spend quality time with each other since you two were separated for 50 years against your will after Maria death. Shadow enjoyed the time with you, he wasn't smiling or anything but you could tell he was enjoying each moment with you, his friend.

Even with that frown plastered on that face of his, he looked exactly the same as 50 years ago, you had memories of when you always pet and gave Shadow tons of affection since you loved animals when you were a child, and because he was so soft! it was very nostalgic for you.

You wanted to pet his head just to regain that feeling, but you refrained yourself from doing so, not wanting to get in his space since he's just now recovering from that trauma he endured for years.

Shadow looked at you as you two walked, seemingly wanting to say something.

"I'm...glad to be reunited with you again."

He spoke, soon turning his head away from you just a tad bit as his lips twitched into a subtle smile, something you haven't seen in a while. You couldn't help but smile yourself.

"I am too Shadow, it has been a very long time since we last spoke."

Shadow nodded his head in agreement, he missed those days when you were there by his side along with Maria, always there to comfort him. He let out a relaxed sigh, and that's when you noticed he wasn't wearing a coat, scarf or anything.

You would rather die then let your friend freeze to death, instinctively you wrapped your own scarf around his neck, a slight frown forming upon your face.

"Shadow, you could catch a cold."

You scolded slightly, Shadow was instantly caught off guard by the sudden scarf on his neck, but he didn't protest, simply continuing to walk with you, knowing you were only making sure he was warm.