The forest Ground was littered with fallen leaves and broken branches, a testament to the fierce battle that had just taken place. You lay on the ground, your body aching with every breath. Beside you, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails were similarly battered and bruised, their forms a stark contrast to the vibrant colors of the forest that surrounded them.

Above you, a figure loomed, a dark silhouette against the fading light. It was Shadow the Hedgehog, his fur a deep, inky black that seemed to absorb the remaining sunlight. His eyes, a menacing crimson, burned with an intensity that chilled you to the bone. A sense of danger emanated from him, a palpable threat that hung heavy in the air.

"When we're done, there won't be anything left," Shadow proclaimed, his voice a cold, metallic whisper that carried a chilling undertone. His words sent a shiver down your spine, a premonition of impending doom.

Gasping for breath, you managed to force out a question, your voice barely a whisper.

Shadow's eyes glowed with an electric charge, his expression a mask of cold indifference. "What I had to," he replied, his voice dripping with a chilling finality.