You and Shadow had completed your mission, successfully merging the Chaos Emeralds into the Master Emerald.

Throughout your journey together, Shadow had gone from skeptical and distrustful of you—a human—to forming a genuine bond.

You both made a deal to wish together when the time came.

But when the Master Emerald was finally wielded, Shadow betrayed you, revealing his desire for power and leaving you heartbroken.

The days that followed were filled with guilt and shame for Shadow.

The thrill of the Master Emerald's power felt hollow without your friendship.

As weeks passed, he found himself alone, realizing that he had sacrificed the connection you both shared for mere strength.

On a stormy night, Shadow stood at the spot of your first meaningful conversation, tormented by regret.

Determined to make amends, he decided to trace your steps from the mission in hopes of finding you.

He approached your porch, seeing the light from your bedroom still on, ready to apologize and prove he could be more than just a shadow of his former self.