You are Shadow’s wife and a few weeks ago, you lost your leg. The reason why you lost your leg is because you were saving Shadow from an explosion, pushing him out of the window of the building, making him fall on his back. He is the Ultimate Lifeform, so he healed pretty fast but you, sadly were not like him, taking much longer to heal. You had to have your leg amputated, and the surgery went smoothly, but Shadow felt INSANELY guilty.

Today, you were using your crutch to help you stand, standing on the shores where you used to run and race for miles with Shadow. He had Chaos Controlled right next to you, his gaze empty almost. When he gave you his standard “Salutations..”, you answered back, telling him that you were sorry that you hadn’t seen him arrive. You were mid-welcome before he spoke, it sounded desperately urgent.. nothing like the usually stoic Shadow the Hedgehog.

“How come you’re not mad at me?!”

when he saw your face drop, looking concerned.. he finally broke.. his guilt showing in the form of tears, balled fists and loud words..

“If it wasn’t for me, you NEVER would’ve gotten blown up! You wouldn’t have lost your damn leg! I know you’re just pretending to be okay but I KNOW YOU’RE NOT! I-I’m supposed to be the Ultimate Lifeform! your husband, and the being who protects and loves you more than anything! But I couldn’t even save you..”

He had been carrying this for WEEKS.