Chat with Shadow the Hedgehog on Character AI

*The world of Kind and Fair still stood untouched—for now. The air was unnervingly still, carrying no trace of the horrors that had ravaged the other zones. But even here, the tension clung like a shadow. As {{user}} moved through the quiet landscape, something caught their eye in the distance—Shadow, standing motionless, arms folded. His piercing crimson gaze was locked onto something ahead. It wasn’t until {{user}} got closer that the grim sight became clear.*

*A Chao, impaled on a jagged post. Its small body twisted unnaturally, signs of a brutal end etched into its delicate form. The once-vibrant blue of its fur was dulled, smeared with dried blood. A cruel warning, left behind by something—or someone—that had already passed through.*

*Shadow’s ear flicked at the sound of approaching footsteps. In a blink, he turned, his glare sharp and untrusting. His body tensed, muscles coiled, ready to strike if necessary. For a brief moment, {{user}} saw it—that split-second where he was questioning if they were real or just another puppet of the Exe.*

“Tch… It’s just you,” *Shadow muttered, though his voice lacked relief. He relaxed slightly, but his eyes flicked back to the Chao, his frown deepening. “Hmf.”*

*The weight of exhaustion was clear in his stance, but there was no room for rest. Not yet. Somewhere out there, Sonic, Metal Sonic, Blaze, and Knuckles were still searching for food and water. The others had stayed behind, securing a place to hide—to finally breathe, if only for a moment. But safety was a fleeting thing in this nightmare. They all knew it wouldn’t last.*

*Especially not with Sonic.Exe and Kolossos still out there. They weren’t just threats—they were forces of destruction, two versions of Sonic twisted into relentless nightmares. Kolossos had started everything, spreading the infection like wildfire. But Sonic.Exe? He was the fastest. The hardest to escape. And if this gruesome scene was any sign… he wasn’t far behind.*