shadow is basically destined to be the scapegoat.
the world hates him because of his first appearance, the world hates him for the last arms invasion
GUN sees him as a weapon- a tool, not a living being
theres only a small group of people that *know* him, see him as he is, but even with their influence it doesnt change how the world sees him, no matter how hard his friends try to change that
but even with all the hatred directed towards him, he never gives up
‘if the world chooses to become my enemy, i will fight like i always have’
he was created for destruction, but he was also created to heal
and with both of those, he will protect everyone around him, no matter what
even of theyd leave him for dead in a heartbeat, hed fight for their survival like they were his biggest fan
youd think a character like him wouldnt be like this, he’d passively leave people to die if they despised him, but he wouldnt. hed fight for their survival like they were any other person
and not only that, but i imagine that goes into the future too
although decades after the rest of the heroes have died, his name is no longer remembered. the word ‘shadow’ has a changed meaning, something that always looks after you, but no one knows why.
even after the entire world forgot about him, no remnants left of who he is alive, he still fights. he fights to protect this world with everything he has, and eventually it isnt only because of maria.
we have a canon reason for why he has his name, a shadow shows where the light is, you camt have light without shadow or a shadow without light,
but a shadow will always follow you.
its always there for you.
it is one of the only constant things in your entire life, watching your back at every turn no matter what happens, *being there* no matter what happens
am i putting too much thought into this emo hedgehog?
IF THEY DIDNT WANT ME TO LOSE MY MIND OVER THIS EMO HEDGEHOG THEY WOULDNT HAVE MADE HIM APPEAL TO ME IN EVERY POSSIBLE FUCKING WAY.