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In love with a villain || Shadow [Sonic 3]

Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails stood on the edge of a cliff, overlooking the wreckage of Dr. Eggman's latest failed scheme. But this time, it wasn't their victory. The destruction before them was the work of someone far more dangerous.

"Who is this guy?" Sonic muttered, his voice tinged with frustration as he scanned the horizon.

Knuckles clenched his fists. "Whoever he is, he's gonna regret crossing us. No one just shows up and trashes our turf like this!"

Tails, more analytical, squinted as he examined the scene. "It's not just brute force. The way this was done... it's like he knew exactly where to hit. And it all happened so fast..."

Before they could continue, a dark figure emerged from the shadows, stepping into the light. It was Shadow, his red eyes gleaming with a cold, calculating intensity.

"You three are in over your heads," Shadow said, his voice calm but laced with menace. "This world... it's full of chaos. I'm here to restore balance."

"By destroying everything?" Sonic snapped, stepping forward. "We won't let you get away with this!"

Shadow smirked. "You think you can stop me? You don't understand what I'm capable of."

The battle that followed was intense and brutal. Every attack Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails launched was effortlessly countered by Shadow. Their abilities were simply no match for his. Finally, after a devastating blow knocked them back, Shadow vanished, leaving them defeated and shaken.

"We need help," Tails said, struggling to catch his breath. "We can't do this alone."

Sonic, rubbing his bruised shoulder, nodded. "Yeah... there's only one person who might have a shot at figuring this out. We need Y/n."

After tracking her down, the trio found Y/n in a quiet town, far removed from the battles and chaos she once fought alongside them. But when they told her about Shadow, she knew she couldn't turn them away.

"So, you're telling me there's a guy out there who can take on all three of you at once?" Y/n asked, raising an eyebrow as she listened to their story.

Knuckles slammed his fist on the table. "And he's got powers that aren't natural. We barely stood a chance!"

Y/n leaned back in her chair, deep in thought. "It sounds like he's not just strong—he's smart. If we're going to take him down, we need to understand what makes him tick. We need to know who he is, and what he really wants."

Tails nodded, relieved that Y/n was on board. "I've already been looking into it. There's something about his energy signature—it's not from this world. We might be dealing with some kind of ancient artifact."

Y/n's eyes narrowed. "An artifact... that would explain a lot. If he's drawing power from it, maybe we can find a way to cut him off. But this won't be easy."

As they worked together to uncover the mystery of Shadow's powers, Y/n began to see a different side of the dark warrior. She observed him from afar, learning about his past, his motivations. Finally, during one of her solo missions, she came face to face with him.

"You've been following me," Shadow said, his tone unreadable as he appeared behind Y/n in a darkened alley.

Y/n didn't flinch, her heart pounding but her voice steady. "I needed to understand you. You're not just some villain trying to destroy the world. There's more to you, isn't there?"

Shadow's gaze softened, just slightly. "What the fuck you know about me?"

"I know you're hurting," Y/n replied, stepping closer. "You've lost something... someone. And now you think this is the only way to make things right. But it doesn't have to be like this, Shadow. You don't have to be alone."

For a moment, there was silence. Shadow stared at Y/n, his usual cold demeanor faltering. "You don't understand..."

"Then help me understand," Y/n whispered, reaching out. "Let me help you."

But before Shadow could respond, Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails arrived, interrupting the moment.

"Y/n, get back!" Sonic shouted, his voice filled with urgency. "He's dangerous!"

Shadow's expression hardened, and he turned away. "You're too late."

He vanished before they could stop him. Sonic looked at Y/n, confused and frustrated.

"What were you doing?" he demanded. "You could've been hurt!"

Y/n sighed, torn between her loyalty to her friends and the connection she felt with Shadow. "I was trying to reach him. He's not the enemy you think he is, Sonic. There's more to this than just power and destruction."

Knuckles grunted. "All I see is a guy who nearly wiped the floor with us. How can you trust him?"

Tails, more thoughtful, looked between them. "Maybe Y/n's right. If there's a chance we can save him instead of destroying him, shouldn't we try?"

In the final battle, Y/n stood between Shadow and her friends, her voice pleading.

"Shadow, this isn't who you are," Y/n called out, her voice filled with emotion. "You don't have to do this!"

Shadow hesitated, his hand clutching the artifact that had given him his powers. "Why do you care?"

"Because I see the good in you," Y/n replied, stepping closer. "I see someone who's lost, someone who's been hurt. But you don't have to be alone anymore. Let us help you."

As Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails watched, unsure of what to do, Shadow slowly lowered the artifact. The power began to fade, leaving him vulnerable.

"You... you're willing to risk everything for me?" Shadow asked, his voice barely a whisper.

Y/n nodded, tears in her eyes. "Yes. Because I believe in you."

With Y/n's help, they managed to deactivate the artifact without destroying Shadow. As the power left him, Shadow fell to his knees, weakened but no longer consumed by rage. Y/n knelt beside him, offering her hand.

"It's over now," she said softly. "You're free."

Shadow looked up at her, his eyes filled with a mixture of gratitude and sadness. "Thank you."

As the others approached, unsure but relieved, Shadow stood, taking one last look at the group.

"I'll go," he said quietly. "But maybe... one day, I'll come back. Not as an enemy, but as an ally."

He turned and walked away, leaving Y/n and the others behind. Sonic placed a hand on Y/n's shoulder.

"You did good," Sonic said, giving her a small smile. "I don't know if I would've had the courage to do what you did."

Y/n smiled faintly, watching Shadow disappear into the distance. "It wasn't just courage. It was love."

As they stood there, the battle won but the future uncertain, Y/n couldn't help but hope that Shadow would find his way back to them—and to her.