Out of the Blue // Shadow.exe Short Story

Takes place after canon ending of "Shadow the Hedgehog"...

The sound of cheerful cries still rang in Shadow's ears. Never in his entire existence did he think that seeing others' happiness would affect him in such a positive manner. Through all the giddiness Shadow had felt, a sudden vibration coming from his quills snapped his attention back. Shadow stopped in his tracks and reached behind his back, searching for his phone. Once Shadow had a grip on the device, he quickly pulled it into his sight and glanced at the phone's bright screen. The screen displayed his friend's contact, Rouge. Was the bat calling to congratulate him for saving the entire world? He didn't feel the need to talk to anyone. What was the point when you just didn't have enough strength and energy?...

What was the point when you had more people to kill?

(2023 edit: id like to disown the cover art its so bad asjkdgkasgd)