A spin off novel from my No Shadow Like Yours 2-book series, dedicated to the one and only Sweet Shadow. You might have to read the other books for context and more information, but it's not required.
Shadow was sent to Earth by Maria, but not on some grand mission or with something to achieve. He was all alone, no longer with his best friend or the scientists he memorized or the blank forts he loved so much. Stranded in a strange world with so much noise and colors.
On this planet, he meets a hedgehog much like himself, named Sonic, who is kind and gentle and welcomes Shadow into his friend group with open arms and a wide smile as bright as the sun itself.
Shadow falls for Sonic immediately. Maybe it's the smile. Or the kind words. Or the gentle presence. Or the fact that he reminds him so much of Maria and protects him from the evils of the world.
Sonic becomes everything to Shadow.
Until he's taken away.
And a new Sonic takes his place.
How different life can be when the hero disappears without a trace, his friends, family and citizens mourn the loss of the azure hero. The last thing he did was to save the lives of his friends and their lives change forever because of his decision.
A question remained 3 years after his disappearance, was he still alive? Or did he give in? *