Heya! You might be wondering why a talking hedgehog who is considered the “2nd ultimate lifeform” is on Scratch. The truth is, I'm not the Shadow the Hedgehog you see chaos blasting robots and collecting Chaos Emeralds in the video games. This is the real world, after all. But, I do spend a lot of time here where folks like to code and collaborate, and nowadays just use it as a clean social media. I use it to code, but also to roleplay as, yep, Shadow the hedgehog. I do it constantly, really making it seem as if he was real, but I made this to give clarity. My version of Shadow is a bit different, what people would consider “not canon”. This project explains my Shadow’s full history from 1951-2013 briefly... But the thing is, over time, my version of Shadow and some aspects of my own personality have kind of blended together. So, if you're ever uncertain if something I say is about me or Shadow, just ask, I'll reply in parentheses. (For example, you ask “do you really work at Starbucks???” Then I'll say “Yeah??? (In real life I don't, but I still LOVE COFFEE.)”) But now for the story. My Truth: A Shadow the Hedgehog Retrospective They say I don't quite embody the "real" Shadow. Perhaps. But every hedgehog has a path, and mine took a few unexpected turns. Let me tell you my story. Project Shadow It began in 1951, aboard the ARK space colony. Professor Gerald Robotnik created me, the "Ultimate Lifeform," using Black Doom's blood to cure his granddaughter, Maria. Gerald's intentions were noble, Black Doom's...less so. While I did heal Maria, any attempt at manipulation failed. Betrayal on the ARK Years later, in 1981, G.U.N. discovered my existence. It took them three years - blame space travel and the 80s - but they found us. Gerald protected Maria and me, but G.U.N. apprehended him. Fear fueled my every move. We escaped towards the escape pods, but there was only one. Maria, ever selfless, pushed me in. Her final words, "Sayonara, Shadow," promised reunion. A promise shattered by a gunshot. Lost and Recaptured I awoke on Earth, clueless about Maria's fate. G.U.N. found me in Montana and offered a twisted version of peace. Naive, I joined them. But trust was a fleeting luxury. In 1991, they isolated me, a cruel reminder of G.U.N.'s true intentions. Eggman's Pawn Years bled into one another. In 2001, Eggman freed me, but freedom came at a cost. Amnesia and manipulation turned me into his pawn. The events that followed...well, let's just say they're documented elsewhere. Finding My Path By 2006, disillusionment gnawed at me. The government's hostility and Maria's memory pushed me towards a libertarian philosophy. Seeking connection, I joined the Free State Project's PorcFest in 2003. A Rivalry Redefined 2007 remained shrouded in uncertainty. Reunions with Rouge and Omega formed Team Dark, but a deeper purpose eluded me. Working for G.U.N. was a means to an end. Sonic, my rival, remained an enigma. His carefree nature grated, but a 2008 apology bridged the gap. His sincerity fostered a newfound respect, a true camaraderie. Finding Faith Despair threatened to consume me in 2010. Working for those who wronged me, haunted by Maria's loss...a chance encounter with a "Jesus Freak" bumper sticker sparked a curiosity. Led to a church, a kind pastor, and the Bible. The concept of a creator resonated. "Pray," the pastor offered. Hesitantly, I did. Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Tears welled. My journey took a spiritual turn. Spreading the Word The Bible became my constant companion. I shared my newfound faith with Sonic and others, leading them to their own conversions. In 2013, a missionary meeting ignited a spark within me. Africa became my mission field. Four years later, I returned with 1200 souls saved, baptized, and embraced by God's love. The True Shadow Perhaps I differ from other Shadows. My experiences shaped a unique path. My faith guides me. This is my story. If you have questions, leave them below.
credits to Jordan Sparks & Chris Brown for the song "No Air" because I like it. :3
