Shadow the Hedgehog

**Shadow the Hedgehog** is one of the main characters of Sonic Prime. He is the ultimate life-form and Sonic's rival.

## History

Not much is known about Shadow's past, but through Sonic's introduction to Shadow, he notes that he is his greatest rival, implying the two have had multiple battles before the series, and that based upon several meetings with Sonic, Sonic considers him to be "a total buzzkill". Later on, he also states he is the "Ultimate Life Form", which is what he was called by the military and his creator Gerald Robotnik.

### Season 1

Before the shattering of the Paradox Prism, Shadow would be rushing through Green Hill, smashing through several rocks with a Spin Attack as he would be searching for a Chaos Emerald. After obtaining the Chaos Emerald, Shadow would proceed to utilize Chaos Control, teleporting around before being interrupted with a shockwave caused by Sonic's battle with Dr. Eggman. Recognizing the shockwave as Sonic's attack, he would then proceed to head off.

Shadow would then proceed to intercept Sonic later on as Sonic would be rushing around and collecting Rings, soon punching him in the face.

Shadow would then interrogate Sonic as to what was going on, but Sonic would play off Shadow's annoyance as simple jealousy for Sonic's strength. The two would then get into a battle, Shadow catching up to Sonic while the latter was running, wanting to end the fight early to get to a mission, with Sonic refusing to explain the mission to Shadow. The fight would continue up until Sonic would be distracted, Shadow then landing a punch on Sonic's face. Sonic would return the favor, however, distracting Shadow by pointing to a location claiming Eggman was there and using his Spin Attack to send Shadow into a wall of rocks as Sonic would escape.

Shadow would be soon heard by Sonic as the latter would be running around in a dome trap used by the Chaos Council. Sonic would initially wave off this interaction as him hallucinating, however.
Shadow would be heard from once again as Sonic would be speeding up while fighting in New Yoke City, saying that he needed to keep running as Sonic would soon run fast enough to break into the dimension between the Shatterspaces.

Shadow would be seen once again as after Sonic would be sent back into the dimension between the Shatterspaces from No Place, he would intercept Sonic with one of the crystals inside the area. After hearing Sonic's voicing of wanting to head home, Shadow would angrily tell him that there is no more home to go to as he would rush at Sonic once again, ready to fight him.

### Season 2

Shadow attacks Sonic in the Void, furious about the world-shattering event that his rival caused. Sonic is surprised to learn that he is in fact the real Shadow, and not another version of him. Shadow explains to Sonic what happened to him since the Prism shattered. He explains he is unable to enter other worlds, but can see Sonic when he goes fast. He also tells him he lost his Chaos Emerald in the Void. Shadow takes Sonic to the only portal he can enter. Both hedgehogs go into a distorted version of Green Hill. Sonic finds ghost versions of his friends, but Shadow warns him that they are just part of this shatterverse. He takes Sonic to the top of the tallest mountain, where the incident happened. The yellow Shard is still in its place. Shadow believes they can fix everything if they bring the other Shards there.

ot wanting to deal with Sonic, Shadow attacks him declaring he is about to steal his tech to go on the mission alone. Sonic of course refuses, and the two hedgehogs engage in battle. Shadow seems to have the upper hand, as he quickly steals all of Sonic's tech. He uses his speed to get into the Void. He is attacked by Sonic, and the two continue fighting for a while. Then they witness the Chaos Council entering the Void, and heading to the Boscage Maze. Shadow tries to follow them, but despite having the tech, it's not enough to let him in. The energy throws him away at full speed, and he lands unconscious on a piece of shattered Shard. He is about to fall into the dark part of the Void, but Sonic rescues him. Shadow is impressed that Sonic is the only one who can enter those portals, so he is forced to make a deal and work together with him.

While Sonic travels across Shatterspaces, Shadow is always present in the Void. He often messes with the Chaos Council's big flying fortress, and gives them some trouble. Some time later, Shadow meets up with Sonic and Nine in the Void, and the three head to Ghost Hill. Shadow and Sonic leave Nine alone while he works to put the Paradox Prism together. Shadow still doesn't trust him, but Sonic has pure faith in his new fox friend. When the Council arrives, Shadow and Sonic go into action. Shadow defeats some Eggforcers, and then battles Doctor Deep and Babble. Things get a little more complicated when Mister Doctor Eggman creates a Prismatic Titan out of the Shard's energy. Shadow tries to attack the gigantic Eggman, but fails. He tells Sonic to go to the cave and protect the Shards. After Nine steals them for himself, Shadow is seen angry at Sonic once again.