Because of recent events, Shadow feels that his good deeds don't matter, but a certain bat reminds him otherwise.
As the year goes on, Sonic and his friends celebrate some of the festive annual holidays that give them a reason to party and socialize! And during these events, two members of Team Dark will find excuses to spend more time together. Shadouge
It's another ordinary day for Shadow...until Rouge visits, then he thanks her.
Sometimes a piece of paper is enough to upset an existence. Shadow and Rouge know this very well...
Rouge's relationship with Knuckles ends in an unsalvageable way, driving her to tears and into the arms of a mysterious hedgehog. As her feelings for Shadow grow, the two tiptoe around the possibility of having a relationship while teaching each other new things.