[Up to this point, he would always gain the upperhand against whomever he went against. Even Sonic had to work extra hard to finally get him down. So what happens when he's confronted with something that looks like him, and can immediately tell is just as formidable as him. No...it's more than just that. As they cross, he saw their face for just a moment before being sent away again.
It was a face that's been harden with time. Focused, like nothing else matter, but ensuring the other's defeat. The jets in his air shoes come to life, slowing his flight and he stablizes once more. His quills bristles, a feeling of uneasiness he hadn't felt before. Was it actually dread? No. He'll fall if he lets them get to him. But if this doppleganger can make him even feel that way...
He straightens his stance, watching. He saw the other do that same trick he's seen Sonic do. Must be something all hedgehogs can do apparently. He should recall and memorize. There's a few disgruntle members in the audience when nothing happens. Shadow doesn't care how they feel. He's not going to just jump in like he did before. He can tell his usual tricks won't work after only two exchanges. So what does he do now? He didn't even want to fight to begin with. A double of him or not.
Of course, this doesn't please the host of this tournament. Money isn't being made from watching combatants stand around. So they'll give them both, just a little push. A little shock to the system for not performing. Ah. This was familiar. Being back in that military base, a little "conditioning" when he didn't perform correctly. He can't stay down, get caught in those memories. That double is still in here with him.]
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It was a face that's been harden with time. Focused, like nothing else matter, but ensuring the other's defeat. The jets in his air shoes come to life, slowing his flight and he stablizes once more. His quills bristles, a feeling of uneasiness he hadn't felt before. Was it actually dread? No. He'll fall if he lets them get to him. But if this doppleganger can make him even feel that way...
He straightens his stance, watching. He saw the other do that same trick he's seen Sonic do. Must be something all hedgehogs can do apparently. He should recall and memorize. There's a few disgruntle members in the audience when nothing happens. Shadow doesn't care how they feel. He's not going to just jump in like he did before. He can tell his usual tricks won't work after only two exchanges. So what does he do now? He didn't even want to fight to begin with. A double of him or not.
Of course, this doesn't please the host of this tournament. Money isn't being made from watching combatants stand around. So they'll give them both, just a little push. A little shock to the system for not performing. Ah. This was familiar. Being back in that military base, a little "conditioning" when he didn't perform correctly. He can't stay down, get caught in those memories. That double is still in here with him.]