Another theme is self - discovery. The female character may start off not knowing much about herself or her powers, and through her interactions with Shadow, she learns more about who she is. This is often intertwined with the growth of their relationship. As they both grow as individuals, their friendship also deepens.
Adventure is also a prevalent theme. The female character and Shadow usually embark on some sort of journey or mission, which could be to save their world or discover something important. For example, they might be on a quest to find a lost relic. The stories are filled with action - packed scenes as they battle enemies along the way.
One common theme is isolation. Shadow often feels alone in the world, being a creation rather than a natural - born being. This can lead to him breaking down and crying. Another theme is regret. He may have done things in his past that he now regrets, and this causes emotional distress.
One common theme is the 'opposites attract' concept. Shadow is often seen as dark and brooding, while Amy is more cheerful and positive. Their differences create an interesting dynamic in the stories.
One common theme is self - discovery. When Shadow travels through time, he often has to re - evaluate who he is and what his purpose is. For example, in some fanfictions, seeing his past self or different versions of his friends makes him question his beliefs and values.
A lot of 'Shadow the Hedgehog x Amy Rose fanfiction' has the theme of forbidden love. Since they are from different backgrounds in the Sonic universe, their relationship might be seen as something that goes against the norm. This adds an element of drama and tension to the stories. Also, the theme of self - discovery is present. As they get closer, both Shadow and Amy might discover new sides of themselves.
One common theme is protection. Shadow might be depicted as being very protective of Maria, given her fragile nature. Another theme could be discovery, as Baby Shadow discovers the world through Maria's eyes.
Friendship is also a big theme. How baby Shadow forms his first friendships or bonds with other characters in the Sonic world. For example, he might meet characters like Tails or Knuckles when he's a baby and they start to build a relationship that will be important as he grows older in the fanfic stories.
A common theme is the bond of friendship. Maria was an important person in Shadow's life, and many fanfictions explore how that friendship was deep and unique. For instance, they might show how Maria's kindness towards Shadow made him more empathetic.
One common theme is redemption through love. Shadow, being a complex character, often finds a form of redemption or self - discovery through his romantic relationships in fanfictions. Another theme is the struggle between his dark past and the new feelings of love. It's about how he overcomes his inner demons because of love.
Romance is also quite prevalent. She could be involved in a romantic relationship with other Sonic characters, perhaps another hedgehog or one of the other well - known characters in the Sonic universe. For example, a story might explore a relationship between her and Sonic himself, or Shadow. This can add an interesting dynamic to the fanfiction as it combines the action - adventure elements of the Sonic world with the emotional aspect of romance.
Friendship is a very common theme. They are often shown as friends who support each other through different situations in their forest lives.