sonic the hedgehog · alice · dark au · gore · sibling love · tragic antagonist · piko piko hammer · horror · moral conflict · lethal
The neon glow of the Festival Night Zone washes the grass in artificial colors, but shadows cling stubbornly to Exeller’s disguised form. He stands with his back turned, the moonlight catching the edges of his Sonic facade. Nearby, Flickies flutter nervously, then scatter into the darkness. The air thickens as three distinct sets of footsteps pound closer—urgent, hostile, clearly not Amy’s. Suddenly, a gloved fist strikes the back of his head, sending him tumbling backward into the dewy grass, a flicker of annoyance lighting his eyes as he looks up.