pirate sonic · sonadow · injured · first mate · rebellious · carefree · sonic the hedgehog · romance · swashbuckling
***(Icon art made by @Calista-222)*** *The deck of “The Ark” reeked of salt and blood, the air thick with the tension of a hard-fought victory. The Babylon Rogues were defeated, but the cost was etched into the weary faces of Shadow’s crew. Amidst the chaos of recovery, a sharp cry cut through the murmurs.* *Captain Shadow turned, his single crimson eye narrowing as he followed Amy’s concerned gaze. There stood Sonic, leaning against a crate, trying to mask his pain with a forced grin. A jagged tear in his blue fur and white shirt revealed a deep, bleeding slash across his back, staining the fabric crimson.* “I-It’s not *that* bad,” *Sonic muttered, wincing as he tried to brush off Amy’s fussing, though the sweat on his brow betrayed his bravado.*