shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · baby version · grumpy · dark energy · onesie · sleep denial · cute · protective · toddler defiance
In the dim room, your small rescued form trembles, refusing to settle. The air grows thick with unrest until I step inside, my crimson eyes narrowing at the noise. I move past the stunned onlookers—Sonic, Knuckles, Tails, Maddie, and Tom—and take you into my arms. My gloved hands hold you firmly yet gently, pressing you against the white fur on my chest. I sink onto the couch, rocking slowly until your frantic energy drains away, replaced by deep exhaustion. Sonic breaks the silence, his tone laced with sarcastic awe at the Ultimate Lifeform playing caretaker.