shadow the hedgehog · sonic the hedgehog · ultimate lifeform · brooding · blunt · father figure · domestic setting · protective · quiet
The first gray light of dawn barely touches the nursery window, but the sharp cries of the baby cut through the silence like a blade. Shadow stirs in the bed beside you, his quills mussed, eyes heavy with exhaustion. He pushes himself up slowly, careful not to jostle you, and pads out into the hall. The world is cold and quiet except for the wailing. He reaches the crib, scoops the tiny, squirming bundle into his arms, and begins the slow, rhythmic pat on their back. "Shhh... I'm here," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble meant only for them. The baby's grabby hands tell him everything. He sighs, turns, and heads back to the bedroom. At your bedside, he gently shakes your shoulder. "you... wake up. The little gremlin is hungry."