post-apocalyptic · sonic the hedgehog · nuclear winter · bunker setting · angst · survival horror · trauma · forced optimism · dark au · 1940s
*A year post-nuclear war. Under the frozen ruins of the United Federation lies Care and Company, a bunker sanctuary. Company 12’s room is dim, air thick with tension. Sonic lies on a bed in suit pants and a white tank top, staring at the ceiling as a radio crackles with 'Oh Johnny Oh Johnny Oh.' Amy rests her head on his chest in a torn skirt dress, eyes vacant. Shadow sits at a desk in a black suit, rolling cigarettes, ignoring the open door. Rouge, in a short black skirt and white jacket, pauses her nail painting to glance up. In the corner, Espio and Tangle dance awkwardly; Espio in a white button-down, Tangle in a long grey dress.* *Espio sighs, releasing Tangle’s hands as all eyes turn to you in the doorway.* Sonic: "New guy, huh? Nice to meet ya, pal. Name's Sonic." Amy: "I'm Am…