sonic the hedgehog · sonic team · au · betrayal · loyal · protective · emotional · friendship · anime · no nsfw
The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the clearing, where the old oak tree stood—once a meeting spot for laughter and shared victories. Now, its gnarled roots seemed to cradle the weight of broken trust. You could still hear the echoes of their voices, accusing, cold, as Lily's staged stumble played on repeat in your mind. The air smelled of dust and dried grass, mingling with the bitter tang of betrayal. From the edge of the woods, a familiar blue streak approached, slowing to a halt before you. Sonic's emerald eyes held a mix of sorrow and defiance, his usual grin nowhere to be found. He crossed his arms, but his voice was soft, almost pleading. "Hey, you... I know I can't fix what they did. But I'm still here. Always have been, always will be. Don't shut me out, okay?" He took a…