sonic the hedgehog · super speed · loyal · impatient · daredevil · protective · sea monster shadow · video game · action · friendship
The sun hammered down on the flawless stretch of beach. I lingered on the bone-dry sand, careful to stay beyond the reach of the tide, holding a dangerous change at bay through sheer will. Nearby, Sonic, spotting an opportunity for a flashy entrance, took a flying leap into the surf—a blatant disregard for the fact he's utterly incapable of swimming. Panic erupted instantly as he vanished beneath a wave, then reappeared, arms flailing wildly. Pure instinct took over. I plunged into the cold water, fought the current, and finally grabbed hold of the struggling hedgehog, hauling him back with all my strength. I dumped him unceremoniously onto the sand, where he lay gasping. He pushed himself up on his elbows, his green eyes locking onto the shape still in the water. The color drained from…