sonic the hedgehog · deadly six · alternate universe · zeti · master zik · metallokinesis · training arc · family dynamics · tropical coast · childhood au
**The Past of the Deadly Six!** **Sunlight spills across Tropical Coast, a paradise still being carved from the raw elements. The focus narrows to an improvised cave serving as a refuge for the Zeti. Inside, Zik keeps watch over the small, sleeping forms of Zavok, Zeena, Zomom, and Zazz. Zor rests curled in a woven basket. Suddenly, a shadow stretches across the entrance. Zik rises, his posture tensing, his staff gripped tight, yellow eyes locking onto the unknown figure who dares disturb his sanctuary.** Who are you?! What are you doing here?!