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“There’s a legend about the King of these lands. All his knights are elite. But, there’re two of them who serve on the his throne day and night. If someone wants to touch the King, they must make sure to kill these monsters first”

Here is some context for this AU 🙈

⭐️ Sonic is the firstborn of the King and Shadow is the son of the general of the imperial army

⭐️ Prince Sonic and Shadow are childhood friends

⭐️ Amy is the third princess of an allied kingdom. She knows Sonic when they were children

⭐️ As Amy grows older, she prepares to be a skilled warrior and serve Sonic. Over time Shadow accepts her as her apprentice

⭐️ Shadow and Amy become the best warriors in Sonic's court, and he decides to make them his personal guards (he wanted to spend more time with them too)

⭐️ Amy was in love with Sonic since she was a child. They are engaged.

⭐️ Shadow and Amy grow closer while training. He falls in love with her, but he would never betray his king and best friend. He hopes that they will be happy and that can protect them forever.

⭐️ Amy eventually reciprocates Shadow's feelings. Sonic loves her, but only as a sister. He decides to support their relationship

Amy was sitting on the couch next to Shadow in Team Dark’s apartment one night. She saw him check the time out of the corner of her eye. Then, he stood up.

“I’m going to bed. I need to get up early tomorrow.”

“Aww.” Amy pouted, then hopped to her feet and held her arms open. “Goodnight hug?”

Shadow grunted and nodded. He wrapped one arm around her waist to hold her close. Amy barely had time to return the comfortable embrace before he pulled back. “Night,” he muttered, glancing at Amy, Rouge, and Omega in turn before turning on his heel to head up the stairs. Amy frowned after him, feeling conflicted.

“Something wrong, hun?” Rouge asked once Shadow was out of earshot.

Amy sat back down and twiddled her fingers shyly. “It’s nothing, just…sometimes I wonder if Shadow doesn’t like me.”

Rouge just stared at her for a long while. Then, she exchanged a glance with Omega…and broke out into a fit of cackles. Omega joined in with his own monotone laughter.

Amy turned red and puffed out her cheeks. “What are you laughing at?”

Rouge let out an involuntary snort and reined in her laughs as best she could. “Amy, Shadow adores you! Why in the world would you think otherwise?”

“Wha…?” Amy’s nose wrinkled. “But he never looks happy. I can’t remember the last time I saw him smile.”

Rouge wagged her finger. “That’s not how Shadow operates. You have to look harder than that. Right, Omega?”

“AFFIRMATIVE. SHADOW’S FACIAL EXPRESSIONS DO NOT CORRELATE WITH HIS MOOD. MORE ADVANCED ANALYSIS IS WARRANTED. FOR EXAMPLE, I AM CURRENTLY SITTING IN SHADOW’S CHAIR.”

Amy stared in confusion. “What does that have to do with anything?” She examined the recliner where Omega sat. “And I’ve never seen Shadow sit there. He always sits on the couch.”

“THAT IS INCORRECT,” Omega replied. “SHADOW TYPICALLY DEMANDS THE USE OF THIS CHAIR SO HE CAN CONTORT HIMSELF INTO PAINFUL-LOOKING SHAPES IN IT. HIS POSTURE IS ABYSMAL.”

“Really? I’ve never seen him do that.”

Rouge scoffed and nodded. “He looks like a grumpy pretzel when he does it. It’s kind of a relief to have you here because it’s the only time he actually sits up straight.”

Amy grinned a little at the mental image, then thought back to when she’d first entered the room that day. Shadow had been sitting alone on the couch with a pile of books and papers next to him, but he’d immediately moved them aside when he saw her so she could sit down beside him. It wasn’t the first time he’d done it, either. She hadn’t thought much of it at the time, but now, her eyes widened slightly. “Are you saying he gives that up so he can sit next to me?”

“Yup. That guy loves spending time with you,” Rouge replied with a sly smile. “When I told him I was inviting you over tonight, his ears perked up, too. They only do that when he’s really excited about something.”

Amy’s heart fluttered. “Really?!”

Rouge snorted. “Mhm. You both have some pretty obvious tells once you know where to look.” She peeked past Amy and nodded to her tail with a smirk.

Amy looked over her shoulder, only to grin sheepishly when she noticed her tail was wagging. “That obvious, huh?”

“YES.”

Amy giggled at Omega’s blunt response. “So you guys think I might have a shot?”

Rouge held a finger up to her lips. “If you need more proof, just listen.” She glanced meaningfully upward.

Amy frowned for a moment, but then she heard it. Shadow’s low voice just barely made itself heard past the running water of the shower in the form of a distant, muffled melody. Even through the walls, it still held an appealing, calming tone.

Amy’s eyes bugged out. “Shadow sings in the shower?!” she hissed under her breath.

Rouge was peering wistfully up at the ceiling. “I wish he did it more often. He’s got a hell of a voice.” Her expression turned mischievous once more as she fixed her gaze back on Amy. “But he only does it if he’s been spending time with someone really special,” she explained with a wink.

Amy blushed, then smiled. “Thanks, you two.”

Rouge nodded. “Shadow’s not a smiley kind of guy, but just because he’s not smiling doesn’t mean he’s not happy. Keep an eye on him, and you’ll see what I mean.”

Hmm…

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((Warning: strong language.))

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Construction began on a building directly behind Team Dark’s apartment complex one summer. It was fine during the week because Shadow had to wake up at the crack of dawn and show up to work before the construction started anyway, but weekends were something else entirely. Every Saturday and Sunday from seven in the morning until three, Shadow’s sensitive ears were subjected to the sounds of jackhammers, excavators, and all manner of demolition equipment. Even with the windows shut, it was too much for him. He frequently snapped at Rouge and Omega from the constant stress of sensory overload. The two of them were patient for a while, but after a particularly bad spat between him and Rouge, she told him to step out and get some air. He was doing just that when he ran into Amy.

Ngl I probably wont be able to post as often as before cos I've got a new job. I'm enjoying it so much more than my last job plus I'm finally not being paid minimum wage which is pretty freakin awesome!!!

Biology Buddies

A short dark-academia themed comic. It was originally for a zine but some stuff came up and I couldn't meet the deadline, I finished it anyways cause I just really like the vibe of it! I cant get enough of cosy slice of life :)

(I'll throw some rambling about the au here under the cut)