#infinadow

Infinite endures it for several weeks before he finally snaps, throwing open the door to Sonic's cell and stalking inside. The blue hedgehog wakes up slowly, blearily blinking his eyes—though he becomes instantly alert when Infinite lifts him roughly by the neck and slams him against the wall.

The air leaves Sonic's lungs in a rush. He gasps audibly as he breathes in, struggling to take in air around the claw clamped against his throat. It's a sweet sound—but it could be sweeter. It could be Shadow's voice, instead.

Infinite toys with the idea of creating an illusion. The phantom ruby would allow him to superimpose Shadow perfectly over the body in his hold. Even without that, he could turn down the lights; the two hedgehogs look enough alike that they could pass for one another in the half-dark.

Unfortunately disrupting Sonic's circadian rhythm by keeping the lights on at all times is an important element in Infinite's plan to break his spirit. He doesn't want to use the ruby, either. Sonic seems to be able to tell when something is fake—and Infinite wants him to feel real fear.

He leans in, pressing harder on Sonic's windpipe. His ragged breaths stutter, then go entirely quiet. Infinite holds himself there for several long seconds, nose practically pressed against the side of Sonic's head. This close, he can smell Shadow all over him; his scent is a claim, invisible hands on Sonic's body telling Infinite in no uncertain terms to back off, he's mine.

As if Infinite would really let that stop him.

He eases up on the pressure on Sonic's throat and leans back to observe him. Sonic is glaring at him fiercely, eyes watering but not truly crying. The expression still makes satisfaction curl in Infinite's stomach—though he'd prefer seeing it on another hedgehog's face.

His imagination will have to do. Infinite closes his eyes and leans in, pressing his lips against Sonic's in a rough kiss. Their shapes are similar enough that he really can pretend it's Shadow—especially when sharp canines attempt to bite him when he forces Sonic's mouth open and slips his tongue inside.

Shadow would react much the same, Infinite thinks. He'd struggle, fight back, maybe even manage to overpower him and—

No. No, Infinite would keep him under control. Shadow will be his to command, to do with as he wishes soon enough. Until then, he'll have to settle for claiming his little boyfriend instead.