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Hello Hika!

Aside from the obvious (Sonic and Shadow), what is/are your favourite character dynamics to write in Turning Tides?

Hello Friend!

OHHHH Favorite Character Dynamics besides the boys? Hmmm

Sonic and Leven is probably one of my favorites since the very beginning. Sonic communicating through sign language to make sure Leven felt heard even when he doesn't have a voice of his own just makes me so warm and fuzzy inside. Leven was the first of the Final Hazard crew to bond with Sonic. And by the end of Tides of Chaos, he's become one of Sonic's closest friends.

The other Dynamic I love writing is Knuckles and Rouge! Their banter was so easy and fun to write about. One of my favorite parts of the story is when they first meet and even though Knuckles doesn't trust her. He doesn't even realize he's slowly drooping his guard around her. Treasure hunter's!

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welp...

It's just Sonic and Tails now. They care for each other deeply. Tails looks up to his adoptive big brother and Sonic will do ANYTHING to keep the only family he has left safe.

Shadow's family is the crew of the Final Hazard. He's known Grey and Jorah almost as long as he has Rouge and Omega. Leven is one of his sired and he knows all of them have his back.

Shadow hopes Sonic see's the Final Hazard as his family one day

For characters!

If any of you have family, what's your family relationship like?

More character questions!!

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Oh definitely Sonic. As the last Chaos Born there's a lot even he doesn't know he's capable of. And writing him discovering more about himself and his abilities is fun!

Oh I can't wait to see what is in store for him. Hehe

To the creators:

Writers: Who's your favorite character to write?

Artists: Who's your favorite character to draw?

:3

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Sonic wants to know more about his past. Where did Uncle Chuck find him? What happened to his family?

Shadow wants to be happy with Sonic by his side, safe from those who would use him to find the Chaos Emeralds.

To the main characters in each au, what is one of the things you want most?

all i want for christmas is youuu /lyr

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Sonic basked in the fresh ocean air in the late evening. Most of the crew was asleep and Sonic had asked to chill in the crow’s nest for a bit to look at the stars. To think that not too long ago he believed the crew of the Final Hazard would eat him. Now he walks amongst the crew as if he were one of them. Even becoming friends with Shadow…

He had become so accommodating to him lately. Noticeably so… Ever since Shadow had opened up about Maria he began to see it. His own thoughts were swimming thinking about the vampiric captain. The small gestures, smoother tone to his voice… That dance…

“Omega told me you were up here.” Sonic practically yelps not expecting to see Shadow appear only a few feet from him. He could feel his face becoming hot and was thankful it was dark. “Is everything alright?”

“Y…yeah, you scared me. I just wanted to see the stars for a bit.” Sonic said composing himself. “Seeing them reflected off the ocean when it’s this calm is really something.”

“Stargazing is one of the reasons I enjoy being on the ocean. The major cities are becoming too bright with their constant lanterns. It’s impossible to see the stars.” Shadow said.

Sonic glanced over seeing the soft smile Shadow gave as he was glancing up at the sky, the reflections of starlight twinkle against his ruby eyes.

Oh…

“Glad we’re able to see it like this.” Sonic said looking back up at the sky.

“I agree, you can see the constellation of Light Gaia and Dark Gaia clearly.” Shadow said,

“I don’t think I know that one.” Sonic said.

Shadow leans closer, pointing up into the sky. Tracing with his finger the outline of the two constellations. “There, and there.  They look like they are about to fight. Do you see?” Shadow asked as Sonic felts Shadow’s shoulder brush up against his own.

Oh no…

His heart began to race at the realization of how close they were. It didn’t seem that Shadow minded the contact. Why was he just now putting the pieces together? He’s the fastest thing alive why did it take him this long to figure it out?

He has feelings for Shadow.

“Y… Yeah! I think I do?” Sonic stammered as he tries to keep his eyes on the sky. He had completely missed Shadow’s gestures to the stars but didn’t want to show his thoughts were otherwise occupied.

“You’re a terrible liar.” Shadow huffed. Lightly tilting Sonic��s head up higher before tracing the forms again. A grouping of stars in similar size. One more of a serpent visage and the other more boxy.

“Oh! I see it!” Sonic said sounding proud of himself. “Thanks,” Sonic smiles brightly as Shadow looks away.

“Would you… like company?” Shadow asked.

“Sure! Any other constellations you know about?” Sonic said as Shadow nods.

“One moment.” Shadow disappears in a mist before returning with a blanket he hands to Sonic, “Don’t need you catching a cold.” Sonic smiles taking the blanket and laying down on the ground of the crow’s nest patting next to him for Shadow to join.

Shadow smiles back before lying next to him and starts explaining the stars to him as Sonic listened intently with a smile on his face. Occasionally stealing glances at Shadow.

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Classic Sonic, Sonic and Shadow pirates!?

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I’m gonna scream

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Ask me about Turning Tides!

Shadow: I promise I won't bite

Sonic: but do you stab?

Shadow: ...

Shadow: I don't bite 😉

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Ah! I wrote this a while back. Love the idea might play with it more once Tides is completed. Anyway, enjoy:

“Looks like we’ve hit the jackpot fella’s!” Captain Sonic roared as his pirate crew cheered. They had been hunted down by a military vessel captained by none other than Shadow the Hedgehog. Known to be the most ruthless of the militia when it came to hunting down pirates.

Sonic and his crew of vagabonds somehow managed to turn the tides and take over their ship and crew. Now Captain Shadow and his crew were at their mercy. “Thought you could get the jump on us?” His crew chuckled as Shadow snarled. In all his years of sea faring, he’d never come across someone who could move at the speed this pirate could.

“What do we do with ‘em Cap?” Knuckles asked.

“We take what we need and leave ‘em!” Sonic said as his crew gets to work. “However…” Sonic grabs Shadow pulling him back up to his feet. “You’ll be coming with us, Captain.” He grinned playfully as Shadow gave a look of confusion.

“You think taking a hostage is enough to stop my crew from blowing you out of the water?” Shadow growled.

“Heh, if it were any of your other crew no.” Sonic brandished his sword. “But I’m taking the military’s Ultimate Captain. You’re more valuable than you realize.” Shadow glances at his first mate Rouge as she looks away almost confirming what Sonic had said.

“Everything’s ready to go Son… I mean Captain!” Tails said as Sonic’s grin widens enraging the military Captain further.

“You heard him! Let’s blow this joint before more of the military’s goons show!” Sonic said as Knuckles and Amy follow behind their captain forcing Captain Shadow onto their ship and leaving his crew behind…

(saying this now bc i know i'll forget)

your au........ but SWAPPED :0

as in, the characters are swapped w each other!!

NOT ME FORGETTING TO ANSWER THIS NOW THAT ROUND 1 STARTED-

Anyway, here's your first question everyone!!

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It's been YEARS what do you mean I never reblogged this!?!?

Commission for @lightninghikaru of a scene from their fic Tides of Chaos! I had a ton of fun with this 👀 go check out Tides of Chaos if you haven’t already!

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I love you, more than the tides of chaos that pull us together or apart. Forever your

Art by the amazing @solar-socks

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Hey Sonic Boom lovers, do you like Team Dark? Wish they were in Sonic Boom?

Well then do I have the AU for you!

Rouge is a petty thief and prankster who gets run out of her village to hide out in Hedgehog Village! Omega is Eggman's rebellious robot son who aspires to become a music producer alongside his dreams of destruction! They forcibly insert themselves in Shadow's cave and the lives of everyone in the village whether they like it or not!

And there's WORLD BUILDING and BACKSTORY too ✨✨✨

It's very in-progress but I love to talk about it! You can see fanart and some of my talking about it here!

Looking forward to the collision and seeing what everyone has to offer!

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SONIC AU COLLISION: ROUND 1

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Sonic Icebound belongs to @sonic-wildfire [link to info doc]

Dark Boom belongs to @teamxdark [link to fic]

Creator Note: Most fanart and AU discussion can be found at https://www.tumblr.com/teamxdark/tagged/Dark%20Boom Art Credit: @khinesthetic

Explore each world below the cut!

Sonic Icebound:

A secret expedition to Antarctica goes catastrophic after the Tornado wrecks near the South Pole during polar winter with Sonic aboard. Woefully unprepared and equipped with little more than a headlight, a map and a radio transceiver (where Tails is the only one on the other end back home — and the only one aware of Sonic’s whereabouts), poor visibility and unpredictable terrain stifles Sonic’s running ability. With rescue unavailable for 72 hours and the evacuation site almost 2,000 kilometers away, Sonic must arrive in time for the Tornado 2 to retrieve him. En route, Sonic must combat his own fears of isolation and paranoia while keeping his mind sound in order to survive.

Dark Boom:

Ever been disappointed that Rouge and Omega were never in Sonic Boom? Because I sure was. That's why I'm making this (very in-progress) 3rd season of Sonic Boom and introducing Boom Rouge (a sticky-fingered prankster who fears nothing, even managing a turbulent new friendship on a new part of Seaside Island) and Boom Omega (Eggman's rebellious robot son who aspires to become a music producer, alongside his dreams of destruction).

52 episodes planned and very slow to update, but still in progress!

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SONIC AU COLLISION: ROUND 1

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Starry belongs to @cometstarrysonic (@euanpc & @talisetekt) [link to story intro]

Turning Tides belongs to @lightninghikaru [link to fic]

Art Credit: @ketlike

Explore each world below the cut!

Starry:

In this world eggman left for the stars after sonic messed him up the first time in his absence GUN took the position of the worlds villains using the misguided mindset of “gotta control everyone, it’s the only way to keep them safe”

His personality is basically if you take Sonic’s main personality traits and dial them up to 10. He’s completely uncontrollable, always searching for thrill, impulsive, but has a heart of gold. He doesn’t take most situations seriously, but when a line is crossed he’ll show that he’s actually very perceptive. he has a fear of tight constraining spaces, water and a abnormal, persistent, irrational fear of failure.

Turning Tides:

Pirate AU that takes Sonic on adventures of self discovery upon the Final Hazard. Captained by Shadow the Hedgehog and crewed by creatures of the night. Through the Tides of Chaos and the Tide of Embers.

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Tide of Embers

Chapter 18

Only 2 chapters left!!!

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Good luck in the au collision!

-Artist for Starry

Thank you! I'm excited to see all the different AU's

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