#Espio fluff

[dust-sans-simp]

Imagine

Content Warnings: None

If Espio had a crush on you, we would not tell a single soul. But that doesn't matter because Vector would be a very poor detective and friend if he didn't notice Espio's feelings for you. He will tease the poor ninja relentlessly, but at least has the decency to not do it in front of you. After several months of this Vector gets fed up and starts playing the role of wingman.

He will push Espio to confess almost any chance he gets, hyping him anyway he can. And if Espio decides he wants to tell you? I imagine Vector gently shoving him toward you with a "Go get her", only to face palm when Espio chickens-out last second.

I can totally see Vector getting so fed-up that he just lock you two in a closet together until Espio confesses. He's super proud of his friend though.

The teasing only gets worse after you're together, but you can shut the crocodile up by bringing up Vanilla.

[hayweerc]

"Bound by Chaos" AU. Chapter 10 Spoilers ⚠️📖

⚠️🩸 mild gore and blood. Werehog stuff. Angst angst angst.

During a fight with a necromancer. Sonic and Shadow got into a bicker that caused Sonic to become upset and transform.

(...)

*cough cough* (Your*) Silver. "Are you sure (Your*) wounds are ok"

[number-one-shadisper-shipper]

Turns out all I needed to get this fic finished was a road trip!

As Amy comes back from her trip of giving her love to the world, Sonic has to figure out a different kind of love: romantic love. Yeah, the sappy, gushy kind. He knows he cares about Amy, but does he love her? And if he does, is it the same as the way she loves him? And does that even matter?

Sonic always went out running whenever he had to think seriously about something. The wind blew through him, clearing his mind, and the steady beat of his sneakers on the ground beneath him helped him focus. And he certainly needed that focus now.

Amy was coming back from her trip today.

Sonic put on a burst of speed and once again checked the text she'd sent yesterday on his wrist communicator. I'm finally coming home tomorrow! My trip has been so good 😊 😊 😊 I have so much to tell you! Hope to see ya soon! followed by a bunch of heart and smiley face emojis.

Normally Sonic would've immediately shot back a Can't wait to see you! or maybe a smiley and a thumbs up. But the realization that Amy was finally coming back-- and right away-- had caused him to freeze up in panic.

Not that he wasn't excited to have Amy back. He was super excited. He'd missed her a lot while she was gone, especially with Tails off on his own adventures as well and Knuckles back on Angel Island for the time being. Amy had been gone on her trip for a while now. Sharing her love with the world.

He had gotten a few chances to see her, their paths crossing as they both traveled their own paths across the globe. Like in Chu-nan, where they met up to watch the New Year's fireworks together. A fun, perfect night. But besides those brief encounters, Amy was out doing her own thing.

And Sonic missed her.

But now she was coming back! Which meant that really important thinking-- which he'd promised himself he'd do over the many weeks that Amy was gone (and hadn't done)-- needed to be done NOW. He couldn't push it back any more.

He had to figure out what his relationship with Amy was going to be like moving forward.

It was only a decision that would affect literally the rest of his life. He could definitely get it all figured out on just one run. Heh.

Continue on AO3

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1241: Speed, Wholesome Recovery with the Family (Sonic)

5:34 p.m. at the Chaotix Family's Household's Living Room.........

Charmy and Cheese, now wearing sunglasses, suits, and ties, roll over and hide themselves at their respective sides of the living room's entrance. They then proceed to look around the area in front of them. Other than Cream sitting at the sofa, happily waving at them, there's really nothing in the living room that raise any suspicion for the time being.

Satisfied with how the room look, the two self-proclaimed bodyguards nodded at one another before turning around to their escort and him cheeky thumbs up

Charmy: The coast is clear, boss!

Cheese: Chao Chao.

Espio: (Already Has a Deadpinned Look on his Face While Standing There, All Patched Up) What would I ever do without you two? (Follows is Two "Bodyguards" to the Living Room)

Charmy: (Puts on a Proud Smile on his Face Alo g with Cheese) No need to thank us here, our faithful cilent.

Cheese: Chao Chaochao Chao Chao-

Charmy/Cheese: (Immediately Stops Espio in his Tracks) HALT!/CHAO!

Espio: (Eyes Widened atvthe Sudden Stretching Halt) What? What happened?

Charmy. Stay right here for a second. (Walks Over to the Sofa and Takes a Cushion Out of the Sofa) Your seat needs to go through a thorough examination.

Espio: (Raises an Eyebrow) You really think a seat cushion would hurt me?

Charmy: (Starts Straightening and Fluffing the Cushion Up) Hey, you'd be surprised by how much damage these bad boys can cause to people's tushies. (Forms a Teasing Smirk on his Face) Especially for those as big as yours~

Cream and Cheese begins to giggle softly at Charny's wise cracking joke to Espio's dispense.

Espio: (Comically Glares at Charmy) Shut it!

Charmy: And....there! Nice and fluffy! (Puts the Cushion Back Down on It's Spot Right Next to Cream's) Just for you, boss!

Espio: My lifesav-ER!? (Suddenly Gets Picked Up and Carried to his Seat by Cheese)

Cheese: Chao Chaochao Chao!~

Cream: Careful, Cheese!~ We don't want Espio's big, fat tushie to be in pain too!~ (Giggles Some More Along with The Boys)

Espio: (Facepalms Himself in Pure Annoyance and Embarrassment) Cream, could you PLEASE not play along to Charmy's foolishness today? I'm imploring you...

Cheese: (Gently Places Espio Down on his Seat Before Patting him on the Head With a Smile) Chao Chao!~

Espio: ('Sigh') Much appreciated, Cheese. Now, what movie are we watching again?

Charmy: Man of Steel. 3-D version.

Espio: Ah, I see. I think I still have my 3-D glasses sitting somewhere in my room-

Charmy: Up! Say no more. Cheese and I will find them for you in a heartbeat.

Cheese: Chao Chaochao. (Gives Charmy a Competitive Look on his Face) Chao Chao.

Charmy: (Turns to Cheese) Oh, you are SO ON!!

Espio: Thid doesn't need to be a competition, you two- (Watches Two of His "Bodyguards" Zips Towards his Bedroom) -and they're off. (Sighs While Pinching the Bridge of his Nose) They're gonna make my room a huge mess in there, aren't they?

Cream: (Smiles Sheepishly) I'm sure they'll clean after themselves once your glasses are found. Hopefully.

Espio: Mmhm- (Suddenly Felt Cream Hugging Him Before Chuckling a Little) Glad to see you're feeling better at least.

Cream: Thank you!~ I'm so happy you're back in this house with me!~ (Gets Up and Gives Espio Four Kisses on the Cheek Before Sitting Back Down Before Frowning) I don't like seeing you get hurt out there, Espio. (Then Starts Pouting) And I definitely don't like those three bullies that did this to you at all.

Espio: ('Sigh') You and me both, Cream. I'm sorry I made you all worried the whole time....

Cream: (Gives Espio a Reassuring Smile) There's no need to apologize. You being here, safe is all that matters to us now. Mommy made extra sure of that, huh? (Playfully Winks at Espio)

Espio: (Chuckles Lightly) Exactly. (Starts Frowning a Bit) But speaking of which, I fear that incident is taking a toll on her as we speak.

Cream: ('Sigh') Yeah. She was so scared when I first told her what happened. (Smiles Again) But it's gonna be okay. She's the strongest mommy we know and love, you know?

Espio: (Simply Nodded in Agreement) Yes. The strongest there is.

Meanwhile at the Kitchen........

Vanilla: (Covering her Face While Crying Softly)

Vector: (Consoling the Love of his Life) Hey, it's gonna okay now. Espio's home and safe. We'll keep making sure it stays that way, right?

Vanilla: Of course, we will. It just- ('Sniff') Happened out of nowhere. I was so scared.....

Vector: ('Sighs Heavily') Yeah.....No doubt about that. But one thing's for sure though. (Angrily Pounds his Fist Onto the Palm of his Other Hand) That Zavok guy and his cronies better hope and pray we don't see them again.

Vanilla: (Starts Getting Livid as Well) Oh, I am going to MURDER them if they lay another hand on Espio again! Or hurt the rest our babies for that matter!! (Takes a Deep Breath While Calming Herself Down) But that neither here nor there. (Gently Grab Hold of Her Husband's Hand) Cause right now, I just wanna spend the rest of night with the family I love so very much~

Vector: (Heart Begins to Melt in Genuine Happiness) We love you too, Vanilly~ Always.

The two married couple share a kiss on the lips before the dinging sound from the microwave is heard.

Vanilla: Ooh, popcorn's ready!~

Vector: About time too! (Walks Over to The Microwave and Take the Popcorn Bag Out of There) I'm starving here.

Vanilla: Honey, you just ate a chicken sandwich an hour ago.

Vector: (Dumps the Bag of Fresh and Popped Popcorn Down on the Blue Bow) Yeah, but I wouldn't exactly call that the ideal meal to eat on movie night, you know? (Holds the Bowl in his Hands While Walking Over to Vanilla) Plus, the popcorn we got here smell pretty delicious right now, sooooooo......(Eats a Bit of Popcorn in the Bowl)

Vanilla: (Giggles Softly) Whatever you say- (Playfully Pulls on Vector's Cheek) My silly crocodile you~

Vector: (Chuckles Ticklishly by His Wife Playful Affections) There's that beautiful smile!~ Starting to feel better now?

Vanilla: A little bit, yes. I'll feel even more better when we watch the movie together.

Vector: Well, whaddya we waiting for then? Let's go.

Vanilla: (Happily Nodded) Right. (Grans the Other Snacks From the Kitchen Table and Make Her Way to the Living Room With Vector Following Behind) Ohhh Kids!~ Who's ready for movie niiiight!?~

Vector: With snacks and popcorn!!?~

Charmy/Cheese: MEEE!/CHAOOOO!

Both Charmy and Cheese zips out of Espio's room and towards the living room until-

Espio: HOOOOLD IT!

-They came to a screeching holt in flight thanks to Espio's booming command.

Espio: Were you able to find my glasses?

Charmy: Yep!

Cheese: (Hands Espio his 3-D Glasses) Chaoooo Chao!~

Espio: Thank you. Did you clean up after your search?

Cheese: (Simply Nodded) Chao.

Charmy: (Simply Nodded as Well) 100%!~

The two boys gives Espio the most innocent looking smiles they can both muster as they blink their eyes right. on cue.

Espio, on the other hand, stares at the two with uncertainty in his eyes as he begins to get himself up from his seat until Vanilla stops him with her hand on his shoulder.

Vanilla: Oh no don't, mister~ You're supposed to seat down and rest, remember?

Cream: (Gives Espio a Sisterly Pout) That's right! (Went Back to Hugging her Big Brother) You owe me cuddles!

Vector: Want me to go and check for you, champ?

Espio: ('Sighs in Defeat') No. I thought of an alternative. (Forms and Speed Through a Few Hand Signs Before Screaming Out.....) Shadow Clone!

Espio summons his identical clone standing right beside the edge of the sofa. This in turn, causes everyone in the room to be amazed.

Everyone: Oooooooh!~

Vector: It's like it's his twin brother.

Vanilla: (Happily Claps her Hands to Espio) Very lovely indeed, dear!~

Espio: (Simply Bows to his Mother) Thank you. (Turns to Espio) You mind going in my room and see if it's clean or not?

The clone shakes his head before sprinting off to his creator's room. It only took a few seconds before it returns back to it's post.

Clone: It's clean.

Espio: From top to bottom?

Clone: Yup. (Disappears in Thin Smoke)

Espio: (Genuinely Surprised by the End Result Given to Him) .....Huh.

Charmy: Told ya so!

Cheese: (Pulls his Sunglasses and Eye Lid Down to Taunt Espio) Nyaaaah!~

Charmy: (Pumps his Fist Up in the Air as He and Cheese Make Their Way to the Sofa) Now let's get this movie night started.

Cheese: Chaochao!!~

Vector: Hooold it. Before we do any of that, we gotta talk about everything that happened earlier first.

Vanilla: (Simply Nodded in Agreement to That Plan) I agree. It's best we get it out of the way now than having it plague our minds later on.

Espio: I see no issue in doing that.

Cream: Me neither.

Charmy turns to Cheese, now shrugging at him, before sighing in defeat and understanding..

Charmy: 'Kayyy. If we gotta, we gotta. Who were those three jerks that hurt you in first place, Espio?

Espio: Zavok, Zazz, Zomom. Three members of the six members of imposing group, the Deadly Six.

Vector: Deadly Si- (Immediately Comes to the Realization) Hey, wait a minute. Blaze told me about those guys a while back! They're the ones responsible for trying to steal her Sol Emeralds away from her kingdom in the past.

Vanilla: (Frowns in Displeasure of Thinking About Another Member of the Deadly Six Group) I bet that Zik person you faced is their leader this whole time, isn't he?

Vector: No, I think he was more of a founder of the gig if anything.

Espio: Correct. Zavok's their leader. He's just as cruel and ruthless as now as when we first met back at the temple. Always took every chance he had to belittle me and my worth. (Rolls his Eyes) Probably due to me challenging his "precious master" all the time......

Charmy: (Comes Up With Something) Wait. Is the reason he came after you was because of that fight you and that old guy had on that bridge? (Raises an Eyebrow and Crossing his Arms Together While Thinking) Or was it he jealous that you got more attention from him in comparison?

Espio: (Shrugs) Either one of these reasons can be possible really. But if there's one thing for certain, he detest my mere existence from very beginning and the feeling has been mutual ever since. ('Sigh') It's unfortunate that it'll probably won't be the last we'll ever see of him and the others......

Espio suddenly felt Cream's hand placed down on top of his on the sofa as she gives him a reassuring but very confident smile on her face.

Cream: That's okay. This just mean we'll be more than ready to face those bullies again head on next time!

Vanilla: (Happily Nodded in Agreement) That's right. We'll keep making them think twice about ever messing with this family again if we have to.

Vector: Vanilly, I think you Hot Fang persona alone can scream them straight outta the globe.

Vanilla: (Giggles Softly) Perhaps~(Places the Back of her Hand onto her Forehead in a Overly Dramatic Fashion) But what if those terrible fiends ever managed to harm little 'Ole me!?~ (Lays Herself Right Side of Vector's Chest With a Seductive Smirk on her Face) Surely a handsome, strong gentleman just as yourself could fight for my honor once more, can you?~

Vector: (Forms a Cheeky Grin on his Face) Heck yeah! I ain't gonna let anyone bad mouth my wife and get away with it. (Grab Hold of Both of Vanilla's Hands and Smirks Back at Her) Especially if that said wife gets more and more gorgeous and irresistible by every second of the day~

Vanilla: (Giggles Some More While Blushing) Ohohoho!~ You sweet-talker of a man you!~

The two married lovebirds giggles as they share a romantic eskimo kiss with one another, causing Charmy and Cheese to stick their tongues out in digust, Cream to giggle softly at their cuteness, and Espio to sigh at whole entirely before smiling a bit.

Espio: Glad to see you feeling now, Mother. 'Least I hope you are.

Vanilla: (Smiles Softly at Espio) I am, baby. Even more so now that you're in here under our protection.

Espio: (Simply Nodded) Good. It pains me to see you sad. Or.....cry for that manner.

Vanilla: (Gasps as Her Heart Begins to Melt) You really mean that?~

Espio: Of course. You're a mother to me first and foremost- (Turns Away While Blushing a Little) And your kindness and presence alone always manages to put a smile on my face every waking morning, soOOOOO? (Immediately Gets Pulled into Another Loving Momma Vanilla Hug)

Vanilla: Oh sweetheart of a shinobi!~ You make us happy toooo!~

Cream: (Happily Joins in on the Espio Hug Fest Along with Charmy and Cheese) Not to mention we all love you with all our hearts!~ Never ever forget those two things, okay?~

Vector: Yeah. (Forms a Teasing Smirk at Espio) Unless you want another installment of "Scolding Time with Vector" instead?

Espio: (Gives Vector a Deadpinned Look on his Face) I rather you didn't. (Starts Smiling Again) But still, I thank you all for being in my life......As a family.

Meanwhile Outside the Time Square Mall......

Zavok: (In the Hologram Call) We're about to to head back to headquarters as we speak. I expect you two be there once we arrived. Am I clear?

Zor: (Too Busy Slowly Picking Pedals Out of a Read Rose He Briught) Suuuuuuure..........

Zeena: (Looking Away From the Call This Entire Time, in Silence) ................

Zavok: Zeena!

Zeena: (Groans While Turning Back to her Leader) Yeah, okay! Meet you back at the headquarters, I get it.

Zavok: (Stares at Zeena Some More With his Glare) You better. I'm signing off.

'Call Ends'

Zeena: ('Ugggggh') I swear, I can't STAND Zavok right now. First, he got in the way of my call, now he's gonna another attitude problem and like, throw it out on us again!?

Zor: Well, he did got his butt kick by Espio and his new...family I think?

Zor: 'Kay! I'll just stay here then.....Alone.....With this rose.....(Looks at the Rose He's Holding) Way too optimistic for my liking. (Thriws the Rose Down on the Ground as He Continues to Dwell in Sadness Like He Usually Do in his Freetime) Siiiiiigh!

Zeena: GOOD! (Crosses her Arms) He needs all the ass whooping he can get at this point.....You know what? Screw it. (Places her Shopping Bags Down on the Bench Right Next to Zor) Take this back headquarters for me, will ya? (Walks Away) I'm going for a walk.

Zor: What for? I thought you hate long walks.

Zeena: (Stops Walking Before Turning Back to Zor With Scoffs) Duh! Obviously, but I'll live i guess. I just wanna pay a friend an overdue visit. (Turns Away While Continuing her Walk) Maybe we can be more than that if I'm lucky......

To Be Continued

@rechicken-and-waffles

@decibelcoatl

@bestpony666

@ma-lemons

@caleb13frede

[hedgehog-university-au]

Love and coffee

Every day, Whisper comes in for a cup of coffee and a muffin.

And every day, Shadow pretends that he's not staring at her while she sits at her table in the Mean Bean.

[0ne-shot]

night terrors as you rest.

bjsjshs could you tell i dont feel creative with fic titles rn ANYWAY my brain is still so so full from rereading the metal virus arc and a vision came to me of espio's trauma from that. nightmares are still abundant for the poor teen lol. so i wrote a small fic about it in like. a day. enjoy!

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…..

It appeared again.

After thinking those events from 2 weeks ago had finally left his mind for good…

It still creeped into his head.

The distorted images of Charmy and Vector’s metal-coated bodies didn't leave his mind, even in his sleep.

But everyone was cured..? Why was this burden, that wasn't even a result of his fault, still weighing down on his mind until it caved in?

It was an innocent inquiry.

Something that Espio would ask himself to cope with the notion that– oh no, no, he DID know why it was still there.

That heavy guilt and grief that Espio had been carrying in his heart—still after everyone was cured—stayed. Stayed with no intention of growing a wall around itself to let itself be forgotten and pulled back those past images of his friends -– no, family, still with their bodies wracked and coated with metal until there was no more trace of their individuality. Just mindless zombots. 

That’s what they were seized into during that time.

 Worst of all? 

He couldnt even fucking do anything about it except helplessly run around to safe evacuations until he himself became one with them. Maybe that was fate. The most comfortable fate there, really. Out of all the screaming, mercy-kills and trying to save others, he’d pick that time of himself being infected to relive. To pay for the same pain he couldn't save his friends from.

Any pain– any sort of pain he had gone through or could’ve gone through then didn't amount to a speck when Charmy was punished for just trying to be a helpful child. Punished by being slowly dragged down a pool of zombots before he joined with that pool.

Or when Vector had to go through heavier grief for the loss of the kid, trying to preserve him before a cure could be found—all until Charmy escaped while infected and Vector had to latch onto him so nobody else could be put in danger. Then the door shut. And that was it.

Nobody else.

Nobody there with him.

His mind kept on tampering and entertaining situations of what ifs and gruesome outcomes of both his teammates – no, family, –  not coming out cured. Stuck like that.

And with it flashed Charmy’s infected body, how the youngest had to go first, how the little kid had to go through so much pain and agony while nobody was there to answer his cries—

``Espio..?``

..!-

Reality faded.

He wasn't sure whether it faded in or out.

But the ceiling fan he was suddenly gazing at and the small voice next to him proved the former.

``Espio!? Are you…?``

Espio’s head shot up as he jabbed his elbow to the mattress and sat up straight, breathing heavily and sweating as his heart pounded—ironically after rest.

“Rest”?

….

That wasn't rest.

He was better off not sleeping.

He finally turned his gaze to the voice and as he predicted; it was Charmy. Sitting next to his bed with fuzzy antennae drooped sadly and a worried look filling his bleary little orange eyes.

``Charmy!`` Espio frantically replied,  ``You’re…`` 

….

 It was… almost strange to see Charmy worried. Espio never got the chance to really see the bee’s face so genuinely somber and concerned.

It only pumped that guilt further and further into Espio’s heart.

But maybe that was worth the coming relief.

It wasn't real.

It wasn't real.

What you experienced. Was. Not. Real.

They’re still here. Still with you.

Espio took a deep breath and attempted to gather his thoughts.

``Why are you awake? I assume it's already late.`` Espio tried his hardest to speak in a calm, quiet voice to Charmy through the panic-induced rasp that was clogging his throat.

``You were breathing really, really fast in your sleep.. and I got worried.``

…

He was?

He assumed he was silent through that whole nightmarish sequence. But if he was actually hyperventilating enough to wake up and worry Charmy…

Gaia, did he disturb the kid’s sleep because of it?

``...I'm fine. It wasn't anything note-worthy. You should go back to sleep.``

Every feature on the ninja’s body screamed otherwise to being “fine”. His usually swirly tail was still stiffened straight with those images running through his mind, and his heart was pounding wildly in shock from that nightmare.

But, still. Espio didn't want to cloud the bee’s mind and remind him of what happened to him during the metal virus: he had already moved on. That was for the better. The kid didn't deserve to think about that again. But he knew Charmy was one to press on, evidently so. So, the chameleon could only silently pray that he would not ask anything that couldn't be avoided without an answer.

``Espio…`` Charmy muttered with that concern still lingering in his head, ``That’s not normal to do while sleeping. Were you having a nightmare?``

…

Shit.

Guess the universe wasn't feeling like answering that silent prayer.

There’s not many things in the world that can explain full on hyperventilation in sleep other than a nightmare or night terror…

Maybe if he just… could set aside what the nightmare exactly.. was…

``...`` Espio nodded in response to Charmy’s question, before trying to shrug it off.

``About..? It must’ve been freaky—I’ve never seen you so.. scared before.``

``I… It’s not worth noting.``

``Are you sure?`` The little bee pressed on.

Flapping his wings, Charmy flew over and climbed onto Espio’s bed, shuffling himself closer to the chameleon with his innocent eyes eager for an answer. He seemed to want to help calm down Espio with maybe a small side hug, or a pat on the shoulder, too; but the bee was hesitant with that decision considering Espio’s hate for physical touch. Especially when Espio’s stressed, like now.

``...I- It was just a night terror that.. isn't worth getting worked up on,`` Espio spoke through slightly panting breaths, ``and besides, I don't want to remind and stress you out, too.``

``It’s not gonna help bottling up whatever scared y— wait, “remind me”?``

…

Espio slipped out the very thing he was trying to avoid…

Realization slowly pooled in Charmy’s eyes.

``..Oh.``

…This should’ve been expected, huh?

He shouldn’t have tried hiding this.

Hiding this from Charmy, of all mobians.

…But before Espio could try and still save himself from this, he felt a small pair of arms cling around his own—doing what they feared to do before.

``...Espio.. It was okay to tell me, y’know?... I was scared during then, too.``

Charmy then cautiously nuzzled his head onto Espio’s shoulder. 

The ninja’s breath hitched.

He wasn't used to this. Used to having a younger one who you should be looking after, looking after you. Comforting you. It felt so alien to him.

It felt so alien with anyone comforting him, really.

It was mostly Espio’s fault for it, wasn't it? He’d always try to convince himself that walling off his vulnerability was the best thing for him; the best thing for everyone around him, too. Those emotions rarely seeped out, and when they did, every thought was cancelled out for one goal to get it together again and remain stoic once more.

The same thing happened just now, too.

The last part was the only thing that varied.

 His mind was screaming about how this wasn't right, and he shouldn't even have inadvertently told the bee—let alone burden him with his own fears and emotions. Charmy suffered more pain than he did, but he was the one soothing Espio? The chameleon felt so selfish for it.

…But his body said otherwise to his mind as he gently returned Charmy’s hug, wrapping his arms around the bee’s fuzzy, warm body.

His chest felt a little lighter.

He could feel Charmy’s wings twitch a little in shock when his arms returned the favour. It was clear the bee didn't foresee Espio actually accepting the hug—let alone hugging him back.

``...Charmy?``

``Mhm?`` Charmy’s eyes gazed up at Espio, face still nuzzled in his shoulder.

``...``

``Thank you.``

Espio didn't know how else to express it.

Words didn't do any sort of favour, really. But he just… needed to get it out somehow.

The ninja couldn't see, but he could definitely sense a small smile emerging onto Charmy’s face as he tightened his hug around Espio.

``No. Thank you.``

….

They stayed like that for a while.

It felt so soothing. Staying in that position as his breathing finally calmed down and his heart’s pace started to relax.

The images — those horrifying images — slowly faded away back into subconsciousness.

Espio would’ve remained so still for just a little while longer until Charmy’s small yawn reminded the chameleon of the fact that it was still past midnight, and now extremely late. Cases were waiting tomorrow, so was a long, long day. They should get to sleep now..

But Espio didn't feel like letting go anytime soon…

In result, wordlessly, he slowly adjusted his grip around Charmy before slowly lowering his body and putting his legs onto the mattress again as he rested his head on the pillow; now cuddling the fuzzy little body in his arms. He felt Charmy finally comfortable enough to nuzzle his head onto Espio’s chest as he let his eyes flutter shut in sleepiness. 

Espio’s chest felt a lot warmer now.

For a while, Espio’s eyes remained blinking blearily and his hands still stroked Charmy’s fluffy fur—the very thing that lulled the bee back to sleep in the first place.

He stared at the window beside him.

This was quite the long night, huh..?

Espio didn't think it’d turn out this way, but he wouldn’t have chosen anything else for it.

He wouldn't trade this moment for the world.

Exhaustion came to Espio eventually, and he let his eyes close and his hand rest still on Charmy’s head.

``G’night, Charmy…`` Espio slurred with tiredness.

A few more blinks, then his eyes closed.

And the world grew dark again as Espio finally let himself drift off.

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note: charmy ily <3 best bros ever

[true-blue-sonic]

Another chapter of Flufftober is up! ^-^

Today's prompt: Animal Shelter (aka Silver and Espio go to a Chao garden and Silver really wants to keep at least one and preferably all)

[faburin]

Little OcxCanon oneshot i wrote about Espio and Faith. Translated from the hispanic version

Fellow aroace individual is not immune to baddie propaganda. Every unexplained OC lore is up to interpretation!

Summary:

The Chaotix Detective Agency becomes involved in an alliance with the group of the Moon Gem protectors, the LunaKlan. And Espio can't help but begin to question his feelings for their leader, Faith.

[siennaditbot]

Some more pen doodles

Kinda proud of them even though they're messy since I can't erase stuff

[andtails]

Chapter 36 of my Sonic X rewrite fanfic is now live!

In this chapter, we are introduced to the shenanigans of our favorite chaotic detectives who are on a mission to rescue Cream on behalf of her worried mother.

Story Summary:

Finding themselves in a strange new world, Tails and friends must stop the nefarious Dr. Eggman from conquering Earth while finding a way to return to Mobius. A sequel to A Prelude to Chaos Control, this Sonic X reimagining sees the gang partner with the human girl Helen as they seek out the Chaos Emeralds while confronting enemies new and old.

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You may find the cover art for this story here (artwork commissioned from MontyHedgehog).  

[dust-sans-simp]

Espio x Reader Tail (Headcanons)

Content Warnings: Romantic Headcanons (Sorry to my aro/ace people) Brief mention of making out (?) You'll explode from the amount of fluff.

Espio’s holding you. 

Maybe he’s comforting you, maybe the two of you are making out, either way you’re in his arms. 

Either way, he just wants you to be closer. 

He’ll wrap his tail around you

Depending on the position you’re in, it’ll either be around your waist or legs 

He doesn’t even realize he’s doing it at first

But when he does he’s a flustered mess. 

He’ll slowly unwrap his tail

That’s when you notice 

You look up at him

Maybe you ask him not to stop, maybe you tease him about it

Either way he’s red as a tomato

He’ll bury his face in the crook of your neck, his reply different depending on the situation/your reaction

“O-okay.”        “Sh-shut up.”

God. He's so embarrassed

But his tail remains firmly wrapped around you

[montydrawsstuff]

thats fluff af if i ever heard it

but i will try, fam

Espio relished the satisfying click of the kettle as he set it to boil. He stood alone in their dank kitchen, scanning over their plentiful supply of mugs. A piping hotmug of tea was his favourite reward for another rigorous morning training session. 

Their office, tho run down, had ample amounts of the non necessities- mugs was one thing they had the most of. He reached deftly to the delicate purple one that always managed to get to the back of the cupboard, despite his daily use of it, and found himself lost in thought.

Each mug reminded him of someone, and with each someone Espio kept a mental note of something small and seemingly pointless.

There was a tacky racecar mug that was mostly unstained on the inside, he knew well that Sonic would go right for it- always the best taste, that one. Just like him, his tea was hasty. Sonic could never wait the full brewing time before guzzling down the drink, despite Espio’s insistance. Too much sugar, FAR too much milk so it wouldn’t scauld him going down, Espio made it the same every time.

Amy was far more refined, even at her young age. He kept a saucer handy always, just for her. While Amy loved the elegance of a well brewed tea, she still had her childish want for a sweet treat on the side.

Cream was much the same, tho while she tried to drink it straight like her mother, she would almost always quietly ask Espio for a sugar cube eventually.

He stared at the finest china mug that stuck out from the rest like a sore thumb, that was for Rouge. The jewel thief deserved no special treatment with her attitude towards them, but Espio was a man of principal. If she prefered finer accomidations, he would oblidge her. She took hers black with lemon, as if the bitterness of the overbrewed tea wasn’t enough.

Then Shadow. Espio had only made tea for him a handful of times. He was offput by his coldness, unsure if he could even dare to ask the man’s preferences- not just in tea.. 

He observed his grimaces, his zone outs, even no reaction at all was a clue to his tastes. He still could recall the first success he felt at making the hedgehog an ideal cup. The bag had broken in his nervous making, leaving bitter leaves dancing in the mug as he swigged the black liquid down. Shadow left that occasion with his highest praise... “Not bad..”

Another satisfying click alerted Espio back to the kettle. He poured the steaming water over loose leaves held by a silicone frog, a gift from Big for saving one of his dearest friends, and watched the liquid swirl with gold and brown.

As he took his first calming sip, he recalled the most amusing tea he made. A certain grey hedgehog who insisted he loved the beverage, only to spit it back into the cup and announce “EARGH!!! That’s tea?!”

He almost spilt as a snicker escaped him.

[number-one-shadisper-shipper]

Just a regular dad and his step-daughter, the kid he found in a cardboard box, and the moody teenage ninja who followed him home one day

[blackhakumen]

Mini Fanfic #1153: See Him Again (Sonic)

12:12 p.m. at the Crocodile Residence's Kitchen...........

Espio: (Grabs his Chin While Examining Directly at the Turkey in Front of Him) Hmmm.............

Vanilla: (Nervously Grabs Onto her Knuckle Placed on her Chest) Give it to me straight, Espio. ('Gulp') I-I can handle it........

Espio: Well...The color and texture of the skin is rich brown......The seasonings are in place.....(Sticks the Needle Point of the Meat Thermometer onto the Middle of the Turkey as He Watches the Device Calculate it's Temperature) And from the looks of it, the temperature is very close to actual heat temperature. (Takes the Thermometer Out of the Turkey, Forming a Proud Smile on his Face) With that being said, I am happy to announce that our turkey this year is in near perfection.

Vanilla: (Gasps Before Happily Clapping her Hands Rapidly) It's even better than last year!~

Espio: (Happily Nodded in Agreement) Indeed. You went all out this year around and it definitely shows- (Immediately Gets Pulled into a Tight, Loving Hug)

Vanilla: (Happily Hugging Espio) WE went all out this year alone!~ Our Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't nearly be as spectacular as it is now if it weren't to your help and guidance!~ Thank you!!~

Espio: (Winces in a Bit of Pain) Don't....mention it.....Happy to help, Mother!......

Vanilla: Oh. (Lets Go of Espio with a Sheepish Smile on her Face) S-Sorry about that, dear~ The excitement got the better of me again....

Espio: That's alright, mother. (Picks up the Lit and Place it Over the Newly Cooked Turkey) Master would get ecstatic too if he was here to see all of this.

Vanilla: I've been meaning to ask you about him. Was he the one who taught you how to cook in the first place?

Espio: Somewhat. His favorite meal growing up would always be any bowl ramen you could think of. So when I was younger and with the help from a few of his peers, I was able to learn how make one for ourselves to enjoy on many occasions. (Smiles Fondly at the Past) And every time, he would always put on a delightful smile on his face, praising me for a job well done.

Vanilla: (Giggles Softly) Can't say I blame him. Your ramen are worth the praise and admiration~

Espio: (Happily Bows at Vanilla) Thank you. I'm glad you guys like them. But anyways, it wasn't until I grew up and left out of the dojo on my own a few years later that I've gradually started to learn how to cook various other meals from every cookbooks I could get my hands on at the time. It always makes me wonder what master would think if ever tries them out for himself. (Slowly Starts to Frown a Bit) If.....he's okay that is......

Vanilla: (Frowns a Bit as Well) You still haven't heard back from him yet?

Espio: ('Sigh') I can't say that I have unfortunately...... I know it takes time for a letter to reach it's destination in a long distance, but it's been so long since either of us seen each other face to face. I couldn't help but to worry about him.....

Vanilla: (Gives Espio a Reassuring Smile on her Face) Have more faith in him, dear. I'm sure you two will see one another one day.

Espio: (Simply Nodded) I hope so. (Smiles Softly at Vanilla) I have yet to introduce him to wonderful folks i considered my family.

Vanilla's heart starts to melt in pure happiness by Espio's comment. It makes her happy to know Espio and Charmy see her as their mother, let alone have them and Vector apart of her family to begin with.

Cream: (In the Other Room) ESPIOOOO!~ A LETTER HAS ARRIVED FOR YOUUUU!~

Cheese: (In the Other Room as Well) CHAO CHAO!!~

Confused and curious, Espio and Vanilla decides to head into living room to find out.

Vanilla: (Walks into the Living Room Along with Espio) The mall man came by our house on Thanksgiving Day?

Vector: Nah, it was a while Flicky that flew by

Charmy: With this really cool looking scar on the right side of his eyes.

Cream: It must've so hard for that poor little thing to see properly.....

Espio: A scar on his.....(Eyes Suddenly Begins to Widened at the Realization) Wait....That Flicky....It doesn't happen to belong to Master, does it?

Vector: Only one way to find out.

Espio catches the scroll Vector tossed to him before giving a silent nod,, opens it up, and, begins to read it out loud for everyone to hear.

Dear Espio,

Hello! Its been so long since I heard from you these days. I apologize greatly for not being able to write a letter back sooner. I have been a lot busy training with newest recruits nowadays that I don't quite have much freetime on my hands as I used to in the old days. And before you start to worry, yes, I am doing fairly well these days. I might have gotten older, but my guidance and unyielding spirit has not died out just yet.

On a brighter note, I have read each letter you have given thus far, and while it pains me that you are not with us these days, it also makes me incredibly happy to hear that you not only found a profession that tests your skills and intelligence flawlessly, but you also found those whom you formed an unbreakable bonds with. Those you considered as your very own family.

You've grown a lot since then and as such, words cannot describe just how proud I truly am of you and your progress thus. I still hope for the day we cross paths once more soon, even meeting the love ones you've talked so much about, but until that day comes, all I can do now is to wish you the best of luck to what life has in store for you next and pray that one day, you will strive to become a better man than I could ever hope of being.

Until we meet again, take care, my prized student.

Love,

Hoshimaru Hasashi

Tears begins to flow down from Espio's eyes as the melting feeling of his heart starts occur within him. It's been a long time since he feels the need to cry. But as emotional as he is now, he's extremely happy to know that one and master is not only alive and well, but that he's proud of him. Proud of the young man he spent all these years training and raising worked his way up to becoming what is now: a Chaotix Detective and a full-fledged shinobi.

Cream: (Starts Getting Worried) Espio? Are you okay?

Espio: Yeah.....('Sniff') (Uses the Back of his Knuckle to Wipe the Tears Away) Everything is fine.......

Vanilla: Do you wanna group hug by an chance?

Espio: Yeah....('Sniff') (Turns to Everyone with a Teary Smile on his Face) A hug....would be nice about now.......

Vanilla: Oh baby!~ (Rushes Over to Give Espio Another Loving Hug) It's okay.

Cream: (Joins in on the Hug Fest as Well) There's no need to cry~

Cheese: (Joins in) Chao Chao Chao.

Charmy: (Joins in) Yeah, It's okay.

Vector: (Joins in on the Group Hug) We got you, man. We stick together no matter what.

Espio: (Hugs His Family Back) ('Sniff') I know.....('Sniff') I love you all so much.....

Cheese suddenly notices a folded up piece if paper on the ground before floating himself over there, picks it up, and unfolds it for himself.

It didn't take long fornthe young Chao's eyes to widened at what he saw before rushing back to the family.

Cheese: (Starts Tapping on Charmy's Shoulder) ('Psst') Chao. Chaochao Chao Chao.

Charmy: (Turns to Cheese) Hm? What's up, Cheese?

Cheese: (Shows Charmy the Picture) Chao!

Charmy: (Eyes Widened at What he is Seeing Right Now) NO WAHAYAYAYYYY! (Starts Bursting Out Laughing)

Vanilla: (Quickly Turns to the Bee Along with Everyone Else) Charmy?

Vector: What gotten you more noisy than usual?

Charmy: (Flailing his Hands amd Feet Around Before Taking the Picture From an Already Snickering Cheese's Hand) Guys, guys, you gotta see this! Chese found one of Espio's baby picture sitting on the floor!

Espio: (Eyes Widened as He Turns Directly at Charmy) Who's baby picture?

Charmy: (Points at Espio) Yours! (Forms a Teasing Smirk on his Face) Apparently Master Hisashi's Prized Student just so happens to be a famous Lil' Ninja Star~ See? (Shows Everyone a Picture of a Baby Espio Happily Holding up Kunais Up in the Air with the Captions 'BABY NINJA STAR' Written Below the Picture Itself)

Espio: (Eyes and Mouth Widened in Complete Shock and Silence)

Cream/Vanilla: ('Gasps') Oh my gosh!~

Vector: (Starts Laughing as Well)

Vanilla: (Clasps Her Hands Together as They Begin to Gush About thr Picture in Question) He's looks so adorable!!~

Cream: AWWWWWW!~

Espio: N-N-No!.....(Starts Blushing) D-Don't tell me.....

Vector: Hey, Ninja Star! Your master wrote a note for you behind the photo. Says he hope we could savor your cuteness for generations to come!~ (Continues Laughing with Charmy and Cheese)

Espio: (Crunches Up the Letter in Complete Anger) Damn you.....Master Hisahi!!

Cream: (Gently Grabs Hold of Espio's Other Hand) Espio, are you okay now?

Espio: (Takes a Very Deep Breath Before Looking Down at Cream) Well, other than my immense embarrassment, I say I'll do just fine for now.......

Cream: (Smiles Softly) That's good. (Hugs Espio) Please don't be mad. We only laugh because we care.

Espio: ('Sighs Heavily') I just hope no one else sees th-

?????: ESPIO!~

Espio's eyes starts to widened yet again as he turns to see his girlfriend abd boyfriend, Blaze and Silver, joining in on the sightseeing crowd.

Blaze: (Smiles Brightly) You didn't tell us you had an precious baby photo lying around here~

Silver: (Clasps his Hands Together as He Starts Gushing) You look so cute and squishy, I could just pinch your cheeks just thinking about them!~

Espio: (Squats Down on the Ground and Lowers his Head onto his Knees) My life is officially over.....

Cream: No, your life is still continuing. (Hugs Espio Yet Again) And we're here to see it through the very end. (Gives Espio a Kiss on the Head)

Espio: ('Sigh') I know.

Happy Late Thanksgiving, Everyone!!

@cyber-wildcat

@rechicken-and-waffles

@caleb13frede

@albion-93

[hedgehog-university-au]

Sometimes as an RA when your idiot kids won't go to bed you have to take matters into your own hands and drag their dumb butts to bed yourself.

Adding the sketch because it's almost funnier to me than the actual finished one

[sonic-au-collision]

SONIC AU COLLISION: ROUND 1

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Live & Learn AU belongs to @head---ache [link to au tag]

Dadpio AU belongs to @retrocandyfloss [link to ask blog]

Explore each world below the cut!

Live & Learn AU:

A future Sonic Au! Including fankids and cool adventures featuring your beloved Sonic characters, now older and with more experience in life;] Lots of angst and family fluff granted!!

Dadpio AU:

We've seen Sonic, Amy, and other characters on what life could be like when having a domestic life with a partner and children, but what about Espio

Espio is now in his 30s and has succumbed to the married life with two lovely children of his. It delves into the life of being a husband and taking care of kids.