#Free As The Wind: chaosworthy

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy

Now that was exactly what the hedgehog had wanted to hear, his smile saying as much as he looked between the pair. A day on the island, a picnic and some time spent with his brother. It was perfect, though he did hold up a hand for a moment. "It all sounds perfect t' me, but Chaos will throw a fit if we don't get some training in. I did sort of promise, after all."

"Sounds like a plan. I'm sure someone here would love t' have a trainin' session with someone who can handle her punch." He chuckled to his partner as their eyes went to their teenage daughter who was already bouncing in her seat on the floor. If given a chance, Harmony would have absolutely would have started packing for it right then and there.

"Just make sure ya call ahead and ask your brother what he wants for lunch that day."

[familylightfox]

Volt understood his partner’s desire to do what he could see Chaos do with ease. Assumed it was because the hero was trying to hold up to the title he had gained from the emeralds, but knew that not everyone had the same skill set. It was the reason he wasn’t too surprised his hand had not taken kindly to his own desire to help earlier.

Thank Chaos it wasn’t as nasty as the last time and his own healing ability had already kicked in. A gentle nuzzle was given when his partner began to relax, shifting the way he was crouched to be more comfortable and actually sitting on the ground behind the hero.

Right in time for the Chao to join them. He smiled and gave a few light pets to those that were close enough and willing. The look hadn’t been missed and he gave a subtle nod in answer.

He knew. He just didn’t regret what he did in the least. Never would.

“Personally I think we take a page outta these guy’s book and relax. Enjoy the nice weather we got before we’re gonna have t’ deal with the bumps and bruises our daughter’s gonna be comin’ t’ lunch with.” A partial joke. Hopefully. Volt rested his chin on his partner’s shoulder and had no intention to move for the time being.

And not just because he found himself being used as a pillow once again by a few of the friendly Chao. He just had to remember not to move his tail too much.

{➹} – THE HEDGEHOG SURE FELT like there was something wrong with it all. He knew he should have been able to do this, but the game of using Chaos Energy was very much a mental one and he was losing. He had been since they first tried this and every time after. Some small part of him may have wanted to complete this phase of training (that perfectionist part) but a much bigger one was telling him to stop. To just stop.

The hedgehog gladly leaned against his partner after the nuzzle, and both he and hybrid seemed to have the same question. But only Volt was blunt enough to actually ask it because, despite it all, the hero still knew there was some importance to not just the training, but learning to control the negative strain of energy. As his eyes locked with Chaos' it was clear that the two of them had the same thought. An understanding.

<< I do believe so, but... >> The demi-god trailed off, looking somewhat wistfully at the hero before their eyes went to Volt. << You cannot force someone to do something they do not believe in themselves. It will only cause more problems in the end. >>

Chaos had hit the nail on the head and they knew it. The way the hero's expression fell a notch only solidified that notion, but there was a relief that wasn't to be missed in the hedgehog's eyes either. Feeling his partner's arms come around him only helped that. But whatever was supposed to be said in that moment, things that may or may not have been important, was cut short when Tikal made her way over.

"Yes, he did very well." The pride in her voice proved she meant it as well, a smile on her face as she looked at the couple. Further proof that all was well was when a few chao finally took the chance to snuggle up to the hedgehog in question, which was the only reason he didn't comment at the sight of his partner's fingers.

Although with the look he gave Volt, maybe he didn't need to. Still, after a moment the hero just took a deep breath, which only saw the little blue creatures close the space between them that much more but it did bring a small smile to that tan muzzle.

"So...now what?"

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy asked:

"So...the garden is done." Not new information by any means but it was the way the hero said it that was important. Something sincere and yet nervous in his tone, reflecting in his eyes even as he smiled at his partner.

"An' I only had two plans for this Summer..."

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Standing in their kitchen and looking out at the garden in question, Volt smiled when he heard his partner's soft voice. Turning his head allowed him to see the expression in emerald eyes. He understood it, maybe even matched it as he reached out with one hand to intertwine their fingers and draw the hero closer so they could both look out the window.

"It looks beautiful as always." They put so much time into it together that he just had to point it out. His thumb gently moved back and forth against Arrow's hand as their eyes met, and his smile remained while he nodded.

It had been something they promised one another just earlier that year and it almost seemed like it was too soon. But Volt wanted to have the conversation and was more than ready if his soulmate was.

"How 'bout I make us some tea while you go get it from the bookshelf. We can look at it out by the fire pit since the breeze isn't too strong."

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy

"I'll wear a really fluffy winter coat t' make up for it."

"Ya could. But if ya werehoged out, as my brother puts it, you might end up taller than me."

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy asked:

"So what do your parents think about us adopting?" The hedgehog doubted it was anything bad, but he was rightfully curious about how a certain canine felt about a new grandchild.

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When Volt had looked up from his handheld, it was to give his partner a reassuring smile. He had ever right to be curious and honestly, Volt hadn’t meant to keep quiet about it for so long.

Part of it he might have blamed on nerves since they still hadn’t heard anything.

But turning his handheld around so the lit screen could be seen, it was sitting on the messenger program he used to keep in contact with his adopted family. Unfortunately it was all in Sternenberg’s native language but Volt could easily translate what was being said by all.

“Greta said that she can’t wait t’ dote on another grandbaby, Edgar threatened t’ teach ‘em every swear in Deuchlin and I asked Greta t’ smack him for us.” One finger was used to scroll the messages as they went, pausing at one that was very long and clearly written by the canine Arrow was hoping to hear about. “Pops said that he and Heidi are happy for us. Askin’ if there was anythin’ they can do t’ help the process or if we need anything. I told ‘em we were good for now but we would see them for Samhain. They want to give Harmony her birthday presents in person and we’re hoping we’d join them for the festivities this year.”

Turning the device and clicking the screen off have the hybrid a chance to reach out to his husband. A little bit of cuddling never hurt anyone in his opinion. Plus there might have been one more piece of information he had to mention. Thanks to a separate text from Augustus' daughter, Tillie.

“Also… how do ya feel ‘bout being an Uncle?”

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy asked:

It was silent in the house apart from the usual ambient noise, the buzz of electronics, the sounds of the neighborhood and so forth. So it was a little wonder when Arrow had picked up on something out of the ordinary, mismatched ears twitching before he looked up, confused not just because of the noise itself but because no one else seemed to have noticed it.

"Do you hear that...?" Try as he did, he couldn't quite pinpoint the source except that it seemed to be closer to the hybrids than himself.

"Like a...thumping?"

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Normally the silence of the living room was a welcome one when they were all together. Harmony had only just finished painting her own claws. A lovely color of orange and black for the season and looked over at her dad when he spoke. She looked to her father next with a light tilt of her head.

Both hybrids had allowed their ears to adjust to the lower volumed sounds of the room and listened, but Volt was the first to shake his head.

"I... don't hear anything." And it was clear that he was really trying to find what his husband was hearing by turning his ears and tilting his head. No such thumping was heard.

"Me neither..." Harmony added but looked to the window in their living room. "The most I can hear is that owl that keeps hootin' over by Grammy's."

If anyone should have been picking up on sounds, it was their daughter, but she was just as stumped as her parents. So Volt looked to his partner with a raised brow. "Can ya tell where it's comin' from?"

[familylightfox]

"I dunno.. Might be nice to cuddle int' your fluff for once."

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy​ asked:

It wasn't unusual to find the hedgehog at the back window, seemingly staring at nothing. With winter in full swing he couldn't very well stand outside to take in the fresh air and sunshine, so the window was the next best option. But today was different.

And the only warning sign had been the hawk laying on the couch letting out a pitched sound she hadn't made before.

Had anyone been paying attention they would have seen those emerald eyes almost flicker from full awareness to just the opposite, would have heard his breath catch and then a very real wheeze as he couldn't draw it back. It brought panic, real panic. A feeling that pulsed across that shared bond, right before he tasted metal and his legs gave out beneath him, sending him crashing to the floor.

He was unconscious before it even registered. Before the spastic jerking of his arms and legs started. Arrow wouldn't have recognized it for what it was anyway because it would be the first time in his thirty-three odd years that he was gripped in the throes of a seizure. Body tense and breathing momentarily ceased, it was a worrying sight indeed.

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     With the way his partner had been feeling, Volt was never very far from him at any given time. But it had still been by sheer luck that he had been as close as he was, getting together some tea for them to drink, when he had felt the panicked pulse across their bond. A cup hit the floor as he closed the space between them and made a grab to keep the hero from hitting his head on the way down. 

     The sound of it shattering was drowned out by the sound of his heart thundering in his ears, but he swore it had stopped in that moment he had brought them both to the cool tile as best he could with one arm. Thankfully their daughter had heard the commotion and scrambled into the kitchen to find them. Quick as she could, she helped to ease her dad onto his side and removed his scarf so that it could be used to prop his head. 

     All the first aid training she had with her teammates paid off as she kept him steady but didn’t try to hold back his shaking limbs. Volt had begun to time the seizure in his head, but looked about the room for just a second before calling out. 

     “Kintobor!” The worry and panic in his voice carried in their small home, violet eyes shifting right back to his convulsing partner. 

     How he wished for two hands so that he could offer the same support their daughter was, but hoped that just placing it against the scarred chest would be some reassurance when he could come to. Whether he was aware of it or not, his energy had reached out from both their bond and the physical touch to balance what it could. 

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy asked:

It wasn't unusual for Kintobor to spend time with Augustus when the small family came to visit. To say the man enjoyed the kinship was a bit of an understatement, though there was clearly something on his mind that day as he turned to his friend. He didn't speak right away, obviously still picking his words but when he did it was carefully.

"When...did you start to think of Volt as your son?"

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The older canine very much enjoyed these times when his adopted son would visit with his family. Because it gave him a chance to meet with a like-minded individual who could also keep up with his conversation. While they sat on the porch, watching as their granddaughter had a field day running around, one ear flicked at the question.

Golden eyes softened, shifting to where the hybrid could be seen with his husband near one of the nearby shops. It was but a few moments before he had his answer.

"Not long after he and mein son started traveling together. Zhey vere so happy together, you couldn't miss it und mein son had brought up to me vhen zhey visted zhat he vished to spend rest of his life vith Voltage. Of course zhey had mein blessing. It vas not long after zhat.. zhat I started to jokingly call him mein son." Thinking back on it, Augustus found himself smiling far more softly. His eyes seemed to travel farther still.

"Not long after zhat... He passed protecting Voltage from ze one called Omega. I swore zhat zhen und zhere, zhat I vould alvays consider Voltage mein son. Because he deserved to have a loving family." Those same golden eyes glanced to Kintobor, a knowing shine in them to make his humble smile. "Und you mein friend? How long have you called Sonic your son vithout saying something?"

[familylightfox]

Little Spoon

Every so often, Volt enjoys being the little spoon with his husband. Especially when it's clear that Arrow is also going to fall asleep that night.

Based roughly on this response to an ask.

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[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy asked:

It seemed while the family was gone, Rosie and the rest of the hero's teammates had taken it upon themselves to fill Harmony's room with their gifts. There were cards, books, and sweets of all kinds. Plus some new training gear, no doubt from her uncle, and a new knitted blanket from the woodchuck herself (though there was a note attached to it that said a certain scientist helped pick the star-shaped pattern).

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While being in the village and seeing all of her friends was amazing for her birthday, Harmony was glad to be home. The gifts she had gotten from everyone were still in the bag she set beside her bedroom door before she opened it. Thank Gaia she had or she might had dropped it in surprise.

To see all the gifts that had been left while they hadn't been home. She was speechless at first, but quick to go in and give everything a detailed look over. Safe to say a sweet was popped into her mouth as she looked over the training gear and books, then both hands picked up the blanket. The pads of her fingers rubbed the soft yawn and the teen brought it to her face to snuggle.

It passed the cuddle test. Another sweet was taken as she flopped onto her bed with the blanket and began reading all the cards.

Volt glanced in as he passed with his husband to unpack, smirking.

"Safe t' say she made out like a bandit this year."

[familylightfox]

Just a little something for Tats. I know she’s been in a bit of a funk lately so this was my way of trying to bring a small smile for her. Might not be good with words, but I like to think I’m halfway decent with an apple pencil. XD

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@chaosworthy​ asked:

There were expectant green hues looking at the hybrid that afternoon, from behind a certain keyboard no less. Well, most of it anyway. "I figured you wanted t' help set it up. It is part of the process. Kind of."

He considered it a part, anyway. Getting to know an instrument was one of the best parts to the hero.

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     When the keyboard had been gifted to him by his soulmate during the holidays, Volt hadn’t expected the feeling that had come over him when it was there in front of him again. A small amount of nervousness delayed his movement, but from the second he looked into emerald eyes... The feeling was whisked away for something far more relaxed. 

     He crossed the space between them and shifted so that he could help with the set up. A few playful moments of him brushing against scarred fingers when he could. Why couldn’t they have a little fun with each other in the process, especially when it helped to ease his nerves. 

     It was once it was fully set up that he once again paused. The pads of his fingers just barely brushed against the keys, not enough pressure to get a note but just a test. Volt knew that Arrow could likely see the way his hands shook, subtle yet still there. But he leaned just enough so that their bodies were beside one another and met his partner’s gaze again. 

     “So... Where do we start?”

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@chaosworthy asked:

It was random. It was abrupt. But that was all sort of the point as the hero gently poked Harmony on the forehead, his eyes twinkling playfully before he ran off with a 'tag, you're it!' The game was on.

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The teen had only just flopped onto the couch to stretch out. After a long day of training with her teammates, a nap sounded really good right about then.

But it seemed her dad had another idea as he came into view.

It took her a moment to register what happened. The sudden finger in her bangs and the gust of wind carried those words back to her raised ears. Oh... Oh, it was on.

"Get back here!" Off like a shot, the teen was going to chase down her dad and get him back. The tiredness of the afternoon was long forgotten in order to race.

[familylightfox]

"Like there was a doubt~"

Volt's Type: Accepting

"Just one more example o' why I married ya." His tail is wagging as he closes the space for a kiss.

[familylightfox]

@chaosworthy asked:

The night was rainy, there was a chill in the air and it was all the perfect excuse to gather his partner, their daughter, and her teammates into the living room for mindless television and movies. And snack. Lots of snacks.

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Who were the teenagers to turn down a movie night with each other and the two adults who always made the best snacks to complement the night? Tangle and Whisper had grabbed one of the oversized blankets to settle into when the movies began, and Volt had to chuckle as their daughter settled in right beside Buddy in a similar state.

Multiple bowls of popcorn were available but Volt's hands were occupied with his partner.

One around the hero's shoulder and the other fiddling with scarred fingers. Thankfully the four had allowed the adults to pick the movies this time. And Volt had gone with some old classics.

A Mobian in a dinosaur costume rampaging through cardboard buildings, poorly dubbed and all.