#chaossensitive

[emeraldtied]

↳ @chaossensitive asked: Blue fur contrasted just slightly against the snow covered ground. The shuffle of red sneakers and shivering blue quills came with a hearty sneeze.

“This is what you get for not bringing a jacket.”

Emerald eyes shifted to the soft sound of the striped hedgehog beside him. Another shiver and the hedgehog began to look around, wrapping his arms around himself. “How was I supposed t’ know it was gonna be this cold?”

{➹} – IT WAS HARD to be sneaky when there was snow on the ground, but never let it be said Arrow didn't try his best that afternoon. It helped he could cushion his steps with a little help from his aerokinesis but it only did so much, and he hoped his taking caution was unnecessary. Still, he could never be too sure when it came to strange, foreign energies.

Curiosity being added into the mix was the only reason he was making his way towards the odd feeling rather than away, and he wasn't sure whether to be confused or relieved when he saw the pair standing there. Figures it would be one of his alternates, but a Shadow? That was new.

Hoping that the two weren't the sort with ill will, the hero cleared his throat to gain their attention .

[dyadhogs]

– @chaossensitive asked: It only took the striped hedgehog a few steps in the foliage to realize the blue hedgehog he had been following wasn’t the same one he had arrived with. With brows creased, his arms crossed. “Have you seen another you running around?”

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he had been this close to turning around and asking, or demanding, why the other was following him. he knew from the glimpse he had caught out of the corner of his eye that it was shadow, but why the other was following them and not attacking or even throwing insults had put basswood on edge far more than an outright attack.

it was why the speedster had walked them right to the jungle, to isolation. shadow had a tendency for collateral damage once the two hedgehogs got into it. except...

❝ well that explains it, ❞ he remarked, more to himself as he looked the other over. too rugged to be his shadow, and what was with the gloves...?

❝ another me? not today i haven't. but, let me guess, you either lost him somewhere or he ran off, right? ❞

[timeclipsed]

❝If you really wanna act like you're some bigshot philosophical jerkdick; no, badniks aren't programmed with any kind of sentience that would make them living, breathing beings. There is no reason to value their existence― and I use that word tentatively― over the flickies they keep trapped inside of them and complain about them being broken. Now leave him alone, before I take YOUR life over this shit.❞

[adreaminmyheart]

"There's... more than one?"

Then came the picture. That put a smile right back on the cat's face, it was too funny. It brought back memories, he'd snapped a photograph of the time he got Sawyer to snort coffee through her nose. She certainly gave him hell for that. To this day she didn't realize he still had the picture.

"Are you gonna go? It sounds like it'd be a lot of fun, this'll actually be my first Christmas away from my family. Well, blood related family. I was pretty much all alone here when I first arrived, but I made some real good friends in the process of getting my big break into Hollywood."

Made him wonder if any of his own friends were throwing a Christmas party. Would've been better than spending it all by yourself in some small apartment.

"He seems really nice, if it's the same Sonic I met. I took him for a tour around the city. Gosh, maybe there's a nickname I could call him so I don't get him confused with any of the others you've met. Like... Mr. Blue! Or... Big and Fuzzy!"

A simple coffee was all the hedgehog ordered for himself before he looked up at the question. There was a touch of color to cross his muzzle once more but was gone as quickly as it had shown. Shadow looked back down at him phone to see the message.

Of course. It was an invite to a Christmas party with Sonic and his friends. A quick message was typed and sent back before he felt comfortable answering.

“It would depend on the Sonic, but I know of a few.” The amusement in his tone was one that could have been missed if not for his smile. He gently flicked to his photo app and loaded up a single image.

One of an unflattering photo of said hero mid-bite of a chili dog.

It was one of Shadow’s favorites. The hero’s free hand trying to block the camera as bright pink dusted his tan muzzle.

“We met a few years ago. It’s a long and complicated story, but I have come to regard him as a friend.” Ruby eyes drifted to the image, features softening until the chime of the next steps in their order made him shift back to the website. “We’ve also come a long way from when we first met. He was asking me about plans for the coming holiday.

“Apparently, our mutual friend, Amy, is throwing a Christmas party.”

[themultiversebundle]

[Starter for @chaossensitive for the gays]

It was a comfortable silence the two shared, hands working on moving dirt and watering plants in the garden the two ran on the island. The only words exchanged was Shadow guiding Knuckles' hands where they needed to be.

There was a pause in movements immediately by the two however as there was a sudden energy shift in the air. Knuckles quickly getting to his feet in alarm. "Did you feel that?"

"I did." Shadow answered. That felt a lot like a pocket of chaos energy being used, and it was not coming in the direction of the Master Emerald. "I'll go check it out, you head back to the alter to make sure no one comes for it."

"Who made you my boss? Last time I checked, I'm in charge of this island." Huffed the Echidna. He couldn't see the roll of the eyes from his companion, although he was certain it was happening. He was also certain Shadow was going to ignore him.

Which was correct. "I'll be back soon." And with that the hedgehog ran off to find what exactly caused the disturbance.

[latenightdoodles]

Art Trade - Icons

Thank you @chaossensitive for the art trade request! Only these three icons will be posted to Tumblr, but a total of 750 were requested, from Sonic Unleashed and Shadow Generations, respectively. May the icons serve you well!

[Commissioning Details | Buy Me a Red Bull?]

[whrrlwind]

@chaossensitive said: “Sonic?” The striped hedgehog realized only after he’d reached out that this wasn’t the speedster he was looking for. It was still so strange to run into alternates at times, but there was something when looking into the other’s eyes. “Are you all right?”

   sudden voice calling his name causes blue hedgehog to freeze in his tracks.  voice familiar.  head whips around to find the source of such  /  eyes wide and staring,  like he's surprised to see the other  /  before seemingly relaxing once recognition set in.  obviously he's able to tell it's shadow  (  a shadow,  specifically  ) ,  but something about it all seemed  ...  different.

   "  yo.  "  apologetic smile thrown phanes' way,  alongside a little wave.  "  yeah,  'm good.  don't startle me like that,  man !  "

[timeclipsed]

@chaossensitive replied to your post: "No worse than Shads throwing one off the Ark..."

❝Fucking sweet, arguably worse too! Did their head explode in orbit?❞

[emeraldtied]

↳ @chaossensitive asked: “I know it’s a bit early still but I didn’t know if we’d be able to come by for the official holiday.” The blue hedgehog couldn’t help but fidget with the wrapped gift in his hand, but he made sure it was undamaged as he offered it out to Lyra. “Thought ya might like this. Vanilla made it for me.” The present was squishy and plush. Upon opening it, the sleeves of the jacket fell free from the slight weight of the fluffy arms. A werehog jacket that would be nice and warm for winter. “Now ya can be an honorary werehog.”

{➹} – THE TODDLER COULDN'T turn down an early present, much less from a new friend. It was unexpected but she did turn to her parents to make sure it was okay before getting the go-ahead. How fast the wrapping paper came off was pretty amazing, but nothing compared to the excitement that came from Lyra in a squeal.

In no time she had, with some struggle, slipped the jacket on before parading around Aether and her parents for a few moments. Happy as could be. When she stopped it was to hug the other speedster's legs before dropping to all fours in her best werehog imitation.

"Awooo!"

She loved it.

[emeraldtied]

↳ @chaossensitive asked: “Hey… Arrow. Ya mind if I pick your brain for a minute?” Aether was a bit relieved that the hero had gone outside for a few minutes when he approached. Since Phanes was occupied with showing Lyra the fake Chaos Emerald he always carried. It was just the two of them. “I was wondering… What caused your Doctor’s demise… Did you?”

{➹} – IT WAS COLD outside but nothing that the hero's current sweater couldn't handle for a few minutes. Besides, he had a feeling that going in once Aether expressed their desire to talk wasn't something the other hedgehog would go for. And there was always something about fake emeralds that sent an odd feeling up the older hero's spine.

But Arrow couldn't say he expected the question that came. He was used to being asked all sorts of thing by then. Being an older alternate, and one without a Robotnik to boot, tended to bring up certain questions. But rarely were they about how the doctor had died.

"He did." A simple answer but the elder's expression after said it wasn't quite as straightforward as that. A look was given to the back door, to ensure there were no curious ears, before he looked back at Aether with a moment of hesitation. "'S true, I did plan t'...y'know, but that was taken out of my hands. Robotnik got too sure of himself, too...desperate, I s'ppose. His plan backfired, and the very thing he tried t' control ended up being the thing that finished him."

[emeraldtied]

↳ @chaossensitive asked: Aether’s smile was directed to his alternate, tail wagging as he ruffled Lyra’s bangs just before she took his hand. Even with his fingers fully covered, she had spotted the difference. He couldn’t help the soft smile as she kissed his fingers. It might not have made them better, but it made him feel better. “Thanks Starlet.” He stood back up but shook his head at the offer. “I’m not actually hungry…” “So-Aether…” It was still a little strange to not call the hero his name, but striped arms crossed. “You haven’t eaten since yesterday…” Thankfully that seemed to be enough to get the hedgehog to head into the other room to grab some of the leftovers, while getting Lyra to join him. Leaving the two in the room. “I don’t think I need to tell you what happened…” One look at the hedgehog’s hidden hands and his bandaged torso made it slightly obvious. In his opinion.

{➹} – VERY LITTLE OF that nature managed to get past the toddler, and a large reason for that was her own father. Someone who still, to that day, had a habit of hiding his ailments or disregarding them entirely. It never stood with the mongoose, and Lyra had definitely picked up that trait from her mother.

She may not have had powers or skills in that field, but it didn't stop the toddler from caring.

And she didn't need any more reason than Phanes telling the other to eat in order to follow Aether to the kitchen where they were greeted by Mina. Arrow didn't actually expect Phanes to give the whole story, but looked at them when they spoke.

"Not entirely, 'm good with context clues," he did try to keep his tone light, but there was one thing he needed to ask. The fact that Phanes was hurt, and showing it, had sent off red flags for the hero. He knew Shadows typically healed quickly, not so unlike himself, so something significant must have happened.

"Are you two alright?"

[emeraldtied]

↳ @chaossensitive  asked: "Hey there, little Starlet." Aether's voice was cheerful as he greeted the little hybrid by dropping to a knee and opening his arms for a hug. "Sorry, we couldn't make the party." Hopefully, they missed the fully gloved fingers for the moment as he offered up toddler bang ruffle. Phanes had been right behind, offering a nod to Arrow and Mina while still babying his wrapped torso. "There was an incident on the Ark a few days ago."

{➹} – THEY WEREN'T FACES Lyra expected to see when the door opened, but she certainly didn't waste time greeting the blue hedgehog with a running hug. Clearly all was forgiven in the toddler's eyes, not that any member of the family was known to hold a grudge for something as simple as missing a get together.

Phanes' explaination was enough. Enough for Arrow to raise a brow at the two of them, or rather the injuries sported and the way they were holding themselves, but he didn't ask. He only jabbed thumb towards the kitchen behind him, where Mina could be heard humming something.

"I can see that. There's leftovers in the kitchen if you two are hungry. 'Incidents' usually make me pretty ravenous," he said with a small grin, one that faltered only when he noticed his daughter gently pull one of his alternate's hands closer to her face for a closer look.

"A'ther hurt." She was clearly disappointed by that, her own frown almost adorable with how serious she looked. Arrow only just held back a laugh as she gave the fingers a soft peck. She was a toddler. Kisses still made everything better.

[emeraldtied]

↳ @chaossensitive asked: Coming to visit the small family was becoming a favorite place to be for the two hedgehogs. Or one hedgehog and a werehog, who was happy to sit on the floor with Lyra and watch her color. Phanes had a smile on his face watching them before holding out a package for the couple. “This is our way of saying thank you for being so welcoming to us. As well as for the holidays.” The package had a selection of teas for Arrow and a full bag of coffee grounds.

{➹} – NO MEMBER OF the small family was opposed to the pair visiting, least of all the toddler who was happy to greet the fluffier half with a hug. She may have lingered to play with the longer fur for a moment but she was right back to the floor, to her picture and telling Aether all about how it was the family's garden. She even named a few of the more notable plants.

All the while, the couple were setting up a few decorations in the kitchen. The lights either mounted successfully or currently half wrapped around the hero as his wife took to untangling them before going back to the step stool. It was right before doing the latter again that they took the gift.

"You don't need to thank us, we wouldn't let you keep coming around if we didn't like you," Mina teased, but no one needed to point out how true those words actually were. It didn't change the way she smiled or the way the older hedgehog lit up seeing what was inside.

And Arrow's next offer was obvious as he managed to move just enough to reach for four regular mugs. And one smaller one.