#knuckles the echidna angst

[arahdow]

SHY AROUND YOU

Pairing. Knuckles x reader

Content. fem!reader. lil angst, hurt-comfort, knuckles having trouble with his emotions. kissing but nothing too sensual or anything.

Word count. 1.3 k

A/N. Not beta read, we die like men. Also, again, sorry if it's too occ! I had the time of my life writing this sjdjs (it's 4:51 am atm send help)

At the distance, you could see the echidna and the bat talking to each other. Rogue was smiling and occasionally pushing his shoulder, a playful glint on her lips, as he seemed to not mind her closeness. You frowned at their interaction.

It wasn’t the first time it happened, it actually became a usual thing. Rogue speaking with Knuckles about her life, him telling her stories about his past, like old time friends. He always said she was his best friend, even before you two met. It was sweet at first, knowing he had such a reliable someone to hold on to. But not right now. Right now you were fuming.

You and Knuckles have been a couple since a couple of months, both of you getting used to each other’s mannerisms and habits, it was something you really treasured as you spent a good year or maybe more, trying to open your way into his heart. In the end, he let you build a little nest in his mind, as he kept thinking more and more of you every day, and not the typical worry, no, it was something beyond that. Something that wanted you close to him at all times. To protect you when he was around, and if he wasn't you were in his thoughts until he sees you again.

So, with a lot of effort and patience, he explained his feelings and you ended up catching on what he was talking about. Needless to say, you spent the whole evening together, speaking about deeper topics and stuff. It was such a sweet memory.

But it’s been days, even a few weeks since the last time he has kissed you. At first it was fine, you were busy with tasks around the island, and Knuckles was busy guarding the emerald, you barely saw each other and you were okay with that. You knew it was a temporary thing and there was nothing to worry about.

Even then, the thing that made your heart grieve in the worst way was how shy and reserved he became since you don’t spend much time together anymore.

It’s like you returned to base one again.

You were sad, of course, worried. And even then you showed empathy, knowing he needed space and maybe time to grow closer to you again. But seeing him right now being his extroverted self with Rogue ticked you in a bad way. He seemed genuinely happy. He laughed at her comments and didn’t seem to mind her hand touching him. It made your blood boil.

Standing from the beach chair you were sitting on, you started walking towards your shared home. The whole crew went to the beach to rest for a bit after the week’s activities, and you thought it was a good idea to try and make an advance on your boyfriend. But right now, you were just pissed off and wanted to sleep the anger away.

As you entered your home, the first thing you saw was two rocks on the top counter. It was the two rocks you both chose as a token from the day you both became lovers. One was a reddish stone with white undertones and the other was a shimmering one. It made your eyes sting just remembering how nice those times were. It was hard noticing how sad times got.

Getting close to the rocks, you took the reddish one, that symbolized Knuckles, and felt your eyes water. Your emotions were caught red handed when you felt a presence behind you. Wiping the few tears away, you left the rock on it’s place and started to go to your room, when a big hand stopped you, holding you from your forearm.

You whined a bit, not because of pain, but because you missed his touch more than ever and this is the first time he has touched you in days. It was pathetic.

“What’s wrong?” You heard his low voice, and something inside you stirred. Oh you were so in love with the oblivious echidna and there was nothing you could do about it.

“Nothing…” The voice came out in a thread. You winced listening how broken you sounded.

“You left, why?”

And you wanted to punch him so bad right then and there, but you knew better. He was so muscular, your hand would hurt first than his body if you were to punch him. Shaking your head, you looked at him in the eye. “What’s the matter with you?”

He looked at you confused. “Me?”

You choked on a humorless laugh. “Yeah, you seemed pretty occupied with Rogue, I didn’t want to intrude…”

“What’s this about?”

A groan left your throat. Time to let it all out. “Knuckles you’re not the same. You haven’t been the same. You’re not the guy I wanted to be with a few days ago.” You started to breathe fast. “You’ve changed. You feel like you don’t love me anymore. You don’t say it, you don’t show it, and I can’t handle that kind of treatment..."

Taking a deep breath, you continued, speaking fast and breathy. "What do you think it feels when other girl can have all of your loving self and not me?" The air was soon leaving your lungs making you feel like burning. Choking on a sob you didn’t know was there, you continued. “I’m sorry, but there’s space for one girl inside of your heart and if it’s not me then, what are we doing?”

The echidna stood there, motionless, and you didn’t know if it was a good signal. You thought he wanted space.

Trying to leave, you yanked your arm. But it was no use, he had such a strong grip on you. Looking at the floor, he seemed deep in thought. He pressed his lips, motionless. His breathing was easy and calculated. Almost too calm.

“I don’t…” He started, then shaking his head. “I’d never…” His eyes met yours. “I… Don’t… Why…” His body seemed composed, but in his eyes, you saw fear. And the tremor in his voice confirmed that he was scared. Of losing you, perhaps. “I don’t know what to do…” He said rapidly.

You sighed, walking slowly to the couch on the living room making him follow with short steps. When both of you were close, you sat down and made him mirror your actions.

“Knux…”

“I don’t know how to make it better, help me, how can I…” He looked at the floor with furrowed eyebrows.

“First of all, don’t be so hard on yourself.” You said, breathing in slowly, trying to make him follow your inhaling and exhaling. “Second, tell me how are you feeling, what are you feeling?”

Silence reigned between the two of you. The only thing to be heard was both of your breathing.

“I feel bad. I feel angry, and sad, and like the worst boyfriend…” He said with an annoyed grunt.

“Now, what would be good thing to say?” You ask. It was like a mechanical thing, but it always helped him with his unknown emotions. And he loved you for understanding him and helping him even in these moments.

Knuckles turned a bit and took both your hands, he kissed them and sighed. “I’m sorry, darling.” He looked down. “Rogue is just a friend, I always see her as my big sister, helping me with things regarding of our relationship… But I didn’t think how that might’ve looked from your perspective.” He pouted a bit making you smile lightly, suddenly your mind imagining a lost Knuckles asking Rogue for dating advice.

“You ask her about us?”

“Of course!” he exclaimed. “I wanted to know how to make a special dinner for us, you know, it's gonna be our anniversary soon… It was a surprise but it wouldn’t be fun if you break up with me before I can even start to plan it.” He said sheepishly.

A smile broke into your lips. “You’re so silly, but also cute.” you said, holding a hand out to caress the fur on his cheeks. “We can plan it together!”

“But what about the surprise? Rogue said it was indispensable to have a surprise on a special dinner.” The echidna complained.

You thought. “Well, we can give each other a special gift, what about that?”

Knuckles thought for a bit before he nodded. “Agreed!”

Both of you smiled at each other. One of his hands traveled to your cheek, caressing the skin under his covered palm. Looking at him lovingly, you kissed the inside of his palm, trying to convey your feelings with your lips.

He seemed deep in thought, when suddenly his hand cupped your cheek firmly and started pulling you towards him. His face coming close to yours, watching intently at your sparkling eyes. With a swift movement, you got closer and cut the space in between the two of you, kissing his lips.

The echidna gasped lightly in between the kiss but soon reciprocated sweetly.

The kiss was brief. You pulled away and he looked at you enamoured. "I feel my stomach fuzzy."

Giggling at his words, you nuzzled on his chest fur and smiled. "I missed kissing you too, Knux."

[rapidhighway]

more.

[ohposhers]

i like to imagine one of knuckles' only forms of entertainment on the job is one sided conversations with chaos

[lesiasmadness]

Consider: chaos emerald assisted necromancy

No context for this one, just having fun with an edgy idea

Here's some more:

Bonus:

[twentytwoarts]

the sky with stars so bright

[guardian-of-da-gay]

"Don't leave me!"

[solar-bean]

Maddie has added an edgy hedgehog to her colorful crew. This should be fun for everyone.

Gonna hold off on the Sonic stuff till the movie comes out, don't wanna go too overboard and I'm gonna need the inspiration:)

[knuckie-head]

Arguments

Headcanon that Sonic over time learned to HATE Angel Island. He used to love it— it’s a paradise, but his best friend is stuck there doing a thankless job all day.

Sonic is all about freedom. Angel Island is keeping Knuckles shackled in one place. He hates that.

Insert miscommunication, insert arguments, insert parting ways.

[myymi]

i wanna write smthn with knuckles and tails so badly but for the life of me i cant think of anything to actually write

[aphantimes]

[zero-is-nebulous]

Something...something...tragic one sided sonknux angst...something...

[rapidhighway]

everyone who knows me knows im so weak for my fave getting magically de-aged for fluff and plot reasons

[moderator-monnie]

The Dreamer's Confusion and A Warriors Anger.

Zepperaith stood in the middle of a city, stepping very quietly through the streets during the middle of the night. The street was crowded with sleeping people, all blocking building entrances.

Zepperaith could feel someone on the verge of sleepiness and smashed his hand through the window, grabbing onto the person, which turned out to be none other than Plutonium, panting heavily and looking up at him with fear and shock.

"N-NO, NO NOT AGAIN!!! I DON'T WANT TO SLEEP; I'M NOT TIRED! PLEASE STOP !!! JUST GIVE ME BACK MY HUSBAND!"

Zepperaith held her very gently before going, "Silly little goose, it's okay... Just slee-"

But he paused mid-sentence, hearing some angry shouting, and Zepperaith put her down, the eye disappearing as he looked around in the middle of the street, trying to find the source.

In that time, she managed to run off and hide somewhere else, but Zepperaith's attention was turned elsewhere, and thankfully, he soon looked down before seeing Knuckles looking up at him with a mixture of fear and anger, the sleeping ones all staring at him. 

Zepperaith was still as a statue, seeing Knuckles in that exact moment; he swears he could see Monolith staring up at him.

that cute, gentle smile on his face, then, in a flash, he saw the spear go through him, and the illusion he saw disappeared. 

Just revealing who was actually standing there, this wasn't Monolith, but Zepperaith still swears he could feel him in there, not to mention the hosts body... Sonic's body had its heartbeat intensify at the sight of Knuckles, like they were close.

Knuckles growled before shouting and raising his fists into the air. "LET SONIC AND THE OTHERS GO, YOU OVERGROWN TROPHY CASE!"

Zepperaith just listened for a few moments. It wasn't a familiar voice. Zepperaith knew this wasn't Monolith, but yet the sight of him brought him great pain and confusion before he sighed, his eye slowly began to open, and he looked properly at Knuckles.

"..."

"..."

"..."

"I can't do this... I can't face you."

Knuckles was about to make a snarky retort to that, but he weirdly stopped himself, feeling a pit in his chest at hearing the strained voice of Zepperaith sounding saddened. It felt oddly familiar, but among all else, he still had Sonic's body, and although he knew it wasn't Sonic, he did struggle with wanting to hurt him. 

Knuckles soon shook off his feelings and continued to shout.

"WELL, YOU DON'T GET A CHOICE, UNTIL EVERYTHING IS BACK TO NORMAL, I'MA KICK YOUR BUTT FOR SONIC'S SAKE!" 

Knuckles began to run towards Zepperaith, sprinting down the street and jumping onto cars, and street lamps trying to climb onto a building, but before he got to the god of dreams, 

Zepperaith disappeared; he couldn't do this, not right now; he was not ready to confront knuckles, not while his mind still felt like this.

Knuckles groaned loudly and shouted very annoyed, "YEAH, YOU WOULD RUN! YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE KNUX!" 

Knuckles then heard a gentle sobbing coming from the building next to him from the window close by. He took a deep huff before calming himself down. He wasn't the 'best' at comforting others, but he had to try, not like there was anyone else to do it right now. 

Both Zepperaith and Knuckles left that encounter with confused feelings in their chests and minds. Who knew how their next encounter would go?

@sonicexelle-junkary

[nixoon-again]

have been in a silly fic mood but i started a few so you guys get to choose

[dual-cetacean]

"The Shatterverse is saved, the prism shards are back where they belong, and Green Hill Zone is restored. However, Nine cannot let go. Afraid the Roses and Shadow won’t be fast enough to save Sonic, they chase after them — accidentally flying into the gateway, too. Now locked out of their universe, and more importantly, the Grim, what is a lonely number 9 supposed to do?"

*Edit*

Chapter log

Season 1

Situation 1: So much (for) Prism dust (↑) Situation 2: I’m your best friend, I’m your family. Situation 3: Tea and Toast. Situation 4: Lonely Heart's Club. Situation 5: Stranger in a Strange Land. Situation 6: I hope, pray, wish—you bite your tongue Situation 7: Capital T, but Trouble looks for me Situation 8: Star-Crossed Siblings

Season 2

In production.

Heyo! I know that this series ended months ago, but this cartoon has me in a head grip. This has been cooking since February, and I'm finally ready to post it after two full months of working on it. I enjoyed season 3 and the rest of the series but was unsatisfied with the ending. So, for everyone like me who wants more out of the story, I hope you enjoy this, especially for the ones whose favourite character is Nine, like me. Plenty of other characters will also appear in it, but for now, it Nine centric.

I am incredibly proud of the cover art I made and put a lot of effort into it. Making all those renders for the characters was a serious undertaking, but it looks great, and I had a lot of fun figuring out how to paint foam and water.

I also made a playlist for this fic so if you're looking for fitting music, here it is! (Current and future chapter titles are also inspired by these songs)

The cover ver without the other characters in the water is under keep reading

[guardian-of-da-gay]

"I'm the oldest here. I'm responsible for keeping us safe..."

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