#shadowsfascination

[shadowsfascination]

I can't believe this hasn't been done yet! Imagine this being Shadow and Amy's meet-again after Shadow plummeted from the A.R.K. after the boss battle with the Biolizard in SA2, like: "Surprise! I'm alive and I couldn't stop picturing your pretty face while I was crashing towards the earth."

[junebalaya]

A little thing I made for @shadowsfascination

[shadamyzine]

Ohohoho, what do we have here? A new zine? I wonder what the theme will be 🤭

Image by @shadowsfascination

[shadamyheadcanons]

@shadowsfascination showed me this post from the Writing-prompt-s blog:

“Some say that an invisible red string is tied around the fingers of soulmates meant to be together forever. As it turns out, you can see these red strings, and have therefore created a highly successful matchmaking business.”

It gave me two brief ideas. The first one is a little more angsty and strictly involves Amy, while the second is fluffy and Shadamy-centric. They both have happy endings, though.

Angsty version:

Amy learns very early on about her gift, as it’s rare but not unheard of. She’s precocious about it; when she’s five, she’s prone to doing things like seeing happy couples with unconnected strings and bluntly saying, “You’re bad for each other.” Naturally, Amy’s mother is mortified by this behavior and urges her to stop doing it.

At first, this seems like a normal reaction...until one night at dinner when Amy asks, “Mom, Dad, why aren’t your strings attached? Mom is attached to the mailman instead.”

That’s how the truth comes out that her mom is cheating on her dad, which leads to their divorce. Amy blames herself, and her parents don’t do a very good job of convincing her otherwise. The resentment’s there, and she can tell. From then on, she resolves never to share her gift–her curse–with anyone for fear of ruining something else.

This continues until she hears two good friends of hers talking. One is trying to defend her clearly abusive partner, saying he’s “not always like that,” he’s “usually very sweet,” etc. And Amy just can’t hold it in any longer. She blurts out that they’re not meant to be together. The one she belongs with is the best friend who brought her in, the man who’s holding her as she’s speaking. Everyone’s silent for a moment, and Amy immediately regrets it...until six months later, when the two are dating and thank her for stepping in.

Amy embraces her gift at last and uses it to help others, becoming a matchmaker and relationship therapist. However, she spends just as much time “matchbreaking,” carefully working to break up couples who are bad for each other. She learns that sometimes, the best way to spread love is by ending ties that pull in the wrong direction, like pruning a plant of old leaves to allow new ones to thrive. It’s hard sometimes, but there’s no one who’s better at it.

Her mother never makes amends, but her father apologizes profusely for how he treated her when she was younger and introduces her to her new stepmom, thanking her for giving him the opportunity to meet her.

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Now, the happier option:

Amy can see the strings tying people to their soulmates. Aside from aromantics like Sonic, who have little knots/bows on their fingers to show they’re complete on their own, everyone has a string...except for Amy herself. Hurt but determined, she decides to start a matchmaking business to spread love around the world in her own way, even if she can’t be a part of it.

Then, she meets Shadow, the only other person she’s met without a string. He brushes off her concern, as he doesn’t put stock in the concept and has reluctantly resigned himself to being a “dead end,” but Amy insists on trying to match him up with his soulmate all the same, as she feels everyone who wants a soulmate must have one. She finds it’s not so easy without the cheat sheet she’s had all her life. While getting to know Shadow and considering all the wonderful things he could offer as a partner, she can’t help but fall for him herself. Likewise, Shadow sees all the care and effort she’s put into bringing him happiness and fulfillment, the passion and devotion no one else could ever match. He doesn’t stand a chance, either. Amy takes the plunge and gets together with him even without that divine confirmation.

The truth of the matter, one that Shadow suspects, is that someone with the gift simply can’t see their own string, but Amy doesn’t need that validation to know she belongs with him.

[w0lp3rtinger]

Shadow only stopped by to pick up some things Amy made for one very sick Rouge. However, a power outage leaves her in the dark, both literally and figuratively, with one certain person. For @nodulemodule

Thank you to @killingthecringe @shadowsfascination @momotarotea and another friend who is only on Archive <3 ---

Toolbox in hand and a wrench at the ready, he stood there in her living room. 

“You have no heat,” he mumbled as he looked from her to the cold, quiet radiator. Without another word, and ignoring every insistence she gave that she was fine, he had walked over and gone to work. 

For some reason, that almost seemed to make things worse.

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[momotarotea]

And here's my written piece from the @shadamyzine! Massive thanks to @scruffiberri and @shadowsfascination for their illustrations (spot illustration by Shadows, page illustration by Scruffiberri) too! They made me so happy when I saw them, and really capture the tone of the piece so well!

(Illustration by @shadowsfascination)

(Illustration by @scruffiberri)

[nodulemodule]

People I wanna get to know a lil bit better game :))))))

Tagged by the impeccable @skyderman

Last song I listened to: Street you live on - Remi Wolf

Currently watching: a bunch of horror ARG analysis videos that are gonna give me anxiety probably

Spicy/sweet/savory: Sweet. Gimme them watermelon sour patch kids

Relationship status: never had anyone. Probably never will 🥲

Current obsessions: Sonic mostly. Also learning to 3D model, playing sudoku instead of talking to people, studying film/animation and trying to find some semblance of happiness in the godforsaken world we live in.

Fav color: favorite is a nice canary yellow followed by pink, emerald green, and sage.

Tagging these rad people!!!! @lollytea @artfartt @ilovericecakess @w0lp3rtinger @momotarotea @ppeachx3 @shadowsfascination

@halloweenorangesoda @killingthecringe

[killingthecringe]

🎨 ✍️ 🌈

Favorite Sonic artist

@emii-c269 (sorry for the tag!) I've been following their stuff since my early sonic days, and it certainly inspired a lot of fics that have since been lost to time

Favorite fanfiction

Please don't make me pick one!! But really anything by @w0lp3rtinger , @shadowsfascination , @momotarotea , @ppeachx3, @shadamyheadcanons (not sorry for the tag)

Any ocs?

Many! Obviously I have Amy's family and the fan kids. But I have an old old oc I used to rp with kicking around who shows up in few places here and there. Mainly in the SATBK au as Percival's wife, as a little love letter to one of my favorite ships I ever wrote with her.

[shadowsfascination]

My Shadamy Secret Santa piece for Nymphia.

[shadamyzine]

🌙 Under the Light of the Moon🌙 contributor lineup!

This just in! Multiple creators are rumoured to be participating in something super exciting! They seem to be working hard on some amazing creations, all featuring our favourite couple, ShadAmy!

✦ GUESTS ✦ @peachmangopie323 | @hallsth-eien | @moontoonsy | @ppeachx3

✦ WRITERS ✦ @TheWonderousBee | @clairde | @SuaveGorilla | @Mozie | @shadamywriter | @hext00ns | @sonysakura | @w0lp3rtinger

✦ ARTISTS ✦ @Pberrydaki | @alpacarma | @andoralixx | @fravoccado | @glasscrane | @mysuperlaserpiss | @7aw7ess I @evillexieart | @luminouslies | @caos_evolution | @__Mayli__ | @artsymephy | @mickeyn163 | @enthusiastic-nimrod | @nodulemodule @nttctf | @.nymphia | @peannut_bun | @kuchintta | @MakotoRG21 | @teefscribbles | @samethstarr | @scruffiberri | @cheonsa-n | @Pieviox | @sofibeth-arts | @sonisis | @bunhitwonder | @wondyringaround

✦ MODS ✦ @ochako999 | @killingthecringe | @nvrfearthefall | @deadrabbithq | @momotarotea | @shadowsfascination

Wow, what a talented lineups! Please check out their accounts and give them a follow if you like their works! ✨

[shadamyheadcanons]

Have you ever thought about how Shadow and Amy would solve their conflicts/arguements/fights? And what they're likely to fight about? (Maybe not the most cuddly ask you'll ever get, but interesting nonetheless as it says a lot about their relationship^^)

Tbh, I don’t really have many stories where they fight. I’m allergic to confrontation even off the grid, let alone on my silly escapist blog!

That said...

When you have two characters as stubborn as Shadow and Amy, they’re bound to butt heads eventually. Shadow in particular isn’t exactly the easiest person to get along with, so it says a lot that these two have never argued once in the games, even with how infrequently they interact. Archie has a few borderline cases, but they’re either played for laughs...

...or Amy easily gets through to him:

As steadfast as Shadow is, Amy has always been able to get through to him in a way no one else can. She’s uniquely suited to resolving conflicts with Shadow. With her unwavering faith in him, Amy would never doubt that they’d resolve their differences, no matter how long it took. Between that and her boundless compassion and empathy, I think she’d usually be the first to apologize and try to reach an understanding. There are definitely times when she’d put her foot down, though, and that’s a good thing. Amy Rose refuses to be pushed aside and ignored. He needs someone who’ll stand up to him like that. It’s how he learns. In return, Shadow deeply treasures the few people he’s close to, and I think he’d be reluctant, even afraid, to lose her. After their tempers cooled, he’d remember just how important she’s always been to him and meet her halfway as best he can. She’d mean far too much to him to risk losing her.

As for what they’d fight about, I do have a headcanon about Shadow disrespecting Amy’s tarot cards and divination. Shadow has never been disrespectful toward women or feminine things in general, but the “silliness” of tarot cards might be where his sympathy ends. Of course, his mind could change once it’s clear that her magical abilities really do work, but I think he should learn to accept her habits and beliefs even before he knows that. It’d be more meaningful that way, and he’d grow as a person by being more open-minded about it. On top of that, his own abilities are basically magic themselves, so he might be one of the first to take her skills seriously once he figures that out.

For Amy’s part, I bet one of the reasons Shadow keeps his distance from her canonically is her open fondness for Sonic. Hearing someone constantly sing your rival’s praises probably wouldn’t be too much fun. I could see him eventually snapping at her over it. In fact, he might be the only one blunt and brave enough to truly confront her. Cream has tried, but she’s too polite to see it through:

Amy would get defensive at first, but once she backed off and thought about it, I imagine she’d see his point. She could shift her focus to other things; she and Shadow have plenty to talk about and a lot to learn from one another. Of course, she’d mention Sonic less if she got over him, but I think it’d be more impactful if she slowed down the Sonic talk even before that. It would allow her more room to focus on other people...and other possibilities.

Confidence? Dedication? Passion rivaling her own? Poetry about being “built in the name of love?” How could Amy not fall for him? Shadow usually falls first in Shadamy fics--including mine--but maybe it’s time for that to change.

I think I got off-topic, but to sum it up: between Amy’s optimism and Shadow's dedication, they’d find a way to bridge any gap they had, and they’d both grow as people in the process. Ideal relationship.

[w0lp3rtinger]

Hooooly shit. Finally did it.

weeping You don't understand- Two people left the nicest comments, and as such, I had to get this out by the end of the year.

Thank you to @killingthecringe, @lambpaca, and @shadowsfascination for looking this over. Truly- I could not have put this chapter out had these three not put their eyeballs on it.

Also, I notice when people write about Shadow's 'immortality' (debatable) or 'regenerative powers' they write it as if it's immediate. I always liked the representation in Sonic Brawl, however. In that game, Shadow HAS a health regen move, but it's literally the worst in the game. Secondly, in that very game, he gets shot by Eggman drones for using an abandoned base as a shelter since he's homeless, and he's literally out on Rouge's couch for several days healing. Finally, should we not mention SA2? That critter should have died, and would have were it not for Eggman's help. As such, I think it takes a little longer than a lot of people think it would.

Anyway, enough of my rambling. I hope you like this!

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Shadow was exhausted. 

He ran his hands down his face as he sat on the bench of the locker room. His breathing was painful, shaky as his body worked in overdrive to warm him from the freezing rains of Holoska. The sounds of dripping water against the floor echoed through his head along with the pounding of his heart. 

Thick was the stench of battle on him. It stuck to his skin like tar. There was no doubt he’d find gun casings stuck there in his quills, along with a few bullets that nearly made their target. 

A few holes where they did. 

Shadow grit his teeth, sinking deeper into his hands.

[celepom]

Hi! (I was going to ask this in anon-mode, but that's not an option, so...) I've been following you for years, and not only do I love your artwork, I also really appreciate your honesty in your comics. They're funny, I learn a lot from them and they're inspiring. So, basically, just a message to say: you're doing an awesome job! :) Thank you! Have a nice day :)

Hi! I'm glad you've stuck around through my many many fandom changes XD Thank you very much! It's lovely to hear I'm doing something good that entertains people ;w;

Have a nice day as well!

(Anon-mode has been off for a while because some bored trolls wouldn't stop harassing me, so I took away their toys)

[never-fear-the-fall]

Tag Nine People You Want to Know Better

Tagged by: @shadowsfascination

Favorite Color: Pink! 💗 (I'm tired of pretending that it's not)

Currently Reading: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black (enemies to lovers is my weakness 😅)

Last song: Stabbing in The Dark - Ice Nine Kills (It's been over 2 years and I'm still not over this album 😭)

Last Television series: What We do in The Shadows (I'm all caught up!)

Last Movie: Persuasion (Netflix version) ...Pls don't make the same mistake I did.

Sweet/Spicy/Savory: I'm more of a savory person. Sweets become too much after a while and I can only handle only a little bit of spice. I'm just barely training my tongue to handle more. 😵‍💫

Currently Working On: paladin Amy, a few art remakes, team dark wip, various voice over auditions, and a bunch of other things as soon as it stops being so hot in my room 😓

(Only if you want to) I tag: @musicallyrainfire @sunkiri @incorrectsmashbrosquotes @supernovajazzy @silavut @ich-bin-khzar @hedgehogoftime @elizabethsolo @nagitokomaeda-the69th

[killingthecringe]

For Sonic Questions!

3, 8, 9, 24

3. How long have you been a Sonic fan? Since 2009 and saw Sonic X on TV

8. How much merchandise do you have, if any? I have very little merch - i dont particularly care for it. I do have a stuffed build-a-bear sonic i got as a gift but he is unsettling to look at and so stays hidden until it will be appropriate to donate him

9. How many Sonic games do you own? Uhhh frontiers, colors, satbk, 2 of the olympic games and the original triolgy

24. Any artists you admire? all of them! i cant draw for shit and i am JEALOUS but if you want specifics: (Sorry for the tags guys) @shadowsfascination , @aimy-neko , @umii33 , @creechurrblogs , @meowcoiris , @mysuperlaserpiss , to name a few, although i KNOW i'm forgetting a bunch of people.

[nttctf]

Tag Nine People You Want to Know Better

Tagged by @shadowsfascination

Favorite Color: Green 💚💚💚

Currently Reading: Love from A to Z by: S.K Ali

Last Song: Camellia - slchld

Last Television Series: American Ninja Warrio (counts as a television series right 🤔)

Last Movie: Flipped

Sweet/Spicy/Savory: Between all 3 Imma have to go with sweet, especially cold sweet things like ice cream🍦😋.

Currently Working On: A grey scale challenge, i hope it turns out good cause this is my second attempt at it 😅. I have a few Wips in store as well as just trying to get back after an art block. Also I have an idea for a comic/ series I guess but not sure if I should draw or write it.

Thank you for tagging me these are always super fun to do and I���m glad I also got to know others as well. I’m going to tag(only if you want to no pressure:): @night-hedgie @sthrox @winterxisxcomingx @midnight-raven ♡´･ᴗ･`♡