#sonic in retaliation:

[sonic-adventure-3]

NEVER GETTING OVER POET ESPIO 60% of my thoughts are shitty poems now

[0vergrowngraveyard]

Purring had always been a comfort to him.

He knew why, of course. Purring released endorphins throughout a Mobian’s system that soothed anxiety and even had a healing effect. He had done the research one day when he was bored and his naturally curious mind wanted to know why a simple rumbling sensation so easily lulled him to sleep.

But he never really liked that answer for some reason. It was too impersonal.

Sometimes, back when he was alone, he would purr when he was really hurt. When it wasn’t something he could just walk off.

He’d crawl to the nearest hidey hole, curl up as tight as he possibly could, and just purr.

It was forced and scratchy, but it still made him feel better. If it made his battered body hurt a little less, he didn’t care about what it sounded like. It's not like anyone else would hear it anyway.

But then he met Sonic.

The memory was a little fuzzy considering how young he had been, but he could remember all the important parts.

Sonic saving him from the creeps who were beating him, finding the damaged Tornado on the beach, and the hedgehog offering to take the kit along with him.

He remembered how Sonic had been haloed in the sunlight as his hand reached down towards him. He took his hand, a mixture of anxiety and wonder swirling in his stomach as the Tornado flew further and further from West Side Island.

He hadn’t purred in a long time when it happened, even when he was far into traveling with Sonic, he didn’t purr.

He didn’t think he needed to anymore, he wasn’t hurt anymore and any nightmare he had were chased away by Sonic reaching down and scritching behind his ear. The hedgehog had promised him that no one was going to hurt him anymore, not while he was around.

One night, however, Sonic had gotten hurt.

He refused to see a doctor, saying how he could just walk it off, but the kit knew that wasn’t true.

So that night, when he saw the hedgehog wincing in pain as he tried to settle down for the night, he curled up next to him and started purring.

He hoped it would help the one who gave him everything he never thought he deserved feel better, he owed it to him.

Sonic saved him from his home island, the least he could do was make him hurt less.

And it worked, much to his delight.

So as Tails laid here, wrapped in an embrace that was somehow so loose and so tight at the same time, he purred.

It hurt, it hurt a lot, but he still did it.

If it would help make his big brother feel better, he would do it as long as he possibly could.

He would purr, even as Sonic’s voice died down and his hand stopped petting him…

He would purr, even as his own body slowly gave up on him…

And he would purr, even if the body he clung to couldn’t feel it anymore.

It was the least he could do for the one who gave him everything…

Even when he deserved nothing.

[triple-starsss]

infinite and shadow probably have crazy twitter fights in this au

shadow barely even uses his social media accounts so infinite is basically arguing with a brick wall

WHEN THEY DO ARGUE. FUCKING HELL.

[hadesknockedupintheunderworld]

Ough Sonourge/Shadeclipse parallels you mean so much to me

[milezperprower]

mania edit!!

since this did relatively well on Twitter (with some uh. push back from some certain people), I decided I’d show this off on Tumblr too!! this edit is actually from a year ago when i was first getting back into sonic, so if some things look a bit wonky, that’s probably why. hope y’all like it!

[sonadowkismesis]

How's Shadow doing these days? I heard he picked up knitting and eternal damnation

i dont know about knitting but i think rather than him picking up eternal damnation it was eternal damnation that picked him. it was forced onto him the day he came out of that nutrient filled tube soup

come to think of it i wonder if shadow could pick up knitting? he is very thorough after all, and it might have a soothing effect even. at the same time i doubt something like knitting could capture his interest in the first place. maybe if sonic picked up knitting for some reason. then they would have a contest on who can knit a whole sweater the fastest, with insults directed at eachother sewed in. not that calming after all

[bestjeanistmonster]

Oz au- Sonic’s community service uniform (inspired by the classic wicked witch of the west outfit)

When he was defeated and brought back to the emerald city the citizens and the emerald council, understandably, tried to have him executed but fortunately Tails was able to get them to compromise and have Sonic do community service to make up for his crimes

Im also thinking that the council put an illusion around Sonic to make him not green to make him look less 'off-putting” -cough cough- Sonic was not happy about it and is basically foaming at the mouth in rage, fortunately for the council they had repaired and adjusted Sonic’s inhibitors so he can’t use magic period.

Sonic pretty much hated the council even before this, even when he was a witch apprentice for many reasons so now they're just gonna keep digging, taking advantage of the fact he can’t kill them in retaliation

So he’s seething and Tails decides to be cautiously optimistic, after all he can be near Sonic without bring burned to a crisp, that’s progress!!

Tails: (awkwardly smiles at Sonic) look at us both living in the emerald city castle… doesn’t it remind you of old times?

Sonic: …you know that i don’t need my magic to kill you, right?

Tails: (nervously sweating) uuuuuuuh-

Tails is very unsafe and Sonic’s gonna keep trying to murder him to make himself feel better. They had to get this guy’s claws trimmed cuz he tried to claw Tails’s non-prosthetic eye out

This just keeps escalating into the many wacky ways they’re gonna have to restrain sonic as his murder attempts get more and more creative. Every time he does this he’s put in gay baby jail as a time out

Hes both frustrated by his murder attempts being thwarted and smug that they can’t find a way to make him stop trying

[jinxed-lemon]

Part 2 to my original post of Mean Siblings Unbreakable Bond because it’s funny writing them:

Whenever they play an outdoor game like Hide and Seek or Tag, it’s a battle to the death to achieve victory. Sonic usually wins the most bc he’s the fastest, so the one ace in his sleeve that Tails learned to pull is the waterworks. Sonic find him during hide and seek? Tears. Sonic is close to tagging him? Tails will fall down and pretend to get hurt and start sobbing. Sonic falls for it every time.

Doing laundry? They make it last for hours on end bc they’ll literally take each others stuff out of the wash mid cycle to out their own in. It pisses the other off so much to the point where they’re constantly stopping the wash to switch out the clothes. Oh, Sonic is washing his old blue hoodie??? Too bad, Tails yanks it out of the washing machine sopping wet and drops it on the floor with a splat to put his blanket in. They know that they can probably just wash their stuff together but it’s funnier this way.

They’re play fighting and Tails learned to do that infamous leg kick. You know the move you do when you’re cornered on your back? He just starts kicking his legs at full speed and Sonic starts screaming bc it’s nearly impossible to get past that move.

Sonic is eating chips and he has dust all over his hands? He purposely bypasses the numerous napkins they have just to go up to Tails and wipe his hands over his head to have the chip dust fall on top of him. Tails retaliates by shaking the empty chip bag over Sonic’s head.

Tails is an avid coffee drinker and Sonic has tried everything to stop his addiction. So he tries the famous ‘replace the sugar with salt’ trick to mess with him. One morning Tails puts the salt in instead and when he takes a sip Sonic already had that shit eating grin on his face. Tails immediately spits the coffee in his face and Sonic fall to the ground screaming.

Tails take advantage of his shorter height and sneakiness to kneel down and tie Sonic’s shoe laces. He’ll fall face first and before Tails can book it away Sonic will stick his leg out and make his brother fall too.

Their favorite way to embarrass the other is going onto each others social media accounts and changing something about their profile. Tails logs on one day and finds that his profile picture had been changed to an embarrassing photo Sonic took of him one day and PROMISED not to show anyone else. Sonic goes into his Twitter and for some reason there’s hundreds of posts hyping up Eggman and basically talking about how Eggman is the best/greatest, etc. His profile, header- everything is basically changed to pro-Eggman propaganda.

Fans: are you and Eggman friends now???

Sonic: I was hacked I would never say this shit pls you gotta believe me 😭

Tails LOVES bringing up the ‘divorced parents’ story whenever someone asks about the relationship between him and Sonic. Like Sonic is about to explain how Tails is his adoptive brother and Tails immediately interrupts and says, “Yeah, this is my dad. He got custody of me after the divorce and it’s been really hard lately so try to be nice to him ok? :(“

They’re eating out at a diner/restaurant and Sonic looooves secretly telling the waiters that it’s Tail’s birthday so they’ll do that embarrassing thing of coming to their table and singing happy birthday in front of the whole restaurant. Tails is mortified and covers his face every time and Sonic will record the whole thing like a corny parent and say “Oh he’s just a little shy! Smile at the camera Tails!1!!1!! 😁”

[cartoonartistpng]

Rage of a God - Dadphiles AU

Surprise! :D

Taking place at the end of Sonic Forces, and a sequel to this animatic, Mephiles shocks everyone by appearing and completely dispersing Infinite's attack. Infinite retaliates but is no match for the revived god. The Resistance and Eggman Empire alike watch in horror as Mephiles unleashes a power no mortal could hope to match.

Been working on this one for about a year, but finally realized that I'd never finish it, so I just decided to edit what I had.

[batshitspnblrmail]

Fandom History: How a group of toxic Sam fans got Sam kicked out of a christ figure poll tournament

In April of 2023, a tumblr user created a sideblog called christ-figure-bracket for the purposes of running a poll tournament. Tumblrs could send in nominees from their favorite shows. Sam was one such nominee.

Christ-figure-bracket placed Sam against Aslan (literal lion Jesus) in the first round, with the caption, "This one is actually coughing baby vs hydrogen bomb and I'm not going to apologize for it."

Some samfans were offended by the idea that OP had it out for Sam, while others thought it was funny and took it as a challenge: What if they could get a win for Sam against a literal Jesus stand in from a C.S. Lewis book?

Trouble began almost immediately in the notes of the post. Two screenshots were preserved by another Tumblr user before the OP blocked these accounts.

Very quickly, the post also attracted wincest shippers and the OP expressed their discomfort in a joking manner.

Most users found this response funny, but some wincest shippers were quite indignant about it, and decided to start reblogging the OPs posts and adding comments about wincest and wincest fan art in retaliation. These responses are difficult to find because OP blocked the accounts that made such responses so quickly, but here's one:

The OP responded by threatening to remove Sam from the tournament if spnblr didn't clean up its act

Five minutes later, OP posted the following:

Wincest shippers then further bemoaned Sam's removal:

Elsewhere across spnblr, disk horse about OP and Sam's validity as a christ figure was being hotly debated. Some blogs supposed OP had some other nefarious motives for removing Sam from the bracket, despite OP saying, when asked who they thought was the hydrogen bomb and who was the coughing baby, "Who's a lion and who's literally just some boy. Also I used to love Narnia and I've never seen supernatural so like".

God knows what OP's evil goal might have been in adding Sam to a poll only to remove him after being repeatedly sent incestuous media as a form of harassment for daring to express their discomfort.

Many users didn't seem to know about the harassment against the OP because it was deleted so fast, or chose to ignore it and rewrite history such that Sam was removed simply for wincest shippers quietly existing and not because of the continuous harassment OP was receiving from members of their community.

Other samfans understood the OP's decision to remove Sam from the bracket as a result of the harassment OP received.

One corner of sam fandom also fixated on at least one other user for daring to not agree about Sam as a christ figure and attempted to trash them behind their back. (I'm not sharing screenshots because I don't want the person who was being mocked to ever come across this post and be able to tell those screenshots were about them).

The poll continued on after being deleted by OP. Sam lost to Aslan, receiving 41.4% of 4,207 votes. Knuckles from Sonic the Hedgehog was the ultimate winner of the Christ Figure Bracket.

[000marie198]

How do you think werehog Sonic would interact with the prime bros? Because if he was already protective and caring of them before, then it’s gonna be double.

Ah yes, the feral pack instincts go haywire

He gets to carry them foxes with their scruff like a momma wolf when it's bed time or something.

Mangey is literally the only one not confused half the time and turns out that the werehog understands his feral way of communication quite perfectly. He is also the one who is having the best, happiest time around werehog.

The werehog is also very very very very VERY protective of the cubs

And of course, no all nighters are possible because he is big enough to grab all of them in his huge arms and is floofy enough to make each one all comfy and drowsy. Nine gets so annoyed at those powers, stopping purring for heaven's sake Sonic, he doesn't.. want to ... sleep..... The twins have passed out before they can even get chance to complain.

Tails will use the fetch trick to distract him and as soon as the massive doggo picks up the stick, he pauses, the tail stops wagging and his expressions twist from gleefully excited into an annoyed deadpan.

Sonic retaliates later on by dropping on top of all his brothers and trapping them. He's too heavy to lift and they can't escape it no matter how much they try or complain. Sonic lies there with a satisfied smirk.

Sails is not amused. Damn those big arms and their ability to stretch infinitely to catch him whenever he tries to fly off and escape having to add to the swear jar.

Sonic's werehog abilities and instincts have made him more protective and overbearing and while it annoys his brothers sometimes, they still love him. They know Sonic just cares a lot and the werehog instincts have amplified it. The kits are very much resigned to the cub treatment at this point, there's no use resisting.

[andtailsart]

If you harass or bully people over shipping, Tails has a message for you...

Another fun redraw! This time I redrew the classic Archie comic panel meme edit but replaced Sonic with Tails in the Sonic X style.

PSA: If you experience harassment from toxic bullies because you like a ship they despise, simply block and move on. Don't let these antis ruin your fun, but also don't engage. Let the bullies speak into their sad little voids, and please don't let them get under your skin.

As someone who has experienced harassment, both for my own ships and for providing a platform for others to enjoy other ships harassment-free, I get it. Just don't let the trolls win by retaliating. Get under their skin by ignoring them. Let them fester in their negativity.

[constantwarriorblogs-blog]

Finally getting around for a sequel to this post

I'd imagine there are some points where Sonic and Tails stop showing each other cursed images for a few weeks or months depending on schedules, missions and motivation, neither of them acknowledge their food atrocities, and everyone is usually given a seemingly random response when asked about it, until either Sonic, or Tails commits a war crime in the kitchen and the cycle starts over again

The first time it happened, Amy thought Sonic and Tails finally gave up on the multiple food sins, it really gets out of hand sometimes. At first, it was just beans being poured into places beans shouldn't be and now it's just unhinged (No amount of bleach can ever wipe the memory of the chilli pickle)

It's all quiet until she hears Sonic audibly gag in the other room while Tails has the widest, most maniacal grin she's ever seen him have.

She manages to catch a brief glimpse of his phone and saw what Tails had sent.

You know that Vanilla extract meme from a while back, the poll that started the whole thing leading to that wonderful picture? That's what Tails did. It was nothing but sludge and a very heartbreaking sight for Amy.

In retaliation against the sludge, Sonic sent a picture of Top Ramen with marshmallows poured into it, followed by whipped cream, chocolate sauce and sprinkles like it's a fucking sundae

Both Sonic and Tails have been banned from cooking at any of their friends' kitchens since they started this but it hasn't helped at all because of all the live in labs Tails has, that and they don't even need to cook. Sometimes simply having access to anything remotely edible is enough. Tails once received a picture of a lemon or lime with a bite taken out of it. The fruit wasn't peeled or cut (though it would have been just as cursed), Sonic straight up bit through the peel

Vanilla herself doesn't want Cream to be exposed to the atrocities that has been described by Amy.

Sonic and Tails technically aren't banned from cooking at Vanilla's house, they don't dare to.

[cherryrainn]

can you do triple s (sonic, shadow, silver)(separate) best friends with reader headcanons?

━━ ✧ 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐧𝐬

─ ✩ 𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 ; sonic + reader, shadow + reader, silver + reader (all platonic)

─ ✩ 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄 ; i love all these new requests i'm getting! of course i can do this for you. here you go.

─ ✩ 𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 ; none

─ ✩ 𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐆 ; none

𝙎𝙊𝙉𝙄𝘾 ★

sonic notices when you're feeling down, even if you try to hide it. he stays up with you into the early hours of the morning, sitting with you in silence or letting you vent about what's bothering you.

on particularly tough days, sonic takes you for a high-speed run through green hill zone or other scenic spots. the rush of the wind and the beauty of the landscapes provide a brief escape from your troubles.

sonic opens up to you about his own challenges, reminding you that even heroes have their moments of doubt. he assures you that it's okay to feel vulnerable and that you're not alone in your struggles.

sonic and you embark on spontaneous adventures, exploring new zones and discovering hidden paths together. the laughter and thrill of the journey bond you even closer.

sonic treats you to his favorite chili dogs at a cozy corner in station square. the two of you chat, joke, and create new memories while enjoying the comfort food.

when you're in need of a mood boost, sonic teaches you some of his signature dance moves. the two of you end up laughing uncontrollably as you try to keep up with his lightning-fast footwork.

just remember, even the fastest hedgehog has days when he stumbles.

𝘚𝘏𝘈𝘋𝘖𝘞 ★

shadow has a knack for picking up on your mood shifts, even when you're trying to hide them. he may not be the best with words, but he sits with you in silence, offering his presence as a source of comfort.

when you need space, shadow understands better than anyone. he doesn't push you to talk; instead, he joins you in your solitude, letting you know he's there without overwhelming you.

on your worst days, shadow leaves a simple note or a small gift by your side. these thoughtful gestures remind you that someone cares about your well-being.

despite his serious demeanor, shadow surprises you with spontaneous adventures. from racing through the fields to exploring hidden caves, these unexpected moments lead to some of your fondest memories.

you find solace in watching the stars together. shadow may not show it, but he enjoys these moments of quiet connection, where the vastness of the universe reminds you both of the bigger picture.

you discover that shadow has a dry, often sarcastic sense of humor. you share inside jokes and witty banter that only the two of you understand, creating moments of laughter amidst your adventures.

𝘚𝘐𝘓𝘝𝘌𝘙 ★

silver has a strong sense of empathy and is quick to notice when you're feeling down. he approaches you gently, offering a kind ear and genuine concern, creating a safe space for you to open up.

when you're troubled, silver's psychic abilities sometimes pick up on your emotions. he visits you to share his visions of hope, assuring you that brighter days are ahead.

when you're feeling overwhelmed, silver uses his psychokinesis to create a soothing environment. the gentle movement of objects and calming energies help alleviate your stress.

silver takes you on journeys through different eras, giving you a firsthand look at the past and future. these trips create unforgettable memories and deepen your connection.

you and silver bond over shared interests, like stargazing or reading. learning about his love for constellations or his favorite books becomes a source of joy and understanding.

silver surprises you with lighthearted pranks using his psychic abilities. your laughter and camaraderie strengthen as you engage in good-natured tricks and friendly retaliation.

[redpenship]

Do you think mobians should be supplied nuclear armaments to protect themselves against Eggman?

No.

There are a few reasons why this is non-viable:

The Mobian state is basically non-existent. The most expensive/annoying part of possessing nuclear weapons is the upkeep involved with them. Who's paying for this? Why does ANY government trust Mobians, given the closest thing to a government that they appear to have is the Restoration (run by teenagers that cannot be counted on to act rationally during nuclear escalation). It's a major risk for basically everyone involved--including the Mobians!

Moreover, in cases of nuclear sharing, what we see most often are states sharing knowledge. Is a country going to train Mobian scientists to build bombs? How to enrich uranium in a reactor? If this country is simply handing over the nukes, and if this is really just to protect against Eggman, then it violates what we know about extended deterrence. The reason the United States put nukes all over Europe and in Canada was make sure their own allies did not develop their own nuclear programs. For example, if Germany armed itself, the USSR would have gotten pissed, so the US worked very hard with Germany to convince them that a dual-key system (in which both the US and Germany would need to give approval for the nukes to launch) was viable to protect them from Soviet aggression. They made similar efforts with Taiwan during the first strait crisis. Do Mobians want an atomic bomb? If not, they probably aren't getting one any time soon.

They would not deter Eggman. The point of nuclear weapons is to promise retaliation in the form of pain. All a nuclear bomb will do is hurt his robots, which Sonic has proven just fine of dealing with on his own. As the saying goes, there is nothing you can accomplish with a nuclear weapon that an army cannot accomplish with ice picks. Why invest is big ass rockets when Sonic can do the same thing?

Further more, if both parties have nuclear weapons, this does not - necessarily mean they will have a 100% deterrence rate. Eggman has never attacked the islands with nuclear weapons. Even if the Mobians have them, he can still get away with using conventional weapons. This is a result of the stability-instability paradox: if the conflict falls below the threshold of threat, as in is not serious enough to require nuclear intervention, then a conventional war will continue instead. Sino-Soviet border conflict is an example of this.

Putting nukes on the islands could cause another Cuban Missile Crisis-esque episode between Eggman and whoever supplied them. Especially if they are close to his territory.

Eggman takes over the islands ALL THE TIME. If deterrence fails, and Mobians don't fire their nukes, then they will fall into his hands. He's capable of making them on his own, but it probably wouldn't be awesome for him to learn more about the inner workings of xyz country's missile launchers/bombers/whatever. It would just make things more dangerousl

I could probably get more into this but I am going to stop now. To summarize, it would be a giant waste of time and probably not help anyone.

(ty for the question!!! its very late here so I hope it is comprehensible, i am writing this while sleepy lol.

[rarespawnwrites]

WIP Wednesdsay

ugh, I don't feel like tracking down my notebook to transcribe anything, so take this old No Hearts snippet

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Jason owed Tim an insurmountable debt. Of all the things he’d fucked up on his return as the Red Hood, the least forgivable thing, in Jason’s mind, was what had gone down between him and Tim. Despite that, Tim was both the first to offer his forgiveness and the most sincere about it.

It gave him a lot of leverage over Jason, and the little bastard knew it.

Still. There were some things a guy just didn’t do, even in the shadow of a history like that.

“Yeah, no,” he drawled out, perched on the edge of the roof of his latest apartment. “I’m not giving you my dog for Red Robin’s portal doohickey.” Across from him, Phantom floated cross-legged in the air, the portable portal in one hand looking like the world’s least ergonomic portable data terminal. He wasn’t sure how the ghost had tracked him down, but he wasn’t surprised that he had. From what Jason was able to determine, he and Red were the only people Phantom knew in the living world. Between the two of them, Jason’s the one who owed him anything, and Red Robin’s the one Phantom antagonized, so… here they were.

“Okay, so first of all, it’s my portal doohickey.” Interesting claim. It was probably true that he recognized it. But Phantom had definitely noticed it was what Tim had used to open and close the portal with, and if he couldn’t get to the living world on his own, that gave him motive to both take it and convince them he was justified in doing so. Tim obviously hadn’t been willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, and Jason was willing to trust his judgment on that. As for whether Phantom meant that the device had belonged to him in the first place or that it belonged to him now that he’d stolen it from Red, that was still unclear. “Second, Cujo is my dog!”

Now that was too far. “Clifford decided to haunt me on his own,” Red Hood stressed. “He does what he wants.”

“Clifford.” The skepticism was understandable. Even if Phantom was familiar with kids’ books from the living world, while Clifford could become very large, he was also indisputably green. But the Crime Alley kids had been the ones to name him, and who was Jason to say no?

“Yeah.” Red Hood leaned in with his elbows on his knees, one hand curled around a loose fist. From Danny’s disgruntled expression, he could sense that Jason was grinning under his helmet. “Clifford the Red Hood’s dog.”

Phantom’s eye twitched.

Jason watched his reaction with curiosity and wariness. He liked the guy, but he’d also seen him fight in the Ghost Zone. Part of the reason Jason hadn’t lent a hand to Red Robin against Phantom when the ghost pulled his little stunt was to prevent that game of keep-away from escalating. Jason wasn’t in a hurry to fight the guy; especially not indoors. He had no doubt that sonic attack of Phantom’s could bring a building down, if he felt cornered enough to use it.

Interestingly, Phantom had done nothing but evade once he had what he wanted. He hadn’t retaliated once, just grabbed the item, quipped a bit while playing with Red, then left.

Jason had been reminded of the supers when he first met Phantom. That behavior reminded him of them once again. Specifically, the big man in blue himself. Clark was always careful to use exactly the amount of force necessary to get what he wanted too, the condescending prick. He generally pulled that shit when the Kryptonian felt something was necessary for the greater good, but it still sucked to be on the lesser end of those decisions.

Phantom’s priorities, unlike Clark Kent’s, were still a mystery. So far, he’d rescued Jason, shown he could fight, shown he couldn’t keep his eyes off Red Robin, and stolen tech.

Getting Red’s tech back was on Jason’s agenda; he was labeling it a work-in-progress for now. But he also had questions he wanted answers to, and the first one was gonna be how this ghost making eyes at his brother handled hearing a “no”.