It seemed to be a quiet day for Sonic and Shadow as the two were simply spending the day together in their house. As silence filled the room the two occupied, Shadow turned his glance to his azure mate. “Sonic, can I ask you something?”
As he was relaxing on one of the small chairs in the room, Sonic looked over at Shadow in surprise before nodding with a smile. “Oh, yeah, sure thing! What’s up?”
“Have you ever been rejected before?” It was more out of curiosity than anything, but Shadow really seemed interested to know; he was already familiar with the fact that Sonic was no stranger to giving out rejections once in a while, if his history with Amy was any indication, but being on the receiving end of one would be a shock to him.
Sonic was silent for a few moments at the sudden question, and then he let out a quiet sigh of dismay before nodding. “Yeah… once.”
“Really?” Shadow asked, an expression of surprise coming to his face as he made his way over to sit down beside Sonic and find out about the details on this for himself. ‘This sounds like it should be interesting…’ Of course, Shadow wasn’t willing to say that thought out loud and accidently make this incident worse for his mate.
“Mm-hm…” Sonic simply nodded his head once and turned his glance to Shadow so he could explain. “This was during one of my visits to the Chao Garden. I was just enjoying myself spending time with the little fellas and giving them affection like I always do, but when I went to pet them…” An expression of dismay came to his face with the memory of that day resurfacing in his mind. “One rejected me.”
Shadow was left staring in stunned silence for a few moments; of all the things he was thinking he’d hear regarding this incident, he wasn’t expecting the one time Sonic had been rejected to be from a Chao. After all, he knew for himself how the Chao seemed to flock to his mate like he was the centre of attention, which tended to be common when it came to Sonic, in all fairness. “Wait… really?”
“I know; I still can’t believe it either! I just bent down to pat the little guy and he just smacked my hand away. That makes no sense. Those little fellas usually love when I come to visit them. Why would any of them say no to being petted?” He then let out a saddened sigh as he pressed one hand against his head. “Do you think he hates me?”
Shadow stared in stunned silence for a few moments before going over to place one of his hands under Sonic’s chin and lift his head up to look at him, making the saddened gaze in his mate’s eyes more visible, to which he couldn’t help feeling concerned; he hated seeing his mate upset. “Sonic…” He was silent for a few moments before showing a comforting smile. “I don’t know if I can think of anyone, aside from a few names I can list off the top of my head, who’d hate you.”
Sonic quietly sighed in dismay, clearly looking not too convinced. “I don’t see how this is really helping…”
Shadow watched his mate in silent concern before moving over on the chair so he was sitting closer beside Sonic and placed an arm around his mate with a reassuring smile. “I’m sure this Chao is just a bit stubborn and he’ll warm up to you in no time. After all, you were certainly able to get through to me.” Sonic stared up at Shadow in surprise as he continued. “And if that doesn’t happen, then the next time we visit the Chao Garden, I’ll make sure he sees you the same way his friends do: as the gentle and kind caretaker you are.”
Sonic was left in silence for a few moments before he was able to speak. “Really? You’d do that, Shads?”
Shadow simply nodded in confirmation with a smile. “Of course. You know how I love to see you smile, just like you make everyone else around you feel the same way.”
With a wide smile coming to his face, Sonic wasted no time in wrapping his arms around his mate tightly. “Thanks, Shadow.”
Shadow simply showed a bright smile at the sight of his mate now smiling again before returning his embrace. “You’re welcome.”
From where he was lying on the couch back-first staring up at the ceiling, Sonic lifted his head and looked over at Shadow as he was sitting at the kitchen table nearby quietly reading to himself. “Hey, Shadow?”
“Yeah?” The ebony hedgehog lifted his glance from his book and turned his attention to his mate to hear what he had to say.
Showing a smile of delight at the fact that he now had Shadow’s attention, Sonic lifted his legs before pulling himself up so he was sitting properly, turning around so he could look at his lover directly and resting his arms on the top of the couch before speaking. “Have you ever seen something that changed your life?”
Shadow stared in silent surprise for a few moments before nodding. “Yes.” Closing his book on the page he was currently up to, he stood up from his seat and walked over to the couch as Sonic watched him silently. Once he was standing in front of the couch’s back, he bent down to the azure’s position and reached his hands out to cup Sonic’s face much to the latter’s surprise, with the feeling only amplifying once Shadow gave his answer, a bright smile showing.
“I met you.”
Sonic felt his eyes widen at the simple yet sincere reply and as he was staring in starstruck amazement, his muzzle and tip of his ears began to turn from their trademark cream and blue colours to a red that almost matched Knuckles. As the azure hero was simply staring silently, seemingly lost in his own world, Shadow showed a look of concern upon realising that he hadn’t responded yet.
“Sonic? Are you okay?”
He was soon given his answer as a wide smile slowly came to Sonic’s face and he let out a happy sigh before collapsing on the couch with a rush of immense happiness flowing through him.
Shadow looked down at his mate in surprise before shaking his head with a chuckle of amusement. “Some things never change with you, do they?”
Back when Shadow was on board the ARK with Maria, she taught him everything there was to know about the Bible and spoke the word of God proudly. Despite her grandfather Gerald Robotnik’s beliefs, she was greatly fond of the religion. Reading the Bible frequently with Shadow by her side, as did she and him pray every night, eventually making him a believer as well. Neither had much as they get older, so knowing that everything would be okay in the end helped them greatly.
Nowadays, though you typically wouldn’t tell, Shadow’s beliefs and gratitude for God and Jesus’s sacrifice is just as strong. It makes him happy going to church and the whole religion in general brings tremendous to him knowing he’ll get to see Maria again one day in Heaven.
(Original source: Sonic and Co Headcanons by StarAnimations)
if we’re really going the sa2 route for the third movie, are we having Shadow sacrifice himself?
more importantly: are we showing Sonic trying to save him? because, um, idk if y’all remember but this was confirmed in the twitter takeover. he did try and nearly died doing so
ughh so many thoughts on the next movie
I’m asking myself the same question and I’m sorry from now because of they way I’m gonna cry so hard if that happens
In the next movie, I want Sonic to be the one who inspires Shadow’s change of heart.
I want Sonic and Shadow to somewhat bond over their similar tragedies. I want Shadow to question why Sonic wishes to protect humanity, despite deep down knowing they will never accept him.
I want Sonic’s unwavering optimism to remind Shadow of Maria.
I think that will be Amy’s role and Sonic will finally convince him to fight together and protect the Earth
This was why Shadow was so determined to stop Mephiles.
Because he’s seen that behavior before
Let me bring this back for a hot sec, because I still stand by this and this is my hill.
On the one hand: KICK HIS ASS SHADOW
On the other: I am a HUGE sucker for “I was once like you, let me help you!” Trope and I would be a-okay if the attempt was at least made with Mephiles
I feel like it all was wasted potential for a narrative, to be honest. I mean…
Alright! So I’m currently writing an idea I had for years. Overall, it’s about Sonic and Shadow time travelling. I plan on developing their relationship throughout the story. Here’s a sort of “fancomic cover” I made. I’m still writing the very beginning of it all, so don’t expect comic pages anytime soon, haha! (I suck at making logos btw)
