It Was Around 3 AM On What Was Officially Sunday Morning When His Phone Rang.

It was around 3 AM on what was officially Sunday morning when his phone rang.

Sonic jumped, nearly falling off the little bench at Crazy Carl’s kitchenette table. They’d been sitting together quietly. Carl had shown Sonic a few of the letters from his time in Vietnam before going and answering his own phone calls from Wade with sorry, haven’t seen him.

And so when Sonic’s phone lit up, his mom’s name and picture on the screen, Sonic didn’t know what to do.

“What if they’re mad at me?” He curled his legs up. “I was a jerk to them before I left. And I was worse to Tails and Knuckles.”

“Probably are spittin’ mad at you,” Carl said with a shrug. “Ain’t everyday their baby runs out with a pack’a portal rings. Be surprised if they weren’t.”

“They probably hate me.”

Carl laughed. “If that’s what you wanna think.”

Sonic gnawed at his lip, looking down. “Do I… answer it?”

“Up to you. Like I said, ain’t my job.”

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This fanfic is one of my absolute favorites! I’ve been wanting to make fanart for it for a while now but I’ve been busy with my job/ other projects. But I’m glad I finally had the time to make this. I really liked the interactions of Sonic and Carl and it’s now my head cannon that Sonic visits Carl every time he’s stressed.

Thank you @humanityinahandbag and @samthefrank for all of the love and work you put into your Sonic fanfics. Keep up the great work!

Day 3: What If…?

What if Movie!Sonic was taken by the echidna clan instead of being sent to earth? Thus the idea of this AU was born! The clan seek to raise Sonic as a devastating warrior and one day wielder of the Master Emerald… a weapon for the clan. In the meantime, his inhibitor rings keep his power in check and Sonic develops a brotherly relationship with a certain young Echidna.

Sonic "was" afraid of calling Tom and Maddie his parents

You want a Sonic Movie angst headcanon?

No?

TOO BAD :D

Another moment from Sonic 2 I think about sometimes is the line: "You're supposed to be my friend. Stop trying to be my dad."

First of all, that line nearly broke my heart.

Second, it gave me a new headcanon to work on and OH MAN

Sonic have always looked up to Tom and Maddie because of how cool they are. Protecting the town and caring for animals, of course it's cool.

But after the events of the first movie, it's pretty clear that Tom and Maddie are more than that. They protected him. They gave him a room under their roof.

No. His roof.

They took him in despite everything. They gave him a new home. A new family. Tom and Maddie is his new family. The very people he looked up to since he was just a little hedgehog.

It was everything he could ever ask for. For years he has been protecting himself and his powers from anyone who wanted it for themselves. Yet it came with a price. Self isolation.

It was total hell to be alone for one whole DECADE. All he ever wanted was friends, or at least a family to care for him.

But now those days of hiding are over. He finally has what he's been dreaming of having. A family. Parents.

But

He has his worries get the best of him every now and then.

He always looked at Tom and Maddie as his friends. But he had struggled to call them his parents for as long as he can remember.

Deep down he had always looked at them as his mom and dad as well but he just couldn't have the heart to say it out loud. He should just say it! Why wouldn't he call them now?

There is a good reason.

Perhaps that said reason was from way before he went to Earth. Maybe a few days before he lost Longclaw.

He might've thanked her for taking him in and being there for him.

He might've called her "Mom."

Before the Echidna attacked and he was forced to leave his home planet, left to believe that Longclaw had died.

That his mother had died.

The moment he gave in to the idea of having a mother figure, or any kind of parental figure, to look out for him, it immediately blew away like ash.

He just wanted a family, a group of people to love and accept him for who he is. But no matter what happens, at least to his logic, the universe just love to play with him.

It was unfair for him that day.

No matter how much he dreamed of having a caring family, he knew it won't last.

He knew he'll wake up from that dream eventually.

Even so, he wanted every moment to involve Tom and Maddie from now on. They mean the world to him, he after everything they done for him, he refuse to lose them.

Little did he know, Tom and Maddie looked at Sonic as their own son.

Knowing what he has been through, what else they should do? Part ways? Absolutely not. They wanted to do something special for him, and adding him to the household was one of them. Even if they aren't experts as parents, they'll do what they can to make sure Sonic has a full happy life.

With them. His family.

Sonic will never stop looking at Tom and Maddie as his parents, no matter how much he wished he didn't.

But sometimes, there were moments where his lies spoke louder than the truth.

He also wanted to make a difference. To use his powers to save a city from danger. He thought he can be a hero. He thought he can do it all.

But his father thought otherwise.

Sonic is still just a kid, despite his dreams of becoming a real hero. Tom knew he had to tutor the young hedgehog, remind him that the moment will come one day.

Even if they have to have this talk over, and over, and over again.

Even if Sonic refuse to listen, it won't stop him from looking out for his child.

His child.

He still has some growing up to do, he can't just spend the rest of his childhood putting himself into dire situations! Plus, he kind of destroyed an entire city block.

He put people in danger and that is not what a hero does.

And what does Sonic have to say about that?

"You're supposed to be my friend. Stop trying to be my dad."

Sonic was tense. He couldn't see it. Barely. But Tom heard the words he fear of hearing.

Even so, that didn't stop him. He has to be there for Sonic, father or not.

And now, ever since that, a lot has happened.

Robotnik came back.

Sonic and his new friend travel across the hinterlands to find a magical gem.

Tom saved him from an avalanche.

G.U.N. took Sonic and Tails away.

Sonic blame himself and said that Tom was right about not being a hero before running off to danger once more.

A giant robot attacked Green Hills.

Sonic gets injured, yet he still goes after the emerald.

Tom and Maddie save him before he got squished.

They were trapped by a ring of fire.

And now. They knew what will happen next.

They're about to die and they were ready for it.

Sonic wanted them to run away. But they stayed.

They're a family.

They held his hands.

They stick together. No matter what.

After everything. After everything they went through together.

After what he said to Tom on the boat.

After what he had feared.

Sonic finally gave in.

His heart had finally accept it.

They really are his mom and dad.

He always known, but he made it official. Even if he couldn't say it.

He wished he would've said it in the first place but none of that mattered any more.

He got what he always wanted.

His wish came true.

His life is complete.

And now he needs to exit that life. Along with his parents. To live with. Forever.

"I love you, guys..."

"We love you, Sonic..."

...

And then the Chaos Emeralds rise up and fused.

The power of Chaos has been fused with the power of love.

The Chaos shall protect his family.

Super Sonic must protect his family.

EVERYTHING happened so fast that not even Sonic can catch up. But is he complaining? Of course not.

His home is safe now. His family is safe, and so are his newfound brothers.

What better way to celebrate the relief of safety than baseball and ice cream?

Sonic has grown throughout all of these adventures so quickly. But it was worth it just to finally be with his family again. He's not afraid anymore. He had accept it, and now he will say it. With his heart.

"I'm happy for you, pal. You got your wingmen! Perfect friends to grow up with."

He may have a super genius fox and an warrior Echidna but right in front of him is the one person who made him who he is today. He wouldn't be here without him. He wouldn't dare to be anywhere without him. He would be surrounded by mushrooms by now if he never went to Tom's garage.

He could've asked for a better friend. But now

No. The whole time. He's more than just a friend.

"I got a lot more than that... Dad."

Tails and his new friend, unit the drone!

I seriously hope they bring this guy back😭

What better way to start your day than with a brand new chapter!!!

We're nearing the end folks! Things are wrapping up! But not to worry, the sequel is nearly finished on our side, and @samthefrank and I can't wait to bring it to you!

Enjoy and happy reading!!

I have this strange belief that while Sonic and Knuckles are forthright with their feelings and actions, which lead to louder fights and squabbles between them.

But not Tails.

Tails is quieter. And therefore more dangerous.

If Sonic or Knuckles even tried to make fun of him, Tails wouldn't react at all.

No, this is a kid that would wait 3-5 business days and then unveil a tri-board titled "Why My Brothers are Butt Faced Losers" and pull out every single receipt he's got, whipping out flashcards like, "Reason 1: Because Knuckles broke Mom's favorite vase and blamed it on Ozzie and cried for an hour afterwards about being dishonorable. Reason 2: Because Sonic steals Dad's snacks when he's not home" just absolutely ticking off items watching his brothers shrink farther and farther down into their skin under the gaze of their now very knowledgable parents, Tails just standing there like; 😈