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[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"FIRST AID!"

[flawlessexistence]

Shadow gasped and knelt down to catch the other hedgehog, placing his hands on Sonic’s shoulders and looking down at the bleeding wound. He was shaking a little, and starting to feel guilty for not believing Sonic when he said he needed first aid. This was not Shadow’s strong point.

What the hell happened to you?

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-It was funny seeing Shadow react that way. Sonic himself wasn't so worried as he was in pure pain; even moving his leg in several directions didn't help, only rewarding him with forcing out a grunt of agony each time. Boy, this hurt.-

"Got...got shot," -he groaned.- "Hopin' I don't bleed to death." -He had the gall to laugh.-

[hedgehoghammer]

cosmiceternitybelieveinyourself started following you

[hedgehoghammer]

Ah!

[Look out, Sonic. Incoming pink hedgehog!]

Sonic! Hiiiii! ♥

[She slows to a stop in front of him, looking the blue one over carefully. Something seemed… different. Oh, well. Different or not, he’s way overdue for a hug!]

Heheheheh, gotcha!~ ♥ Ten points for one Amy Rose!

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-Which Sonic is ill prepared for, but he doesn't really mind hugs. Still, he doesn't want to humor Amy Rose, even if this one is a bit younger than his own. He awkwardly pats her on the back after giving an "oof!" in surprise. Hopefully she doesn't notice that odd twitch in his shoulder...-

"Okay, okay, y'got me."

-He chuckles.-

"Not too used ta seein' ya Ames alternates 'round. 'Sup?"

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"FIRST AID!"

[flawlessexistence]

…

Are you alright?

This behaviour wasn’t normal for Sonic. Was he seriously injured? He was covering his leg. That made Shadow’s heart jump anxiously.

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-Ugh, the last thing he wanted to do was sacrifice his pride to a Shadow he didn't know too well. Sonic had even opened his mouth to say something snarky in response, but the desire completely evaporated when he foolishly decided to move his leg a little. That quickly turned into a pained cry and he fell on one knee, desperately trying to hide the bleeding. And failing.-

"... Ghhnn... Can we not argue right now...?"

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"FIRST AID!"

[chaosabilities]

-Oh, it did hurt. But Shadow didn’t care, he could take a bite. Heck, he could take a bullet, Sonic couldn’t. And so Shadow lifted him into his arms and held him tightly against his chest. Taking off as quick as he could to get home since that was the closet area and tend to Sonic’s wounds. It was a good thing Shadow had medical training from GUN—

Sonic’s eyes were fluttering shut.-

“Sonic. Stay with me… You’re losing your touch. I would expect the worlds fastest hedgehog to be able to bite harder than this!”

-A tease, something to keep Sonic trying to keep his eyes open. He needed it afterall before he slipped from this world for good.-

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-Sonic didn't know why Shadow was so insistent on him biting, but if he really liked it that much, he supposed he wasn't going to argue -- not with the other hedgehog's hand in his mouth. Not like he could. He bit down harder, even growling with the action, a playful streak welling up within him. It did, in fact, keep him awake, even though he did feel his energy starting to slip from him. Man, he felt lightheaded; that naturally made his bite weaker, despite his best efforts to keep it latched, make it hurt.-

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"FIRST AID!"

[chaosabilities]

“I know it hurts, I know… I have to move you though and that’s going to hurt even more.”

-Shadow had no time to notice where Sonic’s gaze lingered, he had no time to care about small details. If he didn’t act fast, Sonic could very well bleed out and Shadow wasn’t about to let someone else he cared for so dearly bleed out before his eyes.

He raised the side of his palm to Sonic’s mouth and pressed it up against his lips, his other arm snaking around his body to be able to lift him securely.-

“… I’m gonna move now. Bite my hand as hard as you can to distract yourself from the pain. Keep biting, do not shut your eyes, do you understand?”

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-But Shadow, Sonic didn't want to bite down. If he didn't have to hurt someone, he wasn't going to, right? But at the same time, he was starting to feel weak, and he didn't want to argue, not when the shock was still flooding through him. He only barely managed to limp over to where Shadow was; he didn't have the energy to try to fight him off now.

Sighing, the blue hedgehog did exactly what he was ordered to do, snapping his jaws firmly on Shadow's hand. He winced second-hand at the fact it no doubt hurt Shadow, but he tried to ignore that sense of empathy that wanted to get back at him and just trusted the black hedgehog to take care of him. It was the least he owed, after all.

Despite the fact that Shadow told him not to close his eyes, he could feel his eyelids fluttering...-

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"FIRST AID!"

“I NEED FIRST AID!”

[flawlessexistence]

What did you do this time.

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"Ghh..."

-Really didn't have the time to argue with Shadow right now. He covered his leg, trying to manage a glower at him.-

"I didn't do anythin'. Leameone."

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"FIRST AID!"

[chaosabilities]

“Sonic? Y.. You’re bleeding!”

-Thank you captain obvious, who then flung himself beside the blue hedgehog to inspect the wounds on his leg. That… Looked like a bullet wound? Was it still stuck in there? He needed that out!-

“Keep still, alright. Do not panic or stress yourself. I need to get you home, okay?”

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-It was kind of surreal, watching Shadow panic over him. Sonic was so used to being the one who was the pillar -- and now, their roles appeared to be reversed. Ha, it was nice, though; from this perspective, the blue hedgehog was able to catch the fact his friend was wearing that friendship bracelet he'd given him.-

"Nnn... But it hurts..."

-He brushed his hand over his leg and winced. Wow, it was bleeding a lot... He'd only just managed to limp over here.-

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"FIRST AID!"

"I NEED FIRST AID!"

[shadakai]

I suppose?

*Frowns at the sigh, tilting his head just to the side just slightly.* Are you all right? *He was pretty sure he’d asked this prior, but his  memory was so poor he couldn’t be certain. Oh well, if he had, it was just reinforcing his concern.*

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-Sonic snorts lazily at the comment, then bites back a yawn.-

"Yeah... 'm just...kinda tired."

-Drained was more like it, but that sounds so...whiny! Sonic's not whiny; he's a world renowned hero, even if he's not too fond of the attention that title draws. He leans into Shadow further, not making any attempt to elaborate.-

[shadakai]

It’s… not every day someone asks me for a hug.

Unless my middle son is home.

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"Well, now I have! Aren'tcha lucky?"

-He does, seriously, move in closer for the embrace, sighing. Man, he feels tired...-

[pinkpianisthedgehog]

cosmiceternitybelieveinyourself replied to your post: “GREETINGS!”

“Don’t worry, I think he’s friendly!”

[pinkpianisthedgehog]

“A-Are you sure?! What if he works for Robotnik?!”

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"He doesn't, trust me."

[shadakai]

*Doesn’t seem to understand completely. Was this a joke? Nonetheless, he wouldn’t deny the blue hedgehog. He hesitates as usual before wrapping a single arm around the other in what he considered a half-hug. It was more like half-assed hug.*

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-Oh, if that's how Shadow wanted it... He gives him a sort of half hug back, scooching into him and grinning.-

"Y'look so confused."

[flawlessexistence]

Well?

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"... So, uh. A close friend'a mine who goes through a lot likes me.

"He's a guy. I'm straight.

"... Nnnnnnhhghhh..."

[hisultimatevictory]

Shadow gave him a little grin that almost looked sheepish, quickly hiding it by taking a deep breath and hugging him as quickly as he could wrap his arms around the other.

This wasn’t that Sonic, he can do this.

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

-Sonic let himself be embraced by Shadow, returning it full heartedly. In a way, he found it amusing to see how nervous the black hedgehog was about something like this; could be easy to guess he had a crush on an alternate of his. Didn't seem too unusual around here.-

"Thanks, man. I kinda needed it."

[pinkpianisthedgehog]

“Sonia Hedgehog?” 

Oh! She has though this was her brother, but the minor differences between them gave it away. This was one of those alternates she had heard of!

“I’m actually your sister from another zone. I mistook you for my brother! I’m sorry!”

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"I have a sis in another Zone?"

-Sonic blinked. He wasn't offended; in fact, he was intrigued.-

"What Zone?"

[flawlessexistence]

…If you’re upset, you can tell me, you know.

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"... Well...

"Ghh."

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

“I want a hug. Someone gimme a hug.”

[hisultimatevictory]

I… can do th-that, if you like…

[cosmiceternitybelieveinyour-blog]

"Yes please!"