The Future Team Sonic has appeared!
Besides finally giving a name to the AU (TheSonicFutureAU), I finished the designs for the Main 4 during Sonic and Amy's return, and I confess that I’m happy with the result.
I tried to stay close to the original color palettes of the characters while making slight changes to convey the idea I originally wanted to express about them.
Here are some things about them in my AU:
After a great universal conflict against Dr. Eggman, Sonic and his friends joined forces with the Resistance to defeat the evil genius once and for all. With Sonic's victory, Eggman mysteriously disappeared along with his allies, leaving behind widespread destruction around the world.
The Resistance was tasked with helping the local residents and investigating Eggman's whereabouts, while Sonic committed to helping each affected city around the world. But this time, he wouldn’t go alone, finally accepting Amy's company, who, throughout the calamity, confessed her true feelings for Sonic and saved him from death.
During these events, Tails became a distinguished aerial combat pilot and proved to be capable of being a great strategist in the skies.
Knuckles was the main pillar for organizing the attacks and positioning defenses. He believed that if necessary, he would sacrifice himself for the good of everyone, which resulted in deep scars on his body but saved many lives in the process.
5 years later:
Sonic and Amy return to the city. They developed a 'situational' relationship where their friendship was stronger than ever, but there were also affections (and kisses) beyond that. They both knew each other's feelings and talked about it a lot, but Sonic didn’t feel comfortable with the idea of starting a relationship, and Amy respected his time. This made their 'something more' status a secret just between them.
Tails kept in touch with them frequently through calls, keeping them updated on the latest news and enjoying sharing every change happening in his life. Yet, when Sonic and Amy returned, they were shocked by how much Tails had changed.
Tails was starting to sell his inventions to Scientific Centers, but he aspired to go further and establish his own Technology Research Corporation.
Knuckles was now dating Rouge, being the founder of the Treasure Hunters Association (T.H.A), a group of professionals who search for treasures and artifacts for research purposes, aiming to learn more about the stories of their ancestors, and becoming an excellent historian and explorer. Of course, he also continued to protect Angel Island and the Master Emerald.
Throughout all these years, in addition to helping each city she visited, Amy wrote in a Logbook all the cultures, memories, feelings, landscapes, and photographs she encountered. The most important were the different recipes each place could offer her, which motivated her to think about opening her own restaurant, turning it into a goal.
With the return of their friends, Rouge and Knuckles decided it was the perfect time to proceed with their wedding. Unknowingly, the celebration became a torture for Sonic regarding his relationship with Amy. But during an honest conversation with Knuckles, he realized that being with someone in that position should never be a weakness, but rather the strength of the desire to be by someone's side and grow together. This reflection helped Sonic understand his true feelings about being with someone and gave him the push to propose to Amy. (With a yes!)
Amy and Sonic get married 1 year later.
With her efforts and help, Amy finally opens Dulce Amy's Restaurant.
Knuckles and Rouge have a child - Jade Jasper.
Now with someone else to protect, Tails helps Knuckles in guarding Angel Island by creating a highly precise security system around the entire Island. This same system led to Tails' recognition during a competition developed by one of his greatest inspirations in the field, securing him an opportunity to work on a major project with his idol.
When routine returned to normal, Rouge and Knuckles asked Sonic to take care of Jasper while they worked. (Since he was taking care of the house while Amy worked at the restaurant). At first, Sonic felt clearly uncomfortable, but he began to grow more and more fond of the idea of having someone to care for – and wanting to have a child.
About the Designs:
Everyone has one (or more) rings in their gear and outfits, symbolizing the idea that the four of them are a team and share a strong bond.
Foxes usually tend to orange their fur as they get older, but Tails only had some areas of his fur like that.
Both Knuckles' and Sonic's scars were caused during the Calamity against Eggman.
Sonic's red jacket was a gift from Amy.
Conclusion…
I believe that's all for now. From here, I'll move on to another part of the story. But that's for another moment! I'll be bringing more designs of other characters soon (I hope)!