Jade Jasper - The Shrewd Hunter!
The only son of Knuckles and Rouge in my AU! And the oldest in his team. I'll share some fun facts about this lazy bat!
Some facts about him from my AU:
At first, when Rouge found out about her pregnancy, she acted nervously. She never expected to become a mother someday, and pregnancy between species is risky for both the baby and the mother, which made her anxious on its own. But Rouge was also worried about how Knuckles would react to the news.
With the support of Amy and Cream, she gathered the courage and told him. When she revealed it to Knuckles, she was surprised by his contagious happiness. Knuckles promised Rouge that if she was comfortable with the idea of them becoming parents, he would do everything to protect her and the child at all costs, and would give all the love she deserved. Upon hearing this response, Rouge felt much less tense and allowed herself to be more positive about the idea of becoming a mother, feeling very happy that Knuckles was willing to take a new step in their lives.
Amy and Tails proclaimed themselves as his aunt and uncle - leading Sonic to accept the role as well.
As soon as Jasper opened his eyes for the first time, Rouge was moved with all her heart (something that, for her, was hard to do in front of so many people) and gave him the nickname "My Treasure" for the first time.
Jasper was a baby who slept a lot and had very heavy sleep.
Knuckles was always a proud father and couldn’t stop showing his son to other people. He was also a very protective father – whenever he heard a strange noise, he would rush to check on Jasper.
Rouge always talked to him, babbling and being somewhat aggressive in her affection, sometimes ignoring other people or the surroundings.
As a baby, Jasper had Sonic as his babysitter while his parents got back to their work routine.
Despite sleeping a lot, Jasper gave Sonic a hard time. He always seemed to enjoy watching his uncle struggle and run around trying to catch him while he was flying.
Over time, spending time with his Uncle Sonic taught him a few things, sparking an interest in mischief and making him more of a troublemaker.
He liked to "borrow" some of Tails' gears and tools just because they were shiny. When Tails found out, he already had a pile of Tails' things hidden on Angel Island.
Knuckles trained him while he had his time protecting the Master Emerald. He enjoyed spending time telling stories about his ancestors and recalling the inner strength he, as a future guardian, would have.
Despite this, Jasper is extremely lazy. He enjoys listening to his father, but he doesn't like the idea of becoming a guardian. For him, the less work = better.
During the World’s End Incident, Jasper and other children were cared for by Vanilla and Cream at the Resilience HQ. Even though he was scared, he was one of the children who comforted the others the most with his protective instinct.
It’s not uncommon to see Jasper sleeping lying down or upside down on a tree branch. He even prefers it, as people usually don’t bother him that way.
His ability to stretch his claws was only discovered close to his puberty, while he was on an adventure with the Team Chaotix.
He discovered a passion for fashion influenced by his mother and his Aunt Amy.
Just like his mother, he has a taste for jewelry. He followed this path by spending time analyzing, studying, and being part of T.H.A.
He loves nature for the sense of tranquility and peace it brings.
His combat techniques are a mix of his father's strength and close-range combat, combined with his mother's flexibility and cunning.
While there are moments when his parents are in heated arguments, Jasper is the only one who remains relaxed. He enjoys teasing them while watching the fight, thinking he’s the only one who truly acts like an adult sometimes.
Even after growing up, Rouge still treats him like a baby.
Jasper is very close to his honorary cousin Skyler. They have always been together, making them best friends. Many times, he is the voice of reason for her, guiding and giving advice when she needs it – whether good or bad.
Despite the working partnership between Rouge and Shadow, Jasper never really became close to Aura (Shadow's daughter), until Skyler got closer to her, making them friends and eventually a team.
Even with his relaxed and calm demeanor, he likes to make sharp and overly honest comments, which often annoys Skyler.
He calls himself "Sonic's favorite son" just to tease her.