#mentioned: nova

[asktheyurihogs]

Do newborn baby hogs glow under UV light too?

They do! We posted the twins’ markings a while back. They kinda shift and change as they age.

We don’t want to expose Lustre to UV light unnecessarily, but I can see their patterns. They have a lot more than the twins.

[i keep forgetting to tag @sonic-fankid-showdown with my fankids!]

[askthehedgehogs]

…be prepared for what??

FOR THE DEATH OF THE KING

[asktheyurihogs]

How hard is Sonic hyping up her babies

SO HARD!!!!!!

We all are.

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

I was worried the competition might be stressful for Nova, but… they seem to be enjoying it.

Yeah! They’re doin’ great, meeting new people! Probably helps to have Lyra and Lustre taking the lead on most conversations.

[asktheyurihogs]

So if the heartrate is faster im assuming that means this kid got a little more of sonic's superspeed lol. are the kicks ALSO rapidfire?? cause. girl ow-

Ya, super fast and super strong kicks. This one’s definitely got my speed… probably explains the name!

We’re pretty certain Lustre and the twins don’t, though. It wouldn’t really make sense for it to kick in so late.

[asktheyurihogs]

Shadow, whatever you have to do to reconnect with your body and your sense of self is what Sonic and the kids would want. PPD is really hard, but we’ll support you as best we can. What would help right now?

Thank you. Adjusting has been… difficult. But I’m doing much better now.

I wasn’t expecting to have so much trouble connecting with a child that came from me. It was so easy with Nova and Lyra. But every time I looked at Lustre, I just felt… hurt. And that lead to guilt, self-hatred… I couldn’t cope.

What I needed was a reset. Time away. Time to myself. Rouge was kind enough to allow me to stay with him for a short while. As much as it pained me to leave Sonic and the kids, I just needed time to heal. I’m glad to be back, and I’m feeling far better for it.

I think my struggles are far from over. But I feel better equipped to take care of myself, now.

[asktheyurihogs]

Hiya!! I just have a little question for shadow!

Do you sometimes talk to the baby? Or thought of names? I was wondering if you or sonic have started the nesting phase, maybe bought some onesies? You haven't really spoken about the soft parts of your pregnancy, you deserve to be excited and not always asked worrying questions ❤️❤️

I find talking to the bump too awkward. But I do sing to it…

As for names, we have a few in mind, but we won’t choose a name until they’re born. We did the same for Nova and Lyra. And we don’t like discussing name options with others.

We kept a lot of clothes and toys from when the twins were young, but we have bought a few new things, too. It’s nice for them to have their own things. Besides, we’ve been gifted a fair amount as well.

Thank you for asking. I’ve been too worried to really think about the softer side of things. And thank you for the persimmons, too.

[asktheyurihogs]

Fight any big monsters lately? Godzilla, perhaps?

Not Godzilla, but a pretty Godzilla-level threat about a week ago, around when Lustre got kicked outta the showdown. Almost had to bring Shadow in to help, which I do not like.

AND it made me miss the twins’ de-tubing day! Still pissed off about it!!

Anyways, they’re too young to read a calendar, so we’re celebrating today. Gotta get this cake made fast!

[asktheyurihogs]

Whats shadows reactions to what happened :(?

… I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner. I keep telling myself it’s because I didn’t wanna stress you out when you were already sick and miserable. But I think the real reason is that I wanted to put it off forever so you wouldn’t hate me for it.

I don’t hate you…

The thing is, they did it themselves? I didn’t push them to or anything? But, if I could do it over again, I would have wanted them to save you.

Sonic…

And I can’t even say it’s just ‘cause I don’t want my babies growing up without their mama, because I think it’s actually just that I don’t wanna live without you. I can’t even twist it to make it sound selfless, ‘cause I think maybe I just selfishly wanted you to live more than anything else. I’m so sorry, I know it’s selfish, but I can’t—

You’re not selfish.

Huh?

Or… it’s okay if you are, sometimes. I was being selfish, too. I couldn’t imagine the impact that losing me would have had on you, or the twins for that matter. At the time, all I could think about was how I didn’t want Nova and Lyra to live the life I did. But I know they won’t, and I know they need me alive to advocate for them.

You’re not upset..?

Of course I’m upset. But I can’t… I don’t want to be angry at you. You didn’t knowingly put Nova and Lyra in that position. Even if you would do so, to save me… I can see now that it was unfair of me to expect you to watch me die for the sake of my principles. I know you, Sonic, and I know you only want what’s best for our family. Sometimes we’re going to disagree on what that looks like, but you have my complete trust in your intentions.

… I was so scared. I’ve never been so scared, Shadow. I can’t lose you…

You won’t. I’m not going anywhere…

I know… I love you.

I love you, too.