Thrasher

he/him good guy era???

[theycallmethrasher]

Thinking about that time Maria called you a twink was she right?

Yes.

[theycallmethrasher]

well, all's well that ends well, right? good thing you're okay

I’m glad I am too. Maybe we can finally get a break.

Chaos, I need a hobby.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 Youre so tense I can feel it coming off of you. Plus, I know you too well.

[theycallmethrasher]

Right, right…

Um.

I want you to not ever do that again.

[erintheweasel]

💜 What, save your sorry ass or absorb dark matter?

[theycallmethrasher]

The second one.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Well when you leave dont go getting eat by a dark matter pocket and I wont have to hunt you down and save you.

[theycallmethrasher]

That’s the other thing I wanted to talk to you about.

I’m not leaving.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Very funny, Thrash. You don’t have to pretend so you don’t hurt my feelings-

[theycallmethrasher]

I’m not pretending, and I’m not joking.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin looks at him in surprise*

Deadass? You’re staying?? B- But why?

[theycallmethrasher]

I may not like domesticity and living in houses, but I like having a family. It took me a long time to realize having a family doesn’t mean you have to settle down in one place. It means you have people who care about you and want to look after you.

After all the shit we went through, all the pain I caused for you, and all you’ve done for me despite that…I wanna stay in Greenhill.

And…I’m sorry, Erin. For everything I said back then. You’re one of the best things that’s happened to me.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Thrasher….

*Tears well in her eyes and she stands, pulling him to his feet*

I’m sorry too, dumbass. I’m happy you’ll stay. And if you wanna go off traveling for a bit, I won’t be upset.

But seriously don’t get yoinked by dark matter again.

[theycallmethrasher]

I will try my best. What’s with the dark matter anyways?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Dunno, but it aint my problem. I think our universe is just fucked up.

[theycallmethrasher]

Concerning, but you’re right.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 Youre so tense I can feel it coming off of you. Plus, I know you too well.

[theycallmethrasher]

Right, right…

Um.

I want you to not ever do that again.

[erintheweasel]

💜 What, save your sorry ass or absorb dark matter?

[theycallmethrasher]

The second one.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Well when you leave dont go getting eat by a dark matter pocket and I wont have to hunt you down and save you.

[theycallmethrasher]

That’s the other thing I wanted to talk to you about.

I’m not leaving.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Very funny, Thrash. You don’t have to pretend so you don’t hurt my feelings-

[theycallmethrasher]

I’m not pretending, and I’m not joking.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin looks at him in surprise*

Deadass? You’re staying?? B- But why?

[theycallmethrasher]

I may not like domesticity and living in houses, but I like having a family. It took me a long time to realize having a family doesn’t mean you have to settle down in one place. It means you have people who care about you and want to look after you.

After all the shit we went through, all the pain I caused for you, and all you’ve done for me despite that…I wanna stay in Greenhill.

And…I’m sorry, Erin. For everything I said back then. You’re one of the best things that’s happened to me.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Thrasher….

*Tears well in her eyes and she stands, pulling him to his feet*

I’m sorry too, dumbass. I’m happy you’ll stay. And if you wanna go off traveling for a bit, I won’t be upset.

But seriously don’t get yoinked by dark matter again.

[theycallmethrasher]

I will try my best. What’s with the dark matter anyways?

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 Youre so tense I can feel it coming off of you. Plus, I know you too well.

[theycallmethrasher]

Right, right…

Um.

I want you to not ever do that again.

[erintheweasel]

💜 What, save your sorry ass or absorb dark matter?

[theycallmethrasher]

The second one.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Well when you leave dont go getting eat by a dark matter pocket and I wont have to hunt you down and save you.

[theycallmethrasher]

That’s the other thing I wanted to talk to you about.

I’m not leaving.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Very funny, Thrash. You don’t have to pretend so you don’t hurt my feelings-

[theycallmethrasher]

I’m not pretending, and I’m not joking.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin looks at him in surprise*

Deadass? You’re staying?? B- But why?

[theycallmethrasher]

I may not like domesticity and living in houses, but I like having a family. It took me a long time to realize having a family doesn’t mean you have to settle down in one place. It means you have people who care about you and want to look after you.

After all the shit we went through, all the pain I caused for you, and all you’ve done for me despite that…I wanna stay in Greenhill.

And…I’m sorry, Erin. For everything I said back then. You’re one of the best things that’s happened to me.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 Youre so tense I can feel it coming off of you. Plus, I know you too well.

[theycallmethrasher]

Right, right…

Um.

I want you to not ever do that again.

[erintheweasel]

💜 What, save your sorry ass or absorb dark matter?

[theycallmethrasher]

The second one.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Well when you leave dont go getting eat by a dark matter pocket and I wont have to hunt you down and save you.

[theycallmethrasher]

That’s the other thing I wanted to talk to you about.

I’m not leaving.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Very funny, Thrash. You don’t have to pretend so you don’t hurt my feelings-

[theycallmethrasher]

I’m not pretending, and I’m not joking.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 Youre so tense I can feel it coming off of you. Plus, I know you too well.

[theycallmethrasher]

Right, right…

Um.

I want you to not ever do that again.

[erintheweasel]

💜 What, save your sorry ass or absorb dark matter?

[theycallmethrasher]

The second one.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Well when you leave dont go getting eat by a dark matter pocket and I wont have to hunt you down and save you.

[theycallmethrasher]

That’s the other thing I wanted to talk to you about.

I’m not leaving.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 Youre so tense I can feel it coming off of you. Plus, I know you too well.

[theycallmethrasher]

Right, right…

Um.

I want you to not ever do that again.

[erintheweasel]

💜 What, save your sorry ass or absorb dark matter?

[theycallmethrasher]

The second one.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 Youre so tense I can feel it coming off of you. Plus, I know you too well.

[theycallmethrasher]

Right, right…

Um.

I want you to not ever do that again.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 Isn’t it? It’s so peaceful, it’s perfect l. I want it to be like this forever.

*She closes her eyes*

Alright, what’d ya wanna talk about?

[theycallmethrasher]

H- Huh?? How’d you-

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[erintheweasel]

💜 Oh, hey Thrash.

*She pats the ground next to her*

[theycallmethrasher]

*He sits next to her, looking down at the world below*

Chaos, it’s gorgeous up here.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin sits on the island, looking down at everything. She feels…normal. Not stressed for once. There was no immediate threat, which was weird*

*Cooper was alive, but for some reason, that didn’t really concern her.*

*She inhales deeply, letting the air whip through her hair and fur*

[theycallmethrasher]

Rin…?

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Tails will know where they are!

I have spoken to my cub brother and I am following where he told me my mate and brother are. I have been informed Popcorn is there as well. The island will arrive above them soon.

@erintheweasel @popcorn-the-rabbit

[erintheweasel]

Kn- Knuckles..? KNUCKLES!!! KNUCKLES OVER HERE!!!

Oh chaos, hang in there guys…

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles ran over quickly, lifting Erin into his arms and holding her close. He ignored the sting of the electricity sparking against his arms*

We must get them both to the Master Emerald. The darkness is fighting against their storm energy, the power of the Emerald will banish the darkness and restore their internal balance.

*He stands up with a nod*

We just ask Chaos himself to cleanse them. Get Thrasher, we do not have much time.

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

*picks up Thrasher*

Got him! Wait, are we going up? How we going up?

("I can fly there, but not with all of you as cargo..." -🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠)

The island's above us, how do we... also how has the government not completely freaked out about a flying island???

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Relax, only those I or the Emerald wish to see the island can see it. Its an ancient Echidna magic that is kept going by my life force. As for getting up there we need not worry.

*Knuckles holds a hand out to the Island above them and soon vines are at their level set up like little benches so they could sit and hold Thrasher and Erin safely*

It will always respond to my needs. Come, we must hurry.

[erintheweasel]

They’re going to be ok, right? Erin and Thrasher aren’t going to die, right??

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

Don't worry, Puppy. They'll pull through. They always do. They're strong.

They'll pull through.

They have to.

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

They will, come. We must reach the Emerald.

*Knuckles guides the group to the temple at the center of the island, up the stairs where the Emerald waits*

Here, lay them together. Make sure Thrasher's hands are touching Erin's own. Keep them on their sides in case they get sick.

*He gently lays Erin on her side and motions for Popcorn to bring over Thrasher as he starts to mutter an echidna prayer*

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

Holy... Gaia... that was... a lot of stairs...

R-right. *sets Thrasher down carefully, backing away and standing with Puppy*

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin’s eyes suddenly shoot open, her eyes completely black, and her body begins to convulse *

Erin!!!

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*As Knuckles prayed the Emerald began to glow, a bright light of chaos energy reaching down and covering these three in the light. The wind picked up as the Emerald sang to the three, voices echoing but not clear enough to be heard. The eyes of a familiar creature appeared in the Emerald, looking at Popcorn and Puppy for a moment before looking down at the three*

Cleanse them oh Chaos! Take the darkness that harms The Colony and purge it from their souls! Protect them, save them! By the heart of the Last I beg thee, save Thrasher of the Blizzard! Save Princess Erin the Storm Surge!

[theycallmethrasher]

*A gentle stream of cold raises from Thrasher. The frostbite on his limbs recedes, those his black hair now has streaks on white*

*His eyes flutter open and he sits up, holding his head with a groan*

What…what happened…?

*He looks at Knuckles, Popcorn, and Puppy*

*Then looks at Erin.*

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Electric energy streams from Erin’s body, but the darkness fights back*

*She convulses violently as dark tendrils lash out, her body lifting limply into the air*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles carefully pulls Thrasher into his side, to keep him away from the darkness and to keep him warm*

Thrasher stay beside me! My prayers have not been fully answered, I must continue to rid the darkness from Erin just as we rid it from you.

*Knuckles continues to pray, slipping back into the ancient language of the echidnas. The watchful eyes in the emerald grew clearer when Thrasher awoke, a strange blue tendril leaving the emerald and gently tracing his ears and hair as if to check on him before more begin reached for Erin and seemed to try and pull the darkness out of her*

Free yourself Storm Surge. The Blizzard is free, my dear Blizzard is safe. Let go of the darkness

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin inhales sharply as her muscles tense and she lets out a shriek. A geyser of black erupts from her mouth before crashing into the master emerald. She falls to the ground, completely still*

*Puppy holds Popcorn’s hand tightly*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles quickly pulls her into his arms, holding her tightly and whispering to her softly*

Wake up my love, please wake up. My princess, my beautiful moon. Open your eyes...please open your eyes....

*The creature in the emerald dismissed the darkness, it's bodily form rising out of the emerald and reaching out to cradle Thrasher gently*

My Blizzard. You have been so lost, I wish I could have gotten my voice to you sooner. Please forgive me. Your sister will live, be not afraid. The Guardian has not yet learned to see past the planes of the worlds, he is young but does his duty well. Please do not blame yourself for this Thrasher, I chose you the moment you were born.

*The creature looks to Popcorn and Puppy with a nod before focusing on the three before it again, the gentle hold on Thrasher not releasing*

@theycallmethrasher

[theycallmethrasher]

*Thrasher shivers, clinging to the creature*

I….I’ve made s- so many mistakes…wh- what if F- Fisher was right…what if I- I should just…

*He buries his head in its arms*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*The creature shook its head, lifting Thrasher up to cradle him against its chest*

You are perfectly imperfect my Blizzard, that is what I love about you. Mistakes are in our nature, even I have made mistakes. Fisher was wrong, he will always be wrong. The things he's said to you, claimed about you, all were wrong. You are mine, chosen to hold the power of the Blizzard for in your heart and soul I saw true warmth. From the moment you were born I knew you would be absolutely wonderful. My dearest Thrasher, my sweet little snowstorm, fear not the path before you. You will be a wonderful Leader of the Colony, just as the Blizzard before you was.

*The creature, Chaos itself, leaned down and gently nuzzled Thrasher like a mother would their child*

Be at peace in your heart, for I am with you Thrasher. My chosen Blizzard, you are mine and you are loved.

[theycallmethrasher]

*Thrasher nuzzles it back, tears running down his cheeks. He feel so much lighter now…maybe it was time he let himself be forgiven. Maybe he could finally let his past go*

*He turned to look at Erin. The tip of her tail twitched slightly. She would be ok, he knew she would*

My family…

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Chaos gave Thrasher one more nuzzle, wiping the tears from his face*

Go to them, they will forgive because they love you. Be with your sister, be with the guardian. I am here, whenever you seek me.

*Thrasher was gently set on the ground, Knuckles holding an arm out to him when he was*

Thrasher....she won't open her eyes....is she...

[theycallmethrasher]

No, she’s not. She’s alive, I can feel it.

Also her tail is twitching.

*Thrasher gently reaches out and gives Erin a little nudge*

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin lets out a small groan and she slowly opens her eyes, squinting them as a small smile crosses her face*

Man…is it bright out here or is it just you, my shining sun?

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*A sob leaves Knuckles as he pulls her close and tucks his face in her neck. He could not bring himself to speak for a moment, tears leaking down his face and soaking her fur as he pulled Thrasher into the hug as well*

I am going to start putting bells on both of you so you stop disappearing.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin lets out a trill and kisses his cheek comfortingly*

I’m so sorry, love.

*She can’t do that again. She can’t make him worry like that again.*

*Her eyes close again but she fights the urge to sleep*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Rest my love, Thrasher and I are here. You are safe.

*Kuckles didn't let go of her or Thrasher, just leaned back against the Emerald as he held his family close*

I am greatful to you and Popcorn, Puppy. The two of you saved them when I failed and I will always be grateful for that. If you ever have a whish to be granted I'm sure the Emerald will listen. You could join your sister in having an organic body.

[erintheweasel]

I- I’m not sure about that, but if I have a wish in mind, I’ll be sure to make it!

*Puppy walks over to Erin and curls up by her side, nuzzling against her. She’s already fast asleep*

For now, I’m just glad my family is safe.

That means you too, Thrasher.

[theycallmethrasher]

I. Um. Th- thank you.

Agh, I still gotta get used to this whole family thing..

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles chuckled softly, holding Thrasher a little tighter to his side and rubbed his cheek between the other's ears*

It is quite an adjustment. We are here to help you learn, you are our family and we love you dearly Thrasher.

[theycallmethrasher]

Ah…

*He forces back the tears in his eyes*

Ok, I’ve decided. I think I’m going to stay, after all. I mean um…

*He glances at Erin*

C- Can’t have dark matter swallow me and make this one worry again, can I?

[theycallmethrasher]

Oh Thrashy~ turns out Cooper is alive and human again!

*He just stares ahead, his eye twitching*

What…?

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Tails will know where they are!

I have spoken to my cub brother and I am following where he told me my mate and brother are. I have been informed Popcorn is there as well. The island will arrive above them soon.

@erintheweasel @popcorn-the-rabbit

[erintheweasel]

Kn- Knuckles..? KNUCKLES!!! KNUCKLES OVER HERE!!!

Oh chaos, hang in there guys…

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles ran over quickly, lifting Erin into his arms and holding her close. He ignored the sting of the electricity sparking against his arms*

We must get them both to the Master Emerald. The darkness is fighting against their storm energy, the power of the Emerald will banish the darkness and restore their internal balance.

*He stands up with a nod*

We just ask Chaos himself to cleanse them. Get Thrasher, we do not have much time.

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

*picks up Thrasher*

Got him! Wait, are we going up? How we going up?

("I can fly there, but not with all of you as cargo..." -🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠)

The island's above us, how do we... also how has the government not completely freaked out about a flying island???

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Relax, only those I or the Emerald wish to see the island can see it. Its an ancient Echidna magic that is kept going by my life force. As for getting up there we need not worry.

*Knuckles holds a hand out to the Island above them and soon vines are at their level set up like little benches so they could sit and hold Thrasher and Erin safely*

It will always respond to my needs. Come, we must hurry.

[erintheweasel]

They’re going to be ok, right? Erin and Thrasher aren’t going to die, right??

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

Don't worry, Puppy. They'll pull through. They always do. They're strong.

They'll pull through.

They have to.

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

They will, come. We must reach the Emerald.

*Knuckles guides the group to the temple at the center of the island, up the stairs where the Emerald waits*

Here, lay them together. Make sure Thrasher's hands are touching Erin's own. Keep them on their sides in case they get sick.

*He gently lays Erin on her side and motions for Popcorn to bring over Thrasher as he starts to mutter an echidna prayer*

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

Holy... Gaia... that was... a lot of stairs...

R-right. *sets Thrasher down carefully, backing away and standing with Puppy*

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin’s eyes suddenly shoot open, her eyes completely black, and her body begins to convulse *

Erin!!!

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*As Knuckles prayed the Emerald began to glow, a bright light of chaos energy reaching down and covering these three in the light. The wind picked up as the Emerald sang to the three, voices echoing but not clear enough to be heard. The eyes of a familiar creature appeared in the Emerald, looking at Popcorn and Puppy for a moment before looking down at the three*

Cleanse them oh Chaos! Take the darkness that harms The Colony and purge it from their souls! Protect them, save them! By the heart of the Last I beg thee, save Thrasher of the Blizzard! Save Princess Erin the Storm Surge!

[theycallmethrasher]

*A gentle stream of cold raises from Thrasher. The frostbite on his limbs recedes, those his black hair now has streaks on white*

*His eyes flutter open and he sits up, holding his head with a groan*

What…what happened…?

*He looks at Knuckles, Popcorn, and Puppy*

*Then looks at Erin.*

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Electric energy streams from Erin’s body, but the darkness fights back*

*She convulses violently as dark tendrils lash out, her body lifting limply into the air*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles carefully pulls Thrasher into his side, to keep him away from the darkness and to keep him warm*

Thrasher stay beside me! My prayers have not been fully answered, I must continue to rid the darkness from Erin just as we rid it from you.

*Knuckles continues to pray, slipping back into the ancient language of the echidnas. The watchful eyes in the emerald grew clearer when Thrasher awoke, a strange blue tendril leaving the emerald and gently tracing his ears and hair as if to check on him before more begin reached for Erin and seemed to try and pull the darkness out of her*

Free yourself Storm Surge. The Blizzard is free, my dear Blizzard is safe. Let go of the darkness

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin inhales sharply as her muscles tense and she lets out a shriek. A geyser of black erupts from her mouth before crashing into the master emerald. She falls to the ground, completely still*

*Puppy holds Popcorn’s hand tightly*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles quickly pulls her into his arms, holding her tightly and whispering to her softly*

Wake up my love, please wake up. My princess, my beautiful moon. Open your eyes...please open your eyes....

*The creature in the emerald dismissed the darkness, it's bodily form rising out of the emerald and reaching out to cradle Thrasher gently*

My Blizzard. You have been so lost, I wish I could have gotten my voice to you sooner. Please forgive me. Your sister will live, be not afraid. The Guardian has not yet learned to see past the planes of the worlds, he is young but does his duty well. Please do not blame yourself for this Thrasher, I chose you the moment you were born.

*The creature looks to Popcorn and Puppy with a nod before focusing on the three before it again, the gentle hold on Thrasher not releasing*

@theycallmethrasher

[theycallmethrasher]

*Thrasher shivers, clinging to the creature*

I….I’ve made s- so many mistakes…wh- what if F- Fisher was right…what if I- I should just…

*He buries his head in its arms*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*The creature shook its head, lifting Thrasher up to cradle him against its chest*

You are perfectly imperfect my Blizzard, that is what I love about you. Mistakes are in our nature, even I have made mistakes. Fisher was wrong, he will always be wrong. The things he's said to you, claimed about you, all were wrong. You are mine, chosen to hold the power of the Blizzard for in your heart and soul I saw true warmth. From the moment you were born I knew you would be absolutely wonderful. My dearest Thrasher, my sweet little snowstorm, fear not the path before you. You will be a wonderful Leader of the Colony, just as the Blizzard before you was.

*The creature, Chaos itself, leaned down and gently nuzzled Thrasher like a mother would their child*

Be at peace in your heart, for I am with you Thrasher. My chosen Blizzard, you are mine and you are loved.

[theycallmethrasher]

*Thrasher nuzzles it back, tears running down his cheeks. He feel so much lighter now…maybe it was time he let himself be forgiven. Maybe he could finally let his past go*

*He turned to look at Erin. The tip of her tail twitched slightly. She would be ok, he knew she would*

My family…

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Chaos gave Thrasher one more nuzzle, wiping the tears from his face*

Go to them, they will forgive because they love you. Be with your sister, be with the guardian. I am here, whenever you seek me.

*Thrasher was gently set on the ground, Knuckles holding an arm out to him when he was*

Thrasher....she won't open her eyes....is she...

[theycallmethrasher]

No, she’s not. She’s alive, I can feel it.

Also her tail is twitching.

*Thrasher gently reaches out and gives Erin a little nudge*

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin lets out a small groan and she slowly opens her eyes, squinting them as a small smile crosses her face*

Man…is it bright out here or is it just you, my shining sun?

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*A sob leaves Knuckles as he pulls her close and tucks his face in her neck. He could not bring himself to speak for a moment, tears leaking down his face and soaking her fur as he pulled Thrasher into the hug as well*

I am going to start putting bells on both of you so you stop disappearing.

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin lets out a trill and kisses his cheek comfortingly*

I’m so sorry, love.

*She can’t do that again. She can’t make him worry like that again.*

*Her eyes close again but she fights the urge to sleep*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Rest my love, Thrasher and I are here. You are safe.

*Kuckles didn't let go of her or Thrasher, just leaned back against the Emerald as he held his family close*

I am greatful to you and Popcorn, Puppy. The two of you saved them when I failed and I will always be grateful for that. If you ever have a whish to be granted I'm sure the Emerald will listen. You could join your sister in having an organic body.

[erintheweasel]

I- I’m not sure about that, but if I have a wish in mind, I’ll be sure to make it!

*Puppy walks over to Erin and curls up by her side, nuzzling against her. She’s already fast asleep*

For now, I’m just glad my family is safe.

That means you too, Thrasher.

[theycallmethrasher]

I. Um. Th- thank you.

Agh, I still gotta get used to this whole family thing..

[theycallmethrasher]

Sooooo was that an adoption thing by Chaos or like, a devotional God Disciple thing???

I think adoption is more fitting

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Tails will know where they are!

I have spoken to my cub brother and I am following where he told me my mate and brother are. I have been informed Popcorn is there as well. The island will arrive above them soon.

@erintheweasel @popcorn-the-rabbit

[erintheweasel]

Kn- Knuckles..? KNUCKLES!!! KNUCKLES OVER HERE!!!

Oh chaos, hang in there guys…

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles ran over quickly, lifting Erin into his arms and holding her close. He ignored the sting of the electricity sparking against his arms*

We must get them both to the Master Emerald. The darkness is fighting against their storm energy, the power of the Emerald will banish the darkness and restore their internal balance.

*He stands up with a nod*

We just ask Chaos himself to cleanse them. Get Thrasher, we do not have much time.

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

*picks up Thrasher*

Got him! Wait, are we going up? How we going up?

("I can fly there, but not with all of you as cargo..." -🌠🌌🔮🌌🌠)

The island's above us, how do we... also how has the government not completely freaked out about a flying island???

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

Relax, only those I or the Emerald wish to see the island can see it. Its an ancient Echidna magic that is kept going by my life force. As for getting up there we need not worry.

*Knuckles holds a hand out to the Island above them and soon vines are at their level set up like little benches so they could sit and hold Thrasher and Erin safely*

It will always respond to my needs. Come, we must hurry.

[erintheweasel]

They’re going to be ok, right? Erin and Thrasher aren’t going to die, right??

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

Don't worry, Puppy. They'll pull through. They always do. They're strong.

They'll pull through.

They have to.

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

They will, come. We must reach the Emerald.

*Knuckles guides the group to the temple at the center of the island, up the stairs where the Emerald waits*

Here, lay them together. Make sure Thrasher's hands are touching Erin's own. Keep them on their sides in case they get sick.

*He gently lays Erin on her side and motions for Popcorn to bring over Thrasher as he starts to mutter an echidna prayer*

[popcorn-the-rabbit]

Holy... Gaia... that was... a lot of stairs...

R-right. *sets Thrasher down carefully, backing away and standing with Puppy*

❤️💛🤍🍿🤍💛❤️

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin’s eyes suddenly shoot open, her eyes completely black, and her body begins to convulse *

Erin!!!

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*As Knuckles prayed the Emerald began to glow, a bright light of chaos energy reaching down and covering these three in the light. The wind picked up as the Emerald sang to the three, voices echoing but not clear enough to be heard. The eyes of a familiar creature appeared in the Emerald, looking at Popcorn and Puppy for a moment before looking down at the three*

Cleanse them oh Chaos! Take the darkness that harms The Colony and purge it from their souls! Protect them, save them! By the heart of the Last I beg thee, save Thrasher of the Blizzard! Save Princess Erin the Storm Surge!

[theycallmethrasher]

*A gentle stream of cold raises from Thrasher. The frostbite on his limbs recedes, those his black hair now has streaks on white*

*His eyes flutter open and he sits up, holding his head with a groan*

What…what happened…?

*He looks at Knuckles, Popcorn, and Puppy*

*Then looks at Erin.*

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Electric energy streams from Erin’s body, but the darkness fights back*

*She convulses violently as dark tendrils lash out, her body lifting limply into the air*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles carefully pulls Thrasher into his side, to keep him away from the darkness and to keep him warm*

Thrasher stay beside me! My prayers have not been fully answered, I must continue to rid the darkness from Erin just as we rid it from you.

*Knuckles continues to pray, slipping back into the ancient language of the echidnas. The watchful eyes in the emerald grew clearer when Thrasher awoke, a strange blue tendril leaving the emerald and gently tracing his ears and hair as if to check on him before more begin reached for Erin and seemed to try and pull the darkness out of her*

Free yourself Storm Surge. The Blizzard is free, my dear Blizzard is safe. Let go of the darkness

[erintheweasel]

💜 *Erin inhales sharply as her muscles tense and she lets out a shriek. A geyser of black erupts from her mouth before crashing into the master emerald. She falls to the ground, completely still*

*Puppy holds Popcorn’s hand tightly*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Knuckles quickly pulls her into his arms, holding her tightly and whispering to her softly*

Wake up my love, please wake up. My princess, my beautiful moon. Open your eyes...please open your eyes....

*The creature in the emerald dismissed the darkness, it's bodily form rising out of the emerald and reaching out to cradle Thrasher gently*

My Blizzard. You have been so lost, I wish I could have gotten my voice to you sooner. Please forgive me. Your sister will live, be not afraid. The Guardian has not yet learned to see past the planes of the worlds, he is young but does his duty well. Please do not blame yourself for this Thrasher, I chose you the moment you were born.

*The creature looks to Popcorn and Puppy with a nod before focusing on the three before it again, the gentle hold on Thrasher not releasing*

@theycallmethrasher

[theycallmethrasher]

*Thrasher shivers, clinging to the creature*

I….I’ve made s- so many mistakes…wh- what if F- Fisher was right…what if I- I should just…

*He buries his head in its arms*

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*The creature shook its head, lifting Thrasher up to cradle him against its chest*

You are perfectly imperfect my Blizzard, that is what I love about you. Mistakes are in our nature, even I have made mistakes. Fisher was wrong, he will always be wrong. The things he's said to you, claimed about you, all were wrong. You are mine, chosen to hold the power of the Blizzard for in your heart and soul I saw true warmth. From the moment you were born I knew you would be absolutely wonderful. My dearest Thrasher, my sweet little snowstorm, fear not the path before you. You will be a wonderful Leader of the Colony, just as the Blizzard before you was.

*The creature, Chaos itself, leaned down and gently nuzzled Thrasher like a mother would their child*

Be at peace in your heart, for I am with you Thrasher. My chosen Blizzard, you are mine and you are loved.

[theycallmethrasher]

*Thrasher nuzzles it back, tears running down his cheeks. He feel so much lighter now…maybe it was time he let himself be forgiven. Maybe he could finally let his past go*

*He turned to look at Erin. The tip of her tail twitched slightly. She would be ok, he knew she would*

My family…

[wachowski-brothers-scu]

*Chaos gave Thrasher one more nuzzle, wiping the tears from his face*

Go to them, they will forgive because they love you. Be with your sister, be with the guardian. I am here, whenever you seek me.

*Thrasher was gently set on the ground, Knuckles holding an arm out to him when he was*

Thrasher....she won't open her eyes....is she...

[theycallmethrasher]

No, she’s not. She’s alive, I can feel it.

Also her tail is twitching.

*Thrasher gently reaches out and gives Erin a little nudge*