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[inthealloy]

This is a really tough decision to make, but unfortunately it's one that I must.

Chronic pain is an insufferable thing, and it makes it so that I actively have to actively decide what I'm going to work on, if I'm able to work on anything at all. I have to be SO incredibly selective, which means having RP replies to worry about muddles things up significantly. I can't work on my bigger projects with the thought of RP replies looming over me.

I love RPing. So much! I love writing with others, and I've loved writing with people here! I so DESPERATELY want to keep interacting with the people I've had threads with, and interact with people I haven't, yet! But at this point, I just can't. It's causing a bit of stress, and preventing me from working on literally anything at all… So unfortunately, I'm going to have to cut the RP half of this blog off, and keep it to the original intent: a blog cataloging the ideas and exercises in worldbuilding that I have created for my In the Alloy AU.

If this upsets any of you, I completely understand, and I wouldn't be offended if you unfollow because of this. However, if you do enjoy my writing and want to keep following, that would be very nice. I will attempt to post drabbles now and again.

Thanks to those who I have interacted with; it was really fun, and I genuinely wish that I could keep going, but as it stands, I'm not able to.

I'm not really sure what I'm going to do with my threads just yet; I might private them just so they still technically exist, but it feels a little weird having the RP replies there when the main focus is going to be the AU itself again. Don't wanna have the wrong idea come across. But I will tidy up some other posts, like dash commentary. Headcanons will remain, and I may still reblog headcanon memes on the odd occasion.

I'm very sorry. I cannot put to words how utterly painful this is for me.

[inthealloy]

@multimusewonderland said:

hc + 😴 for a sleep-themed headcanon hc + 👎 for a headcanon about things they dislike

Thematic Headcanons (accepting)

I put them both together, haha.

Sleep-themed:

Sonic can sleep just about anywhere, and just about in any position, much like a cat! However he finds it easiest to sleep in a hammock--there's something about being suspended that puts him at ease, and helps him relax far more. He enjoys the feeling of swaying in the breeze, and after the accident, it takes a lot of the weight off his joints.

Even then, whether or not it's true, he seems convinced that he finds it easier to sleep in the grass than it is to sleep in a bed! Maybe sleeping in a bed is just too domesticated for him, or it feels too restrictive with all the pillows and covers, or the fact that a bed will always have a roof over the top of it. Who knows! It isn't until he's much older--well into his 80's--that he started to consistently sleep in a bed. The eventual change was disconcerting to those like Shadow and Tails.

No matter how active he is, he loves napping, especially out in the sun on a warm day. Not to mention, he actually needs to get at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep, or else his energy won't function quite right--not to mention his computer will nag at him until he gets the appropriate amount of rest! The hard part is actually getting to sleep; he's not an insomniac, but his active mind and lifestyle can make it hard to settle down, hence why he needs to take the time to wind down before settling in for the night.

Something they dislike:

He really hates how much of a nag his computer is, constantly reminding him of things, like when he needs to eat or sleep. However, for as much as he dislikes it, he hasn't gotten it reprogrammed, because… Unfortunately for him, it's quite good to have reminders for certain things every now and again, especially when he gets into an activity and his mind is so engaged that he legitimately forgets that he's hungry or thirsty.

He greatly dislikes shopping; the crowds, the decision making, the long lines, and putting things away after. Even if it's for something like food, he just hates having to do it! So he doesn't understand how some people shop for fun.

Before meeting Tails, he actually greatly disliked being touched, and would avoid it whenever somebody approached. Cuddling was well off limits for a while! It stems from the fact that he was a lab animal for most of his youth. As he started to get along with Tails, he learned how to tolerate it, and REALLY had to get used to it after the accident. As he spent time with Shadow and Maria on the ARK, he slowly grew an appreciation for it, aided by the fact that he has his armor to dull some of those sensations.

In general, he's actually very picky about what sensory items he engages with! For example, he GREATLY dislikes slime--sludge, goo, anything of the ilk. Even in his armor, he swears that the metal doesn't make touching it any better, and he doesn't get why Shadow likes it so much!

[inthealloy]

@familylightfox said:

hc + 🌇 for a headcanon about morning- or evening rituals

Thematic Headcanons (accepting)

Morning and evening rituals, much like habits, come and go very quickly for Sonic. this is largely due in part to the fact that he's constantly on the move, passing through and staying in locations where he might not have the same amenities as others. For example, he consistently would drink chai tea every night, even after one of his little mini adventures, but he suddenly stopped mid-visit with Tails one day. Just didn't feel it anymore!

However, he will consistently do morning stretches, whether or not he needs them, and brush his teeth. Then he'll find something to eat! Usually fruit of some kind, but he'll go on savory stints.

His evening rituals, however, see the most amount of change depending on where he is. For example: before bed, he reads a book when at one of Tails' labs, listens to music (on the radio or saved on his computer) whenever he's out and close enough to civilization, and stargazes whenever he's out in remote locations. Sometimes he'll watch a waterfall, or cars going by. Sometimes he'll hum to himself and plan out new music. Either way, no matter where he is, winding down is one of his most important tasks, or this boy will NOT be able to get to sleep!

[inthealloy]

Thematic Headcanons. A series of subject-specific headcanons you can ask your favorite blog and muse.

hc + 🤝 for a headcanon about a connection with one of the receiver's mutual

hc + 👪 for a family-themed headcanon

hc + 🧡 for a friendship-themed headcanon

hc + 💌 for a romance-themed headcanon

hc + 💕 for a loved-themed headcanon

hc + 💔 for a headcanon about a sad experience

hc + 🤥 for a lie-themed headcanon

hc + 😶 for a headcanon about a secret they know of / keep

hc + 😴 for a sleep-themed headcanon

hc + 🌇 for a headcanon about morning- or evening rituals

hc + 🧼 for a hygiene-themed headcanon

hc + 🏠 for a home-themed headcanon

hc + 😃 for a happiness-themed headcanon

hc + 😨 for a fear-themed headcanon

hc + 🤕 for a pain-themed headcanon

hc + 🚶‍♂️ for a habit-themed headcanon

hc + 👍 for a headcanon about things they like

hc + 👎 for a headcanon about things they dislike

hc + 💪 for a sport-themed headcanon

hc + 😡 for a headcanon about something that makes them angry

hc + 👻 for a headcanon about supernatural occurrences

hc + 🥣 for a food-themed headcanon

hc + ☕ for a drink-themed headcanon

hc + 🐈 for a pet/animal-themed headcanon

hc + 🌸 for a plant-themed headcanon

hc + 🌄 for an outdoor-themed headcanon

hc + 🌍 for a travel-themed headcanon

hc + 🗡 for a weapon-themed headcanon

hc + 🎡 for a hobby-themed headcanon

hc + 🚗 for a transportation-themed headcanon

hc + ⏳ for a time-themed headcanon

hc + 🌘 for a night-themed headcanon

hc + 🌞 for a day-themed headcanon

hc + 🪐 for a universe-themed headcanon

hc + 🌂 for a weather-themed headcanon

hc + ⛄ for a season-themed headcanon

hc + 🎉 for a celebration-themed headcanon

hc + 🏆 for a goal-themed headcanon

hc + 💯 for an achievement-themed headcanon

hc + 🚬 for a headcanon about a bad habit

hc + 🎭 for an arts-/crafts-themed headcanon

hc + ✂️ for a hair-themed headcanon

hc + 👗 for a clothes-themed headcanon

hc + 💍 for a jewelry-themed headcanon

hc + 💄 for a makeup-themed headcanon

hc + 🎓 for an education-themed headcanon

hc + 📿 for a faith-themed headcanon

hc + 🎵 for a music-themed headcanon

hc + 📱 for a media-themed headcanon

hc + 🎥 for a film/tv-themed headcanon

hc + 📔 for a reading-themed headcanon

hc + 💰 for a money-themed

hc + 💼 for a job-themed headcanon

hc + 💉 for a medical-themed headcanon

hc + 🛒 for a shopping-themed headcanon

hc + 🔞 for a nsfw-headcanon

hc + ❓ for a headcanon of the receiver's choice

[inthealloy]

(( GUESS WHO GOT THIS GUY FOR

THREE DOLLARS

BECAUSE HE WASN'T IN THE SYSTEM YET FOR PRICING AND THE CHASHIER DIDN'T LISTEN TO ME WHEN I SAID THAT SQUISHMALLOWS THIS SIZE USUALLY GO FOR AROUND FIFTEEN

THE COLLECTION GROWS

I AM OVER THE MOON ))

[inthealloy]

sketches I made of the design that @multimusewonderland created; Nova Overlord, a fusion of ITA's Sonic and Shadow!

[inthealloy]

bit late, but finally posting Nova! or Nova Overlord, as i like to call him

he's an obligatory fusion between my Shadow and @inthealloy's Sonic :3 the brothers everrrrr

he's technically on this blog as an NPC if anyone so desires

[inthealloy]

for fun, I thought I'd share the old, old, OLD profile of ITA Sonic from an old multimuse I used to run. it's so out of date and fairly far removed from how I portray him now... I find that funny. it was VERY based off of the OVA, and before I actually, properly got into the series. it was no wonder I struggled to write him, lol.

< AU and design based off of Classic Sonic. Takes place not long after Sonic CD. Open to different timelines! >

Robotnik had never given up his goal of creating the perfect robotic clone of Sonic the Hedgehog, a speedy little demon that was a perpetual thorn in his side. Having gone through a number of Mecha Sonic prototypes, he had finally achieved perfection in the final iteration: Metal Sonic. But even that was bested by the blasted hedgehog!

But then. It finally happened.

After numerous failed attempts, Robotnik finally defeated Sonic. He was on death row, his body broken. Just as he was about to finish the job, the robotics expert had a thought: why just stop at the perfect Sonic clone? What better way to prove his own superiority than to have Sonic himself under is control?

Thus the Robotization process began. What was left of Sonic’s body was salvaged for Robotnik’s nefarious plan.

Using Sonic’s body to pilot the metallic chassis much like the Badniks, Sonic’s mind was overwritten with programming to make him loyal to Robotnik through and through. This worked for some time, however Robotnik did not account for Sonic’s strong will. After all, he’s still alive in there. 

It was all well and good at first; the new and improved Metal Sonic proved to be a menace to anyone that dared to defy Robotnik. He terrorized anyone and everyone, and was nearly unstoppable!

Until Tails started to catch on. 

With the young fox trying desperately to reach out to Sonic, he eventually reached through. Now having to actively fight against his programming, Sonic shines through Metal’s cold exterior now and again.

These days he is a neutral force; he actively has to fight against Robotnik’s programming, which Tails has had difficulty countering. He’ll work alongside Tails and his friends when he can, however Robotnik gains control frequently….

Extra notes: 

Metal can speak, however it’s in his programming to typically keep his mouth shut. Rile him up enough and you’ll get him to talk! However when his true nature starts to leak through, he has no inhabitations on speaking his mind. 

He’s got a SERIOUS superiority complex. After being turned on, he destroyed any and all Sonic replicas that Robotnik still had around. Should he encounter any other Metal Sonics, or Sonics in general for that matter, he will be quick to heckle them and give them a challenge. 

He feels best when his true nature is out, when he is truly and properly Sonic. However as his programming actively pushes back, these moments of true clarity are sadly brief. 

When Sonic is properly in control, his personality is somewhat similar to the Sonic seen in the 1993 OVA; headstrong with a laidback but snarky attitude. Overconfident, but has the strength and skill to back it up. Comes across as uncaring at times, but can be convinced to do the right thing, and does have his heart in the right place. 

More hasty than the average Sonic, he’s extremely impatient. He’s unfortunately not against getting the job done in any way possible, even if it means stepping on someone or hurting them along the way. 

He does occasionally feel out of it, guilty for what he’s done under Robotnik’s control, and can be caught being uncharacteristically pensive. Of course, he’s quick to cover this up if anyone happens to catch him in the act. 

HATES that he can’t run half as well anymore. Sure, his booster keeps him going fast, but he wants to run.

Likes to call Robotnik “Eggbotnik.” Who knows why. This gets him into trouble but he gets a kick out of it. 

[inthealloy]

Sonic.exe exists as an urban legend in the ITA universe.

It started off as playground gossip for those of whom that were unfortunate enough to have an encounter with the Metal-controlled Sonic, and see what kind of damage he could do. When rumors started to spread that Sonic WAS in there, the legends started to grow, regarding how he was a spirit forced to do evil by Dr. Robotnik.

After Sonic got control back, the urban legend escalated even further, changing and warping to be the spirit of Sonic haunting an executable file that would infect your computer. It worked like a virus, installing itself if you went too deep on the Internet, or were searching for something that you shouldn't. If you were to run the executable file, the ghost of Sonic, consumed with grief and rage at what happened to him and conditioned to fight and kill from his time as Metal, would murder you and drag your soul into the file with him. He grows in power as he collects more souls, infecting more and more computers, and killing more and more people in increasingly gruesome ways. His descriptions are never very consistent (some describe him looking like a Sonic-Metal hybrid, others describe him as fully out of the armor, some as a ghost, some as a broken body similar to how he actually looks, etc.), but the black sclera with red irises, and crying tears of blood is always the same.

Sonic would find this urban legend hilarious… If it weren't so violent and at his expense…

[inthealloy]

(( me while thinking about the sonic ref: okay, remember the friendship bracelets

(she did not remember the friendship bracelets.) ))

[inthealloy]

updated reference sheet for my Metal Sonic AU! I'd love to have this colored in, but this is good enough for now, I think.

[inthealloy]

In the Nintendo DS version of Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (2009), when Metal Sonic successfully performs a maneuver or wins certain events, his eyes will change from their usual red color to a light greenish blue.

[inthealloy]

Hit Play on that CD!

Verse: None, I don't include pre-roboticized Sonic as a verse, soz! The start to ITA's version of Sonic CD. Introduces Amy's time travel, and how Sonic is able to do it on Little Planet! Word Count: 2,023 Edited graciously by multimusewonderland!

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With a chili dog in hand, Sonic parked himself on a bench near the cart he had gotten his well-deserved treat from. He had spent the better half of the afternoon taking out stray badniks, and was ready for a quick break before he either went back into the fray, or did a bit of running.

He ruminated the chili dog over every bite; it was fine. Could have used a little more spice, but the chili texture was great, and he could see himself getting it again sometime in the future. Perfect amount of onion, just the right amount of ground beef. Could have used more pepper, especially jalapeno… But good overall. And as a bonus, the savory aroma masked the stench of the city, especially the foul odor of cars. 

As he started to dig into his treat, he watched people as they walked by--humans and mobians alike. The city was filled to the brim with both; it was fascinating to see the wide diversity of people that were out there, with their various outfits and fascinating levels of energy.

There was one mobian--a pink hedgehog, as a matter of fact--that caught his attention. She had a lot more energy than the average mobian, yet not quite as much as he did. He started to turn his attention elsewhere when she had taken notice of him as well. In the corner of his eye, he could see her smile grow, and an excited wave being thrown into the air, but he didn't immediately assume that either of those were for him. He continued to eat and watch when that hedgehog ran up to his side.

“Hi!” she greeted excitedly, her smile growing when he turned towards her. “You're Sonic the Hedgehog, aren't you?”

He flicked his thumb over his nose, giving her a smile as he finished off his mouthful. “In the flesh!” he exclaimed. She seemed like a fan. He had gotten a few of those in recent, and it was frankly odd being a sort of celebrity. Still, he could put on a little show!

She hopped from one foot to the other, reeling in her flapping hands by pressing her palms against her cheeks. It was hard to tell if she was physically capable of smiling any bigger at this point. “I'm your biggest fan!” She chirped excitedly. “My name is Amy Rose!”

“Nice to meet you, Amy!”

Lowering her hands, Amy started to fiddle with the hem of her skirt, still beaming. “You think it would be okay if we hung out sometime?”

Sonic tilted his head to one side, lowering the hand that held his chili dog ever so slightly, “Hang out?” He echoed, “What do you mean by that?”

The other hedgehog's face seemed to immediately light up in red, and if her fingers worried her skirt any more she might start fraying it soon. “Oh--I don't know,” she muttered in an embarrassed way. “I guess I didn't think I would get this far,” she laughed stiffly.

Sonic shrugged. “Well, what's there to do around here?” he asked. “I'm not really familiar with this place.”

That seemed to perk her right back up, and Sonic put on a bigger smile in response. She stopped fiddling with her skirt and started to count on her fingers. “Oh wow! Okay, uh, there's plenty! There's a really cool park in the middle of the city with a great forest walk. There's also a casino with fun arcade games for kids like us to play. There's lots and lots of food, more than just the chili dog stand you went to.” She winked and held up a finger towards her cheek as if trying to tell a secret, “And between you and me, there's also a really great fortune teller around!”

Sonic lifted an eyebrow, “Fortune teller? Really?” He'd never met one of those before. He knew what they did, but he never really had the use for their services. Knowing the future kinda took the wind out of his sails!

Amy spun around, giggling, “That's me!” She announced cheerfully. “I do fortune readings of any kind. I would love to be able to do a reading for you, if you want to know about something like love, or even if you can defeat Robotnik one day!“

“I don't really need to know about any of that.” He laughed in reply, “Knowing how and when I beat the guy takes a lot of the fun out of it, y’know?”

She seemed to deflate. “Oh right, of course! S-sorry.”

He didn't really like to see her frown like that; it didn't feel right. He wasn't fussed about anything like love, but he may as well humor her, he figured. “Go ahead with a love reading, I guess!” He shrugged casually. “It could be fun to know if I got any of that in my future. But nothing specific--no spoilers, okay? Just a yes or no!”

The smile practically slapped itself back onto Amy's face, and she nodded briskly, “Of course, of course! There are plenty of people who like readings like that. You're not alone.” She folded her hands together, intertwining her fingers, and she closed her eyes and bowed her head ever so slightly.

Her energy started to swell, growing in strength, as well as volume. Her rose-shaped energy started to branch off into multiple other roses that repeated the process over and over again, until it seemed as though the entire area, not just her body, was covered in floral fractals.

And suddenly she vanished, making Sonic jolt.

Before he could so much as blink, however, she reappeared. Her eyes fluttered open, and while they were still folded, she lowered her hands slightly. She gave him a quizzical look, apparently utterly confused by whatever she had seen. He wasn’t sure if that was a good or a bad thing, but it made him lean forward ever so slightly.

“Well, that's weird…” she started.

Before Sonic could ask what she saw, his ears turned towards the south side of the city, where he could hear an annoyingly familiar sound. His eyes narrowed, and he sprung off of the bench, clutching his chili dog as he stared at the sky indignantly.

This only confused Amy further, but as the sound of Robotnik's saucer grew louder and louder, it seemed as though she quickly got the picture, shrinking back behind Sonic's side.

Robotnik's laughter carried across the city, and soon everyone's attention was turned towards the sky, with a few humans looking this way and that before they located the source. A small uproar erupted around Sonic, with people expressing concern, fear, and even frustration at the doctor’s presence.

“Well! You just made yourself a lot easier to find!” Robotnik proclaimed, “Took a bit of looking, but I finally found you, little pest!”

Eggman sat tall, boldly grinning down at Sonic with one hand at his side, and the other hand leaning against the edge of his saucer.

“Not like you ever had trouble finding me before!” Sonic taunted, “You slipping or something, old man?”

Robotnik’s smile turned into a sneer, and he glared at the blue hedgehog from underneath his glasses. “Not you, hyperactive blue rat; I'm talking about your new friend there! The little pink hedgehog--I ought to have figured you were friends!” He pointed a gloved hand down towards Amy.

The girl shrank further behind Sonic, who, after casting a glance back at her, threw out an arm in-between her and Robotnik. He shot a glare up at the doctor. It didn't take a rocket scientist to deduce that Robotnik would want to be in possession of someone who could see the future, but even that seemed a little out of character for the old coot…

Robotnik continued, “Your time travel abilities will suit my plans quite nicely! Come along quietly--or else.”

Sonic blinked, looking at Amy again, who had screwed her eyes shut, looking ashamed. Suddenly, this whole thing made a lot more sense.

Scarfing down the rest of his chili dog, Sonic shouted. “As if I'd ever let you get your hands on her! You’d better un-scramble your brain if you thought you would!” He started to rev up a spin bash, but shortly after hearing the charging of an engine, which he assumed was Robotnik’s saucer, Sonic was suddenly struck with what felt like the entirety of a freight train, knocking him back several feet, his spines scraping harshly against the pavement.

“Sonic!” Amy cried out, her voice just above the concern and shouts of the crowd forming around them. Then she said something strange: “It's the robot I saw when I…!”

The blue hedgehog sprung upwards, but barely had the chance to get a good look at his assailant before sharp metal claws raked across his cheek, knocking him onto his side and sending him reeling with pain--as if the tackle wasn't enough!

Before he could retaliate, the metal force rocketed away, followed shortly by a high-pitched scream from Amy. Chaos broke out in the crowd, pounding against Sonic’s ears with shouts, cries, screams, and cheers for him to do what was right. Despite any pain he felt, Sonic was immediately at the ready, green eyes scouring the area for either his attacker or Amy. He found both of them in the sky, rocketing away towards Robotnik, who was laughing maniacally, looking prouder of himself than normal. Amy was in the clutches of a blue robot, her head and arm over his shoulder and reaching out towards Sonic, crying out in alarm and squirming desperately in her captor's arms. She pounded her fists against the metal head of the robot, to little avail.

Grimacing, Sonic got himself to his feet, ignoring the blood trickling down his cheek. Eyes scouring the area once again, he tried to figure out the best way to get up to her: a short sprint, a jump here, a spin dash there, and in no time at all, he was launched into the sky using the city’s geometry. However, the robot was shockingly fast, much faster than any other badnik that Robotnik had built to date. Even with all of his own speed, Sonic couldn't catch up. He uncurled, giving up on tackling the robot out of the sky, and instead tried to grab hold of Amy's hand.

But their fingers just barely grazed against each other.

And as he fell back towards the ground, he could feel all of those rose fractals once again, this time filling him up to the brim as if she had passed her energy on to him.

He was utterly confused, but before he hit the ground, he curled into a ball and landed roughly in the grass. Uncurling, he watched as Robotnik left, finally getting a better look at the attacker and kidnapper.

It looked distinctly like a metal version of himself, sharp, angular, and blue.

No wonder it was so fast. 

They vanished into the great blue above, and Sonic couldn't help but pound his fist into the grass, clenching his teeth. If only he were faster! Yet how wasn't he fast enough? He was the fastest thing alive; he should have been able to save her in a snap!

He got back to his feet, and as he did, he heard a loud wail behind him. He turned and was met with an older lavender-shaded hedgehog with roses of all colors woven into her spines. She fell onto her knees a few feet away, staring desperately at the spot in the sky where Amy had vanished, tears spilling from her large green eyes.

“Amy, my dear precious Amy!” She cried, her voice cracking into the air. Her face fell into her hands, and she began to sob, a few humans and mobians approaching her to soothe her with words or with hands on her back.

Sonic stepped closer. “Don't worry, ma'am,” he said, “I'll get Amy back!”

Before getting a response, he turned on his heel, started a peelout, and sprinted out of the city, numerous cheers at his heels. 

[inthealloy]

(( current thoughts for king arthur! kinda disjointed, and might not make sense to outsiders since my worldbuilding doc isn't finished yet, lol:

dark blue, nearly black fur, with lighter blue streaks in the general area of shadow's, similar, if not identical spine formation to sonic's, dark green eyes

caliburn, like other weapons from the round table, had power infused into it by the chaos emeralds; each one has various abilities and capability of speaking to their wielders in various ways

many quests regard finding the chaos emeralds, and keeping avalon safe from invaders who are aggressively seeking more land while the waters of the Great Chaos Flood still recede

lancelot is his half-brother (his mother cheated on the king, and her guilt and shame caused her to flee, giving birth at the base of the master emerald just before she died of exhaustion, where tikal rose lancelot). arthur found out years later but keeps it a secret to uphold lancelot's reputation

finds the phantom ruby at some point? probably thought it was related to the chaos emeralds??? could be his potential corruption/downfall, but likely knocked out of it by his knights. he hides the phantom ruby where he found it after, actually burying it deeper into the ground, and stepped down from the throne after, giving it to his eldest son

could lead to infinite the jackal later down the line? somehow a part of the bloodline because arthur had a couple more kids after the ruby's influence, born as a result of christmas island experiments?? idk I need to see forces

spent the rest of his life working hard to make up for the damage he did under the influence of the phantom ruby, succeeded in spades in the minds of others, but never found peace with himself

still considered a great king and a hero, very close to caliburn, who was buried with him when he passed away. caliburn was never found, unlike other weapons from the round table, which were sold to museums around the world when avalon became christmas island

the ancestor, much like lancelot, to sonic and shadow

[inthealloy]

(( my brain, suddenly: what if you developed the ITA version of king arthur, what if

and I mean... I could... hm... ))

[inthealloy]

(( maybe I should explain why this is called "In the Alloy" au, huh

in short: sonic says "in the alloy," rather than "in the flesh" because he's a goober like that. ))

[inthealloy]

@multimusewonderland asked:

Sonic wakes up in slightly different armor after falling asleep during a particularly long tuneup :3

Sonic was a little bit groggy when he woke up, making it pretty clear that the nap was, in fact, not intentional. He groaned as he got up, then yawned, his systems booting up and coming back as all normal. Under his mask, he smiled at Tails.

“It seems like you did a good job as usual!”

However, as he moved, it finally registered to him that something felt a little bit off, but it wasn't until he hopped down onto his feet that he finally realized.

The arms and legs functioned significantly differently, trying to emulate a more realistic appearance. There was a flash of gold at either side, he had gloves on his hands, and furthermore, his armor was pitch black with steely blue accents.

He looked down at his arms, blinking in confusion, until he looked up at Tails and his face, who was clearly having a very difficult time keeping his laughter hidden.

Sonic cracked a smile and then deepened his voice, imitating Shadow to the best of his ability, “Is this some kind of joke to you?” he asked darkly. He too failed to keep the laughter out of his voice, and soon he had a burst of mirth spill forth from his mouth.

He rushed into the bathroom, giving himself a once-over in the mirror. He laughed again, his voice echoing off the bathroom tile. He unscrewed his mask, his laughter turning into a guffaw when he saw his scarred muzzle displayed on Shadow's face.

He leaned out of the bathroom door, “Oh man,” he wheezed, “Please tell me that Shadow doesn't know. I've gotta surprise him with this one!”