#knuxadow au

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sorry for forgetting tumblr for a while lolz

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what if you were the moon and i was an avid star and moon watcher and we fell in love after a cataclysmic event (in a timeless, unlabeled sorta way)

anyways!! another au to add to the roster!! still working on a title for this one, but now, i'm shortening it to the Moonfall AU!!

this here is a little au wherein Knuckles has the ability to see a certain Shady figure (Shadow) within the moon. they don't talk much, but when they do, their conversations are always worthwhile.

there's a story to this whole au too which i'm really excited to share!! but i'll save that for another day. (it'll be soon though, TRUST)

doodles and more rambles under the cut!! (and if you have any questions, my asks are open!! stick your hands into my enclosure)

knuxadow shippers are so starved like. fuuuuuuuccckk why is Shadow the moon all of a sudden?? anyways, this idea hit me in the middle of the night and i just kinda ran with it!

long story short; this is a little au featuring Shadow (the moon) and Knuckles (certified moon enjoyer) and how their relationship unfolds

Fun fact: Shadow actually has a physical form! (he actually has two!) However, he's more likely to project it (in a hologram-esque way) rather than show up anywhere physically. This mini projection is only visible to Knuckles though. for lore reasons, of course.

As for his other physical form, it's a lot closer to the Shadow we see in canon! It's not as discreet as he'd like, but it helps him blend in just fine.

Whenever Shadow's not in projection mode, he often takes shape within the moon! again, though, he's only really visible to Knuckles.

(also: the moon isn't always THAT close to knuckles either, and it's never that small. i simply didn't want to scale anything)

most of these doodles actually take place after the events of the au plot. whoops. beforehand, Knuckles had only felt a strong connection to the moon, but didn't know there was actually somebody in it! it was a bit of a shock, especially since the hedge in the moon is so damn irritating! but that's neither here nor there. they get along just fine now, save for the occasional feud every now and then.

i need to stop myself, but there'll be more on this soon TRUST!!!

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sasha the echidna and briar the bat!

couple new fankids for a separate au from the ultimate lifespawn 🤭😈 (will put more info out about them later! just know they’re… trouble ^^’)

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the star and the moon who were scourged by the sun

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it was so silly and disproportionate 🥺🫶🏽

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SatBK Week 3: Royal

Lancelot knows his destiny- his love for the queen of Camelot is to doom the kingdom and be Gawain's death knell. When Gawain receives the crown from Sir Sonic, he decides he is going to take a page out of the knight of the wind's book: twist fate to their liking. There will be no Queen of Camelot if Lancelot takes the position of King Consort himself. If Gawain gives Lancelot his heart and his kingdom, then his knight cannot break them unintentionally.

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a smooch!

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uhm hi tumblr ^⁠_⁠^ been a while, this is an art trade with @couragesonic for their spiral sonic comic,,, im very normal about it. you should go check them out maybe

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Stole your heart and she’s not giving it back!

toxic yuri in my Wizard of Oz au???

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Post fight catch.

Here is a sketch I made of a moment from the Shadow the Hedgehog vs the World au after a small battle with Terra (one of the enemies from the au).

To add more context, Shadow encounters the alternate timeline version of Knuckles where he recently left a ruined Angle Island to Westopolis because a certain Black Arms hybrid experiment (Terra) stole the Master Emerald. Knuckles even had an intense battle with him before he left, which made him stand-offish against any hybrids he encountered in later on, including Shadow. Of course, Shadow doesn’t negotiate with Knuckles since he’s too focused on taking down Terra so he could get his chaos abilities and normal form back. The two of them eventually realize they need to work together in order to defeat a common enemy. From that point, hijinks ensue.

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something something immortal Knuckles who gets his memories reset by the ME every few decades or and Shadow who is also immortal and also had his memories fucked with by someone he trusted

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oooolddd sketches and stuff

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back at it again with my knuxadow hadestown au

only this time,,, with a more divisive cast list!! + some explanations too! this might be a little confusing to those who aren't familiar w/ the plot of hadestown/the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, so i'll try to expand on it as much as I can.

(also would you guys believe me if i said i've actually been thinking about this au for like 6 months?)

Knuckles as Orpheus - I dunno this casting just feels like clockwork to me. Orpheus and Knuckles are both bold, earnest, and dedicated. They're both incredibly duty bound-- though they show it n different ways. Orpheus' dedication towards finishing his song parallels how Knuckles dedicates so much of his life to the ME. Hence why I can easily see Knuckles in the same situation Orpheus finds himself in. I also think it'd be fun if his Orpheus has the reputation of being naive and gullible. Like, just walk with me here. The weather is out of wack: spring isn't spring anymore, winter's lasting longer than it should, and summers are getting hotter and hotter every time. Now all of a sudden, some orphan with a guitar comes around saying he's working on a song that'll fix everything? Crazy talk-- but what they don't know is that he's telling the truth. Knuckles' Orpheus is a bit of a recluse. He does his job over at Hermes' place, and goes right back to working on his song. Nothing more, nothing less. He doesn't have time to argue with people about the legitimacy of his gift. He doesn't have time for anything. That is, until he meets Eurydice.

(Bonus: Also, also!! Performance-wise, when I think about Knuckles' Orpheus, I like to think of it as a mix of Jordan Fisher's and Justin Vernon's performances. Very nice and subdued, soft voice, but also also throw in a very fiery determination when things get rough (all this to say you guys should listen to Jordan Fisher's rendition of Wait For Me) I also draw a lot of inspiration from Hadestown's orginial concept album for Knuckles' take just in general!

Shadow as Eurydice (just as a heads up, I'll be using he/she pronouns interchangeably for Shadow & Eurydice here. sorry if you don't see the vision but it's simply mandatory) - Again, this is like clockwork to me.... Shadow's Eurydice is one that's gone through countless losses. She's wandered this world for a long time now, and she's seen how vicious and demanding it can get. He's seen the weather grow more and more extreme as the years passed by, and the only thing he could do was watch as the harsh conditions claimed everything/everyone he's ever cared about. So, just as Eurydice does, he turns his back against the world. Rather than live, Eurydice survives. I like to think that in true Shadow nature, his Eurydice comes off a liiiiittle (read: very) arrogant. I mean who wouldn't be? Especially if you were in her shoes? Still, despite his accomplishments, Shadow's Eurydice always hungered for more. He wanted to see the world the way the old folks and gods described it. Balanced, harmonious, and just, y'know. liveable? So when she meets Orpheus, she gets to see a sliver of that world. Shadow's Eurydice greatly respects Orpheus and his dedication to his song. He tries to play it off as the respect one would have for like, a good business proposal or whatever, but in reality, he's completely enamored with Orpheus' song (and Orpheus as a whole, obviously. why else would he agree to marry him?)

more under the cut btw. this got longer than i planned

Rouge as Hermes - My GIIIIIIRRRRLLLL!!! Sorry, I will cling onto this casting choice for ages it makes sense to no one but me. Rouge is like, the one piece holding this story together. She serves as the narrator in most cases, and she's the one most familiar with all of the characters. She knows the tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice better than anyone else. Yet despite it's tragic ending, it's still her favorite story. Rouges' Hermes isn't too different from how she usually acts. Though with Rouge, her compassion shines through the most in Hermes' character. ALSO! Another change is that Rouges' Hermes is a lot more vague in her motivations. It's never too clear why she loops the story over again, or why she hopes for better ending. But one things's for sure-- she cares for Orpheus and Eurydice dearly. It's not often she meets a soul bold enough to bicker with the Gods-- let alone two! Hermes is a dear friend to the main two. Between them, she's known Orpheus the longest, and she has quite the sweet spot for him. That's actually why she offered him a job at her little pub, which will temporarily be named The Emerald for now.

Sonic as Persephone - It's a little fucked up when you think about it. But like, it's a really fun match in my opinion. To those unfamiliar w/ the plot: Persephone is only allowed 6 months of freedom each year. Otherwise, she's stuck alongside Hades down in the underworld . Sound a little familiar? (COUGH forces COUGH). Each year, the return of Persephone marks a fun celebration. It's a sign that spring is finally returning, and that times are gonna be a little easier, just for a while. Sonic's Persephone is very lax and approachable. Everyone tends to forget that he's one of the Gods. He gets excited every time spring comes around because he finally has the freedom to stretch his legs and mingle with the living! Persephone seems to know everyone, which is a damn near impressive feat considering how much time he spends underground. But hey, don't sweat about the small stuff! Sonic's Persephone knows how to make the best of an awful situation. When he's around, it's easy to forget the situation he's fallen into. It's like a fun party, whenever spring comes. But every party has it's end. Sonic's Persephone is a lot better at hiding his discontent with the deal. He only really gives an attitude to Hades. Down underground, he tries to lighten up the mood as best as he can, but it's a little difficult when everyone down there is a mindless husk. (Another issue to take up with Mr. Hades, it seems.)

Infinite as Hades - HEAR ME OUT, OKAY. It just works I think. Infinite and Hermes are similar in the sense that when they grab a hold of power, they latch onto it with an iron grip. Hades & Infinite are both powerful and imposing figures, but behind all that bravado, there's a weakness they refuse to let anyone see. After all, if that weakness were to come to light, everything they've built would come crumbling down. I think if I were to make any changes to Infinite's Hades characterization, I think I'd make his Hades a little more outwardly cunning. Someone who seems a little more untrustworthy and slimy, despite their words and logic being perfectly sound. A sweet talker who doesn't sugarcoat their words y'know? Seems a little contradictory, but it makes sense to me. Either way, he's incredibly proud of his growing empire. It's a testament to strength and resourcefulness. Hadestown is the city of his dreams-- the city he deserves, and he refuses to let anyone ruin his chances at bringing it to fruition. Still, Infinite's Hades has gotten awfully lazy. Relying on his workers to build his empire for him. He used to value a challenge, hell, he used to seek out challenges for himself. That's how he met Persephone. But then he grew overzealous. He took it a step to far, and when Persephone lost that final challenge, that fire quelled. They were no longer on equal ground, and there was nothing else that could reinvigorate that spark.

Vector, Espio, and Charmy as The Fates (Atropos, Lachesis, and Clotho respectively) - I was actually really torn on whether I wanted the Chaotix or the Babylon Rogues as the Fates, so this might be subject to change. EITHER WAY. I like to think these three serve as a more sympathetic version of the fates? They each have their own varying opinions on the characters and the actions they take (some being more optimistic, the other being more cynical, and one serving as kind of the middle ground-- but it's never all the same). If I di stick with the Chaotix... they are gonna get up to a lot more mischief in the background. i simply won't have it any other way.

YEAH. Woah that was may longer than I thought it was gonna be, and it doesn't cover everything I have in mind about this au. this is just the tip of the iceberg tbh. also!

I don't think I'll make a lot of BIG changes to the story. except for one. S0nfinite isn't my cup of tea so I don't think I'll make Hades and Persephone's story a conventional "love turned twisted/bitter" story. I'll find a way to make it parallel Orpheus and Eurydice's story in a different way. I've got some ideas, I just have to flesh them out a little bit more.

Anyways... I hope you guys like it. Listen to hadestown and you too, can fall down the rabbit hole with me. Take your pick:

Broadway Cast Album / Orginal Cast [Live] / Concept Album (It's a completely sung-through musical so you don't have to scour for scenes for extra context. That being said, I DO reccomend finding a stage performance if you have the time. The way the set comes to life... mwah. 10s across the board.)

ok bye fr now

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made some ref sheets for Sasha and Briar! they’re two of my new faves tbh and I wanted to actually show all of sasha’s markings and body paint hehehe

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Ouh yeah ballet au doodle <3... One my of favorite poses despite being made up.

Edit: Knux got his leg workout!!

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I think it's a design for a new AU, idk. just thinking about them a little without going too deep (although I have a story planned, or part of it)

the main focus would be knuxadow. it would have slight sonknux and sonadow interactions, but they are not the focus!!! I'm still thinking about other characters, for now I'm going to call tribal AU