#tikal my beloved

[espilvers]

TIKAL (Hero Garden)

[galaxylover06]

Pizza? Anyone? 🧡🍕

[boombrothersasks]

*While Shadow is having these thoughts, works some Asker Magic to try and turn him back to normal*

"Unfortunately, there is only one cure I can see. And Shadow, he has to not be so stubborn for it to have a chance at working..." The ghosty-echidna appeared to reply. "That's right, I'm the narrator now."

[un-pearable]

if you’re wondering why day 2 is still not posted despite it being day 5,,, i blame it on the eight gemstones i needed to relearn how to draw/color

[sonic-gallery]

Another World Ogiri March 2023 [What are Tikal and Chaos doing...? ]

When I let my beloved daughter take over the soba restaurant, it was turned into a pizza shop the next day.

When I let my beloved daughter take over the soba restaurant, it was turned into a pizza shop the next day.

Two characters appear every month in surprising outfits and situations! Let's enjoy Ogiri together with illustrations that will make your imagination run wild!

This time, Tikal, the pizza shop's signboard girl, will be joined by Chaos, who makes pizza with artisan skills!

It seems like the impossibly happy aura of the two and the enthusiasm of the delicious pizza can be felt beyond the screen.

The example story was quite surreal (Father, Pachacama...!), but what kind of lines or narration would you use?

You can set it up with the two's usual atmosphere and worldview, or you can make it bold... Enjoy it freely and tweet with the tag #Isekai Ogiri on Twitter ♪

We will introduce the good ones in a reply from Sonic's official Twitter account.

We are looking forward to your fun Ogiri posts!

Act3: “Satisfied Paradise”

"Welcome! Please take an empty seat."

``CHAO's Diner'' is a pizza restaurant that has been operating in the mountains of Mystic Lewin for some time.

This popular shop, located between the village of the wild echidna "Knuckles tribe" and the home of the mysterious creatures "Chao" who live in waterholes, is run by Tikal, the daughter of the Knuckles tribe chief, and the hearts of the Chao's. Gentle guardians...Two of the water creatures "Chaos".

Today, Tikal cheerfully greets customers, and Kaos deftly makes pizza with his outstretched arms. The specialty here is the piping hot special pizza made with Chao and his friends' favorite red fruits. The taste of this pizza and Tikal's cheerful customer service have earned a reputation, and the restaurant is always crowded with Chao and Knuckles people.

Although CHAO's Diner is such a wonderful place, there were some difficulties when it first opened. When Tikal remembers the past, he can't help but chuckle as he catches a glimpse of the chaos silently making pizza.

The Knuckles tribe is brutal and arrogant. Chaos was wary of them lest they harm Chao and the others.

They came in large numbers and walked around the store, making a fuss without paying any heed to the previous customers. When Chaos rushes out angrily, Tikal intervenes and intercedes...

One day...Chaos made a new pizza that was very popular with Chao and his friends...and the Knuckles tribe as well. This pizza served as a bridge and brought everyone together.

The Knuckles tribe began to respect Chaos, and began to treat the Chao people with love as well, who loved the same masterpiece. And the chaos... As soon as I saw their smiles, all the worries in my heart disappeared.

I still can't forget the joy I felt at that time. If you treat someone with sincerity, you can open up to anyone someday. That's certainly what I thought.

Relive that excitement once again...

Since then, the two have been thinking about a new pizza every day, and last night they finally completed it! Today is the day of its unveiling.

A special dough made with seven red berries, fresh basil, and melted cheese. Everyone will love it. The two of them were nervous as they waited for the baking to finish...

<<Gashaan! >>

Suddenly, there was the sound of plates breaking from the audience. You can also hear the roar of the guests and the cries of Chao.

"W-what happened!? No way...!"

Tikal rushes out in a panic. This hasn't happened for a long time...!

When she rushed in, she saw Chao crying after dropping a plate and breaking it, and the Knuckles tribe gently cradling Chao while cleaning up the broken plate.

Tikal sighs with relief.

It was. There are no more disputes in this store. Because now everyone wants to open up and enjoy delicious pizza together in a gentle manner...

“!?”

A fragrant scent immediately flows into it. Who ordered it? It doesn't belong to anyone...it belongs to everyone! Chaos quietly arrives with a new pizza and serves it to everyone.

I've been waiting! As if to say that, the Knuckles tribe and Chao, who had been crying, smiled and bit into it.

"Ah! It's all over my heart and soul!"

"Ciao chao!"

Everyone was overjoyed. Great success! Tikal turns around. Chaos slowly nods back.

Until now and forever. This restaurant for two people has always been fine. When Tikal and his friends returned to the kitchen with these thoughts in mind...

As if to dissolve it, a white mist enveloped the area...

Before you know it, the gatherings and conversations at the store fade away, and eventually the fog thins out... There is only the Master Emerald, which flickers slowly as if asleep, and the ruins of its altar.

And when even the lingering scent, which had no place to go, disappeared, a heavy silence filled this paradise ruins.

"Everything disappears..."

Angel Island, which was supposed to be floating in the sky, has descended to the ground, and a mysterious white mist surrounds the altar, creating a mysterious scene...

Tikal and Chaos work in a happiness that is far from the reality of the past. Knuckles and Chao are good friends. Was the fleeting paradise I had just seen real or a dream?

Judging from the atmosphere of the store, it doesn't seem to be a vision of the time when Tikal and his friends lived... but the mystery only deepens with the fog.

The more you know, the more new mysteries this world reveals.

[tenshiharmonia]

I was browsing through the Sonic Unleashed tag when I saw someone who was making a tarot deck themed after the blue hedgehog's universe, and I must say, it kind of inspired me. So I wanted to give it a try and imagine what my own version of such a deck would be like. Not that I have the artistic skills needed to concretize my vision, but hey, it makes for a fun exercise. I mean, I've always been a fan of tarot iconography, and it just so happens that one of the franchise's main characters has a canonical interest in the matter (as Frontiers reminded us not so long ago), so it seemed appropriate. XD With that being said, let's see what I came up with. (Note that I'll mainly focus on the major arcana. I know that the minor ones are much richer in terms of meaning, but let's be honest, they don't stoke the imagination as much as their "greater" siblings. :p )

0 - The Fool : Sonic himself. Now, calling him a fool is obviously a gross misnomer, but the card itself represents bright-eyed and free-spirited idealism. It is the start of a new journey, which - you will concede - resonates quite well with the eternal adventurer that the blue hedgehog is. (Besides, it's only natural for the franchise's main character to figure on the first card. :p )

I - The Magician : Tails. This card is all about limitless potential, so the two-tailed fox was an easy choice (besides, as Sonic’s right-hand man, it’s only natural for him to come just after the blue hedgehog :p ). Learning from the Fool’s mistakes and experiences, the Magician works towards manifesting its intentions into beings, which resonates pretty well with the genius boy’s heroic aspirations and constant quest for self-improvement... Also, he is quite the tech wiz, and you know what they say : any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. :3

II - The High Priestess : Tikal. In tarology, the Priestess embodies feminine wisdom and intuition, perfectly echoing Tikal’s own role as the Echidna tribe’s voice of reason (even though nobody listened to her). Moreover, the Priestess is also regarded as a mentor figure, bringing to mind how the girl’s spirit acted as a guide for Sonic and his friends during their quest to stop Eggman and Chaos. Lastly, the Priestess is supposed to be quite knowledgeable about the universe’s secrets, which - once again - parallels Tikal’s ancient knowledge of the Chaos Emeralds and their powers...

III - The Empress : Aleena. I know, I know, Underground is probably a part of the franchise that most people would rather forget (except for its banger of a theme song). But I must admit, I’ve quite a soft spot for the way it depicted Sonic’s family (Manic, my beloved). As it happens, this card symbolizes motherhood. Both literally and figuratively. Since Aleena’s main characteristic is her status as both a mother and a queen, she seemed like a royal fit. :p Visually, I also like to imagine that the card’s illustration would take cue from the show’s opening and depict the gentle monarch, in her queenly attire, resting on a bed with her three playful newborns, highlighting both aspects of her character (I won’t deny that her design could enjoy a bit of a face-lift, though)...

IV - The Emperor : Eggman (featuring Sage). Naturally, as the Empress’ counterpart, the Emperor represents the figure of the father. Of course, they are merely symbols, so it’s less about their genders than what they stand for. While the Empress is kind and nurturing, the Emperor’s authority is harsh and severe. He isn’t devoid of affection, but he still views himself as reigning over his progeny, which I think echoes Eggman’s personality and the relationship he has with his creations pretty well. Also, he is at the head of the Eggman Empire, so he truly is the best suited for the job. :p

V - The Hierophant : Professor Pickle. Without going too much into the details, the Hierophant alludes to traditions, institutions, and to a certain extent, dogmatism. Like the High Priestess, he will often take on the role of mentor, providing wisdom and guidance. But he can also represents someone who is a little too set in their ways... All in all, I think you can see why I chose the professor. After all, he is an expert archaeologist who’s passionate about the planet’s many cultures and customs, counsels Sonic and his friends during their worldwide adventure, and who can be a little uncompromising on certain topics (like the making of cucumber sandwiches :3 ). Really, the guy checks all the boxes. One can imagine that the card’s artwork would depict the old chap enjoying a cup of tea and some (properly prepared) snacks while looking contemplatively through his office’s window…

VI - The Lovers : Sonic and Shadow. I mean, this is my tarot deck, so I can indulge myself as much as I want. :p No but seriously (not that I wasn’t serious, but you catch my drift), I would probably attribute this one to Amy. After all, she is the one with romantic aspirations, the one who yearns to experience the sweet embrace of love, waiting for her blue prince to notice her... That being said, instead of depicting Amy and Sonic as an actual couple, I like to think that the card would represent the young girl, bathed in a soft and summery light, simply daydreaming about her proverbial knight in shining armour. Indeed, the card itself is less about romance than fulfilling connections, in the broadest sense of the term. So the idea here would be that, even if her relationship with Sonic is not the passionate fairy tale she’d like it to be, it doesn’t prevent the two of them from sharing a meaningful and inspiring bond. :3

VII - The Chariot : The Tornado, soaring through the clear blue sky. This card stands for travels and freedom, so it was only natural for it to feature our heroes’ trusty mount. After all, it helped them discover so many new and exciting places... (As a bonus, I like to imagine that the card’s illustration would also include the three Babylon Rogues, racing through the sky around the plane. I don’t really know why, but I think it would be neat. I mean, in a sense, they do embody a certain form of freedom. A more abrasive and selfish variant than the one Sonic himself stands for, but still, it makes for an interesting contrast...)

VIII - Justice* : This one was admittedly a little tricky, but in the end, I think I’d go with Chaos. Let me explain. This card is about karma and retribution. It warns us about the consequences of our choices and actions. To put it simply, you reap what you sow. And I think that Chaos, standing impassively among the burning remains of the Echidna tribe, would make for an impressive illustration of that message. Because it’s also important to remember that the line is often thin between justice and madness, and that a righteous crusade can easily turn into a destructive vendetta if hatred and despair are allowed to fester. There is a time to punish, and a time to pardon. * Note that Justice (8) and Strength (11) are known to switch places depending on the deck. This numbering is the one I’m most familiar with, but feel free to procede in the order that suits you best. ;)

IX - The Hermit : Knuckles, sitting on the steps of the Master Emerald’s altar, contemplating the sky from his lonely island. Naturally, the Hermit represents the need to isolate yourself to reflect on your life and actions, which resonates quite nicely with the echidna’s "lone wolf" nature. This choice, however, carries a certain irony. Indeed, while the Hermit is supposed to be a figure of enlightenment, Knuckles’ solitary life has also led him to become a rather hot-blooded - and at times, naive - individual. In a way, it reminds us that maintaining some distance between yourself and the world can often be a double-edged sword...

X - The Wheel of Fortune : You’d think that in a series with so many casino-themed levels, this one would have been easy, but I had a surprisingly difficult time picking who - or what - would be adorning this arcane. Ultimately, my choice would probably be the Chaos Emeralds. As a card, the Wheel of Fortune naturally represents vagrant luck and the whims of fate, an idea that - I think - resonates pretty well with those miraculous jewels. Just like luck, they come and go as they please, and you have to seize them when they pass. And while they often seem to favour the heroes, they ultimately serve no master, meaning that they can be used to defeat evil just as they can help it rise. Their power will often shape the course of history, but there is no telling what awaits those who got caught in their crystalline spiral... Of course, the card’s artwork would depict the seven stones arranged in a neat circle, with the sharp ends all pointing towards the center, to mimic the appearance of an actual wheel. Incidentally, the center of the circle could be occupied by the sparkling silhouette of Super Sonic, to symbolize the ultimate and decisive power that the Emeralds bestow. Alternatively, I was thinking about having an image of the Phantom Ruby in this place, as the Chaos Emeralds’ sinister counterpart, a concept I wish had been explored more. In that case, the image of Super Sonic could be placed above the "wheel", while the bottom of the picture would be showcasing a nefariously grinning Eggman, emphasizing once again how the power of the Emeralds can affect the course of destiny... for better or for worse. (Of course, everything about this deck is merely hypothetical, so don’t take all those details too seriously. This is just brainstorming...)

XI - Strength : Cream. While this card’s name brings to mind the image of a fierce animal, it actually refers to inner strength, the force of the soul that manifests through courage and kindness. As someone once said, it takes a lot of strength to be kind. And I feel like there is no one better than the little rabbit girl to illustrate this message. For her sweetness and innocence hide a heart as strong as the mightiest of metals. A heart that is not afraid of standing against evil and injustice, but that will always choose to extend a hand to those who might need it, be they friends or foes. Brave, humble and generous, the little bunny is truly a shining example of fortitude. (Also, we all know what a punch she packs in spite of her age and daintiness, making her fits the literal definition of "strength" just as well. :p ) That being said, I must admit that I don’t really know what the card’s artwork could look like. My first idea would have been for it to feature Cream happily flying through the sky alongside Cheese while carrying an enormous - and adorably decorated - basket full of Chao*, but to be honest, I’m not entirely convinced... * One can even imagine Gemerl’s head sticking out of the pile, with an air of dumbfounded vacancy colouring his mechanical face, as if to say "I have absolutely no idea how I ended up in this situation, but I cannot say it's disagreeable". XD

XII - The Hanged Man : Big (featuring Froggy, of course). This card invites us to take a break and look at things from a new angle. So naturally, the feline fisherman was the number one candidate, considering how well his laid-back personality and tranquil outlook on life fits the arcane’s meaning. Besides, his passion for fishing provides us with the perfect excuse as to why he would be hanging upside down in the first place, having inadvertently got caught in somebody else’s line because of his clumsiness. :3

XIII - Death : The End. This one is actually deeper than it seems. Of course, the End fancies itself as an ineluctable embodiment of destruction, which already fits the card’s esthetic quite nicely. But those who know about tarot know that this card is actually about transformation and renewal, echoing the End’s role in the franchise’s narrative : by precipitating the fall of the Ancients’ civilization, it triggered the chain of events that would ultimately allow the entire series to happen (or at least most of it). In doing so, it also gave rise to the very hero(es) who would eventually defeat it. True to its name, its advent spelled the end of an era, but it also brought forth a new future, just like a decaying corpse will return to the soil and nourish the seeds that lie beneath... In fact, the card’s artwork would probably have the End’s moon form looming in the upper portion, while the bottom part of the illustration would feature a lonely flower, blooming in the middle of some verdant field (heck, said flower could even be growing out of the husk of a departed Koco, to really drive home the card’s message XD ).

XIV - Temperance : Mighty the Armadillo. This one was easily the most difficult for me to figure out, in part because I feel like there wasn’t really any obvious candidate. In the end, though, I think that Mighty would probably be the best suited for the job. As you can guess, Temperance represents the need for balance and moderation. It invites you to put a little water in your wine, and I feel like it resonates quite nicely with the armadillo’s character. Think about it, Mighty’s main attribute is that he is monstrously strong. Just like Equius Zahhak. He has to be extremely careful around other people, as even one single slip could result in him badly hurting those he cares about. Just like Equius Zahhak. Which is not always an easy feat, as he’s got a pretty extroverted and impetuous disposition. Just like... well, not really, but I think you see where this is all going. XD Mighty’s story is one of constant restraint and cautiousness, which - I think - echoes what this card stands for in a very interesting manner. Granted, I’m not really sure how to convey all that in a simple illustration*, but the idea is there. XD * Maybe having the armadillo rushing worriedly over to Ray - or helping the little guy up - after he accidentally sent the squirrel flying with a not-so-light jab on his shoulder, in reference to that one moment in the Sonic Mania animation (said scene greatly influenced my decision to pick Mighty for this arcane, so it wouldn’t be surprising)...

XV - The Devil : I actually have two different ideas for this one, so brace yourselves. :p - First of all, Solaris. I mean, a being of pure light hiding a heart as black as the darkest of nights ? Yep, that guy fits the bill like a glove. XD As a card, the Devil warns us about the dangers of materialistic obsessions, which could resonate with the all-consuming nature of the sun god’s flames. Not sure about which of his forms the illustration should depict, though. My main idea was for it to feature Mephiles with Solaris’ true form looming behind him, but it’s just one possibility (and even then, I’d still have to choose between the two different forms that the god takes during the final battle). Also, the Devil is usually depicted with a young couple chained at his feet, symbolizing his grip and power over mankind, so I was thinking it’d be interesting to have them be replaced by shackled silhouettes* of Silver and Elise, those whose lives were ruined by the flames of Solaris and the manipulations of his tenebrous half (alternatively, one of them could be replaced by Elise’s father, as it was his own obsession that kickstarted this whole mess)... * To represent how they are just unaware pawns on the fallen god’s chessboard. - Secondly, the Deadly Six. Now, I know what you’re thinking : "urgh, not those guys". But honestly, I don’t really mind them. Sure, Lost World’s writing was a little lackluster, to say the least, but in and of themselves, I don’t think they are that terrible (personally, I have a special fondness for the Zazz X Zavok pairing, but I guess that’s another story XD ). And more importantly, they would be perfect for this card. I mean, as I said, the Devil warns us about self-indulgence and earthly desires, which resonates so well with the hedonistic nature of the six Zeti. Truly, it’s no coincidence if the name of their group references the seven deadly sins. You have the glutton one, the vain and glamorous one, the one who revels in violence, the apathetic one, and Zavok himself is quite the epitome of pride. (And I’m not even taking into account their fittingly demonic, oni-like appearance...) As I said, though, I don’t really know which direction I’d rather take. Ultimately, I feel like the Deadly Six fit the card’s actual meaning better, but I also really like the gravitas that the fallen sun god brings to the table in terms of iconography. How can I put it, I feel like the Zeti would be better suited for the illustration of a minor arcane, if that makes any sense. I mean, the Devil is a figure that comes with a certain weight, and I’m not sure they’d be able to shoulder it. XD

XVI - The Tower : Imperial Tower, with the artificial sun created by Infinite looming over in the background. This card represents impending disaster, so it's only natural for it to feature a level from Sonic Forces. :p No but seriously, I think the choice is rather self-explanatory. In two different ways, actually : Eggman orchestrated the "false sun" battle as the ultimate demise of the resistance, but in the end, it spelled the fall of his own empire...

XVII - The Star : Maria. The Star’s message is one of hope for the future, so Maria felt like the best suited for the job. Her serene kindness and unwavering optimism certainly fit the bill. I mean, even as she was unjustly murdered by those whose role should have been to protect the innocents, her dying words were still for Shadow to not turn his back on humanity, to allow everyone living on the world below "a chance to be happy"... Truly, I cannot think of a better candidate to embody the Star’s promise of a brighter future. (Also, she spent most of her life in a space station, so she’d be right at home on this card. :p In fact, its artwork could easily depict the young girl gazing at the stars through a window aboard the Ark...)

XVIII - The Moon : Rouge. This card is associated with both feminity and deceitfulness, warning us that everything isn't always as it seems, so who better than our dashing femme fatale-slash-master spy to illustrate it. Besides, as a bat, she’d fit the card’s nocturnal esthetic pretty well. :p

XIX - The Sun : Charmy Bee and his two dads and the rest of Team Chaotix. The Sun stands for radiant joy and success, so I thought those three would make for a fitting choice. I mean, they are quite a lively and light-hearted bunch, run a detective agency, and even founded their very own band. Sure, they seem to be perpetually broke, and I don’t think that their musical performances attract that much people, but... what was the point I was trying to make, again ? XD No but seriously, the irony of having those three goobers as an illustration of "success" is not lost on me. In fact, this hilarious contrast is also partly what motivated me to pick them for this card. :p As for the "joy" part, I guess it’s pretty self-explanatory. In terms of visuals, the card’s artwork would probably depict Espio and Vector standing in a sunflower field as they watch Charmy flying happily in the sunny sky above them...

XX - Judgement : Shadow, standing in a flower field, with the Ark looming in the sky above him. Entrusted with the hope of an innocent soul, but turned into an angel of death by his creator, the black hedgehog is ready to pass sentence on humanity. Will he find us guilty, or will he have enough strength in his heart to forgive ? Damnation or atonement, it’s up to him to decide what form the future will take... Anyway, the Judgement card is tied to introspection, so Shadow felt like the best candidate. After all, his personal quest is one of identity, reflecting upon the mistakes that were made and learning the truth of the past in order to move forward and forge his own destiny...

XXI - The World : Chip and Dark Gaia. This one was a no-brainer. After all, those two carry the will of the planet itself. Moreover, the World is, as a card, a symbol of triumph and completion. The journey is over, and it’s now time to celebrate. But it also reminds us that every end is a new beginning. In a sense, it mirrors the glorious cycle of nature that Chip and his brother embody : day and night, death and rebirth, plurality and unity... Now, in terms of appearance, I like to think that the card would depict the little lad hugging an image of the world, in reference to that one panel from the comic, with the serpentine body of his dark counterpart forming like a mandorla around him, to mimic how the card is traditionally illustrated. (Moreover, in order to tie things up and emphasize once again the cyclical symbolism of a tarot deck, I like to imagine that on the illustration of the Fool - which can interchangeably be numbered as either 0 or XXII -, Sonic would be depicted wearing Chip’s necklace/bracelet, reflecting how the story has come full circle and it’s now time to begin anew. Really, Sonic Unleashed as a whole feels like it was tailor-made to illustrate that particular part of tarology...)

And it seems that this post has come full circle too. Haha, I hope that you enjoyed the ride. Some were actually trickier than I was expecting, but all in all, I’m quite pleased with my choices. Of course, there are still a few characters that I wanted to include but couldn’t find an appropriate spot for, like Blaze or Metal Sonic. But hey, for the most part, I’m pretty satisfied. Besides, we still have to tackle the minor arcana. I don’t know if I’ll ever get the courage to do the whole deck (as I said, the suit cards don’t really fan the imagination as much as the "greater mysteries"), but still, theoretically speaking, there is plenty of space left for all the characters who didn’t make the cut this time around. XD Anyway, it definitely was a fun exercise. I wish I had the artistic skill needed to materialize my vision, but alas, my puny words will have to do. Of course, feel free to comment if there is something you’d like to tell me about the content of this post. If you have a remark to make about one of my choices, for example, or if you’d like to share your own take on the premise. Who knows, my knowledge of the Sonic universe is not exhaustive, so I might have overlooked someone or something that would have otherwise been perfect for one of those cards… In any case, I’ll be more than happy to hear your thoughts. ^_^ Also, in spite of my fascination for its iconography, I’m far from being a tarot expert, so don’t hesitate to correct me if I made a mistake when talking about one of the arcana’s meaning. :p With that being said, I don’t think I have anything to add, so I guess it’s time to close this post. Once again, I hope that you had fun reading it, and to those who made it this far, thank you for your attention. Take care ! :3

[chaoxfix]

Do you have any ideas for Sonic spinoff games?

true spinoff games, as in focusing on other characters:

vanilla + cream farming simulator (im NOT kidding)

chao garden mobile game. thats it. thats the full game

escape room a la the murder of sonic the hedgehog

knuckles lore game (EXPLORE THE MYSTERIES OF ANGEL ISLAND....)

rouge heist game my beloved. PLEASE let her steal things. begging u.

amy solo game where she does witness protection and is essentially a bodyguard for a new female character (though i want a lot of comedic value for being extremely loud about her values which i think would make it hard for her to keep a secret)... maybe she's guarding whisper?

tails solo game where he tries to go it fully alone but ends up making a friend/new teammate that's a little bit like sonic. like perhaps tangle. lol. i just think it'd be fun to see a dynamic with someone a lot like sonic, but missing some of the confidence/charisma/maturity, and without their shared history. i just think it'd be fun

but. my favorite idea isn't necessarily a spinoff, it would just be resurrecting unused characters. so the idea is...,,, id love one where sonic is stuck in a timeloop, contacting characters outside of time, like tikal and silver, for help <333 i just think it'd be cool as fuck

[moonplata]

I had this done time ago, TIKAL MY BELOVED CHILD

[hedgehog-hell]

ohhh can u giys tell us abt the wars end au?? pls??

Oh boy okay this is gonna be a long one so buckle in

War's end au is a BIG WIP rn so there isn't a ton of plot atm, but I can absolutely name the major characters and the story behind the creation of it!

Keep in mind, all of this is subject to change as the AU develops more!

The big characters in play are sonic, shadow, knuckles, tails, Amy, rouge, and metal sonic, and the story is going to follow them (mainly sonic, shadow, and knuckles at first) for several arcs.

The big idea is that eggman has mysteriously announced his retirement and ended his reign of terror, so sonic and the gang are investigating his motives, and grappling with learning to live normal lives outside of saving the world every other day. There will be many an identity crisis, heartfelt moment, and found family hijinks, as well as appearances from familiar characters like surge and kit, the chaotix, Tikal, silver, Omega, and others, and a few of our own OCs for good measure!

All of this was inspired by the ideas of the beloved bestie @fruitwanderer (who, might I add, is the one who dragged us into this hellhole [both the sonic fandom AND tumblr] in the first place) and all our shared headcanons, along with the au we were working on with them forever and a day ago. We say it every time but I fully credit them for the idea of Bug Boy Shadow.

This au has been in the works since I got into the fandom nearly three years ago, starting off as helping Fruit with their au, and then combining that with our own headcanons, and eventually becoming its own thing and an obsession we could no longer contain. As I mentioned in the long ass rant about abandoning Unholy, it has all our favorite headcanons, tropes, characters and ideas in it, and all the fond memories from years ago, and finally getting to work on it for real is so exciting, even if we're only at the "catch up on sonic media so you know what the hell you're doing" phase.

Funnily enough, I'm typing out the draft of this on my phone with a height chart featuring early designs for the au from back when we used Firealpaca on my computer screen in front of me. Oh my god, the memories.

This au is so near and dear to our heart, and we can't wait until we have enough done on it to have something to gush over!

Until then, stay tuned!

[sinfulhares]

Tikal and Chaos my beloveds

[days-left-until-sonic3]

The Knuckles spin-off is officially in production!!

Official synopsis from Variety:

"Knuckles 'agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.'"

My thoughts and theories under the cut!

I am VERY excited but also kind of worried about the synopsis reveal. Of course, it's vague and doesn't give out much, but it is an unfortunate reminder that, despite how enjoyable/likeable the human cast from the Sonic movies can be, it is ultimately at the cost of screen time dedicated to fleshing out the Sonic crew and their world (Mobius, whatever you wanna call it). Nevertheless, it's confirmed the crew will include writers and producers from Sonic 2, so I remain hopeful.

That brings me to my next point— the potential introduction of other characters. When I first heard of the spin off's existence, my mind IMMEDIATELY jumped to Rouge and the Chaotix.

Let's face it: If there's a perfect place to introduce the two, it's here. Come on, Rouge is a WIDELY beloved character for many reasons, and she is a core part of Shadow's development and growth as one of the first people he grows fond of after being awakened. Additionally, her being AFTER the Master Emerald would be a good conflict/arc for the series. We could have her come to our world looking for the ME, finding Knuckles has it, tries and almost manages to steal it, and then Knuckles realizes "oh shit we really need a better hiding place for it." After this, Knuckles and Wade (because Wade is his protegé and thus Knuckles will most likely want him to prove himself and learn first hand about Knuckles' world) could make their way across the universe until they get to Mobius and later Angel Island.

Angel Island would be ideal since, once the ME is restored to its rightful place, it would be virtually inaccessible to 99% of individuals. At this point, the Chaotix could come in as individuals Wade and Knuckles bump into and recruit because they seem to have a clue about where Angel Island might be (they really don't but Vector says they just need to find a clue before K&W and then fake that they knew it all along, plus they just need the money come on Knucks rent won't pay itself). Throughout the journey, Tikal could show up in visions/dreams to Knuckles, speaking to him about what *really* happened with his ancestors and the ME. If we were really taking a stretch, you could even hint at Chaos or something similar, OR introduce the Chao! Maybe Wade could get a Chao to take care of back in Green Hills.

By the end, we would have introduced highly important side characters, fleshed out the plot and worldbuilding, and still keep the human characters in. Additionally, if the series does follow Knuckles and Wade going on their own adventure, it would greatly reduce the cast from S1 and 2 we'd have to keep up with/cutting back to on Earth (after all, it IS the Knuckles spin off XD).

Of course, none of what I've just written is canon or confirmed, just my speculation of how things could play out. If you have any theories or wanna share your opinion on the Knuckles spin off, be sure to send an ask! I'd love to talk to you guys about this :3

Until next time,

-- Mod Shibumi

[julie-su]

for the ask game how about.... Elias? If not him then Tikal?

Elias my beloved <3

Sexuality Headcanon: I am a Bisexual Elias truther XD Gender Headcanon: I like to think he's a trans man A ship I have with said character: I am an Elias and Megan understander. Imagine disappearing into the woods and you find a beautiful woman who you love, and this woman's already pregnant and you don't have to do the mathematics what with him being a trans man, you just get to have a beautiful wife and daughter. Living the dream. A BROTP I have with said character: I think Elias becoming BFF's with grandpas is the funniest thing. I legally require for him to befriend not JUST Chuck, but also the entirety of the Brotherhood of Guardians. You get invited to a boys' night with Elias and you wonder if you accidentally walked into Bingo Night. A NOTP I have with said character: The ones I'm thinking of go without saying XD but on the not morally heinous scale... I don't know, really! A random headcanon: When he was younger, he was convinced that he was just a weird shaped echidna... All of the absailing he does is in fruition to feel closer to gliding, humoring his younger self. General Opinion over said character: I love Elias with my whole heart! Actually, when choosing a middle name, I chose Elias because of him. ... I might as well do Tikal, too, whilst I'm here X3

Sexuality Headcanon: Gay gay homosexual gay Gender Headcanon: I think Tikal has her own connection with gender, but I can only describe what I'm thinking of with the vague umbrella term of genderqueer XD A ship I have with said character: I do like some fics and art of Shade and Tikal having a 'Romeo & Juliet', though they end just as tragically, as Tikal is sealed in the M.E, and Shade is sent to the Twilight Cage >w> so.. Tragic. A BROTP I have with said character: Knuckles and Tikal make a killer duo, if you go with Spirit Tikal from Post-SGW Archie! I also think she really enjoys her time spent with Relic, I think she rarely gets asked about herself and her origins, so it's really nice for her to be able to sit and just talk. A NOTP I have with said character: Folllowing on from the above, I doooon't really like Knuckles being shipped with Tikal. It just feels... Wrong? A random headcanon: Tikal suffers from the 'feed a victorian child MTN Dew and they will explode' phenomenom. If her body became tangible, and you put her on Extreme Gear or a car such as TSR, she's having a panic attack. She's mortified, she's miserable, she has NO clue what is going on, and she just realised that this thing is incredibly easy to ram into people and completely incapacitate them. 'Oh, why, cruel aurora, was such a contraption ever concieved!?' General Opinion over said character: Tikal is the reason I'm a ding dang Sonic fan, so it's safe to say I like her a lot XD You really chose two of my all-time favourites here!

[boombrothersasks]

Eclipse, if you would keep yourself clean, your brother wouldn't have to do this. Now face your bath with dignity

"I REFUSE!! Uh...UH...TAILS! TAILS!! BE MY SHIELD, MORTAL!"

Tails shook his head as he walked out the door. "You need this."

“TRAITOR! SONIC?! KNUCKLES?! ANY ONE OF MY OH-SO-BELOVED FRIENDS?! WHO I KNOW WOULD ALWAYS HELP ME?!"

Shadow whirled his head around to stare at the group.

"WE HAVE TO GO...feed the...giant...kraken...in the ocean...because...its...our pet. Yeah. KNUXLETSGO."

Sonic and Knuckles dashed away, and Rouge and Omega, not knowing what else to do, followed. Only Sticks remained, surprisingly.

"YOU'LL FIGHT FOR ME!! WON'T YOU?!"

"...Eh, I wanna see the kraken."

"STICKS?! STICKS!! STICKS COME BACK!! WHERE'S TIKAL?!?!"

"I am evaporating...ing....ing...ing...did it work yet?"

"No, Tikal." Shadow answered simply.

"Ah. Well then. I would also like to see this 'kraken' creature. Goodbye, my friends!!"

"TIKALLLLLL!!"

"Turn on the hose, Miles."

"It's gonna get all wet in there...but you know, not my house, not my problem!" Tails smiled, turning the knob.

"WHY, SHADOW?! WHY?!!?"

"Because. You are..."

"Stinky."

[gayemeralds]

I understand your frustration with the movies and how much they skip over, but you have to look at this from the production and financial side. Each new film lives or dies based on the last movie's success. They don't know if this movie will be the last, so they got to speed things along and hit the high points so the popular characters have their chance on the screen. And to continue to draw viewers and fill seats.

Movie 1 was about Sonic, the poster boy for the franchise and the most well-known, to draw in people and fill seats so the next film could be greenlit. Movie 2 was on Tails and Knuckles, the number two in popularity to draw in people and fill seats so the next film could be greenlit. And the same song and dance are happening for 3. Shadow is an extremely popular character; the focus is to draw in people and fill seats. (so the next movie could be greenlit if they plan on it, but we don't know about that.)

Tikal and Chaos could draw many people, but Shadow will attract a lot more, and you know it. So, this gives them the highest likely hood of the movie being a success.

And think about it. If movie three does well, we may get a fourth movie or even a series, and THEN they can do Tikal and Chaos story. But if they did Tikal and Chaos NOW and it doesn't draw enough people, that's the end of Sonics cinematic career, and Shadow would never get to the big screen.

Would you rather see Tikal/Chaos and NOT see Shadow? Or the other way around? You may prefer the former, but many more people want the latter. Shadow is a much bigger name and will fill a lot more seats in a theater.

1) they can still space out the movies and characters without wiping out everything that makes sonic sonic. the first movie did NOT have to only have sonic in it. tails is a beloved character and usually when people think of sonic, they think of sonic and tails. my mother doesn’t even like sonic and doesn’t know anything about it but even she was disappointed that the first movie didn’t have tails in it. there was no reason to make it only have sonic when they could have easily centered the movie around eggman, sonic, and tails. i could give you a movie idea right now.

2) metal sonic & amy ARE popular characters. Amy’s literally a core character to the series. she was in sonic frontiers. if you move from the movies to the games, you wouldn’t know who she is even though she’s one of Sonic’s longest and closest friends. she’s important to the series. and metal sonic was in the fucking ova. he’s the og sonic rival other than knuckles. they should have appeared before shadow. amy and metal sonic would have been enough to draw people in.

3) but okay, fine. sonic cd might not be enough. they still could have done an sa1 adaptation. the perfect chaos boss fight would have absolutely interested people into watching it. it’s badass. it makes sonic look serious and not just a kiddie series. it would draw in older audiences who liked the games. it’s one of the most important sonic games in popularity and lore. they could have definitely used that as a stepping stone to introduce Amy’s character. she has an interesting and influential role in that game. if she couldn’t be introduced in cd then she should have been introduced in sa1.

an sa2 adaptation without having properly established amy in it feels at best misguided and at worst down right malicious. sexist. confirming shadow before amy is still a dick move even if shadows more popular.

4) if they want to make future movies, they shouldn’t be jumping the gun on shadow so fast. they should have BUILT to that. people do like shadow, he’s a very popular character. but they jumped way too fast on him. they only have three sonic characters in the series (sonic, tails, knuckles). they definitely could have established a few more before roping shadow into it. like, how do you backtrack and bring metal sonic back into the series after introducing the “ultimate lifeform”. shadows a very popular character but sa2 is a HUGE story to adapt and they won’t be able to give Amy justice if they cram her in there. it’s not fair to her. shadows literally just a cash grab and that’s simply not fair, and it’s simply wasting his potential.

5) they likely won’t do a sonic adventure adaptation. they are playing very fast and loose with the sonic lore, to what i think is their own detriment. longclaw already played the part of perfect chaos by wiping out Knuckles’s clan. they honestly don’t have a reason to go back and do an sa1 adaptation. and if they do, i honestly don’t think it would be good. it wouldn’t be necessary.

6) undoubtedly i would prefer chaos and tikal to a rushed, bad skip to shadow’s story where amy still isn’t even confirmed for the movie.

7) if you disagree with me you literally don’t have to interact with me

[hannah-heartstrings]

Gonna have to ask for your top 5 favourite Sonic Characters now 😉

Haha OK!

1. Sonic my beloved 💙 I love how much he cares about everyone, how he's a positive influence to everyone he meets, I love his snarky attitude, and how he doesn't worry much, if he makes a mistake usually he doesn't fret about it but just tries again, and to someone who worries about everything that idea is freeing. But that's what Sonic's all about isn't it? Freedom. I love how he always keeps going and always runs free.

*Ahem*

2. Tails is best boy and a great friend to Sonic, I love their brotherly bond so much.

3. Eggman, he's just such a fun villain.

4. I thought I wouldn't be able to pick a 4 or 5 but honestly? I think it's Rouge. She's such a fun character who can be honestly petty or shallow but has all this hidden depth to her, and she's one of the characters I have the most fun writing.

It's interesting 'cause when I first saw her in Adventure 2 I didn't really care but decided a little later that's she's actually pretty cool and adopted her as one of my under appreciated girls (along with Tikal and Elise). Since then she's slowly moved up the list because last time I made a list like this years ago she was tied with other characters for either 5 or 6.

5. This slot seems to change depending on what I'm into at the time. Sometimes I'm in a Team Sonic mood and it's Knuckles, sometimes I'm in a Team Dark mood and it's Shadow or Omega, sometimes I watch Boom and it's Dave, sometimes I'm halfway through the second movie and it's Rachel.

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Sorry it took me so long to answer this, it's been sitting in my drafts while I slowly worked on it. And thanks for sending it! I was secretly hoping someone would even though I didn't think I could answer 4 or 5 at the time.

[atlasllm]

my beloved dudes i’m about to make cri-tikal