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It's Good to be Home by skimmingthesurface
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
01 Mar 2023
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As they settle back in at the workshop in the Mystic Ruins, Sonic and Tails have a few more things to talk about once they've had some time to recover from the aftermath of Tails running away.
A small glimpse at the immediate aftermath of "Sometimes the Picket Fence isn't Perfect" chapter six.
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- Part 5 of Sometimes the Picket Fence isn’t Perfect
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03 Nov 2025
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Chart a Course to Second Chances by skimmingthesurface
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
20 Mar 2023
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Every journey starts somewhere, and that's no different for Sonic and Tails. They might not have started theirs in the same place, but they found one another regardless. They were just on the wrong islands.
My take on their origin story for the "Sometimes the Picket Fence isn't Perfect" series.
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- Part 4 of Sometimes the Picket Fence isn’t Perfect
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- English
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- 45,080
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03 Nov 2025
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Sometimes the Picket Fence isn't Perfect by skimmingthesurface
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
06 Jan 2023
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How many literal children does it take to find one six-year-old? The answer might surprise you!
No one had ever asked Tails if he'd thought the way he'd lived was strange, but even if they had, he would've said, "not really, no," all the same. His living arrangement could only be strange if he'd lived any other way before it. While he might have, at some point, for most of Tails's childhood, he'd honestly known nothing else.
So when life as he'd known it is turned upside down practically overnight, he doesn't know how to deal with it. He might have the brain of a genius, but he still had the heart of a kid. And that heart felt like it was breaking a little more every day.
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- Part 3 of Sometimes the Picket Fence isn’t Perfect
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- English
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- 58,012
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- 7/7
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- 367
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03 Nov 2025
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Finders Keepers isn't Legally Binding by skimmingthesurface
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
09 Dec 2022
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In which Sonic scams the court system in order to get what he wants: legal guardianship of Tails. He could spindash through metal, outrun an erupting volcano, face an entire armada of Eggman’s badniks, and get a six-year-old to brush his teeth and be in bed by nine all on a regular basis. If he could handle that, then filling out a few court documents should be a piece of cake.
Spoiler alert: it isn’t.Series
- Part 2 of Sometimes the Picket Fence isn’t Perfect
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- English
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- 19,737
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- 4/4
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03 Nov 2025
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Really wish you were here with me but at least I got you by ParakeetParallel
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games), Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Comics), Sonic Prime (Cartoon 2022)
06 Oct 2025
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“The food on the ARK is okay, but I really miss the cooking on Earth. Before I got sick, I went with my family to Spagonia. The food there was amazing! Have you found a favourite food? All I’ve ever seen you have is coffee.”
- Maria Robotnik to Shadow, Sonic X Shadow GenerationsDuring quieter times, Shadow makes plans to visit Spagonia, wishing to experience the cooking Maria swore by when he met her in White Space in an attempt to get to know her life on Earth better. (Un-)Fortunately, Sonic has the time show him around the place, which turns out to be a bigger help than Shadow would've ever thought. Now if only that didn't also make it harder for the hybrid to keep up his prickly walls that he's set up ever since that one fateful encounter with Sonic on the lily field...
Perhaps Sonic has been right all along and he should be more honest with himself.
As Shadow struggles, he quickly discovers that Sonic is hiding some secrets of his own.
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[Note: reading the previous one-shot in this series is recommended but not absolutely necessary.]
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- Part 2 of Destiny For Two
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- English
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- 132,169
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- 22/22
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28 Oct 2025
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Within the Gaze of the Damned by EmmaSmoke
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games)
05 Sep 2025
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Sonic made a mistake.
He always makes mistakes, but this one... this one is different.
Because now, he isn't alone.
Now, they are together, even in the confines of his own mind.
And the whole world is going to burn because of it.Bookmarked by Insomnix_a
26 Oct 2025
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Silly Hats and Party Favors by Nebrasska
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games)
13 Jan 2025
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The deal with Rouge was simple. All Shadow had to do was go with her to five parties, and she would purchase him a brand-new motorcycle to replace the one he had wrecked on a mission.
Somehow finding himself trapped alone with Sonic at all five of these parties, however, was never a part of the plan.
[AKA, five times Shadow wound up alone with Sonic at a party, and the one time they wound up alone with no party.]
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25 Oct 2025
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From the Shadows of the Deep by Nebrasska
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games)
31 Aug 2025
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In between saving the world from Eggman’s dastardly plots and finding himself incredibly bored, Sonic decides to work at the local aquarium. While he surprises himself by actually enjoying his job, this sentiment sours upon being permanently assigned to the new Kraken exhibit, housing a mysterious and frightening creature from the depths of the ocean.
However, Sonic's annoyance soon turns into intrigue as he finds himself sneaking into the aquarium during the late hours of the night, unable to stay away from the strange familiarity the terrifying Kraken possesses….
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- English
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- 106,825
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- 20/20
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24 Oct 2025
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Tethered at the Wrist by Nebrasska
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games)
02 Jun 2025
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Being captured by Dr. Eggman was nothing new for Sonic, happening more times than he would care to admit. Despite his experience, however, escape was never meant to be easy, and this one comes at a particularly steep price.
Namely, by being cuffed at the wrist to none other than Shadow the Hedgehog.
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- 140,403
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- 20/20
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22 Oct 2025
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Shadow's life has been full of mistakes, some worse than others, but admitting his unrequited feelings to Sonic tops the list. He's spent the better part of a decade ruminating on his regret and hiding from feelings he couldn't bear to face. He never thought he'd see Sonic again, and he told himself that was for the best.
Until now.
At the bequest of his former rival, and in an attempt to finally get closure, Shadow has returned to Central City. The reason?
Sonic the Hedgehog is marrying Amy Rose.
And Shadow is invited.
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- Part 1 of Home and What Comes After
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- English
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- 55,740
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- 16/16
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16 Oct 2025
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Why don't you account for my heart... Baby? by NoOneSleepz
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
01 May 2025
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“Debits and credits,” Shadow repeated softly, a strange, almost thoughtful expression on his face. “A love story.” He actually pondered this for a moment, his brow furrowed in concentration. “In a purely metaphorical, and highly abstract sense, I suppose one could… interpret it that way.”
Sonic grinned, emboldened by this unexpected breakthrough. “See? Romance! It’s everywhere, Shadow, even in accounting!” He leaned closer, lowering his voice conspiratorially. “Speaking of romance…” he began, ready to launch into his most daring move.
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16 Oct 2025
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Ink-Stained Hearts by Frogswim
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games), Sonic the Hedgehog (Live Action Universe), Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW Comics)
18 Aug 2025
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What would you say if you could be truly anonymous?
Would you confess your feelings? Be honest in a way you’ve never been before? Let your guard down?When Sonic and Shadow join an anonymous pen-pal program, they’re both just looking for a harmless distraction. What they don’t realize is, they’ve been paired with each other.
Under pseudonyms, they open up in ways they never have before. Things get realer than either of them anticipate.
But what happens when the truth comes out?Will it bring them closer, or break the fragile trust they’ve built?
Tune in to find out. <3
A dash of Slice of life, Sonadow, Sickfic, and good ol' angst.Series
- Part 1 of Pen Pals Saga
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15 Oct 2025
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We are different, but we go together. by neoomeniax
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
22 Mar 2024
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After being on Starfall Islands, Sonic's friends, true to their word, go off and explore the world on their own, which leaves Sonic alone in Tail's workshop to keep an eye on the Master Emerald and himself. Being left alone after the pain of Cyberspace is definitely a good idea.
Time has never ticked by slower. But, with the sudden run into Shadow under the stars, his life starts to pick up once more. But the sudden strange attitude Sonic has does not go unnoticed by the other hedgehog.
With a newfound motivation, and the tired old threat of a new plan from Dr. Eggman once again, Sonic is ready to battle him once again, even if he doesn't have his friends right near him at the moment. Well, except for the three strange friends standing around him as they stare at the documents regarding Eggman's new plans.
IMPORTANT: This fanfic is currently being edited and revised! I'll have it all updated when it is complete. <3
edit: images aren't working so here they are in a google drive. <3
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15 Oct 2025
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You’d Have To Stop The World by PMSingwitches
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
26 Feb 2025
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“Did you hear Sonic won this year’s most Eligible Bachelor again?”
Black hedgehog ears flicker towards the giggling gossip, the gloved hand that was outreached to the determining factor of his future pausing.
“He might as well win every year. That hedgehog is never settling down.”
Both ears press back against his head, a grimace spread across his tan muzzle.
“Well, his catchphrase is ‘Gotta Go Fast.’ I doubt there’s anyone who would be able to keep up with him.”
Focus, his mind chides. Grab the test and get out of here.
“Please. There are plenty. He needs someone who is worth slowing down for.”
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In which Shadow the Hedgehog gets more than he bargained for when his future intertwines with Sonic in a way neither of them could have imagined.
Too bad the media may have a problem with it.
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- Part 1 of Sonadow Family
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- English
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- 97,232
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- 34/34
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12 Oct 2025
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Will You be the Cure to My Aliment? by Jujus_island
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
06 Jul 2021
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His life had fallen into an easy, comfortable routine for nearly two years now. He claims it's to heal, but it's quite obvious ample time to ruminate isn't doing him any favors. Lancelot was heartbroken, but he was content.
That's until Arthur convinces him to relocate to the busy, crowded castle with his son. But the question remains: why?
[Sequel to Whatever is this Infliction?]
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- Part 2 of Whatever is this Infliction?
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11 Oct 2025
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Whatever is this Infliction? by Jujus_island
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
13 Apr 2021
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Lancelot has seemed to develop some sort of disease. Ever since Arthur has adopted his new pseudonym, Sonic, said disease always flares up in the form of flush cheeks and a rapidly beating heart. So why, all of a sudden, does he feel so helplessly nervous around his king? And why does his king request his presence?
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- Part 1 of Whatever is this Infliction?
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- 20,611
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- 12/12
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11 Oct 2025
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Sparks are flying. A storm is brewing. And peace is but an illusion.
Finally free from slavery, Sonic embraces his new life in Soleanna; eager to forget the misery and torture of his past. But living and learning is harder than expected, and now that he’s no longer outside looking in, he can see that not everyone sees things for what they could be. Especially in regards to his former home of the Doom Empire.
After years of watching his kingdom crumble, newly-crowned Emperor Shadow seizes the opportunities to build the future he wanted – one built on the dreams he and Maria had. But not everyone shares his enthusiasm and it’s not long before Shadow finds himself on the same tightrope he walked before with a far bigger spotlight and a sea of voices eager to drown his own.
Choices will be made. And nothing will ever be what it was or what it could be.
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- Part 2 of Time's Promise
- Language:
- English
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- 143,645
- Chapters:
- 44/44
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09 Oct 2025
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No Matter the Time, I'm There for You by EmmaSmoke for PrismTheStar
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types, Sonic the Hedgehog (Video Games)
24 Apr 2025
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While tinkering with Silver's bracelet, Tails accidentally sends himself seven years into the past. It shouldn't be too much of a problem, but he realizes this is about the time he first left for his own adventures. Sonic has been left behind, and he's not doing too well. Despite this not being his time period, Tails can't abandoned his brother. He's going to help Sonic, even if Sonic doesn't seem keen on getting help.
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Or, a fifteen-ish Tails time travels back to post-Frontiers
Gameverse, post-Frontiers
Trigger Warning: Unhealthy character (not eating, barely sleeping, not cleaning oneself, hallucinating), a statement that is vaguely implied to be suicidal but it isn't obviousThis is for prismthestar on Tumblr!
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- Part 105 of This Hedgehog Has Me in A Damn Chokehold
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09 Oct 2025
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i ripped the flowers from my lungs and the love from my heart by EmmaSmoke
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
24 Mar 2025
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Sonic awakens after undergoing surgery for Hanahaki. This removal included the plant itself, but also the memories and emotions involved with all the unrequited love (both romantic and platonic) that fed it. This means that Sonic leaves the hospital without knowing who the person he loved or some of his closest friends are.
Without the emotional investment, he doesn't really care. Everyone else in his life, however, are very worried.
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Trigger Warning: memory loss, blood
You could read this as an alternate ending to "my love is a flower, my love is my undoing," but it's not necessary to have read that oneSeries
- Part 93 of This Hedgehog Has Me in A Damn Chokehold
- Part 36 of The Moon and the ARK
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09 Oct 2025
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my love is a flower, my love is my undoing by EmmaSmoke
Fandoms: Sonic the Hedgehog - All Media Types
15 Mar 2025
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After some investigation, Sonic discovers that he has Hanahaki disease. There is a plant growing inside his lungs through his throat. It will kill him if he leaves it alone. His other options are to confess his feelings, get a surgery to remove the plant, or lose his feelings.
He can't confess his feelings. They would only burden Shadow, and Sonic doesn't want that to happen.
He can't get the surgery, either. It would erase all the memories and feelings he has for Shadow (and for any other platonic love that was mixed into the romantic love this plant grew from).
His only option, then, is to lose his feelings for Shadow. That, unfortunately, is easier said than done.
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Trigger Warning: Vomiting, bloodSeries
- Part 92 of This Hedgehog Has Me in A Damn Chokehold
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09 Oct 2025