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Sonic isn’t too surprised that there are some people that hate his guts for no reason. He has met plenty of them. But never had any of them gone far enough to help Eggman, and that was where he was, trapped in a cell with cuffs on his wrist and ankles. 

The blue blur impatiently taps his foot against the ground, expecting Eggman to appear to brag to him about how clever he was, that he finally had him captured, his latest invention and plan blah blah blah. I’m sure you know the jest of it.

But surprisingly, he never did. He knows large amounts of time are passing from his sleep schedule and that fact robots come to give him meals, but he hasn’t seen the man once. 

That made him very suspicious. Was Eggman taking his victory in silence? Was he actually keeping all of his plans secret? This shift definitely is getting to him.

He never really keeps track of days (now he kind of wishes he did) but he assumes it’s been a week or two since his capture before he finally saw a face. Well, a mask.

Sonic smirks, “Well if it isn’t… Hummm what was your name again?” The jackal crossed his arms, about to retort but was interrupted. “Zero?” 

“No, but you may call-”

“Finny?”

“Tch, close but-”

“Eternal!”

“Silence!” In anger the Jackal swings their hand out and a red aura appears around the hedgehog, lifting him up and keeping him still. Sonic would be lying if he said it didn’t scare him a bit.

“My name is Infinite, and you will not mock me while you are the prisoner here!” The now named Infinite floats up with the same red aura, distorting the cell bars as he phases through and comes face to face with the hero.

Sonic tries to flinch away but Infinite easily grabs his face. Digging his claws into his skin, the hero hissed. “Do you even have the slightest clue of what has gone on in the outside world?”

The blue blur chuckles. “My friends beating your guys butt?” He was expecting an angry retort, but instead Infinite stayed silent, and he swore, looking into the Jackal’s eyes, he was smiling under that mask. 

“You really are a fool.”

Sonic’s back slams against the back wall, almost knocking the wind out of him as the hand that was previously holding his face held his neck. “I will take great pleasure in breaking you.”

Infinite tightens his grip, lifting Sonic up. The villain growls, when suddenly the hero smirks. “So is this the part where we make out or?” 

Despite not being able to see his face, with how stiff his body got and how wide his eyes were, he probably was blushing as red as Knuckles. “What?” 

“I mean you’re like, really close to my face buddy, I can smell your breath through your mask.”

The hand was gone from his throat and instead Infinite had turned away from the hero, hand over where his mouth was. Not sure if to check his break (did he forget he was wearing a mask?), to stop his breath smell (Once again?), or just in shock in general. 

Seeing the opportunity Sonic continues. “Listen I get it, I am an extremely handsome guy. No need for jealousy, I mean with the sound of your voice I’m sure you’re not half bad yourself.”

The red aura that was holding Sonic up disappears and he falls flat on his butt. With an “oof” he tries his best to rub his tail and look up to watch the mask figure leave with no other comment. 

Sonic couldn’t help but give a bit of a smile. “Well this will be fun.” 

…

Sonic runs the cup over his cell bar in what he thinks is a musical tone, but honestly at this point he was doing it to fill the silents. 

When he heard the footsteps he immediately groaned. “Lunch already? Not gonna lie, Egghead, that omelet was pretty good! Still full from it, maybe you should quit villainy and-”

Sonic stops mid sentence when he sees not a robot, but Infinite. “Oh there you are! Thought I scared you away.” The blue blur gives their signature smirk and the jackal crosses their arms.

“Think you're very clever don’t you?”

“I mean I would say so. Ask anyone! Sure even Eggman can agree I have a few good one liners.” He rubs the bottom of his nose, being as cocky as can be.

Which was a mistake.

Infinite hits the bars and Sonic backs away surprised. 

“Don’t patronize me, you little rodent! You have no idea about the power I possess!”

The hedgehog was about to make a comment about that but as he was about to the world around him started to morph. Sonic watches in pure shock as the walls start to look like it was melting, the room becoming a red color as the bars seem to grow spiks on them.

He looks to where the jackal stood earlier only to no longer see him there. The hero swallows some spite that collected in his throat as he looks for the mask fiend. 

The hedgehog jumps when he hears their voice, still no sign of them. “And how unfortunate it is. How your friends think the same way as you, leading to their downfall.”

A shiver goes down his spine. “Heh, doesn’t matter how many times we go down, we always come right back up!”

“Really? Then why haven’t I seen your little brother since your capture?”

“Don’t-”

“Why haven’t I seen the young pink hedgehog, the guardian of the master emerald?”

“You didn’t-”

“Oh they’re alive. I know that for a fact. But for how long that all depends on what the doctor chooses…”

“Oh! So you're admitting to being Egghead’s lapdog?”

That was a bad choice of words.

Sonic felt something grab his wrist and ankles then slam him flat against the ground. He tries to move his limbs but can’t, whatever has grabbed him pulling his arms and leg, leaving a pained hissed.

His eyes then snapped open when a red sword landed inches away from his face, he saw him this time. Despite only being able to see his eye, with how much it shakes, he can see the rage building. 

“Don’t act like you know me.” The jackal growls, lifting his foot and slamming it on Sonic’s chest, he gives a grunt in response. “I have my own goal. And you should be thankful. If it was up to me, you wouldn’t be here.”

Infinite brings his face closer to Sonic, the blue fur stands on edge but he can’t do anything to move, only listen. “If I had it my way…” He takes the sword out from the ground, then places it against his neck. “I would have already gutted you, then watch the light leave your eyes as you give one last breath.”

Dread filled his stomach, and despite a voice that sounded an awful lot like Amy yelling “don’t say it, don’t say it, don’t you dare say it!” He said it.

“That’s hot.” 

It was quiet for a bit. Sonic can no longer see what emotion is on the jackal’s face (eye?). Then a cracked voice finally spoke.

“Y-You mean it’s hot like, temperature wise, yeah?”

Sonic doesn't respond, he just wiggles his eyebrow.

The leg that was on him got off and Sonic was thrown aside. He gives a yelp as he lands, his limbs being back in their normal chain. When he looked back to the jackal to see he was almost ripping his hair out.

“*Angry Jackal noises* You’re ruining the mood!”

“I would argue I’m setting the mood~”

The jackal screams and then throws Sonic’s bed with his ruby power. Luckily it wasn’t aimed at him or anything, just thow. Infinite them stomps out of his cell. 

Sonic couldn’t help but chuckle.

…

It’s been a full week since Sonic last saw the masked foe, for a moment thought he scared him off for good, that is till he heard someone clear their voice from behind him.

Sonic turns to the cell bars to see’s Infinite, he gives a friendly wave then smiles. “Hey there, been a while huh?”

Instead of starting with his villain dialogue, he asks a question. “What do you have there?”

Sonic left his hands up to show he was holding some cards. 

“Where… Where did you get those!?”

“Eggman’s bots have a bit of a mind of their own sometimes, so they like to do things like play cards when they’re bored. Just so happened a few days ago one of the bots had those cards on them so I took them!”

Sonic turned so he was facing the jackal, placing the cards in front of him. “Want to play?”

Infinite just crossed his arms then huffed. “Didn’t think a hero would go so low as to pickpocket.”

“Eh, gotta do what you gotta do.”

Infinite unexpectedly gives a somber chuckle. “I know that too well…”

Sonic’s ear perks up, he gives a look of slight pity at the other. Only a bit, he was still a villain. The blue blur was going to speak, to open up the Jackal a bit more but he immediately closed up.

“Either way,” the cards that were once in Sonic’ hands are now gone and in Infinite’s instead. “I’ll be handing these back to the doctor.”

“Aw man! Did you really have to be such a buzzkill?”

Infinite freezes up again, Sonic looks at the villain but once he realized he wasn’t moving he raised a brow. “Hey… Yo Infinite…” He waves his hand in front of the other, which leads to his wrist being grabbed. 

“Do not ‘yo’ or ‘man’ me! We are not friends! You are my prisoner! And you shall treat me as a warden!”

“Hey hey chill, chill we were just chatting!”

“That! Right there!” Infinite grabbed the fur on his chest and pulled him till his face was squished against the cell. “I can smell your fear! I can taste your anger! I see your distress and yet you keep doing this!”

“Well you have to admit it’s part of my cha-”

Sonic stops dead in his tracks when a claw gets dangerously close to his eyes. 

The villain spoke in a low tone, quite enough for only the hero to hear.. “Robotnik said I wasn’t allowed to kill you,” his chest rumbles with his words. He guides the claw down his face, not touching him once but Sonic still flinches. “but he never said I wasn’t allowed to hurt you.”

The hedgehog gives a yelp of pain when his check was cut by the claw, Infinite pulled his finger away, just to show Sonic his own blood in his hand. “I will scar you, beat and smash your face till not even your friends can recognize you.”

Trapped, the hero gives a weak chuckle, losing his confidence. “Y-You wouldn’t hurt this cute face now would you?”

“Doesn’t matter how cute you are, I will break you, and I’ll start-”

Before Infinite could go into great detail on how he was going to disfigure Sonic, said hedgehog perked up. 

“You think I'm cute?”

Infinite voice caught in his throat. He tried to speak but all that could come out were “Ga, ah, er-” He had let go of the hero, desperately trying to find the words but none seemed to come up.

Sonic’s confidence comes back full swing. “Oh so you do think I’m cute?”

“I-I! Er, I meant- It was.”

Oh this man was blushing as red as a tomato. Before Sonic could tease the other further the villain placed his hands to his ears, he turned around, and walked away. “I’m not listening, I'm not listening!”

For the first time in a while, Sonic burst into laughter.

…

Sonic had one of his eyes closed, laying on his side, he stuck his tongue out as he tried to find the right position. He flicked his fingers and the ball completely missed the jacks and had it bounce all over the wall. 

He never really knew how you were supposed to play it, but he was at least sure it shouldn’t result in him having to duck his head as a ball flies by like a bullet. 

The bouncy ball escapes his cage and was caught by (surprisingly enough) a person. While Sonic isn’t normally one to be happy to see his captor, he gives a small grin when he sees that the masked foe has returned once more. 

He won't lie, it’s been a while, a little too long since he last saw a person, so any contact with someone was refreshing for him. 

“Why, if it isn’t my second favorite edgelord~”

Infinite’s ear perks up. “Second?” Sonic wasn’t sure if it was supposed to be a joke or not as he sounded genuinely offended. Not by being called an edgelord funny enough.

“Shadow takes first place. Despite being one of the biggest jerks I know at least he didn’t kidnap me. Like a different edgelord I know.”

Sonic didn’t see it, well he couldn’t with the mask on the other, but Infinite clenched his jaw at the name. “Don’t you dare say his name in front of me!” Infinite’s fist clench, making them shake.

“Hey hey hey don’t worry! No need to be jealous, I mean I’m pretty sure Shadow invented the concept of brooding, so take being second place as a compliment-”

The blue blur rarely gets dizzy, but having the back of your head slammed into metal walls at breakneck speed will do that to anyone. It takes the hero a minute before he could even start to register what the villain was screaming at him.

“-And I will make sure! That you watch! As I break, each and every one of your friends!”

His head clearing up a bit, he takes hold of Infinite’s wrist as his hands were wrapped around his throat. Despite his situation Sonic grins. “Heh, didn’t you say that you haven’t seen them since my disappearance? If you can find them you can try.”

“Oh-oh-oh-oh I won't try, I will.” His voice rumbles in the hedgehog’s head. His hands squeezing his neck ever so slightly.

“Gah- heh, a little rough there bud, at least buy me dinner first.”

The black and white jackal spoke quickly. “Oh I will be as rough with you as I want to be.” They growl.

Surprisingly the hero narrowed his eyes. Speaking in the same tone of voice. “Then don’t be surprised when I bite back.”

There is no other way to say it, it was a very gay stare down.

It was only cut off when Infinite’s communicator went off. He lets go of Sonic and as if that exchange didn’t happen he floats away as he answers. 

“Yes Doctor? No I… Will be right there. Just give me a minute.”

Sonic just had one thought in his mind. “Oh this will be fun~”

…

The blue blur hit the floor with a thud. He gives a hiss as he brings his leg up to bring himself to his knees. He could taste iron in his mouth, and was sure his cheek was going to swell up like a chipmunk the next day.

“Tch, I thought you liked my cute face.”

“Hummm.” Infinite hums, rubbing his knuckles. “I’ve seen cuter.”

“Like Shadow?”

“Oh hell no, you are better looking than him by a long shot.” 

Infinite starts to take his steps towards him, Sonic looks at his feet before smiling. “Can’t wait to tell faker about it.”

“If you li-grah!” Sonic trips Infinite, and despite not having much of his power (plus having his hands cuffed) he made a sort of spin dash and hit the masked foe in the chest. 

Unlike the hero the villain caught themselves before they fell to the floor and lifted themselves up. “Tch! Lucky shot.”

“I mean, you should know by now I’m skilled with my legs. If you want this to be a fair fight, cuff my legs and undo the ones on my hands.”

Infinite gives his own smirk, summons that red sword once more. “Don’t think you can fool me.” 

Quickly the jackal slashes at the hero, who even without their super speed was able to dodge them fairly well. Only getting small cuts of fur but no skin. 

Despite avoiding the attacks, Infinite was chuckling. “Besides, I like the challenge!”

Sonic manages to trip on a piece of furniture that tripped and fell on his back. Infinite tries to strike the other in the neck but Sonic catches the sword blade with their feet, stopping it from getting anywhere close to his neck. 

It stays like this for a while, maybe a little too long. Infinite staring down at Sonic as he breathes heavily, the other grinning as his own chest goes up and down. 

This moment was interrupted by a “Uuuuh” from a robot. They both look to see an Eggbot with some food, meaning it was lunch for Sonic.

The masked foe huffs before makes his sword disappear. “Make sure you eat everything on your plate. I want to battle you again tomorrow. So you better be at peak performance.”

“Alrighty training buddy~”

“This isn’t training!” He yells. “I’m torturing you!”

“Hum, sure you are.” Infinite steps out and the bot hands him his tray of food. It’s been like this for a while now. Infinite comes in wanting to fight Sonic, and insists it to make him suffer, but if he really wanted to do that he doesn’t seem to be trying. 

Sure he uses his ruby every now again like for the sword but he hadn’t been as intense with it as the second time he came to his cell. 

It’s also one of the few times he can actually use his legs. Not for running but just to not be restricted as much as before was a real refresher.

And of course, the man that started this whole thing started to notice this.

…

Sonic flicks a paper triangle, manages to get it through a makeshift goal. He gives a small, “Woohoo!” At the victor, when he heard familiar footsteps.

“Oh hey Finn, that time again?” Sonic gets up from his spot on the floor and starts to stretch his legs, when he looks over to Infinite he notices that he seems tense.

His shoulders were higher up along with arms crossed aggressively. Once more it’s hard to tell what is his facial expression he’s having with only seeing his eye. 

“Hey you good? Egghead getting on your case again?”

“Yes but for ‘good’ reasons.” Infinite uncross his arms as walks to the cell till he is an inch away. “He stated I’m doing an awful job at ‘torturing’ and ordered me to stop fighting you.”

Sonic gives a ‘sympathetic’ frown (should he sympathize with a guy that isn't torturing him good enough?) and speaks in a lighter tone. “Aw man, but those are the times I look forward to the most-”

The black and white jackal slams the cell bars. “BUT I AM NOT WEAK!!! I am not doing a ‘bad’ job! And I’ll prove him wrong.” The same sensation Sonic had back in the beginning of his captive came back. 

Before he could speak, the room was morphing around him. Fear filled his stomach as this hasn't happened in two months, but here was the room turning a discolored green and a rotten smell filled his nose. He didn’t even know Infinite’s illusions could do that. 

“I’ll show him. I’ll show them all. You all will fear me, you will all fear Infinite.”

Sonic sees his form dissipate, no sound of any kind could be hurd. The hero felt as though he was sinking and looked to see he was. The ground was sucking him in like he just stepped in mud. 

When he looks back up he sees the jackal right in front of him, this time he doesn’t grab him, he just stares down at the other as they sink into the ground.

“I will show you fear, then I will show you pain. Then…. At least the fear and pain will stop.”

Infinite yelps when a pair of hands grab his scarf and pull him in so he is face to face with the hedgehog. “All this just sounds like you want to kiss me so badly.”

“And if I did?” He doesn't know why he said it, but Infinite did. 

“Maybe take off that mask then?” Sonic brings his face close to the other, his lips almost touching the mask.

Infinite pushes him off. The illusion disappears and Sonic was back on solid ground. The villain starts to leave the room, leaving the hero feeling quite disappointed. 

Only for a moment though.

The older male stops and turns his head. “We’ll continue this conversation later, hedgehog, just have some… business to take care of.” 

This leaves the blue blur with a smirk.

…

“Is that my favorite tall, dark, brooding jackal I see?~”

“A pleasure to see you as well, hero…”

It’s unknown when this started, but when Infinite entered the two seem to immediately start to flirt with each other? Sonic leans against his cell bars with Infinite himself getting close to the bar as well, leaning in.

“It’s been a while since I last saw you, Finny.” he saw the other yesterday. “Started to think I was getting too annoying for you.”

“Please, you are always too annoying. If it wasn't for your rare moments of charm I would visit less frequently.”

“Oh? I’m charming?” 

“Don’t think too highly of yourself now. It’s one of the few things bearable about you.”

“Ouch. That hurts Infinite, it really does. As I can surely say more than a few good things about you.” Sonic placed his elbow on a piece of support between the bars. Infinite raised his visible eye.

“Oh really? Like what?”

“Like how your voice is absolutely beautiful to listen to. Truly lovely.”

“Go on~”

Infinite didn’t notice he was starting to float in the air a bit, ‘laying’ on his stomach as he placed his head on his hand. Tilting it. 

“You’re really good with a sword, I mean really good! It’s like you're a knight in shining armor. And I know a thing or two about knights.”

Infinite gives a light chuckle before with the other hand he tilts the hero’s face to face his. “And would you be mine?”

“Depends.” Sonic takes the hand and very lightly, not even touching his hand with his lips, gives a kiss. “Do you want to be my prince or princess?”

Infinite gives more chuckles, he starts to kick his legs a bit. “That’s a little extra even for the likes of you.”

“Really? And you aren't with your Shakespearan monologues.”

“Hey! You told me they were good...”

“They are!” Sonic’s smile turns brighter. “You’re really cute when you’re excited about a new villain dialogue you come up with. I can never say no to you~”

The two were very close to each other, Infinite’s tail wagging in the air as they just started to look at each other with their flirtatious stare.

Eggman is at a loss. 

He never thought he would have to worry about his lackey having a crush on their current prison but here he was, squinting at the screen as the two men gawked at each other. 

He thought when he gave Infinite that lecture he would be harder on Sonic. But somehow, it got worse!?

Eggman lays on the back of his chair as he pinches the bridge of his nose. How do you stop two teenagers from drooling on each other while trying to rule the world?

…

“Sonic is dead.”

“Wh-what?” Infinite stood shocked, standing at the entry of Eggman’s workshop. The man blurted so bluntly like he just said what was for breakfast. “What do you mean Sonic is dead?”

“I took your suggestion and executed him. No real need for him to watch as I've kept him in a windowless prison anyways. So best to get rid of him now.”

Infinite opens his mouth, a noise comes out but not visible enough for Eggman to hear. The jackal states their disbelief, as so many emotions filled his head and stomach. Not knowing what to say, he says, “That’s… good to hear.”

He doesn’t wait for Eggman to respond to him  (he didn’t say anything next anyways) before he leaves. Leaving where? He’s not sure. All he knows is that his stomach was turning (a feeling a little too similar to another death) and he didn’t want to be in the same room as the doctor just in case.

…

-Earlier that morning-

Sonic lazily laid in his bed, he awoke not too long ago and normally he would just go back to sleep but a robot came to his camber early to give him food. So after having finished he lays there. 

He goes to pick his ear with his pinky when the door opens. “Hey Finny~ Didn’t think I’ll see you so-... Oh, didn’t expect to see you.”

Sonic’s tone shifts from chipper to irritated. Eggman curls his mustache, hand behind his back as he stands to the other’s cell. The hedgehog sits up but doesn’t bother standing to fully face the other.

“So what will it be, Egghead? Want to personally pummel me? Hate to say but there’s a reason you make me fight your robots!” Sonic becomes a little energetic as he jumps back to his feet, despite having cuffs on them he was able to jump foot to foot pretty well.

“No. If I wanted that I would just have Metal Sonic do it for me.”

“Ouch you leave out Infinite on purpose, Eggman? Thought your surprisingly cute puppy would be your ultimate weapon. You sure do tell him that.”

The doctor hissed, sensing Sonic’s anger in that sentence. He chose to ignore it, because Infinite was going to be the ultimate weapon. Only if he got rid of one last bug.

“I came here not to have pleasantries, rodent. I came here to tell you your cage will be moved.” 

Eggman turns his back, and walks off. Sonic gives a wide then raised brow, before running to the cell. 

“Wait wait wait that’s it!? That’s all you came here to tell me!? Hey! Answer me Robotnik!”

The door shuts behind the evil doctor. Leaving Sonic both confused and angry. Before he knew it, his cage shaked.

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They always felt like Infinite was quite ruthless in his attacks. But those past three months they noticed that Infinite had been especially brutal. Before it felt like the resistance could handle him, but now, they're at a loss.

That was till some recent recruits and some new finding did it finally feel like they had a leg up in this war.

…

“This wasn’t part of my agenda, but I'm always happy to crush a hero.” Infinite glares at the silver hedgehog before him. Said hero gives his own glare. “It keeps the rabble in line. Shows them that there is no hope.”

“Does anyone but you believe your bullshit!?” 

In anger Infinite flies at Silver, trying to tackle him but luckily misses. It turns into a game of cat and mouse, with one point the two managing to hit each other but nothing much comes of it. 

It ends when Infinite gives a strong kick to the other, making them fly and hit the wall behind them.

They fell to the ground with a thud then groaned in pain. 

Infinite goes to finish the job once and for all, when a blue blur jumps in and pushes Infinite away from the other. 

The jackals growls but when he gains his footing and sees who it was that stopped him, he froze. 

“Time to tag out Silver! I’ve got it from here!” 

“It… can’t be…” Infinite whispers under his breath. A million thoughts filled his head, did he create a clone of Sonic? No he would remember that, plus it would have not stopped him just now. He knew that other dimension Sonic was around but he saw how he looked and he was smaller and… rounder. No. It’s just, is it?

Feeling like forever was only a few seconds for the two heroes as Infinite quickly cleared his throat and spoke. “Well, look who’s back from the dead. The little blue savior.” 

Infinite pushes the mask further onto his face, trying to get a better look at the hero. “But what’s that I smell? You reek of fear. Glad to see I left an impression.” 

It was only there a second, but Infinite saw the hurt look on Sonic’s face. Before he immediately went to his humorous self and smelled his pit. “That’s not fear. I ran all the way over here.” 

Sonic placed his hand on his hips as he gave a smirk. “Besides I barely know you, like yeah, you’re Infinite but was that always your name? Are you a wolf, a cat or?”

“I am called Infinite the Jackal rodent, not that it should matter. You will be eliminated soon enough.” He crosses his arms across his chest, almost hiding the gemstone.

“Great! See Infinite! We’re getting to know each other better! But uh, hedgehogs aren't rodent’s but I’ll let that slide. So what’s your favorite color? Do you like long, romantic walks on the beach?-”

“Yes.” 

“What?”

“I said the source of my power is none of your concern.”

Infinite pushed his mask so close he was sure he was leaving imprints on his face. Said face was glowing bright red, as all he can yell in his head is “Stupid stupid stupid! Why did you say that out loud!?”

Sonic’s own expression turned a bit to shock before a flirty smirk appeared on his lips. Meanwhile Silver is wondering if he has a concussion as he’s not sure if he just heard that correctly. 

The blue hedgehog laughs a little as he starts to speak, “Well if that’s the case now I got to know! Please, I insist!” he then starts running at the villain, as he does a red aura appears around the jackal. 

“Your insistence is futile!” The world around him glows red as everyone and everything in the vicinity starts to float off the ground. 

As Sonic is struggling to gather his footing, he hears Silver shout for him. “Sonic are you okay!?” 

Before he could respond, Infinite hits Sonic, making him fly off to a different area.

“Sonic!” Silver tries to go after but Infinite hits him with a beam of red light. Making the future hero hit the ground harshly once more. 

Sonic manages to land on a platform as Infinite reapers before him. He gives a cheesy smile. “Good to see you too Finny- Whoa!”

The conversation didn’t get to go far before Infinite starts shooting red cubes at the hero. He dodges as then the platform before him starts to build, the floor behind starting to disappear. 

The blue blur hum before speaking again. “I’ve heard of the destruction you’ve done, you want to explain to me why? Cause I know Eggman can be evil but I don’t think he would be that ruthless so I know it’s not him.”

“Silence, rodent!”

Sonic barely dodges a snake from devouring him whole. Now running away from the giant creature. 

“This feels personal, is it personal? Because last I checked I wasn’t the one actively attacking the other’s friends.”

“Shut it!”

A yelp was heard from the hero as the snake appeared from below them, almost making them trip.

“You know I felt like we were getting somewhere before but this interaction is starting to feel like I'm talking to a mad ex.”

“Don’t.” The jackal said through gritted teeth.

“O~Okay I see that your angry-”

“You’re supposed to be dead.”

“... What?”

“Robotnik told me he killed you, how are you alive?!” 

Sonic blinks at that, before shaking his head. “I don’t know why he told you that. But he moved my cell to the Death Egg. That’s where I've been the last three months.”

Infinite looks down at his hand, before growling. “LIAR!!!” Just like before Sonic jumps over obstacles Infinite made, trying to avoid the reality warping cubes all the while keeping up fast enough that he doesn’t get eaten by the giant snake.

Finally Sonic gets close enough to Infinite, he makes clones but the hero destroys each and every one, before hitting the villain head on. He yells but backs away soon enough. “Perish already!”

“Infinite dude, what has gotten into you!?”

Infinite doesn’t respond, only throwing more clones and more cubes his way. 

“Honestly I don’t even get why you're mad at me! It should be at Robotnik, not my friends who you made everything harder for!”

“Oh it’s always your friends this, your friends that! I'll make sure you can never see your useless friends again!”

This time rage really over took the other, he summons his red sword and gives up using the phantom ruby and instead goes for a head on attack. 

It manages to catch Sonic off guard, almost getting a few lucky strikes on the other. “You know I used to think you were cool, now I’m starting to wonder if you were just playing me this whole time.” 

That seems to be the wrong words to say as Infinite full-force pushes Sonic to the ground with his whole body, he rolls and before he could get up a sword was at his throat. 

“You dare accuse me!?”

“Well when you put it that way…” Sonic grabs the sword with his legs and twists it out of Infinite’s hands, the jackal stumbles forward which leads to the hero getting some strong kicks on the other.

One of them kicked under his jaw, leading to Infinite fly up and then straight on to his back, his mask almost falling off but they caught it before it could leave.

“Grah, why you little.” Floating back up, they remake the illusion once more. “This time, I’ll place you in a cage where you can’t escape from!” He hissed. 

“Like whatever you did to Shadow? I know those clones aren't him, Fin. I know how your illusions work.”

“Shut up!”

“I mean I get why! Shadow kicked your butt and called you some names, now you want to show you’re the better edgelord right?”

“He killed my squad!” 

Sonic gives a full on stop. “... What? Grah!” Sonic was hit in the face with a cube, he got up and as Infinite was going to attack again Sonic raised his arms up. “Whoa whoa whoa wait Shadow did what!?”

“Don’t make me repeat myself!”

“No I’m serious I… What did you just say?”

Finally it seems to calm down a bit, Infinite takes a deep breath before he speaks. “Shadow killed my squad. We were hired by the doctor to defend his base and one night that hedgehog came and…” Infinite clench his first, closing his eyes tightly.

“You may think you know your friends. But you don’t. And sooner or later you’ll find they’re nothing but a burden. Consider what I'm doing to be a mercy kill.”

“I… I’m sorry buddy but… You have the story all wrong.”

“... What? You’re accusing me of lying-”

“No! No! I don’t. Rouge told me he fought your squad but he never killed them! I mean I know Shadow! Yeah he can be a bit rash and sometimes forgets to hold back but he would never kill someone. Not without reason.”

“And what’s the reason for my squad! Why kill them but keep me alive?”

“Exactly! Infinite you just said it right there!”

The older male opens their mouth, wanting to say something, anything. But nothing. Shock, rage, fear, bitterness, everything was overwhelming the Jackal. 

“I… I got to go.”

“Wait-” They turn and fly away in a beam of light. “Aaaand he’s gone.” Sonic sighs as he looks at where Infinite just stood. He leaves to go check on Silver.

…

Eggman should have known when his evening was too peaceful that meant something bad was going to happen, and it did. 

He was enjoying his robotic plants when the door to his workroom opened with a slam. Robotnik grumbles as that did cause the ‘plant’ to fall, while the plant wasn’t real the pot and dirt was.

But that anger was soon replaced with dread when he heard Infinite say, “Sonic is alive…”

“Ah uh… So he is!”

“Why did you lie to me?” Sweat beamed down the doctor's face as Infinite floats closer, the red aura causing things nearby to either float and get flinged near him. 

“Listen Infinite, it was your own good. You weren’t focusing so I needed to devise a plan that will make you go back on track-”

“Like telling me my squad was killed!?”

“... Excuse me?”

“You told me Shadow destroyed my squad!”

Infinite breathes heavily, having everything now get flung, but despite that, Eggman gives a weird face of concern. “Is that how… Oh Infinite…” Out of nervous habit, Robotnik starts to curl his mustache. “I could have phrased that better. I was used to my robots being destroyed. I didn't think you would take it literally.”

“... What are you saying?”

“Shadow never killed your squad, they never died.”

“Then… Where did my squad go?”

“They quit.”

Infinite stares back at the doctor. “Without me?”

“I thought you knew.”

Infinite starts to land on the ground once more. He looks at his hand as his body starts to shake. “I-I assumed and now…” 

Eggman makes steady steps to the other. When he gets to the younger he bends down to his level and places his hand on the jackal’s shoulder. When he does that Infinite looks up. “Did they leave me?”

“Now I wouldn’t assume that. They quit but I don’t know if they meant to leave without you or not. I’m sorry I wasn’t clearer about that. I… never knew you thought your squad died.”

Infinite stands there, feeling like his eyes were burning but refusing to let the tears run. Only thing really keeping him from screaming at the moment was the hand holding on to his shoulder tightly but calmly. 

“I… I need a minute.”

Eggman lets go of the other. “Take your time.” The man does just that. He turns, and leaves the genius in his room of broken machines and robots. Eggman rubs his face, feeling some guilt. Couldn't help but feel like some of this was his fault.

…

The war felt like it was just chugging along. Infinite’s motivation is visibly seen to decrease to the point he didn’t even fight Gadget at the end of Operation Big Wave. 

Instead Orbot and Cubot controlling a giant robot is who took Infinite place, as they said “He’s a little… Depressed? Is that the word?” 

“I think depressed is a little of an understatement.”

Gadget doesn’t really say anything to the resistance, just kind of thought it was Eggman’s robots being… Eggman’s robots. Not like he needed to as everyone noticed this change in the Jackal. 

Despite the clearly gloominess to the mask foe he was still just as dangerous, just less showy. 

So when Eggman was spotted near the top of a tower, Sonic thought it would be a piece of cake. At this point his little brother seems to finally have that spike back in him.

It was easy for the blue blur and genius fox to get to the top in record time, less than a few minutes. But Tails couldn’t help but comment. “Why is Eggman just by himself?”

“He’s not all by himself. He has Orbot and Cubot. Even he needs companionship, even if doesn’t show it.” Sonic snickers as he rubs his nose. 

Tails couldn’t help but keep his worried expression. “They don’t fight though. He would at least have a few badniks near him but nothing? This feels suspicious, Sonic.”

The older brother gives a hum, acknowledging the other. “You keep a distance and we go in with caution. I hear what you're saying but… This could be the chance to win the war.”

“And if not?”

“We’ll find another way. We always do.”

This seems to give the little fox a little more confidence as he finally smiles. “Alright Sonic, I trust you.”

“And I trust you!”

Doesn’t take long for the two to meet up with the doctor, he doesn’t wait a second to start speaking, already knowing the two would meet him up there. “Welcome, Sonic. Glad you could make it to your funeral!” 

He doesn’t wait another second before he shouts, “Infinite do it!” 

The jackal appears from thin air before he summons a small black hole, making it float towards the center. 

“What is that?” Infinite doesn’t answer Sonic’s question, instead Eggman does. 

“That, you spiky little pest, is Null space.”

“Null space?”

“It’s a little something that the Phantom Ruby cooked up, a closed-off space where absolutely nothing exists! Goodbye, Sonic, my soon-to-be-eradicated nemesis. Enjoy all the nothing!”

Cubot and Orbot were long gone, seeming afraid of the black hole, Eggman flew straight up, clear from the heroes. 

Infinite looks at the two, not once did he speak, and Sonic can sense that he wanted to say something. But he makes a red beam and shoots it at the black hole, making it both bigger and getting Infinite to a safe distance.

Immediately once enlarged the black hole starts to suck the two brothers in. Tails managed to grab something in time but Sonic had nothing near him. 

Sonic gives a yelp when it finally starts pulling him in, Tails yelling for him as a red wolf jumps in. 

The hedgehog looks at who just graded his hand and he gives wide eyes. “Gadget don’t! You’ll get sucked in too!” 

It was too late. 

They were both sucked in.

…

When Sonic and the rookie landed they both held their heads as they tried to register where they were.

Well, it was kind of hard when there was in fact, nothing. There was a floor below them that seems to appear where they stand with some strange purple mist surrounding them, but that’s about it. The sky or ceiling was unclear if there was an end or not.

“Where are we?” Sonic asks, taking a few steps around to test the platform. Gadget gives a shrug and confused look as they too try to get their footing around.

As the blue hero thinks to himself an idea pops up. “Hey! Let's try that Double Boost!” 

The rookie gives a tilt of their head and an even more confused look. Almost asking ‘why?’.

“It’s worth a shot, double boosting causes a lot of energy, so maybe it can be the energy that helps us get to the real world.”

Gadget looks up in thought for a moment, then smiles and nods their head. 

“Alright then buddy. On my mark.”

The two stand side by side.

“Get set!”

Sonic gets near the floor as he starts a running position, Gadget gets their own not as an experience of a running position.

“And GO- GAH!!!”

They didn’t get to do anything before the ground below them exploded, leaving the two mobian to fly off.

The blue blur quickly scans the area to see what was the source of that. Only to be extremely surprised to see Infinite. Specifically with seemingly a bloodlust for Sonic.

When the two hero’s land (one of their feet and the other on their back) they glance up to the black and white mobian. 

“Oh hey Infinite. Came to join the party? Sorry but it’s kind of a two person thing. No offense!”

“Really? You hurt me, truly Sonic…” He spits his name like venom.

Sonic just gives an unimpressed look. “I’m guessing you’re still mad?” He crossed his arms.

A grappling hook shoots at Infinite, he easily dodges and instead it hits the ‘roof’ (at least they know it’s solid now).

“Gadget, don’t!” 

It was too late. Gadget pulls themself and tries to land a kick on Infinite but the jackal simply shoots the wolf, making them fly off far into Null space.

“Gadget!” Sonic tries to run after him but a red wall appears before him.

“Don’t worry about the little canine. I didn’t shoot him with anything… lethal.”

Sonic gives a bit of a growl. “If it’s about Shadow I’m telling you-”

“I- … I misunderstood the Doctor.” Sonic gets out of his defense position, giving a bit more of a sympathetic look. “He said ‘Shadow destroyed my squad’ but he simply meant that Shadow defeated them. They… never died… they left me.”

“Oh Infinite. I’m so-”

“Shut it!” He snapped.

“I was just-”

“I don’t need your pity! I don’t need the Doctor's sympathy! I don’t need anyone! All of this is the whole reason I lost my squad! I was too childish! Too rash! Too weak! I am not weak! I am not weak! I am not weak!”

At the last line a shockwave was shot out, which would have made Sonic go off flying if he didn’t keep still.

“Okay then, a race it is.” But before the hero could take off the villain lifted the platform he stood on, making it so that when he started running, he was falling.

Sonic yelp as they continue to fall, he then has a gut reaction and looks up, only to dodge a beam to the face by an inch. “Hey! You can fly! That’s cheating!” But soon he started to grin. “Good thing I know just the trick!”

He gets into a spindash, with what little platforms that appear he manages to land on then and fly past Infinite. “Hmph. You mis- gah!” Sonic slams into his back.

The jackal remakes the platform below them and makes himself disappear before they can land. Sonic undoing his spin dash in flare, looks around the darken void.

Then a fist punched him square in the face. Sonic gets dragged back and he holds his nose in pain. “Jeez, do you hate my face or something?”

“No. Your face is very handsome. Just as much as it is punchable.”

“I can think of ten people who would agree with that. The last part though.”

Sonic moves out of the way of another punch before he starts running once more. 

“Infinite, come on buddy! I don’t want to fight you any more!” The blue blur looks back to see that the Jackal was running on all fours, the hero nearly shits himself with how quick he seemed to be catching up now. 

With some quick thinking Sonic jumps up into the air, Infinite running right past before he slides on the platform to turn right back around. 

Infinite summons his sword, going to slash at the laned hedgehog, but it happens in a second, literally. Sonic ducks, before jumping at Infinite, grabbing both his wrists which lead to the sword falling back on the floor with a click. 

Before the Jackal knew it he was pinned on the ground, his wrist pinned down, weapons far from reach. 

Infinite struggles, gives short screams and yells, “I’m not weak!” for a while. He even tries to kick the hero but Sonic just keeps his hold, waiting for the villain to stop, which he eventually did.

The mask foe stops all movement, feeling like his lungs were heavy from shouting. When his eyes meet Sonic’s he turns his head, so that the dark lens was what faced the other.

“Infinite? … Come on Infinite, look at me.” 

He lets go of one of his wrist hesitantly (luckily he doesn’t move). Sonic takes a hold of his chin and tries to move his head but he snaps it back. “Please? Can you just look at me?” 

Once more Sonic turns Infinite’s head towards him and this time he doesn't look away. But he doesn’t look Sonic in the eyes.

“Infinite…” It turns quiet, as it seems like the hero is trying to figure out what to say. “I just…” He sighs and he sits between his legs. “I just want to understand why you're so mad at me? Why you’re so mad at my friends?”

He was quiet for a bit. Sonic speaks one more time. “For the record, I don’t think you're weak. Far from it. You’ve been some of the strongest villains I face, and I’ve faced literal gods!” He gives a bit of a chuckle. 

That’s when he finally heard the quiet voice. “If I'm not mad at someone I just become mad at myself. And it’s… easier like that.” 

“You don’t have to be mad at anyone. Not even yourself.”

“But it was all my fault-”

“Let me restate, none of this was your fault, none of that was anyone's fault. It was miscommunication. Simple as that. It sucks a lot, really. But that doesn't mean someone needs to be blamed… Tell me Infinite, does it make you feel better to fight me?”

It becomes quiet. To the point the two could hear the white noise. Then he speaks again in almost a whisper. “No…” 

“See. You know if you want this to work you really need a therapist.”

“For what to work?”

“This.”

Sonic takes hold of his chin once more, titles his head up, and kisses the mask, right where the others lips would be. Infinite’s eyes widened, and despite not being able to feel it he unintentionally pushed further. 

When the hero moves back he gives a bit of a chuckle at the starry look the other was giving them. “Join us Infinite. Join our side. You don’t need to work with Eggman any more.”

“It’s not that easy.” Infinite starts to sit up. 

Sonic moves a side as he watches the villain now sit with his knees to his chest, arms holding them. “For one, your friends will never accept me. Not after all I have done.”

The blue hedgehog moves closer to the other. He placed a hand on the other male’s shoulder, causing him to look at him. “You would be surprised. Plus if they see me welcoming you,  they’ll welcome you with open arms as well.”

Infinite looks back down, so Sonic took the opportunity to joke. “Plus you're not the only guy in the friend group that tried to kill me or the others. Pretty sure that’s how I meet 90% of my friends. You know, by them trying to murder me?”

Sonic hears them give a little snort, and takes that as a win. 

Just then, Infinite twitches his head up and disappears. Sonic feels confused before he hears footsteps running up to him, he turns to see Gadget.

He’s happy to see the others but also a bit upset they stop by now, well hopefully they can get out of here soon.

And when they did escape, the look on Eggman’s face was priceless. But Sonic couldn’t help but notice that Infinite was nowhere near by. 

…

Today was the day the war ended. Sonic has run off from the ‘army’ and is currently stretching his legs. He takes a deep breath, feeling like his heart was beating faster than normal. Plus his stomach was feeling like he ate some bad chili dogs, even though he didn’t eat anything yet.

As he got to the end of his stretching routine he heard a voice. “Thought you would be here.”

He turns to see Infinite floating towards him. 

“How long have you been there?” He gives a flirty smirk. “Been enjoying the show Finny~?”

“Tch! Don’t talk like that! I just got here…” The Jackal crosses his arms and looks away from the hero.

“Sure.” 

Once more it was quiet, and some guilt started to set in for Sonic, afraid he ruined something. Trying to save it, “You know you can still join us.”

Infinite shakes his head. “I can’t.”

“Sure you can! You can come with me-”

“Sonic, I’m not a good person. Before all this I was a mercenary! I hunted and killed people for money! I’m… I’m not worth your kindness.”

This does leave the other a bit speechless but not for long. “Infinite, of course you do. While I will admit it’s a bit upsetting to hear that, I mean from the sounds of it you didn’t really enjoy it did you?”

Infinite opens his mouth for a moment. Then close it. 

He looks the hero in the eyes. They stare at each other. A feeling too familiar at this point.

“You’re naive.”

“I don’t think you're any better.”

Infinite looks back down. 

Sonic opens his mouth to speak once more but Infinite flies at him, lifting his mask slightly and before he knew it a pair of lips were pressed against his. Hands cupping his face. 

The blue hero is surprised but is quick to return as he places his own hands at the base hip of the other. 

Infinite lends over the hero, his hair falling and ticking the hero’s face. Sonic pulls the other’s body close to his, legs wrap around his torso and lay on his tail. With the arms wrapped around his neck in a hug.

Sonic goes to wrap his arms around the other but Infinite flinches. “Please don’t hold me.”

He’s a bit saddened but doesn’t show it with his voice. “Alright.” They kiss again with Sonic placing his hands back on his hips. 

Honestly he’s not sure how long they've been like this, as anytime they felt out of breath they would separate for a bit but then go right back in. It wasn’t anything intense, no making out or even rough kissing. Just lips gently kisses the others lips. 

Sonic separates the kiss, and despite Infinite wanting to go back in he understands and pulls his mask back down. “Can I keep hugging you?”

“Go for it.” 

Infinite digs his face into Sonic’s shoulder, careful to not choke him with the pointy part of his mask. 

“... Hey Sonic?”

“Yeah?”

“Is it possible to be both touch starved and touch repulsed?”

Sonic starts to chuckle at that. Infinite felt like it was a stupid question and was going to take it back, but the hero spoke. “I’m not sure myself. I’ve always liked affection, and accept hugs in seconds. But I'm sure someone like Knuckles, Blaze, or even Shadow may know more about that.”

Infinite hums to it. They stay like that for a bit till Infinite’s communicator rings.

The villain doesn’t even look at the other as he turns away, Sonic wants to say something to Infinite but he teleports before he could speak. 

His shoulder slack, feeling a bit defeated, before he left to meet up with his own allies. 

…

It wasn’t supposed to end this way. At least to Infinite. He was supposed to be victorious, to be powerful, to be Infinite! But here he was, on his hands and knees as he struggled to get up. He gives a growl, especially when he hears that damn rookie and blue rodent stop in front of him.

“H-How dare you. How dare you think you can defeat me?!” Infinite tries to get up, watching to attack the two but pain flares in his chest and he stumbles back onto his knees, Sonic reaches out to stop his fall but this gains a glare from the villain.

“No! It wasn’t supposed to be this way! I was supposed to be superior! I was supposed to win!”

Sonic couldn’t help but shake his head. “You were never going to win from the start, Infinite.”

“What?” The jackal scowls at him, a pit fills the hero’s stomach. As the man before is a complete switch from the person he saw moments ago.

“Power is not the way to success. As corny as it is, friendship is.”

“... What?”

He gives a small chuckle. “Believe me really. Sure I was able to win my toughest battles with the chaos emerald, but I wouldn’t get to that point without people to help me. Companionship, trust, and love is what gets you to victory.” 

The moment the word ‘love’ was mentioned Sonic can see Infinite eye turn to regret. His shoulder even slacked a bit. The blue hero takes a few steps forward. Gadget grabs Sonic’s arm, also seeming afraid that despite being defeated, that Infinite was still dangerous.

Sonic looks back and gives a confident smile and wink. Leading Gadget to let go.

Only a few feet away now Sonic holds his hand out. “And no matter how much you say it, it’s not too late for you. You can still join us.” 

He was sure if this was some sappy fanfic Infinite’s mask would have psychologically broken, as slowly, he does reach with a hand out. 

But it all stops when Infinite is covered in a red aura and he’s lifted into the air. Infinite struggles and yells as he seems to be trying to fight it. “No! Let- go!”

Before Sonic could reach for him, Infinite is beamed away. Sonic looked at where the beam headed off too and felt his heart sink to his stomach. “No. Infinite…” The hedgehog looks down in sorrow, Gadget walks up to him and places their hand on his shoulder. Trying to cheer their idol up.

That’s when the platform shook. Sonic shakes his head. “No time to be sad. We got a war to finish.” Giving a look of determination the rookie agrees and they head off.

…

Infinite lands on a hard metal floor. He reached for his chest only to feel that the rudy was no longer with him. He sits up quickly, glancing around only to see both he didn’t have his mask, and he was in a cell. 

On the other side of the cell bar, was Eggman. Angered, the jackal runs and slams the bars. Sneering his teeth. “What the hell was that doctor!?”

“Lets just say… You’re grounded.”

“... What? You can’t ground me!”

“I just did.” Eggman turns away, probably to walk but he doesn’t get to before Infinite screams again.

“You have to put me back out there! I was so close to beating that blue buffoon! I just needed-”

Robotnik turns back to Infinite. “What you need!” He starts, walking over, making the younger flinch. “Is to put aside your little crush for the hedgehog and actually do what you are told!”

“I wasn't-”

“Infinite. I’ve seen your conversation with Sonic during his capture. I saw what just happened out there! You were going to betray me!”

“I! … I?”

“Enough! I don’t want to hear it. When the war is done I’ll come back and release you. Hopefully by now you realized what side you are on. I knew I never should have hired someone so young.”

He tried to leave once more, but the jackal said something that made the doctor sigh. 

“I can do this! I’m not a child! I’m not weak! You have to let me prove it!”

“Infinite.” The jackal almost flinched, because it was oddly soft. “There’s nothing with being young. You’re not weak when you’re still learning yourself.” 

Confusion was all that was on Infinite’s face as the doctor closed the door behind him.

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Pain. 

That’s all Infinite can describe this feeling as. 

Whenever that final battle took place, and the Eggman Empire exploded, he guessed he was on the top floor because he felt the whole thing fall over.

He doesn’t remember much of it, just a lot of tossing and hitting every wall (even the cell bars) over and over. 

Finally it stops falling but of course gravity doesn’t stop just because the building does. One last fall and Infinite breaks through the bars before landing back first onto the edge of a table.

It knocks all the wind out of him. He wasn’t sure if he blacked out or not but god he wished he stayed blacked out cause existence was pain.

That’s all he can really do right now, stay there and focus on his breathing. He was sure a few ribs were broken but at least a lung didn’t seem punctured.

He doesn’t really know how long he’s been there. Feels like a while especially when his stomach starts to grow for food, before he hears a wall being banged on. It was from his right he can tell even with the ringing.

The wall is broken down and someone starts to walk in. Infinite can’t really turn his head, any movement hurts. But it seemed the person had the decency to lean over so that he could see them.

It was Shadow.

Just his luck.

Infinite growls, trying to show some teeth but the hedgehog rolls his eyes, picks up the injured jackal, and throws him over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes. 

He tried not to show it but it did hurt a bit. As much as he wanted to kick and scream and try to be as much as a nuisance to the other. 

He was getting tired.

Really tired.

Even though every inch of his body hurts. He was feeling really sleepy.

Maybe he should take a nap for a bit…

…

The next time Infinite woke up it was in a hospital bed and both wrists were cuffed to the bed. He could move them far enough to touch his face and move his arms so it wasn’t the worst treatment he has experienced.

“Good, you're awake.”

Infinite snaps his head to see the black and red hedgehog leaning against a wall. The canine growls, showing his teeth. Shadow gives a raised brow at this and it finally hits Infinite how useless it was and stops. The jackal started to pout before laying back on the bed, facing the other side.

“I have a few things I want to talk to you about.” 

“Let me guess, I’m imprisoned for life and you're going to throw away the key to make sure I never see the light of day again?”

“No actually the opposite, if you make that choice.”

Infinite’s ears go up as he then sits up, looking over to the other. “What?”

The ultimate lifeform turns so he could face the former foe. “G.U.N would like to have you as an agent.”

“... WHAT!?” Shock filled his expression, and despite the silence it doesn’t seem like Shadow was going to elaborate. “... What’s the catch?”

“You have to follow three rules.” He brings out a finger. “One, you must contribute in community service to help fix what you broke.”

“That’s fair.”

“Two, you will be under house arrest for three years.”

“How will I do missions?”

“You will have another agent with you. Three, you must not make any communication with Eggman or else they will throw you in a cell and throw away the keys.”

“... Is… Is that all?”

Shadow gives a raised brow. “Yes? What are you expecting?”

“Isn’t that… Isn’t that a bit light?”

“If you work hard and prove yourself useful, then I think that’s enough of a redemption.”

The jackal growls at the insult before he starts taking everything they said in. Thinking over the rules and what it would mean to work for G.U.N. Could definitely lead to a better life. Could also mean he could find-... No. They don’t want him any more. That was hopeless thinking.

In the midst of his thinking, he hears Shadow start to speak again.

“I also wanted to…” When he looks to the other he sees that before, Shadow was keeping full eye contact, but now it seems like the floor was more interesting. Which Infinite knows is not the case. 

“ Sigh , I want to say sorry. For all I said to you that day. I was in a bad mindset so I wasn’t really thinking. Didn’t mean for it to stick as badly as it did.”

Shock was clear on Infinite’s face but he also felt (weirdly enough) relieved. Like it was nice to finally hear that after all this time. After that scene played in his head over and over, to hear the man that made you feel worthless say he’s sorry, made him feel a little better. Only a little.

“You don’t have to forgive me. I know more than anyone how hard it can be to forgive someone you hated.” Finally, Shadow seemed to gain confidence and looks at the jackal. “Sonic told me as well. About what you thought I did to your squad. I wanted you to know, that I am truly sorry.”

“... Thank you.”

“Don’t thank me, it’s the least I can do.” Shadow walked closer so he was by the bedside. “For now rest till you’re all healed up. I have something to show you.”

Hesitantly, very hesitantly, Shadow pats Infinite’s shoulder. It was awkward a few seconds before the black and red hedgehog brought back his hand. “Sorry that was weird.”

Surprisingly enough the jackal starts to chuckle. “Was about to say, please don’t ever do that again.”

Shadow gives a raised brow and a pointed finger but they both could till it was in a joking manner. 

…

Today was the day that Infinite got let out of the hospital bed and was going to meet up with Team Dark for a ‘surprise’ Shadow planned. 

Infinite didn’t really have an idea what it could have been, parts of him even wonder if maybe this was all a hoax to get him more comfortable before they throw him in a cell, but every time Shadow came to his room to talk it felt less and less like that.

He has asked if Sonic could come visit him, and when asked while upsetting, he wasn’t surprised. “Sonic has been busy helping the rebuilding and destroying any last badniks.” But despite it every morning when Infinite woke up he did see a pile of black roses on his bedside. He could guess who they were from. 

When a G.U.N agent leads him to where Team Dark was going to be, strangely enough Rouge was there before the black and red Hedgehog. Infinite is a bit nervous, he hasn’t met the woman but at least the smile she gave showed that despite her bitterness, she was willing to forgive. 

The agent drops him off and leaves to do their own thing, once out of earshot Rouge starts to speak to him. “You know you should really be thanking Shadow for all this.”

“... Hm?” Infinite gives a raised brow. Rouge blinks and sighs. 

“Of course he didn’t tell you. G.U.N originally wanted to put you in a cell. Some were even saying we should bring back the death penalty just for you.” This makes Infinite’s blood run cold. “But Shadow would not have it. He fought and begged for you to be given a second chance.”

“Beg? ... Why? He doesn’t know me.”

“He knows how Sonic talks about you. And let me tell you, cause I may have eavesdropped on some of them.” She leans in and whispers. “The situation with you, even down to working with Eggman, is all too similar to Shadow’s situation. And he was sure if he didn’t have Sonic and Amy to guide him, he would have ended up like you.” 

Infinite looks down to the floor, holding his arms as all thought now felt foggy once more. “Hey.” Rouge gently bumps Infinite’s shoulder. “I’m not telling you this so you can forgive or think Shadow is the nicest person in the whole world. He’s a dick. But I just want you to know he’s more on your side than you think.”

“... Thank you for telling me, Rouge.” 

“Of course, now don’t say any of this to Shadow. Don’t want to get an earful from him again.” She gives a wink and in response Infinite zips his lips.

Speak of the devil said other edgelord shows up soon enough, seeing that the end actions he speaks. “Oh please, don’t tell me you’ve already converted him.”

“I’m not saying anything~”

Shadow sighs before looking back at the Jackal. He gives an unexpectedly nice smile. “Are you ready for your surprise?”

“Uh… Sure?”

Shadow motions for Infinite to follow so he does. 

Despite being quite quiet people on their own, Rouge was quite glad to see the two having a genuine conversation. Every now and again they would stop talking when they felt worn out but once they were ‘recharged’ they continued talking. The bat found it cute. 

Once at the door they stop in front of it. The ultimate life form gives a deep breath before he turns to the other. “Hey Infinite.”

“Yes?”

“Remember how I said I was in a bad mindset that day.”

“I told you it’s in the past, it’s alright now-”

“I know I know, I just… wanted to tell you why.”

Infinite shakes his head. “You don’t have to.”

“But you deserve to know.” The hedgehog looks over to Rouge, who gives a supportive smile. “That day was the day of the death of someone really important to me. Or more correctly they were killed.”

It becomes quiet. Almost for a bit too long, before Shadow could say something (regret was kicking in) Infinite place his hand on his shoulder. “I bet they're proud of the person you’ve become in the end. Even if they're not alive to see it.”

“... Thanks.”

It was like this for a bit, then Infinite pulled his hand away. “Okay that was becoming awkward.”

“Was about to say, get your hand off my shoulder.”

The two chuckle, lightning the tense air, which made the older woman watching give a wide smile. She wished OMEGA was here to record it, but he will shoot Infinite so it was for the best.

Shadow gives an almost excited look as he’s about to open the door. “You ready?”

“Yeah what’s so big about-”

Shadow opens the door, and six heads turn towards Infinite. 

A bunch of pairs of yellow eyes stare at the mismatched yellow and blue one. 

Slowly the Jackal walks in to meet up with the others. As he’s walking towards them his mouth opens, to say something, anything, but nothing comes out. 

One member of the squad stumbles out from the group, his white hair short cut and a scar on his nose. “... Infinite?”

“... It’s good to see you again Ni-X!” The jackal grabs him in a tight hug. Nix’s tail smacks against the floor as he almost crushes the former leader's ribs (again). Despite the bone crushing hold, Infinite wraps his arms around the other. 

Then finally, like the spell was broken from the others, one by one they all group around the leader and get in a giant hug. 

Infinite wasn’t expecting it, he thought he had abandoned this emotion when he was reborn. But he was crying. He was shaking and crying but at the same time smiling, as he held tightly onto the others, trying to take hold of anyone's hand and covering whoever he’s not hugging with his tail.

“I-I’ve missed you guys so much.”

A quiet girls’ voice spoke with a slight accent. “W-We’ve missed you too boss.” Sniffing. 

Despite the happy reunion, there was still something within Infinite’s gut that made him feel icky. 

He pushed them away slightly, looking to see if he had all the attention, and spoke. “Why did you leave me?”

Shock filled their faces, as a different jackal with a beret and the same accent speaks. “What do you mean boss? We… We told you we were leaving.”

The last male jackal spoke. “We thought you left us to be honest.” He rubs the back of his head.

Infinite couldn’t help but leave his mouth hanging. “You’ve got to be fucking kidding me.” Afraid he was angry, Nix tries to comfort Infinite but the man bursts into laughter. “This whole mess was just all miscommunication from the start! Oh my chaos!”

The leader wipes his eyes. “Squad, my communicator broke when I fought Shadow. Eggman said he destroyed you so I assumed with the stakes of our job, that he killed you all.”

It feels like no one knows what to say any more. One of the female jackals wearing mainly yellow attire walks over to the jackal. “... Damn. That’s rough, man.” Before he could properly react to that she hugs him once more. 

“... Yeah…” He pats her back. “It was rough…”

“Weeeelll!” The jackal with her hair tied and in a green jacket spoke. “Why don’t we catch up, make up for lost time? … As friends.”

“As friends… Yes. I would like that… But before that.”

Infinite separated from the group for a moment in order to meet up with Shadow and Rouge again. Despite the frown he could tell Shadow was beaming.

“What do you want to talk to us about? Go talk to them.”

“I will, I just want to tell you… Thank you.”

“As I said-”

“I don’t think you're taking me seriously. Really, thank you. You didn’t need to find them, but you did.”

“The man literally couldn’t sleep till he found them.” Rouge spoke up, resulting in Shadow hitting her arm. 

He clears his throat, trying to ignore that his face was turning a shade of pink. “You’re welcome.”

Infinite gives a smile, lifting up a fist, which Shadow bumps with no hesitation. 

The black and white Jackal leaves the two to go be with his squad once more, as they do. 

The bat bumps Shadow’s shoulder. “What did I say about making friends as edgy as you?”

“Rouge, I swear I’m this close to choking you.”

…

It took a lot of conversation, a lot of scheduling, and a lot of phone calls (mainly filled with flirts) to finally find a day for the two love-birds to meet up with each other face to face.

Infinite was walking with Shadow to the Resistance base, butterflies filling up his stomach so much he felt like he was going to vomit. Despite having many phone calls this feels different. Really different. He knew Sonic had seen him a few times from the roses, but he was always asleep when he dropped them off.

Now, he is awake, up, and it’ll be face to face.

The ultimate life form reaches his hand out and smacks Infinite fingers away from his mouth. “Stop chewing your nails, you’ll ruin your gloves.”

“Not sure if you can tell but I'm a little bit nervous here!”

“I can tell.” He rolled his eyes, only making the other start to shake in rage. “Why are you so nervous? You’ve seen Sonic many times before. Sure the last time you and Sonic met up it wasn’t the best of scenarios, but if he’s willing to see you it means he’s willing to forgive you.”

“I know that. He’s too nice for his own good… I just… What if he thinks I'm… Ah, nevermind it’s stupid.”

“What? If he thinks you're what?” 

Infinite stays silent.

“I’ll keep asking you if you don’t answer.”

“... You’ve spent too much time with the hedgehog.”

“I know, that’s why I need you to get in the way so he’ll stop bothering me.”

Infinite snickers, feeling some of the anxiety get pushed away. “I just… What if he thinks I’m… ugly?” 

“...”

“Shadow?”

“You think he’ll leave you… Because of your looks?”

It was a bit quiet, then Shadow burst into laughter. 

“Stop laughing at me! You don’t get to ask then laugh at my reason with your hot sauce highlights!”

“No no, it’s just… Infinite, you tried to destroy the world and you think Sonic’s breaking point is your looks?”

“... See? I told you it was stupid!”

“Because it is stupid.”

Infinite glares at the other, feeling the anxiety that escaped come right back. Thanks Shadow.

“But in all seriousness, your face could literally be all burn marks and I’m sure the idiot will treat you like you’re the best thing in the whole world. He already does as it is.”

“... He does?” 

“Don’t get prideful, he’s literally said chili dogs are the best tasting food in the world. The bar is low. ”

“... Mine or his?”

“Both.”

“Hey!”

The two continue to bicker even as they enter into the main lobby. Infinite was extremely awkward, as many of the people (actually all of them) were people he just tried to kill less than two weeks ago. 

As the two get closer to where Sonic agrees to meet, Shadow tries to finish up on a positive note. “Look, it’ll go fine. Just talk to him like normal. This isn’t any different just, he can see your face.”

“Alright… Okay. I got this, this will be easy as you said.”

Shadow agrees as they turn the corner and Infinite immediately spots Sonic. The blue hedgehog doesn’t spot him yet but doesn’t get to as Infinite immediately turns around. 

Shadow grabbed him. “Where are you going?”

“I can’t do this.”

“Yes you can.”

“No I can’t.”

“Yes you can!”

“No I can’t!” 

Shadow grabs Infinite with both arms and starts pushing him toward the blue hero. 

“What do you think you're doing?!” Infinite whisper-shouts as he tries to fight back.

“Giving you a push.” He whispers back.

The two continue to whisper-shout at each other till they were a few feet away from Sonic and the ultimate lifeform fully shoves him.

Infinite yelps but is caught by the blue savior.

“I see you’ve fallen for me again~”

Infinite stares at the other, and he hates it, but a smile starts to appear on his lips. “Chaos damn it.” He covers his mouth but it doesn’t stop his chuckles.

Bring brought back to his feet Sonic leans and gives the other a kiss. Which was quick, but made the former mercenary feel like he was floating. 

“It’s nice to see you again.” He brings a hand up and cups one side of his face. “And to see your face.” Sonic’s muzzle becomes a little pink, a lot of care being visible in his eyes.

“Yeah, it’s nice to see you too.” Infinite takes hold of the hand on his face, giving it a gentle squeeze.

They hear someone clear their throat and both turn their head to see Knuckles, Tails, and Amy staring at them.

“ They’re going to kill me .”

Sonic moves a bit to motions to Infinite (who was shuffling slightly behind them). “This is my boyfriend, Infinite. Infinite, those are my best friends. Tails, Knuckles, and Amy.”

The jackal’s eyes shift to all of them, feeling anxiety raise up as he can still see the fear in the young fox’s eyes and the rage in the other two.

The one who clears their throat, Knuckles, gives a sigh before stepping up and holding a hand out.

“Nice to finally meet you properly. As Sonic states I’m Knuckles. Hope we can go on better footing.”

Infinite doesn't shake his hand, in fact he stares at him as if Knuckles is about to punch him. 

“You’re going to crush my hand, aren't you?” The jackal blurts, immediately regretting it when it comes out. 

The red echidna blinks a few times then his brows furrow, looking less mad and more worried? “Sorry I’m… still upset about… everything but I do want to be allies.” He starts to rub the back of his head. 

“I… know what it's like to be manipulated by Eggman. While I don’t understand your situation fully, that doesn’t mean I want to be your enemy anymore.” He lets out his hand again. “You don’t have to shake my hand if you really don’t want to. This isn’t vengeance, this is acceptance.”

Infinite looks at him, then to his hand, then he reaches out his own and shakes the echidna’s. It was a tight grip, a proper handshake, but nothing malicious behind it. And when the older male brought his hand back he was surprised that nothing was broken!

The former foe gives a smile which Knuckles returns. “I promise, I want to be better. And I’ll do whatever it takes to do it.”

Knuckles gives another nod, his smile seeming to widen.

The black and white mobian looks over his shoulder to see that Tails was slightly hiding behind Amy. When his eyes landed on him, Tails’ tail almost covered him and Amy put an arm out.

He doesn’t try to get closer, instead he kneels down so his eyes are close to the other’s level. “I’m sorry for what I did to your brother. It’s not something I’m proud of and something I can’t see myself doing again. … You don’t have to forgive me, but I want you to know I will never harm you or your brother a-gah!” 

Infinite is surprised by the little fox giving him a hug. Shock was soon replaced with protectiveness (similar to how he is with his squad), as he gives the kid a pat on his back. Not hugging back in fear that it would scare the other.

Tails starts backing away, looking at the floor. “S-Sorry. It’s just-”

The older person places his hand on his shoulder, shaking him slightly. “It’s okay.”

Once more his positive expression goes over to the other fox.

He gets up, and looks over to the pink mobian. “I-”

“Oooh come here!”

In a much stronger hug Amy grabs and lifts Infinite up. He gives a yelp as Amy just cuddles against his chest and spins around with the jackal in her arms. When the canine spots their boyfriend, “Help me!” He mouthed. 

Team Sonic all gives a chuckle. “Welcome to the friend group!” Sonic yells.

When Amy places Infinite down she then whispers in his ear. “You break Sonic’s heart, I'll break every bone in your body.”

Aaaaand fear was back! 

The moment Amy lets go Infinite immediately shuffles to hide behind Sonic, who gives a wide eye at this, before glaring at Amy. Who just looks as innocent as can be.

…

It was strange how genuinely fun the conversation was (even with the whole Amy threatening him part). It was getting close to the end of the meet up so Shadow was at the door way so he could take Infinite back to the G.U.N’s base. Where he and his squad for the time being live.

“Oh my god that’s so cute! Oh oh we have to go shopping together at one point! It would be so fun!” Amy held Infinite hands, she was genuinely happy, but could tell Infinite was still a little freaked out so she let go of his hands so he could scooch to Sonic comfortably.

“Yeah. Sure…” 

Green eyes meet red ones. “Alright guys, Infinite’s gotta go. But I think he should be able to come back tomorrow. Right?”

“I should.”

“Nice! We’ll see ya guys later!”

Each one of the mobian gives their own goodbyes as the two start to walk away. But as they walked away, when Sonic turned around but Infinite was still looking at them, Knuckles pointed at him, then Sonic, back to him, and he crossed his throat. 

Oh that’s just peachy.

“Guessing, horrible?” Shadow said as he stops his ‘brooding’.

Sonic gives some wide eyes. “Whaaa what makes you say that!?” He looks to Infinite worried.

“He looks like he’s seen a ghost.”

“More like I'll become a ghost.”

Sonic groaned. “I promise, they won’t ever hurt you. They’re just protective of me. Especially after everything.”

Infinite cross his arms. “I understand that.”

“If that’s the case.” Shadow starts, before pointing an accusing finger at Sonic. “Do anything to him I’ll turn your skin into a new carpet.”

Sonic lifts his hands defensively. “Holy Chaos, Shadow calm the frick down!”

The two start to hear chuckles, then snickers, then uncontrollable laughter. They looked to see that, the jackal was laughing. So hard he was holding his stomach and made some wheezing sounds.

The two rivals look to each other, and start chuckling themselves.

…

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Infinite was currently in the middle of his house arrest, meaning it was only another year and half left to it. To be honest he was quite surprised how fast it was going past, didn’t even realize he was that far in his house arrest till G.U.N stated it when he requested to move in with Sonic. 

His squad still lived at the G.U.N headquarters, staying there waiting till Infinite was done with house arrest before trying to get a proper home. As G.U.N didn’t trust they could watch over him (If anything they would probably try to find a way to get the ankle monitor off him.).

But someone they did trust was Sonic the Hedgehog, which is a bit of a mistake in its own right as Tails did find a way to get the ankle bracelet off him (only when he’s home though, he puts it back on when Infinite leaves). 

Sooo that’s the situation right now. Almost everything went back to their normal routine with Guardian Units of Nations taking full control of the Restoration, with Team Dark leading it.

Sonic, despite wanting to help, has been forced to take more breaks. So he’s only really called over when something dangerous is happening like a robot invasion or if there’s not enough workers.  

Meanwhile Infinite has been working his ass off. Funny enough most of it he puts on himself. He still feels like the sentence is letting him off easy so he tries to take as much work as possible. Which has led to Shadow having to ban him from working on curtain things as the man has fainted once from over working. 

On the bright side Sonic understands home time is relaxation time, and with that he has made (more like forced) Infinite to join him.

It was late into the night, Sonic half laying half sitting on the couch with his back against the couch arm rest. Infinite laying on top of him, having his head on his stomach as his limbs at his left side and tail hanged lazily off the side.

They didn't really watch the T.V, it was more just some background noise as they let a random movie play.

Sonic thought it was just going to continue like this, a lazy night just sitting and half watching. 

When Infinite moved he thought the jackal was getting up till he felt he was now sitting on his lap. 

He looks over to the other and a pair of hands cup his face. Infinite lends in, eyes closed, so Sonic returns the kiss. He placed a hand at the bottom of his back, having his tail between his fingers.

It was soft kisses at first but was quick to involve tongue. The hero couldn’t help but give a smirk as he felt Infinite’s body get closer to him, he titled his head so his boyfriend could gain more access.

The former villain gives a moan as Sonic feels the other grind against him. With his free hand he takes hold of the Jackal’s hair and pulls, making them give a hiss.

“Feisty are we?” 

“Want me to stop?”

“Who said to stop?” The blue hero pulls the former villain back into the kiss, now taking full control. 

Infinite’s hand lands on the hero’s shoulder, moaning into the kiss as he tilts his head. He separates the kiss and leads them down the hero’s jaw to his neck.

The blue blur gives a hum of pleasure before giving a small smirk. “Hey Finny, let's move this someplace else.”

He stops for a moment, not moving from his place. “How come?”

“I mean I don’t mind railing you into the couch, just the bed will be more comfortable.”

The jackal’s face becomes pure red. “You don't have a single subtle bone in your body do you?”

“Isn’t that what you want me to do tho?”

“Shut it…” 

Sonic keeps the smirk on his face even as Infinite stands. Once off he sees that Sonic is already gone. He rolled his eyes as he walked over to their shared bedroom.

And of course laying on the bed, on their side, was the hedgehog. Already clear of all pieces of clothing.

“Tch, sit against the bed frame.” 

“Oooh~ you're ordering me around? How fun~”

Infinite doesn’t respond as he starts to take off his own gloves, as Sonic does just as they say. “What do you say Finny, give me a bit of a show~” This results in a glove getting thrown to his face.

“Ow, you could have just said no.” He moves the glove off his face and sees that Infinite was already right in front of him. He forgets how quite Infinite could sneak around sometimes.

“Where’s the fun in that?” 

Immediately they grab the other’s chest fur and pull them into a rough kiss. Sonic gives a moan as he places his hand at the base of their hip. Like before the former mercenary starts kissing down his jaw down to his neck. Giving small nibbles along the nap of their neck and shoulder. 

“Hum~ So good, you know that? So good for me~” After he said that Sonic saw the jackal’s tail start to wag, just made his smirk widened. The lower Infinite kissed the lower Sonic’s hands go, till they held his outer thighs. 

He pulls on the other, forcing them to be face to face again. Infinite yelps but it was caught quickly by a french kiss. Finger nails dig into skin as the hero’s own fingers go up the other males spin.

Infinite shivers and sighs as once more he bucks against the other. 

This starts a strong spark in the other, causing them to pin the former villain to the bed. Infinite is confused but only lasts a moment as teeth latched on to his neck, making him gasp. 

The black and white mobian moves under the hero, desperate for friction, as he once more grinds against the hedgehog’s leg. “S-Sonic.” He winced. 

“Alright alright I get it. Give me a minute.” Sonic smirks, forcing the Jackal to lay flat on their back. Infinite gives a small growl but turns his head away.

Sonic leans in and kisses the Jackal’s neck, giving small bites as his hand reacts out to grab a drawer. 

Once the ‘item’ was grabbed he stopped his assault of kisses so he could focus on coating his fingers. 

Well it was hard to focus when your boyfriend grabbed your face and started kissing you again. 

Sonic opens the other's mouth and uses his tongue to explore every inch of the other once more. It was interrupted by Infinite giving a yelp when a finger starts to tease his interest with something cold. 

The hero couldn’t help but chuckle as their lover’s face reddened and their tail quickened in pace. 

With his other hand he lifted their leg so they could get a better angle and they pushed one finger in. Infinite’s back bends as he grasps and grips the sheets. 

“Feels good?”

“Don’t you dare stop.” It very much sounds like a threat. 

He adds a second finger and it makes the mercenary close his eyes tightly. Soft moans and gasp escaped his lips as the two fingers started to move. 

Infinite tries to make them go in deeper but Sonic pins the other down by laying their body on top of the other. Their hand holds the back of Infinite’s neck, holding him up slightly. Mismatched eyes meet green ones. 

“Please?” Infinite’s voice was very quiet, and it made the spot between hero’s legs heat up. 

“I would but we’ve only started Finny~”

“But you're so good to me.” Infinite wraps his hands around the others face and pulls them so their lips could touch. “So amazing, so handsome. So dreamy. Always makes me feel so good, my hero.”

“Errr now it’s really tempting.” He stretches the other and they yelp. “But that was even more tempting.” 

“J-Jerk.”

“Awww what happened to handsome and dreamy?” 

“That was before-Gha~” Sonic pushed his fingers much deeper into the other, making their mouths agape as they most definitely drew blood on the hero’s back. 

“Before what? You didn’t finish that sentence.”

“Why you little-Nah~”

He was no longer going at a slow past as he quickened the speed. His toes curl as his breath is caught. Watching this Sonic couldn’t help but to lick his lips, love seeing the jackal’s face twist into pain and pleasure, his hair falling around him as he sees his own spit fall out his mouth. 

He moves his fingers out from the other, and even though he whimpers, Sonic whispers in his ear. “Can you move onto your stomach love~?”

“Hum. But I want to see your face.”

“It’ll be more comfortable like this.”

Infinite pouts but does as he was asked. 

Sonic grabs his tail and pulls at it, making the other yell. “Hey!” Before Infinite could glare over the hero left his tail up and the other hand pushed his face into the pillows. 

He felt Sonic’s stomach against his back, his lips leaving kisses down his neck. 

Infinite gasp as he felt the hero start slowly. His nails are digging into the bed sheets once more, almost ripping them. The other above him grunts through his teeth.

“Gah~, still a bit tight there Finny.” Sonic stops his moment, not wanting to hurt the other or himself. But it seems the former villain has other plans as he was the one to thrust his hips, making the hero get deeper in. “Tch! Okay, okay! I get it, I get it.”

“You’re going too slow.” 

“Oh, I'm too slow?”

“Is the fastest thing alive already tired~”

A loud yelp escapes Infinite’s throat when he feels them shove themselves, his arms and legs shake but he is still able to hold himself up. The hero smirks in his ear. “Now that’s what I want to hear~”

“If only you could use your mouth-gah!~” 

They had fully pulled out and slammed back into the older male. “If only I could use my mouth for what Infinite? You didn’t get to finish that sentence.” 

Infinite grows at the other but was quickly replaced by a gasp as the hero thrust into him once.

His arms gave out under him but his tail was still being held by the hero, his legs shook but he separated them so they could get deeper.

Suddenly a loud gasp escaped the older male's throat as his eyes widened, seeing stars. Sonic takes that he hits the jackpot. He gives a small chuckle as he thrust again. “Gha~ H-Harder~” 

The blue does just that, each time the male begging for the younger one to go harder, faster, which each time he applied. The former mercenary felt as though he was high as he pants through an open mouth. 

The blue blur places one of his free hands over the hand that grips the sheets, holding it as he leaned in and gives kisses on his neck. Infinite makes a pleasant sound as he moves so his neck is more visible to the hero. 

Sonic gives a hum to this. Before speaking in a low tone, a tone that makes Infinite’s stomach heat up more so. “So beautiful. You know that? So beautiful. And you’re all mine. Such a good boy you are.” The more and more they spoke Sonic could feel Infinite’s tail start to hit him with how much he was moving it. 

Which makes them chuckle as they pull on it, making them get even deeper into the male. 

“Gha~ gasp Ah-ah I-I love you~”

While this isn’t the first time Infinite said I love you to Sonic, it is the first time he said it during such an intimate moment. Shock was his expression before he shakes his head and whispers in his ear.

“Say that again~”

“I-I love you.” If Sonic was going hard and fast before, he was even more so. Sonic was fully abusing the bundle of nerves within the former mercenary, making them pant, gasp, and moan. All the while nonsensical words left Infinite’s lips as pleasure was all that filled his mind. 

“Nah~ ah- S-Sonic~” His ears moved when he noticed the tone shift in his voice, and feeling the walls get tighter didn’t take long for the other to figure out what was happening.

“I’m right there with ya. Chaos, you're such a good boy.” Sonic goes to kiss his neck once more, each making him squirm. 

Sonic doesn’t know when it happened but he was now on his back and the older male was now riding him. Infinite’s teeth grace his skin as he leaves sloppy kisses on his neck. 

Sonic gasp as he finally felt he was at his breaking point, he knew he should probably pull out, but instead he graded the others legs and pushed himself deeper, giving a grunt as he finally released inside the male.

And that seemed to be what sets the other off as Infinite gives a breath moan as his stomach becomes covered in the other. 

Infinite rides out the other a little more, which Sonic didn’t mind as it made him feel good for a bit longer, before the Jackal fully collapsed on the other’s chest. Feeling worn out. 

Sonic wraps his arms around the other as Infinite digs his face into his neck. “... I love you too.”

“Hum?” Infinite opens his eyes, looking genuinely confused.

“You said I love you.”

“I-I said it out loud?” Infinite’s face becomes red, his ears folded back, which makes Sonic start laughing a bit. He kissed the jackal between his eyes. 

“You’re so cute.” Infinite huffs, he stays laying on the hero. Realizing he wasn’t getting up. “We should get cleaned up Finny.”

“Sleep first.”

“We’ll be sticky.”

“Don’t care.”

Sonic sighs before quickly putting Infinite beside him and getting everything and themselves cleaned up quickly, when he returns to bed he places the Jackal back on top of him and they give an angry look. “What, it took literally a second.” Which it did.

“Fine.” 

Infinite wraps their arms around the hero’s neck and cuddles into them. Sonic gives the last chuckle before he speaks. “Goodnight Fin. Love you.”

“Night… Love you too…”