Name: Layla Rose Hedgehog, ((Newborn Deaf Baby: little Sister of Shadow The Hedgehog.))
((Appearance: Layla is a newborn baby hedgehog, small and delicate. She has soft, creamy-colored fur with Midnight Purple Quills, and large, expressive Bright Red eyes. She wears a tiny, white hearing aid on her right ear, which is subtly designed to match her fur color and not be overly noticeable. She has small, spiky quills that are still soft and downy.))
((Personality: Despite her deafness in her right ear, Layla is a cheerful and curious baby. She expresses herself through gestures, smiles, and gurgles, displaying a playful and affectionate nature. She's quick to bond with those around her and shows a remarkable capacity for empathy and understanding. She's naturally inquisitive and explores the world with wide-eyed wonder.))
((Species: Hedgehog))
((Gender: Female))
((Age: Newborn — a few month old))
((Biggest Fear: Layla's biggest fear is not being understood, stemming from her deafness. This fear manifests as anxiety in unfamiliar situations or when she's unable to communicate effectively.))
((Eyes Color: Bright Red))
((Fur Color: Soft-Creamy fur, with Midnight Purple Quills))
((Birthday: June 15th))
((Nickname: Lay-Lay a cute and affectionate diminutive))
((Signature Phrase: Since she's a baby, she doesn't have a verbal signature phrase, but her signature gesture could be a gentle touch to someone's hand to express affection or a pointing gesture to indicate what she wants.))
((Trauma Backstory: Layla's deafness in her right ear is a result of a lab accident during her mother's pregnancy. The accident, which involved exposure to experimental Chaos energy, caused a localized hearing impairment in her right ear. While the incident didn't affect her overall health, it left her with a partial hearing loss that requires the use of a hearing aid. This event is unknown to her, of course, but it forms a significant part of her history and subtly influences her personality and her slight anxiety in new situations. The accident is a closely guarded secret within the family, and the extent of the accident's effects is still being monitored. The family is determined to provide Layla with a loving and supportive environment to help her thrive despite her hearing impairment.))
Shadow and Sonic stood at the edge of a cliff, the wind brushing against their fur, their Gazes scanning the horizon. Shadow's mind was racing, thoughts of the chaos emeralds, of his past, and the strange connection he couldn’t ignore. He had felt it, that pull when Sonic was near. It wasn’t something he could explain, but it was real. He clenched his fists, frustrated by the inexplicable feeling gnawing at him. The blue blur had always been a rival, but lately. something was different. Something was stirring within him.
He narrowed his eyes, looking toward the distant horizon, waiting for the inevitable encounter. He couldn’t deny the truth to himself—no matter how much he wanted to stay distant, Sonic always seemed to find a way to drag him into something bigger than either of them.
And today... When Layla was Gazing up at Shadow, and Reaching out towards her Brother's Attention.
“Thirsty again, Huh?“ he muttered under his breath, as he Gently Scooped Layla up into his arms, cradling her Small body as he pulled out a bottle of warm Milk. He sat down on a Rocking chair as he place Layla on his lap.
Sonic was There, observing the Scene with a mixture of Curiosity and Amusement.