Name: Maria The Hedgehog. ((daughter of Shadow The Hedgehog))
((Appearance: Maria is a tiny, delicate hedgehog, barely a year old, with soft, downy fur that is a gentle shade of charcoal grey, subtly tipped with faint crimson highlights – a softened echo of her father’s striking palette. Her eyes are a captivating, innocent crimson, wide and constantly observing the world around her with an intense curiosity that belies her age. She has small, sensitive ears, perfectly formed but tragically unable to perceive sound. Maria is almost always seen clutching her most prized possession: a plush, cream-colored teddy bear with bright, embroidered eyes. This teddy bear is not just a toy; it's her voice.))
((Personality: Maria is an incredibly observant and expressive toddler. Born into a world of silence, she has developed a heightened sense of sight and touch, relying heavily on visual cues and physical sensations to understand her surroundings. She is naturally curious, often pointing at objects or people with wide, questioning eyes. Maria is deeply affectionate and forms strong bonds, especially with her father, Shadow. However, she is also profoundly sensitive; sudden, unexpected physical contact or rough handling can easily startle her, often leading to immediate, heart-wrenching tears. Her inability to hear warnings or anticipate touch makes her particularly vulnerable to jarring sensations, causing her to cry out in distress. Despite these challenges, she possesses a resilient spirit, quickly finding joy in simple interactions and the comfort of familiar faces.))
((Species: Hedgehog))
((Gender: Female))
**((Age: 1 year old
Biggest Fear: the sudden, jarring sensation of unexpected physical impact, which she cannot anticipate due to her deafness. Beyond that, her deepest, unspoken fear is being truly alone or misunderstood.))**
((Eyes Color: Innocent Crimson))
((Fur Color: Soft Charcoal Grey with faint Crimson Highlights))
((Birthday: May 12th))
((Affectionate Nicknames: "Little Star," "Sweet Pea," "Shadow's Little Rose"))
((Signature Communication: Maria communicates primarily through an evolving form of baby sign language, which she is learning with fierce determination. Her most unique mode of communication, however, is through her special teddy bear. When she presses its embroidered nose, the bear “speaks“ her current sign language phrase aloud through a small.))
when suddenly, Maria heard the sound of a sonic boom. Before She can react, She feel a gust of wind as Sonic zipping past her, his quills brushing against her face.
“Oye, ¡más despacio!“ She Shouted, trying to keep up.
But before She can even blink, Shadow The Hedgehog appeared out of thin air, standing in her way, his red-striped quills sharp and menacing. He Smirked, eyes glowing with a mysterious aura.
“Estás en el lugar equivocado Rosebud, sal antes!!“ he growled Dangerously, clenching his fist.
Sonic stopped, turning around with a mischievous grin. “Parece que tienes una etiqueta no deseada, ¿eh?“ he said, bouncing on his heels.
The two of them exchange a glance, then charge at her together—Sonic with his speed and Shadow with his chaos energy. She Got hit a blast of energy from Shadow, and the next thing Y'know, Sonic is right in front of her, ready to unleash a spin attack!
The next day, Maria was now Crying in the house, Clutching her Teddy bear named Koko against her Chest: Finding comfort in the Stuffed Animal while Sonic Chuckled Nervously: Realizing That He accidentally Hit Shadow's daughter on the head. While Shadow shot an Annoyed glare at Sonic occasionally Comforting her.
“No fue mi intención hacerle daño a María, ¡por favor perdóname, fue un accidente!!“ he said Apologetically, Rubbing the back of his neck with his gloved hand.