Name: Maya Bloom Hedgehog.
((Appearance: Maya is a tiny, delicate 6-month-old infant with soft downy chestnut-brown quills that fade to pale pink at the tips – the warm tones mirror the blooms her middle name evokes, with subtle silver streaks woven through that echo both Sonic and Shadow’s features. Her round, wide eyes are bright emerald-green with golden flecks, clear and intensely focused as she tracks movement around her. Her small hedgehog ears are rounded and lie slightly forward, with tiny custom hearing aids in both ears – the right one is pale pink with a flower engraving, the left is silver with a tiny star. Her quills are fluffy and fine, still growing in fully, and she often tilts her head to follow visual signals or feel vibrations through surfaces. She wears soft pastel pink onesies with white daisy prints on the fabric, paired with cream-colored grip-soled booties shaped like little flowers. A small fabric rose charm is tied to one of her shorter quills, and her hearing aid wires are tucked neatly under a soft headband with a bow in the center.))
((Personality: Maya is gentle and observant, relying on visual cues and physical touch to understand her surroundings. She’s deeply affectionate, nuzzling her face into Sonic or Shadow’s palms when they hold her, and loves pressing her tiny hands against their chests to feel the rhythm of their hearts. She’s patient by nature, watching objects spin or sway for long stretches with quiet fascination, and will make soft, breathy “mm-mm-mm” sounds when she’s content. When curious, she reaches out slowly to touch textures – smooth metal, soft fabric, or rough bark – and will pat her own legs in a steady rhythm if she feels vibrations from music or footsteps. She’s calm around other little ones, often offering a small wave with her fingers if she sees someone looking at her.))
((Species: Hedgehog))
((Gender: Female))
((Age: 6 Months old))
((Biggest Fear: Sudden, sharp movements or bright flashing lights – they startle her deeply, making her pull her arms and legs close to her body and look for the nearest safe presence.))
((Eyes Color: Bright emerald-green with warm golden flecks that catch the light))
((Fur Color: Chestnut-brown downy quills fading to pale pink at the tips.))
((Birthday: April 15th))
((Affectionate Nicknames: “Bloom-Bud” (from Sonic), “Petal” (from Shadow))
((Signature Phrase: While she can’t form full words yet, she makes a distinct rising “ma-ma-ma” sound when she sees Sonic or Shadow.))
((Trauma Backstory: Maya was born to a Mobian hedgehog mother who shared blood ties to both Sonic and Shadow’s ancestral line – she’d kept her pregnancy secret, wanting to raise her daughter on her own. After Maya was born, her mother discovered the infant was hard of hearing and began making plans to get her fitted for hearing aids, but passed suddenly from complications days later. Maya was left at a local care center with only a small pink blanket embroidered with daisies and a note that read “Her name is Maya – she needs those who see with more than their ears.”))
(CREDS TO THE ORIGINAL— @WHISPS)
Cornered by Robotnik's badniks, Maya Bloom hedgehog (an 6 Months old) felt hopeless due to Her hard of hearing disability. Heart racing, She struggled to escape. Suddenly, Sonic The Hedgehog dashed in, a blur of blue, catching badniks off guard. Chaos ensued as they scattered, disoriented. She Innocently Sneaked away, hoping he wouldn't notice but The blue hedgehog turned around, a reassuring grin plastered on his face.
“Whoa, that could’ve gone south fast, huh? You doin' alright?” he said, as he bent down, extending a helping hand to lift his sister up.
Time Skip in a peaceful Green Hill Zone when Sonic was Just Relaxing under the palm tree, when a Small Figure.
Turning to only See Maya's Face Buried against his chest, a Small Whimper Escaped her much to his Amusement.