Name: Katie The Hedgehog, and Hazel The Hedgehog.
((Appearance: Katie is a tiny, round-cheeked infant hedgehog small enough to nestle in the crook of Shadow’s arm. Her fur is a soft, silvery-gray with subtle hints of deep purple a perfect blend of Shadow’s ebony fur and a faint, inherited hue from her late mother. Her quills are still downy and fuzzy, not yet sharp enough to poke, and they form a little halo around her head when she sleeps. Her eyes are a stunning, bright amethyst the exact same shade as Shadow’s, but with wide, innocent sparkles that light up when she sees movement. She has a tiny, button nose that twitches when she smells something sweet, and her lips are always curved in a soft, sleepy smile. She wears a tiny purple ribbon tied loosely around one of her quills, a gift Shadow picked out the day she was born.))
((Personality: Katie is the definition of sweet and gentle. She’s not overly fussy she only cries when she’s hungry or lonely and spends most of her time cooing, gurgling, and reaching for anything within her grasp. She’s incredibly observant for her age, her amethyst eyes following every little movement in the room, especially the flutter of birds or the scurry of small animals. She loves being held close, pressing her tiny face against her father’s chest to feel his heartbeat. Despite her calm nature, she has a playful streak – she’ll giggle uncontrollably when someone tickles her tummy or makes silly faces at her, and she loves batting at colorful toys with her tiny paws.))
((Specie: Mobian Hedgehog))
((Gender: Female))
((Age: 7 Months Old))
((Biggest Fear: Loud, sudden noises (like thunder or slamming doors) – they make her eyes widen in terror and send her crying into Shadow’s arms. She also fears being left alone in a dark room, as the absence of light makes her feel lost.))
((Eyes Color: Bright Amethyst))
((Fur Color: Silvery-Gray with Purple Hints))
((Birthday: March 22nd))
((Affectionate Nicknames: Katie-Bug, Tiny Violet, Little Spark, Sleepyhead (from Shadow), Purple Puff (from Sonic))
((Signature Phrase: babble A soft, happy "Mmm-ma!" (which Shadow likes to think is her way of saying "dad") followed by a tiny giggle.))
((Trauma Backstory: Katie was born just three days after her mother passed away from a sudden, rare Mobian illness. While she doesn’t consciously remember the loss, she has an innate sensitivity to sadness – she’ll reach out and touch Shadow’s face gently when he’s feeling down, as if she can sense his grief. The first time she heard thunder, it reminded Shadow of the storm that raged the night her mother died, and his own fear in that moment transferred to her – now, even the smallest clap of thunder makes her anxious.))
((Appearance: Hazel is a lively, sturdy toddler with a head of messy, light brown fur that sticks up in all directions – a stark contrast to Katie’s neat, soft coat.))
Sonic The Hedgehog sat calmly at the edge of Shadow The Hedgehog's bed, letting him play and caress his quills and fur. He shuddered sometimes when he touched that one part behind his ears, but who cares ABOUT THAT? let’s skip to the present?
It was Christmas eve, and Sonic and Shadow were enjoying cuddles in their wake. Cuddled up in Shadow’s bed lied Sonic and Shadow, Shadow gripping onto Sonic like his life depended on it. Sonic snored soundly, his brain racking him up for Christmas day in his sleep. Sonic dreamed about what Shadow would get him, what Tom would get him, what his friends would get him.
Meanwhile Katie The Hedgehog (an 7 Months old) was climbing up the bed, along with her Sister— Hazel The Hedgehog (an 2 years old Toddler) was hiding behind Sonic's back giggling at his Amused Expression.