Whiskey and regret (sonadow

The triplets!

The castle felt quiet, almost too quiet. Sonic lay sprawled across his bed, staring at the ceiling as he listened to the distant sounds of the wind rustling the trees outside. The peace he had hoped for was slipping away, replaced by a creeping sense of anxiety about the thoughts swirling in his mind.

Just as he began to sink into his worries, a loud bang echoed through the halls, followed by enthusiastic voices. Curiosity piqued, Sonic sprang off his bed and hurried down the corridor. As he turned the corner, he found himself standing in the spacious living room of the castle, where his siblings — Manic and Sonia — were setting up for a makeshift band practice.

Sonia was adjusting a microphone stand, her fiery hair bouncing as she moved, while Manic, ever the wild one, was banging on a set of drums he had found in the storage room. The sight was both chaotic and comforting.

"Hey! Sonic's back!" Sonia exclaimed, her eyes lighting up as she spotted him. "Finally! We thought you were lost!"

Manic turned his head, grinning widely as he stopped drumming. "Dude, where have you been? We've missed your face around here! I thought you'd forgotten about us."

Sonic couldn't help but smile, the tension in his chest easing slightly at the sight of his siblings. "I've been around, just... busy, you know?" He stepped further into the room, leaning against the doorframe as he watched them.

Sonia put her hands on her hips, raising an eyebrow playfully. "Busy? Or avoiding us? Because we've been waiting for you to come and join the band again."

"Yeah, don't think you can just escape our musical genius!" Manic chimed in, picking up a guitar and strumming a few chords.

Sonic chuckled, shaking his head. "Alright, alright. I could use a little break from... everything. What are you guys working on?"

Sonia's face lit up. "We've got a new song we're putting together! It's gonna be epic. You have to help us finish it."

"Yeah, we need that signature Sonic flair!" Manic added, winking at him. "Besides, we could use a little chaos around here."

Sonic felt the familiar warmth of family wash over him. "Alright, let's see what you've got."

As they started jamming together, Sonic found himself getting lost in the music, his mind momentarily clearing of the weight he had been carrying. The three of them had always had a natural rhythm together, a bond that transcended words and worries. It was all laughter and energy, the perfect distraction from the complexities of life.

After a few rounds of their new song, Sonia stopped, wiping the sweat from her brow. "Okay, we need to take a breather. Sonic, what's going on with you? You've seemed a bit... off."

Sonic hesitated, but the warm atmosphere made him feel safe. "It's nothing, really. Just the usual stuff, you know?"

Manic gave him a teasing nudge. "C'mon! You can't hide from us. We're your siblings! We can smell a secret from a mile away."

Sonia smirked, crossing her arms. "And trust me, we've had our fair share of secrets. Remember the time Manic tried to sneak in that 'super' hot sauce into our spaghetti? My mouth was on fire for days!"

"Hey! That was a great idea until you decided to dump half the bottle!" Manic defended himself, laughing. "You should've seen your face!"

Sonic chuckled, shaking his head at the memory. "Yeah, that was pretty epic. You know, I think I still have the scar from that experience."

"Ha! You mean the 'legendary Sonic sauce burn'?" Sonia teased, holding up her hands in mock horror. "What a tragedy! The fastest hedgehog reduced to tears by mere condiments!"

Sonic laughed, the sound filling the room and washing away the weight he had been carrying. "Okay, okay! Enough about that! What's next for the Sonic Band of Awesome?"

Sonia perked up, her excitement returning. "We were actually thinking of putting on a little show in the village. Maybe get the community together, show off our new tunes!"

Manic's eyes sparkled with mischief. "And cause a little mayhem, of course! You know how much the villagers love our 'unique' style."

Sonic grinned, feeling a rush of enthusiasm. "Count me in! I'm always up for a little fun. Plus, I could use some good vibes."

"Good vibes and loud music! Just what the doctor ordered," Sonia said, pulling out a small notebook. "Let's brainstorm some ideas for our setlist!"

As they began tossing around song ideas, Sonic felt a wave of relief wash over him. The worries about Shadow faded into the background, replaced by the laughter and camaraderie of his siblings. It was a reminder that no matter how complicated life got, he always had a home and a family to return to.

For the rest of the afternoon, the castle was filled with music, laughter, and the unbreakable bond of family. Sonic realized that amidst all the chaos in his life, moments like these were what truly mattered. And as they prepared for their little show, he felt a spark of excitement for the future, ready to embrace whatever came nextThe castle felt quiet, almost too quiet. Sonic lay sprawled across his bed, staring at the ceiling as he listened to the distant sounds of the wind rustling the trees outside. The peace he had hoped for was slipping away, replaced by a creeping sense of anxiety about the thoughts swirling in his mind.

Just as he began to sink into his worries, a loud bang echoed through the halls, followed by enthusiastic voices. Curiosity piqued, Sonic sprang off his bed and hurried down the corridor. As he turned the corner, he found himself standing in the spacious living room of the castle, where his siblings — Manic and Sonia — were setting up for a makeshift band practice.

Sonia was adjusting a microphone stand, her pink fiery hair bouncing as she moved, while Manic, ever the wild one, was banging on a set of drums he had found in the storage room. The sight was both chaotic and comforting.