Sonadow Oneshots book 2

Porcelain Doll

// aha! Another AU of mine! I wrote this a couple of nights ago but I've been busy with packing and moving. That's why I haven't been updating as frequently as I want to. Basically this AU is where Sonic is a Porcelain Doll and his owner is Shadow. This is their backstory on how they met.

1860, Toy Store in downtown Station Square

It was 11:34 pm, as an jackal in mid 70's hums softly. There in his hands, he was painting the face of a porcelain doll. The doll was a beautiful ocean blue hedgehog, with glassy eyes and soft features. His tan muzzle came out a little peachy, much to the dismay of the jackal. Nevertheless, the doll was perfect and small. Made for a child to love and care for. A smile graced the old mobian's face as he puts on the little suit for the doll and sets him on the shelf.

" My, my, what a beautiful thing. So soft and caring you must be. "

He mutters.

" I just hope someone who is willing to care and love for you comes. After all, most people are attracted to little porcelain girls. "

He pats the doll's head, a soft glow emitting from the hand to the doll. He turns off the lamps and heads upstairs to the bed. Glassy green eyes soon gone from lifeless glass to life-filled pupils. Porcelain ears flickered as tiny hands move. The little doll looks around, examining his environment before looking at the door.

" Where am I? Who am I? "

" You're in a Toy shop. And you're whoever you want to be. "

The blue hedgehog turns his head to the female swallow next to him. She too was a porcelain doll with an extravagant dress and hat.

" Whoever... I want to be? "

Her ice blue eyes stared into his as she nods.

" Yeah, or you can look at stitching in your clothes. It should have your name in it. "

She pulls her collar out a bit to reveal lovely stitching with the name ' Wave ' on it. The hedgehog pulls his collar out to reveal his name.

" Sonic. "

" Sonic? Nice name. It seems he's been working on you for awhile. "

Sonic looks at Wave, confused.

" The creator. He's what brings us to life and makes us. You're a toy. What we do is wait for a child to adopt us and we will be loved and taken care of. Sounds amazing, doesn't it? "

Sonic nodded. He liked the idea of being taken care of a child. It seemed like a lovely life. He talks to Wave for the whole night. Apparently, they were not suppose to be seen alive by anyone, even their creator. This confused Sonic, wouldn't the child love them more if they were alive? He asked Wave this and her answer was vague.

' They'll stop loving you once they do. '

He didn't understand what the swallow meant and just shrugged it off. Soon, the day became days, and then those days became weeks. And then those weeks become months, and lastly the months became years. Sonic saw many dolls go, including Wave herself. He was starting to get a little sad as his smile falter to a line. The owner spots this late one night on December 21st, 1869.

" Why the gloom look? Is it because you sat here for 9 years now? "

The jackal but his worn hand on the doll's cheek and rubs it. He looks at the dust on his hand before wiping away the rest.

" Dont worry, a special costumer is coming tomorrow. Maybe they will find interest in you? "

The old mobian smiles as he goes upstairs to rest for the night. Coming alive, Sonic hasn't noticed how dirty he became at all. He looks where the old jackal had walked and closed his eyes.

" Maybe I am just... unlikeable. "

A small tear come out of his eye. How was this possible? He didn't know, but all he could feel was a great sadness in him.

The day came and Sonic sat with a smile so to not make the old mobian worry. Just then, a family of three came in.

" Ah! The Robotniks! How may I assist you today? "

Sonic sat there, not caring for the conversation but for the boy who seemed to be staring at him. He was a little black hedgehog with red strips and eyes, and wore what every little boy wore these days. Maybe he was staring at the dolls next to him. He lets go of the young teenage girl's hand and walks up to the shelf. The porcelain started to feel nervous. Tiny hands reach over and pick up the doll careful and held him. The blue doll couldn't believe it! He was being held by someone. Ruby red eyes stared before turning around and going back to the girl.

" Maria! Maria! Can I get him?! Please, please, please?! Look how cute he is! "

He was held up as the young girl smiles.

" I can try to bargain with grandfather. "

" What is it, dear Maria. "

The jackal looks over and smiles softly.

" Ah. You have one of my finest masterpieces. Sadly no body had wanted him for 9 years now. It's a shame really. "

The ebony child looks down and frowns at Sonic, before looking at the older man.

" Gerald can we keep him??!! "

" Why, of course. I don't see why, and besides it's almost Christmas. So consider it an early present. "

The small stripped hedgehog squealed and held Sonic close, making Maria giggles. Gerald looks back at the owner.

" How much is it? "

" Well, he is quite costly but since he's been on shelf for so long, I would consider him free. "

" Your joking, right? It has to be in the hundreds. "

The old jackal just shook his head before turning his attention to the child.

" Now take good care of him. He likes a lot of love and care. And his name is Sonic, if you were wondering what his name was. "

The ebony child holds the doll in front of him and smiles.

" Hi Sonic, I'm Shadow. I'm going to love you forever! "

Shadow hugs Sonic softly, knowing he could break easily. The old man and young teenager smile at the hedgehog. Unknowing to them, a small tear falls down Sonic's cheek. Finally, he had someone to love.