This story takes place 10 years after the events we all know from the Sonic series. All of Sonic's friends, including Sonic himself, know pain. Sonic knows the pain of failing to save someone. Tails knows what it is like to not meet his own expectations. But no-one knows pain like Shadow does. For years he has held his heartbreak and fear inside himself, but, when he finally starts to break, he needs someone there for him. And guess who steps up to the task? (Story rated mature for sexual content, graphic violence, and blood.) (Cover art by NP200043)

(updated in twos!) There are two things to consider about living with a vampire. One, what's their light preference? If they're sun reactive you need to adjust your home. Two, how often do they get hungry? You don't want a very hungry vampire paying you a late night visit do you? --------- Alchemist and Vampire cookie live their normal lives, until Alchemist learns maybe the vampire's life isn't as nice as it's always appeared. Vampire also reminisces about his childhood, which is a lot less pleasant than Alchemist remembers