Brothers in Arms

I'm updating a revised version of this story on AO3 to finish it out, so check that out if you'd like to see how I'd write it now! The old version is here, for those who enjoy it :)

Eclipse the Darkling has had a rough life, and it's about to get harder--due to his own choice. When constantly running from G.U.N. becomes too much for the young alien, he contacts Commander Abraham Tower with a proposition that could very well lead to the salvation of his race. Eclipse is prepared to deal with humans, Mobians, and the limits of their lifestyles. There's only one problem that's too much for him to handle: his half-brother. How can the darkling function in an already challenging situation with his blood relative only making things harder? Eclipse just wants Shadow to leave him alone, but fate doesn't seem to feel the same way.

When a villainous organization threatens the world and Shadow's life, the darkling realizes that he has to focus on the larger threat. The two must work together to protect their friends--but Eclipse is still on the fence about family. An emotional roller coaster, Brothers in Arms takes a closer look into a shattered relationship that can't be fixed with a simple 'sorry,' exploring the blurred lines of good and evil and the importance of family and friends.

Credit for the characters goes to SEGA and Archie Comics, and credit for the plot and cover goes to me. I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoy writing it!