Snake sat down in his room, box in lap. This box contains all of Sonic's belongings, including all the posters he hung in his walls to stuff they could find in his drawers. Snake didn't think he could find a lot of stuff in his box but he really wanted to relieve all the memories he had of Sonic in order to heal his hurting.
Snake dug into the box and found a photo. It was a selfie on Sonic, with a funny looking hat. He smiled, he looked so silly with it on. That's his son alright.
Snake found another photo in the box, this time it was Sonic, Pikachu and Snake at a theme park. Snake wanted to take the two out for some fun one day. He laughed at the memory of him throwing up on the roller coaster and winning Sonic a teddy bear. Then they all sat down to watch the fireworks at the end of a beautiful day.
The next photo wasn't a photo, it was a small note. It read "Dark and Lonely"
"Dark and Lonely?" Snake said. Why did Sonic have this note? What does Dark and Lonely even mean?
The next note he picked up was written in a different color. In orange, the note read "They'll never understand. Fake that smile. Don't cry" This note left Snake heartbroken. That smile that Sonic would give him. It wasn't real. It meant that Sonic had been feeling this way. For years. And he never told anyone, but why? Why did he believe no one would care? Of course some one cared. He's Sonic the Hedgehog for crying out loud.
The next note was actually two halves of one photo. The photo was Sonic and Exe near a river. Sonic probably ripped it up after they broke up. Poor kid. He didn't talk to anyone for a week when it happened. A few weeks later Sonic and Shadow were back together but him and Exe's breakup haunted him.
The last note Snake managed to find was actually a letter. It looks like it was freshly written despite it being left to rot in a box for days. Snake carefully read it:
"I can't believe I'm going to do this. But I have no choice. Before I go, I have some people I'd like to talk to.
To Mario: We have been friends for the longest time. Even if we were rivals back then, I always looked up to you as a father figure. I'm glad to attend the Olympics with you and I can't wait to see you again.
To Shadow: I know this will break your heart, but just know this isn't your fault. I'll always love you and I'm so happy you gave us another shot.
To Tails and Knuckles: you guys are the best friends a hedgehog could ask for. I'll miss our silly little adventures and antics. I wish nothing but the best for you two.
To Elise: Just Smile. Everything will be okay. Keep me in your heart and I'll be there to make you smile. Like I always have. And Mephiles, make sure Iblis doesn't destroy the world. You're his brother after all.
To everyone at Smash: If I had never ran in at the last minute to save the world from Tabuu, I would have missed out on meeting some of the best fighters in gaming history. I'll miss pulling pranks on Ganondorf, I'll miss playing Rock Paper Scissors with Roy, I'll miss going on a run with Pikachu, and I'll miss dancing to music with Villager and Isabelle. I'll miss every single one of you guys. Except Ridley, he can do die
And Finally, to Snake… "
Snake stopped reading his name. A teardrop falls on the paper. He knows this part was gonna hurt the most. But he pushed on and continued reading.
"I'm sorry. But I can't take it anymore. All these years of torture, harassing, people decided what I get to be, it's too much. I can't live another day like this. It's too much for me. Just know that none of this is your fault. You've been such a good father to me and I can never thank you enough for all you've done. I'm running out of space to write so I'll tell you this: I love you dad"
And that was the letter.
Snake put the letter back in the box, then put the box on the bed. He started at the wall.
Snake then picked up the box and threw it against the wall with a bang. Papers flew everywhere. He stood there as all the memories of Sonic scattered all over his room. Snake then punched the wall, making a hole in it. The door suddenly opens. Snake turned to see Samus in her Zero Suit at the door, she looked shocked.
"Is everything okay?" Samus said.
"Everything is not okay. Why am I such a lousy excuse for a father? It's all my fault isn't it?" Snake said to the wall. Snake kneels on the ground. Samus kneels next to him and comforts Snake.