Author Note: OOC? Yes, Funny? I hope it is
It was another normal day for Sonic the Hedgehog. And that meant another fight with his mortal enemy Doctor Robotnik, which he dubbed "Eggman".
Sonic spin dashed into the undercarriage of the newest Badnik causing it to tip over. Then followed suit to send every other one of them off their feet and destroy them completely. Eggman screamed and yelled empty threats at him as expected. But they meant little when his robot soldiers were all destroyed.
"I'll get you next time Sonic the Hedgehog!," The doctor screeched before taking his leave. Sonic grinned smugly at another job well done. Nothing the doctor threw at him could ever defeat him. And nothing ever would.
Satisfied with the battle Sonic sped back to Tails' workshop to clean up. Sonic didn't exactly have a home of his own since he was often nomadic. It was easier to just sleep outside or crash with his little brother Tails.
Tails practically pounced on Sonic when he came through the door. "Hey Sonic! Want to see my newest invention?"
Sonic chuckled and peeled the two tailed fox off his mid section. Tails never outgrew his more childish tendencies like jumping on Sonic. And the hedgehog still found it adorable. "Not now Tails. I have to clean up first. Then I'll check it out."
Tails' big ears fell gently. "Oh okay. I'll wait for you then." The fox returned to his desk and mindlessly poked at a couple of screws. He hoped Sonic wouldn't take forever to clean up so he could impress him. Nothing could make Tails more happy then to see his older brother, and role model, happy with his efforts.
In the bathroom Sonic had prepared a small bath to soak in, and get all the grime out of his fur. After filling the bathtub just a few inches, due to his aversion to water, he pulled out a bottle of shampoo. Except this bottle of shampoo was different than the one he usually used. Tails had brought a new one, made specifically for young foxes, as well as one for a general audience. Sonic without realizing, took the shampoo made for foxes. Twenty minutes later he would come to see the result of such a mistake.
"No, No! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
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Sonic's handsome vibrant blue fur was turned into a more fluffy looking coat. If one could see him then they might even say he looked like a blue and peach cotton ball. Sonic slid down the wall and buried his face in his hands. What could he do? What would everyone say?! No, he knew the answer to that second one. Everyone would point and laugh at the puffy looking hedgehog. His reputation would be destroyed faster than he could destroy Eggman's plans.
"Sonic, is everything okay?"
Sonic's heart dropped. He was so completely drowned in his embarrassment he forgot about his little brother. Tails must have heard him scream a few minutes ago. Unfortunately for him he had forgotten to properly lock the door once again, allowing Tails to simply push it open.
"I heard screaming and..." Both fox and hedgehog stared at the other. While Sonic was blushing madly through his muzzle, Tails looked at him like he would a strange new device. "Did you use my shampoo? Your fur is...different." Tails didn't have to say what was so clearly obvious. He didn't have to point out Sonic's muzzle was cleared streaked with tears, or that he could hear him whimpering right before he walked in, or that he looked very un intimidating. Tails didn't want to make him feel bad.
Sonic wiped his wet face. "Um...I think so. Is there a way to fix my fur?!"
Tails shook his head nervously. "No. Your just gonna have to wait it out. It should wear off in two or three days."
Sonic's eyes widened and he glanced away from Tails' gaze. The fox was making him uncomfortable by looking at him like that. And this was his best friend and brother! He couldn't risk anyone else seeing him like this.
Sonic was brought back to reality when Tails brought a gloved hand down his furry back. Sonic unintentionally purred then cringed at himself. Why did he enjoy the touch so much?! Why did Tails even rub his back?!
"There there," Tails whispered with his voice taking on a strange familiar quality. "Everything is gonna be okay." All the while he stroked his brother on the back gently, which was equally parts comforting and humiliating. Each stroke made Sonic twitch and whimper. How could he be so affected by something so small?
After several minutes of embarrassing back rubs, which Sonic couldn't say no to, his little brother, acting more like a big brother, helped him to his feet. "How about we watch a movie? That should help you take your mind off of things."
Sonic followed meekly, allowing his brother to lead him to the living room. Tails put in a Disney movie they both loved and then sat besides his brother. The back rubs continued but Sonic was more comfortable with it now. They did the job of soothing him.
At some point during the movie Tails heard something. Not from the movie itself but outside. It sounded like someone near was giggling. Tails' large fox ears circled around trying to pinpoint the noise. Sonic noticed his brother had stopped rubbing his back after a few minutes.
"Tails why-?"
"Shh, I can hear someone." Sonic used his ears to search for the sound also. But it wasn't his ears that found the source, but his eyes. Right outside the window Sonic saw a dark black hedgehog peering in.
"Aaack! You were you spying on us faker!"
Shadow disappeared then reappeared inside their living room. The black hedgehog didn't look the least bit surprised. "I came to ask Tails for help with my bike. But I got something even better than that!" Shadow openly jeered at Sonic. "You look like a giant piece of cotton candy! I didn't realize you were the fluffiest thing alive! Hahaha!"
Tails crossed his arms. "Shadow stop it! That's not very nice!"
Sonic was more angry than usual. How dare Shadow mock him like this! Sonic jumped on the black hedgehog, thus cutting off his laughter.
But the mocking tone remained. "Oh no! Don't kill me with cuteness sir cotton! Hahaha!"
Sonic tried to pin him to the ground. "Shut up! Just shut up!"
Shadow easily pushed his rival off his chest and climbed back to his feet. He grinned smugly at Sonic's rosy cheeks. "Pfft. You look so dumb. I almost feel bad for teasing you."
Tails tapped the black hedgehog on the shoulder causing him to turn around. "Well you will be after I'm finished with you!" Tails knocked him over the head with a couch pillow and while he was down squirted an entire two bottles of shampoo on him. But not the one for hedgehogs. Shadow blinked at him confused.
"What was that for?! You don't scare me fox boy!"
Tails threw a now empty shampoo bottle at Shadow. The hedgehog caught it and read the label. His eyes grew wide after a minute of reading. "You dumped fox shampoo on me!?"
"Yeah. You should go wash it off and see how you look!"
Sonic was impressed by his brother's quick thinking. He gave him a fluffy hug. "Ha! Good thinking Tails."
Shadow glared at them both with as much hatred as he could muster up. "Whatever, I'm going back home to clean up!" Shadow then vanished in a flash.
"...want to finish the movie Sonic?" The film was nearly over now.
"Yeah, but let's close the blinds first."
"Good idea." They didn't need someone else catching sight of Sonic through the window. There was enough excitement for one morning as it.
