‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍

⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 𝑪𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘴 ɪs 𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍, ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀p̲o͟w͟e͟r͟ 𝓮𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙙 ʙʏ ᴛʜᴇ heart！

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

temp pinned．

canon—divergent ／ headcanon
portrayal of tikal the echidna．

penned by ivy ／ persephone ／ lilith．

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

╱ nyoom

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" 𝐈 may very well try, friend. And there might be some tribal paint 𝐈 made , lying around somewhere, if you would like to be dotted with the yellow of stars. You need only 'make an appointment', as the current beings put it, " Tikal sprinkles in her own humor.

[❯❯ ⚡︎ 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙀𝘿.ᐟ @FASTLIKELIGHT]

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A hum.

⠀⠀⠀“ Hedgehog of the night sky? That's new.
Maybe draw some dots on me with a yellow marker and we'll be talkin'. ”

He snickers.

⠀⠀⠀“ Yeah, well.. you follow your own advice.
I'm sure a whole lot more people would be happy to see you safe and sound. ”

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[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" 𝐈 am always here or there to be a guiding light, hedgehog of the night sky. 𝐈 doubt anyone wants those stars you call eyes to dwindle from the lack of self—care, " The echidna looks to the sky with a smile, one too stubborn to be forced away.

[❯❯ ⚡︎ 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙀𝘿.ᐟ @FASTLIKELIGHT]

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The hedgehog looks down at their joined hands before lightly squeezing it back and returning the smile.

⠀⠀⠀“ .. I dunno, I tend to instinctively do the opposite, but.. I guess I can make an effort.
Thankye, Tikal.. you always seem to know the right thing to say. ”

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[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

the echidna laughed, turning swiftly towards Sparky, " Allow them to find you. Let your dwindling stars help them navigate a path to aid you. You may have lost your ship, but you have not lost your fellow sailors. " Taking his hand, squeezing it to provide consolation.

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" Then you are shipwrecked, trapped between violent waters and an island where there is no one but you. You may be alone, but there is hope for someone to find you, " Tikal attempts reassurance, watching the Flicky she previously assisted cuddle up to its mother. Fondly,

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[❯❯ ⚡︎ 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙀𝘿.ᐟ @FASTLIKELIGHT]

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⠀⠀⠀“ I figure if I'm still standing and everyone's okay, then so am I.
Maybe that's not the same thing as actually being okay. ”

He lowers his head.

⠀⠀⠀“ ..But I don't think I.. know the difference anymore.
Not on my own.
I lost it somewhere along the way. ”

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[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

into at that moment.

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" Sometimes you must keep your own sails high enough to withstand the storm, and your own ship fortified for where it takes you. Worry too much about the ships of others, and it will be too late once you notice your own sinking into dark depths, " Tikal gently argued, aqua

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[❯❯ ⚡︎ 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙀𝘿.ᐟ @FASTLIKELIGHT]

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⠀⠀⠀“ Heh.. sneaks attacks aren't fair, y'know. ”

A low, amused chuckle escapes him as he diverts his gaze.

⠀⠀⠀“ .. I've been keeping myself alive and strong enough to protect my friends.
I reckon that's good enough. ”

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[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

gaze focusing directly onto the multicolored pupils of Sparky. She walks over, eyes never once leaving him, " 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶. " Visibly saddened, was what Tikal turned

↯

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" This tells me that there are many worlds out there that need saving. How do you do it so frequently without exhaustion? " Tikal turns back to Leonardo, her smile twisting into a worried expression.

[LEO HAMATO @THEBESTTURT]

❛ And thats why im a ninja. Working to make the city a bit safer .... dont worry , youre safe with me though. ❜

Leaning against his ōdachis as he shot a smile at the other.

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

admits, holding out her hand for a baby Flicky to land upon it comfortably. She raises it, allowing the little animal to hop up to its nest and join its mother. " Something tells me you’ve done so much for this place as well, Sonic. So much that you might forget your own care. "

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

As Sparky spoke, his words gradually brought a tranquil smile to the ancient echidna. She stands, watching the sunlight as it reflected off of the blue waters. " 𝐈 suppose if 𝐈 hadn’t done what 𝐈 did, this water wouldn’t be blue or even 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, for that matter, " She

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[❯❯ ⚡︎ 𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝙎𝙋𝙀𝙀𝘿.ᐟ @FASTLIKELIGHT]

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⠀⠀⠀“ Especially since 𝘺𝘰𝘶 helped make some of that possible. ”

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[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" Pleased to meet you as well, 𝐈 only wish it was under circumstances better than a terrible crime. No parent deserves to lose their children, " Tikal’s hand hovers over her heart, her smile fond at the reunion of families occurring at the scene.

[LEO HAMATO @THEBESTTURT]

❛ Oh boy. . .its a lot to unpack..things such as stealing..hurting innocent civilians and a whole bunch of other things .

And Tikal..that is definitely a name i havent heard before ..pleasure to meet you ! ❜

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

don’t know what you want with me. All 𝐈 ask is that you do not destroy the animals’ homes here. "

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" Who are——- who are 𝙮𝙤𝙪 (@S1LENTKLLER)? 𝐈 assure you that there is nothing of value on me, " Tikal raises her hands slightly, seeing the Badnik’s glowing red eyes as a sign of hostility. She takes one step back, aqua gaze fixed on Metal Sonic with visible alarm. " 𝐈

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[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

╱ yippee

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" Ah——- Please, " Tikal added immediately after Knuckle’s response, a muffled groan of guilt rumbling in her throat. " 𝐈 only ask that you do not hurt Sparky or yourself——- "

[𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗦 @SHIFTROCKYEA]

[He froze for a moment upon her stern words]

...okay

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" Comport yourself appropriately, Kunckles the Echidna, " Tikal’s words were a mixture of a plea and a command.

[𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗦 @SHIFTROCKYEA]

I could feel it

He was disrespecting me

[I think he just wants an excuse to punch him-]

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" How exactly do you know this? " Blinking at her descendant with incredulity. He cannot be serious.

[𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗦 @SHIFTROCKYEA]

...no he was definitely making fun of me

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" He is likely speaking positive things about you, my friend! It isn’t truly 'talking shit' if it is positive, yes? "

[𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗦 @SHIFTROCKYEA]

I heard him talking shit

He needs to get hit

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" Let us not start quarrels about anything, dear Knuckles … " Trying to place her hand on his shoulder.

[𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗜𝗧'𝗦 𝗞𝗡𝗨𝗖𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗦 @SHIFTROCKYEA]

(NC, Silly)

...I don't know why, but I think I'm gonna kick Sparky's butt tomorrow

[‍ ‍ 𓂃 🎇 ‍𝓣𝗂𝗄𝖺𝗅 ‍ @serenitisms]

" 𝐈 can hunt those down for you. 𝐈 was quite the gatherer back in my day, my new friend! Come along, " Tikal gestures for the other to follow, walking back the way she came, " There should be a little gathering of them somewhere around here. "

[ִֶָ @DRAHQVEN]

The larger Jackal fumbled around with a massager bag that was across his broad shoulders, muttering something before producing a journal.

“ It’s … Uh … Tumeric? And another one called Echinacea. I don’t know if you’ve heard of them … Ahaha … “

He’s all flustered now.