[Mini Story : Carla's Date]
No one's POV
Before the events of the Shadow 2005 arc, Team Sonic was gathered early in the morning at the guild's table due to a call from Carla.
Sonic (sleepy): Why are you waking us up at this hour, Carla?
Wendy picked him up and placed his head on her knees. He instantly curled up into a ball, making it easier to carry.
Carla: Guys… I need your help…
Chip (eating ice cream): What's going on?
Carla: Happy… asked me out on a date.
Team Sonic except Carla: WHAT??
The shout echoed through the guild. Luckily, only Mirajane was there and couldn't hear them.
Wendy: Are… are you serious?
Sonic (still in a ball): But you usually just brush him off. Why'd you say yes this time?
Carla: Well, do you remember the day Happy saved me from the Ferris wheel during our battle against Lucy's spirits?
Chip and Wendy: Yeah?
Carla: Well, I told him I owed him a favor. And yesterday…
Sonic: He confessed to you. Congratulations! So, are you two moving in together?
Carla: WHAT?! NO! Anyway, yesterday he asked me to have dinner with him at 8Island.
Wendy: That's awesome, Carla! When is it?
Carla: Tonight.
Chip: So you gathered us to help you with your date?
Carla: Yes.
Sonic had an idea. He returned to his human form and stopped.
Sonic: Well, you're in the right place. Wendy and I have had over 34 dates.
Chip: Yeah, we know. Carla spent her time stalking you guys.
Carla: Chip!
Chip: What?
Sonic: Ah, so that's how it is, huh?
Wendy: Sonic?
Sonic: Never mind. Wendy, you're the best person to help her get dressed. Chip and I will… observe.
Wendy (excited): Count on me!
As night fell, Carla flew to 8Island wearing a white top with a yellow tie, a black jacket, and a black skirt. She arrived in front of the restaurant and saw Happy wearing a black suit, a blue bowtie, and holding a fish wrapped with a bow.
Happy: Good evening, Carla. I'm so happy you came.
Carla: Yeah. Shall we go?
They entered the restaurant. Carla was about to head to the counter to greet Mr. Yajima but instead encountered someone she didn't expect.
??? (Italian accent): Oh, you're tonight's lovers? Please, have a seat!
Carla's mouth dropped open when she saw Sonic in a chef's outfit and hat.
Happy and Carla (shocked): SONIC?!
Sonic (still with Italian accent): Yep, it's me.
Carla: What are you doing here?
Sonic: I'm the chef at 8Island. Isn't it obvious?
Happy: Since when?!
Sonic: For a while.
Sonic grabbed them both and speedily placed them at a well-prepared table with a candle.
Carla: Sonic, what are you doing??
Sonic (whispering in her ear, making sure Happy couldn't hear): You really thought I wouldn't get back at you for interrupting some of my dates with Wendy?
Carla: Are you serious??
Happy: What's going on?
Sonic: Sorry, it's just that Carla's a little shy to say she thinks you look handsome. It's her first date, you know.
Carla (embarrassed): What?!
Happy blushed and thanked her. Sonic left them with a smug smile, and Carla started shivering, sensing what was coming.
Carla: Happy, maybe we should go somewhere else?
Happy: Why?
Carla: Sonic is dangerous.
Happy: But he wants to help us… and you look really pretty tonight.
Carla (blushing): Uh, thanks…
They gazed at each other briefly before screaming in fear when they saw Sonic standing between them on the table, staring at them.
Carla: Sonic, can't you go away?! Maybe take Wendy on a date instead?
Sonic: Oh, Wendy is already here—in the kitchen. But why did you stop? Chip was about to take the perfect picture.
They looked to their left and saw Chip with a camera ready to snap a photo.
Carla (annoyed and embarrassed): You hate me that much?!
Sonic (smiling): What? No! Why would you say that?
A few minutes later, Sonic brought out the meal—a large plate of spaghetti.
Sonic (smirking): Bon appétit!
Carla: Before we start, sorry Happy, I need to talk to Chip.
Happy (confused): Uh, okay?
Carla got up, grabbed Chip by the wings, and dragged him out.
Chip: What is it?
Carla: Find a way to get Sonic away from here!
Chip: Huh? How?
Carla: Where's Wendy?
Chip: She was changing into a waitress outfit, but I think she's too shy to come out.
Carla: Find a way to bring her out!
Chip: Uh, okay!
Carla returned and saw Natsu and Happy finishing the spaghetti.
Carla (furious): NATSU, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!
Natsu (mouth full): Oh… hi Carla… I got your invitation…
Carla: What invitation??
Sonic (smirking): Since you weren't hungry, you asked Natsu to eat the meal for you, remember?
Carla: Sonic, I hate you! Why are you so petty?! You're ruining my date before it even began!
Everyone in the room froze.
Sonic: What do you mean "before it began"?! Were you going to reject his confession?
Carla: I accepted the date, but I never said I loved him. I've only just started seeing him as a friend.
Sonic covered Happy's ears, knowing her next words would hurt. That's when Wendy and Chip entered.
Wendy (shy): I'm not sure this outfit suits me…

Sonic (shocked): Wendy… in a waitress outfit?!
He fainted with a massive nosebleed.
Chip: Actually, Carla, we knew…
Carla: Huh? Knew what?
Chip: Sonic knew you weren't going to return Happy's feelings, so he made you believe we were at 8Island.
Carla: What? Then where are we?
Chip hit a wall, which crumbled, revealing a room built inside the guild. All the other members were watching from outside. They applauded once they realized they could be seen.
Gray: Is it over already? Happy didn't even confess.
Mirajane: You should've tried harder, Carla. He did all this for you!
Lucy: Natsu, why did you jump into the story?!
Happy and Carla: THIS WAS A PRANK?!
Chip: Sonic wanted revenge for all the times you stalked him. Even Wendy didn't know.
Carla: Note to self—never spy on Sonic again.
[End of the Mini Story]
No one's POV
Sonic, bruised, managed to catch Wendy and Chelia, cushioning their fall. Minutes later, he got up and saw Chelia was better. The hole in her stomach was gone, though the scar remained. He panicked even more when he saw Wendy, unconscious and injured on the ground.
Sonic (panicked): Wendy? Wendy? Wake up!
She didn't respond. He began to get angry.
Sonic (angry): I said WAKE UP!
A purple aura began to envelop him. He heard a voice in his head.
(???: It's all that other one's fault!)
Sonic: Huh? Who's there?
He looked around but saw nothing. Chelia started to get up.
Chelia: Sonic… what happened?
Sonic: Can you heal her?
Chelia: Huh?
Sonic (more threatening): I said—can you heal her?
Chelia noticed the purple aura around him.
Chelia (worried): Sonic, are you okay?
Sonic: HOW DO YOU EXPECT ME TO BE OKAY?! DO YOU THINK I HAVE TIME FOR STUPID QUESTIONS?! WENDY IS BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH AND YOU THINK I'M OKAY?!
His aura flared. Chelia shivered, feeling his magic power surge. She immediately began healing Wendy. Sonic stood and saw they were back in the forest—but this time, there was a base nearby. What enraged him even more was an army of androids, all resembling Shadow.
Sonic: Chelia, can you carry Wendy?
Chelia (taking her on her back): Yes, why?
Sonic: We're going to destroy that base!
She approached and saw the army. Sonic jumped in front of them. They were all still, but once they saw him, they slowly began to move toward him. Chelia stayed a bit behind, observing.
(??? in Sonic's head): Eliminate Shadow!
Sonic screamed in rage and rushed at the robots. He grabbed one and crushed its robotic spine, then threw it into five others. He ripped off another's head and, surrounded by purple energy, hurled it at others, making them explode on contact. He cleared a path for Chelia, who entered the base with Wendy.
Chelia's POV
Sonic, what's wrong with you? I entered the base with Wendy still on my back after Sonic broke down the entrance door. It was a large white room with combat machines surrounding us; it looked like a military factory. I felt a vibration in my pocket—it was my phone ringing. I picked it up and answered the video call from Commander Abe.
Abe: Chelia, what's the news?
Me: The news isn't very good, Commander!
Abe: That's putting it lightly! Shadow has betrayed us to help the alien invasion. And you—where are you?
I looked around and saw Dr. Eggman's logo.
Me: I think we're in one of Eggman's bases, somewhere in the forest.
He saw Wendy unconscious behind me and Sonic destroying the androids like a psychopath.
Abe: It looks like things are disastrous on your end.
Me: We met Shadow on the floating island, but he attacked us and we fell down here.
Abe: So he really did betray us.
Me: That can't be... Something's not right!
Abe: He just wiped out over 4 million soldiers and you think something's not right? He didn't even show mercy to you—his friends—and threw you off an island.
There's no doubt—Shadow is being controlled or something like that.
Me: We'll do our best to stop him!
Abe: You better!
He hung up. I looked around and saw thousands of shredded androids all around. I saw Sonic walking slowly toward me, head down.
Sonic: Chelia... save Wendy... (He lifted his head, he was furious) Hurry!
I felt the energy of the flames of Iblis burning inside me, like I needed to prepare for something dangerous. I laid Wendy down again and started healing her under Sonic's threatening gaze.
[Meanwhile at Black Comet]
Shadow's POV
Black Doom had teleported me inside the comet that was passing over Earth. The place was so strange, it felt like I was inside someone's stomach. That's when the real Black Doom appeared before me.
Me: Finally, a true meeting!
Black Doom: Sorry for being so cryptic, Shadow, but I think I owe you some explanations about your true nature.
Me: I'm listening. How did you go from being a dragon to an alien?
Black Doom: As you know, a few years before the dragons disappeared, I was an alien living with the Black Arms on a dying planet. One day, a scientist came to explore our land and met us. I think you know who I'm talking about.
Me: Professor Gerald Robotnik!
Black Doom: Exactly. He explained that he was looking for components that could make one of his creations the ultimate life form. That's how we began to collaborate—and with my DNA, you were created.
Me: What? That's impossible! We met when I was 729 years old, after I escaped from Prison Island.
Black Doom: After creating you, the professor never told me about your imprisonment or how you ended up on Earth. Once I found out, I decided to come and finish what needed to be done. I learned that the most powerful magic was anti-dragon magic, so I had to become one and raise you before the dragons disappeared.
Me (shocked): Then... why did you leave that day?
Black Doom: As you can see, it was to prepare this invasion project and return to Earth to give our people the world they've always dreamed of.
I was confused. Leaving and returning to conquer Earth? An alien turning into a dragon? It was all still a blur in my mind—and why had the professor never told me any of this? So many thoughts ran through my head, especially the moment I attacked Chelia and the others to protect my cover among the enemy. Chelia, Sonic... I hope you're okay.
Black Doom: Now, we just have to wait for our associate to finish his task.
Me: Our associate?
Black Doom: I didn't tell you, but there's someone helping us. I think you've already met him.
Me: Who are you talking about?
Black Doom: Mephiles.
Me: Mephiles?!
Black Doom: We made a deal. He helps us invade Earth, and in exchange, we give him the Flames of Disaster. We did our part by killing the former vessel and bringing the flame to our temple.
Me: The Flames of Disaster? You mean Iblis? And the former vessel... it was Princess Elise?!
Black Doom: He also told me about your little disagreement, but I was able to negotiate with him so he'd leave you alone. Instead, he's targeting your old friends.
Mephiles... I thought we had defeated him after what happened in Soleanna. I can't believe he's still alive—and now Chelia and the others are in danger again. Sonic, hurry and use it before it's too late.
[Meanwhile at Eggman's Base]
Chelia's POV
I did everything I could to heal Wendy—she was out of danger but still unconscious. I looked at Sonic, who still seemed angry.
Me: Sonic, she's doing bett—
I didn't have time to finish my sentence because Sonic grabbed me by the neck and lifted me so my feet were no longer touching the ground. He started to strangle me.
Me: Sonic... wha... what's gotten into you...
Sonic (tilting his head): Give me the Flame of Disaster!
Me: What?
His shadow started moving, then stood up and took form: it was Mephiles!
Mephiles: Did you really think you could hide inside this girl's body?
Sonic kept strangling me. I struggled, but I didn't have enough strength—I had used too much magic healing Wendy.
Me: Mephiles... why?
Mephiles: Black Doom was supposed to give me the Flame, but maybe he chose you as the new vessel instead.
New vessel? Me? But it was supposed to be Elise!
(???): She was killed.
What? Who's there?
(???): Elise was killed, and I was captured by the Black Arms.
Wait—don't tell me... is that you, Iblis?
(Iblis): I chose you because I believe in your ability as a god slayer. Don't let him separate us.
Mephiles: It would be easy to take you, Iblis, but I think I'd rather watch you play a bit with your friend.
Sonic threw me 30 meters away. I slammed into the wall hard and collapsed. Sonic roared and transformed again—he had claws, more fur, big teeth, and a dark blue color. I think Wendy mentioned this form: the werehog form.
Mephiles: Sonic, eliminate her!
Mephiles turned into smoke and flew to the roof. I got up, but Sonic stretched out his hand and grabbed my neck again, hurling me into another wall.
Me (trying to stand): Sonic... don't do this...
He landed a punch straight into my stomach, sending me 20 meters into the air, then hit me with a kick as I came down. I got up again and noticed I was bleeding from the mouth.
(Iblis): Do you need help?
Me: (No. If I attack him, I might hurt him.)
(Iblis): With your own magic, you'd barely scratch him. My power could help. With it, we can knock him out.
I felt a massive heat surge through my body. Flames burst from me—I looked at my hands, they were wrapped in fire. I felt like Natsu. Sonic charged at me with a punch, but I blocked and countered with a fiery uppercut that launched him 16 meters into the sky. He landed on his feet, roared, and prepared a Spindash. In werehog form, his ball was purple. He dashed at me, but I jumped high to dodge, and noticed fiery wings on my back.
(Iblis): Get ready to end this—your body won't hold me for long.
I stretched out my hands, forming two blades. I dove toward Sonic. He let out a scream of purple lightning, but I slashed through the attack and pierced him with the blades, marking a huge cross on his chest. Flames exploded from him. He collapsed, but stood up again with even stronger energy. Still not enough? I prepared to strike again—but I felt Iblis's heat vanish.
(Iblis): Sorry, kid. Any more and you'll burn alive.
What? Not now! Sonic was about to jump on me when suddenly, he was kicked away by Wendy.
Me (relieved): Wendy!!!
No one's POV
Wendy: Let me handle him! You go!
Chelia: Are you sure?
Wendy (determined): Don't worry—I'm the only one who can bring him back to his senses.
Chelia hesitated, then handed Wendy the red emerald.
Chelia: In case you need more power.
She started climbing the stairs to the roof. Sonic reached toward her, but was blocked by a blast from Wendy.
Wendy: Sonic, look at me—why are you attacking Chelia?
Sonic: She must die!
Wendy: Get a grip! Think of something happy... like uh... the days we make love with each other !
Sonic did a Homing Attack. Wendy countered with a punch wrapped in wind but was still knocked back 10 meters.
Wendy stood up.
Wendy: I know you don't want to hurt me. Don't do this!
Sonic tilted his head, staring at her with empty eyes.
Wendy (realizing): You're not Sonic!
Sonic (possessed): I'll give him back once I'm done with you all!
He screamed at her, but she dodged—only to be hit by a punch that sent her crashing 30 meters into a wall. She stood again before Sonic grabbed her by the neck.
Wendy: Give me back my boyfriend!
Sonic: We are your boyfriend!
Wendy: (Sonic, I'm sorry... if only I were stronger...)
The red emerald in her pocket started glowing and enveloped her. She felt a surge of energy. Sonic was about to snap her neck when she pushed him away with a force field. Her form had changed—pink hair, wings on her back, and greatly enhanced magic. She had achieved Dragon Force.
Wendy (surprised): What's happening to me?

She noticed the changes in her body, and the emerald glowing in her hand. She even had time to block an attack from Sonic and strike back with a powerful kick. He flew back 20 meters, then came at her with a Spindash. She screamed—her shout was far stronger than usual, blasting Sonic into the air. As he fell, she rushed in at incredible speed, pinning him down.
Wendy (thinking): So this is Dragon Force? I might as well enjoy it!
Sonic prepared to scream again—but she tackled him and grabbed his third arm. He was shocked, then blushed, locking eyes with her.
Wendy (smirking): This time, I'm the one on top!
Sonic gulped, realizing what was coming. Meanwhile, with Chelia…
Chelia's POV
I reached the roof and found Mephiles perched on a communication antenna—he looked like he was waiting for me.
Mephiles: Well, you managed to escape your little friend?
Me: Let's just say I got some help.
Mephiles bent over slightly, as if he sensed something weird.
Mephiles: Huh? You broke my spell on him? But how?!
Looks like Wendy saved Sonic—it's my turn now.
Me (thinking): Iblis, can you give me your powers again?
(Iblis): You're playing with fire, kid. Didn't I warn you?
Me (thinking): The faster we finish him, the better I'll be.
(Iblis): If you insist. But don't say I didn't warn you.
His flames engulfed me again. I jumped at Mephiles with my fire wings, but he shot lasers. I dodged each one and landed a fiery punch that knocked him off the antenna. He hit the ground, got up, and summoned mini clones. I increased the heat around me, causing an explosion that vaporized them. He sent a giant monster, which I burned with a spinning kick. I charged at Mephiles—but felt my strength failing. In front of him, I collapsed to my knees, unable to move.
Me (thinking): What's happening to me?
(Iblis): You're being paralyzed. Any more and you'd have burned up. You rushed in without realizing he was wearing you down on purpose.
Damn it—I was so close. Mephiles grabbed me by the neck and lifted me.
Mephiles: I think you have something that belongs to me.
He placed his hand on my chest, and I felt the flames leaving my body. Once drained, he threw me away and flew into the sky with fiery wings.

I noticed I could move again—as if I'd never been paralyzed. We had to find him. I went back into the base—and saw something I never imagined.
Sonic was on the ground in human form, smiling. Wendy was 2 meters from him—her dress torn, completely naked. But the problem wasn't that she was naked—it was that it looked like she had bathed in a pool full of… white stuff.

Me (blushing furiously): Uh, Wendy, what the hell happened here???
Wendy (embarrassed): Oh um... well... he needed to release all his negative emotions, and since he was still in werehog form, he kinda... went overboard.
Me: OVERBOARD?! YOU'RE COMPLETELY COVERED!!!
Wendy: Yeah... let's just say... in werehog form, he's a bit... bigger than usual...
Wendy is seriously the luckiest girl alive. I wish Shadow had that form and would cover me like that... but anyway, that's not the point. We have to find Shadow.
Sonic's POV
I woke up in a base with Wendy covered in white stuff and Chelia watching us.
Me: Oh hey, Chelia!
Chelia: Sonic, are you okay?
Me: Yeah, I'm feeling great!
Chelia: With everything that happened, I'm surprised you're feeling great!
Me: Huh?
Chelia: Anyway, find a way to clean Wendy. Meanwhile, I'll see if we can get a means of transport.
Me: Now that you mention it, it's true that Shadow said something to me when he attacked us.
Chelia: Oh really?
Me (trying to remember): Yeah… I think he said… Use the Cannon again…
Chelia: The Eclipse Cannon?
Me: Yeah, that's it!
Chelia (relieved): That means he didn't betray us. But use the cannon on what?
Me: That I don't really know. Speaking of transport, I think I saw a hangar not far from here with spaceships. We could borrow one and go straight to the ARK.
Chelia: Good idea!
A few minutes later, we found a hangar. I had given my clothes to Wendy while I stayed in my hedgehog form (so basically naked). She was also on my back because she couldn't walk for now… I might have gone a little too hard it seems… We took a spaceship and were heading toward the Space Colony ARK. Strangely, I hadn't had motion sickness in a while, probably thanks to Wendy, which allowed me to pilot both the Tornado and the spaceship.
Chelia: Sonic, I think I have a way to find Shadow.
Me: Huh?
Shadow's POV
Still inside the Black Comet, I had gathered 6 Chaos Emeralds. The 7th one was with Chelia—I had given it to her. I needed to find a way to regroup them on the ARK. I was with Black Doom when I suddenly sensed something appear behind us: it was Chelia!
Chelia: Shadow!
Me: What are you doing here?
Chelia: I came to get you!
Me: Get out of here!!!
Suddenly, I felt paralyzed, and so did Chelia. I turned my gaze to Black Doom, who began to chuckle.
Black Doom: At last, the 7 Emeralds are reunited!
Me: What did you do to us?
Black Doom: I made you breathe toxins that paralyzed your nerves. You thought I didn't know you'd betray us?
Me: Huh?
Black Doom: We are bound by blood, so I hear your thoughts and control your will.
So he knew??
Black Doom: Of course I knew.
Me: You even hear when I narrate the story?!
The red emerald left Chelia's pocket, and the other 6 left my body. They floated around Black Doom.
Black Doom: Now, the ritual can finally begin! Chaos Control!
A blinding light engulfed us. Moments later, I realized the comet had teleported to Mobius, specifically to Westopolis, and had latched onto the ground.
Me: So you lied to me!?
Black Doom: Of course not. As I told you, I had to uphold the deal I made with Gerald. Mobius will be our new planet. I also plan to conquer Earth.
Chelia: And what about the inhabitants?
Black Doom: We'll turn them into aliens like us, of course.
A static sound echoed, and suddenly I heard a voice: it was the professor's!
Gerald: "Shadow, I created you… and in some way, you've become the ultimate life form… You may have been programmed by me, but you still must decide what is right and what is wrong… I can't help you with that. You must make your own choices… Our futures depend on us now. One day… Shadow, you'll understand… that life is precious and fragile. Good luck… Shadow the Hedgehog."
He… he's right! I am who I want to be. It's up to me to decide what to do! I suddenly began to move again.
Black Doom: What's happening? Why can't I control you anymore?
Me: I am the master of my choices. You'll have no more hold over me! I'll protect these planets, even if I have to eliminate you.
Black Doom: Gerald must've turned you against me, but that doesn't mean you'll defeat me.
The emeralds started spinning around him. He was about to transform. As he began to shine, I switched our places, finding myself in the center of the emeralds, and him in front of Chelia.I used the Territory Technique Minerva Taught me.
Black Doom: NO!
I transformed into Super Shadow again and rushed at him, but he vanished like a hologram. I kissed Chelia, and thanks to my saliva, she was no longer affected by the toxin.
Chelia (happy and blushing): Shadow… you…
Me (blushing too): Pretend I didn't do anything!
Chelia (sticking her tongue out): I can't promise that!
I touched her and used Chaos Control to teleport her out of there. I exited the comet and faced Black Doom in his new form.
[A battle I won't describe here. (Watch or play Shadow the Hedgehog, it's a banger)]
No one's POV
After defeating Devil Doom, Super Shadow was above the comet. He flew down fast and hovered above it.

Super Shadow: Chaos Control!
He teleported the entire comet into space. Sonic and Wendy, still on the ARK, used the Eclipse Cannon to destroy the comet into a thousand pieces. The darkened sky turned blue again as the sun ushered in a new day. The group reunited on top of a tall building, overlooking a half-destroyed city.
Sonic: So it's over?
Wendy (still on his back): I think so.
Chelia: So you're free, Shadow?
Shadow: I've always been free—I just never understood it.
Sonic: Alright, but it's been two days now since we've been off Earth. The others must be worried about us.
Wendy: Oh, that's right!
Sonic threw a ring that opened and showed an image of the Fairy Tail guild.
Chelia: You're leaving already??
Sonic: Yep, you'll send the reward by mail to the guild.
Wendy: Goodbye, Shadow, goodbye Chelia. Thank you for everything!
They left.
Chelia: Um, Shadow… since when did we mention a reward?
Shadow: Hmph, let them dream a little longer!
Sonic and Wendy arrived at the entrance, and suddenly Team Natsu came running out with gear, like they were about to go on an expedition.
Team Natsu (worried): SONIC, WENDY, ARE YOU OKAY!?
Sonic: Well…
Carla: We were worried sick!!! We searched all over Magnolia and couldn't find you.
Chip: We were about to leave for Crocus to continue the search.
Natsu: We even thought of going to Mobius, but we didn't have a portal ring.
Wendy: Guys…
Erza: Why is Wendy on your back?
Carla: Is she hurt???
Grey: And why is she wearing your clothes?
Lucy: Say something already!
Wendy: Actually…
Sonic cut her off.
Sonic: Alright fine, I admit we wanted to take some time off, so I booked two days at a hotel on Mobius for us to relax. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to take Wendy to Fairy Hills because she needs a nice bath and some rest—she won't be able to walk for at least a month or two.
Team Natsu: WHAT????
Sonic dashed off toward the girls' dorm.
Wendy: Sonic, why didn't we tell them the truth?
Sonic: Did you forget what Chelia said? It was a secret mission!
Wendy (hands on face): But you could've come up with a better excuse than a hotel… Now the whole guild will get the wrong idea!
Sonic: Oh don't worry, they're used to it.
[Mini Story : I can Cook !]
No one's POV
A few years back, Sonic (Classic Sonic) was living with Laxus in a house in the Magnolia forest. Sonic couldn't go on missions yet, so he would sometimes wait for Laxus to return with the Raijin Unit. One day, Laxus came back alone and saw Sonic in the kitchen wearing an apron and cooking.
Laxus: Yo, I'm back! What are you doing?
Sonic: Oh hey, I'm making ramen. Want to try some?
Laxus: No thanks, I'm good. I don't feel like dying today!
Sonic: Are you serious? You really underestimate me!
Laxus: The day you learn how to cook, I'll become the master of the guild.
Sonic: You talk a lot for someone who hasn't even tasted it. Come on, here!
Sonic handed him a bowl of ramen.
Laxus: I'm warning you—if I die, I'll haunt you for the rest of your life.
Sonic: Yeah, do whatever you want. Just taste it!
Laxus put the noodles in his mouth and suddenly widened his eyes.
Sonic (with a sly grin): So? It's good, right?
Laxus: It was disgusting. Really disgusting. Even insects would die if they ate this. Even someone who's lost their sense of taste couldn't eat this. Even Natsu, who eats nothing but junk, would die if he ate this.
Sonic: Okay okay, but just one question. Why are you crying then?
Laxus wiped his tears.
Laxus: Must be the onions or maybe I'm allergic to something.
Sonic: Alright, but why are you still eating it?
Laxus paused when Sonic questioned him.
Laxus (with his mouth full): Well actually, Evergreen says you shouldn't waste food. Plus, I'd rather sacrifice myself than let my teammates get food poisoning.
Sonic: Oh, but that's not a problem. You can give it to me and I'll eat it. Come on, hand it over!
Laxus (protecting the bowl): NO!
Sonic was surprised and, after a moment, began giving him a sly smile.
Sonic (sly smile): Admit it, you love it.
Laxus: ...
Sonic: Admit it, you love it!
Laxus: ...
Sonic: Don't worry, it's just us here. You can tell me if you like it.
Laxus slowly nodded.
Sonic (sly smile): So, you want more or are you going to keep pretending my cooking is awful?
He handed him the empty bowl. Sonic smiled when he saw Laxus blush from embarrassment for the first time.
[End of the Mini Story]