His fingers were numb, the tightness of the binds cutting off circulation below his wrists as they kept his hands at bay behind his back. He sat on the cold floor of his cell, nervous as to what his "master' had in store for him this time. He had been obedient day in and day out, and nothing was getting any easier. It was like the more he cooperated, the more Infinite pushed, and the more he resisted, the more he was punished. There was no middle ground--just the depraved imagination of one whom had total control over him. Just hearing each echo from the approaching footsteps made Sonic flinch. 

"You've been doing well in your lessons, rodent," the jackal said as he knelt down behind his prisoner, leaning into him affectionately, "I think you're entitled to a reward." 
His hands wasted no time in sliding down in front of the captive hero and finding their way between his legs, where he began stroking the crotch coated in blue fur. Sonic winced and tried to contain his moans while his breathing became erratic. No matter how hard he fought it, he couldn't resist the titilating magic of the mercenary's fingers. Slowly, but surely, he became unsheathed and exposed, making his flushed face turn bright red as his humiliation stockpiled.

"There it is," Infinite said with a slight chuckle. "I've learned a great deal of hedgehog anatomy from you...I've learned how flexible you are...." 
Placing his hand on top of Sonic's head, the blue blur immediately became tense, his imagination racing as fast as his heartbeat. *WHAT WAS HE GOING TO DO?!* He thought to himself as the jackal slid to his side.

"Why don't you indulge yourself?"

With that, Infinite's grip tightened as he forced the hedgehog to bend forward until his own equipment was poking him in the face. Sonic's instinct was to struggle with his mouth closed as tightly as his eyes. He had never even touched himself before! Everything with the jackal was his firsts, and each one was more unbearable than the last. He tried to hold his breath, to ignore his own scent, and imagine something else was happening. However, Infinite's hold was too strong for him to ever flee in any manner.

"Go on--" the jackal ordered, "--take it."

The hero had no choice. He knew what would happen if he failed to live up to his warden's sadistic expectations. Through quivering lips, he engulfed his own cylinder into his mouth while his master guided his head in up and down motions. Infinite watched with intrigue, belting a few laughs in between the deep-throated gags Sonic couldn't help but gurgle out. Watching his little hedgehog pleasuring himself was so entertaining, especially since he could sense the disgust that resonated under his grip.  
"Keep going," he commanded as he pushed Sonic's head down harder and faster, his claws digging into his scalp, "--take it all in."

Sonic gasped and gagged as he sucked, his equipment becoming harder with each glide and throbbing on his tongue. Tears were pouring from his face at the lack of control he had on his own body. He couldn't stop what was happening or what was coming. Within a few moments, he felt it. Goosebumps formed under his fur, his dulled quills erected, and in a cold sweat, he released his juices into his own mouth. 

Infinite couldn't contain his amusement as he cackled at the spectacle of cum dripping from his pet's lips while he forced him to remain in position. "Drink it," he demanded, pressing firmly against Sonic's form. 
In shameful gulps, the hero, fallen from grace, complied. He shuddered as the thick ooze slid down his throat, his mind stuck on the fact that it was his own fluids he was ingesting. He had reached a new low and it made him hate himself. At what point did his hatred for the jackal spin inward--he doesn't remember, but he started to keep tally of all the reasons he hated himself for things such as this. 
Satisfied, the jackal released his grip, allowing his prisoner to sit up and gasp for air. 

"You seemed to have enjoyed that," the jackal quipped, "did you like how you taste?" 
Sonic looked away as Infinite ambled before him. He couldn't get over the feeling in the pit of his stomach that shame made feel even worse. However, the jackal's rules were absolute, and ignoring a question was breaking Rule #1. 

Grabbing his ear, Infinite yanked it forcibly in order to make his captive face him, "I asked you a question, rodent. Do you need a refresher course of that lesson?"
Those emerald eyes that had endured so much pain shrank at the thought of reliving torments he already endured, and so he tried to think of the best answer that would be honest and appeal to his master.

"I didn't like it," he responded truthfully, "...but thank you." 

His obdience and politeness saved him from punishment....this time. 
Infinite released his ear and began petting his head gently like a he was giving affection to a puppy. 

"Good boy," he chimed, while moving slightly closer, inch by inch. 

"However, it's a shame it wasn't to your liking. Why don't you compare flavors?" 
With his face pushed into the black fur, Sonic couldn't help but inhale the musk of the area he had become very acquainted with. Though doing such deeds sickened him, he wasn't about to disobey...he could never disobey.

In smooth strokes, he began to lick the pouch containing the cylinder, knowing exactly how the jackal liked it. Infinite was rather audible during the process, letting out pleasured grunts at the thoroughness and diligence his pet had developed pleased him.
"You've become very adept at this," he praised, "I'm glad to see you've learned your lesson well." 

It didn't take much for the giant canine cock to emerge, and with those clawed hands gripping each side of his head, pulling him towards it, there was no way for Sonic to back out. 


"STOP IT!!! STOP IT!!!" He screamed, alarming Shadow, whom was in the middle of giving oral service to his partner. 
Sonic quickly pulled himself away from him and tumbled off the bed in a fit of desperation. Despite his astonishment, Shadow wasted no time in hopping off and grabbing him as he attempted to crawl away. 

"LET GO! LET ME GO, DAMN IT!!!" He screamed as he thrashed around, clawing at the carpet in a pitiful effort to escape his own demons. 

Holding him close, despite how frantically the blue blur tried to fight him, Shadow began rocking him back and forth in soothing motions. 
"Sonic. Breathe. Look at where you are and come back." 

The hero was choking on his tears again while he was unable to shake the taste of his own cum and the scent of the jackal from his mind. He twisted and writhed, but he was trapped in the black hedgehog's loving embrace. 
"Listen to my voice. Follow it."

Each tick of the clock felt so far apart, but time flowed natural, and the aching throat of the blue hero eventually eased as he was mentally brought back to Shadow's apartment. The living nightmare had disrupted their intimacy, apparently triggered from the similar sensations he had in that slice of hell. As he sat there, being comforted and consoled, he slowly put the pieces together and began to fall apart. 

"DAMN IT!" he shouted in a whimper, unable to cope with his inadequacies while he wiped away his tears. Shadow refused to let go of their embrace. No matter how angry Sonic was, no matter how upset, afraid, or embarrassed, he wouldn't let him sink any lower into that abyss. Whispering in his ear, he said calmly, "We don't have to tonight. This might sound redundant to you, but there's no rush."

Sonic sighed as he tentatively relaxed in the black hedgehog's arms. The small jest combined with exactly what he needed to hear soothed the aggrivated hedgehog to the point that he couldn't help but let out a little chuckle, "'Gotta go fast' doesn't apply to everything, huh?" 

The Ultimate Life Form sighed, "There's a right way and wrong way of doing things," he replied, "clearly ignoring the problem isn't the right way." 

Sonic had to acknowledge he was right. All this time of trying to put the trauma behind him, pretend like it never happened, and distract himself whenever reminders crept up were just leading him into a downward spiral that was getting worse. But in this moment, before his mind betrayed him, he was enjoying himself. He was happy indulging in such 'activities' with Shadow. The way their bodies mingled felt so natural, fullfilling. They had always shared a unique bond--enemies, rivals, allies, friends, confidants, and now apparently lovers. Sonic wanted to be with him in every way that mattered most, but he didn't know how to do that since his experience of firsts were all tainted. It felt like there was a wall there that was always going to exist and prevent them from getting closer.

"I'm sorry, Shads," he apologized in earnest, "I wish this could have been different."

Shadow scoffed as he put his hand on Sonic's head, ruffling his fur in a playful manner, "I don't expect anything from you, hedgehog...except for one thing."

Curiously, Sonic watched as Shadow got up and climbed back on the bed. He sat there quietly staring at him, waiting for the blue blur to take the hint. He thought that Shadow was okay with passing on intimacy tonight, so the invitation to join him in bed naturally made Sonic uncomfortable. However, he trusted him. It was a trust that could never be broken and he had to believe in it. While rubbing his elbow and shifting from side to side, he apprehensively joined the Ultimate Life Form on the clean yet wrinkled sheets and willingly let those black and red strong arms pull him in close until his head met the soft, white fur on his chest. As he lay comfortably in his arms, the tension and anxiety that was in the air moments ago evaporated while they each found mutual contentment in such contact. 

"Do you hear that?" Shadow asked while resting his chin atop of Sonic's forehead. The blue hedgehog closed his eyes and focused on the sound resonating within his partner's chest, the sound of a beating heart--slow and tranquil among a sea of soothing breaths. 
"I want you to make yours do the same. See if you can keep up with me." 

The hero took slow deep breaths as he put his hand on his own chest, trying to mimic the rhytmn until their pulses nearly matched. It was difficult to do, but with Shadow's warmth surrounding him, he was able to accomplish his goal. He felt at peace, relaxed, and safe, something he hasn't genuinely felt in quite some time.  

"I want you to hold onto this. Whenever 'it' happens, use this as an anchor to keep you here. Do you understand?" Shadow stated while nuzzling his forehead. 

Sonic nodded with a smile gradually tracing across his face, "Yeah...thank you....Shadow." After a slight pause for reflection, his curiosity peaked, "....but....what is the one thing you expect from me?" 

The black hedgehog gave him one more loving squeeze, rubbing his back gently as he; himself, laid his head on the pillow for the night.

 "I expect you to rest."