⚠️TRIGGER WARNING⚠️
This story contains scenes depicting physical and mental abuse, rape, and substance abuse. Please be mindful of these and other possible triggers.
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*Sonic's POV*
I didnt bother to look up, I could hear Spike shouting after me as I left the bar and kept running. I felt like if I wasn't home this instant, Fleetway would leave. I felt like if I didn't make it home soon, Fleetway would never forgive me.

I made it home after a while, my stomach churning, I hadn't eaten much in weeks now, trying to be the one that he wanted me to be. I was okay with it. He was here, at least. He loved me. He cared about me. He loved me.

"What did I tell you?" I opened the door to the house, stumbling in, and instantly got punched in the face again. I fell, landing on my side as I yelped from the pain of the unexpected punch.

"W-wait..." I tried to say, but it just angered him more. He grabbed me by the neck and slammed me against the wall.

"Don't talk back to me." He growled, tightening the pressure in my neck to where I was now gasping for breath. "You hear me?!"

"Y-Yes." I wanted to reach for his hand so he could let go, but I knew better.  My hands remained at my sides as I let him do as he pleased.

"Do you want me to leave you like everyone else did? Do you want to be alone again? If that guy goes off and tells anyone we are married, who do you think will show up here?!" He snapped again, letting go of my neck but kneeing me in the stomach, making me fall to the ground. "Talk! Damn it! Who do you think will show up?!"

"E-Eggman... Eggman would show up." I whispered, holding my stomach in pain and holding back the tears that were threatening to come out. My voice broke as I spoke.

"I am NOT going to help you if Eggman shows up here." He knelt down beside me, raising my chin so I can look him in the eyes. "Do you know why?"

"Because I am strong enough to defend myself." I spoke as calmly as I could, then bit my tongue when I heard my voice break again. Fleetway smiled at me, slapping my muzzle as few times.

"Exactly. You're strong enough to protect yourself from him. I wouldn't be with you if you weren't." He grabbed my chin and made me stand up, then shoved me to the room. "Walk." He ordered, and I nodded. "I love you, Sonic, but you know I must punish you now~ How else will you learn?" He shoved me to the bed.

Soon enough, Fleetway climbed on top of me, raising my head and kissing my neck, then went lower to my chest. I could only stare at the ceiling as I remained quiet and let him do whatever he wanted. I felt the pain all over my body and then felt my heart drop when he suddenly tied my hands to the bed frame.

I had sobered down by now, the pain bringing me back to reality. And now, I knew what was to come. When Fleetway tied me down, it could only mean he was going to make this as painful as possible. What I wasn't expecting was that he would bring in someone else to have at it with me, too.

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I wished I would never wake up, but when the morning came and I woke up in between Fleetway and his friend, I couldn't help but feel relieved. Fleetway was still here. He hadn't left, which means he wasn't mad at me anymore.

I got off the bed and went to the bathroom in a flash, ignoring how sore, tired, and weak I felt. I pushed through and threw up into the toilet, barely making it. I gagged and stood up, getting into the shower and instantly start crying. I let the water hit my sore back, the bruises and cuts, washing away all the blood.

When I got out, I put a jacket back on, hiding away all the bruises, hickeys and cuts that were in my chest and neck. I felt numb as I walked to the kitchen and started making breakfast. I spaced out as I cooked, grabbing a beer bottle from the fridge, and started drinking. It was the afternoon somewhere.

I don't remember the last time I was actually sober. And I knew that was bad. But I didn't care anymore. The only reason why I was still here is because I married Fleetway. If it weren't for him, I would have probably ended it all by now.

I was so tired.

"Good morning~" I felt Fleetway kiss my shoulder as he seductively purred, sending shivers down my spine. "You were amazing last night, baby~"

"I made you breakfast. And your friend too." I said as I started serving the plates for the two of them.

"And what are you going to eat?" He hummed, crossing his arms.

"An apple." I pointed at the apple that was on the counter. "I only cooked for you two." I gave him a small smile, which he returned, then got closer and kissed me. He tugged on my tail, making me gasp and part my lips, which he took as an advantage to explore. I pinned my ears down but kept kissing him back. When he pulled away, he didn't even say anything. He just walked to the table and sat down beside the guy he brought home last night. I watched as they ate and talked while I remained in the kitchen eating the apple.