(We're on Day 14 now. And this time, we're in the AU of Sonic the Hedgehog where its versions of Taylor and Ben are enjoying a nice winter day together with a mutual friend of theirs.)

Day 13: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/59158822/

Deep within the world of Mobius at the Snow Hill Zone (A temporary name for Green Hill Zone while it's covered in snow during the winter time), two cats and a bandicoot were having a nice group hug. Especially with the bigger cat playfully taking the role of Santa Claws.

Let's rewind a bit since although the big cat is quite known, we don't know about the other two. Say hello to Tate the Cat, and Benny the Bandicoot. Best friends who met by chance, and even became friends with Big the Cat himself.

Tate the Cat was previously unknown to a majority of people because of his duty. The duty of guarding and protecting the 7 Furious Quartz. 7 different gemstones that allowed anyone to wield the power of Ferocity. Yet they were hidden away due to containing a pool of malevonent energy that turns anyone who touches even one into a mindless beast. As for one scary example, it caused Sonic the Hedgehog himself to rampage as the Werehog. (An incident that earned Benny a fear of the Werehog.)

Luckily as guardian, Tate is immune to the contact effect. Making him perfect for handling them. However using all 7 allows the cat to become Mythical Tate, his own Super Transformation. Granting him an extra tail and a boost of power and combat prowess. Speaking of powers, Tate also has the power of pyrokinesis like Blaze, but with his flames being blue instead. As well as being less althetic than her, and trading ability power for speed and etc.

Benny meanwhile came from an village of bandicoots, yet he was born with light blue fur instead of the orange other bandicoots had. Which unfortunately for some time had him the target of bullying from some cruel kids, until the adults put an end to it by punishing the buillies. And informing them and the blue bandicoot that his blue fur was actually a blessing. A sign of being destined to do great things. That experience taught him importantly to have empathy for those who're bullied for being different, and a dislike for any injustice.

While growing up, Benny heard tales of Sonic's heroics and started becoming inspired to journey around the world and become such a hero himself! But he would only be able to journey once he was old enough, and mastering a special spinning attack. Both of which eventually happened, especially with the Bandicoot being able to master the spin attack! Which meant he soon left home, and started his own adventure.

Along the way, Benny soon came across a frog that he picked up. Before seeing a big fat cat coming right towards him, before taking the frog back into his hands and thanking the Bandicoot for catching his friend. And after some introductions where they learned each other's names, as well as the frog being named Froggy. But the two of them chatted, before engaging in fishing as Ben found out it was a relaxing hobby for Big. One that he too soon found himself enjoying to the point of getting his own fishing gear after they said their goodbyes for the time being.

Heck, Ben devloped another hobby that was born from his kindness and empathy... Raising Chao in the Chao Gardens. Which he absolutely loved doing. It was even the reason he and Tate actually met and became friends.

One day, Tate had arrived in one of the Chao Gardens and began raising a Chao. Yet he wanted the Chao to become a specific kind based on some kind of creature called NiGHTS. Luckily for the Cat, Benny happened to be an expert and knew how to get that kind of evolution. So he helped and advised Tate on what he needed to do to ensure it was possible. And thanks to the Bandicoot's guidence, it completely worked out! And it was from that moment the two of them got to know each other, and ultimately form an unbreakable bond!

Heck, Benny even introduced Tate to Big so both of his friends could meet each other. And it ultimately worked out, since both cats became friends. Even Tate got into the hobby of fishing, giving both the Cat and Bandicoot shared hobbies to have fun and unwind with.

Cut to present day with all 3 Mobians at Snow Hill Zone, unwinding and having a good time. When Big scooped up both Tate and Benny into his arms, giving them a big hug while giving them an adorable sight of a Santa hat on top of the cat's head while they hugged him back.

Though while the 3 friends had a very sweet time with each other, there was a big bright star shining above the sky. And while Mobius had faced all kinds of threats, including supernatural... There was nothing harmful about a big bright star in the sky, especially since it ultimately DIDN'T prove a threat at all. Which everyone was able to breath a sigh of relief, and spend time with those they care about.

Benny the Bandicoot (Sonic!AU Ben) and short story to  BenBandicoot

Tate the Cate (Sonic!AU Taylor) and art belong to  HybridProductions~

Big the Cat, Sonic the Hedgehog (Mentioned) Blaze the Cat (Mentioned), the world of Mobius and its locations, and related terms belong to the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise

NiGHTS (Mentioned) belongs to the NiGHTS Into Dreams franchise