User:Sonicrox14/Shelly the Hedgehog

Shelly the Hedgehog (シェリー・ザ・ヘッジホッグ,Sherii za Hejjihoggu?) is an artificial life form created by Dr. Eggman, who applied his knowledge of robotics and A.I. programming while referencing the notes of his grandfather Gerald Robotnik. The doctor had at some point acquired DNA from both Sonic and Amy, which he used to produce a hedgehog life. She was originally designed to match Sonic in abilities and prove Sonic for the first time, she has become great friends with him, establishing a kind of father/daughter bond. Most likely due to the copious amounts of "SonAmy" fans and her status as the progeny of Sonic and Amy, Shelly very quickly became a popular fancharacter throughout Sonic News Network.

Appearance
Shelly wears a white sweatjacket with the sleeves rolled up and a blue #16 on the breast. She usually exposes her midriff. She wears denim jeans and a black belt with a buckle fashioned after the Sonic series' classical rings. She has periwinkle shoes with white accents, along with a periwinkle headband. She has a bang-like quill that covers her left eye. Similar to Shadow's inhibitor rings, Shelly wears a ring-like bracelet on each of her wrists. Her eyes are light brown and she has a round nose similar to Amy's.

Personality
Despite her outwardly feminine appearance, Shelly acts very boyish. She also has a flippant sense of humor, having the tendency to deliver snide remarks. Regardless, she is not incapable of being grave when a given situation demands such from her. She gets along very well with Sonic because of their mutual inclination towards adventure

Abilities
Shelly is capable of performing any ability as Sonic, although the ability to go faster than the speed of sounds remains unique to him. She also has super strength akin to that of Amy Rose.

Reception
Since the character's creation and introduction to Sonic News Network, she had received a very warm reception. This is reflected in the many artworks done by other Sonic fans and the number of appearances in other fanworks she was planned to be included in. A user on the site, known as Noname the hero, commented "I have to say that Shelly the hedgehog is my favorite [character]. The character is so well thought out and I feel like shes a real character in the series".

As of 2013, the character's history and overall writing is currently being revised in an effort to add more depth and complexity to the character and made her feel more real.

Gallery
I want to give a very special thanks to everyone who ever did an artwork of this character. Honestly, for a fancharacter to be this popular and have this many artworks done out of generousity and admiration by my fellow fans...it makes me treasure this special part of my childhood. You all inspire me 5 years later when I'm almost going off to college to keep this character alive and save the artworks forever. Even for those of you who have left Sonic News Netowrk and who may never come to this site again, after maybe 5 years of being on this site on and off, I look back and I'm honored by all of you and I treasure every moment spent on this site. And I promise I will improve on this character, and give her more depth and make her feel even more real, and make all of you proud. I'm infinitely grateful to you all.