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Nine spent his entire life wishing someone would care; for someone to love him. After enough heartache and setbacks, he gave up on such a foolish wish and in turn became bitter and jaded. Everything changed when a blue hedgehog came barging into his life. Thankfully for Nine, this hedgehog didn't believe in giving up, and despite Nine's numerous attempts to fight it, his "childish" wish was granted. It took eight years and traveling to a different dimension, but in the end Nine gained not one, but two brothers. It took some adjusting, but Nine eventually understood what it means to be happy.

(inspired by the song from "The Rescuers" sung by Shelby Flint)
Be brave, little one / Make a wish for each sad, little tear / Hold your head up though no one is near / Someone’s waiting for you
Don’t cry, little one / There’ll be a smile where a frown used to be / You’ll be part of the love that you seek / Someone’s waiting for you
. . . Have faith, little one / 'till your hopes and your wishes come true / You must try to be brave, little one
Someone’s waiting to love you