Introduction:
Hello, this is Jason de L'Epée. This is my very first fanfic. I probably wouldn't even be think about writing his if I didn't have this story in a dream. The entire following story was concocted in a dream. Call it inspiration, call it a vision from God, I have it set on the Floating Island because it's more familiar territory for me. The illustrations that you see have been drawn on a very basic computer art program and done by yours truly. This story has a journalistic look to it. I have Tails narrating it, but as he's writing it down in his journal. I hope you will like this presentation, and enjoy my fic Help Wanted.
Prelude:
Dear Diary,
It has been a very interesting week. I know I've been to the Floating Island before, but never have I worked under Knuckles as an assistant. It was fun, even he was a bit of a grouch. Sure wish Sonic, was there. We were both going to the Island together, but Amy visited the village from the city, and Sonic barricaded himself in his hut. Said something about being sick. When I visited him the next day, he really was sick. Amy started panicking and screaming him about having the mumps or typhoid or something like that, even if it was just a head cold. That kept him from going to the Island. I said I'd stay, but they said to go there and have fun and he'll be there probably tomorrow. I've learned my first lesson: Never believe those so-called volunteer nurses. Anyway, I took my plane, Tornado, and flew off to the Island. You know how difficult it is to land a biplane on a flying island? I miss-aimed my landing and nearly hit the flag lady. Stupid lady, you'd think they wouldn't stand where a plane could hit you. Then, I entered Echid—Echidn—what stupid hick decided to call it that? I thought Station Square was big. I got lost. It's a good thing I ran into a cop, and I asked where Knuckles lives.
"Boy, are you lost. Just keep going down this street until you get to the outside of town. You'll see a hut on top of a hill. That's where he lives. Are you new to Echidnaopolis?
How on earth was he able to pronounce that?
"Yeah. I'm come from the mainland. My name's Miles, but everyone calls me Tails."
Then he left. Nice guy, even though his fur looked trashy. I got to the outside of town and found his hut. I had no idea when I got here; I was in for a big week.
CHAPTER I:
Overworked Guardian
I got to the door of Knux's house, and I knocked. That Bible guy was right: Knock on the door and it shall be opened. It opened all right, fell in. Someone needs to fix that door. I found Knuckles lying on a couch, exhausted, talking to his girlfriend Julie-Su.
"Oh, my gosh! This is going to be a rough week."
"Now, calm down, Knux, don't go into those flushes again."
"I have to guard the entire Island, I'm expecting company, and the door fell in again."
Then he noticed me.
"Oh, sorry, Tails. C'mon in."
"Tough day, huh?"
"You have no idea, Tails. Where's Sonic?"
"Amy's holding him hostage and he got a head cold; he'll be here later in the week."
"That's the only break I have."
As I was putting my bags in one of the rooms, I was half-listening to Knux's and Julie's conversation.
"All those things I need to get done, Charmy even said that he thought he saw Rouge on the Island earlier yesterday, which puts us all on special duty for a long while. It's wearing me out!"
"Ever thought of hiring a personal assistant until things calm down?" inquired Julie-Su.
"Have I ever! But who on earth would be able to help me guard this giant chunk of dirt?"
"Let's see...how 'bout one of the Peace Corps officers?
"You expect Remington to release one of them for me? Besides, things are bad enough in town to keep 'em busy."
"Ok, how 'bout your cousin?"
"Rocky!? You apparently have never met him! He's a nut!
"Wow, applicants are low, are they."
"Now you tell me. There's just no one else!...Julie?...Julie? What the heck are you staring at?"
I felt two pairs of eyes stare at me after this job business. I looked over my shoulder and saw Julie and Knux staring at me. I knew exactly what was going to happen.
"How about Tails?"
"WHAT!?" I replied.
"How 'bout kid, would you like to be Assistant of Guardian?" Knuckles grinned.
"But...but...but..."
"No buts. While Sonic has his own trouble, you can help Knux."
"Don't argue with Major Julie, kid. Won't work. I tried to when she wanted to go shopping. Sorry, kid. Look's like your drafted."
I hate it when he uses military terms.
"But I'm just a kid! I'm supposed to be irresponsible."
But of course, they heard about the time when I defeated the Eggman single- handedly at Sapphire City.
"Yeah, and I suppose you defeated Robotnik by tripping over the robot leg."
"But I don't know a single thing about guarding this Island!"
"Oh, don't worry. On this piece of paper is a list of qualifications for Guardians and you qualify nearly 100%."
"Really?"
"Really?" also replied Knuckles.
"Yep. So, get unpacked, kid. You start tomorrow."
"Yes, ma'am!" I said and ran to the bedroom as Knuckles walked up to Julie.
"What is that piece of paper, Julie?"
"Hmm? Oh, it's just a piece of paper I found on the desk."
"You sly woman."
I had a closer look at that piece of paper, and found out it was only a shopping list from last month. Only a dumbbell would believe you needed potato chips to qualify.
Later that afternoon, Knux and Julie showed me around Echid—Echidn—oh, forget it. Cool place, it had it all: 5-star restaurants, a water park, cool gift shops, and heck, even a bungee-jumping place. Out of town, of course to prevent roadkill. We even met up with the guys at a diner called "Big Mama's." I met the owner of the diner, named Bertha Amelia Potamus, but everyone calls her Big Mama. She kind, but kinda freaky.
"Hello! Knuckles, Julie and, ooh, who's this cute youngster? Haha!"
See what I mean?
"This is Tails, my temporary assistant for guarding this Island. He starts tomorrow."
"Oh, congratulations! You'll make a wonderful assistant."
"Well thanks," I said and was going to the other room, but then I felt a jerk.
"Oh no, young un, you need a bit of a touching up first."
Then I found myself sitting on a spin chair and was sent whirling.
"All right, a little here, and there, some work here, and--"
"Big Mama, what are you doing?" cut in Knuckles, or I think it was Knuckles; my ability to see was not too keen after that "fixing up."
"Oh, I was just fixing him up; he must look tip-top shape for the first day. Finished. Good luck, kid." she said just before going into a fit of chuckling. Sometimes I wonder if she's stoned. We found the Chaotix in the next room, they were all there: Charmy, Mighty, Vector and Espio. The last two were sitting at a table appearing to do some paperwork, but as I got closer, they were doing something a little less demanding."
"O. Your turn." said Vector.
"Hmm, X." said Espio right after a pause.
"3-in-a-row! I win again."
"Darn it! You always beat me."
"All right! All right! That's enough!" said Knux. "You all know that I have been very busy with the job lately."
"Sure. He couldn't make it to our Pitch tournament last night." cut in Mighty, who was lifting an iron shot-put.
"Now I will say now that--"
"Uh, Knux, you're not going to another of those long speeches, are ya?
"Well, I--"
"We'd better sit down, gang. It usually is." and they all sat down. I just sat 'cause I was getting tired.
"What I was going to say, is that I finally found a temporary assistant until things calm down."
I already hate these long speeches already. He makes it sound like he dragged me out of an unemployment office.
"And you already know him, Tails."
"Tails!?" said everyone.
"Tails." said Knux.
"Wow. For the first time, Sonic is not here." said Vector.
After the meeting, we pretty much just had a quick meal. I snuck out the back to avoid Big Mama. After the supper, we all decided to hit the hay, especially since it'd be my first day tomorrow.
Hello, this is Jason de L'Epée. This is my very first fanfic. I probably wouldn't even be think about writing his if I didn't have this story in a dream. The entire following story was concocted in a dream. Call it inspiration, call it a vision from God, I have it set on the Floating Island because it's more familiar territory for me. The illustrations that you see have been drawn on a very basic computer art program and done by yours truly. This story has a journalistic look to it. I have Tails narrating it, but as he's writing it down in his journal. I hope you will like this presentation, and enjoy my fic Help Wanted.
Prelude:
Dear Diary,
It has been a very interesting week. I know I've been to the Floating Island before, but never have I worked under Knuckles as an assistant. It was fun, even he was a bit of a grouch. Sure wish Sonic, was there. We were both going to the Island together, but Amy visited the village from the city, and Sonic barricaded himself in his hut. Said something about being sick. When I visited him the next day, he really was sick. Amy started panicking and screaming him about having the mumps or typhoid or something like that, even if it was just a head cold. That kept him from going to the Island. I said I'd stay, but they said to go there and have fun and he'll be there probably tomorrow. I've learned my first lesson: Never believe those so-called volunteer nurses. Anyway, I took my plane, Tornado, and flew off to the Island. You know how difficult it is to land a biplane on a flying island? I miss-aimed my landing and nearly hit the flag lady. Stupid lady, you'd think they wouldn't stand where a plane could hit you. Then, I entered Echid—Echidn—what stupid hick decided to call it that? I thought Station Square was big. I got lost. It's a good thing I ran into a cop, and I asked where Knuckles lives.
"Boy, are you lost. Just keep going down this street until you get to the outside of town. You'll see a hut on top of a hill. That's where he lives. Are you new to Echidnaopolis?
How on earth was he able to pronounce that?
"Yeah. I'm come from the mainland. My name's Miles, but everyone calls me Tails."
Then he left. Nice guy, even though his fur looked trashy. I got to the outside of town and found his hut. I had no idea when I got here; I was in for a big week.
CHAPTER I:
Overworked Guardian
I got to the door of Knux's house, and I knocked. That Bible guy was right: Knock on the door and it shall be opened. It opened all right, fell in. Someone needs to fix that door. I found Knuckles lying on a couch, exhausted, talking to his girlfriend Julie-Su.
"Oh, my gosh! This is going to be a rough week."
"Now, calm down, Knux, don't go into those flushes again."
"I have to guard the entire Island, I'm expecting company, and the door fell in again."
Then he noticed me.
"Oh, sorry, Tails. C'mon in."
"Tough day, huh?"
"You have no idea, Tails. Where's Sonic?"
"Amy's holding him hostage and he got a head cold; he'll be here later in the week."
"That's the only break I have."
As I was putting my bags in one of the rooms, I was half-listening to Knux's and Julie's conversation.
"All those things I need to get done, Charmy even said that he thought he saw Rouge on the Island earlier yesterday, which puts us all on special duty for a long while. It's wearing me out!"
"Ever thought of hiring a personal assistant until things calm down?" inquired Julie-Su.
"Have I ever! But who on earth would be able to help me guard this giant chunk of dirt?"
"Let's see...how 'bout one of the Peace Corps officers?
"You expect Remington to release one of them for me? Besides, things are bad enough in town to keep 'em busy."
"Ok, how 'bout your cousin?"
"Rocky!? You apparently have never met him! He's a nut!
"Wow, applicants are low, are they."
"Now you tell me. There's just no one else!...Julie?...Julie? What the heck are you staring at?"
I felt two pairs of eyes stare at me after this job business. I looked over my shoulder and saw Julie and Knux staring at me. I knew exactly what was going to happen.
"How about Tails?"
"WHAT!?" I replied.
"How 'bout kid, would you like to be Assistant of Guardian?" Knuckles grinned.
"But...but...but..."
"No buts. While Sonic has his own trouble, you can help Knux."
"Don't argue with Major Julie, kid. Won't work. I tried to when she wanted to go shopping. Sorry, kid. Look's like your drafted."
I hate it when he uses military terms.
"But I'm just a kid! I'm supposed to be irresponsible."
But of course, they heard about the time when I defeated the Eggman single- handedly at Sapphire City.
"Yeah, and I suppose you defeated Robotnik by tripping over the robot leg."
"But I don't know a single thing about guarding this Island!"
"Oh, don't worry. On this piece of paper is a list of qualifications for Guardians and you qualify nearly 100%."
"Really?"
"Really?" also replied Knuckles.
"Yep. So, get unpacked, kid. You start tomorrow."
"Yes, ma'am!" I said and ran to the bedroom as Knuckles walked up to Julie.
"What is that piece of paper, Julie?"
"Hmm? Oh, it's just a piece of paper I found on the desk."
"You sly woman."
I had a closer look at that piece of paper, and found out it was only a shopping list from last month. Only a dumbbell would believe you needed potato chips to qualify.
Later that afternoon, Knux and Julie showed me around Echid—Echidn—oh, forget it. Cool place, it had it all: 5-star restaurants, a water park, cool gift shops, and heck, even a bungee-jumping place. Out of town, of course to prevent roadkill. We even met up with the guys at a diner called "Big Mama's." I met the owner of the diner, named Bertha Amelia Potamus, but everyone calls her Big Mama. She kind, but kinda freaky.
"Hello! Knuckles, Julie and, ooh, who's this cute youngster? Haha!"
See what I mean?
"This is Tails, my temporary assistant for guarding this Island. He starts tomorrow."
"Oh, congratulations! You'll make a wonderful assistant."
"Well thanks," I said and was going to the other room, but then I felt a jerk.
"Oh no, young un, you need a bit of a touching up first."
Then I found myself sitting on a spin chair and was sent whirling.
"All right, a little here, and there, some work here, and--"
"Big Mama, what are you doing?" cut in Knuckles, or I think it was Knuckles; my ability to see was not too keen after that "fixing up."
"Oh, I was just fixing him up; he must look tip-top shape for the first day. Finished. Good luck, kid." she said just before going into a fit of chuckling. Sometimes I wonder if she's stoned. We found the Chaotix in the next room, they were all there: Charmy, Mighty, Vector and Espio. The last two were sitting at a table appearing to do some paperwork, but as I got closer, they were doing something a little less demanding."
"O. Your turn." said Vector.
"Hmm, X." said Espio right after a pause.
"3-in-a-row! I win again."
"Darn it! You always beat me."
"All right! All right! That's enough!" said Knux. "You all know that I have been very busy with the job lately."
"Sure. He couldn't make it to our Pitch tournament last night." cut in Mighty, who was lifting an iron shot-put.
"Now I will say now that--"
"Uh, Knux, you're not going to another of those long speeches, are ya?
"Well, I--"
"We'd better sit down, gang. It usually is." and they all sat down. I just sat 'cause I was getting tired.
"What I was going to say, is that I finally found a temporary assistant until things calm down."
I already hate these long speeches already. He makes it sound like he dragged me out of an unemployment office.
"And you already know him, Tails."
"Tails!?" said everyone.
"Tails." said Knux.
"Wow. For the first time, Sonic is not here." said Vector.
After the meeting, we pretty much just had a quick meal. I snuck out the back to avoid Big Mama. After the supper, we all decided to hit the hay, especially since it'd be my first day tomorrow.