It had been three days since Cosmo had died. Tails remained shut up in his room with only her seed for company. The sprout was just beginning to appear above the dirt. He sighed and placed the pot back on the nightstand.
Someone knocked on the door, "Tails. Please come out."
He closed his eyes and ignored the voice.
"Tails, please? I'll make some tea," Cream called.
"Just go away," he mumbled rolling over on the bed and pulling the blanket over his head.
After a few minutes he heard receeding footsteps and he dared to look at the picture on the nightstand. Everybody seemed so happy. That had been one of the best days that he'd spent with Cosmo, making the party complete, and having a good time even after Vector ruined.
He smiled, but then the memories washed over him again and the smile dropped. He stared longingly at the night sky, wishing he was still floating through the stars with Cosmo. He shut his eyes before he could cry and turned away.
"Tails, dear. Why don't you come out now?" Vanilla was trying now.
He remained silent, but she wouldn't leave, "Leave me alone."
"You can't stay in there forever dear," she called.
"I said leave me alone!" he yelled in a sudden burst of fury.
He'd been mourning Cosmo for days, he needed to let it out, but he regreted it the second he said, "Vanilla, I'm sorry. I just...can't."
"Well what if I brought you up some food, would you like that?" she was so kind.
"Sure."
"Okay, I'll be back."
Her footsteps slowly faded away into silence.
Why'd you have to leave Cosmo? he thought I miss you.
He knew that he wouldn't get a respond, but he hoped for one anyways.
Vanilla knocked on the door, "Tails? I've got the food and some tea."
"Just leave it outside the door," he said not wanting her to see how bad he was getting.
"Okay."
She left again and he cautiously opened the door. He pulled in the tray of soup and tea and ate. After he was done, he examined himself in the mirror.
He had dark circles under his eyes and he was extremely dirty. He just stared at himself and realized that Vanilla was right.
As he was going to the bathroom he heard voices drifting from downstairs.
"I'm really worried about Tails," Cream said.
"He's going through a tough time. It's going to take time," Amy said.
"I know, but I just wish...well that he'd come out."
Silence.
"I'd better get home," he heard Amy say, "Thanks for the tea."
The door opened and shut.
Tears stung his eyes and he went back in the room and stared at the potted plant. It quivered slightly and a slight bud appeared. He smiled a little, but then grief took over again, and a small tear slid down his cheek. This was the last thing of Cosmo he had...he didn't know what it would become, but he assumed that it was going to be one of her children. After all, she had said it was the only way to restore her clan.
He gently rubbed his finger across one of the small petals, "Whatever you are, I'll make sure you're safe."
With a glance at the clock, he began to yawn, and climbed back into the bed. He was about to go to sleep when someone knocked on the door.
"Tails?" Sonic asked quietly.
He winced, "S-sonic, I-i can't."
His older brother opened the door, "Tails...look, it's been almost four days."
He turned away from the sad green eyes, "Please, just leave me alone."
He felt a light weight on the bed, "Tails, I know that you're still upset, but can't you at least come out?"
"Just go," he begged, shutting out the image of his hero.
He could tell that he'd hurt Sonic. H'ed been so upset about Cosmo...mad at his own brother, the one who'd taken him under his wing, and given him a whole new life. He'd encouraged him with his projects and was always there to help him...but then...
"Tails, talk to me!"
"I'm not ready Sonic," Tails whispered, "Please just go."
Sonic didn't move, "Are you still mad at me?"
"I-i-i..." he hesitated, "I don't know. I'm still confused."
He'd obviously struck a nerve, "Okay. Come out soon, 'kay pal?"
He didn't answer and waited until Sonic had left the room. Causing everyone pain, that's all he was doing now, the same pain he'd felt for Cosmo. He was rejecting his own brother. He was becoming a monster.
He looked at the plant, as if that would give him some consolation, and in response the bud shuddered a little. A flash of light occured and there before him was an infant.
This is a Taismo story that I've been thinking of for a long time, so I hope you enjoy! I do not own Sonic X or its character (unfortunatly) they are owned by SEGA who likes to kill off all the good characters. :( Read, review, and enjoy! I should have the next chapter up soon! ~tfflv