In honor of Jacob O'Neil
Friend, rival, and savior, who always knew what to say
23/6/1998 - 12/2/2019
He always loved to play Sonic, read Sonic fanfictions, and adored SonTails. Well here's a gift to my dearly departed friend. He faught AIDS for so long, and fanfiction was his escape from the horror of his illness. You closed your eyes to sleep, and passed away painlessly. I'm sorry I was too late to publish your story, but I'm sure you'd understand, Jake.
Part 1: What!?
A bright day wasn't uncommon on Angel Island. Our heroic trio often comes this far to spend time together, to get away from the stress of crime fighting, or to keep their red, hot-headed companion from doing something stupid.
But this is a story about how a sidekick fell in love. Cliché, I know, but just look at Batman and Robin!
Anyway, back to the fanfiction!
Sonic the Hedgehog, the fastest creature known to exist on Mobius, has recently foiled Eggman's latest scheme to rule the world. However, it's not uncommon for him to gain fans, either guy or girl. But not often will somebody close develop romantic feelings for him. And never would he have guessed that it's the one he spends most of his time playing with, fighting alongside, or taking care of when sick.
His 'brother', Miles.
Miles 'Tails' Prower is a young fox with the unique ability to fly. He was born with two tails, and he suffered from much abuse and torment as a baby. His father and mother abandoned him at a young age. Bullies would mercilessly attack, harrass, and make fun of him for being different. Four years later, Sonic came to his aid, and changed his life forever by taking him in. With no memory of his family, Sonic is the closest thing to a brother he's ever had. But at the same time, he's grown fond of the blue blur. And the only person who knows is the stupidest of the group.
Knuckles the Echidna is one of the last of his kind, and dedicates most of his time to protecting a big glowing jewel that keeps a lump of the world hovering in mid-air. He never went to any schools, and used to resort to dirty tactics to guard the Master Emerald. But he since managed to befriend Sonic, Tails, Amy, Cream, Shadow, Rouge, Vector, Espio, Charmy, and just about every damn character in the massive franchise. His fists are vital assets to his heroic duties. But he will always try to keep random destruction of property down... a bit. Also, he is the only person that Tails told...
(One year ago, in Robotniburger)
"...I'm gay..."
Knuckles lost all expression, and his eyes widened considerably. "Uh, T-Tails, you know I don't... play for that team, right?" He couldn't possibly open his eyelids further, without losing his eyeballs completely.
The orange fox blushes, and waves his arms in a frenzy. "No, no! Not for you, Knuckles!"
The echidna actually feels slightly upset. Perhaps hurt. But he already has a shiny green lady of his own.
"I'm sorry, Knuckles, I love you as a friend, but I'm not in love with you. Actually..."
Knuckles, relieved, continues to listen, asking questions and giving his full attention. This was rare, since he normally loses interest after five minutes.
"So, uh, who's the lucky guy?" Knuckles tried to sound natural, and failed. He feels tingly, like a schoolgirl, or like a character who is seriously OOC.
Tails tucks his hands between his legs, and, with a blush... "Ever since we met, I've looked up to him... he's my idol, my reason for living... Sonic."
First, there was silence...
"YOU'RE GAY FOR SONIC!?"
Never has Tails experienced such embarrassment in his life. He made note to scold Knuckles later, counting his lucky stars that his crush wasn't home.
One thing led to another, and recently, Tails can't stay in the same room as Sonic without going red and sweating buckets. Although Sonic attributes this behavior to the Summer heat. Knuckles knows otherwise.
So that's the intro, and that's how Tails nearly died. I know that Jake is smiling.
Before you flame me for making fun of him, I simply must state, I love Knuckles, but he really is stupid. But he's my favourite muscle brain.
Part 2 Teaser: Discovery
Things were depressing in the city. Rioting and robbery are at an all time high since Robotnik's last invasion. He swooped in and kidnapped the president, too fast for even Sonic to prevent. Eggman is getting smarter... perhaps with age?
During this time, Shadow decided to team up with Sonic, Tails and Knuckles, to defeat Eggbelly Robuttnik and save the world. But with the young fox boy's feelings for the blue blur, it might make for one very awkward situation!
And yes, Sonic, there will be a buffet table set up for you- wait, where is he!?