The day was arriving faster than any one could believe. It was finally the day when Princess Skyla and Sonic the hedgehog would be wed. After saving the world together from the clutches of Doctor Eggman, Scourge, Mephilis, and Metal Sonic; the two hedgehogs started going out. Some rumor it was because Sonic had fallen for her tom boy, free running spirit, but others say that the princess just wants to be with him so the king bribed him. Everyone in the kingdom was preparing for the day that Sklya and Sonic wanted so dear. But there were a few citizens who had yet received the news about the marriage.
On one calm afternoon in the fields of the green hill zone, Tails, Amy, Blaze, Knuckles, Cream, and Rouge were out for a picnic. Tails wore khaki gloves that reached up to his elbows, a red bandana around his neck, aviator goggles on his head, a tool belt with all of his necessary gadgets and brown work boots. Amy had a red hair band with a rose on it, her spines had grown longer, she wore a long red summer dress, and red sandals. Blaze had on her usual purple coat with her white pants. Knuckles wore a tan cowboy hat, a jean shirt with a khaki jacket, blue jeans and big hiking boots. Cream wore tan shorts with a yellow tank top, she had on tan sandals, and a hair band holding her ears together. And Rouge wore her usual black leather outfit and her long white high heel boots.
Ever since the world domination by Eggman and his band of villains, which failed thanks to Sonic and Skyla, Tails and some friends just decided to go their own ways. Everyone was growing up and it was time to give up the adventures and just relax. Everyone was now enjoying the company of friends and the peace and tranquility that came with no adventures, though they had to admit it was a little boring.
"My, it sure is wonderful outside isn't it?" Rouge looked to Knuckles as she spoke her questions.
"Yeah, a perfect day just to sit here and do nothing," Knuckles groaned, it was clear he was the one who wanted adventure.
"Oh Knuckles, you are always guarding the master emerald, I don't know how you see a picnic as boring?" Tails joked with his old friend.
"Yeah Mr. Knuckles, just enjoy the nature and have fun!" Cream happily cheered as she looked at the sky and took a deep breath.
Just then a mail bird flew from the sky and dropped a letter in Tails' hand. The bird chirped and smiled almost. Tails opened the scroll "It's a letter from the queen," he said and then proceeded to read the letter out loud, "Dear Miles Tails Prower, as the technical up keeper of the crystal kingdom, I am sure you are as excited about the wedding here in the crystal kingdom as I am."
Tails interrupted and looked at his friends confused asking what wedding, the other shrugged for they knew nothing of it.
"I will be presiding over the ceremony but would much like it if your friends could accompany you. Cream I would like you and your chao choir to provide the music as the bride walks down the aisle."
Cream gasped, "Oh my goodness, what an honor!"
"Amy Rose, I can think of no one better than you to host the receptions," Tails looked at Amy as he read. The pink hedgehog squealed with delight. "Knuckles, you will be in charge of the catering- wait Knuckles, you can cook?" Everyone looked at him with a confused glance and his face turned more red than usual.
"Ok, fine. Yes I can cook; I took a couple of culinary classes a while back and learned a few things." He looked away, ashamed that his secret had been revealed.
A little confused by this new news, Tails continued to read the letter, "Blaze, I would very much appreciate it if you could make a heart of fire around the bride and groom as they say their I do's"
"I shall not fail the Queen." Blaze smiled slightly, trying to hide her enthusiasm.
"Rouge you will be responsible for designing dresses for the bride and her bridesmaids."
"The queen, wants me to design dresses for a royal wedding?! Well I need to find more gems!"
"And as for you Tails, you will be playing the most important rule of all: making sure that everything goes as planned. See you all very soon. Yours, Queen Cantis." Tails looked at the letter up and down, "But I don't understand, who's getting married?" The little bird chirped and then handed him another letter. He opened this one too and looked at the bird annoyed. "Queen Cantis cordially invites you to the wedding of Princess Skyla and… Sonic?!" Everyone gasped, but Tails was the most surprised.
"Well, that speedster is finally slowing down for a change," Knuckles smiled and teased the old hero.
"Yeah, but with a princess?! And not me?!" Amy was getting hot headed but she took a deep breath and sighed. "It's okay, I'm over him now."
"Sure you are pinky," Rouge smirked.
Tails was still dumb struck and glared the direction the crystal kingdom would be. He crumpled up the paper and threw it into the forest. His face was becoming more and more red, as he cringed his teeth and his eyes narrowed.
"Tails, why are you not happy for Sonic? Is he not your best friend?" Blaze questioned the raging fox.
"Yeah Mister Tails, this is great news for Sonic," Cream placed a hand on his shoulder.
He brushed her hand away and walked a few feet away, "Yeah great news! That I just got from an invitation and not my own best friend! Thanks a lot Sonic! I mean, really, he couldn't tell me personally?!" Then he began to imitate Sonic, in a scornful way, "Hey Tails, just thought I should let you know that I'm making a really big decision that changes everything. Oh never mind you'll hear about it when the invitation comes!" He picked the paper up again and ripped it, "I mean, when did he and Skyla even start dating!?" He began growling as his rage grew.
"Tails, are you okay?" Cream asked as she went up and hugged him.
He sighed as he began to calm down. He hugged her back and then she let go of him. "I'm fine; it's just since the world domination attack 8 years ago me and Sonic have been seeing each other less and less. It's just me and Sonic have always been so close, he was like my big brother. A big brother best friend, which I hoped he would be forever." He walked away from Cream's embrace and frowned, "Before I met you all Sonic was the only one who actually showed me friendship." Tails walked to the middle of the field and began having flash backs of his adventures with Sonic. When they first met, when he saved Tails from the bullies, fighting Chaos, stopping Eggman, and them all joining together to save the world.
"When I was just a kitten, I found it rather smitten to see how many creatures I could meet. I had my books to read, never knew that I would ever need, other creatures to make my life complete. But there was one hedgehog I cared for, I knew he would be there for me. My big brother, best friend forever, like to peas in a pod we did everything together. He taught me how to fly a plane, best friends forever, we never had a single fight, we did everything together. We shared our hopes, we shared our dreams. I missed him more than I realized, it seems. And though he's oh so far away, I'd hope that he would stay. My big brother best friend forever. Forever…"
"Tails, we've been battling together for a long time. Sonic is a great guy and doesn't abandon his friends. He's loyal and he's probably just busy," Knuckles inquired.
"Yeah, he is strong, brave and loyal. I mean they don't let anyone be captain of the royal guard."
"Wait! Sonic became captain of the royal guard!? So that means this a full blown royal wedding!" Rouge said with joy, "I really need more gems now!"
"Come on everyone, what are we waiting for! Let's hop on the next train and go!" Amy jumped up in complete and utter joy. Everyone packed up their picnic and ran to catch the next train. The train station was back in the city which was on the other side of the forest. Train was really the only way to get to the crystal kingdom. It was surrounded by snow and hard winters, but to keep the kingdom beautiful there was a magical shield that kept the kingdom secure from enemies and the cold. The group of friends were not about to brave the brutal winds, so the safest thing to do was take the train.
They hopped aboard the train just before the top of the hour. The rain chugged off and within the car excited chattering filled the walls. From giggles to cheers, just enjoying and savoring the fact they were apart of such a momentous occasion. Everyone that was except Tails, he was still sour about the fact that Sonic had told him in person. Tails sat alone in the corner of the car and stared out the window.
"Why the long face, buddy?" Knuckles sat down beside his friend.
Tails sighed and then looked at his red echidna friend, "I'm just thinking about Sonic. Since the attack we have only seen each other 20 times in 8 years, and now that he is settling down and getting married, we will probably never see each other."
"Don't think that way, he's our best friend. He will always make time for us."
"Couldn't seem to tell me he was getting married!" Tails yanked down the window shades and crossed his arms. He snorted from his nose and slinked down into the seat.
"We're here!" Amy yelled happily. Tails looked out the window and could see the kingdom and its magic shield. A hole opened and let the train through the field. Once at the dock the friends exited the train. There were guards everywhere, from the bay to the castle, on every block and corner.
"What is with the guards?" Blaze asked curiously.
"I'm sure they're just taking the necessary precautions, royal weddings do bring out the strangest people," Rouge said looking with amazement at the all guards. "But, let's get going. We have work to do."
"And you have a best friend to congratulate," Knuckles slapped Tails on the back.
"Yeah, congratulate. And then give him a piece of my mind!" Tails stormed off and through the large train station. He opened the doors and he saw the glory of the crystal kingdoms. Such beauty, everything glistened like crystals, it was majestic, royal and beautiful. But he had no time to sight see. He was on a mission.
On the other side of the kingdom, Sonic was in his royal guard uniform; a white button up shirt with medals, metal plated shoulder covers that connected to a chest plate, black pants, with a sword by his side, and he wore a metal helmet, which was a bright blue and black. He commanded the other guards where to go. "Beta team, you go search the towers." The guards saluted and marched off. "Gamma team, go search the town." They saluted as well and marched off. "Alpha team, you search the castle." That team did the same and he was left standing by himself. He rubbed his forehead and groaned. "Man, I hope Tails and them get here soon. I can't wait to see him again." At that moment the two tailed fox stormed up and glared at the blue hedgehog.
"I've got something to say to you!" He yelled as he rushed up the stairs.
"Tails! I missed you buddy! How was the train-" Sonic was cut off by Tails pointing a finger in his face.
"How could you not tell me you were getting married?! I'm your best friend for Pete's sake." Tails was so angry he could just about punch Sonic in the face. But instead he just turned his back to him and crossed his arms.
"Tails, it isn't my fault. Queen Cantis has asked for an increase in protection. Didn't you see all the guards at the station?"
"Yeah, there's a big wedding coming up. Maybe you heard about it?!"
"It has nothing to do with the wedding. A threat has been made against the kingdom. We don't know who is responsible for it, but the queen asks that I provide additional protection. The burden of keeping this kingdom safe rest squarely on my shoulders. Since I am the only one who can harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds, I am the one who has to protect this kingdom. Shadow is nowhere to be found and Silver is back in his own time. It's up to me to protect the innocent people." Sonic led his fox friend through the halls and onto a bridge that looked out onto the kingdom. From there they saw hundreds of soldiers lining up and marching to rhythmic and uniform beat. "I have to lead all of these brave men; I'm looked upon by all of them. I can't let them down and I can't walk away. I've been so busy that I can't even sleep. I close my eyes and it's like an alarm goes off and I'm called to the castle. Being focused has been my top priority."
Tails sighed; he saw that he was being selfish and that it wasn't Sonic's fault. "Okay. Okay. You've got a really big job on your hands, protecting a kingdom with a power only you can control. But still, how could you not tell me about something as big as your wedding? Am I not important to you anymore?"
"Hey. You're my best bud, of course you're important to me. But I understand if you didn't want to be my best man," Sonic smirked and looked at his friend.
"You want me to be your best man?"
"Duh!"
"I'll do it, but only if you answer me this one question."
"Sure thing," Sonic shrugged and smiled.
"When did you and princess Skyla even start dating?!"
"Tails, when Eggman and his band tried to take over, Skyla was there at the battle before I even had time to move. She is so brave and ready to stand for her people. She is strong, independent and so caring. If only you could've seen the way she was fitting! Quick and full of power and determination!" Sonic feel into a daze and a goo-goo smile just thinking about his love. "I mean at one point in the battle, even when all seem lost she wouldn't give up. Eggman had us against a wall, with robots surrounding us. I admit I was scared but then I looked at her face. She glared at him and she stepped forward. She reached a hand back to me and said 'Sonic, this isn't over yet.' I took her hand and in a blast she unleashed an attack that took out all the robots in a blink! If I had to fight with anyone that day I was glad it was her." He sighed happily and leaned against a wall.
"You really do love her don't you?" Tails frowned seeing the way Sonic acted just talking about her. He couldn't help but think what he would be like actually being around her.
"Of course, Tails. How could I not? She's beautiful, strong and so caring. She's perfect."
"Oh, Sonic. That's so sweet of you." Tails turned around and from the end of the bridge a light purple hedgehog with blue eyes, her purple spines fell down to her chest. She wore a pink and yellow dress that flowed behind her. As a princess she had to wear dresses, but she would have preferred to be in pants and a t-shirt. The hedgehog girl hugged her love and kissed his cheek. She turned around and looked at Tails. "Tails, is that you? Man you have grown up since the last time we saw each other!" She put her hands on her hips and smiled.
"Well, yeah I am 22 now. I was 14 the last time you saw me and just ending puberty."
"Did my mother invite you to the wedding?"
"Yeah, she put me in charge of making sure everything goes as planned and of course to work on the lighting and special effects. I mean techy stuff, you know."
"Well I can't think of anyone more qualified for this position. I actually told mom to invite you guys. You're friends of Sonic's and friends of mine!" She hugged him tight and petted his head. Tails was surprised but hugged her back. Skyla pulled away and went back to Sonic's side. "Honey, I have to get back to my duties, I know you are busy but could you keep an eye on all the preparations? Mom has me all tied up with practice for my coronation as queen."
"Of course, honey. Well, Tails, we are going back to work, and we will let you get started on what you need to do. I'll be by later to check on how everything's going," Sonic raised a hand for a high five. Tails was hesitant but then gladly high fived his best friend. Sonic and Skyla walked away, and Tails leaned against the wall of the bridge. He rested his arms and crossed them. He took a deep breathe through the nose and sighed happily.
"It's great to have Sonic back." Tails walked off the bridge and went to get started on his job. First thing on the list was to check up on Knuckles and see how the food was coming along. Tails wrote down a check list of things needed and headed off to the royal kitchen. There he saw Knuckles frantically running back and forth. Oven. Counter. Cabinet. And back to the oven. Tails chuckled, he has never seen the echidna so frantic over anything. And he was even more surprised that the thing he was frantic over was food.
"Cake," he said was he climbed on a ladder and added the final decoration to the statuerous cake. "Check." Tails checked 'cake' off the list and sat down in a chair. Knuckles ran to a block of ice and punched it. Some ice shattered and there stood a heart ice sculpture. "Ice sculpture, check." Tails snickered as he marked that off the list as well. Then Knuckles ran back to the oven and pulled out a piping hot tray of hors d'oeuvres. "Best apple fritter you've ever tasted?" He asked as he handed one over to Tails. Tails blew the steam off and took a bite.
"Check," Tails resounded blissfully. Just then Sonic busted through the doors. He stood with his arms crossed and in royal guard uniform. He was frowning and seemed to have no emotion on his face. He walked over to Knuckles and stood there waiting to be addressed.
"Hey, Sonic. Come to check out what's on the menu for your big day."
"I have, but since when did a dirt eater like you learn to cook?" His voice was lower than normal and had a cold tone to it. Tails caught on but Knuckles felt he was only joking with an old friend.
"I took a few cooking classes after the war. Here try one of my apple fritters."
Sonic picked up a piece and looked at it disgustingly. He gingerly took a bite and swallowed it forcefully. "It's great Knuckles, surprisingly. I don't hate it."
"Thanks man, why don't you take a few to go. I know you are working hard and don't have a lot of time so here's to take some stress off." Knuckles handed him a brown paper bag full of the apply fritters. Sonic resentfully took the bag and began to walk away. He stride had more pride in it and he seemed to be at the top of everything. As he reached the door, he threw the bag in the trash can when Knuckles wasn't looking. Tails gasped, he had never seen his best friend act so rude.
"Did you see what he just did?" Tails ran out the door leaving Knuckles confused, but he shrugged and continued cooking. When Tails ran out Sonic was nowhere to be found. He frowned, maybe Sonic really was just playing around after all. Tails looked at his check list and the next thing to do was to check in on Rouge and the dresses. Tails flew up to the tower and into the window. He sat on the bed and tried not disturb Rouge and her work. For being only a day in the crystal kingdom she already had almost all the dresses made. She was adding more details to the bride's gown and then she would be done. He sat there and couldn't help but think about how he acted, as he continued to think, he just burst out and began talking to the non-attention Rouge. "I mean you should've seen the way he acted! He was fine just an hour ago but now it's like he is a whole new person. Sonic what got into you?"
Just then Sonic and Skyla walked into the room. Skyla joined Sonic because this was her dress they were talking about. Rouge walked away from the dress and design and bowed to the princess.
"Princess Skyla, let me just say thank you for letting me be a part of a momentous occasion. I have worked so hard and I think you will love the results," she moved out of the way as Skyla and Sonic walked to the dresses.
"I love them!" Skyla squealed joyfully as she clasped her hands over her mouth.
"Skyla, these peasant clothes don't do you justice. There should be more gems and longer train. And the brides maid dresses a completely wrong color. The color of the dresses should make the bride look even more beautiful. The color yellow does her no justice. They should be blue or purple, maybe even pink," Sonic scorned the beautiful dresses.
"Sonic, dear, I think they are lovely."
"Trust me… dear; you won't look good in them." To say the word dear seemed to pain him. Skyla looked at Sonic and then back at the dresses.
"Rouge?"
"Don't worry about it dear, I can change the colors and do what he said before the nights up."
"Thank you Rouge." Skyla said as Sonic walked away with his new proud stride. Skyla followed behind, and wrapped her arm around his. Tails was growing more and more suspicious. So now he decided to follow Sonic were he went. He trailed him from place to place; he soon went to the reception hall and checked in on how the reception party was going.
The blue hedgehog pushed open the doors and saw streamers and balloons filled every corner. Confetti was on the ground and the table was piled high with cake and games. "Sonic!" Amy yelled as she ran to hug him, but Sonic moved out of the way to avoid the death hug.
"I have come to check out the party games and how the decorations are going." Tails hid behind a pillar, in the shadows as he watched the scene unfold.
"Well let's see we got games over here," she pointed at pin the tail on the pony, some board games and even spin the bottle. "And we have dancing." She played some music and danced, in a silly manner, to the music. "I think this reception will be perfect."
"If we were having a 6 year olds birthday party that is," his cold tone came worse as he exited the room. Amy was unaware of the insult and she just smiled as she watched him leave the building. Tails' eyes were now narrowed and he knew something was wrong with Sonic. He wasn't in a chipper mood like he was early. He was rude, demanding and, dare he say, even boastful. Something was wrong and he was going to get to the bottom of it. Well he would've if Queen Cantis didn't ask him to go ahead and fix the lighting fixtures tonight.
It was now dark in the kingdom and everyone was relaxing from a hard day's work. The six friends went to a local café for a drink. They sat down at the table and was laughing and giggling with excitement. Tails ordered his drink and sat down, "Did anyone else notice how rude Sonic was being?" They all looked at him surprised and like they had no idea what he was talking about. The surprise on their face was like he had bugs crawling out of his ears.
"Foxy, what are you talking about? Sonic seems fine," Rouge said as she sipped her drink.
"Rouge he was so demanding about SKYLA'S dress, it wasn't even his outfit. And yet he wanted you to make all those changes."
"Well, why wouldn't he want the best for his bride on their special day?"
Tails was starting to get frustrated, how did they not see what he was seeing, "Knuckles, did you know that after he said that he didn't hate your apple fritters that he threw them in the trash?"
"He probably was just trying to spare my feelings is all. They probably needed more cinnamon in them."
Tails groaned as he sat his drink down on the table with a thud. "No he was being fake and totally rude!"
"Well, he did raise his voice at one of my chaos," Cream said with a soft and embarrassed tone.
"See! Rude!"
"But he was singing really off key," Cream raised the chao up and his voice screeched and squawked. Everyone covered their ears and winced in pain.
"Amy, you had to have noticed," Tails looked but Amy was gone, "Amy?"
"She must have gone shopping," Rouge inquired.
"Never mind. Blaze you are with me on this one right?"
"I am sorry Tails. But I have been too busy practicing for the fire heart to notice the groom's bad attitude," Blaze said making a small flame on her finger.
Tails groaned again and clenched his fist. Rouge flew over to him and placed a hand on his shoulder, "Tails, I'm sure he's just stressed. Wait till this blows over you'll see." Tails jumped up and slammed his hands on the table
"And I'm sure something is wrong with him. And if you aren't going to help I will find out on my own!" Tails stormed away from the table and towards Skyla's chambers. He climbed the stairs but half way up them a feeling a dread came over him. Should he really involve the princess in this? She was so busy, and what if it really was just stress? Would he ruin a relationship? He took a deep breath and then knocked on her doors. Skyla opened them and greeted the fox with a warm smile.
"Tails, come on in." She moved out of the way and extended a hand toward her room. Tails walked in, he noticed that was in her wedding jewelry. But even in her happiness she could see the despair on the fox's face. "Is something wrong Tails?"
"It's Sonic."
"What about him?"
"I just think that-" Tails was cut off by Sonic clearing his throat and opening the door. Skyla strolled over to her love and hugged him, he wrapped his arms around her but it seemed there was no love in the embrace.
"Could I speak to you for a moment, dear?" He looked at Skyla and pulled her outside the door and into the hallway. He shut the door behind them but not all the way, just a crack for Tails to see out. The two began arguing and Tails walked over to the door to watch them. "I thought I made it clear that I didn't want you to wear that." He scowled, pointing at her necklace.
"This was my mothers, she wants me to wear it during the wedding. I just can't say no to her."
"Are you disagreeing with me?!" His rage was beginning to grow, as was hers.
"I guess I am!" She yelled but then Sonic pinned her against the wall and smacked her across the face. Skyla gritted her teeth but then let out a sigh, she stood up and looked at her fiancé. Tails gasped and then flew out the window as fast as he could. He flew back to the room he and his friends were staying at in the castle. He busted down the door in a frantic panic.
"Something's wrong with Sonic and-" he stopped dead breath when he saw his friends in dresses and Knuckles in a tuxedo. "What the!?"
"Tails, look! Sonic and Skyla want us to be the princesses new bride's maids!" Cream said with extreme joy and happiness.
"New brides maids, what happened to her old ones?"
"They didn't say, but Sonic said he would just love it if we could fill in for them," Knuckles said straitening his tie.
"Are you sure he said "love"? And not "I wouldn't hate it"?" Tails walked to the center of the room in an angered manner.
"Fox boy, just give them a chances. We all have been working so hard and they are rewarding us," Rouge said as she straightened her jeweled dress.
"And you had your doubts about your best friend," Knuckles playfully punched Tails in the arm as he kindly scoffed about the foxes doubts.
"Are you for sure I should wear this? This dress does not look flame retardant," Blaze questioned as she glanced over her white and purple dress.
"I'll see what I can do," Rouge walked back to her sewing equipment and began to work. The others began to chattering excitedly. With all their excitement they were missing the big picture! That something was wrong with Sonic and that Skyla was in trouble. Tails somberly walked to the balcony, he raised his head and looked at the stars. His teeth gritted and he stood proud.
"If no one else helps me, I will find out what is wrong with Sonic and save Skyla!" He ran off down the stairs and into the night.
The next day was the wedding practice and everyone was in the grand hall for the practice. Skyla and Sonic stood at the altar with Queen Cantis behind them, for she was the one wedding them. Knuckles stood beside Sonic, for he was one of the best men. The 4 girls walked up the aisle as the organ music played, they lined up beside Skyla.
"Good job girls, no need to rush. Then of course Skyla will enter. I will say a few words then we will begin with the ceremony. Sonic you will get the ring from your best man," Cantis said but then they all looked and Tails was nowhere to be found.
"Um, has anyone seen Tails today?" Skyla asked concerned for her friend.
Just then Tails burst through the large double doors. His eyes full of anger and his fist clenched ready to fight. "I'm here, and I am not standing next to him!" He yelled as he pointed a finger at Sonic; whose face was still and unmoving. "And neither should any of you!" Everyone has a surprised look on their faces, everyone except for Sonic. He glad stare pierced Tails, yet Tails stayed strong.
"Honey, I'm sorry. I don't know why he is acting like this," Skyla said trying to calm the furious hedgehog.
"Let's just ignore him," Sonic said as he turned back to Skyla.
"No! You have to listen to me!" Tails exclaimed with determination.
Cream flew over to him and stood in front of him and placed her hands on her shoulders to try and calm him, "Goodness, are you okay?"
"Cream, I am fine." He pushed her out of the way, but then Knuckles stopped his raid.
"Are you sure?" The red echidna raised his arms out to stop him, but Tails just flew over him.
"I have something to say! That isn't Sonic!" Everyone gasped as Skyla just looked at Sonic with a worried look. She knew something, but what was it? Sonic's eyes narrowed and a low growl emitted from his throat. "He's been horrible to his friends! He's obviously done something to Skyla's bride's maids! And if that wasn't enough I saw him HIT Skyla!" With each statement he went closer and closer to Sonic. As Tails grew closer his anger grew larger. Sonic's glare was unchanged, he stood unwavering and proud. When Tails got right in his face, he only snorted air out his nose and pushed the fox out of the way.
"You are wrong, Tails." He walked out coldly, that then turned into a sprint.
"You're not Sonic! And if you aren't stopped you are going to ruin this kingdom!" Tails followed Sonic to the door but then turned around. As he walked back he bumped into Skyla, he looked down at her and her face was covered in a mix of anger and…fear?
"Tails! He didn't hit me because he was mad! Whenever I get angered I have to be calmed down and that's the way everyone has always calmed me down! He was trying to help me! He hasn't been trying to hurt me; he's been trying to help me! And I decided to replace my bride's maids because I found out the only reason they wanted to be in the wedding was to meet Crystal Kingdom royalty!" Skyla turned away and threw her arms in the air as she yelled at her friend. But then she whipped back around and yelled in his face, "And if he hasn't been on the best behavior with your friends, it's because even though he is so busy he has been having to make all the decisions about our wedding!" Tails tried to rebuttal but he was cut off by her again. "He is completely stressed out because it's very important that our big day be perfect!" She stomped her foot on the ground and then stood on her tip toes to get eye level with him, "Which is something that obviously wasn't important to you!" She said the last word with venom and hate. She took a deep breath, "Now, if you excuse I have to go and tell Sonic that you realized you were wrong. And you can forget about being his best man. If I were you, I wouldn't show up to the wedding at all." That last sentence, was it a warning? She walked out of the room and turned down the hall. She stood still and then sighed. "There, I saved your secret." She said then Sonic emerged from the shadows with an evil grin. He placed a hand on her shoulder roughly and growled.
"Soon there will be no more secrets for you to pathetically hide," he pushed her away and then walked back to the grand hall in the shadows.
"Tails, run…" Skyla said under her breath as she ran back to her room crying.
Back in the grand hall, Tails stood stupefied in the middle of the room. His mouth was gaping as he looked back at his friends. They were all upset about how he acted, they all walked past him and left him alone in the room. His heart ached, he grabbed his chest and almost began to cry. He walked over to the stairs and sat down on them, as he let the tears flow. "Maybe I was over reacting. I could've gained another friend, but instead I lost my best friend." His tears flowed faster down his cheeks. "He was my big brother best friend forever, and no we'll never do anything…together." Tails sat on the stairs and cried, but then he felt someone pet his head. He looked up and saw the caring green eyes of Sonic. "Sonic, I'm so sorry."
Sonic's green eyes flashed a blood red, his eyes narrowed and glared at Tails, his cold voice then echoed, "You will be! Chaos control!" He pulled a green chaos emerald from his back and then Tails was covered in a bright red energy. Sonic smirked coldly as Tails disappeared in a poof. Sonic walked away into the shadows, and all that could be seen was his cold red eyes.