DRAGON HEROES
Time for the next story of the series! After delivering a crippling blow to Eggman's plans to nuke the cities of the world, Tails is about to receive a very special award for his brave and heroic effort. But the war is far from over, and the team are in for more action-packed adventures! This one is no exception, so let's begin the story now!
Flop Goes the Weasel
Chapter 1 – Hailed as a Hero
The Anthro League was packed with so many gatherers as they all were eager to hear about Tails' heroic deed of stopping the nuclear warheads from destroying the cities of the world. No one had ever expected that a mere fox could be able to prevent a life-threatening crisis, with the exception of Tails' friends and allies. Shortly after returning to Japan following the destruction of the Egg Convoy the previous day, Jimmy Lionheart reported everything to Empress Celeste, which left her jubilant. It was then when the alicorn hosted the special session, for she has a shiny gold medal to give to Tails as a reward for his efforts.
While everyone was inside the conference building, Sonic and Viper looked out from afar, waiting for their friends to come out after the session's end. Sonic decided not to attend as he expressed no interest in joining the Anthro League, while Viper could not since he was not an anthropomorphic animal like his new allies. Nevertheless, they were certain that everyone and celebrating and cheering for Tails.
Inside the building, Cynder and her group took their seats and anxiously waited for the session to start, but they were not the only ones attending. Tails' parents Bobby and Michelle were there, including Ignatius the Incineroar and Shu the Pikachu. Charonus also came to the Anthro League session, and he was very impressed after hearing the news from Draco, Bowser and Jeremy.
"This is going to be something exciting," said Jeremy. "I'd love to see what kind of reward Tails is getting for saving the cities from nuclear destruction."
"It probably is going to be some kind of medal," said Ignatius. "For all I know, that's the one thing people always give to those who have done something very heroic."
Shu, who was busy sipping on his juice to even talk, nodded in agreement.
"Pity that Sonic didn't want to show up in this conference for his friend," said Charonus. "He could have been accepted into the Anthro League, which would really be awesome as we always needed more services."
"Yeah, definitely," agreed Jeremy.
"Ah, well," murmured Draco. "Tails at least knows that Sonic always supports him, no matter what, and he's very pleased with his feat, given that was the second time he ever saved civilisation from certain doom."
"Better hush now," whispered Cynder. "Empress Celeste is starting the conference."
Draco, Charonus, Jeremy and Ignatius stopped talking along with the rest of the spectators as Empress Celeste made her way to the podium. Accompanying her was Blaze, Tails, Jimmy and Hero.
"There they are!" cheered Bobby as he pointed at Tails. "Do you see Tails down there? That's my son!"
"Bobby, pipe down," said Michelle. "This isn't the time to be cheering for our baby."
Bobby took his seat feeling very embarrassed as a few neighbouring spectators looked at him with awkward expressions.
Without noticing the outburst, Empress Celeste calmly beckoned for everyone to be silent, and she cleared her throat. "Ladies and gentlemen," she announced. "I'd like to thank you all for attending this special session, for today we are here to honour a certain fox who singlehandedly stopped the threat of the nuclear warheads and destroyed the Egg Convoy. Please give a big round of applause for our hero, our own scientist from Australia, Professor Miles Prower, affectionately as Tails!"
The crowd applauded joyfully. Some elephants trumpeted with their trunks and the wolves howled with happiness. Tails could not help but blush as he basked in his greatest moment. He turned to Blaze who nodded at him with a broad smile on her face.
"Tails, will you please step forward so I can give you this medal of bravery?" called Empress Celeste.
Doing as instructed, Tails made his way in front of Empress Celeste who draped the ribbon holding the medal over his head and then hung it on his neck. He lifted the medal to have a close look at it. The coin-shaped golden medal shone before him and it was engraved with stars and a horse's head with letters that spelt BRAVERY. Tails was at loss for words, that all he could do was turn around to face the crowd and take a bow while everyone continued to cheer loudly, including his parents and friends.
After the conference ended, Tails and his family friends went out where they reunited with Sonic and Viper. They looked at his medal and they were very pleased.
"Well done, Tails," said Sonic. "I always knew you had what it takes to be a hero."
"You know this wasn't the first time I ever done something heroic," reminded Tails. "Remember when I stopped Eggman from destroying Station Square?"
"Oh, yes, you certainly proved your worth back there," replied Sonic.
Tails smiled and nodded in agreement.
"I think we better start heading back to our apartment," said Bobby. "It really has been a great pleasure getting to know you all, and Tails, my boy, we are very proud of you. We give you and your friends all our best wishes."
"Thanks, Mom and Dad," smiled Tails and he hugged his parents. Tears stung his eyes. "I'm going to miss you, though."
"We're going to miss you too, my special little guy," said Michelle. "One thing we hope is that you will be alright, which we're sure you will since you have your friends and Blaze to look out for you. Please do send us a picture of your child when he or she is born."
"Of course we will," promised Tails.
"I'm sure your kid will take after the both of you," said Bobby. "You never know, he probably might grow up to be a space pilot and travel to distant solar systems in distant galaxies."
"That could be a possibility," laughed Jeremy.
"Okay then," said Bobby. "It was nice meeting you all, and we wish you the best of luck in stopping Eggman."
"Thanks a lot," replied the group. "Have a safe journey home!"
Bobby and Michelle smiled before parting ways with the team. As soon as Tails' parents were out of sight, they headed off to the other direction on the way back to the village at the Ise-Shima National Park.