This is my first filler chapter! At least, I consider it filler, but it actually has some kinda important stuff in it. So it's not really filler at all.

But there were a few things that I didn't mention in Chapter 1 OR 2 like the idiot I often am. So, 1, this story will all be in 1st person POV. It will usually alternate between Tails and Bangs (duh by now), BUT there will also occasionally be Sonic's POV. Very rarely.

And I never added a disclaimer! *ahem* I do not own anything I write about, unless I specifically point out that I do own it. Example, I DO own Bangs. I DO own the idea of Cahills on Mobius. And I DO own the idea presented in this chapter. Without further ado, enjoy the chapter!

~Tails

I flew along numbly, thinking about my poor workshop. That place was more than just a workshop, it was my home. It had all my inventions inside. Not even Eggman would dare burn it down. I think he respects my inventions too much. At least I was able to save the Tornado. But that technically wasn't even mine. It was Sonic's.

"Stop it, Tails." I thought to myself. "You can always rebuild them. It'll take a while, but it's possible."

After I snapped myself out of my depression, I remembered I had a passenger. "So, Bangs." I turned to her. She was looking out the window. "Where should I bring you?"

She looked up at me and said "I live near the cliffs of Emerald Coast. It's a bit of a secret, so I'll just point out the spot when we get close."

I turned back and we were quiet for a minute. Then I heard Bangs speak up "I'm sorry."

"For what?" I was confused. She had nothing to be sorry for, in my opinion.

"I must have led the Vespers to you when I came to your workshop." Her voice was shaky. "I'm sure they were the ones who burned it down. You didn't even make your decision yet and now there's no turning back. This is exactly what I didn't want to happen. I'm so sorry."

"There is nothing for you to be sorry for." I said gravely. "You didn't burn down my workshop. You didn't give birth to me. Like you said, those- what did you call them, 'Vespers'?- would have found me sooner or later. At least I have an idea why someone would want to burn down my house."

I turned back to her. She was smiling. I think there were even tears in her eyes. "Thank you, Tails." She wiped her eyes, confirming my tear theory. "There's an extra room in our hideout. You can stay there as long as you'd need. I'd love having you, if you'd like."

I didn't have anywhere else to go. Neither Amy's or Cream's houses had any space, and none of my other friends really owned houses. This girl was trying to offer hospitality and we apparently were related. I was still suspicious of all that Cahill stuff, but she was nice enough.

"Sure." I told her. "I'd like that. Thank you."

After that, we rode in silence.

~Bangs

I got busy thinking how I'd design Tails' new room. I'd have to figure out his favorite colors, find some extra furniture, etc. As I was lost in these types of thoughts, I heard Tails ask "Can I ask you something?"

I decided to play around a bit, lighten the mood. "But you just did!"

"Ha ha. Very funny." Tails said dryly.

I started giggling. "OK, go ahead. What do you want to know?"

"I was going over your story in my head," he started "and something keeps catching my attention. You said the serums gave the consumers amazing abilities, but you also said the serums were in their descendants' DNA."

"Right..." I prodded when he fell silent, looking like he was trying to think it over mid-question.

"If I were an Ekaterina, wouldn't I have amazing abilities as well?" He continued, "The only real ability I have is using my tails to fly, and that came through training, not superpowers or anything."

"Well," I hoped I could explain this right. "The serums have two levels, of sorts, to them. The first, which is active since birth, simply enhances their specific facet by a great deal compared to normal people. The second is inactive until it's unlocked with a Chaos Emerald's energy. That is the part that has the superpower-like abilities. I'm afraid I don't know what kinds of abilities an Ekaterina would have."

"But I've used Chaos Emeralds before!" He returned, "I've even turned Super!"

"Did you know you were a Cahill then?"

"I don't even think I am now!"

What? After all that, he still didn't believe he was a Cahill? This kid was impossible!

"Hate to break it to you, but you are." I said. "If you want a DNA test, we're gonna need one from you anyway."

"I'll do whatever I can to help you out. I just don't think I'm from this crazy, superpowered, secret society family."

I dropped it after that. I wanted him to believe what he did for as long as possible.

We finally made it to Emerald Coast a bit later. I pointed out the secret cave entrance and he landed inside our hangar. I told him to wait outside to make my announcement more dramatic. I ran inside, slammed the door to catch everyone's attention and simply stated "I found him."

OK, this chapter is one of my shorter ones, I'll admit. That's why it feels like filler to me. But I left you a good cliffhanger, right? Again, tell me anything you didn't like. If you wanna make me laugh, give me a flame. PS, last night I got over a STUPID Writer's Block for this story, and I'm very happy today! That's all for now. TatlTails out. PEACE!