Chapter 7
Tails POV
Standing right in front of me was possibly the last person I thought I would never, ever, see again for as long as I lived. Just as TJ described, a hedgehog, blue, green eyes and covered in blood. It was Sonic!
I was screaming so many swears that I never thought I knew until now. I couldn't stop, I was in such absolute shock. Sonic was actually here! Looking at me a little frightened, don't blame him. Soon Cream became a little curious.
"Tails, what are you screaming about?" she said but soon stopped in her tracks as she saw who was at the door. She dropped the plate of toasted sandwiches, causing them to shatter, and she too screamed, "HOLY SHIT!"
Soon after I felt I was under control, I took a few deep breaths and looked at my long lost friend, tears filling up my eyes, "S-s-son-Sonic?"
He grinned the same smile that I loved, "Hey Tails"
Before I could stop myself, I threw my arms around him; not caring if I looked like a retard. I cried, I sobbed and I don't know why. He returned my hug with a strong one, I couldn't be more in the sky than now.
I released my hug and stared at him, "I-how? WE ALL THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD!" I screamed at him. I was a bit angry, I mean... We had a funeral for him for cried out loud! And Knuckles and Shadow were actually crying, SHADOW WAS CRYING! And Amy, oh Amy, he left her in such a state. Where the hell was he?
He only murmured one word which made me boil with absolute anger, "Eggman"
Cream, after recovering from shock, rushed to Sonic and grabbed his arm. "Sonic, you're an absolute mess! Come in and I'll get you something" she said, practically dragging him to the couch.
After sitting Sonic down, she rushed to the kitchen; probably getting a sponge and a drink or something.
I sat down beside him, still shocked. He was actually here! My best friend! I thought he was dead...
"Sonic, how-?"
He held up his hand to silence me, "Tails, I'll explain everything once Cream comes back. It's a disturbing story and I only want to explain it once for now. Is that okay"
I smiled, "I understand"
Soon Cream came back in, with a sponge and bucket and a sandwich and drink, "You look skinny, eat something" she demanded. He made no hesitation to grab the sandwich, he must've been starving! Cream dunked the sponge in the bucket and began to clean up the dried blood on his chest and face.
"So," I began, "Tell us EVERYTHING! Start from the top"
Sonic took a deep breath and began his story...
"I entered Eggman's base and began to search the place, trying to find the new machine. But I hadn't gone far when something hit me in the back of my head. Turns out it was one of Eggy's robots with a hammer. I fell down and then Eggman was standing over me, grinning like the maniac he is. He had a needle and kneeled towards me and said that he made no new machine," Sonic looked mad and screamed, "IT WAS ALL A PLAN AND I FELL FOR IT!"
I decided to comfort him a bit, "Sonic, we all believed him. It's not your fault!" I tried to convince him.
He took a deep, shuddering breath, "Thanks buddy, I just feel like and absolute jerk!"
Cream just smiled warmly, "You're not a jerk, trust me! Please continue if you may"
He took another deep breath and continued, "Anyway, he stabbed me with the needle and I fell asleep. I thought that I was going to die but I woke up in a prison. He didn't kill me because he wanted answers, he wanted to know our location, our relationships and where the Chaos Emeralds were"
This made me a bit angry, "Why didn't you just tell him? Your life is way more important! We wouldn't have cared if we knew it was for your safety!"
He glared at me, "Tails, do you honestly believe that if I told the answers to his questions, would he let me skip off home nice and healthy?"
My face fell with shame, "No, I guess not. So what happened next?"
"Basically the same for the next..." he broke off, "Um, Tails, how long have I been gone?"
"15 years"
"WHAT!" he yelled. "That long?"
"Yeah"
"Oh god," he whispered to himself. After about a minute he continued, "So anyway, I planned an escape, I faked death, kicked the butts of the robots, ran off and bada bing bada boom, here I am now!"
And now I'm happier than ever! I thought to myself. My best friend was back, alive and well! I grinned slyly to myself, maybe I can give Knuckles a heart attack somehow...
"Anyway, enough about me; what happened while I was gone?" Sonic asked.
I grinned again, "A lot. As you can kinda see, me and Cream got married"
Sonic grinned, "Bout' time you two, congrats!"
Cream blushed slightly, "Thanks Sonic"
"What about Knuckles and Rouge? Did they get together in the end?"
"Yep, and had twins!" I said as he cracked up.
"What about you two, got any kids?"
Cream smiled, "Yes, our eldest, TJ and our youngest, Clara"
I flicked my eyes over to Sonic, "I think you may have scared them up in the park"
His eyes widened, "They were your kids! Woah! Your son looks a hell lot like you"
"Thanks man"
"And what about Shadow and that Angel chick?"
"Yes, they're married," said Cream, "They have a son"
Sonic smiled, "Great, a miniature Shadow! This I have to see"
Then came the question I knew he would ask, "What about Amy? Has she moved on?"
I smiled, "No, she's still single. She misses you a lot"
Sonic sighed, "I guess I'll have to see her as soon as I can"
I suddenly got an idea, "Hey Sonic! Can I tell the others?"
He grinned, "Sure, so is that all that I missed out on?"
"Yes" I lied.
I only left out one minor detail, that was for Amy to announce herself...
