Alright, full disclosure time, this chapter took forever to come out because I had no idea how to write it. I knew what I wanted to happen, but no idea how to go about it, so sorry for the long wait. Before we get started though we have the usual reviews to answer.

(FFN Reviews)

Remnants of Fantasy: You shouldn't have to wait very long to see!

Fanakatsuki: I think Miles would appreciate the hug right about now, as for Sonic and Sally, you'll have to read to see!

SupernaturalSonicfan: Tails has always been a favorite of mine, specifically his adaptation in the Archie and IDW comics. He's just too adorable!

SharpDragonKlaw: Things will get better for him, it's just going to take some time.

Purloined Letter: The idea was to give him somewhere to stay by focusing on the positive, only to bring in everything else afterward.

(AO3 Comments)

Nightmaster000: Miles and Fiona are going to have some more fun interactions later, keep reading for that!

Vanitas: Miles has the same wish that you do, I think he would have preferred to keep helping as well.

Alright, I think that's everyone! On another note, I recently published another story named "Parallel Lives" while I had writer's block, I think it helped a bit so feel free to check it out! Let's get going!

Subject #4261

Ricochet

Miles still felt awful owing to his inability prove himself worthy in the eyes of his detractors. As icing on the universal hate cake He had in the course of a week gone from being right-hand man to the most powerful man in Mobius, to a clinic assistant and now he had nothing to do in his life. To top it all off, Fiona still caused plenty of issues for the kitsune, including rallying of the villagers against him. If he wasn't careful, things could escalate very quickly.

He groaned to himself as he rolled out of bed, he had fallen asleep in a not so comfortable position and now felt sore because of it. He got dressed as he usually did and headed downstairs.

Amadeus was awake to greet him, "Morning Miles, you sleep well?"

"Yeah... I think so at least."

"Well, that's good to hear. Skye and Rosemary should be up in a bit."

"Alright, I'm going to head outside, get some fresh air and all."

"Cool, just don't get yourself beat up again, fight back if you have to!"

"As much as I sometimes want to, I don't think that'll really help."

"Cause of the reaction you'll get, so you've told me, but you can't just let everyone walk all over you."

"I'm not sure what I could do instead." Miles shrugged.

"Your kind of stuck, aren't you?"

"Basically, I either don't do anything about it, or I fight back and probably get thrown out or something."

"You know we'd never let that happen to you right?"

"I know for a few, but for the entire village? I'm not sure you'd be able to quell that..."

"We'd give it a shot, they just need to see you're not your same self from eight years ago."

"Thanks, but I'm not sure they'll ever really figure that out..."

"They will eventually Miles, they just need to get to know you better."

"Alright, I'll be back."

Amadeus gave him a thumbs up as he walked out of the hut. Miles sat on the front porch and let warm rays bathe across his muzzle.

He found sunrises in the village to be exceptionally beautiful, nothing at all like Robotropolis which had been so overcrowded with skyscrapers which seemed to scramble and compete for space. Tails came to realize with a touch of sadness that he hadn't gone outside much when he had lived in that city. He had never known the simple pleasures of a natural breeze and the chorus of birdsong.

Plus, it gave him some time alone to think.

He enjoyed it immensely, his earlier life had been so busy that he rarely had any time to just stop and take everything in. He enjoyed the nice contrast between things, sometimes he wished things would move a bit faster but maybe that was just him.

"Is there anything I could do?" He thought to himself as he walked. "I mean, they'll get used to me eventually, right?"

Miles softly sighed to himself, he just wanted somewhere to fit in, he didn't fit in here, or Robotropolis, or-

The answer hit him like a pile of bricks, or well, quills.

"My bad!" His assailant yelled.

"Watch where you're going! Geez!" Miles finished rubbing his head and looked up to find Sonic, whom of which looked equally as surprised to see him.

"What are you doing here?" They both simultaneously asked.

"You first," Sonic added after. "I can't wait to hear this!"

"Turns out, you were right. Robotnik is a monster, I could barely believe it, I'm still not fully sure what exactly I saw there either."

"I'm sorry you had to find out the hard way, but somebody had to break it to you." Sonic replied, "Are you staying here?"

"Yeah, for about two weeks now."

"With who?"

"The Prowers"

Sonic nodded, "Makes sense, they're into that whole foster family thing. I'm just amazed they-"

"Wait, what did you say?"

"You don't know? They try and find places for Mobians to stay if they're home was-"

Sonic looked up at Miles, whom of which was in total shock. "I've, said too much, haven't I?" He asked.

"Not really," Miles spoke, completely stunned. "It's just that, now I've got more questions."

"Well, sorry I'm not helping."

"I mean, I'm the cause of all their problems, right?"

"You didn't really have a choice, you were born into it. If anything, blame Robotnik."

"I could have done something earlier, I could-"

"You didn't know anything though, what would you have done knowing what you knew?"

Miles didn't have a proper response. He couldn't think of an answer.

"See?" Sonic stated, "Stop beating yourself up over it."

"I just want to help..."

They just sat for a second staring at the sunrise, Sonic spoke up. "You know, if you told me a few years back that I would be staring at a sunrise with my sworn enemy I would have never believed you."

"Me neither, crazy what's happened."

"One thing, you said you just wanted to help right?"

"Yeah?"

"You even thought about joining the Freedom Fighters?"

Miles burst out laughing, "You got me there, got me there."

"I'm serious!"

"Isn't there some rule that stops you from recruiting a sworn enemy?"

"Nope, mostly because nobody's been crazy enough to try it."

"But won't everyone else realize who I am?"

"I can put you down as Tails if you like!"

"Don't call me that."

"But it's perfect!"

"More like on the nose..."

"He says to a hedgehog named 'Sonic'." They both chucked, "Alright, I won't, doesn't mean I don't think it would be perfect though."

"That's not it either, if I joined, it would mean fighting against everything I ever knew, as much as I don't like Robotnik I don't think I could bring myself to do that."

"Seems fair," Sonic added as he stood up. "Well, I'll come around tomorrow, think about it for me."

Sonic was gone before Tails could even blink, he stood himself back up as well, that was enough sunset gazing for a day. Plus, everyone would be getting up soon, and he didn't need to be around when that happened.

He returned to the Prower's house, Amadeus was still awake.

"You're back earlier than expected." He spoke.

"Why did you guys take me in?"

Amadeus looked at him, "We already told you this, it's because-"

"Not that, about the foster family thing! Why would you take me in if you saw what I was capable of!"

Amadeus sighed, "We told ourselves that we would try and find a home for anyone that had their life torn apart by the war. You technically fit into that description, it's not that we don't love you, but that was the real reason we gave it a shot."

Miles mulled over the question for a bit, "One more thing, what would you do if you had the chance to be a Freedom Fighter?"

"I'd question their judgement, but I would certainly take it, why?"

"Because it just happened to me..."

Amadeus looked shocked, "Well, what did you tell them!?"

"I, said I'd think about it."

"You didn't just take it?"

"It's just, I want to, but I'm not sure about fighting against everything a grew up knowing."

Amadeus seemed to calm with this, "Well, if it were me, I'd take their offer, you could help so many by joining."

"I know, just, what if they hate me? Like we were sworn enemies and everything."

"They just need to get to know you! I'm sure they'll learn that you're not who you used to be."

"What if they don't though? What if-"

"You can't just focus on only the negative! Just put on a smile and I'm sure they'll learn to like you!"

Miles blushed, "You don't need to flatter me."

"Why not? You'll do fine!"

Rosemary entered the room from a side door, "What's all the noise in here?"

"Miles got offered a spot on the Freedom Fighters!" Amadeus exclaimed.

Rosemary grinned, "Miles! Please tell me you said yes!"

"I- I said I'd think about it."

"Miles, you could-"

"I know, but I'm not sure about everything, it would mean leaving you guys for a start..."

"Miles, even though it would mean leaving, I still say you go for it, you're more than welcome to come back here anytime."

"Really?"

"Of course," she added, looking to Amadeus. "Well, I suppose we should tell you this now, I'd hoped it would be under better circumstances."

Miles looked at the two of them, confused and curious.

"We've been giving it some thought over these past few weeks, and we figured it was about time that instead of finding a home for a refuge we took one in ourselves.

"What are you saying?" Miles asked

"We're saying, we would love to have you as a son."

Miles looked at the two of them in awe, "You really- You really mean it?"

"Of course we do, we would just need to know if you wanted it."

Miles had small teardrops in the corners of his eyes, he was trying everything to not cry.

"Y- Yes! I'd love to be your son."

Miles ran across the room and was embraced by his new parents.

"Miles Prower it is then!" Amadeus shouted.

Miles embraced both of his parents for a moment, until the familiar sensation of fear crept into his thoughts.

"But, what about, joining the Freedom Fighters?"

"We'll still be here when you get back Miles, you should still do it!"

"Really?"

"Of course! You would still live with us, and you could come visit whenever you like, I'm sure Skye would love that!" Rosemary added

"Alright... I'll do it!"

"That's the spirit!" Amadeus exclaimed.

Miles continued to cry tears of joy, Rosemary and Amadeus did the same.

-X-

Miles resolved himself to pack his things, despite the small creeping feeling of guilt he had for leaving his newfound parents. It wasn't much, a few sets of clothes, his pistols, which had been returned to him for this, he planned to remove the empire insignias the moment he could. He said his goodbyes and hugged the other Prowers.

"Thank you for everything. I'll be back, I promise."

"I'll look forward to it," Rosemary replied.

Miles semi reluctantly stepped out the door, he waited where Sonic had struck him the other day. Sure enough, Sonic appeared where they had met yesterday.

"You made your decision?" He asked.

"I'll do it, also call me Tails."

"Really!?"

"Just you though."

"Fair enough, welcome to the team Tails!"

Alright, that's all for now! Leave a review to let me know what you think and be sure to check out "Parallel Lives" on my profile. Until next time!