CHAPTER 4: Best Friend
Tails:
I didn't want to see anymore, it was causing my heart to ache. Yet, I just couldn't tear my eyes away from the window. There he was, valiant as ever, facing off against the one claiming to be the ultimate life form. But I know better. Shadow, you dummy. Do you know why you think you're the best? I mean, look at you! You look just like Sonic! You're nothing but a copycat, created to the perfect design right after Sonic! You're just trying to be more than you are. I guess...maybe you're misunderstood. If only you hadn't hooked up with Eggman, then maybe you could have seen what the real world had to offer: friendship. There's a lot of meaning to your name, you know. Because of the choices you've made, you're nothing but a shadow, hiding yourself from the rest of the world, veiled in loneliness and the darkness that consumed your heart. You never even had the respect for yourself to have a chance to step out into the light. And now, you want to take all of that away from the rest of us.
Oh, no! Why didn't I snap out of this dream state earlier? Oh, Sonic! Don't do this! Don't go, not yet! I'm just standing here...painfully watching as my best friend in the entire world slowly loosens his grip on the cold, steel ledge that held his life at its mercy.
Flashing a final smile, Sonic descended to the star speckled darkness, only to make the infinite cavity even more implausible by blessing the stillness with his presence.
"No, Sonic!" I heard Amy and myself cry, her pitch perfectly in sync with mine. But, our efforts to reach out to our dear friend were for naught, for once Sonic's mind was made up, he stuck with it. Amy and I looked to each other, silently pleading for the other to say this wasn't real, just our imaginations playing games with our eyes. Unfortunately, the rapid pounding of my heart would never lie to me...he was gone. Lost in a place in which I would never see. Why? Because right now, I feel hatred rather than grief, at what he'd just done, as well as Shadow. If it weren't for him, Sonic would be here, and we'd be celebrating...
But that was never to be.
I hate this feeling of loss, of betrayal...but most of all, I hate him. I know it's selfish of me, but I can't help but feel the burning sensation within me, wanting to curse him and what he's done.
It has now been three days, and I hadn't spoke a word since. Well, besides an occasional "yes" or "no" or a "whatever". That was the majority of my conversation, as well as the minority. Everyone was in tears, absolutely everyone, even those who'd recently heard of the blue wonder known as Sonic.
And I was the only one who wasn't.
His best friend in the entire world, and I didn't shed a single tear. How could I? I felt no pain, no suffering...the pain of loss grasping for my heart was numbed by the anger, leaving me emotionless on the outside, flaming inside.
Finally, the time had come for the ceremonial speeches. Only three were chosen to speak. The president, Knuckles, and myself were the ones. The president took the stage first, his words seemed so foreign to me, because I couldn't focus on his words. He continued to speak, all the while I felt as if I were watching the grains of sand within an hourglass, falling, falling...
One grain at a time.
It seemed like an eternity before he finished. Finally, he stepped down, allowing Knuckles to take his turn. His speech was no different than the president's, at least to me. The whole world was spinning in a rapid motion, taking my head for a loop. I almost got dizzy from standing still, it was terrible. Now, Knuckles looked at me when I at last my focus returned, and he motioned me to go with an enthusiastic thumbs up. Was this supposed to be a good thing? Being here to speak words about my dead best friend? Hardly.
I took my place at the podium, clearing my throat as I prepared to speak.
"Hello everyone. My name is Miles Prower, but I'm just called Tails. Sonic was the greatest and best friend I'd ever had. He'd always call me his little buddy, or his pal...we had the greatest of times. And now...he's already gone. Lately, I have felt he may be slipping from me, but I never imagined in this sort of way," I stopped a second, the anger rising suddenly. My expression started to harden, cold as ice. "And what I really wanna say is...you all are scum!" Gasps could be heard all around me, I knew I'd surprised them with my words. I didn't care, I was going to finish what I started. I waited patiently as they all stopped their discussions and returned their attention to me. "What have any of you ever done for him? Sonic did everything in his power to make sure people were happy! Did anyone ever tell him thank you? No! I should know, I'm always with him. You all saw him walking down the streets, did anyone bother to say a thank you, or even a hello to your greatest hero? That really hurt him sometimes!" I pointed an accusing finger to the crowd. "It's only after he's gone that you're starting to show appreciation, and that makes me angry! I was always there for him, because he was there for me, as well as everyone else! And now you all think you can make up for it all at once by coming here today. Well, you're wrong! All wrong!" The pain in my chest was unbearable, and my eyes stung from the hot tears soon making their way down my cheek. I couldn't face the crowd any longer, so I jumped down, racing down the aisle and out of view. What did they know? I know they didn't care...they didn't even know him, and those who did showed no gratitude to him.
Wait...I heard something, a little girl apologizing to Sonic! They're cheering, too...hmm...
Perhaps I made a mistake. Maybe they did care, after all...
But I know that no one can take my place as Sonic's best friend. That's always been my role, and forever will be.
FINI
(Story complete! Yay! Should I write another? What genre? Feedback people!)
Tails:
I didn't want to see anymore, it was causing my heart to ache. Yet, I just couldn't tear my eyes away from the window. There he was, valiant as ever, facing off against the one claiming to be the ultimate life form. But I know better. Shadow, you dummy. Do you know why you think you're the best? I mean, look at you! You look just like Sonic! You're nothing but a copycat, created to the perfect design right after Sonic! You're just trying to be more than you are. I guess...maybe you're misunderstood. If only you hadn't hooked up with Eggman, then maybe you could have seen what the real world had to offer: friendship. There's a lot of meaning to your name, you know. Because of the choices you've made, you're nothing but a shadow, hiding yourself from the rest of the world, veiled in loneliness and the darkness that consumed your heart. You never even had the respect for yourself to have a chance to step out into the light. And now, you want to take all of that away from the rest of us.
Oh, no! Why didn't I snap out of this dream state earlier? Oh, Sonic! Don't do this! Don't go, not yet! I'm just standing here...painfully watching as my best friend in the entire world slowly loosens his grip on the cold, steel ledge that held his life at its mercy.
Flashing a final smile, Sonic descended to the star speckled darkness, only to make the infinite cavity even more implausible by blessing the stillness with his presence.
"No, Sonic!" I heard Amy and myself cry, her pitch perfectly in sync with mine. But, our efforts to reach out to our dear friend were for naught, for once Sonic's mind was made up, he stuck with it. Amy and I looked to each other, silently pleading for the other to say this wasn't real, just our imaginations playing games with our eyes. Unfortunately, the rapid pounding of my heart would never lie to me...he was gone. Lost in a place in which I would never see. Why? Because right now, I feel hatred rather than grief, at what he'd just done, as well as Shadow. If it weren't for him, Sonic would be here, and we'd be celebrating...
But that was never to be.
I hate this feeling of loss, of betrayal...but most of all, I hate him. I know it's selfish of me, but I can't help but feel the burning sensation within me, wanting to curse him and what he's done.
It has now been three days, and I hadn't spoke a word since. Well, besides an occasional "yes" or "no" or a "whatever". That was the majority of my conversation, as well as the minority. Everyone was in tears, absolutely everyone, even those who'd recently heard of the blue wonder known as Sonic.
And I was the only one who wasn't.
His best friend in the entire world, and I didn't shed a single tear. How could I? I felt no pain, no suffering...the pain of loss grasping for my heart was numbed by the anger, leaving me emotionless on the outside, flaming inside.
Finally, the time had come for the ceremonial speeches. Only three were chosen to speak. The president, Knuckles, and myself were the ones. The president took the stage first, his words seemed so foreign to me, because I couldn't focus on his words. He continued to speak, all the while I felt as if I were watching the grains of sand within an hourglass, falling, falling...
One grain at a time.
It seemed like an eternity before he finished. Finally, he stepped down, allowing Knuckles to take his turn. His speech was no different than the president's, at least to me. The whole world was spinning in a rapid motion, taking my head for a loop. I almost got dizzy from standing still, it was terrible. Now, Knuckles looked at me when I at last my focus returned, and he motioned me to go with an enthusiastic thumbs up. Was this supposed to be a good thing? Being here to speak words about my dead best friend? Hardly.
I took my place at the podium, clearing my throat as I prepared to speak.
"Hello everyone. My name is Miles Prower, but I'm just called Tails. Sonic was the greatest and best friend I'd ever had. He'd always call me his little buddy, or his pal...we had the greatest of times. And now...he's already gone. Lately, I have felt he may be slipping from me, but I never imagined in this sort of way," I stopped a second, the anger rising suddenly. My expression started to harden, cold as ice. "And what I really wanna say is...you all are scum!" Gasps could be heard all around me, I knew I'd surprised them with my words. I didn't care, I was going to finish what I started. I waited patiently as they all stopped their discussions and returned their attention to me. "What have any of you ever done for him? Sonic did everything in his power to make sure people were happy! Did anyone ever tell him thank you? No! I should know, I'm always with him. You all saw him walking down the streets, did anyone bother to say a thank you, or even a hello to your greatest hero? That really hurt him sometimes!" I pointed an accusing finger to the crowd. "It's only after he's gone that you're starting to show appreciation, and that makes me angry! I was always there for him, because he was there for me, as well as everyone else! And now you all think you can make up for it all at once by coming here today. Well, you're wrong! All wrong!" The pain in my chest was unbearable, and my eyes stung from the hot tears soon making their way down my cheek. I couldn't face the crowd any longer, so I jumped down, racing down the aisle and out of view. What did they know? I know they didn't care...they didn't even know him, and those who did showed no gratitude to him.
Wait...I heard something, a little girl apologizing to Sonic! They're cheering, too...hmm...
Perhaps I made a mistake. Maybe they did care, after all...
But I know that no one can take my place as Sonic's best friend. That's always been my role, and forever will be.
FINI
(Story complete! Yay! Should I write another? What genre? Feedback people!)
