Yeah I'm still alive sorry about not updating or anything in such a while. Its been a combination of many things. My brother and sister are in another country so most of the time I'm kind of down, The single fact that every time I finish this fic something happens to it this the 6 time so as you can see it each time ebbs at my creative muses. Also the fact that I'm back at school as well. Have no fear though I'm just putting everything on hold for a while so please understand I'll be back in a months time. Sorry

"Tails." Cream called softly at the sleeping figure on the hospital bed. Tails gave no response and simply remained motionless and gave a smile of content "Tails." She tried again this time shaking him lightly He stir briefly and muttered something under his breath before rolling away from her and returning back to sleep. She looked over to orange echidna that stood next to her.

"It doesn't seem to be working."

"Your right."

"Well he always was a deep sleeper even when he was younger, a bad habit he probably picked from Sonic. Well I guess that leaves us with no other choice" Tikal said as she glanced at Cream who simply nodded. "On the count of three."

"One…"

"Two…"

"Three…"

"TAILS!" they both screamed simultaneously in his ear this time resulting in him instantly waking up. Unfortunately he hit his head against the headboard of his bed.

"What is it?" he asked harshly glaring at them as he rubbed his head, wincing in pain.

"Oh I'm so sorry." Creak said gingerly as she gently touched the injured head.

He gave her a reassuring smile. "It's okay." He said as stoked the back of his head which resulted in him once again wincing. Cream and Tikal stifled a laughs at his pain. "So what was all the commotion about earlier on?" He said trying to change the subject.

Cream gasped "Oh yeah the doctor said you can go home now! She gave him a huge smile.

"Finally!" Tails cried out in glee as he practically leapt out of the bed. "Do you know how boring it is to be in a hospital bed for three weeks with out anything to do or have to scum to eat Amy's cooking?" He jokingly shuddered at the thought.

"That's just wrong." She giggled as she tapped him playfully. "Just wait till I tell Aimes." Tails's face paled considerably at the thought. Cream started towards the door. "So are you ready to go?"

"Almost. You guys on and meet everyone else outside I'll be there in a minute." They both just shrugged before walking out the door.

Five minutes later

Cream stared at the automatic doors of the hospital waiting for Tails to come. Oh where is that boy he said he'd be here in a minute and it's been five. Cream let out a sigh.

"Wait I think that him coming out now." Amy's voice called out snapping her out of her trance. Her eyes flew to the door where…an old gray wolf emerged from the automatic doors? Everyone turned towards Amy and stared at her. "What, it's a simple mistake that anyone could have made?" She said before taking a sip of her soda. Cream arched her eyebrow before returning back to what she was doing.

"That's it I'm going in and dragging him out." Knuckles stated in a gruff tone as he headed towards the building.

"No wait he coming, I see him."

"Are sure this time Amy?"

"Who else has two tails?"

Cream turned back towards the door and sure enough a silhouette with two appendages following behind it. Ah finally, Cream thought as the figure moved slowly and dramatically towards the door or to him the barrier that separated the two separate worlds. He stopped about a foot a way from the barrier and examined it as if to increase the drama.

"Oh god why must he make this as dramatic as possible?" Kemious muttered as the figure slowly lifted his leg forward. "Come On! Some people have something to do today besides stand outside all day and wait for you to come outside." He yelled at Tails.

"Hey I'm coming. Can't you enjoy good theater when you see it?" Came back the reply as he stepped forward and the automatic slid open and he came into view. The door closed behind him. At that same instant the sunlight hit the glass doors behind him and the whole scenery behind him disappeared in a brilliant white light, leaving only him in a shinning white background. His fur gleamed brightly in the sunlight, his bangs blew softly in the light breeze, His eyes sparkled with happiness and he wore a confident smile which shone bright white. The whole scene lasted for approximately 1.05 seconds, but for Cream who was hit by its full intensity, it seemed to last for an eternity.

"Whoa…" Apparently she wasn't the only one who was impacted by the dramatic entrance.

"He has to teach me how to do that sometime…" Shadow trailed off as he stared in amazement

"How did him…" Kemious cocked his head and stared at the fox that cockily approached the group.

But some others didn't apparently notice the dramatic entrance. "Finally you're ready. It doesn't have to take a year for you to exit the door. Now get in the car." Knuckles said frowning in annoyance as he jumped into the car followed closely by Tails. "What's wrong with you guys? Get in the car" He yelled at the froze bunch. Charmy was the first to snap out of it and the rest soon followed afterwards.

"Where are we going Tails?" Cream asked Tails as they climbed up a rocky dirt path. "I'm tired and hot, why don't we just fly up? It would be easier and quicker then having to climb and crawl in the dirt."

"Have some patience." He replied as wiped the sweat off his drenched forehead. Several minutes later they arrived at a cave entrance at the side of the cliff. "We're almost there." Tails panted as he laid spread eagle on the floor of the entrance."

Cream glared at him before turning and muttering some profound curses at him. When she turned to face him he wasn't there. "Tails?" she questioned as she cautiously entered.

"Come on Cream hurry up its almost time." A voice called out from the shadows. She turned and moved towards the direction she had heard the voice. When she reach the end of the tunnel she saw a Tails standing in the center of a very dimly lighten room. She gazed at him slightly confused. He beckoned her to come. "So what's so special about this she asked as walked up to his side and the two of them stared at the small hole that illuminated the cave

"So what's so special about this place?" Cream asked him as she observed the room. "All I see are some dull rocks."

"You'll see in a couple of seconds." He said grinning. The cave grew slightly dimmer and dimmer as the sun sank lower into the horizon. Then with out warning light flood into the room bouncing off the once seemingly dull room filling it with various colors of the rainbow.

"Wow." Cream let out softly as she admired the colors. "Yeah I know." Tails let out barely audible. His hands slipped around her shoulders. Her cream colored cheeks turned slightly pink hinting her blush. Their faces drew closer. She could feel his warm breath on her face. He smelt like… Sweaty gym socks!

Cream bolted awake as Kemious was holding the old pair of socks in front of her face. She glared at him before kicking him in the shins. He winced in pain as he held his injured ligament. "What did you go and do that for." He said glaring at her as he gently stroked his leg. She glared at him her anger growing each and every second. "You moan in your sleep. Did you know that?" He snickered, Creams anger left her completely and she turned pale. He dropped his voice into a low whisper. "Oh Tails! Oh Tails! Faster! HaOW" He rubbed the back of his head in pain and glared furiously at Hope who was glare just as hard.

"Don't pay any attention to him; it's that time of the month for him again." Hope said smiling. He growled at her and turned and took interest in the passing cars.

"Oh yeah I forgot that." She turned to Kemious noticing the mottling feathers on his wings. "So when will your feathers grow back." He grumbled something about three days. She smiled at least she could mock him about his inability to fly for the next three days… "So Hope did I really moan in my sleep"

"Oh yeah! It was so loud that Knux's turned up the volume on the radio so that he couldn't hear you." Cream's eyes widen in horror. "But don't worry you weren't alone. Tails over there did the same thing but even louder." Cream let out a small laugh and continued staring out the window.