Chapter Sixteen: Reminiscing
Tails' POV
I remember when I first met Sonic, he was just out for a run and I followed him. He was running so fast, it was so amazing. We instantly became friends after he asked me my name. He didn't even care that I had two tails. I don't think he even noticed until I showed him I could fly.
He was so amazed, it was funny actually. Sonic was even more amazed when I showed him my inventions. It made me really happy, and for the first time in my life I felt like my presence was wanted. He was never afraid of me, he never called me names, and he treated me like a person rather then a thing. I also remember the first time we beat Dr. Eggman, and the exact words he said to me.
" I never could have done it without you little buddy."
I will always remember those words. The expression on his face was genuine. He really ment what he said. Unlike most people, when I helped him he gave me credit for it. I know we will always be friends.
I also remember the day I met Amy. Sonic and I were flying around in the Tornado, and we heard a scream. We went to investigate it, and saw her surrounded by Eggman's robots. He told me to fly at them and I though he was crazy, but I did it anyways. He jumped off and began to kick their metallic asses.
It was so cool! Then we heard her scream again, and a robot was thrown into the air. She stood there, holding her Piko-Piko hammer. Amy then began smashing robots left and right. I was kinda frightened of her at first.
I mean, you have female hedgehog, screaming for help, then suddenly she pulls out this huge ass hammer that's bigger and probably heavier then her. She kinda ignored me at first, because she was swooning over Sonic. Then Sonic introduced us and we became friends. I showed her my home, and the rest is history.
Then there's Knuckles, Mr. I'm so buff and tough I can kick anyone's ass. Eggman tricked him into thinking Sonic and I were his enemies, by telling him that we were after the Master Emerald. This was all during the Death Egg incident. Of course, with his temper we were forced to fight him. It was only after he realized that he couldn't beat Sonic that the truth was revealed to him.
I have to admit, I felt somewhat sorry for Eggman when Knuckles realized he had been tricked. He helped us out, and we became allies. Or at least, that is what he said. Knux didn't right away tell us anything, but when we needed his help, he came through. We were amazed to see how strong he was. I guess when you're all alone on a floating island; one of the only things to do is train.
We all became friends, but he always stayed up there on that island. No matter how far away he was though; we could always depend on him. His strength was always needed. I believe we helped him as much as he helped us. Unfortunately, he didn't understand most of my inventions.
Next we have Rouge the bat. Probably the only one beside Shadow that understood what I was saying most of the time. She was a treasure hunter, and Knuckles greatest rival. I remember we met on Ark. Amy and I had just seen Sonic and were happy that he was alive when she walked in.
She helped us save the world, though we didn't talk much. Then, we met again during the Metal Overlord incident, it was during that time we became more aquatinted. Like Knuckles, it was unsaid that we could depend on her for help. Just before the Metal Overlord incident, she quit being an agent. I remember that she would go out of her way to tease Knuckles.
It was like love at first sight for those two. I know that he saved her life at Ark, but they don't know that I know. Actually, I'm the only one that knows about that, luck for them. Her cunning was always welcomed to help us out. She is strong in every way.
Shadow, also known as the ultimate life form. A project created by Professor Gerald Robotnic. He looks remarkably like Sonic to others, but if you know Sonic personally, you can tell the difference. Shadow lost someone dear to him, and became corrupt with revenge. Maria, he never really talked about her much, but I know he eventually got over her death.
Like Rouge, he understood my inventions. Actually, he helped me out a lot of the times when it came to them. I have to hand it to him; he was a great help. He lost his memory when he crashed into earth after he saved it. Eggman captured him and healed him, but really only wanted a sample of his DNA so he could make clones.
As far as I know, Rouge destroyed them. The look on Eggman's face was priceless when he found out that that Shadow was the original. He then helped us defeat the Metal Overlord. We couldn't have done it without him. He is just like Knuckles in the sense that he helped us out just as much as he helped us.
Next we have Huri. We met her when Eggman captured Rouge to get the last Chaos Emerald. She was aboard the Egg Carrier with Shadow. As far as I know, he saved her life. Shadow told me her village was burned to the ground because Eggman was trying to find him.
Every one she knew was killed in that fire. Then they were abducted by Eggman, and thrown into a cell to rot. They, Shadow, Rouge and Huri, escaped and met up with us. Huri is a very skilled fighter, with or without her sais. She is a very valuable friend of mine.
I'm really glad we met. Also, I'm glad that she and Shadow are together. They make a great couple. In all honestly, I kinda thought Shadow wouldn't allow himself to feel for another person, but I guess I was wrong. She and Shadow helped each other get over their tragic past.
Omega, last of the E100 series robots Eggman built. The second robot to ever betray him. I had to rebuild him after he self-detonated to destroy Eggman. He is probably the strongest by far. Omega became our friend after Shadow was released from Eggman's pod, I don't really know why, but I'm glad he joined us none the less.
Gamma, one of the first E100 series robots Eggman built. Gamma was the first robot to ever betray Eggman. I believe Omega was modeled after him. I really don't know what happened to make him become good, but I do know it had to do with Amy. Also, I don't know how he was destroyed, but I had fun rebuilding him.
Emerl built as a prototype for Metal Sonic. His mission was to copy our moves, then use them against us. Eggman didn't count on one thing though, Cream's friendship. He had no problem dealing with us, but Emerl couldn't hurt Cream. She was so sad when she had to take him out, but I'm still glad I rebuilt him.
Genesis is Knuckles and Rouge's daughter. She is strong like her father, but cunning like her mother. She is the perfect combination of their best qualities. Gen was always interested in what I was inventing. I know she will be a great person when she grows up.
Kage, he is Sonic and Amy's son. You don't really see much of Amy in him, but he does have her best qualities. Kage is like Sonic in almost every way, you would think that they were brothers instead of father and son. He loves to run, can't stay still for more then five minutes, doesn't think things through, and won't ever give up and loves to eat just like his father. The qualities Amy shares with him are her temper, how she cares about others, and her scary upper body strength.
Page, he is Shadow and Huri's son. Since Huri and Shadow are so much alike, it's hard to tell which features belong to which parent. Either way, it's scary how much he resembles them. Like them, he won't surrender in a serious fight until he is dead or unconscious. Surprisingly, he can be funny at times, I think it rubbed off on him from Kage.
The last person on my list, is Cream. I love her so much. I was so happy to find out that she felt the same way I did when Rouge was kidnapped. We were so happy. The day we told each other will forever be engraved in my memory.
Tails was fixing up the X-Tornado. Rouge had been gone for a day and Knuckles was insisting something happened to her. Tails had agreed to fly around with Sonic, Amy and Knuckles to look for her.
" Cream, can you hand me a socket wrench?"
Cream nodded and handed it to me, " here Tails. Tails?"
" Yeah, what is it Cream?"
" Do you think Rouge is okay? I mean, she was supposed to meet you guys yesterday to discuss something right? For as long as I've known her, she's never missed an appointment."
I came out from under the X-Tornado and looked at her.
" You're worried too huh?"
Cream nodded, " I'm afraid that Eggman might have her. She did betray him."
" That or the government did something to her because she quit."
Tears formed in Cream's eyes, " what if she's hurt Tails? What's gunna happen to her?"
Cream started to cry. ' She must really be worried,' I stood up and walked over to her.
" Its gunna be okay Cream. I know she'll be okay."
I took her into my arms and hugged her whispering comforting things into her ears.
" Tails…what if he does have her and…and he……..he kills her?"
I was shocked at her words. Yes, that was definitely a possibility, but she didn't need to know that.
I pulled away from slightly and kissed her forehead, " listen, Rouge is okay. She has the will to survive plus, she can kick ass. She'll be okay."
' Did he just kiss me?' ' Did I just kiss her?' We both blushed.
" Um, I'm sorry….that I kissed you. I hope I didn't make you uncomfortable."
Cream smiled and kissed me on the cheek, " no it's okay."
" You know," I blushed a deeper red, " I've always…well…I mean…I've always kinda liked you...a lot."
Cream blushed, " I've..always kinda like you a lot too."
I smiled as my blush faded, " Really?"
Cream nodded, " Really."
I leaned in and kissed her on the lips lightly. Cream was slightly surprised but kissed me back. We broke the kissed and smiled at each other.
" I think we should keep this a secret," I whispered.
" I agree. At least until Rouge is found."
" Should we seal it with a kiss?" I asked wiggling my eyebrows.
Cream smiled as I leaned in again and kissed her on the lips, with a little more passion then with last time. Soon we broke the kiss, once again smiling at each other.
" Ya know Cream? I could get used to this."
" I could too."
" Cream, I love you."
Cream blushed lightly, " I love you too Tails."
That was probably the best day of my life. She means so much to me, I'm glad I'm doing this. I know everyone will take good care of her if my plan doesn't work out. I'm also glad I didn't tell them, I wouldn't want to get their hopes up for nothing. If it doesn't, I'm going to miss her so much.
I remember when we met. It was love at first sight in my opinion; I was just too cowardly to tell her right away. I'm glad I accidentally slipped up and kissed her to make her feel better. We might not have gotten together if I didn't. My first screw up and it kicked ass.
As I said before, I remember when we met. Sonic and I were trying to help her find her mother. We did, and she always came to visit me after that. Though she doesn't understand a lot of my inventions like Rouge and Shadow, she would always listen closely to what I had to say. I taught her how to fly my planes, and I'm very glad I did.
There have been times where I couldn't fly them. Cream even managed to rebuild the X-Tornado. She has always been there for me, I'm just sorry I can't say the same thing. I'm sorry that I might not be there to see our child born. Cream I'm so sorry I might fail you, but at least you are safe.
I only have 15 seconds left, so I had better get moving. If I don't make it out, my only regrets are that I won't get to see Cream mature as a mother, I won't get to see Gen, Page and Kage grow up, and I won't get to see my own child grow up. I won't allow myself to give up. Sonic would never give up, so neither will I. I will make it back to all of them.
Actually, I'm kinda afraid of what they might do to me. If I don't die here, I'm sure Cream will kill me for scaring her. Scary thoughts! Either which way I might be screwed. But I'd rather have her do it.