Chapter 11
Tails could now see the tallest peaks of Angel Island coming up over the horizon.
The island wasn't floating anymore, due to the fact that the Master Emerald wasn't at its
shrine. No, instead it was in the cargo of the X Tornado. And the island had now fallen
into the water, just as it had the first time Tails had traveled here with Sonic.
Tails himself, however, was now emotionally torn. Between trying to collect the
emeralds, finally coming face to face with his half robot mother (he still didn't know her
name sadly...), feeling like he was betraying his friends, and on top of that the fact that he
was still mourning Cosmo, this was getting almost too much for him to bear. It all was
weighing so heavily on his heart.
But soon…it would all come to an end. Tails now had all the Chaos Emeralds. He
had done everything Sevag had wanted, in spite of everyone who had tried to stop him.
Now, it was Sevag's turn to hold up his end of the bargain. Cosmo would be resurrected,
and all the pain would go away. He looked down at Cosmo's plant, stroking its delicate
leaves as if it were Cosmo herself.
"It won't be long now Cosmo," Tails said to the plant, "soon, I will fulfill the promise I made to you. And then…we can be happy together again…"
The X Tornado had now flown over the shores of Angel Island, and was now
gliding above the trees in the jungle region. It was an interesting island climate wise. The
desert region where Sandopolis was located was near the island's interior. He was getting
close. With that in mind, Tails pushed all his painful thoughts into the back of his mind,
and focused on his goal. The only thing that mattered for now was bringing back Cosmo.
Just then, Tails felt something heavy land on the wing of the X Tornado. The
plane was beginning to tilt to the left. Tails looked out of the window.
His mother was standing on the wing!
As their eyes met, Tails' mother cast him a savage glare, bearing her sharp teeth
at him. She raised her mechanical arm, and plunged it deep into the wing causing sparks
to fly. She then began tearing the hull of the plane apart.
"No! Stop it!" Tails shrieked.
She took her hand out and grinned as the plane flew out of control. Tails tried
desperately to regain control, but he couldn't steer and watch his mother at the same time,
plus his wing had been almost demolished. She then walked up to the window, closer to
Tails. Tails was paralyzed with fear.
What should I do? She's…going to kill me!
With a growl, the vixen plunged her arm through the glass as Tails shrieked.
Then, her hand reached for Tails' throat and grabbed it. She was choking him. Tails
struggled and tried in vain to pry her hands off as the plane spun out of control. It began
to lose altitude, and Tails panicked as he struggled to breath. His hands began to flail.
Was this it?
Suddenly Tails felt the chaos Emerald he had put in the cockpit for safe keeping.
He grasped it, feeling the energy pulsate through his body. He was then surrounded by a
dark purple aura. He let out a loud growl, and then all of the glass surrounding the
cockpit shattered. His mother lost her grasp on his throat. She then lost her footing, and
flew off the side as the plane began to crash. Tails grabbed the emerald and Cosmo's
plant as he was thrown out of the plane when it made its impact onto the ground.
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Tails slowly sat up, dazed. He found himself lying on his back in sand. Around
him were ancient ruins, with tall buildings and statues. He was in Sandopolis. In front of
him lay the smoking wreck of the X Tornado. Next to him was Cosmo's plant, and the
chaos emerald.
"Great…this will take forever to repair." Tails groaned.
He walked up to the plane, and pulled open the door to the cargo. He took out the
Master Emerald, and the emeralds started orbiting around it. Just staring at that sight…it
made Tails want to just feed off the energy…
He then noticed a large shadow behind him, and when he turned he saw Sevag
looming over him.
"You have done it, Miles. I knew you would." Said Sevag with a sly grin," You have proven yourself to be a worthy ally. I never doubted your true ability. You are truly the child of prophecy. You shall have your true love back…and I shall be freed!"
Tails looked up at him. There was so much he wanted to ask him…
"I see the curiosity in your eyes Miles. I will explain all to you in time. Until then, I will take these emeralds to my temple, and you are to follow me." Sevag lifted his hands, and the emeralds floated up and into his arms." Mmm…how delicious it is…to be holding these in my arms once again…"
"Well…where is your temple Sevag?" Tails asked hesitantly.
Sevag returned his gaze to Tails. "You are standing in front of it now."
Tails looked around. All he could see were sand dunes and old ruins. Tails was
about to speak up when the ground began to rumble. Tails gasped as a mound began to
form in the sand, and a pointed, triangular stone emerged. It slowly grew more and more,
as Tails moved his head up. It was now a humongous pyramid, with sand cascading down
its sides. A large door on the side slowly opened up, revealing a dark interior.
"Welcome to my temple." Said Sevag," It is here that Cosmo shall be reborn. And you, dear friend, will take part in the ritual, bringing your love back with your own two hands!"
So this is it…everything I've worked so hard for…
Sevag's head suddenly turned." Someone is coming. In fact, it is several people. We are not alone."
"Oh no! I'll bet…it must be Sonic and the others! Or maybe…my mother!"
"Then we must hurry, Miles" said Sevag," And when we get to my chambers,…you will know why you are the chosen one. You will know why I chose you to be the one to free me. And…you shall have your Cosmo back…"
Sevag slowly floated into the temple, fading into the darkness. Tails looked down at Cosmo's plant. The feeling he got from it…as
its leaves began to droop…it was almost as if it were trying to warn him…it seemed almost sad…
Tails shook the feeling off. There was nothing that could stop him now. Hesitantly, Tails
followed Sevag into his temple, wondering what peril may lie ahead.