"When are we going to get there Sonic?" Manic would ask me in a very annoyed tone. How uncool. "We're almost there. Will you hold on a moment. I need to check up with Cyrus. He told me there was something important he wanted to tell us about an-" I stopped suddenly, narrowly avoiding running into the very person I was heading to meet.

"Sonic! There you are. It's good to see you."

"It's good to see you too buddy. But we can't stay out here for long. Let's talk somewhere more private." I'd suggest, wanting to get out of sight in case Robotnik was spying on the area.

"I got just the place, follow me." We'd follow Cyrus down the street and passed through a few doors before we entered one of our hidden bases. "Here we are. Also, I have someone I want you to meet. He's been staying with us for the past couple of years. Moved with us from Sanctuary after staying there a short time. He didn't seem to want to stick around there and was more interested in helping us. Pretty handy little guy also. Figure he might be someone you'd like to meet. Also is our key to some great plans against Robotnik."

Cyrus seemed pretty excited about this guy. I just hoped he was as good as my bud was letting on. "So where is he?" I would ask, looking around.

"He's right over there, working on the van we were setting up for you. Since you guys seemed to need a ride also."

"I'm almost done! Just a few more tweaks and it should be good Cyrus!" The voice called. I could see a tail sticking out from the front of the car, but unable to tell who it was. Finally, they jumped out.

I was frozen in shock for a moment before snapping out of it. "Guys.. that kid.." I'd say softly to my siblings, that was until Cyrus spoke up again.

"Guys I'd like you to meet Tails." He said proudly. "He's one of the smartest people we've had helping out around here. Tails would smile and wave to us.

"Hi-ya! It's great to meet you guys." He twisted his tails and began flying over to greet us. "Are you really *the royal hedgehogs?*" Tails asked us, some fascination and curiosity in his eyes. Definitely not the tails we were looking for, but, it was good to know we had one here as well.

"Yes, though, we prefer to just be considered freedom fighters here." Sonia would answer modestly, for once. I turned to Cyrus to ask a couple of questions.

"Hey, so where did this kid come from again?"

"From Sanctuary. He went there after his parents vanished without a trace. The poor guy was only 4 years old. He kept leaving from what I heard to try and help the freedom fighters out. Though due to his age they would restrict him a lot. That is until more recently."

"I see. Well, Tails. How would you feel about coming with us on a road trip? I feel we could use someone like you on our mission. Breaking into Robuttniks lair." Cyrus didn't seem like he was a fan of that idea, but Tails seemed excited enough and willing to go.

His eyes opened wide at just the offer. "Whoa really? I'd love to help you out! Cyrus was already telling me some of the missions that you guys were on." Looks like we got ourselves a new teammate.

"Great to hear, little guy. By the way, I'm Sonic, and this is my sister, Sonia, and my brother, Manic. Now, if this thing is ready to go, we should get moving. There's no telling how long the kids got left or what Robotnik decided to do." Tails nodded and followed my siblings into the van. I was about to follow when Cyrus stopped me.

"This is going to be his first field mission Sonic. Please watch out for him." Cyrus was concerned, and reasonably so. But, we had to give the kid a chance to prove himself.

I gave him a smile and thumbs up. "He's going to be fine. He's with the sonic underground. We'll watch over him." Cyrus was still unsure, but thankfully he trusted me.

"Alright. It'll be good for him to get out. Since his parents vanished years ago. He's been cooped up. I wish you guys luck." Cyrus gave a wave as I ran off into the van. Seeing as the others were already settled I jumped into my seat and let Manic take over the wheel. Time to go rescue that other Tails. "You guys ready?"

"We're ready, man!" Manic chuckled from the front seat.

"We're all set back here!" Sonia would call from her seat, buckling herself in.

"All set!" The cheery voice of our new companion sounded off.

"Alright then. Let's do it to it! Next stop, Robotnik's lair!"

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"Soo… the hedgehogs are heading here. Predictable. Thankfully, my spy has been very good at informing me lately of everything that is going on. It won't be long now. Soon those royal brats will be in my grasp and Mobius will be all mine." An evil laugh echoed through the room, it was enough to make anyone shudder.

A spy was no good. I had to warn them before it was too late. Thankfully he hasn't noticed my presence yet, or the fact that I even got here at all. It's time to get to work. I need to warn Sonic.

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ooc: A new person enters the ring? Who will this be? stay tuned 3