A/N Hey people and things here's chapter nine.

In response to a question a guest had called Shade of Naxx I appreciate the kind words first of all but second to your question. *Ahem* that's a secret. (Constantly raising my eyebrows like the twit I am) haha, but yes Fiona and Tails being a couple is a secret I am purposely teasing to mess with you all. Someone sort of asked this before and my response as basically the same… "You'll see" muhahahahahaha.

Ya sorry to anyone who was expecting this out sooner, I kinda just stopped getting ideas for this chapter, I hate that it took so long and when I did feel like writing again Halo 5 came out. So angry with myself. So anyway this is the next chapter and I hope it's fun. I have an idea to make Tails look even more broken then he already is(Not to mention creepy) and I had been debating it awhile, but I think I'm gonna do it mostly from lack of real ideas.

On with the show!

Another day of walking. Tension was high even with so little words spoken. It seemed after Tails' recounting of his past any cooperation among all four of them was back down to the day they met.

Unlike Shadow and Fiona, Silver never heard the story so was confused by why everyone so quiet and the air felt so hostile. When he asked Shadow the older male simple told not to speak unless they spoke first, and if he did speak he should watch what he said.

Only rarely did Silver speak to his friend, which boiled down to him asking why everything was so awkward and what their plans were. Shadow refused to speak of either of these so eventually the young hedgehog gave up.

Fiona tried to keep away from the male fox, she felt too. A lot of the ease and trust she'd gained on him was gone after he remembered everything he lost. She could tell he was ready to kill her again on a moments notice. One plus was he seemed content with keeping her alive until he didn't need her anymore.

The first words spoken by the fox was around 4 pm in the day, Tails had a small watch in his suit and told everyone before saying "We're about a mile away"

Silver sighed "Can finally get off my feet" he gladly sighed.

Shadow just rolled his eyes taking a moment to fiddle with his leg brace again.

Fiona was glad too, the warm voice of Rosemary and the air-conditioned base would be very much more relaxing then this deafening silence.

She hung back with the two hedgehogs and said quietly "Hey first ground rule. Turn away when he's unlocking the place. Second don't go anywhere a door isn't open already. Third be nice to the other person in there"

"Other person?" Silver and Shadow asked at the same time.

Fiona chuckled "You'll see" her mischievous grin big a wide.

Shadow groaned hating surprises but Silver just looked confused still.

Like she said they all looked away while he accessed the door. A sharp hiss was heard and the door in the land was opened.

Tails then said "Only two can down at a time, so… who's coming with me?" if they planned any funny business, which he doubted considering why they were all here, he'd be in the base and have a hostage.

"Silver you go down first" Shadow suggested, he didn't want Fiona in a closed space with Tails right now.

So Silver did as was told and was already in awe just from the elevator and the hidden door. He quickly waved to Shadow hoping to see him in a minute or two and the doors closed.

The white hedgehog felt the elevator slide down into the earth and soon the doors opened…

…Above ground Shadow looked to Fiona as the doors closed crossed armed "Do you feel alright?" she was quiet which was usual, the few days he knew her personally she seemed to talk a lot.

"A little, been feeling a death mark over my head all day though" She frowned.

"I would too after what he said last night" he didn't cast any judging glances at her, he knew right now there was no need to fight or squabble. They needed to work together of they'd complete their goal.

Shadow stayed quiet until the elevator door opened again and said "Just don't piss him off and we'll get this ball rolling" following it up by walking into the small chamber.

She had nowhere to go but follow behind him and the door closed behind her almost catching her tail as it closed. The door opened again to reveal a sight the fox had seen a few times recently. Shadow looked around only slightly impressed. Tails had explained he had government resources to help. Course the government always had a tendency to buy from the lowest priced stuff that still managed to work. This was nothing like what he'd seen at Eggman's fortress. He actually made his own high quality tech or, before he burned everything down, bought higher quality stuff.

Either way it still better than anything he'd seen from anyone in the wasteland. Next to Eggman this could possibly be the most advanced facility still functioning in the world.

Unlike Fiona and Shadow, Silver was in awe. He'd never seen anything like it. Despite most of it being caves walls it was still amazing. He could see into a proper looking functioning kitchen, and a rec room. He hadn't even seen the better stuff yet.

"This isn't even fair Tails, we live in those crappy shacks and you get all this, just way too unfair" he said eager to look around even more had Tails not told him to stay put and wait.

"So this is the legendary foxes new work space… where's all the tools and gadgets" the dark hedgehog said slowly approaching.

"Further inside of course" seemingly not realizing that his question wasn't serious.

"You got gadgets and junk like that, man this is so cool" Silver cheered.

Fiona rolled her eyes behind the two males and wanted to say something like "Sorry, he won't let ya back there because of trust issues" but knew that would only anger him and like Shadow said, she shouldn't anger him right now.

"Then we'll just have to earn it" Shadow huffed making Silver nod in agreement.

"Well for now I need you to meet someone, I'm sure Fiona has told you about her already?" he said not really caring if she had or hadn't.

"So it's a her, you got a girlfriend?" the white hedgehog asked trying to make sense of things.

"What… no… what'd she tell you?" his face contorted to disgust at the idea.

"Barely anything" Shadow said.

"That's surprising, but come on" he waved them forward and said "Say hi"

"Hello boys, it's so good to see Tails has come back alright and with more friends" Rosemary's voice came from seemingly nowhere.

Silver jumped at the voice "Huh… who's that?"

Fiona chuckled at his reaction and almost explained but Tails beat her "That is the AI that runs this place. Her name is Rosemary… or mum coming from me" he clarified.

"Wait the robotic voice is your mom!?" Silver said confused thinking the fox had literally put his mothers brain in there.

"No, dumbass, I did my best to recreate her" Tails said irritated by his stupidity.

He flinched back ears curled back but Rosemary spoke for him "Miles, be kind to your guests" His response was a roll of the eyes.

A short moment of silence came over them so Fiona walked forward "Think you should show them around?" she tried not to sound pushy.

"Ya…. I guess so" The male fox grumbled "Come on" he turned to begin the short tour.

"Any door that's open you can go in and out freely, any that are closed you either have to ask or aren't allowed in, period" he explained walking by several doors.

Silver whined "What's so bad behind them? Is one room totally irradiated?"

"Maybe" Tails said trying to scare him.

Fiona snickered quietly at the worried face Silver had for a moment but kept quiet wanting Tails to finish this and settle in.

Like with Fiona Tails showed them the few areas he was willing to allow them into right now, the control room, recreation room kitchen, and bathroom. He continued like he were showing another room but no other doors were open, it got Fionas heart pounding cause now she'd be able to see inside one of the mystery doors.

It wasn't much of a surprise if she had given it any thought. When he opened the door and turned on the light it revealed a room with a few beds.

"Since your town is gone and have nowhere else to go you can sleep here. Just keep them clean, tidy up every morning and get decent amount of sleep incase things come up" He didn't sound angry, it was just general rules that most places had.

He then walked out and quickly pointed to the door to the left "The washer and drier, among other things, is in there it will be unlocked"

"Thanks, we'll be respectful" Fiona spoke but instantly regretted saying it.

He rolled his eyes "Ya, whatever" he walked away to allow them to acclimate but mostly to get away from them. It had been the longest time he'd been with real people in years and it was hard and grinding on his nerves.

Fiona looked away once again feeling distant from the male. It wasn't even something she could blame him for. After hearing his story she had finally dropped the idea that it wasn't entirely her fault for his change. The worst part was is he hated her yet embraced her words. It confused her but rarely did anything make sense in her life.

Her thoughts were broken hearing Silver say "These beds are so comfy, I might actually be able to wake up and not have to snap my back into place" as he layed down and sighed loudly.

Shadow seemed to agree but only because he sat down on another and seemed to relax slightly.

Fiona looked to Shadow and asked "Do you he'll keep me around? He's got you and Silver. You both far exceed me in power so why would he need me now"

"You have some skills none of us possess. You are far more agile and acrobatic then us…"

"Ya and when you can run fast and Silver can fly at the speed of sound, that's redundant" crossing her arms.

"… You are more then likely a better shot then all of us, I can't speak for Tails but you seem to use those often" pointing to the pistols on her waist. I may be known to use weapons but I've never tested my long range skills"

"Alright so that's one, and it's a maybe anyway cause Tails might out do me"

Shadow huffed "If we ever equire Tails to do his hacking, mechanical skills or anything else you'll be our second best. You'll give us options"

She shrugged but agreed there "So what else do I bring?"

Shadow got awkward thinking of this one "Well…. I hate to say it but you… and please don't get angry at me but…. You're a female, and an attractive one at that"

She froze realizing what he meant "What? Are you suggesting…. That…. I use my figure… for whatever reason we may need?"

"Yes, I never said give over your body, I mean once you've tricked them you can clearly take someone out, but point is, it's an important tool you have over all of us. Which means in essence you are our best tool to deceit"

"So it's finally come, the day where y best use is being boobs" she wasn't happy with it but also realized that it could a be a powerful tool, especially now that world essentially had no rules.

"You are also quiet and good at sneaking around, you haven't shown me in at all yet but your footsteps are light and you are agile yet quiet" he explained.

Silver then said "And you did manage to convince Tails to let you help despite his feeling against you, so you probably have a way with words or bargaining"

Shadow had a quick smile, the fact Silver thought of that showed that him mentoring the younger hedgehog was actually working.

Fiona managed a smile "And I got a connections around where I lived, I know it's a small area but I got people who will give me information around there"

"So you have your uses, Tails is the brain you have skills that are relatively all over the place and Silver and I look to be the fighters with exceptional powers" the ebony hedgehog stroking his own ego for a second.

"I guess, just don't be surprised to see me gone one day and never coming back" her spine tingling "So the place is nice right?" trying to change the subject.

"Ya this place is cool, can't believe this place has gone unfound by Eggman for so long" Silver praised.

"And I suggest we play by Miles' rules, he obviously has a system and rules to keep himself hidden, and we follow it. Understand?" Shadows eyes baring down on Silver who just chuckled nervously "Uh… ya, of course"

"Thought you'd look at me" Fiona joked.

Shadow just eyed her "I've been watching, you 've been playing nice since we got here, not as joking and purposely avoiding aggravating him" he nodded letting her know that was good.

Fiona on the other hand just smiled "So I guess we better get settled, take some time to rest. I'm sure Tails will have working soon"

Both hedgehogs nodded and promptly went to sleep for awhile. The comfy beds must have been way better than anything they had back at their old home because they were out like lights.

Fiona though stayed up awhile and walked out to see where Tails had gone. No doors were opened and no light was on in any of them besides the control room, but the computer screens may have done that.

So she walked that way and instead of listening in for secret conversations she made herself known. Spying on Tails wasn't gonna get her anywhere, and he probably had a camera or sensor incase someone did do that.

"Hey Tails, what's up?" she asked seeing him going over basic diagnostic tests.

He visually tensed as his ringed ear flicked. His worked paused for half a second but replied "Checking to see if everythings in order, mum would tell me everythings ok but that's because she doesn't want me to worry"

The female fox smiled but Rosemary beat her "You have so much to worry about, I can handle problems"

"Still doesn't mean I like to check myself" he said trying to be explain.

Fiona continued to smile behind him realizing there was still a heart in his chest. He wouldn't admit it but he cared for Rosemary and wanted to make sure she was running properly.

Letting the moment go by, she was sure Rosemary could see her smile, she finally spoke again "SO what's the plan now?"

"See if we can find anyone else who can help and collect supplies I can use" Tails briefed her quickly wanting her gone.

"I'll see if anyone has heard anything back home, assuming I can get back without the bots questioning me for such a long absence, besides I'll probably be a fugitive now since my face was on Eggmans cameras during the fighting"

Tails paused fist clenched "Ya, I thought about that too. If you plan on doing that you'll have to go at night and stay out of sight and make sure everyone stays quiet"

"Or I could use your stealth suit to get in and avoid…"

"NO, you are not touching my suit, it's the only one I have. Second I don't want your smell in it" he growled looking back at her.

The female really wanted to make a bad joke about him wanting to avoid her scent but decided against it and shrugged "Fine, I got my ways in anyway"

"Then why ask?" he asked in an annoyed tone.

"Cause it's a cool suit and it would be easier" she chuckled leaning against the doorframe.

He just rolled his eyes and swiveled back to the keyboard on his chair.

"What are the other two doing?"

"Sleeping" she said.

"Good idea, but I'm sure you wanted to annoy me more"

"No Tails, I wanted to talk. I'm not your enemy, we're allies. You may not like it but that's how it is. I could have been far more annoying since we got back but I've decided to tone it down just for you ok" Her voice serious.

He paused again and sighed "…. I know, and it's pretty obvious I don't like it" he sighed again "But you are right, I got to get over what happened so we can work. That is gonna be hard, you did ruin who I am after all"

Fiona frowned and looked down, she sighed too "At first I didn't believe you but…. Maybe I did… at the very least I had a big part in it… I'm sorry. I know it means nothing, and I know you will probably never trust me or want to see me again if we make it through this. I would've done things differently now had I known what I know now. I risked my life several times for Scourge and he left me for dead. Goes to show how much of a mistake I made. The freedom fighters never betrayed me… I don't want forgiveness, I just needed you to hear that" she sighed again and slowly left to go take her nap now. She was slouched and sad and didn't bother to wait for his response.

Back in the room Tails had listened to every word, her apology, admitting she was wrong and that she did have, atleast, a partial role in his fall. It took him awhile due to hard thinking but he went back to work not planning on sleeping any time soon. He had things to get to.

I'm sorry this took too long to come out and feels SOOOOOOO lag luster in size compared to other chapters. Like I said above I finally started to get into league a lot especially now that I'm in the PBE(basically I'm a tester before new features go live for anyone who doesn't know the terminology) Plus, like I said, halo 5 came out and it is so much better than halo 4 in the multiplayer area. Far more balanced and requires far more skill to succeed. Just in general more fulfilling.

So thanks for reading nd I know it probably sucks and you probably wanted more but that's it. Sorry about that guys.

Live long and prosper

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