Chapter 6 – The Day Out
After breakfast, Tails and Blaze said goodbye to Alex and they began their day together. It was a beautiful day as the sun shone all over the bustling city. Blaze showed Tails all around the sites of London, and they even enjoyed a panoramic view when they went on the gigantic London Eye.
Later at noon, Tails and Blaze have decided to take a rest from the sightseeing for the time and stop for a nice lunch. While they were having some succulent fish and chips, they talked about what they have done with their lives since the last time they met.
"So you're saying you feel as if this dragon student of yours is almost like you?" Tails asked after Blaze told him about her class.
"Yes, I mean, I can't quite put my finger on it," said Blaze. "She's a princess and guarded special gems that maintain the balance of the world. She even went into another dimension about two years ago, and when she returned, she came as a more open and amiable dragon!"
"Wow, this dragon sounds a lot like you," commented Tails.
"See what I'm saying?" laughed Blaze.
Tails laughed with her. "Life is always full of surprises," he chuckled.
"Yes, indeed," agreed Blaze. "Even the fact that she's Norwegian yet adopted being a British, much like how I was born a British and moved to the Sol Dimension all those years back before my return."
Tails nodded as he munched on some chips.
"Anyway," went on Blaze. "Let's talk about you. I'd like to know what has been happening with you after Eggman's defeat."
"Well, there's not really much to tell," said Tails modestly, but Blaze looked at him with utmost curiosity. "Oh, alright then," he conceded. "I moved to Australia around the start of 1998, I got into school where I started fourth grade, and I made new friends, including a very close one who is a dragon."
"Oh, interesting," said Blaze. "How is this friend of yours?"
"He's very kind," replied Tails. "A bit on the shy side, and quite sensitive too. We got along very well and became like brothers, just like the friendship between me and Sonic."
That afternoon, Blaze and Tails walked along the streets of London, where they continued talking about all their exploits.
"So you're thinking of working with computers too?" asked Blaze.
"Yeah," replied Tails. "Always good to take on a different career option, and I'm thinking of taking up music, maybe."
"Ah, so you want to tickle them ivories much like your dragon friend?"
"Um, probably," said Tails, "But I don't know, I just love to play some tunes on the piano just for the fun of it, not as something serious. If I were to pick, I'd probably take up singing as a lot of my friends said that I have a very good voice."
"I agree," said Blaze. "A handsome guy like you with a cute voice, you could make it as a vocalist."
Tails blushed at the compliment. He then turned to marvel at the horizon ahead as they stopped at the bridge. "London really is a beautiful city," he remarked to Blaze.
"It certainly is, Tails," replied Blaze. "Maybe you could move and stay here."
"I'd love to," said Tails. "But, I have a lot going over at Australia. Besides, much as I like London, I find it a bit too cold. I was more used to the warmer temperatures of Sydney, which felt very much like Station Square, so it felt like home to me."
"I understand, Tails," said Blaze. "Guess cold weather doesn't faze me much since I can use my fire powers."
"It must be so," said Tails. "How about you, Blaze? Have you ever thought of moving to another country?"
Blaze thought for a moment, and she lowered her head. "Come to think of it, I haven't," she said slowly. "I live here in London, with all my colleagues and students, and there's no other place in the world that required a professional dragon trainer as the Royal Cat Academy."
Tails looked at Blaze sympathetically, and he reached out and patted her on the back. Blaze looked up to Tails and slowly smiled. "Thank you for understanding me, Tails," she said.
"Not a problem, Blaze," said Tails. "I care for all my friends, no matter how far away they are."
"Still," went on Blaze. "I sometimes wonder, what my life could have been like if I were to settle in another part of the world. I only wish wherever I choose to go, they would have a place where I could train dragons. After my retirement from the Sol Dimension, dragons have become my main career, my life."
"I see how much that means to you," said Tails, as he stared into her eyes. Her golden eyes were so alluring, so beautiful…
"I admit, I missed a lot of your friends," said Blaze. "Friends like Sonic, Amy, and even Cream."
"They all have been doing well all these years," said Tails, unable to look away from Blaze. "All I know is that you are still in their memories."
"And of course, I have missed you," Blaze said softly.
"I missed you too," whispered Tails. Before he knew it, he bent forward, and nuzzled Blaze. He could feel his heart racing as Blaze rubbed against his nose. She didn't resist as she purred cutely. Suddenly, a loud honking sound of a ship brought them back to their senses.
"What was that?!" gasped Blaze.
"I heard it as well," said Tails in a state of shock. "Don't worry, that was just a ship sailing away."
"That sure felt strange," said Blaze. "I don't know what has come over me back there. I guess it was my loneliness."
"And the view," put in Tails. "I have been feeling lonely myself. It has been over a week since I left Australia."
"I say, Tails, do you want to come over my place for a little while?" asked Blaze. "After that, I can drop you home."
"Sure, Blaze," said Tails. "All this outdoor stuff has been making me want to relax and unwind."
Later as evening approached, Tails came over to Blaze's apartment for a quick visit. There, Blaze showed him around, and even shown him some of her past achievements. She even got Tails to listen some of her collection of symphonic metal albums.
After a quick snack and an hour of watching television, it was time for Tails to head back to the Kensington Hotel. Despite the busy traffic during the evening hours, it didn't take long for Tails and Blaze to finally arrive at his stop.
"Blaze, thank you so much for this fabulous day," said Tails. "And thank you for your hospitality at your apartment. I had a wonderful day."
"You're welcome, Tails," said Blaze. "I enjoyed the day too. It has been a pleasure to spend time with you."
Tails smiled. "So, we'll see each other again, right?" he asked.
"Absolutely," winked Blaze. "You know where to see me during the weekdays. Dragon Stadium, and at the usual time you come and visit."
"Of course, I'll stop by then. Have a safe trip back to your apartment, Blaze," said Tails, and he started to make his way to the lift.
"Oh, Tails?" called Blaze.
"Yes, Blaze?" Tails asked as he stopped to turn around.
"Um, I was wondering," said Blaze. "Since Christmas is around the corner, would you like to spend Christmas Eve with me? There's going to be a fantastic feast at my apartment."
"Really?" said Tails. "You never told me about it."
"Well, it was going to be just a party for my dragon training class," admitted Blaze. "But, now I had the thought of inviting you too, so that we won't feel lonely during Christmas."
"Oh, Blaze, you shouldn't have," said Tails as he blushed heavily. "But if you insist, I'll be happy to come. It would be nice to spend Christmas with a familiar face, since I'm far away from Sonic and all my other friends."
"Splendid," smiled Blaze. "Well, have a good night, Tails, and we'll stay in touch like always."
"You bet!" said Tails happily. "Good night to you too, Blaze, and enjoy the rest of weekend, until the weekdays."
As Tails and Blaze headed their separate ways, they took one more glance at each other, and they couldn't help but blush heavily. After Blaze left the hotel, Tails fetched the lift up to his apartment.