Hey, guys. Sorry for the huge delay. The internet was down and I couldn't get back on it until the bill was pay. Also, I am now on sonic the hedgehog roleplay forum by conjuring rain. You ever want to be a part of it or check it out, go over there. Anyway, the next few chapters are for all you Tails and Cosmo fans out there! So, enjoy!

Chapter 14: the perfect date: part 1.

Everyone was so happy that Amy was alive and Cosmo was back, even Tails. He had been crying tears of joy just seeing her. I was so happy for those two. After the battle with Eggman and metal sonic, we all went home. Tails offered to let Cosmo stay with him, she agreed happily. I went back to Cream's house, got to my room and went to sleep. I was exhausted from the events of what happened, I had a lot of cuts and bumps and some other injuries from the battle, not to mention, using a LOT of chaos energy to revive Cosmo and stopping metal sonic when I was in my dark form. I hope that doesn't happen to me again. I thought. But still, it was worth it in the end.

Cream and Vanilla made me stay at the house, since they notice the injuries that I had, they wouldn't allow me to go out until I was better. I tried to convince them that I was alright, but their refused to believe it, even Cream went so far as to give me the puppy eyes and bringing Amy over and let her threaten me with her hammer. I didn't want to face her wrath, so I obeyed. For the next couple of day, Amy and Cream, or should I say Nurse Amy and nurse Cream, where taking good care of me.

They put some treatment on my fur and made me drink some medicine; even though I kept on refusing and Nurse Amy said "drink it, Austin, or I will make you!" I did not want to face her hammer, so I once again obeyed. They made me stay in bed, since I kind of had a hard time getting around ever since I got up the next day after the battle. Amy and Cream were doing a great job for me.

Finally, after a couple of days of recovery, my injuries were gone and I was good to go. I stretched my arms and sighed. Man, it feels good to be better and back in action! I thought. I went downstairs to see Amy and Cream sitting down at the table, eating chocolate chip cookies. They turned their heads to see me. "Good morning, Austin!" they said.

I smiled. "Morning, girls." I said and sat down.

Amy then said "Austin, I just want to say thank you for bringing me back. I thought for sure it would be the end of me and that I would never get to be with my sonic." She gave me a hug.

My cheeks turned red, I did not expect this. "Uhh, I uhhh…. No problem, Amy." I said nervously.

Amy and Cream giggled and handed me a cookie. I had some and then said "thanks you guys, for helping me, I feel much better now."

"You are welcome, Austin. We're glad you're all better." Cream said. "Chao, chao, chao!" Cheese said happily.

He smiles. "Hey, you guys heard from Tails lately?"

Cream and Amy looked at each other and something tells me that something is wrong. "Well….we have, but, he's been a little….off lately." Said Amy.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Tails sounded a bit nervous when he talked to us, we're not sure why, but we think it has something to do with Cosmo. Ever since you brought her back, Austin, Tails was so happy. But now, he sounds so nervous all of a sudden." Said Cream.

I started to think. Tails wouldn't be this nervous, unless it was for some special occasion. "Maybe I should go over there and see if he is okay."

"Are you sure Austin?" asked Amy.

"I'm sure, Amy. Besides, I am worried about him too and if there's a problem, I will try my best to help him."

They smiled. "You really are a great friend, Austin." Cream said.

"Chao! Chao!" said Cheese.

"Thanks, guys, I better head on over there. See ya!" I run out the door and headed for Tails workshop. I soon got there and knocked on the door. "Hey, Tails! It's me, Austin!"

Tails opened the door. "Sorry, Austin, I was working on the X-tornado again. Come in."

I walked inside. He had his tools out. He was definitely busy. "Hey Tails, where's Cosmo?" I asked.

"She is in the kitchen, cooking up something. She didn't tell me what, said it was a surprise."

"I see. Need any help?" I asked.

"Sure, I could use some help." Said Tails.

Tails showed me what needed to be done on the X-tornado. I nodded and got to work. You may think this is old work, but when you work with Tails, you're on a whole different level.

After a while, Cosmo came in. "hey Tails, everything is done."

Tails gets up from under the X-tornado. "Thanks, Cosmo, we will be right there."

Cosmo looks at Tail, confused. "We?" she asked.

I Jumped out of the cockpit and landed beside Tails. "He means me too. Sorry if you didn't know I was here, Cosmo."

She smiled. "That's okay, Austin. It's good to see you again and all well."

"Thanks Cosmo, it's good to see you again too."

"I hope you both are hungry."

Tails stomach started rumbling. He laughed, embarrassed. "Yeah, I really am."

My stomach rumbled too. I laughed with Tails. "Looks like that makes two of us."

Cosmo giggled. "That's good. Come on, everything is ready in the kitchen."

Me and Tails followed her to the Kitchen. We got there and something smelled really good.

"I made homemade muffins with chocolate chips in them. I hope you both like muffins."

I smiled. "I do, what about you, Tails?"

"I do too." Said Tails.

Cosmo smiled. "That's good. I wasn't sure what to make."

Cosmo handed us plates. We filled it up with muffins and sat down on the table. I took the first bite and it was delicious! "Mmmmmmmm…Cosmo, this is really good! I didn't know you where such an excellent cook."

"Me neither." Tails said happily. "How did you become so good, Cosmo?"

"Well, back at home, my sister taught me how to bake things from scratch. It was tough at first, but I soon got the hang of it." She looked at tails. "You really think I am that good, Tails?"

Tails smiled. "Of course I do, Cosmo."

Cosmo blushed. "Thank you, Tails and you too, Austin. It means a lot to me."

"No problem, Cosmo." I said.

We continued eating until all the muffins were gone. Cosmo put the dishes away and started to clean up.

"You need some help, Cosmo?" Tails asked.

"No thanks, Tails. I can do this by myself." she answered.

"Okay. Me and Austin are going back to work on the X-tornado." Tails said.

She nods and we both headed back to the garage. I got up in the cockpit again and Tails got under it.

"Hey, tails, the girls said that you were acting a little strange when they talked to you. Is there a reason why?" I asked.

Tails cheeks were really red. "ummmm, no, nothing at all. Hehe." He said nervously.

He looks down from the cockpit. "Are you sure?"

"Y-yes, Austin, it's nothing."

I jumped down and got under the X-tornado with him. "C'mon, Tails, you can tell me. If it's a secret, then I promise I won't tell."

"Well, I uhhhhhhh….." Tails was really nervous. He wasn't sure if he could trust me with this.

"Really, Tails, you can trust me."

"Okay, I'll tell you. I wanted to ask Cosmo out on a date, but I haven't got the nerve to do so, I also don't know what to do for her."

I was surprised at this. I thought Tails would ask Cosmo for a date by now, but it seems I was mistaken. "This is why you are so nervous?" I asked.

Tails nodded. "I want this to be special for her. I want to show her how I feel about her. I never had the chance to do that since…" he couldn't finish the sentence.

I knew what he was talking about and I didn't want to think about it. "It's okay Tails, I understand. Is their anywhere I can help you?"

Tails thought for a moment and said "maybe there is. Do you have an idea of a perfect date for Cosmo?"

I put my hand to my chin and started thinking. "Hmmmmmmmm…." What I know about Cosmo is that she loves nature. It had to be something with nature. It took a good amount of thinking, but soon I came up with one. I snapped my fingers. "I got one for you, Tails!"

He looks at me. "Really?"

"Yep! This one will be perfect for her."

"Thanks, Austin. I really appreciate it." Tails smiled.

I smiled back. "No problem, Tails. Now you just need to ask her."

Tails got up from under the X-tornado. "Alright, I'll try." He heads off to find Cosmo.

I lean against it with a big smile on my face. I always wanted to see those two happily together and now, it looks like they might get the chance.

A couple of minutes had passed and I was beginning to wonder if Tails asked her yet. He soon came back, but he wasn't happy, his face was worried. "Austin, I can't find Cosmo anywhere."

I stared in shock. "What? She's not here?"

Tails shook his head. "I looked everywhere for her, but she is nowhere to be found. Where could she be?"

Just then, laugher was heard and a small black robot with red boots and carrying a bag. It came flying to us. It was Bokkun. He pulled out from his bag a TV. "Pay attention, Tails and you too Austin, special message from Dr. Eggman."

The TV turned on and Eggman appeared. "if you're wondering where your precious Cosmo is, I happened to take her as my prisoner!" he shows us Cosmo, her arms and legs spread out a little, tired to chain, she was scared. "Now, Austin, you have become a pain in my plans for the last time. I will not allow this to continue, if you want to see Cosmo again, Tails, then Austin must surrender to me without a fight and if he doesn't…" electricity crackled from the chains and electrocuted Cosmo. She screamed in pain.

Tails stood there in horror. I was getting really angry, my hands curled into fists. "You both have one hour to consult this decision and if one of you tries to stop me, she dies! Looks like you both are helpless! Ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho!"

The TV turned off and Bokkun flew off laughing. "Eggman is not going to get away with this!" I said.

I looked at Tails. Some tears were coming out from his eyes. I kneeled down in front of him and put my hands on his shoulders. "Don't worry, Tails, we will get her back."

"But how? Eggman might be expecting us to launch a secret attack."

"I know that, but maybe there is another way."

"If it would save Cosmo, then I am in."

"okay." he then starts to talk over to him about the plan.

Great. Just when everything was going good, Eggman had to come in and steal the love of Tail's life! Well, this is going to get ugly. You all will have to wait until the next chapter! Again, I am really sorry for the delay. Please, leave a review. It helps me out a lot. I will see you all next time!