Sonic: Vines of Sorrow FINAL
Tails awoke, finding himself inside the blossom tree. He looked around, finding many colorful blossoms surrounding him. Standing before him was Cosmo.
"Thank you," she said, "I am glad to see that you have overcome your pain."
"I couldn't have done it on my own," Tails said, "My friends helped me out."
Sonic, Cream, and everyone else made it to the colorful blossom tree. Tails jumped down out of its branches with Cosmo's spirit behind him.
"Way to go, Tails!" Sonic said, "Way to go."
Cream ran to Tails, hugging him close, tears of joy in her eyes.
Vanilla watched them.
"Our daughter has grown strong," a voice said behind her.
Vanilla spun around to find her dead husband behind her. She stared for a moment in shock.
"You shouldn't have had to hide the fact that it was you who killed me," Cookie said.
Vanilla quickly broke down into tears. Cookie naturally wrapped his arms around her in comfort.
"I'm sorry," Vanilla said, "I shouldn't have had to hide it. Even when my own daughter told me about the tragic sacrifices they had to make, I still kept it hidden."
"That's okay, mommy," their daughter said, suddenly right beside them with Tails.
"It seems you really have grown so strong," Vanilla said.
"You have too," Cookie said to Vanilla, "I have seen how you were still able to keep that bright smile of yours."
Vanilla smiled that very same smile right after she heard those words.
"Go on and have your second chance at love," Cookie said.
Vanilla looked at him as if he was crazy.
"I'm dead," Cookie remarked, "and with Dark Sapling's actions put to a stop, our spirits will move on. You still have a life to lead. Live it well."
"I promise," Vanilla said.
"No," said Cream, "We ALL will promise."
With that, the spirits slowly started to fade away.
"Thanks again, everyone," Tails said, "I can't thank you enough."
"Well," Amy said, pushing Cream towards him, "I know one way."
Cream and Tails felt their faces grow bright red.
"Go on," Amy said, "You might not be able to have this chance again."
The two sweethearts looked at each other.
"Well Tails?" Cream said.
"Well…" was all Tails could say.
The fox and rabbit inched closer to each other. After a short moment, their lips finally connected. It was a simple kiss, but one that gave them a warm feeling in their hearts. The two disconnected as the sun started to shine behind them.
"Oh my," Vanilla said, "is it morning already?"
"We've pretty much been up all night," Sonic said with a yawn, "so much has happened that I didn't even get to check the time."
"Well then," Vanilla said, I guess I should bring Cream home for a nap. I'm certain shell need it."
Yeah," Sonic remarked, "These two sweethearts have been through a lot. They deserve a good rest."
He turned to Tails.
"Come along champ," he said, "let's get you home."
"Good bye, Tails," Cream said as she and her mom began to walk home.
"Good bye, Cream," Tails responded as he too headed home.
The group parted ways, as a little, black robot looked on in sadness.
"Well," Bokkun said, "I guess that's that."
He started to head back to Eggman's fortress, his head hung, when he noticed Breezy standing right behind him.
"Breezy," Bokkun said, "What are you doing here?"
"I was going to see what you were up to," the little maid robot said, "Are you okay?"
Bokkun didn't give any answer. He just walked passed her, without attempting to look in her eyes.
"Bokkun," Breezy said, grabbing onto his shoulder, "it is okay. You can talk to me."
Bokkun looked up at her eyes. He noticed a look of concern on her face.
"I saw that Cream had gotten together with Tails," Bokkun said, "and I know now that we will not be together."
"It's okay," Breezy said with a smile, hoping that Bokkun would smile along with her, "You two probably wouldn't have been a good match anyway."
"I guess so," Bokkun said, "I should've known that it wasn't meant to be."
His sorrow even started to make him cry a little.
"I just…" he said, his voice quivering, "I wish I had someone who could love me back."
Before he could fully breakdown, Breezy let her own emotions get to her. She quickly planted her lips on his. Bokkun's sorrow quickly turned to shock and bashfulness as his lips were met with hers. Breezy pulled away, her face red as a tomato.
"Breezy?" Bokkun said.
"I'm sorry," Breezy said, ashamed, "I couldn't help it."
"I… I never knew you liked me like that," Bokkun said.
"Well… I do," Breezy said, "I'm sorry if you don't feel the same way."
She started to walk away. Bokkun got in front of her.
"Well," Bokkun said, "I don't know about that, but I am happy to have you with me. It's good to see someone who is willing to laugh along with me as we taunt our enemies."
Breezy cheered up at his words. At least her crush appreciated her company. That was when their fat mad scientist master appeared behind them.
"There you are," he said, "I am planning to take a nap to relieve myself of this sleepless night. When I get up, I expect a good breakfast. So, get to it Breezy."
The doctor then walked off. Bokkun and Breezy followed. Bokkun looked over at Breezy to see her depressed expression. Then, he smiled as something came to his mind.
"Hey, Breezy," he said, to which the angelic bot responded by looking over to him with a questioning expression, "I have an idea on how you can get back at that egghead."
Bokkun whispered into Breezy's ear. After hearing the plan, the little servant smirked and giggled, before they caught up with their master.
The spirits looked down at the group from high above the trees, visible to no one but themselves.
"You let your beloved have another chance," Earthia said, "You let him find love again."
"Even if it meant that your love for him will not be as strong as before," Lucas pointed out.
"I guess that means you are over him," Galaxina said.
Cosmo looked at her sternly.
"I haven't really gotten over him," she said.
She put her hand over her heart.
"I will always remember the time I have shared with my friends and I hope that they will live their lives happily without me. That especially goes for Tails. I will never really get over him, but I will not let my love for him drag him down."
"I guess I was wrong," Lee remarked, "People do have the strength in their hearts to live their lives despite the harshness they must face."
"It is quite ironic," Aqua said, "Our emotions have driven us to take away the feelings of the people in the universe. We were willing to fulfill our wish to make sure that no one will feel pain, agony, or despair ever again."
"Well," Earthia responded, "Now you know the way of life. These children have shown you the error of your ways."
With those words, Lee, Ruby, and Aqua smiled.
"Oddly enough," Lee said, "I feel rather thankful for that."
"I agree," Aqua said.
"So do I," Ruby replied.
Cosmo and Emerl looked down at their friends one last time.
"Tails, Cream" Cosmo said, "No matter what happens, remember: Live, and live, and keep on living; through every good time and bad time that you face. And know that you are not alone, for there will always be someone by your side."
The day moved from morning to afternoon.
In the workshop on top of the cliff overlooking the sea, Tails awoke in his bedroom with a new sense of energy and a smile on his face. Cream awoke in her bedroom back at her little cottage, feeling much the same way. Tails got ready to go outside while Cream ran downstairs.
"Have fun," her mother told her, "and remember: the wedding is tonight."
"I will," Cream said as she got out the door and started to fly off.
The two met each other while they were flying to each other's homes.
"Tails?" Cream said.
"Cream?" Tails said.
They spoke to each other simultaneously
"Where are you going?"
"To see you."
"Funny, I was going to see you too."
There was a second of silence as the small scene started to sink in. Then they chuckled.
"So," Cream said, "What do you want to do?"
"I don't know," Tails said, "I guess we could just fly around."
Cream shrugged and said "okay."
The two started their flight across the Green Hill area. Cream looked over at Tails who had a wide smile on his face as he looked upon the scenery.
"Are you okay?" the little rabbit said.
"I am," Tails said, "It's just… I never knew that the sun could feel this warm, or the grass could look so green."
"Really?" Cream responded a little confused.
Tails gave her this answer: "After what I have been through when Dark Sapling was stealing my energy and you came to save me, I understand now what it feels like to be alive: to enjoy all that there is to be enjoyed, because it will not always be there."
"I see," Cream said as they stopped and hovered, facing each other, "I want to treasure all the good times that I have with the people I love and care about. I know that they will not be around forever."
She inched closer to Tails and they started to hold hands. "So, I want to enjoy this day with you and everyone else."
The two flew off as another pair of sweethearts prepared for their fun.
Dr. Eggman waited at a dinner table in his tower overlooking the seaside. The little "angel," Breezy and her little "devil" crush, popped up from the other side of the table with a covered tray.
"Oh, Master Eggman," Breezy sang, "Bokkun and I made you something extra special today."
"Let me guess," The plump, mad scientist said, "Green Hill eggs and ham."
Breezy shook her head saying "mmm, mmm."
"Chocolate-covered, hard-boiled eggs?" came the master's next answer.
Another shaking head from Breezy followed by "Nah Ah."
"Canary omelet?"
Breezy gave one more shake of her head with a "nope."
"Well," Eggman said, now agitated, "What then?"
Breezy put the tray on the table and Bokkun took off the cover, revealing a pile of dozens of what seemed to be black-colored eggs.
"A little something," Breezy said, "We call them egg bombs."
The two then dashed off, while Eggman looked at the treats with curiosity.
"Egg bombs, hm?" He muttered as he picked up one and examined it.
He then discovered an odd beeping sound coming from the eggs. He turned the egg in his hand around to notice a timer counting down, with eight seconds remaining. It took him a second before he discovered, to his shocked, that the eggs were actual bombs. He let out a yell, before the egg bombs exploded, covering him in black.
"BOKKUN! BREEZY!" He screamed.
The two mentioned were flying off, laughing.
THE END
And it's done, folks. I know it isn't a masterpiece, but I am glad that I was able to finish it. Thank you for reading.