A Shot in the Dark

Possibly going to be my last update on any of my stories for a while…sorry. I'm getting a new puppy Lord knows when, so obviously I'll have my hands full with her. Enjoy while you can!

The world seemed so quiet. Tails was aching for a chance to see his lover in bed. Every time Sonic seemed to eat and get stronger, though, the next minute, he would be weak and pale, and barely able to stand. The fur around his muzzle took on a creamy white consistency at times, and when Tails woke up in the middle of the night, he could hear sonic coughing and vomiting in the bathroom.

Being magically cursed had done more than "kill" him, but when Tails examined him completely (playing doctor one night, which caused both of them to blush as the young fox's bare hands smoothed over his lover's sleek, sick body), he could find nothing wrong with him, save a wet coat. Sonic was sweating, and constantly, losing bodyweight in the process. His eyes glazed over like mist obscuring the view of a beautiful mountain range, and his lips were dry and pale.

One evening, Sonic was fixing dinner and Tails was sitting at his feet, watching him. The Blue blur's body had not been warm for several weeks and it radiated a cold wind, but Tails couldn't stay away. Sonic coughed hoarsely, and it sounded like he was going to bring something up. Despite not wanting to, Tails leaned forward out of his protective crouch and watched with horror as Sonic pulled away the tissue he held at his mouth to reveal ribbons of blood and horrid yellow and green things.

As per usual, Sonic simply tossed it away, and when he caught Tails' eye, he bent at the waist to touch his cheek.

Tails was not about to be placated, and he pushed at Sonic's nose with his own. "I'm worried about you, Sonic," he whispered. "This is really getting bad."

Sonic's eyes swam with confusion, and then pain as he realized Tails had seen everything. "Doll, I guess I didn't look into the side effects of the curse." He sighed, shrugging. "But, if it had worked, I wouldn't have you."

"It did work." Tails reminded him. "You died." A frown crossed the fox's perfect pursed lips.

Sonic lifted Tails up and hugged him to his chest. "Listen to me. Everything is going to be all right." His voice was so carefree and calm that Tails had no choice but to listen and believe. "Tomorrow, I've got a surprise for you. Are you ready?"

Tails nodded.

"It's an early birthday present," Sonic went on. Tails shot up, confused. His birthday wasn't for another five weeks. He was about to speak, but Sonic gave him a chilidog, and Tails was content. "And by tomorrow, I'll be well again. Inferna mailed me some medicine today, so tonight I'll be able sleep. In the morning, I'll be ready."

Tails shivered. He looked up at Sonic, and kissed his cheek. "I don't trust her." He told Sonic in a scolding manner. "She tried—and succeeded—to take you from me. What if that's what she's doing now?"

Sonic chuckled. "Tails. You're so innocent."

"No I'm not. Your penis had been places." Sonic guffawed at that, flushing a little. "And besides, I'm almost sixteen."

"Oh my God." Sonic gasped. "You really are, aren't you?"

Tails nodded, and then rethought that. "Sonic, wait, are you being sarcastic?!"

Sonic just laughed and laughed, and it was nice to hear that laughter once again. It made the world less empty.

I never actually imagined Sonic and Tails with "gay" accents, sorry to any who are gay. I mean no offense, of course. I just always imagined them with their voice actors. lol