Final chapter. Sadly, this fic didn't prove to be very popular and has very few views, thus I am going to leave this as the final chapter. I hope the few of you who did read this enjoyed it nonetheless! :)
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Sonic's POV
I sit here in my chair, and the door closes on me. Sal, my best friend since childhood, had walked out on me.
This didn't seem real.
Now I'm not usually one to cry, I've always found crying a form of weakness, and, I hated appearing weak... but, they came. I couldn't stop the floods of tears as they came pouring down my face.
I loved Sally dearly. I loved her with all my heart. She was my lifeline, the only thing that still gave me the will to live.
How could she do this?
She was not the person I thought she was, obviously. She had always come across as kind, caring, she's the Sal I fell for. And, I was wrong. I had been living a lie.
How could she just dump me, just like that with no reasoning? Was I really that much of a burden on her? Am I really that… bad?
I know I know. She fell in love with heroic Sonic, invincible Sonic, handsome Sonic... not the Sonic who uses a wheelchair! No, of course not. I mean who really wants someone who is dependant on a damn chair to get around huh?
I see her point. You see, I'm selfless like that. I understand I am not worthy enough to be with a Princess now. I've had my day. But you know what? On this one occasion I feel selfish about wanting her, despite my disfigurement.
I wanted her. I wanted, and planned to spend the rest of my life with Sal. I knew at the back of my mind that I was a pain, I was a burden and of course I couldn't give her kids. But, I never split up with her. I was so bad, that it took HER to break up with me, and lie at that.
I wheel over to my desk, the place I spend most of my days now, staring out at the world around me. Thinking of my past, when I was able-bodied. And, here I am sat here pouring my heart out. Body shaking, nausea filling my stomach, you name it. I hide my head in my arms, and wallow in self pity.
Let's face it, I've lost everything I've ever lived for. I lost my freedom, my family and the girl I loved most. The latter being because of this thing. I deserve to suffer, because I am too useless, too helpless to rise to my feet. I deserve a life of loneliness and no future, because I am nothing but a big, ugly failure. A fault.
Is it wrong that I feel Sally's a bitch for what she did? I know, I deserved it. I am useless... she is way above me but, but... I had never, EVER done anything to hurt her. I had stuck by her side since we were just 5 years old, I have saved her life, done anything I could to keep her safe. And then, the accident happened, the accident I didn't ASK for, the accident I COULDN'T HELP and she did... this.
I know I am sightly in a chair but, I thought she loved me regardless. Y'know? If this was Sal in a chair, would I up and ditch her? Hell no. Not ever.
My tears become heavier. My whole body shook with the force of sobs. I wanted to die. I am no use to anyone. Just a failure...
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4 hours later...
So it's been 4 hours since Sal walked out on me. I am still sat here, at my desk unable to move. What's the point in life anymore? I sit here crying, once again crying over something that's beyond my control.
If I were still able-bodied I would've fought for my girl. I used to think I was quite alright heheh. But now? There's no use. Why fight a battle you can't win?
I hear the door knock. I freeze at the sound. I'll admit, right now I could REALLY use the company. Badly. Call me selfish, but I want someone to fuss over me. Embrace me while I cry...
It knocks again. Still, I cannot bring myself to answer. They can't see me crying! Who knows who'll be at the door.
"Sonic, Sally, are you in there?!" A familiar voice shouts through the letterbox.
"TAILS!" I say aloud, in my choked up voice.
I want to answer the door, I need Tails' company right now but hell, I suspect he only bothers because he pities me like Sal did. But, I have no proof so I shouldn't jump to conclusions...
I wheel my chair nearer to the door and I see Tails through the window starting to walk back down the ramp and off. No, don't go... I felt guilty. I needed him right now.
I open the door slowly, hoping he'll see. At the corner of my eye I see him walk in the direction of the door again.
Shit. He's really gonna see me torn up. I gotta break the news to the poor fox. It's gonna be hard on him...
"Hey Sonic!" Tails greets.
I am sat in my chair, back facing Tails.
"Hi Tails." I respond, my voice choked with tears.
"Sonic, buddy, what's wrong?" Tails asks, running up to me. His eyes wide with fear.
I cry heavier. I hide my head in my hands, whole body shaking. I feel ashamed. Suddenly, I feel a pair of warm arms embrace me, rubbing my back lightly.
"Bro, what's wrong? Why are you crying?" Tails asks, in the saddest of tones. He too sounded like he was about to cry.
"I don't wanna talk about it." I respond, admittedly. I was in such pain right now, emotionally.
"Where's Aunt Sally? Has she set off on a mission?"
It was no good hiding the inevitable. I had to break the news to him. He would never let up on this until I spoke the truth.
"Tails, Sal... s-she's gone..." I whisper sadly, all the whilst crying and still hiding my face. Tails removed himself from the embrace.
"What do you mean gone? Sonic, is she ok?!"
I remove my hands from my face and face Tails. I look him in the eye. Tears were just about ready to fall.
"She-she left me... she told me she didn't love me anymore... she's never coming back!" I admit, brokenhearted.
Tails immediately burst into tears, eyes wide, mouth nearly hitting the floor. Poor guy looked as traumatised as I was. He just stood there, in utter shock.
"You're kidding me, right? Right?" Tails said, pleading I was wrong.
"No lil'bro, I wish I was..." I admit, still crying.
Tails approaches me again, going back to his embrace and I return it, both of us crying into each other.
"No... Sonic. Not Aunt Sally... but, why?!"
"Why'd you think Tails, it's all because of me." I admit, still returning the hug of the fox. He rubs my back in return.
"Did you and Aunt Sally have a row? Is she... coming back?" He asked innocently, his voice cracking from the tears.
"We didn't have a row, she's left me because of my disability. She didn't admit it but I know it's the truth. And no, she ain't coming back. It's just me, you and the others now lil'bro..." I tell him, whilst sobbing.
The poor guy was lost for words. I know he's only 8 years old but I like to be straight with him. I've never been one to lie.
"It's ok big bro, I'm still here for you. Okay? I'm not gonna be mean like her and leave you alone." Tails added, all the whilst still rubbing my back. His words were very touching, and, strangely very comforting to me right now.
"Tails buddy, thank you. You're the best little bro in the world. You know that?" I say, whilst messing up his bangs.
"You're welcome Sonic. I would never just leave you. Aunt Sally doesn't know what she's missing." He tells me, whilst removing from the hug. Both our tears were starting to let up, now sniffles of the nose were heavily heard.
Before I could respond, Tails speaks again.
"Soniiic..." He says, in a pleading tone, hands behind his back shuffling around.
"Yeah, Tails?" I answer, not liking where this was leading to.
"You know Aunt Sally's left. Right? Well... I was thinking..."
"I have a feeling I'm not going to like where this is leading to." I say, in a sarcastic tone. Tails giggles.
"Well... you know you're going to need some help, you know, with the cooking and stuff... I was thinking maybe I could move in with ya!" Tails blurts out, excitedly.
"Oh Tails, I don't know..." I say. I mean yeah I would love the company, but was it really ideal?
"Ahh come on Sonic. PLEEEASE?" He says, with puppy dog eyes.
I couldn't say no to those eyes.
"Alright." I respond, giving in.
"YAY! Thanks Sonic!" Tails squeals, hugging me once again tightly.
"You're welcome, kid!"
I was almost suffocating by his tight hold on me. Finally, he lets go and I catch my breath.
"Just think- we can have late nights, ghost stories, video game tournaments, you name it!" Tails says hopefully, about ready to burst.
"Just because you're living with me doesn't mean the rules have changed."
"But Soniiic..." Tails whines.
"But that doesn't mean we can't still have fun! Although you will have to make chilli dogs for me, every morning, lunch and teatime!" I tell him, trying to brighten up his mood.
"You're on. Sonic! This is going to be SO COOL!" Tails yells, whilst jumping on the spot, and I smile.
I guess things won't turn out so bad after all. I may have lost the love of my life, but I have my way past cool little bro for support. And, that alone is enough to see me through.
The End