A/N: Well, it's that time of any story where the back story is revealed. Basically just some nice fluff and some detail about how our two heroes met. Don't worry, some dramatic stuff does occur however! Please don't forget to review, it means a lot.

Chapter 17:

Sontails Origins

Amy smiled up at Sonic, admiring his tight and muscly physique but Sonic simply looked down at his ruby red shoes as he continued to walk. She tried other advances, thinking of ways to get him to open up with her more. She first began to walk closer to her, leaning lovingly against his shoulder and wrapping her two arms around his left arm. She clawed tightly into his fur, holding on for what appeared to be dear life.

"Amy… you're… hurting me," Sonic winced, clenching his fist and biting down on his bottom lip to avoid from breaking out in angry rage from the pain. He wanted more than anything to stick it to Amy and walk away from her, leaving her to choke on his dust but his brain told him otherwise. He thought back to the last time he decided to give Amy a piece of his mind. That only led him to seeing two of his old school mates to be burn alive. Those heart-wrenching, glass-shattering screams still pieced through his consciousness, haunting his nightmares each and every night since. The only times he ever slept soundly was when he had his little buddy next to him, snuggling tightly up to his sapphire fur.

"So, Sonic," Amy's ear-piercing voice broke through his day dream of sleeping in a bed with Tails and brought him back down to the ground.

"Hmm?" he hummed.

"You know how the ladies choice dance is coming up next week…" she began but Sonic already began dreading the end of that sentence. The absolute last thing Sonic ever wanted to do was go to a dance with this succubus but he knew that he didn't have any say in the matter.

"Go to the ladies choice dance with me?" she finished, smiling a devilishly evil smile. Sonic shuddered slightly, feeling something rush up his spine and make him feel slightly dizzy as he stumbled, trying to keep his balance.

"Whatever," Sonic mumbled to the ground.

"I'm sorry, I didn't hear you properly," Amy sung to him, looking him in the eyes.

"Ames, c'mon don't make me-"

"I said, will you join me at the dance?" she interrupted, repeating her question.

"Yes, Amy Rose, I would love to go to the Ladies Choice Dance with you," Sonic sighed. She cheered happily and pressed her lips to Sonic's cheek, brandishing him with a red mark from the lipstick she was wearing.

"I'll go join Cream to go shop for the most beautiful dress. This will be great," she jumped for joy as she detached herself from him and rushed off over the hill. As soon as she was out of sight Sonic dialed up the number of his love, smiling when he hear Tails' melodic voice over the receiver.

"Hello?"

"Hey, Tails, I need to talk to you. Meet me in the usual place."

"Okay, love you," Tails replied.

"Love you too," Sonic hung up the phone and raced off to the park which they would always frequent, from childhood up until the present.

…

Tails pushed open the small, black gate and entered the park. The sun stood low, half hidden by the far away hills serving as the horizon, greedily stealing the suns light for themselves. The devious shadows slowly crept over the land, approaching the small fox who tiptoed through the deserted park, keeping his head on a constant swivel.

He made sure to do one final check of his surroundings before he fell down onto all fours and crawled through the prickly bushes. He breathed a sigh of relief when he finally pushed through the outer shrubbery and emerged in the small hiding place hidden amongst the blue berry bushes. There, Sonic sat, waiting for his little buddy.

"Hey Sonic, why did you want to see me here?" Tails asked but was cut off by a pair of supple lips gently touching his.

"I just… needed to see you, Tails. I haven't been feeling myself lately," he sighed.

"Same here. Ever since that strange music consumed us, I've felt different. I can't quite put my finger on it but something inside of me seems to have changed. I feel more confident, more sure of myself. I'm not quite sure why. I tried to run some calculations but so far I've come up empty handed," Tails pondered, tapping his gloved hand on his chin as he thought back to his tests that he tried to conduct.

"That's my little genius," Sonic laughed, ruffling the hair atop Tails' head playfully. "If there is anything bothering you, I know you'll be able to figure it out." Tails smiled up at him thankfully.

"Enough about me. What is bothering you?" he queried.

"It's just… nothing really. It's kinda stupid," Sonic coughed, trying to avoid the conversation. Slight embarrassment swept over him as he thought about how silly he sounded. After all, it was just one night.

"Amy forced you to take her to the ladies choice dance, didn't she?" Tails sighed, leading his head on Sonic's shoulder shifting his eyes upwards to gaze at Sonic. However, although Tails expected surprise from Sonic, he simply saw a smirk emerge on his face.

"You always were too smart for your own good," Sonic chuckles. "Just like always, little buddy."

"So why are you so sad? Yeah, it's going to be annoying that we have to avoid each other but it's just one night. I already said yes to Cream," Tails added.

"What?" Sonic's eyes went wide when he said this as nonchalantly as he did. "How could you?"

"Because I knew Amy would make you go with her and if I said yes with Cream then at least we could hang out a bit at the dance and you wouldn't be so lonely," he smirked, showing an innocent, toothy grin.

"But still, how can I bare to spend even one night with her," he folded his arms stubbornly.

"I'm sure you'll survive," Tails laughed.

"No you don't understand," Sonic let out an over played exasperated sigh and fell backwards, sending a cloud of dust out from underneath him as he hit the ground. "You know that the guy always goes over to spend the night at the girl's place afterwards. It's like, tradition or something. I don't think I could survive the night."

"Maybe I should teach you how," Tails giggled, rolling over to position himself above Sonic, his two legs on either side of Sonic as his knees pinned down Sonic, pressing into his hips. Sonic raised his hands, placing them on the young kit's hips.

"And how would you do that?" Sonic asked playfully.

"Like this," Tails winked, letting his legs slide down Sonic's as his chest pressed against Sonic's nether reasons, slowly moving upwards until their chests were pressed together and their faces barely inches apart. Tail's lay on top of Sonic, whose hands were still on the boys hips, as Tails leant down. The fox stopped bare meters away and rolled off of the hedgehog, teasing the now salivating hedgie.

"Why'd you leave," Sonic moaned playfully, putting on a fake frown and puppy dog eyes at the fox.

"You know I can never resist that look," Tails leaning in and pressed his lips against the hedgehog, allowing Sonic to suddenly gain dominance and mounting on top of Tails. He broke the kiss and sat up right, positioning himself comfortably on the young fox's crotch as Tails placed his arms together, behind his head.

"Something really has changed in you," Sonic mentioned. "You seem a lot more… confident. Certain or comfortable with yourself, maybe? I'm not sure but it's something and I think I like it."

"Not as much as you're going to like the night after the ladies choice dance," Tails smiled.

"Ugh, don't remind me."

"If you're on your best behavior then I might give you a special… treat if you manage to survive Amy," he winked seductively, taking the opportunity to push Sonic off of him and climb back on top of the cobalt hedgehog. He laid down on top of Sonic and nuzzled his head into the slowly rising and falling chest.

"This little hiding place really is special, isn't it," Sonic sighed, putting his hand on the back of the boys head and stroking it softly.

"It's how we first met, don't you remember," Tails sighed, recounting back to that fateful day in which the closest friendship in all of Mobius began…

…

"Tails, honey, your father and I will be sitting over at that bench chatting with the other parents. Just come find me whenever you want to leave," Tails' mother smiled, pinching his cheeks before walking off. This had been the first time in a long while that the 7 year old fox trotted off into the park, slightly nervous to meet all the new kids.

Tails walked up to a group of kids who were sitting in a circle but, much to his dismay, as soon as he walked up to them they all fled off in a multitude of directions, eager to get as far away from the young fox. The only child who remained behind was a short, black and red hedgehog who lay with his eyes closed, completely unaware of the kit's presence.

"Umm… hi, my name is Tails," he squeaked.

"What do you want?" the hedgehog sighed, clearly annoyed as he slowly opened one eye. When he saw the new kid and not one of those who were in his circle originally he sat up, a smirk crossing his face.

"W…why did everyone leave?" Tails asked, shaking nervously.

"Hmph, isn't it obvious pipsqueak?" he spoke with sinister intent. Tails shook his head, not taking his eyes off the hedgie. "It's because you're a freak," he spat.

"W…what?"

"Just look at you. Two tails! Who would ever want to be seen with a freak like you," he laughed evilly, relishing in the discomfort of the young fox. "I'm surprised that they didn't all flee sooner. Get out of here kid, just being around you makes me want to vomit." Shadow smiled, walking off in search of the other kids who were hiding around the park as Tails rushed off crying.

Tails really wanted to run back into the comforting arms of his mother but he knew the other kids parents were with her and if they saw him crying like this then they would hate him even more than they already do. He searched around in a frantic panic, wishing he was invisible. That was when, out of the corner of his peripheral vision, he spotted a clump of blueberry bushes in the far corner of the park, surrounded by prickly plants. Tails knew that he wouldn't be hurt that much because of his tough fur and hoped that nobody would want to follow him through.

He quickly rushed over to the bush and dived inside, crawling on all fours further and deeper into the bushes until he was completely submerged on all sides by the luscious green foliage which blocked out not only the sun's rays but also the taunting stares of the other children. That was when Tails discovered the small cavernous area that opened up to the back of the park, big enough for two people to comfortably sit inside.

This seemed like a welcome paradise from the hell that was the outside world and he didn't want to share it with anybody. Unfortunately for him, or fortunately, Chaos had other plans. Just as Tails was drying his eyes, trying to gather his composure, he heard the rustling of leaves and some heavy panting.

Just at that moment, a bright, cobalt blue hedgehog pounded through the bushes, doing a small somersault to get out of view of the others quicker and ended up colliding with the small, crying fox.

"Ouch," Tails whined.

"Heh, sorry pal, I didn't really look where I was going," the hedgehog laughed, showing a toothy grin. "Hey, my name's Sonic, what's your name?" he asked, holding out his hand, still donning that silly grin over his face.

"Why do you care, you'll just make fun of me like the rest of them," he muttered, beginning to crawl out of the spacious hiding place.

"Whoa buddy, what are you talking abou… hey, are you crying?"

"Please just leave," Tails begged.

"Hey, buddy, c'mon, don't be sad. Why is there any reason to be sad about?"

"Because everyone just runs away from me when they see me and my freakish Tails," he sulked. Sonic looked down at the boy's pair of twin tails.

"What's wrong with them? I think they are pretty cool. Actually, since you won't tell me your name then I'll just call you Tails. Sound good?" he chuckled happily.

"What's wrong with you? Why aren't you running in fear like the others?"

"Who would run in fear from you? You seem like a great kid to get to know."

"The black hedgehog told me that everyone hated me because I'm a freak," he said, more tears beginning to emerge from his tear ducts.

"Of course he did," Sonic sighed. "Look, kid, that's just Shadow. He might act like he's all tough but he is actually a nice guy deep down, you just have to get to know him. He just likes messing with people, trust me," he smiled the biggest, most genuine smile he could, putting his arm around the fox's shoulders.

"Why are you being so nice to me?"

"Because that's what friends are for. We are friends, aren't we?" he smiled. Tails quickly nodded, not wanting to say anything. He had never really had a friend before and didn't want to blow it by saying anything nerdy or stupid. "Well good, so what's your name, little buddy?"

"Miles. But I think I like the name Tails better," he confirmed with a small nod of his head.

"Okay then Tails, nice to meet ya. So you wanna come play with us?"

"But they will all just run away and hide again."

"Well, I'd hope so. We are all playing hide and seek after all." Tails eyes widened as the realization washed over him. "Ha, ha, you didn't think they were hiding from you just because you had two tails did you? You're funny Tails, I just know we are going to be the best of friends," Sonic laughed innocently again, holding out his hand for Tails to grab.

Tails mulled over what he was saying, surprised by how friendly and kind this stranger was being to him. He smiled back, reveling in the wonderful feeling of meeting this new person who seemed to genuinely want to be Tails' friend. He placed his hand in Sonic's and quickly felt a jolt as the hedgehog began to pull him along behind, crawling out of his hiding place.

"Hey, guys, I want you all to meet Tails," Sonic yelled out, calling all his friends out of their hiding places. Firstly, a young, violet feline crawled out from underneath the playground and waltzed over to them, extending her hand out. "Hi, the name is Blaze and it is an absolute pleasure to meet you."

"Y…you too," he shied away from her slightly, bumping into Sonic behind him who smiled down at him.

"Hey, Ames, come over here. I want you to meet my new friend," Sonic called out as a pink hedgehog rushed over to the two. Amy ran into the fox and threw her arms around him in a big hug.

"Nice to meet you. Any friend of Sonic's is good in my book," she smiled up at Sonic, blushing when she saw him give her an approving thumbs up. Shadow, watching this display from afar just shrugged his shoulders and sighed to himself.

"So much for having a bit of fun. That hedgehog ruins everything."

…

"I remember that day so vividly," Tails laughed, lying closely to Sonic, hugging him tightly.

"That was a good day, wasn't it? Hey, Tails, I have something to give you something," Sonic reached into his bandanna and pulled out a small, silver necklace which had a love heart at the bottom of it. He reached around Tails' neck and clipped it around the back. Tails put his hand around the heart and held it up to his face. He slowly moved his thumb over the locket, brushing off the dust. He turned it over to see a small engraving that said 'Sonic and Tails forever.'

Tails smiled back towards Sonic and flung his arms around the hedgehog, thanking him over and over again when their hug was suddenly broken by the sound of a familiar hedgehog.

Sonic, Tails, I know you guys are in that stupid little hang out, get out now," Shadow screamed, which was unusual for him. Tails quickly un-clipped the necklace and clasped his fingers around it, shielding it from the outside world as the two began to crawl out of their little hiding place.

"What do you want, Shadow," Sonic barked as he emerged from the bushes and stood up, brushing up the thorns that pricked his fur.

"Don't you think it's pretty gay to be hiding together in a small bush," he laughed.

"It's out place to go talk. You're just jealous that you don't have a best friend since everybody just finds you unappealing, Shads," he laughed, winking at the now frustrated hedgehog.

Shadow smiled when he noticed something in the fox's left hand and walked up to Tails, grabbing his wrist. "What's in the hand, nerd," he barked, holding Tails' wrist tightly as he tried desperately to shake off the tight grasp of Shadow.

"Hey, l-let go," Tails cried, trying his hardest, without any success, to break free of his grip.

"Shadow, that's enough, let him go!" Sonic ordered, half from anger and protectiveness of his little buddy and half from fear that Shadow would see the necklace.

"C'mon, just let me see," Shadow laughed, beginning to pry open his fingers one by one with his other hand. Fear gripped Sonic as he watched as the necklace slowly became more and more visible. One more finger and Shadow would see that it was a heart and their secret would be out. Sonic didn't have time think and his instincts took over.

Sonic ran up to Shadow, crashing into him with all of his strength and caused Shadow to stumble backwards, letting go of the fox as he lost his balance. He tripped over his legs and began tripping backwards until he bumped into a small playground contraption and fell backwards. His back fell over the metallic object, landing on the tanbark that littered the ground and his leg bent around it, caught in the metallic spring underneath and bending at a horrible angle.

"OUCH!" Shadow screamed in pain as the three hear a loud, piercing crack echo through the air as his femur broke off. Tears began streaming out of the black hedgehog's eyes as he began swearing every profanity he could think of.

"Wait here, I…I'll go get some help. C'mon Tails," Sonic cried, grabbing the fox and sprinting off into the distance.

"You will pay for this, faker!" Sonic could hear the angry, hate filled words of the hedgehog echo through the air, seemingly chasing him down as the pair ran off to get help.

A/N: Thanks for reading. What will Shadow do now? I hope you enjoyed the origin story, please review to let me know what you think and I'll see you all next chapter when the Ladies Choice Dance finally happens!

Question: What do you think will happen at the dance? I always love hearing some theories of the future as well as feedback :)