Chapter cover is a screencap from Sonic: Clone Chaos on yt by Mashed
Sonic
After a few days of healing at Shadow's house, Shadow told me I was well enough to leave. Frankly, I didn't want to, but I had things I needed to do. I opened the door and decided to visit Tails. We chatted via phone a few times, but I wanted to see him in person. I headed over to Tails' workshop.
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As soon as I entered, I noticed something was up. Tails laid on the couch, looking tired and fatigued. He always makes sure to get a good night's sleep, no matter what... maybe he just couldn't fall asleep this time.
"Hey bud, how are ya?" I waved at him while slowly closing the door behind me.
Tails looked at me and smiled. "I'm... fine. Just a little tired." I walked over to him and ruffled his bangs. "Make sure to sleep well next time, okay?" I told him. He can't do his hobby-- inventing --if he was exhausted and un-alert. "Yeah," He replied, "I'll make sure."
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It was the next day. Tails promised me he would rest, but he was even more sleepy than before. 'Something must be happening. He wouldn't promise me and then not follow up on it.'
Tails
It was getting worse. I couldn't even sit up, otherwise, I'd get all dizzy. I should tell Sonic... but I don't want him to worry. I can fix this by myself. I hope.
I tried to get up, but I felt that loss of balance return. Discouraged, I instantly sat back down. I audibly sighed. This would make it hard to work on my inventions.
Sonic suddenly popped into the living room. "Tails? You seem more tired than yesterday. What's wrong?" He had a concerned look covering his muzzle. "I told you, I'm fine," I reassured him.
"Nuh-uh," He crossed his arms. "You said you'd do a better job of going to sleep. What's really going on?" He asked while squinting his eyes and leaning in closer to me.
Should I tell him? "Well, I-" No. I can't. "Uhm, uh.." But it'd be better for me if I did... "Well, I seem to-" But... Sonic already has so much he needs to worry about. I can solve this on my own. "Uh, not-" But what if I couldn't? I already couldn't get up from the couch. "Uhhhh, I'm-"
I probably looked like an idiot. I stuttered and fumbled over my words for almost a full minute. Sonic was clearly getting impatient, as he sighed.
"Look, I got to get to work. The bills don't pay themselves. You can tell me when I get home, okay?" He put a hand on my shoulder and smiled. I smiled back.
"Thanks."
"No problem, Lil' Bro."
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Sonic
I was getting more worried. Why would Tails look so nervous to tell me, when he supposedly just 'couldn't sleep.'
'Ah well. I have a job to do. I'll think about it later.'
Tails
I should've told him. It was getting worse. I could feel my body heat up. It was hard to stay awake, I just wanted to sleep. Maybe I'll wake up and I won't be sick anymore.
ESTÁ A LER
Closer (But maybe a little too much) -- Sonadow/Shadonic
Fanfic(Original Name: End of a Rivalry) --I highly dislike how I wrote/am writing this, it's so much more different from how I see their relationship now. I am not proud of this at all, so keep that in mind.-- -- Sonic and Shadow are rivals, and it works...
