Chapter 1: Southern Crossover
Chapter Text
We see Tails sitting on a dock, writing in a notebook.
Tails: “And then Captain Super Fox Man kicked the Smiley Bomber all the way to jail.” Ah, no, that won’t work! Man, who knew writing could be so difficult?
Suddenly, Tails notices a message floating in a bottle in the ocean. He grabs it, opens the bottle, and reads the letter.
Tails: “Dear Miles. I know that you’ve been curious about the fate and location of your true parents for quite some time now. While I can’t give you all the answers you seek, I do know someone who can point you in the right direction. His name is Athair, an echidna living on Cocoa Islands. Seek him out, and he will tell you what you want to know. Signed, someone who wants to help.” Is this for real? I better go tell the others!
He turns, before stopping.
Tails: Actually… I could probably handle this by myself. I mean, I’ve got loads of experience by now! I can handle whatever the world decides to throw at me! I don’t need the others anymore!
Tails pulls out a remote and presses a button on it, causing the submarine from the Tidal Plant to emerge.
Tails: I knew keeping this thing around would be a good idea! Alright, Sea Fox, time to set sail!
Tails jumps into the Sea Fox, before taking off.
Elsewhere, we see a massive blimp being primed for take off, with Robotnik and Stone standing outside it.
Stone: Alright, that should be everything! The supply blimp is ready to go, doctor!
Robotnik: Excellent! Now, get on board and set a course for Downunda!
Stone nods, before joining a crew of Swatbots aboard the blimp. The aircraft takes off as Robotnik chucks an oil can at it. Afterwards, he walks over to a terminal.
Robotnik: Engaging umbrella cloak!
Suddenly, the blimp turns invisible, though a bit of it can be seen from the bottom. The zeppelin begins its maiden voyage.
Later, we see Tails sailing in the Sea Fox, though he stops when a massive shadow crosses over the vessel.
Tails: That’s weird. There hasn’t been a cloud in the sky since I started my journey. I wonder…
Tails looks up, seeing the bottom of the blimp.
Tails: Woah, it's some kind of blimp! I should check it out.
Tails exits the Sea Fox and flies up, eventually seeing Stone sitting in the pilot seat of the blimp, flanked by two Swatbots. Tails looks closer through the window, seeing the terminal Stone is looking at.
Tails: Hmm, it looks like there heading to Downunda. I’d better-
Before he can continue, Stone spots him from the cockpit, before pulling out a walkie-talkie.
Stone: Security, we have a vermin problem on the outside of the cockpit. Please take care of it.
In response, Swatbots with jetpacks come flying out of the blimp and begin trying to shoot at Tails, who dodges and flies back down towards the sea with the bots in pursuit. Eventually, Tails is able to use his namesakes to create a whirlpool that sucks the bots into the water.
Tails: Phew, that was a close one… I better think of a plan.
Tails flies back to the Sea Fox, before he is suddenly grabbed by something inside of it. Suddenly, a blue machine resembling an octopus crawls out from the sub, still holding Tails.
Tails: W-what the heck are you!?
Octobot: The name’s Octobot, kid. Robotnik’s master of the sea! I saw your little toy floating around, so I decided to pay you a little visit! Oh, wait’ll Robotnik hears about how I managed to kill a Freedom Fighter! He’ll make me bot of the month! No, of the year! But first…
Octobot uses his tentacles to sink the Sea Fox, before dragging Tails beneath the waves.
Octobot: This is it, kid! Next stop, Davy Jones’ Locker!
Octobot drags Tails underwater, where he loses consciousness.
As this is happening, it is being recorded by the blimp and shown to Robotnik.
Stone: Well, doctor, it looks like Octobot took care of our pest problem.
Robotnik: Yes, yes, good for him. What I want to know is how Tails managed to find our blimp so easily.
Stone: Well, there might have been a slight bug with the stealth system that made it so that anyone directly underneath it could see the bottom?
Robotnik: What!? And you’re just telling me this NOW!?
Stone: Well, we were flying over the ocean, so I didn;t think we’d have to worry about it.
Robotnik: Oh, you stupid… You know what? Forget about it. Just stay the course and drop off the supplies. We’ll talk about your failure when you get back.
Stone: Yes, doctor.
Stone disconnects. Robotnik begins to type in on the communicator.
Robotnik: Robotropolis to Downunda, come in! This is Robotnik! Crocbot, do you read me?
In Downunda, we see a robotic crocodile answering the call.
Crocbot: Loud and clear, mate.
Robotnik: Excellent! The supplies are on the way. There was a slight delay, but you should have it by the time you requested.
Crocbot: Glad to hear it. Over and out!
Crocbot disconnects from the communicator.
Crocbot: Hm, better send the pack out to meet the blimp. Here, Alpha!
Crocbot whistles, causing a pack of winged robots to enter the room.
Crocbot: Alright, dingoes! Go patrol the airstrip! See anything you shouldn’t, eat first and don’t ask questions!
In response, the dingoes fly off.
Crocbot: Alright, once them supplies get here, I’ll be stronger than ever! Strong enough to take down the fat man and take his empire for myself! After that, I’ll be on top of the food chain!
Crocbot laughs to himself.
Meanwhile, beneath the ocean, Octobot is holding Tails under the water.
Octobot: Come on, just a few more minutes…
Voice: Not so fast!
Octobot turns, seeing a manta ray, a dolphin, a clam, and a jellyfish glaring at him.
Dolphin: Looks like the P.I.A was right! There is a robot causing trouble around here!
Octobot: Yeah, and if you don’t mind, I’m kinda in the middle of something here, so…
Ray: Not on your life, creep! We’d never let anyone get hurt in our waters!
Octobot: Yeah? And just who are you guys anyway?
Clam: Well, since you asked, we’re… The Forty Fathoms Freedom Fighters!
Octobot stares at them for a moment, before he bursts out laughing.
Octobot: O-oh no! What are you gonna do to me? Make a pearl and chuck it?! HAHAHAHAHA!
Jellyfish: Think we’re funny, huh? Well then, you’re going to find this one shocking!
The jellyfish proceeds to zap one of Octobots tentacles, causing him to drop Tails.
Ray: That’s it, P.B! I’ll take the air breather back to land, you guys deal with Octobot!
P.B: Alright, good luck, Ray!
With this, Ray swims off as Octobot punches P.B away.
Octobot: Hey, come back with my air-breather!
As Octobot gives chase, he is knocked back by the dolphin.
Dolphin: Back off, creep!
In response, Octobot begins to quickly spin his tentacles around himself.
Clam: Woah, back off, Bottlenose!
Octobot: You’ll all be sushi by the time I’m done with you!
As Octobot get’s closer, a large shadow covers him, causing him to look up.
Octobot: Uh-oh…
Suddenly, he is crushed by something massive. When it lifts, Octobot is squished flat.
Bottlenose: Well, looks like that’s the last we’ll be seeing of Octobot, eh Bivalve?
Bivalve: I just hope that kid’s alright…
We then see Tails and Ray talking on a deserted island.
Tails: Wow. Thanks for saving my skin down there, Ray.
Ray: Aw, it was nothing, kid! It’s just what Freedom Fighters do.
Tails: Hey, what about my submarine? Did you find it?
Ray: Well, we did, but it was completely totaled.
Tails: You mean I’m stuck here!?
Ray: Well, not exactly!
Ray then begins swimming off.
Tails: Where you going?
Ray: Just making room…
Tails: Making room for wha-wha-whoa!
Suddenly, the island begins to shake and rise.
Ray: You’re not sitting on the ground, my friend.
Suddenly, the ground rises high enough to reveal it to actually be the blowhole of a whale.
Whale: But I was able to “ground” Octobot, right Ray?
Ray: Right, BIg Guy! Tails, say hello to Fluke, the Blue Whale!
Tails: Awesome! Hey, do you think you guys can take me to Downunda?
Ray: Sure! It’s on your annual migration route, right Fluke?
Fluke: You bet!
Tails: Sounds good! Let’s go!
With that, Fluke begins swimming towards Downunda.
Later, we see Tails working on his writing project.
Tails: Hm… I wonder if I should really make this public. It’s not really historically accurate.
Ray: Neither was Pocohantas, and people still love that movie! Don’t worry so much, kid.
Tails: I’ll make sure to give your squad the credit you deserve for saving my skin.
Fluke: Aw, don’t worry about that, Tails. We just wanna help make sure your mission goes well!
Ray: And speaking of… land ho, guys!
We see the group approaching a land mass.
Tails: There it is! Downunda!
Fluke leans up, letting Tails fly onto the land.
Ray: So long, Tails!
Tails: Bye guys! Thanks a million!
The ocean dwellers take off, while Tails flies further into Downunda.
Tails: Alright, Robotnik’s goons won’t see me coming.
Elsewhere, we see Crocbot watching Tails on a monitor.
Crocbot: I see him coming!
Stone: An intruder?
Crocbot: Yeah, but don’t worry. He won’t get past me! I’m not gonna let some hot-shot hero wreck my supply run!
Stone: I’m glad to hear that, Crocbot.
Elsewhere, we see Tails flying through Downunda, tailed by a group of Crocbot’s dingoes. One of them tries to bite Tails from below, but he dodges it.
Tails: Get off me!
Tails delivers a kick to the dingo’s jaw, before two others come flying towards Tails on either side. Tails is able to fly above them, causing them to crash into each other.
Tails: Alright, come on! Is that all you’ve got?!
Suddenly, one of them manages to bite the end of one of his Tails, causing him to crash into the ground. He gets up, seeing the dingoes closing in on him.
Tails: He he, nice doggies…
Suddenly, a group of animals come charging out. They begin to battle the dingoes, with the exception of an emu dressed as a hippie, who is tending to Tails.
Emu: You alright, little dude?
Tails: Yeah, but… who are you guys?
Emu: I’m Guru Emu, and my friends are the Downunda Freedom Fighters. There’s Wombat Stu…
He points to a yellow wombat beating a dingo with another dingo.
Emu: …Duck “Bill” Platypus, Barby Koala
He points to a teal platypus and a white koala battling two dingos.
Emu; And our leader, Walt Wallabee.
He points to a red kangaroo, who kicks down another dingo. With that, the remaining dingoes all fly off. Afterwards, they check up on Tails and Emu.
Tails: Thanks for the help, guys. If it weren’t for you, I'd probably be dog food right now.
Walt: Tweren't nothing, mate. Never hurts to help!
Suddenly, one of the dingos grabs Stu and carries him off.
Walt: Stu!
Barby: Dang it! We’ve gotta do something!
Tails: Let me help you! If I hadn’t gotten hurt, you wouldn’t have had to help me out, and Stu wouldn’t have gotten captured!
Emu: It wasn’t your fault, little dude. We knew something like this might happen, but we decided to save you anyway! That’s what heroes do, man!
Tails: Well, still, I want to help. I’d probably be more useful if my tail wasn’t busted…
In response, Guru Emu pulls out a cup of liquid from his bag.
Emu: Here, drink these. It’s tea with healing herbs in it. Should help you out.
Tails: …Are you sure?
Bill: Don’t worry, kid. Emu saves the heavy stuff for back home.
Tails: Alright, if you say so.
Tails drinks the tea.
Tails: Well, my tail still doesn’t feel better.
Emu: Patience, little dude. Gotta give the herbs some time to work their magic, man.
Tails: Well, we don’t have time! We’ve gotta go after Stu now!
Walt: Alright, if you're sure. Let’s go, mates!
The group heads off after the dingos.
Back at his base, Crocbot is looking out the window.
Stone: Alright, the blimp is about to make landfall. Have you dealt with the problem yet?
Crocbot: You betcher beans I have! Matter of fact, here they come now! Well, some of them…
The beaten up dingoes land on Crocbot’s window.
Crocbot: What the!?
Stone: What, what is it?
Crocbot: Uh, technical difficulties!
Stone: What do you mean-
Crocbot slams his tail on the communicator, turning it off.
Crocbot: I mean, I’m off the air, coffee boy!
Crocbot then turns to the dingoes.
Crocbot: Alright boy, who did this to ya?
The whimpering, whining dingo shows Crocbot a picture of the Downunda Freedom Fighters on his monitor.
Crocbot: Argh! Bastards! I’ll get them for this, every last one of them!
Suddenly, the alpha dingo flies in with Stu.
Crocbot: And it looks like I’ll get a head start!
Stu: C-Crocbot!
On the blimp, Stone is trying to reestablish communications with Crocbot.
Stone: Come on, come on…
Suddenly, Crocbots face appears on the monitor.
Crocbot: Sorry about that, a bit of trouble with one of the locals!
Stone: And you dealt with the problem?
Crocbot: Heh heh heh, yeah!
As he says this, he looks at Stu, who is tied to a torture rack.
Stone: Good. The blimp is approaching your fortress. Ready?
Crocbot: Born ready!
Stone: Alright. Deactivating invisibility shield now. Alright, I’ll let you guide the blimp into the hangar. I’ll meet you on the ground.
Crocbot: See ya, wouldn’t wanna be ya!
Stone disconnects, and Crocbot turns back to Stu.
Crocbot: Alright, your friends are probably comin’ here to save your sorry hide, right Stuy?
Stu: What? No, no they're not!
In response, Crocbot turns on a camera, which shows the group approching his fortress.
Stu: Crap…
Crocbot: Haw! Alright, now things are really heating up! Oh, this is gonna be fun…
Outside, we see the group getting closer to the fortress.
Tails: Is that Crocbot’s base?
Bill: Yep, no doubt about it.
Suddenly, a shadow appears over the group.
Emu: Woah, who turned out the lights?
Tails: Oh no…
The group look up to see the zeppelin appear overhead.
Barby: Uh, Tails, is that the blimp you were telling us about earlier?
Tails: Yep…
Barby: The one with all the weapons equipment in it?
Tails: Yep…
Emu: Major heavy…
Walt: Then we’ve gotta stop that thing before it lands, otherwise Crocbots going to be stronger than ever before! Let’s go!
The group charges towards the base.
Inside said base, Crocbot and Stu are watching this.
Crocbot: Aw, look at them go! It’s adorable. And look, they’ve got a new friend with ‘em! They’ve replaced you already! Hahahaha!
Stu: You won’t get away with this, you bolthead!
Crocbot: Ha! If only you knew…
Stu: Knew what?
Crocbot: You see, I wasn’t always made of steel and circuitry. I used to be scales and blood, just like any other mobian! But when Robotnik came around, I could smell an opportunity to get further up the food chain. So I struck a deal with him, and became the boss of his Downunda faction! It also got me this fancy new makeover, so that’s nice. But I’m not stopping with Downunda, oh no. Once I get my hands on that supplies, I’ll reprogram the Swatbots on board to listen to me instead of ol’ no-chin. And after that, I’ll use my new power to take Robotnik down, and become the new top dog of Mobius!
Stu: W-why are you telling me this?
Crocbot: Well, to be honest, I’ve always wanted to give one of them villain monologues. Though they always looked fun. That was my first… and it’ll be your last.
Crocbot get’s closer to Stu.
Stu: No! Don’t!
Outside the base, a scream is heard.
Barby: That’s Stu!
Walt: We’ve gotta get in there!
Emu: Hold on. How’s your tail, little dude?
Tails moves his tail, before using it to start flying.
Tails: It’s all better! I can’t believe it!
Stu: Righteous! That’s the power of nature, man!
Bill: Alright, enough talk! We’ve got a friend to save!
The group charges towards the base.
Inside, Crocbot is watching the blimp approaching while communicating with Stone.
Stone: Crocbot, I’m not seeing the docking tether. What’s the holdup?
Crocbot: Err, technical glitch. Swing around again!
Suddenly, he notices the heroes approaching the base.
Crocbot: Gah! Looks like I’ve got a pest problem to take care of…
Crocbot puts on a hat and enters another room, leaving an unconscious Stu behind.
Crocbot: Keep an eye on your friends for me, will ya? If you ever wake up, that is!
Crocbot enters a room with a large mechanical ram in it.
Crocbot: Alright, time to test my newest weapon: The CD Ram! Let me just slip this in, and…
He puts a disk into a slot on the leg of the ram, causing it to activate.
Crocbot: Aw yeah! That’s the ticket! Go get ‘em, boy!
The ram charges forward, beginning to attack Tails and the Downunda Freedom Fighters. It begins to knock around the team, injuring them.
Tails: Hang on, I’ve got an idea!
Tails flies in front of the ram’s face.
Tails: Hey, fluff-brain! I bet you couldn’t hit me if I was standing still!
In response, the ram begins to chase Tails around.
Walt: Alright, keep that up kid! And while you do…
Walt begins to dig into his pouch, before he pulls out a black boomerang with a fuse on it.
Walt: Alright, tin horns, let’s see how you like my bomberrang!
Walt chucks the bomberrang at the ram, causing it to explode, causing Crocbot to snarl in rage back in his base.
Stone: Something wrong, Crocbot?
Crocbot: Uh, no, no! Everything’s fine! Hurry up and dock!
Crocbot presses a button on his terminal, causing a docking tether to come out from the roof.
Stone: Alright, easy now…
Crocbot: High voltage hook primed for coupling. Contact in five, four, three, two…
Suddenly, Tails comes flying through the window carrying Barby, who kicks Crocbot into the terminal, which causes the tether to begin swinging wildly.
Stone: Careful, careful!
Suddenly, the tether, tears a hole in the balloon, causing a massive explosion to occur. Stone is able to escape the blast on his jetpack.
Stone: Oh, the doctor is not going to be happy when he learns about this…
Stone flies away as the rest of the Downunda Freedom Fighters watch on.
Walt: Oh the humanity…
Back in the base, Crocbot isn’t taking the loss well.
Crocbot: No! My supplies! My army! It’s gone! It’s all gone!
Tails: Save the crocodile tears, buddy! You’re done!
As this happens, Barby checks on Stu.
Barby: Stu, you alright?
Stu: That you, Barb?
Suddenly, Crocbot whacks Tails with his own.
Crocbot: I’m not beaten yet, you two tailed freak!
Stu: Crocbot’s escaping!
Barby: Drat!
Crocbot runs off, before jumping into a red vehicle.
Crocbot: Time for the ace in the hole: My nuclear powered mecha tank!
Crocbot drives through the wall, knocking the other heroes aside. He then begins driving off.
Crocbot: Eat my rust!
Bill: Come back and fight like… um… a machine!
Emu: Cool it, Bill, here comes the guys!
Tails lands with Stu and Barby.
Bill: Glad to see your okay!
Stu: Thanks! Too bad Crocbot got away…
Emu: Maybe not…
Emu pulls out a bottle filled with liquid.
Emu: I’ve been saving this one. It should help us deal with Crocbot. Wanna gimme a hand, little dude?
Tails: Of course!
Tails grabs the back of Emu’s shirt, and the two fly after Crocbot.
Tails: Hang on, I thought hippies were pacifists!
Emu: Even a peace train comes to a stop, little dude! Chew on this, Crocbot!
He chucks the bottle at the tank, causing an explosion that sends Crocbot off course.
Crocbot: Ah! No, no, no, no, no, no, NO!
Crocbot drives into a nearby crater, which causes the tank to explode. Tails and Emu return to the others.
Tails: That was awesome, Emu! Where’d you learn to make stuff like that?
Emu: Well, it was thanks to my teacher, Old Man Athair!
Tails: Athair! That’s right! The whole reason I started this journey was so that I could find him! I guess I got so busy chasing after the blimp that I forgot.
Walt: Well, where is he?
Tails: He’s supposed to be on a place called Cocoa Island, but I can;t get there without a ship!
Ray: Who says you don’t?
The group turns to see Ray and Bottlenose coming up from under the water.
Tails: Ray!
Ray: Hiya Tails! We’ve got a surprise for you!
Bottlenose dives under the water, before coming up with a repaired Sea Fox.
Tails: You fixed it!
Bottlenose: After what you did here, it was the least we could do.
Tails jumps into the Sea Fox and starts it up.
Tails: Well, so long, guys. Let’s do this again sometime!
The Downunda Freedom Fighters say their goodbyes as Tails sets off.
Tails: I’ll have to tell Sonic and the others about them. But first, I’ve gotta find Athair.
Tails sails off into the distance as his journey continues.
Chapter 2: Skypatrol
Summary:
This chapter was longer than I thought it'd be.
Chapter Text
Tails is seen docking on the beach of a small island.
Tails: Alright, I’ll just refuel here, and then I should be able to make it to Cocoa Island!
Tails attaches a fueling device to the Sea Fox.
Tails: Well, since I’m here, I might as well check this place out.
Tails begins to make his way through the island. As he walks, he notices that several animals are trapped in crystal.
Tails: Hmm, I really doubt this is a natural phenomena. But what could cause something like this?
Suddenly, he get’s pulled behind a nearby tree by someone. When he checks who it is, he sees a female fox with red fur wearing a yellow outfit about his own age. He is momentarily stunned by her appearance.
Fox: Who are you? What are you doing here?
Tails: Oh! Uh, my name is Tails. What’s your name?
Fox: Why should I tell you? How do I know you aren’t working for her?
Tails: I’ve got no idea what you’re talking about. In case you think I’m evil or something, I’ll have you know I’m a member of the Knothole Freedom Fighters!
Fox: Wait, really?
Tails: Yeah, see?
He pulls out a picture of him and the Freedom Fighters, which the fox takes, and scans. Slowly, she let’s him go.
Fox: Alright. If this is legit, I guess I misjudged you. Sorry about that.
Tails: It’s OK. Hey, I never got your name.
Fiona: Oh, right. I’m Fiona.
Tails: Nice to meet you, Fiona. Mind telling me about this place?
Fiona: Well, this place is called Fava Island. I’ve lived here for most of my life. Everything was great… until SHE arrived.
Tails: Who?
Fiona: Wendy Witchcart. She came to the island, and started trapping everyone in crystal. Then, she built her castle, and declared herself “queen” of the island. She and her gang, the Witchcarters, have been in charge ever since.
Tails: How did you manage to escape?
Fiona: It was because of my older sister, Nic. She’s looked after me since my village was attacked by Robotnik. She was able to distract Witchcart long enough for me to get away. But that also got her captured. Now she’s Witchcart’s prisoner, and it’s all my fault!
Tails: Hey, don’t say that. Nic probably knew what could happen, but she risked it anyway to save you, and she did that because she cares about you.
Fiona: Yeah… anyways, I’ve been living on the run ever since.
Tails: Why don’t you try fighting back?
Fiona: Are you crazy? You’ve seen what she’s done to the animals! She’s too strong! I can’t stop her!
Tails: Maybe not on your own, but maybe with a little help, we can pull it off!
Fiona: You really think so?
Tails: Hey, if it means freeing your sister, it’s worth a shot, right?
Fiona looks hesitant, but eventually nods.
Fiona: Alright, we’ll give it a shot. What’s you plan?
Tails: Well, I’ve been working on something while I’ve been sailing, and it’s finally ready to go!
Tails pulls out what looks like an oversized ring.
Tails: I call it the Sling Ring! It’ll let me attack any enemies I find from a distance.
To demonstrate, Tails throws the ring forward, causing it to take down a nearby tree, before it returns to his hand.
Tails: This should give us the edge against Witchcart and whatever she can throw at us!
Fiona: I hope you're right. Witchcart’s castle is to the south of the island. I can lead you there. C’mon.
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Tails and Fiona make their way through the grassy fields. Suddenly, they hear laughter coming from above.
Fiona: Duck!
She pulls him into a nearby bush as a wolf on a hoverbike floats down and steps off.
Wolf: Gyeh-heh-heh! I don’t know why Wendy bothered sending me down here! After all, we pretty much licked this island clean of anyone who’d try to stop us! All two of ‘em!
This sends the wolf into another fit of laughter.
Tails: Who’s that guy?
Fiona: That’s Falke, a member of the Witchcarters. Each of them controls a part of the island, and Falke controls the Rail Canyon.
Tails: Got it.
Tails gets out of the bush and walks towards Falke.
Tails: H-hey! Ugly!
Falke turns towards Tails.
Falke: Huh, I guess I did miss someone after all! Who the heck are you, kid?
Tails: I’m Tails, and I’m the one who’s gonna beat you, and send Witchcart off this island!
Falke stares at Tails for a moment, before bursting out into laughter.
Falke: You!? You’re joking, right!? You’re just a stupid kid! This is Wendy’s island, and you wanna know what happens to wannabe heroes on Wendy’s island?
Falke jumps on his bike, which activates and begins to float upwards.
Falke: They get what they deserve.
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Falke dashes after Tails, who dodges out of the way. Tails begins using the Sling-Ring to attack Falke’s craft. Falke continues to charge at Tails, while occasionally dropping mines around the area to damage Tails. Eventually, Tails is able to destroy Falke’s aircraft, causing him to crash. Fiona runs out from her bush.
Fiona: I can’t believe you just did that! You took down Falke like he was nothing!
Tails: Eh, compared to what I normally fight, he is.
This gets a laugh out of the two as Falke gets up, glaring at the two of them.
Falke: Nothing, huh? I’ll show you nothing!
Falke charges at them, with Tails shoving Fiona out of the way while taking to the sky. Falke attempts to attack them both, but Tails manages to attack him with the Sling-Ring, while Fiona manages to get some physical attacks off on him. Eventually, Falke is left battered and bruised.
Falke: Beginners luck…
Falke collapses, unconscious.
Tails: Wow! Where’d you learn to fight like that?
Fiona: Nic taught me.
Tails: Cool! Where to next?
Fiona: We should head for the Ruin Wood next. It’s right outside of Witchcart’s lair.
Tails: Alright, let’s go!
The two leave, not noticing Falke being teleported away. Falke appears in what looks like a throne room. Sitting on the throne is an old woman, holding a staff, with an unimpressed look on her face. She vaguely resembles Naugas. Falke wakes up.
Falke: Oh, hey Wendy! Uh, about what you saw-
Wendy: Don’t bother lying to me, Falke. I saw your little skirmish with the fox using my magic. And I have to say, I’m very disappointed in you. I mean, getting your hide served to you by two kids!? I thought I trained you better than that, Falke.
Falke: Hey, in my defense, the kid could fly! Most kids can’t do that! And he had this ring thing that really hurt, and-
Wendy: Enough excuses! Now, I want you to go down to the training hall and prepare yourself for next time. Understood?
Falke: Yes, Wendy…
With that, Falke slumps out of the room.
Wendy: Beaten by a kid. Of all the stupid-
She is interrupted when her wand begins to vibrate. She checks it, and sees Robotnik’s face in the crystal. Panicked, she waves her hand over the wand, causing an image of Robotnik to appear in front of her.
Robotnik: Witchcart. I assume you’ve received the badniks I sent you?
Wendy: W-why yes! They’ve been very helpful in conquering this island!
Robotnik: Excellent. Now it’s time for you to pay your end of the bargain. Tell me everything you know about the Four Malachites of Avalon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12-rEFRq3t0&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKGP4VW-LNcgcrfnaHkV3nGT&index=7
Meanwhile, we see Tails and Fiona arrive at the Ruin Wood. The two make their way through the area, destroying badniks that try to attack them.
Tails: Where did Witchcart get badniks?
Fiona: Robotnik. He gives them to her if she gives him info about whatever magical artifact he’s got his eye on.
Tails: Man, can’t I go one adventure without that guy making things harder for me?
Eventually, the two come across a large bear standing over a plane.
Bear: C’mon, you stupid piece of junk! Work, consarnit!
He kicks the plane, causing him to injure his foot, which causes him to start yelling in rage.
Tails: Is he another Witchcarter?
Fiona: Yep. That’s Bearenger. As you can see, he’s got… a bit of a temper problem.
As she says this, Bearenger is slamming his fists against the plane, which does nothing to get it working.
Tails: That’s an understatement… Alright, I can do this…
Tails steps closer to Bearenger.
Tails: H-hey! You need a hand?
Bearenger turns towards Tails.
Bearenger: Huh? I don’t need any help, you- wait a minute…
Bearneger leans in closer.
Bearenger: Fox… two tails… you’re the punk who messed up Falke! And if you’re here, your little girlfriend can’t be far…
Fiona comes out from her hiding place.
Fiona: First of all, I’m not his girlfriend. And second, do you really think you can take us on? I mean, you’re idea of fixing a plane is hitting it.
Bearenger: Are you calling me stupid!?
Fiona: Yes I am, thanks for noticing!
Bearenger: Oh that’s it, you’re DEAD!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlRlfFU-xYc&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKGP4VW-LNcgcrfnaHkV3nGT&index=9
Bearenger hops into his plane, giving it a slam with his fist, which somehow gets it flying. He begins trying to bombard the two with missiles, which they are able to dodge. Eventually, Tails is able to use the Sling-Ring to take Bearenger’s plane down.
Bearenger: Argh! I’m gonna tear you apart!
Bearenger attempts to use his strength and claws to attack the two.
Fiona: I don’t think we can take this guy in a fight, Tails!
Tails: Then we’ll just have to outsmart him instead!
Tails looks around, before noticing the open cave entrance. Suddenly, he gets an idea, before flying down to the entrance.
Tails: Hey, Bearenger!
Bearenger turns towards Tails as Fiona looks confused.
Tails: I just wanted to let you know that you’re an ugly hairball with a stomach larger than your brain!
This causes Bearenger to charge at Tails in a rage.
Bearenger: When I get my hand on you, I’m gonna-!
When he almost reaches Tails, Tails jumps and flies out of the way, causing Bearenger to punch the wall of the cave. Once he does, the cave begins to shake, before rocks collapse in front of the cave, causing the entrance to be blocked off, trapping Bearenger inside. Fiona runs towards Tails.
Fiona: That was crazy! If you hadn;t been faster-
Tails: Relax, Fiona, I got out alright. So, after this, it’s a straight shot to Witchcart’s castle, right?
Fiona: Right.
Tails: OK, let’s move.
The two keep moving.
Back at Wendy’s castle, Bearenger has been warped back to the throne room.
Wendy: So, the two-tailed fox beat you to, eh?
Bearenger: Yeah. Little punk trapped me in a cave.
Wendy: I see. You’re dismissed, Bearenger.
Bearenger: Wait, you’re not gonna punish me?
Wendy: Don’t give me any ideas. Now go.
With that, Bearenger leaves the throne room.
Wendy: Hmm, there might be more to this brat than I thought. Could he be… No, mustn't jump to conclusions. Still, underestimating the boy may prove fatal. This calls for drastic measures.
She waves her hand over her want, causing the image of a white rabbit in a green outfit to appear. The rabbit appears to be reading a book.
Wendy: Carrotia!
Carrotia: Yeah, Wen?
Wendy: Activate the Metal Island and set a course for Ruin Wood!
Carrotia: Kay.
With that, Wendy disconnects from Carrotia.
Elsewhere, we see Tails and Fiona making their way through the islands.
Tails: So, what do you and Nic do in your free time?
Fiona: Well… promise not to get mad?
Tails: Promise.
Fiona: Well, the truth is that… we’re both bounty hunters.
Tails: What?
Fiona: We go after criminals with a reward attatched to them, then we turn them in for profit.
Tails: Huh.
Fiona: You’re not mad?
Tails: Well, if you only go after bad guys, you can’t be that bad. And besides, I knew a bounty hunter once, and you seem a lot nicer than he was.
The two laugh at this, before the sky above them darkens.
Tails: Why am I getting a bad sense of deja vu?
The two look up, seeing the Metal Island floating above them.
Tails: What the heck is that!?
Fiona: That’s the Metal Island! It’s Witchcart’s personal super-weapon!
Tails: Of course she has one of those… Alright, let’s sink that thing!
Fiona: Are you crazy!? That thing’s huge!
Tails: I’ve faced worse! And besides, if we take that thing down, it might show Witchcart that we mean business.
Fiona thinks for a moment, before taking Tails’ hand.
Fiona: Alright. I trust you.
Tails: Awesome! Let’s go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qtf4z55GNQ&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKGP4VW-LNcgcrfnaHkV3nGT&index=10
Tails carries Fiona up to the Metal Island. After that, the two begin to make their way through the area, avoiding the badniks and obstacles in their way. Eventually, they come across Carrotia, who is reading her book while laying in her carrot-shaped vehicle.
Tails: Let me guess; another Witchcarter?
Fiona: Yep. That’s Carrotia. She’s probably the least threatening of her crew, considering she doesn’t do much.
Tails: Alright, maybe this won’t be so bad.
Tails and Fiona approach Carrotia, who notices them.
Carrotia: Oh. It’s you.
Tails: Uh, hi! Look, we’re just here to save Fiona’s sister, so do you think you can let us pass?
Carrotia: Eh, on the one hand, I don’t really like doing stuff…
As she speaks, she pulls out lipstick and applies it to herself.
Carrotia: But on the other, Wendy would be pretty ticked if I just let you go without a fight, so… yeah.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGzGgaxAxyg&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKGP4VW-LNcgcrfnaHkV3nGT&index=11
Carrotia activates her vehicle, and begins bombarding the two with carrot shaped projectiles. As she does, she also blows poison kisses. Eventually, the two are able to bring down Carrotia’s plane.
Carrotia: Oh no, you got me.
Tails: Wait, aren’t you gonna try fighting back?
Carrotia: Nah, I’m pretty much done. Instead…
She pulls out a remote and presses a button, causing the Island to begin falling.
Carrotia: You guys should probably get out of here. Or don’t. I don’t care.
With that, Carrotia runs off. Tails and Fiona do the same, with Fiona grabbing onto Tails as he flies down to the island. The Metal Island slowly sinks into the water below.
Tails: You alright?
Fiona: Yeah! That was awesome! Eat it, Witchcart!
Tails: Haha! Yeah, eat it!
The two laugh for a moment, before Tails looks up and notices the sun setting.
Tails: Huh, it’s getting pretty late. We should camp out here for the night.
Fiona: You sure? We’re pretty close to Witchcart’s castle.
Tails: And we’ll stand a better chance against her if we’re not sleep deprived.
Fiona: …Yeah, good point. Come on.
The two work together to set up a tent. Afterwards, they both fall asleep.
Back at Witchcart Castle, Carrotia is in the throne room, speaking with Wendy.
Wendy: You mean those two sunk the Metal Island all by themselves!?
Carrotia: Yep. Totally wrecked it. Didn’t stand a chance.
Wendy: I see. Very well. You can leave.
Carrotia: Kay.
With that, Carrotia exits the throne room.
Wendy: Well, that confirms it. There’s no other explanation. But what would a kitsune be doing on my island? Ah, questions for later. For now, it seems I must deal with this problem myself. And I think I know just how I’m going to do it…
Wendy holds her wand forward, and begins to chant.
Wendy: Falkus Halkus, Palkus Talkus, Dreamus Walkus!
With that, Wendy’s eyes begin to glow white.
Back at the camp, Fiona begins to stir in her sleep. Inside her mind, we see her walking through a misty void, confused. Suddenly, she hears cackling coming from behind her. She turns, seeing Wendy appear behind her.
Wendy: Hello, my pretty!
Fiona: Y-you’re not real! This is just a nightmare!
Wendy: Oh, it’s a nightmare alright! But why should that mean it isn’t real?
Fiona: W-what do you want!?
Wendy: Simple, my dear! I come to you offering a deal. You see, you and your boyfriend have been causing a lot of trouble for me and my Witchcarters, and I’d like for that trouble to end.
Fiona: He’s not my-
Wendy: Quiet, you! Since you’ve been helping him so much, I’ve got half a mind to turn you into crystal and place you in my garden! But, I’m feeling generous, so I’ll give you a deal. I’ll let you and your wretched sister leave this island unharmed, free of charge… if you give me the fox.
Fiona: Forget it! There’s no way I’m doing anything for you, grandma!
Wendy: Oh, that’s a shame. Well, I tried. Very well, I’ll tell your sister you said hello before I smash her.
Fiona: What?
Wendy: Oh, did I forget to mention that? Yes, I’ve grown quite bored of your sister. She just… contrasts so much with the environment. As such, I’ve decided to take the liberty of… removing her from the equation.
Fiona: You can’t do this!
Wendy: Sure I can! It won’t even be that hard. All I need to do is have Bearenger grab a hammer, then SMASH! But, I might be willing to spare your sister her fate… if you accept my deal. What do you say?
Fiona looks conflicted.
Fiona: If… if I give you Tails, you’ll let Nic go?
Wendy: You have my word.
Fiona hesitates, before sighing.
Fiona: Then you have mine.
Wendy cackles with glee.
Wendy: Excellent! I knew you’d make the right choice! After all, what’s one boy you’ve known for a day compared to your dear older sister? Well, I’ll be off. See you at the castle!
Witchcart cackles some more, before disappearing.
The next morning, Tails and Fiona wake up, with Fiona looking shaken.
Tails: Bad dream?
Fiona: Uh, yeah.
Tails: Well, whatever it was, you don’t have to worry about it. It wasn’t real.
Fiona: Yeah… not real.
Tails: So, are we heading to Witchcart’s castle, or…?
Fiona: Oh, right! Come on, this way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aAJW_6Ig9U&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKGP4VW-LNcgcrfnaHkV3nGT&index=12
Fiona leads Tails to the entrance of Castle Witchcart, which is open. They walk through the courtyard, where they come across a large collection of animals trapped in crystals.
Tails: Oh my…
Fiona: This is what Witchcart does to the animals on the island she likes: She turns them into… decorations.
Suddenly, she turns and walks towards a larger crystal. Inside is a woman who looks very similar to Fang.
Fiona: Oh, Nic…
Tails: Wait, that’s Nic!?
Fiona: You know her?
Tails: It's… I’ll tell you about it later, alright?
Fiona: OK…
The two approach the main entrance of the castle.
Tails: Well, I guess this is it, huh?
Fiona: Yeah, I guess it is.
Tails: Well, come on! Witchcart’s not gonna beat herself!
Fiona: Right.
The two begin to make their way through the castle, avoiding Witchcart’s badniks and traps. Eventually, they are able to make it to the throne room, where they find Wendy waiting for them.
Wendy: Ah, welcome, “heroes”! I assume your here to defeat me and free all my captives?
Tails: That’s right, Witchcart! You’re finished terrorizing this island!
Wendy: Oh no, little fox, the only one “finished” here… is you!
Tails reaches for the Sling-Ring, but it’s not there. He turns, seeing that Fiona has it. Suddenly, Witchcart uses her wand to trap Tails’ bottom half in crystal.
Tails: What the heck!? Fiona, what’s going on?!
Wendy: Mree-hee-hee-hee! Sorry, fox-boy, but your girl just sold you out! You see, I payed her a little visit in her dreams last night, and we came to a little deal: I would let her and her dear sister leave the island, and in return, she would give me you!
Tails: Fiona, is she serious?
Fiona says nothing, looking away in shame.
Wendy: Now then, it’s time to fulfill my end of the bargain!
She raises her finger, causing Nic’s crystal to fly in from the courtyard.
Fiona: Alright, Witchcart, you said you’d let her go if I did this!
Wendy: Oh yes, I did. I said I’d let you both go… but I didn’t say I’d do it immediately!
Wendy uses her wand to trap Fiona in crystal, causing her to drop the Sling-Ring.
Tails: Fiona! How could you do that!?
Wendy: Mree-hee-hee! I’m an evil witch! What did you expect!? Now, as for you…
Tails: What, are you gonna put me in your garden too?
Wendy: Oh, no, no, no! Why would I let a perfectly good kitsune go to waste like that?
Tails: Kitsune?
Wendy: That’s right! What, did you think that extra tail was a coincidence? No, my boy, you’ve got some serious power inside you. Power that will serve me nicely!
Tails: You’re crazy if you think I’d ever help you!
Wendy: Oh, that’s the best part! Your permission is unnecessary! All I need to do is put you under my control, jut like I did to my other Witchcarters!
Tails: W-what!?
Wendy: What, did you think that people like them would serve me willingly? I just gave them a little persuasion to join up. Now hold still, this won’t hurt a bit.
Tails: Yeah, there’s just one problem with your plan, Witchcart.
Wendy: And what’s that?
Tails: I’m smarter than you!
Suddenly, the Sling-Ring charges towards Tails, smashing through the crystal as it does, freeing Tails.
Wendy: What!? How did you-!?
Tails: A little thing I programmed just in case. Now, let’s finish this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLpYICP4qqc&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKGP4VW-LNcgcrfnaHkV3nGT&index=13
Wendy, in a panic, uses her wand to summon her Witch-Kart, before using it to drive away.
Tails: Where do you think you’re going!?
Tails chases after Wendy, using the Sling-Ring to attack her, dodging the blasts of magic she sends that crystallize parts of the castle behind them.
Wendy: Gah! Stay away from me, you little brat!
Eventually, Tails is able to cause the Witch-Kart to crash, sending Wendy flying into another room, where the Witchcarters are playing cards.
Tails: Man, for a big powerful witch, you sure are a chicken.
Wendy: Gah! Be quiet! I won’t be beaten by some little punk who’s not old enough to drive!
Wendy raises her wand, but it was damaged in the crash. When she attempts to fire a beam, she and the other Witchcarters are trapped in crystal instead.
Tails: Heh, now that’s fitting. Still, can’t help but feel bad for the others…
Tails flies back towards the throne room, where Fiona and Nic are hugging, free from their crystal prison.
Tails: Fiona!? What happened to the crystal?
Nic: Guess when you walloped Witchcart, her magic stopped working.
Tails: Wait, does that mean-?
The three run out of the castle, where they see the animals of the island run free.
Tails: Alright, it’s over! It’s finally over!
Tails notices Fiona looking conflicted.
Tails: Hey…
Fiona: Tails, I… I’m sorry. I didn’t want to, but-
Tails: Hey, I get it. You didn’t want to lose someone you care about. It’s cool.
Fiona: Really?
Tails: Yeah. Honestly, I'd have probably done the same thing, if I was you.
Fiona: T-thanks for understanding.
Tails: Sure!
Nic: Alright, Foxy, so what’s your plan now that you’re done here?
Tails: Well, I was actually planning on paying a visit to Cocoa Island.
Fiona: Oh! Maybe we can come with you! You know, to make up for… what I did.
Nic: Fine by me. What d’ya say, Foxy?
Tails: A-alright! Let’s go!
The three head towards the Sea Fox.
Tails: Hey, Nic, you wouldn’t happen to know somebody named Fang the Hunter, would you?
Nic: Ah, you’ve met my brother, eh?
Tails: Yeah, he’s… uh…
Nic: A real pain in the neck? Don’t I know it. We hang out sometimes, but I try to keep a bit of morality. Fang… doesn’t.
Tails: I see. Hey, is Nic your real name?
Nic: I don’t think that’s any of your business, Foxy.
Tails: Right, sorry.
Nic: Nah, it’s all good.
Chapter 3: The Cocoa Island Adventure
Chapter Text
The Sea Fox docks on the shores of Cocoa Island, with Tails, Fiona, and Nic getting off of it.
Tails: Alright, we’re finally here! I’M finally here.
Nic: So, why’d you want to come here anyway?
Tails: According to a letter I got, someone named Athair is living here. If I can find him, he should be able to help me find out where my parents are.
Fiona: Ah. Well, any idea where he might be?
Tails: Uh, well, no.
Nic: In that case, we should probably set up a base somewhere on the island.
Tails: Yeah, good idea.
As they talk, they are spied upon by a pair of birds through a spyglass underground.
Bird 1: I dunno. It looks like a boat… sorta.
Bird 2: But why are they out here? Nobody is supposed to know about this place!
Bird 1: We should tell the Battle Lord about this…
Bird 2: No! If he realizes we’ve been found out, he’ll blow a gasket!
Bird 1: We’ll just lob some missiles at them and…
Bird 2: Are you crazy!? Unauthorized ordinance will get us plucked, executed, and demoted! In that order!
Behind them, a green bird stands behind them.
Green Bird: What you two are going to do is sit down. And what we are going to do is observe these interlopers.
Bird 1 & 2: Yessir!
On the island, Tails, Fiona, and Nic get to work on building a cabin. Afterwards, Tails gets to work on a smaller robot. As he does, Fiona and Nic enjoy themselves on the island. Eventually, Tails finishes the robot, a small robotic dog.
Tails: Alright, T-Pup is online!
T-Pup jumps into Tails arms, and mimics licking his face.
Tails: Aw, good doggie!
Eventually, Tails meets up with the others, flying as he does. This is spotted by the birds.
Bird 1: Did you just see-!?
Bird 2: It just took off like-!
Bird 1: It’s not even a bird, but a-!
Bird 2: How can it’s tails even do that!?
As the two react in shock, the green bird glares at the screen.
Green Bird: The only mobians meant to enjoy the sky are the birds. Continue to monitor them. I will meet with the Battle Lord.
The green bird leaves.
Back on the island, night has fallen, with Tails sleeping in the cabin while Fiona and Nic walk through the forest.
Fiona: Nic, are you mad about… what I did?
Nic: Well, I’m not exactly happy with you selling out someone else to save me… but, I ain’t gonna hold it against ya too much. You were just trying to do something good. You made a mistake, sure. So the best you can do is try to make up for it, and promise to be better.
Fiona: That sounds easier said than done…
Nic: Sure is. But as long as you got people who support you backing you up, how hard can it be?
Fiona smiles at her words, before her face scrunches up in confusion.
Fiona: Hey, do you smell something burning?
Back at the cabin, Tails and T-Pup are awoken by the sound of an explosion. They look out the window, where they see the forest burning down.
Tails: Fiona! Nic!
The two rush out of the house, and run into the forest.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHmrJPjL0z4&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=9
The two rush into the forest, where they come across Fiona and Nic.
Tails: You alright?
Fiona: Yeah, I think so!
Nic: Come on, we’ve gotta get outta here!
The group make their way through the forest, with Tails using the Sling-Ring to attack any enemies the group comes across.
Suddenly, the group come across a large machine, piloted by a purple swallow.
Swallow: Ah, there you are. Sorry, but none of you are leaving un-chared.
Tails: Who are you guys!? Why are you doing this!? Are you working with Robotnik? Some kind of mercenary group?
Swallow: If you’ve gotta know, we are the Battle Bird Armada, descendants of the Babylonians, and the rightful masters of the skies.
Tails: Battle… what!?
Swallow: Forget it, you’re gonna be wrecked soon anyway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3xsBQRSLo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=17
The Swallow begins attacking, trying to crush and kick them with the machines feet, and trying to fry them with the machines flamethrower. Eventually, the heroes are able to destroy the machine.
Swallow: Hey! I spent five hours working on that thing, you jerk!
Fiona: To be fair, you were trying to kill us.
Swallow: That’s… whatever! I’m outta here!
With that, the Swallow runs off.
Nic: So, it looks like these Battle Birds are trying to take us down.
Tails: Yep. Looks like we’ve got our work cut out for us again…
Fiona: Hey, at least we’re all together this time, right?
Tails: …Yeah. C’mon, let’s smoke these turkey’s!
The four continue onwards. Meanwhile, the Swallow meets up with the green bird.
Green Bird: Technician Wave. I have to say, considering how much you complimented your mechanical skills, your performance back there was… lackluster, to say the least.
Wave: Look, that machine wasn’t meant for four-on-one combat, OK? Cut me some slack. Besides, the other machines I’ve built are way more impressive.
Green Bird: I should hope so.
With that, the Green Bird flies off.
Wave: Jerk.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eL7_Lt0X3k&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=11
The heroes proceed through the island, going through a Volcanic Mine, before coming out on the side of a mountain. They begin to scale the side of it, dodging and defeating Armada soldiers as they do. Suddenly, they are interrupted by the Green Bird.
Tails: Oh great, another crazy bird. Who are you, and why are you trying to kill us?
Speedy: Here is all you need to know! I am Speedy, the sixteenth Battle Kukku of the BattleBird Armada! And I am your end, freak!
Tails: Why are you doing this!? We didn’t do anything to you!
Speedy: Sure you didn’t. I wasn’t hatched yesterday. You invaded our private training grounds, and you made it personal with your unnatural flying, Freak!
Tails: My… flying?
Speedy: The skies belong to the birds, and all birds belong to the Armada.
Tails: What about everything else that flies? The bats, bees… flying squirrels?
Speedy: They at least have something like wings!
Tails: Yeah, well, y’know what else flies?
Speedy: I don’t care.
Suddenly, T-Pup bites Speedy’s tail feathers.
Tails: Good boy! Now let’s get outta here!
The four heroes begin to make their way up the side of the cliff.
Speedy: You’ll pay for that! You and your little dog-robot-thing too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3xsBQRSLo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=18
Speedy chases after the heroes, attempting to ram into them to knock them off. Eventually, the heroes reach a flat plane, with Speedy catching up with them, panting.
Speedy: Sorry, freak, but our little game of tag is over!
Suddenly, Speedy gets interrupted by an intercom message.
Intercom: Sir, what is your status? Over.
Speedy: Busy. Over.
Intercom: You’re to report back to base, sir.
Speedy: I said-!
Intercom: Battle Lord’s orders.
Speedy growls, before taking off.
Nic: What was that about?
Fiona: Maybe Speedy has some sort of… supervisor?
Nic: I’d hate to meet the guy HE’D work for…
As they talk, Tails spots a piece of paper that fell where Speedy was hovering. He picks it up and looks it over, before turning to the others.
Tails: Guys! According to this piece of paper, the Armada has some sort of mini-base in a nearby island!
Nic: Well, if that’s the case, we should probably head over there. Maybe we can find some answers.
Fiona: Let’s use the Sea Fox! It’ll probably beat swimming there, at least.
The group head back down the mountain.
Meanwhile, Speedy returns to Armada HQ, where he meets with the Battle Lord.
Speedy: Why did you pull me out!? I had the freak dead to rights!
Battle Lord: I pulled you out because you were in over your head. If you had fought that fox, you would have been crushed.
Speedy: And how do you know that?
The Battle Lord opens a computer terminal, which shows images of Tails.
Battle Lord: Because that fox is Miles “Tails” Prower. A member of the Knothole Freedom Fighters.
Speedy runs towards the terminal, and begins to read the articles on it.
Battle Lord: This is why it’s important to know your enemy, son; so that you know whether or not you can take them in a fight! But don’t worry, you’ll get your chance at him and his friends eventually. For now, train and research. I want you as ready as possible for when you next meet.
Speedy: …Yes, father.
With that, the Battle Lord leaves, with Speedy continuing to learn more about Tails.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqlSH5kLMEM&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=13
Meanwhile, the heroes make it to the Sea Fox, and use it to make their way through the seas of Cocoa Island. Eventually, they arrive on the island, and exit the Sea Fox. Afterwards, they begin traversing the caverns, defeating enemies as they go. Eventually, they come across a large machine, which approaches them.
Machine: Hey, you’re not supposed to be in here!
Tails: Oh, uh, yes we are! The armada sent us to, uh, check up on how you’re doing!
Machine: That’s not gonna work on me! You aren’t even birds! Get ready to hurt!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3xsBQRSLo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=17
The machine tries to attack the heroes with its extendable arm, while also trying to attack with the body. Eventually, the heroes are able to destroy the faceplating of the machine, revealing a gray albatross to be driving it.
Albatross: Hey, you broke my thing! Now you’re gonna get it!
The albatross keeps trying to attack the heroes using the arm. It also slams the arm onto the ground, causing bombs to fall from above. Eventually, the heroes are able to destroy the machine.
Albatross: Uh… well… this don’t matter! You’ll never beat the boss in the Volcanic Tunnels!
With that, the Albatross runs away.
Nic: Alright, think we should head over there?
Tails: Yeah, let’s go.
With that, the heroes take off. Meanwhile, Speedy is meeting with the Albatross.
Speedy: Well, I hope you’re happy, Storm. Because of your incompetence, the freak and his friends have rendered this base useless!
Storm: Aw c’mon, boss! Gimme another chance! I only lost cause there were so many of them!
Speedy: Oh no, I’m not making that mistake again. I’ve got a better idea. Dismissed.
Storm sulks off as Speedy speaks into his comm device.
Speedy: This is Speedy to Kukku Cruiser, the enemy is currently in the oceans beneath Cavern Island. Go take care of them.
Meanwhile, Storm enters his room, where Wave is waiting.
Wave: You too?
Storm: Yeah… You think Jet’ll do better than us?
Wave: I hope so, for all our sake.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3xsBQRSLo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=17
As the heroes are making their way through the water, they are suddenly attacked by canisters of explosives. They look up to see the belly of a ship above them.
Nic: Oh brother, these guys are relentless!
Tails: Well, so are we!
Tails activates the weapon systems of the Sea Fox, and uses them to attack the ship. Eventually, the ship is too damaged, sinking into the ocean, with the crew jumping ship.
Tails: Alright, with that out of the way, let’s get back to shore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Suj91dxx8b8&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=12
Eventually, the heroes make it to a river, which flows downstream. Tails is able to maneuver the Sea Fox to make sure that it makes its way up through the current, while avoiding all the obstacles that come in the way. Eventually, they are able to reach a hole in the side of the mountain, which they enter to reveal a magma filled area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd1hlSAHxYo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=10
Eventually, the heroes are able to make their way through the mountain, and are able to make their way back over to the Volcanic Tunnel. After getting past obstacles and enemies, they come across another robot, this one not having any legs.
Robot: So, you’re the ones who beat the others, huh? Gotta say, I thought you’d be a little more… impressive.
Fiona: Ha! Big words coming from someone without any legs!
Robot: Yeah, well, I won’t need them to crush you losers!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3xsBQRSLo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=17
The machine begins firing at them using it’s machine gun. The others are able to attack it, eventually destroying the face covering, revealing a green hawk controlling the device.
Hawk: Gah! You little…!
The hawk continues attacking, shooting large energy balls towards the heroes. When Nic tires to attack him from behind, it fires bullets from the back of the machine. Eventually, they are able to destroy the machine, leaving the hawk behind. WHen he tries to make a run for it, he is stopped by Nic, who grabs him by the shoulders.
Nic: Oh no, you ain’t goin’ nowhere. Now, you mind telling us where you all are coming from?
Hawk: Why should I tell you, lady?
Nic pulls out a pair of tweezers.
Nic: ‘Cause if you don’t, we’re gonna find out how many feathers you’ve got.
Hawk: No! Not my coat! Anything but that!
Nic: Well, if you love it so much, you better start talking.
She uses the tweezers to grab one of the hawk’s feathers.
Hawk: Okay, okay! The main base is under an island off the coast of the main one! I have it marked on the map here!
He pulls out a map, which Nic grabs and looks over.
Nic: If you’re lying to me, I’ll come back for you, and every last feather on your body.
Nic lets the hawk go, and he runs off.
Fiona: Well, it looks like we know where we’re heading to next.
Tails: Yeah, it’ll be nice not having to deal with a bunch of birds while I’m searching for Athair.
Nic: That reminds me; we’ve been all over this bloody place, and we’ve still got no clue where this Athair guy is!
Tails: Well, the message said he was here! Maybe he’s hiding from the Armada?
Fiona: Well, that’s just another reason to take them down!
Tails: Right!
With that, the group exit the cave. Meanwhile, the Hawk meets up with Wave and Storm outside the tunnel.
Wave: Did you get them, Jet?
Jet: What do you think!? I can’t believe this! I got my butt kicked by a kid!
Storm: Aw, don’t feel bad, boss. They beat us too!
Jet: …Yeah. Yeah, you’re right. And maybe that’s the problem.
Wave: What are you saying?
Jet: I’m saying that the Armada is holding us back. We’re supposed to be the greatest army on Mobius, but we can’t even beat two kids and their babysitter! We’ll never reach our full potential as long as we’re sticking around these losers!
Wave: But what about our heritage? Our legacy?
Jet: Who says we need to stick with these clowns to preserve it? Armada or not, we’re still Babylonians, and isn’t that what matters? Look, you two can do whatever you want, but I, for one, am ditching this joint.
Storm: Well, where you go, I go, boss! You can count on me!
Wave looks hesitant for a moment, before she sighs.
Wave: Alright, I’ll come. Afterall, someone needs to keep you two in check.
Jet: Alright! Let’s blow this pop stand!
The three run off, not noticing Speedy watching over them, who activates his comms.
Speedy: Father, this is Speedy. Three of our members have gone rogue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFSSCrwAxJs&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=15
Meanwhile, the heroes are making their way to the Armada base in the Sea Fox. Tails is able to maneuver his way past the mines and turrets defending the entrance, while using the weapons to attack any enemies that try to stop them. Eventually, they are able to surface inside the base.
Tails: Alright, this is it. Let’s end this!
The heroes begin to make their way through the base, getting past the obstacles in their way and defeating the enemies that try to stop them.
Tails: Alright, once we find whoever’s in charge around here, we should be able to take them out and sink this island base!
Voice: You will do no such thing!
The heroes turn, seeing an older looking bird with a long white beard and a black hat, wearing a red coat.
Doc: This island base is one of my finest creations! You will not mar its perfection! Stand in awe of the works of the brilliant Dr. Fukurokov!
Tails: You can’t stop us, Doctor Foo… Foo-Foo…
Fiona: Foo-Cloo-Cough?
Nic: Foo-Coo Cachew?
Doc: It’s not that hard… it really isn’t that hard… Oh, whatever! Down you go!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3xsBQRSLo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=17
The doc pushes a button, dropping the heroes into a pit filled with conveyor belts, spikes, and lasers. The doc laughs above them.
Doc: Good luck getting out of that one! Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
Nic: Alright, any ideas, Foxy?
Tails: Yeah, I do.
Tails uses the sling ring to destory parts of the wall.
Tails: Alright, go get ‘em, T-Pup!
In response, T-Pup crawls through the hole. Afterwards, he begins to make his way through the walls of the base. Eventually, he ends up in front of The Doc again.
Doc: Oh, so they’re sending their pets after me now? Well, it won’t be enough! I am a genius! I can’t be defeated by some lowly robot!
The Doc begins to laugh, and T-Pup responds by flying high above his head, before deactivating his propellers. The force of this strike is enough to knock The Doc out cold. Afterwards, T-Pup opens the door to the area where Tails and the others are and returns to them.
Tails: Alright! Good boy, T-Pup!
Suddenly, the ground beneath them begins to shake.
Nic: We’ve gotta get outta here!
The heroes make their way out of the base in the Sea Fox just in time to see the island rise into the sky.
Fiona: Of course it can fly…
Nic: Well how the heck are we gonna get up there?
Tails: I think I’ve got an idea…
Tails flips a switch on the Sea Fox, causing it jump out of the water and change into a plane.
Fiona: This thing can fly too!?
Tails: Yeah, pretty cool, right? Now come on, let’s go sink an island!
The Sea Fox begins flying to the island.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEpUf-l90IY&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=16
The Sea FOx makes its way to the island, dodging the attacking Armada goons, and avoiding the many obstacles that get in their way. Eventually, they find a part of the island safe enough to land on, and they exit the Sea Fox.
Tails: Alright, let’s do this!
The heroes enter the Armada HQ, making their way past the obstacles placed in their way, defeating the Armada soldiers as they go. Eventually, they met by Speedy in a new suit of armor.
Speedy: Hello, freak.
Tails: Speedy.
Speedy: You know, when we first met, I thought you were just some random kid who managed to stumble across our island by sheer dumb luck. But now I know… you’re a whole lot more than that, aren’t you?
Tails: What are you talking about?
Speedy: I did my research on you, Tails. I know what you’ve done. I know what you’re capable of. And this time, I’m ready for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln3xsBQRSLo&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=17
Speedy tries to charge into the heroes and attack them, which they are able to dodge. He also uses the suit to create large balls of energy and waves of heat, which he fires at the heroes. Eventually, they are able to defeat him, causing his armor to begin sparking. Eventually, it begins to shock him.
Tails: Ah, hold on!
Tails rushes over to Speedy, using a wrench to get the armor off of him.
Tails: Are you okay?
Speedy: …Nice moves back there, kid.
Tails: You can just call me Tails.
Speedy: Heh, right.
Tails: Y’know, I can look past the insults from earlier. We can try to be friends.
Suddenly, Speedy pushes Tails away.
Speedy: I don’t think so, freak. You and your friends better prepare yourself. You’ll be up against my father next, and he won’t be nearly as merciful as I am.
With that, Speedy runs away. As he does, an elevator lowers down in the room.
Fiona: Father?
Nic: Well, I guess that answers who’s in charge.
Tails: Alright guys, let’s do this.
The heroes step on the elevator, which carries them up into the tower of the Battle Lord. Eventually, they come to the top, and enter the room. The room is surrounded with screens and computers, with the Battle Lord standing in front of them. Surprisingly, he looks calm, almost pleased to see them.
Battle Lord: Ah, you’re here! Excellent, Excellent! You must forgive the hostility, my Armada takes home security very seriously.
Fiona: That’s one word for it. Now, who the heck are you?
Kukku: Ah yes, where are my manners? I am Battle Lord Kukku the Fifteenth, Battle Lord of the Battle Bird Armada!
Tails: Uh, Miles Prower, but my friends call me Tails.
Nic: Nic the Weasel, bounty hunter.
Fiona: Fiona Fox, uh, also a bounty hunter.
Kukku: Oh, I know all about you three. I like to stay on top of knowledge. Know your enemy, and all that.
Tails: Alright, with introductions out of the way, would you mind explaining what you’re doing here on this island?
Kukku: But of course! We’re a rather simple affair, really. We’re an ancient order of avians aspiring to command the skies, find our fabled homeland, and unlock the mysteries of our forebears.
Fiona: And what does this island have to do with it?
Kukku: Well, as my son already told you, this island serves as a training ground for our soldiers. It’s done so for many years at this point, so I’m sure you can understand why we would take… offense to a bunch of random strangers coming here. Why did you arrive, anyway?
Tails: We were looking for… someone who was supposed to be here.
Kukku: Really? That’s funny, because we’ve been here for years, and we’ve never seen anyone who wasn’t a bird so much as poke their head out. Ah, no matter.
Tails: Yeah, no matter.
Kukku: Well, in the interest of civility, I propose a deal with you fine people. You will leave Cocoa Island, never to return, and the Armada will forget all about this little… incident.
Tails: Incident!? Your army tried to kill me and my friends!
Kukku: Yes, but I’m sure you’d be willing to overlook such trivial matters in the interest of peace. What do you say?
Tails: Sorry, Kukku, but I don’t appreciate people who try to hurt my friends! No deal!
The Battle Lord sighs.
Kukku: And here I was hoping we could do this civilly… Oh well. If you won’t leave this island willingly, then I have no choice but to force you to!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kq1XM-oxR8Y&list=PLqzVNX9DhzKHoqUSD6RSK-p_t1BxevVKw&index=18
The Battle Lord begins pulling bombs seemingly out of nowhere, and begins throwing them around the area, with the heroes attempting to dodge them and attack the Lord. In addition to this, the Battle Lord attempts to attack them physically. Eventually, he is able to get his hands on Tails, and begins strangling him. However, Fiona is able to tack the Battle Lord, causing him to lose his grip. Afterwards, the group worlds together to defeat the Battle Lord, knocking him out.
Tails: Alright, now I’m just gonna…
Tails inputs some coordinates onto the Lord’s terminal, causing the base to begin moving.
Tails: Alright, let’s get outta here!
The group runs out of the base, taking off in the Sea Fox as the Armada HQ crashes into the ocean. Eventually, they land back on the island.
Fiona: Alright, we did it!
Tails: Yeah! Now we can get to work searching for Athair!
Suddenly, from a nearby cave, a voice echos out.
Voice: If you seek answers, Double Tail, you need only enter my cave… alone!
Tails begins to approach the cave, but is stopped by Fiona and Nic.
Fiona: Are you sure about this, Tails?
Nic: Yeah, going into a dark cave following some spooky voice isn’t really a good idea…
Tails: I’ll be fine, guys. I beat Witchcart and the Battle Lord, I can handle whatever’s in there.
Fiona: …Alright. Good luck.
With that Tails enters the cave. Inside are what look like statues of the Ancient Walkers.
Tails: Woah! What are these things?
Voice: These are your forebearers, young Miles Prower!
Tails turns, seeing what looks like an echidna standing in the shadows.
Tails: Hey, you wouldn’t happen to know a guy named Knuckles, would you?
The echidna steps into the light, revealing himself to be an old man, wearing a brown cloak.
Athair: No, I have not met the guardian of Angel Island, though his blood runs through my veins. And what of your blood, Double Tail? Are you indeed the chosen one? We shall know. We must know! So speaks Athair!
Tails: So you’re Athair? I came to this island looking for you! Do you know anything about my parents?
Athair: I know many things, Double Tail. I know the past of the echidna race, and I know of how the Ancient Walkers came to be. However, my knowledge on your parents is… limited. However, I know where you can find one who is more knowledgeable than I.
Tails: And where’s that?
Athair: You must travel to The Thicket in Asahi, and search for Lady Rao. She can give you the answers I cannot.
Tails: Really? I have to go on another journey?
Athair: I thought someone like you would appreciate a journey, especially with your new friends.
Tails: Uh, right. Well, thanks for the help, Athair.
Athair: Of course. Safe travels, Double Tail.
With that, Tails leaves the cave.
Fiona: So, how did it go?
Tails: Well, good news is, I found Athair. Bad news is, I’ve got to travel all the way to Asahi to find the answers I want. So that’ll be fun.
Nic: Well, in any case, I reckon we’ll be heading on the road once we get there.
Tails: Really?
Fiona: Yeah. I mean, I think I’ve made up for what I did, so I think we should get back to work.
Tails: Uh, ok. First things first, let's head to Asahi.
Tails and the others hop in the Sea Fox, and take off for Cocoa Island.
Meanwhile, in the downed HQ, The Battle Lord is meeting with Speedy and The Doc.
Kukku: This was a miserable failure, gentlemen! The glorious Battle Bird Armada is better than this! But we could be better still. My authority is cemented. Once at full strength, we will reclaim our heritage! Mobius will kneel to our might! And that little brat will pay most dearly!
The Lord grabs The Doc.
Kukku: And as for you, doctor. Since you love to build so much, you’ll be pleased to know you’re in charge of getting this base operational again. By yourself.
Doc: Y-y-yes… um… th-thank…
The Lord releases the Doc, and he flees.
Kukku: Speedy, you said you had a message for me?
Speedy: Yes father, though it isn’t exactly good news. The Babylonian clans are meeting, and they want you to be there.
At this, the Battle Lord’s face drops in dread.
Kukku: Oh dear…
Chapter 4: The Truth
Chapter Text
Tails docks the Sea Fox on the port of Asahi.
Tails: So, I guess this is it, huh?
Nic: Not forever, Foxy. You can call us up whenever you want. We’ll always be there for you.
Tails: Really?
Fiona: Yeah! It’s the least we can do after what you’ve done.
Tails: Wow, thanks guys!
Nic: Well, I think we should get going. Later, Foxy.
Fiona: Bye, Tails.
Tails: Bye, guys. Have fun being bounty hunters!
With that, he kisses Fiona on the cheek, before running off. Fiona blushes.
Nic: I thought you said he wasn’t your boyfriend?
Fiona: Nic!
Nic laughs as they head off.
Meanwhile, Tails is walking towards a large group of trees while holding a map.
Tails: Alright, if the map seller was right, this should be the place. All I need to do is ask permission.
Tails approaches the trees, when a voice echoes from within them.
Voice: What is your business here, boy?
Tails: Oh, well, my name is Tails, and-
Voice: Wait, Tails? As in Miles “Tails” Prower?
Tails: Uh, yeah?
Voice: We’ve been waiting for you for quite some time now! Please, come in!
Tails: Uh, ok.
Tails enters through the trees, and ends up in a tribe of odd creatures.
Tails: Woah…
Suddenly, a kappa appears next to him, speaking in the voice he heard earlier.
Kappa: If you’re here, you should probably speak to Lady Rao. I can take you to her, if you want.
Tails: Yes please!
With that, the kappa leads Tails to a temple on the edge of the village. Sitting there is a kitsune woman wearing a white robe, alongside a young tanuki boy.
Kappa: Lady Rao, you have a visitor,
Rao: Thank you, Kai. You may leave us.
With that, Kai leaves.
Rao: Well, hello there, Tails. It’s a pleasure to meet you.
Tails: Wait, you know about me?
Rao: Of course I do. After all, a grandmother must stay knowledgeable about her grandson’s, musn’t she?
Tails: Wait, you’re my-
Rao: Indeed, I am. Your father, Atsumi, was my son, along with his brother Merlin.
Tails: Wait, I have an uncle?
Rao: Indeed, though I’m afraid I can’t tell you much about him.
Tails: Well, do you know where my parents are?
Rao: I’m afraid that all I can tell you about that is that they kive, though they are not on Mobius.
Tails: Oh. Well, thanks for the information. Do you think you could tell me more about them?
Rao: Well, your father and uncle left the thicket one day, due to wanting to experience more of the world. Afterwards, Atsumi would fall in love with a mortal vixen, your mother Rosemary. They would get married, and Atsumi would change his name to Amadeus.
Tails: Oh, interesting. Hang on, if you’re a kitsune, does that mean you have… you know… magic?
Rao: Indeed I do! I could teach you if you want.
This causes the Tanuki to jump up.
Tanuki: What!? Lady Rao, you can’t be serious! This boy knows nothing about our ways!
Rao: Show some respect, Taiko. He is family after all.
Taiko: I know that, but it will take far longer for him to learn everything you have taught me.
Rao: I won’t teach him everything, dear. Just enough to help him on his way.
Taiko says nothing, but scowls.
Rao: You must forgive my apprentice. I’ve raised Taiko since he was young, so he can be a bit… protective of me. Now then, do you accept my offer?
Tails: Gosh, I’d like to, but… I don’t really need to learn magic. Besides, I’ve got friends waiting for me back home, so I should probably get going.
Rao: Very well. But you must be starving after all you’ve traveled. Won’t you stay for lunch?
Tails opens his mouth to object, but his stomach growls.
Tails: I guess I am pretty hungry…
Later, we see Tails eating a bowl of ramen with Rao and Taiko, the latter of which continues to glare at Tails as they eat. Later, we see Tails hanging out in the village, when he is approached by Taiko.
Taiko: You, fox! You claimed to have no need of the Lady Rao’s magic! How could you say something so… so arrogant in her presence!?
Tails: Well, it’s not that I don’t appreciate the offer, but with my technology-
Taiko: Technology? Hah! What is a mortal-made thing compared to the endless potential of magic itself?
Tails: Hey! Technology is very useful and important! I bet it could do anything your magic could!
Taiko: Really? Then how about we test that, hm?
Tails: What does that mean?
Taiko: It means that I challenge you to a duel, Miles Prower! Let’s see if your technology really compares with the power of Lady Rao!
Tails: Oh for- I don’t have time for something like that!
Tails turns to leave.
Taiko: Running away from a fight? Hmph. So not only are you arrogant, but a coward too!
Tails stops.
Tails: What did you call me?
Taiko: You heard me, fox. I called you a sniveling coward, too afraid to prove the “superiority” of his machines.
Tails turns to face Taiko, looking angry.
Tails: Nobody calls me a coward! Nobody! Alright, buddy, you want your duel? I’ll give you your frickin duel!
Taiko smirks.
Taiko: Wonderful! Now we can see if you can put your money where your mouth is.
The two make their way to the center of the village.
Taiko: I’ve been trained in the mystic arts by Lady Rao herself! You don’t stand a chance!
Tails: We’ll see about that!
The two begin fighting, with Tails using the Sling-Ring and T-Pup, while Taiko uses various spells, such as fireballs and shields. The two are evenly matched, eventually getting exhausted.
Taiko: H-had enough yet, fox?
Tails: Not… even… close!
They charge at each other again, but are interrupted by a voice.
Rao: That’s quite enough.
The two stop and turn to Rao.
Rao: May I ask what the meaning of this is?
Taiko: Lady Rao, forgive me! I was merely trying to defend your honor! This… heretic insulted your magic, and insisted on the superiority of his machines!
Tails: I never-
Rao: That’s enough, boys. Taiko, I understand you were only trying to do what you thought was right, but this was going a step too far.
Taiko: I…
Rao: And as for you, Tails…
She walks over and picks up T-Pup, examining him.
Rao: Fascinating… I never knew technology had advanced so much…
Tails: Well, time probably passes by fast for someone like you. But it doesn’t exactly stay still. Heck, there are even ways to counteract magic now, so you might not be able to protect your village if someone with that kind of tech decides to pay you a visit.
Rao: I see. I can sense that you will want to be leaving soon. Before you do, I would like to ask you to visit whenever you are able to. After all, I’d like to spend more time with my grandson.
Tails: Yeah, of course! I’ll bring my friends with me too!
Rao: That may be for the best. I am a kitsune, after all!
The two laugh for a moment, before Tails leaves the Thicket. After he leaves, Rao turns back to Taiko.
Rao: Taiko, I have a request to ask of you.
Taiko: Of course, Lady, anything!
Rao: I would like to ask you to leave the thicket, so that you may learn about the outside world.
Taiko: A-are you sure, my lady?
Rao: Of course I am. You have grown into a fine, capable young man. I know that you’ll be able to handle whatever you may face out there.
Taiko: I… alright, Lady Rao. For you, I will.
The two hug, before Taiko takes his leave. Once he’s outside, he hears the sound of clapping. He turns, seeing a hedgehog with blue quills and a leather jacket approaching him.
Evil Sonic: Whoo! That was awesome! You sure stuck it to Prower, kid. Good on ya!
Taiko: And who are you supposed to be?
Evil Sonic: Someone who wants to help. I overheard what you and nine-tails were talking about in there, and I figured “hey, this kid’s probably gonna need some help figuring out about the world. I might as well step in and do him a favor.” So, what d’ya say, kid?
Taiko thinks for a moment.
Taiko: Well, I suppose traveling with a companion would be beneficial… very well. I accept your offer, hedgehog.
Evil Sonic: Sweet! Alright, you’ll wanna hold on tight for this one!
Evil Sonic grabs Taiko, before running off.
Meanwhile, Tails has returned to the mainland, where he is working on his story.
Tails “And, after a long day of adventuring, Captain Super Fox-Man returned home. The end!” Alright, that should do it! Man, I can’t wait to tell the others about what happened!
Tails gets up, before stopping.
Tails: Hm… I wonder who sent me that letter in the first place… Eh, I can worry about that later.
Tails runs off. In the distance, he is watched by an older fox wearing blue robes. Next to him is Athair.
Athair: What you did was quite risky, Merlin. If they were to find out about this…
Merlin: I am aware of the consequences, Athair. But what uncle could resist the urge to help his nephew? I only regret that I could not meet him in person. At least I know that he is being loved and cared for. And that will have to be enough.
Athair nods, and the two depart.
Screenplay (Guest) on Chapter 4 Fri 01 Nov 2024 10:17AM UTC
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