Sonic Series Fan Fiction ❯ Megamorph ❯ Chapter 15

Okay people, this portion of the story is going to be the first of a few things. Unlike the majority of the story, this chapter (and at least two more chapters) will be done in first person perspective. Once again, if there are any of you that are squeemish about what this chapter offers, feel free to skip ahead. Now let's DAMN THE TORPEDOES!

 

The Knothole night life... This is the first time I actually get to experience the Knothole night life. The talk with Sally and Bunnie went well, and they didn't freak out like Tails thought... at least Sally didn't anyway. "So Tails, where's a good place to eat?" I asked.

"Not sure, Knothole has changed since I last came here." Tails answered.

"Remember any good joints to eat?"

"A few, but they probably aren't around anymore."

"You never know until you find out, luv."

"True..."

Tails still felt a bit down, but it didn't stop us girls from getting a few bites to eat. We went to where Tails remembered a good food joint, but that part of town was long gone. So we decided to hit up another old joint, but it wasn't like the usual. It was now a residential area now, full of homes and a park. Onward was the trip down memory lane and many of the other old joints were either gone, or no longer a place to get grub. Tails was starting to feel blue from this, but I just stayed supportive.

 

Finally, Tails wanted to hit up one last place, a diner. Thankfully, this place was still a diner and still lively as ever. It was one of those vintage diner-type joints with the old jukeboxes and serving malts. We had a seat and figured a chat would break the ice. "So, how hungry are you?" I asked.

"Let's just say I'm ready for a good meal." Tails answered.

"Well, we'll have quite the meal."

Some pig in a skirt came up to us, clearly she was our waitress. "Hey, you're Miley Inari, right?" she asked. "I saw you on the news regarding Honey's fashion show."

Tails had a sweat drop. "Um, thanks a lot." she said.

"You're looking pretty big there, how many are you having?"

"One... and she's a big girl." Tails rubbed her belly.

"Well, congratulations."

"So what on the menu is a good filler upper?" I asked.

"Well, we have the 'Hungry Man's Special'." the waitress said. "We have a quarter pound steak, a side salad and your choice of mashed potatoes, baked potato, fries or tots."

"Is there anything like that for the healthy conscious people?" I asked.

"Two Hungry Men for me." said Tails.

"We have a one and a half pound tofu burger." the waitress mentioned.

 

"Spaghetti & Meatballs for me." I ordered.

"I see. Now on those HMs..."

"One with tots and the other with a baked potato." Tails answered.

"Butter, sour cream and chives?"

"Chives and A1."

"Nice choices." said the waitress as she wrote the order down. She then addressed me. "Would you like meat sauce or marinara?"

"Meat sauce." I answered.

"Anything to drink?"

"Chocolate Double Malt." Tails answered.

"Whipped cream?"

"And a cherry." and Tails had a smile on her face.

"I'll have a Yin-yang Shake." I ordered.

"Nice choices." and the waitress wrote everything down. "By the way, did you tell your family about your daughter?"

"I let everyone see the sonograms too. Lots of love and support on it, but I'm still a bit scared."

"You'll do fine, Miley. Well, off to get your drinks."

 

The waitress left and I just looked at Tails. "Is something the matter, Marine?" she asks me.

"Nothing at all," I answer, "it's just nice to see you smile since you've been frumpy and all."

"I guess you're right. Honey would be pissed to see me sad about my pregnancy if she were here."

I simply shook my head. Tails really does need a good relaxer. I thought to myself. I'll probably rub her down later...

"What are you thinking about?" Tails asked.

"The usual... That and something Honey said about lamaze classes. I don't believe her story about that sort of knowledge. She's hiding something..."

"Point taken."

"Look at it this way, getting pregnancy support from someone in the fashion industry is a real confidence booster."

"Too bad I keep forgetting that."

"Okay ladies, here are those drinks." We then saw the manager of the diner at our table holding the drinks. "So, you've been back home?" he asked.

"Yes, I was visiting my family here and showing the sonograms to them also." Tails answered the manager. "I had to show them the sonograms too."

"I see." and the manager set our drinks in front of us.

"So this is the Yin-yang shake... looks pretty fancy." I said.

"Not really, but it is fun to make." said the manager. "So what are you having?"

"A girl." Tails answered.

"Could've fooled me, you look like you're having a boy. Is the doctor sure you aren't having twins?"

 

Neither of us verbally answered, but we did knock on the wooden table. The manager gave a bow and smile, then left us to our drinks. Fifteen minutes and a trip to the can later, we were enjoying our meals. "I like a good steak, especially two good steaks, especially two well done steaks." said Tails.

"Yeah, this is some good spaghetti too." I said. "Did Lavender enjoy her steak?"

"Yeah, but the salad dressing wasn't proper choice."

"Use French next time."

"But I like Italian."

"And I like bleu cheese, but a substitute is always good to have."

"Bleu cheese?"

"Being rhetorical, luv."

Apparently, we got the bill for half price thanks to the kind manager... and Tails showing the sonogram shots to the kind manager. We even got free slices of cheesecake to boot. We split the bill and I covered the tip, then we left for Tails' hut. "Such nice people in that diner." I said happily.

"That just means you'll come back." said Tails.

"Yup."

*

 

Nightfall came and we enjoyed the time together. A good few laughs and some of that nursing tea that Sally gave Tails alongside our free dessert. What a great day. "I really liked how kind they were." said Tails.

"Me too." I agreed. "It was also nice to know that the diner is still around."

"Man, I'm suffering from the Itis."

"Itis? Should I take you to a doc?" I asked.

Tails laughed. "No, no, no. Do you ever get that sleepy feeling after you eat a good meal?"

"Yeah, why?"

"That's the Itis."

"Oh."

"Well, I think I'll have a sleep now."

"Itis must be a real mother."

"Not really, but it's effective." and Tails giggled.

I figured that this would be the only shot I had at Tails, so I took it. "Well, I better tell you about another side effect to the Itis." I told her.

"Wait, what are you-"

Before Tails could finish, I kissed her on the lips. Her expression was shocked as she didn't think I would be so forward. "Ma...Marine, hold on a minute." she said.

"Are you forgetting what was said earlier?" I asked. "I told you that I wasn't giving up on you and that I want some."

 

"Marine, I can't..."

"Then allow me."

"Hold on, I can't do this sort of thing..."

"You would for Cream, wouldn't you?"

Tails looked away from me. "Marine...."

I turned Tails' face to meet mine. "I don't care if you're boy or girl, pregnant or not, my feelings won't change about you."

"Marine, we're both girls... Not that I have anything against lesbians, but-"

I kissed her lips again, cutting her off. She did break away from me though. "You aren't getting out of this without a bit of loving, and you can really go for it."

"I..."

 

Before I gave Tails a chance to rouse an argument, I let my hands go to work. I started rubbing her shoulders, traced her body with my fingers, then went to rub that round thing of hers... the one in the front. Tails was red in the face from my touch, but didn't complain about how my hands went across her frame. Instead, we shared another kiss and I continued to make her body feel like putty. After a bit, I had Tails lying back, then went down to that round thing in the front. "Now that you're happy, I'm gonna deal with your mum." I said, then took my index finger and went across her belly. The next part shocked both of us... Tails' belly poked out in a small dent and followed the same line as my finger. "Crikey..." I trailed off.

Tails was more shocked then I was. "Do that again." she said.

"Sure." I then traced my finger vertically, stopping before Tails' navel... and the same thing happened from before.

"Wow, incredible..."

"Looks like Lavender wants to play for a while."

"Looks like..."

This time, I drew out "hi” on Tails' belly, from right to left starting with the "I"... and Lavender followed me again. I then pointed on Tails' belly and held my finger there, but no response happened. "I guess that's it." said Tails.

"Yup." I agreed and let go.

 

We waited thirty seconds, but nothing happened, so back to plan A. I placed my hands under Tails' skirt and removed her panties, then I removed my leggings and spread her eagle. "You aren't hard to please." I told her.

"Marine, I'm so embarrassed..." Tails trailed off, red in the face.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you feel better."

"Not so rough...."

I giggled at Tails' request and lifted up her left leg, then placed it in my lap and my left leg in her lap, then began thrusting against her. So began my first time with Tails... I think it's called "trotting" when two girls rub their lips together like how we are, but we both felt it and neither of us planned on stopping anytime soon. Every so often we would switch legs, or I would put Tails on her side as we trotted along, but we egged each other on with sensual moaning. Tails was reluctant at first, but she was getting the hang of it... like I knew she would.

 

I never would've expected to have sex with Tails while she was pregnant... Hell, I never expected sex with Tails if Tails were a guy and we were expecting our first born child with me being pregnant. I didn't care at all, I loved every minute of it and didn't want to change this feeling for the world. I always wanted my first sex with Tails and I got it... and knowing that I beat Cream to the punch made me even more loving and sensitive towards Tails. I wanted more from her during our intercourse, but I wasn't gonna push it. She wrapped her arms around my shoulders and panted, just as I was the same way. In the end, we wore each other out and I cuddled next to Tails when the deed was done. Ten minutes of sex, and none of it was bad.

*

I woke up in the middle of the night and hit the can. I could tell she was in there, but I just made sure it wasn't a mess. After I was done and lay next to Tails, I placed my arm around her belly and turned to the side. It was then that I noticed Tails' nipples were leaking, so I figured that I'd have a drink. Of course, I rotated between both of her hootz, then had an odd idea. Is it possible to... So I positioned myself and held Tails' hootz so I could suck from both nipples at once. It didn't result from anything at first, but then I got the proper twin squirt. There we go.... and drank up like it was nothing else. Tails' milk was still plain, but it felt a bit better this time around then the first time. I guess it's because it wasn't pumped...

*

 

Morning came, just before dawn and Tails woke up. It also woke me up as well and Tails realized what had happened to her. "Oh god, what did I just do?" she was about to panic.

"Relax luv, we just had sex." I told her.

"That wasn't a dream?"

"Nope, and you should feel better now for-"

"I'm gonna freak out... I really had sex with a girl and-"

"Hey, pull together already. You act like you didn't feel good from it."

Tails was about to cry. "You don't understand, I'm not emotionally stable to sex, especially lesbian sex... How could you? Why did you?"

"Because I love you, Tails." I told her.

"I'm sorry?"

I looked deep into Tails' topaz blue eyes. "I said, I love you. I've been in love with you for a while."

"Do you really love me?"

"Of course. Also, you needed to have sex."

"I... I don't understand, but at least you don't want to ignore me like Rouge does."

"Rouge never wanted to ignore you, she simply wanted you to count your blessings."

"Count my... blessings?"

"Yes, your blessings."

 

Tails was confused, but went to brush her tails as I was stretching. "The idea of ignoring you was based on an improper assumption from Shadow and Sonic." I stated. "The point wasn't to ignore you, but to give you personal space like nothing ever happened. To give you the same 'solitude' that you had as a guy. Sure, it gives you time to think with Lavender and let's you breathe, but you were going to be watched from a distance. We simply wanted to let you have your freedom back, but still monitor you. The purpose of this was so that you would have to deal with things like you always did before all of this, with your brainpower. The point was to let you be on your own, leaving you to your solitude and Lavender."

"And your point is?" Tails asked, still brushing her tails.

"The point is to place you in your regular situation, in your pregnant state, then given time to think. Let's talk about when you decided to leave the hospital and Eggman showed up without us around. How would you be able to defend yourself from Eggman if he had a robot come after you? How would you be able to fend off the doctor? What would you do if you had complications with your home that you couldn't do because it would overexert you?

 

"Let's say you hurt yourself and your situation became critical, then what?"

"I..." Tails tried to respond.

"Can that medibot stand against Metal Sonic and many other badarse bots like Madness and get you out alive?"

"I... I don't know... Escape."

"And when you escape, being alone and on your own, how will you plan on getting help if none of us are around?"

"I..."

"And just how far will you be able to get from Eggman before he round you up?"

"I don't know!" Tails yelled. "I don't know...."

"Someone has to protect Lavender when you can't, Tails. That's where we come in to help you. We're not just doing this for you, but for Lavender also... You are very blessed to have such good fortune and love radiate its protective willpower around you and Lavender. Count these blessings, that is what Rouge wants you to do when we give you this solitude."

"I understand..."

"And as for the sex... There are three reasons why two people have sex: People have sex because they love each other and have the utmost affection for each other; people have sex because they need to find closure from an experience that has burdened them; and people have sex to save the bonds they have."

 

Tails stopped brushing. "I see."

"Now when we get back, you should apologize to Rouge for seeming ungrateful to her. After all, she's had her body broken and dislocated and her club got totalled out of love for you. Sure my ribs were almost critically broken from saving you, but we would all do it out of love for you without question."

Tails was ready to cry, what actually happened as she ran up and embraced me. "Marine, thank you so much."

"No problem, luv." I assured her. "Now let's clear up those waterworks and head back to the Ocean Tornado. I wanna leave early for first launch and get you back to Station Square, you do have lamaze classes to attend."

"That's right. That and we shouldn't worry Blaze."

"Then let's go, luv."

 

It had worked, Tails was feeling much better and we headed for the docks. Leaving her hut behind was great and all, but enjoying the feel of Knothole. Hopefully, Tails will end up with Cream for a round of sex to save what they have going. Tails, I love you so much, but don't ever forget your blessings.

 

*

((Back to third person perspective people.))

*

 

Tails and Marine are walking back to the ship.  With the morning sun in the sky and the morning winds in their favour, the spirited captain wants to head back to Station Square for first launch.  As the two board, Blaze is there waiting for them on the deck.

"You all finished having your fun?" She asked.

"We're good." Marine answered.  "Let's shovel off while we have a good wind." Blaze nodded and the crew prepare the boat to ship off.

"How's the anchor?" asked Marine.

"Raised." Blaze replied.

"Good." Marine said with a smile.  "The wind's at our back and the other boats are starting to move.  Okay Tails, steer us onward."

The other boats were quick, but the Ocean Tornado was the first boat out of the harbour, taking the dibbs of "First Launch" of the day.  After going out a far distance, the EMP was fired from the ship.

"Again no warning..." Tails sighed. "I hope Lavender is okay..."

"Of course there's no warning." said Marine.  "That would alert the bugs on the ship to sound off."

"Nevermind."

 

The waters were calm and the wind was decent.  The Ocean Tornado sailed at a speed of 25 knots.  "So Blaze, what was your night around Knothole like?" asked Marine.

"I spent my time catnapping." Blaze replied.

"You do need your rest from time to time."

"It was relaxing."
"That's good." Tails said.

"I like your aunts, Tails." said Marine.  "Blaze, you should've seen Tails' aunt Bunnie.  She has like, j-cup hootz and doesn't wear a bra.  And she isn't even sagging."

Tails giggled, but Blaze sweat dropped. "I see." She said.

"I wonder what her secret is?"

"I love Bunnie dearly." Tails said. "She and Sally always know how to help me."

"Good, and make sure you settle things wit' Rouge when we get the chance."

"I have a lot of making up to do when we get back."

"Ya darn tootin', but it won't be hard."

"Maybe, maybe not. Cream was in quite a bad way when she ran away from me..."

"Well, I did let you know about how you can save things with her.  Just be subtle."

"Yeah, okay."

"You two will be fine."

"So, what will you do on returning home?" Blaze asked.

"I'm going to Rouge first." Tails said.

"Actually, we're gonna rest up, then eat." corrected Marine.

"Fare enough..." Tails replied.

 

*

 

Meanwhile, Vanilla and Cream are having breakfast at home.  Oddly enough, Knuckles and Shade are around as well for the meal.

"Wow, this makes a change from rations and plain food. I don't think I've ever had something so delicious..." She said, enjoying the breakfast.

"Mom does make a good breakfast." said Cream.

"Thank you, but it's the ingredients that make a good breakfast, not me." Vanilla said, being modest.

"Maybe Shade will teach you how to make some Nocturnus dishes." said Cream as she ate.

"Trust me; I don't think you want to know." Shade replied.

"It's not that bad." said Knuckles.  "Tikal told Vanilla how to make some of the Knuckles tribe meals."

"You do know the main reasons we wanted out of that place, right?" Shade asked.

"Freedom, or bad food?" asked Knuckles.
"I thought you were tired of Ix." guess Cream.

"Those are 3 good reasons." Shade replied.

"Anyway, the crowd seemed to like how well you did filling in for Tikal at the end of the show." said Knuckles.  "I feel glad for mentioning that you should cover, Vanilla."

"I'm just glad I could help out some people, Tikal included." Vanilla replied.

"Hearing Wave whine about not getting laid was funny." said Cream.
"Maybe, but you didn't have to come from backstage to grill her." said Knuckles with a sweat drop.
"She's just mad because I was right on the whole not getting her feathers ruffled in the mall."

"I felt sorry for her." Vanilla said. "No one likes having someone who they think is their boyfriend cheating on them."
"Honestly, I couldn't care less." Shade said.

"I guess Knuckles was the closest thing to having a guy care about you that you ever experienced in your 4000+ years." said Cream.

"I have no idea what you mean." Shade replied.

 

 

There were 3 raps at the door.

"Should I get that, Mom?" asked Cream.

It might be Tails... Vanilla thought. "No, dear. I'll get this one." She said, standing and heading to the door.

"Pass the salt, please." said Knuckles.

Shade passes the salt in Knuckles direction as Vanilla answers the door.
"Oh, good morning, Tikal. Should you be up?" Vanilla asked.
"I got released, I should be fine." Tikal replied.
"Well, come on in." Vanilla said, letting Tikal in. The two return to the table.
"Good morning everyone." Tikal smiled.

Shade looked at Tikal and nearly spat her food out. "Geez, I haven't seen you in nearly 4000 years." She said.
Tikal smiled at Shade. "Yes, it has been a bit too long."
"How are you feeling?"
"Been better, been worse. I was still doing my job despite being in hospital. Oh..." And Tikal turns to Vanilla. "Thank you for filling in for me." She bowed.

"No problem.... though I don't think I did too well." said Vanilla.

"You did brilliantly. I couldn't have done it better myself." Tikal smiled. "Here's a little something for your trouble." And Tikal placed a bag on the table. "I hope they paid you well."

"Yes, I was well paid."
"Shade was the one who worked for free." said Knuckles.

"I didn't need the money." Shade replied.
"Oh, that won't do, Shade." Tikal said. "Let's see...minimum wage for security..." And Tikal takes her purse and pulls some money for Shade and passes it to her. "No buts, you take it and like it." Shade sighed and took the money. "And everyone is happy." Tikal smiled. She took a seat around the table. "Anyway, Vanilla, at some point, would you mind if I spoke to you in private about a few issues?"

"Fine, let's do just that." Vanilla answered.

"Shall we talk now or later?"

"I'm worried about Cream, but I think I'll let Shade and Knuckles handle her.  No, I'm good.  Follow me to my room."

 

Tikal nodded and the girls stand up and head into Vanilla's room. After closing the door, Tikal walks to the open space and turns to Vanilla. "My first issue concerns Amy greatly." She said.

"How so?" Vanilla asked.

"Despite the fact I hold no grudge over her about what happened at her apartment. It appears Sonic really nailed it into her head that he has no interest in her. She's borderline suicidal. She's jumping between moving to Radical City to live a miserable existence or committing suicide whilst trying to kill Eggman as well." Tikal explained.

"Sonic was her religion, so to speak.  This is the girl whose sole purpose in life is to become Sonics' wife."

"We can't sit idly by and watch Amy destroy herself." Tikal said. "This is the reason I am bringing it to your attention, without informing Cream. I can sense that she's in a bad enough way as it is, without knowing her best friend and sister is trying to kill herself."

"Did she say when she planned on leaving?"

"I think she has some problems funding wise." Tikal said. "She mentioned she had enough for an apartment, but said she'd figure something out with the plane tickets. So unless she can slut her way into money, which I don't see her doing, she'll be a while."

"Tell me where to find Amy and I'll talk to her."

"She mentioned a tent, so quite possibly the park." Tikal then sighed. "I'd phone her, but she destroyed it in rage with the rest of her belongings."

"I see.  And what of this other matter?"

"By telling you the other matter, I risk my own neck." Tikal smiled. "But I'm not too worried." She giggled. "Shadow's just a little bashful about it."

"Tell Shadow to ask me for a hint.  That will deal with his troubles."

"I could do that. But, he wants me to arrange a date with Tails for him. He's a little shy." Tikal giggled again.

"I think he should ask."

"Yeah, well. He's a little pitiful for the ultimate life form in terms of woman, clearly." Tikal replied. "So, my jobs are to find Amy and Shadow and have them come see you, right?"

"Exactly."

"I think I can manage that. Anything else I should do?"

"Bring Shadow first; I have a few choice words for him."

"Is he going to get scolded? Can I watch?"

"If you can go without being caught."

"Well, I might have a few ideas." Tikal giggled.

"Good."

"Oh, if you would like to get more money, ask any time and you can fill in for a few more of my shows. I could use an assistant and I think you did great." Tikal said. "Anyway, that ends my issues."

"Right."

 

The girls return to the others who had finished breakfast.
"Anyway, I think I'll take my leave now. I have a few issues to sort out." Shade said. "Thanks for breakfast, it was very nice."
"Hey, you can't just leave. We gotta catch up!" Tikal pouted.
"Feel free to tag along."

 

*

 

Amy was sat outside of her tent, she'd just cleaned her clothes in a manner she thought would never happen, a bucket and soap. Despite the fact she had to clean her clothes in such a way, they still turned out okay, and were on a wire she'd tied to two trees. Sitting back against the tree, she let out a long drawn out sigh.

 

"What a drag. I can't believe i let my rage get the better of me, i destroyed everything i own and lost my apartment...I don't even have enough money to fly to Radical city and get away...well, unless i don't want an appartment of course. It doesn't matter anyway. The one I love will never love me back, so what do I care if I die in the park." Amy sighed.

"What a pathetic way to end your existence."  Shadow appeared standing in a tree.  "Such a coward, you waste your life thinking that way."

"You're one to talk. You're no better than me, swooning over someone you'll never have. You're no better than me, I'll never get over Sonic just like you won't get over Maria." Amy snapped back.

"Maria may be gone, but I have learned to move on." Shadow shot back to Amy.  "You simply choose to end your life instead of moving on."

"What is there to move on to? Sonic doesn't want me. He made that perfectly clear..." Amy sighed.

"Find other men to pursue.  Sonic isn't everything, I learned that the hard way."

"But he is my everything. Without Sonic, I don't know what I will do..."

"Try moving on for one, apply for a job for seconds."

"You make it sound so easy to get over your love of your life. It's not a case of getting over it and moving on..."

"It's always a case of getting over it and moving on.  Look at it this way, Sonic is still alive and you'll see him running around like always.  More than I can say for Maria."

"But that makes it harder. The fact I'll see him and never have him is torture." Amy cried.

"You know nothing of torture." and Shadow leaped from the tree.  "I had to watch Maria be slain, then was jettisoned.  Unlike you, I had nothing I could do except fulfil a request.

 

"You can put this behind you, let yourself get stronger because of this and get on with your life.  All while keeping a shred of your dignity.  When you have to watch the cursed Hedgehog die in front of your eyes, then are carted off without being able to do anything.  Once you witness this, then you can think about bringing an end to your life." Amy didn't reply, but it had her thinking. "You can choose to wallow in your self-pity like a pig in the mud, but don't expect me to join you in the slop." and Shadow warped away.

Amy simply sighed. Maybe he's right. Maybe I am being stupid... She thought.

 

Pitiful girl, so obsessed over that blue idiot. Shadow thought as he skates down the street.  I better figure out more to Vanilla's challenge before anything else. And on he skates. Shadow stopped running skating momentarily and looked at where he was. Hm...Isn't this near that rabbits house? He thought. I guess I'll go to the mystic ruins. It was on those thoughts, two echidna saw him and walked over.

"Well, well, well. If it isn't the horny echidna and her warrior friend." Shadow mocked.

"Horny?" Shade questioned.

"Pay no attention to Shadow, he's just emo." said Tikal.

"Anyway, you just had a nice chat with Vanilla I take it?" Shadow asked.

"She's concerned about Amy."

"Well, she might be a little more at ease, I think I might have prevented her from doing something stupid." Shadow replied.

"I didn't know you gave motivational speeches..."

"I was simply returning the favour. Since that incident at the ARK, let's just say I don't owe her any more favours."

"So, any luck with that project of yours?"

"I'm still on research stages." Shadow folded his arms.

"I'm curious." Shade said.

"It's about chaos emeralds." Tikal cleared up.

"I see..." Shade replied. Somehow I don't feel that's the whole story... She thought.
"Oh, if you want to know where little miss depressed is, she's in the park, having a long thinking session." Shadow told Tikal.

"Speaking of looking for people, Cream's mother wants to speak to you... if you can reach her fast enough, that is." Tikal said coyly.

"You clearly forget who you're talking to." Shadow replied. "I'll assume she's still at her house, or do I have to go on another wild goose chase?"

"You aren't faster than Sonic... and she's at home."

"I'm equally at speed with Sonic. And certainly am much faster than you. So watch what you say to me." Shadow narrowed his brow. One thing he did not like was being underestimated in comparison to Sonic. He walked on toward Vanilla's house.
"He still has an attitude problem..." Shade spoke.

"Like I said, emo." said Tikal and giggled.  "So, let's get you some clothes."

"What's wrong with my current attire?" Shade questioned as the two walk on.

Meanwhile, Shadow approached Vanilla's door, he wondered if he should knock politely or if he should just warp in like normal. Vanilla would probably use my random intrusion as another reason to have a go at me. I don't feel like being chewed out either... So Shadow, against his better judgement, knocked on the door.

To Shadow's surprise, Knuckles answered the door.  "Look who's decided to make house calls." said the red echidna.

"I'm here because apparently Vanilla wants a word." Shadow replied. "Why are you here, anyway?"

"Tikal and Shade went out for girl time, so I figured that I'd just stay here." Knuckles explained.  "Also, I'm checking on Cream.  Anyway, come on in."

 

Shadow walked in and looked around the house as he did. So this is the inside of Vanilla's house... He thought. It's as expected... He noticed Cream sitting all glum at the dining room table and walked over, patting her on the head.
"You know, you should return to being the happy girl you used to be, after all, people would die if there was another person like me running about." He teased.

"Do not give her reasons, Shadow." said Vanilla as she walked out of her room.  "It's bad enough I had to ask Knuckles to watch her as I go about my runs today.  Anyway, let's take a walk."

"I guess people like me should be better off not trying to help others. I can live with that." Shadow replied, shrugging.

"Help positively." shot Knuckles.

"What do you want me to do, come waltzing in wearing a clown suit?" Shadow retorted.

"That depends.  You plan on dressing up as Bozo or Binky?  I can see you doing Binky the Clown, especially the 'Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey kids' yell."

"Perhaps you'd like to give an example." Shadow grinned. "But, then again, you'd probably make kids cry and then beat them up for not liking your act." He mocked.

"Actually, I'm pretty good at storytelling.  That helps when you have a brother who's an infant."
"If you two are done, we need to talk." said Vanilla.  "Let's go, Shadow.  I mean, you aren't as swift as Sonic."

"I'm getting really tired of being compared to him." Shadow sighed. "Fine..." And Shadow and Vanilla leave.

Knuckles look over at Cream.  "Hey, when you feel a little better, let's go to the gym and lift weights.  You can even put on the Riders gear again and I'll sport you." he offered.

"Why would I want to lift weights?" Cream asked.

"It helps me feel better when I'm down.  And besides, being stronger never hurts anyone.  Well, just think about it..."

"I'll pass, but you could try some of that story telling." Cream replied.

 

Meanwhile, Vanilla and Shadow were passing between floors in the elevator.  Suddenly, Vanilla stops the elevator.  "So, you're having problems with my challenge." she stated.

"I'm sorry that I don't seem to be seeing it like everyone else does." Shadow replied, crossing his arms and leaning back against the side of the elevator. "Was stopping the elevator really necessary? You'd think I had plans to escape, not that stopping the elevator prevents me from doing so."

"I did this so we could have a private moment of hot elevator sex." Vanilla joked.

"Not likely." Shadow replied.

"You probably aren't my type anyway.  You probably have a fear of women, can't stand women, or just enjoy the company of men."

"You'd be wrong on all guesses." Shadow said. "Perhaps I simply don't like the idea of getting attached to someone again due to past experiences."

"Yet this very thing is happening to him.  Well, go ahead and ask."

Shadow grinned. "For what? Help on your test, or head?"

"Both.  Not like you would get it up for me anyway.  And judging by your age, your boner would probably be fully hard while straight out."

"Please excuse me whilst I ignore that." Shadow retorted. "So, what does this trial of yours require of me?"

"Remember Shadow, you have to come resolve things with Tails.  So what do you think this resolution permits?"

"If I knew that, we wouldn't be having this conversation, would we?"

"You could just to taunt me, like you usually taunt people.  Anyway, you have to open up to Tails."

"And say what?"

"I can't read your mind.  So, open up to Tails... and not just mentally.  Open up to her physically too." Shadow doesn't reply, simply looks toward the floor of the elevator. "Is that too much of you to ask?"

"What will my opening up prove? It's not likely Tails would give me the time of day anyway."

"So you've asked before?"

"I haven't seen the point." Shadow replied, looking at Vanilla. "Besides, me opening up just gives her someone else to worry about shooting down."

 

Vanilla wasn't too happy with that response.  "You won't even try, what a shame." she said and pressed the button to resume movement of the elevator. It resumed for a little while, but Shadow walked over to it and stopped it again. Walking back to his corner he turns to Vanilla.

"Fine, I'll open up as much as Tails allows, and once I do, even if in the end it proves useless, you give me the Chaos Emerald." He said.

"That doesn't resolve things with you and Tails." Vanilla said.

Shadow lowers his brow, clearly becoming frustrated. "Then what does?" He asked. "I can't force her to resolve things and you just said I needed to open up. This is beginning to become a bother. How do I resolve things, if what you tell me to do doesn't work?"

"You know what, I'll just come out and tell you." Vanilla said agitated, and Shadow leans back against the wall again.

"You have to get Tails to love you to a point where she'll willingly have sex with you.  Matter of fact, you'll have to get some before she goes into delivery.  And so you know, time isn't on your side."  At this point, the elevator reaches the ground floor and opens up.  "Now unless this happens, you will only hold six emeralds." Vanilla said as she left the elevator.  "Now, you better learn how to open up and fast."

Shadow simply face palmed. Fuck... He thought and warped away.

Now, go earn my emerald.  Vanilla thought.

 

Shadow warps into Club Rouge and looks around. He walks over and sits at the bar and taps the side whilst he thinks.

"You look pissed." said Rouge.

"Not really." Shadow replied.

"Need a glass of red wine to calm you down?"

"Sure, why not."

"Well, I still have to stock things up before I can reopen.  Hopefully I'll be done by next week."

"Hm, need any help with that?"

"So how's your itch?"

"Mine's a problem."

"So is mine, I'm losing too much money from these repairs."

"Well, like I said, I'll help you, if you help me."

"Can't help if you won't share."

"I need help on getting closer to Tails." Shadow replied, looking away from Rouge.

"Really, how close?" asked an intrigued Rouge.

"Sex close."

Rouge almost dropped the bottle of wine.  "Is that so?  Well, I do know how to seduce..."

"I have no intention of seducing her. According to Vanilla I need to have Tails...love me...to the point of willingly having sex with me." Shadow replied. "But to be honest, I'm still unsure."

"Wow, ironic twist..."  Rouge had a cheese grin on her face as she poured Shadow's glass of red wine.

"How so?"

"Nothing... aside from the fact that Vanilla's pimping you out as part of her challenge is incredibly funny."

"In all fairness, I thought you girls were just horny to assume my task was getting balls deep in Tails." Shadow said.

"Well, even Omega would rather you get some then act all.... what the word... angsty."

Shadow sweat dropped. "Okay, that I didn't see coming." He said. "I don't like the idea though. Even if I did do this task and got the final chaos emerald. I still don't want to become attached."

"So I take it that you gotta go balls deep when Lavender is off the titty?"

"Actually, I'm on a time limit." Shadow replied.

"Really, how long do you have?"

"Until delivery."

Rouge's grin turned evil.  She then whispered to Shadow.  "So you not only have to lay Tails, you have to lay pregnant Tails?"

"That's it in a nutshell." Shadow replied.

Rouge resumed normal tone of voice.  "Well, delivery is a bit too late.  You'll have to do her before she goes into labour.  Man, you really pissed Vanilla off to get that kind of punishment."

"So my words could have been a little better....wait, this is me we're talking about. Quite frankly, she should be grateful i was so polite." Shadow gritted his teeth.

"You're lucky she didn't kick your ass."

"Bah. What would you do in my situation?" He asked.

"Well, I wouldn't have problems giving it to preggo Tails."

"Neither would I, but it's not just about fucking her."

"So you have to get Tails to make love to you.  Yeah, that would be quite the task... and while she's pregnant to boot?  You really do have your work cut out for you?"

"I don't want to get attached." Shadow said, drinking his drink.

"Well, let's brainstorm about this and try to think of a way to scratch your itch."

Shadow finished the drink. "Try me." He said. The two then begin to storm up ideas.