Days of Destiny: Part Four

Days of Destiny: Part Four

-------Goodbyes are the Hardest Part of Life-------


---1 year later




After my wife left me, I became a total mess, hygenically, physically, and mentally.
But fortunately, a new friend came along. A friend that would be there till the end, or so he
promised. His name was Sonic the Hedgehog, I met him at my Uncles lab where he said that Sonic
was their fastest piece of transportaion equipment he had. He didn't treat Sonic like property,
though, actually it was quite the oppisite. He gave him all that he had. His house got destroyed
by the orders of Dr. Robotnik, and he needed a place to stay.I gladlyoffered him a place in my
house. I had cleaned it up long ago. It looked the same as when my wife and I bought it. I still
miss her, but only think of her in times of sadness, which are becoming quite rare for me and my
family.
Sonic and I became friends on the same level as my marriage, just without the romance.
We had been friends for about three months when Sonic told me he had to get back to the Freedom
Fighters. I was surprised to see that I had met another Freedom Fighter and I knew they were one.
Most of them keep it hidden so they won't get attacked passing through certain areas. I knew Sonic
was being totally honest about his need to return, and was not deceiving me like others in the past.
He was getting packed to set out when he asked me a question I never htought I would hear. He asked
me if i wanted to join him on his adventures. I told him that I didn't think my Uncle could handle
the lab by himself, we had gotten enormously popular, and it seemed like it would be impossible
for my Uncle to handle the demands by himself. I talked to him about it over a few days time.
Even though Sonic had to hurry back, he was totally patient while I was clearing things up with
my Uncle. We decided that I would go with Sonic and do what I was destined to do anyway. He told
me that all the other kids that had trained in his class had long since joined the fight. He said
I couldn't stay with him forever. I had to fulfill my destiny in helping the Freedom Fighters keep
Dr. Robotnik at bay. I said my goodbyes, called my mother and father, and told them the news. They
were overjoyed that their only child was going to be a hero. They cried for a few minutes, but they
were tears of happiness. We talked for about five hours, but I decided it was time to go. I told
my parents goodbye and that I would talk to them whenever possible, but it might not be for months
or years at a time. They didn't take it too hard, and we finally ened the conversation. I ran as
fast as I could to go get my stuff packed. Sonic was waiting patiently, idly tapping his right
foot to a beat unknown to me. I packed everything I could carry, went over to the lab,and bid
farewell to my Uncle Merlin. He was sad to see me go after all these years of working and
living with him, but he gahtered his composer and in a calm, mature voice said. " Tails, I
want you to be careful. It's a dangerous world out there for the Freedom Fighters. You must
never let your guard down. I'm counting on you to aid in ridding us of Dr. Robotnik for good.
I love you, and good luck." I was kinda sad to leave my Uncle after all the wonderful years
working at the lab. But, the time had to come sooner or later. I'd have rathered it be later,
but you can never get your way in everything.


-------To Be Continued-------