Tail's And Whisps (Complete)

Tangle and Whisper Miniseries Part 3

In ground zero of a former Eggman bunker...

Alex is off to the side tending to Y/N's wounds while Whisper and Tangle sit in silence with the wisps surrounding them.

Alex looks at his best friend, gets frustrated and punches the wall of the safe making a dent.

Alex: FUCK!

Whisper and Tangle both flinch at Alex's outburst, surprised by his sudden display of anger. Tangle raises an eyebrow, concern flashing in her eyes.

Tangle: Alex, calm down.

Alex: CALM DOWN!? HOW CAN I CALM DOWN WHEN MY BEST FRIEND IS HURT!!!

Tangle: Yeah, we need to stay level-headed and think rationally. We can't let our emotions cloud our judgment. 

 Alex takes a deep breath, trying to compose himself. 

 Alex: You're right, I'm sorry. It's just... seeing Y/N like this, it's hard not to feel overwhelmed. 

Tangle places a comforting hand on Alex's shoulder. 

 Tangle: We all feel that way, Alex. But right now, we need to be strong for Y/N and do everything we can to help them.

Alex returns to Y/N wrapping bandaging on their head.

Tangle watches Alex's careful and gentle movements, appreciating his dedication to taking care of Y/N. She understands the pain he's feeling and knows that they all share a deep sense of responsibility for each other's well-being. 

 Tangle: Alex, you're doing a great job. Y/N is lucky to have you as a friend. 

 Alex looks up at Tangle, his eyes filled with gratitude and exhaustion.

Alex: Other than a dislocated leg and a concussion they'll be alright.

Tangle smiles at Alex's words, relieved to hear that Y/N's injuries aren't too severe. She takes a deep breath, trying to shake off the tension and anxiety that still linger in the air. 

 Tangle: That's good to hear, Alex. We just have to continue to support each other and push forward. We can't let Mimic break us apart.

Tangle walks back to Whisper.

Tangle: You've been carrying some serious heavy baggage on your own. I see that now. 

Alex walks over.

Tangle: Here let us help. What happened? What did Mimic do to you?

Whisper stays silent for a few seconds.

Whisper: There were 5 of us.

She pulls out a picture.

Whisper: Smithy our Crafter, Me the Scout, Slinger our Marksman, Claire Voyance our Psy Op and Mimic the infiltrator.

Tangle and Alex study the picture, taking in the faces of Whisper's former team. The camaraderie and bond between them are evident in the photograph, a stark contrast to the pain in Whisper's eyes.

Alex: You look so happy in this picture.

Whisper: We were the Diamond Cutters.

Tangle: YOU guys look so cool!

Whisper:  Heh thanks.

Tangle hands the Photo back to Whisper.

Whisper: We were an Anti-Eggman Mercenary team. Took the most dangerous Missions. I thought we were all committed to the cause. Here let me show you.

She begins to press buttons in her mask. She then hands Tangle the mask while giving Alex a small cube connected to the mask. 

Whisper: The Video of our masks was networked. Let us review the mission's study each other's perspectives.