Heroes (Tails x Reader) Book 4

XV. Shards of the Past

Tails starts from the beginning as he knew it, your pre-employment with Eggman to the power plant explosion and exactly what had become of you from what you shared after leaving the clan. From the close calls along the way to the more interpersonal interactions the two of you had shared in the pursuit to take down the doctor.

All things considered what he was saying made a lot of sense but at the same time it was hard for you to believe it fully given how smart he was. This could all very well be one big ploy to mislead you, he is a genius after all.

Though this time, as he begins explaining how the two of you discovered Eggman's hidden Chaos energy base he stops and contemplates for a minute..
"..before I say anything else there's something you need to know first." His sad eyes gaze into yours, "This is backtracking a little but I only got the lead on you after... going to the Dragon Kingdom and speaking with Vigil, your former master.." Your body tenses as you shift into alert, the fox begrudgingly recalling the events, "I told them after the fight was over I'd bring you back to them. I know you don't have any reason to believe me but I have no intention of even beginning to try to hand you over.. I hadn't for a while now..."

You raise a brow, "So you recruited me under false pretenses, got in cozy with me and now that Eggman is dead it's your time to pay up, huh?" You scoff, "As if I'm surprised. You people and your willingness to throw away whatever you want for your so-called 'justice.' Who cares, you mean nothing to me now even if this entire story of yours happens to be 100% true."

Tails shakes his head, "(Y/n) I'm not going to let them take you! Even if it means that I become a target in the process I won't let them hurt you again!" His voice trembles...

"Save it." Your tone remains flat, "So you developed feelings for me after the fact? Pretty stupid of you falling for your prey, besides is that supposed to make everything all better? Laughable. The heart is easily swayed even when the mind is sharp it seems. Shall I get down on my knees and thank you for having a change of heart?" Your gaze narrows, "Ive lost interest in the subject, continue recalling the rest of the chain of events picking up after we escaped the underwater cave."

Tears well up in the other's eyes, "I don't want you to hate me... I can't- I.... don't know what else to say to make you believe that you are the most important person in the world to me.." He sniffles, stifling his tears to the best of his ability as they rolled down his cheeks. "Do you want me to become your personal assistant? Servant? I don't care what it is I just need you to know and believe me when I say I would do anything for you-"

You raise a hand in front of his face, "You look pathetic. Would you really lower yourself to a doormat for my sake? Just to have me emptily say 'I believe you' despite not caring whatsoever?"

He nods, lowering his head to the ground. "If that's what it takes then I would. I said wouldn't let go again and I meant it. I'm never letting go of you ever again. I don't care about how that might look to other people, I just... I want you to be okay.." His body trembles as his voice remained muffled against the floor, "You've already suffered enough, I dont want you to suffer anymore.. After everything that's happened to you don't you think you deserve that much!?"

You hesitate slightly, "You know nothing about me. I don't really care what you may perceive me as but I'm not so weak as to take my guard down over something so trivial." You snap your fingers, "Continue the story. Now."

Tails looks back up into your eyes, "I know you (Y/n)! You're abrasive and rough on the outside but inside you care for others! You sacrificed your own safety to save us a few times already and you were always quick to jump into the fight if it meant protecting someone else!" His brows furrow, "When we were inside the Chaos energy facility you absorbed the power of Chaos to save me from the hordes of robots that were attacking!"
His tone breaks while his watery eyes started pouring, "Check your phone! We texted almost daily before this whole crazy operation started!"