Большой злой дракон и маленький драконоборец/The Big Evil Dragon

Боль предательства/The pain of betrayal

RUS: Если бы только Соник и Найн поняли друг друга и не поссорились, думая о том, что другой его предал, возможно не было бы той битвы и почти полного разрушения мультивселенной…

ENG: If only Sonic and Nine had understood each other and not quarreled, thinking that the other had betrayed him, perhaps there would not have been that battle and the almost complete destruction of the multiverse…

Sonic's Dilemma

I liked the scene after the credits of the second Sonic movie, where the Shadow capsule appears. Someone thinks that it was decided too early to add him to the cinematic Sonic universe. Well, I think it's just great! I hope that the third film about the blue hedgehog will be very spectacular and spectacular. And since Sonic's real blood parents were not shown in two films, I assumed that our blue hero could have been created artificially (however, this is also based on theories that Sonic was created on the ARK colony, which is also interesting to me), that is, practically being a brother to Shadow the hedgehog! Only my assumptions are written here, what the scene with Sonic and Shadow, who are blood brothers here, might look like. I hope you enjoy reading the fanfiction. And I also hope that there will be something similar in the film itself.

The ARK colony was pretty quiet until one of its corridors was visited by a guest. The blue hedgehog strode down the long dark corridor. His footsteps echoed faintly all along the corridor. "It's so quiet and empty here... I hope I'm going in the right direction," he mused to himself as he continued walking. A large metal door appeared in front of him, which immediately opened, letting the hedgehog go ahead. He went inside, and the door closed behind him. He found himself in a huge empty hall. There was nothing here except the floor, ceiling, walls and porthole. "So, don't panic, Sonic. You just took a wrong turn. Maybe we can still turn back?" he thought, until his thoughts were distracted by the sound of metal doors and someone's footsteps. Sonic got into a fighting stance when he noticed Shadow approaching him.

— Oh. You again? And why am I not surprised? — a black hedgehog with red stripes asked a question.

— I'm here to stop you and Robotnik! And you won't stop me! Sonic exclaimed.

"You underestimate me for nothing, faker. It's a shame," Shadow said, and there was a threat in his tone that made my skin crawl.

— Actually, this is not an underestimation at all, impostor! I know a lot about you and I can imagine what you are capable of as an opponent!

"Don't talk like you know everything about me!" — the red-eyed hedgehog shouted in anger to the green-eyed one, so that red lightning appeared on the skin. But then he took a deep breath, calmed down and continued the conversation:

— You assure me that you know about me. But are you so sure about this?

- Yes. You were created on the ARK colony 50 years ago, then soldiers came who killed many scientists here, and took the experiments for themselves and hid them in their top-secret base, including you in a capsule.

— This is only part of my whole story that you have learned, blue hedgehog. Let me tell it if you're so interested in it," said the black hedgehog, while slowly pacing around the blue one. The latter, watching his opponent, continued to stand in his stance so as not to be caught off guard. — Yes, my story begins from the moment I was created. And it happened even a little more than 50 years ago. My creator's name was Gerald Robotnik. He was a great scientist who sought to help people. But at the same time, he created various creatures that could help him in the interests of science. And I was among them. Maybe the creator had noble goals, but I would mildly call all these experiments not a very pleasant process. However, in addition to scientists and test subjects, I met my ray of hope in this cursed darkness. Her name was Maria. She was Gerald's granddaughter. Maria seemed to be the only one who really cared and cared about me more than these scientists. She was my only friend on the colony. — Shadow talked and went to the porthole, placing his right palm on it. — But she was taken from me. It happened 50 years ago when those damn soldiers invaded here! Then I took my friend in my arms to save her from the impending danger. However, I did not manage to do it. She pushed me into the capsule with a smile on her face and was about to press the lever so that only I would escape from the colony. And then one of those nasty soldiers ran into the room and shot Maria when she still managed to pull the lever. The moment I saw her bloody body, her sweet and kind face, her parting smile and tears, I swore to avenge her. I swore to destroy all this humanity! — A black-and-red hedgehog shouted, sparking with lightning, and struck the sturdy glass with his fist.

"I understand your pain, Shadow," Sonic suddenly said, and Shadow looked at him, ceasing to sparkle.

— Do you understand? No one can understand me.

— But I really know what it's like to lose someone you cared about... When I was very young, I was taken care of by an owl named Long Claw. She was like a mother to me. But then I accidentally brought a tribe of Echidnas to our house. Long Claw saved me, but she herself fell at their hands. I was alone for a long time, and then I met Tom, Maddy, then Tails and Knuckles. They became my new family.

— How can they be your family? They're not even related to you! You don't have blood in common with them! And you still call them family? Especially that echidna whose brothers killed your foster mother?

— Family does not necessarily have to be by blood. The main thing is for family members to love each other and be ready to stand up for each other, — Sonic tried to explain. Shadow just looked at him incredulously. — Besides, Knuckles is not to blame for this. And he and I let go of the difficult past so that we could live in the present. And I advise you to do the same. You can still fix this, Shadow. Come with me, and I promise you won't regret it," Blue continued, and then held out his hand.

But the black man only grunted, and then turned to his brother:

— You know, I also wanted to offer you something...

— And what is it? Sonic asked him.

— You see, I've been wanting to meet you for a very long time. That first meeting of ours was by no means an accident. I've been looking for you since I was released from the capsule.

— Did you want to meet? Looking for me? For what? Did you want to kill me? — the blue hedgehog did not understand.

— Oh, no. No. Your murder is not in my plans. For now. The fact is that you and I are of the same blood, or, to put it more simply, we are brothers.

— What's that?! — Sonic shouted in shock.

— Yes, you and I are kind of brothers, family.

— But how? I was born on Mobius!

"They just erased your memories of the colony and sent you to another planet. Doesn't that explain why you don't remember your parents at all? Your real, blood ones?

— But if you and I are brothers, then we shouldn't fight among ourselves. I can help you. I'll help you deal with your grief, even though it won't be easy...

"I don't need any help with this, little hedgehog. I rather wanted to invite you to team up with me...

— Team up? For what?

— To destroy these hateful and pitiful people! Shadow growled, clenching his left fist, and his eyes turned bright red at the same moment.

— But you work with one person yourself... Then why are you working for Robotnik if you hate people so much? Shadow laughed ominously at his question, while Sonic looked at him in disbelief.

— Ha, ha, ha, ha! Really... Did you really think that I, a Ultimate Life Form, was working for this arrogant, narcissistic and arrogant little man? He works for me without knowing it! — ULF replied, and then continued, almost hissing. — These scientists cannot be trusted. They did nothing but perform various tests on me, as if they were playing with a defenseless animal. I hated them all. If it wasn't for Maria, I would have destroyed them all.

— But why do you want me to join you? After all, you know yourself that I am against killing a lot of people.

— When I met you, I noticed a lot of potential in you. You are very fast, agile, strong, and wield the very power of chaos. Together, we would have become invincible. Besides, aren't the soldiers after you? I'm sure they'll stop at nothing to catch you and kill you, as well as your strange family... Wouldn't you like to take revenge on them? So that they never touch you again, threaten you? Join me, and we will destroy them and others who deprived us of people close to us, make them pay for it," and with these words, Shadow extended his hand, as Sonic had done earlier. The blue hedgehog himself was thinking.

It really sounded good in its own way. If he agrees to the offer, he will no longer have to deal with the GUN soldiers, and then he will live peacefully with his family and his brother. Sonic has been wanting to know about his family for a long time. A real, blood family. Find out your origin. To feel like one's own. His thoughts were suddenly distracted by Shadow:

— Agree, brother, and we will become one family. Didn't we both want to have a family?

Brother. A blood brother. It's so good to have someone like you. However, does Shadow understand the meaning of the word "family", besides the fact that she is of the same blood? Will Sonic be happy with someone who is focused on revenge? Besides, the black hedgehog, if he hates people so much, he can kill Tom and Maddie. Those who sheltered and accepted the blue hedgehog into their family. And Tails and Knuckles? Although they are not of the same blood, they also love him as if they were brothers. Sonic, thinking about all the options, finally decided... At first he reached out to offer his hand, but then pulled it back. His kinsman looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"I can't,— Sonic replied.

— Why is that? — Shadow asked him calmly.

"If you're using Robotnik for your own purposes, why don't you suddenly want to use me?"

"Well, the doctor is just a pawn in my game, but you play a much bigger role than some kind of pawn. You're almost the same as me. Created by scientists, abandoned, left without an expensive creature.

— But we also have differences! I have those I can fight for, while you are alone, resentful of the whole world! — Sonic added, and from such words Shadow bared his teeth and growled. — Shadow, please, it's not too late to get off the warpath and take revenge. You can still find your happiness. After all, if you keep hatred, anger, anger and resentment in yourself, you will never get out into the world.

— I like this way! And I will not give up! You'd better answer me: "Are you with me or not?"

— No! You may be my blood brother, but my real family is the members of the Wackowski family! And if you dare to touch any of them, you WILL... TO HAVE... A CASE... WITH ME!!! — Sonic shouted. His eyes turned from green to blue, and he began to sparkle with blue lightning.

— Have it your way. You chose your own death, — Shadow hissed, also covered in lightning. With his eyes turning from scarlet to bright red, he glared at his brother.

And then two hedgehogs rushed at each other, and a battle began between them...

In search of shelter

Tails, after hard work in the workshop, decided to have a snack, and at the same time sit on the couch and watch something interesting on TV. But his plans were disrupted by a loud knock on the door. Moreover, someone was knocking so hard, as if he was ready to break down the door with his fists. The young fox hurried to open the door before it was destroyed. "I'm coming, I'm coming," he said, but he was thinking: "I wonder who it brought to me?" But at the same time, he guessed who it was. When he opened the door, he saw his best friend Sonic the blue hedgehog on the threshold. — Hi, Tails! "Hello," he greeted, smiling distantly. It was obvious that the hedgehog was very nervous, as he was trembling slightly and breathing heavily. He was obviously running away from someone, since he was out of breath. "Hi, Sonic," Tails said casually. — Did you want something?

— What? What makes you think that, Tails? I just came to visit my best friend," said the hedgehog, smiling broadly.

— It's just that something tells me that you decided to come to me for a reason. Tell me what happened there.

Sonic sighed, no longer hiding his problem, and then began:

— Well… you know… Anyway… I need to hide urgently! At the last words, the hedgehog screamed, waving his arms.

— Let me guess… from Amy, right?

— Yes. So you're going to help me?

— First, tell me, what did you do this time to make her angry?

— Well… it was like this…

***

Memory

Sonic, whistling cheerfully, was walking along, not thinking about anything, when suddenly…

— Soniiiiiiic!

"Oh, Amy again… What does she want to show me this time?" — thought the hedgehog. His cheerful mood immediately disappeared.

— There you are, Sonic! And I was looking for you," the pink hedgehog sang coquettishly.

— And for what? He asked her. She pretended to hesitate.

"It's just that I bought a new perfume here… and I thought you'd like it, so I put it on."…

— Well, yes. There is a smell. However, he's a bit weak, so… — Sonic didn't really care, and he just wanted to get away from the hedgehog.

— Maybe I should put on some more perfume to make the fragrance stronger? Amy suggested and, pulling a pink bottle out of her bag, began to spray. The blue hedgehog actually smelled the scent anyway, but when his girlfriend sprayed perfume harder, the smell of perfume made his nose twitch. Moving his nose, he sneezed very loudly a moment later:

— Aaaaapchhoooo!!!

After he sneezed, he realized what had happened when he saw Amy's dumbfounded face. She blinked at her dress, which was covered with the contents that had fallen on her.

— Sonic … — the hedgehog gradually boiled with anger. — You just…

— Amy, I'm sorry! I… I didn't mean to! This is an accident!

— He sneezed on me!!! — she finished her speech, getting really angry, and looked angrily at the unfortunate man.

The end of the memory…

***

— Did you sneeze at Amy?! Tails was no less shocked by what he heard. — You're crazy! She'll eat you up with a bang!

— Well, I accidentally … — Sonic defended himself.

— They beat you desperately for inadvertently! And I assume you're looking for shelter from an angry fury right now?

— That's right. You're going to hide me, aren't you? Sonic asked hopefully.

— No.

— But…

— I helped you last time, and every time after that I had trouble in the form of disorder and mayhem in my house and my workshop, — said the fox firmly.

"But, Tails, please help me!" I was hiding where I could, but she found me! And all the time! I just don't know where to go…" and the hedgehog looked at his friend pleadingly.

— No.

— But please… Please… Please… — Sonic got down on his knees and put his hands together in a boat. — Ask for anything you want, just help me.

— No, Sonic. I've had enough of the past times.

— Taaaaaaaaiiiiiils, I don't want to die.… Please help me…" the hedgehog began to sob, at the same time grabbing Tails by the legs. He tried to leave, but it didn't work out, and Sonic, as luck would have it, continued to sob and beg for help. And then suddenly a woman's voice sounded from somewhere far away:

— Sonic, where are you? Come out and don't hide, I'll find you anyway!

Sonic looked at his friend in fright, barely hearing Amy. Tails sighed heavily and took pity on the unfortunate hedgehog.

— Okay. So be it, I'll help you.

— Thank you! Thanks! Thanks! — Sonic immediately jumped up and even wanted to kiss his friend in gratitude, but he held out his hands and did not let him get closer to him.

"No kissing, okay?" Come on, I'll find you a place to hide," and with these words, the two friends entered the house.

***

After a while, there was a knock on the door. Tails opened it and saw Amy Rose standing in the doorway.

— Hi, Tails. Have you seen Sonic? — Trying to look friendly, the pink hedgehog asked.

— Hi, Amy. No, I haven't seen it.

"Are you sure?" Something tells me he's hiding at your place. Will you let me look at your house? And before the fox could answer, she went inside.

"Actually, breaking into someone's house is bad,— he remarked.

— Well, consider that I came to visit you. After all, I'm your friend.

— A friend is a friend … but she just came to visit without an invitation…

"Did you say something, Tails?" Amy asked the question and turned around, squinting at the two—tailed one.

— No, nothing. It seemed to you," he replied hastily.

—Well, look at me,— she said, entering the kitchen, and then shouted:

— Yeah!

— What? What's there? Tails asked worriedly, also entering the kitchen. He looked at the girl standing at the table in disbelief.

— And you said you hadn't seen Sonic… He's here! And he's hiding somewhere…

— And what makes you decide?

— Yes, because only Sonic can leave crumbs behind when he eats! See? and she pointed to the crumbs from the eaten chilidog on the plate and table.

Tails sighed. But he told the hedgehog not to take his chilidog, because Amy is very observant, first of all. And secondly, the chilidog was cooked for himself, not the guest.

The girl, grinning contentedly, left the kitchen and began to inspect the rest of the inventor's house. She looked wherever she could reach: behind the sofa, under the sofa, behind the TV, under the carpet, behind the ficus trees, in the refrigerator, in the oven and many other places…

But she couldn't find Sonic.

She went into the bedroom and, noticing a lump under the blanket, grinned maliciously and began to creep up to the bed.

— Amy, stop! Tails shouted.

But the hedgehog did not listen to him, took a blanket and … was stunned by what she saw…

There was a big pile of pillows on the bed.

—That's a bummer…— she muttered, and then turned to the fox. — Tails, why do you have pillows piled up?

— Well, I forgot to put it back. That's why I was afraid you'd see my little mess. Hehe.

The pink hedgehog sighed and went on looking for Sonic. After searching the entire hangar, she headed to the workshop.

When she entered the workshop, she noticed the closet. As soon as she approached him, Tails immediately called out to her:

— Amy, don't open it!

— What's the matter? Maybe that's where Sonic hid? She reached for the handle.

— Yes, there are dangerous substances there!

— What?

— I specially store test tubes and flasks with reagents in this cabinet. You don't want to inhale the gases of these substances, right?

— No, I don't want to.

— Then don't touch it!

— good. I will not.

— let's go. I'll help you with the search to convince you that Sonic isn't here," Tails said, and Amy nodded.

They had just taken a couple of steps when they heard a sneeze. The hedgehog turned around.

"Pshaw," Tails mimed, as if he had just sneezed.

— Be healthy.

— Yeah.… Thanks," and the fox rubbed his nose for clarity.

And a moment later, the inventor also cleared his throat.

"Tails, are you… sick by any chance?" Amy asked anxiously.

— I'm healthy, it's just… I think it's all about the perfume," he answered her, coughing a little.

"What's wrong with my perfume?" — She was indignant.

— And actually, what did Sonic do to make you angry at him?

— I'm not mad!

— Yes? Whenever you look for Sonic like that, you're in a bad mood.

— Okay, I'm mad at him.… Because he sneezed on me! But what does my perfume have to do with it?

— I just think it was the strong smell of your perfume that made Sonic sneeze. Most likely, he didn't want to sneeze at you, it just happened. And it seems to me that he already feels guilty about it. But it's your fault, too.

— Me?

— yes. If you hadn't started using perfume with such a strong and odorous smell, this wouldn't have happened. Isn't that right?

"You're probably right," the hedgehog agreed with a slightly sad sigh. — I just wanted to impress Sonic with a new perfume.…

— Didn't you think that Sonic might also be allergic to one or another scent of perfume? After all, he might have sneezed because of it.

— I think I understand what you mean.…

"And you don't need perfume to be attractive." You're already a sweet and pretty girl," the fox tried to cheer up his friend.

"Thank you," she said, a little embarrassed.

— That means… Will you forgive Sonic?.. "What is it?" he asked.

— I think so.…

— Really? Sonic asked, suddenly jumping out of the closet.

"What a fool!" thought Tails, and slapped himself on the forehead.

— Sonic, what are you doing there? Were you hiding there?.. Amy asked in surprise. Sonic froze like a statue, sensing something bad.

— Were you hiding from me there?! — and immediately a huge hammer appeared in the hedgehog's hand. — And you said that you can't look in the closet! She screamed at the two—tailed mechanic.

"I didn't know he was hiding there," he said, trying to look like he wasn't involved at all.

— I'll deal with you later, but with you … — she turned to Sonic, who tried to escape, but froze when he was addressed, — I'm not done with you yet!

And the hedgehog, brandishing a hammer, chased after Sonic.

— Aaaaaaaaa! Thank you so much! Tails, help me out!

— I'm sorry, but no. I already helped you, Sonic, but you gave yourself away, so you can get out somehow," Tails replied and hurried outside, fully realizing that now these two will make a big mess in his house.

"I hope Krim won't mind if I come to visit uninvited," he thought, deciding to go to his girlfriend rabbit, and at the same time stay with her while the two hedgehogs resolved their conflict.

***

Meanwhile, the pink hedgehog continued to chase the unfortunate blue hedgehog.

— Stop there, Sonic! Wait, who am I telling?! Amy Rose screamed, smashing everything in sight with a hammer.

— Mommyyyyyy! Sonic yelled, dodging the formidable weapon in every possible way.

And so they continued the chase for a very, very long time.…

Russian version

Добро пожаловать "Домой" (в ЕГО мир)!/Welcome "Home" (to HIS world)!

Прощание Алу/Aleu's Goodbye

RUS: Пускай Алу и не была похожа на своих братьев и сестер, но она всё же смогла найти свой дом, чему был рад её отец, Балто, хоть ему и было тяжело отпускать свою повзрослевшую малышку.

ENG: Even though Aleu was not like her brothers and sisters, she was still able to find her home, which her father, Balto, was glad of, even though it was hard for him to let go of his grown-up baby.

Wonderland - PMV/meme//Brezze/Ветерок

RUS: Данное видео является моей первой PMV анимацией, посвящённой книгам Эрин Хантер "Хроники Стаи". После прочтения книги "Последняя битва" (последняя книга второго цикла, а также финальная во всей серии книг) я решила попробовать создать видео про злодейку Ветерок, оказавшуюся предательницей в Дикой стае. Надеюсь, вам понравится.

Персонажи: Ветерок, Кувыркушка (Река), Пушинка (Земля), Грызушка (Лес), Крошка (Небо), две собаки из Дикой стаи, Счастливчик (Бета), Гроза, Шёпот, Собака-Страх, Хромой, Бруно, Белла.

ENG: This video is my first PMV animation dedicated to Erin Hunter's "Survivors" books.

After reading the book "The Last Battle" (the last book of the second cycle, as well as the final in the entire series of books) I decided to try to create a video about the villainess Breeze, who turned out to be a traitor in a Wild Pack. I hope you enjoy it.

Characters: Brezze, Tumble (River), Fluff (Earth), Nibble (Forest), Tiny (Sky), random two dogs of Wild Pack, Lucky (Beta), Storm, Whisper, Fear-Dog, Twich, Bruno, Bella.

Song: Wonderland by Caravan Palace youtu.be/MU8ZIrirgyE

Original animation meme: lizzardsblackrose youtu.be/VgsdagoWV4A

Белая далматинка Диковинка/Oddball the white Dalmatian

RUS: Кто помнит эту милую маленькую собачку?☺️💕✨ 🐶

ENG: Who remembers this cute little puppy?☺️💕✨ 🐶

RUS: Божечки! Они такие очаровашки!😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕💕💕

ENG: Oh my God! They're so adorable!😍😍😍😍😍💕💕💕💕💕

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something small for wholesome sonic and tails wednesday before I go to bed...

don't tag as ship

sonic "i fight for freedom" the hedgehog when his baby-ified brother exercises his free will (bites him)

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Warning: there is blood and horror in this fanfiction! It is recommended to read the story from the age of +12!

I was inspired to write fan fiction by the cartoon "Coraline".

As soon as Tails woke up, he felt as if there was a fog in his head. She seemed so heavy that I wanted to put her back on the pillow, close my eyes and sleep for a couple more hours. My vision was slightly blurred.

But still, the golden two-tailed fox cub got up and got off the bed, because he must have slept for a very long time.

Yes, that's the way it is. Outside the window, the sun was already at its zenith. Tails had been asleep for quite some time. Although he usually got up much earlier. Why didn't the alarm clock wake him up? Is it broken?

The fox looked at the bedside table that always stood next to the bed.

Weird… There was no alarm clock… Maybe Sonic took it away to let him sleep it off?

Here the fox cub winced a little, as he remembered a recent quarrel with his best friend and older brother, Sonic the blue hedgehog.

— Tails, how much can I do?! When will you stop sitting and working at night? It's bad for your body! — the hedgehog shouted at him then.

— But, Sonic, with this new Tornado generator, it will be able to fly even faster! I just have to finish working on it!

— Tails, do you see what time it is? You should have been sleeping in your bed and watching the seventh dream by now!

— Don't tell me what I should and shouldn't do! I decide for myself what is better for me! Tails shouted back at him.

— Tails, I'm your friend and brother, I'm worried about you! You're still too young, and you need to think about your health!

— I'd rather take care of my own! And stop patronizing me so much! I'm not small anymore! — the fox cub shouted, but still went to his room. — And you're nobody to control me!

Now, Tails felt slightly guilty that he had behaved this way towards his best friend, because he really just cared about him and worried about him.

— Taaaaaaaiiils! — soon he heard a familiar voice. — Are you awake? I've made you something to eat.

—Yes, I'm on my way, — Tails replied, and left his room and headed for the stairs. "Hmm... it seems to me, or has the house... changed?.." he suddenly thought, looking at the walls. — "I don't remember me and Sonic painting the walls again… At least the other day..." — and when he went downstairs, he saw various awards and certificates dedicated to him, which involuntarily confused the boy. After all, he remembered for sure that on the wall in the corridor, as well as in the glass cabinet on the ground floor, there were no awards and thanks from him. "Where did all this come from? Or am I still asleep?" he mused as he walked towards the kitchen. A pleasant aroma soon wafted out, and Tails recognized the smell of fried eggs and bacon, which made him smile. But after a moment, he was slightly surprised. - "How strange… Sonic doesn't usually cook breakfast for me, that's what I do... and there were always chilidogs for my breakfast..." Then he noticed that flicky's bird had flown up to the window. It would seem that such a thing? Yes, but looking closer, Tails noticed that instead of the usual eyes, the bird had black buttons, which are usually made for plush toys. But how is this possible? And Flicki, it seems, got tired of sitting by the window and looking at the fox cub, and she fluttered away. Tails shook his head. "It seemed, probably… After all, there is no such thing..." — but his thoughts were interrupted by the voice of the hedgehog:

— Taaaaaaaiils! Your breakfast will get cold soon! Sonic hurried him on.

— I'm coming! — and the little fox went into the kitchen. There was a plate of fried eggs and bacon on the table. Meanwhile, Sonic was frying his portion.

— Hello, my friend! How did you sleep? How are you feeling? — The hedgehog asked cheerfully and cheerfully.

— Hi, Sonic. I... I seemed to sleep well ... the mood ... is also quite good ... — the little fox answered a little uncertainly. He still felt guilty about his brother. — And how are you?

— Just fine, bro! I am sure that today will bring us a lot of joy and fun! — said Sonic. Tails nodded in agreement. Although it was a little strange to hear the last phrase of the hedgehog. Sonic, of course, is optimistic, but to say so…

Looking at his breakfast, Tails swallowed his saliva, it smelled so delicious. But his heart felt so heavy, as if there was a stone inside him. He should have apologized for his harsh and rude words to his brother.

— Sonic?.. Are you... not mad at me?..

"What are you talking about, Tails?" Sonic asked.

— Well... I was rude to you last night... and... you just can't imagine how ashamed I am…

—Oh, come on, Tails! I'm not offended! Whatever it is, I've already forgiven you!

— Really? Just like that? Tails asked incredulously.

— I've... said so many nasty things to you! But you were right that I shouldn't sit and work late, and I…

— What are you talking about, Tails! If you want to work on your inventions, then work for your health! Who am I to limit a genius inventor like you!

— Well ... I wouldn't call myself such a genius ... — the boy was embarrassed. — I just love inventing and working with mechanisms and machines…

— And you're doing it great, bro! You have an incredible mind and a wonderful talent! I'm lucky to have such a wonderful little brother!

— But… Sonic, you said yourself that for my..." he did not have time to finish, as he saw the same strange flicky with buttons instead of eyes again.

"What did I say, Tails?" Sonic asked, still standing with his back to me. And a small smoke came from the fried in the pan. It seems that the hedgehog somehow overdid his breakfast... or lunch, since it was already noon?

— Sonic, do you know what's wrong with flicky?

— Flicky? What kind of flicky?

— Well, he seems to have instead of ... — the fox cub glanced at the window where the bird had been recently, but now it was not there. — It doesn't matter. Haven't you already made yourself something to eat? Because... your scrambled eggs are burnt, I think…

— Oh, because I'm wondering where the smoke came from. Hehe. How forgetful I am," Sonic finally turned to his friend and put his portion on the table, opposite the fox cub. "Why don't you have breakfast yourself?" Come on, your food is getting cold, right?

— I don't think so.… I just wanted to talk first, and then start eating..." Tails looked down.

"Anyway, there's plenty of time, kid. I'm ready to listen to you all day," Sonic smiled at him.

"All day?" The boy frowned. — What about your run? Saving the world from... you-know-who?.. — He looked at the hedgehog and opened his mouth in fright.

"What is it, Tails?" Have I grown horns or a nose? Heh-heh-heh," he chuckled.

—Who are you...?". That's all Tails said.

— Who am I? — the hedgehog was surprised. — I'm Sonic. Your best friend and also your older brother. Or have you already forgotten that? Hehe.

— No, it's not… You're not Sonic..." Tails frowned, getting up from the table.

— Sonic doesn't have... — here his voice trembled, while the boy looked directly at the "Sonic", — bu ... bu…

— Buttons? — the hedgehog finished and smiled sweetly, poking his index finger right in his eyes. The pupils were green buttons located in the white whites of the eyes, but they also moved as if they were completely ordinary pupils in the eyes. Tails nodded and swallowed in fright, looking at his friend's doppelganger.

— Where's Sonic?.. Where is my brother?..

—Tails, Tails, Tails... — said Sonic, shaking his head. — I am Sonic. Your best friend. Your older brother.

— No, you're not him! Tails cried out. — The real Sonic doesn't have buttons in his eyes like you do! Answer me immediately, where did you put it? What did you do to him?

— Oh, Tails... — now the hedgehog got up from the table. — Don't you know that I am Sonic, only much better than the one you knew before? Didn't you want a perfect brother who would always understand and support you? That I would do anything for you?

— My Sonic may not be perfect, but he's still better than you, impostor! He also supports me in everything, tries to understand me and is also ready for anything! He just knows that sometimes boundaries and restrictions are needed somewhere! Even... if I don't like it, but it's the right thing to do! — He replied firmly. — So tell me where I am and bring me home?

— Tails, you're home so... — the hedgehog grinned. — But... still, you probably figured me out.… You are in Another world, but in a better and more perfect one than your real world. Here you will not need to worry about the forces of evil, because it does not exist in this world. Everyone lives in peace and harmony. Everyone is happy here. And all your various desires are being fulfilled. And isn't that wonderful, in your opinion?

— And if I want to go to my real world? Will this wish come true?

— And why fulfill this wish, kiddo? Your home world is too boring. Your "real" brother doesn't always listen to you, ignores you. There's always one villain or another trying to enslave the world… So stay here, little brother. I am sure that over time you will love this wonderful world.

— But what about Sonic? He's probably worried about me... And who, if not me, will help him? — Tails himself began to back away a little.

— Didn't he replace you with other people? Did you take someone else as a partner, even someone you don't know?

Tails involuntarily remembered that this really happened more than once, when others helped Sonic instead of a fox cub. Another Sonic, noticing the doubts in the boy's eyes, continued to press on this topic:

— And I will always need you. I will never leave you. All you have to do is agree to stay here, and this world will truly be your home.

— No, I don't agree! Tails snapped, glowering at the blue hedgehog with button eyes.

— What? — he was shocked.

— What did you hear! I remember that Sonic did this sometimes, but he didn't mean me any harm at all and didn't really want to offend me! He confessed to me that he was afraid for me when I almost died in one of the battles! But now I've become his partner again, and he'll never leave me in the shadows again, just know that!

The other Sonic, apparently, was beginning to lose patience, which already somehow restrained his anger:

— But you still deserve more, Tails! He doesn't appreciate you! Besides, here you will be a recognized and world-famous genius and scientist! Haven't you dreamed about this? Were you famous and popular in your world? — Tails remembered the certificates and awards he had seen. — Yes, and you like to invent! And your Sonic underestimated your potential and limited your capabilities! But that's not going to happen to me! Just agree, and you'll be the happiest child, I swear! — He insisted.

— My answer is the same! No! I want to go back to my real world! — The fox cub shouted. — Tell me where I can find a way out! Right now!

At first, the hedgehog just looked at him gloomily, keeping silent. And Tails felt a little uneasy.

— Oh... it looks like our little foxy wants to play, right? — Another Sonic hissed. His azure fur became darker, his needles longer and sharper, and his pupils turned from green to red. Tails trembled in fear. — Well... let's play my favorite game?.. — His mouth broke into a creepy, wide smile.

— In... what... is it?.. Two—tailed dared to ask.

— HIDE AND SEEK!!! — Another Sonic announced. — And the game starts right…

Tails took off on his tails and hurried out into the street.

— NOW!!! AHAHAHAHA!!!

Once outside, Tails saw how the once-blue sky turned scarlet, and the surroundings around him lost their bright colors. "Where is the exit? How do I get out of this nightmare?" he thought, not stopping working with his tails, and frantically looked around, trying to find something like a door or portal.

— Oh, yes ... I forgot to name some conditions ... — came the hissing voice of Another Sonic. But the fox cub could not understand where he was talking from, turning his head from side to side. — To make the game more interesting, you need to find a small cave in one forest. You will immediately understand what kind of cave it is, you will not confuse it with anything. But at the same time, you will have to try not to get caught by my assistants. If you go into that cave, you've won, and I'll let you go. And if not, and my assistants, or I will catch you myself, then you will stay with me... FOREVER AND EVER!!! AHAHAHAHA!!! — Another Sonic burst out laughing ominously. — Good luck, kid… You'll need it... AHAHAHAHA!!!

— The forest? What kind of forest? — Tails asked aloud, but they didn't give him time to think properly, when suddenly something attacked him with a loud cry. The fox cub somehow dodged the attacker, and then saw flicks, but only of a larger size and intimidating appearance, as a result of which the creature looked like a hybrid of a bird and a lizard. But what has remained unchanged is the buttons instead of the eyes. The creature screamed and launched another attack. The fox cub rushed forward, trying to get rid of its pursuer. But then, as luck would have it, other scary flicks appeared, gradually approaching him.

When the monsters were already very close, Tails dived down, thereby escaping from the feathered creatures, which collided with each other, forming one tangle, from where screams came and feathers began to fall out. Apparently, they decided to fight with each other. Well, this was in the boy's favor, and he hurried to fly away from them while they were busy. "These birds couldn't just attack me...", Tails reflected. "Most likely, they attacked so that I would not fly to where they came from... which means..." and it dawned on him. "So I was flying in the right direction! There's a way out!"

But then the cry came from behind him again.

"Oh, no! Those chickens again! We must hurry!" thought the little fox, speeding up. One by one, the winged monsters attacked the flying fox. Tails barely managed to dodge them and evade their attacks. But suddenly one of the birds scratched his hand with its claws. The boy cried out in pain. Taking advantage of his confusion, another bird grabbed him by the shoulders.

— Let me go! Let me go! Let me go, you brainless chicken! — Tails screamed, trying to escape from the claws, but they only tightened, blood ran from the wounds in drops. — THAT'S IT! YOU'VE MADE ME ANGRY! — Shouting, Tails twisted around and bit the monster on one of its paws, and it let out a heart—rending scream, after which it let go. The fox cub may have been free, but then another scary bird attacked him, he was knocked down, and Tails fell down. On the way, he bumped into something, he was scratched all over, until finally he fell to the soft ground.

— Find the boy...— Tails heard after a while, coming to his senses. His body ached and his wounds burned with fire. But he remembered that he couldn't give up if he wanted to go home. — Don't let him get away… And bring him to me... alive…

"Does he need me alive? But why?" — and it was spinning in the head of the young inventor. "Other than that, it's not that important.… I have to find a way out now..." he looked around. There were black, creepy, bare trees all around him. "And it seems that the exit is somewhere nearby..." he thought. The fox somehow got up, and then jumped up and took off. However, he could not fly at such a high altitude as he would like.

"Well, at least I'm flying, that's something," he decided and flew wherever he looked.

But suddenly he felt as if something had grabbed his ankle. It turned out to be tree branches. Tails tried to jerk and pull away from the grip, but his foot was firmly stuck in the branches. And then the tree began to pull on itself. Gritting his teeth, Tails darted forward, but it didn't help, and he continued to be pulled back. Then the fox cub grabbed the nearest branch of a nearby tree. It seemed that by picking up a twig, Tails gave a signal to the second tree, and it began to pull its twig arms towards him. And then the returning birds were right there and swooping down on him.

The two-tailed fox cub pulled out a twig with all his might, which he grabbed, and then began to beat the branch holding his leg with it. And who would have thought, but with his weapon, like an axe, he cut the branch into pieces. Immediately, howls could be heard, and they seemed to come from the trees themselves.

But Tails had no time to think, he just continued on his way, occasionally dodging attacking birds and trees.

But these opponents were not enough for him, so even from the ground he was attacked by monsters that, apparently, used to look more like ricky, tiny cute chipmunks and squirrels, and now resembled scary versions of lizard animals. One of these monsters pushed him, and Tails once again made an unplanned landing. While he was lying down, the monster ricky tried to grab him. But the fox cub got up and dodged him, and then swung his tails and beat off the enemy, so that he ran into sharp branches of trees that pierced through his flesh. Looking at the corpse of the monster, from whose wounds muddy green blood was flowing, Tails hurriedly turned away, because he almost vomited from such a sight.

But he could not relax, because they did not give him a proper rest, and he was attacked from different sides by both birds and animals. And the boy had to fight them off in every possible way.

It's good that he's trained in battles with Eggman, and these skills came in handy for him.

Some creatures were pierced by tree branches, either through the whole body or through the head, others just lay in a pile, and others were wounded by a fox cub stick.

But there were still too many enemies. And no matter how hard Tails tried, he was wasting his time. And this was further confirmed by the fact that the moon began to cover the sun.

Wait, the moon? No! It looked like the shadow of a huge dark button!

So there was a game for a while after all.

Somehow repelling the attacks of his pursuers, Tails hurried to get out of the clearing while it was still possible.

Soon, he noticed some kind of glow, and he rushed there.

"It looks like this is the way out!" — Tails was delighted when he noticed a hill, under which a certain cave was located. - "There's just a little bit left!" - he exerted his last strength to get out of this whole nightmare as soon as possible.

— Are you going far, little foxy? — Someone, or rather, it was Another Sonic himself, hit him, and the boy flew off to the side, tumbling a couple of times already on the grass. — What a fool little foxy you are ... — the hedgehog addressed him in a hissing voice. — But I wanted the best for you.…

Tails got down on all fours and looked ahead. The entrance to the cave emitted a golden-white light. It was a portal leading home. A way out of this madness and horror.

Then he was kicked, and he rolled a little further away from the entrance to the cave. The boy, looking at the demon, which is exactly what Tails thought this creature was, wiped the blood under his nose and stood up again.

— Why do you need me? What do you want from me? — He dared to ask the demon, who laughed terribly.

— Didn't you understand? I need you.… Because I'm... so lonely.… And I just need company... — The other Sonic broke into a terrible smile, showing sharp triangular teeth. His fur became even darker, almost black, and the needles became terribly prickly and sharp. So there were also sharp claws on the monster's hands.

— I... don't believe you...— Tails replied. — After all... you have pets.… So why do you need me, from another world?

— Heh. Yes, I have toys in my world that I created myself, — the demon chuckled. — But you know... these little animals are my creations, nothing more… With them... I'm free to do whatever my heart desires.… And it's boring with them… Therefore, we need someone alive, even if he is from another world... — the monster grabbed the fox cub by the neck. The boy tried to escape, grabbed the demon's arm with his hands, kicked his legs, swept his tails, but this did not give him any result. — And, you know, I was ready to do a lot for you, little foxy. I could have given you so many miracles, I would have become the best brother in the world. And you just had to agree... is it that hard? Say yes now, and you will receive a great reward from me…

— No... way... — said Tails. — You're... just... playing... with me... And how... tired... will you... kill... me…

— Come on, kid... — the demon drawled sweetly. — I'm not playing with you at all, and I wasn't going to kill you. Honestly, I just wanted to give you the best and most perfect life.

— I don't... believe it… Will you... sooner... or... later... kill... me…

The demon frowned. He started getting angry again.

— Okay. If you really want to know the whole truth and you can't be fooled in anyway... — he hissed. — I'll really kill you later, because I need your life.… I need someone who has a beating heart, in whose veins flows warm sweet blood, and who has such a bright and innocent soul inside. I feed on the life of these little and lost souls... — but then he suddenly sighed a little sadly. — But to be honest, I would like it to be in a different way, at least once it happened... — there was a flash in his free hand at first, Tails squeezed his eyes shut, thinking that he was going to be killed with it. But after a moment, the boy hesitantly opened one eye. He was alive. For now. But then he saw in the demon's hand... blue shiny buttons!

— Everything could have been much better and simpler, my little Tails ... — hissed the hedgehog. — But, alas, you left me no other choice... Yes, I must admit, you amused me with your audacity and boldness, even if I was counting on a longer game ... Hee-hee-hee…

"Does he want to sew buttons on me instead of eyes?!" — Tails was horrified and feverishly began to look for something with which to escape from the monster. And then he saw a branch below, which he broke and used as a weapon against the army of monsters. He took that stick with one of his tails, and then swung it sharply at the demon.

— GET IT, DEMON!!! — shouted Tails, stabbing a branch into the monster's right eye. Greenish blood sprayed, and the demon screamed shrilly. He released the fox cub from his grip, clutching his face. Tails hurried to the cave without hesitation. He was so exhausted from all this chasing and fighting, but still he tried to hold on until the very end. He took off several times, and then fell, after which he soared into the air again, but still little by little he approached the cave and this alluring light. "A little more! Just a little more!" flashed through his mind. And when the boy was just a little bit, just a couple of centimeters away from the exit, he was grabbed by the ends of his tails.

— You're not going anywhere!!! You can't run away!!! You belong to me!!! — There was a hiss nearby.

Tails didn't turn around and just threw sand and dust in the enemy's face, and then made a dash forward towards the light.

— No, waaaaiiit!!! You're miiiiiiiine!!!

A clawed hand stretched out behind him, but there was light ahead of Tails, and he squeezed his eyes shut, waiting to finally return to his home world.

***

Tails let out a loud cry of horror. His golden fur was soaked in sticky sweat. He looked around. He was in his workshop. He managed to return home. Or was it all just a terrible nightmare? The fox cub would really like to hope for the second option…

— TAILS, WHAT HAPPENED?! — Sonic came running to him. The real Sonic. No button eyes.

— Sonic ... — the boy was incredibly happy to see his friend and brother, and therefore threw himself on his neck and burst into tears.

— Tails, what are you doing? — the hedgehog asked perplexedly. — Did you have a nightmare?

— Yes... it is… It was so scary.… I just can't describe it... — he cried, clinging to a friend with a trembling ball of golden fur.

— Easy, easy... everything is fine ... — Sonic patted him soothingly on the back, looking tenderly at his younger brother. — I'm with you, everything's fine…

Tails began to calm down a little.

— I'm sorry.… I'm sorry for the terrible things I said to you.… I'm sorry... — the little fox apologized.

— It's okay, Tails.… I've already forgiven you, don't worry... — said Sonic calmly. — Do you see? I told you that you shouldn't have stayed up late in the workshop, — the older brother reminded at the same time.

— Yes, I see it now. You were right, — Tails sobbed. — I'm sorry.

— Nothing. Come on, I'll just carry you to your soft and comfortable bed, okay?

— Uh—huh, — the fox cub mumbled in agreement, after which Sonic, holding his younger brother in his arms, headed to the bedroom of the young inventor. On the way, Tails looked around. Yes, everything looks exactly like a real house. The paint was worn off on the walls, and there were no awards or certificates, or anything else unusual. So, he really managed to return home or completely wake up from a terrible dream.

— And now, — said Sonic, putting the fox cub to bed, — go to bed. You can sleep well, you won't have any more nightmares. If anything, I'll be there to protect you.

— Thank you, Sonic. I love you, big brother, — Tails said, then yawned.

— I love you too, my little brother,— said the hedgehog. — Good dreams and good night.

— Good night, — and then the fox cub, closing his eyes, plunged into the land of dreams.

***

— Go to sleep, my little foxy… Sleep sweetly and soundly... — the hedgehog whispered to himself. Buttons appeared in his ordinary eyes instead of emerald-green pupils, and prickly himself grinned insidiously. — I told you that you would be mine ... Heh-heh-heh ... — here Another Sonic picked up a plush toy that looked like a blue green-eyed hedgehog. — And now... no ONE can save you… Even your older brother Sonic, who is now also in my hands... Ha ha ha ha... — the demon laughed ominously, and then pressed on the toy with his claws, from which scarlet blood flowed in rivulets. And there was a full white moon outside the window, which was soon covered by the shadow of a giant dark button.

THE END?..