It was dark. Quiet and dark. Tails hadn't had much sleep ever since their arrival back, mostly due to stress and the piloting. This is just what he needed, sleep. He would just wanna drop his worries and have some sweet dreams. Or, nightmares?

Tails…

"Huh?" Tails realized he was in the cockpit of the blue typhoon

"Tails, shoot me." Cosmo said

"No, I can't do it!" Tails said with tears

"Tails, please." Cosmo said once again

"NO! I can't lose you cosmo!" Tails said

"Tails, think about our friends, your home, everyone else. Please." Cosmo said

"I JUST CAN'T!" Tails yelled as he got up from the seat and backed away

"I see. Well, just don't forget that I love you." Cosmo said as she magically picked up the typhoons cannon controls and prepared it for launch.

"What?" Tails looked and saw what was going on

"Goodbye, Tails." She launched the cannon, which was heading straight for her

"COSMO, NOOOO!" Tails screamed before he awoke from his dream

Tails woke up, sweating and gasping for air. He noticed he was in his dark room, thank goodness. He can't even sleep away those dark memories. He put his hands together and tried to slap himself repeatedly, but it didn't do much. He yelled in anger, and threw his alarm clock across the room. Ok, now that was uncalled for. Now, he'll need to buy a new one.

He got up and put his shoes and gloves on. He just needed a walk, that's right. Always helped him in the past. He had always loved where he lived, The mystic ruins. He had been living here since he met Sonic. Most of the reason he lived there was because to get away from the city. It was so quiet and peaceful here, just the way he liked it.

He came out of his house, and took to the woods. Ah, so peaceful. He really glad he moved out here, no one besides a few of his friends nearby, critters he liked seeing, and even seeing the nice beautiful waterfall. That reminded him, he should see the waterfall, pretty sure it isn't that from here.

10 minutes later, He reached the waterfall. It was so amazing. He sat down at a nearby rock, and watched the beautiful waterfall glowing in the night. He had thoughts about taking Cosmo here once after the whole meterax battle was over. But, looks like that was out of the window. He looked at the water and looked at some cherry blossoms floating. He couldn't help but smile at the sight of them. Made him feel like there was some happiness. Looks like he was just gonna be just fine. Until, he heard a voice.

"Tails." A voice as Tails looked behind him, revealing his red echidna friend Knuckles.

"Knuckles, what are you doing here?" Tails asked

"Well, I do like to come here and enjoy the waterfall, I need a break once and a while from guarding the master emerald." Knuckles admitted

"What about Rogue?" Tails asked

"Trust me, that bat won't try it, especially at night. She needs her beauty rest." Knuckles said as he sat next to Tails

"Wonder how you would know that." Tails thought in his head

"So, what's up with you? Sonic passed by and he said you were in pretty bad shape." Knuckles asked

Tails kept staring at the waterfall, he looked up and spoke. "Nothing that would be concerning." Tails said

"It's about Cosmo, isn't it?" Knuckles asked

"Yeah, it is." Tails said as he shed a tear

"Figures. I knew you'd act up after her death. She's in a much better place now man, you should be happy about that." Knuckles said as he placed a hand on Tail's shoulders

"Like you would know." Tails said

"What?" Knuckles said as he was confused what Tails said

"You don't even know what it's like to lose someone you love! Let alone, even know what it's like to love!" Tails scolded

"Hey Fox! I don't know what you're nagging about, but I suggest you drop it!" Knuckles yelled angrily

"...I'm sorry. I just didn't want her to…" Tails said as dropped to his knees and shed a few tears

"It's okay, Tails." Knuckles said

"Maybe, it we just could've-" Tails said

"There was no other way around. Trust me pal, you did the right thing." Knuckles said

"Knuckles…" Tails said

"Yeah, bud?" Knuckles said

"Have you ever felt in love?" Tails asked, as Knuckles blushed

"Well, I'm not sure what that has to do with anything." Knuckles said

"Have you?" Tails said in a serious tone

"There was one time." Knuckles said

"Really?" Tails said as he was surprised Knuckles has felt what he had before

"Yeah, her name was Julie. She was pretty close to me, for almost my whole life. I gained a close bond with her." Knuckles said

"What happened to her?" Tails asked

"She...got into a battle with one of the enemies her clan was in war with, and well." Knuckles said as he shed a tear

"Knux, I'm sorry." Tails said

"Look Tails, Love is complicated. If you're young like this, you wouldn't know much about it. Trust me, I've been where you're at. We're here for you." Knuckles said

"I understand…" Tails said

"Great, looks like the sun is about to shine. I better get back, see you later." Knuckles said as he ran off

It was dawn already, why did it feel so short? Doesn't really matter he suppose, what does anything. He got up and walked back the direction of his house.