Nightfall: The Legend is Real chapter 9

Chapter 9 – A promise to keep

INT. Tails' mind – Day

Tails is lying in an area with nothing but blackness surrounding him, but he was still lit up. He then groaned and woke up.

Tails: Where am I?

He stood up and began looking around; he began to hear strange noises that made him nervous.

Voice: You awake sleepyhead?

Tails immediately whirled around to where the voice came from it was deep and ominous.

Tails: Who are you? Where am I?

Voice: You're nowhere Tails, you're just nowhere.

Tails was stunned to hear his name spoken.

Voice: Oh yeah, I know all about you, like the fact that your friends won't let you help your poor Li Moon.

Tails: How do you know this? Show yourself! Why am I nowhere?

Voice: Oh, us beings read your thoughts and look into your pasts, and can bring things up about them. You're no where because you don't know who to trust in this cruel world. And you should know that I'm--

Then Tails sees the Kaftar come out of the darkness!

Kaftar: --the Kaftar.

Tails was stunned and was about to scream but the Kaftar said: 'No worries, Tails. You see once a person has enough vengeance eject out of him or her, they signal a nearby shapeshifter and the alarm sounds for us. You owe me now Tails, with me, anything is possible.'

Tails: Really?

Kaftar: Yes, it's happened all throughout history, the shapeshifters weren't released until they came about because of fellow worshipers and supporters back in the early 2000s in the B.C.

Tails: But Li Moon doesn't know a thing about shapeshifters.

Kaftar: Everyone's heard about them before, but I do know is that she isn't a supporter for us. She's a plain Jesus worshiper. We're not demons, we're just stronger creatures.

Tails: Why on Earth would you help me?

Kaftar: It wasn't my choice, rules are rules. We all have to follow them or we'll be destroyed by a stronger being, of whom I can't mention.

Tails: I...don't know what to say...

Kaftar: Do what your heart desires, think of vengeance, and think about that poor girl. You owe me you can protect her. Or would you rather let her be killed?

Tails: No! I don't want her killed!

Kaftar: That's what I thought. And I would like to show you something. Take my arm and I'll take you.

The Kaftar stretched out his arm and Tails was confused. He just stared at it.

Kaftar: If you want to rescue her, take my arm.

Tails thought some more and he squinted his eyes and grasped the Kaftar's arm. Everything went into a blur and then we see we're in Stormtop village. Tails opened his eyes and was stunned.

Tails: Why're we here?

Kaftar: You'll find out, and this is the reason why you need me. Remember the day August 22 2009?

Tails' face froze.

Tails: No...no no no! Not this day!

Kaftar: It's time to choose what to do. Let's go.

Then they appeared in Li Yuen's house and we see Sonic and friends talking to each other.

Tails: Can't they see us?

Kaftar: No. This is just a vision.

Tails looked at himself who was talking to Sonic.

Tails (to Sonic): So, the party's almost ready?

Sonic (smiling): Yes. I just think Li Yuen is going to love it.

Then Li Moon walked in with a pot of tea.

Li Moon (smiling): Hey guys. The tea's ready.

Sonic (smiling): Cool! Thanks Li Moon.

Tails was blushing as he pretended to scratch his arm.

Sally (smiling): I want some, Li Moon.

Li Moon poured tea into Sally's cup and said: 'I'm so happy that you're throwing a party for my grandfather.'

Knuckles: Well, we gotta do something for his birthday now don't we?

Li Moon (smiling): Yes. He's so special, that I don't know I'd do with out him.

She looked at Tails who was looking at his watch. Then she put her hand on his shoulder, making him blush.

Li Moon: Tails, you okay?

Tails tried to look his coolest as he looked into his lover's violet eyes.

Tails (nervous): Oh...yeah...I couldn't be better Li Moon....

Li Moon: Want some tea?

Tails (nervous): Oh, sure. I'd love some.

Li Moon smiled as she poured the tea into his cup. When she finished Tails thanked her.

Li Moon: No problem, foxy.

Tails blushed again as Li Moon put the teapot down and sat down by Tails, who was trying to be cool.

Knuckles (to Sally): I think that they're wired.

Sally (whispering): Don't tease him. You know about me and Sonic.

Tails slurped out of his cup as Li Moon looked at him, smiling.

Li Moon: So, Sally, what's your latest mission?

She then wrapped her arm around Tails, who jumped.

Sally: Well, the latest was when Darkness the Hedgehog used Eggman's device to try and over-throw the world. As usual, he got away.

Li Moon: Darkness is a real creep! Right Tails?

Tails was blushing and sweating.

Tails: Is it hot in here?

Li Moon let go of Tails and said: 'You want me to lower the temperature?' Knuckles began chuckling as Tails was struggling to be cool.

Sonic (smiling): I think you should, Li Moon. I'm kinda hot too.

Sally (smiling): No doubt.

They all looked at her and they broke out laughing, except Tails who was about to lose it. When they stopped laughing Li Moon looked at Tails.

Li Moon (smiling): You know Tails, it's okay to tell someone your certain secrets, I mean Sonic and Sally are well known for being in love with each other.

Tails (nervous): Why? I never said...

Li Moon (smiling): Say it, Tails, you know you want to.

Tails: Uhh....ummmmm.....

He looked at his friends who were waiting for a response then he said: 'I need to go get some air.' He got out of his seat and began to leave.

Sonic: Tails.

Tails stopped and looked at him.

Sonic: Take this necklace to Li Yuen, he's in the palace. Party starts at 5 pm.

Tails went over and took the beautiful necklace that had shiny stones and some gold on it.

Tails: Thanks.

Then he trotted out the door.

Sonic (smiling): He's got something on you, Li Moon.

Li Moon (smiling): I know. He just won't admit it.

The Kaftar looked at the present Tails who was blushing.

Kaftar: Too afraid to admit it, huh?

Tails didn't say anything.

Kaftar: We'll follow you now.

EXT. Outside – Day

The present Tails and the Kaftar appear outside and they see the past Tails heading towards a large building in the distance.

Kaftar: Shall we walk?

Tails nodded and they began following the past Tails.

Kaftar: This is a beautiful village now isn't it? Monkey Khan rules over to protect it, it's peaceful and breathtaking. Isn't it?

Tails slowly nodded, aware that something was about to happen.

Kaftar: Tails, the dark is always be a part of you, everyone knows that, and you can use that darkness to over throw those who oppose you. You want what's best for your girl, you love her too much that you won't let anyone lay a harsh hand on her? Now that's pure love there. I'm always with you Tails, don't ever forget it.

Tails: Since when do you care about love?

Kaftar: I care about many things Tails, even your girl, yourself, and your future.

Tails looked into the Kaftar's eyes as they walked.

Kaftar: Here we are.

They stopped and they see the past Tails heading up to the palace.

Kaftar: I hate what happens here.

Tails grasped his arms around the Kaftar's muscular arm, and then an EXPLOSION ripped through the palace! The past Tails jumped back and fell onto the ground! People panicked and began running. The past Tails and present Tails were saddened and horrified. The past Tails got up and began running up the stairs to the entry door.

Kaftar: Let's move.

Then they disappeared.

INT. Main hallway – Stormtop palace – Day

The Kaftar and Tails appeared inside the burning palace, then the past Tails came running in.

Past Tails: Li Yuen?!

He frantically began searching the ruins; smoke filled the air as the fire began to get bigger. There were some screams and some villagers came running out of a burning room. Tails began looking around a bit faster thrashing around many objects, and then he heard a noise and saw that it was Li Yuen that fell from the second floor!

Past Tails (horrified): LI YUEN!

He ran out the door. The Kaftar and Tails followed.

EXT. Outside the palace – Day

The past Tails picked up Li Yuen and began running away from the burning palace. The Kaftar lead the present Tails to where the past Tails was going. Tails looked back at the palace, the roof came down, and then the WHOLE building collapsed! The Kaftar brought Tails to where the past Tails was laying Li Yuen, on a patch of green grass.

Past Tails (saddened): Li Yuen...

Li Yuen: Tails…

Tails (saddened): Li Yuen, I'm going to get help.

Li Yuen: No. That won't be necessary.

Tails looked into Li Yuen's eyes and realized what was about to happen. Villagers came over and began to crowd around the small patch of grass.

Li Yuen (weaker tone): Tails, I want you to do something very important.

Tails (saddened): What?

Li Yuen pulled off a necklace with a polished blue sapphire on it. He put it in Tails' fist.

Li Yuen (weaker tone): Tails, promise me that...you'll take great care of Li Moon....she needs you...

Tails (saddened): I will Li Yuen, I won't let you down.

Li Yuen looked into Tails' blue eyes before slowly closing his and dies. Tails was shocked and saddened then he began to cry with big tears coming out. Monkey Khan then came through the crowd and was shocked to see Li Yuen dead.

Monkey Khan (shocked): No.....No!

Tails looked up at Monkey Khan, who was angry.

Monkey Khan: Stupid terrorists!!

Tails looked at Li Yuen's dead body before getting up and leaving. The present Tails looked at the Kaftar with sad eyes.

Kaftar: We're not done yet. Come on.

They followed the past Tails who was still crying, he buried his face in his hands, sobbing. Then he bumped into a hedgehog with a huge orange scar over his left eye, who looked like Shadow, only with blue quills, blue eyes, and gray fur. He looked up at the hedgehog with tearful eyes, and then Tails grasped the hedgehog around in a hug.

Hedgehog: Tails? What happened?

Tails (really sad): Oh....Mr. Xena...the terrorists attacked and Li Yuen was killed!

Xena: What?!

Tails (really sad): I just wish I could've done something!

Xena made Tails look into his eyes.

Xena: Tails, you can't control others. All you are is you. I know how you feel, believe me.

Tails (sad): I just....

Xena: Tails, I know what terrorist attack group did it, and who their leader is.

Tails (sad): How?

Xena: Advanced technology can find them easier. I'll go and kill all of them.

Tails (sad): Do it, Xena! You're my hero!

Xena: Will do! Remember, don't let this overcome you.

Then Xena went away and then Tails began running back to Li Moon's house.

Kaftar: One last thing, buddy.

Then they disappeared once again.

INT. Li Moon's house – Day

All of the heroes were confused and shocked, Li Moon huddled under the table with Sally, Sonic and Knuckles kept their guards up. Then Tails broke through the door, Sonic almost attacked him, but pulled back and was relieved that it was Tails.

Sonic: Tails! Thank goodness!

Tails: Sonic, something...happened...

Sonic: What happened?

Tails: Terrorists. They destroyed the palace.

Sonic and Knuckles (shocked): They what?!!!

Sonic: Where's Li Yuen?!

Tails didn't respond, instead he hung his head low and began to walk into the next room, where Sally and Li Moon where hiding. Li Moon got out from underneath the table to see Tails.

Li Moon: Where's Grandfather?

Tails took her hand, put the necklace into her fist, and closed her hand up. She was saddened, hugged Tails, and began crying. All of the others were saddened too; Sonic had a tear slip down his eye.

Sonic (saddened): What're we going to do now?

Tails looked at Sonic.

Tails (saddened): Xena's going to kill them. He knows who did it.

Sonic nodded as Tails began to comfort Li Moon.

Kaftar: We've had enough of that.

Then the area they were in, dissipated and when it did there was nothing but blackness but the two were lit up. The Kaftar looked at Tails who was weeping some.

Kaftar: Tails look at me.

Tails looked into the Kaftar's eyes.

Kaftar: Tails, since you've seen this you have to make a choice. The dark can be used to solve all of your problems.

Tails (sad): What does this have to do with Li Moon?

Kaftar: The promise Tails. The one that you gave to Li Yuen. You won't let him down. You don't want that girl destroyed. What will you do?

Tails (sad): That's true...and Xena did destroy all of those terrorists...

Kaftar: Focus on the main picture here. Are you going to let your so call friends destroy Li Moon, or will you use me against them?

Tails began thinking, then his attitude hardened and he looked up at the Kaftar. He then grasped the Kaftar in a hug.

Tails: I want you. I want to save Li Moon.

The Kaftar smiled and said: 'Great choice. Oh, and by the way, you're about to land in Agra, India. Good luck.'

Then the Kaftar disappeared making Tails fall onto the black floor.

Tails: No, Kaftar! Don't leave!

Kaftar (V.O.): I'm with you. Don't forget it.

FADE OUT: Present day – Flight 853 – Evening

We see Tails grasping his seat and then he woke up. He looked around and the loudspeaker came on.

Loudspeaker: We're about to land, everyone put their tray tables in upright positions and buckle up. We hope you have had a wonderful flight.

Tails buckled up and rubbed his eyes.

Tails: How did I sleep for about 12 hours?

Kaftar (V.O.): Things are certain, and some aren't.

Tails: You're here? It wasn't a dream!

Kaftar (V.O.): Do what you chose, and I'll guide you through.

EXT. Outside – Twilight

We see that flight 853 is making a landing in Agra India, then the wheels touched the runway and began to roll along, the plane has made a landing.

End of chapter 9

AN: Okay, I know a long chapter, but it had to be written, now that the Kaftar’s got Tails convinced, what kind of deeds will they both accomplish? Okay, I think you’re getting a little hyped up now. But that's the point!