He is an anthropomorphic fox who was born with two distinct twin tails due to a genetic abnormality, hence his nickname. Due to his abnormality, Tails was bullied during his youth. One day, however, he met Sonic the Hedgehog and was inspired to become as cool as him after seeing him run like the wind. Tails soon after began following Sonic on his adventures and has since become his best friend and sidekick. He is able to use his twin tails to fly by rotating them like helicopter rotors and is a mechanic genius and aerial pilot. A bright, energetic, and curious fox, Tails was initially timid and lacked courage. After meeting Sonic, however, he has become more confident, eventually growing into a more outgoing, brave, independent individual and a hero in his own right. Since encountering Sonic, Tails has looked up to him and stood by his side in order to help him whenever he can, having traveled around the world and far beyond alongside him, usually to stop the ambitions of the evil D