Author's Note: Okay, folks...this is it.
The last addition to this story.
You all deserve to know what happens after Silver gives birth to Jun Dominic the Hedgehog. So, I'm being nice and giving you all the Epilogue!
Here you go!
Additional Note: So sorry about a few typos here and there in all of the chapters...but more importantly, I made a HUGE mistake on Jun's birthdate!
I said at the end he was born in December, when in the beginning he was supposed to be born in May.
So the correction is, he was born May 13! Sorry, everyone!
3 Years Later...
Summertime.
One of my favorite seasons out of all of them; Sunshine, swimming in pools, bonfires, camping...
But best of all...spending time with my family.
Shadow and I spent as much time as possible with our son, Jun, if we weren't too busy with our jobs and whatnot.
If it came to no choice but going to work, my mom and dad came to babysit and take care of Jun. Once in awhile, Blaze stopped by to babysit as well.
A few weeks after Jun was born, Blaze had her own child, a daughter, whom she named Lilac. Personally, I thought the name was kind of stating the obvious, since her fur color was a light purple. She then had another daughter, Amethyst. Again, I figured the name was...stating the obvious. I still thought they were pretty names and children, however.
About two years after Jun was born, I was pregnant again.
I gave birth to a baby girl: Scarlet Maria the Hedgehog.
She was a beautiful girl with fur as black as Shadow's, a patch of white fur on her chest, and spines just like mine. The one thing that really stuck out about her was her scarlet-colored eyes. The first time she opened them, Shadow and I were completely captivated. I always thought to myself, "She'll mesmerise the eyes of every man she meets!"
Jun was excited to have a younger sister, and he wanted to teach her everything he knew...even if he was three...
"Daddy, push me higher!"
I laughed as Shadow pushed Jun on the swing. We were spending a day at the park, and I was sitting on the picnic blanket under the shade of a tree with Scarlet, who was only a few months old.
After a few more pushes, Shadow picked Jun up off the swing and carried him back to the blanket. Jun ran over to me and gave me a hug.
"Mommy! Did you see how high I was going?"
I smiled, kissing him on the forehead, "I did. Daddy's a good pusher, huh?"
He nodded, then yawned, "Mommy...I'm tired. I wanna take a nap...?"
I nodded and allowed him to come into my arms and rest his head on my shoulder, his tiny arms wrapping around my neck. Shadow sat himself next to me, taking a quick look at Scarlet.
He grinned, "She's been sleeping this whole time?"
"Yeah," I answered, "I'm sure she'll be awake soon, though."
Shadow nodded in reply, and looked back towards the park. There was another family playing soccer, laughing and having fun together.
"Silver?"
"...Yeah? What is it?"
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"Are you...happy...? To have our own family...and being with me?"
I looked at him, raising an eyebrow at him. "What are you talking about? Of course I'm happy with you and the kids! I couldn't ask for more than this...because I'm already so happy."
Shadow blushed, turning his head towards me again.
"Really? I'm glad we're on the same page, then."
We both laughed, and kissed lightly under the tree. We suddenly heard giggling, and we noticed Scarlet was awake.
Her sparkling reddish eyes were sparkling as she waved her hands in the air.
Shadow crawled over to the crib she laid in and picked her up. He smiled brightly and began to coo at her.
This was always so funny to watch!
He cuddled and kissed her as he spoke to her, "Hey, my baby girl. Have a nice nap, huh? You saw everything Mommy and Daddy were doing, didn't you? Who's Daddy's baby girl? Who's my baby girl, huh?"
Scarlet giggled even more, playfully squirming in Shadow's grasp. We couldn't help but laugh together at her.
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I knew I was happy with Shadow, and I knew he was happy with me. What we built together was something we would always remember.
Becoming friends...
Becoming a couple...
Getting married...
Having children together...
What more could someone ask for?
Somehow...deep inside my heart...I always knew we were meant for each other...
Our friends, and our family, were so close to us and loved us...no matter what. My mom...my dad...Sonic, Blaze...everybody in our lives helped us make these milestones.
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With Shadow and our children, I'm happy...
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With Shadow and our children...I'm fulfilled...
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With Shadow and the children...
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I'm complete.
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And there is nothing...that can take this away from us...
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Nothing.
THAT'S IT! It's finally...OVER!
I want to give special thanks to EVERYONE who has either favorited this story, subcribed, reviewed, requested...EVERYTHING to help me accomplish this one hell of a fanfic!
Without you all, I would never have finished his monumental piece I've finally completed.
Now remember this: If any of you wish to have a sequel, I will do it...entitled Of Black and Silver Linings.
Again, THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE HELPED ME ACCOMPLISH THIS PIECE! YOU ALL DESERVE A BIG ROUND OF APPLAUSE!
This is Lise-chan...saying Goodbye for now!