Years Later…
Chapter 1
Hello, peoples! This is the story you've all been waiting for; the future one.
Now, this one's inspired by XT-421's "Seed of Love" stories and
shadrougeforever's "High School Drama". This also includes some parts I got
from "Shrek the Third".
WARNING: This is my first rated M story, so it will include:
1. Drugs
2. Violence
3. Sexual themes
4. Some blood spills
5. Nudity
6. Some vulgar language
7. Vommiting
Please keep in mind that these things are dangerous and be cautious about it. I
will accept flames if needed, but don't be too harsh on me.
Moving on, here's the first chapter. Enjoy while you can. (Snickers)
Previously… (A/N: See if you can remember who said these from "Day of Wrath".)
"Shadow! What are you doing in my house?!"
"Teaching you a lesson for what you did."
"Please, Esp. You've got to hide me from him. I'm really scared of doing this
alone."
"Alright. Come with me. I'll find the perfect spot for you."
"First, Venom tries to kidnap me and now I'm a target for a murder?!
Everything just gets even more confusing and I hate it!"
"She's been one of Venom's cronies all this time!"
"Shadow, you're lying!"
"This may be shocking to you, but…you and I…are related."
"WHAT?!"
"It all makes perfect sense. With the power of the Diamond of Darkness
inside you and my blood flowing through your veins, that would make you…my
daughter!"
"Take my hand. Join me and together, you and I will rule as princess and
king."
"I will…come…to you…Venom."
"Salley…please…stop! I don't want…to fight you."
"I don't care if you don't! I still won't let you get in the way of my destiny!"
"Try to remember the times when you first met me and how the others loved
and cared about you."
"What have I done? I've turned into a monster!"
"Shh…darling, don't cry. It's okay. You're out of Venom's control. You're
safe now."
"You're nothing but a demon who's been sent from hell and I shall send you
back to where you came from."
"If you wish to suffer like the rest of those mediocre animals, so be it. I
gave you life, my blood, and even my kindness and this is how you repay me?!"
"I have to do this, for the sake of the world. And if I perish…I perish."
"Salley…"
"Don't worry about me, Esp. I'll be okay."
"He's gone. Venom's actually gone."
"I'm afraid…she's dying."
"No!"
"I'm begging you…please. Don't go. I lost my father. I can't lose you
too...not again. I love you."
"Crystal of Light…please…take this curse away from Salley."
"Salley?"
"E-Espio?"
"Salley, oh. Thank God, you're okay. I thought you were dead."
"I would never die. Espio. Not yet."
"Salley Hallivan…will you marry me and be my ninja wife?"
"Yes. Yes, I will."
Now…
At a church, a certain magenta chameleon was adjusting his outfit. He
was wearing a black tuxedo with a black necktie, black trousers, and black shoes. He
wasn't wearing any gloves, so his magenta hands were exposed.
He was dressed up because he was getting ready for a special occasion;
the day where he gets married to his true love, Salley Hallivan. He was happy about
that.
Behind him was a brown wolf, also wearing a black tuxedo. However, he
had a white rose on the side of his coat.
He smiled. "You're excited about marrying Salley, Espio?"
The chameleon faced Bone. "Yeah. She was really happy when I
proposed to her."
"How long did it actually take you to do that?"
"Uh…four months, I believe."
"Wow. And how did you get Hannah and Corey's
blessing?"
"It wasn't really hard. I visited their house one day..."
Flashback
Espio's POV
I walked up to the house and knocked on the door.
I heard Mr. Hallivan say, "Come in!"
I opened the door and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Hallivan?"
I saw the couple sitting on the couch in the living room.
"Yes, Espio?" said Mrs. Hallivan. "What is it?"
"Well...first off, is Salley here?"
"No, dear. She went to visit Bone. Why?"
"Because...I wanted to...ask you something."
"Sit down, son," said Mr. Hallivan.
I walked over to the couch and sat down next to the two
adult-cats.
"What did you want to ask us?"
"Um, well...you two know that I preety much love your
daughter, right?"
"Yes," Mrs. Hallivan answered.
"And you also know that I'd do anything for her, even
if it cost my own life, right?"
"Of course," said Mr. Hallivan.
"Well, it comes to show that..." I took a deep breath and
swallowed hard. "...I'm going to ask her to marry me."
The cats looked surprised.
"Espio...that's wonderful!" said Mrs. Hallivan.
I was confused. "You're...okay with that?"
"Of course we are."
Mr. Hallivan put his hand on my shoulder. "Son, any man
who cares so much about our daughter and wants to love her
forever should marry her."
I smiled. "Thanks so much, Mr. and Mrs. Hallivan!"
End of Flashback
Normal POV
Bone smiled. "Well, you're not the only one who's—"
Someone knocked on the door.
"Come in!" said Espio.
When the door opened, a gray wolf wearing a lavender dress came in. "Hi,
guys."
"Hey, Julie," said Espio. "What's up?"
"I just wanted to wish you good luck, Esp. Congratulations."
Espio smiled. "Thanks." He quickly hugged Julie.
The female wolf walked over to the male wolf. "Hey, Bone."
Bone smiled. "Hey."
"You look handsome."
"Well, you look beautiful."
Julie blushed and then leaned in to kiss Bone's lips.
Espio watched them.
After the wolves broke off, Julie said, "I'll see you out there."
"Okay."
After Julie left, Espio smiled. "So…I see that you and Julie are getting
along quite well."
Bone smiled back and blushed. "Yeah, well…I've really been enjoying her
company."
"So, is it true that you two have been boyfriend and girlfriend for…two
years, now?"
"Uh…actually, she's now my fiancée."
Espio was surprised. "What? Since when?"
"Last night."
"How did that happen?"
"It began like this…"
Flashback
Bone's POV
Julie and I were having our little moonlight walk. We talked and chatted
for quite some time.
Then, we stopped at a huge intoxicating garden. I then saw a small altar
surrounded with vines and blossoms. I figured this would be the right place and time to
ask her.
I walked her over to the altar. I then knelt down on one knee, took her
hand in mine, gazed into her eyes, and pulled out a small red box. When I opened it, it
revealed a silver ring with an amethyst on top.
I then spoke those four words to her, "Will you marry me?"
She hesitated, but then smiled and said, "Yes." After I slipped the ring on
her finger, I stood up and kissed her passionately on her lips. It was the most
remarkable feeling I've ever had. I never forgot about that night.
End of Flashback
Normal POV
Bone sighed in happiness.
Espio smiled. "I'm happy for you, pal."
Bone heard his watch beep and looked at it. "Whoa. We'd better get out
there."
"Okay." Espio took a deep breath and left the room with Bone.
Meanwhile, in another room, a purple cat-woman was getting prepared
as well. She wore a white, strapless dress with a long skirt, a golden embroider
around the waste, white high heeled shoes, long white gloves, and a long clear veil
attached to a silver crown.
"I can't believe it, Salley," said another cat-girl, who was wearing a dark
purple dress with her golden mantle around her neck. "Espio actually proposed to
you."
"I know, Blaze," Salley replied. "I'm really excited about it." She sighed.
"Oh, but I'm also scared."
"Why?"
"Because…weddings are such huge commitments, and…I don't know. I
guess I'm just scared."
"Well, I kind of felt the same way when I was getting married to Silver,
but I just got over my fear and stayed calm. You should too. Besides, I know you'll
make the perfect wife for Espio."
Salley thought about what Blaze said and sighed. "I…I suppose you're
right. Yeah, I'll just grin and bear it."
Blaze smiled. "That's exactly what I wanted to hear."
There was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Salley called out.
"You're father!" shouted a man.
"Come on in!"
An orange cat-man stepped inside and looked surprised. "Oh my God,
Salley, you look gorgeous!"
Salley smiled. "Thanks, Dad."
Salley's father put his hand on his daughter's shoulder. "You nervous?"
The cat-woman sighed. "Yeah."
"Darling, everything's going to be fine. Do you remember us telling you
about my wedding with your mother three years ago?" (A/N: That information is in
"Day of Wrath.)
"Yeah, I remember that. That was when Mom was pregnant with me and
Hal."
Salley's father nodded. "And I know you'll do well with Espio." He
hugged Salley tightly in his arms. "Well, are you ready to become Mrs. Salley the
Chameleon?"
Salley slowly nodded. "I guess so." Salley, her father, and Blaze walked
out of the room to get ready for the ceremony.
Inside the church room, a bunch of people were chatting about the
couple getting married. They were all dress up in stunning tuxedos and dresses.
Espio, Bone, and the minister were standing on top of the altar.
Julie was waving to her fiancé in the audience. He smiled and waved
back. He then saw Espio wringing his fingers. "Could you please calm down, Espio?"
"I can't!" Espio whispered loudly. "I'm too anxious to see my bride-to-be."
"She'll be here, I assure you." The wedding march began playing and
Bone faced the doorway. "Here she comes."
Everyone stood up and saw a green cat walking down the aisle. Behind
her was a lavender cat. And then, came by the purple cat-woman with her father by
her side. Each woman had a bouquet of flowers in their hands.
Bone smiled. "Wow. She sure looks beautiful."
Espio took a deep breath and smiled. "Yeah."
After Salley made it close to the altar, her father pulled her veil up from
her face. She smiled and quickly kissed him on the cheek.
The chameleon stretched out his hand and the purple cat-woman took it.
She walked up to the altar and smiled.
Then, the couple faced the minister, who put his book on a podium and
cleared his throat. "Dear friends and families, we are gathered here on this fine day
where we will be joining this reptile and this cat in holy matrimony." He faced the
chameleon. "Do you, Espio the Chameleon, take this woman to be your wife? To have
and to hold? In sickness and in health? For richer and for poorer? For as long as
you both shall live?"
Espio smiled. "I do."
The minister faced the cat. "Do you, Salley Hallivan, take this man to
be your husband? To have and to hold? In sickness and in health? For richer and
for poorer? For as long as you both shall live?"
Salley smiled. "I do."
"Send forward the rings!" Bone and Blaze gave the couple their rings.
Holding Salley's hand in his, Espio smiled and said, "With this ring, I
thee wed." He slipped the ring on Salley's finger and kissed it.
With tears in her eyes, Salley held Espio's hand and said, "With
this…" She gulped. "…ring, I thee wed." She slipped the ring on Espio's finger and
kissed it.
They turned back to the minister, who said, "I hereby pronounce you
husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
The newly-wed couple pressed their lips against each other's and
everyone clapped and cheered.
It was truly a day to remember for Salley and Espio.
HAPPY NEWLY-WED!! The next chapter you'll see is when Salley gives birth to
her first child. See what he or she looks like next time. R&R!