*walks in*

Me: Hey guys I'm back! Did you miss me?

*everyone is asleep*

Me: Geez, I really feel the love

Shadow: *wakes up* huh...WHERE THE HELL WERE YOU

Me: I was busy. I'm in college now you know

Sonic: Really, congrats

Knuckles: Still, you kinda prolonged this whole story

Me: I know, I know. I'm sorry. But I'm here now so let's get on the story

Shadow: This better be good or your gonna have an unfortunate accident

Me:...Knuckles...disclaimer please. I need to increase my defenses

Knuckles: Fine, Call Me The Emissary does not own Sonic the Hedgehog and Co. Sega owns possession

After Emily was born, the doctor allowed Tikal to leave with the newly born echidna-hedgehog. Shadow wheel chaired his wife from the delivery room to outside, where Knuckles had pulled up in the car Shadow came in. He helped Tikal in the car, while Shadow secured Emily in the car. He made sure there was no way she could get hurt. The new family said goodbye to everyone as they decided to leave.

Shadow drove so slow on the way home that he could already imagine how impatient Sonic would be if he was there. He didn't mind though, he was making sure his daughter and wife were safe.

"So how does it feel?" Shadow asked his wife, not taking his eyes off the road

"Sore" The tan echidna commented with her eyes closed. She was tired from all the excitement of today

"Ew, Tikal I was talking about being a mother"

"Oh" She replied with a giggle. "It feels fantastic, but also scary. We really have to be careful."

"I know. That's why I'm driving. I don't think using chaos energy would be safe"

Tikal opened her eyes a little confused. "What makes you say that? She is our child and we both can harness chaos energy."

"That may be the case, but I don't think Emily should be around it at such a young age." Shadow sighed, still focused on the road. "I just don't want anything to happen to her."

Tikal put a hand on Shadow's leg. "As long as we're here, nothing will." She kissed him on the cheek and turned around to look at Emily sleeping. She reached back and gently stroked her hair. "Emily…our baby" Shadow smiled as he continued to drive to their home in Mystic Ruins.

When they got there, Tikal carried their baby inside the house. Shadow stayed behind and watched them. He couldn't help but smile, acknowledging that now he, Shadow the Hedgehog, has a family again. 'Maria…I hope your still watching over me. Look at where I am now. I went from being a power-hungry hedgehog to a proud father and husband. Thank you for all that you've done for me.'

As Shadow went back, a breeze rolled by. The breeze pushed Shadow forward, but he could've sworn he felt someone behind him. When he turned around, no one was there. For a second he was confused, but then he just smiled. 'Nice hearing from you…Maria' Shadow walked in the house to join the rest of his family.

Meanwhile

Knuckles and Rouge arrived back on Angel Island. The soon-to-be married couple walked into their home and sat on their comfy couch. They were tired from such a hectic day, but still happy that the group now had a new addition. Although, something was different in Rouge's eyes. Knuckles picked up on this.

"Rouge, is something wrong?"

"Nothing" Rouge replied, snapping out of her thought process "Why do you ask?"

"Well, it's just that ever since we left Shadow and Tikal, you seem different." Knuckles commented. "You're more in thought than you've ever been."

"O don't worry about it Knucklehead. I'm fine really" Rouge sighed. She looked out the window and watched as the Sun slowly took its leave. Knuckles, however, wasn't buying it. He knew something was bothering her.

"Rouge" Knuckles said softly. He slid closer to his fiancée and wrapped his red, muscular arms around her slender waist. "Tell me what's wrong. You can talk to me about anything. That's what I'm here for."

Rouge took a deep breath before she spoke. Knuckles waited patiently. "Knuckles…do you think I will make a great mother?"

"No"

"Excuse me?" Rouge turned around angrily in a flash. Her anger went away when she looked into Knuckles eyes. They were so intense and serious. He didn't even crack a smile.

"You won't be a great mother because you will be an amazing mother. Better than our child could ever ask for." Knuckles held Rouge's hand and never once glanced away from her eyes.

"Knuckles…" Rouge choked out. A single tear escaped her eye, but before it could fall from her face, Knuckles wiped it away with his thumb. This made Rouge smile. "Thank you."

"It's the truth." Knuckles replied with a grin. "Now, why would that cross your mind?"

Rouge looked away, embarrassed to reveal to Knuckles what was going on in her mind. Her chin felt a slight touch. Her view of the falling Sun was replaced with Knuckles' eyes once more. She grabbed his hand on her face and held it by her heart. "Knuckles, I was thinking about our future."

"What about it?"

"Well, after seeing Shadow and Tikal together with Emily. I was happy, but I was also kinda sad"

"Is this about your mother?" Knuckles asked curiously. When Rouge nodded and put her head down, Knuckles reached over and held her close. Only Knuckles and Shadow had known about Rouge's history. Shadow knew only the general idea, however, while Knuckles knew every detail of her past. He knew about Rouge's father leaving her and her mother. He knew about how Rouge's mother struggled to survive with her newborn baby and no money. He knew about Rouge's mother dying from illness when Rouge was only 5. Knuckles could literally write a book on Rouge's past as if he was there experiencing it with her.

"It's ok Rouge. You don't have to talk about it. I think I understand."

"It's just that. I want to have a family, but I don't know how. I never got to know my mother really well. Plus I never had a child before."

"I would hope so" Knuckles added in with a smirk. Rouge plucked his forehead

"You're silly, you know that?"

"Of course I do, I thought that's why you agreed to become my wife, Batgirl"

"Well, there was that and because no one else would want you so I didn't want you to be lonely" Rouge spoke with cockiness

"Oh really? Well, why don't I just call up some old friends? Maybe they can keep me company." As he reached for the phone, Rouge snatched Knuckles' hands away from it.

"No, you're all mine. Do you hear me? No one else can have you…because…I'm in love with you" Rouge said the last part low, but enough for Knuckles to hear

"Yeah, I know. That's the attitude that makes me believe you'll be an amazing mother. The things you love…you do anything for and you won't give up on it. You're very loyal and loving. The most important qualities of a mother. Well, at that's what I think."

"And that's all that matters to me" Rouge kissed the crimson echidna. Knuckles just blushed. Then his face grew very serious.

"If anyone is unworthy of parenthood, it's me. I have a bad temper, I'm not the smartest person in the world, and I don't think I would be able to teach the kid anything."

"Stop that right now" Rouge grabbed Knuckles' face and pulled it in her direction. It was her turn to be serious. "There is absolutely nothing wrong with you. You will be a great example for our child. You may not be the smartest person, but you are the strongest, so I know you will protect them. I love your bad temper because you look so cute when you're mad and it makes teasing you so much better. As for you teaching our child, you don't have to do it alone, because I'll be right there with you"

Knuckles just smiled. He pulled Rouge closer and gave her a passionate kiss. "Thank you for that. That's why I'm so in love with you." Rouge just giggled

"I'm in love with you too Knuckie" She then wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him in for another kiss. It started out soft and passionate, but then turned into rough and desiring. Rouge then pulled away and whispered in Knuckles' ear. "I want you…now"

Knuckles then picked her up bridal style and carried her towards the bedroom. As they walked in, Knuckles closed the door with his foot. He freed one of his hands for a second so he could lock the door.

Warning: If you haven't guessed by now, this is the lemon part. So if you are sensitive to this, skip towards the end. If not, enjoy.

After the door was locked, Knuckles placed Rouge on the bed, hungrily kissing her lips. Their tongues danced a passionate yet savage dance. Knuckles then started to move down to her neck, licking and biting it.

"I thought I was the bat here" Rouge moaned with a giggle

"Don't worry, you'll get your chance" Knuckles smirked. He then started massaging Rouge's breasts, still nibbling on her neck. Rouge started panting loudly, trying to maintain control of her body. Knuckles then pulled off the purple shirt she was wearing, revealing a black bra. The next things to go were her tight jeans, boots, and gloves. Rouge sat on the bed in nothing but her bra and panties. "Damn you're so beautiful" Knuckles commented as he stared at his fiancée. Rouge just blushed.

"Well of course, I'm your wife" She replied "Well soon to be anyway." Rouge slid over towards Knuckles and blew hot breath in his ear, causing him to groan silently. "Keep going Knuckles" She whispered. Knuckles pushed Rouge, so her back was against the bed. He removed gloves as well and jumped on top of her, removing her bra, and sucking on her breasts. Rouge kept moaning which gave Knuckles move of a drive to keep going. He grabbed both breasts and licked and sucked on them at the same time. Rouge let out a quick gasp. Knuckles smirked.

"Gets you every time"

"Shut up and get back to work" Rouge growled between pants

"Yes Ma'am" Knuckles then trailed down to her stomach, pulled off her panties, and began licking her entrance. Rouge arched her back as Knuckles' tongue went deeper and deeper.

'What's gotten into him today? He's even better than before' Rouge thought to herself. She was beginning to lose control of her body. Knuckles was possessed as he continued to pleasure the ivory bat. Rouge reached her orgasm as Knuckles licked her tender clit rapidly. Knuckles licked up her juices, while Rouge was trying to catch her breath.

"Someone is more exciting than usual" Rouge panted

"Well" Knuckles started. "I guess today is different from any other day to me. I can really feel your love and it's bringing out the best in me."

Rouge sat up and pulled Knuckles in for a rough kiss, before switching places with him on the bed. She pulled off his red muscle shirt, while kissing on his neck. She could feel the vibrations from Knuckles' groaning. She then slid down his chest with her tongue slowly. Her hands slid down further and unbuckled his black baggy jeans. She yanked them off, so that Knuckles remained in only his boxers. Rouge's hand drifted into them and began stroking his awakening member. "You're so big" Rouge commented

"Only for you" Knuckles replied. With that, Rouge kissed the tip of his manhood. She then began to caress it with her tongue. Knuckles let out a loud groan, making Rouge smirk. She took this time to use her mouth to please her beloved. Knuckles eyes widened before they shut closed tightly. Rouge was sending him over the top. She continued to bob her head up and down. As each minute passed, her pace increased. Knuckles couldn't hold it any longer as he grunted loudly and gripped the back of Rouge's head, as his orgasm reached its peak. Rouge swallowed what was in her mouth and licked her lips seductively.

"Come to me Knuckles" She whispered, using her fingers to call him. Knuckles' member became erect once more. Taking off his boxers, he hopped on top of Rouge and placed his member by her womanhood. When she gave him the nod of approval, he gave her a hard thrust. Rouge moaned out in ecstasy. Knuckles continued to pump into her, sweat beginning to form on both of their foreheads. He then grabbed the bat's legs and put them over his shoulder. Using her legs as leverage, Knuckles thrust even harder. Rouge's loud moans urged him on as he grunted through the passion. Her breasts bouncing everywhere entranced Knuckles so he grabbed one of them, pinching on her nipple. "Yes, Knuckles. Keep going just like that"

After a few more minutes, Knuckles switched Rouge to on her knees and began thrusting wildly into her. The couple was in heaven right now. Rouge was breathing heavily while Knuckles was still grunting and groaning. Rouge's hips move in rhythm with Knuckles' thrusts. "You want to take the lead babe?" the echidna asked between moans.

"I'd love to." With that, Rouge leant up and pushed Knuckles in the bed. She got on top of him, her entrance floating over his member. She slammed down hard and came back up. Knuckles just sat back and enjoyed the ride, matching his thrusts with Rouge's hip movements. They continued like this for a while until they were about to climax. "Knuckles, get on top of me quickly"

He nodded his head and pinned Rouge on the bed. Once he re-enter her, Knuckles went faster and deeper. He grabbed the sheets of the bed while Rouge wrapped her arms tightly around his neck. "Rouge…I'm about to…" Knuckles groaned

"I know Knuckles, please do it with me" Rouge moaned. Both the echidna and bat arrived at the peak of their orgasm

"KNUCKLESSSSSS"

"ROOOOOOOUGEE"

The crimson echidna laid down on the ivory bat, both being out of breath. He then rolled to the side and wrapped an arm around her. She cuddled closer to her fiancé, kissing him on the cheek. She leaned her head on his. "Knuckles, I love you" Rouge whispered, finally catching her breath

"I love you too Rouge" Knuckles replied, kissing her on her forehead. They intertwined fingers and fell asleep, cherishing the moments they spent together and the moments to come.

Meanwhile back at Eggman's Base

On top of all the rubble of destroyed robots and useless technology, a pair of red eyes flashed on. A robot emerged from the shadows. Its blue spiked head was dusty from the time it spent offline. It looked around and scanned the area. When it realized it was alone and made a robotic grunt. It then walked up to the computer and turned it on. A file under the name of "Secret Plan" appeared and the robot clicked on it. It then downloaded the file into its hard drive. When it was done, it let out a maniacal laugh. Metal Sonic was back.

Me: So how was that?

Shadow: Not bad

Sonic: I think it was awesome

Knuckles: By the way, I meant to ask two things. One: what's up with the new name change. Two: Why is that scene with me and Rouge in there?

Rouge: You have a problem with it Knuckles?

Knuckles: Uh no, it's just..uh

Me: Anyway, before Knuckles gets a foot in his ass. I changed the name cause I was tired of it. It didn't seem right. Now I like it. And I put that scene in because...

Sonic: Well?

Me: You'll see in upcoming chapters

Sonic: Dammit. I was more interested in them than Shadow and Tikal

Shadow: Why you...*pulls out knife* Come here Faker

Sonic : NOT AGAIN *runs with Shadow chasing him*

Tikal: Shadow never changes

Me: When did you get here?

Tikal: Around the time Sonic made that outburst. O yeah nice story

Me: Thank you, well, that's all for today. Hopefully I can keep updating it...but I promise nothing.

Knuckles: It's a shame

Me: I know, school is terrible. I'll try my best.

Tikal: Shadow is getting awfully close to Sonic

Rouge: We have to stop him

Knuckls: Do we have to?

Me: *sigh* Yea c'mon