Epilogue
Back at the alter at Angel Island, Radger had just finished repairing the damage that was caused one day ago.
"Well, that's the alter finished. I sure hope Knuckles finds Tikal and the Master Emerald, and return home safe soon." Radger stated while worried.
Suddenly, in the distance, he saw a violet coloured light flying towards Angel Island.
"Is... Is that...?!" Radger though, as the light came closer.
The light reached the alter, and softly landed. The violet colour faded away, and turned into a red colour. It was in fact Knuckles, and he was carrying Tikal, and the Master Emerald floated downwards slowly. Knuckles puts Tikal down.
"Knuckles! Tikal! You're both alive!" radger exclaimed with joy, as he rushed towards them.
"Radger, hello!" Tikal exclaimed happily. Radger hugged Tikal.
"It's great to have you back, Tikal!" Radger said.
"It's great to be back." Tikal stated.
"And the Master Emerald!" Radger pointed out.
"Yes, we have saved this as well. If you'd be so kind, and place this back on the alter, please Radger?" Knuckles asked.
"Right away, Knuckles." Radger replied.
After that, Radger took the Master Emerald towards the alter, and he placed it back down on its stand. After that, the Island began to shake a little bit, and slowly but surely, the Island began to float upwards again. The civilians of Angel Island were cheering with joy.
"Angel Island is at peace, once again." Radger stated happily, then he left the alter.
"Indeed it is." Knuckles added.
"And I am glad it is." Tikal stated.
"But I could not have done this, without three of my best friends, and their lovers. Without them, saving you would never be possible." Knuckles explained.
"It just goes to show you, Knuckles, there is strength in numbers. There's nothing wrong with receiving help from time to time." Tikal told him.
"I know. I was too selfish with my own ego, that I was doing what I could to try and save you. And I stopped giving a shit about my friends, when all they tried to do was help." Knuckles though.
"You shouldn't blame yourself, Knuckles." Tikal told him. Knuckles suddenly cuddled Tikal close.
"I know, and I'm sorry Tikal. I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you. I thought I've lost you forever." Knuckles stated, as he sheds sad tears from his eyes.
"Knuckles, don't do this! There's nothing wrong, you've saved me in the end, we're together now. Everything's going to be fine." Tikal told him, as she wiped the tears from his eyes. She also shed tears, and Knuckles also wiped hers.
"And from now on, I'm never having anything like that happen to you again." Knuckles stated.
"I'll tell you what'll make you feel better. I have a surprise for you." Tikal smiled.
"What is it?" Knuckles asked.
Tikal just took a hold of Knuckles' hand, and placed his hand on her abs. Knuckles felt a little kick.
"What the?!" Knuckles thought in surprise.
"Can you guess what this means?" Tikal asked.
"You're pregnant?!" Knuckles asked, with a shocked look on his face.
"Yes, Knuckles! You're going to be a daddy!" Tikal told him. Knuckles chuckles excitedly, and he lifts Tikal, and swings her round.
"This is wonderful! Me, gonna be a daddy?!" Knuckles thought, as tears of joy filled his eyes.
"Yes indeed. Now it's time for us to go back to where this all began for us. Here on Angel Island, where we confessed our love, and got married, and became the King and Queen of Angel Island, while we give birth to our soon to be prince, or princess of Angel Island." Tikal smiled.
"I couldn't have this any other way." Knuckles replied with a smile, as he rubbed Tikal's abs.
"Me neither." Tikal responded.
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(Tikal singing)
How long would you forget me?
How long would you plan to hide your face?
All these lies my soul's now taken
My heart's at war with my faith that is shaken
But once there was a time where my hope was alive
Felt you near, you and I, could not get any closer
You would speak, I'd believe, there's no doubt that I have inside
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(Knuckles and Tikal singing in harmony)
I want to go back, to where we all began
I want to go past, these walls that held us in
To trust what we know, feeling you so close
I now hear your heartbeat
I want to go back, back with my first love
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Tikal strokes Knuckles' cheek. Knuckles smiles.
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(Tikal singing)
You are my first love
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(Knuckles and Tikal singing in harmony)
How long would I forget you?
And how long could I move on like you're not here?
You bring light to my eyes in these darkest places
You bring hope in my heart when I can hardly take it
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(Knuckles and Tikal singing in harmony, Knuckles improvising)
I want to go back, to where we all began (I want to go back)
I want to go past, these walls that held us in (I want to go past)
To trust what we know, feeling you so close ( I want to trust you)
I now hear your heartbeat
I want to go back, back with my first love (I want to go back)
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Knuckles now cups Tikals chin in his hand, and they were staring into one another's eyes.
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(Knuckles singing)
I have revival
Now, let the fire fall
(Tikal singing)
I've long to feel again
The touch of your hands
(Knuckles singing)
I need a breakthrough
You've helped me to trust You
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(Tikal singing)
Knuckles, you've restore my passion
I want to go back, to where we all began
I want to go past, these walls that held us in
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The civilians listened on, and cheered loudly at the return of Tikal and the Master Emerald.
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(Angel Island civilians singing in harmony, Knuckles and Tikal improvising)
I want to go back, to where we all began (Go back)
I want to go past, these walls that held us in ( I want to go past)
(That has held me in)
To trust what we know, feeling you so close (I want to trust you)
I now hear your heartbeat
I want to go back, back with my first love (I want to go back)
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(Knuckles singing)
Tikal
(Tikal singing)
You are my first love
Knuckles, oh
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After that, Knuckles drew his face close to Tikal's.
"I love you, my Queen. I am never gonna allow anyone to harm you again." Knuckles stated.
"I love you too, my King." Tikal replied.
After that, Knuckles placed his lips upon Tikal's for a loving passionate kiss. The kiss always felt like the first time they did. The civilians watched on, and cheered loudly for adventure goes to show you, it's always OK to ask for help to look for somebody, because if you do not, then you will lose them forever.
Now that Knuckles and Tikal are back at Angel Island, along with the Master Emerald, it was now time to proceed with their duties, which is to protect the Master Emerald. They also have a new responsibility, once their baby is born. Knuckles made sure he called Sonic, Tails and Shadow to make sure they got home safe. And indeed they have. They were completely safe and sound,
Knuckles and Tikal also would love to try and hang out with the guys and girls more often. Whenever they do, they get Radger to look after the Master Emerald. This brings to the ending of this epic adventure. And what a search this has been. It was the most important adventure this has ever been for our heroes, which is why this will be forever known as The Search Of Destiny.
The End