Epilogue

The sun was high up in the sky and the temperature and humidity was unusually mild. The trees were leaking small water droplets from the recent rain shower. A small stream of smoke rose from the sky and the Yoshis gang ran straight towards it.

The Yoshi gang emerged into their village. A large group of other Yoshis were gathered and spotted the Yoshi gang. A green Yoshi wearing a feathered hat ran up them and hugged his children: Sirius and Cameo.

"I have been so worried for you!" shouted the large green Yoshi.

"I'm sorry dad, for running away like that...It's just that I found this baby and a map and I wanted to help him. My friends also wanted to come along...I'm sorry dad for making you so worried," said Cameo weakly.

His father patted the back of his son's head. "Do not worry about it my son. I have known from the beginning. You had done the right thing for trying to help the baby as soon as you could. How do you feel now that you saved the baby?"

"I-I feel so accomplished and proud of myself. I helped a human baby return to his own family..."

"I am only glad that you two came home safely."

The other Yoshis reunited with their own friends and family. The entire village was happy for the Yoshi gang's return...

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After a long day of talking about their adventure, Shino walked to the spring near the base of the mountains. He loved to feel the heat invigorate his body. He looked through the dense treetops and saw the sun peeking through.

"Shino..." said a voice from behind.

Shino turned around and saw that it was Sirius. The red Yoshi smiled at her. "Hi Sirius."

"I'm only here to get a break. I am still tired from those boss fights at the castle. How you been doing Shino?"

"I'm doing fine. Things are pretty boring now."

Sirius giggled. "I'm glad my brother found the baby...I'm glad we took advantage of the chance of a lifetime. We may never get to do something like that ever again, even though I wish it would but I don't want to curse the babies. They deserve to stay home safe with their parents."

"I guess so."

Sirius sat next to Shino. "ummm...shino?" she asked quietly.

Shino looked at her. "What's the matter?"

she blushed lightly and slowly stuttered. "W-well, for all those things you did for me, I didn't know how to repay you properly, but thank you for always being there for me and picking me up when I was down."

Shino smiled. "Of course, I'll always be there for you."

Sirius blushed lightly. She gently nuzzled him with her nose. Shino blushed himself from the sudden move Sirius made, but he nuzzled her back.

"S-Shino..." mumbled Sirius. She felt butterflies in her stomach. "I-I...I don't know how to say this...b-but...I LOVE YOU!"

Shino's jaw dropped.

"I don't know how...but ever since we started traveling I started getting so attached to you because you would always be there to help me. You would make me laugh and help me when I'm in need. Shino, it was you who helped me when I broke my leg. Thank you so much Shino."

"I DID IT!" shouted Shino.

Shino jumped up and began to run around. "Sirius loves me!" but he stopped all of a sudden to see that Sirius was crying. "What's wrong?" asked Shino.

"I am forbidden to tell you about it, but I have to...I cannot be with you Shino. I am set up for an arranged marriage with a Yoshi from another village."

Suddenly, Shino felt that the world had turned against him...the girl that finally learned to love him...cannot love him?

"I-I'm so sorry Shino. I had to tell you...I just couldn't let you find out the hard way. It was my fault Shino...I became too attached to you. I was hoping that you still thought that I hated you, but it was now me who had fallen for you!"

"That's alright Sirius. Now that I think about it, I heard something about a girl who was arranged for a marriage with another village leader, but I didn't think it would be you...now that I think about it, it does make sense that it would be you. Sirius, I don't know what to say, but do what you have to do. I don't want to ruin your father's will. I'm sorry for putting you through so much stress. I promise I will leave you alone. I guess it's best that we forget that we loved each other."

Sirius looked at Shino. "Thanks Shino, I have to do what's best for the village. You promise you won't be depressed?"

"I promise."

"But before we start the promise..." Sirius wrapped her arms around Shino and kissed him from lip to lip. Shino's heart raced, but he kissed back with much more passion.

Amy walked into the spring and saw the two Yoshis kissing.

"Oh my gosh," said Amy before she fainted on sight.

Sirius giggled. "Well Shino, I guess this is a farewell, but Shino,"

"Yes?"

"I don't care what is gonna happen, you know that I will love you. I wish my dad would let me love whoever I want...he can't treat me this way. I don't care if it is good for the village, I don't want to be forced to marry someone that I don't love, but I guess it was meant to be this way...but you're still a good friend!"

Sirius smiled at Shino and walked away.

"I better get my sister home as well," sighed Shino.

Shino grabbed Amy and dragged her towards the village.

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OMG....FLUFF!?! . no...yeah, this is something that I rarely do...but I gotta love Amy's reaction! XD

So I guess that's it! The story is officially complete. Thank you so much for reading this fanfic! I have worked on this fanfic for over 8 months so I do feel accomplished. I am gonna miss writing this fanfic so much! I hope you guys enjoyed reading this fanfiction! I thank all of my readers and reviewers for constantly supporting me! If it wasn't for you guys, this would have been another of those abandoned Yoshi's Island fanfic. V.V This was such a difficult task but I did it! I guess anything is possible as long as you can keep your mind to it. I guess the same goes for Shino since he was so persistent with getting Sirius! XD

So here is the deal: there WILL be a sequel BUT I am gonna take a break. This fanfic required for me to be on the computer EVERY SINGLE DAY, so it was a lot of hard work. It was still a lot of fun though! (The minimum hour I am on is 4 hours) ^.^ Obviously, I was really dedicated to this fanfic. Anyways, the sequel will be on Yoshi's Island DS so I hope you guys are looking forward to it! There will be some new characters such as the black and white Yoshi and a new Toady! There will be 4 Toadies in total! Expect the sequel around November/December...yeah it'll be that long. :P Don't kill me, I need a break from the computer AT LEAST one day!!

I also plan to start a forum on this website! ^.^ It will be on Yoshi's Island and you can give me ideas/suggestions...or hints for the extra/secret levels. :P yeah, those are HARD!! Hmmm, maybe even a role-play...it'll be nice to see my reviewers talk to the Yoshis! XD But if you do miss reading this fanfic then you guys should check out the collaborative fanfic I am doing with Kaasha! ^.^ All of the Yoshis from this fanfic are gonna be in it! Also the Yoshis from Kaasha's fanfic! ^o^ It has already been started so check out my profile! ^.^ I hope you guys enjoy that story!...please review it...^-^

Even though I will be on a break, I'm still looking forward to starting the sequel! It's gonna be a lot of fun!!! Maybe if I am motivated...the sequel will come out sooner so keep a sharp eye on the archive or my profile! ^.^

I HOPE YOU ENJOYED THE STORY!

~starrgrl24

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