Epilogue – Story's End – by MTP

"So that's how you met mum." said Tails.

Miles chuckled slightly to himself and smiled down at his son.

"Well it's slightly more complicated than that." he replied.

"How come?"

"Well I'd met her before you see but that would have to be another story….for another night."

Tails nodded slowly and looked a little upset. Miles nudged him gently.

"But you'll have to remind me to tell you that one another night, ok?"

Tails looked up with a smile.

"Thanks dad." he said.

"Hey no problem Tails." replied Miles looking at the clock beside the bed, "Holy smoke! It's nearly two in the morning. I think we both need to get some sleep or we'll look like walking zombies in the morning."

Tails started to laugh quietly to himself and Miles soon joined in. They both stopped suddenly as they heard a voice from the door.

"Ok story time is officially over now I think."

Both Miles and Tails turned to see another fox standing in the doorway leaning on the door frame. A long silky dressing gown was wrapped around her person and her hair was tied into a long plait.

"Hey mum!" said Tails smiling at her.

"Miles Prower!" said Fiona slowly, "How long did you intend to keep this kid up?"

"Only long enough to finish the story, Fiona." replied Miles giving a smirk.

The addressed stood up fully and walked into the room as Miles got up from the bed. Fiona quickly settled Tails back into bed and tucked him up again. She leaned over and planted a kiss on his forehead.

"Now you get some sleep ok." she said.

"Ok mum. I think I'll be able to sleep now." replied Tails.

"Good."

"Night son, sleep well." said Miles.

"Night dad. Thanks for the story."

Miles just nodded slowly and left the room with Fiona. He flicked out the light as he did and closed the door quietly. For a moment Fiona and Miles stood in the corridor listening. It didn't take long before they heard a gentle set of whistling breathes coming from Tails' room. They nodded at each other and made their way back to their own room. Fiona climbed back into bed but Miles went over to the window for a moment.

"Something on your mind dear?" asked Fiona.

"Oh nothing much I guess. Just thinking." replied Miles.

"Yes stories can do that. I heard you talking to him a short while ago although I missed most of your story."

"It's hard to think it all really happened."

"Occasionally yes. So much has happened and something's do seem out of this world….literally."

"Funny Fiona, funny."

Miles turned away from the window and slowly slipped into bed next to Fiona. Fiona gave him a small peck on his cheek as he slipped in next to her.

"I heard you talking about our first….well your second, meeting." she said.

"Heh!" chuckled Tails, "That was an interesting series of event's wasn't it."

"I'll say. I couldn't believe it at first but it explained why you were so shocked at my appearance. But just like that robot I seemed to fall for you too."

"And I'm glad you did Fiona."

"Ah shucks Miles."

The pair lay looking into each other eyes for a moment before Fiona yawned.

"Well Miles I think we really should get back to sleep…if you ever were asleep to start with. How knows what tomorrow will bring." she said.

"True Fiona. I think I might just be able to sleep now." replied Tails.

"I'm glad…..Tails."

Tails. Miles smiled slowly as he once again felt himself slipping back into memories. His youth had been filled with adventure and pain and the present was filled with happiness. He wondered just what the future would bring. More of the same? More of the past? Or something new yet to be discovered. He didn't mind though. Right now he was content and nothing could change that. His memories slowly started to fade away as gradually sleep took him and he slept the rest of the night away in one of the deepest most contented sleeps he had ever had in his life.

Author's Note I – RedFox This story was created using characters from SEGA and Archie Comic Publications. It takes place in a "universe" that blends the concepts of both. Any other characters that appear in the story were created in the mind of the author. Please ask me before using these any of these characters. My e-mail is redfox742@yahoo.com. Also e-mail me if you particularly enjoyed this story, or have any suggestions for my writing.

            Part of Bunnie's speech in chapter eight is derived from the famous presidential inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932.

            Special thanks goes primarily to my excellent co-author, MTP, as well as to Sonic HQ for information on characters, and to everyone who read and reviewed.

            This story was the sequel (or the prequel, depending on how it's looked at) to my previous novella, Tranquility Disrupted. The third installment will be underway pretty soon, and it will feature the second generation of characters introduced in that first story, as well as a few new additions.

            Thanks again for reading!

            - Darren McRoy, "RedFox", September 2003

Author's Note II – MTP

            Well Red has said most of it already but I guess I'll put in my own thoughts.

            Firstly thanks to Red for trusting me enough to bring me in on this work. Secondly thanks to Sonic HQ. I'm not all that up to speed on Archie and their achieve proved incredibly useful. Also thanks to our readers and reviewers again for all your support.

            - Duncan Sheard, "MTP". September 2003