Bonus chapter! The majority of votes win - This is kinda an epilogue type thingy leading on...
Disclaimer: Ha! Last one for this fic, I don't own this or Savage Garden for that matter... Except for that robot I made up...
Chapter 12: Epilogue
With bated breath as the wedding precession played Rouge slowly walked down the aisle to what she cited her future.
Knuckles was nervously fidgeting until her saw her. She was breath-taking her flowing white gown set off her sharp blue eyes perfectly.
"Wow..." he breathed and glanced over that Sonic the best man who smiled and gave him a thumbs up.
Followed by Rouge was Amy and Cream. Amy held the train as Cream tossed white and red rose petals after.
Sonic glanced at Amy and was amazed at how beautiful she looked.
The service progressed nicely despite the fact Cheese the chao stumbled a bit getting the rings to Rouge and Knuckles. But it gave them a smile and held it's arms up high for the rings to be taken off as the priest opened his book for the exchange of the rings.
"The wedding ring is the outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual bond which unites two loyal hearts in endless love. It is a seal of the vows Knuckles the Echidna and Rouge the bat have made to one another. Bless O God these rings, that Rouge and Knuckles, who give them, and who wear them, may ever abide in thy peace. Living together in unity, love and happiness for the rest of their lives"
"Rouge I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, With this ring, I thee wed." said Knuckles a strong voice as he slipped his ring over her finger.
"Knuckles, I give you this ring as a symbol of our vows, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, with this ring I thee wed." she said softly and slipped the golden band onto his ring finger.
In the audience some guests were trying not to cry including Amy but it was so romantic. Tails was videotaping the entire thing and was worried the sniffles would interfere with the sound.
"In as much as you have each pledged to the other your lifelong commitment, love and devotion, I now pronounce you husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit." said the priest smiling gently.
"Those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder. Knuckles, You may kiss your bride!" with that he snapped the book shut and gave them a wide smile.
With a look of pure happiness Rouge kissed him before he could even react.
The crowd cheered and soon everyone left the church for the after-party.
A disco ball hung from the ceiling sending small flickering lights across the room. A Deejay sat in one corner and tables and chairs were set around a large dancefloor.
"And now..." said Amy speaking into the microphone clearly. "The bride and groom will share the first dance!"
A soft song began to play on the loud-speakers as Rouge and Knuckles began to dance together.
I'll be your dream I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy
I'll be your hope I'll be your love
Be everything that you need
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly, deeply do
I will be strong I will be faithful 'cause I'm counting on
A new beginning
A reason for living
A deeper meaning
"Aww... This is my favorite song..." sighed Rouge as she lay her head on his strong yet soft shoulder.
Knuckles just smiled, he never wanted the song to end.
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
"You wanna dance?" asked Sonic extending his hand to Amy.
"You know we can't... it's the bride and groom's dance." she said sadly.
"Say's who?" with that he pulled her closely to him and began to slow dance.
And when the stars are shining brightly in the velvet sky,
I'll make a wish to send it to heaven Then make you want to cry
The tears of joy for all the pleasure in the certainty
That we're surrounded by the comfort and protection of
The highest powers
In lonely hours
The tears devour you
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
Oh can you see it baby?
You don't have to close your eyes
'Cause its standing right here before you
All that you need will surely come
I'll be your dream I'll be your wish
I'll be your fantasy
I'll be you hope I'll be your love
Be everything that you need
I'll love you more with every breath
Truly, madly deeply do
I want to stand with you on a mountain
I want to bathe with you in the sea
I want to lay like this forever
Until the sky falls down on me
The song ended and many claps arose and some laughs as Amy and Sonic discovered they were smack dab in the middle of the dance floor.
"Sorry guys," apologized Sonic. "It was kinda supposed to be your dance." he said and laughed a little.
"It's alright," said Knuckles. "We didn't really notice anyway, did we?" he said directing the question at Rouge.
"Nope, Tails did you videotape that?" she asked.
"Yup!" he replied holding up the video camera.
Later on... Amy and Sonic were sitting on the roof watching the stars.
"Now what?" she asked cuddling up closer to him.
"Well, you never know what might happen." he answered slipping his arm around her. "Life's one big adventure."
"You can say that again." laughed Amy. "I'm glad you're here to help me get through it." he gave him a kiss and laid her head on his shoulder. It certainly is an adventure when Sonic the Hedghog is your boyfriend!
A/N: Ok, now it's really the end, I might write a sequel soon - you never know...
