Hey everyone! I'm finally ready to post the next chapter! This one is the last LONG part of the story. After this one, there will be only ONE MORE chapter, the Monster Maker is done! Yeah! This chapter mainly focuses on the after math for each character. Mostly, it deals with Randall's struggling commitment. In any case. Enjoy!

Epilogue II Three Weeks Later

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The helicopters slowly began their decent, their propeller's sound ringing through the air rapidly. Both sounds distorted the music playing not far from where they were falling. The slowly fell, the grass beneath them splitting apart with the opposite winds blowing left and right. One came down first, the other one making its decent slower.
The copter touched down, the door opening. Sean came out first, leaving the door open for everyone else. Naomi came out first, then Rayford, then finally Randall. Sean closed the door, signaling the pilot the go-ahead. It took off upward, blowing the it's passenger's attire slightly. Nobody minded. Sean placed his hands in his pockets, heading over to Randall, who had his hands at his sides. Sean said something, but he didn't do anything. The other copter slowly touched down as well. The door opened and Randolph stepped out. Leia, Caylin with Midnight, and Joy came out. A third copter came down, Sully, Mike, and Celia. Leia was able to leave the hospital, but wasn't to get herself in too much excitement, since she is pregnant.
The copters slowly went away as everyone called the ok. The two groups came over to them, each one wearing the attire similar to the formal invitation. Leia came over to Randall first, picking up his head to see if he was ok. His eyes shifted away, but then back with a slight second smirk. Everyone said their hi's again to those who they hadn't seen in a while. Randolph went over to Rayford and Naomi, Sully, Mike, and Celia as well. Carmyne stayed with Caylin, as Joy went over to Sean.
"Wow…." Sean said, looking at her. She was wearing a long almost ruby colored, garnet dress that sparkled. She had her hair tied back with a golden ribbon. To Sean, he was stunned.
"Hey Sean…". He shook his head, looking at her. "Ahem….uh…hi….umm….Joy….you….you…ow…" he said, glancing his eyes at Randall, who was just pulling his tail back.
"Yes?" Joy asked, getting Sean to look back at her. "Umm….Heh….you look….beautiful". Joy smiled, knowing Sean hadn't had as much experience like Randall did. "Thanks…" she said, placing her hands behind her back. Sean coughed as he felt Randall's tail hit his leg. "Err….Ran…" he whispered, looking back. "Don't mention it Joy….I mean it…you do". Joy smiled again.
Rayford straightened himself, looking over everyone. "Well should we get going….the bigger party's in the courtyard…". A few laughs came from everyone as they started toward the courtyard to where Readagar was holding his "take-two" party.

Everyone started up the staircase, Readagar was waiting at the top. He was wearing his same attire, but everyone knew his back and chest was lined with bandages when he had left the hospital and it still hurt him. But no one wanted to remind him of it. Rayford and Naomi spotted him first, calling out to him. He turned around as they came up.
"Heh heh…hey everyone". Everyone was in sight, so everyone made similar comments. "Randolph, Celia, Wazowski, Sullivan…..Carmyne….glad you could make it…".
Rayford chuckled. "Hopefully we won't have un-expected guests this evening Readagar?". Everyone who attended the last party laughed along, everyone coming up. Readagar shrugged the comment, not paying attention till Randall came up.
"How about you Randall?" he asked. Randall didn't reply, just passed as if he didn't hear him, Leia following him.

The party got well underway, each person having their own activities to do. Caylin, for example took to the desert table.
"Mmm….I really need to know who does the cooking!" he said, looking at all the food on the tables. He picked up a circular piece of something that looked like a rice crispy with something else in it. Caylin's mouth watered. "Ohh….please don't be better than mom's Cockroach Cakes, please don't be better than mom's Cockroach Cakes…." he repeated, closing his eyes and moving it to his mouth.
"(crunch!)".
"Hmm…..tastes like air….huh?". He opened his eyes, the whole thing gone. "What in the?". He picked up another one, looking around to see if anyone else was wanting to take it. He kept his eyes opened this time, moving it toward his mouth. The leash in his hand jumped upward and Midnight came right in front of his eyes, then back down. Caylin watched his pet munch down on his preferred meal.
"You little stealer!".

Randolph was over at the farthest table with Albert and Curtis. Randolph leaned on the table, trying to spot Randall and Leia in the crowd. Albert was simply looking around at anything that might interest him, while Curtis was in one of his many "aftermath moods".
"I mean I really knew we were going to survive and all….I mean…after all we're scientists right!?" Curtis asked, mostly to Randolph. Randolph himself rolled his eyes. Ever since he got promoted, Randolph had been hassled by Curtis to get himself a high position, although it never worked.
"I mean when you think about it we prove other people wrong right?". Randolph sighed, making Albert but in.
"Curtis….". "Yeah yep?". "Shut up…..".

Rayford and Naomi were near Randolph, but were looking for Randall too, Naomi especially.
"I hope Randall's alright…." she said, her worried expression forming. Rayford scuffed. "Of course he'll be…he's a Boggs dear…..and plus…". Rayford looked over at his first born son, Randolph sipping from a punch cup with a focused face.
"Randolph's known him……ehh….longer than us….I'm sure he helped Randall allot". Naomi was looking down, thinking of something else.
"….Ray….from what Sean told us about what happened…..do you think Kroitz was killed by…" Naomi started. Rayford quickly shushed her.
"No….lets not talk about "him" now…..Randall's going to be ok….he won't be able to hold our son back with everyone he has…" Rayford commented, touchy on the subject. Naomi turned in the general direction Randall had went to.
"I hope your right Ray…..I hope your right….".

Sully, Wazowski, and Celia were at the second table on the right of the entrance leading to where the copters had come from. The three were the least informed about the happenings, but still were told nonetheless.
"I still can't understand why we can't get food like this for Lunch…" Mike commented, looking over the table. Celia chuckled at the comment. Mike's attention shifted to Sully, who was nearly at the corner of the table, looking straight at the floor where everyone was dancing to the now slow songs, sipping a cup every seven seconds.
"Something wrong Sully?" Celia asked. "Yeah pal…you look more blue then….well…then you use to be…." Mike commented. Sully noticed that they were talking, so he turned to reply.
"Just been thinking…." he said. "Like….." Mike started, but got a tap on the shoulder by Celia. "I'll go get us some more drinks…" she said, starting for the table far opposite of the one they were at. "But there's a punch bowl right there…" Mike commented, pointing to it near the middle of the table right behind him. Celia leaned in and whispered to him. "Oh….".
She started over, leaving Mike to talk to Sully. "Ok…Sully…what's on your mind?" he asked. Sully sighed. "Mike…you wouldn't understand…" he said. "Sure I would Sul….what is it?".
Sully sighed again. "I'm….going to do a favor for Randall…". "What?!". "Told you you wouldn't understand". "What KIND of favor would you do for him!?".
Sully sighed again….again. "Mike….Randall's been through allot lately….". Mike placed a hand to his hip…or….similar to it. "Hello…Sul….I was at the funeral….". "I know you were Mike…its just that I think Randall still remembers….you know".
Mike knew what he was talking about. "Oh! You mean when we threw his tail into the hum…..". He noticed Sully's annoyed expression. "Umm….".
Sully shook his head, looking back into the crowd. "He still remembers it….and when me and him talked about it….he was right….we shouldn't have gotten off….because I let Boo in….I took her to Hausen's and…..we…..I…threw Randall through the door and smashed it….without a care to what could have happened to him….".
"What are you trying to say Sul? I mean Lizard Bo…..err….Randall got what he deserved then….didn't he?".
"No Mike….when he came back he had all those scars….and its harder for him to….do what he does because of us….". "Whoa whoa whoa…..WHAT favor are you going to do?".
"….Something to say I'm sorry to him…".

Sean, Carmyne, and Readagar were near the entrance. Both Carmyne and Readagar were talking to Sean, as he knew the most about what happened to Randall over the weeks.
"So….how was Randall?" Carmyne asked. She hadn't seen him since the funeral, which was her main concern. Sean folded his arms, leaning his back against the metal railing that bordered the courtyard's upper area, where they were on. He looked down, his hair draping of his eyes.
"He….never talked to anyone unless he had too…..not me….not even Randolph…." Sean said. Readagar straightened, being careful about his back.
"Been thinking allot has he?". Sean swerved his head to move his hair out of the way, looking at Readagar. "Yeah…I guess he's taking everything in….I tried what I could…".
"He's been under allot….". Everyone looked over to Randolph, who came over to join them. "Since of Leia being pregnant and all…." he commented.
Sean nodded. "Doesn't surprise me….Leia and Randall get along really well…". Carmyne focused on a pebble tile on the floor. "You guys really think Leia's kid is Randall's too?" she asked.
Readagar smiled. "Heh….well how about this…". He held up his glass. "To all the handsome guys…". He heard something from under the table Carmyne was beside, seeing Caylin crawling up to it, catching Midnight who had a rather large sub in his mouth.
"Ex-cluding Caylin……" he started. "To Randall….the first of us guys to actually get hitched…". Sean shook his head as Randolph drunk without going along with Readagar.
"Seriously….I can see how much this goes for Randall….having Reno die….still remembering being in the human world…..and now Leia's having a kid that's most likely his…." Sean commented.
Randolph shrugged. "I tried what I could….but I guess it didn't work…". "At least he got up out of bed well…..most of the mornings anyway" Sean added. "Ow!".
Everyone turned to see Caylin come out from under the table, rubbing his head from hitting it on the table's underside. "What are YOU doing under there?" Carmyne asked, thinking it was a stupid question to ask.
"I'm being duped by a canine…" he said, getting to his feet. Readagar chuckled. "Heh heh…as said…all of us have a chance!". Sean and Randolph chuckled. "Oh puh-lease…." Carmyne said, leaving. Caylin had just gotten into the discussion, as he had heard his name before.
"What? What are you guys talking about?" he asked.
Readagar smiled. "Oh….just how you seem to be the one with the least chance of getting a girl" he said, smugly. Caylin gaped at that comment. "Wha!? Ha! I've got girls lining up to my apartment door!" he replied. "Name one…". Caylin held up a finger to say one, but stopped, thinking. "Uh…umm…uh well uh…".
Randolph chuckled, Readagar giving a gleeful smile. "See….". Caylin grunted. "Err….what? You think girls prefer red over green?" he asked. Readagar smiled. "Its not….well….yeah I guess that's a factor" he replied. Sean shook his head through the whole event.
"Oh yeah! Then how many do you have hmmm?" Caylin asked, leaning into Readagar. He simply smiled. "Heh heh….you'd be surprised squire…..". Caylin shook his head, moving back to the entrée table. Sean chuckled, heading over to Readagar.
"Uh Red…there's something I've been wanting to ask you". "Yeah?". Sean cam beside him, lowering his tone. "I've been looking at the few books your father had and well….found something he hadn't finished building yet…".
Readagar narrowed his eyes at Sean. "You mean you know about…..".

The night had been gentle in a way. Things went smoothly, as if you wanted to sleep while you were moving. As if there wasn't much to care about anymore.
Leia had been thinking that. She had her head on Randall's left shoulder, his scales cold on hers. He hadn't done much since they had come. Drunk a few glasses of punch, ate something things, even if he didn't like it. But now he hardly did anything. The two started into the dance floor when the slow music started, as Leia was told not to have too much excitement, she wanted to be careful. But regardless, she knew Randall didn't seem to want much enjoyment. She moved her eyes upward in the direction where Randall's head was, but couldn't even see his fronds.
He hadn't spoken to her or anyone else. He'd been silent and seemingly unaffected by anything. Even if somebody bumped into him, he didn't stop what he was doing. Even if he tasted something terrible from one of the tables, he didn't show his disgust on his face. He was showing something that seemingly only Randolph had seen once before. It was as if Randall was soulless.
Leia lifted her head. She was more tired than she thought, but she wanted to look at Randall's face again. Actually seeing his face was hard now, as he seemed to hide it. She hadn't looked into his eyes for a long time. She backed her head up, noticing Randall's eyes shifted downward as if he was watching her when she was laying on her shoulder. He was looking down now, as if watching his feet movements. Leia looked straight at him, knew he was thinking of something else.
"Randall…..". He moved his eyes up for a glance, but back down. "Randall no….let me see you ok?". He sighed, shaking his head. He closed his eyes, picking his head up, and opened them.
He looked tired. There were bags under his eyes. Its as if he hadn't had sleep in days. Sean had told her he had the same things when he was working on the machine so long ago. This meant he really didn't get as much sleep as he should have, that he was close to being a wreck. Leia thought that one of the many reasons was that he didn't want Leia seeing him that way. She looked at his emerald eyes. They were dark. She'd never seen them so dark before. It was as if nearly all the light had been torn out of them. Its as if any soul she could read in him was dark, that he didn't want to be read.
"Randall….." she said compassionately. Randall blinked, looking back down on his left, hiding his eyes as if he didn't want anyone looking at them. "Are you ok Randall?" Leia asked, finally wanting a point blank answer, but didn't want to ask it harshly. Randall didn't turn back, just breathed inward, then outward. She was surprised when he opened his mouth, showing her he hasn't really been taking care of them either.
"I….I've just been thinking…." he said. His voice was low, at a whisper. His low rasping voice back. He wasn't harsh in his voice, neither was he happy. It was still that sad tone that he had kept. Leia smiled now that he finally spoke. "About what Randall?" she asked.
Randall sighed again. "Allot of things….". Leia dropped her smile. "What's troubling you Randall…". He looked back at her. "Sean say's you hardly eat….that you stay in your room all day in bed….the only time you come out is when they say you shouldn't stay locked away all the time….but its just me now Randall just…me….". Leia knew Randall didn't like talking about his personal issues, not to a whole group. But it was something to see, if Randall could talk to her about such things. He signed. "Its just….its just…". He looked up. He hadn't really thought of what to say yet. "Its just so many things are happening at once that I…..that I just can't….sort it out….". Leia nodded. It made sense that he could make simple decisions.
"Its…hard you know…..". Leia placed a hand to his left cheek, making sure he didn't move his head away again. "Randall….you don't have to be silent to everyone…" she said. He looked at her, making sure she knew he was listening.
"You've got allot of friends….your family too…..talk to them….talk to me….it'll help you get through this….". "But Leia I…" Randall started, but stopped. He nodded to answer what she was saying, but he also had something else to add. "Uh….Leia?". "Yeah?". "…I…..I…umm…" he started, his eyes peering around and around. "I just….have to use the rest room ok?" he said. "Oh…ok…" Leia replied. They let go of the embrace they had held for several minutes. "I'll be right back I promise….".
Leia held an arm as she saw Randall get low, weaving between the crowds. As soon as she saw the tip of his tail disappear between the crowd, she already began to miss him again.

Sean had been talking to Readagar on the subject for a few minutes, but stopped as he saw Randall leave the courtyard toward the outdoor restrooms, which was actually an addition to the mansion, and was used for such occasions as parties. "Hold my drink ok Red…" Sean said, handing Readagar his drink and heading off. "But…what….hey!".

Randall was starring at himself in the mirror. He had hardly gotten to look at himself for days. Never seeing the wreck he had become, never seeing how his scales were losing their glow once again. How his eyes……his eyes so. Randall had made sure he was alone when he lifted his hands up. They were shaking. But it wasn't anger that was the reason. No. It was fear again. Randall admitted to himself that he was scared of what would happen if he made the wrong choice, if he had made the wrong decision for them. What would he do if someone got hurt?
"Its not just the way you look isn't it Ran?". Randall turned his head to the entrance, seeing Sean walk in. Although nobody seemed to care, Sean wasn't wearing the tux he had last time they had come. He was wearing a gray coat with a black zipper. Randall recognized it. It was the same suit he was wearing when they had met. Randall turned back to the mirror, his hands gently placed on the sink's rim. Sean stood where he was, waiting for Randall to reply.
"No…..it isn't….". Sean knew Randall could talk again sometime today. He took a few steps forward, stopping in front of his friend. "Its something more isn't it? Something you didn't tell any of us but Randolph….". Sean didn't want to force the issue, he never wanted to do it to anyone, but he did want to know what was hurting Randall. Randall looked down at the circular silver drain of the sink's inside, his distorted reflection showing itself in it.
"I'm worried Sean…..about…..well….I think you can guess…" he said, a slight sorrowful chuckle coming from him. Sean folded his arms. "You want to be with Leia….don't you?" he asked. Randall did not reply quickly.
"…..No….I mean yes…..I mean….I don't know….I don't know!". His voice went high as his head fell, his arms crossing on the rim so his head wouldn't hit it. His fronds fell as his head did. Sean wasn't moved by it, he knew Randall was confused inside. Silence passed between the two for awhile.
Sean looked at him. "Its…..because of what you think will happen to her….". Randall picked his head up, his eyes watering. He placed his chin on his arms, nodding the best he could. He took in a breath, a jittered one. "Its just…..what if I make the….the wrong decision Sean?" he asked. "What if I….what if I make a decision that could hurt me…..no……hurt her…..hurt her kid…..I just don't know which one is right!". Sean noticed how Randall had said something similar before. "….You think its about being in the human world isn't it?". Randall shook his head. "No…not just that….everything about me….what if I'M the reason she could get hurt…..I mean….I DO want to be with Leia, but I DON'T want to get her hurt!".
Sean understood what he meant. From everything Randall has been through, it meant allot of people who took worse judgment on him. And maybe there were more wanting to hurt him, like Kroitz. So he didn't want to hurt Leia, or anyone else.
Sean turned, placing a hand on Randall's back. "Randall…." he started, but Randall didn't moved, just listened. "When….I was stabbed….I honestly thought I was going to die….but then again….I felt…..I felt almost ready…..because….because I was defending my friends Randall….I was defending you…and I think that a friend can sometimes be judged by how much he's willing to lose to protect those he loves and those he cares about…." he said.
Randall sniffled. "But…..but I could have lost you Sean…." he said. Sean smiled. "Yes…..you could have…but I guess I wasn't ready to go yet pal…".
Sean re-thought what he was saying, knowing he was only comparing. So he went on to what Randall was going through. "Randall…what I'm trying to say is…..that this is a choice that you make on your own none of us can push you in either direction because its your choice…but in reality….it isn't just yours alone….".
Randall turned around, looking at his friend, seeing Sean with a focused look on his face. "It's Leia's choice too….". Randall thought about it. It made sense. If Leia was willing to, why not him? Sean continued though.
He place a hand on Randall's right shoulder. "It's a choice you two make together Randall….there's no one side versus another….there's no controller…..if it's a decision that affects both you and her….then it's a decision you two should make as one…..".
Randall smiled for the first time since before the liberty incident. Sean was right. Randall had others behind him. He was more worried for Leia and her kid, for if he made the wrong decision. But if Randall was willing to be with her, and Leia was willing to be with him, then they each could make the right decision together.
Sean smirked. "Ok pal….are you ready?" he asked. Randall took a deep breath, but suddenly became panicky. "But….but we need to talk someplace by ourselves….I….I just can't do it with everyone around….". Sean chuckled. He or Randall couldn't do things similar to that, but he had an idea. "Its ok…remember when we went to the back up helicopter's when you got…..ehh….hurt?". "Yeah?". "Well there's a place with a few tree's covering some tables and chairs….there's no one there…so you won't have any problems". Randall figured it was good enough, but another thought came to mind. "But what do I say?!". Sean shook his head, it was endless. "Its ok…I prepared for that too…". He reached into his pocket, pulling out two items. Something that looked like a hearing aid, the other was a headset.
He held up the aid first. "Just put this behind one of your scales and I'll help ya ok?".

Leia had found Joy hidden in the crowd near the table set up against the mansion's outside walls. Leia had wanted to find her, as she mostly talked to her about Randall. When Joy spotted her, she knew what was on her mind.
"Did he ask you yet?". Leia stopped, shaking her head. "No…he didn't….." she looked down. "Randall's so mixed up now….I'm not sure if he's going to be able to…".
Joy smiled, handing Leia a cup of punch. "He will….I know Randall's not the kind to give up too easily, just give him time….". Leia nodded, taking a sip. "Yeah…he's been through so much…I guess it would take a while to sort it out….". "….How……how do you feel about Randall, Leia?" Joy asked. The question was something she wasn't prepared to answer. "Well….". She leaned against the table.
"I like Randall…..I really do…..he's….he's handsome….brave…..heh heh…funny….and I know he likes me in some way…." Leia replied. Joy nodded. "I think you two would make a good couple Leia". Leia looked at her. "You really think?". Joy smiled. "Yeah….".
Leia looked back to see if he was coming. Not yet, so she continued. "I wonder how Randall would be as a father…..". Joy smiled again. "I think he can handle it….Randall doesn't have much experience….but we can all help out if he needs it…". Leia smiled this time. "Yeah….you know….I…really want to see him happy again….". Joy nodded. "Me too Leia….me too…".
Leia then got another thought. "But….what am I suppose to say to him?". Joy grinned, pulling out a hearing aid object and a headset.

Randall finally came out, Sean sneaking the back way, and started for the courtyard, taking deep breaths as he did. When he reached the yard, he slowed his walk.

Leia noticed Randall through the crowd and waved him over. Randall managed to get through, stopping in front of Leia. "Sorry it took so long". "Its ok Randall….". "Umm…".
Randall turned around to the crowd. "Think…we can go….somewhere more private?" he asked. "Well ok…" Leia smiled. Randall led them down a cracked tile set of steps hidden through the dark greenery and came out at the back of the mansion, the white chairs and glass body tables set around. Randall made his way over to the middle one.

Sean made his way through the greenery, then stopped, hiding behind a tree. He had the headset on, ready to help Randall.

Joy had gone down the path before Randall had arrived, so she took to hiding behind some shrubs and bushes, ready to help Leia.

The two took their chairs, Randall on the right, Leia on the left. Each one was wondering who should start talking, which meant neither of them did. Leia shifted in her seat a few times, smiling at Randall. Randall gulped, trying to think of which one of them should start.

Sean moved the speaker near his mouth. "Ok Randall…" he started, a whisper. "Just say….say how much you've been thinking about it….".

Randall nodded, ready. "Leia…". "Yes?'. Randall took a breath. "I've….been thinking for a long time now….not just about Sl…Reno….or….or your kid….but about something else too…….something about you…". Leia smiled.

Joy smiled, Randall was going through with it. "Ok Leia….ask him if that's what's been bothering him".

"Randall….I…I didn't want to hurt you….by thinking too much of me and getting more mixed up" Leia replied. Randall shook his head quickly. "No no no….not like that at all….I know you wouldn't want to hurt me….its just there's something I wanted to talk with you about….".

Sean smirked, Randall was going to get through alright. "Ok Ran…just tell her that its something you and her will have to decide on…..".

Randall took in a breath. "Leia…..Its…..Its something we both have to think about….its not something you or I can make alone…". Leia acted as though she didn't know what he was talking about. "What do you mean Randall?".
"I mean…..a decision that could affect our future…".

Sean rose a brow. "I didn't say that…".

Leia took Randall's hand in hers, wanting to hear him say it. "Whatever it is Randall….I'm sure that both of us will be happy…with what we decide….".

Joy was confused. "Uh Leia….".

Sean spoke back into the speaker. "Uh Randall your starting wrong its…".

Joy spoke back to Leia. "Leia…if you start too fast…".

Randall and Leia stood up, looking behind them. "Alright thanks! I can take it from here!" the two said at the same time. Sean and Joy came out, seeing each other.
"Joy?!". "Sean?!". Sean shook his head, he knew Randall wasn't the only one that needed help. Joy wasn't very much surprised, having seen Sean went to talk with Randall.
Randall sighed, looking at Sean. "Thanks pal….I can take care of it ok…". Sean nodded, placing a hand on Randall's shoulder. "Good luck…". Joy did the same. "Great choice…" she whispered. The two started up the case, pushing back Caylin, who found that Randall and Leia had gone down.
Leia returned to her seat, as did Randall, the two completely alone now. Neither spoke, feeling that each one knew what the other was thinking. This was, of course, something that would help. Randal felt he should start.
"Leia….I….I wanted to ask you something…". "Y…yes Randall?". Randall took a breath. "From the first time I saw you….I….I thought that someday we could become friends….I was just under allot that time too…so I might not have had the chance to ask you to…".
"Anyway….as they days passed….even now….I've been thinking of what Reno had said to me before he went away….". Leia wondered what it was, she hadn't heard. "What did he say Randall?". "He…..he said that…that I should have…..have a good life…..a family….".
Leia knew where it was going, and she couldn't hold a smile from coming to her face. Randall continued though. "When I heard you were pregnant….I was happy for you…..but then again I was afraid….since there are allot of people who…..ehh…hate me….and I didn't want someone hurting you or your kid because of me…". Leia let him continue. "But….but I've decided that….that no matter what happens…I would never let someone hurt you….or your kid….never….".
Randall moved closer. "And because of that….and because I want to be with you….I decided on something…".
Leia prepared herself. Now was the time that something would happen. A life changing event that would affect their lives forever. Leia wasn't nervous, she wondered at how being with Randall would be. Would it be an adventure? Randall was nervous. He never had liked any female before, as few only had a slight interest in him. Neither did have experience. But he was always willing to try and fix those faults in him….
"Leia…..".
"Yes Randall?".
Randall waited a moment, bring his tail up. Curled around it was a box, a black box. His tail loosened the grip so it fell into his hand. He held the box in his right hand, opening it with his left. Inside was a golden ring. Its middle held a bright, circular emerald that sparkled and glistened, enough to reflect inside Leia's eyes.
"Leia……will you marry me?".
Everything stopped. It was as if the music from the party didn't reach them, that the various voices over the mansion's walls couldn't penetrate enough to disturb them. Rustling from leaves, trees, and the grass halted. The wind, however, stayed alive. It whistled its tune through the air, weaving between the trees and the shrubbery, not disturbing either part. It wind over Leia and Randall. Leia's hair rustled slightly, he dress even less affected. Randall's fronds moved slightly with the wind's direction, his tux flapping at its end, near his stomach. Leia knew what she wanted, and it was the same for what Randall did. They truly could make this decision together. Things were going to be different, things were going to change…..but then again…change, for the most part, was good. Particularly this kind. They both were too young for experience, neither could they get much of it. But both of them were willing to help each other through whatever would cross them. Leia was going to take care of her child, she was going to take care of Randall. Randall….would protect them both from anything that would try to harm them. They both, together, could accomplish this. They both, together, would lead a new life.
"I….I will……I will Randall!".
A smile took up the whole of Randall's face. "You do!!!!". He jumped out of his seat, picking up Leia, embracing her with a hug. "Oh thank you thank you thank you Leia!!!!!!". Leia smiled, she was glad to see Randall so happy. She wanted him to be. He held her tight, never wanting to let go.
"Thank you Leia….I….I think I'm going to be ok now….". "If your happy Randall….I am too" Leia said, laying her head on his shoulder as he held her tight.

Sean had his back to the wall of them mansion, watching the scene from the hidden path. Joy was opposite of him, in front of a tree.
"He did it…..great job Ran…" Sean said, heading back to the court yard. Joy smiled, getting off the tree and following.
"I'm glad he and Leia can be happy together…".

The night got better after that. Randall only told those who he was close to, mainly his friends, Leia did the same. The two had promised to get marriage plan's later, that the two should enjoy the night. Leia had went to talk with Carmyne, Celia, Joy, and Naomi. Leaving Randall with the guys.
(POP)
"Whoa!". Readagar popped the top of a grape wine bottle, getting everyone's glass. Sean, Caylin, Rayford, Sully, Mike, Randolph, and Randall's glasses.
He held up a glass. "To our pal Randall….and may we promise…uh….good times! Yeah! Good times!". Everyone held up their glasses, well….except Mike. "Here here!". The following drinking began. Caylin did a gargle before everyone swallowed, getting a chuckled from Randolph.
Readagar swung his arm around Randall, feeling he was now over whatever had made him so gloomy. "I would say that this party now has a new meaning…". He leaned in a bit. "…Its Randall's last bachelor party heh!". A round of laughs followed, even from Randall. Everyone took their separate private talks. Carmyne had prodded Caylin away, knowing how he would badger Randall about his current situation. Rayford had went to talk to Naomi as well about what they could do for Randall and Leia. Randolph had stayed with Randall a bit before wanting to talk to Albert and Curtis about a proposal at the lab. Which left Randall, Sean, and Sully, Mike having to have gone wit Celia.
"Uh Randall…I've been wanting to talk to you about something…" Sully started. The three were at the table nearest to the helicopter drop off zone. Randall had been satisfied with the night, having to worry about things later. But when Sully asked to talk about something, he had wanted to listen, but Sean stayed, still having his own thoughts about the subject. Sean stood behind Randall, Sully in front of them.
"Umm…" Sully started, looking at Sean. Randall rolled his eyes as if it was obvious. Sean merely folded his arms. "Whatever you can say to Randall….you can say to me….".
Sully knew Randall still remembered what he was about to tell, and he also knew Sean still held the grudge of what happened long ago. But Sully had intended to be on good terms with the both of them for what he had to say.
"Ok….Randall….I've been thinking…about everything that's happened to you…." he started. Randall knew he meant Reno's funeral, and also Leia's pregnancy, but he also knew it was more than just that on his mind. Sully continued.
"I….know you still remember…". Randall then knew what it was, so he answered honestly. "Yeah…..I still do…..". Sully nodded, as it was the answer he was looking for.
"Well…I've been thinking about how me and Mike got away with doing it…we shouldn't have done it or even thought of it….". Randall and Sean were both wondering where he was going with it. Their looks made him get to the point. "Eh…what I mean is Randall….I figured that I should….you know…repay you…". Randall eyed him. "I can't see where your going with this".
"Randall….I…..I'm going to be spending time in the human world….". Randall's eyes went wide, Sean was surprised. "Wh….what?" Randall asked, confused. Sully was surprised by his reply. "Randall…I'm going to sorta….banish myself….you know….to set things right…".
Randall shook his head. "Sullivan…you….don't have to….". Sean was surprised by this, but more so by Sully's quick reply. "Randall no….I'm going to….not just to repay you but….for me too….I mean…I've always felt guilty about what I did so….I never thought I would get the chance to help myself with it".
Randall was confused. Sully had never really done something like this for him. "But Sullivan you really don't need to but…". Sully held up a hand. "No no…Randall I do…for you and for me…I acted like well I….I don't know what I was…..but….I never want to do it again….so Randall…I'm going to do it for the both of us…".
Randall wanted to reply, but nodded. He was never use to Sully doing favors for him, especially ones like this. It was a surprise for Sean too, as he'd never thought Sully was to do something like that. Still, Randall was worried about something else. "But….but who's going to run the factory?". Sully smiled, he had already thought of that too.
"Well Randall….with you marrying Leia and…having a kid on the way…I thought some extra money could help….". Randall rose a brow, but Sean knew what it meant. "Wait…you don't mean…" Sean started.
Sully nodded. "Yep…Randall….I'm…going to give you my job….". Randall was hit with something he hadn't expected. Him? A CEO? What was going on in Sully's head?
Randall shook his head. "No no no….I'm a scarer…not…not some corporate executive…". Sully nodded. "Well Randall….I'm not going for a while though….since you probably don't know much…I thought I could show you how….". Randall was a little confused by these two acts his "past enemy" was doing for him.
"But…" Randall started. "Randall….I….guess you could call it a thanks…for getting me in the company as a scarer….and…I'll see if I can still see if I can work something out so you can be both if you want…….". Randall had to take what was given to him. Sully was going to give him the CEO job and be in the Human World….what was it about these past days? Randall knew Sully couldn't take a no, so he had to reply to it. "Ok Sullivan….since you won't change your mind….I guess….I guess I have to accept it….". Randall held out one of his hands, Sully took his hand, and shook. "I hope we can come to terms with everything Randall…" Sully said. Randall nodded. "Yeah…I guess we could…" he replied. Sean butted in, looking at Sullivan. "Sullivan….I have to say I'm impressed about what your doing…and…if Randall's willing to forgive you…I…guess I can…".
"Thanks Sean…that…means allot…".
The night went on. Sully went to tell Mike about what he had told Randall. He took it quiet well, still banging his head on one of the tables. Carmyne had stayed with Rayford and Naomi, talking about how she didn't seem to have connections with her family anymore. Randolph had watched Randall and Leia in the crowd. Caylin and Readagar…well….
"Honestly listen….I own a casino where many females come to see me…you stand NO chance!" Readagar commented. "Oh come on! That's because your rich!". "Dang straight". The two had been battling it out for the past several minutes now. That is until somebody familiar to Readagar passed by, a surprise guest of his. She passed right between the two, heading for the opposite of the party. "Dizzy?" Readagar wondered. Caylin smiled. "HA! She's mine!" he said, heading after her. "WHAT! Cay!" Readagar chased after him.
Randall and Leia had stayed dancing through the night. Randall no longer had the gloominess around him now. He began talking about plans for the future, which Leia enjoyed hearing. They both were tired, but didn't let it stop them.
Joy watched from one of the tables, smiling. She was glad Randall was happy again, that he would be in the future, together with Leia. But it wasn't the first time for her seeing the two together. She turned around seeing Sean with his back to the mansion's wall, looking over the scene. Feeling that he was lonely, she went over to him.
"Hey…" she said. "Oh…hey Joy" Sean replied, looking up at her. Joy knew he wanted to have some fun, he just needed some encouragement. "You….wanna…dance?" she asked. Sean's eyes widened. But he turned his head to the side.
"I'm….not very good….like Randall…I don't have experience…" he said. Joy leaned in, looking at his face. "Oh come on….I'm sure your just doubting yourself….". Sean looked at her. He was smiling, as if he knew she would say that. He took a glance over at Randall and Leia in the crowd, knowing that if Randall could….
Sean got off the wall. "Ok…lets go…". She took Joy's extended hand and they handed to the dance floor for a slow dance.
Randall and Leia had been dancing for the past few minutes since they've told each other their life decision. Randall had managed to bump into Sean and Joy. They both smiled at each other, Sean and Randall giving each other a wink.
The night went on. Everyone's life started once again. Today was a break. Everything had stopped so that they could all have a break from life. Now, everyone would soon go back to their lives once again. But for now things were going to be settled in a limbo between life's little occurrences.
Life would soon go on.

Meanwhile……
Back at the Liberty statue, 3 weeks ago.
Kroitz laid on the cold stone, the air brushing of his battered and bleeding body. He didn't understand. He was still alive somehow. Every bone in his body was useless. He couldn't get up, couldn't move. His last few breaths were all he had. His memory was still fresh, his thoughts slowly becoming an empty vessel spilling everything he knew out.
Randall had beaten him. He had to accept it. Him and his friends had stopped him. His plans had all been ruined. He started to think. Maybe "he" was right about Randall. Kroitz never thought of the monster as anything special. Just another creature roaming in another world. But now. When he saw those eyes, when he saw that hatred. It was almost as if the emotion was alive, had this Randall as a vessel. Kroitz had to admit. This Randall was more than he had thought, "he" was right. It was a stupid decision to go alone with it all. He was going to die, because of his own deed.
Kroitz barely heard something from his left ear. His neck wasn't broken, yet, so he slowly turned his head that way. Blurred images. Far off in the water, there was a boat, a blue and a red light flashing. A police patrol boat.
Kroitz knew he would die. His wound would kill him. Still. There was always that chance they would make it in time. That if there were medical teams or someone experienced, he might survive long enough to get to a hospital for medical treatment. But was his luck really that useful now. "(Ehh…ehh….I hope I never….never see that….that monster again…..)".
"Heh heh heh heh…..". Laughing. Sickingly laughing. Twisted chuckles. A solid soul was near him. He knew it.
"Pitiful isn't Kroitz?".
Kroitz slowly lived his head, his wound dripping faster. His eyes caught the figure of a shadow, its features and face distorted to him. It was crouched on the statue ledge with perfect grace. It was as if it was a graceful…..angel of death…..
Kroitz tried to blurt out the creatures name, but only his vital liquid started out the side of his mouth. The creature chuckled again, rising. "Heh heh….thought you could betray me Kroitz…..". Kroitz's heart pumped faster, the liquid in his wounds flowing faster and faster. The figure started toward him.
"You imbecilic human…..no wonder we never trust you…..not that I ever did of course…wasn't surprised you weren't different Kroitz….". It stepped on his stomach, the sword wound gushing, Kroitz gargling his own fluid. The creature continued, a foot stepping to the side, under his right shoulder.
"Why should even try placing importance into the hands of such a low minded creature…." it said, stopping. "Then again….you were disposable and served a purpose anyway….still….I cannot overlook your mistakes…..".
It kneeled down. If it hadn't stepped on him, Kroitz could have gotten a view, but his eyes were slowly being distorted by fear. "Hmph….how sad….heh heh heh….pain….isn't it….wonderful for you to cause it…but what is it like feeling it Kroitz…..heh heh….you would love to be free wouldn't you….away from this land of suffering and pain….misery….death….heh heh….sadly….you won't be going to such a place at all….".
It rose.
"You could survive…..but then again….disobeying me….has its punishment….". The creature seemed to smile, Kroitz could feel it. His heart was beating like fire. The fluid in his veins started to go black, dead and lifeless. He felt his vision growing dark, his mind drying, his body growing timid and weak.
The creature just starred. "A pitiful sight at how weak you really are…..hiding such from your servants and your enemies….how pathetic….your life is worthless….thankfully you served a purpose….but I guess I don't need humans to do my work…..its time I take care of it personally….".
A "shing" was heard. A knife. A blade. Something with a sharp, long silver end. "You were right to think Randall had beaten you…..you don't know how strong he really is…..his friends as well….such a disappointment that you thought you could best him….".
Something was held high above the creatures head, something from its hand.
"No…..perhaps I shall show you what playing with darkness and pain is like….". It lowered the weapon of some sort, then extended its other arm.
"You won't be free….but that is none of my concern…..die……die……..die…..".

The helmsman of the boat was called out by two of his other men. "Sir! Look at that!!!!" one called, pointing up at the statue.
A bright, few second flash of black and purple light was shown, then instantly nothing. This was more than enough to attract them. They docked on the island and ran up to the statue's head. The captain of the ship got out and looked over the small slits.
There was nobody there. However…..A ledge was spattered with a human's vital fluid. Its as if a box had exploded on the ledge, leaving its containment around.
"Oh god…..".

Randall is finally happy. He has a caring wife and a kid on the way, and is now CEO of Monsters Inc. Don't worry, there is something that happens that lets Randall still work as a scarer part time. In any case, it's a good thing-bad thing.
Who is this new merciless enemy? What does he know about Randall?
Questions…..questions……