This is the last chapter for this story. :)

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Parker looked at the new cabin in awe and anticipation. He and Terrence had finished building the cabin minutes ago, with its half-round wooden plank shingles and glass windows, inside the Forest of Pim for Terrence and his family to live at. They were close enough to the village of Pim so Terrence and his family could get supplies and groceries, whenever they were lacking it.

It truly was a splendor seeing the cabin come to life. Parker would never forget it, nor the lessons Aslan taught him a while ago.

His mind returned to the present when Terrence and Marjorie stepped outside. Parker sighed, watching Marjorie, with her swollen belly resting underneath her pink dress, work on gathering more firewood. Marjorie was so kind to Parker. He didn't remember the last time anyone welcomed him in such a manner that Marjorie displayed. Terrence was truly lucky to have a wife like her.

It made the flowers bloom, whenever Marjorie was decking out the house or doing any other task. It made Parker feel special to be at Terrence's house.

At last, Parker made his way back inside the cabin for a drink. He stopped upon seeing Terrence and Marjorie wrapped in each other's arms. The notion of a happy hobbit couple reminded Parker of when his wife Eliza was still alive. Just seeing her smiling face made his world spin. He missed her! He wanted his darling wife back, but even that wouldn't last.

Nothing did. He sighed, returning to the task at hand.

He entered the kitchen, brewing some hot chocolate. So far, everything was peaceful. Quiet. What could make things worse right now?

Parker jumped as Tobias entered the kitchen. Tobias appeared out of the blue, smirking. Parker didn't like this. What did this hobbit want from him now?

"Feeling sentimental?" Tobias asked with a snicker. "I don't blame you." He pointed to Terrence and Marjorie. "They have something you want, something you've been longing for."

"What is that?" Parker asked, his voice cracking.

"A family, something you've forgotten," Tobias said, plainly. He changed the subject before Parker wrung his neck. "Now, now! Easy, old chap! That's not why I'm here."

"Then why are you here?" Parker asked, determined.

"I'm here to give you a warning, should the time come," Tobias said, calmly. "That is if you're willing to hear it."

Parker nodded. "I'm listening."

"Good," Tobias smirked. "You see, your adventures have just begun. Did you honestly think that coming to the First Age was going to be the end of your mission?" He shook his head. "No. Your journey is far from over. You have to reach two hundred years before you can move onto the next phase of your life. How we reach that number is beyond me, but somehow, it will come to pass, by passing through each Age, of course."

"I thought you said it was beyond you," Parker asked, cautious.

Terrence laughed again.

"And so, I did." Terrence added, bluntly, "Stay with this family for as long as you need, but the time will come when you'll feel the need to return to the Portal Realm and continue your mission. There's a cat waiting for you. A golden house cat who goes by the name of Alindor. You'll be meeting Qua'ra again, too." He smirked. "Food for thought!" He calmly told him, "Don't be so glum. You're reminiscing over a house."

"One that my great-grandson and I built," Parker said, serious. "Besides, why do you care? You're dead."

Tobias laughed merrily. Parker nearly thought the hobbit spirit had lost his mind, at least until Tobias spoke again.

"I may be dead, but you are most certainly alive!" Tobias said, giddily. "Now, finish up. It's time for you to meet your destiny." He vanished, leaving Parker alone and depressed. What had the light red dragonoid gone through? Parker didn't want to leave! He didn't want to abandon his family, not after he regained it!

Wasn't there anything he could do? Parker hardly knew.

He looked up, the moment he heard a scream. It was coming from Marjorie. Parker ran outside, catching Marjorie before she fell. Terrence stared at his wife in shock, eyes widened with horror. Something must have happened for Terrence to freak out.

"The baby's coming," Marjorie said, stunning both Terrence and Parker, before she fell unconscious in Parker's arms.

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That's it for the third part of my Aftermath series. :') Thanks everyone for taking time out of your busy schedules to read this fanfic until the end. It is much appreciated. :)

This chapter was pretty sad to write, and I don't know why. I suppose it was just meant to be. I know this story ended on a cliffhanger, but the last part and conclusion to this Aftermath series will continue where we left off. :)

Until then, I'll see everyone in the next story. Bye! :)

Aria Breuer