Hi everyone. We have at last arrived at the final chapter of my unbelievable story. I wish the story could go on a bit longer, but alas, it must end here. Here we go! Enjoy!

Sly Cooper and the Space Thieves

Chapter 36- Epilogue

In the palace that once was Kanog's, a great celebration is being held! Sly and all his friends and allies are celebrating the end of Kanog's reign of terror and that a new era of piece will begin on Plaxis Prime. Jacor introduced Ariel and Zarus to the rest of Sly's gang. Ariel and Carmelita liked each other instantly, saying that they how much alike they are. Zarus decided to quite down the party and get everyone's attention. Once all eyes were on him, he felt slightly nervous; he had never given a public speech before. With some encouragement from Jacor and the others, he felt more confident.

"Hello, everyone. I just have a few words I would like to say. First, I would like to thank my brother, Jacor of Dolphus, and his companions, for rescuing me from being Kanog's tool for power and destruction." There was a huge applause from the crowd towards our heroes. Sly and his gang smiled at the applause. Zarus cleared his throat to get their attention again. "Also, I want to give a huge thanks to Yanor and his loyal rebel soldiers. Without their aid, all of Kanog's opposition would have lost."

Applause was given again as Yanor and his rebels waved and nodded their heads in pride. Once all was quiet once more, Zarus continued. "And finally, I want to say that after much discussion with my friends and allies, I have decided to become the new ruler of Plaxis Prime! But unlike Kanog, I will not let war, bloodshed, destruction, and death be the way of our people. From now on, there will be peace, prosperity, and interplanetary cooperation with our closet allies!"

The crowds cheered more loudly than ever as Zarus, the new Mantian leader, finished his speech. The loudest applause came from Sly's gang, who knew what had to be done to accomplish all this. "Tomorrow, we shall begin to rebuild our world. But for tonight, we party!" As Zarus stepped down from his stand, the celebration continued with laughter, dancing, and pretty darn good food.

"You made an excellent speech, Zarus," said Jacor as his brother came to join him and the others. "I know you will make a great leader, and that you will make a huge difference here. I'm very proud of you, brother." Zarus smiled back. "I'm proud of you two, brother. But I will miss you once you return to Dolphus." The dolphin shook his head. "I'll miss you too, but we'll see each other again before long, I promise." "We both will," said Ariel and she came up to him, holding Jacor's hand.

"You will make an incredible leader, Zarus. I have no doubt of that." said Beowulf. "It won't be easy, but I know you will do just fine." replied Rovax. "A lot of people will be counting on you. Don't let them down." said Carmelita. "Once you get the hang of it, playing the leader will be a breeze," said Sly. The others gave Zarus their good luck advices as well. The heroic Mantian thanked each of them. "I appreciate all of your support. Now, let us join in on the festivities, shall we?" They all agreed and joined the party without further delay.

Sly and Carmelita didn't join the others. Instead, they went to a place where they can talk privately. Once they were alone, Sly spoke. "So Carmelita, what was it that you wanted to talk about earlier?" The inspector flushed a little before she answered. "It's just, well…I want to talk about our relationship. You know that it will change once we return to Earth, don't you?" Sly nodded. "Yeah, I do know that it will change. Once we're home, we'll go back to playing cops and robbers again." he said with smile.

Carmelita smiled a bit too. "Before we got mixed up in all this space stuff, all I wanted was to see you behind bars. But now, I want is to spend the rest of my life with you. I just don't see how it will work out when we get back home." The master thief nodded. "I hear ya, Inspector Fox. Your boss and coworkers wouldn't be too happy if their ally became romantically involved with an international thief wanted all over the world."

They both laughed at that statement. "No, they wouldn't be happy at all," said Carmelita. Sly thought about it and came up with an idea. "Listen, I think I know something that might work." Carmelita looked at him and listened. "Once we return to Earth, my gang and I have some unfinished business. Once that is over with, I'll let you catch me and bring me into custody…" The female cop shook her head. "No Sly, I don't want to do that, not after what we have just been through together!" "You didn't let me finish." She apologized and allowed him to continue.

"After you arrest me, you will allow the rest of the gang to go free; the reward for my head is much bigger than theirs. You will then convince your boss that I had suffered amnesia while you were trying to catch me. You can then try to tell him to erase my criminal record and allow me to live an almost normal life. That way, we have a shot at being together without any illegal problems. What do you think?" Carmelita thought about it for a few minutes, and then she gave her answer.

"That sounds impossible, ridiculous, and insane!" Sly was taken aback by her unexpected answer. "Anything else?" She nodded. "Yeah…I wish I'd thought of it first." she said with a smile. Sly smiled back as he kissed her passionately, while Carmelita returned the favor. Not to far away, Jacor and Ariel saw them making out, big time. "Those two are perfect for each other," said Jacor. "They aren't the only couple here, you know," replied Ariel. The two dolphins looked at one another, and they kissed too. They showed the same passion as Sly and Carmelita have; a sign of a perfect romance.

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The next morning, Zarus gathered Sly and all his companions to his chamber for a quick meeting. "Alright, now that everyone is here, I have a few things to discuss. First of all, is getting Sly and his gang back to Earth. I will take a small escort and transport them there without being noticed. To make sure that no one else on Earth gets wind of us, I had a team of engineers modify all your vehicles and equipment a few hours ago; they are exactly as they were when Kanog abducted you all."

"Wait, we don't get to keep the Dragon Thief as a space ship?!" shouted Murray. Zarus shook his head. "Sorry Murray, but I cannot leave Earth any evidence that they were visited by people from another world. That also goes for any technology that was given to you for Kanog's plans." Bentley put a hand on his pal's shoulder. "Its okay, Murray. We've managed to pull of jobs without alien technology in the past, and we still can." The big hippo felt better. "You're right, Bentley! "The Murray" doesn't need alien technology when he has his fists!!" Everyone laughed.

Zarus continued with his plans. "You will be dropped off at the same spot you were when Kanog took you. Carmelita," he turned to her as he spoke, "your commandoes will be just fine. The mind control chips that were planted in their heads have been successfully removed without difficulty. They will remember nothing of their experience when they were taken. Just don't tell them about what has happened when they wake up." Carmelita nodded and assured him that she won't say a word to her troops.

"Once you are all back home, I will escort Jacor, Ariel, Beowulf, and Rovax back to their home planets. Perhaps then we could form a partnership with their worlds as well; it is always good to have allies on other planets." Jacor and his other friends smiled at this idea. "Now that that has been settled, let us be off. My ship is waiting for us, come." They all followed Zarus out of his chamber, and soon outside the palace. Before long, they have arrived at the hanger bay.

"Everyone onboard, we will take off in a few minutes." One by one, they boarded the big ship. Once they were all onboard, the hatch closed, the engines had ignited, and the vessel took off without further delay. Sly and his friends watched as Plaxis Prime was in full view again. 'When we first arrived there, it was full of people that want to hurt and destroy. Now, it has completely changed. Unbelievable,' Sly thought. Zarus told his navigator to set a course for Earth and to engage the cloak when they arrive. When he was told all was ready, he said, "Engage." The ship vanished in warp space.

20 minutes later, the ship dropped out of warp space and activated their stealth cloak. Sly and the gang saw a planet they never thought they would see again: Earth. Jacor and his other interplanetary friends got a good look and were amazed. "Your world is beautiful," said Ariel in amazement. "Indeed, it is a most wondrous sight," said Beowulf in agreement. But all too soon, the planet gazing was over as Zarus came to Sly and his gang. "Okay Sly, it is time. Gather your gang and follow me." Sly nodded as he told his gang to follow him. Jacor and the others followed too.

When they have arrived in the hanger, Sly and the gang got a good look at the Dragon Thief; it looked exactly as it did when they were taken from Earth. "It looks just way we remember it, right guys?" The whole gang agreed. Zarus was very pleased for their approval. "Carmelita, your commandoes are already on your police boat, still unconscious. When they awaken, I trust you will come up with a story to convince them what really happened?" he said as he winked. The inspector smiled as she nodded.

"Very well, I will allow you all to say goodbye to your friends. Just tell me when you are ready after you get on your vessels." "Thanks, Zarus." said Sly. Zarus walked to edge of the hanger, giving the gang some goodbye time. Sly approached Jacor first. "Well, guess this is it, huh Jacor?" the dolphin smiled. "Yes, it would seem so, Sly. I will miss you and your gang." They shook hands and agreed to always be friends. Jacor did the same with the rest of Sly's gang. Ariel was next. "Take care of yourself, Sly. And I also hope that you and Carmelita will be happy together." she said as she smiled.

Smiling back, Sly said, "I hope so too, Ariel…I hope so too." The female Aquian then approached Carmelita and hugged each other. "You be happy with Sly, alright? 'Cause you know, I don't like romances that go sour." "Don't worry, it won't grow sour…just sweeter." They laughed at that as they parted. "I hope things turn out alright btw you and Jacor too." "Oh, I think we will be just fine." she said with a smile. Bentley and Penelope listened and held hands as well, happy that they have something too.

Sly approached Beowulf next. "It has been a real honor to fight by your side, Sly Cooper. I have now paid my debt to you for helping me. When I return, I will tell my wife, my son, and my people all of the adventures we had together." Sly smiled at the white wolf king as he shook his hand. "I am honored as well, your highness. Say hi to Isis and your son for me and my gang." Beowulf nodded. "I will, Sly Cooper, I sure will." He said goodbye to the others as well. Rovax came up at last. He shook his hand with Sly's too.

"Thank you and your gang, Sly Cooper, for exposing the truth of my father's murder and aiding me in capturing his killer and his leader. I also thank you for saving my people from slavery. It is a debt I'll never be able to fully repay," he said with gratitude in his voice. "You've paid your debt by helping me and the others to take down Kanog. That I will never forget." Rovax smiled happily. He said farewell to the others. Now that everyone has said their goodbyes, it is time for favorite gang to leave.

Sly and his gang walked onboard the now wooden Dragon Thief, while Carmelita got on her police boat with her unconscious troops onboard. Sly turned to Zarus and told him they were ready. He nodded. "Very well, goodbye my friends! Take good care of yourselves! Bridge, activate transporter…now." And just like when they were take from Earth, both ships were surrounded by a huge, blue light. Zarus, Jacor, and the others were waving goodbye to them as they vanished…

When the light disappeared, Sly and his gang looked around: they were back on the open ocean. Sly looked around, and saw that Carmelita's boat was just a few miles behind them. "Hey Sly, were home! We are back on Earth!" yelled Bentley in happiness. All of the gang was cheering that they have returned home at last. Sly, however, was thinking about Carmelita. 'I hope my plan for us to be together works out in the end…' Just then, Penelope came up on deck. "Sly, according to my calculations, we should be less than 10 miles from Dr. M's island!"

Sly slapped himself in the head. 'That's right! I almost forgot…the Cooper Vault!' Sly looked at his gang and got their attention. "Alright guys, what are standing around for? Next stop…Dr. M's island, and the Cooper Vault!" The gang had lost no time in getting the Dragon Thief moving again towards their original destination. Meanwhile, a few miles back, some disgruntled apes were just now getting back on their feet.

"Commander York, are you alright?" asked Inspector Fox. Commander York and his troops nodded as they now stood in confusion. "Inspector, what happened? One minute we were chasing the Cooper ship, and the next…nothing." Pleased that they don't remember anything, she came up with the perfect cover up story. "It is simple, Commander. We were...uh…hit by an unanticipated wave from the starboard side of the boat. It knocked all of us off our feet and into unconsciousness. I only just woke up a second ago."

"What about the Cooper ship, Inspector?" Carmelita looked and saw that the Dragon Thief was on the move again. Trying to pretend she was upset, she yelled. "Blast! Sly Cooper and this gang are getting away! We almost had them that time! Luckily, we know where they are going." She turned to the lead commando. "Commander York, get this tub moving again and catch up with the Cooper ship, now!" "Yes, ma'am. Alright you apes, you heard her, let's move!" Carmelita turned around and exhaled in relief.

'They fell for it, I don't believe it! Now all there is left to do is do what Sly said after his "unfinished business" of his is settled. I just hope nothing happens to him on that island…' As she thought this, the boat was on the move again as they pursued the ship that contained the most wanted gang of thieves in the world: Bentley, Murray, Guru, Penelope, Panda King, Dimitri, and the most famous one of all…Sly Cooper.

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5 years later…

Peace and prosperity flourished across the vast voids of space. On Plaxis Prime, Emperor Zarus had rebuilt his world of his birth and turned it into paradise. No crime or poverty anywhere on his new and improved world. He had also succeeded in making a pact with the other worlds his closest friends came from. He was very pleased that all the people on those worlds have become friends with one another.

On Dolphus, Jacor and Ariel's first date went without a problem at all. They soon got engaged, and then married. Jacor was very happy that his people and Zarus' people have put aside past grudges and learned to live in harmony. They have exchanged technology to help one another and shared ideas of better cooperation. Jacor and his new wife, Ariel, are expecting a newborn in a few months.

On Dramar, Captain Rovax and Queen Wingdra have become closer than ever. One the month that Wingdra step down as queen, she and Rovax could now date without any problems. But before she stepped down, Wingdra had one last thing to do. She decreed from now on that no Tramuran was welcome on Dramar and if they had the nerve to free their captive leader and ex-racer, they will be fired upon without mercy. Rovax and Wingdra are now married and have a 4 year old daughter named Carla, who was just like both of her parents. She has gold eyes, scarlet feathers, and is obsessed with poetry.

On Crystala, Beowulf and Isis were reunited and are happy to be together again. Beowulf had told her everything that had happened since he left, and she was amazed by every detail. They continued to rule their home world with honor, good will, and pride. Their son, Little Sly, has grown quite a bit. He has started to learn to fight with a sword and beginning to master the magic he had used to stop Volroth when he was a baby.

The young wolf prince is learning his sword and magic skills very quickly, and has become quite powerful. He is just like his father and his mother, and loves to hear the stories that his father had with the master thief that he was named after over and over again. He dreams of one day of meeting the master thief and all his friends someday, and have his own adventures with them.

Speaking of Sly, things are really going well for him on Earth. His plan to be with Carmelita had a little snag; he got his head hurt when he protected Carmelita from Dr. M's attack. After the mad doctor was beaten, Carmelita was shocked to discover that Sly had really did suffer amnesia; he could not remember anything. However, when Carmelita told Sly that he was going to be her partner at Interpol, he said it "worked out like I thought it would, though Dr. M had complicated things a bit."

Shocked that Sly had never lost his memory, she scolded him for lying to her all the way back to the police station. But after she had cooled down, she realized his plan did work for the best; Dr. M just spiced it up a little. When he asked about his gang, she said that they might think he didn't survive. But Sly assured her that he left them a calling card…"And to them, it will be worth millions…"

A few years later, Sly Cooper and Carmelita became the best team Interpol has ever seen (they don't know that Sly remembers being a thief). They soon got engaged and then married in a big church in downtown Paris. He secretly invited the whole gang and advised them to wear disguises so that they won't be recognized by the cops. The wedding went perfectly; Carmelita Fox became Mrs. Sly Cooper!

They moved into the house Sly once lived when he was a child. It took a little doing, but the place looked spectacular! Later they got a surprise: their son, Michael. When he was about 5, his parents told him of all the adventures they had together, including ones that were "out of this world." He was easily fascinated by the stories. Sly called on his old gang to come to the house and have a nice big dinner with them all. They enjoyed meeting Michael.

Before everyone started eating, Sly got on his feet and raised his glass. "Attention everyone! I would like to propose a toast. A toast to my wonderful wife and good friend, Carmelita, to our new son, Michael, and to all of you for all the great times we shared over the years! To all of us!" Everyone raised their glasses and repeated the toast. As they all sat down and ate, Sly Cooper and Carmelita felt like the happiest couple in the world, and they have great friends. They will live in love and happiness for the rest of their lives.

The End.

Note: That's it, my story is over! I have worked hard on this all the way to the end. I promised that Iwould complete it, and I did. I want to thank all my reviewers who encouraged me to keep it going: Simba McCloud, Patcot 2006, Stone-Man 85, Ringtailmaster, Kitty Petro, and a special thanks to my two favorite reviewers: Larry Cimora (thanks for being so fond of my story) and Heiduska (if you have any ideas about my next Sly story, let me know in your review). Good day to you all!