Many few years later…

On the Space Colony ARK, Shadow, much more grown and a mature hedgehog, stepped onto the moving floor. He had changed a slight bit but remained the same in many other ways.

"Good morning, Shadow." Gerald greeted, poking his head out of his lab upon seeing the hedgehog.

"You too, Professor." Shadow then went by Maria, "Hey, Maria…"

"I saw her a few minutes ago, you're supposed to keep your close eye on her." The blonde girl said, "I'll catch you guys later."

"Okay," as the black hedgehog went on, he spotted a certain cat waiting for him at the end. She had also grown and changed pretty much a lot, with a red long-sleeved top, glasses, her hair to her waist held back in a pony, with a few bangs in her face, a purple tank top over-top and blue jeans with red shoes. She smiled, waiting to greet him. "There you are, Maria said you've gone off again."

"But that's because Space is exciting, Shadow." Cmara said, as Shadow confronted her, "You wouldn't be able to help it either wanting to explore."

He sighed, "That's not the point. If you want to learn more about the Space Colony ARK, you really need to stop running off or getting into Gerald's experiments."

"You're no fun sometimes." The cat smirked, "But maybe that's because you're secretly chicken."

Shadow crossed his arms with a slight pouting smirk.

Then he noticed Cmara looking up and turned as the old Professor was coming toward them, saying, "Oh good, you've found her."

"But I didn't touch anything this time," protested the cat.

Gerald took her hand anyhow, "I understand that, but I wish to speak with you in private." He lifted her over his should as if she was still the young kitten she came onto the ARK as, long ago.

"Professor…"

"Sorry, Shadow but you will understand why someday." As Gerald left into his small office, Cmara smiled waving to her brother a little as Shadow watched but slowly waved back too, as the door closed behind the man and female cat.

"So, what is going on?" Cmara asked the minute Gerald set her on his desk, sitting as the old man faced her sternly. He seemed serious and she went quiet, as he reached for something in his pocket and Cmara noticed what he pulled out… a golden necklace chain with a golden diamond-shaped item that had a green gem in the middle. "Wow…"

"I wish to give this to you for a good purpose."

"Really?" Cmara asked, as the necklace went around her neck and she glanced at the item that glittered on it, "It's pretty…"

"Not just for beauty, mind you, young lady." Gerald began to speak seriously, "Just promise me this one thing… you mustn't take that off, no matter what happens… otherwise, bad things will happen…"

The cat paused, confused, "But…"

"Well, you know you must not ever get angry, too angry in this case," he placed a hand on her shoulder, "Because if you let it get out of control, you'll understand why…"

"…Yes, sir." The cat nodded, still not completely understanding but took to his word.

"Indeed," He patted her head and turned away, "Of course, we might have a lucky chance of visiting the planet Earth, don't feel frightened if you treat differently, because you are just a little different…"

"Me and Shadow, right?" Cmara didn't get a quick response at first.

"…You may say that, child. You're free to go now."

She nodded, slowly slipping off the desk and glanced once again at the diamond-shape with its green gem on her new necklace, thinking as she went down the hallway. Shadow had gone not too long ago to see if Maria wanted any help, so that left her standing against the wall as she sighed. Gerald did say she was different, perhaps even different from Shadow? But that was impossible. She already knew she'd be different from humans but… having to be different from someone of her own blood…

'Why did Gerald mean?' She thought quietly, unaware that the golden-haired girl had just stopped by her, 'Just how am I different from my Brother?'

"Hello, Cmara." Maria knelt down, to look the young cat in the face, despite it hiding behind her hair bangs, "Are you feeling okay? You look tired so sudden."

"Huh?" She shook her head, "No, I'm fine, Aunt Maria… just had a talk with Gerald about… something." She didn't feel she could explain it, she still didn't fully understand it.

"It's okay…" Maria patted her shoulder, "But I'm sure you'll be happy that we'll be visiting that beautiful planet someday."

Cmara nodded, trying to fake the best smile she could. As Maria left, Cmara went over to the large windows that looked out over space, the planets, the stars… and even Planet Earth, its bright blue color glowing as if it became another type of moon. She stood there just watching it the whole time, thinking of what she would like to do the minute they reached that planet… making friends, seeing new places…

Then she had the slight feeling that the black hedgehog had approached next to her, also staring out into space and at the bright world in front of them. He turned to his young sister feline, "You're daydreaming about the planet, aren't you? So, about the talk with the Professor…?"

She looked at him once before turning back, speaking, "I suppose it would be best to possibly find a way first before reaching Earth, to find a way to control any such power." She then looked up almost determined, "By any chance we can visit that planet, I want to be able to make new friends, explore new places, learn a lot of things, and maybe…" She closed her eyes slowly, "Find someone who's possibly my type."

Shadow gave her a look, "Sounds difficult but if you want it that way…"

"I know it sounds strange but there can't just be humans down there, suppose there will be creatures just like us?" She opened her eyes again, worried, "But unless we're the only ones…?"

Shadow placed a hand on his sister's shoulder for comfort, "I'm sure there will be others like us… maybe there is, maybe there isn't…"

With that spoken, he and Cmara just glanced out the window at the bright Earth…

Someday…