Chapter 15: New Births, Marriages, and Surprises
Three months later on Mobius, all the Freedom Fighters, the Chaotix, along with Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Lando, 3P0, and R2 all gathered to witness the birth of Knuckles and Julie-Su's child. When Sonic walked into the waiting room, he saw that Knuckles had recovered from his wounds that were inflicted. "Hey Knuckles, you feeling better?"
Knuckles turned to reveal that his right eye was inorganic, and Sonic felt a little freaked out. "Never been better Sonic. Thanks to Dr. Riker and your Uncle, I now feel good as new."
"You too, huh?" said Sonic feeling the spot where his life-support device was located, and could feel it working away to keep his heart and lungs working.
But then, a 2-1B medical droid exited the birthing room, and said: "Julie-Su has had a successful birth to a female, Mr. Knuckles. The baby is ready for visitors."
"A girl, huh? Sonic, go get everyone else." said Knuckles as he headed to see Julie-Su and his new daughter. Soon, everyone was gathered inside Julie-Su's room, and admiring the baby.
"There she is, nice, little….." said Han wondering if Knuckles and Julie-Su had worked on a name.
"Lara-Su." said the couple.
"Lara-Su, huh?" said Han. "What kind of a name is that?"
"A combo of the first part of my mother's name, and the second half of Julie-Su's name." replied Knuckles.
"Interesting concept." said Leia.
"You hold her, Luke." said Julie-Su handing off baby Lara-Su to Luke, who did hold her for quite a while. But then Luke began to sense the Force was with her. But he said nothing to spoil it, since he was still unsure of whether or not she should be trained.
"I sense a good future for this young one." said Luke.
Then Luke handed Lara-Su to Sonic, who, along with Sally, were very happy for this moment. "She has your eyes, well, eye color at any rate, Knuckles." said Sally.
"Bad…." grumbled Knuckles referring to his cyber eye. "But you're right, I really hadn't noticed."
"You got our best wishes, Knuckles." said Vector. "Which reminds me, I kinda have a son now, too. His name is Argyle."
They then went on about Vector's son, and of course about their futures.
2 years later…
"All this time and Han and Leia decide to tie the knot." said Sonic. "Who knew that they waited so long."
"I often wonder why we haven't done so yet." said Sally.
"Well, because we've been too busy fighting the Remnant to find a good time, Sal. But I assure you, it's gonna come, someday." said Sonic.
And then, the ceremony began, and Han and Leia were proclaimed husband and wife. Everyone was very excited and pleased to see the two joined together at last. As they exited the Alderaanian Consulate after the ceremony was over, the Freedom Fighters and the Chaotix had a little talk with the Solos before they left for their honeymoon. "So when can we expect you and J.S. here to make it official, Knux?" asked Han.
"Dress up like that?" said Julie-Su referring to Leia's dress. "No thanks. Besides, the Dark Legion never had a ceremony."
"Besides, why would we need one?" asked Knuckles. "Besides, my word to Julie-Su is all that I need. It's the next best thing, commitment."
"I see. Skip the formalities and just be paired for life." said Leia. "Anyway, what about you, Sally? Haven't you and Sonic decided upon when you two will make it official?"
"Well, we're thinking about it, Leia. But we've been so busy with all the action, that we haven't found time to nail it down." said Sally.
"All in good time, Sal. All in good time." said Sonic.
1 Year later…
The Star Tornado flew towards the medical facility on Coruscant where Leia gave birth to her twin children, Jacen and Jaina Solo, in midst of the battles against Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Whilst the Freedom Fighters adored Leia and Han's two children, Knuckles and Julie-Su arrived with a 3-year old Lara-Su on Knuckles shoulders.
"You see, Lara-Su? Mr. and Mrs. Solo have kids now." Knuckles whispered to his daughter.
"And I sense that they will have a great future as friends, and among other things…" said Luke quietly.
"I hope so, Luke…they are the future. They will carry on the legacy you may set." said Leia.
2 Years Later…
After almost 2 more years of fighting and defeating the reborn Emperor, Sonic and Sally decided that now was the time to have their marriage. Sonic and Sally, both now 26, made their ceremony take place on Mobius, in the grand ballroom of Castle Acorn, which now stood as a monument to the former Mobian Monarchy. The royal family was now nothing more than figureheads to the Republic form of government established by the New Republic. All of Sonic and Sally's friends were there, with Tail as the best man, and Bunnie Rabbot as maid of honor respectively. Luke, Han, Kaylor, Knuckles, Antoine, and Rotor were groomsmen, and Leia, Julie-Su, and Dulcy were bridesmaids respectively. Lara-Su, now 5 years old, was given the task of helping 3P0 and Chewie look after Jaina, Jacen, and baby Anakin Solo. Amy Rose was the flower girl, whilst Teero was the ring-bearer.
The Grand Ballroom had the best view of the city of Mobotropolis, and could see clear to the horizon, as the sun set in the distance. Atop the windows were the flags of the New Republic and of the Republic of Acorn.
The wedding proceeded without any delay or disturbance at all, and when Amy led them to the hangar bay to show what she, Lara-Su, along with Bunnie and Antoine's children, Jacque and Belle D'Coolette, had done to the Star Tornado, having put flowers and streamers all along the sides of the ship, and even Sonic and Sally found that amusing, but were reassured by the fact they had cleaned up every floor of the ship.
As they celebrated into the night, Luke was making up his mind about something. He had felt the time had come to begin construction of his New Jedi Order. But some of the Freedom Fighters had been discovered to have Force Sensitivity, and he began thinking about whether or not to train them alongside the rest of the Jedi candidates that he had assembled. That thought would continue until a Republic guard whispered something into his ear, and Luke knew that another would soon join this cause.