Croft Manor, London
[That very next morning, Shard woke up bright and early to find Lara still slightly sleeping. And like any dog would do, she licked her gently, and Lara giggled rubbing Shard dog-like slobber off her face.]
Lara: Hehehe morning, Shard.
Shard: Morning, Lara.
[The two then came down for breakfast, and Amelia smiling at the two happy to be around each other she still had to decided whether she really wants Shard to stay. She was keeping a close eye on her, but as she saw Shard spending more and more time with Lara Amelia began to realize how happy she felt around her daughter. Including on how the way she protects her by keeping Lara away from sharp objects or almost taking a nasty fall, or maybe even smelling something dangerous and keeping Lara from getting burned or poisoned. Truly Shard was a natural guard dog around Lara, finally Amelia made her choice after a few weeks of observing Shard for quite sometime.]
Amelia: Shard? I have good news for you.
Shard: Yes, ma'am?
Amelia: My answer is yes. Welcome to the family, Shard Croft.
[Shard's expression went wide, she never felt so happy in her life.]
Shard: Shard Croft?!
Lara: That's got a really nice ring to it.
Shard: Oh thank you! Thank you, thank you so much, Amelia! I promise I'll be the best companion ever, and to keep your daughter safe.
Amelia: Ahehehe, but you already know how to keep my daughter safe. And I couldn't ask for a better companion for my daughter!
[Shard smiled sweetly and hugged Amelia.]
Shard: Thanks Amelia! I was right, and your husband was right you really are a sweet person.
Amelia: Awwww thank you, sweet-heart, and so are you.
[Shard licked Amelia's cheek and she laughed cheerfully, and then let her continue to play with Lara.]
[As the years passed, Shard finally grew to her full grown stage. Lara was a teenager around that time, until she herself grew to be a young woman as you now see her in the game "Tomb Raider". So began the birth of Lara and Shard Croft: The Tomb Raiders!]
The End