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Continuing with Jowy Avilon's request.

Through The Ages: Part Seven

"And then, Chip summoned all of the chaos emeralds from their temples, creating a giant rock creature he could control before we both went on to fight Dark Gaia!" Sonic told excitedly, motioning the action with his hands as he sat on the edge of his seat on the couch.

"Whoa!" The orange and pale pink child hedgehogs gasped as they sat at his feet, staring up at him in awe.

"The battle was intense," Sonic continued dramatically, "But we bravely fought on as I became Super Sonic with Chip and I finally putting Dark Gaia to rest, saving the world."

Both children clapped and cheered as the now much older Sonic gave a small bow in his seat.

"Grandpa, do you think we could ever be heroes like you and my dad and aunty Aura?" The orange hedgehog named Miles asked.

Sonic smirked. "I have no doubts. It's in your blood after all." He winked and gave a thumbs up.

"I'd love to have adventures like that." The pale pink hedgehog, Amelia, sighed.

"And you will." Sonic smiled encouragingly. "Just try and be careful though."

The kids' excited shrills were interrupted by Amy walking into the room, smiling with her eyes sparkling at the sight of her grandchildren.

"What are you guys doing inside on such a lovely day?" She playfully scolded. "I thought you two wanted to build that fortress?"

"Yeah!" Miles leaped up in excitement, turning to look down at his younger cousin. "Come on Amelia, let's pretend it's Egghead's base and we can destroy it."

Amelia gasped in excitement and zoomed outside, following Miles into the back yard. Sonic and Amy followed at a slower pace before stopping to sit on their porch swing, happily watching their grandchildren pretend to battle. Amy wrapped her arms tightly around Sonic's middle as he let one of his arms drape over her shoulder, tucking her head under his chin, breathing in the sweet scent of her quills blissfully.

They continued to watch as Miles and Amelia practiced to be heroes, following the legacy of Dodge and Aura who – with their partners and children of other members of the gang – had followed the legacy of Sonic and Amy and all of their friends. It was touching, despite how much Sonic and Amy often worried for their wellbeing, but their children were adults now and they were doing the exact same thing at their age so they had no room to talk. They trusted them and their abilities; abilities that they had passed down to them. Their children had been taught well and now they were doing the same for their own children. Sonic wondered how long that cycle would continue.

"It's been fun hasn't it, Amy?" Sonic smiled as he held onto her tighter.

"What has?" She asked, feeling slightly confused.

Sonic sighed peacefully. "Our lives. I wouldn't have changed anything for the world."

"Hmmm, I might've stopped myself from going through those phases in my teens." Amy thought aloud and Sonic shook his head.

"I wouldn't change you for anything either." He gently kissed the top of her head and Amy nuzzled herself into his neck.

"Same to you." She giggled.

"Well I am one of the most awesome hedgehogs in the world." Sonic smirked. "I never congratulated you by the way."

"What for?"

"For stealing my heart like you did. We've shared many adventures together for most of our lives, defeating evil and saving the world. But this adventure has also been fun as well; being together and being a family. I never thanked you for waiting for me either and staying by my side no matter what, never giving up on me. I know that you have everything you've ever wanted now. How does it measure up to what you imagined?" He asked jokingly, but still with a trace of serious curiosity.

Amy was slightly caught off guard, but grinned widely regardless. Even today, she was still slightly unsure as to whether all of this wonderful life had been a dream. "It's better than I imagined actually." She admitted. "Fantasies can never compare to having the real thing. I never thought it would be possible to be this happy and content. I love you."

"I love you too." Sonic beamed, pecking her on the lips before he looked up and laughed as Miles and Amelia cheered at having now defeated Doctor Eggman. The evil genius had long since retired and passed away quietly. Sonic missed him in a weird way that he couldn't explain, but nevertheless, the planet didn't remain peaceful for long. Evil always found a way, like an annoying weed that seized at the chance to taint the world. The world was lucky to have Sonic and Amy's children to save the day, now that they had become too old.

Soon, Dodge and Aura arrived to pick their children up, happily conversed with their parents and left as usual. Sonic and Amy further reflected on the wonderful life they had shared together. They laughed together all evening as they curled up next to each other on the couch; their relationship and wonderful spirits were timeless compared to their physical bodies.

The evening was normal and so was the morning to those who were oblivious. The flickies sang as the sun rose, unobstructed by the clear sky, casting its rays into the living room belonging to the two hedgehogs who were still curled up tightly together on the couch; unmoving, not even a heartbeat or a breath.

Even in death, their hands were tightly intertwined, small smiles still present on their lips and their eyes closed delicately as if they were merely taking a light nap full of pleasant dreams. The sun rays glowed across their now cold bodies, reflecting their pure goodness, even in death.

Family and friends had wanted the funeral to be a private affair despite the world media wanting to stick their noses in on the loss of such world renowned heroes. Many grieved and remembered them with extreme fondness similarly to some of the other team members who had now passed on. Buried together in Green Hill, their bodies remained close even in death, keeping the special bond that they had shared in life.

Sonic the Hedgehog and Amy Rose

Great heroes in life who will always be remembered. Even in death, may they never part.

Eerily, as soon as I started writing this chapter, it started raining outside and went dark. Feel free to leave your opinions. Requests welcome.