A week has passed since Sonic and Sally learned from Max and Alicia that they would be the next in line to rule as Elias had declined the position. Since then, many thoughts filled both of their heads, more so Sally. Though she was more than ready for the challenge and knew she had the support of her friends and family and knew Sonic would be there by her side, she still couldn't help but feel a bit overwhelmed by the news.

One day while Sonic took Sally's place and attended to royal duties, Sally decided to spend the morning with Bunnie and the two of them were sitting along each other on a bench in the palace garden both of them adorned in sundresses. Looking over at the soon-to-be-mother, Bunnie saw she had somewhat of a preoccupied look on her face, as if something was on her mind. "How're you feeling Sally girl?" she asked, starting up a conversation.

Sally looked around at the plants in the garden, admiring their beauty as she placed her hand on her stomach. "I'm feeling alright. Despite that big bit of news Sonic and I got, everything's been okay." A sigh came from her then. "Though, I'd be lying if I said it wasn't weighing heavily on my mind."

"I understand," said Bunnie, crossing one of her legs over the other. "It's a huge thing, isn't it?"

"That it definitely is," Sally responded with a nod. "Sonic and I possibly taking over my parents' rules soon than later instead of Elias and Megan? I certainly wasn't expecting to hear that. It's been a week since we found out and it's still a shock."

"I'd be shocked too Hun," said Bunnie, taking a deep breath as she did so. She knew that there was a lot on her friend's mind and she wished that there was something she could do to lighten the load for her.

Sally looked down at her stomach and rubbed it gently. "Its a position and situation neither me or Sonic saw coming, at least not this soon."

Bunnie couldn't help but smile as she saw her best friend rubbing her stomach.

"It certainly came as a shock," Sally continued. "But...I find myself thinking to when we were all on the front lines during the war with Robotnik. And we were all just kids then. We had to deal with things that were beyond our comprehension on a daily basis."

Bunnie nodded as memories of those days came to her. "I remember it like it was yesterday."

"As do I," Sally said softly as she remembered those dark days. "Everything we did, everything we went through and all that happened not just to us but all of our friends."

Looking down at her robotic limbs as Sally spoke, a sigh escaped Bunnie's lips.

"I think of those days and think if I got through that, I can get through this," said Sally. "Sonic and I both."

"You both did a great job," said Bunnie as she came out of her thoughts, smiling at her friend. "And you'll be a great king and queen."

Sally looked at Bunnie and returned her smile. "Thanks Bunnie. You've always been a true friend, ever since we were kids and always knew what to say in times like this."

"Aww," Bunnie chuckled.

"I've always been grateful to you for that," Sally continued, reaching out and holding Bunnie's robotic hand. "Always have been and always will be."

"You're my best friend Sally Girl," Bunnie replied, gently grasping Sally's hand with hers. "Always were and always will be."

The smile on Sally's face grew. "That's forever."

"I'd be lost without you princess," Bunnie said softly. "I really would."

"The same is true for myself Bunnie," said Sally.

Bunnie's smile grew as well.

"So, the whole fuss as of late has been about me and Sonic," Sally said, chuckling. "Enough about us. How's things been going with you and Antoine?"

"Oh Sally Girl, we're going from strength to strength!" Bunnie replied happily.

Sally grinned in response. "That makes me really happy to hear."

"In fact," Bunnie continued. "Suga-Twan and I have been talking of the future."

That got Sally's attention. "Oh, you have? What of it, if you don't mind me asking?"

A blush slowly appeared on Bunnie's face. "Well, we...we're thinking of trying for kids too!"

Sally beamed. "Really? Oh Bunnie, that's amazing!"

Bunnie grinned, her blush still present on her face.

"That's incredible," said Sally, giving Bunnie's hand a gentle squeeze. "I'm sure you both will be amazing parents."

"I hope so," said Bunnie, squeezing Sally's hand back in return.

The smile on Sally's face grew. "Wow. I'm a mother-to-be and you're planning on becoming one. We both sure have come a long way since we were young."

"Oh true that Sally Girl!" said Bunnie.

Sally chuckled and then heard the bells of the castle toll. "Oh, its already noon. Time sure does fly."

"That it does," said Bunnie.

"I'd better go check in with the family and see how things went today or if there's something that needs my attention," said Sally.

Bunnie nodded as she stood and helped Sally to her feet. "Sure thing!"

Sally slowly rose up with Bunnie's help. "Thanks so much for spending the morning with me Bunnie."

"No problem Sally Girl!" said Bunnie. "Anytime!"

Something behind Bunnie caught Sally's eye and she couldn't help but smile. "Look who's here."

"Huh?" Bunnie said before she turned to look at who Sally was talking about.

Standing behind Bunnie, a smile present on his face, was Antoine. "There's my beautiful Bunnie."

"Suga-Twan!" Bunnie exclaimed happily as she saw her husband.

Antoine grinned and gently took a hold of one of Bunnie's hands, lifting it to his lips and kissing it. "Hello m'lady."

Bunnie once again blushed while Sally smiled at the couple.

Antoine turned his attention to Sally, acknowledging her. "Ah, bonjour my princess."

"Likewise Antoine," Sally replied.

Bunnie held Antoine's hand with both of hers. "I was just thinking of you Suga."

"Were you now?" Antoine asked, clasping her hand with his free one. "Well, great minds think alike because I was thinking of you as well."

Bunnie's blush grew.

Sally smiled more as she saw the look on her best friend's face. "I'll let you two have some time alone. It's time I went to check on the family."

"Thank you, my princess," said Antoine. "Take care and tell everyone we said hello."

Sally nodded. "Will do Antoine. You both take care as well."

"Thanks Sally Girl!" said Bunnie, giving Sally a hug.

Sally returned Bunnie's hug and waved to her and Antoine as she took her leave from the garden.

Antoine watched along with Bunnie until Sally was gone before he turned to her. "It looks like you both had a great morning together."

Bunnie's smile remained on her face as she nodded. "That we did Hun. What have you been doing this morning?"

"That's great Love," said Antoine. "I know how much you both enjoy spending mornings together. As for myself, not too much besides my morning rounds and making sure all is in order when it comes to the royal guard

"That's amazing Hun," said Bunnie, playfully pinching his cheek.

"It's no easy feat being in charge of the entire royal army," Antoine said, chuckling from her touch.

"I guess not," Bunnie replied, her pinch turning into her softly stroking his cheek.

"But it's truly rewarding and I'm proud to serve the Acorn Kingdom," said Antoine. "It's my duty."

Bunnie smiled lovingly at her husband. "I'm so pleased. You played your role before with the Freedom Fighters and you continue to serve here in Mobotropolis. You've done yourself proud."

Antoine returned her smile. "That means everything to me and means so much more coming from you Love."

Her smile still on her face, Bunnie leaned to Antoine and kissed his cheek. Antoine smiled at the gesture before he held his arm out to her. "Would you like to come for a walk with me?"

"I'd love to!" Bunnie replied, hooking her arm with his and leaning against him.

Antoine gave her a soft kiss on her head before the two of them began to walk out of the garden together.

The D'Coolettes walked around the castle for a while, both of them talking about whatever came to their minds and enjoying each others' company. Soon, their walk brought them to a bridge that overlooked all of Mobotropolis.

"Certainly beautiful, isn't it?" Antoine asked as he looked down at the city.

"It is," Bunnie answered, smiling as she did the same. "I feel that since Robotnik's defeat and Mobius's restoration, it's more beautiful."

Antoine nodded his head. "I couldn't agree more. I must say, there were many times when I didn't think we would see another day like this, let alone five year's worth."

"Too true," said Bunnie, resting her head on his shoulder.

Antoine once again kissed her head. "It took so much for us to get here. So much sacrifice."

"It did, yes," Bunnie replied, remembering all who had been lost during the war with Robotnik. "It kills me that we lost so may friends back then."

"The same can be said for myself," Antoine said with a sigh. "I wish they could be here to see a free Mobius alongside us."

Bunnie nodded. "Yeah. But we can do so much in their memory. They'd want us to go on."

"Yes they would," Antoine agreed. "And we have so much to look forward to and continue working towards, us and the rest of our friends."

"Yeah," said Bunnie.

Antoine placed his free hand over Bunnie's as they continued to look at the city below. "You know, its funny how life works out sometimes."

Bunnie smiled. "Agreed. And some of us have found our happy endings."

"Yes," Antoine said as he shifted his focus to her. "And we found ours with each other."

"That we did," said Bunnie, her smile growing more.

Antoine returned her smile and leaned his head on top of hers. "I can honestly say, I didn't expect you and I to become, how would Sonic put it, an item."

Bunnie shifted her position slightly and snuggled up against him. "Funny how things work out hmm?"

"Yes," said Antoine. "As unexpected as what came between us was, I can say with all certainty and from the bottom of my heart, I'm glad it happened."

Bunnie smiled up at him. "I saw the same Hun."

Antoine looked down at her, becoming lost in her eyes and nuzzled her. "You make me so happy and I love you so much Mon Bel Amour."

Bunnie grinned and nuzzled him back.

"The day I married you was the happiest day of my life," Antoine said softly.

Bunnie gave him a kiss on his lips. "Likewise, my Love. I felt like the luckiest gal alive."

Antoine returned her kiss and rested his forehead against hers, a thought coming to him. "I remember how worried you were at first though, because of your robotic parts."

A sigh came from Bunnie as she looked down at her metal limbs. "I was, yes..."

"It's still not a concern of yours is it?" Antoine asked.

"I worry sometimes," Bunnie answered, her voice filled with uncertainty. "Especially when it comes to...to..."

Antoine immediately noticed the change in her tone and became worried. "To what?"

Bunnie didn't speak immediately. The answer to Antoine's question was a subject she spoke to with Sally earlier during their time together but she didn't go into the details about it that frightened her to her very core. Eventually, she finally answered her husband. "To have children..."

As he heard those three words from his wife, the expression on Antoine's face softened more. He knew that this was something weighing heavily on her mind ever since the two of them started to consider starting a family with each other. He placed his hand on her cheek, softly stroking it. "I know this has been a concern for you for a long time and I understand," he began. "We've been to see Dr. Quack and he told us that despite your robotics, there's still a chance that you're able to bear children."

Bunnie bit her lip in nervousness as she remembered that visit she and Antoine had with the doctor. "I hope he's right Honey..."

"As do I," said Antoine as he kissed her forehead tenderly. "He's a trusted doctor. We can have faith in his word."

"I know," Bunnie said, resting her head on his shoulder. "And I do trust him. It's just, the possibility that I can't have kids, it just..."

Antoine knew that Bunnie was beginning to become stressed and disenchanted by the fact that being a mother was something that could possibly not happen for her. But he was determined to do all he could for her. "Bunnie, I want to tell you something and please believe me when I tell you this."

Bunnie looked up at him. "Yes Hun?"

Antoine took a deep breath before he continued. "No matter what happens, come what may, I swear to you that I'll always remain by your side. And if we are blessed with children of our own, I give you my word I'll be the best father I can be to them."

Hearing her husband's heartfelt words touched Bunnie and her expression of uncertainty was replaced by one of pure happiness and gratitude, gratitude for him being here with her and for her. She wrapped her arms around his waist and nuzzled him. "I love you so much Suga-Twan…"

Antoine hugged her back and nuzzled her as well. "I love you more, my beautiful Bunnie…"

Falling more into her husband's embrace on the bridge, She and Antoine held onto hope that their worries would pass by and that both her and Antoine's dream of starting a family together would become a reality. In their hearts, they knew that only time would tell. But as long as they had each other, they were ready to face whatever life had to through at them.