Author's Note: So, this is it. I FUCKING FINISHED A STORY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY WHOLE DAMN LIFE! Thank you so much to the people who followed, put this in their favorites, gave kudos, reviewed, and commented! ALL OF YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME! Then, I want to thank myself for being a very creative person to make this masterpiece and actually finish it (I am in awe!). I LOVE YOU, EVERYONE (EVEN MYSELF)!

Miwaku: I don't own Yuri! On Ice. (...and so, FUCK YOU, FF, FOR IGNORING THIS FOR 32 CHAPTERS! INJUSTICE FOR THE EXCLAMATION POINTS!)

WARNING (more like surprise): There will be animals talking (like legit talking) to each other and they could understand one another. Humans can only hear them as animal sounds. And I know all of us love the animals in YOI.

Epilogue

Makkachin breathed in then out slowly. The smell of sea breeze tickled his nose as he watched the flow of waves from his position at the balcony of his owners' apartment. He knew that any minute now, either Aprichin or one of the pups or one of the humans will come and get him.

Today was the day of the first out of two weddings of Katsuki Yuuri and Viktor Nikiforov. Viktor insisted that they have two weddings, one in St. Petersburg (a formal one for the fans and media that will happen today) and one in Hasetsu (a simple and personal one for friends and family). Yuuri relented on that because he agreed that even the public had a huge impact on their lives so it was okay to have a wedding with them as guests. However, both of them refused to take any cash from their fans just for their wedding. They wanted it to be at their own expenses.

Makkachin never really understood why humans should marry. It was the same thing as being lovers and mates, but with a title of 'husband' (in the case of his owners). Hell, having rings did not make a difference since Yuuri and Viktor had been wearing one since their first Grand Prix Final with each other.

'Well, humans are complicated.' Makkachin wagged his tail. His thought was almost an understatement because he knew, inside the apartment, there was chaos and running around, preparing for the wedding. It was what made him go to the balcony in the first, to get away from the chaos and just have time for himself.

The months just flew by after Klavdiya Vasiliev and her cronies were arrested and locked up in jail for animal abuse. From the competitions, to the proposal, to the official retirement and last press conference, up to just living in their apartment in St. Petersburg. Makkachin was just glad that all the hype was over and they got to relax.

The brown poodle smiled as he remembered the biggest change in Aprichin. She was no longer anxious about receiving lashes and harsh words. She was now playful and energetic with everyone, and it made Makkachin so damn proud of her to finally overcoming her fears. And even if there was someone out there who wants to hurt her, they would have to go through him first.

Makkachin decided to howl loudly, as thanks for everything good that has been happening to his family. Yuuri and Viktor are finally getting married, the puppies are all grown-up poodles although they would still be his and Aprichin's little pups, and his Aprichin is happy, safe, and loved.

"So that's where you are."

Makkachin stopped his howling and turned around with a grin. "Aprichin!"

"Time to head over to the venue. Everyone's waiting." Aprichin bopped her nose with his.

"Yes, dear." Makkachin teased and licked the apricot-colored poodle's face. "Love you."

Aprichin rolled her eyes but her smile was gentle and full of love. "I love you too, Makkachin."

The wedding was formal but beautiful, or aesthetic as the hamsters said, capturing every moment with Phichit's phone. Yuuri and Viktor both wore matching white suits with only the color of their ties different. There were vows, the kiss, the screams of the fans, all in all, it was almost the same as skating competitions, only without the ice.

All in all, Makkachin was just so damn happy with everything as he licked the vanilla frosting off Viktor's face. 'Life is good.' He thought with a smile. 'And it's not gonna end just yet.'

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Aprichin's ears perked up at the sound of chirping birds. Opening her eyes, she sat up from her curled-up position beside Makkachin and looked at the open shoji door. The sun was rising; it was already morning in Hasetsu.

Time flew by so fast that Aprichin had to blink. 'I still can't believe that I'm here...and this is happening.' She now has a family of her own that love her, owners that care for her, and friends that support her in any way they can. It was a dream come true, a happy ending for her.

Those thoughts filled her mind and body with happiness and warmth. 'I finally got to live the life I want. And I hope it will not end just yet.'

Sensing a presence beside her, she turned her head and to her surprise, it was Yuuri.

"You probably heard the birds as well and came to watch the sunrise." Yuuri smiled at her. "Vicchan was like that when he was alive. He would go here, just watching, on special occasions."

Aprichin let out a short woof at that. 'Is that so?' She then licked Yuuri's hand. 'Is that a good thing or a bad thing?'

Yuuri giggled and rubbed her ears. "I'm glad Makkachin saved you and you became a part of the family. I think you're the one that completed us."

Those words meant a lot to Aprichin. To know that she also made her owners happy, it made her feel elated. She pounced on Yuuri and licked Yuuri's face all over, her tail wagging in delight. 'Thank you and I love you!'

Yuuri laughed but did not mind the slobber. Their ruckus woke up Viktor and Makkachin who watched side-by-side with the puppies pawing at them for breakfast.

Once they finished playing, Yuuri greeted Viktor and off they go to the kitchen where they would prepare breakfast. Today was the second wedding, the personal one with only friends and family. Aprichin noted that the ambience was more relaxed than the first wedding's. Probably because they were not going to be in front of strangers.

After breakfast, Yuuri and Viktor began preparing the poodles for their roles. Makkachin and Aprichin were both ring bearers while their ten puppies were flower boys and girls or just flower pups. Aprichin chuckled when all the puppies pouted at the command that they should not run when they have the baskets of petals on their bodies.

Next, Yuuri and Viktor began their own preparations. Viktor had requested that they both wear a kimono for the wedding. Although Yuuri had laughed and corrected that the proper term is hakama, he had nodded with a smile.

When everyone-the skaters, the Katsuki family, even the other animals-was ready, they travelled to a small temple where the wedding will take place. Once there, they were greeted by a kind old man who did not mind that he would be handling a wedding between two men.

Once settled, the old man began with words of wisdom in Japanese. Aprichin did not understand much but she did not mind. From the blushing face of Yuuri's and the heart-shaped smile on Viktor's, she deduced that it was heart-warming and embarrassing at the same time.

The old man finally stopped speaking. It was their cue. The not-so-little puppies were the first to walk, shaking off their bodies so that the cherry blossom petals fell from the baskets. They did not follow a single direction and walked around the temple, making the audience laugh. Aprichin shook her head while Makkachin guffawed beside her.

Then, it was their turn. Aprichin smiled at Makkachin, who smiled back at her. They began walking, each carrying a small pillow on their mouths with the rings on it. They stopped at their owners' feet, Makkachin at Viktor's and Aprichin at Yuuri's. Yuuri and Viktor took their rings and faced each other. Aprichin then let the pillow out of her mouth; Makkachin did the same.

"Viktor, I'm just so happy that we're here, together. And now, it will be forever." Yuuri began saying, tears forming in his eyes. "We may have our differences but I know that those differences are part of who we are. And we're past that. All the troubles, all the laughter, all the pain, all the love...they made us who we are now and I don't mind having all of those with me for the rest of my life. Viktor Nikiforov, I love you so much." He slid the ring on Viktor's finger, just above the gold ring.

"Yuuri, you have always been the katsudon that swept me off my feet." Viktor smiled when Yuuri flushed at the laughter from their friends and family. "And I'm glad I met you, my life and love. You complete me, as well as our poodles." Aprichin and the other poodles barked in agreement. "Yes, all that we've been through...that was just the beginning. Our life and love will not end yet. I love you, Katsuki Yuuri, and we have an entire life to be together." He slid the ring on Yuuri's finger, also just above the gold ring.

At the old man's nod, they both shared a sweet kiss. Everyone cheered at that. Aprichin, Makkachin, and the puppies all jumped at their two owners, barking and slobbering them all over. They were now a whole family and their journey was just beginning.

The beginning also got a whole new definition when at the reception, when everyone was just drinking sake and sitting by the cherry blossom trees, Yuuri felt something firm and bloated on Aprichin that he did not notice when he was pounced earlier.

"Makkachin, what have you done?! Viktor, come feel this!"

"Yuuri! We're gonna have more grandbabies!"

"Viktor! And Makkachin, seriously?!"

Makkachin just smiled innocently. Aprichin rolled her eyes at that but demanded more petting on her belly by nosing Yuuri's hand. 'Yeah, I got pregnant again from my last heat. But at least, I have my family with me and no ex-owners threatening me.'

"Holy shit, Diana, why is your stomach big?!"

"Looks like she's also pregnant, misiq."

"No shit, Beka!"

Aprichin barked happily at that. "Diana, Schatz, congratulations!"

Schatz smiled proudly while Diana grumbled out, "Ugh, don't even remind me." But there was a certain softness in her eyes.

"Schatz, my bae, you're finally having kids! Or kits, I should say."

"Chris, love, stop."

"Lyubov moya, we're gonna have more grandbabies! Or should it be great-grandbabies since Yurio is our child and his child is Diana?"

"Viktor!"

Everyone else just smiled at the antics. It was a lovely day for beginnings and continuations.

THE END

Bonus Scene:

In a jail cell in Russia...

"Hey, Boss, don't you think that everything that has happened seems familiar?"

"Like, from a movie?"

"Yeah, but I think the breed was not poodle."

"Oh! 101 Dalmatians?"

"Exactly!"

"Oh shut the fuck up, Tweedledee and Tweedledum! Or I'll be skinning alive!"

THE END (for real)

Author's Note: Yeah, the vows...not really good with that. Heh, and this is finally done! THANK YOU AGAIN AND SEE YOU NEXT TIME!