Salam and good day my fine readers! I have returned from hiatus and finally figured out how to end Salim and Salira's adventure. I hope this is to your liking and worth the wait.

I don't own Sly Cooper or any of the known characters. I only own Salira and her children and any of the unrecognized characters mentioned.

Read, Review, Enjoy!

After returning home, something changed inside of me. All my life I have been searching. Searching for what, I didn't know then; love, self-discovery, a home. Even though I was taken in by a family who loved me as their own twice, I never felt complete. I thought I lost my chance at completion by choosing the wrong man to give my heart to. But that was until I met my true love, Salim Al-Kupar. I never thought that grouchy ring-tail would steal his way into my heart, but as soon as I looked into his eyes when he found me, I immediately felt whole at last. Listening to my heart and letting Salim in was the best decision I have made ever since I joined the Cooper Gang. It led me to discover what I truly wanted: Love, Family, and inner peace. By following my heart, I was granted a second chance at filling my heart with my true desires: a loving husband, and a family of Coopers that will continue to grow and flourish until the end of time.

Salira Jasmine Panthera Al-Kupar

(Aesha POV)

I closed the Thievius Racoonus with a smile as my little granddaughter snuggled up to me purring with a smile.

"Read it again grammy!" She exclaimed. I chucked and shook my head as I handed the book to her.

"Perhaps tomorrow darling, I need to rest. Why don't you read it again yourself. After all, it will soon belong to you and your cousins." I said as I stood up looking at her adoringly. She smiled up at me with love and admiration.

"When I grow up, I'm going to be a master thief! Just like you and Grandmother Salira." She said before she began reading as the other children came running in to hear her read. I smiled sadly at her knowing I wouldn't be around to see it happen. I bent down and kissed her head.

"I just know that you will become the greatest, just like my parents did." I said as I walked away, looking back one last time with a sad smile.

Over the years our family has grown. Amir and I stayed together after we returned home from rescuing Mama and retrieving Papa's cane. It was the greatest adventure of my life and one I would never forget. Amir and I found our True Loves just like Mama and Papa did and we lived our lives happily. Not long after returning from the future Mama and Papa retired and took some of their treasure and their precious heirlooms to the Cooper Vault. Unfortunately, they never returned. I knew what had happened to them. It was the same thing that happened to my dearest brother when my niece was 10 years old. He was out on a heist alone when he was taken down by Clockwerk himself. After Amir died, his wife and mate Ayanna quickly followed, and I took in their children as they were my own. We've been in hiding ever since. I honestly thought that Clockwerk would just leave us in peace. How foolish I was to think so. Still I was happy, knowing that I lived a wonderful and amazing life with all the people I loved. I walked out of the cave into the crisp air and looked up at the stars, knowing that my parents, brother and ancestors were all smiling down at me. I had always known that my time has come, and I will embrace it happily knowing that my family will continue to grow and live on until the end of time. Sure enough, the sound of flapping metal wings reached my ears.

"YoU'rE TiMe HaS cOmE, pAnTheRa! YoU wIlL nOt EsCaPe Me!" He bellowed at me, trying to frighten me. I smirked up at him, knowing that would infuriate him. I know it was my time, but what can I say, I'm a Cooper and a Panthera! I will never go down without a fight, even in my old age.

BRING IT ON, METAL BEAK!

The End!

There you have it! I know it was a little short but I had trouble figuring out how this would end, but I hope you all like it. This was such a pleasure to write. I only wish I didn't take so long to complete it. Now my darling readers, I need your help: I am feeling torn about either skipping Bob (Caveman Cooper) and going straight to our favorite ringtail or give Bob a soul mate of his own. I will be posting a poll on my page so cast your vote and send me a PM on what your idea is for Bob if yes. After a month I will tally the votes and start writing.

I look forward to hearing from the readers that mean so much to me.

Farewell!