Ice Age: Collision Course

Authors note: Hey ice age fans! So the last chapter was officially the end of the movie, Collision Course but with Sassy and Sid just finding mates and Shira pregnant, I couldn't just end it there! So this is my own personal ending to the story. I hope you all enjoy it!

A few weeks later, Sassy begrudgingly gave into her herd's demands that she have a proper wedding, just like Peaches did. They weren't going to let her skimp and go the easy route like Diego and Shira had gotten to do. Sassy grumbled as Ellie, Peaches and Shira, now starting to show signs of her first of three month pregnancy, fussed over her coat and mane, trying to make her as pretty as possible.
"Is this really necessary?" Sassy asked, dodging her niece's attempt to put a flower between her ears.
"Of course it isn't. But that doesn't matter! It's your wedding day Aunt Sassy! Don't you want to be beautiful for Denali?" Sassy huffed and Shira came to the wolf's defense.
"Sassy is the most beautiful wolf any mammal has ever seen and everyone I've talked to has said so. Denali thinks that and much more, even without the flowers and jewels." Sassy gave Shira a grateful smile and the two mammoths seemed to consider this but then went right back to their fussing, turning to pick out more daisies and wild flowers with crystals from the asteroid's remains that hadn't made it into the volcano. When their backs were turned, Shira mouthed the word "run!" To Sassy and the wolf didn't hesitate. She fled silently into the thicket, not stopping until she was well away and hidden from the females sight. At least Shira was on her side.
"Don't tell me you're running away." Said a deep voice. Sassy whirled around to see her groom coming out of the bushes. She smiled.
"Not without you I wouldn't. Ellie and Peaches won't stop fussing with me. Shira helped me give them the slip." Denali chuckled and then looked her over.
"Well, they did a fine job. You're gorgeous. But you always are so it doesn't really matter." Sassy blushed under her fur and looked down at her mane. She supposed the jewels did look kinda pretty, standing out against her white, grey and brown mixed fur. Denali stepped forward and licked her nose. "Do you believe in the bad luck before the wedding thing?" Sassy shook her head and he grinned. "Me neither." He gave her a long, slow lick down the side of her neck and Sassy sighed in contentment.
"Are you sure we can't just elope?" Denali pulled back and looked at her.
"Would the wrath of the herd be worth it?" She winced.
"Well when you put it like that....," Denali gazed at her a moment and then pushed her toward the wedding circle. "What are you doing?" She asked.
"Trust me. Come on." He ran and she followed.
"Shira where did she go!?" Ellie practically screeched. Shira shrugged.
"The moment you guys turned your backs she took off. I can't chase her down in this condition. Diego has been doing all the hunting for me lately." Ellie and Peaches eyed her suspiciously but then a bellow rang out through the woods.
"If you're going to be a part of this wedding, I suggest you get over here now!" The three stared at each other, wide eyed at Denali's declaration. They hurried to the wedding circle to see everyone getting situated and the hyrax minister ready to begin. Sassy smirked at them and Peaches pouted. Shira and Sassy exchanged winks and Shira sat next to her mate. He just shook his head, noting what had passed between the females.
"You two are dangerous together." He murmured to her. She smirked and eyed him sensually.
"What's your point tiger?" He playfully growled at her and then they focused their attention on the wedding. Sassy and Denali were in their own world, and when they were declared husband and wife, or mates or whatever it was, they kissed and then announced to the whole herd that they were running away to the mountains for their honeymoon and didn't know and didn't care when they'd be back.
"Don't do anything I wouldn't do." Diego whispered to Sassy, nuzzling his best friend goodbye. She chuckled.
"That's not saying much. Thankfully." He grinned at her and they touched foreheads in parting. Sassy repeated the gesture with her herd and then they left.
"Ey Wolf!" Came a shout from the tree tops and everyone looked up. Denali and Sassy looked over in unison to see Buck hanging from a vine, knife drawn.
"If ya hurt that girl, I'll hang your skin on me wall and make a necklace out of yer teeth." He gestured to his knife menacingly, his expression completely serious but a slight touch of warmth in his eyes. Sassy couldn't help but smile. Denali smiled too.
"If I do, I'll hand myself over to you." He looked at her and then they continued on their way, excited to explore together, and finally be one.