This really did come out great! I know that backgrounds are a pain in the rear, but you do them quite well! :)

Ohhh, I like this a lot! X3
They're both super good looking in your style, I love the details you chose for rendering them! Draxxus' paws are heckin' awesome, for example, and Skye's eyes are gorgeous. ;3
I really like the background scenery and the pose! It all tells a story well, without giving everything away at once, and it looks stylish while it does so!
All in all, this is well worth the wait. Thank you so much for this, and for your awesome creativity! ^^

Yay! I'm glad you like it. And sorry again about the wait. ^-^;