Disclaimer: I do not own Ice Age or any of its characters. I do not own any ideas or anything from Kingdom Hearts. Mile is mine.

Chapter 1: Planning and Feelings

It was only a few days after the fateful day, the meltdown. It was almost unavoidable, especially for the group of six, Manny, Diego, Sid, Ellie, Crash, and Eddie. They had been stranded on a boulder, with nowhere to go, except down. The boat had made it, which made the group a bit happy, but the same idea came through their head. They were going to die...but somehow they made it, and now the sun was shining upon them again. Afterwards after many squabbles, the herd had set off again. Manny and Ellie became inseparable. Manny acted interesting, more like Ellie. Things like hanging from trees with her, or being all fun and running around with her laughing, and smiling bright. It was amazing to see his renewed personality, but the others were happy to see this, and happier that he still was the brains of the herd. He also kept his attitude around, but it was mostly centered around Sid.

And when the two aren't playing around, the two mammoths started to be more loving and a little flirty with each other, saying and calling each other little nick-names and sometimes kissing or locking trunks. This called for one thing at least for Diego and Sid. And it was too bad barf-bags weren't made yet because they probably would need some.

Speaking of them, Sid is also living his interesting life, trying to rebuild his camp but utterly failing and being dragged around by the mini-sloth tribe who decided to stick around. Every time they tried to do something crazy with the sloth, Diego usually had to chase them off or grab Sid and hightail it. But other then that, he was happy with his saber and mammoth friends with him. They were the only ones he could actually open up to, though he tends to joke around at times, and get Diego and Manny annoyed.

Diego, being the lone saber apparently, had a few troubles, sometimes being hesitant going near water even though he risked his life saving Sid and the two possum brothers. He knew he had to save them, but was scared, despite how he told Sid that tigers don't feel fear. But he managed to 'stalk the prey,' and he managed to get the three out of that tight spot. Now he's slowly getting used to it, and with his friends, he's sure that he'll conquer his fear of water with time.

Lately, things have been pretty active, with the unusual herd chatting or going to their usual schedules. They'd also talk with other herds when one or more wanted to. But soon the tranquility would end, as the animals would have to move to safety. It wasn't exactly the safest place where they were, it was a big bowl after-all. Although there was a crevice and opening in the bowl, that 'hole' would eventually be filled, then they would be in the same situation. They had to leave, but the problem was, where would they go?

It was another simple day, but also the day where the group would discuss the plan on leaving. Sid, Diego, and the possum brothers were waiting for the mammoths, already grouped together. The two mischievous little bros were up to no good of course, whenever another animal came by, started shooting rocks at their feet. Every time they laughed or said some crack comment. Sid smacked his hand over his face.

"Maybe, they won't recognize me." He said dryly. Sid and Diego, being nearby the two, were feeling like their reputations would be messed up if hanging around Crash and Eddie. But of course, they had no choice, they had to meet here, and they WERE a family. A weird one but family none the less in a way. And even though the two were embarrassing, Sid and Diego felt a little bond with them as well.

Finally, after continuous waiting, the two lovebirds approached the group, sides touching slightly. Ellie was smiling softly, and so was Manny, but Sid was frowning, being a little impatient.

"THANK you for coming to this ever so important meeting ladies and gentlemen, now may we please get down to business." He said sarcastically. Diego chuckled slightly, and Manny blushed. Him and Ellie had went off to discuss what they were to do. After-all, being a couple, they wanted to discuss their plans and the future. They kind of got caught into it, and realized they were going to be late, so they instantly left to meet up with the other four.

"S-Sorry, got caught up with something…" He told the sloth, looking at Ellie. She giggled slightly, and nodded. Only Diego seemed to be catching what was going on, but ignored it for the moment as he nodded as well.

"Its fine, but really, we got to discuss what we're going to do. Everyone's moving out of this 'bowl.'" He said, looking at the animals from afar. Manny thought for a moment, it seemed as if such a simple question, that there would be a simple answer. But he couldn't think up anything, all he knew was that they were going to head through the crack, and hope for god's sake that it led to somewhere safer.

"I gots a suggestion." Sid raised his hand grinning. Diego glanced at the sloth. "We don't need suggestions on how to die, thank you." He responded with a soft snicker. Crash and Eddie held their paws to their mouths to muffle their laughter as well. Sid frowned, pretending to be hurt.

"Well SCUSSSE me." His arms crossed and he looked the other way. Diego chuckled and gave his friend a friendly noogie.

"Relax, I was only joking." He said, smiling.

"So funny I forgot to laugh." Sid snickered as he looked back at his tiger friend. Ellie giggled and petted Sid with her trunk. Although she's only talked with Diego and Sid for a while, she was easily amused by the sloth's antics.

"Let's just make sure we keep an eye on the other herds. We lost track of them when escaping the flood, and I kind of think that was why we were last to get there." She suggested. Manny smiled, liking the idea, though the others probably wouldn't expect him to be against Ellie.

"I think that's a good idea." He agreed. He then added with a warm smile. "But don't forget, if it wasn't for us wandering, we would've never run into you Ellie..." He then kissed Ellie's cheek, making her giggle and flush. Crash and Eddie held in more little giggles as they climbed up onto the female mammoth's tusks. Diego nodded, smiling. It was true, if they continued with the crowd, they probably wouldn't have seen Ellie, Crash, or Eddie, and the worse thing that could've happen, would be that they'd be killed, drown from the flood because they were only traveling at night.

"Actually that's a good idea. If we keep to the others' trail, less chance we'll be asking for a death wish." He laughed dryly at his little joke while others were a little less amused. Manny then glanced at everyone, seeing they finished their plans early.

"So its settled, first break of daylight tomorrow, we head out." Everyone nodded. Sid then stretched slightly and let out a yawn.

"Well I better tell the others that we're leaving tomorrow." As he started to walk away, Diego yelled out.

"Going to need a bodyguard Fire King?" He teased. Diego was slightly amused when he saw the mini-sloths bowing to Sid like a leader, it wasn't something one would see every day, or at all. Sid grinned and looked at the tiger.

"That's Mr. Fire King to you. And it wouldn't be nice to leave a whole tribe here." He then started walking again…and hit his head on a branch, making him fall backwards on his back. Everyone laughed as they went out to do their own things, leaving the dizzy sloth to stumble away.

---Meanwhile---

Manny and Ellie were walking side-by-side again, but this time, unlike the times they would just be talking and saying loving things to each other, Manny was silent and looking down at the ground, thinking. Ellie noticed how he was distracted, and nudged him slightly, making him look at her.

"You okay Hun?" She asked, a bit worried. Manny's never been so silent before when they walked together except for a few occasions. He nodded and smiled softly, trunk wrapping around hers. "Yeah I am, thanks for asking…" He murmured. She smiled a bit too.

"Anytime," She stopped, then looked sternly at him. "Now spill it, what's wrong." She asked again, being persistent. Manny's trunk unlocked with hers, and he glanced away, making her worry even more. Now he was really starting to make her feel more concerned for her mate.

"Manny, if we're going to be together, we got to be open to each other…you know that." Her smart words made Manny's eyes widen a bit, and he suddenly felt a bit ashamed about the whole thing. At the times Ellie made these comments, his heart 'shrunk' a bit, her words piercing him fast. It was kind of a good thing too, even though it looked bad.

"Just…if this turns into another adventure like the ones me and my friends been through, I don't want you to get hurt." He said, looking at her with worried eyes. Ellie gazed back into his eyes, then she came closer.

"Oh baby, you shouldn't worry about me that much. You know I'll be alright." Manny's voice then got more loud after this, just like the time when she agreed to come with the herd to escape the flood.

"How can I be sure! How can I know that you won't get killed like my…" He stopped, backed up a bit, then looked away again, even more shamed. Ellie was taken aback by his voice a bit, but she then finished his sentence weakly.

"Your family… You know my family went away too…I know how you feel…" She said, her voice and volume not changing. Manny then took a deep breath, then let it out, realizing he shouldn't have been so hard with her.

"I'm sorry…" He told her, looking into her eyes. Ellie then smiled and shoved him gently. "Its alright, now cheer up!" She smiled bright. He then smiled back just as bright, and started chasing her again. Then as he caught up to her, he tackled and rolled onto the ground with her, laughing. It was easy to get out of their bad moods, at least this time. Manny and Ellie both got in good laughs as they laid there, looking at each other. They then let their trunks intertwine, feeling safe, their bond continuing to stand strong. And they were determined not to let it break during their next journey.

Just to say, I can NOT believe I am making the crossover I'm writing right now. But can you blame boredom? I hope you enjoy this fanfic, or can enjoy it, because the reason I combined these two things into one weird story is because of a few things. One I just saw Ice Age 2, Two I just beat Kingdom Hearts 2, Three Ice Age technically made by disney, and Four I just HAD to make some Manny/Ellie fluff too. So yeah...enjoy because I intend to finish up the Kingdom Hearts portion hopefully soon. I hope for at least one review before I put up the already ready Chapter 2.