AN: This is my first ever fanfic. Angie is based off of a character my cousins and I created when we were younger. We would go to our grandmother's house and watch the Wild Thornberrys, and then act out the episode(s). We had one extra person, so we created Angie and I always played her. Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 1
Marianne POV
"Nigel, I'm so worried about her." "I know poppet. But Angie's strong. She'll pull through." I looked through the window into her room. I couldn't help but cry at the sight of my youngest daughter, my little baby, lying in a hospital bed unable to move. I feel so helpless. What kind of mother am I? I can't even protect my own child. Sure, I had always been able to protect Debbie, Eliza, and Donnie, but Angie was different. She was always so outgoing, confident, and fearless. She would do absolutely anything to protect her sibling or any animal she found who need help. I didn't think she would ever try to protect me, or end up getting so injured in the process. "Nigel, why does everything bad happen to her? Ever since she was born, it's like danger just follows her. I feel like it's my fault." "Marianne, it isn't your fault." "Yes it is Nigel! If I hadn't been distracted, if I had just listened to her, this wouldn't have happened." "Marianne, you couldn't have prevented this." "Yes I could have!" "No, you couldn't have. There are some things you just can't control. Just like when she was born."
*FLASHBACK*
"Marianne! Please be careful! Think of the baby!" "Oh Nigel, don't worry. It's just a tree! Besides, the baby isn't due for three months!" I am currently pregnant with our third child, and we recently found out we're having another girl. I know Debbie and Eliza are thrilled about getting another sister. I thought Nigel would be a little bit upset about out not having a son, but he seemed even more excited than I was. We had been discussing names, and since Debbie and Eliza were both named after Nigel's family, we were going to name the new baby after my family, specifically me. I was against the idea at first, but when Nigel suggested naming her Hunter, I instantly fell in love with the idea. We decided on Hunter Anne Thornberry. I can't wait for my little angel to be born.
"Happy Birthday Mommy!" I heard Eliza and Debbie yell. "Why is mommy in a tree?" Debbie asked. "Oh no! She can hurt my baby sister!" Eliza shouted. "Relax guys! I'm just trying to get a picture of this bird" "Marianne, I love animals just as much as you do and would love a picture, but I must insist that you come down." "Nigel don't worry, I'll be fine." Just then I heard something crack and I felt the branch start to shake. "Oh no." I screamed as I fell to the ground. "Marianne, are you alright!" "Yeah I'm fine. I-" suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my stomach. "Oh no! Nigel, call an ambulance! The baby's coming!"