Cost of Secrets

by AvatarOfShadow

Diego and Shira are enjoying life together as Shira's pregnancy advances, but the hidden secrets of their past will blossom to cause dire consequences that could tear them apart. Will they stay together through it all? Will anything ever be the same? At what cost? Rated T for: blood, gore and death.

1. Chapter 1: Shadows

Disclaimer: I do not own Ice Age

Chapter 1:

Shadows

Diego's sleep was terrorized by voices.

"Soto, Diego, report!'

"The humans are very few."

"They have fallen on hard times."

"Ah, an excellent opportunity! Soto, Diego and you three stay here, the rest come with me."

"What if Grotunn survives?"

"He can't."

Diego's eyes shot open, his fur slick with sweat, and his heart thumping, as if he was in the middle of a hunt. As the cracks of dawn beamed into their cave, Diego shook himself, why does it still haunt me? Why can't I confess? He thought, as he softly padded over to his mate Shira. She was stretching as Diego nuzzled her and whispered, "Off to get a meal." She pushed him away and growled a sign to stay away from her. Diego sighed and sprinted off, Shira is getting more confusing as her pregnancy advances, Diego thought to himself.

Later as Diego was dragging the kill back to the cave he dropped it, thoughts of worry were flooding his mind again.

What if this isn't enough?

Does she think I will be a competent father?

Will I be a good father?

The thoughts grew darker the harder Diego tried to fight them off.

What if there are birthing complications?

What if the cubs don't live through it?

Oh god what if I lose both of them?

Diego in his fit of worry never sensed the danger creeping up on him, the shadows growing darker, and the silence of the forest. It leaped out of the bushes crashing into Diego, knocking him into a rock. His vision blurred, Diego struck out wildly but his opponent caught him by the throat and smashed his skull into the unforgiving stone. As his adversary never let up, Diego found his was strength failing and his vision was darkening. Diego cried out in one last thought, Shira!, as his world was swallowed in darkness.

As Shira lay in the cave her mood swings were making her very frustrated. Where is Diego? I'm hungry! she thought to herself as she broke down into tears. There was a sudden pain as Shira gasped, "Their coming!"

Sorry for short chapter! More to come,so I hope you enjoy! :)

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