Chapter 2: Weird Sickness

Two weeks after Crystal's birthday Tamora awoke in Felix's arms. Another day had come and gone for their family and everything was just perfect. Till her smile became a frown for her belly began to feel funny again. The feeling made her get up real quick waking up Felix, who fell off the bed. "Oww," he moaned rubbing his now sore head. Tamora was in the bathroom as the contents of what she had for dinner now spilled into the toilet. Felix heard the noise and went to investigate to see if his wife was okay.

"Tammy darlin' are you alright?" Felix asked. Tamora wiped her mouth for the moment had passed and she was breathing deeply to calm her stomach.

"I am fine short stack guess I ate something that didn't agree with my stomach last night," Tamora said shaking her head as she got to her feet.

"I told you not to have that second beer at Tappers last night," Felix said folding his arms with a smug grin. Tamora just pushed his hat over his face.

"Oh be quiet," she told him. He took his hat off and looked up at her with a worried expression.

"Tammy honey, promise me something?" Felix said trying to keep his voice calm.

"Anything Felix," she said kneeling to his level.

"Promise me if you feel worse you will go see the doctor," Felix told her. Tamora looked away with a distained look for she hated hospitals and being fussed over.

"Felix I am fine," she said smiling at him.

He put a hand on her arm and looked up at her with the firmest look he could give her. "Promise me Tamora," he said his voice not demanding but full of concern.

"Okay, okay if I feel worse I will go see the doctor," Tamora said.

"Pinkie promise," Felix said holding out his pinkie. Tamora had to bite her lip to keep from laughing but wrapped her pinkie around his sealing the promise. Felix smiled and soon got ready for work as did Tamora. By the time they got out of their room, Crystal was already dressed feeding Rose some cereal. While Morgan grabbed some cereal and Daniel ate some eggs. All the kids were dressed and smiled at their mom and dad.

"Morning Daddy, morning Mommy," Rose said smiling at them.

"Morning Rose honey," Felix said kissing her forehead. Tamora ruffled the girl's hair smiling at her.

"Here Mom I made eggs want some?" Crystal asked handing Tamora a plate. Tamora smelled the eggs and her stomach felt queasy.

"Uh no thanks dear, you eat it I will just have some toast," she said. Daniel already placed two slices of toast in for his mom and within minutes they popped out. He buttered them and gave the toast to his mom.

"Here Mom," he said smiling.

"Thanks sweetie," she said ruffling his hair.

"Mom, you want some coffee?" Morgan asked handing Crystal a cup. Then Morgan turned to her mom to see if she wanted some coffee too. Now Tamora was beginning to feel weird for normally she loved drinking coffee. But like the eggs the smell made her stomach ache.

"Ah not today dear," she said. Morgan shrugged her shoulders and quickly ate her cereal. Soon the Fix-It family was ready to head off to their games. Vanellope showed up early and Morgan along with Rose got in their carts and drove with Vanellope towards Sugar Rush. Daniel followed Uncle Ralph and Felix to the penthouse. Crystal grabbed her coat and followed her mom to Heroes Duty.

The soldiers all saluted Tamora and Crystal as they walked on by. "I'll be in the training area with the Pla-Ce Bugs if you need anything," she told Tamora.

"Okay love you honey," Tamora said. Making sure none of the soldiers were looking she gave Crystal a hug and the girl hugged her back.

"Love you too Mom, see you after the game," Crystal said. Then went off to find Specks and train the baby Pla-Ce bugs. Tamora felt a tad dizzy but shook the feeling away and prepared for the game.

"Alright ladies time to make your Mama Proud time!" she shouted at the soldiers. They all saluted her with their guns locked and loaded and the soldiers who bonded with their Pla-Ce bugs were with them. Tamora's Pla-Ce bug Goldie stood by her side ready to defend her mistress. The iron doors began to open and Tamora put her helmet on and prepared for the game to start.

"Hey my babies did you miss me?" Crystal asked. The babies rushed to her hissing happily. Specks came up to her knocking her to the floor. "Easy boy I missed you too," she giggled for he licked her belly with his tongue. He soon got off of her and she took her clipboard and began the training. There was a small window where Crystal could watch the game without anyone noticing her. It was her idea for she wanted to see the progress on how the soldiers fought alongside their bonds. At first her mom was against it for she didn't want Crystal to see such things after all the girl had been through. But decided it would do more good than harm. "Okay Snowball, let's see your attack moves," Crystal said addressing a pure white male bug.

While Crystal was training the Pla-Ce bugs the game in Heroes Duty was going fine. Tamora managed to play a few rounds. After a while though she was able to take a break and she drank some water. Something was definitely wrong with her for she felt really tired and her stomach ached. Unfortunately before she could ask Dr. Peters to check her, the last customer showed up. She had at least 30 minutes to an hour before the arcade closed. Putting her helmet on she was with her soldiers again and told them what she always did and faced the customer.

The doors opened and began to play the game. Cy-Bugs came at her and Goldie defended her just as a Cy-Bug was about to bite her. "Thanks girl," Tamora said and Goldie hissed happily. They began to climb the tower as more Cy-Bugs attacked them. Soldiers fell and the Pla-Ce Bugs were holding their own against the enemy. Tamora smiled under her helmet for Crystal trained the bugs well. Just then another dizzy spell came over her and another bug attacked her.

"Sarge look out!" a soldier yelled. Tamora ducked and fired at the bug as two more appeared attacking Goldie. The young Pla-Ce bug held her own but Tamora began to feel worse. All the sound was fading and she could barely keep her eyes open. Before she could do anything a Cy-Bug knocked her to the ground and no one could get to her. Goldie was attacking the two Cy-Bugs as her men were fighting off more. Tamora couldn't move and saw the bug's pinchers coming at her and she waited for the end. Thinking if she regenerated this odd feeling would leave her.

Just then she heard the Cy-Bug squeal in pain and Tamora opened her eyes. A blue shield was around her and Crystal stood in front of her, the girl's eyes glowing a bright blue. Specks was flying above her spitting acid at the bug as the Cy-Bug's began to retreat. "Oh cool Crystal is back," said the player with a happy look thinking it was all part of the game.

"Don't worry Mom I will get you out of here!" Crystal said her eyes returning to normal. She whistled and Specks came to her and Crystal placed Tamora on his back. "Specks get Mom out of here. Take her to Dr. Peters," she said.

"No Crystal I can't leave you alone" Tamora muttered trying to get up. But fell just as she tried to get off of Specks.

"Easy Mom, I will be fine I will take Goldie, don't worry," Crystal told her. The last thing Tamora saw before Specks flew away was Crystal getting on Goldie's back and following the soldiers up the tower. Tamora knew she had to see the doctor and prayed whatever was wrong with her could be cured. Soon she will find her sickness would lead to the greatest thing for her family.

Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.