Le gasp! Another chapter has arrived! What will happen now? We shall find out! Remember, I don't own the characters!!

Chapter 2

Five minutes later, Shadow opened his eyes from his unconsciousness. He felt an ice pack on his forehead and took it off slowly. He sat up and realized that he was on the living room couch. Amy was sitting on the other end of the couch watching TV.

"You awake?" she asked.

"Oh, man", Shadow rubbed his head. "I just had the weirdest dream ever. I dreamt that I forgot to get your Valentine's Day gift, went to a crazy jewelry store, hurried up and got some chocolates, and then I came home, and you told me that you were pregnant."

"Um…About that Shadow", Amy fiddled with her fingers. "That wasn't a dream. It actually happened. You just fainted after I told you the news."

"So wait, are you REALLY pregnant?" the black hedgehog asked to make sure.

"Yes, Shadow, I am", his wife turned to him honestly.

"Oh." He fainted again.

"Please stop fainting."

"Ok, ok, I'm up. Anyway, what's for dinner?"

"Spaghetti."

"Very well", Shadow got up and went to the kitchen. "You coming?" he looked back at Amy.

"Yeah", she stood up and followed him.

During their meal, it was quiet. Well, except the fact that Shadow was sipping and slurping his spaghetti like no tomorrow. Amy, however, took her time with hers. It wasn't because of her manners. The main reason why was because her thoughts were on how he really felt about her being pregnant. She had to ask.

"Um, Shadow?"

"Hm?" the greedy hedgehog slurped another strand of spaghetti and swallowed it.

"I was just wondering…How do you feel…about…you know?" Amy tired to speak.

"…To be honest, I wasn't expecting this."

"Well, neither was I, Shadow."

"When's the last time we had sex?"

"Almost three weeks ago, on a Saturday night, two rounds."

"But I remembered to use condoms."

"Well, it could've been possible that one of them broke during our intercourse. It happens sometimes, you know."

"Cursed condoms", Shadow squeezed his fork a little.

"So, um…What's on your mind? And please, be honest with me", Amy said sincerely.

'Sigh', the dark hedgehog scooted back from the table a little. "Not trying to be mean, but I hate kids. You know I can't stand them."

"They're not that bad, Shadow."

"Remember the time when we had to baby-sit Charmy about three months ago?"

(FLASHBACK!)

"OH MY GOD, YOUR HOUSE IS SO COOL! I WANNA PLAY TAG! I WANNA PLAY HIDE 'N SEEK! OOH, OOH! LET'S PLAY SOME VIDEOGAMES! HEY, LET'S PLAY SIMON SAYS! OOH, OOH, OOH! HOW 'BOUT WE-!?" the hyper bumble bee zoomed around the room excitedly until Shadow grabbed hold of his head.

"Shut…up", the dark hedgehog threatened.

'Gulp'. "I'll be good", Charmy whispered with fright.

(END OF FLASHBACK!)

"I sorta remember that", Amy rubbed her chin. "But you never had any problems with Cream."

"Actually…" Shadow swift his eyes side to side uneasily.

(FLASHBACK #2!)

"Hello, Mr. Sonic! Nice day at the park, don't you think?" the cute peach colored rabbit asked with a smile.

"…" The black hedgehog turned to her coldly. "Do. I. Look. Like. Sonic?" he seethed through his teeth.

"Oh, um, s-sorry", Cream took a few steps back. "WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!" she ran off as she cried with waterfall tears.

'Sigh'.

(END OF FLASHBACK!)

"And Tails?" the pink hedgehog had her arms crossed.

"Oh, you have no idea", her husband shrugged.

(FLASHBACK #3!)

It was a normal day at the Mystic Ruins as Shadow was walking through the area on his own. Suddenly, he saw a green glow that looked like a Chaos Emerald. Once he reached to it, he grabbed it, but someone else's hand grabbed it as well. He looked up to see that it was Tails who was trying to take it.

"Sorry, but I saw it first", the fox stated apologetically.

"Sorry, but I don't see your name on it", Shadow replied with no mercy. He tried to pull the Emerald away, but Tails wouldn't release it. "Let go."

"No, it's mine!" Tails yanked it back.

"Grr, you little pest!" Shadow repeated Tails' actions.

And so, they had a little tug-a-war scene. They growled, they yanked, and they kept on arguing about who should have the Emerald. Of course, Shadow had no time for this crap.

"Dammit, let go!" he threatened.

"Never!" the golden fox yelled rudely.

"Oh, great, there's a robot", Shadow stopped and looked ahead.

"What-?" Tails fell for his trick and looked back. He received a severe pound on the head and fell down unconscious.

"Little prick", Shadow murmured to himself.

(END OF FLASHBACK!)

"Well, I don't think it'll make any difference, Shadow", the pink hedgehog spoke. "After all, it'll be 'our' child, no one else's."

"Still…I don't think I'm ready for kids", the black and red hedgehog responded. "I love you and everything, but…now's not the time for us. We should wait a little longer."

Amy lowered her head disappointingly. Even though her pregnancy was unexpected, she hoped for a better reaction than this. It actually sounds like he doesn't want the child at all! After all, Amy did adore children and always wanted to have some. On the other hand, Shadow despises them and doesn't want to deal with them at all. Back then, they did talk about having kids, but of course, Shadow never felt ok about it. Still, what was Amy going to do with the child? The dark hedgehog saw the look on her face.

"Amy?" he spoke, breaking the silence.

"I'm ok, Shadow", Amy looked at him with a fake smile. "Really, I am", she got up and made her way to the bedroom. She was stopped when Shadow took a gentle hold of her arm.

"Come on, talk to me."

"No, no, forget about it."

Upsettingly, Amy pulled her arm away from Shadow's grasp and went the bedroom. With a few tears falling down from her cheeks, she closed the door. The whole apartment echoed with quietness once again. Shadow wondered if he said anything wrong that might've hurt her feelings. Was it that he didn't like kids and didn't want one at all? Perhaps he was being selfish. He remembered that Amy told him that she wanted kids someday, but he wasn't happy about that part of marriage. True he could've went out with another woman that didn't want kids, but he loved her. He couldn't see himself with anyone else but Amy. After all, they have been married for 4 years...

After cleaning everything up in the kitchen, Shadow walked to the bedroom door. Before he could've knocked on it, he heard a little bit of crying. Now he really broke her heart. And heck, he ruined their Valentine's Day for peace sakes! He lowered his hand as he sighed.

"Maybe he doesn't want to deal with this", Amy's cheerless voice could be heard on the other side of the door.

"Huh?" The black hedgehog placed an ear against it and listened cautiously.

(Inside the bedroom…)

"I was hoping that he would be ok with it, but I guess he doesn't want it", the pink hedgehog said over the phone as she sat up on the bed.

"Well, that's a jerk, for ya, Amy", Blaze's voice was heard on the other line. "Believe me, I know it."

"Still, I've been knowing him for about 10 years now. I thought we understood each other."

"See, that's why I'm glad I'm not married."

"Not helping."

"Ok, ok, I'm sorry. Anyway, what are you going to do with it?"

"One thing for sure, I don't wanna do abortion", the pink hedgehog brushed her bangs to the side. "And I definitely don't want to give it up for adoption. Still, I don't think he wants it."

"So you're going to take care of it on your own?"

"I can't do it by myself."

By the tone of her voice, Shadow's eyes widened as his heart skipped a beat. What has he done? Thanks to his selfish attitude, he's causing her some pain. Although, she did say that he could be honest about his thoughts. Maybe he was being brutally honest about having children. There was no way he was going to watch her struggle to take care of their child. If something like that would've happened, then they might have to get a divorce. No, he didn't want that. He clenched a fist angrily, feeling angry with himself.

"How could I've been so selfish and stupid?" he thought with frustration.

"I do love him, but I'm not sure if…" Amy tried to hold back her tears.

"You want me to come over there and kick his ass?" Blaze asked. "After all, I've beaten up some guys before."

"No, it won't be worth it. Plus, you could get in trouble for that."

"Pfft, whatever. Anyway, I think it's time for you to focus on yourself, Amy. After all, you've done everything for him, and he's not showing his appreciation."

"Still…He's my first."

"But he's not your last, Amy. I can hook you up with Silver, since I don't wanna date a stalker like him."

"No, it's fine. You don't have to do that."

"I'm not kidding. Just please take him in so he can leave me alone."

"No thanks, he's not my type."

"What?" Shadow felt another skipped heartbeat. "No, she's not thinking about…"

"But seriously, you should find somebody who would appreciate you and respect your dreams", Blaze advised her good friend. "Heck, he should've known that you two were going to have kids sooner or later."

"I…" Amy barely spoke as she wiped some tears. "I don't know what to do."

"Tell you what, why don't you sleep on it and we'll chat again tomorrow?" Blaze suggested. "It's almost time for my favorite show after all."

"Lemme guess, The Bachelor."

"Oh, hells yeah! Anyway, if anything else comes up, let me know, ok?"

"Sure. You're a good friend, Blaze."

"Eh, no problem. Well, get some rest ok?"

"I will. G'night."

"Night-night." After that comment, Blaze hung up.

Amy turned off the phone and sighed. Then she laid back on the bed and turned to the side sadly. Her heart was in pain. She didn't want anything like this to happen. If only Shadow could understand her better. No, if only he accepted the fact that they were going to become a family.

Shadow had his back against the door with his head down. He felt like he failed to make Amy happy. He caused her sadness in her heart all because he didn't want to have kids. Whatever he said must've upset her deeply. Family hood must be very important to her now it seems. Hopefully, she wasn't thinking that it was her fault that she got pregnant. No. She shouldn't blame herself. Accidents do happen. Right now, Shadow had to figure out a way how to talk to her.

"I'm sorry…Amy", he thought sorrowfully.

Aww, so sad, I know. What will happen next time? Can they stay together and work this out? Or will they have to go on their separate ways? Find out next time! R&R please! Not kidding guys, I'm starting to cry now. *Sniff* Where's my tissue?