Chapter 2
(Atta walked home, she didn't want to fly too much because she was carrying extra weight with her. She saw all the ants staring at her and she just kept walking by, hoping if she just didn't say anything they would all go away. But that wasn't the case)
Dr flora: Atta...we were talking about planning a funeral for flik...would you be open to that?
Atta: no
Dr flora: what?
Atta: I said no! It's been a day and you're already talking about planning a funeral?! Can't anyone just have some time!
Dr flora: we meant whenever you were ready dear...
Atta: I don't think I'll ever be...I'm sorry (walks in her chamber and slams the door)
(She looked at the room her and Flik once shared...she started packing some of his things in boxes made of leaves...but was soon exhausted...she looked in the baby's room...she couldn't help but smile as she remembered when Flik was putting the room together)
(Flashback)
Flik: let's see...put part 717 to 735...these instructions are confusing
Atta: really? I thought you could figure anything out?
Flik: ha ha very funny...I'm an inventor...not a builder...so many pieces...and all this painting to do...you could help you know
Atta: I am...(puts her hands on her stomach) I'm carrying our child
Flik: (playfully rolls his eyes) of course
Atta: well you're not doing a bad job
Flik: I want it to be perfect...anything for our boy or girl
Atta: Flik it'll be perfect no matter what
Flik: well I'm not the perfect king of the colony but I think I'll be a great father
Atta: well you're already a great husband
Flik: Aw you're too kind my love (kisses her cheek) how much longer until the baby comes?
Atta: (laughs) not for a long while I'm afraid, so be ready for mood swings and lots and lots of cravings
Flik: I'm prepared for anything
Atta: really anything? Ow! I think I'm having a contraction!
Flik: what? What? A contraction?! What can I do! Where's dr flora?
Atta: (starts laughing) I thought you said you're prepared for anything...contractions don't happen until labor
Flik: (laughs) and to think I have to deal with you like this for months but it'll be all worth it in the end
Atta: now get back to work, this room isn't gonna build itself
Flik: (chuckles) alright anything else my queen?
Atta: actually...I could use some sweet berries lots and lots
Flik: the cravings are happening...but anything for you (smiles)
(End of flashback)
(Atta sits in a rocking chair and holds up a book...it was a book Flik had picked for the baby it was called, "the ant that could". Flik was really excited about reading this story but now...he would never get the chance. There were so many things that needed to be done...there was only 6 days left until the baby's due...but with the loss she didn't think she could get this all done)
(Knock on the door)
Atta: who's there?
Mother: it's your mother
Atta: I don't wanna talk right now
Mother: well...I think we need to..
Atta: can you come back later?
Mother: (opens her door and comes in) I think now is a better time
Atta: what's up?
Mother: well...I hear you don't want to give Flik a funeral...
Atta: ugh! It's not that I don't want to! I just...I..I don't know
Mother: Atta...I miss him too...he was a great ant...he had a lot of spunk..I know this is a very hard time right now...and it's sad Flik won't be here for your baby...but I think you'll see him in your child...
Atta: I just wish it didn't have to be this way...
Mother: I know sweetheart but...sometimes life doesn't always go the way we want it... Dot told me you were upset earlier...don't hold your feelings in just because you're the queen...it's ok to be upset...you have every right to be...take your time...this will be a hard adjustment but you can do it Atta! You're a tough bug
Atta: thanks mom (hugs her)
Mother: always here for you and I love you very much...now I think you should see dr flora to check up on your baby
(Atta doesn't feel up to it but eventually goes to see dr flora)
Dr flora: well everything looks fine...your baby is healthy would you like to know the gender?
Atta: no, that's ok
Dr flora: well if you change your mind let me know dear
Atta: (thinks for a moment) actually I would like to know...
Dr flora: alrighty, let me just run a test and I'll give you your results (leaves the room)
(As Atta waits...she then thought back to when she had told Flik she was pregnant)
(Flashback)
Atta: oh...the suns almost gone he'll be home soon
Mother: just be confident dear, it'll be fine, Flik will be very happy at this news
(Atta had confided in her mother earlier that day because she thought she was coming down with something but it turns out she was showing signs of pregnancy)
Atta: I don't know...Flik can be so unpredictable sometimes...I just hope it comes out right
Mother: that's why don't be so nervous it's great news, but I think I should be heading out, I want this moment to be a special one with the two of you, but don't be nervous
(When her mother leaves, Atta begins to pace and doesn't hear Flik walk in)
Flik: Atta are you alright?
Atta: oh Flik you scared me!
Flik: oh I'm sorry I didn't mean to
Atta: no it's ok really (starts acting nervous)
Flik: (starts getting nervous) you sure everything's ok?
Atta: yes..um good..I uh..
Flik: my dear, you only studder when you're nervous...what's going on?
Atta: well...Flik...I'm...your...we..
Flik: (chuckles a little) is it something bad?
Atta: no! Not at all!
Flik: then what is it?
Atta: (remembers what her mother says) Flik...we're going to be parents
Flik: (pauses) did you just say...parents?
Atta: (confidently) yes Flik we are going to be parents
Flik: that's the best news anyone's ever told me (kisses her) I'm going to be a father! I've waited a long time for this! We've been so busy we never got around talking about starting a family and now we're finally getting that chance!
Atta: (smiles) I'm so glad you feel that way...
Flik: this is gonna be great...and I'll help you every step of the way
(End of flashback)
(Atta remembered how nervous she was...if she had known Flik would've died...she would've told him much differently...something romantic...Flik would've thought it'd be cliche, but she wish she hadn't been so nervous. Dr flora then came back in the room)
Dr flora: well queen atta, ready to reveal the gender?
Atta: well...let's hear it...
Dr flora: you're having a girl..
(Girl flooded Attas hearing...before she started to tear up again...Flik had wanted a girl.)
Chapter 3 is the works, review and find out what happens next!
