36. Precious Treasure

"It's your turn to get her."

"No it's your turn to get her, I did it last time."

"I did it the first two times before that."

"I did it every time she cried last night, you do it."

"Why should I?"

"I don't have to explain what I'll do if you don't go right now, Sonic the Hedgehog."

"Sal—"

"Just go."

Taking in a deep breath and gathering as much energy as he possibly could, Sonic sighed dramatically. "Fine," He said, sitting up, yawning, and stretching as he mumbled to himself and to Sally as well. "But you owe me for this."

She merely swatted him away blindly, "Sure, sure, whatever you say…" And within seconds, she was asleep yet again, leaving alone Sonic as he rolled his eyes and stood up.

The stroll to the room down the hall ended promptly when he walked through the doorway and into the domain of the crying child. His brow furrowed as soon as he entered, and within moments, he was covering his ears. How on Mobius did something so little make so much sound? Gritting his teeth together, the hedgehog made his way to the cradle, hoping desperately that she didn't need another diaper change. That was honestly the last thing he needed at two in the morning.

His pessimistic thoughts ruled his mind, but once he was by the side of the cradle looking down at her, his gaze softened and his heart-beat slowed. He often had forgotten how little she really was, and how fragile she must have been as well. Even for a baby, she was probably more breakable than most children her age, right? Or maybe it was just the fact that he was her father that made him worry so much…

His heart skipping a beat at the thought, Sonic swallowed. How mind boggling it still was to think that the little child before him—the beautiful baby—was Sal's and his. She was his little masterpiece, his little piece of heaven, his perfection. No matter what anybody else ever said, she was his. And she was perfect. Soft brown fur, a tuft of blue hair, and his eyes—his green eyes; she really was his daughter.

The very thought over-taking him and a smile gracing his lips, Sonic gently moved his hand toward her, brushing a few bangs out her face. She jumped suddenly at his touch, opening her eyes to find the source of comfort. A few moments were spent searching the room before her eyes found her father's, and soon after, that adorable toothless smile graced her face.

It left his heart without several thousand beats, and it sent his spirit flying. He was frozen in his spot for almost forever, smiling down at her before it occurred to her that she was reaching out to him—hold me daddy, hold me!

And without a moment's hesitation, he gently reached down and picked her up, supporting her neck as he began to sing to her; a song his mother had sung to him long ago. The little girl laughed and cooed along with him, grabbing his finger when he offered it to her, and giggling ever so often in the song.

And from their room, Sally laid listening to the baby monitor, smiling at the sound of her two most precious treasures—her two greatest loves.

Love is a wonderful thing... *dramatic and dreamy sigh.* And hey, look! It only took me one day to update this time! :D Yay!

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