As a way to help their little 'strawbaby' Nana go to sleep (see AquaTurquoise's stories), I thought it would be fun if Cedric and Sofia sang the special song they made up, which was inspired by Wormwood's nickname for her, "Strawberry Shortcake". Nana fell in love with the song, and it became her favorite lullaby. Unfortunately, Wormwood can only handle so much cute, and makes a quick escape! But Cedric and Sofia don't mind; they know the song is all in good fun! Nana is the character of MarionetteJ2X, and is used with permission. Wormwood's friend Nina, and Raven Haven, are owned by AquaTurquoise. Wormwood's flashback is from chapter 3 of AquaTurquoise's Shades of Life. Strawberry Shortcake is not mine.

Sofia smiled as she carried Nana to her bed. "All right, little Strawbaby, time to go to sleep!" she said as she turned the covers down, "And would you like Mr. Cedric and I to sing your special song to send you off to sleep?"

Cedric smiled when he saw Nana nod happily at the mention of the song that he and Sofia had recently made up. "All right, dear girl, your special song it is. Sofia, since I started last night, you can start this time."

Sofia smiled. "Okay!"

"And we should also thank Wormwood for the inspiration for the song," Cedric smirked over at Wormwood, who mentally cringed at the mention of Nana's favorite song.

Wormwood's flashback

"Are you kidding?" the bird scoffed. "Let's see. Go to a magical retirement village with you sappy 'partners' and your human strawberry shortcake, or get some long-overdue rest in a peaceful tower for a change. Hmm! Whatever will Wormwood choose?"

"I can't believe you'd just abandon your sister," Sofia joked with a grin, snickering as the bird shot her a pointed look. "You're an awful brother, Wormwood."

"Ugh, the sooner you three leave, the happier I'll be. And stop calling her my sister and trying to create a 'bond' that just isn't there."

"Your time spent getting your head scratched and playing games with the 'strawberry shortcake' paint a different picture, Wormy," Cedric remarked sardonically, snickering as the raven balked.

"Goodbye already! Get out!" He huffed as the laughing duo finally left, their sleeping charge still tucked in Cedric's arms. "Finally. Maybe now I'll get some sleep." He yawned before settling down, closing his eyes, and drifting off.

End Wormwood's flashback

"Oh, Wormwood, don't pout," Sofia giggled, seeing his reaction. "That was such a cute name you came up with! See, all that time listening to James sing as he helped clean Mr. Cedric's workshop, and seeing him play word games with us has paid off!" When Cedric started the music, she sang, Who sleeps all night in a cake made of strawberry?

Cedric smiled as he took Nana in his arms and joined in, Wakes up right in a cake made of strawberry?

Sofia smiled as she continued, Lives in a round little cake made of strawberry?

She and Cedric sang together, Strawberry Shortcake!
Wouldn't you know?

Wormwood groaned and immediately flew toward the window. "And on that sickeningly sweet note, good night to all of you! I'll be at Raven Haven with Nina tonight and see you in the morning!"

"What, you don't want to sing your sister's special lullaby to her?" Cedric called after him. When he heard Wormwood groan, he called, "Very well; it's your loss, Wormy!" When Wormwood was gone, he sang, Who sweeps her floors in a cake made of strawberry?

As Nana giggled silently, Sofia took her and danced her around as she sang, Plays outdoors from a cake made of strawberry?

Cedric intercepted her and sang to the little strawberry girl, Games and chores in a cake made of strawberry

He and Sofia sang together, Strawberry Shortcake
Wouldn't you know?

Sofia smiled and got Nana in her pajamas as she sang, It's love that makes her garden grow
With lots of pretty berries in a row

Cedric used a spell to brush Nana's hair as he joined in, She greets each day with a berry glow

He and Sofia sang together, She's Strawberry Shortcake, wouldn't you know

Sofia carried her over to her bed as she sang the last verse, What's it like to stay in a cake made of strawberry?

Cedric tucked her in as he joined in, Work and play in a cake made of strawberry

He and Sofia kissed her as Sofia sang, Learn the way of Little Miss Strawberry

They finished the song together as Nana fell asleep, Strawberry Shortcake
And you will know
Strawberry Shortcake says you'll know

Nana sighed happily in her sleep. She loved this song!

"She does like the song," Sofia smiled, knowing that Nana always had happy dreams after hearing her favorite song.

"Indeed she does," Cedric smiled. "But I wonder about something. Should we ask James if there are any other strawberry-themed songs that Nana might like?"

"Knowing James, there probably are," Sofia grinned. "Well, I'd better get some sleep. I'll talk to James in the morning and see what songs he recommends!"

"All right," Cedric smiled. "And I hope you have a 'berry' pleasant sleep!"

"You too!" Sofia giggled as she left for her own room.