Author's Note: The first three chapters of this story were written very early in the morning, one after another. I assure you there will be errors galore in it despite me running three different spell checks across it. Inspiration for this story came from a song of the same name. Some things might not add up until near the end of the story. Don't worry, I'll try to leave a few loose ends as possible. nn I wrote this story to replace one of my older stories which will be taken down and deleted quietly as I write this, enjoy.

Disclaimer: All of the characters in this story except for Vincent the Rabbit(?) are copyright of SEGA, Sonic Team, Archie Comics, and so on. Most of their personalities remain unchanged except for Cream, Vanilla, and another character that'll be introduced later. I only did it because they didn't have much of a personality in the first place, and Cream needed to change for the sake of the story. I am not responsible for any emotions you experience reading this story. Thank you. nn


Now hush little baby, don't you cry
Everything's gonna be alright
Stiffen that upperlip up little lady, i told ya
Daddy's here to hold ya through the night
I know mommy's not here right now and we don't know why
We fear how we feel inside
It may seem a little crazy, pretty baby
But i promise momma's gon' be alright


" Mama? "

" Yes dear? "

" Where's daddy? "

" He's in heaven, dear. "

It was the same response every time Cream asked her mother about him until a few months ago. Cream was surprised when her mother woke her up from her nap early and told her to come downstairs to the den so she could 'tell her something important'. She wanted to talk to Cream alone. Not even Cheese was allowed to be in on what she was about the say. The little Chao was locked up in Cream's room with some food and a litter box until they were done. That made Cream nervous. She didn't feel right without her Chao friend and guardian at her side. They have been together always: Cheese, her mother, and herself. As far as she was concerned their family was perfect and nothing would tear them apart.

" You still want to know about your real father, yes? " Vanilla started simply in her thick accent. Cream never asked where they were from since it was also a taboo topic with her mother. The older rabbit picked up a cup of tea as her daughter nodded and brought it to her lips. " I know your friends have been talking. I can assure you that those rumors are not true. Not entirely, at least. "

Cream nodded again without saying a word. Just the other day she heard Shadow and Rouge talking about it. That Doctor Eggman could possibly be her father. She was almost sure they were just joking about it, but the more she thought about it...

" His name is Vincent, the most hansom cottontail I ever saw. " There was no love in her words. " He had a deep chocolate colored coat and long spiky bangs over his right eye that covered it completely. The eye I could see was golden. It had a brilliant glow, brighter than Super Sonic in light. I suppose you could call him skinny in appearance. He did have muscles but he still appeared lithe due to a rabbit's natural build. "

Cream looked up from her cupcake. " What happened to him? "

Vanilla snapped out of her train of thought to look back at her, stunned. " He... " Something flashed in her eyes. " He got what he deserved. "


Preview

Cream felt a hand on her shoulder shortly before she was scooped up into her mother's waiting arms. " My heart hurts, darling. I pray every day that you will never feel the same pain I have. " Her mother whispered softly in her ear before giving her a kiss on the forehead. The doe felt sorry for her mother but still managed to give her a warm smile. " I will be back as soon as I soon as I can, I promise. If you are a good girl I'll bring back some of those candies you love so much. "


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