Thanks to everyone that reviewed in the last chapter. I was going to answer all your reviews individually, but you all had the same concern. The song is "Mockingbird" by Emimen and it really won't make sense for the beginning. Around chapter six or seven it might start to make sense as there are a few very important characters that haven't been introduced into the story yet.
The Journey Begins

Since that day Cream never questioned Vanilla about her father again. There was something about her kind, caring, bubbly mother that didn't click right when she was talking about Vincent. In fact, that entire day something seemed to be wrong with her mother. Her mother seemed so distant and sad as she went about her daily routine of cooking, cleaning, gardening, and talking with Cream's friends. Cream felt about pestering her mother about it now: she just opened up an old wound that would take who knows how long to heal!

Amy came over for dinner, bringing a fresh pie and a lot of dinner conversation with her. At the dinner table she was having a solo conversation. Both Cream and Vanilla were lost in their own thoughts. They were both silently grateful that Amy had came over since it stopped them from talking about that very uncomfortable topic.

Around the fifth time Amy was explaining how she 'accidentally' ran into Sonic, Vanilla spoke. " Amy, can you please watch Cream? I am going out for a walk so I can clear my head. I am not sure when I will return. " Her voice was low and as polite as she could make it.

Cream was about to say something when Amy cut her off. " Sure Ms. Rabbit! We'll be just fine, right Cream? "

The little rabbit looked down at her desert. " Sure Ms. Amy. "

Sadness washed over the little rabbit watching her mother clear the table, then head upstairs to gather her coat. At least that's what she told Amy as she went up. Cream had a feeling she was packing a few things to take along with her for a trip. A long trip. Maybe her mother was mad at her for making mention of her father! Maybe she was going to leave her with Ms. Amy and never come back! Cream stumbled into the living room and collapsed in the easy boy chair in the corner, crying. Amy tried to comfort her but no comfort would come from her reassuring words.

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. "

There was still a bit of doubt in the little one's heart. She wrapped her arms around her mother's neck as if it was the last time she'd ever see her. " I love you, mama. "

" I love you, too. "

Cream was pulled into a tighter hug before she pried the girl from her body and placed her in front of Amy. Much to Cream's horror her mother did have a bag! A pink duffle bad with red seams bouncing off her hip as she walked. It was the same color as her loose fitting jacket but it was still noticeable. She let a small whimper escape when her mother opened the door and slipped outside into the night. Her mind was screaming for her to stop Vanilla from leaving but she couldn't find the strength to move from that spot.

Cheese looked up at her in concern and chirped a very worried chip. That snapped her out of her trance. " Cheese. " She said absentmindedly while going to reach for him. Cream gathered him up in her arms and looked towards the door one last time. " Ms. Amy, I'm going to bed. " Was said sometime between then and her getting into bed still in her play clothes.

Someone lifted a blanket over her shoulders and turned her bedroom light off, either Cheese or Amy. Cream closed her eyes forging sleep, but was actually thinking. She was thinking about where her mother could've went. About what her father did to hurt her mommy. Her mind was batting about the thought that her mother really did leave forever but she was in denial over it. The cloud of thoughts plaguing her mind was shattered by her voice.

" Mama, please don't leave me. Ever. "


Preview

Checking the surrounding islands would take too much time so they agreed the best thing to do was wait for Vanilla to call or come home. All except for Amy. Cream's sudden change of mood was starting to worry her so she picked up the phone and made one last call...