Disclaimer: Remember I don't own Sonic the hedgehog. I don't own Knuckles or his parents. The only character I own is Moon-Hawk.

Thinking the Worse Could Happen: Part 1

(Six Days Later.)

Everything seemed to be going smoothly. They got food when they wanted. They had a place to sleep. All this seemed good but this is the not the life Locke wanted for his baby. Living like a hobo. He couldn't even imagine how he could explain this to his son when he got older. He walked into his tent to see that his wife, Lara-le was feeding baby Knuckles. He walked over to her cot and pulled her into a short kiss.

"What was that for?" Lara-le asked pulling away.

"I don't know," Locke replied. "I kind of have a feeling that something bad is going to happen."

"Ooooh," Lara-le said pulling him into a kiss. "We'll be alright don't worry."

Locke lay down beside her and looked at baby Knuckles. Knuckles looked back at his father with a plain face. Locke couldn't help cracking a little smile. He thought about what his wife said. We'll be alright. He knew that she would be alright.

(Late at night at Dingo army HQ)

"Sir we've found an echidna just outside the city," said a dingo soldier.

"Excellent," said a deep and evil voice. "We shall strike at midnight. Prepare all our men. We'll finally rid the world of those rodents forever."

(Echidna Camp)

Locke and his family sleep soundly in there tent. Everything seemed perfect now knowing everything would be fine. But that's what he thought. Suddenly, he could smell the aroma of burning fabric. He thought it was all part of a dream.

"Locke," come a terrified voice. "The camp is under attack. We've gotta get out of here."

Locke quickly opened his eyes to see that his tent was on fire. He dashed outside to see that the entire camp was under by dingoes. Just like the city. He couldn't believe his eyes. Locke didn't think this would happen again. At least not so soon. He popped back in his tent to see his that his already holding Knuckles ready to go.

"C'mon," Locke said with an assertive tone of voice. "Into the forest."

"Why the forest?" Lara-le asked in confusion.

"Trust me sweet heart," Locke quickly grabbed his wife by the arm and ran out of the tent. It was a battle field outside. The dingoes were greater in number giving them the advantage. Though the echidnas were giving it all they had ensure the survival of the civilians. Tears came running Locke's cheeks. He held his wife by the arm and ran into the forest. He moved his about the trees as if looking for something. "Where is he?"

"Who?" Lara-le asked in confusion. "Someone lives in this forest?"

"Moon-Hawk," Locke yelled.

A harsh wind blew moving the leaves in the trees. Locke hear what sounded foot coming rapidly in toward him. He turned his head toward the sound and smiled. He could see what looked like a red echidna in the distance. He wore a blue cape which was wrapped around his entire body. He only had one eye because the other one had a scar over it. Looked like a battle wound.

"Moon-Hawk," Locke said with a tone of relief. "Good to see you old friend."

"Ahhhhhh, Locke," Moon-Hawk replied as drew closer. "It's good to see you are still alive old friend." Moon-Hawk came to a sudden stop in front of Locke and Lara-le. Smile faded to a frown as he turned hid head the direction of the camp. "What's the noises. And who are these you brought with?"

(10 Minutes Later)

Locke explained how the city suddenly was attacked by the dingoes. He also introduced his wife and child. Moon-Hawk rubbed his chin as if he had a mustache. He was speechless. To think that the city he once lived in was destroyed.

"Moon-Hawk," Locke slowly said. "There something I have to do."

Moon-Hawk and Lara-le both looked at Locke with a look of concern. A tear ran down Lara-le's face. She knew what he was going to say.

"I'm going back to assist the army," Locke blurted. He looked over towards her life. She couldn't even blink. Locke attempted to reach for her but she took a few steps back. Lara-le fell to her and started crying,"

"You are sure Locke," Moon-Hawk replied. "If you go out there you might not make it back."

Locke let out a sigh and looked at the ground. "I know."

"Why?" Lara-le cried out. "Why do you have to go?"

"It's the only way to protect our son," Locke said as held onto her. "I promise I promise I will be back by morning." And with that Locke ran off towards the camp. Moon-Hawk looked down at Lara-le who was still sobbing.

"C'mon," he said helping her to her feet. "We must find a safe place." Lara-le nodded and followed Moon-Hawk deeper into the forest.

So what do you guys think? The next chapter she could be in a little less than a day so be on the look out.