Dang it.Summer is supposed to be sunny, not rainy. Summer is the only time I hate the rain. Without anything better to do, here's the new chapter. Enjoy, and remember: do not flame anyone except Ebony (and not too harshly, 'kay?)

"Mwahaha, this is perfect!" Eggman bellowed, having just locked up Shadow in a containment cell. "And now, I can execute my ultimate plan!"

"What exactly would that be?" Shadow asked. He wasn't exactly happy with being locked up, but at least he didn't have to worry about where he was going.

"It's only too genius, my hedgehog friend," Eggman said. Shadow snarled as Eggman went on. "I shall take your child, and raise it as an Eggman-worshipping assasin! Then, none of you shall be safe, and the world will be MINE!" Shadow sighed.

"There is the fact that I'm still pregnant," Shadow said. Eggman looked over.

"We still have another month! By then, I shall have completed a robot that will serve as a nurse. It will birth and care for your child, while I rid of you! Then your little hedge-bat boy shall be mine!"

"It might not be a boy," Shadow said. "For all you know, it could be a girl." Eggman groaned.

"No, it'll be a boy. I know it," Eggman said. In his opinion, a boy would be a lot easier to deal with.

"I think it'll be a girl," Shadow said, hoping Eggman would shut up soon. Another sharp pain passed through him. As it did, Shadow realized something.

"Er, Eggman," Shadow said, "Do you know anything about birthing children? Particularly a caeserian section?"

"A c-section?" Eggman asked. "Well, I've read about it. I've never birthed a child, but I've researched it. Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to build a nurse-bot."

"Is it built yet?" Shadow asked. If what he was guessing was right, they would be in trouble.

"No," Eggman said, "There's still a month before you deliver."

"No there isn't" Shadow said. "I think I'm going into labor right now." Eggman's eyes widened, and Shadow thought he heared a gasp. He looked up at a nearby window. Ciel was staring inside.

"Ciel," Shadow said, "what are you doing here?"

"Gemini told me to follow you while he got the others," Ciel said. Eggman was dead silent.

"Do you have your phone with you?" Shadow asked. Ciel nodded. "Okay then. Eggman, open the window." Eggman did so silently, although it was obvious he was freaked. Shadow was too, but he couldn't show it. Not now, now was not the time. Ciel tossed the phone to Shadow once window was open. Shadow quickly dialed Gemini's cell phone.

"Pick up, pick up," Shadow muttered, as the phone began ringing in his ears.

"So you're saying Eggman got Shadow," Sonic said, "and you need us to help get him out."

"Exactly," Gemini said. He had just finished explaining it to Sonic, Knuckles, Blaze, Amy, Tails, Vanilla, and Cream, who were all at Sonic's house.

"Why can't he just break himself out?" Knuckles asked. Of course, he didn't know about Shadow's condition.

"Hold that thought," Gemini said. He picked up his cell phone, which had begun to ring. He was hoping that it wasn't Ciel being his childish self again. He was suprised to hear Shadow on the other line.

"Gemini?" Shadow asked uncertainly.

"One and only," he replied. "Something up? You out of the base already?"

"That's the problem," Shadow said. "I'm still here, and I think...Gemini, I think I'm going into labor." Gemini cursed loudly, drawing some attention from the others nearby.

"Shadow, how the hell is that possible?" Gemini asked. "You aren't due for another month! And besides, you aren't able to have it that way. You're a freaking guy!"

"That's the other problem," Shadow said. It was evident he was a little scared. "I'm going to need a c-section. Eggman knows how, but's never done it before, and I doubt Ciel has a clue."

"That he doesn't," Gemini agreed. "Try not to panic, okay? I'll get Vanilla over there, and I'm sure she knows how to do one. We'll get there a.s.a.p, okay?"

"You better," Shadow said, "because I do not approve the idea of Eggman cutting me open."

"Right then, good luck Shadow." With that, Gemini hung up, looking at the others. All of the had confused looks on their faces.

"What the hell was that all about?" Knuckles asked.

"It was Shadow," Gemini said. "It's urgent we get there now. Vanilla, we need you to come with us."

"Are you sure?" Vanilla asked.

"Unless someone else is better at doing surgery," Gemini said.

"Is Mr. Shadow hurt?" Cream asked.

"I think I know what's going on," Sonic said. "It's time, isn't it Gemini?" Gemini nodded.

"What the hell are you all talking about?" Knuckles yelled. "Shadow's strong enough to get out on his own, right?"

"Not in his condition!" Gemini retorted, his anger rising at having to talk with the echidna.

"And what condition is that?" Knuckles asked. "I say we should know what's up if we're going to help."

"YOU STUPID S.O.B, HE'S GOING INTO LABOR!" Gemini yelled angrily, his temper snapping.

"But he's a guy," Knuckles said, a dumbstruck look on his face.

"Exactly," Gemini said after taking a few breaths. "Which is why Vanilla is coming with us. So, are you helping or not? Because personally, I don't give a damn either way."

"We'll come," Blaze said. "and we'll assist in anyway we can. I know a bit on nursing myself."

"Well, what are we waiting for?" Sonic asked, "Let's get this show on the road!"

And that's not even the worst of it! More is still to come, and it won't be pretty. I shall refrain from my evil laughing until then. Until then...rain, rain, go away, come again some later day...