Well, I am a bit disappointed, Only ONE person responded to my last chapter… I expect that I will get better responses from this one. Now, the only alert I have for you is that this chapter has some references to something that a few readers may find disturbing, either way, I hope you enjoy it! Also, the doctor, Sue, is named in honor of my mom, Susan, who still even though I'm 16 helps to heal all my sicknesses.
Disclaimer: The only things in this story that belong to me are the doctor, the new surprise character, and the situation.
A New Family Chapter 5: The Good News
NOTE: This story takes place 1 year after Manny and Ellie became mates.
"I'm gonna get you guys!" Ellie called happily as she chased her brothers around the field. She was in a good mood today. Yesterday had been her and Manny's one year anniversary of becoming mates, and let's just say that most of the celebrating had been done AWAY from the rest of the herd. As she caught up to Eddie she felt a sharp pain near her stomach, like something lodging itself onto her. She immediately stopped running and stood still. She didn't feel well now and to make matters worse, Manny was off collecting firewood with Sid and Diego. Luckily Crash and Eddie noticed something was wrong and ran back to their sister.
"Are you ok Ellie?" Crash asked worriedly as his sister sat down.
"My stomach's really hurting guys." She grimaced as Eddie grabbed her trunk and tried to pull her.
"C'mon, you're going to the doctor." He said as Ellie stood up and groaned. She still followed them over to a nearby clearing where the elderly mammoth doctor Sue was. Sue smiled when she saw Ellie.
"Well, well, well, if it isn't the mate of the famous Manfred Carbuckle." She smiled (Manny was pretty well known amongst other Mammoths) "What's your name Honey?" She asked politely.
"Ellie" Ellie said, still grimacing as she sat back down in front of Sue.
"Ok, Ellie." Sue said after getting Crash and Eddie to leave to get Manny, "What's the matter?"
"My stomach's really hurting, I feel…like… like I'm different…like there's something more to me." Ellie explained. At this news Sue smiled.
"I think I know what's wrong, tell me, did you and Manny do anything recently?" Ellie looked down, suddenly ashamed about the day before.
"Last night." She admitted. Sue smiled as she examined Ellie closer she then smiled and gave Ellie a gentle pat on the head with her trunk.
"I know what it is sweetheart, you're pregnant, nothing is wrong with you!" Sue said as Ellie looked at her, getting more and more excited by the moment. Ever since she was a little girl, one of Ellie's biggest dreams was to be a mother. And until she had met Manny, all chances of that dream were pretty much shattered. Now… she found this information hard to believe.
"I'm pregnant" She asked "As in, I'm gonna have a baby?" Sue smiled.
"Yes! Congratulations!" Ellie beamed. It was at this moment that Manny came running breathlessly into the clearing.
"Crash and Eddie stayed with Sid and Diego." He quickly told Ellie, then turned to Sue "Is she ok?" He asked tiredly as he walked over next to his mate sat down next to her. Ellie smiled at him.
"I'm FINE Manny!" She said happily as she silently thanked Sue, who nodded a short 'you are welcome' then left. Ellie locked her trunk with Manny's and gave him a gentle nuzzle.
"Then what's with your stomach hurting?" He asked, concerned for his wife. She smiled at him.
"Manny….I'm...pregnant!" she said excitedly. Manny looked at her shocked.
"You're pregnant? As in, we're gonna have a child?" he asked, Ellie smiled and nodded excitedly, Manny beamed.
"Oh Ellie!" he said happily as he tightened his trunk around her and gave her an affectionate nuzzle. Ellie smiled as she nuzzled him back.
"I can't believe it… I'm gonna be a mom!" She said happily as she continued nuzzling him "Thank you so much Manny, I love you so much!" Manny smiled back.
"I love you too Ellie, More than anything in this world!" Manny said happily as he returned the nuzzle. They both were happy and excited to start a family.
Well, not as good as some before, but still important… and short… dang! This chapter is really short! Oh well, maybe the next one is going to be longer. At least I hope it is. Either way, PLEASE respond to this chapter! And also… thanks for being so faithful so far!
Next chapter: It's in the middle of the winter… Ellie's b-day and she's still pregnant… how much longer till she has the baby and is she still excited about the baby…. She's been pregnant for more than a year. Read the next chapter to find out!