Sonic wakes up first around 9 AM. Today was his 26th birthday, but little did he know he'd wind up wishing he could forget this birthday. Looking down at Amy, now 23, Sonic gives her a gentle kiss on the forehead.
Amy's eyelids flutter, then the green eyes Sonic loves turn to meet his emerald eyes. "Good morning my sexy husband."
The cobalt speedster blushes. "Good morning my sexy wife."
Amy blushes, and the two hedgehogs share a sweet kiss. After the kiss breaks, Sonic slowly gets out of bed. Amy supports him as they walk to the shower. During the shower Sonic and Amy engage in much cuddling and purring as they wash each other. 30 minutes later, Sonic and Amy are in their room getting dressed. Sonic dresses in a black shirt, blue jeans, and his black speed shoes. Amy decides on a green long-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and green boots.
The sakura hedgehog gets Dash from his crib and changes his diaper as Sonic hobbles downstairs to eat breakfast. Amy dresses Dash in a blue shirt, matching jeans, and the blue hover shoes Shadow got him for his 2nd birthday. The bluish-purple hedgehog toddler doesn't know how to use them, so they're just another pair of shoes.
Amy and Dash come downstairs and enter the kitchen, where Sonic has cereal and toast ready. Amy picks Dash up, since he's walking around some now, and sits him in her lap. As the three hedgehogs eat, Sonic and Amy discuss the plans for the day.
Amy makes the first suggestion. "I think we should spend some time in the park, since it's a sunny day."
Sonic nods. "I like that plan, babe. Will we need the stroller?"
Amy smiles. "I don't think so. Dash is walking around a bit now, and if the need is there, I can carry him."
The speedster frowns. He missed holding Dash, and Amy gave Sonic's right hand a squeeze. "I know you miss holding Dash, but you'd probably drop him given that you've only got one free arm."
Sonic frowns at his rose pink wife. "I only need one arm to carry him, Amy."
She sighs and puts her dishes away. "Fine. You can carry Dash a few times, but if you don't feel strong enough to carry him, give him to me."
Sonic nods, puts his dishes away, and hobbles out to the front porch. Amy gets Dash a coat and joins her husband and son. Sonic locks the door, and the hedgehog family goes to the park.
-Station Square Park-
Sonic, Amy, and Dash are seen near one of the many lakes in the park. Dash sets off crawling in the grass after some birds sitting nearby. Amy follows to make sure the hedgehog toddler doesn't fall into the water. As Sonic watches, someone taps on his left shoulder.
Sonic looks, but finds no one. Sonic returns to watching Amy and Dash, but is tapped on his right shoulder this time. Again Sonic looks, and finds no one. He smiles, then hears a deep giggle.
Shaking his head, Sonic goes back to watching Amy and Dash, calling the person out. "Shadow, will you quit screwing around."
Chuckling, Shadow walks up beside Sonic. "Took you long enough."
Sonic smiled. "Where's Rouge?"
The black hedgehog nodded to his right. "They're at my house, her and my son."
Sonic nodded. "Are they coming to the park?"
Shadow nods now. "They'll be here soon. How's your recovering going?"
The blue blur sighs. "It's slow. I actually just got my voice back, and I'm stuck using the cane you got me for Christmas to help me get around."
Shadow chuckles. "From the injuries I heard you suffered, you're lucky to even be alive. I always knew you were tough to get rid of, but damn if I ever got that close to killing you."
Sonic agrees, then gets a confused look on his face when he sees Amy running to him, carrying Dash. "Sonic!"
Shadow smiles and takes his leave. "Happy birthday, Sonic."
Thanking Shadow, Sonic turns to Amy. "Yes, my love?"
She puts Dash down as she catches her breath. "Dash just said his first word."
Sonic was stunned and happy at the same time. "What-What did he say?"
This time, Dash speaks. "Dada."
Amy smiles. "That's what he said."
Sonic picks Dash up, a few tears in his eyes. "I feel honored that Dash spoke his first word on my birthday."
Amy presses against her husband. "Happy birthday Sonikku."
Sonic gives Amy a kiss. "Thanks Ames. I don't know how this day could get any better."
Amy giggles. "I do, but it's a secret."
Sonic chuckles, and the three hedgehogs resume their walk through the park.
-Sonic and Amy's house-
After spending four hours in the park, Sonic and Amy walk into the house. Dash is sleeping in Amy's arms. Sonic shuts the door as Amy puts Dash in his crib. Sonic sits on the couch and turns on the TV. Amy joins him in a few minutes, snuggling up to her cerulean husband. The pink hedgehog sighs contently as Sonic wraps her in his strong arms. The TV is on the local news channel, and they were showing the weather forecast.
Sonic frowns. "They're forecasting some really bad storms tonight, Ames. Lots of lightning, heavy rain, and high winds. Hail and tornadoes are possible, but unlikely."
Amy sighs. "It's a good thing we'll be inside."
Sonic nods, and he turns the TV to a movie that was on. It's not long before Sonic and Amy are asleep, snuggled close together.
-Four hours later-
It's 5 PM now, and it's dark outside. The sun has set, and the storms have arrived. There's a flash of lightning, and the loud thunderclap wakes Amy up.
Very gently she wakes up her husband. "Sonic? Sonic, wake up."
The blue blur slowly opens his emerald green eyes, and smiles at his rose-pink wife. "Hey there. Everything okay?"
Another flash of lightning and loud thunderclap makes Amy press against Sonic. Sitting up, Sonic holds the shaking Amy in his arms. "Shh…. I'm here Amy. You'll be just fine."
Amy snuggles up to her husband, purring. She looks into her husband's eyes. "Sonikku? I have a question."
Sonic looks into his wife's eyes. "Yes my love?"
Amy smiled. "Can we perform the mating ritual?"
Sonic shakes his head. "No, we can't Amy. Sorry."
Amy gets a shocked look on her face. "B-But… You've never turned that down before."
Sonic frowns. "I've been out of the hospital for almost two months, Amy. I wouldn't be able to perform like usual. Besides, I'm not in the mood."
Amy frowns as the storms get worse. "Am I not pleasing you when it happens?"
Sonic laughs. "Of course you're pleasing me, Amy. However, there will be times that we don't or won't want to have sex. This is just one of those times."
Amy lowers her head, turning away from Sonic. "Just don't worry about it."
The blue hedgehog gets a worried look on his face. "Amy?"
The pink hedgehog shakes her head. "I don't want to talk about it anymore."
Sonic puts a hand on Amy's left shoulder, but she whirls on him. "I SAID LEAVE IT ALONE!"
Sonic's face twitches in anger. "Fine. Not only will I leave it alone, I'll leave YOU alone too!"
Amy's anger quickly turns to fear. "Sonic, no! Wait!"
But she was too late. Sonic vanishes in a flash of blue light. Amy runs upstairs to check on Dash. He's crying, and Amy holds him to calm him down. She lets some tears fall as well, and only one thought crosses her mind. 'I have to find him.'
After changing Dash, Amy calls Tails. "Tails, it's Amy. We need the Sonic Tracker."
