Three days pass, and the phone rings. It's Doctor Alnilam calling with the blood sample results.
Sonic answers the phone. "Yes?"
The doctor chuckles. "Sonic, it's Doctor Alnilam, and I'm calling with the blood sample results."
Sonic nods. "I'm listening."
Doctor Alnilam reads the results. "Well, Amy's pregnant. The pregnancy test she took at Tails and Cream's house was right, but we know how you like to be sure."
The blue hero laughs. "It's just in my nature. I believed the pregnancy test was right, but I like solid proof."
The doctor nods. "Well now you have it. I'll need to see you in five months for the first sonogram on the second child. How is June 22nd?"
Sonic thinks for a second. "Sounds good. I'll let Amy know."
The call ends and Sonic hangs up the phone. Turning around, he finds Amy and Dash. Sonic jumps a little, and then all three hedgehogs laugh. Amy's dressed in a green turtleneck shirt, blue jeans, and green boots. Dash is wearing a red shirt, light blue pants, and red shoes.
Amy smiles at her royal blue husband. "Who was that, Sonic?"
Sonic ruffles Dash's quills and kisses his rose-pink wife. "That was Doctor Alnilam. The first sonogram for our second child is on June 22nd."
Amy nuzzles Sonic's chest through his black shirt. Her hands take hold of two belt loops on Sonic's blue jeans, and she stands on his black speed shoes. The green eyes shine, and Sonic smiles.
He knows what Amy's thinking, and his deep voice makes Amy shiver. "Not in front of our son, Ames."
Amy giggles and gives a sultry reply. "After he goes to bed then?"
Sonic winks and smiles at Dash. "Alright buddy, what do you want to do today?"
Dash pulls on Sonic and Amy's hands. "Let's go to the park. Come on Daddy! Mommy let's go!"
Sonic and Amy allow Dash to pull them outside. Sonic locks the door, and the three hedgehogs go to the park.
-That night-
Sonic is seen tossing and turning. He's having a nightmare. The cobalt hedgehog suddenly sits bolt upright, screaming. "AAAAHHHHHHH!"
Panting and sweating profusely, Sonic looks around and then realizes it was another dream. His emerald green eyes are full of fear, but soon he calms down. Shaking his head, Sonic climbs out of bed and walks out to the balcony. The cool February air quickly cools Sonic off, and he puts his head in his hands.
-Sonic's POV-
After I walk out to the balcony I hang my head in my hands. "What is causing me to have this nightmare?"
My thoughts race as I try to figure out why this is happening to me. A soft gentle voice makes me turn around. "Sonic?"
My green eyes find Amy walking out to me. Her own green eyes show that she's very concerned. "It's two in the morning. Is everything okay?"
I shake my head and turn away from her. "No. Everything's not okay. I keep having nightmares."
Amy presses her stunning body against me, and her voice is gentle. "What kind of nightmares, my love?"
Wrapping my arms around her, I feel a few tears fall from my eyes as I answer. "They're about our coming child."
-Amy's POV-
While I'm wrapped in Sonic's arms, I feel something hit my head. Looking up, my jade eyes find tears falling from Sonic's emerald eyes.
I nuzzle his chest, and then nuzzle under his chin. "What are you seeing?"
Sonic's voice is shaky. "I see you, and you're in the hospital."
I nod, growing concerned. "Go on, Sonikku."
Sonic holds me tightly to him. "I've had this nightmare several times before, but it felt too real this time Ames."
I bury my face in his chest and whisper to him. "Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
Sonic gently rubs my back. "I didn't want you to worry, my love."
Our talking is interrupted by another female voice. "So this is the sadness I've picked up on."
-Normal POV-
Sonic and Amy look around but find no one. The voice speaks again. "Don't worry you two. It's Tikal. Before I locked on to your grief, I was busy meditating."
Sonic frowns. "If you don't mind, we'd like our privacy back."
Tikal's voice echoes back to him. "It's a little too late, Sonic. I know you're both worrying about your coming child."
Amy sighs. "Well, say what you need to say."
Tikal now appears as a blue outline of herself, and she hesitates. "Oh my… Um, I don't mean to point this out, but you two know you're both naked right?"
Sonic and Amy blush, then Sonic replies. "You should know that getting dressed isn't thought of after the mating ritual is performed."
Tikal laughs. "I sure do. By the way Amy, I'm jealous."
Amy giggles to herself, then Tikal continues. "I know you're worried, but worrying will only make things worse for the growing child."
Sonic nods. "What do we do?"
The bluish outline of the pinkish echidna chuckles. "You keep living your life."
The sakura hedgehog glances to her cerulean stud, and finally asks the important question. "Will our child live?"
Tikal frowns. "Even though these special herbs I'm using help me talk with you, they don't reveal the future. I'm sorry, but I don't know."
Amy puts her head on Sonic's chest again, and he looks at Tikal's outline. "Tikal, do you know if there will be something like this happening to Tails and Cream?"
Tikal shakes her head. "I don't know Sonic. I have a feeling that it may, but like I just told Amy, I can't see the future. Now, I have to get back to Knuckles and the kids. Take care you two."
The outline fades, and moonlight once again bathes the hedgehogs in its light. Walking back inside, Sonic and Amy climb back into bed and snuggle together.
Amy sighs contently when she feels Sonic's arms wrap around her. "I love being in your arms Sonikku."
He kisses her, then frowns. "What was Tikal talking about when she said she was jealous?"
Amy teasingly strokes Sonic's member as she answers. "Isn't it obvious?"
Sonic thinks for a second, then it hits him. He laughs and rubs noses with Amy. "I get it now. I'm apparently bigger than Knuckles is, but did you have to tease my manhood to make your point?"
Amy giggles. "No, but you got the point, didn't you? Now try and get some sleep, okay honey?"
Sonic nods and closes his eyes. "I will. Goodnight Amy. I love you."
Amy closes her eyes. "Goodnight Sonic. I love you too."
Sonic and Amy are soon in a peaceful sleep, dreaming about their second child.
