Hello, and welcome to the fourth chapter of my StarVix Baby Sonic Universe story; 11 Kids, One Cat!

Once again, I would like to thank the reviewers for their insightful and heartfelt reviews. You guys are the best. Anyways, to answer a much-asked question from Chapter #3:

Q: Where would Knuckles and Shadow get two dollars?

A: Since they were suddenly turned into babies, their money and possessions were transferred with them. Therefore, Shadow and Knuckles both have the same amount of cash with them from when they were adults.

I would like to point out that I actually don't try to be that funny in this story. Somehow, I end up with way too much comedy in my stories. Apparently, I caused someone to choke on laughter while reading (!!!).

Final note: From now on, the series will be written mostly from Charge's point of view.

Now, on with the show!!!

Disclaimer: See Chapter 3

The Station Square Summer Carnival. A place of joy, excitement, candy, rides and romance. Nearly every citizen of Station Square, Mobian or Human, was at the event. Everyone was milling around, checking out booths, playing games and trying out the rides. Our group of fourteen, however, was still trying to work out where they were going.

"I wanna go to da rowar croasta!" exclaimed Baby Shadow

"No, da Fewis Weel!" Amy shot back, hearts in her eyes as she looked at Sonic.

"Da Masta Emwald and I wanna pway some games!" Baby Knuckles declared, still holding the Master Cantaloupe.

What followed was an argument between all of the kids, each wanting to go somewhere else. I sighed, looking at Silver and Blaze and rolling my eyes. They looked equally exasperated and tired. I knew that we would need to think of something, and fast, before another fight broke out.

"Everybody listen up!" I yelled. The din didn't stop, so I tried again a little louder.

"EVERYBODY LISTEN UP!!!" I shouted. That got their attention, along with quite a few people within earshot. Turning red, I crouched down with all of the little guys.

"Now, who wants to go to the games?" I asked.

Knuckles, Wave, Storm and Charmy raised their hands.

"O.K, that's four. Who wants to go on the Ferris wheel?"

Vector, Tails and Amy raised their hands.

"That's three. Finally, who's for the roller coaster?"

Jet, Shadow and Espio raised their hands.

"That's three. Who hasn't said anything?"

Sonic raised his hand.

"Well, what do you want to do Sonic?"

Sonic looked nervously around. He knew that if he didn't go on the roller coaster, the others would mock him for eternity and Amy would probably hit him with her Piko-Piko hammer. He wasn't feeling up to playing games. However, if he went on the Ferris wheel, Amy would more than certainly try to kiss him. He was trapped, so he made his decision quickly.

"I wanna go on da rower cowsta." he said quietly, but Amy still him.

"SONIC!!!!!!!" she yelled, chasing him around the group amid much giggling from Jet, Knuckles and Shadow.

I sighed, straightened up and rolled my right shoulder to try to stretch it out. I let the two "lovers" run around for a little while to tire themselves out. Eventually, they both collapsed exhausted. I then turned to my fellow adults and presented them with a decision:

"Well, you heard the choices. Which group do you want to take?"

Blaze went first, choosing to take the Ferris wheel. Silver chose the roller coaster, and I was left with the games. I gathered up my kids and we set off towards the games row.

I didn't notice the small robot following us.

Meanwhile…

Eggman sat lazily, watching the three screens. On it, the robots he had sent to tail the group kept up easily with the three groups and their guardians. None had noticed their metal pursuers. Eggman, who had his feet up on his control panel, had a slightly maniacal grin on his face. By listening to the conversation, he knew where the three groups were headed. He would wait until the three groups got to their separate areas, and then give the order for his minions to begin their attack.

He had sent his three best robots, Metal Sonic, Metal Knuckles and Shadow Android to hide throughout the carnival and await his orders. They had hidden themselves so well that not even Eggman knew where they were.

He chuckled to himself, smiling even more. Soon those pesky cats and that annoying white hedgehog would be at his mercy, and those toddlers would be his.

Back to Charge:

I had been at the carnival for three hours and already I was buried under a massive pile of stuffed animals and electronics. Knuckles was just barreling through the games, wining prize after prize. Of course, I was forced to carry all the prizes, as the Master Cantaloupe already took up both of his arms. Charmy, Wave and Storm were having less luck, but they still won a whole lot of prizes. When the four said they wanted to get something to eat, I nearly jumped for joy, prevented from doing so by the massive pile of prizes.

I dumped the mega pile of prizes near table, and then I went up to the counter of a snack stand. Behind the counter was a familiar grey wolf.

"Welcome to Greg's. I'm Adam. How can I help you?"

I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. Charmy got a plate of fries, Wave and Storm both got burgers and Baby Knuckles got chicken fingers. I got a Coke, and the babies got apple juice.

We sat down at the table we "reserved". I unwrapped my burger and unwisely left it unattended. I turned to check we still had all of the stuffed animals. When I turned back, my beautiful burger was gone. Not even crumbs remained.

I started and looked suspiciously at Knuckles. His chicken fingers were finished, and he was sitting there with a blank expression on his face. He also had a piece of cheese hanging from his chin. Wave, Storm and Charmy, however, could scarcely keep their laughs in.

"Knuckles." I said quietly. "Did you eat my cheeseburger?"

Knuckles put on a cute face and shook his head. "No, I no eat it."

"Well then, who did?" I said exasperated.

The cute face still on, he pointed to the Master Cantaloupe.

Fortunately, I was immune to the big eyes and trembling lip routine.

I sighed and rested my elbows on the table "If the Master Emerald ate it, why do you have a piece of cheese on your chin?"

I heard a giggle escape from Wave.

Knuckles, knowing he was trapped, threw his heart and soul into the cute face routine. His eyes started to tear up. Anyone with less practice would have cracked around now, but I just smirked.

"Nice try. I'm not upset, I just want to know if you did it or not."

With those words, the cute face evaporated instantly. He now looked just like his older self.

Still smirking, I asked: "Now, did you eat my cheeseburger?"

Baby Knuckles nodded slowly.

"Okay, fine. I'll just go grab another one." I assured him, grabbing my Coke, which fortunately had not been drank from yet.

I returned to the counter. Adam the Wolf looked surprised.

"Hi. What can I do for you?" he greeted me.

"I'd like another cheeseburger. Please don't ask why." I returned.

Adam sure looked like he wanted to ask, but seemed to think the better of it.

A few minutes later, I had my long-awaited cheeseburger.

Just as I had finished eating it, a loud scream was heard. People started running away from down the game booth rows. A few seconds later, one of the booths exploded in a flash of red and orange, leaving a massive crater.

I turned, instinctively getting between the babies and the explosion. However, when I saw what had caused the explosion, my jaw dropped open.

The assailant was blue and shiny. Red polka dot pants covered his metal legs. On his torso he wore a red shirt with a yellow striped jacket. His feet had shoes that were about three times too big for him. A big, rainbow Afro wig covered his metal spines on his head. A large red nose, almost as red as his eyes, covered his scent detectors.

The assailant was Metal Sonic in a clown suit.

Charmy screamed: "SCARY CLOWN!!!"

Metal Sonic heard that and started to make his way towards us, blowing up stuff along the way.

I picked up my jaw off the floor and hustled the kids out of there. We ran into a nearby tent. There I turned and crouched to the group.

"Okay, I want you all to listen up. I'm going to fight that scary clown. If anyone besides me, Silver, Blaze or other kids come in here, scream like you've never screamed before. Got it?"

They all nodded.

I turned and took off for Metal Sonic. He was in for a world of hurt when I was done with him.