Note: I do not own any of the ice age characters. I do however own Whitney, Chelsea and any other characters not mentioned in the movies. Also this is kinda like Part 2 of Crash and Eddie's Girls, but I just decided to put it all on one story so you guys didn't have to chase down all the different parts. K well R&R!

Chapter 9:

Four Months Later

The herd sat contently as they watched Peaches play in the playground Manny had built for her a while back. They watched as she spun on the marry-go-round, swung in the swing and played with various toys. They all watched as she stumbled over to the seesaw and sat down on the one end. A sad expression crossed her face for a moment before she got up and went back to the swing.

Chelsea smiled and rubbed her stomach. Peaches wouldn't be alone for much longer. Chelsea was almost ready to have the baby possum she carried in her stomach. Her and Crash had yet to decide on names, but they had thrown around a few. Greg, Cara, Kelly, Max, Sammi… the list went on and on. Chelsea's thoughts trailed off as she thought about what could go wrong with the baby. It could get stuck, or have something wrong, or even worse, she could have a miscarriage. She snapped out of her thoughts and watched as Peaches ran over to where Manny and Ellie were. When she got over to them, they wrapped her in a warm hug.

She smiled. She knew all her fears were silly. Everything would be just fine, and she knew it. But still, she couldn't help worrying about the unknown. She was excitedly awaiting the baby's arrival. She wondered if it was a boy or a girl. She wondered if it had her blue eyes, or maybe Crash's brown ones. She dreamed and wondered about what color fur the baby would…. She could only dream until the baby came and answered all her questions.

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It was later that night and Chelsea walked slowly with Crash, hand in hand down behind the rest of the herd. Manny carried Peaches gently in his trunk which was wrapped carefully around her. Poor thing had tuckered herself out, she played so long. Chelsea smiled to herself. How could things get any better than this? She was a member of the most wonderful herd, was pregnant with the most fabulous possum's baby, and had a beautiful sister that she loved more than anything! She was happy and everything seemed right with the world. She turned and faced Crash. She loved him so much. He looked at her and smiled.

"Love you," she told him easily. He smiled even bigger

"Love you too." He told her, and she knew without a doubt he meant it.

As soon as the words left his lips, she felt the slightest movement in her belly, and her hand flew to her stomach instinctively. Crash stopped and look at her.

"Is everything alright? Is the baby coming?" he asked, a worried tone thick in his voice. Chelsea rolled her eyes at his worries.

"Everything's perfect. It was just a kick. Promise." She told him reassuringly. The worry left his face as quick as it came. The other members of the herd had turned around, and once they saw everything was alright, they turned back around and started back along the path.

Chelsea sighed heavily once no one was paying attention. If only they knew what she knew. The baby was coming. And soon.

K guys sorry this one's so short, but I thought this was the perfect place to stop for a bit. I want to know, do you guys want a boy or a girl? And what names do you want? Please put it in your review, and I just might pick the name you want!! I'll try to add another 1 chapter before Monday, so you don't have to wait long!! R&R!!