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This is my first story, and this is the first chapter. I hope you like it, and please review.

Chapter 1 – In The Sea of Memory

Renton Thurston woke with a start. Swinging his arm to the left, it made contact with the buzzing alarm and immediately the noise died down. He could hear the familiar voice of "that guy that gives the weather reports" and sounds of activity in the bathroom.

"And now, our number one hit once again, here's Get it By Your Hands!"

The young man smiled, as he took in the familiar beat of the song.

"This was Charles' favorite," he said to himself with a smile.

This is the day. This is the day that our favorite couple would return to Bellforest. It was only last night that Eureka had decided that she wanted to return to Bellforest to see her kids, after two years of "wandering." Well, it's more like their kids, since Renton is acknowledged as their 'papa.' Speaking of which, where is Eureka?

"She must be just as excited as I am." Renton said to himself, looking towards the bathroom where the sounds of running water originated. Renton took the time to look around the small room. It was three days ago when they went to this motel, looking for a place to spend the night. Their room was cheap, but it turned out to be a very nice and well-kept room. They had also made many wonderful memories here.

Now, don't get the wrong idea. They weren't doing anything…sexual. In fact, no one knows if Eureka knows the process of reproduction. But anyways, they did many other fun things here. They went to the restaurant across the street, and tasted the greatest grilled fish in the world. It was really an excellent treat and a change from their usual food, which was always rushed. It was because it was…them. Everyone was suspicious of them the moment they entered, mainly Eureka because of her unique hair color. The manager had shouted, "It's them! The saviors of the world!" Both Renton and Eureka had made up an excuse, that they were just pretending to be them. The manager actually believed them, claiming that it's the second year anniversary of humanity's salvation.

Which brings Renton to yet another memory, last year from yesterday. He looked outside the window, and taking up a large portion of the parking space was the oh-too-familiar shine of the white and red LFO. Yes, the Nirvash. A year from yesterday, the Nirvash had returned to them in epic fashion. Eureka and Renton were attacked by an isolated group of rebel KLFs, three of the many that still believed in Dewey's cause. The two had returned to the mountains, the place where they saved the world. They came back to pay respects and to engulf themselves in the wonderful memories that happened that fateful day, such as their first kiss. Upon leaving, the three rebel KLFs had approached them to attack. It all happened in a blur of red and white; one moment was all it took for the Nirvash to eliminate the rebels who would dare to hurt Renton and Eureka. The Nirvash gave a long explanation, but to make a long story short, the Coralians had taken the responsibilities of the Nirvash, allowing her to be free.

His memory searching was interrupted when he felt two arms wrapping themselves around his back and chest.

"What were you thinking of? You didn't even notice me." Eureka had giggled at the idea of Renton spacing out, since it was usually Eureka that did unusual things.

"Just thinking of all the memories." Renton stated. "And of seeing grandpa, the kids, and Gekkostate."

"Yeah, I'm excited too…" Renton turned around to face her. Her magnificent hair was damp, and revealed its true length. She was wearing a bathrobe, and her wings slowly made their way out of it. Renton leaned in to kiss her; he was almost there, when...

"...but the faster you take a shower, the faster we'll be able to see them, right?" She laughed at herself and walked towards the bed, where she had laid out her clothes for the day. She turned back to smile at him, and started humming a tune.

"Very funny, Eureka." Renton made his way behind her, kissed her on the cheek, then proceeded into the bathroom.

"Idiot." Eureka began to blush, and quickly returned to putting on her clothes. "But thank you."

Renton was in for a surprise when he finally left the bathroom. Eureka was wearing a pair of jeans, which was rare since she preferred to wear skirts and dresses, but she also didn't have a top. She was just wearing a simple, light blue bra, while she was searching for a nice shirt to wear. Renton began blushing madly, and tried his best to look away. She was beautiful after all.

"Renton you pervert! How long have you been watching me change?!"

"N-N-N-No! I just got here!" Renton was already changed, since he brought his own change of clothes with him into the bathroom. Eureka quickly took out an orange top, and was about to put it on when it dawned on him; something's not right here...

"Eureka? Um, where are your wings?" Renton looked dumbstruck, making funny faces and scratching his head and all. Eureka placed the shirt down, and turned around so her back was facing him. From her back, a bright shade of green and red started emerging. In a moment, the full expanse of her butterfly-like wings were on display, but then they returned inside of her body.

"When did you learn how to do that?"

"Um, last year? I just thought I'd show you now since we never went outside often anyway..."

"But why would you want to hide your wings? They look really pretty!" Renton inquired.

"I don't want to attract attention, especially since we're going to Bellforest. It's enough that we're famous AND wanted by the rebels isn't it?" Eureka chuckled heartily at her reasoning. She was right though.

"Heh. You've really learned a lot about humans haven't you?"

"I wouldn't have learned so much if it wasn't for you saving my life all the time." And with that, she had quickly moved towards him. In a second, she was right in front of him, and pulled him into a tight hug. Renton's cheeks grew immensely hot; she wasn't wearing a shirt. He could feel her chest against his, and he began tensing up. Luckily for him, Eureka had made it quick so she could put on that nice orange shirt that went along nicely with her jeans; both of which Renton had bought for her the past week.

"Are you ready?" Eureka had asked, and looked around to make sure she didn't forget anything.

"Yeah. Let's go home!" Renton's loudness always put a smile on her face. They put on their jackets and other winter-wear, since it's still 'the season to be jolly.' Once fully prepared for the cold, they grabbed their belongings and the room key, and made their way to the lobby. Renton gave the clerk their room key, and gave him a word of thanks before leaving. The clerk was also suspicious of their identities, but luckily, their hoods and toques had prevented enough clarity to make out their faces.

"To Bellforest you say?" Nirvash's voice was always a surprise; she rarely talked openly to Renton, usually just to Eureka since she is the original pilot.

"Do you know the way, Nirvash?" Eureka gave Renton a disappointed look; Renton had lost the map 2 weeks ago, and they were forced to use 'intuitive exploration.' In fact, they don't even know which city they're in right now because of Renton.

"Sorry," Renton scratched his head and laughed.

"Of course I know the way. I could never forget the place where I met you, Renton."

"Heheh," Renton was still scratching his head, trying to hide the blush that came from Eureka's smile.

"Just leave me to do the flying, you two can relax. This is going to take a while."

"Thank you, Nirvash." Eureka gave a sigh of relief, and looked over at Renton, who continues to scratch his head. She smiled at him, he returned her smile, and both began to reminisce the old times.

"Do you remember this?" Renton gave her a picture.

"Where did you get this?" She began to get teary-eyed, and Renton leaned over to comfort her. It was the picture of Eureka that the kids gave him.

"The kids gave this to me. I think this was the first nice thing they did to me." A single tear escaped her left eye, which held the same gleam of purple that it did when they first met. Renton quickly wiped the tear away with his finger.

"I miss them so much..." Eureka managed to say while sobbing.

"You still look beautiful you know." Her mouth went agape, and she leaned over to cry in Renton's jacket.

"Idiot. Don't say things like that, you'll make me cry even more." Both started to laugh, Nirvash as well.

This was going to be a good day.

Meanwhile, 200 miles away, a group of reffers, former soldiers, engineers, a photographer, and a scientist, would face a life threatening situation. But this time, they are missing two members, and this may actually cost them their life.


Gekkostate is in trouble! How will they manage the threat that is right in front of them? What will come of Renton and Eureka? Next time, Sky of Hope.

Hooray! My first chapter is up. I sure hope I get some people to review. Please, no flames xD. This chapter isn't very long, and not very eventful, but next time there will be more Action! There will be more Romance! And there will be more problems :O The REAL conflict and plot of the story is yet to introduce itself, the first few chapters will merely serve as an epilogue of where the series ended (in my view anyway). Thanks for reading!