Edd looked out the small square window as the planes slowly landed. The sky was dark and bland.

'Sweden was much more beautiful,' thought Edd, as he prepared to get off. He was studying abroad in Sweden for his sophomore year. Once in the airport he looked for his parents but didn't see them, nor was he expecting to. They didn't see him very often. Edd sighed as he called a taxi. After giving the driver his address he cradled in the back seat his bags in the trunk. The smell was horrid but Edd ignored it. He pulled a letter from his pocket from his parents.

Dear Eddward,

We forgot to tell you that you have a new guardian. We will be moving to China a week before you return. We are so sorry we could not say goodbye but this is work. We love you very much. Your New Gordian is named Ren Animala. You will also be living alone. Good luck with schooling. Your Friend Ed came over every week during the summer to see if you were back. Ren should meet you the day after you return at the house around 5:30 for dinner.

Love,

Mom and Dad

The paper was wrinkled and weathered.

'So Ed missed me. I wonder who else? Hm. Eddy might have but wouldn't show it. It would be funny if Kevin did,' he chuckled in his head at that, 'That would never happen. He forgot I even existed freshmen year, it shows he really hates me. I wish he did miss me… even a little would be nice,' Edd thought to himself with a small blush, 'I wonder, maybe he got stronger? Probably. Nazz and Kevin are also probably going strong… oh well not the end of the world. As long as he is happy.'. The cab pulled up to the house. It was dark in all the windows throughout the neighborhood. Edd entered his house slowly.

"I am home. And Free to CLEAN!"

Kevin was driving his bike home from a long practice when he saw Edd's lights on. They hadn't been on in weeks.

'Maybe Double-D is back in town. I hear he was in Europe at the end of last year. If he was that would explain why he was gone the whole year. I hear he is genius in studying. He is in the top in that area like I am the Ace of sports. Heh, we at least have one thing in common. I wish he thought about me when he was gone… nah that would never happen. After all, he hates me. I deserve to be hated to. I was such a jerk. Only if I could take it back. Well school starts in two weeks. It will be a new beginning I will try to be nicer to him and maybe just see him smile like he does with Ed and Eddy but at me,' thought Kevin as he put his bike up and got ready for bed, 'Maybe I can even get him to hate me a little less. He hasn't seen me for a year so he doesn't know if I am the same or not. This is a really good chance. I shouldn't waste it.'

Morning hit and the house smelled of sweet honey dew with a slit sparkle on everything throughout the house. Everything was also labeled and much neater, which Edd approved. He kept it the same for him parents but they were gone so he we a little crazy. It was lunch time when Edd got up from reading. The phone rang as he moved to the kitchen,

"Hello?"

"Double-d, is that you?" asked a familiar voice, "it's Ed! I missed you! When did you get back? Can I come over? Should I tell Eddy?"

"Ed relax, let's meet for lunch. We can talk then, bring Eddy if you want."

"Does 1 at the 5'n'Dinner work?"

"Yes indeed it does Ed."

"Okay good," Ed paused, "Double-D?"

"Yes Ed?"

"Can I give you a hug when I see you?"

"Of course! See you at 1 Ed, Bye."

"Okay, bye!"

Edd got ready and was just about to walk out the door when a note taped to a pair of keys caught his attention. Picking up the note and keys Ed read:

Happy birthday! We know it's late but you may need a car so we bought you a car. You should have your license right? Good. Have fun. Be careful! It's in the garage.

Love mom and dad.

Edd headed out to the garage to see what the note meant, but was stopped short, shocked, when he saw a blue Porsche 911 Carrera. Edd knew it was an efficient fuel sport car but he never expected this.

'Why would his parents spend this kind of money on him?' he thought but then answered out loud.

"They felt guilty so it had to be a sport car but they also know me so it had to be efficient. This is a lovely surprise."

The garage door opened showing the beautiful car to the whole neighborhood. Edd was in the driver seat and started the engine. It was like something inside had woken up from its slumber. Edd smiled and turned on some of today's hottest hits and sped off to 5'n'dinner. Everyone who saw was in shock, including Kevin.

"Who was that?" asked Kevin with awe in his voice.

Edd saw Ed and Eddy waiting out front of the diner. Ed seemed to have grown even more, Eddy not so much. Edd laughed a little when they saw the car pull up beside them. The passage window went down revealing Edd to his friend.

"Why hello. Good to see you two again. Let me park and meet me in side or wait there it's your choice."

Ed and Eddy just nodded as Edd went and parked the car. People watched as Edd got out, his hat hanging a lot lower than normal. He had a bad ass look to him. Which he was okay with sometimes, his friends in Sweden were bad ass type and to they trained him in their ways…

"Double-d, hurry up!" yelled a cranky Eddy. Edd hurried over and before he could say anything, "I missed you…. We missed you... Tt was boring without you... You should have come back sooner…" Eddy flushed once he finished.

"Awe Eddy. That's so Sweet," replied Edd, as he hugged Eddy.

"Ah whatever."

"Can I get my hug now?" asked a sad faced, Ed feeling left out.

"Why of course, Ed," said Edd, then turning and hugging Ed. Ed smiled and hugged him back, "Shall we go in? "

Kevin and the football team walked into the 5'n'dinner for lunch.

"Did you see that beauty outside?" asked one of the jocks.

"Yeah, it's a beauty alright," said Kevin.

"The owner of it must be in here," said a different jock. He looked around and saw the Eds, "Hey look, the three dorks are back together. Hey Freaks how it is going?" he said as he walked over. The rest of the team followed and Kevin ended up beside the large jock. "You three waiting for your dates or just can't get any?" he teased.

Edd looked up at them and they were a taken aback by the bad ass look he bore. Kevin was in shock but then realize Edd looked good that way too. "What is it you need? To tease us? Well I rather you don't." answered a stun Edd.

"Oh. Your all high and mighty?" said the jock annoyed.

"Guys, let's go get lunch and ignore them," said Kevin trying to get his team to back off.

"Back off Kevin, this little dork started it so let's finish it."

Double-D stood up and he about 2inches over the jock, "You want a fight? I will give it you as long as it's only us two."

The jock went to punch but Kevin stopped him,"Man chill they aren't worth your time."

"Yeah, whatever," scoffed the jock as he and the team walk away.

Kevin turned to Edd,"Sorry guys and sorry Double-d, he is an ass. And welcome back."

"Why thank you Kevin," said Edd, shocked as Kevin left to go be with his friends.

They both thought at the same time, "Maybe he hates me a little less than before."