A/N: Welcome back everyone for the sequel of my story One Day at a Time, and again I still can't thank everyone enough for all the love I received for ODaaT. Unlike ODaaT there will be no war, it is based more on daily struggles that everyone has to face as some point or another. I hope that won't deter you from reading and I hope everyone enjoys.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the HTF characters,

only the story that I have thrown them in.

Chapter I

An obnoxiously loud beeping filled the air, reaching over a tanned male hand pressed the off button the rectangular clock. Sitting up groggily the green haired man yawned loudly, scratching his scarred chest he looked down at the mess of red that was still laying asleep next him. Smiling he started to gently run his fingers through her tangled hair, watching her stir he couldn't help but fall in love all over again. Admiring her as she turned over and curled right back up next to his body he started feeling guilty about having to wake her up. Continuing to rub her hair he spoke softly, "Come on Flaky sweetheart, we've got to get up."

Groaning softly she stretched her legs out tiredly before opening her warm amber eyes. Making a few more humming sound she finally pushed herself into a sitting position and leaned on her soldiers arm. "Good morning sweetie," she answered him in a warm loving tone.

Turning his head slightly he placed a kiss on her forehead, "Did you sleep well?"

"I guess… this bed really isn't all that comfortable though," she said with a small frown trying to bounce on the hard hotel mattress. Laughing a bit he rubbed her back and placed a light kiss on her lips then got up out of bed, leaning back he felt his back crack several times. She was right, it was even too hard for him, and he was use to sleeping in cots or on the ground, but at least it was right outside their nation's capital building.

"Well, look at it this way, after today we get to take a nice plane ride home and get to sleep comfortably in our own beds. First we need to get thought that day, so I'm going to go jump in the shower okay sweetie," he replied happily before making his way into the bathroom leaving his red head alone. Smiling she swung her legs over the side of bed and stretched out once more, today was Flippy's big day. It was only a month ago that he came home from serving overseas, and almost three months since he and his regiment were responsible for defeating the Scorpion Leader. Today he and his regiment would finally be formally awarded for their accomplishments. Standing up she had to get ready her, this was even a monumental day for her too, it was her first time off the island since going to look at Acorn Valley back in high school. However it was her first time at the capital city, and she was lucky enough to be able to be invited in to watch such an amazing event live.

Running her hand though her hair she was please to find that even though it was tangled from sleeping it stayed straight after she took so much time flat ironing her hair. Making her way over to her luggage she unzipped it the entire way around and lifted the lid so she could gather the things she'd need for the day. Stripping out of her pajamas she grabbed clean panties and slid them on and wrapped a strapless bra around her chest before picking up an unopened package of sheer nylons. Sitting on the edge of the bed she removed the ultra thin material from its incasing; scrunching up on leg she slipped her foot in carefully and pulled it up to her knee making sure not to snag it on any of her nails. Repeating the same for the other leg she stood up and pulled them up around her waist and made sure that it laid smoothly against her leg.

Returning to her case she lifted out a satin black strapless a-line dress and smiled. Unzipping the side she held the dress low enough to step into it the opening, pulling it up around her torso she held it with one hand and used the other to zip up the side of the dress so that it hugged her body. Looking in a mirror she smiled widely seeing how well it fit and fluffed out the small layer of tooling that was under the knee length skirt. Returning to her bag one last time she reached in and picked up her hair brush and a small makeup bag that Lammy had given her for such an occasion, with instructions on how to get the look she wanted. Smiling at how Lammy acted as if she didn't take this along with her she would die, sitting on the bed once more she started brushing out her long red hair. Though her attention quickly changed to her cell phone to see if she missed any calls or texts since going to sleep late last night, once she was sure she had none she set it back down. Hearing the door open she looked up to and was greeted with Flippy walking out with just a towel around his waist, "You took a little longer shower than normal… anything bother you?"

Staring at her with a dumbfounded look it took a second for what she said to actually sink in, feeling embarrassed that it took him so long he gave a light laugh, "Just a bit nervous , I mean it's not every day a soldier gets a medal of this caliber let alone have it awarded to you by the president. "

"I know, I'm nervous too and I'm not even going to meet him so I can only imagine how you are," she said and took a stand; strolling over to him and met his kiss. Smiling she gave him one more small peck and made her way into the bathroom. Pulling on a pair of boxer briefs he then turned to getting into his dress blues. Pulling up his pants he buttoned them up and slid into his crisp white dress shirt and closed it one button at a time. Tucking the bottom portion of his shirt into his pants he slid his black belt through each loop and adjusted it so that it fit. Standing in front of the mirror Flaky had been not long ago he turned his focus to knotting his black tie and making sure it was straight.

Nodding to himself he turned and looked at the last thing that needed to be put on, his jacket. Taking several long strides towards it he couldn't help but admire the changes that had been done to it, but one stuck out more than any of the others. A light blue rectangular ribbon that had just been sown on was the only thing he could really focus on. Reaching out he pressed his fingers against it just to make sure it was really there and he wasn't just dreaming. Smiling he took up his jacket and carefully threw it on over his dress shirt, buttoning it closed he tugged everything into place he had to look his best. Reaching down one final time and grabbed his black dress socks and polished shoes, occupying the edge of the bed he pulled his socks on.

Hearing a small noise he looked up and his jaw nearly hit the floor. The makeup that Flaky had put on only emphasized her natural beauty, and the smoky eye shadow seemed to make her amber eyes shine brightly. Unable to take his eyes off of her he followed her every move as she put the makeup bag back and picked up her heels. Joining him on the bed she smiled at her soldier; finally closing his mouth his expression softened and loving smiled at her. Reaching a hand up he pushed some of her straightened hair aside and cupped the side of her face and leaned in and placed a loving kiss on her pale pink lips. Placing her hands around his neck she held him there for several long seconds before breaking away and just gazing at one another, "You look absolutely amazing Flaky."

Blushing deeply she was at a loss for words, once she was about to respond another wave of loud beeping went off. Placing a soft kiss on his lips she had to break this loving moment, "That means we need to get going, you need to be there in like a half hour."

Looking over to the clock he stopped the beeping and swore to himself, he had taken more time that he was originally anticipating to. Reluctantly letting her go he returned to tying his dress shoes while Flaky slipped on her heels before getting up and covering her bare shoulders with a white shrug. Feeling arms wrap around her she giggled and picked up her small clutch and handed Flippy he beret. Kissing the nape of her neck as thanks, he guided her out of the room and down to the main floor where they met up with his parents. Grizzly was also in his dress blues and smiled at the two of them; joy filled his gentle eyes and pulled Flippy into a proud loving hug. Rose who wore a dark blue floor length dress also hugged her son letting him know just how proud of him she was. Letting him go she turned and hugged Flaky happy that to see her again and that she was able to take the time off on such short notice to be here. As they walked out Flaky's jaw fell open as they were met with the presidential escort vehicle; as she continued to stare in awe Flippy chucked and helped her and his mother in before joining them inside.

After a short car ride the capital building for the actual ceremony, both Flaky and Flippy were staring in awe at the luxurious entry they were greeted with. This was a very special experience for both of them; slowly following their guides they tried to take in as much as they could in such a short amount of time. Going up a small staircase this is where they were forced to split, Flippy gave her one more kiss before placing on his beret and following his father and their guide. Turning to Rose, Flaky joined her and their guide down another hallway. Shifting her view back and forth examining everything along the way, but was then interrupted by a sweet loving voice, "Amazing isn't it?"

Looking up to Rose she smiled and nodded in agreeance, "It's absolutely amazing. I never in a million years imagined I'd ever get a chance to attend such an amazing event, or even enter the capital building."

Laughing softly Rose closed her eyes for a brief moment, "It truly is an amazing experience, isn't it? I'm still amazed by everything here and this is my third time."

"Third," Flaky exclaimed looking over to her boyfriend's mother.

"Grizzly is a double recipient of the Medal of Honor," she explained to the red head with a gentle smile as their guide then took a turn into the designated room. Ushering them into the row the two women walked to the seats near the end behind some miscellaneous military officers. Lowering herself into a seat she watched nervously as she saw the only person she knew hugging and talking to the woman next to her. The other woman was around the same age and height as Rose, but it was upon further inspection that she noticed that they also shared the same welcoming green eyes. The blonde woman in a wine colored dress was then turned to face Flaky as Rose spoke gently, "I'd like you to meet Flippy's girlfriend Flaky Piquant. Flaky dear this is Flippy's other Aunt, Lily."

Reaching out her hand and spoke in a more excitable tone than Rose, "It's a pleasure to meet you."

Flaky then returned to her feet at shook the woman's hand then held her hands together in front of her, "I-it's a pleasure t-to meet you t-too."

The three women returned to their seat and Lily then started telling her sister and Flaky how she was finally thinking about settling down and trying to find a husband now that she was done exploring the world. Flaky was very absorbed in her story about how she had been a nature expert and fell in love with the world around her and found a passion in traveling. That was until she hear a young voice giggle and call out her name, turning around she gasped as she saw two of her neighbors. Kneeling down she let the blond haired toddler in a fresh black suit hug her and wrapped her arms around him to pick him up, "Hi Cub!"

Looking up she saw Pop walking over also in a black suit with a smile on his face; Rose and Lily both gasped and stood up. Rose was the first to pull her brother-in-law into a hug, "I thought you said you weren't going to be able to make it."

"After thinking about it there was no way I could miss my nephew get such an award, and Mum wouldn't want me to miss this for the world," he said happily releasing Rose and looked over to the Lily, "Lily, it's been ages, how have you been?"

Sitting down and letting the family members get reacquainted Flaky set Cub in the chair next to her and started playing patty cake with him to keep him occupied. Slowly the room started to fill to its max capacity as family and friends of the other four that were also to be awarded began to take their seats; most of them doing what she had been doing only moments before and carefully examining the room trying to take it all in. After the chairs were filled and it started to quiet down she noticed another handful of people with equipment came in and started setting up cameras around the room so that this historical moment could be recorded. Keeping her eyes up to the stage she watched as Grizzly walked in and talked to several different people before taking a seat along with some other officers.

A moment later four soldiers wearing the same dress blues as Flippy walked in from the same door as Grizzly. The first one was a tall lightly tanned man with golden yellow hair and bright amber eyes; behind him was a man just a few inches shorter with a dark tan and black hair with dark brown eyes. The third man was the same height as the one before him but had fair skin with blue-gray hair with bright blue eyes; the last on in the small precession was a thin tanned woman with dark green hair pulled back into a tight bun and slate gray eyes. Turning as a unit they took a seat stiffly, it was clear that each one of them were nervous to be in front of the large crowd and the president. A moment later Flippy walked in greeted each of his men before taking the first seat. Looking through the crowd he met Flaky's gaze and gave her a loving smile, and in return she did the same. Though their attention turned to an office staff member took stage to inform them that the ceremony would be starting momentarily.

A/N: I was originally planning on updating this as quickly as I did with ODaaT, but work is not going to allow that at all, so please bare with me. The transfer for my job was meant to only be temporary, but they are looking to make it permanent, and I really hope that doesn't happen because its become very draining, both physically and mentally. As for chapter two, hopefully I can have it up in the next two weeks, but if not look for the new chapter to be up late June. I do apologize in advance to the long wait, and much love to everyone who reads.