Before you start reading, I am indeed aware of the similarities between this and another story on the site. I just wanted to clarify that this is not inspired by that or ripping that off (to avoid names), this is merely meant to bridge the gap between SotL (my other Uncharted fanfic) and my next Uncharted story.
Anyways, each segment will be introduced as soon as I've come up with and written it and will be judged on the amount of years or months after the end of SotL. They will not necessarily be in chronological order.
Uncharted: Memories
By Obrusnine
Last Edited: July 27th, 2012 fD
House
Six Months After Seekers
Nate and Elena slowly walked through the house arm-in-arm.
"So is this good enough?" Elena asked.
"No…" Nate said. "I'm sorry I'm saying this again but I'm just not satisfied."
"Now that is one thing I never thought I'd hear you say." She said smirking.
"Very funny, but I want the best for my little baby. This isn't the best." Nate said rubbing Elena's rather large belly. She was six months pregnant now and it showed. The person giving the open house on the two million dollar mansion they were strolling through glanced at them and lifted an eyebrow. "Sorry?"
"It's quite alright Mr. Drake, after all you are the judge." She said.
"I don't quite understand why you aren't satisfied yet Mr. Drake, what's wrong?" Martha asked. She was their real-estate agent. She was a young blond wearing clothes that looked far to official for her. "I've brought you to fifteen different houses now and I just don't understand."
"It's not that they aren't good houses Martha, just none of them have suited all of our needs." Nate said. "I also think we have different expectations. I said I wanted a huge backyard, wide enough to set up a little firing range. I want a house with a gigantic library. I want a house that has rooms for us to fill in the future, but isn't too big."
"This mansion suits all of those expectations Mr. Drake, I assure you." Martha said.
"We have very different expectations on a huge backyard Martha, and the library is lacking." Nate replied.
"Well if you don't like it Mr. Drake, I could find you a piece of land to buy and find you an Architect." Martha said.
"You know Nate, I actually like that idea." Elena said.
"That is a good idea." Nate said. "Oh, and I want a location with a forest for hunting and a lake for fishing."
"Nate, you had better not raise a kid that'll go into the business you used to be in." Elena said.
"I wouldn't dream of it." Nate replied grinning. "But I want to be able to get out with my kids."
"Hey, don't forget that we need to be near a town to." Elena said. "Our kids need friends and a school."
"Look, I really apologize, but if you've already decided you aren't buying the house… I would like it if you left to give our other customers space." The owner said.
"Oh, I'm really sorry." Elena said. "We'll leave right away."
"Hey, this is an open house…" Nate replied.
"Nate, come on, let's just leave." Elena said.
"Fine…" Nate answered. "Hey Martha, I'm going to take Elena back to the Landing. Why don't you start scouting some architects?"
"Sounds like a good idea Mr. Drake." Martha said. "I'll get back to you with your options."
Nate and Elena stepped out of the house and climbed into the minivan. The Landing was the name Sully had given to his piece of land out on the Florida beaches where he had owned a small condo. They had been staying there since Sully had passed away, considering that Sully had left everything he owned to Nate.
"I still don't understand why we couldn't take the Diablo." Nate said as he put the minivan into gear and pulled onto the streets.
"Nate, I'm six months pregnant. Speed is not very high on my list." Elena said.
"Do we still have to go to those weird pregnancy things?" He asked.
"Yes Nate, it shows your commitment." She said.
"I've been scouting houses for three months, am I not committed enough?" He asked.
"Look, I know you're trying honey. Don't worry; you won't have to go to them very much longer."
"Well I swear that guy that manages the class likes you a little too much."
"He's just friendly; don't get so paranoid… because I swear if you end up knocking him out like the first guy, I'm going to be knocking you out."
Nate shifted uncomfortably in his seat.
"I wouldn't dream of it." He said.
"I didn't think so." She said winking. "You're just feeling deprived because I won't have sex with you like this."
"There is that. It drives men crazy you know." Nate said grinning.
"Well it drives women nauseous, so you can get used to it." She said.
Nate sunk a little lower in his seat as Elena laughed.
"You're just so cute when you're disappointed." She said smiling.
"I'm glad I can make you happy in my suffering honey." Nate said.
"You better be."
2 Weeks Later
"…so does that plan work out for you Mr. Drake?" The Architect asked.
"It looks great." Nate said. "Could you expand the library a little bit… also a bathroom right off of it would be great. Oh, and a theater in the basement… and a bigger Garage."
"Those additions shouldn't be very hard." He said. "Sounds fine. Do you want me to start construction soon?"
"Right away." Nate said. "I would like it done and ready to move in before my child is born if it's okay. I can't raise a kid on the beach you know."
"Well, the house isn't so big. The underground construction for the theater should be a bit of a challenge, but again not too hard." He said. "Your wife has three months left. If I can rush the constructers a bit and get the best equipment possible, I should be able to have it done by then."
"That sounds perfect, use whatever money you need for that equipment. If you can make them get it done before my kid is born, I'll give you and all of the workers a nice bonus. Also as a bonus, the construction company can keep the equipment." Nate said.
"That sounds perfect Mr. Drake, we have a deal." He said. He offered his hand and Nate shook it.
"Sounds perfect to me as well." He said. "Nice doing business with you."