Eureka Seven: The Chosen Ones
By Aditya
Chapter 1: The Beginning at Bellforest
In the Bellforest town, school is in session. It's a history class "It has been 4 years since 'The Second Summer of Love' took place in the depths of this planet. After investigating the planet using advance equipment, it is confirmed that this planet which we live is indeed earth. The hero 'Renton Thurston' and his wife who is supposed to be a 'Coralian', 'Eureka Thurston' has been missing since then. We are proud to say that 'Adrock Thurston' who saved the world in 'First Summer of Love' and his son 'Renton Thurston' who also saved the world in 'Second Summer of Love' were from the same town that we here live in, that's right, Bellforest and they both attended this same school in which you are right now. Now moving on…"
"Excuse me, sir" came a voice from behind.
"Yes" answered the teacher
"What exactly happens in the 'Summer of the love'?"
"I would recommend asking someone who actually witnessed it with his own eyes." pointing towards Maurice "Mr. Thurston would you wish to tell what exactly happened in the 'Second Summer of Love'?"
Maurice stood up, "I don't know exactly what happened, but when it was all over a Coralian who was on our ship named 'Gonzy' told that the thing which we saw was 'Second Summer of Love'."
"Could you be more specific?"
"I told you I was just a kid back then. I couldn't understand a single thing, besides we had other things to worry about," a little depressed, he took his seat.
"It's alright Mr. Thurston. We don't blame you. Now moving on the assassination of sages…"
"Another question, is Renton Thurston and Eureka Thurston dead?"
"No they're not", shouted Maurice. He was frustrated to hear this. Without a single thought, he took his bag and left the classroom."
"I can't take this" Maurice thought. "They could've been killed back there, but nobody values their life. They have been put into History books like they won't return. I know they are still alive. Mama, Renton, please come back quickly. I can't wait any longer" tears ran through his cheeks and jumped at the ground as he thought...
The Bell rang as soon as he left the classroom. Quickly recovering, he ran to collect Maeter and Linck. Joining with them, he started to walk towards his home.
"Nii-san, were you crying again?" asked Linck
"Oh… no" replied Maurice
"Don't you know? Lying is bad. Do you want to welcome Mama and Papa with a lie?" asked Maeter rather seriously.
"I don't know if they will come back or not."
"Of course they will come back. Papa promised to bring Mama back to us don't you remember. Did he break any promise he made?" said Linck.
"It was the First promise he ever made to us." Replied Maurice
"I know for sure that nobody ever breaks their first promise. So they will return."
"I hope so too"
Hearing Maeter say these words, didn't really affected Maurice. He knew that he had to think positively like his siblings, but he just couldn't bring himself too. He had a feeling that they were not around him. He couldn't understand why he was so worried.
"I am going to be in my room. Don't disturb me", Maurice said as soon as he returned.
"What's wrong with him?" asked Axel
"He is worried about Mama and Papa" replied Linck.
"It is becoming worse and worse everyday" added Maeter.
"Well it could be understood" said Axel, "I wonder how long do they make us wait until they return. I wish I could see them before my time is up"
"Grandpa" shouted Linck and Maeter "Don't say such things. We know our Papa won't break his promise. He will return with Mama"
Hearing this all Axel could do was smile. He thought to himself, "Renton, you are a great father indeed. To have children who trust you this much that they haven't given up on your promise for 4 years…"
"Well then", said Axel "I will go talk to Maurice" as he walked towards his room.
Maurice was holding the compac drive. There was nothing on it. If anyone other than him were to see the compac drive, they would definitely throw it away as garbage. But for Maurice, it was important. It was the same compac drive that once had Renton and Eureka's name on it. But now, it was useless. Seeing, this, it brought back memory. Maurice couldn't hold his tears any longer. He started to cry.
"Don't tell me you are crying again!"
"Grandpa, No I … I wasn't actually"
"Maurice I understand you are sad but you should…"
"I should what? Try to forget them or put the past behind me?"
"I didn't mean that."
"Then what is it that you wanted me to do? All I wanted was to be like a normal family. Reffing with my father, eating mother's cooking everyday, going out on family outings. Is this really that much to wish for? All I wish is to be happy with my family."
Axel couldn't say a word. Only one thought came to his mind, about Renton. Did he want to do things like this as well? His mother left him, his father left him and even his sister left him. How did he feel back then?
Maurice couldn't stop crying. Axel forced him to his lap. When he turned his vision towards the door, he saw Maeter and Linck just about to cry.
"Come here" Axel said. Maurice didn't want to face them in that condition. So he tried to hold back his tears. Maeter and Linck approached Axel but they too had tears in their eyes. Seeing this, it moved Axel very much. "Let's go out of town for dinner tonight" he said. He couldn't gather any words to comfort them. But he did realized what to do…