Still I own nothing but my imagination

The first class was Math and it was Edd's favorite class next to science. Today's lecture was on advanced calculus and the teacher had the students open their books and begin working. Class went by quickly Edd finished his work early and spent the rest of class reading. While everyone else still working, Nazz was staring at Edd and working.

She still couldn't believe that this was the same Edd from the Cul-de-sac. He was the second tallest next to Ed but was the out of the three. Edd always wore an orange shirt with purple shorts and black sneakers growing up. He always helped Eddy carry out his insane scams even when he protested the idea and they always ended in failure.

That was the old Edd this new one is more mature, has gained some muscle, and now carries himself with confidence. As she was daydreaming about him, the teacher dismissed the class and everyone got up to leave. Nazz packed up her stuff and rushed after Double D after already leaving class.

She caught up with him slightly out of breath and said "Hey-huff- Edd. " He turned around to Nazz and replied "Hello Nazz would you like some water?" She looked at him and said "Sure" so they went to the nearest vending machine and got her some water. It felt good to have the cold liquid running down her throat.

"So what class do you have next?" she asked while they were walking in the halls.

"My next class is World History" the genius replied. She needed to find something else to talk about. "So what is your core study? Mine is Japanese Culture and Pre-Med" this is the perfect way to keep the conversation going.

"My core study is in Medicine as well also I have Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Electronics, and Anatomy," he told her his full layout.

"Wow, that is interesting but why take so many classes?"

"Well, I wanted to be ready for any situation and to keep people safe and alive."

Still the same kind and caring guy as he was back in the Cul-de-sac. They kept walking and talking until he reached his class. "Well, this is where we part ways" the resident genius stated but wishing they had more time he really enjoyed the conversation.

"Yeah, it was nice" Nazz was looking at the floor because if she looked up he would see the blush on her face. She headed to her next class but turned around to tell Edd something "Don't forget our training begins tomorrow so don't be late" giving him a friendly reminder.

"Don't worry I didn't forget and thank you for the reminder" with that he went into his next class. When she was far enough away from the classroom, she said in a loud but quiet voice. "Damn it why did you say that he never been late for anything and you couldn't even look him in the eyes. Oh, those brown eyes I could get lost in those eyes and never want to be found" she came back to reality and went straight to her next class.

Class went by quickly for Edd, but his thoughts were mainly on Nazz. The genius couldn't wrap his mind around the conversation he had with Nazz. "Why was she so interested in my studies and why talk to me of all people. This doesn't make any sense." This question will plague his mind for days. Still he couldn't help but there was something else she was hiding from him.

As the first day was coming to an end and everyone wash finishing their last classes and heading for their rooms. Eddy was walking the halls with Ed going over what they had done in class.

"So Eddy how do you like your classes so far?" Ed asked wanting to know what he thought about the new school.

"Class was alright my first class was Macro Economics and for the first time I was the genius of the class and not sockhead" the excitement in his voice evident he loved this new attention.

"Cool my first class was Art and today we were doing self-portraits and the teacher said I had real potential" Ed showed Eddy the picture and he had to admit it was pro work.

They keep going until they reached the room to rest after being in class all day. In the room Kevin, Rolf, Johnny, and Jimmy were watching college football on ESPN. "Well, Dork and Dorky have finally returned" Kevin in his usual mocking voice.

Eddy was getting tired of his shit so he did something no expected. "Fuck you Prick" the red head heard that and marched angrily over to him. "You want to repeat that?" he wanted an excuse to deck him right now.

"Fuck you" with that Kevin swung at Eddy but he blocked it and threw Kevin to the ground. Eddy had grown taller over the years and put on some muscle. Now he matched Double D's height but Ed was still the tallest of the three. Also, he had learned Hapkido and Jujitsu to defend himself now he was a master.

"You little shit" he was about to get up till Eddy locked his arm in an arm bar. Kevin knew struggling would save m him so he gave up. Eddy let him go and he went back to the couch with the others.

"Well, once the smallest of the Ed boys has learned some new moves," Rolf said looking at his injured friend. Rolf was never got over his sayings so everyone got used to it.

"Whoa, Kevin are you alright?" Jimmy and Johnny said in unison while checking Kevin's to see if anything was wrong.

"I'm fine I don't need your help so back off" the red head was still embarrassed that Eddy actually hurt him, when he used to be the one getting beat up.

"Just because your pride is hurt Kevin you shouldn't lash out at others who wanted to see if you were okay. Besides if you don't have anything nice to say than don't say anything at all" everyone looked for the source of the voice and saw it was Double D. He was in his bedroom doorway while everything was going on.

Eddy walked over to sockhead and gave him a fist bump. Kevin made one final attempt at Eddy until Ed clocked Kevin with a right jab to the jaw. Ed also gained some backbone and some intelligence from studying with Edd, but he was still everyone favorite lovable oaf.

"You got knock the Fuck out," Eddy said while laughing at the unconscious jock.

"I put Kevin in his room and fix him some of Nana's heal all tea," Rolf said and put Kevin over his shoulder and took him to his room.

"Well, now that that is over with I'm going to do some reading," Eddy said as he went to his room. "Eddy wanting to read who are you and what have you done with Eddy?" Edd said in a humorous voice.

"Ha…Ha sockhead, I think you're starting to rub off on me and besides only smart people make money" Eddy said before entering his.

"Hey, you guys want takeout or do we cook something," Edd said.

Everyone said takeout so he ordered some Chinese food and they ate that for dinner. Rolf put Kevin's food in the fridge for when he wakes up. "Oh guys don't forget that our basic training begins tomorrow so get a good night sleep" Edd made sure they were aware.

"Hey, Rolf why are you being so nice to Kevin? I mean the guy is jerk to almost everyone except you, Nazz and Sarah. So why do you put up with him?" that was one question everyone wanted to know.

Rolf put his food down and said "It was when I first came to the Cul-de-sac I was treated like an outcast because of my accent and looks. I got beat up most by other kids until Kevin came along and sent the bullies packing. From that day on we were friends and I gained more along with him. So that is why because he was my first and only friend when I came to America."

"I'm sorry that happened to you Rolf but now you have more friends like Sarah, Nazz, Johnny, Jimmy and us Ed boys if you wants us to be that is" Edd said to the son of a Shepard. "Thank you for that Ed, Edd, and Eddy and I do consider you my friends," he said with a smile.

"Hey, Rolf that's the first time that you have actually said our names and not Ed boys," Ed said.

"Well, that is the second time for me at least," Edd said while eating his food/

"What do you mean?" Eddy said

"Well, Nazz and I were walking to class today after breakfast and she said my name."

"So what else happened?"

"She walked with me to my first class and we had a conversation after I got out of class."

Rolf started to smile when he realized what was happening. "Looks like Nazz has feelings for Edd. " Edd nearly choked on his food at the information.

"That can't be true I means Nazz sees me as a friend and nothing else."

"Actually stretch is right I mean who else in the Cul-de-sac would she actually like," Eddy said.

"True has shown some favor to me and Kevin but sees me as an intellectual not a possible companion. When has Nazz ever shown any affection towards me?"

"Well, there was a high school dance and she did dance with you."

"She was just nice you know that besides she could have any guy she wants and they practically throw themselves at her."

"But has she ever taken any of their offers"

"No"

"And that is because they only want one thing."

"What about us?"

"We all grew up in the same place and we see her as a friend and sister besides it would be awkward."

"I grew up here too."

"Wrong again you moved here remember"

Since when did eddy get good at coming up with valid points in this argument. "Okay for arguments sake say your right why has she chosen now to act on these feelings?" this would be one thing he could counter. "I don't know because I am not a woman" Eddy and they ended the conversation on that note.

"So once were done with basic training where do we go next?" Johnny asked.

"Well, basic training will only last for ten weeks then we each are given the destination to go to and start our individual training and who knows how long that will last. Besides our training will be based on our core study and we will be learning while training" Edd said giving the group some confidence.

"Okay, that's all well and good, but once our training is over we will be given our own base with a team leader. Who do you think they are going pick?" Eddy said

"Well I guessing it will be someone with some experience" Edd replied giving them an answer off the top of his head.

"I think our leader should be Double D," Ed said and everyone looked him and agreed.

"What me no I couldn't."

"Long neck Ed boy is right you would make a fine leader" Rolf said patting Edd on the back.

"Right on Double D," Johnny said giving his answer.

"He is right you are the best for the job," Jimmy said.

"Hurray for Double D," Ed said and gave him the biggest hug ever.

"Their right Double besides everyone looks up to you for the solutions and you would always have a plan" Eddy gave his winning smile trying to seal his friend's resolve. With a sigh Edd agreed to be a leader if possible.

"Alright I'll be the leader if we all are put at the same base but what about Kevin?"

"What about shovel chin"

"You know he won't accept me as a leader. He would only see himself as a worthy candidate like when jimmy thought aliens were attacking. Kevin told everyone that they were going to fight them."

"True but who researched the alien threat, made the battle armor and weapons to fight them. Eddy said raising another valid point.

"Okay, but what if Kevin decides to fight me. He won't win, but I don't want to seriously hurt him." He expressed his concerns about the possible situation.

"I deal with Kevin if he becomes an issue," Rolf said.

"You sure Rolf Kevin is your best friend," Eddy said knowing what might if he does this.

"I am well aware of what might happen but still he has no right to do that. No one would ever see him as a leader or a friend" he meant what he said. "Thank you Rolf and remember we will always have us as your friends" Edd put his hand on Rolf's shoulder. Everyone continued eating shared a few laughs got ready for bed.

While everyone was getting ready for bed, Kevin heard the whole conversation at his bedroom door. He was pissed that he got beat by Eddy and knocked out by Ed. Now they want Double D to be the leader there was no way he was going to let that happen.

"If you think you're going to be the leader you got another thing coming Double Dork," he said in a whisper and headed for bed madder than before.

Basic training begins tomorrow will everyone be ready?

What plan does Kevin have in the works?

Will Nazz reveal her feelings to Edd?

Either the suspense will kill me or the Assassins will