Renton: Hey, what gives? I thought you said you couldn't update until after Easter?
Slop Doggy: Yeah, but I had a brainwave, and I couldn't wait to get the next chapter up, so…yeah.
Eureka: So the Nirvash comes back, huh?
Slop Doggy: Yup. Plus we meet another OC.
Maurice: Really? Who?
Slop Doggy: She actually showed up in the second chapter.
Maeter: That's cuz you're too lazy to make up another one.
Slop Doggy: *curls up in corner and mutters*
Maeter: My turn to do the disclaimer! Slop Doggy does not own Eureka Seven in any way. He only owns OCs and the storyline.
Slop Doggy: Now, onto the story!
Chapter 7: Return of the Nirvash
"So you did send Tyler to protect Renton and Eureka?"
"Yes, I did," said Jurgens. "You can trust him, Holland. He's the best."
"All right. He can stay. Thanks, Jurgens."
"No problem. Anytime."
As Holland closed the link, he sighed, wondering where to go next. It's been an hour since the Gekko fled Bellforest after the rebels attacked and were defeated by Tyler, a mysterious figure sent by Jurgens to protect Renton and Eureka.
"Maybe we should go back to The Capital. Try to find out how the rebels knew we were Bellforest."
"Hey, Holland?"
"Yeah, Renton. What's up?"
"Are we close to Terminus City?"
"Yeah, about 10 minutes out. Why? What's wrong?"
"Eureka and I have to keep a promise."
"Huh?"
"When we woke up, we cam out at Terminus City. There, a kid named John took us home, fed us, and loaned us boards in order to get to Bellforest."
"I get it. You promised to return the boards, right?"
"Yup. Can we stop there real fast?"
"Sure. We need to refuel anyways."
"Awesome. Thanks, Holland!"
"Don't mention it. Oh, by the way. I just got off the vidlink with Jurgens. Tyler's story checks out. He can join Gekkostate."
"That's good to know. He looks like a good fighter."
"All right. Go get the boards. I'll let you know when we arrive."
"Got it!"
Meanwhile, in the room Holland set up for Tyler, the pilot of the Oblivion was sitting at his desk, taking out contacts.
"I hope I can keep this secret up for a little bit longer," he said, as he removed one contact, revealing the purple eye of a Coralian.
10 minutes later, the Gekko arrived in Terminus City. Renton, Eureka, and the three kids were walking into the city when they heard a voice behind them.
"Trying to ditch your bodyguard?" asked Tyler.
"Nah. We just need to return these boards we borrowed," said Renton, motioning towards the boards under his arms.
"Ah. I see. Here, let me." And with that, Tyler took the boards from Renton and put them both under one arm. "Come on. Where do we go with these?"
"Right this way," said Eureka.
20 minutes later, they were standing at John's door. Renton went up and knocked. After a few seconds, a woman opened the door.
"Can I- Renton! Eureka! How good to see you again! Please, come in!"
When they were all seated at the table, John's mother, Dara, asked what they were doing here.
"We've come to bring the boards back to John," said Eureka.
"I see. Well, John's at school now, but he'll be back in a while."
"He's at the door right now," said Tyler. And sure enough, the door opened and John's voice was heard: "Mom, I'm home!"
"I'm in the kitchen, John! With a few guests, too," Dara said after a strange look at Tyler.
"Really? Who is- Renton!"
"Hey, John. We brought your boards back."
"Awesome! Thanks!"
"Thank you, John," Eureka said.
"No problem. So…who are the new faces?"
"Oh, right. The three kids are Maurice…"
"Hey, John," said Maurice.
"Maeter…"
"Hi, John!"
"and Linck."
"Hi, John! Thanks for helping Mama and Papa!"
"Mama…and…Papa?" asked John, stunned.
"Adopted," whispered Renton.
"Oh…ok!"
"And this is Tyler, pilot of the Oblivion and our bodyguard," said Eureka.
"Nice to meet you, John," said Tyler. "Renton, sir. I think it's about time we go."
"All right. Well, John. Thank you for loaning us your boards. And Dara. Thank you for the awesome stew you fed us when we first got here."
"Oh, it was no problem, dear," said Dara.
"Take care! Come visit soon!" cried John.
"We will!" cried Renton, and they started the long walk back to the Gekko.
After a few minutes, Eureka turned to Tyler and asked, "I have to ask. How did you know John was at the door?"
After a few seconds pause, Tyler sighed and motioned them toward an alley. "Please, come. I don't want this known by a lot of people."
"Don't want a lot of people to know what?" asked Renton suspiciously.
With another sigh, Tyler reached up to his eye and took out a contact lens. When he pulled his hand back, everyone gasped. For Tyler's eye was the purple of a Coralian.
"Please, don't be alarmed. I am not a blank sheet, like Eureka is. I am a Guardian Coralian. It is my job to guard the "blank sheet" Coralians. The reason I have appeared only now is because it took the Scub Coral this long to…perfect the technique. As for how I knew about John, I can feel people's footprints when they step on the Scub."
"Why didn't you tell us?" asked Eureka.
"Was there a reason for you to know?" replied Tyler. "This is an important secret. If it was known I am a Coralian, Jurgens might order me back and make me find a partner. I do not have a partner. Only blank sheet Coralians do. I just guard them."
"All right," said Renton. "Let's talk more about this at the Gekko."
"Sir."
"All right, dear. Let's go," said Eureka.
About 5 minutes away from the Gekko, Eureka suddenly gasped and almost fell.
"Eureka?!" cried Renton.
"Mama!" cried the kids.
"Crap!" growled Tyler. "Hang on. I'll reach into her mind."
What's going on, thought Eureka.
Eureka.
Who's there? asked Eureka.
Come to Alocoa (A/N: Pronounced Al-o-co-a) City. I am waiting for you.
Nirvash…?
With another gasp, Eureka awoke in Renton's arms.
"Oh, thank God! Are you okay?"
"Renton, the Nirvash called me. She said to go to Alocoa City and that she's waiting for us."
"She is? I thought she left the planet along with half the Scubs."
"She's back."
"All right. Are you okay? Can you walk?" asked Renton.
"I'm fine. Come on. Let's get to the Gekko."
"Are you sure?" asked Holland.
"We're sure," said Renton and Eureka together.
"All right then. Doggie, get to Alocoa City as fast as you can"
"Roger. ETA, 3 days."
Three days later, they landed in Alocoa City to find the Nirvash, in her Spec Two form, waiting on the landing strip.
"Nirvash…" said Eureka.
Renton, Eureka. So good to see you. I see you picked up another Coralian as well.
"Yeah, we did." Tyler had broken the news to the Gekko crew just yesterday, only to find acceptance.
"Can we come in?" asked Renton.
Of course, said the Nirvash, bending down and offering her hand.
Renton and Eureka climbed into the cockpit and took off.
"Amazing," breathed Renton.
"Yes it is, dear. You want to activate the Amita Drive? See if it still works?"
"If you're up to it," answered Renton.
"Then let's go."
"Amita Drive, activate!" they cried together.
With that, the Nirvash burst into a beautiful, seven colored light that greatly enhanced it's speed and power.
"Welcome home, Nirvash," said Renton.
It's good to be home.
Renton: WOOOO!! About time, Slop!
Slop Doggy: Tell me about it. I couldn't wait for Nirvash to get back in the story, myself.
Eureka: But what was a surprise was that Tyler was a Coralian.
Slop Doggy: I had just thought of the idea yesterday. By the way, the Oblivion has a little Seven Swell surprise of its own.
Maurice: AHHH!!! SPOILER!!!! SLOP!!!!
Slop Doggy: Oops
Linck: Next update, Slop?
Slop Doggy: Look for Chapter 8 before next Saturday, April 17, 2009. (I hope)
Maeter: It might be a little later cuz he's lazy.
Slop Doggy: That's it. No boyfriends for you in the sequel. (again, I hope. :-D)
Be safe and well
Slop Doggy
