Hey Dudes/Bras, how ya been?

I unfortunately have to report this chapter may be little more than filler...

I assumed you'd be happy with a small update now, and then allow me to make more later. So this small release is just a taste to come.

So... ENJOY!


Chapter 9: Stormy Weather

Before Renton could even gasped, he was pulled out of the doorway and outside to the wall. Not so much forcefully, but more swiftly. Renton got a good look at the figure, that was why he didn't say anything.

...It was Holland. He was standing next to Renton, both of them leaning against the wall. Renton's height had gotten closer to Holland, who said something first.

"Hey kid." Holland said, still looking up at the night sky. "How is life treating you?'

Renton kept looking up "Quite nicely, what was with pulling me out here?" He asked, he'd probably want to see Eureka.

"I can't let anyone else see me for the moment, I got away from the Gecko for awhile so I could get here. And not have the entire welcoming party. Helping the army rebuild as we are, we don't want to drag you into anything else." Holland said.

Renton turned to him "Then why don't you see Eureka."

"I can't stay long, wish I could, but can't right now. I have something I need to tell you." Holland said, keeping his cool.

Renton nodded "Yeah."

Holland muttered something, then he finally turned to Renton and said 3 words that blew his mind. "I am sorry."

"sorry?' Renton asked "sorry for what?"

"Don't play dumb kid, I was a real ass, and I still am. But you're a good kid, and I shouldn't have been so damn petty." Holland said, still looking at him.

Renton looked down and said "You weren't petty, I was a punk kid, and you helped show me what it meant to be mature, even though I'm not there yet."

Holland looked back up at the sky. "Renton... that's his name you know."

"What?" Renton asked Holland.

"My son, I named him Renton." Holland said, getting off the wall. "It just felt right. After everything you've done."

"I didn't do much, it was mostly just Eureka..."

"Yeah, but Eureka wouldn't have gotten anywhere close without you kid." Holland said, reaching into his pocket, pulling out a pack of cigarettes. "you want one kid?'

Renton looked surprised, but shook his head. "No thanks."

"Good, you passed the test. Than these were worth stealing from Stoner." Holland said, dropping them, and stomping on them. "He'd think I was a sinner for that, it was a full pack."

Renton chuckled "I remember the day he threw his last pack away. And said he was going cold turkey, then, after like two hours, He was tearing the Gecko apart looking from them cause' Mattheiu took em'."

Holland nodded, and gave a chuckle. "I'll be in touch kid. Next time I stop by it will be with the entirety of the Gecko..." He said, walking towards his board, left in the moonlight by some grass. "And hey kid..."

"Yeah?"

"Take good care of yourself, and your family. Got that?"

"Did you have to ask?" Renton said, with a cheerful, and taunting tone.

Holland shook his head "No... No I don't. I just wish I was as mature as you at your age... or when you were on the Gecko." Holland said, before grabbing his board and taking off, soon out of sight.

When Renton turned around, Eureka was walking out the door way. "Renton, who was that?"

Renton smiled and said "I probably shouldn't say... meh, it doesn't matter, it was Holland."

Eureka looked surprised "Holland? Why didn't he just come in?"

"He had to leave, he just wanted to say some stuff to me, and get back to the Gecko."

Eureka nodded "Alright, well, want to come back in?"

"I'd love too." Renton said as he walked in with Eureka.

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A few minutes had passed, and Renton was about finished telling her about what happened outside with Holland. "The funniest part was, he offered me cigarettes as some kind of test. Sometimes I think he's crazy!"

"He isn't cr... well ok, he might be a little crazy. But he just cares." Eureka said, resting against Renton.

"yeah, your right I guess." Renton said, running his hand through her hair. She had put the clip in, as it was still a little damp, but he managed to keep it smooth, and in order as he slid his hand over her cyan hair.

Within the few minutes the rain had cleared up, it started back up again somewhat fiercely. Thunder could be heard in the distance, but they didn't pay it much mind... until everything went black.

Eureka gasped in surprise, and she turned and said "The storm must have knocked the power out."

Renton nodded, even through it was pitch black, while Eureka had a robe over a long sleeved breezy shirt, and similar pants. As did Renton, lacking the robe however. Slowly Eureka sat up and said "What should we use for lights?"

"Gah, the old man moved all the stuff around last week. I have no idea." Renton said, rubbing the back of his head, but he could see a bit of light under the robe that draped over Eureka's shoulders. She noticed it and she slowly slid it off, letting the green light from her wings slowly spread around the room. Renton smiled and said "I guess I'm sort of glad the power went out."

Eureka nodded and slowly moved closer to Renton, and kissed him. She could feel his arms wrap around her, she slowly leaned on to him, and they both fell onto the couch.

After the first kiss broke, Eureka said "Renton... I want to know. Is there anything I can do to make you happy?"

"Eureka, I am happy just being around you. And seeing you smile." Renton said, smiling brightly.

Eureka smiled, but she looked away, blushing. "I know... but I can't help but want to do more for you. I want to... "Eureka said, trying to think of the words Amy used. She remembered them, but she was curious to what they meant. She only said 'Just say them, and things will take off from there.'

'I want to show my love to you."

Renton was surprised, and took a heavy sigh. "Eureka, where did you learn all this, cause I want a manual." Renton said with a chuckle.

Eureka looked at him "Sorry, I've been getting advice, because I really don't know anything about this." Eureka said, looking away.

"I don't know anything about it either, but if that is how you feel, I won't try to change it."

"I just want to be close to you, I want you to know I love you. I don't know what those words really mean to be honest." Eureka said, giggling a little.

"Oh, that makes more sense. Next time though... figure out what it means before you say it." Renton said, grinning "K?"

"Alright" Eureka smiled back "What does it mean though?"

"Umm... well..." Renton said, as he went on about it. "Generally, that is a hint at... well... sex."

Eureka's face turned a deep red, and she looked embarrassed. "Oh, I didn't mean to imply that... wow..." She said, looking cheerful, she was thinking in her mind. "I'm going to kill you Amy!"

Renton held on to Eureka, and held her close. "How about we get to sleep. It's getting a little late. Being we have school Tomorrow."

Eureka nodded, as they headed up for their room. And slowly drifted off to sleep right next to eachother.


Eureka, you funny alien. Yeah, not very much, a small twist in plot, and Renton finally knows what has been causing her to act this way for the past while, but where will it end? Who knows, you will...

Next Chapter! XD (Not all of that, but keep reading future chapters and you will.)