{Eve's POV}

"So you're at the Nagasaki lab now?"

"Yeah. In two days, I'll be on my way to Tokyo, which should take about a day. Then the doctor and I will work out a plan."

"Good." I nodded, shuffling the papers together and tucking them back in their folder.

"Once we get him, you want him transferred to the original facility, correct?" Tyrone asked.

"Yes. That's closest to the estate."

"... You're going to erase everything, aren't you?"

I didn't reply, pulling the picture out again.

"Eve? Hello?"

"No. Not everything. There are still things he has that I want him to keep." I replied softly.

"You've actually fallen in love with him, haven't you?"

Tyrone's voice was heavy and sad. I smiled a little, somewhat amused at how desperate he was.

"If I have, then that's a strong indicator that he's the right one, isn't it?"

There was a soft burst of static as he sighed. "I suppose so..."

"Tyrone, we're so close. The perfect people is within reach. Eden can be reconstructed."

"Hey, I want whatever you want. It's just... What's wrong with me?"

I sighed myself. He just didn't understand, did he...? "For one thing, incest creates weak children. For another, I just don't have the same spark for you as you do for me. I love you, but not the way you love me. I've already promised that we'll become closer once I have Adam, haven't I?"

"... Yeah..."

"Tyrone. I love you, but we can't be together the way you want. Do you understand?"

"... Yes..."

"Okay." I stood up, walking over to the bookshelf, waiting for Tyrone to speak. But he didn't. "Tyrone, are you still there?"

"Uh-huh... So get him to the home-lab... What about the head?"

"Same. If possible, try to obtain the Yagiris' information regarding it, okay?"

"Yeah, okay... See you in a month or so..."

"Bye." I replied. He made a noise of agreement and hung up.

I ended the call on my side, tucking the phone into my hoodie's pocket. Tyrone just didn't get it. I did love him, just as much as I'd loved Mother. I loved him the same way I hated Goliath, and he should know that...

... But Eidolon...

When I looked at Eidolon, I just felt a little... more. He seemed incapable of wrong, only what was right. He was... perfect.

I shook my head, trying to chase away the nagging thoughts in the back of my mind.

My goal was to recreate Eden. I couldn't let anything interfere with that. Not even my own feelings.

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{Eidolon's POV}

I stood against the window, head tilted to the side.

"This was what you wanted me to see?" I asked Izaya.

"Mm-hmm." he hummed, working on his computer.

"... It's very dull." I commented, watching the rain hammer against the window, the trees outside shivering in the screaming wind.

"Told you he wouldn't like it." Shizuo said. I could practically hear him smirking.

"It's only just begun. Just wait, things'll—"

There was a bright flash of light practically right outside the window, a loud roar that shook the window-pane accompanying it. I yelped, darting away from the window to hide behind the couch Shizuo was on. As the roar of the thunder faded away into a rumble, I could hear Izaya laughing. "That wasn't funny!" I bawled, pulling my knees up to my chest.

"It's just the storm, c'mere..." Shizuo sighed, reaching back and picking me up, dragging me over the back of the couch and into his lap. I buried my face in his chest, shivering a little. "Did it scare you that bad?"

"Yes!" I said, my voice muffled.

"Ha-ha-hah! It just took you by surprise. If it'd been more subtle, I doubt you would be nearly as shaken!" Izaya laughed.

Coming out of my fetal position, I grabbed one of the pillows on the couch and threw it at him. Laughing, he dodged it easily. "I hate you! You're evil!" I yelled, tears pricking the corners of my eyes.

"And you're a crybaby." Namie remarked flatly. I threw another pillow at her, just barely missing.

"Be nice, you lot." Shizuo sighed, pulling me back down into his lap. Namie tossed her head indifferently, and Izaya stifled his chuckles under one hand. "Why on earth did you want to show him a thunderstorm, anyway?"

"Personally, I've always found them fascinating. The way the clouds move, how they appear so suddenly and gradually rain themselves out, and how weak or powerful they can be." Izaya replied. "I just don't get why so many people are scared of them."

Gee, I wonder...

"Lightning is dangerous, Izaya. It can kill. Severe thunderstorms can cause flash-flooding, hail-damage to building and cars, the wind can damage trees and overturn vehicles... There are plenty of reasons to be scared of storms. Or, say, small children might not like the thunder and lightning because it scares them." Shizuo said calmly as I flinched into him at another rumble of thunder.

"You know, some places would pay money for a storm, though? For any rain at all? Storms water crops and wash away sickness." Izaya replied. "Besides, something most people seem to enjoy watching for after— or even during— a storm is a rainbow."

"Seriously, you called me soft for wanting him to see the sunset— That's just childish, Izaya!"

"Like you've never done it." I heard Namie mutter. Shizuo blushed a little bit.

"I don't care. How long is this supposed to last?" I asked.

"Two hours, according to the weather-service I use." Izaya replied happily. I groaned, hanging my head.

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"Hey. Hey, Eidolon. Ai-chan, wake up."

I blinked awake, though I didn't remember falling asleep. Izaya was crouched on the couch next to Shizuo and I, one hand on my knee.

"What?" I asked sleepily, stretching the best I could without hitting either of my parents.

"Come outside with me."

All drowsiness fled, and my head snapped around to look out the window. "It's still raining!" I objected.

"Yeah, but you can't see it from the window."

"What...?"

"He thinks he found something you might like." Shizuo told me.

I groaned, looking at the window again.

"C'mon, please?" he pleaded.

I sighed, standing up. Oh, wow, I was stiff...! Shizuo apparently felt the same as he stood up.

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"There."

"I don't see anything."

"Right there."

"It's right there, Eidolon."

"I don't see anything but the raindrop in my eye!" I hissed, scrubbing at my eyes.

Shizuo took my head in his hands and tilted it back and to the left. "Right there. Don't focus too hard. Maybe try unfocusing your eyes a little."

Before I could try it, there was another flash of lightning, making me jump. The strike was conveniently placed, though...

"Oh!" I exclaimed, staring.

"See it?" Izaya smiled.

I didn't answer, still staring.

It was almost transparent, which was why I'd been having trouble seeing it. The pale colors were almost like those of water-colors, meshing together in a way that somehow reminded me of when I'd walked in on Shizuo and Izaya. It seemed to waver a little as it arched over the gray sky, like it was shy and not sure it should be there.

"Like I said, people like to look for them. They're seen as a symbol of hope and beauty." Izaya said.

I nodded, understanding why.

"So maybe the flea's not totally wrong for wanting to show you that, huh? You can't always find one after a storm." Shizuo said softly, his hands leaving my head as he draped his arms around me.

"Maybe..."

Izaya moved closer, smiling. "You like it?"

"... Yes..." I said softly, my voice almost inaudible as I rested my head on Shizuo's arm. "... I love you two..."

Izaya planted a kiss on my temple, and Shizuo gave me a squeeze.

I hoped I would never get separated from my parents. Never. I would rather die than live without them.

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A/N: HELP!

I'm having trouble figuring out what to do for the next chapter!

I know that Chapter 36 will be the second-to-last chapter, and 37 will be the last one, but I need something between then and now!

Yes, you read that right. I'm ending this story soon, and it'll be continued in the sequel, Eidolon II: Adam and Eve!

Thank you for following!