Eddy was the first to awaken. While the bed was not as big back at his world, it was much more comfortable. He hadn't slept like that in a long time, in part because of the crazy shenanigans him and his two pals were up to.
After getting up he went to the window and see the new world outside. Although the scenery was very similar back at the cul-de-sac, it was much more realistic (aesthetic-wise) compared to their plain art style.
"Yup, this is the start of something new." he stated
He then took a shower, having smelled bad. The bathroom was like the separate bedroom personal shower, silky towels, new tiles, and wonderful smelling soap and other bathroom products. Eddy came out fresh and new.
He dried himself off and noticed on the table in the room were neatly folded clothes and a pair of brown shoes. The boy thought back and this was probably what he saw the limiters were wearing. Eddy put it on without a second word.
The uniform consisted of a tan vest with the genetics logo on the shoulder, white button up shirt, blue pants and tie, finally brown shoes.
He was finally done putting the whole thing on, last thing to do was put the tie on his neck. Which was easier said than done as Eddy never wore a tie before.
'Really wish Double D could help." he thought, as he was having difficulty.
After a while he finally got it on. With that finished Eddy then went to the mirror to see himself in his new attire. Upon looking at his reflection Eddy smiled at his new appearance. But the clothes on the other hand were constricting to say the least.
"Man, what is up with these threads." Eddy said tugging at his collar to make it more comfortable.
Fixing that comfort problem, a knock on the door caught his attention. He opened it revealing Ed who was wearing the same uniform given to him.
"You wanna go get breakfast." his friend asked
"Why else." he bluntly replied
The two went their way meanwhile the most intelligent of the trio caught short of the clock. He was fixing his tie all the while catching up his friend.
"Wait for me." Double D tied it correctly as he ran up to his friends.
The Eds went down their dorm onto the path to the cafeteria. On their way the three passed by a familiar blonde and Japanese boy.
Eventually they arrived at their destination entering the premises. The 3 entered the main cafeteria it was filled with students who were eating breakfast. Like their guide said the food there was gourmet in appearance, food from all around the world was there, and the utensils were finely cleaned.
"Check out the spreads." Eddy pointed at the food
"Look at the variety of nourishment we have." Double-D said
"Food!" Ed exclaimed
"Let's go chow down." Eddy and Ed were walking to the buffet table
"Hold it." The smartest of the three put his hands on their shoulders
"We are here to enjoy breakfast. Not gorge ourselves on an all you can eat buffet."
"Fine." Both said in unison
With that cleared they walked to the table. Getting each a plate, the adolescents each carefully picked their meals. Eddy got pancakes, bacon and an omelet, glass of orange juice, plus a croissant for dessert. Double-D was grapefruit and a glass of milk. Ed got buttered toast, orange juice, and apple pie.
They got forks and knives and found themselves a table and ate their meal. "Hey Sockhead what's on the agenda." Eddy said cutting his pancake.
"We have class among other things." he explained
"Anything else?"
"There's training that we have to do. Granted we're Limiters first."
"Can't argue with that."
"Hey guys I have question. What are your thoughts on getting partners?" Ed added
His friends stopped eating and pondered that question. From what Bystander said on their way to the facility, he mentioned that in order to partner up the Pandora was be older than their counterpart. The former was ecstatic on finally getting a girl the latter on the other hand was conflicted on it.
"If Bystander said to make it more enjoyable then I gotta get my game on." Eddy said. "Hey Double D how about you?"
"I don't know Eddy this seems forced to me." he said sincerely
"Lighten up will ya."
"He is right. For new worlds bring new experiences we have to try." Ed said optimistically
"See even lumpy here agrees with me." the former agreed
Double-D looked down contemplating something.
They eventually finished breakfast. Washed their hands and headed for the school building. It was just a short walk from the cafeteria. They entered and went up one floor. Going through the corridor the 3 found their designated classroom.
Upon entering standing next to the teacher's desk was a short black-haired woman in her 20s wearing a neat outfit fitting for a teacher.
"Ah, you must be the new students Sister Margaret told me about." she said in a soft manner
"Yes, we are Ms. Yu-Mi Kim." Double D addressed her
"Why not you come up and introduce yourselves." she gestured them to come forward
They went up front of the class. "Alright class. We have 3 new students here." Yu-Mi Kim introduced
"Hi I'm Ed." the big oaf said
"My name is Eddward with two D's but I'm referred to simply as Double D." the smartest came next
Last was Eddy. "I'm Eddy McGee but you already know that." he spoke but was met with confused looks from the class.
"Are you three brothers perhaps?" a boy asked
"Oh no. We just share the same sounding names. Although we have been friends since childhood."
"Aw! that's really cute." A girl said
"Now that that's done. Why not you three go to your seats." Their teacher said
The trio nodded and went to the empty seats. Eddy and Ed were paired together in the middle, while Double D was at the front so that he could learn everything.
"Let us start our class shall we." She pulled out a book and everyone in turn paid attention
Double D pulled out his notebook from under his hat to write down notes. His 2 pals were surprisingly paying attention to what she was about to say.
First period was finally over when Yu-Mi dismissed them. The trio was walking to the cafeteria conversing as they went.
"Man, that lesson was nothing back at our school. And I thought I'd simply ignore it." Eddy said
"It was almost similar to my comics in explanation." Ed said
"This is something truly groundbreaking if I can learn more of this place I could-." the sentence was cut short as Double D accidentally bumped into someone.
"I'm sorry I didn't see you." he apologized as he picked up the girl from the floor.
She looked to be a little older than him. Wearing the purple outfit Pandora wore. The girl had light brown hair with 2 bangs reaching until her shoulder.
After getting back on her feet both of them locked eyes for a moment. The adolescent fell into a hypnotic trance when he saw her same went with her. The moment lasted for a few seconds before Eddy broke it by clapping in his friend's left ear.
"Hate to break up this. Aren't we supposed to be somewhere." he asked impatiently
Double D groaned at his friend's impatience but calmed himself down. He gave her way as the three continued to the cafeteria. Both of them looked back at each other before disappearing from view.
Cut to Eddy scratching his head with his pencil in his room. Lunch was terrific as the other stalls were open. Their teacher gave them homework to do and he was copying from Double D's.
"Hey you know the answer to number 5?" he asked
His smart friend didn't pay attention as he was looking out the window. He was situated on the spare chair in the room.
"Are you even listening?"
"Oh yes."
Realization then hit Eddy as why he was acting like this. "Wait a minute. You're thinking about that girl, aren't you?" he asked with a smirk
This knocked him out of his daydream. He then turned towards him his face slightly turning pink. "What of course." he frantically covered up
The smirk didn't go away and he sighed in defeat. "Hey if you like her why not ask to be her partner." he suggested
"What I can't ask that so quickly."
"Come on it would make this more memorable."
"Oh, hush I'm going out to clear my head." Double D went out the door
Eddy shook his head and got back to doing his work. Double D went to the garden and found a bench to sit on.
'I mean I want to learn more about the relationship between a Pandora and Limiter.' he thought. 'But what does it mean to have a bond like that?'
He looked down in contemplation not noticing that the same girl was there on the bench. "Hey I didn't catch your name." she spoke
He looked up and replied. "My name is Double D and what's yours."
"I'm Athena Wesley but you can just call me by my first name."
"That's a nice name for you."
She giggled a little from that. "You don't look like one who wants to be a limiter."
"Well, you see I want to pursue knowledge. But unforeseen circumstances brought me here."
"I too had a similar dream. But I had to discard it when the Nova came."
"Don't let that stop you. Even if you are soldier now, it can still happen in your spare time."
"You're a nice person for someone of your intellect."
"Yes I am."
The got a little closer as they looked up in the sky. What they didn't know was that their hands touched each other. When they felt both of them slightly reeled back blushing a little from that simple gesture.
"I'm sure you've got something to do so I'll be taking my leave." Athena nodded in response as he got up from his seat.
Before he left Athena wanted to say something. "Hey Double D wait…" she called bringing up the courage to say it. "You want to be my limiter?"
He thought it over and replied with a simple "Yes". This got her heart going up "Thank You. Meet me at my room at 8 ok." he nodded
She left for her dorm while Double D went back to his with a smile on his face. 'Maybe this will be a new chapter in my life.'
Sorry for not updating in a while. I was suffering from burn out and now I'm back.
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