a/n: do your best, I can see them! Sometimes I just don't know how to reply or forget to;; Ahh I'm really glad that he seems canon-y even in this AU! same with the Chaos duo!

AlieaGakuenAliens, don't worry, they're coming back~! They aren't the main focus of this fic, but them and Saginuma will be returning I can promise you that~!

(Friday - Morning)

Gran is silent. His gaze is set on a window, one that allows for a view into the backyard. He doesn't seem to be focussing on anything in particular, eyes glazed over, yet his mind is churning with thoughts of worry. I can't stay here forever...and I don't wish to worry Ryuuji or anyone else back home for long, especially not her. I may have been gone for too long already. But what can I do...?

"Ryuuji?" Gran calls for his name, some hesitance in his voice. Already he's thinking of brushing this off as nothing. He should just say goodbye to the human and then wait for him to return home, repeat what he's been doing since he's woken up. But, he's curious and he just has to have an answer to whats on his mind.

"Yes?" Ryuuji stops himself, nearly ready to head out the door. He frowns at the look Gran has on his face. It's not often he sees him with a wavering expression. "Is something wrong?" His first worries are human conditions. Something like a stomachache or maybe even a cold. Maybe the food hadn't settled with him last night...

"No, everything is fine." He starts and knows if he stops here, he wouldn't voice his question again. "I was just wondering if we could go and explore the woods?"

"Now?" He asked, certain the other was aware he couldn't abandon work.

Gran shakes his head before answering. "When you are free. There is something I wish to look for..."

"Did you leave something behi..." Midorikawa recalls the night he had found him. And now, feels like an idiot for even starting to ask this question. "Your ship. You want to go and find it?"

"I think that it might still be there. It may not be in working condition, but I wish to go and see it." He was holding back on his words, thinking maybe it was too much to ask for. He wanted to find the remains, even repair it. But for some reason, it was one of the most difficult questions to ask. The alien didn't want to bring worry or trouble to the generous human and thought that might be pushing it too far.

"I don't have to work tomorrow. So, we can go and check it out then. I have to admit, I don't really remember where I found you," It was dark and I was panicking, "but I'm sure we can find it."

A relieved smile graces Gran's face. His answer made him wonder why he was ever hesitant in the first place. This human was kind; he really shouldn't be overstaying his welcome. He had a feeling that he would truly miss when it was time for him to go. "Thank you, Ryuuji."

(Saturday - Morning)

Midorikawa lets out a tired yawn as he dresses. Unlike his last venture into the woods, this time he's going to be prepared. He has boots on, a more comfortable shirt and sweats, a backpack filled with supplies (he doubts he'll need half of the stuff in there but as they say, better safe than sorry), and snacks.

Meanwhile, Gran is wearing some comfortable jeans along with a casual t-shirt. Since Midorikawa hadn't planned they'd go for a walk through the woods, he didn't buy the alien some 'camping' attire. This would have to do for now, and at least he could easily move around in these clothes.

"If you're ready, then we can go." Midorikawa is already mentally double checking everything off in his mind. Maybe he should just take off the backpack and check it once more...

"I am ready," Gran replies, already beginning to take a couple of steps towards the front door. Although he seems to be calm, the human can tell that even he is eager to go out- impatient. It was a little odd to see him like this, but with home on his mind, he guessed even aliens could get a little homesick.

"Alright then." Guess I'm not going to be checking my bag again. "Let's go."

~...~

Gran had a curious gaze all throughout the walk to the woods and had kept it as the delved deeper into the woods. He was like a curious child, trying to take in such new sights for the very first time. It was amazing that he never bumped into anything while looking so in awe at the nature surrounding them.

Midorikawa made sure to keep an eye on him, just careful that he didn't wander off. Although, it seemed to be the other way around. Gran would occasionally look back to Midorikawa, even walking close to him when he found himself going a bit too far.

"Do you see anything familiar?" Gran asks. While he may be enjoying this sightseeing trip, even he knows that they're out here for a reason.

"No..." Midorikawa admits while looking around. Things looked different during the day and it had been a week since he had last ventured out here. It didn't help that he hardly ever went out to these woods either. "But we'll know when we're close."

"How so?"

"Before I found you and your ship, there was a line of fallen trees. I guess when you crashed you hit the ground and skidded on the ground or something. So, we'll probably see an open path leading up to a hole. There's also the fact that the ground was pretty hot. It may not be any more, but I don't think anything will be growing in that spot anytime soon."

"I guess it would leave an unusual mark on this land..."

Now even he had something to look out for. Maybe Midorikawa should have informed him earlier, but even then he really didn't know if they were going to come across the same path again. Still, finding that part of the woods shouldn't be too difficult. Its not like space ships were crashing down here every night.

"Would it be like that?" The alien asked shortly after, having taking a few steps ahead of the human. The area looked more like a small clearing, though oddly shaped. There was an untouched straight path, the ground had been covered up, restored to its original appearance. The path led to an open area, the ground looking the same as the path. No giant hole or alien ship in sight. It looked completely perfect and almost natural.

"I think so..." Midorikawa answers. Even he finds it hard that this may be the area where he crashed. There really was no sign that anything foreign had come down onto this land. Except for the odd no tree section here. But that wasn't too noticeable, at least he wouldn't have found it strange if he hadn't been here a week ago.

"I think it is to," Gran replied, walking over to the open space. He bent down, touching the earth's soil and grass, easily grabbing some of it in his hands, only to let it fall out. "This part of the earth feels different..."

"Does it?" The human asked while slowly walking over to the other's side. "Did your ship have some...restoration power?" If the alien had some, maybe the ship did to. It might be a big guess, but guessing was all he could do with such foreign technology.

"No...It cannot repair itself nor the land around it." The alien remained down for a while longer before standing, a worried expression on his face. "Would someone come to claim it?"

"I don't know..." Midorikawa felt bad for lacking answers, but he really didn't know what was going on. "Maybe someone did, but I can't say for sure. I haven't seen or heard anyone pass by either. But, there are many ways to enter this forest so..." He shrugged. He couldn't even imagine at how they could get his ship out of here and make the area look as if a crash never happened. It really was beginning to worry him more than it should.

If someone did come and get Gran's ship...does that mean they're looking for him? There wasn't a body at the scene. Maybe they know an extraterrestrial is walking on here now and they want him! What if they want to do weird things to him? They can't do anything to Gran, they can't!

"Ryuuji?"

"Huh?"

"You spaced out for a moment..." Gran said in a soft voice while looking to Midorikawa. "If my ship is not here...then we can return home."

"You sure? You don't want to keep looking?"

"I am sure. If it is gone, then..." He paused for a moment, unsure of what to say. His only way off this planet had vanished and there were no clues left behind. At least none that they could see. "...I suppose I will be staying with you for a while longer."

While Gran had said that with a smile, Midorikawa had a feeling it was forced. It hadn't reached his eyes like they normally would. I wonder if this is bothering him more than he's letting on...?

"That's fine with me." The human decided not to ask that for now. A lot might be on the alien's mind and he didn't want to force out an answer. "But, since we are out here already and I did pack some food that we haven't touched...why don't we have a picnic out here?"

"A picnic?" Gran titled his head, curious to that foreign word.

"Yeah. We just eat lunch out here instead of at home. I mean, we don't have to. I just thought that its a change of scenery and you're kinda cooped up inside a lot..." Maybe it was stupid of me to suggest it. This is where his ship was lost and I don't want him to feel bad about it.

"It sounds fun. I would like to have a picnic with you, Ryuuji." The alien did have a look of interest, but Midorikawa could see he wasn't completely enthralled by the idea.

"Alright. I don't have a blanket to sit on, but I think we can manage without one," Midorikawa said while beginning to take a seat on the ground, slinging off his backpack and digging for the food in his bag.

Gran eventually sat down beside him, looking towards Midorikawa in order to learn how this picnic would be done. But, he was unaware that Midorikawa was more focused on what the alien was thinking.

Is he really okay with staying here? He can't be. He seems fine now, but...maybe I'm overthinking again. I just hope this doesn't affect him too much...