Day

Emblem City, Antarctica

"Daniel look at this new invention I came up with." My little brother Eden said as soon as I walked in. Sighing I said "Eden what if it wasn't me but was some crazed ex-girlfriend come to exact revenge?" I teased. Rolling his eyes he turned around and said "Daniel you make it sound like I've dated tons of women. If anything its you the crazed ex would be coming after, now look at my invention." He says a little impatiently.

"Alright, just let me put my bag away goggle eyes." I say while removing my equipment. By now Eden has learned about my nightly routine and knows there's nothing he can say to stop me from going out each night. At 21 he really has matured well beyond his years. Making my way over I notice he has bags under his eyes.

"Have you been getting enough sleep Eden?" I ask with slight concern left over from our time in the Republic.

"Yes Old Man." Eden states referring to how I use a cane to walk around since my surgery. He knows I really don't need it but I'm trying to keep up appearances.

"It's just. This project has kept me up a little later than usual." He goes on a bit sheepishly. Whenever he gets really excited about a project he forgets he's human and needs sleep. And food, and anything else remotely related to hygiene. I'm hoping some chick will pop into his life and set him straight when he gets like that.

I narrow my eyes a little but let it slide because I know how excited he is for me to see what it is he's been working on. Hmm…maybe that's also a reason why he needs someone to set him straight, cause lord knows I'll give him whatever it is he wants and let him get away with anything.

He's my little brother, the only family I have left there's no way I would let anything happen to him.

"Okay so this will help whenever you need to disguise yourself for…whatever reason, like say that crazed ex-girlfriend of yours." He snickers

"Yeah, yeah so what will it do? Turn me invisible? Give me super sight so I can her coming a mile away? Tell me oh wise owl with glasses." I retaliate.

Giving me a cocky grin he moves aside and shows me what it is he's been working on.

"It…looks like something John would use to skin me alive with. What is it?" I ask slightly stunned and curious.

Rolling his eyes and laughing he shoves me aside.

"It's a modified walking stick that has a hologramed device implanted into it that allows you to look like you have on different clothes even though your still wearing the same ones. I'm trying to work on it so that it will change your eye color too." He explains animatedly while brushing his golden curls out of his eyes as he goes, his hands gesturing wildly. Raising my eyebrows I reply "Wow Little Owl I could've used this when I was out running today." It seems every time I come back he has some new invention that can change and improve our society.

"Yeah I heard about some Senators not being very pleased when Night turned his attention to them. That outta teach them that Nights not on their side like they hoped he would be.

Then again some creepy guy stalking women in hopes of protecting them does make one wonder if this Night fellow is sane." Eden snickers.

"Oh . Don't you have a date to get ready for Little Owl? If you don't hurry I'd be glad to take your walking stick and go on that date for you" I say winking. Looking at his watch Eden jumps up and starts rushing around looking for his clothes I laid out.

"Oh crap! I didn't realize it was getting that late, so I guess I'll see you when I get back, make sure you take your medicine its on the top shelf in the cupboard upstairs. One blue pill and one red pill and eat something with it!" He says while shoving his shirt on and grabbing his keys.

"Yeah I got it I can take care of myself Eden, now go and have fun, be a good 21 year old and have a drink!"

"okay yeah, do you think she'll like me?" Eden says stopping long enough to look at me with a worried expression. Making my way over to him I Pat him on the shoulder reassuringly

"Of course she'll like you, just do what I told you and she'll be putty in your hands. You're the best little Owl out there and she'd be lucky to have you, after all you do take after your big brother." I say smirking at him with a cocky air.

Rolling his eyes he puts his jacket on. "Yeah John was a great role model huh?" He says while I shove him out the door.

With Eden finally gone I slide the wall and cradle my head. Even after nearly ten years I still try to put the pieces of my life together. Earlier that memory brought up emotions in me and the ever present sense of overwhelming loss. My missing piece. No matter how much I try that piece will never come back to me.

When I finally got out the hospital and started to adjust to my new life here Eden would talk about some of the things that I did while we were in the Republic and as he talked I could see and remember bits of what he was saying. But when he came to a certain name he would hesitate and glance at me questioningly.

June Iparis.

Her name is like honey to me. Sweet and dangerous. She's my missing piece, the one I can't seem to be able to place. I remember meeting her when I woke up in the hospital in the Republic but other than that I don't know.

She walks in head slightly bowed like she's bracing herself for a painful impact.

"Hi." I say staring at her curiously. Who is this beautiful girl?

"Hi" she replies softly "Do you know who I am?" she says further adding to my confusion and curiosity. I'm feeling a little guilty because I know what I say next will impact her greatly but I want to be honest so reply

"Should I?" Fast as lighting I see I jumble of emotion play across her face: hurt, grief, pain, relief, and finally resolve. She smiles and bows her head,

"Day, its good to meet you. I was sent by the Republic to see how you're doing. It's wonderful to see you awake again. The country is going to rejoice when they hear the good news." Even though her voice is professional I can see the underlying emotion of pain. What is going on? Who is she? Do we really not know each other besides as acquaintances?

"Day it has been such a privilege and honor to fight by your side. You've saved many more of us than you'll ever know. Thank you" she whispers. "For everything." She says this last part with so much anguish that it settles me and makes me feel warm a little.

"The honors mine." I reply.

Now I start to think maybe… we meant more to each other. Then I quickly dismiss that thought because would some as beautiful and strong as that be interested in some as weak as me? Hell I don't remember half my life it feels like.

Sitting there for another thirty minutes I finally get up and make my way upstairs to take my medicine.

"Well Miss June Iparis, I have to say you just might be the only person I've ever had a unrequited crush on."

A longer chapters this time, hope you guys enjoyed it! Day and June will meet again in the next couple chapters don't worry. And Eden may just start developing feelings towards a certain ex-patriot. ;)

Until next time!

~byee

(P.s I believe I'll start posting new updates every week on Mondays just until I start getting settled. Follow and review I would like to know what you guys think)