Ok, Tis chapter 2 and the last chapter. I really do hope you like it. (cause it's taken me forever to write) but I can't complain. Writing HollandTalho makes me happy! XD really it does… HollandTalho things tend to make me squeek… yeah, squeek. And when I write I can forget that it's all a creation of Bones and just pretend that it's real… well, at least it's real in my head.

But anyway, time for chapter 2 of my story.

Disclaimer: Once again, I don't own Eureka seveN and saying so makes me wanna cry… but with Bones it's in good hands so…

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"Future"

Chapter 2

By Ren-chan (shinigamivc)

Morning approached slowly over the horizon, enveloping the Gekko-go in the light of a new day, and - for the first time in nearly four years - there was silence. The only audible sound was that of the Gekko-go's steady hum: no sound of battle, no alarm blaring, not even the radio or voices in the hall. It was a ship at rest, finally free of war and hardship. They had survived - all of them - every member of the crew called Gekkostate. It was true that there were members missing and members gone - Renton and Eureka, Gonzy - but still, they had survived a war against all odds, even saved the planet.

The first to stir in the whole of Gekkostate, including Hap who had fallen asleep watching over the bridge, was also the youngest member - not counting Holland and Talho's unborn child, of course.

Linck opened his eyes and peered up at an unfamiliar ceiling. He slowly recalled the events of the day before, then turned over and shook Maeter awake.

"Linck…!" She whined softly.

"Shh!" He hissed, "You'll wake Holland and Talho."

"Too late." Both kids stiffened and peered behind them at Holland; his vivid blue eyes peered back over Talho, who was still sleeping peacefully.

"You two need to keep quiet; Talho needs her rest." He said with a tired smile, leaning over her. Maeter and Linck nodded with determined faces, but it was already too late.

"Holland," Talho groaned. "What's with you and being loud in the morning?"

Holland laughed nervously, looking down at her; Talho didn't open her eyes, only pulled the sheets up higher.

"Maeter, Linck?"

"Mmhm." The kids nodded though she could not see - Talho could be very scary if woken up too early in the morning.

"You two should go back to your room. Maurice might be upset if he wakes up and no one's there."

"Ok." They said in sync, getting up from the bed and retreating out of the room.

As the door shut, Holland looked at her - still wearing the same nervous expression. She moaned and rolled over so she was facing him and tucked her body toward his chest. He sighed, running a hand through her hair.

"Sorry for waking you." He whispered, pulling the covers up over their heads. She didn't say anything; instead she simply snuggled closer to him. "You know, you'll have to get up eventually."

"Shuddup…" She mumbled, still refusing to open her eyes.

"Fine, sleep all day if you want." He said lightly, leaning down and kissing her forehead. He moved to get up but she seized his shoulder and held him down.

"Don't go, you're warm." She said quietly, letting him go as his arm fell over her back and pulled her closer. They stayed that way for a while - until the sound of the crew filled the hallway. Holland brushed Talho's hair out of her eyes.

"Come on," He said, "I'm hungry."

She didn't say anything at first but finally looked at him, opening her hazel eyes.

"Fine." She said. She sat up as he did, mumbling, "making a pregnant woman get up."

"Sleep if you want." He said, getting up and digging through the drawers for clothes.

"I'm coming." She replied, standing up and finding her clothes - far more easily than him - then waiting as he dressed, watching him move around the room as she sat on the couch.

"Hey hun, do you see my--?" Holland started, but before he could finish Talho was already handing him his second shoe. He took it and pulled it on, then tuged the laces tight. She stood beside him and waited until he had finished, then took his hand silently and lead him out of the room.

When they arrived in the lounge, most of the crew was already there eating breakfast. They all looked up as Holland and Talho entered. She slid her hand free from his and went to sit down on the couch. He went into the kitchen and made them both a plate of food, then came back and sat down next to her, handing her her plate.

"I'm really not hungry." Talho said, leaning her head on his shoulder.

"Eat." He said, and took a bite, then stuck his fork into her plate of food and held it up to her lips. "For the baby."

Sighing, she parted her lips slowly and closed them around the food, running her teeth along the prongs of the fork as she did. Holland smiled slightly and went to repeat the action, but Talho stopped him. "I can feed myself, you know."

"I would hope so." He replied and went back to eating off his own plate. She picked up her fork and ate slowly, keeping her head on his shoulder. She smiled; he was happy - relaxed for the first time in a long time. She knew this won't last forever, that he would still have nightmares and would still feel guilty for the past, but right now he didn't have any worries and that soothed her as she leaned against him.

For a while, everyone went about their business quietly: eating, lounging, and - in the case of Moondoggie, Gidget and the kids - playing games. On their minds was a question they were dying to ask, though none of them dared to speak up.

Finally, Doggie bit his lip, glancing at Gidget before looking in Holland's general direction. He breathed in then asked the question: "So… what's next?"

Holland looked at him and quickly noticed that everyone had stopped what they were doing and were staring at him. "Why are you looking at me?"

"You're our leader." Hap said, grinning.

"We've completed our mission, that's not my title anymore." He said with a smirk, closing his eyes and waving one hand through the air casually. "It's Ken-go's ship. Ask him."

Ken-go looked up and shrugged.

"Let's find some huge waves!" Doggie said. Gidget raised her hand in agreement. "Yeah!"

"Sounds good to me." Matthieu grinned. Doggie and Gidget left to get their boards.

Maurice, Maeter, and Linck got up together, looking nervous. Maeter pushed Maurice's shoulder gently. He spoke up slowly, "What about us?"

"You three are going to Bellforest." Holland smiled, bringing his arm around Talho's shoulder. "There's a certain old man there who'll be very happy to see you."

"What about you?" Hap said, watching Holland. He glanced down at Talho, who was watching him contently.

"I'm done with all this traveling." He said casually, and then smirked at Talho as she smiled back. He looked up for a moment, "I think… it's time for a house."

"A house?" Talho repeated, - along with about everyone else in the room. Holland grinned and leaned toward her. "Yes, a house."

Talho smiled and kissed him. He placed a hand on her stomach and smiled against her lips, whispering, "And a future…"

End.

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Well, hope you liked it… the end wound up a bit more awkward than it sounded in my head, but I still like it. hehe. Please, review and tell me what you think!

Also, another quick thought… what would you call Holland's shoes? … I kept wanting to call them boots but they really aren't. They're like really, really long converse. Lol.

Please, R&R and tell me what you think -puppydog eyes- I have about another 95 oneshots to write and a rather long fic about how Holland and Talho meet to write and I could really use the encouragement (or… discouragement if you dislike it… I suppose… but that would be sad.)