The duo (Trio if you count robot) traveled through the night and into the early morning. Jake sat shot gun while Summer slept in the back. It was pretty spacious in the back and could easily fit him, Nora, and Summers entire Fireside Troop, but Jake was content watching the various towns that passed by.

"Hey Nora," Jake said to the robot. "Where are we now?"

Nora didn't resound for some time. Jake thought she might have been switched to auto pilot until Nora said "Dallas, Texas."

Jake stared at the robotic creature for awhile. She was pretty frightening. She looked like any other twenty something girl with short cropped hair, pale skin and two different colored eyes. Normally there was a spark of life behind everyone's eyes except Nora's. Just scary looking optical units.

"Summer told me to speed when no cops are looking so we made it in pretty good time." Nora continued.

"Oh, right." Said Jake somewhat embarrassed. He rolled down the window and stuck his head out letting the cool morning air fill the van. Behind him Summer shuddered and snorted in her sleep. Jake chuckled to himself thinking about how bad she snored when she was younger. He did too, so bad they both had to be put in different rooms at nap time in kindergarten. As he thought more about that day he slipped into his memories.

Jake Fletcher was not ready for his first day of school. He could already read and write and do basic math so why did he have to leave to this strange place to learn more? He clutched on to his fathers hand and scowled as he walked.

"You won't make any friends with that frown." his father murmured.

"Well maybe," Jake said back. "I don't want any friends. Maybe I don't want to go to school. What's so great about school anyway, why can't I learn at home?"

"Schools have libraries."

"...Guess I'll give it a shot."

Ferb laughed and squeezed his son hand as they made it to the school. Jake hugged his dad good bye and walked to the school. He started to rush as the bell rung when a small bird like mass flew into him knocking him over. Taking a moment to clear his vision he looked up and saw a girl with a red dress and even redder hair smiling down at him.

"Oops! Sorry about that!" she said a smile plastered to her face. She offered her hand and Jake took it. "Whats your name?"

"Jake." he said too quickly.

"Cake?" She said puzzled, but still smiling. "That so cool! I love cake! And fudge!"

Jake frowned. "Not cake, Jake."

"Oooh! Jake does seem more likely than Cake." Her smile stared to slip ever so slightly. There was a sudden flash and Jake could see a flood of sadness treading in her eyes.

"Well y-you can call me Cake if you want..." Jake said. He wasn't really sure what came over him. He really didn't want to see her sad.

The girls smile immediately grew and her eyes seemed to brighten ever so slightly. "Ok! You can call me Summer." She was about to say more undoubtedly but she was cut off by a second bell.

"Time to go, bye bye!" then she was gone.

Jake had her in his class, but he tried not to think about it. It didn't help that she was seated next to him, or wanted to check out the same book, or when they were sent to a different room during nap time. By the end of the day Jake was increasingly confused. How could anyone be that kind and sweet and yet hold so much sadness in their eyes. All he wanted to do was read a simple book to wash his brain of all the mush he had been through.

Jake took his time to walk to the front of the school where he saw his dad standing next to a lovely looking woman with long black hair and a pink sweater. It struck him that he thought of this woman as lovely. Not pretty, or even gorgeous but lovely. Something about her demanded elegance without question. She looked at his dad in the eye when she spoke and playfully punched him in the arm. It seemed strange that he had never seen this woman but, his dad seemed to know her well.

Again he took his time walking but, he didn't need to. Summer had once again raced past him and jumped straight into the woman's hands. She called out one last goodbye before Jake grabbed a hold of his dads hand. They began to walk home in silence, which wasn't uncommon until Ferb spoke suddenly.

"When I was young, my brother swore he was going to marry woman one day."

"Dad!" Jake was so taken a back he almost tripped. His mind started to race. He didn't know his dad had a brother. If they had gotten married would the strange girl be related to him? "I didn't know you had a brother."

Ferb face fell. "Well I don't any more. It's a long story but, he moved when we were young."

"Do you miss him?" Jake asked.

Ferb smiled sadly and said, "Everyday. Now lets get home."

For the next few day Jake found himself wanting to be closer to this strange girl called Summer. He wanted to unravel her brain and see what made her tick. What pain brought her such sadness. How it was possible for her to eat five cupcakes and yet steal his chips everyday. Of course he never did ask. He meant to but, could never find the courage. He was quiet person and Summer never did give him too much a chance to talk. Only to occasionally to think, eat, or get his input for a project. Lego houses were Lego mansions with room to fit both of them plus a two car garage.

Days turned to weeks, weeks turned to months and before they knew it they were spending their summer afternoons making crazy project and going on awesome adventures. Three summers past and the pair became closer than ever. Jake look forward to seeing the genuine smile that he saw only in their most dangerous contraption and scariest adventures.

"Hey Jakey, wake up it's time to go!"

Jake shook himself out of the day dream to find the van parked and Summer poking his shoulder. She had changed into shorts and a tank top and her hair was in a messy braid behind her.

"Did you changed?" he asked incredulously.

"Yup. You didn't even notice, you were so out of it." she laughed and gripped his shoulder. He felt somewhat embarrassed at the friendly touch knowing she had just been undressing with out him noticing. "Lets get something to eat I'm starved."

Not waiting for a response she pulled the boy from the van and race across the street.


ok alot of background here but it gave some insight on their history.

Alright im to tired for further explanation i might answer later so, good night world!