First the disclaimer. I do not own Eureka Seven in any way. That belongs to Bones. Next, is Author's complaint: Man, can't believe Spring Break is over. It was too short. Last is Story Introduction: Welp, here is the "long-awaited" (I hope) Chapter 3, focusing on Axel and the kids. Don't worry, we'll get to Renton, Eureka, and the rest of Gekkostate soon enough. Well now, onto the story!

Chapter 3: Axel, Maurice, Maeter, and Linck.

Axel smiled as he scrambled eggs. He could hear his grandchildren coming down the stairs.

First to enter the kitchen was Maurice, the oldest. He was dressed exactly like his father was when he flew off to save Eureka exactly one year ago…and never came back. However, the kids still think that they were alive, and that was good enough for Axel. "Hey, Gramps," said Maurice.

"Morning," replied Axel.

Next to come in was the second oldest and the only girl, Maeter. "Good morning, Grandpa. What's for breakfast?" she asked.

"Eggs, bacon, and pancakes."

"Yay! You're the best, you know that?"

"'Course I do. Now wash up, it's almost time to eat."

"OK!" she said.

Last one to come in was the youngest, Linck. "Grandpa!" he cried, running to Axel and giving him a big hug.

"Good morning Linck. How are you today?"

"I'm good, Grandpa. You?"

"I'm fit as an ox," said Axel. "Now hurry up and eat or you'll be late for school."

"OK!" they cried.

20 minutes later, they were at Bellforest Elementary. However, Maurice found it hard to pay attention. His teacher was talking about the Second Summer of Love. "This is boring," he thought. "I already know what happened. I was there." He recalled that fateful day.

Flashback start:

"I'll take care of the little ones," said Holland. The day after that, they went to go live with Grandpa Axel. It was hard at first, but they stuck through it together. Their parents would be proud.

Flashback end.

After a long, boring day at school, the final bell rang. On the drive home, Axel surprised them with an announcement. "We're all going to get a Big Burger tonight to celebrate the one year anniversary of you kids living with me."

"Awesome!" they yelled. During the meal, Maurice asked Axel if they were a nuisance. "Getting a Big Burger is a Thurston family tradition," he replied. "Now come on. Let's eat."

Maurice was really happy. They really were a part of the Thurston family now.

That night, after their nightly trip to see the moon, Maurice lay in bed, thinking about his mom and dad. "I wonder if they're all right," he thought.

Just then, he heard a knock at the door. "Who could that be?" he wondered. "Ah well. No one important." He rolled over and went to sleep.

Axel was watching T.V. when the knock came. "Who the devil would be calling at 7'o'clock in the morning," he grumbled. He opened the door. "What do you-"was all he managed to say before he caught sight of who it was.

"Hi, Grandpa. We're home," said Renton.

"Renton…" said Axel, tears in his eyes. "You've come back home. And you've brought Eureka, too. Please, come in."

Ten minutes later, they were all seated around the fire. Renton was telling Axel what all had happened since they woke up. In return, Axel told them about what happened in the year they were gone.

"Things are going good. Gekkostate is no longer an outlaw band. They joined the Federation about a month after you guys vanished. But there is still trouble brewing. A rebel group believing in Dewey's point of view, that Coralians should be killed, has been harassing the Federation for a year now. Plus, they are led by those five brats of his, the Ageha Squad."

"They're still around, huh?" said Renton.

"Yeah, but that's the only problem, so that's good."

"I see. And where are our children?" asked Eureka.

"Upstairs asleep. You want me to go get them?"

"Nah, we'll wait till the morning," said Renton.

"All right, but you might want to find some earplugs. When they find out you're here, it'll cause one big yell."

"All right. 'Night," chuckled Renton. Going upstairs quietly, they went into a spare guest room and fell asleep in each other's arms, comforted by the fact that they were home.

The next morning, the kids were in the kitchen bright and early, despite the fact that it was Saturday. "Hey, Gramps? Why is there so much food?" asked Maurice.

"Oh, well we have a couple of guests today," said Axel.

"Really? Who?"

"Look behind you," chuckled Axel.

As one, the three kids turned to see… "MAMA!! PAPA!!" The kids rushed their parents, nearly knocking them over. As this was going on, Axel went to the telephone and entered a number. After a couple rings, he picked up.

"Hello?"

"Holland. Get your butt over here quick."

"Axel? What's wrong?"

"They're home," Axel said simply, and hung up.

Well, this took me all of 30 minutes to complete. Please R/R. I want to know how I'm doing so far. Next chapter by the end of next week, so look forward to it

Be safe and well

Slop Doggy