-1Chapter 11- the recovery
"Ow! Man that still hurts." said Renton as Talho helped him move around a bit.
"It should with the hit that you two took." Talho replied. It had been a week since the incident from the last battle occurred, and Renton and Eureka were still recuperating from it. What Mischa thought would have only taken a few days to heal had taken a lot longer. Renton was walking around with a limp still and his pains from the accident were still pretty noticeable whenever he moved around. At times he was walking around with an improvised cane, but he rarely ever used it. This sometimes worried everyone even though he told them not to, but he knew it was only because they cared.
Eureka was a little worse for wear but she was healthy and ok otherwise. A few bruises still showed that were healing and her right arm was up in a sling for the time being because of pains that she was constantly getting from it. Mischa had decided to do that to see if it would help take some of the pain off other than meds and it worked better than she thought it would. Her pregnancy was monitored a lot more closely now since the accident on Talho's orders. They didn't want to take any more chances with her after what happened, so they put her on bi-weekly check ups for the time being to keep things in check. Eureka thought this was a big hassle, but she couldn't argue with either of the two.
The Nirvash was a different story. The damage that was caused by the accident and the sheer impact of it was more severe than what Axel had thought, but he still thanked it for protecting the kids and the baby they were carrying with them. He had fixed it to the best of his ability, but there was still a ton of parts he needed in order to finish it properly and have it battle ready again. All it was good for at the moment was either vehicle mode or maybe even jet plane mode if it was even that lucky. Any battles at this point in time would have just left it a sitting duck.
There had been several battles since that week, luckily none of them were that serious. Holland and the others were able to handle them with no problem, even though Eureka and Renton always had the urge to go out and help them. Talho or Mischa would always find a way to stop them in one way or another, but usually they would just send them to their room in order to continue their recovery. They didn't like that order at all, but it was only because of that order that they did it.
Maurice, Maeter, and Linck were happy to see that their parents were ok and not too badly harmed from the incident. Even though Mischa had put Talho in charge of their care, they were constantly at their parents sides getting them whatever they needed that they couldn't get. Renton and Eureka told them that they didn't have to, but they enjoyed helping them and loved the praise they got for working as hard as they did. The entire crew was proud of them for helping like they did. They could also tell that in a way, the kids were finally growing up.
"Hey Renton, Eureka, how are you two doing?" asked Anemone one day while she delivered their lunch to them.
"We're good thanks." said Renton.
"Well that's good to hear." Anemone replied.
"What do you have there Anemone?" asked Eureka.
"Oh, sorry, it's your lunches. Hilda had me bring them down to your room for you."
"We could've gotten them ourselves if someone had told us it was lunchtime." Eureka replied.
"That's what I told them, but they wouldn't have any of it." said Anemone with a slight laugh.
"Go figure." Renton chuckled. "Sometimes I think they worry too much."
"Anyways, what have you two been doing lately?" Anemone asked.
"Let's see. Reading, watching TV, sleeping, listening to the radio, and whatever else we can do to keep ourselves occupied."
"Boy, sounds more like you're bored."
"In a sense yes." said Renton with a laugh. "Anyways, how is the Nirvash doing?"
"Not good at the moment." Anemone replied. "The damage that was done was more severe than first thought. Axel needs more parts before he can have it fully functional again."
"I see." said Eureka. "Does that mean we have to go back to Tresor again?"
"No Eureka, Axel is having the parts delivered here to the ship so that we don't have to land again."
"That's good. Is Dr.Morita coming along?"
"Yeah he is along with a small crew to help finish the Nirvash."
"That's good." Said Renton. "How long will it be before they get here?"
"A few days yet." said Anemone. "Ever since we took out that first rebel base over a week ago their activity has really increased. They're really on the warpath now."
"What does that have to do with Tresor?"
"Well, it's been hard for them to get some of the parts in since some of the supply ships have been getting hijacked along the way. But now that they have everything they need, getting them to the ship safely is going to be the hardest part."
"I see." Eureka replied. "Well please make sure we do. Me and Renton would like to see the Nirvash be happy again."
"We will." said Anemone. "Anyways I better get going. Me and Dominic have to go over the last few battle reports with Ken-Goh."
"Alright have fun!" said Renton.
"Yeah, right." Anemone replied with a laugh. "See you later."
"Bye." said Eureka and Anemone left the room.
"Well I hope Morita and the crew he's bringing get here safely and in one piece." said Renton as they ate their lunch.
"Me too." Eureka replied. "It would be nice to be able to fly with her again."
"Yeah it would wouldn't it?" said Renton. "Hey! I just got a crazy idea!"
"And what's that Renton?" asked Eureka.
"I know it may be a bad one, but how about we take a trip after she's done? We never got to go on a honeymoon after the wedding and I think it would be nice if we did."
"But that would get us in trouble Renton!" Eureka replied. "We can't do that to the Gekko now. Especially in the middle of this war."
"Yeah I know. I just thought it would be a good idea that's all."
"It is Renton, just not at this point in time. After the war would be better for the both of us."
"Yeah true." said Renton as he finished his lunch.
"Well, if we do go on a honeymoon, where would we go?" asked Eureka.
"I'd like to say someplace secluded and quiet, like a mountain cabin or something. A place where there's no one around and we can be in peace."
"Sounds nice." said Eureka.
"Yeah it does. It almost sounds like someplace we could live someday."
"Maybe, but Bellforest is still home to me." Eureka replied.
"Yeah it is isn't it?"
"But maybe in the future if our family is big enough, we can find that home we dream about and live our lives quietly together."
"But until then I'm happy where I'm at." Eureka replied.
"Yeah so am I."
"So, now that lunch is over, what shall we do next?" asked Eureka.
"Oh I can think of something. The door is shut and we're all alone." said Renton with a mischievous look on his face.
"Oh Renton." said Eureka with a giggle.
Four days later, Morita and his crew finally arrived aboard the Gekkostate. He was in utter shock to see how bad of condition that the Nirvash was in.
"Axel, why didn't you tell me that the damage was this bad?" asked Morita.
"I thought I had." Axel replied.
"Yeah but you didn't tell me it was to this extent!"
"Is it still fixable?"
"Well of course with the team that I brought."
"How much time will it take?" asked Holland from the background. Morita then turned to look at him and said "It'll take at least a week if you want it done right, possibly two."
Holland let out a heavy sigh and said "That's fine, but I'll guarantee that there will be interruptions along the way, so be ready for them."
"Understood." Morita replied. "Alright men, let's get to work!"
"Hey Holland what's up with all the noise?" asked Eureka. Her and Renton were out and about walking around with the kids when they ran into him.
"Oh hey guys. Dr.Morita and his crew have finally arrived. They got to work on the Nirvash almost right after they got here."
"That's great." said Renton.
"When will she be done?" asked Eureka.
"Well, Morita said a week at the least, possibly two if we don't have too many interruptions." Holland Replied.
"The damage to the Nirvash was that bad huh?" said Renton.
"I suppose so." said Holland. "But hang in there, the time will go faster than you think."
"I hope so." Eureka replied. "Hey, was Sonia with them?"
"Not that I saw, but you're more than welcome to check."
"Great! Let's go Renton!" said Eureka. She then grabbed his hand and pulled him down the hallway. Holland just smirked and continued on his way.
"Dr.Morita!!" Yelled Renton as they entered the hangar.
"Hey Renton! I heard you two were back in town!"
"Yeah we are." said Renton with a laugh.
"Is Sonia with you?" asked Eureka.
"By a chance yes she is." said Morita. "Sonia, I have a couple of people here who want to say hi to you!"
"Hi Eureka and Renton!" said Sonia as she walked up to the young couple.
"Hey Sonia!" Eureka replied.
"How are you two doing?"
"We're great thank you." Said Renton.
"That's good." said Sonia. "So, how is life treating you two?"
"Well, you'd be surprised Sonia." said Renton.
"Why would you say that?"
"Well Sonia, me and Renton are having a baby!" Eureka replied happily.
"That's impossible!!"
"If it was they wouldn't be telling you." said Mischa from in behind Renton and Eureka.
"Did you let this happen to them Mischa?" asked Sonia.
"I can't stop them Sonia. They are married you know."
"They're married too!?" Sonia yelled. "When did this happen?"
"Almost two and a half months ago." said Renton.
"And how far along is Eureka?"
"About a month and a half."
"That's amazing! Mischa, are you running any tests on them at all on this?"
"No I'm not. Holland and Talho absolutely forbid me to do anything. They want her pregnancy to be as undisturbed as possible other than regular check-ups."
"I see." Sonia replied. "Well, I had better get back to work. Eureka, it was good seeing you and Renton again. We'll see you both later ok?"
"Ok bye Sonia." said Eureka.
"Eureka, could you come with me please? It's time for one of your check-ups." said Mischa.
"Ok." Eureka replied. "Are you coming Renton?"
"Sure why not." he replied. "It is our child you know."
"Hey momma!" said the kids as the young couple was walking along.
"Hey kids." said Eureka softly.
"Where are you and papa going momma?" asked Linck.
"To Mischa's office to check on our baby."
"Can we come along momma?" asked Maeter.
"Sure." Eureka replied softly.
"Well, it's going extremely well Eureka." said Mischa. "You're doing everything right so far. Here's an ultrasound picture of the baby for you and Renton. It'll be a good memento for you to have. Just make sure you frame it when you get the chance."
"Thank you Mischa." Eureka replied.
"Let me see momma!!" yelled Linck.
"Here it is children, that's our new baby." said Eureka as she showed them all the picture of the ultrasound.
"Cool." said the kids in unison.
"How much longer until the baby gets here momma?" asked Maeter.
"About seven and half months Maeter." Renton replied.
"It takes that long?"
"Yes it does Maeter. It usually takes about nine months for a baby to be born."
"That's a long time momma." said Linck.
"Yes it is." Eureka replied softly and with a smile.
"I'm proud of you kids for being so supportive of your mother." said Renton. "Especially you Maurice."
"Why is that Renton?" asked Maurice.
"Because of the way you have grown up and matured into a nice young man, you have really given Maeter and Linck someone to look up to."
"Thanks Renton." Maurice replied with a smile.
"Anytime son." said Renton.
"Well, who's hungry?" asked Eureka.
"We are!!!" yelled Linck and Maeter.
"How about you Renton and Maurice?"
"Yeah a little for me." Renton replied.
"Yeah I am." said Maurice.
"Well, lets go to the dining hall and get some supper." said Eureka as they walked out of Mischa's office. "Afterwards we can go back to our room and continue taking it easy until Mischa clears us since we have plenty of time until the Nirvash is ready."
"Yeah but I think our recovery is complete in my opinion other than a few bruises that are healing." Renton replied.
"But orders are orders dear." said Eureka.
"Yes I know." he replied with a gentle smile. They then took each others hands and followed their kids to the dining hall for a long awaited family dinner.