Hey everyone next chapter is up yay! I hope everyone had an awesome Thanksgiving break so on with the story.
Eve woke up the next day feeling warmer than usual. She opened her eyes to find herself in her room with Wally holding her in a light embrace beneath the bed sheets. She remembered the events of last night slowly returning, her putting the kids in their rooms and waking Wally to go to bed. Eve faintly blushed as Wally's rather assertive actions from their passionate night before left her in a cheerful mood. She placed her hand on the side of his face and stroked his cheek with her thumb; Wally let out a sigh and smiled. Even in his sleep he somehow knew his wife's loving touch. Eve felt herself smiling too at least I can still make him happy.
By the time Wally woke up he guessed it was around noon… uh oh he overslept! He quickly went to his closet and saw his old work clothes; he stopped and thought for what seemed like minutes, it was only a few seconds. "I guess it has been long enough" Wally said to himself. His old work clothes were patched and cleaned on his request, although it did remind him of his painful past he couldn't throw it away completely he still had happy memories of his friends and family that made everything bearable. He put them on and lightly patted his chest right over his pacemaker's power meter that showed it had about a few hours left of power. Huh I almost forgot to recharge it, probably from all that has happened. He went into the bathroom to get ready for the day and looked himself in the mirror to see if he looked presentable. Wally sniffed the air and noticed a familiar smell "I hope it's my favorite" with that he made his way to the table.
Eve was in the kitchen making the last of the pancakes for her and Wally. Captain McCrea was enjoying her cooking as well; he only came to inform them their guests would be arriving later on that day. He still had to explain to his wife why he won't be hungry when he got home, he will think of something. Across from him Wendy and Wallace were happily enjoying their breakfast when Wally came in. "Good morning dad" the kids said with a mouthful. "Morning kids" he answered "Oh captain I didn't you would be joining us today". McCrea chuckled "Wally to tell you the truth I was only supposed to remind you that the representatives from "New Beginning" are coming today, but your wife insisted I stay" Wally looked at his wife with a questioning look "Did she now?". Eve chuckled a little "Wally just sit down so we can eat ok?" Wally gave her a quick kiss and took a seat next to McCrea at the head of the table. "Umm captain won't your wife get suspicious that you are taking too long and won't have your usual appetite?" The captain chuckled "Yeah, but she won't be mad I'll just drink some orange juice or something"
Just as Captain McCrea was leaving he remembered a little detail he almost forgot about. "Oh Wally one last thing the representatives is Samuel's family more specifically his daughter, her husband and their two kids" Wendy quickly looked at the captain with a smile on her face "Really?" The good captain just laughed "Yes Wendy, I think the youngest is around your age" Eve had an idea why McCrea gave that little detail. Her daughter was the oldest of the children in the colony so there weren't many kids her own age she could be with. Wallace turned to his parents with a big grin "We could show them around, it's always good to meet new people" Wally ruffled his hair a little "Sure, you and your sister can give them a little tour of our home" Wally finally realized something "Uh captain where will they be staying?" McCrea pointed to some of the new houses not far from Wally's home "The house that's closest to your house actually" Eve looked at the house he was pointing at "They will be arriving soon right?" McCrea pondered a bit "Sometime by this afternoon" they said their good-bye's as the captain walked back home.
Later that day Wally found himself taking a leisurely stroll at the rebuilt Central Park its green grass and growing trees made it a peaceful place. He looked in the direction of the Hudson River and was lost in thought again; he didn't even know why he had these memories come up all the time now, he didn't have this problem before. Eve had thought it was because of the news from Washington D.C. that made him remember everything. Even after all these years he never went to the grave sites of the people he cared about the most in the world, he couldn't bring himself to do it yet. At least not by himself, he knew Eve would always be there to comfort him, but she didn't fully understand his pain, no one did. He then noticed a red dot near his shoe. Wally tried reaching out to it as it quickly moved a few feet away. I've seen that before! The dot shot off into just outside the park in a clearing, he noticed a large ring of red dots following it. The dots usually mean that a ship is landing… then he heard the roar of the engines of a very familiar ship it looked exactly like the ship Eve was in when he first saw her. Huh heck of a way to travel.
McCrea was already waiting near the ship when it landed. Captain Burke told him one of the old probe ships that were sent to Earth were the fastest way to travel and walking a good three days didn't sound like the best thing to do. The side of the ship opened and an energy ramp materialized all the way to the ground. I didn't know they had that he thought. A woman stepped out and walked down the ramp to greet the people there. Most of the citizens that were arriving to greet the family stopped when they saw her, she could easily rival Eve with her beauty. She had long brown hair that reached to her waist and had hints of lighter and darker shades. Her eyes were a almost a forest green color that slowly turned lighter as it got closer to her pupils. She also had fair skin, but the single men could help and look at her curves that made them stare a little too long. "Hello, you must be Captain McCrea, I'm Mira" her voice was soft with a hint of leadership or command, great another Eve the captain thought. "Yes and welcome to "Hope", please if you need anything don't hesitate to ask". "Mom where do we put our things?" a boy made his way out he had light brown hair and eyes just like his mother. "Aidan get your brother and father so we can introduce ourselves, there's no need to be rude" Aidan turned back into the ship as he yelled for his dad and older brother to hurry up.
Eve was waiting outside the house with her kids to greet the guests that will be the first direct contact to other people in years. Wendy and Wallace saw the ship land just outside of the park and were starting to get restless. "Mom when will they get here?" "Sweetie be patient they will be here soon" Wallace resembled his father so much Eve sometimes wondered if he was a clone. Eve saw McCrea and 3 people walking with him with some of the hover chairs for the luggage. Wendy walked up to them and introduced herself. "Hi I'm Wendy" she extended her hand to shake "Hi I'm Aidan this is my brother" the older kid next to him playfully shoved him a bit. "I can introduce myself thank you very much, Hi I'm Daniel" they shook hands and Mira looked at the girl "I'm Mira nice to meet you Wendy". Wendy turned to her mother and pointed at Wallace "That's Wallace, my brother and that is my mom" Mira walked up to Eve and shook hands. "Hi I'm Eve, sorry it's just that my kids are a little umm hyper because of your visit" Mira looked at her with an eyebrow raised "Why?" "We don't get many visitors she probably just likes to see a new face or faces" Do you live here by yourself" Eve laughed "No this will be your residence as long as you are here, my husband and I life over there" Mira saw the little home on a small hill. "Where is he?" Eve chuckled "Where indeed".
"I thought your husband was coming too" Mira sighed "He did he used to live here a long time ago I guess he has a few things to clear up" Eve looked down "I know the feeling" A figure slowly made his way to them a sound that sounded like hydraulics as he walked. Aidan and Daniel turned around and shouted to their mother "MOM, DAD'S BACK" Eve looked up and stared at the man, he had dark brown hair that would have looked black if the sun was not hitting it and dark hazel eyes that complemented it quite well, he also wore a uniform just like Wally when she first found him. Mira walked up to him and wrapped her arms around him "Are you ok?" "Yeah I'm ok Mira I just needed a little time for myself" "Oh honey this is Eve and those are her kids Wallace and Wendy" At the mention of Wallace he looked at the boy and almost turned white like he had seen a ghost. "Is something wrong?" Mira asked. The man just stared at Wallace and shook his head "Nothing I guess I'm seeing things" "Eve you said you lived with your husband where is he?" Eve could make out Wally walking up to them. "There he is now"
Wally walked up to the kids and captain having a small discussion. Wendy looked up and saw him "Hi dad this is Aidan and his brother Daniel" Wally shook hands with both of them, but hesitated a bit when he saw Daniel he looked familiar only he didn't know how since he just met him. Wendy pointed to the man and woman next to Eve "Those are his parents talking with Mom, Mira and uhhh I didn't even get his name" "I should introduce myself then" Wally walked up to the group and saw what the man was wearing a set of workman's clothes just like his where did he get those? "Hi Evah sorry I'm late" he looked at the woman and was almost surprised by her appearance. Eve was his wife and would never dream of being with someone else, but even he had to admit she was beautiful. "You must be Mira, I'm Wally" the man looked up and stiffened. Eve finally looked him in the eyes a dark hazel color that looked oddly familiar, eyes filled with curiosity, innocence and hidden pain that she thought only Wally could have. Eve even thought they actually looked similar. "And you are?" the man looked shocked, afraid and every other emotion almost at the same time. "Wally?" a single tear went down his cheek, Mira placed a hand on his shoulder "Danny are you sure nothing is wrong?" Danny? Wally finally got a good look at the man in front of him.
Wally finally knew why Daniel looked so familiar; he looks almost exactly like his father when he was his age. Tears were slowly streaming out of his eyes went he had realization hit him in the face. "Danny?" he couldn't move his shock was too much is it even possible? Danny chuckled softly slowly pointing to the top of his head "You kept them?" Wally's head was spinning it's not possible there is no way, but deep down in his heart he knew it was true. Danny might be older, but he still the same eyes only he could have, caring, gentle and could soothe him just by telling him it was all right. Wally slowly walked up to him and threw his arms around his neck burying his face on his shoulder "It is you" he whispered. Danny was crying even more tears stinging his eyes, but right now he could care less. He put his arms around Wally and lightly patted his back. Eve was shocked is it the same person from Wally's childhood, but he had said Danny has been dead since he was still a kid. Mira had the same face she had; she did know of a kid named Wally from Danny's past, but he was supposedly killed in the last raid years ago. Mira almost hesitantly asked "Danny who exactly is he?" Danny turned his head and looked at her with tear filled eyes and had a smile that could outshine the sun.
"He's my brother"
Did anyone see that coming? On a more serious note I get the feeling not many people like this story and I'm losing motivation. A review or even a PM that says you like my story will help.