Well I'm back and the story continues. Did anyone anticipate this update… no? Oh well let's get back to where we left off yeah?

Eve and Mira continued to stare into the darkening sky after their conversation, but Eve's curiosity was starting to get the best of her, maybe Wally's personality rubbed off on her "…um Mira?" Mira was brought back from whatever it was that had her daydreaming "What is it Eve?" "I know I shouldn't be asking, but how did you end up marrying Danny? Wally had told me he died a long time ago" Mira just smiled "If I tell you would you care to fill me in on how you met Wally?" Eve was already going to tell Mira her adventure with Wally on the Axiom all those years ago, even if she wouldn't give every single detail about it. Mira took a deep breath remembering the first time she met one of the kindest people in the world "Well it was completely by accident or maybe fate, but I wish I wasn't so cold towards him…"

Washington D.C.

18 years earlier…

"Who are you?" Mira aimed her plasma pistol to the man's head making sure he wouldn't try anything. He was shaking and moving his mouth, but no words came out, so she tugged at his clothing once more "Answer me, who are you and what are you doing here" "My n-name is D-Danny" Mira could hear the fear in his voice and he obviously wasn't trembling from the cold, but still she was going to be cautious around him, outsiders were always dangerous "I-I-I was sleeping and t-t-the noise woke m-m-me up" Mira was suspicious of Danny "Did you do anything to the satellite on the roof?" "The what?" "The satellite did you do something to cause it to overload like that" Danny noticed she was getting angrier "N-No I d-didn't even know t-there was one"

Mira could tell he was telling the truth, guns have a way of persuading people. She slowly started to get up putting her plasma pistol away giving Danny some room to get back on his feet. He sat up and looked up at her and from the little light the moon gave off he could make out her attire, a white shirt, black maybe grey pants with what looked like a tool belt and worker boots? He couldn't tell "Just stay away from the others alright" with that said she made her way to the stairwell, Danny made his way to his crutch to try and follow her "Wait!" Mira turned and saw him hobbling over to her with something helping up. She still had no idea how she missed that

"What happened to your leg?" Danny looked down at what used to be a right leg "…long story, do you live here?" "Not far off" "You wouldn't happen to have food you could share? I haven't eaten all day" Mira wasn't surprised, but did make her feel bad for him "Alright you can come, but staying is a different matter" "Oh I have to go back home, I just need a place to rest for a while" Mira looked at Danny; he sounded like a kid not an adult. She pushed a button on what looked like a wrist watch and a light surrounded them a good 8 feet in diameter. Danny covered his eyes by the sudden intensity of it, but was glad he could see clearly. He finally got a good look at her and the only thing that crossed his mind was beautiful. As they made their way out Mira fought back an urge to yell "I should have known it was going to be crushed" Danny stood next to her "What happened?" "The hover car without it, it is at least 15 minute walk and in your condition that time will at least double" Danny looked over at the rubble "Well at least you're ok right?"

Mira pinched the bridge of her nose, great an optimist "My dad is going to be really upset, materials to make those are not easy to come by" "I can help you look for what you need" Mira started walking off mumbling to herself. Danny hurried after her "I never got your name" "I'm Mira" she just kept on walking not slowing her pace "I'm sorry if I did anything to upset you" Mira raised an eyebrow "You're sorry? For what?" "Well you were angry with me so I guess I should apologize" Mira shook her head, was he for real? "Just forget about it, you only surprised me, I don't always wake up with someone breathing down on me" she said in a flat tone. Danny felt himself heat up a little "That's why I wanted to apologize, I haven't seen anyone else in a long time" That comment peaked her interest.

"How long have you been out here?" Danny closed his eyes trying hard to remember "…uh I don't really know, but it has been a while" "Forget I asked" Danny thought it was odd how she just ended her curiosity right there, he would always try to find the answer to something if it peaked his interest "Do you live with your family out here?" "I do live with my family, but there are many others too" Danny got really excited "Really? How do you stay out of the dust storms?"Mira again looked at him like he couldn't think of a simple solution "We live underground" Danny stopped for a moment and continued walking "Then how do we get there?" "There's a train that will take us there" "Oh, how did you get the car out here?" Mira was starting to get a little irritated by his line of questions that she couldn't believe he couldn't figure out himself.

"Trains aren't that small, I brought it in an empty cargo container" Danny could tell she was sounding a little irritated so he decided to end their one-sided conversation. The pair walked a good 20 minutes before Danny needed a breather "Mira… can we take a... little break…" Mira turned to look at him sitting on a fridge that was knocked over "Ok only a few minutes we're almost there anyway" "How much farther is it? I'm really thirsty" Mira sighed "A little ways into the subway over there" Danny looked over at the dark tunnel and his eyes widened "…in there?" "Yes" Danny rubbed his hands together "Is there another way?" "There are other entrances, but this one is closest" "Oh" Mira had been considering on leaving this man behind for a while now he was for lack of a better word annoying, constantly wanting to know so much about her even though they had just met.

If Mira didn't know any better he was eventually going to ask her to go on a date with him. That bugged her the most, even back in the colony a lot of guys hit on her and she was getting tired of saying the same thing over and over "Lets hurry up I want to be able to get home before the sun comes up" "Um Mira… I'm scared" Mira was confused "Why would you be scared?" "I'm… scared of the dark…" Mira fought the urge to facepalm herself "We have a light, we won't walk in the darkness" Danny sighed and looked into her eyes "You won't leave me alone right?" Mira looked into his hazel eyes that weren't as old as he really was. For a second Mira felt something in her that she brushed off as pity for him "I said I was going to get you something to eat at least, come on" With that said Mira led Danny down to the train to not only his new home, but to his new life.

Eve never interrupted Mira throughout her entire recollection. Just by the way she talked about Danny, she could see how much she loved him "I guess that would be enough for today, don't you think?" "Yeah…and Mira…" Mira turned to Eve before she went inside "Thank you… for everything" They both smiled "That's what families do for one another right?" One last goodbye was said and Mira went home feeling happier knowing she was able to bring Eve out of her dark corner. Mira remembered what Danny had said that morning and a mischievous grin grew on her face he's going to like my little surprise.

Danny hadn't realized how late it had gotten when he finished his trip down memory lane with Wally. When he got home the kids shoes were neatly placed in a corner and Mira's pair. He looked at the clock hologram in the kitchen and saw it was midnight. Danny just hoped Mira wouldn't be too angry with him. He slowly opened the door hoping he wouldn't wake her up. The light was on in the bathroom so Danny assumed Mira was just getting out of the shower "Mira sorry I'm late I sort of lost track of time" "I was wondering when you would be home; the kids are asleep…" "Well, yeah it is pretty…" Mira walked out of the bathroom with her silk robe she had on their wedding night, a night Danny would never forget "…late" Mira walked up to him wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him with the passion that was only meant for him.

Well I'm no good at writing romantic scenes, but it's the best I have. Well there you have it another update. Don't forget to review!