" Family is the most important thing in the world. "

- Princess Diana

(Paris, France: 11:00 AM)

As the family were in the kitchen and cooking lunch on a Saturday, Elder Carol Danvers heard the doorbell and headed to the door when she opened it a little wider. She recognized the visitor who happened to be a dark haired man with a green shirt and a pair of dark pants. Allen Stroud was smiling at her and bringing a male orange feline that kept scratching his fur and purring.

" Hello, there, Old Lady, " he happily greeted.

" Allen, we never expect you to be here, " she replied.

" I'd just paid you guys a visit and I got this furball with me. I need some explanations about those weird looking tendrils coming from his mouth, " Allen chuckled and turned to the creature. " He's freaking me out everytime I bring him into the battlefield along with Karena. He just swallowed those blue-skins and lizards a few days ago. "

Amnon overheard the conversation of his mother and the visitor and looked at his pet when he paused, slicing some vegetables and instantly rushed. His father, who was still working in the kitchen, sensed his son's eagerness and longingness to his precious pet and smiled. The young pink Kree came to the doorway and knelt down to reunite with his beloved critter.

" Yuri, come here! Come here! " Amnon called his pet when Yuri shyly stepped back.

Allen got surprised and couldn't recognize the other young man, which he turned to the elderly half-Kree. The feline was trying to meet his owner and curiously looking at him.

" Carol, is that him? " the former mercenary doubtfully asked and scratched his head. " Or am I seeing a different guy? "

" Why don't you look at his eyes first? " she gave him a suggestive look.

" Right, right. "

Allen looked intently at the blonde man's green irises from his both eyes and noticed something familiar with him. Then, he was surprised to see Yuri closely walking around Amnon in circles. Then, the alien feline was gently leaning and rubbing his fur to the pink Kree's legs. Amnon carefully carried and rubbed his pet when Yuri pleasantly meowed and purred at him. The former mercenary smiled and realised Amnon was the former Kree-682 hybrid which he and Carol had met in the forests of Rouen, France.

" Well, you're right, Carol, " Allen whispered. " It is him. "

" That critter you have described is a Flerken. "

" Flerken? You mean a special cat from outer space? "

" From your description, you have explained it well. "

" Oh, yeah, " Allen chuckled and looked at the young pink Kree as he got curious. " Hi, have we met before? "

As Methu-Selah finished his chores and turned to the visitor, he stood beside Carol and noticed his son's joy of carrying his pet. Amnon curiously turned at the former mercenary while holding his Flerken in his arms. The young pink Kree raised his eyebrows and pretended to be a stranger.

" I'm not so sure if we have met before, " Amnon replied and wryly chuckled. " You must be? "

" Allen Stroud, former mercenary and a member of the Rebel Forces for two years, " the dark-haired man gave him a handshake.

" Your name rings a bell, I think. I'm Amnon Montmartre by the way. "

" Heh! " Allen loudly scoffed and gave his friend a gentle slap in the back. " I knew it's you all along, pal! Your green irises can tell which I find very familiar! It's good to see you again! "

" Uh...Right! You just remembered who I was before! " Amnon loudly laughed. " Thanks for taking care of Yuri when I was away. "

" You know, Amnon. I found your pet very useful in taking down the invaders, but scary! "

" Yuri is always like that. If the MTF finds him that way, he could be contained for good! "

" Heh, right! "

" Well, you boys can talk while eating lunch together, " Methu-Selah called them. " It seems all of us have a lot to talk about. "

" Oh, there's a lot to hear from you guys, " Allen nodded and turned to the whole family when he sighed in happiness. " Lucky, you guys look like a whole happy family. "

" Yeah, " Carol sincerely smiled and nodded back. " Thanks. "

" You're welcome. "

" Come make yourself at home, " Amnon nodded.

" Sure! "

Few minutes later and going to the dining table, Allen found his seat and smelled such aromatic cooked food which attracted his nose and gained his appetite. He couldn't wait for him to eat and noticed the family took their seats. Finally, they were all enjoying the delicious and scrumptious serving of fried chicken and salad as a side dish. The four of them spent time eating and discussing their lives within the six months. Allen kept recalling and talking about the European slave den raids and those battles. Amnon attentively listened and took his bite, but deep inside he felt melancholic and missed out on things for a while. His parents noticed his long silence as Allen paused talking.

" Is there something wrong in what I have said? " Allen curiously asked. " Sorry, if I bother anyone here. "

" It's just sad that I missed out on a lot of things in the Rouen mansion or anywhere, " Amnon blurted out and sadly sighed. " It was half a year that I didn't know anything ever since I got enslaved. "

Allen looked at Amnon and felt sorry for him as he turned to his parents. He recalled that time when everyone talked about the missing Kree Eternal's son a few months ago. Somehow, that meeting had given him a clue of Amnon's future and understood what it was.

" Look, Bud, " Allen sincerely spoke and finished his forkful of broccoli. " I knew what and how terrible those goons had treated you. Your mother had told me that when she failed to rescue you back in New York. It's just that Karena and I got concerned at what happened to you there. Everyone back in the mansion was really worried about you before. "

" Well, how's everyone then? " he curiously asked.

" Dr. Vandark just kept himself busy in reading and compiling your written English translations from Russian and French documents which he had given to you. He was worried for you when he kept asking your mother. Then, Gladius, Aqune, and the others wondered where you had been, " Allen continued. " Your mother found your whereabouts, but you just refused to join her. Then, three weeks ago, Mr. Albert Greene passed away in his sleep due to old age. We had cremated his ashes when your mother did it. "

Amnon heavily sighed and recalled that day when he got manipulated by the Overlord. He felt sorry for his mother and bowed in shame. Carol firmly touched her son's left hand and gave him an assuring look. Methu-Selah secretly read his son's mind and understood how he had experienced it. Hearing that an elderly Englishman had passed away, Amnon was somber and recalling Mr. Greene gave him more books to read and coined the idea of putting a library within the mansion in Rouen.

" Kid, I'm sorry we lost him, " the elderly half- Kree woman calmly spoke.

" I'm supposed to say that, Mom, " the young pink Kree mournfully answered and placed his empty glass on the table. " I missed everything for six months and felt my life was stolen and manipulated by someone else. Now, I just found out Mr. Greene was no longer with us. I could have..."

" Son, my sincerest condolences to your old friend, " the Kree Eternal said and gently patted his son's back. " Mr. Greene wanted you to have a better life than you had before. If he were still with us, he could have been glad to see you in your new form, but it's his time to leave the lonely planet for good. "

" Right..." he nodded and sadly sighed. " I wished he could see me like this in my new body "

" He's watching and smiling down on you from above, Bud. You can make things happen and improve as he has asked you to do," Allen added and thought of a question. " By the way, did you and the Old Blue man finally meet in Ethiopia? "

" Yes. It was a very peculiar and confusing rendezvous, " Amnon recalled. " That dreaded monster who haunted me just forced me to kill my master, but Old Man Methu-Selah spared me from that state and let me realise about the future. We got ourselves here in Paris and then something came up. "

" What is it? "

" Some of the MTF people almost took me down for good, " the pink Kree continued. " Methu-Selah and the others tried to reason with them, but the Commando was too stubborn to listen. Until, my mother just appeared to them and blasted their trucks in her fury. "

Allen turned to Carol and curiously asked, " Hey, Old Lady. Is that true? "

" Allen, remember when we went to see Methie two years ago? " the elderly half-Kree asked.

" Yeah, was it Jared who told us about the Moulin Rouge Mutiny twelve years ago? "

" Yes, I told them, ' No more another Moulin Rouge Mutiny! ' Then, they stopped when their Elite Commander arrived and never expected me to come and halt them, " Carol continued. " But a few days later, my son had acquired the new body from Project Marvel. "

" Oh, so your hotheadedness got into you, then! Good for them, they would never dare to mess with you! " Allen laughed, then he got surprised and looked intently at the pink Kree boy. " So, it came true, didn't it? "

" Wait, Mom, Master, " Amnon turned to his parents and asked them. " Did he know that I have changed physically? "

" Yes, son, " Methu-Selah nodded as he finished drinking his glass of water and placed it on the table. " We have told everyone about it after your mother found you in New York. They just needed to know what we have in-store for you. "

" Perhaps, you can tell me more if we have time, " the pink Kree son curiously spoke.

The Kree Eternal remained silent for a while when Carol knew what her boyfriend was thinking. They had talked about it since last night since Amnon has been searching for more truths about himself and his family. The young Kree man waited for his parents to speak and looked at them with concern.

" Master, is there something I need to know? " Amnon asked.

" Amnon, it will be a long serious talk, " his father broke his silence. " We have a visitor at the moment. I guess there will be the right time to discuss that matter. "

" Really? Why? "

" Methie's right, Kid, " Carol added. " It's just we don't want to bother Allen's time. He just returned your pet Flerken, had lunch, and chatted with us. "

" Yeah, I might stay here as another flatmate on your end! I don't have much money to pay the rent and some bills! Unlike in the mansion, it's free board and lodging! " the dark-haired mercenary chuckled and joked. Then, he changed the topic and asked. " So, what are your plans then? "

" Well, I'm still working for the MTF and Rebel Forces as a janitor, " Amnon answered. " I will start my further training for tactical missions and combat by next week. "

" So, you're bringing back your old days as a spy and slave den raider like I have been doing recently, " Allen said and raised his right hand in interjection. " You know, you would surely find them enjoyable when you're on field missions with anyone and me as well! I hope you can do it and keep up with us! "

" Oh, yeah, " he nodded and recalled his friend's story earlier. " So, your mission in Norway was a success then. I have heard there was more resistance while I was listening and eating. "

" Right, it started with a rocky encounter as I have seen, " the mercenary continued. " Karena, Jared, and the others were struggling to take down those insolents. I was glad I got a way to free those slaves like your mother told me. Then, we ended up as a rioting mob and easily defeated them. By the way, I forgot to tell you this, I'm gonna propose to her after this invasion. "

" I can see what you're implying, Allen, " the Kree Eternal intently smiled. " You're going to settle with her soon, aren't you? "

" Wait, seriously?! " Allen loudly laughed and blushed harder, looking at Methu-Selah. " I thought Amnon was the only Cupid Guy that I met! Now, I'm meeting with Cupid Sr. too! "

Amnon curiously raised his eyebrows and turned to his father, " Master? "

" Yes, my boy? " Methu-Selah grinned and chuckled.

" I have been shipping Karena and Allen during my stay in the mansion. Don't tell me you're also shipping them?! "

" Of course, from two years ago here in Paris! "

" So, you as Methuselah Belladonna met them in the same city, I take it? "

" Certainly, I did, " the Kree Eternal nodded.

" Right, " Amnon understood and nodded back, as he continued and whispered to Allen. " Speaking of that, there's a thing between my mother and this old man, here. "

" Oh, oh, I get it! " Allen looked at the couple and grinned. " That is really pretty obvious! "

" What are you boys talking about? " Carol sternly glared at her son and the mercenary friend. " Amnon Joseph Montmartre, you have a lot of explaining to do later on! "

" Mom, Allen and I have known that you and Master can be a great couple! We wanna see how sweet you are! " Amnon chuckled dryly and reasoned.

" I absolutely agree with Cupid Jr.! " Allen added and happily exclaimed. " I can't wait for you both to tie the knot for real! Karena and I will be your witnesses and important guests for that wedding! "

Carol and Methu-Selah both shared glances and sighed. They both held their hands and smiled at each other. Their relationship had blossomed into a serious one when they had been friends for several decades. Aside from the Kree-Lizard invasion, it was their son, Amnon who also bound them together. The other two men were pleased to see them together.

Finishing eating his meal and drinking his water, Yuri was peering at the four people around him when he quickly jumped on his owner's lap. Amnon was surprised to see his furry tangerine space feline clinging and yawning at him. Allen turned to the Flerken and the pink Kree when he felt pleased to see the creature reunited with his owner.

" Well, Bud, he thinks and finds you as his comfy couch, " Allen joked at his friend.

" Very funny, Allen, very funny..." Amnon wryly chuckled and gently rubbed Yuri's furry back.

" Maybe, you can bring him to such field missions, one day, " Carol suggested. " Since you don't have powers yet, Yuri can be your worthy sidekick. "

" Great idea, Mom. I saw how he swallowed up those bad guys before. No wonder what happened to them. "

The four kept laughing and talking after they spent lunch together. Yuri the Flerken widened his mouth like a lion when he fell asleep and shut his eyes. The pink-Kree instantly carried him like a child as they continued their discussion.

(FIVE HOURS LATER)

As the sun was touching down the earthly ground, Allen was about to leave the flat and return to the Rouen mansion as he had a wonderful time visiting the family in Paris. He instantly stood up from the couch when Amnon prepared himself to open the door for his mercenary friend.

" My, it's almost late, guys, " Allen said. " I had a great time talking to you all. I hope I can see you again. "

" Same here, pal, " Amnon smiled and suggested, opening the door. " Hey, maybe I should request my superiors to join you and Karena in my missions. Eventually, I will see Jared and the others for good. What do you think? "

" That's a great idea, " he agreed. " I hope your mom and the old man will never get worried about your safety, tasks, and whereabouts. You know what I mean? "

" Yeah, " the Kree understood and turned to his parents as he asked. " Master, Mom, do you approve of this one? "

" Well as long as they get a final say and green light. Just promise us to be safe upon your return, " Carol replied, stood-up from her seat, and turned to the Kree Eternal. " Methie, your boy is waiting for your approval. What can you say? "

Methu-Selah remained silent and sensed danger coming to them while they were all leaving the flat and waiting for the vehicle to Rouen arrive. He widened his eyes in shock, sparking his radiant blue light in his both hands. Carol and Amnon looked at him with concern. Allen intriguingly raised his eyebrows and scratched his head with his left hand.

" Master? " the young pink Kree called his father's attention.

" EVERYONE, LOOK OUT!! " the Kree Eternal sharply cried.

" Methie, I'm sensing that too..." Carol paused. " Please don't tell me..."

A group of silver cylindrical drones had come from the clouds as they instantly fired them by explosives. The four instantly dodged their attacks by dropping themselves into the ground. There was a cloud of smoke lingering around the street. They were coughing and waiting for the place to be cleared.

" Dammit, " Allen angrily muttered. " I forgot to bring my pistol and magazine! What the heck was that?! "

" Drones! " Methu-Selah instantly answered and slowly rose up along with his girlfriend.

" They ain't stopping us, " Carol added and noticed them coming.

" What are we gonna do?! " Amnon anxiously asked and also stood up.

" Kid, you and Allen get inside, Now! " she loudly ordered.

" But, Mom..."

" No buts, just do what your mother has told you, " Methu-Selah sternly added.

Amnon heavily sighed and had no choice, but to comply with his parents. Allen joined him and quickly entered the flat when they watched the elderly Kree couple in their fighting stances from the window.

" It looks like we have no choice, pal, " the dark-haired mercenary spoke. " We're both powerless. "

" I can't leave them in danger. Kasius could have sent someone to set up those things, " Amnon replied in worry and saw his parents illuminating their both hands and blasting each drone into ashes.

" I think they're winning, " Allen confidently smiled and saw them easily targeting the drones until they exploded. " You know, Amnon. You should put your full trust on those two. You are the most important member of the family they have set up. "

" I guess so, " he slightly smiled and kept watching them fighting from the window.

Without their knowledge, someone had come from the backdoor and entered the household. The two men were still talking and watching the elderly couple exterminating the drones. They both heard the hissing sound and turned around. The newcomer appeared to be a seven feet crocodile man, cladding in dark clothes. He showed his sharp teeth and claws that he was ready to take anyone's life. Allen angrily glared at the monstrous visitor while Amnon gulped in fear and thought of his pet Flerken to wake up.

" Well, what do we have here? " the reptilian snickered and taunted. " You humans are supposed to be captured as slaves. I shall make it done by taking you both! "

" Look, 'Pal', we ain't coming with you, " Allen indignantly retorted. " I know you guys treated those slaves! We're not gonna follow you! "

" So, you feisty one tends to retaliate then, now you join your friend into the other life, if you dare! "

" Now, what?! " the pink Kree anxiously whispered and felt sweat on his face.

" Grab Yuri and wake him up! Hurry! "

" Right. "

Amnon slowly and carefully grabbed his pet Flerken when the lizard intruder blocked his way and showed his sharp claws, pointing at them. The Kree gently shook Yuri's body as he was still sleeping. Allen waited for his friend to wake up the space feline. Amnon raised his pet and pointed at the lizard, threatening him.

" Are you gonna kill us then?! " the blond man yelled. " If this Flerken wakes up, he will swallow you in seconds! So, kill us! "

The lizard was dumbfounded and loudly laughing at him. The dark haired mercenary gave him a 'now what look stare ', raising his eyebrows. Amnon nervously gulped when he was still holding Yuri slumbering and purring.

" This is just an ordinary Earthian cat, " the reptilian nastily remarked and glared at Amnon. " There's nothing special in him, but you do! Your eyes reminded me of that former Kree-Lizard accuser or should I say...the Kree Eternal! I know who you really are, Amnon-Selah! "

" Amnon, did you know this guy? " Allen asked.

" He's one of Dennis' acquaintances as he works for Kasius, another lizard guard in the slave den from New York! " Amnon exclaimed in reply and turned to the intruder. " How did you know my Kree name?! You have been mistaken! I'm not..."

" Stop denying, Amnon-Selah! " the lizard growled and closely pointed his claws to the Kree. " You may have a new body and look similar to your old man, Methu-Selah! You have betrayed your allegiance with the Lizards and to Kasius! You and your friend must die! "

" Allegiance?! " the Kree repeated the word and found the intruder ridiculous. " Are you even joking?! You guys took me away from my mother, brought me as a slave, and brainwashed me! I have been a victim of you for a half a year! "

" Then, Die!! "

The reptilian was about to pin them down, but Amnon and Allen both closed their eyes and put themselves down on the floor. The lizard felt blood coming from his gut and touched it when he fell down and was heavily panted. Yuri the Flerken instantly jumped out of Amnon's arms, closely walked over to the dying lizard, and meowed. The two men noticed him when Methu-Selah and Carol entered the flat after fighting with some drones.

" You are just a mere weak creature, " the reptilian darkly chuckled and moaned in pain.

The Flerken widened his mouth and unleashed his long and thick tendrils. The intruder widened his eyes and loudly screamed in fear. The strong pull from Yuri's tendrils grabbed him away and instantly swallowed the lizard into his mouth in seconds. His body became enlarged as the attacker disappeared. Yuri loudly burped and smiled as he got satisfied. Amnon sighed in relief when his parents stood in between him.

" See, I told you this Flerken saves lives! " Allen happily beamed.

" Heh, right! " Amnon loudly laughed. " Surely, it is! "

" No, you're wrong! I shot that bugger to save your lives here, you idiotic blokes! " a loud female voice with an Aussie accent echoed.

" Who and where the hell is she?! " Allen intrigued and turned to the family.

Suddenly, a dark blonde white Australian woman in her late forties stepped from the corner and placed her rifle down on the floor. She looked similar to Carol Danvers, but younger. The woman was wearing a blue sleeveless shirt with two white and red stripes with a white star on the middle of her shirt, almost symbolizing the Australian flag. She has a scarf wrapping around her neck and a pair of gloves with the same color of her scarf. She was also cladded with a pair of dark pants and boots.

Carol widened her eyes and recognized her daughter with the same blue eyes as hers. She remembered how she gave her newborn child to her father, Tim Hughes in Remnant almost five decades ago and asked him to return to Australia for them to live without her. This time, her boyfriend Methu-Selah secretly read the two women's minds and turned to his son. Amnon was speechless as he never realized another family member had arrived after the ruckus. Allen scratched his head as he had no idea what's going on.

" Ella, is that you? " Carol curiously asked as she was about to hug her daughter.

" Hello, Mum, " Ella sternly spoke and crossed her both arms. " It's good to see you after almost fifty years without you! "

" Ella, I'm so sorry...I..."

" So, you left me and Dad,after all. Now, you have a new family! How brilliant! " she sarcastically spoke and turned to Methu-Selah and his son. " I realised I am not that important to you! You have just exchanged me for this ugly damn bloke as your son or my so-called brother! How marvelous, mum! "

" Ella, let me explain! "

" I don't need your explanation, Mum! I'm gonna show you how you mocked us for several years! "

Eumeralla Marie Danvers-Hughes angrily clenched her right fist and gave Amnon a powerful uppercut blow on his cheeks. The young pink Kree ended up bleeding in blue blood. Methu-Selah, Carol, and Allen were in shock to see the Kree-hybrid Aussie woman violently punch her younger half-brother. Amnon fell down when his father immediately came to him.

" Ella, stop it! " Carol cried.

" This is how I get frustrated with all of you! " Ella angrily yelled and turned to Amnon who moaned in excruciating pain. " So, you're the favourite now! Let's see if you can keep up with me, you ugly bloke! I will make you and mum suffer while I am here! "

(Allen Stroud belongs to Knightfall077)