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It was a warm day in the beginning of September  in New New York, and Kasey and Kaylie were walking home from school. Discussing their math test for the next day.  As soon as Kasey and Kaylie walked into the apartment they could see something was very wrong.
They saw their mother and father sitting on the couch with a very sad look on their face.
"Girls we need to talk" Fry said seriously.
"look if it's about the hot sauce in the principal's lunch yesterday, I didn't do it" said Kaylie
"No not that" Fry took out a piece of paper and said "this"
He handed it Kaylie and she read "Mr. Phillip J. Fry, the DOOP army is has sent this message to proudly say you have been drafted. You may take one bag of cloths and or personal belonging, the Nimbus leaves at 6:30 am on September 3rd. Do not be late and be proud you are serving our planet. Signed Captain Zapp Branigan."
"But, that's tomorrow" Kasey says
and she saw Fry look down.
Kaylie dropped the paper and went to her and Kasey's room and slammed the door, without saying a word.
"I  need to go check on her" Leela says
Leela knocks on the door and says "sweetheart" and she hears her daughter say "go away"
Meanwhile Kasey is in her dads arms too upset to say anything, and he says "We'll still call" and she says "but it's not the same"
The next day when everyone was boarding the Nimbus to go off to war, Fry was hugging his daughters so he could say goodbye.
"I love you both so much, don't forget that ever" and he kissed his daughter's heads.
As he was boarding the Nimbus Kasey was waving goodbye to him, Kaylie was just looking down at the floor kicking a juice cap she found. Leela could tell Kaylie was really upset, she didn't come out of her room all day the other day, refused to eat dinner that night before, or breakfast that morning. As the Nimbus flew away Leela asked "do you want to talk about it" and Kaylie looked away
When Leela and the girls got back home, she said "I think it's better you two stay home today, I will call the school, and Kaylie do you want any breakfast, you must be starving" but she had already slammed the door to her room.
It had been almost a month since the war started and Fry would call every night, but one night no call came. The next day in school durning class a voice came on the loudspeaker, it was the Principal.
"Attention this is Principal Miller, Will Kaylie and Kasey Fry report to my office immediately, again Kaylie and Kasey Fry report to my office immediately"
"Kaylie what did you do" Kasey asked
"Nothing... yet" Kaylie said
"Well you heard the principal girl's" Their teacher said
Both girls were packing their thing's when they heard
"They're really in trouble now" A boy named Freddie in the class said to one his friends
Kaylie just gave him the death stare as she walked out.
"Did you do anything" Kaylie asked after she closed the door to the classroom
"Of course not" Kasey said
When they opened the door to the office and they saw their mother
"MOM" they both said
The both walked in and Kaylie closed the door and Kasey set down next to Leela, and Principal Miller said
"Have a seat Kaylie"
Kaylie sat down and said "What did we do"
"Nothing" he said
"Then why are we here" Kaylie said
"Well, Leela" Principal Miller said
Leela took a deep breath and said "Girls, I got a call from DOOP half an hour ago and they said that your dad was captured last night"
"What, how" Kasey said
"An enemy came on base and stole three of the men, 2 of them were released but not your father" Leela said
Leela could see Kasey was crying so she handed her a tissue. "They're doing all they can sweetheart" Leela said
Leela looked over to see Kaylie shaking "Oh No" Leela thought, she ran over and pulled her daughter into her arms for a tight hug, and she started bawling. Kaylie couldn't say anything she was just hysterical, Kasey pulled in for the hug, and about 5 minutes later Kaylie was consolable again. Her face was all red and hot, and tears were still on her cheeks, Leela wiped them off with her hand. Kasey pushed her chair closer to her sisters, and Leela sat back in her chair.
"Principal Miller if it's ok I would like to keep them home today and tomorrow and also Monday" Leela said
"It's absolutely ok, I think it's a good idea" he took out a piece of paper and said "just sign this and then you can be on your way" Leela signed and picked up her coat and bag and opened the door
"Girl's lets go, you need some rest" and they walked out.
When they got back home. Kaylie's face was still red and tear stained so Leela took a cold washcloth to wipe off her face. Leela was holding her saying "it's ok sweetheart, they are doing everything they can to find him" rocking her a bit, and she was still crying. Leela could tell she had her emotions bottled up  inside for a long time.
After an hour Kaylie calmed down and her mother hugged her tighter along with Kasey "We still love you remember that" Leela said, "I still love you" Kasey said. "It's better to talk about your feelings so they don't stay bottled up inside" Leela told her stroking Kaylie hair.
Kaylie looked up and said "Ok mom, I will can I go lie down I have a head ache" and Leela said "of course" and before Kaylie walked into her room she said "Kasey, Mom Thank you" and Leela smiled.
"I'll get her a washcloth for her eye's" Kasey said
"Good idea Kasey, and also talk to her, I know you two can talk about anything" Leela said
and Kasey smiled
On Tuesday when Kasey was getting ready for school, Leela went in their room and found Kaylie, she had red eyes and a tearstained face
"Mom can I stay home today" she asked and Leela nodded her head
"Kasey are you sure you want to go to school today, I can see you have been crying too" Leela said worried
"Mom I'm fine, plus I have a test today" Kasey said
"Ok but if you feel like you want to come home, or upset, just go to the office and call me, I will pick you up" Leela said
"Mom, I'm totally fine, and I have to go or I will be late, I love you mom" Kasey said
"Ok I love you too" Leela said
For the whole day Kasey was fine, until 10am when the teacher started talking about the war
"So as we all know there is a war going on. As we know last week 3 men were captured and 2 were released. Currently DOOP is sending out half their force looking for the man. Personally I don't understand why, it is only taking away time form the war, plus made them lose the battle, I think they should give up the search" The teacher said
Kasey was very angry
"Now if they were to cancel.."
"Excuse me" Kasey said cutting off her teacher and standing up "How can you not understand why they keep looking for him. He is an Earthican citizen, and all of them have rights. Plus the solders are fighting as hard as they can. PLUS he is my DAD, and you know what I don't you understand what it's like for someone you love to be missing, and have no idea where they are, you stupid, emotionless women" Kasey crossed her arms in front of her and smiled.
"Hmm interesting, and here is what I have to say" The teacher said she pointed at the door and said "You go straight to the principal's office"
"huh" Kasey said
"You heard me, get your things, and then go to The Principal's Office" The teacher said
Kasey packed her things and groaned. When she walked out of the room she said "what's wrong with me, this is totally unlike me, sounds like something Kaylie would say"
When she walked up to the door that said 'Principal's Office' on it. She took a deep breath and knocked, she had never been in trouble before.
Principal Miller opened the door and said "Come in" he closed the door and pointed to a chair in front of his desk and said "Please sit" and Kasey sat down and put her backpack on the floor. She was nervous, she had no idea what he would be like when she's in trouble.
He started talking, "So your teacher said that you made a rude comment to her"
Kasey looked down and nodded her head.
"My question is why you're a very good student that is always respectful to your teachers"
Just then Leela opened the door and walked in. She sighed and sat down
"Mrs. Fry we were just talking about what your daughter said" The Principal said
"What did you say" Leela asked.
"That dad was an Earthican citizen, and that she doesn't know that it's like to lose someone you love" Kasey said
"She said you also called her a stupid emotionless women" Principal Miller said
"Kasey is this true" Leela asked softly
Kasey sighed and said "yes, it is"
"Why did you say it sweetheart, you would never say anything like that" Leela said
"I don't know it's like something came over me, I was so mad about what she said about dad, and I really miss him that I felt like I had to defend him, I was so overcome by sadness I didn't have time to walk out .I couldn't control what I said" Kasey said looking down
"I knew letting you go to school today was a mistake" Leela said
Leela moved her chair closer to her daughter and held her hand, because she could tell she was sad, scared, and upset.
"Well" Principal Miller started "Normally being disrespectful to a teacher is a 5 day suspension, but because this is her first offence and she is such a  good kid, I am going to reduce the suspension to 3 days"
"Are you sure you want to suspend her, she was just really emotional last night about it" Leela said
"Sadly I have to suspend her, but I did reduce the suspension and today will count as day one" He said
"Ok" Leela said
"If she wants to, she can come back on Friday because the suspension will be over" he said
"We'll see" Leela said.
Leela stood up and said "Kasey lets go"
When they got back to the apartment, Leela and Kasey sat down at the kitchen table.
"I want to let you know that I'm not as mad as would be" Leela said
Kasey said "Really"
and Leela said "Yes, you had a hard time lately, and you were defending your father"
"I didn't realize how sensitive I was about it, I thought I was fine but I wasn't" Kasey said sadly
"I understand sweetheart it's hard for me too, but I think it's better we talk about it, because it also helps me" Leela said "and remember I still love you"
Kasey smiled and hugged her  mom.
"However" Leela said "I'm not very happy about what you said to your teacher"
Kasey said "I know I will apologize to her when I go back"
"I think you should go to your room and think about it for a little while, but your sisters sleeping, I'll be there in ten minutes so we can talk more" Leela said
Kasey smiled and hugged and kissed her mother before going in her room.
Almost two months had gone by and it was Thanksgiving the war over and all troops had been sent home, expect for Fry because the search was over due to the war ending, and it was a hard time for everyone
At dinner Leela and Kasey were finished with their plates, but Kaylie didn't touch hers she just pushed it away and said "I'm going to bed"
After Kaylie closed the door to her room Leela said "She's really upset, I still remember last Thanksgiving"
A flashback to the year before starts
Leela is washing the dishes and all the guests had gone home for the night and Fry feel asleep, it was about 11:30 and Leela heard Kaylie say "mom" she was hunched over and holding her stomach
"Sweetie it's way past your bedtime what's going on" Leela said
"I can't sleep" Kaylie said
"Why not" Leela said
"My tummy really hurts" Kaylie said in pain.
Leela sat her daughter on a chair in the kitchen table.
She put her hand on her forehead "No fever"
She also put her hand on Kaylie's stomach "But it seems like you have a very upset tummy"
Leela snapped her fingers and remembered  "You ate too much that's why"
Kaylie looked up and said "huh"
"When you eat too much, like you did at dinner tonight it can make your tummy really upset like now" Leela said
"Well I did eat a little more than I should have, I had a third plate of turkey and mashed potatoes, and a lot of slices of pumpkin pie" Kaylie said
Leela reached into the cabinet and said "here chew this you will feel a lot better soon"
Kaylie took the medication and went back to bed and said "Thank you Mom, I love you"
"I love you too" Leela said
Leela smiled, she knew her daughter shouldn't have eaten as much as she did but she let it slide, it was Thanksgiving after all
The flashback was over and they were back to the present
"Yeah I remember that" Kasey said "What happened to her, this use to be her favorite holiday"
"She's just losing her apatite, because she is sad as you can tell, and tomorrow I will make a big breakfast for all of us" Leela said.
Kasey saw it was a little late and she said "Well I'm going to bed too, thanks for dinner and I love you mom"
Leela kissed her daughter and said "I love you too"
Before they knew it another month had passed and still no word of Fry, it was X-mas eve, and Leela and the girls had just had their light dinner , to make sure they would be hungry in the morning for X-mas breakfast.
Leela and Kasey were watching a movie, and Kaylie said "I'm going to bed" and Leela said "Are you sure you want to go" and Kaylie said "I'm sure"
Kaylie was really depressed, she wanted her father home for X-mas. Before she went into her room she said "I don't understand why all the kids at school get to have their father's home and I can't have mine".
Kaylie slammed the door on her way in, and she looked forward. She saw a dark figure in her room, she couldn't make it out, but she was confused. The figure in the room turned on light.
It was a person, a man, he was wearing a war uniform, and he had dirty, messy and longish red hair, and a bushy red beard.
At first Kaylie was really confused but then she looked closer and saw the man's face.
She ran towards him said "DAD!!!" before jumping into his arms.
Fry hugged her tightly and said "I missed you" as Kaylie was cuddling into his chest.
"How, how did you get home" Kaylie asked.
"I'll tell you, but I would rather say it as a family" he said
"Oh of course" Kaylie said
After letting go of her father, she opened the door and went into the living room.
"Kaylie what's wrong" Leela asked worried
Behind Kaylie, Fry came in and stood behind her.
"DAD, FRY" Leela and Kasey screamed at the same time
they jumped off the couch and Fry catched  Kasey as she jumped into his arms and Leela.
After both Leela and Kasey finished with their hug, Leela "how did you get home"
Fry smiled and said "I escaped, and when I got back to earth I wanted to surprise you"
"Well you did" Kaylie said
"And speaking of coming home, I really need to shave, and could use a haircut. But not without spending time with my family first" he said hugging his whole family.
"I'm sorry because I was in captivity I couldn't you two back presents" Fry said sadly
Kaylie said "Dad the only thing I wanted for X-mas was for you to come home" she said hugging her father tighter.
For the whole family Fry coming home meant it was the best X-mas ever.
one of my fanfics I started a long time ago and just finnished
Enjoy
Futurama, Fry, Leela, and Zapp belong to Matt Groening
Kasey, Kaylie, the teacher, Freddy, and principal miller belong to me
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supernobodyhome's avatar
Pretty good. If I may, can I offer some constructive criticism?