Way to the Dawn [Eng Version]

£*Chap-pter I-IV: Lighttt*%

Keith took a deep breath, deeply breathing the sea air surrounding him. He felt his poor muscles relax almost instantly. The fact that he was currently going to the Hippodown Temple on Fischl's back certainly had something to do with it.

- { Eh. It'll be fine, Keith. It'll be fine...}

Oh, it was very rare that Sapphire actually used his name. He must certainly be in a pitiful state.

- I'm fine Sapph. I just feel...A little guilty?

- (Guilty for what? Kellyn's condition? Don't say such dumb things! If you have to blame someone, blame Blake Hall! He's the one responsible for all this shit in the first place!)

The redhead tilted his head questioningly. What was she saying...? Seems like that the Water-Type heard his thoughts because he hurried to translate.

- { Basically, you shouldn't blame yourself for Kell's condition. Nothing is your fault, so blame Blake Hall instead.}

The teenager giggled slightly, struggling to hide his small smile.

- Thank you, both of you.

The orange otter seemed satisfied with the result, then decided to rub his muzzle affectionately against his partner's cheek.

- { Don't mention it! Now relax. It will be alright.}

The boy hummed obediently before turning toward the horizon. Soon they would achieve their goal and be able to free Kellyn from his eternal nightmare.

...Kellyn.

The Top Ranger's heart sank painfully at the thought of his boyfriend being trapped in an abyss of endless pain and darkness. What had he done to Arceus to deserve such punishment?

It was this thought that haunted the crimson-eyed one during the trip, although it wasn't very long. The redhead greatly respected the Staraptor already, but now, he could only realize her great mastery of flight.

-...Sapphire, Fischl...Thank you.

The bird turned her head slightly towards him, her expression distorted into a wordless question, which her pokemon counterpart dared not to ask.

- Thank you for everything. For taking care of us. For not abandoning us despite our stupidity...For being our partners.

The 2 creatures looked at each other for a few seconds, seeming to consult each other. Finally, it was the young Buizel who broke the tension by wrapping himself around the teenager, an amused smile on his lips.

- { No problem, you great clumsy oaf. Whether it's the bird or me, we don't mind being drawn into these incredible adventures. On the contrary! We never had so much fun before meeting you! So don't worry. We don't regret anything.}

The Flying-Type let out a proud little cry, as if to confirm Sapphire's words. This melted the redhead's heart who let out a teary chuckle in return. Ah...This family sure was pleasant...!

The boy scratched his partner's neck as well as Fischl's, certainly trying to show his gratitude.

- (Objective in sight! Hang on!)

The otter barely had time to warn his friend that the Staraptor almost immediately began her descent, getting a small scream from the 12th Top Ranger and the Water-Type as the same time.

When the bird finally landed, her 2 passengers were as white as a sheet.

- (Oh my? Did you see a ghost?)

- {Shut up you stupid bird.}

Given the particularly amused expression of Kellyn's partner, and the fact that Sapphire was glaring at her, the redhead had no trouble understanding the situation. It even made him laugh.