Chapter 29: The Perfect Day

NOTE: I switched the update with a chapter, so make sure to read it or else this chapter won't make any sense. That means Chapter 28 is one page back.

Violet awoke to the faint smell of pancakes and bacon. After noticing Bryce wasn't there, she ventured into the enormous kitchen and found him there. He walked forward and kissed her on the cheek.

"Morning." He said happily.

"You're up early." Violet pointed out. "Usually we wake up at the same time."

"I thought I'd get breakfast started and let Staravia out of his PokéBall. I completely forgot to let him out, so I got up early and explained everything. He's at that beach area, flying around."

Violet smiled. "Who knew you were such a talented cook?"

Bryce chuckled. "I guess having to fend for myself since I was ten gave me some good skills after all."

After setting all of the food on the bar, the two began to eat. Both of them hadn't had a good meal for quite a while. "So is it good?" Bryce asked.

"Really good! You should teach a class." Violet swallowed another bite. "So what do you want to do today?"

"Well, I'm glad you asked." Bryce said in a tone mocking sales advertisements on TV. "I've comprised a convenient color-coated list with everything to do and for how long."

Violet rolled her eyes. "…and just where is this list?"

Bryce laughed. "You know me better than that, V. This day is an open book. We can do anything you want."

Violet smiled warmly at her new nickname. "You seem much more happy than usual."

He smiled back, looking into those eyes he loved so much. "It's just nice to have all this with no drawbacks. After all of what we've been through, I finally feel free."

Free. What a wonderful thing to be. Not bound by earth and others trying to drag him down. It was just him and the person who meant the most to him. No more sorrow, no more pain, nobody to waste his time. He could finally do all of the things he never had time for.

Violet took his hand in her paw, looking into his eyes and seeing his happiness. She began to tear up. "It's so wonderful to see you happy…truly happy."

Bryce gave her a huge hug. "It's wonderful to be truly happy." He let her go, but still held her paw. "So what do you want to do?" He asked as he got up and cleaned all the dishes.

"I'd love to go back to that beach." She smiled, her tail wagging ecstatically.

"Sure!"

The two walked upstairs and into the room with all the spheres of light. As they stepped into the area, Staravia almost flew straight into Bryce. Fortunately he was quick enough to duck before getting his by Staravia's talons. Violet laughed loudly.

"Who's side are you on?" he asked.

"Whichever makes me laugh." She teased.

"Oh, you want to make something of it?" Bryce joked. He punched her shoulder playfully before she tackled him. The two playfully wrestled for a while before deciding to swim. Bryce remembered last night. Thinking for a second, his attire changed into a pair of black and purple swim trunks. Violet blushed.

"What?" He asked.

"Nothing…" she looked away.

Bryce chuckled. "You're cute when you blush."

She bit the end of his ear. "What was that?"

"Okay, you're always cute."

Violet let go and kissed his nose. "You're so sweet."

The two walked out into the surf and dove underwater. Bryce had realized that as long as he believed or imagined something could happen, it would here. He dove underwater and inhaled without any problem. The salt water didn't burn his eyes and he found he could even talk. After explaining to Violet how it worked, she joined him and they swam just above the coral and sand. There were several underwater plants and even a few multi-colored fish. Bryce took Violets paw in his hand and flew above the water and into the sky. The few clouds that were there were fluffy and showed no sign of rain. The two flew through the air. Bryce just watched her fur blow softly in the wind and her amethyst eyes sparkling from the suns reflection. Eventually the two landed on the sand, dry from all the flying around.

"That was amazing…" Violet said as if in a trance.

"Yeah…"

Bryce and Violet went into the game room and played several games for a long, long time. It had been a while since either of them had played anything, except for the DS, but old rivalries were ever present. There were several mishaps and victories… just an all out great gaming session. During some of the Smash Bros. matches, Bryce thought about what "vanquishing anything that threatens a world" could mean…maybe he should have been preparing? He figured probably not; he didn't know exactly what that meant anyway. Besides, this was much more entertaining for him. Having a free day was a wonderful gift, and he wasn't about to waste it.

After dinner was close, Bryce imagined something in his head. Violet could tell his mind wasn't on the game at hand, because he started losing badly. Before she could read his mind however, he finished the thought. "Hungry yet?" he asked.

She nodded. Heading back to the kitchen, Violet noticed that the meal was already done and the table was set with a beautiful red cloth. The lights were dimmed and candles began to burn, giving a romantic feel. "So that's what you were thinking." She smiled. The couple enjoyed the experience, as neither had ever gone to a fancy restaurant. After finishing their meals, Bryce picked Violet up in his arms, bridal style. She wrapped her arms around him and kissed his neck. She tried to nibble on his neck romantically, but it just tickled Bryce to no end. It was funny for her to watch him keep his grip on her and not fall over laughing. He did make it back to the room however. Bryce and Violet took a shower (separate showers, mind you) and Bryce carried Violet back to her bed.

"If you go to another room to sleep, I'll bite you." She threatened.

"I wasn't planning on it…I learned my lesson from you growling at me last night."

She giggled. "I didn't growl at you."

Bryce looked skeptical. "So you growled in your sleep?"

"I…uh…" she said flustered. He kissed her lovingly before climbing into the bed and turning off the light on the nightstand.

"Love you too." He finished for her. She cuddled up to him, resting her snout on his shoulder.

"Exactly." She sighed before falling asleep.

Author's Notes: I know there wasn't much plot advancement; that's for next chapter. I just wanted something sweet for this one :). So what will the Legion of Light have in store for Bryce? Will there be some "evil" he'll have to take down? And will Staravia continue to be a klutz on occasion? Find out one of these answers in the next chapter! Read and Review, and thanks for doing so! :D