Sorry for short chapter! I promise to make the next one longer!
*munches on ice cream*
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Most sixteen year olds prefer to sleep in as long as possible before starting the day. And for rangers, operators and mechanics, it doesn't seem to be different. Me? I've always been somewhat of an early riser. And I never let myself just lie in bed or simply go back to sleep.
At five am, I wake up and quietly get out of bed, careful not to disturb Rhythmi and Keith, aka my roommates. After a cold shower and changing into my uniform (and grabbing my styler), I start to sneak around the base with Chia happily tagging along. All the doors are locked at night but naturally, I've got my way out. I go to the rooftop, where the Tree of Harmony is, and grab the vines growing along the side walls of the Union. Climbing down had never been an issue. The vines were strong and hadn't weakened a single bit since I first started doing my morning routine.
Reaching the ground, I take a deep breath in. Then I start to jogging down the steps and through the path. I'm not entirely sure myself, but these morning runs seemed to relax me. It was a way to burn off my energy or emotions that bugged me. Gave me time to spend with Chia and get my thoughts in order. Of course I still had truckloads of energy to spare for the missions that charged right at me. I'd get back, rest a little and get moving around the base as everyone started waking up. Nobody knew.
Normally, I'd go around six. But I was in the mood for a special run. Chia even seemed to be up for it. So we sprinted through our usual path and went past the dimly lit park of Altru. Normally I'd head for Chroma Highlands but I noticed Brook left the gate down on the bridge, a rare opportunity I loved to take advantage of. Over the bridge and into the sleepy Pueltown. I crossed into Vien Forest, running along the trees. The ground started to get steeper, forming into a hill. I stopped running and started hiking, making my way to the very top.
There, I reached Lookout Ridge. Chia and I sat on the edge, overlooking Pueltown and the entire distance we ran together. Right on time, the sun started to rise in the east. I loved the special runs. Seeing the colors burst into the sky in all its beautiful glory, breathing in the crisp air and feeling the fresh dew on the chilled grass. Light bathed the land of Almia, bringing it into another brand new day. It was a hopeful scene full of peace, inspiring me to do even better on missions and patrol.
"What do you think, Chia?" I scratched my buddy's ears.
"Chipaaa….chi chippa" She sighed happily.
"I'm thinking, is this is where you go off to every morning?"
I whirled around, completely startled by another voice. Some feet away was Keith and Wave. What the heck was he doing there? He was fast asleep when I left!
"But….how did….you're…I…ah…" I tried to ask him that.
"Sometimes I'd wake up too early and find your bed empty." Keith sat down next to me on the ledge. "I got curious so I woke up early today and waited for you. Followed you all the way here."
"You stalked me?" I feel my cheeks burning.
"NO! Just followed you." He corrected.
"Well you followed me. And now you're here." I said.
"Yep. Is this what you do every morning?" Keith asked.
"Usually it's just a quick jog around the Union area. But sometimes I get up extra early to do this." I replied. "Though you probably find it boring…"
"Actually…" Keith stared out at the sunrise. "This is kinda cool."
The light looked so gentle and warm on face, lighting him up with color. His green eyes were burning bright but more serene than usual. Wow he was cute. I turned back to the sunrise and gazed at it for a little while longer. Neither of spoke. Instead we listened to the wind rustle the trees and bird pokemon chirp. This was moment had to be one of my favorites.
"Time to go back." I sighed.
The sun reached a point I signaled as the leaving time. I didn't want people wondering where I was or questioning me. Keith and I got up and started jogging back to the Union together. People in Pueltown were starting to wake up, the city coming back to life as the day began. Pokemon too were arousing from sleep. Soon enough, the Union base would be as active as it always was and rangers would go out on patrol into the region.
"If you don't mind, maybe I'll join you a couple of times for this." Keith said as we neared the base.
"You know…" I smiled. "I'd like that.
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A little moment shared between the two friends. How sweet!
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