It was a bright and early morning in a small town in Oregon, birds, rodents and other various animals were still asleep as the early summer sun rose on the horizon. And somewhere in a small bedroom its decorations full of photos and souvenirs of various plants, feathers with some dried and framed, and rocks alongside maps all leading to a forest simply just behind the house, a sleeping child was dozing off in the early morning. The alarm clock on his desk showed 5:59 AM but the peacefulness would change as the blare of the alarm clock rang, followed by the radio announcement.
"Gooooood morning, Oregon!" The speaker beamed. "Today's the first day of summer and that means fun is about to start, the time is 6:00 AM, there will be clear skies and a calm breeze today, and what better way to start, this week with old hits starting with 'I'm gonna learn how to surf' by Del El-Mezoghi." The radio began to play an upbeat tune, waking the young boy, yawning slowly, taking the time to get up, looking around his room, the homely ambiance never leaving, a smile formed on his face as today was the start of something fun.
The young lad had messy black hair from his sleep and black eyes, but the sunlight showed a hint of honey brown in his eyes, and after a quick bathroom break and a quick change from his pajamas he wore a white shirt with black sleeves, at the center was a black triangle along with a backpack, his hair remained messy but not to the extent when he woke up, along with wearing his gray boots and black jeans he was ready to start the day. Running down the stairs he raced towards the dining room, for a hearty breakfast of beans, eggs, and pancakes. That was on his plate as the boy sat down with his dad, granted he wasn't his biological father but that didn't mean they saw him no less as one, "Morning dad." He greeted his dad with an upbeat tone. "Morning Daniel, ready for your camping trip?" He asked his son, who was busy scarfing down his meal due to the excitement before swallowing, as his son answered. "Yeah, I am!" He exclaimed, this was the first official camping trip held by his school and he didn't want to miss any of it. Especially when it's out in the forest of the cascade mountains.
Daniel couldn't keep his excitement in, distracted only by the familiar barking of his dog. Looking at his dog, a husky with a blue-collar labeled 'Alpine' on it, eating his food brought a smile to the already cheerful boy. "Morning to you too boy." Alpine barked at the greeting before resuming to eat, looking back at his dad, he was sipping his coffee, and a smirk formed at how excited his son is for this trip. He knew his son had a knack for adventure and the outdoors, his bedroom was a good example of it, and being the first camping trip outside of town sure seemed to excite him a lot, but a part of him wanted him to be ready and safe for the trip. "Do you have everything for your trip?" He asked, wanting to be sure as his son gave a firm nod but hesitated a moment as he looked at his father." Could I bring Alpine with me on the trip? He's going to love the outdoors." He requested, his father, taken aback by the request made him think, sure he and alpine were inseparable since they first adopted him when he was a pup but he wasn't sure if it was a good idea, but knowing his son well enough he'd sigh as he answered his question, a small smile forming in his face. "Alright, but please be sure to bring things for him on the trip." He asked Daniel, and with he responded "I will!" No sooner, rushing to pack food and other necessities for the trip.
"Hear that boy, you're coming with me!" He told his faithful furry companion who only barked with joy as he heard the bus come by the front of his house, his smile grew even wider. "I gotta go, dad, wish me luck!" Daniel hugged his father before running out the door and climbing onto the bus, Alpine in tow, bringing a small smile to his father's face as the bus left.
The bus was crowded with kids and teens, overwhelmed and intimidated Daniel, he was only slightly as he and his dog walked to the very back of the bus, wanting to get his dog and himself comfortable, as they watched the windows as houses and other things passed by. He noticed many of the people on the bus he was in talked and hung out with the people across the bus aisle or the seat next to them, bringing some envy to Daniel who for the most part never had any luck with making friends and whatever friends he had gone off to north Cascadia and won't be back for who knows how long, but it won't stop him from trying making new ones, as he watched the view of the window keep moving past him, as the two enjoyed the rest of the trip.
After a long trip the bus stopped at its destination, Daniel and Alpine wasted no time leaving the bus to see the view that wasn't limited to a simple window and the view was breathtaking. Vast mountains and clear skies were in the distance, the sound of wind and rivers filled his ears as he took a deep breath, the air being much cleaner than what he was used to, and taking one step off the bus brought a smile to his face, as this was the start of a new adventure.
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Grand anomaly: New beginnings
Fantasiyoung Daniel thought he would have a normal summer camp in the mountains with his newfound friends, but when a strange blue orb fused his world with another, the start of a grand adventure awaits.
