Way to the Dawn [Eng Version]

Chapter II: Test of Courage

The night came soon enough, allowing the students to take refuge in the earthly paradise that was their dormitories. The brunet found himself with the last bed available, AKA the one at the bottom at the far right corner of the room. He was sitting cross-legged on it, his school stuff by his side, reading the mail Janice had given to him.

It was his little sister who had written him a letter. Her handwriting was shaky and there were a few mistakes here and there, but it warmed the boy's heart. A soft smile could be read on his face as he wrote his answer to the little girl.

- Kellyn? Are you feeling any better?

The redhead's voice surprised the younger one, who looked up from his activity. The crimson-eyed boy was half-crouched against the bed, keeping a slight distance to anticipate any movement from the brunet. He smiled at him before nodding his head.

- /...Don't worry...I'm fine./

Although he still had a lot of trouble "talking" to him, the older one didn't take it into account and grinned.

- That's good to hear! Oh? Are you the type to write letters? To who?

- <....Little....Sister...>

- Oh~ Lucky you. I'm an only child and my parents ask me for a full report every time! By Arceus, I feel like I'm in the military sometimes!

Kellyn giggled, somewhat amused by this image. This resulted in a tongue being stuck out on Keith's part.

- Yeah, yeah, make fun of me!....Eh, are you sleepy?

The teenager shook his head, he was certainly tired, but he knew he wasn't going to sleep for quite a while. (NDA: Why do I feel like I've described my relationship with my sleep?)

-...Okay, then follow me!

The oldest straightened up and headed toward the exit of the dormitory, the brunet on his heels. They found in the dining hall 4 other students, including Rhythmi, who were waiting for them impatiently.

The redhead took his new comrade by the wrist and made him sit in the middle of the group, before taking a few steps back. Kellyn instinctively bit his lip and immediately the anxiety began to settle deep inside his innards. He felt uncomfortable, even though he knew he was safe...He WAS safe, right...?

- / Dear Arceus, don't tell me I'm going to be a sacrifice to summon Giratina or something! Help, I'm going to die! No, pull yourself together Kellyn! Ahhh!/

- Ah, there you are! I thought you would never bring him, Keith!

- Eh, do I have to remind you that he didn't feel well a while ago?

The bickering of the two comrades further confused the teenager who did not know what to do. The blonde then cleared her throat, a slight blush on her cheeks.

- Humhum...! Since you have just arrived at our school, we are going to have you participate in our famous test of courage!

- /....Your WHAT?!!!!/

Sensing that the brunet was beginning to panic, the crimson-eyed one decided to intervene.

- You just have to find the 4 Stylers they scattered through the building before putting them in front of the basement's door and coming back here. That's all, don't worry!

Kellyn contorted himself a little to see the face of the redhead who was smiling in a friendly manner. Understanding that he wasn't making fun of him, the younger one relaxed.

- This is a very good summary, little tomato!

Said the voice of the student Operator who royally ignored her friend's outraged complaint before adding: