Way to the Dawn [Eng Version]

Chapter II: Marine Cave Investigation

Our duo was already up when the Sun emerged from the darkness of the night. Maybe it was due to their excitement? Still, they went to greet their fellow Rangers and Pokemons, some of whom had trouble emerging.

- Already up Kellyn....? How do you do...? *yawn* Pachiiiiii~ I'll step on you if you don't get off my feet...!

Kellyn laughed seeing the vegetative state of his cousin and her partner who seemed to be more sleepwalking than awake. Even Keith had more neurons connected when he woke up! And only Arceus knew how much he hated mornings. The number of times he had ended his nights using the brunet's shoulders as a pillow...!

The boy quickly pushed the memory away, not wanting to start crying before the day had even begun.

- Nnnnngggg....What are we eating...?

It was Luana and her Lopunny's turn to appear, followed closely by the rest of the base. It took almost a full hour for breakfast to be swallowed and the whole team to be operational.

After that, all these beautiful people began to attend to various occupations. Some patrolled, others took care of their partner... Barlow was the one who ended up calling our duo.

- Kellyn? Starly? Can you come over here?

Both the brunet and the bird complied although the teenager's cheeks were puffy with annoyance.

-...Something is wrong? Did you get up on the wrong foot?

The boy shook his head before pointing at his screaming partner. He opened his mouth in an attempt to speak normally, except his voice instinctively blocked, forcing him to use his usual sign language.

- / By Arceus! Why do I have to have this damn selective mutism?!/

Kate, who had remained at the base, suddenly got up and ran to her quarters. This confused the rest of the team. When she returned, she was holding some kind of small tablet in her hand.

- Here, Kellyn, this is for you! I was planning to give it to you yesterday, but I completely forgot... It should help you make yourself understood!

The brunet took the device with delicacy and analyzed it from all angles. It was one of the famous tablets allowing those being mute to communicate! It's role was to vocalize what it's owner typed on it.

But, it must have been horribly expensive! The younger teen looked up at the cobalt-eyed one, a stunned and panicked look on his face.

- I know what you're thinking. Don't worry about the money! It's a gift, so don't ask questions, okay?

The teenager tilted his head, having mixed feelings about this answer, but decided not to go any further. He then took the device and began to lay down his thoughts on the screen. When he was done, the machine produced a strangely smooth and natural voice, shocking the boy who hadn't expected such a result.

- "Her name is Fischl. Can you call her like that from now on, please?"

The man looked surprised for a moment, but he laughed heartily right after.

- Haha! That's why you two were in such a bad mood! Ok, ok, I'll try to remember that!

Fischl puffed out her chest, satisfied with how events had unfolded.

- (You see! It's not that complicated!)

The brunet chuckled silently as Barlow cleared his throat, drawing the attention of the two friends.

- Humhum! Kellyn, Fischl. I have a mission for you two. Mr. Woodward has sent us a disturbing report regarding the Marine Cave on the beach. He says that he's hearing a weird noise coming from the cave in addition to the Pokemons behaving strangely....