Way to the Dawn [Eng Version]

Chapter VI: The Red Gem

His recovery finally ended a few days later, days during which he had his reunion with his feathered beast. And by Arceus, she gave him a hell of an earful! Well deserved that's for sure.

Since then, the Flying-Type showered him with affection, both physically and mentally. It was not uncommon for her to serve as both a pillow and a blanket, by the way. And that didn't bother her at all, on the contrary, she was happy to be able to pamper her partner who badly needed affection. Especially after nearly dying a second time.

Besides, this led to a kind of mini-war between Fischl and Keith, the two fighting to dote on the brunet. A war that was won with flying colors by Wendy. Indeed, the latter took her role as "mother" very seriously and spent most of her time watching over her new baby bird. Whether it's pampering him or lecturing him when he needed it.

All that to say that when he finally recovered, he had never felt so alive in his entire short life!

And now he had to go back to the Missions. Professor Hastings was waiting for our duo and Fiore's, to give them the details of their next quest.

- Kell, are you okay? Is your leg holding up?

The redhead, who had invited himself into his friend's room, stared at the black kneepad that enveloped the previously frozen flesh. The younger one gave him a nice reassuring smile.

- Yeah. This kneepad is made of a special heating band, and will prevent me from having a relapse.

- Oh....But, isn't this kind of thing rare?

- Yes and no. You just have to look in the right place.

- If you say so.

The two Rangers rubbed their heads together gently.

- Come on Scarlet, we'd better go join the professor before he gets impatient.

- Anything but his reprimands! I always feel like my head is going to explode each time he screams...!

The brunet laughed at the half-terrorized, half-jaded face of his friend, who stuck his tongue out in return. This greatly amused their Partner Pokemons.

- { And they're supposed to be the crème de la crème of Rangers, huh?}

- (Let them be kids. They deserve it.)

- { Not wrong, not wrong...~}

Sapphire, who was lying on the raptor's head, chuckled mischievously. Alala... These idiots were adorable!~

Anyway, the foursome finally went to the research room without further delay. As soon as they entered the room, they were greeted by Hastings' strong voice.

- Here you are! I was starting to get impatient!

- S-Sorry Professor! We were-

The oldest of the 2 was interrupted by his friend who was writing at high speed.

- "I had some trouble putting on my kneepad and Keith had to help me. That's why we're late. Please excuse my incompetence."

The redhead observed his neighbor, flabbergasted. The latter gave him a small smile before mouthing:

- "Consider this my way of thanking you for taking care of me."

The one with crimson pupils tried to reply but the old man didn't give him the time to.

- Ah yes, it's true...Wendy had already mentioned this accessory...Try not to lose it then.

- "Promise."

The man sighed before clearing his throat, regaining his seriousness.

- Well, let's move on. Thanks to Kellyn's report we were able to decipher part of Brighton's diary. In addition to the Blue Gem, it informed us of the existence of two others which are said to be in Boyleland and Haruba Desert.