Light The Way

First Gym

Volt had been the first out of the group of six to wake up and he was the first dressed and raring to go. He may have gotten up a little to early though for the rest of them, considering the sun hadn't even started to rise in the sky. He carefully left the room he shared with Raihan, closing the door as softly as he could. He walked through the dim lit hallway of the inn and over to the elevator. He yawned and covered his mouth while he waited for the door to open.

When it finally did open he stepped in and let out a small sigh. Once he was in the secure box of metal he leaned against the wall and his eyes fell to the floor. His thoughts flashed back to last night, how Kalo and Piers got into a friendly argument as they all watched the telly. Or how Sonia started lecturing them on pokémon types and abilities, and Leon falling asleep have way through. A small smile slipped onto his lips and he could help the giggle that escaped him.

It didn't take long for the elevator to reach the bottom floor and open, he stepped out and immediately noticed some of the league members talking to one of the gym leaders. Skylar if he was right.

The man, more like teen, looked to be fifteen at most. He wore the flying type uniform, a long white scarf, and blue goggles sat atop alabaster hair. Predatory magenta eyes sparkled with intensity, yet still held a gentleness Volt wasn't used to. The teens voice carried over to him and the smooth sound was melodic in quality.

"I look forward to this years challenge, I sense a lot of budding flowers this year," Skylar told the league officials and reporters Volt hadn't noticed at first.

"And what about your own acting and songwriting carrier, Master Skylar?" A reporter asked after writing something down. Skylar pouted and put his hands on his hips.

"Currently delayed until I get a break from the challenge," Skylar told them. Magenta eyes suddenly shot over and met Volts own golden orbs, and intrigue appeared in the flying experts eyes. "If you'd please excuse me," Skylar said politely and walked over to Volt.

"And what of your supposed scandal with the King?" The reporter asked desperately, following slightly, only to freeze when Skylar turned to glare at her.

"No comment," he said sharply and continued to walk over to Volt. "Heir Saturus," Skylar said with a polite bow of his head. Volt blushed.

"Does everyone know who I was?" He asked more to himself than to Skylar.

Skylar just chuckled and fiddled with his goggles, "nah, I just know things." That slightly made the boy feel better. "Would you like to get coffee with me?" Skylar asked, gesturing outside. Volt thought about it and after a few moments nodded.

The duo made their way to the battle café and were quickly seated due to the early morning silence. "So what can I get you?" The owner asked, his Milcery spinning in excitment.

"Can I get a strawberry sweet coffee?" Skylar asked with a stunning smirk. The man chuckled and nodded, and looked over at Volt.

"Can I get clover sweet coffee with whipped dream?" He asked with a slight blush, not enjoying being put on the spot.

The café master merely nodded and left, Milcery following soon after. Skylar chuckled at the boys shyness. "Ya'know if we battle him we could get it free," Skylar said with a mischievous grin. Volt sent him a look and turned his gaze down to avoid the mans magenta gaze.

Volt fiddled with his fingers and thought about what he knew of Skylar. Honestly not much. He knew he was an actor, that he was a pop idol, and that he was the flying type gym leader in Galar. That was stuff everyone knew.

Skylar seemed to sense his train of thought and tapped his foot against the other boys, "you know you're allowed to ask questions." Volt nodded and thought for a moment.