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Chapter 32 Danger from Behind Humphry sighed as he took a sip of some warm tea, staring upwards at the sky. His eyes were droopy and bloodshot as he watched the moonlight appear and disappear between the clouds. A shiver filled him as he looked upstream, feeling the chilling breeze blow on his...

Chapter 31 Controlled Inhibition Humphry set a mug down as he let out a faintly steamy exhale of contentment. He looked over at a large office desk where Vergium Town’s Commissioner, Zebzena, was busying herself with an assortment of letters. “Whoever you get to make your brews, mind lending...

Chapter 30 The Honest Difference Fiery. That’s how Jaron’s lungs felt as he raced forward. “Ciecro! Wait!” He exclaimed, trying to keep up as his brother darted around a tight corner. “Come on! He went dis way!” “No, I mean wait for the others!” Jaron shouted, stumbling around the corner...

Chapter 29 No Rest for the Wicked A heavy yawn came from a Foatzel as he browsed the empty lounge of the inn with weary eyes. Why do I need to be here on shift if nobody is going to show up? He flipped through a registration book, reading the two names in the stacks of squares with room...

Chapter 28 Friction (Weary) Jaron’s heart beat swiftly as he ran down the hallway. He spun to the side, grabbed the doorframe to yank himself in without losing momentum, and collided with the stair railing. “Vray!” He shouted, glancing down to try and get a glimpse of his friend. Although he...

Chapter 27 Discipline (Brink) “Dah hospital should be on that street!” Ciecro shouted, pointing forwards before picking up the pace. The excitement was intoxicating, so much so that he hardly noticed the rain anymore. He cleared the exit, glancing down the road for a second before darting...

Chapter 26 Descent (Dread) “‘A phizon of 5 inches, 12.7 cm, or 1 corbal in length holds a capacity limit for synergetic travel of 50 flame years. Devices utilizing this do not require massive amounts of circulatory and efficiency relief due to this class of phizon’s spaciousness compared to...

Chapter 25 A Storm not Passing The Charmeleon’s eyes stared lazily down at the large bowl resting on the table in front of him. The warm steam rose from it, lightly touching his face with its misty form as a smell that’d make any mon’s stomach growl filled his senses. “You gonna eat?” “Hrm?”...

Chapter 24 The Uncertain Now Humphry sighed as he stared at the piece of paper on his desk, currently void of any blemish or color. His eyes trailed up to where an old clock hung on the wall, ticking back and forth with its golden pendulum swaying like a Hypno’s makeshift pendulum. Ugh…where...

Chapter 23 Your Power, Your Impotence Urm...Ugh...Wha? There was a slight sting in Vragon’s head as his eyes slowly opened to a blurry scene in front of him, too dark to make out. My head. He groaned as he moved his hand to comfort his head, but stopped, confused at how effortless it was for...

Chapter 22 Rememorabilia “Seven Thirty,” Vragon mumbled to himself as he stared at the holographic numbers that the orb from Jaron and Ciecro’s room displayed. “Hmmm…let’s see.” He put it away and took out a small notebook fastened to his librarian job’s belt, which he had also borrowed for...

Chapter 21 Testing Patience Humphry hummed to himself, arms behind his back as he stood on a hill a little off the beaten path leading into town. It was a nice sunny day, the perfect day for the aptitude test and the cool air did wonders in keeping his nerves from constantly knotting from the...

Chapter 20 Testing Barriers Jaron sighed, tapping his writing stick on the table as he read over his ranger studies book. His eyes darted over to the clock. Five more minutes, he thought, looking back at his notes that were more like a blueprint outline of the lesson’s topics than actual...

Chapter 19 Outside Your Peace Ciecro held his arms in front in a basic stance position, fists clenched and breathing slowed. He turned his head slightly, focusing his attention on Jaron, on his right, rushing towards him. He could tell Jaron wasn’t going at a full sprint, either due to them...

Chapter 18 Sessions in Specious The air felt quaint on Ciecro’s scales as he took slow, steady breaths. His eyes were closed and his arms angled in front of his body, claws closed. He thrust them forwards as he opened his eyes and snarled upon the feeling of synergy flowing all from his body...

Chapter 17 Friction (Perturbation) A sleepy groan came from Jaron as his eyes fought to start opening. “Uhhh…morning Ciecro.” He rubbed his tired eyes, then paused at the following silence. “Ciecro?” He sat up, looking down at the empty spot next to him. Instead of surprise, Jaron’s eyes...

Chapter 16 Discipline (Choice) Ciecro sighed heavily as he saw nothing but hills. Is dis eveh gonna end? He whined in his mind. Shaking his head, the Charmander turned to watch Seliph climbing up after him, carrying Jaron on his back. “Anything?” The Frogadier wheezed. Ciecro shook his...

Chapter 15 All that Matters. “No, this one isn’t ripe either,” Seliph sighed, tossing the berry aside as he reached back into the bush. “Come on.” None remained, prompting Seliph to slap the bush like it had a face. “Of course, you don’t have any more.” With an aggravated grumble, Seliph got...

Chapter 14 Shut (Regret) Freya grunted as she and Seliph fell for a second before she straightened them back into a glide. The wind blowing on her right wing felt like icy wind on an open wound. Damn, that boulder. Her eyes shot wide as once more, her wing snapped back from pain, causing the...

Chapter 13 Cinders of a Fiery Heart “Dya!” Seliph cried as he tripped over a root and face planted into the ground. “Ow,” he groaned, clenching his wounded arm tightly as he scrambled to his feet. There’s no time! His legs felt heavy as he tried to break back into a sprint, but could only...