Way to the Dawn [Eng Version]

Part II Chapter I: The new Ranger Duo

The brunet therefore kissed his relatives goodbye, and went to join Vientown. Along the way, he passed a familiar face: light chestnut hair tied in 2 pigtails, a muscular figure but not too much, and cobalt pupils shining with determination...Yup. It was Kate.

- Kellyn! I found you!

She approached him, a big smile on her face. When she stopped beside him, she just gave a slight nod in greeting. She knew that her cousin was not comfortable enough with her for emotional physical contact, yet. The teen returned the greeting with a grateful look on his face.

- If you wonder what I'm doing here, I came to get you! It's a tradition to accompany the newcomers to the base on their first day.

The boy looked surprised, but still decided to believe her. What could go wrong, anyway? The young woman motioned him to follow her, and he complied, not without suspicion. Kate then taught him the basics of the job: how the official Stylers worked, how to use the Poke Assists... That kind of things.

When the two arrived at their workplace, the other Rangers were alrerady there to greet them.

- I'm back!!! And I brought Kellyn with me!

The chestnuthead exclaimed with such joy and excitement that one would have thought that SHE was the new recruit!

- We saw that Kate! But you could have let him sleep a little longer!

It was the Mechanic of the group, Elaine, who answered her, barely hiding her smile. A smile shared by all members of the base. The leader, Barlow, then approached the teenager who felt...Intimidated.

- Welcome to the Rangers, Kellyn. You must be quite stressed. I know, I've been there before. But, don't worry! You'll adapt quickly, and no one in this room bites. So don't put too much pressure on yourself, okay?

The brunet only nodded his head, showing that he understood.

- Glad to know we speak the same language! Crawford! Show him his room and give him his uniform. You will also take the opportunity to go and distribute the newspaper with him.

- Roger, boss! Come on kiddo, follow me.

The younger almost immediately clung to his superior's, memorizing every corner of the building. The afro-haired Ranger then showed him around the base, passing through the bathroom, the living room, the kitchen and of course the bedrooms.

- Your room is right here! Mine is to your right, and the opposite one is Kate's. So, yeah. We are neighbors! Oh, and pay no mind to the strange noises during the night. Most of the time, it's just one of us who isn't sleepy and has decided to piss everyone off.

- /....Okay?/

- Well, your uniform is in your room. I'll let you change, and we'll meet at the front door?

The brunet nodded without hesitation, entering his new home with apprehension. It was small, and simple, but also welcoming. Or at least for the boy. A bed, a wardrobe and a desk, that's all. But that was more than enough for the teenager who would create his nest the same evening. On the sheets was the famous red, white and black Rangers' uniform, neatly folded.

Kellyn delicately picked up the outfit, studying it for a moment. A card then fell from the pile of clothes, forcing him to catch it in mid-air.

-...." A second copy is in your closet. While you wear one, put the other in the washing machine, and so on. And don't worry about the bill! The one thing we have the budget for is hygiene! Kate"...

The one with the teal pupils slightly giggled before rolling his eyes with a smile.

- Roger, Kate.

He put the note away before changing, feeling that he had already wasted way too much time. He took a few minutes to completely adjust to his new outfit, but he already found it very comfortable. He could move freely without being oppressed by the clothes, so he liked it a lot.