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Lion raised an eyebrow and glanced at Tiger for a moment. "Yeah I'm ready." Tiger said kindly.

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Mira grinned and unlocked her pokedex. She tapped on it for a moment before putting it down again and waiting silently.

Fireworks suddenly went off high above the trees.

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Tiger looked up and smiled as he watched the fireworks. "This is amazing...you're amazing, thanks Mir." Tiger said softly.

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Mira smiled. "It's nothing, Wildcat, it's what I do. ...Besides, I had to do something with that stash of fireworks on Three Island."

Her pokedex went off again and Mira picked it up, looking at the screen. "...Colin," She murmured, accepting the video call and turning the screen so that everyone could see.

"Hi! Happy birthday Tiger! I heard that the police officers are gone so I can do this without getting arrested!" Colin greeted, holding up a match. Another firework lit up the sky.

"Shush, it's totally legal."

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Tiger laughed in amusement. "So long as you have a water type with you it's legal." He promised cheerfully.

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"I do!" Colin nodded. "Say hi to Seel! I found him by the Seafoam Islands on my way to Three."

A Seel entered the shot and waved his tail.

"...Aw, he's cute. I love Kantonian water types," Mira mused with a smile. "But anyway, yeah, happy birthday Tiger. I've equipped a child with explosives for you."

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Tiger laughed in amusment and smiled at Mira. "Ah but equipping a child with explosives is a smart idea. I mean fireworks are amazing!" He joked with a grin. "But thanks."

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Mira laughed. "It's no problem."

"I just ran out, so..." Colin shrugged. "I actually better head back to Two Island now. My boat is leaving in fifteen."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, sorry. But it was fun while it lasted, guys!"

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"Alright see you soon Colin." Tiger said kindly and smiled. Lion nodded in agreement and waved a goodbye.

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"See you guys!" Colin called, waving, before shutting off the video call. Mira put her pokedex back into her pocket.

"I'm glad you guys liked it. Fireworks are always the best part to set up," She grinned.

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Tiger nodded in agreement and smiled cheerfully. "Yeah, they definitely are." He said kindly. "Thanks again Mir."

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"It's no problem, Wildcat. Maybe I should head out soon, too, and send you your gift in the mail later?" Mira suggested with a shrug.

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"Sounds like a good plan to me." Tiger said with a nod and smiled at Mira.

Lion raised an eyebrow. "Wait Mira I thought you were giving Tiger a ride back to johto?"

"I can just get a plane ticket. It's fine Lion." Tiger said quickly.

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"No, no. I'll take you. I figured that could still be the plan. The party's about over, anyway, right?" Mira shrugged. "It's up to you."

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"I'm still up for it." Tiger said kindly and smiled at Mira. "Thanks, Mir. I'll pay you back somehow."

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"No need," Mira shook her head. "You're a friend."

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Tiger smiled at Mira. "Thanks." He said softly.

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[youre a friend

youre a friend

youre a friend]

“How come you’re leaving?” Connor asked, hands in his pockets as he stood by the soft gray car. It was a good size too, big enough to fit at least six people, and that didn’t include the trunk. “And why are you driving?”

Mel dropped her backpack into the passenger seat, closing the door after before turning to face Connor. “Got a call. Something about a lab accident in Kalos. I’ve gotta go see what’s going on. And hey,” She grinned. “I’m an excellent driver, thank you very much.”

Which was true. She was a good driver, contrast to popular belief. And her own belief sometimes too.

Riu was on the roof of the car, legs dangling as he waited for them to finish. ”I think you’re doing okay.” He offered. His eyes were free of the bandages for a change, and they still held their spark deep in them. Though they had a slightly ghosted over appearance, but it was vastly unnoticeable unless you truly knew what to look for.

“Thank you, Riu.” Mel said. Connor stuck his tongue out, and Riu let out a soft snort.

The car was loaded up quickly. Mel driving, of course, Aki was in the passenger seat, and Riu, Dew and Amaterasu were in the backseat. The Growlithe already had his head out the window.

Mel pressed her hands onto the steering wheel and sighed. “Just a road trip, Con. We’ll be okay.”

Connor nodded, interlocking his fingers in his pocket.

Mel looked so guilty. “You know you can come if you want.”

“I know.” And he did. He really did. “I’m not ready to go home yet.”

Blue eyes lit up. “You called it ‘home’.”

Connor smiled. “It’s my home too.”

Mel reached out the window to tussle his hair. “Damn right it is.” She said fondly. “How do you plan on getting back?”

“Plane, probably. I want to explore for a bit first.” Connor shrugged. Pom leapt onto the side of the car and reached in with one paw to pat Dew’s head. The Roserade grinned and the two exchanged a knowing smile.

“So, I’ll see you in Kalos?” Mel checked, pulling her hand back into the car. Connor nodded. “‘Kay. See you soon, Con.”

He stepped away from the car, pulled Pom toward him and waved as the car started up and drove off.

”They’re gonna hit something.” Pom said fondly.

And Connor?

Connor just laughed.

(>:3)

Mira smiled. "You're welcome. I'm ready when you are."

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(X3)

Tiger nodded and got to his feet. "Then let's go." He said kindly and waved to the others.

"See you two hopeless lov-" Lion's mock was cut off as Cyndaquil used a light flamethrower and sighed.

"Come on Lion. You and Faye have already gone too far in the last week." Cyndaquil said with a sigh, but there was a bit of mischief in his expression as he had been planning something.

Tiger blinked and rubbed the back of his neck in embarrassment. He jumped out of the tree house to act like he hadn't heard anything. "Come on Cyndaquil!" He called.

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