A Hiking We shall go! [Solo w Tryce]


“Wouldn’t it be nice to fly?”

“Why…would you want to do that?”

“That’s right.” A pair of golden eyes looked over towards the other with a sigh, “You used to be able to fly about in the wind. Don’t you miss it?”

Leaning against the railing Ilmari wanted to lie to the shiny umbreon next to him, but found it impossible. Didn’t he miss being able to ride on the wind and cause mischief that way? The only time he had even feared riding the wind was after the storm had nearly killed him. Now though he would feel a strong breeze and almost wish that it could sweep him up again, “I suppose so.”

Tryce just shook his head at the whimsicott, “That’s awful. You suppose so, Ilmari?” The dark teen just smirked in faint amusement, “You really are a go with the flow guy. I remember when you used to get into all sorts of things. Now you rarely even seem angry or upset.”

“Is that such a bad thing?” Ilmari grinned, “Do you want me to be angry or upset at you again?”

“I suppose not, but it’s strange.” Tryce leaned back against the railing, “Ever since you moved to this city you’ve been different. You sure the flower handling hasn’t made you too soft?” He joked with a small wink, “All those pansies and daisies making you all fluffy again.”

Ilmari just rolled his eyes, “Not everyone can be born to cause chaos like you, Tryce.” Or should he say Ace? The whimsicott knew about the umbreon’s night life and how easily money had come to the umbreon after starting up his ‘business’. He really had to wonder why Tryce had to go about just spending and stealing as he pleased. Surely he had enough material wealth to make life comfortable. Rather than changing expensive cars and penthouses week after week Ilmari was fine with just living above the flower shop in his little room. He didn’t need so much luxuries in his life. Not when his happiness came in the form of someone else. Maybe it was because of her that he had changed?

“Eh, I don’t cause it I just tend to attract it.” Tryce slipped over the railing and looked towards Ilmari, “You want to tag along? I’m getting bored just sitting here.”

“Always the impatient one.” With that Ilmari climbed over the railing and found himself walking down the mountainside. It was rocky and dangerous for any human to attempt, but both boys were just smoothly walking their way down the wild path. It reminded him a lot of the old days honestly when both of them were just pokémon. Always venturing off the path when Rui looked away into some sort of trouble. Smirking Ilmari jumped over a fallen tree and followed Tryce down towards the lower ground, “So where to?”

“I think there might be something hidden here.” Tryce smirked, “If not at least it’s a good nature walk?”

“It must be something important to you.”

“Eh, it’s an idea.” Tryce stretched out his arms as they walked along through the trees, “I hear blessings can be given and I’m determined to find something.”

“Blessing?”

“Yeah, the so called legendries give them out sometimes.” The teen shrugged, “So why not look for something? That or a rare artifact is also in the area.”

“Only you would come up with these crazy stories and actually believe them.” Replied Ilmari as he dodged through the thick knot of greenery, “Who would want to bless you anyway? I’m sure you cause way to much trouble for that.”

“Maybe they’ll do it to get rid of me.” Tryce shrugged, “Either way does it hurt coming through here?”

Ilmari paused thoughtfully, “I suppose not.” All he had been doing lately was training and pushing himself to his limits to work normally during the day and fight at night. Amalie had been helping a lot and now with Tryce back in town it was almost tempting to ask for his help as well. Strange that Tryce had approached him first, “But does it have to be so far out?”

“I had no other choice. My job still is going on so I can’t come back home exactly yet.” The umbreon shrugged, “This is the best in between place to go.” Cursing softly he kicked at a tree before spinning around, “Alright then we’ll go this way!”

Shaking his head Ilmari followed the umbreon further into the woods. What a random time to ask for a camping trip. In winter as well! He thought for certain the umbreon was trying to freeze them to death. Then again it was Tryce who never worried about anything and just went head first. Could he be right about the blessings? “What blessing are you hoping for?” He finally asked as they skirted down a new path.

“Can’t you guess?” Tryce asked before darting around trees and pulling off to the side to veer away from the path. If wild pokémon normally used it then it was useless to him. These places were often found far off the paths into the depths of the forest long forgotten. He had his fair share of experiences with such things after all.

“A second head for more thinking power?” Teased Ilmari lightly as he fought his way through vines to get after the umbreon, “I really don’t know. I thought you were fine as you were.”

“I want to fly.”

“Eh?” Ilmari nearly stumbled at the thought, “Seriously?”

“What?” Tryce continued on without pausing, “Can’t believe I’d like wings? It’s not the best being stuck on the ground after all.”

“Tryce…”

“You even said you missed it as well, right?” Both boys slipped further down into the forest, “Wouldn’t you like to have a blessing so you could fly again?”

Ilmari became deathly quiet at the thought.

What would happen if he could suddenly fly again?

Would the wind ever welcome him back?

Ilmari just shook his head. It wasn’t like these blessings were real anyways…right?


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