[X] My Assistant

[Nogster]

Daigake, Part 2. The Quest For Enlightenment.


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It was morning.
The ocean waves crashed upon the cliffs of the small town of Daigake.
This morning was not as other mornings, however. The winds were much stronger and the sky was clouded and gray.
It was one of those days where you could smell the rain, even though there was none.
It was also one of those days when your hat was prone to fly off.

On top of that, there was some sort of commotion around the lighthouse.
Officer Jenny was standing by the door to the large tower and wouldn't let anyone enter.
There was a small crowd forming around her, wondering what the commotion was about.

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Eric woke up as a gust of wind hit the tent.
He opened his eyes, only to realize that he was on his belly, facing the mattress.
He turned around and sat up, showing a strained face as his back and hips hurt.
The adrenaline from the day before had died down and he now felt like if a Snorlax had sat on him.
He fell back down on the mattress, turning to the young man next to him.
"Mack? You awake?" he said, yawning and rubbing his eyes.
"I think it might be a bit windy outside."
As he said this, another gust of wind hit the tent, causing Eric to look up at the tent sheet, flapping in the wind.

Shinx, who had been awake for a few hours but had been reluctant to get up, stood to all fours and stretched before laying back down by Eric's feet.

Starly had been having a load of fun ever since the sun came up, flying about in the violent winds. He was now back in the tree where he had slept, resting for a bit.