"Anything's possible, plus I was planning on going anyway." Ryan said, having to go a bit easier petaling due to his bike being custom designed for more racing and mountain biking so he had to limit how much speed he had, "I figure if we go as a team that is willing to go single as needed, we should be okay if thats his plan. Besides if we can pass all the courses and beat eight of Gym leaders of this region for the Gym badges, its a straight shot to the Indigo Conference."<br/><br/>He'd been studying the academy for a few weeks now. He was aware that most friends were driven apart. Most like likely due to how they taught while there. Being friends with other trainers was strictly frowned upon. Everyone was viewed as an a opponent, and would be treated as such. He was determined to figure out why that was.<br/><br/>Reaching the park he dismounted his bike under a tree he and Mia had played under and in as little kids. He remembered not saying goodbye because he was supposed to play with her the day he left. His fingers found their way to a star with their initials along with best friends forever under them carved into the bark. He'd done that the night before he left for Hoenn. Something for her to remember him by while he was gone.<br/><br/>"One of the biggest things I remember about this tree was climbing up to help you get down after some other kids dared you to climb up it the day we met. Broke my wrist when the branch we were on gave way and I used myself to cushion your fall." He said reminiscing with a small smile, "You wouldn't stop apologizing even after I said it wasn't your fault. Turned out to be the best day I ever had despite gaining a busted wrist."<br/><br/>_________<br/><br/>Annoyed slightly but not really mad, Blaze lightly bit Fenny on the nose for a moment before getting up. He hadn't hurt her or left any marks. It was kind of a cross between a love bite and a platonic kiss. He'd been awake since Fenny and her trainer had appeared by he pretended to be asleep to see what would happen. He'd been napping long enough anyway. Alarmed slightly, he looked around for Ryan before looking at Fenny questioningly.