Gone Fishing! - [Cameo, Jack, Anatra and Marree]

They're really going camping, and the sight of everyone makes it feel real. Two really good friends that have stuck around for quite sometime now, and theirs friends that tie up the group. With both Tyren and Max coming to the rescue with Matthew, helping and being heros as well, that makes them Gala's friends to? That day they were put on an unspoken of team, and it feels as though that's lasted longer as they're all joining together again. Without even asking she's helped with her bag along with Kyanite, no feeling of resentment towards the younger one's company filling the car. Only smiles as they must all be going through the same silly excitement of pre-camping.

It must be the first or second time everyone's getting back together after what happened. As for Gala it's mainly just been sleeping that fills her days. Getting into the car and feeling all the enthusiasm it's as if nothing happened for a moment. They're all a bunch of normal young adults going on a camping trip. The questions over how she's doing brings back reality. It's sweet to hear concern over the little one though, something she wasn't expecting from anyone aside from Matt & Ky. "Mhm." Slips from her closed lips that form a bigger smile to prove it. Eagerness takes over as they take no time to the road, apparently they still have one more person to pick up. Where they going to fit though? Guess they'll figure something out...

While Ky's giving the directions Matthew's attention turns to Gala as he expressed that he's glad to see her joining. A small grin has yet to completely fade from her lips since getting in the car, and once again it grows in return to kind words. When they first meet he hated her, and now he's actually happy to see her. It's a large change to say the least, but her even having friends is one in itself. "Glad to be here." This time the smile's unable to budge an ounce smaller, even when she's asked how she's doing. "Yeah..." Even if it's not the complete truth, she's feeling a lot better currently. "How about you?" As far as she knows Matthew was the only other one extremely hurt as well, and curiosity over his wellbeing is still prevalent for the little one.

"Haven't been in years, but yeah." Has anyone in this district not been camping? With all the mountains there's wildlife everywhere, it's unavoidable unless someone's persistent on staying in town. No one here appears to be the stuck-up city type so she doesn't bother with giving the question in return. Her eyes fall upon the scenery that zooms by as they head towards there last stop.

"Right? I didn't think we'd get everyone together so fast." Tyren’s face is just beaming with joy, which is somewhat contagious and gets me out of the bad mood I’ve been in for a few days.

The conversation with my previous trainee is brief. I think she knows how I feel about her since I visited her room.
It looks like she’s still struggling a little but claims that she’s glad to be here and feeling better.
"How about you?" She asks in return, which is fair enough since we both got it pretty bad.
“Fine.” It’s what I tell everybody because compared to last week I am fine and I’m determined to keep going down the positive route. My breathing is still a little wheezy and I’m short breathed but other than that I’m ‘fine’. Plus Gala knows all about what it’s like. She doesn’t need an explanation.

It's getting cramped in the car but it's so good to see everybody so I'm not complaining. Kyanite lets her head rest against my shoulder, which gives me a nice, familiar feeling of belonging.

Tyrens not a bad driver considering he just got his license. I’ve had mine for about a year but don’t get a lot of practise since the only vehicle we own is the company truck. Cars are rare even in district two.
I watch the houses fly by and while we get closer to Vy’s home they become less wealthy.

What Max said about the pregames rings in my head. He was there, assigned to the pit. My eyes settle on the back of his head as I figure out that he must have treated one of us. Most likely his cousin, which would explain all the hard feelings he’s harbouring against me.

"Thank you for the call Max. Tyren. I can't remember the last time I've ever went camping before. It's been so long. This is a nice treat. You know?" Kyanite tells the Orcas from the back seat and they answer unisono. “You’re welcome.” That makes me laugh.
With the radio blasting and their little ‘right’ ‘left’ ‘right’ we almost miss the turn, so we all get thrown around in the backseat when the car skids around the corner at the last minute.
I hold on to Marree.

A moment later we’re at Vy’s place.

I really hope that she’ll bring that bike of hers that I’ve seen her ride before.
“Vy’s not sitting in my lap, that’s for sure.” I claim. “She might have saved my life but we’re still not that close.” It’s a joke. If Vy wanted to I’d let her sit on my head. I’m really grateful for what she did but I don’t have to share that with everyone.

For a brief moment I look at the house and wonder whether she lives there alone or with her mum and sister, whom I met the weekend before.

Who knew things could be packed so quickly. With both Vy and her daughter it usually takes a nice amount of time. The thrill over camping has everything organized and ready within a few minutes. Clothing of anything they may face, enough food to share, and of course entertainment of liquor. Waiting is the only difficult part as not even Brooklyn requires anything more. They both sit there patiently as even the little one feeds off of the anticipation. Not even coloring can keep her occupied as she constantly looks over at her mother for something to happen. A laughter is exchanged as they both share the same feeling even being such different ages.

The knock does eventually fill the household though, Brooklyn immediately turning to Vy with the largest grin. Somehow her newly forming mind is fully aware of what's in store. Together they rush to the door as Vy purposely goes slow to make the toddler feel as though she's that fast. By the time they reach the entrance Brookie still takes her comforting place behind her mother's legs. The sight of Kyanite however has her feeling safe enough to come out, though staying attached the blonde's leg. Going out with Ky was normal, but didn't happen when mommy was around. It's all so confusing as she looks up at Vy for direction on what to do.

"Don't worry, I'm going to." Vy reassures the little one with a small chuckle, rubbing the back of her head to egg her on towards Kyanite. Even though Brooklyn's unable to use those words she understands what they mean, and with that she's stumbling over to Kyanite with open arms. Leaving Brittany is easy, for some reason when it comes to Vy it's a lot different though. It's adorable to see the two interact as Ky only came over while she was at the academy. An approving smile graces her lips as her eyes go over to meet Tyren's.

"Hey Tyren. This is Brooklyn, my sister." Vy feels the need to introduce and establish the lie right away. As far as she knows Ky's still the only one aware of the truth, and she'd like it to stay this way. "Ky said it was alright to bring her. It's sort of my weekend to watch her." Who knows their take on having a toddler join them. Hopefully it won't be too big of a deal. Her eyes gaze over to the car, the question of how everyone's going to fit instantly crossing her mind.

"Mind watching Brooklyn for the ride and I'll take my bike?" Vy asks Kyanite as she's already taking acquired to partial responsibility over the little one by the way they bond so instantly. "I don't think we'll all be fitting in there."

Once we arrive at Vys small old home it's clear that her folks ain't rich and can't match up the Orcas for sure.
Tyren goes to collect her and is closely followed by Kyanite, which makes me wonder why. Is she close to Vy? Are they friends? I don't know much about it because she didn't really tell me. Just that they made up after the fight. I have my own opinion about that. If somebody purposely breaks my arm after a fight is over I'm going to stomp him into the ground and not forgive them..just like I did for her. That's a month ago now though and things have changed because I know my room mate a little better now and how she ticks. She's one heck of a weird chick and exactly fits the picture that created my aversion against women. Yet she's the one who saved me in the pool. I HAVE to accept her.

At least she decides to bring her own motorcycle. Maybe she inherited that from her father.
To my surprise she brings her little sister as well. Why is she that attached to a small kid? Wouldn't she be annoyed to constantly have her sister follow her around?

I watch Tyren bend down to greet the curly headed girl and greet her. Is he one of those guys who just dig kids? He seemed to like his little cousin a lot, too.

Kyanite's voice also goes up an octave while she talks to her in this small kid voice. It puzzles me that people adapt so much to children, so I just sit back and wait until everyone's back in the car.
Vy's sister climbs in the back with us so I wonder whether she recognises me and greet her. "Hi there, Brooklyn." She is a pretty cute kid, I have to admit that. Not too shy, not tantrums.
I'm not going to offer her to sit on my lap though.

Once we're all inside I cast a glance at Kyanite who seems pretty taken with her and holds her on her lap now. Her face has brightened up considerably. "Do you know her?"
It sure looks like it.

Finally we take off for our big adventure since everybody is in the car now. I wonder what the trip will hold for us. Hopefully something better than our last joint action.

The houses fly by our window and soon we reach the outskirts of our little town and then the long road that leads through the flat area around it into the hills, where it becomes more winding.
Nature has put on its green dress now. All around I can see bright green meadows growing again, new leaves on the trees of the cherry orchards and even some white buds here and there. It's a great day to be outside for sure.

I sit in the back silently and watch the others and their conversations. One time I lean over and whisper to Kyanite.
"Can't wait to get out there with you!"

The little one's officially allowed to join once the second confirmation is given. Chances of someone objecting now will probably be low as both Kyanite and Tyren actually seem pleased to have Brooklyn coming along. And even if they do she has a nice amount that'll protest for keeping Brookie around. If people reacted to Vy that way she'd punch them in the face, seeing people energetic towards her daughter is completely different though. A warm smile graces her lips as she crosses her arms and simply watches the two interact with the toddler. Bent down on to her level, their voices sweet as candy and far from how they sounded when first meeting Vy. Brooklyn always manages to turn people around though, like how people become mush towards puppies and kittens. Something about innocent creatures probably.

"Great." And after they're even more then happy to watch Brooklyn for the ride. Has to be all her as her mother has no reason for why they should be this kind to her. She's been nothing but a pain in the ass as she's been raised. Of course Brookie's a lot different though, winning over hearts within a moment. When she's asked if she likes the plan she giggles and gives her newly found friend a giant grin. Way more social then her mother as well, though she still looks up to the blonde for confirmation to takes his hand and race to the car. Wonder how long this loyalty will last. "Go silly." She rolls her eyes once the little eyes are turned towards Tyren, a small chuckle escaping as well.

Once the backpack of clothes, and other bag of food, are over her shoulders she follows them to the car. Already the back is stuffed with supplies but she manages to squeeze their few belongings in with them as the other two are preoccupied over the little one. "I'm taking the bike, I'll see you there Brookie." There's eyes stay locked as Vy reassures the little one, giving her a kiss on the forehead before turning her attention to everyone else in the car. Matthew to no surprise, Max Tyren's cousin, and that little girl...guess it really is a reunion from that one day. Lets only hope Jins wasn't invited. "Guys." She greets everyone with a smirk before closing the last door for them.

"I'll follow you." Vy informs through the open window, giving the car a pat then running off for her bike. With all that package in the back she'll probably be traveling a lot faster. And once they're on the long one road journey she's practically riding circles around them. The openness and wind makes the long trip go by in an instant though, almost wishing they had more of a ways to go. The signs of the camping site has her racing off, as if it was at all fair of a competition. "Toke you guys long enough." She jokes with a large grin as she leans off of her bike to help with the luggage.

While we take a nice drive through the countryside the little girl falls asleep on Kyanites lap so she whispers to me that she's also looking forward to spending some time with me and that we all need it. I can only agree, so I blow out some air. "That's right."

The past two weeks have been rough on most of us. Some of us more physical, others mentally. I'm pretty sure Tyren never really fought somebody trying to kills his friends, not did any of the others. Most of the fighting going on in a careers life is in a controlled environment or it's not actually to kill someone and while we're all used to cuts and knicks, this level of violence needs to be processed. Maybe the weekend can help.

Out of the corner of my eye I see Ky caress Brooklyns curls. She really seems to like her. I bet she's thinking whether one day she'll have her own little girl but that should be a long time away. Who knows if we're still together then.

The drive out into the open becomes somewhat of a race between Tyren and Vy, which has me holding on to my seat because the road becomes more winding once we enter the hills. I hope nobody will get car sick but everybody inlcuding Gala and the toddler seem to have a good time.

I'm glad to arrive in one piece though so I get out rather quickly stretching my legs.
"You're a crazy driver, Tyren."
Of course there's a little back and forth between him and Vy once her helmet is off. I wait for them to finish and the Orcas to unload before I step closer to Vy and greet her.
"Hey. Is that your bike?" I meant to ask her for a while but since we've never been on friendly terms I didn't want to.
"Can I take it for a spin later?" This will really test how much she still hates me.

Then I help the guys to pick up the bags and carry them over to the camp site, which is nicely situated on a meadow near a small patch of trees that line the side of a hill. Further away the sun is glistening on the ripples of a rather big lake.

"Guys, we don't have that much drink." I claim, because there's only my crate of beers and Matthew's pack. "Should be alright though, we're not planning on getting shit-faced, right?" Tyren cvomplains about the shortage of booze, so I ask.
"We're not? I'm telling you I am!" Ty and me had some fun drinking together but he never drank too much.
I give him a cheeky grin. "I wanna see what you look like when you're completely drunk!"

"Wow, good choice. Do you come here often?"
I grab one of the rugs to place it on the ground and then the other one but soon get reminded by my chest that all bigger movements still cause me pain, which instantly puts a frown on my face.
Tyren told me it would be a while and I should just relax about it but I'm not made to relax. I'm a doer. I hate sitting back and watching other do the physical work so I nod to Max.
"How do you set this up?" Before he can answer I pull the 'skeleton' of the tent out and try piecing it together.

The girls are trying to the same thing with theirs, which makes me smile because they look equally lost.
It takes me a moment to figure out which ends belong together but then I have to wait for the other to spread out the outer shell to feel them through.

Out in the open road with no one around aside from friends Vy could careless about the speed she was going. There was no one else on the bike with her, and showing off has always been one of many downfalls, as she sped up and slowed down to go past them a billion times. All for fun and humor though. First comment made is of how fast she was going, given by no other then the driver Tyren as he's the first one to exit the vehicle. With how fast he was attempting to go he has nothing to say, but it's clearly all in sarcasm. "Don't tell the peacekeepers." Obviously a joke as they're all primarily in the academy to supposedly become such a thing. Sort of funny to consider. This camping trip will be far from rules though.

Out of all people Matthew actually approaches her next. Her bike does tend to bring up a lot of questions as it's not every day people see one riding by. The question of whether it's her's or not does bring a slight chuckle. The first time they met she gave him a ride on this very bike, and now she's bringing it camping. "No I stole it." Sarcasm, hopefully Matt's learned to take it as friendly conversation by now. Just incase she'll make up for it in his second question on whether he can take it for a spin. "Yeah, of course." They've been through a lot and a basic trust has sort of been formed. Plus a little kindness from her may do some good.

Immediately the tent separations are established and Vy's surprisingly grateful with this decision. Usually she'd do anything to avoid rooming with chicks, but given she's already roommates with the majority of the guys she could use the break. Plus Kyanite's proved to be a good friend, and the little one named Gala seems cool. All of this brings her back to the old days when Brooklyn wasn't around, but once her eyes find Ky it immediately returns. The toddler's not in her arms, and Vy should of been by Ky & Brooklyn's side as soon as they pulled. There's no worry though as she instinctively knows Ky's responsible and has the little one near. Information is given as soon as their in close proximity.

A smile's unavoidable as Vy's given the news over Brooklyn falling asleep for the entire car ride and still deep in slumber now. Now's about time for her nap and a car ride always won her over to sleep. The time to setup and all is very much needed and the perfect timing simply presents itself. "Thanks." Sincerity actually fills her voice. Not even Brittany's that good with Brooklyn, and Vy wouldn't be if it wasn't for the mother instincts that somehow kicked into her when the little one came about. For some reason seeing someone else care about her toddler brings her to that soft side, without Brooklyn even being around. "She probably will. Another thirty minutes to an hour in her." These words don't go hushed but do stay out of range of the others. The schedule has been locked in her head and predicting these things comes naturally.

With that information she gets to work on their tent, though all the piece seems to be scrambled in another language. The concern from the guys over getting drunk enough distracts Vy from the task. A proud grin spreads across her face as she did come very prepared. Her bottle and their nice amount of beer will be absolutely plenty. Now it's whether or not to tell them now or wait until they're about to drink. Questions over the directions pulls Vy away from bringing up her stash.

"Give me a look." Vy offers while holding out a hand to grab the directions. With no one to ever tell her how to straightforwardly do something she relayed a lot on written instructions. Reading's as far as her book smarts go though. It's the perfection combination now though as she's able to put the letters and poles together. Apparently sharing information's not a difficult task either as she's able to include the other females in the building process. It's sort of fun collaborating to put something together, with people she'd never except to get along with. All in all their tent's sturdy and mentioning her bottle of liquor has slipped her mind. Least it shall be a nice surprise.