Ryan sat with a blank face as his fortune was read to him, but on the inside, he was practically melting. So I guess it's true. I very well could die if I don't figure out what strings to pull to reverse my fate. Maintaining his sense of control and composure, Ryan stood up and bowed to the fortune teller. "Thank you madame. You've helped me more than you'll ever know." He slowly spun around on his heals and sauntered out of the tent.
Ryan stood outside of the tent staring into the sky. What does a Skarmory have to do with all of this? How could a Skarmory of all pokemon kill me when I had Feroces by my side in that vision? Ryan's eyes drifted over the shifting white clouds in the sky. Ryan tightened his scarf around his neck and zipped up his jacket. An unknown species of bird flying over me? If she can't identify it then for sure it can't be a Skarmory. But if she can't identify it, then how will I know what it could do to me? What am I to do? Ryan's face contorted into an awful frown. He began scanning the crowds, staring at everyone's eyes. He saw a man with sunglasses lying above his forehead, tip tapping away with his cane. His eyes were white, as most would expect. I doubt this man could do any harm. He's simply an old man here to see his grandchildren of whatever. At least I know it can't be Kage that I have to worry for. His eyes are still that dazzling blue that makes me want to melt every time I look at them. Ryan shook himself and steeled him emotions. But for now I have to focus on winning the Winter Cup. If I don't then what can I say I've accomplished in my almost guaranteed shortened life. No holding back. My pokemon are ready and so am I.
Ryan's gaze wandered back to Kage, who seemed to be loitering around Slade's empty stand. Deciding he was feeling a bit mischievous today, Ryan stealthily snuck up on Kage. He was about to tap on Kage's back and scare him when he heard a shout. "RYAN! Oh my gosh it's so good to see you again!" Ryan cringed at the familiar voice. Looks like they're here.
Ryan turned around to see three people walking his way. His father, Wally, was on the left, composed and quiet as always. His hair was an awkward green as usual, which truly was the only thing that made his sexuality a little more obvious. His firm face stared directly on, as he raised his hand to wave at Ryan. He stood tall and strong as usual, and rolled his silver eyes at his incredibly flamboyant partner. On the right stood Jason, Ryan's more... fabulous father. He was grinning like a fool and shaking his hand in what was a poor excuse for a wave. His face was a bit more boyish in nature and his teeth were perfectly straight and white. His hair was a ridiculous shade of blue, the same color as his eyes. And standing between them acting like she shouldn't be there at all was Ryan's sister, Lexis. Her brunette hair was up in a bun, and her outfit was somewhat shameful. Her shirt was one of the ones that lacked any form of sleeves and was open around the sides, letting hit hang upon her like a sheet, and her jeans were perhaps a bit too tight. But it all came together to look miraculously good on her. She slipped her sunglasses off of her head and used her hand to pretend to shoot herself in the head, rolling her hazel eyes. Ryan couldn't help but laugh, knowing exactly what she must have to deal with. All in all, they were a sight to behold. Even though Ryan and Lexis weren't biologically related to Wally and Jason, it was obvious great genes ran through both parts of that family. As they were walking, the announcement came on to declare the order of the battles and when Ryan's name was declared, he could see a bit of chatter erupted in his family.
"Oh my gosh Ryan it's so good to see you again!" Jason ran up to Ryan planting a sloppy kiss on his cheek that made Ryan cringe. The other two were still catching up to Jason when he looked to Kage. "My oh my what an adorable young man! Please tell me you've put a ring on it, Ryan!" Ryan blushed profusely as Jason walked up to Kage and stuck out his hand expecting a shake. "What's your name young man?"