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The weeks passed and so began July, which was when Chrom had set out the time aside to begin the vacation. In the time between Chrom was glad that the old travel van, Falchion as Chrom called it much to the chagrin of his family, was still working. He had gotten it tuned up and ready for what was to be a long drive. Meanwhile Vaike and Owain had also been preparing. Vaike knew that his and Chrom's annual rivalry would kick up once more for another round, and he couldn't wait. Owain also had plans, but his plans more involved bringing along a stowaway of sorts....
"So you're going to the Regna Ferox forests?" Inigo had asked Owain hesitantly. While Inigo usually would go along with Owain's schemes, adventures, and ideas he couldn't help but feel like he was intruding this time.
"Are you sure it's alright for me to come along? It seems like a family event Owain." The long haired teen questioned to his longtime friend. To this Owain just laughed loudly in his typical brazen fashion.
"Why of course it's alright, the friend and partner of the great Owain must come along with him on a Wonderful Camping Adventure!" Owain said excitedly. Inigo gave a soft smirk and just shook his head. Sometime he had trouble believing that his rowdy friend was in high school when he acted like this. Not that he was bothered by it. Inigo sighed and gave his reply.
"I'll think about it and ask my parents." In response Owain fist-pumped. Sure enough Inigo was allowed to go along, not that he was surprised as his parents had both known Chrom, and so began the next stage of Owain's plan.
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Lucina closed her suitcase with a thud as she then carried it to the back of the van, and put it into the trunk. Today was the day and she couldn't help but feel excited and nostalgic. As a child, Lucina would come here often with her parents and, after Morgan was born, her brother so the forests were fond memories for her. Even with Owain coming along it didn't deter her excitement. She was snapped out of her thoughts as the door was shut behind her as her father and brother came out with the last of the suitcases and finished loading up the van.
"Alright Falchion's all loaded up, time to pick up your uncle and cousin, and then time to get on the road." Chrom said proudly looking upon the van he had owned for decades now. Lucina sighed affectionately at this, as she and Morgan climbed in. She had long grown used to her dad naming the van. It took only a few minutes to get to her Aunt and Uncle's house, as they lived close by. When they got there the door swung open with Vaike, Owain, and to Lucina's surprise, Inigo walked out all with suitcases.
"EYY CHROM!" Vaike shouted as he put their luggage into the trunk and climbed into the front seat next to Chrom. If Lucina wasn't distracted, she would've easily sensed her dad's already strained patience. However she was more occupied with what Inigo was doing here.
"Owain, why is Inigo here." Lucina asked. She didn't mind Inigo but this was a surprise, and while Owain alone was trouble, Inigo only fueled him more by giving him attention.
"Well the great Owain needs his partner!" Owain proclaimed loudly. Behind the book he was reading, Morgan chuckled. He personally found his cousin entertaining in contrast to Lucina's point of view on him. Lucina sighed.
"Dad, did you know Inigo was coming along?" Lucina asked. It was then that Chrom remembered he had been so distracted with Falchion that he forgot to tell Lucina as he swore mentally.
"Oh shoot, I'm sorry Lucy I meant to tell you but Falchion distracted me." He explained sheepishly.
"Ah typical Chrom! Forgetting to tell people things, this reminds me of when-" Vaike started only to be interrupted.
"Let's...not get into high school stories Vaike." Chrom said.
"Awww but the kids'll love to hear about our adventures in high school!" Vaike countered.
"Yeah Uncle Chrom, I'd love to hear the wonderful adventures you and my dad got into!" Owain yelled excitedly. He sure is his father's son.... Chrom thought to himself as he started the car and began to drive.
Inigo had chosen to sit next to Morgan as despite his usual outgoing personality, he did admit he felt a bit awkward intruding. As they began to drive, Lucina sighed to herself noticing Inigo obviously felt uncomfortable. Despite her misgivings about Owain, she knew Inigo had been dragged into this and it wasn't his fault.
"So Inigo, how's the stuff at your dad's church going?" Lucina asked to try to break the ice. They'd be in the car for a while so better to make this easy rather then difficult.
"Oh it's going alright. I'm helping him out though my award winning jokes don't always hit their mark around there." Inigo said, thinking back to how him and his dad had different views on humor and when it was and wasn't the right time.
Lucina chuckled slightly. Yeah Inigo was alright. Morgan meanwhile smirked behind his book as the van began on the long journey ahead.