Mission Report (1)
The night flew and morning soon came. Kyle woke up to the soft chirping of birds outside the cottage window. Today was the day they returned to the academy.
Kyle looked around and saw that his teammates were still fast asleep. He quietly got up from the floor, so as not to wake anyone up before he stepped outside.
The village was already alive with activity. Farmers were heading to the fields, children were playing near the well, and the scent of freshly baked bread spread through the air. A deep sense of contentment filled him as he took in the scene.
Henrick spotted him and waved. "Good morning, Kyle. I hope you and your team rested well."
"We did. Thank you," Kyle replied, walking over. "I smell something good and I think my team will wake up to the smell soon. Is it breakfast?"
Henrick chuckled. "It should be. The women are preparing a little feast to see you off. It's the least we can do after all you've done for us."