His eyes were wide at the letter from the chairperson as the others celebrated. Tears of joy came to the base as they did a group hug. He couldn't contain his as he broke down. Crawford pulled him off to the side and privately asked him to give something to one of the other Top Rangers, Wendy. Crepe agreed and took the package from the jokester ranger. He was then sent off to the Ranger Union.

He was picked up halfway there by Wendy, who's Staraptor caught Starly's attention. The two birds glared at each other as Crepe got on with Wendy. He was able to give her Crawford's package.

"Oh yeah... this is for you." She paused as she smiled and took the package.

"Thanks."

She dropped him off at the entrance. He went to the meeting room and stepped inside. The chairperson and professor were waiting with big smiles.

"So... you're the ranger that worked very hard to keep this sector safe?" He nodded.

"Yes I am, Miss Chairperson." She smiled at him.

"That's good to hear. Good to see fresh blood flowing in our ranks."

What? Admiral wasn't fresh enough? What did she do to get her promotion? He went against asking as he smiled big and her words continued.

"Let's hope we get everyone here that was requested."

He wasn't the only one? Wow... he was about to ask who else was coming when a voice answered him.

"Sorry I'm late!" A smile crossed his face as he looked behind him to see Dijon. He didn't notice the brunette right away, which was good as Crepe's face was on fire. He had to look down to hide it. "I was almost sent out to patrol when the letter came." The chairperson smiled at him.

"That's ok. At least you made it. I'm glad to see our 11th and 12th Top Rangers are here for their promotion."

Dijon took a moment to process her words before he noticed the brunette. He was able to cool his face a little before their eyes met. A smile crossed the redhead's face as he brought him into a hug. Crepe returned it. They were back together, against Admiral with the same rank once more.

~_~

They were given their first mission automatically as they were sent to go meet up with Sven. Crepe hummed as they went through the ruins. Would Sven remember him? He remembered the taller male standing in front of him and the others with their darker haired friend to protect them from the Gengar. He would know Crepe... right?

They found the Top Ranger spying on some Dimwits. Crepe scrunched his nose at the sight as a soft voice escaped him.

"Ew... Dimwits... they can't even keep their heads on straight."

It took the other two's entire energy levels to not bust out laughing. He was funny, they knew it. Dijon paused.

"Dimwits?"

"They're actually called Team Dim Sun, but screw it." Sven took a gentle breath as he turned to him. A sly smile crossed his face.

"Why do I know that phrase?" Dijon paused as Crepe chuckled under his breath.

"I'll answer you on that when we're not dealing with Dimwits." Sven nodded with a hum before he explained his plan for taking them down.

~_~

The trio bust out laughing as the group ditched it. Sven's plan to get a Stunktank was successful. The trio refound their breath as they waited for the smell to disappear. Sven hummed.

"Are you going to tell me now?" Crepe gulped.

"Dijon, you're not going to get it but..." He took a deep breath. "'Kiddys?'" He said in a squeaky tone. He then coughed and dropped it to a deeper male voice. "'They're actually called the Redfangs, but screw it.'" Sven paused before his face lit up.

"I remember that-" He stopped as Crepe smiled. "You little..."

"And you said we wouldn't meet after you left."

"No one asked you."

"I'm here and have the same rank as you."

"Hush..." He rubbed his face as Dijon hummed.

"A little reunion?"

"You could say that..." He glanced at Crepe. "Do you wanna know where the others are?"

"Yes please."

"Lapis, Joel, and Sage are all over in Fiore with a huge rivalry going. Sucrose and Chris are currently waiting to see where they are going, but so far it's Fiore. I don't know about Midnight, though." Crepe hummed.

"What about Ice? I was supposed to be in class with him when I entered, but he wasn't there and no one knew what happened." Concern washed across the taller boy's face as he stood up.

"Let's hope he's ok. C'mon."