By The Fire

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Hey, guys! Again, I'm now creating another story, but now, I'm gonna take on the pup side. By now, my writer's block seems to be going back and forth, but I do get a free time writing my own stories on paper. And as for my daily schedules turning down, I can be more focus on this.

P.S. : Ignis will be in his feral form.

Enjoy reading, guys!

This story belongs to Xavierthespecialvet.

Summary

This story takes place from a certain smokejumper before he joined the PAW Patrol. Despite being shrouded with his past memories, Ignis continued to find different answers, far and away in his own adventure. And at the same time, he felt himself being lost as he was an orphan pup. Not long when he searched from far and near, a certain person was brought up to his mind that made him puzzled.

Story Begins Here....

The strong wind and air continued to howl around Teriarion Gale. Not even that long for what time or when it will end. As the endless wind continued to howl even further. There was even never without about one certain disaster of which it occurs from this very moment.

A newborn pup....A Dalmatian and Carolina Dog mix...whimpered for help alone in the forest...Too long when under of his circumstances seem to be under control, he never felt to this lonely in the state of being airy. But not for long...

The forest fire began to spread out, not only causing the burning of the trees, but also to the newborn pup as well. He need to be rescued, as any hope pinned to anybody else. Once again, he was whimpering and the forest fire spread even more. He tried his best to whimper the loudest as he can, but no to avail. And he didn't to be alone either, nor suffering from the blazing heat. It was a matter of time before he felt lost...

All of the sudden, the smokejumper team showed as they started to search whatever information they could find. They seem to be serious, for what their mission were supposed to be. And at the same time, the firefighting team began to douse out the flames.

Another time as the smokejumpers, nothing much seems to be appeared. But not long until one of them found something.

.....A newborn pup...

One of them felt surprised, and at the same time, he heard him whimpering....He was still affecting from the burning situation and now is the time for him to get into action. Being alert and trusted to save lives, he grabbed the newborn pup which he was placed in a small box. He then contacted his teammates with a proper and alert voice.

"This is Quartz 2-1. I found a male newborn pup alone in the forest. He's barely burning. He needs medical assistance, immediately!"

The voice from the command post heard him, and apparently, it gave him good news."Copy that, Quartz 2-1. This is Alpha 1-10. We'll send a small rescue chopper to you right away. Stay where you are and prepare your flare gun when you heard it coming."

"Affirmative, Alpha 1-10. I'll be waiting then," He then turned off his radio before he glanced down to the newborn pup. He then smiled as he felt relieve to save another life from danger. "Don't worry, boy. Everything will be alright."

And by the time he heard a small rescue chopper, he prepared his flare gun, aims at the sky, and pulled the trigger. A flash of red light shot up for when after he pulled trigger from his flare gun. Apparently, the rescue pilot chopper seen it shot up, and as quickly as possible, he followed where it went off, and soon the rescue chopper arrived and saw one smokejumper carrying a box.

The chopper landed, slowly and slowly until it reached it ground with a small thud. The smokejumper hopped on the helicopter and soon, the rescue chopper flew off and went back to the base. His other teammates we're still doing the mission, but then again, they hoped to be successful.

Scene 1...

"How is the newborn pup, Commander Yuri?"

"Healthy, but he's barely burning earlier when we started the operation. It's almost likely that he's a stray...or an orphan in this case." said the Commander of the Terriarion Aero Pyros himself. "After checking him during the operation , the temperature seems a bit hot. For now, in this case, he feels warm now. So let him, rest. You might even he needs you since you're the one who saved him."

"Yeah, and still, I don't want to leave him alone."

"Then it is settled. Get some rest, you gonna need it."

"Thanks, Commander."

Another time as things we're completely in a peaceful state, the smokejumper named Smoke came down to the room where the newborn pup is being rested on a large bed. He never felt so comfortable as much as he wanted to. Smoke smiled before he went at the bed, pulled the blanket off and saw the newborn resting is peace.

The fur he touched....it never felt so soft yet very comfy....The eyes we're still closed but it'll wait for a few weeks to open it. While at it. one of his teammates went inside the room, Smoke got his attention to his teammate before he stared back at the newborn.

"Glad you even rescue that newborn, Smoke. If we didn't find him, I'm afraid he'll burnt down." said Corp, one of the smokejumpers.

Smoke just gave him a small smile before he turned to the pup once again. He then frowned, another expression of making his face serious. "Yeah, I thought so about it, Corp. Still, I will never leave a person suffering by the fire....or even a newborn animal like him."

"I agree, so you already knew the rules, huh?"

"Yes I did. And I'm still following it." Smoke chuckled.

"Oh and Commander wanted me to say this to you." Corp informed, Smoke raised his brow upon hearing his teammate's voice.

"What is it, Corp?"

"You can adopt him if you like."

Once those words perked in his eyes, he felt....speechless. But then again, this was a word from his commander, and he wouldn't deny for no other reason. Still, he wished what would happen next, and this was the point.

Smoke gave his teammate a small smile, before he nodded. "Of course, I'll adopt him. I already had information about him."

Corp smiled as he heard Smoke's voice. "Then it is settled. I'll return your word back to Commander. Take care of the newborn, Smoke." and he then left the room, leaving Smoke and the newborn pup resting alone. Needless to say, he already got information about him, and one of these was barely critical as he was a orphan for any other reason he have might to know.

Some time later, the Commander came in with a satisfied smile. Smoke then gave attention to him as he glanced up. "Then it's settled then. But you know, boy. Adopting a pup isn't going to be easy. You seem to be serious."

Smoke nodded as his face became a bit satisfied. "Of course, I am, Commander. It's just...I can't leave him alone. Plus, I got all the information that I have from him."

"Good. Submit it to me right away."

He then gave the folder about the information of the newborn. Of what he read, everything seems to be clear. But most of the information we're merely short, but this was enough for him.

"It's cleared then. And you will adopt him from now on." The commander soon left but he turned behind when he reached by the door. "I forgot something, Smoke. What are you going to name him?"

The words made him barely flattered, but he smiled as he decided with his own choice as he glanced at the newborn.

"Ignis....His name will be Ignis..."

7 years later...

"Ignis, boy! Come on!"

By the time when the owner himself called his adopted pup, Ignis ran downstairs as fast as his paws can take him and went to his owner outside. As he rushed, he saw his owner standing and waiting for him by the a large plane.

Ignis was amazed when he came out, before he ran to his owner and into his arms and licked him.

Smoke laughed seeing his dog licking, much of his delight. He never felt this happy when he adopted him seven years ago. Now, he feels like he had a family of his own.

He then said after the excitement of Ignis had worn off. "Hehe, I know, I know, Ignis. Feels good to be outside."

Ignis never felt so energized until now. Going outside was one of his favorite hobbies yet doing so made him very happy, especially with his owner. He then was amazed by a huge plane behind in front of him and joyfully said. "Whoa...That's one big plane!"

Smoke chuckled when he saw the behind him. It also reminded him when he was here for a very long time. "Yep, that's one big plane, little fella. We called him Arktus."

"Arktus? That sounds awesome!" Ignis said before he licked him. Smoke chuckled when licked by his pup.

"Yep, it's awesome alright. Plus, there's even more within few tricks up our sleeves. Thanks to the Captain and the Commander, they also wanted to give you something special."

The Dalmatian-Carolina dog mix beamed to his owner as excitement filled his eyes. "Really? What is it?"

The owner laughed a bit in response, "You'll just have to wait and see. You'll never know what will given to you."

"Ok. I'll be waiting for this," Ignis said before he nodded. Smoke let go of his pup as he observed him ran back inside the firehouse.

Seven years I've been raising this pup. Not to mention, he looks pretty anxious yet brave. Smoke thought to himself before he smiled. His years filled raising a pup is never easy, but he always manage to take good care of him. As for these days, he always realized that what he did is for the greater good and himself. Looks like Ignis will be waiting for the ceremony yet...

As the pup went inside, he saw the commander walking. He smiled as he came to him and wag his tail. "Hey, Commander Yuri!"

"Well, hey there, Ignis!" Yuri knelt down before he petted the Dalmatian-Carolina Dog mix. Ignis felt relaxed everytime when someone petted, scratched nicely, or even tickled him. "How you doing, boy?"

"Just good, Commander," Ignis replied back. Yuri chuckled as he puts his hand on the pup's head. "Is it weird if I say that everytime?"

Yuri shook his head and smiled. "Of course not. You can call me Uncle Yuri, since then Smoke adopted you when you are a baby."

The pup nodded as it was settled. "Yeah, I know. I guess I can call you Uncle. Oh and what's a big plane called Arktus?"

The Commander raised his brow when the pup asked the question. "Glad you ask, son. Arktus is plane where smokejumpers stand by and when there in the assigned area, they jumped off the plane and land into the forest. Smoke is one of the smokejumpers as of now."

"Including me, of course." Corp said, walking up to them. The Commander chuckled in response.

"Yep, Corp is too. And there's only special spot left on the smokejumpers team and someone special is already in place."

Ignis beamed as he gazed to them. "Really? Who?"

"You'll see. It's a surprise." Yuri said before he smiled.

Ignis giggled in response. "Ok, Uncle Yuri, I better get some rest now."

"Of course you can. You're gonna need it."

Needless to say, the pup sprinted off before his owner showed up and saw his commander and teammate. Smoke smiled while he saw Ignis running towards his room before he glanced to them. He chuckled a little, much of a delight. "All grown up as a pup as he is still growing."

"Yep. I can always knew he would a valuable member." Corp remarked.

"We should be preparing the private ceremony for Ignis. I know he'll be proud like he'll be one of us." Yuri said and they both nodded. Before they broke off, the commander went by a small table and picked up a small box before he went to Smoke. "By the way, Smoke, give this to him. It's his uniform, and it's just the right size for him."

Smoke nodded before he smiled and carried the box with his hands. "I'll make sure that this would make him very proud."

"You got that right, boy. Anyway, let's prepare for the private ceremony this evening."

"Right." They all walked off and prepared for something special...

It was already midnight, and the city of Terrarion Sky was already at peace and the moon was shining brightly. The Terrarion Aero Pyros we're already...made preparations for something special...

Smoke was dressed in his smokejumper uniform. It was similar from that of a firefighter in many firehouses they worked. It was pure red with black and white stripes as outlines, also matched with a firefighting helmet to suit up well.

"Alright. Here goes nothing."

Without wasting a second, he then entered to his room, where Ignis was taking a nap on Smoke's bed. Sooner after he closed the door, he went to his bed and sat down next to the pup before he touched and caressed Ignis' fur. It was so warm, yet very soft. The spots of the pup grew was still growing all over his body.

But as much Smoke observed, he didn't care. The pup he adopted is growing up, and stronger. Not long until then, he smiled as placed his hand over Ignis' head...

The napping pup gained his senses back as he open his eyes. He then yawn widely, and the owner himself puts his hand away from the pup's head. Ignis stretched his legs before he look up to his owner.

"Hey, Ignis. How's your sleep?" The owner asked.

"Great, Uncle Smoke. Now, I feel refreshed," He smiled before he climb to his owner and licked him, and Smoke laughed in exchanged. After the excitement, he then glanced up to him, realizing he see him wore his uniform. "Uncle Smoke? Why are you in your uniform? Is it another emergency?" The Dalmatian and Carolina Dog mix asked.

Smoke shook his head. "Nope. We successfully finished one while you're sleeping. For a reason, I wear my smokejumper uniform because there is a private ceremony will be commencing."

"A private ceremony? For what?" Ignis asked once again.

Smoke reassured him before he puts his hand to his pup's head. "Now, now, Ignis. Don't be so uptight for what is going on. Meanwhile, I have something for you."

Smoke then grabbed the a small box, and opened the case. Ignis raised his brows as of what he could see. Sooner, the owner picked something up, something very identical as of Smoke's wardrobe...consists a red and black vest with sleeves, along with white stripes as outlines....

His uniform...

Ignis eyes were beamed on the cloth of his uniform. It was made of silk cloth, like his owner wore with the same type. He raised his front paw and soon touched it. He smiled that it felt so comfortable, yet smooth to the touch.

Ignis then glanced to his owner as he asked. "Whoa...is this for me...?"

Smoke nodded in response. "Yeah, it is. Do you like it?"

Ignis shook his head. "Are you kidding me? I love this one! Thanks a lot!" And he then hugged him. The owner patted his pup's head and smiled over him. Ignis never felt so happy, not even in the slightest moment until now.

"You're welcome, boy." And the pup then breaks the hug and then glanced up to his owner. Smoke chuckled a little quiet before he gave him a friendly smile. "Want me put it on for you?"

Ignis nodded and he smiled. "Yes, please."

"Then let me do the work for you."

Few minutes later, as what the said had mentioned....Ignis stood up and looked down in his uniform he wore. Like Smoke, it was pure red, with sleeves reached until his paws, he even wore a small firefighting helmet with golden trims that matches and fits him perfectly. He look everything he wore, right to the tail. He then glanced up to his owner....who never felt so proud seeing him with the same uniform he wore, but in his pup-size.

"H..how do I look?" the pup asked.

Smoke chuckled. "You look blazing, my boy."

"Thanks!"

The Dalmatian-Carolina hugged him once again. In return, Smoke ever so slowly ran his right hand to the pup's back, feeling the smooth touch the uniform Ignis wore, while he removed the helmet using his left hand before he placed it to his head.

They both break and gazed to each other. Smoke then spoke up, with a smile on his face. "Also, there's a surprise for you, Ignis."

Ignis' eyes we're widened a little, as if he was surprised. "Really...? Wh-Where...?"

The owner then stood up and then said with the two words Ignis can hear. "Follow me, boy. It'll be worth of a great time as your owner."

Needless to say, Ignis nodded and jumped off the bed before he followed to his owner. The two in their uniforms made their way across the hall as if Ignis was curious but he never wanted to ask to Smoke again.

The lights we're still on, and yet, the two figures still walking up. Not long after they we're walking across the hall, Ignis saw the Commander of the Aero Pyros himself alone.

"U...Uncle Yuri...?"

The mentioned chuckled before he let out a slight chuckle. "Hey, Ignis. Don't worry. It's me"

"Umm...but...what's going on?" The pup asked before he looked up to his owner. Smoke knelt down to him and placed his hand to his pup's head before he smiled.

"You see, Ignis. Remember about the surprise I told you earlier?" The owner asked.

"Yeah." The pup answered.

"And this is for you..."

"F...F-for me...?"

Yuri walked up to them as Ignis glanced to him. Little did he know that something special is happening to him, and yet, dozen of questions entered in his mind, but he can't answer. All that he had to do is to listen to the ones who trusted him.

"You see, son. Remember of all those lessons about we teach you few years ago?" The Commander asked.

He nodded in approval. "Yeah, and I also remember all those times you and Smoke taught me about Smokejumpers," He answered.

"You know, that reminds me," Smoke reminded. "That spot was already taken by someone else."

The Dalmatian-Carolina Dog gazed to his owner and spoke up. "I know...but who?" He asked.

The Commander himself knelt down, and Ignis glanced to him. He then spoke with words that he could fit to make Ignis understand. "All of those times that we learned or taught you was something more than just mere lessons. In every way we taught you about me and your owner always knew everyday, we knew that there was something more about you than just born in a forest fire."

The pup stuttered his words but he knew that from the past from when he was born, even until now. "Y-yeah. About that spot someone already in place..."

The owner chuckled and soon spoke up. "Well, he's here right now."

Ignis beamed his eyes to him before he looked around. "Who? And where...?"

"Right here," Smoke replied back.

"But, he's not here..." But before he lower his head, he gasped before he rose his head, as if that he realized about something else. "Do...you mean?"

Ignis grinned widely. The commander laughed as Ignis found the answer. He then spoke up and says up politely. "You know it, boy. Bow you head, and I will do the rest."

The pup soon then sat down and bowed his head, the other two knew the drill as they put their hands on the pup's shoulders. Yuri then spoke up with his words politely. "Ignis Smokelancer, you are very trained by the hands of your owner himself, and you learned all of the lessons that he remember efficiently. Do you vow yourself to protect the town and do what is right?"

"Yes," the pup replied.

"Do you believe to yourself that there are mistakes of yours that needed to be learned?"

"Yes."

"And do you promise yourself to do not just for the team, but for the town of Terrarion Sky?"

"Yes."

"Then so be it. I, Yuri, Commander of the Terrarion Aero Pyros, dub thee Ignis Smokelancer, to be our first Smokejumper pup and a special member of the Aero Pyros, and forever he'll be one of us."

The owner nodded before he spoke up a little. "...Hurrah..."

The words ended and the two humans released their hands from the pup's shoulders. Ignis, rising his head up, can't believe of what just happened to him....They all knew that he is for a reason why they brought him here, even back when he was rescued from the past.

All of these lessons naturally affected the pup inside him...The lesson and the times when he was with them...It was all for a mere reason...And the truth was revealed in the middle of the night.

Ignis stuttered his words. It almost left him speechless. "I..I..."

The owner smiled before he placed his hand to his head once again. "It's alright, boy. You don't need to say anything..."

"T...Thank you..."

He then hugged his owner, and he hugged back. He whispered to the pup's ear proudly. "Welcome to the team..."

The day rises over a new horizon at Terrarion Sky. All about seems to be relaxed at this point. With no interruptions or any problems, all of it seems to be normal, as it seems.

Smoke yawned widely as he was stretching his arms. He opened his eyes before he looked at the time. It appeared to be 7:24 A.M. and it was already daylight. He then jumped off his bed. He was wearing a white tank top and beige shorts.

Shortly after he opened all the windows of his room, he then turned and saw Ignis still sleeping on his bed, and he was no longer wearing his uniform. He smiled watching him snoozing, even to the part of what has been told that night.

He doesn't waking him up, and all that Ignis needs is some good rest. Putting that aside, he then walked out of his room and went downstairs where his allies were down there too.

"Morning, guys," He said as he raised his hand. All of the others heard his voice before they turned their backs and greeted him back. Corp was the first to spoke up to him.

"Hey, Smoke. Speaking of the new members, where's Ignis?" He asked.

The owner chuckled slightly in response. "My boy's still sleeping in my room. I still remember those days of how I teach him to become one."

"Nah, don't sweat. I'm sure he'll know everything as much as we do," Corp replied back. "Anyway, breakfast is ready. Let's dig in and probably, Ignis will wake up during we'll be eating."

All of the members began eating at the dining room. Not long until then, from Smoke's room, Ignis slowly opened his eyes before yawn and stood up. He then stretched his legs, and soon went to the hall. He still remember that night of when he was welcomed by the Aero Pyros. Even now, he felt a little nostalgic, reminding of how he was doing back in the past. Ignis was proud of his small accomplishments despite being a pup as he was growing up to be full grown dog.

Not long after he was walking down the halls, he saw his owner along with his teammates, eating on breakfast table. He smiled before he walked up to his owner and spoke up. "Morning, Smoke."

The owner himself heard the pups voice, even Corp heard the same thing too. The two paused their eating as they glanced up to the pup below them. Smoke smiled before he greeted back.

"There's our new member. Morning, Ignis. Hungry for breakfast?" He said

"Yes, please."

As followed, the owner himself grabbed his food bowl filled with pup food before he put it down before Ignis. Immediately after that, the pup started to chow down as he joined with the others eating. It was yet another to start a morning as they continued to dig down.

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"Well, I'm full now." Ignis declared....before he burped..."Oopps...Excuse me."

Hearing young pup burped, they all laughed, even Ignis himself, for a moment they thought it would such a hilarious...Well, it is.

Chuckling, Smoke walked up to him and knelt down before he placed his hand on the pup's head as usual. "Anyways, let's go take a bath, before another mission begins. Especially it's your first time doing it with us, boy."

Ignis giggled as his tail still wagging. "I hope so. I feel like that I wanna do the same thing with you guys."

His owner chuckled in response. "And I know you would. Let's get you washed up before you'll get impressed when everyone sees you in your brand new uniform."

Corp replied as he walked up to them and nodded. "Yeah, boy. All of us wanna see you wearing in your uniform of yours. I bet it'll look scorching when you wore it." He said before he gave the pup a small smirk.

Ignis can't help himself but looking at the same smirk Corp held it to him, even back in the days that he lived here a very long time, and now, everything seems to be nostalgic. He then giggled in response. "Hehe, I hope so."

Smoke sighed happily before he spoke up. "Alright, enough with the puns, Corp. Let's get you washed up and wore in your uniform. Trust me, it'll be worth of it."

"Right. Now, let's go!"

The pup ran upstairs while at the same time, he barked and soon howl in excitement. Hearing him across the hall, Corp glanced to his teammate before he remarked. "For a pup like him, he seem to be more unlike any others."

Smoke can't help it but chuckled as he replied back. "Yeah, it'll take awhile when he get used to it. Now, if you'll excuse, it's time for us to take a quick bath before we head off."

As the conversation ended, the owner walked upstairs, tracing the pup's steps. The others did the same thing as they do their own personal jobs.

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Minutes had been passed. Even to the Aero Pyros who were getting more busy. In fact, they are always busy everyday, not to mention that they're always active, even during off duty hours.

As of now, things might get starting to get a bit different

"There we go! That's the pup that I wanna see in his uniform." said Smoke as he finished helping Ignis dressed up in his new uniform he got that night. Now, all of it fits him perfectly. The owner even felt happy and proud.

"Whoa! I love wearing this uniform, even now! I'm glad that I'm part of the team now!" Ignis cheered as he stood with pride and bravery. The owner and the pup were wearing their uniforms, even if they were different species, Ignis would always look up to his owner like his own...

"Thank you, Smoke. I couldn't done it without you." Ignis smiled

Smoke chuckled. "Hey, of course, I'm always here for you."

"But I...I see you more, Smoke..." Ignis replied, with a small smile on his face.

"What do you mean?"

"I..I see you as my dad..."

The word "Dad" stuck up on Smoke's mind...It made him very surprised, and in return, he picked him and hugged him as he responded back.

"Ignis...You're as much as a son to me. I don't know if I can be called Father, but if you want to say that, it's alright, son."

Ignis smiled as he hugged back his to his owner. "Thanks, Dad."

The hug breaks as they glanced to each other as Smoke put down his pup before he spoke up.

"Ready for your first day?" He asked as he gave him a small smirk.

"You bet, I am. I'm ready to face some fires!" Ignis shouted with pride.

Not long, they heard an alarm, which made them surprised, they both glanced at each other with smirks on their faces. Looks like they have to face another mission yet...but with Ignis as his first time as a member and a young pup filled with courage and determination.

"Let's go Ignis! We're boarding on the Arktus!" Smoke called out as went by the door.

"Alright! Time for my first mission! Let's go!" Ignis shouted and the two then rushed, with Ignis barking courageously. They both then rushed to the outside, the engines of the Arktus were on, the stakes are getting high, and the flames are getting wilder! More than enough just to fill the young pup's excitement and his experience.

Not long as they went inside, Ignis finally saw his other teammates as well. Not to mention, they were already dressed in smokejumper gear, with this fast. The Dalmatian-Carolina Dog mix grinned before he called out.

"Whoa, guys! You're going too?!" asked the young pup excitedly.

The captain nodded as he gave him a small smile. "Affirmative, son. We're going to face the fires, boy. And welcome to team, and your first mission with us is about to heat up!"

The pup nodded before he stood up in determination. He felt never been more excited until now. A proud grin was shown to his face, clearly giving himself a little bit of hope and determination. "Thanks, Captain! I'll do my best along with my owner!"

"And I know you'll be facing the fires yet, along with me, of course. Now let's get set. This mission is getting hotter and hotter." said the owner himself, and the young pup nodded in approval. Needless to say, Smoke sat down on his chair, before Ignis jumped on him. As they were already set and all prepared up, the plane started to take off, and was headed to their assigned area of where the fire had been sparked up.

While waiting patiently, Ignis let out a small whimper, and his ears were flattered. The owner himself heard the pup's whimper, but he had to console him, comforting the young pup. The Dalmatian-Carolina Dog turned to his owner before he whispered. "I...I don't know if I can do this...I'm scared..."

Smoke never felt his pup would be so intimidated, yet fear easily took over him. But in deep heart, he was still calm, and yet, he continued to console him, giving him a small smile. "It's alright if you're scared. A mission like this are never been too easy. But I know that if you stick with me, everything will be alright, and all will be ended fast. You know, you even wanted to meet your biological cousin of yours that I told you before, yeah?"

The pup nodded, small tears were starting to form in his eyes.

"Then you'll be able to meet him, sooner than you thought." said Smoke in calm voice, before he wiped the pup's tears. Needless to say, Ignis hugged him tightly, and in return, the owner himself hugged him back as hard as he could. As they broke, the two gave their smiles, and Ignis had finally got his courage to be with him, and for his first mission.