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The Azurite Trailer
For Azurite it was but another day, sounds of the buzzing needles and quiet chit chat filled the small tattoo parlor like always. She lived upstairs, but today she was sitting in a chair, getting another new tattoo.
She was used to the sting by now, she already had more than 15 different tattoos. A full sleeve on her left arm, and almost a full sleeve on her right. This tattoo she was getting today would take up the last of the room on her back. With all her tattoos it was hard to make out her natural olive skin tone.
Her hair was still wet from the shower she had taken hours before, which she took to wash out her hair dye. What was once a sandy blond, was now neon green, with pink tips. Half of her head was shaved, and the shaven part was already growing back with peach fuzz, the tattoo she has there, hidden beneath the neon fuzz.
She played a game on her scroll, absently using her tongue to play with her lip ring. Her pink eyes scanned the lit up screen her expression one of indifference.
She was used to the low class, roughens that walked through the door, after all living in underground kuchinashi, what was one to expect. Still it bothered her the different kind of criminals that would often walk through, most of whom didn't want a tattoo. They were here for the same reason her as guardian Irene Adler, also known as AI to everyone here on the continent of Anima, and that was to find out valuable intel.
The parlor was owned by Irene, and only Azurite knew her real name here in Anima. It was a designated safe haven, for all walks of life to come through and gather intel. If there was something you wanted to know, ask AI, after all it was her job to spy and find out everything she could about the people of Anima. Though only Azurite knew that.
"There all done, what's this one for anyway Zuri?" the guy giving her the tattoo asked.
He was her usual artist and always called her by her nickname. He also liked to find out the story of all of Azurites tattoos, and yes each one had a story behind it.
"This one is because I'm leaving soon, it's time to spread my wings and get the hell out of this place. I'm going to Haven academy soon, so this might be my last tattoo for a while."
"Well I think it's my finest work yet, but don't be a stranger, and if I find out you's been getting tattoos somewhere else, Zuri I swear."
"Relax you know you're the only artist for me, Shred. Besides I'm not leaving for another few weeks, haven't even broke the news to AI yet, thought I'd test it on you first. Do you think she'll freak?"
"Only one way to know for sure, when she coming back anyway?"
"Well she said she'd be back by tonight, so thought I should get the tattoo before then. So she can see, this is what I want."
"I think she'll understand, though grab some tissues just in case." He chuckled.
"Hey turn up the tv!" some guy getting a tattoo barked, Azurite shrugged and turned it up. She was in charge of the shop while AI was out.
"This is Maven Marron reporting in that raining champ of the annual mistral fight competition, Pyrrha Nikos. Has announced that she will not be attending Heaven academy, but instead will be going to Beacon academy. This came as quite an upset to the new headmaster at Heaven academy who says, "I was really looking forward to having yet another talented student in our midst this year." She also said that she is still looking forward to all the new students this year. This is Maven Marron reporting in."
"That just isn't fair, we finally have someone good and they go off to Beacon, what that girl think we aint good enough for her, geez if I knew her I'd give her a piece of my mind" the customer complained. A few others mumbled their agreement. Azurite rolled her eyes, and turned the tv back down.
She slipped her shirt back on, opting out of wearing a bra, due to the fresh ink on her back.
The door opened ringing the small bell above it, Azurite turned her attention to see the same guy walk in. He had been in a few times this year, always asking the same things. His dark eyes, and chin stubble were hard to forget, though the most prominent thing about him was the giant sword on his back.
His shirt was slightly untucked and he had a few stains from spilt alcohol, his flask in his hand.
"She's not back yet, can I take a message?" Azurite asked him.
"Actually I was looking for you." He says taking a swig from his flask.
Azurite raised an eyebrow, and everyone in the parlor went silent eager to get their hands on any new gossip.
"Me? Why?"
"Could we talk in private, away from prying ears?" he asked.
Shred gave Azurite a concerned glance, but she ignored it and led the man to the back. The door closed behind them, she leaned against the small desk covered in paper and junk. He leaned against the door. She crossed her arms, and cocked her head to the side in curiosity.
"Well?"
"Have you seen this woman here recently?" he held up a fuzzy looking picture of a women with black hair, orange eyes, and a red dress.
"Why?"
"I just came to warn you, she's on the hunt for some new henchmen and you'd fit her bill pretty well, AI told me to look out for you. Her name is Cinder, and she's bad news, don't get involved with her. Last I checked her and her posy were headed this way, they want information about Vale, don't give them any."
"Look whoever you are, I can handle myself. And this place isn't biased if someone wants to know something then all they have to do is pay the right price. I don't care who this lady is, as long as she has the dough then I'm happy. And you needn't worry about me running off with her, I have my own plans."
"The name is Qrow, and trust me on this, if you see her, tell her you are closing up shop for the day. Better yet just don't even talk to her. I'm just trying to help, but there is another reason I came here."
"What's that?" Azurite asked leaning forward.
"When you see AI give this to her, this will be last you hear from me, at least for a while. Don't look in it, just give it to her. Tell her I'm sorry I missed her, and she's been a good help to me. Also tell her she still owes me a drink." He half joked, handing Azurite a large manila envelope.
Then he turned to leave, glancing over his shoulder,
"Stay golden kid, don't let this place hold you down." He gave a soft smirk before walking out of the shop turning into a crow and flying off.
"What was that about?" Shred asked.
"Nothing," Azurite sighed dropping the envelope on the messy desk.
After closing time, only Azurite remained in the shop, wiping down surfaces and cleaning utensils. She turned to grab the key to lock up shop, when the bell jingled.
"We're closed." she called over her shoulder, not looking to see who it was.
The sound of heels clacking made the hair on the back of her next stand up.
She turned to see the black haired woman, smirking at her, eyes a blaze with some kind of resolve.
"We're closed." She repeated more on guard now.
"Don't worry I'm not here for a tattoo, I'm here for something else." She stepped in dangerously close to Azurites personal space.
"And what's that?" Azurite asked, her hand on her weapon which was clipped to her belt.
"I think you know what I want, it was dropped off earlier today."
"Look lady I don't know who you are, or what you want but you can come back tomorrow to see AI" Azurite said turning as if she was uninterested in the whole thing.
Cinder glared at her, and turned to walk to the back room.
"Hey! You can't be back there!"
Cinder ignored her and walked in. Azurite jogged after her, weapon drawn now.
Her weapon was an airbrush gun, that doubled as a laser gun.
Cinder grabbed the envelope and went to open it, but Azurite pointed her gun at her.
"Drop it, or else." Azurite threatened.
Cinder smirked and set the envelope down, drawing out her two swords.
Azurite fired a red laser hitting the wall behind Cinder, which burst into flames. Cinder having moved out of the way last second. Azurite cursed under her breath, changing the dust cartridge to blue, which fired a blue laser and put out the fire.
Cinder charged her, Azurite kicked off the door frame, and leaped over her, firing several times. Cinder dodge every shot, and sent crystal shards flying at Azurite, who was hit dead on. Azurite transformed her weapon, attaching it to a tiny air compressor, that was clipped to her belt.
She quickly drew a shield with the blue dust, and used her semblance to bring it to life. Which she used to dodge cinders next attack of glass.
She unhooked the air compressor and turned the gun back into a laser gun. Firing several times from behind the shield.
Fire erupted from under her feet sending her flying, dropping the gun and the shield. Cinder walked over to her a smirk on her lips.
Azurite used her semblance to bring one of the tattoos on her right arm to life, it was a full-length sword, which she used to block Cinders next attack with her swords. She kicked cinder back, and stood, being the same height as Cinder.
The two clashed swords, Cinder finding it amusing that Azurite was putting up a fight.
Cinder clashed swords with Azurite, kicking her hard in the knee while she was distracted, then grabbing her by the arm and flipping her to the ground. Azurites sword vanished and appeared back on her skin. Cinder smiled at Azurite before kicking her hard in the head and knocking her out.
"Azurite! Can you hear me!" Irene called.
Azurite opened her eyes, to see Irene's face. The place was trashed from their battle, and the envelope was gone.
"AI?"
"What happened? Are you okay?"
Azurite let out a sigh before letting her head fall back to the ground,
"Would you believe me if I told you some lady came in here to steal your mail and wrecked the place, let me tell you she has a killer kick."
"Damn, sorry, I would have been back sooner, but I got held up. Do you know exactly what she took?"
"Yes and no, Qrow came by said you still owe him a drink, also dropped off some package for you. That's what she took, I didn't look inside so I have no idea what it was. Also Qrow said he's leaving so you won't see him for a while."
Irene sighed and helped Azurite off the floor. Irene noticed the new tattoo on her back, due to Azurite's shirt having and open back.
"What's that?"
"Uh, I just got it today, you like it?"
"Why? What's it about?"
"Maybe we should get this place cleaned up first. I have a feeling this is going to be a long night."
A/N: hey guys batty here, so I have created oc's before, but never really got attached to them, so I never really cared about them enough to give them their own story. That being said, I feel like these oc's have a unique story to tell, and if I could animate I would totally make a spin off series of rwby just for them. This will take place just as rwby gets to beacon, except we are in mistral at heaven academy instead of beacon academy. There will be cameos and references to the main rwby plot and characters, but mostly it will be an original story line. I do not own rwby, so please don't sue me. Like team RWBY these girls all have their unique story to tell. Stay tuned for the other trailer chapters, and eventually chapter one. Also feel free to check out my other fics I may fall, and the ice queen and her rose. Also feel free to leave a comment telling me what you think all is welcome. But until next time,
-Batty