DISCLAIMER: I do not own any portion of the characters or likenesses used in this fanfic. All Elements used in this are the properties of ADeafBlindMan Games and Rooster Teeth. Rated T for Mild-Heavy Language and Violence. Enjoy!
"Damn, those are huge! Are they real? Let's have a feel and see."
The two boys had cornered Velvet in an alleyway next to her desired destination. She had never seen them before, so she assumed they were in Vale for the Vytal Games. They had done what so many before them had done and picked her out of the busy street by her long, dark brown ears. She assumed that they had cornered her because their curiosity had taken a morbid turn and they wanted to play with her ears, like so many before her.
The boy that had previously spoken extended his hand with an index finger and thumb outreached with the hope of stroking Velvet. He and his friend bore an oddly similar resemblance to each other. Velvet deduced that they were probably brothers, or at the very least from the same region. After a second of analyzing their looks and demeanor, Velvet assumed that their place of origin was likely Vacuole.
The first bore a strong resemblance to Sun in Velvet's mind, save for the lack of a tail and Faunus Blood. His friend was more muscular, his biceps threatening to tear apart the beige T-Shirt that had found a home under his Brown leather vest. The two of them shared a smirk of superiority that telegraphed to Velvet that the two were certain that they would have their way, and that Velvet would do nothing to impede on their escapade to feel Velvet's ears. No one stopped to help Velvet, despite their not-so-subtle attempts to see what was happening.
Someone. Please Help.
The Sun-esque boy slowly began to tug and stroke at Velvet's ear. She flinched and began to sob at her helplessness.
"Please," Velvet said timidly, "stop."
This only served to elicit laughter from the two boys.
"Oh, that accent is adorable." The Sun-esque boy said.
"Hey, Goman. How does it feel?" The more muscular boy asked.
"Why don't you see for yourself, Tosaku? Little Bunny Foo Foo doesn't mind. Do you mind, sweetheart?"
Velvet remained silent. Tosaku's body heat became stronger as Velvet sensed his hand coming closer to her ear. Velvet closed her eyes and waited for the ordeal to end, disgusted with herself that she had refused, despite all of her friends' insistence that she stick up for herself.
"Hey, asshats. Did the lady give you permission to touch her?" Velvet immediately recognized the voice that resonated from the end of the alley. She opened her eyes to confirm her suspicions.
Rojo.
It was then that Velvet remembered the original reason that she came to the Business District of Vale in the first place. She had volunteered to accompany Rojo to a produce shop to buy vegetables for Rojo's uncle, who was running a Ramen booth during the Vytal Games.
"I don't see any ladies here. All I see is a damn dirty Faunus. Even then, it doesn't concern you. So why don't you just run along, Red, if you know what's good for you?"
It was then that Rojo offered his signature smirk that Velvet knew all too well. It was the one that he always did when he was about to give a case of what he called "Street Justice".
"Unfortunately for you, I don't know what's good for me."
Rojo pulled his long, dark red hair back, and pinned it into place at the back of his head. Rojo's red eyes began to glow an even brighter red, similar to the way that Velvet recalled Yang's doing in battle. He used his right hand to hold the handle of the sword that rested in the leather sheath strapped to the back his steel battle armor. With his free hand, he snapped his fingers, emitting a flame that matched the color of his eyes. He unsheathed his sword and touched the ball to it, engulfing the entire blade in a bright red glow. He clutched the sword handle with both hands and spread his legs to fully achieve his battle stance.
"Velvet. Are you ok?" Rojo loudly inquired.
"Yes. They didn't hurt me." She replied.
"So you gonna let me have all the fun, then?"
Velvet became overjoyed at the idea of being able to use her Semblance. She chopped Tosaku in the throat, but not enough to seriously hurt him, and jumped on Goman's shoulder and did two somersaults in the air until she joined Rojo's side.
The two factions faced off on opposite sides of the alley.
"You and your little Girlfriend are gonna regret that, Faunus-lover." Goman shouted.
Velvet stayed silent as Rojo shot back.
"Girlfriend? Haha, I'm glad that you hold me in such a light that you think I'm that lucky. I don't touch her and neither should you. Apologize and maybe my friend will convince me not to kick your asses back to whatever sorry excuse for a home you came from."
"Screw You, Asshole."
Tosaku and Goman, seemingly enraged by Rojo's lighthearted demeanor, pulled their own weapons from their sheaths and satchels, previously put down to terrorize Velvet. Tosaku pulled out cerulean dual hatchets that doubled as pistols, as evidenced by the trigger under the blade. Goman unsheathed a long staff. He pressed a button near the center that caused an electrically charged trident to protrude out the end.
Rojo laughed heartily. He turned to Velvet and called her name. Velvet turned and saw him smile and nod. She knew exactly what that meant. Velvet pulled out her camera. Rojo turned back to Goman and Tosaku.
"Well, since you won't leave peacefully, that leaves the more fun option. I have one last thing to say before the fun begins."
"Oh Yeah?" Tosaku said, "What's that?"
"Say cheese."
With that, Velvet took a picture of Tosaku and Goman to obtain light copies of their Semblances. Words can not accurately convey just how much Velvet loved her Semblance.
"What the hell was that?" Goman asked.
"You're gonna find out." Rojo replied.
Rojo turned to Velvet once more.
"Velvet, are you ready?"
"Yes," she said. "but let's not hurt them too much."
Rojo groaned jokingly.
"Your strong morals cramp my style, Velvet, but I'll oblige. You're lucky my blade's dulled for Vytal. I doubt the same can be said for theirs though, so watch your back."
"I always do."
Velvet formed a Hard-Light copy of Ruby's scythe(it was one of her favorites) and got into her battle stance. Knowing herself, Velvet would stick to Hand-to-Hand combat if the situation allowed her to. She silently hoped it would, to prevent any serious injury to either party.
Just because they're my adversaries doesn't mean they deserve to be in serious pain. I won't let that happen. Not again.
Tosaku and Goman made the first move, letting out battle cries and charging. Rojo and Velvet didn't immediately respond. Velvet knew that he was doing exactly what she was doing. They were both sizing up the methods of Tosaku and Goman, however rudimentary and graceless. Velvet knew that she would likely be able to resort to Hand-to-Hand later on in the battle with minimal risk to herself, considering their tactics would tire them out in any long term confrontation.
"Oh, this'll be fun." Rojo said with eagerness.
Velvet couldn't help but smile at his enthusiasm. Her only concern, contrary to Rojo, was not maiming their opponents.
The two ran in formation toward Goman and Tosaku, silently strategizing and being sure to keep three steps ahead of Goman and Tosaku. Rojo and Velvet were the only ones who knew it, but the fight had already been decided before any blades touched each other.