DMND in the Rough
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Main text
(Time reference)
"Speech"
'Reading'
*Thoughts*
Prelude 1: Dillon
"Beat me black and blue; Every wound will shape me, every scar will build my throne."
(One month ago)
As darkness fell, two black-clad figures loomed ominously over the train tracks near Forever Fall, one with black hair and grey eyes, wearing a leather jacket and jeans; his twin automatic pistols holstered on his hips and carrying a black helmet resembling a wolf's head, the other with red hair, eyes obscured behind an ivory half-mask with scarlet patterns, and sporting a trench coat adorned with intricate red and white designs with a red shirt underneath, trousers, and gloves; his sword sheathed and carried in his left hand.
"You sure this is the place?", enquired the younger of the two men, the one in the leather jacket.
"Cinder's never been wrong before, Dillon; if she says it's here, it's here. Don't worry, it'll arrive soon.", replied the elder, reassuring his companion.
"If you say so, Adam. Got everything we need?"
"Provisions, ammo, it's all here. Look, I can tell you're nervous, and I get it. Once the mission is done, you'll feel better. Trust me", Adam said, emotions nearly imperceptible behind his flame-patterned mask. The rattle of the tracks cut the two Faunus' conversation short, signalling the approach of their target and the start of the operation.
The SDC freight trains are the pinnacle of Dust transportation on Remnant, a triumph of Atlesian engineering. This particular train was, according to Cinder at least, loaded with various weapons and Dust crystals. The sight of the freighter reassured both men.
"See? Right on time.", said Adam, before resuming his usual serious demeanour and running towards the tracks, with Dillon close behind. Just before reaching the tracks, the men leapt into the air, landing on the roof of the train without a sound. Before proceeding, Adam asked of his young apprentice, "Are you clear on the plan?"
"You grab the weapons, I get the Dust, then we report back to Cinder", Dillon responded, donning his helmet. Adam nodded, then drew his sword, a gleaming crimson chokutō with a simple black hilt, from its rifle-sheath, cutting a hole through the roof for Dillon and himself to drop through. Unluckily, they landed in the middle of a horde of Atlesian Knights, evidently there as security.
"Looks like we're doing this the hard way", Adam noted, as both men gathered their bearings and the guards booted up.
"Don't be so dramatic", Dillon replied, drawing his twin ebony automatic pistols, then configuring one of them to form a duelling sabre.
"Intruders, identify yourselves", spoke one of the androids, before having its head promptly removed from its body by Dillon's sword. The robots then armed themselves, some extending blades from their forearms, others drawing rifles from their backs, then the two parties clashed. The sounds of gunshots and clashing metal filled the air for a while, gradually fading to nothing as the AK-200s were dispatched left, right and centre, the two Faunus showing impeccable knowledge of each others' movements and incredible swordsmanship.
"Well, that was easy", stated Dillon, evidently underwhelmed.
"Yes, almost too easy", agreed Adam, almost instantly regretting it, as an Atlesian Paladin 290 reared its mechanical head. The mech suit unleashed a hail of bullets at Adam and Dillon, causing Dillon to form a shadowy barrier using his Semblance to shield himself, while Adam absorbed the barrage with his sword.
"Did Cinder say anything about that?!", exclaimed Dillon.
"No, but I've fought bigger", replied Adam, in his usual calm manner. "I've got a plan, but I need you to wear it down and buy me some time", he continued.
"Consider it done", the younger Faunus responded, before returning fire with both pistols, aiming at the weak points of the armour. The mech suit turned quickly to avoid the attack, only to be met by Dillon brandishing both his weapons in sabre form, leaping at it. The raven-haired boy engraved a cross on the glass, then, combining his sabres to form a double-edged broadsword, struck downwards on the centre, almost shattering the pane separating him from the pilot, before kicking off, back to Adam's side. The older Faunus, having finished charging his attack, unleashed a wave of energy from his sword, slicing the Paladin clean in half at the legs. The crimson-haired bull Faunus then walked up to the pilot, now defenceless, aimed his rifle at the man's head, and pulled the trigger. Disgusted by this merciless act, Dillon jumped from the train into the icy waters below, not caring about the impact of the drop, or the possible implications that might follow.
The exhausted young wolf Faunus returned home later that evening, with every intention of forgetting the day's events, almost missing a letter bearing the symbol of Vale, two crossed axes, waiting on his doorstep. Almost. Curious, he opened it and started to read.
'Dear Mr Colby,
We are delighted to inform you that your application to Beacon Academy has been accepted. Certain accommodations have been made for students, including dormitories on-site, and parking spaces just off campus. Most rules will be stated upon your arrival at Beacon; however, some are very important in maintaining safety and the image of the Academy, so are outlined below.
- No weapons are permitted in classrooms (except combat practice) or social areas.
- Lateness will not be tolerated once lessons have begun, barring exceptional circumstances.
- Proper uniform must be worn during class (except combat practice) or while on official Academy business, though some personal accessories are permitted (within reason).
Bullheads will operate every half-hour to provide transport between the Academy and the main city of Vale between 8 am and 10 pm. Students are advised to be on-site by 8:45 on the first day of the first semester, when lockers for weapons and other items will be distributed, as well as timetables and uniforms, following a commencement speech from some members of staff at 9:00. After this, there will be time to meet other students, both new and current, in the events hall, where you will be sleeping that night. Dormitories will be assigned shortly after initiation on the second day of the school year. The exact nature of the initiation, however, cannot be disclosed at this time. Lessons will commence the day after initiation.
We look forward to seeing you,
Professor Ozpin, Headmaster; Professor Goodwitch, Deputy Head'
Author's Notes: Hello, wonderful people! If you've made it this far, then you have just read my first actual chapter on this site! The quote at the top is from 'Throne' by Bring Me The Horizon. I hope you enjoyed this 'prequel' chapter showcasing Dillon Colby. Below is a bit more information about him.
Full Name: Dillon Sirius Colby
Nicknames: Knight Wolf
Race: Wolf Faunus (Black & grey ears)
Kingdom of Birth: Atlas
Age: 17 (Birthday is 11th of November)
Appearance (normal): Caucasian, 6ft. 1in. tall, black hair w/ onyx black tips, obsidian grey eyes, obsidian grey T-shirt w/ onyx black sleeves, black leather jacket (obsidian grey wolf's head emblem on the back), onyx black jeans, black motorbike boots
Appearance (wolf form): Closely resembles a Beowolf, albeit with grey eyes & markings instead of red (clothes are included in transformation)
Aura Colour: Dark grey
Semblance: Shadow Constructs- Dillon can create objects out of solidified darkness (weapons, shields etc), constructs can be dismissed at will
School: Beacon Academy (previously Alsius Combat School in Atlas)
Team: DMND (Dillon Colby, Antonio Morningstar, Nick Wilder, Dominic Lockhart)
Role: Leader, stealth/infiltration
Partner: Dominic Lockhart
Weapon: Broadsword (Ebony Striker)/[duelling sabres/automatic pistols (Onyx & Obsidian)]
Weapon Classification: Twin Sabre Pistol Hybrids (TSPH)
Weapon Specifications:
Dimensions: Pistols(w/ magazine)-180mm*135mm*10mm/Sabres-785mm*100mm*10mm/Broadsword-785mm*200mm*10mm
Ammunition: 9mm⌀*19mm (equivalent to Glock 17 rounds)
Ammunition Types (Dust): Standard, Explosive (Fire), High-Impact (Gravity), Stun (Electricity), Freeze (Ice)
Capacity: 30 shots/magazine
Strengths:
Leadership: Dillon's creativity and understanding of his allies' capabilities, as well as his tactical mindset and ability to 'rally the troops', allow him to come up with plans to complete objectives as efficiently as possible and motivate his comrades.
Weapon Use: Dillon is well-versed in the use of most close and medium-range weapons, as well as several types of firearms.
Hand-to-hand Combat: Dillon is an adept martial artist, skilled in multiple disciplines, including karate, jujitsu and aikido, often switching styles to better suit his opponents.
Faunus Senses: Dillon's lupine heritage grants him enhanced hearing and sense of smell, equivalent to a wolf's, as well as night vision.
Tracking: Due to his Faunus senses and training from his father, Dillon can track most targets with ease.
Wolf Form: Dillon's wolf form greatly enhances his physical capabilities, and gains claws, sharp teeth and bone plating; retains the ability to speak (exception: full moon- lack of intelligence).
Athleticism: Dillon possesses above-average strength, speed & agility, even by Hunter standards.
Technology Proficiency: Dillon is familiar with most forms of technology, and is a skilled computer hacker.
Weaknesses:
Wolf Transformation Limits: Dillon's transformation only lasts 1 minute (exception: full moon- lasts all night), he can only transform once every 3 hours, he has significantly less control and intelligence during a full moon, and he cannot use his Semblance while transformed.
Sensory Overload: Due to his Faunus heritage, Dillon is more sensitive to overwhelming sensory stimulation (high-pitched/loud noises, powerful smells etc.).
Semblance Limits: Constructs last 15 seconds, but can be destroyed with enough force; Aura drains quickly when used; constructs are weaker in brightly-lit areas
Over-Protectiveness: Dillon tends to be rather overzealous when it comes to protecting people, often acting as the 'big brother' of the team and risking his own life to save theirs.
Trust Issues: Dillon has serious problems trusting people he doesn't know until they've proven themselves to him.
Habits: Dillon always sleeps with his weapons in hand, and is rarely seen without them (exception: in class). He also often acts as a sparring partner for Dominic or Pyrrha, and as a trainer for Jaune.
Trivia:
Colour Naming Rule: Dillon (Black Ranger from Power Rangers RPM), Sirius (Sirius Black from Harry Potter), Colby (means 'dark-haired')
Inspiration: The Big Bad Wolf (Little Red Riding Hood), Kirito (Sword Art Online)
Theme Songs: Disturbed-Indestructible, Adelita's Way-Cage The Beast, Svrcina-Meet Me On The Battlefield
Dillon owns a black & grey wolf-hound called Remus.
Dillon rides a black & grey Kawasaki Ninja H2 motorcycle, dubbed Knightshade.
Dillon bears the Colby family curse of lycanthropy, inherited from his father. *The males born of the Colby family have the ability to transform into wolves; typically, they can transform at will and retain control, although, during nights of the full moon, they become little more than Grimm, solely focused on destruction. This traces back to Dillon's great-great-grandfather, Lucian, who was given the curse by Salem when he tried to leave her group. It is unknown why the curse does not affect females.*
Stats (average for age (with Aura) is 5/10; Semblance/Dust may increase by up to 5):
Strength: 7/10
Speed/Agility: 7/10
Durability: 7.5/10 (Semblance +5)
Hand-to-hand Combat: 8/10
Melee Weapon Use: 8/10
Marksmanship: 6.5/10
Intelligence: 8/10
Perception: 8/10
Social Skills: 7/10
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Bye for now, Ash :-)
