Here It is Chapter 2! I hope you guys like it! ^_^ and hopefully i can pump out more content soon!


Chapter 2: The Big City

About 2 hours of walking and slowly trudging Mason has finally made it to the City of Vale. The city seemed to be full of life with soaring high buildings and popular shops busting with humans but not a lot of faunus. Mason was deadbeat tired from walking all the way from home and decided to take a break on a bench. Mason has been come here at least more than 20 times but he's never seen this many people before 'maybe there's party somewhere' Mason jokingly thought to himself. After resting he decided that he should go browse some of the shops looking buy something that intrigues him. Mason cant really handle large groups of people being almost in solitude most his life so Mason felt really shy and also scared being around this many people. Upon seeing a armory shop Mason quickly squeezed out of the fast moving crowd and booked into the shop. Entering the shop it came to his surprise there was only the store clerk in the back of the shop and a human boy checking out a halberd. The shop was huge compared to his room and on one side was assorted weapons from swords and maces to guns of all kind however on the other side of the room were all kinds of amour ranging from full body armor to just small leather augments. Browsing this shop seemed somewhat peaceful just looking around, as Mason was looking around some chest plates he was startled by the clerk.

"Hey do you need anything?" The store keeper casually said behind Mason making him jump

"Wah!" was all Mason could managed before the clerk grabbed him

"Sorry for scaring yah mate." The clerk then reached for a handshake. "John Splice at your service"

"Hello I-I'm Mason, Mason Fox- I mean Scyther 'I guess that's a good enough fake name'. Mason stuttered

"Well pleasure to meet you Mason, my name is John Splice, oh wait I said that already" The man scratching his head. Mason let out a sweat drop before taking a step back and looking at John. John looked about in his 20's looking a little bit shorter than mason. He had a vibrant blue Mohawk while wearing a grey muscle t-shirt and green shorts.

"Nice to meet you Mr. Splice. Now I was wondering, do you have any sets of armor that is light weight but also can absorb a lot of damage?" Mason asked as he gave the amour section another look

"Well there are many choice you can choose fro-"Mr. Splice said before he was caught off by Mason

"Do you have anything under 1000 lien?" Mason said as he cut him off

"Well 1000 is a lot of money and looking at you mate, well I think I have just the just the thing for you" John cheered with a huge smile on his face as he went to the back if the store and began looking under his counter.

"Really? That would be awesome!" Mason Now getting excited over what the man could pull out

"I know I put it around here somewhere. Oh here it is!" Chimed the store clerk as he pulled out a dusty box

'Oh great another box' Mason thought as he walked over to the counter. The box looked like a leather case with a iron lock, old but still looked interesting. John put the box on top of the counter giving it a quick blow, blowing the dust off the box and unlocked the box before giving Mason one more grin. Upon opening the box he pulled out and placed its contents on the counter. To Masons enjoyment looking at the armor pulled out of the box he saw that there was a metal chest plate covering the whole front of the chest though the back was exposed, long leather gloves that would reach to his elbow while wrapping around his forearm and around his hand making finger-less gloves while accompanied by a set of standard metal shoulder plates.

"The armor is really light weight and it wont even feel like you wearing it. Also you see there's no leg padding or amour because it would weigh down you down and in your case you wouldn't want that with you slashing around with that scythe of yours now would you?." John still smiling at excitement Mason could barely contain before him turning suspiciously towards him.

"Wait. How do you know I wield a scythe?" Mason turning around pulling the Roses Thorn out behind him

"I saw that same design on a red cloaked girl except smaller than you." John said as he put the box back below the counter. "She left not too long ago too in case your looking for a lady" John let out a quick wink leaving Mason blushing ending with John laughing hitting the counter with his fist.

"N-no of coarse not." Managed to say behind his red like face "N-N-Now how much would I owe you?"

"It's 1400 lien." John said still grinning and wiping tears from his eyes at Masons embarrassment.

"But I don't have enough." mumbled Mason disappointed as the red flushed from his face.

"And that's why I discounting it by 50 percent." The clerk said as the shaggy teen went from sadness then exploded with happiness.

"What? Why would you do this for me?" Asked Mason clearly grinning ear to ear

"Well for one you gave me a laugh and a good one at that." Making the teen turn a little bit red once more. "But I also see a lot of potential in you, kind of like a light presence around you and your weapon." Mason turned to his weapon once more before turning back to the clerk

"W-W-Well I don't know what to say" fumbling in his pockets Mason pulling out his coins of lien and handing over 700 lien in total

"Thank you would be a start." The blue haired man teased as he graciously took Masons money.

"Thanks you so much Mr. Splice." Mason said sheepishly rubbing the back of his neck.

"Come back anytime Mason. You should wear it out too by the way." The clerk padded him on the back and handed him the armor. Mason carefully put on the amour making sure everything was set and it felt like as if it was just an extra layer of clothes over his normal layer. After putting on the armor he gave the clerk one more handshake as he left the shop. 'If only everyone were that nice…' Mason thought in deep thought of this cool armor he got. Taking the wrong turn he then was knocked over onto the ground by a figure and lied on his back.


"Ow-Ow-Ow, Oops I'm really sorry I wasn't paying attention and I'm just really sorry" The figure said apologizing over and over again.

'Sounded like a girl' Thought Mason opening his eyes to see a red cloak over his face.

"No, not at all it was my fault really. But could you um-get off of my by any chance?" Mason inquired as the cloak was moved from his and a hand was reaching for him.

"Need a hand? Again I'm really sorry by the way." The figure spoke again more cheerfully. Mason grabbed the hand and pulled himself up to look at who ever managed fall over him. It was a girl. The girl looked like the same age as Mason but about 5 foot 3 tall. She wore a gothic black blouse accompanied by a black skirt with red trimmings over around the trills and black tights, a combat belt with what seemed to be sniper rifle cartridges with a rose symbol on it and also black knee high boots with a pure red cloak with a hood pinned to her blouse. The girl also has short black hair with light red streaks going down with her hair somewhat messy from the fall too to add. 'Maybe I died and this is a beautiful angel came for me" Mason thought to himself just staring at the girl.

"I'm Ruby Rose pleasure to meet you." The girl respond as she stuck her hand out for a handshake.

"Nice to meet you Ruby, my name is Scyther, Mason Sycther. I guess you were just dropping by I guess." Mason teased and as he reached out and shook hands with Ruby, she then leaned only to punch in the arm giggling at his terrible joke. The two decided to take a seat on a bench to talk.

"So what brings you to Vale?" Ruby asked as she sat down

"I went to buy some new armor and after that then I met you, well more like crashed into you." Mason sheepishly said as he tapped on his chest plate while his other hand rubbing his shaggy hair

"I see…It suits you well." Ruby grinned as she checked out his 'features' and blushed a bit. She looked behind him to find the black box slung behind his back. "What's that?" She asked with a kindheartedly smile

"Oh, you mean this?" Mason stood up and reached up for his weapon and as he pressed the button it extended to its full size still giving off a warm fiery feeling holding it.

"My parents gave this to me seeing how my birthday is in a couple weeks they thought it a good idea to give this deadly weapon. They called it the Roses Thorn and apparently its some sort of family heirloom that's supposed to unlock my 'hidden talents'. I couldn't have asked for a better gift." Mason acting proud of himself display his scythe before he teased her. "So what kind of heat are you packing?" Ruby stood up before she reached around her waist for what seemed to be a red metallic object similar to his own. With one smooth motion she transformed it into a scythe similar to Masons but with different features and mostly red and grey coloring on its frame. The scythe looked well cared for and along the length of the weapon seemed to have a trigger, and a lever to reload with a large clip attached.

"Is that also a gun?" Mason asked amazed at the weapon

"A bolt action Sniper to be exact." Ruby corrected as she pulled back on the lever cocking the gun

"Wow that's an amazing weapon." Mason started to fan boy over her weapon examining it even more

"Thanks its name is Crescent Rose and I kind of think I went a bit overboard designing it but your weapon looks cool too."

"W-wait you designed that thing?"

"Of course." She let out a smile looking at the intrigued boy. "Everyone a Signal Academy is required forge their own weapons."

'Wow she almost seems perfect.' Mason thought to himself as he transformed the Thorn back into its compact form and slinging it over his shoulder again as he sat down again. The shaggy haired boy then began looking around.

"So… Are you new to Vale." Ruby sat down beside Mason once more.

"Yea… I don't really come here often and bump into adorable girls." Mason blushed as he rubbed the back of his head. "Do you know anywhere to get a drink?"

Ruby transformed her scythe back into its compact form as she shyly smiled and pointed towards a coffee shop behind them "There's Vanilla Pure over there. I used to go there all the time with my sister."

"Awesome thanks Red. I think I also owe you a drink for taking up some of your time." The boy stood up sticking his hand out to Ruby helping her up from the bench as she blushed slightly and nodded graciously. The two then made their way towards the coffee shop. Upon entering the shop Mason was delighted by a sheer breeze of coffee ingredients. The shop was small and had some tables with chairs and also a loft with a couch for the shoppers. Vanilla Pure didn't seem to have that much business booming but there still was some happy book readers sitting down enjoying their beverages as the two teens made their way to the counter and saw the clerk grabbing something under the counter.

"I'll be with you in a moment!" The clerk said ruffling around. 'He sounded familiar' Mason thought. The man stood up and to Masons surprise the man had a blue Mohawk.

"Oh hey Mason didn't know I'd be seeing you again." John let out a pleasant smile sticking his hand out for a handshake

"Hello again Mr. Splice I didn't know you'd be working here." Mason replied with a grin shaking his hand again.

"Oh and you have company. I knew you would go for it. Hi I'm John Splicer" The man let out a bigger grin towards Mason who was now turning red from embarrassment as he shook hands with Ruby.

"Ruby Rose pleasure to meet you." She happily said not noticing Masons bright red face

"Now then after introductions what can I get you?" John chimed in

"U-Um I'll have some green tea." Mason replied

"And for you young lady?"

"Can I have a coffee with cream and 5 sugar lumps?" The girl cheerfully asked 'That's a lot of sugar for a girl that size' Mason chuckled to himself

"No problem it will only be a minute" The barista began working on his orders and wasn't long until he handed them their drinks."

"That will cost you 50 lien."

"Sure no problem" as Mason dug into his pocked and handed some coins from his pocket.

"You two love birds have a nice day now." John grinned before receiving a grim glare from Mason making stop. The two teens stepped out of the coffee shop sipping on their hot frothy beverages making their way noticing the sun going down. Mason realized this and decided it is probably time he head back home.

"Sorry Red but I should probably get going." Mason sheepishly rubbing the back of his head. "The walk to house would easily take a couple hours. Again sorry for bumping into you again."

"Not at all Mason it was my fault and thanks for the coffee. I hope we meet again." Ruby grinned shyly as she took a sip from her sugary beverage before giving Mason a light hug.

"Likewise." Mason said returning the hug. Soon the two teens parted ways as Ruby went inwards towards the city while Mason turned to walk towards the outskirts still looking for anything interesting to buy.


The sun was set and the moon was coming up and Mason still hasn't made his way out of the city still browsing shops that haven't closed for the day. Mason finally left a clothing store with nothing in hand sighing at the pleasure being in such a nice environment before looking at a huge smoke cloud towards the city followed by a explosion. The boy looked in fear to see a huge air craft making its way towards the smoke. Mason didn't know what to do and then Roses thorn started to emit a warm energy into Mason which he took it as a sign to investigate. The shaggy haired boy sprinted towards the explosions and gunshots to find a crater in front of a shop with men lying unconscious scattered across the ground. Looking around for any sign of what happened he noticed the air craft flying towards a building with a man climbing a ladder towards the roof. The man wore a red-collared white suit with a cane over his back, long black pants and black shoes with a black bowler hat with a red band on top of his rather long hair covering his right eye. 'I guess that's where the fun is happening' Mason thought still in a full sprint towards the building. Upon reaching the building he then climbed the ladder with his tea in his mouth and he got up there he looked to his surprise that was Ruby accompanied by a older woman. The woman looked middle age with light blond hair that was tied back in a bun but also had a curl going down the right side of her face with emerald green eyes just like Masons. She wore a long sleeved shirt the had a opening exposing a part of her chest, and puffy sleeves that tighten around her wrist before spreading out. The lower half of her body was covered by a black business skirt with buttons running in a vertical line up the front of it and black-brown stockings. She also wore Black boots with brown heels and wore a small tattered cape that looked black on the outside but a dark shade of purple on the outside decorated by diamond-shaped brown beads going horizontally across her cape in a row below what seemed to be a emblem that resemblance a tiara. The air ship pulled away and flew off leaving them in silence. 'Damn I was too late' Mason cursed under his breath as he walked over to the two girls. As Mason got over to the girls he noticed that Ruby was over excited over something.

"Can I have your auto graph?" Ruby squealed looking like she was going to burst from excitement. The woman replied with a not so happy frown as she grabbed ruby by the hood and began dragging her towards the ladder. As they pass Mason the woman proceeded to grab Mason by the arm dropping his tea as they were firmly drag them both towards a police station.

The 3 of them were set into a small dark room with only one door and no windows where Ruby was seated behind a table in the middle of the room with a spotlight shining over her while Mason was sat in the corner as the woman was pacing around scolding Ruby for some reason.

"I hope that you realize that your actions tonight will not be taken lightly, young lady. You put yourself and others including your friend over there in great danger."

"They started it!" Ruby replied annoyed. 'So that's what cause all the damage' Mason thought sitting in the corner holding the Thorn which made him feel comfortable in this situation.

"If it were up to me, you'd be sent home… with a pat on the back…" Ruby let out a small smile which the woman noticed. "And a slap on the wrist." she demonstrated with her tool (appeared to be a wand of sorts) which Ruby barely dodged.

"But there is someone here that would like to meet you"

And almost on cue the door opened and a man came through. The man look as old as the woman but slightly younger than the woman in the room. He had shaggy gray hair similar to Masons but longer and brown eyes. He wore shaded glasses and a dark-green scarf with a small purple cross-shaped emblem on it. The man had a unzipped black suit over a black buttoned vest, with a green undershirt underneath. He also wore black stylish shoes and long, dark-green pants. He was carrying a mug with a emblem on it along with a plate of cookies. The man took a stood closer to the table and leaned in.

"Ruby Rose…" He said quietly as he leaned even closer to examine her

"You… have silver eyes."

"Oh, um…" She responded nervously

"So! Where did you learn to do this" He waved his hand towards the woman holding a tablet displaying Ruby's fighting

'Wow! She can do all that?! She truly is something else' Mason admired the footage of Ruby fighting skills

"S-Signal Academy."

"They taught you to use one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed?"

"Well, one teacher in particular…"

"I see…"

The man set the cookies down on the table in front of Ruby. She carefully picked one up, and took a bite out of it, her eyes widened as she downed all the rest of the cookies startling Mason. 'Man she sure loves cookies' Mason thought as a sweat tear slid down his face.

"It's just that I've only seen one other scythe-wielder of that skill before. A dusty, old crow if I were to recall…"The man said

Ruby then mumbled with a full mouth, "Mmmmm! Thash muh unkull!" she then downed the last of her cookies and wiped her mouth, embarrassed.

"Sorry. That's my uncle Qrow! He's a teacher at Signal. I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing. And now, I'm all like-Hooooowaaaaaah! Whatchaaaa" She then proceeded to make some karate poses and noises while sitting down. 'Pretty adorable..'

"So I've noticed" The man set his cup on the table as he leaned in, then sits down on the opposite side of Ruby.

"And what is an adorable girl such as yourself doing at a school designed to warriors?" He inquired

"Well… I want to be a huntress."

"You want to slay monsters?"

"Yeah! I only have two more years of training left at Signal! And then I'm going to apply at beacon." Ruby was talking faster with her excitement and enthusiasm growing at a alarming speed.

"You see, my sister's starting there this year, and she's trying to become a huntress, and I'm trying to become a huntress cause I want to help people. My parents always taught us to help other's so I though, 'Hey I might as well make a career out if it!'"

"I mean the police are alright , but huntsmen and huntresses are just so much more romantic and cool and really, gosh you know!" Ruby almost fell out of her chair on the last part, staring at the woman and man with wide happily crazed smile as they just stared at her and also showing some glances at Mason.

"Do you know who I am?" Asked the man.

"You're Professor Ozpin. You're the headmaster at beacon."

'This is the headmaster? He seems so calm and collected' Mason thought making notes in his mind

The man let out a small smile and said "Hello."

"Nice to meet you"

"You want to come to my school?"

"More than anything." Ozpin exchanged a look with the woman, who looked disapproving with a "Hmmmph" before he turned back to Ruby.

"Well okay." Ruby looked so happy and had a ear-to-ear smile. The same man got up from his chair and turned towards Mason.

"And what about you young man?" The professor asked

"Wait me?"

"Do you want to attend Beacon also?"

"W-W-Well I…" Mason staring at the ground and at occasionally at the Thorn soon glanced past Professor Ozpin towards Ruby, who was give the double thumbs up with a huge smile which looked like she was saying, "Just say yes!"

"What made you ask me sir?" Mason asked.

"Judging by your clothes and the weapon you carry not to mention a scythe, you seem to have a lot of unused potential or maybe you just haven't found it yet. At Beacon we can train you and perfect you and maybe even unlock those abilities.

"Yea I've been getting that a lot today…" Mason scratching the back of his head sheepishly

"Is that so? Well then what do you say you man? And I've never got your name by the way."

Mason glanced towards his weapon once more and then towards Ruby and smiled.

"I would be grateful if you were to accept me professor. And my name is Mason Scyther 'I'm getting pretty good at this last name thing now'."

"Well then Mr. Scyther I will meet you and Ms. Rose at the docks in 2 weeks from today. Welcome to Beacon."

Professor took a long sip from his mug before he exited the room with the woman as he stopped in the door way.

"Oh and Mr. Scyther I will have a car will take you to the outskirts of Vale at this time and hour." Ozpin responded

"O-Oh thank you sir." 'How did he know I live by the forest?' Mason thought deeply to himself to see Ruby standing beside him.

"Hey Mason good to see you again." She let out a sly grin as Mason stood up.

"Hey long time no see Red, lets just hope that the next time we meet we don't end up in police station somewhere" Mason teased as Ruby slugged him in the arm again giggling at another terrible joke. The two bid farewell at the police station as Mason got into a car. When the car got to the edge of the city it was around 7 o'clock when he thanked the driver as he got out and started his walk towards the forest and then something came to his mind.

"God damn it! More walking!" groaned Mason as he began to pull out the Thorn and started slicing at some trees in anger.

"This is gonna be a long walk…" Mason sighed beginning his long journey home…


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