It is a well-known fact that Faunus posses the ability to see in total darkness, or "night vision" to the layman. What many do not realize is that a sudden change in the amount of light in an area requires a period of vision adjustment, almost exactly like human vision only with quicker adjustment time. Regardless of biological advantages, however, suddenly shining a bright light in someone's face, Human or Faunus, will force them to shield their eyes for at least several seconds.
Two soldiers of the White Fang, armed with sub-machine guns, stood guard in front of a seemingly abandoned building. The prisoner was inside, awaiting his doom at the hands of the very people he helped oppress. The duo was pleased that the human scum was getting justice, but were disappointed they wouldn't get to see it.
Suddenly, a bright white light shone down on them. The guards grunted and shielded their eyes. As one put his arm across his eyes, he heard something slam into the nearby wall. He slightly lowered his arm in an attempt to see before a fist made contact with his nose, then he felt another fist connect with his jaw. The blows sent him to the ground and all was black.
A figure in black slowly turned the knob and opened the door. His head was covered by a black mask that gave him a mannequin-like appearance. He crept down the hallway until he reached another door. He knocked.
A moment passed and the door opened, allowing a soldier to peek his head out. The masked man kicked the door and the guard fell.
"What was that?" called a guard.
"Check it," said another.
The man in black ducked behind some furniture as the soldier entered. He crept out of his hiding place and wrapped one arm around his enemy's neck, using his free hand to cover the mouth and pinch the nose. A few second later and the guard was unconscious.
The man in black ran into the next room where the second guard was. Before the enemy soldier could process anything, the masked man stabbed him in the throat. The guard slowly collapsed as he choked on his own blood.
The masked figure crept through the building in search of his quarry, incapacitating or killing anyone he came across. Eventually, he reached a room where a man was tied to a chair and surrounded by guards.
"I am a business partner of the Schnee Dust Company!" the man protested. "I have powerful friends who will make you all regret this, you filthy Faunus!"
He was answered with a backhand across the face. "A bullet in the head is too good for him," one soldier declared. "I say we make this as painful as possible."
"Here, here!" agreed another, female if the voice was any indication.
The masked man closed his eyes and concentrated.
Before the terrorists could carry out their plan, the door crashed down and in charged an enraged, anthropomorphic black bear. The beast roared and began swiping at the soldiers, knocking them through walls with its brute strength. One man fired at the bear, but the bullets bounced off its Aura. Ultimately, the terrorists proved no match for the animal's raw power and were quickly dispatched.
Once all of the White Fang soldiers were dead or unconscious, the bear faded away to reveal the masked man. The man in black collapsed to his knees, breathing heavily.
"Who are you?" the man demanded, voice laced with fear.
The man in black raised a finger, then stood up. "I'm the guy that just saved your skin. That means you owe me a little favor."
"Fine, how much do you want?"
"I'm not interested in money, dirtbag."
"How dare-"
"Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah! I wasn't finished yet. I want you to answer a little question."
"A question?"
The figure removed his mask, revealing a young man with unkempt black hair and brown eyes. "Remember me?"
"No, why should I?"
The prisoner was answered with a punch to his stomach. "Does the name 'Mávros' ring any bells?"
"Mávros? I don't think so."
"Wrong answer." The black-haired man kicked the older man between the legs, eliciting a howl. "Remember now? I didn't have the tan back then"
The businessman looked carefully at his assailant's face. "Yes, I think I do remember now. You're the boy who lived with that Faunus who-"
He was cut off by a punch to the jaw, then a second, then another, followed by several more.
"There's an unspoken rule of life, mister. Never insult a bastard's mother."
It would be several hours until police found the body of the businessman, castrated and lying in a pool of blood from a laceration in the neck. Law enforcement was baffled by the fact that several corpses belonging to White Fang thugs were also found at the crime scene.
The news released a video sent to them from an anonymous source related to the murder. It showed the masked man standing over the businessman's corpse. "I have a message for Jacques Schnee. There's one basic fact in life, especially for rapists like you: One day, you're going to die."
Mister Schnee declined to comment on the allegation.
Mávros is a greek word that means "black". This is the character's surname. His first name will be revealed in time. Special thanks to WinterWolf29 for his input. Go read his series, "MRRN", currently in its 4th volume.
