When Izura got back, Weiss had hidden herself behind Blake. She was obviously scared. If Blake or Yang were scared, they hid it well. Knowing Blake, she probably would have the mentality that "if he got out of control, I'd put an end to him". Yang seemed to be still mulling over what happened, still unsure if it was real of if her brain was finding some way to make him more interesting despite her teammate's and sister's reactions. Ruby was in front of him and bouncing up and down, repeatedly asking him to bring out his weapon once more. Izura was, to say the least, confused. Their reactions were so drastically different, it was a wonder they worked so well together.
"Weiss and Ruby are acting like I'm exactly what they expected, their worst nightmare come to life or some goodie two shoes superhero." Izura thought, Ozpin being able to read his expression like the books Izura so loves.
"I take it your confusion mean you're surprised they're acting so differently?" Ozpin asked, receiving a small nod from the half ghoul. He was even more surprised that they weren't acting more like Weiss and trying to hide behind Ozpin or something.
"Why aren't you scared, Ruby?" he asked finally, his rational mind being unable to find any reason for her to not be afraid. The look on Ruby's face hurt him more than watching a dying animal take its last breath. He knew he couldn't ever hope to control his kakuja unless he cannibalized more ghouls, as no incomplete kakuja has ever had control over themselves while the kakuja was released
"Because you'd never hurt any of us... right?" Ruby asked, almost confused as to why he'd even think to ask such a question. Then she backed up, taking a spot next to her older sister when she saw the look on his face.
"Just because I don't want to doesn't mean I can't guarantee it. Look guys, I've got a lot of strange powers, strange even to me, and one of them is about as controllable as the wind. Ozpin, thanks for all the help, but I don't think I-" Izura began before Yang suddenly strode over to him and put a fist in his face, knocking him to the ground. Despite the pain, Izura was more shocked than anything.
"I will not sit here and let you disrespect me in front of my friends and teammates, and I certainly won't let you disrespect yourself. Sure you've got abilities that no one in recorded history has ever had, and sure you may have to sustain yourself with the flesh of Grimm. That doesn't mean you're a monster." Blake said, an unexpectedly natural look of fury consuming her face. It was nothing like Haise when Izura wasn't on time for practice, or when "Kaneki" was imagining him as Yamori. No, this was more like she was angry with Izura because he didn't think about them and his abilities. Apparently Yang and Blake shared the same sentiments, and while Weiss was still scared of him, she didn't exactly want him to go. Ruby had the most foreseen reaction, given her age and gender. She didn't want someone she called a friend to leave.
"Well, now that we're done being angry with you, explain." Yang said, her joking personality on its way back. Izura sighed, rubbing the back of his head.
"First you should know who I am and what I am. I'm Izura Kanasai, an artificial half ghoul. Ghouls are a carnivorous and cannibalistic species that are only able to feed on humans and other ghouls. They are as close to humans as possible: They normally have the same physical appearance and intelligence as a human with the exception of diet, mentality and inner biology. If certain, rare conditions are met, ghouls and humans may even be able to have offspring, or a ghoul's organs can be successfully transplanted into a human. I was turned into a half ghoul through the fact that I had organs transplanted into me. Those red and black tendrils you saw coming from my back, that's called a kagune. A kagune is a voluntary organ that, upon release, increases all physical traits. This includes speed, strength, endurance, stamina, and so on. It's also important to note that a ghoul's skin can't be broken unless the weapon of choice is a kagune based weapon. This includes a quinque, a weapon created from the kakuhou of a ghoul, or another ghoul's kagune. The details are a little fuzzy, so I won't be going into too much detail. I can control the shape and amount of tendrils I produce and have been able to produce 6 at the most so far. I've heard rumors of there being a rinkaku ghoul that could produce 10.
"Due to my unique biology, I can only eat human, ghoul, or the flesh of the creatures you call Grimm. The fact that I can eat Grimm is new to me, considering that there is no history of any such creature existing, at least as far as I know, where I come from. Ghouls and Grimm are similar in terms of taste and texture. Ghouls taste about as bad as rotten fish and moldy cheese that had been heated in the microwave. Before you ask, I haven't eaten those foods in the states I've described them in. Grimm tastes about as bad as that." Izura said, pausing as he noticed Ruby raising her hand as if she was in school.
"First, if you have a question, just cut me off next time. Second what is it?" Izura asked, smiling a bit.
"You said 'rinkaku ghoul' like there were other types of ghouls." she said, implying that she wanted him to explain.
"Good of you to be paying attention. There are other types of ghouls, technically. Ghouls can categorized by the type of kagune they have. I have a rinkaku kagune and a Bikaku. I'm what some call a chimera, a ghoul that has two kakuhou in separate places. Mine are near the waist and tailbone. Each type of kagune can characteristically beat the one above it. Though, despite this fact, it may be different between two specific ghouls. Alright, there are four types of kagune that occur naturally in ghouls. Ukaku, which can look like one or two wings, Koukaku, which generally appear as a blade or shield, Rinkaku, which you've seen, and Bikaku, which you've also seen. Some ghouls are born with two kakuhou. Technically there's also a fifth kagune. Kakuja. It's a mutated kagune that can be achieved through cannibalism. I am what is known as an Half-Kakuja. Half-Kakuja are kakuja wielders who don't have fully formed a result, it gives me a serious increase in raw speed and power by rendering me insane. That is why I wanted to leave. Half-Kakuja also have trouble controlling when they release it too. The kakuja is a mutated kagune which generally forms like an armor. Now I've never heard of a kakuja wielder being born, but I know less about what I can do than I should. On a totally unrelated note, Weiss- I didn't like you at first. Mostly because you gave me the impression of an uptight, self centered word that I dare not say out of newfound respect. The other reason I didn't like you is your weapon of choice. The last person I fought with had a weapon such as that and used it to stab out my eyes. Well, now that we've got that out of the way,I'd like some coffee. I've been here less than three days and I'm already missing Touka-chan's brew." Izura said, before realizing his battles suit had a giant hole in it.
"Well...Does anyone know a good seamstress?" he asked, smiling. For the first time they've seen, he smiled with all he had. This was the beginning of a new adventure...
First off, I would like to apologize, as I have relied too heavily on the story which gave me the inspiration to type all three chapters so far and probably created a cheap ripoff. To whom it may concern, I am sorry. Secondly, this was difficult to come up with. I'm still at a loss for something to have brought Izura there and I want the reason to be something from the fans (if I have any). Please leave your suggestions in the review section and I will PM the person with the idea I'll use, so no one else will know. Also, not sure how long I can make this go. I'll do my best. Anyway, caio!