Hmm...
Anyhow.
POV: Death
There was a party in full swing in Summer's house and it was all because of me? Wow.
I see Ruby just awkwardly standing near the punch bowl with Summer trying to coax her out, Yang was with Taiyang, greeting the visitors.
And I? I was enjoying booze with a rather drunk uncle.
Emphasis on 'was'. He passed out. I heard he was a huntsman, so I assume he was just like that all the time. Which means he is good!
I wonder if I can fight drunk? Hmm...
Is that Ozpin I see? Yeah it is.
I walked towards him, I can't reveal myself to him. Yet, of course. This place is way too crowded.
"Oh, speak of the devil... It's him." Taiyang said after noticing me.
"Hello." I greeted.
"Hey there, Barren. We were just talking about you!"
"Uh, should I be concerned at what you are talking about?" I asked, slightly scared.
"Not at all. We were talking about how you saved Summer." Ozpin assured.
The Mage still sounds the same, also is that cocoa?
"Oh."
"By the way, I wonder if you can share the details on how exactly did you save Summer?" Ozpin asked.
"Well, I was walking around the forest and I found her with some Grimm about to kill her. I took care of them, mended her wounds, after healing we went to the nearest village, called an airship, and flew here." I lied.
Ozpin seemed to see right through that, but didn't press on.
"You know I was expecting something more explosive, but I guess stuff like that happens." Taiyang mused.
Ozpin nodded.
Two Hours Later...
"Wow! Look at that Uncle Forest, doesn't that look cool?" Ruby asked.
"It does look impressive." Sparing a glance at the magazine as I waited for the dust to come.
It was two hours after the party was over. Ruby had forgotten to stock up on ammunition, so Barren had volunteered to go with her.
Then while Ruby was busy fawning over weapons, I had noticed five people walk up. Looking very menacing, maybe except the one with eyeliner. That one looked weird.
As they entered the store, the one with eyeliner sized me up before grunting and forcing the shopkeeper to give them the dust. I too was being held 'hostage. To be honest, they were going to regret it, becaus-
"AAAAHHHH"
There it is.
The one with eyeliner looked ticked, before walking out of the store with one of his henchmen. The other two were in for a world of pain.
Jamming the gun using my magic, I turned around and punched the henchman in the face. It put him down, just not out. Then the sword wielder came at me with a downward slash. I caught it with my hand, the latter was protected due to my gauntlets. I ripped it out of his hands, knee'd him on the stomach and kicked him out the window. Hearing a clicking sound, I slapped the other henchman using the flat side of the sword, then proceeded to grab and throw him out.
"Easy." I say as I turn to the shopkeeper. "Should we catch him?" He shrugged.
Okay then.
I nod, before running out. Following the criminal was easy, as I saw him climbing up to the roof. After 'climbing' to the top, I saw him inside a bullhead. Then, I see Ruby next to me.
"End of the line!" The criminal said, before throwing a dust crystal towards us. Then shot it.
"Uh oh." I said before trying to kick the crystal away. Too late, though.
The next thing happened so fast.
It was Glynda Goodwitch, a guest from the party. There was a circle of protection casted infront of us. I instantly thought it was magic, before recognizing it as a semblance.
Then, the two groups battled it out. With Roman being replaced by a woman with traces of magic, I raised my brow at this. It was weak, like half of its full potential. It didn't matter. After a while, Ruby transformed Crescent Rose into its sniper form and shot at the woman. I reached into my jacket, pulling out a revolver. But as the woman blocked every shot, she formed several blazing circles around us.
'Fire Magic?' I thought, before backing away swiftly. Glynda telekinetically pulled Ruby out of the way, a large explosion occurred infront of us. A smokescreen.
By the time it was gone, the bullhead was flying away.
Ruby turned to Glynda. "You're a huntress! Can I have your autograph?"
Glynda turned to me. "Hello Ms. Goodwitch."
Few Moments Later...
"Hello again, Barren."
"Hey, Ozpin."
Despite being in a so-called interrogation room, I didn't feel like I was getting interrogated.
"I want you to confirm your story in this." Ozpin said.
"I was with Ruby trying to buy some dust ammunition, then five people came in and started stealing. We took care of them and gave chase to mister eyeliner. Then a getaway bullhead arrived to pick him up and he got away." I recalled.
"Good, thank you. Now that we are finished with that, we should talk on how we are supposed to deal with you."
"We?"
"Glynda's here."
"Oh."
"Anyway, you seem to be quite powerful."
"Hm?"
"Judging from the injuries you have inflicted on two of the henchmen. You have broken their aura, fractured a few of their bones and a weird effect we are still looking into."
Damn, he got me there.
"That and you have no records whatsoever."
Uh oh.
"U-um..." I stammered.
"Now, no need to worry. You can do two things. One, you can simply just not care and let a questionable someone get interested in your past. Two, is you can work with me." He said.
Is this how it feels?
"Anymore details in option two?" I asked.
"I will make records of you, give you a huntsman license and you will be a teacher in Beacon Academy." He answered.
"I'm guessing the last one is forced?" I said slowly.
"Depends."
"Sure."
He smiled, reminded me of myself.
"Sign this contract with your full name."
Oh no. HE KNOWS.
I shakily grabbed a pen I never knew I had and signed the contract. "Done."
He stretched out his hand for shaking. "It is a pleasure to be working with you Mr. Forest."
I smiled. "Likewise."
Deja Vu.
I've been in this place before.