Team JEST
Chapter 4: A Day in the City
S/N: I hope you guys enjoyed the previous chapter! Sorry if it was rushed, but I'll do my best to slow things down. Like I said in the previous chapter, the next chapters are going to be shorter than chapter 2, mostly so I can update more frequently. That being said, please R&R!
A/N: Insert disclaimer here.
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Johnny groaned as he sat up in his bed and looked around his room. He took a look at his scroll, and his eyes brightened when he saw the day on his scroll. "Saturday, huh? Oh, yeah, no classes," he said to himself as he stretched.
"Took you long enough, sleepy head," a voice to Johnny's left said. He turned to see Eric putting on his combat boots. "We made plans to go the city, but we're not leaving without you."
"We?"
"Team RWBY is going with us, but not Team JNPR, cuz they're too busy today."
"Gotcha." Johnny got up and walked to the bathroom. After a quick 5 minute shower, Johnny stepped out into the room, seeing he was all alone. He took the opportunity to change into his outfit, not putting his trench coat on just yet. As he was putting on his combat boots, there was a knock on the door. "Come in!"
The door opened, and Thomas stepped inside. "You ready yet?"
"Just about," Johnny said as he pulled on his boots. He ran a comb through his hair, setting it the way it always was. "Done."
"Good. Everyone's waiting on you."
The two walked out together as Johnny grabbed his trench coat. Johnny pulled it on as they approached the awaiting teams at the main entrance of the school. Blake was the first to notice them, and she smirked upon seeing them. "Sleeping Beauty's finally woken up, huh?"
"Yep. Prince Charming wouldn't give me a kiss to wake me up, though," Johnny jokingly replied.
"We all good?" Yang asked, stretching.
"Let's go." The group boarded the airship waiting for them.
Once they were on the airship, Johnny asked, "Any plans for today, or are we just going to wing it?"
"We're most likely going to wing it," Ruby said cheerfully.
"Figured as much." More small talk was made until the airship landed in the city. Once they exited the airship, Johnny called out, "Team JEST, meet with me real quick." The team broke away from the group. "Do you guys have your allowances? I know I have mine."
"Let us check," Sam said as she and her brothers checked the pockets of their coats. "I have mine."
"Same here," Thomas said.
"Yep," Eric said.
"Okay, just making sure," Johnny said.
"What was that about?" Yang asked as Team JEST rejoined the group.
"Don't worry about it. What should we do first?"
"Well," Weiss said, "I'm planning on going shopping."
"I'll join you!" Sam said as the two walked away.
"I'm going to head to the bookstore, maybe buy a couple books," Blake said, beginning to walk off in a different direction.
"I'll go with you," Eric said, catching up to Blake.
"Ruby, what about you?" Thomas asked.
"Oh! I know a good cookie store we can go to!" Ruby giddily replied.
"COOKIES!" Thomas yelled as he ran in a random direction.
"WAIT UP!" Ruby called as she ran after Thomas.
"What about you, Shotgun? Anything in particular you have in mind?" Johnny asked.
Yang placed her hand under her chin as she thought. "Have you been to a bar?"
"I know a really good one. My dad used to take me there for my training. I was 12 last time I went. Really raised questions, y'know."
"What's it called?"
"The Quicksilver Bar. Their soda pops are amazing."
"Lead the way, Swordslinger."
"Finally got a nickname for me?" Johnny remarked as the two began walking.
"Took me a while, but I'm proud of it."
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"Heeeere's Johnny!" Johnny called as the two teenagers stepped into The Quicksilver Bar.
"Oh God, he's back!" One of the patrons yelled.
"Run! Go, get outta here!" At that moment, about half of the patrons in the bar ran out.
"What?" Yang asked, bewildered.
"I kicked their asses seven ways to Sunday last time I was here." Johnny calmly walked up to the bar, where he sat down at a stool, Yang sitting next to him. "I'll take a soda pop, please."
"Coming up, kid," the bartender calmly said. Once he served Johnny his drink, the bartender did a double take upon seeing him. "L'il Johnny?"
"It's been a while, Manny," Johnny held his hand out for a handshake.
Manny the bartender shook Johnny's hand. "And what'll it be for your friend?"
"I'll take a Strawberry Sunrise, no ice. Oh! And one of those little umbrellas," Yang said.
Manny nodded. "Good choice. Drinks are on the house." As he prepared Yang's drink, Manny made small talk with Johnny. "So did you finally unlock your semblance? And are you attending any schools?"
"I unlocked my semblance two years ago, and I'm attending Beacon Academy with my siblings and my friend here," Johnny answered Manny's questions. "By the way, I kinda want to show you my semblance, but I won't be able to do that without starting a fight."
"Hey, kid!" The three turned to see a tall, bulky man walk towards them. He was followed by three others, his goons, most likely. "You're in my seat."
"Funny. Didn't see your name on it. Besides, it's a free country."
"Get up. Now. Are you deaf?"
"I heard you loud and clear, buster." Johnny stood up and looked up at the man, who smirked at the size difference between the two. "Turn around and walk away, before I make you regret your decision. Or not. Make my day, buddy."
"You're going down, kid!" The man raised a fist to strike Johnny, who calmly finished his soda pop. Quickly, Johnny threw his glass into the man's face, prompting a scream of pain from said man. The screams stopped once Johnny slammed the man's face into the countertop.
"Anyone else?!" Johnny challenged. The other men looked at each other before (foolishly) charging at the teenager. Johnny calmly grabbed one guy's arm and threw his over his shoulder into the wall. The next guy, Johnny swept and slammed into the ground. The third guy tasted the sweet taste of blood when Johnny uppercutted him and sent him flying. "That was barely a challenge."
"Let's get him!" The rest of the bar patrons rose up and charged the Hunter-in-training. Johnny smirked and assumed a martial arts pose, and knocked them back with ease. This went on for another minute or two.
One person had the bright idea to jump on Johnny from behind, pinning him to the floor while others followed suit. Things were quiet for a second, before Johnny blasted everyone back when he activated his semblance. "Who wants some?!" Johnny growled to the cowards.
"Uh-uh. Hell no!" The other bar patrons ran out in fear.
Johnny deactivated his semblance as he sat back down. "Sorry for the mess, Manny."
"No worries," the bartender said as he waved his hand. "I got it covered." Johnny looked behind to see everything was in pristine condition, including the cup that Johnny smashed into the first guy's face. "Besides, you have your semblance and I have mine. I think you may need to check on your friend, though."
Johnny looked to Yang, who was staring in shock at everything that happened, until Johnny waved a hand in her face. "I had no idea you could fight like that!"
Johnny shrugged. "I like to shatter expectations. Makes me feel good." Johnny leaned over the countertop to shake Manny's hand. "See ya, Manny."
"Take care, Johnny!" the bartender called out to the disappearing teens.
"Before, we go anywhere else, Shotgun, I have to make a quick stop at the bookstore."
"Why?" Yang asked.
"I have my reasons."
The two walked in silence until they reached the bookstore, where they could see Blake and Eric reading some books from the window. When Johnny and Yang walked in, the two that were already in the store looked up for a moment and waved. After waving back, Johnny and Yang made their way to the front, where Johnny rang a bell. "Just a moment!" A voice called from the back. After a couple of seconds, the door that led to the back opened, and a man came out, carrying a crate of books. "Welcome to Tukson's Book Trade. Home to every book under the sun. How may I―?" Tukson went silent when he saw who his customers were. He laughed heartily. "Well if it isn't my best customer. How've you been, Johnny?"
Johnny leaned on the counter. "I'm doing well, Tukson. How's the business? This is Yang, by the way." Yang waved cheerfully.
"Pleased to meet you. Any friend of Johnny's is a friend of mine. And to answer your question, Johnny, things have been going good."
"That's nice to hear. Anyway," Johnny placed both hands on the counter, and his demeanor switched to a more serious one, "got anything new for me?"
"You're in luck, my boy. We just got a shipment of new Dragon Ball mangas. It takes place a year after Buu dies, and Goku gets a new transformation in the first arc. The rest, I haven't had a chance to check it out yet."
"I'll check it out for myself, then. Let me see it." Tukson pulled a book from under the counter and passed it to Johnny. Johnny quickly flipped through it, looking through the manga. "Not bad. Dragon Ball Super, huh? How many volumes do you have?"
"All of them."
"I'll take one copy of each please."
"Lucky for you, Johnny," Tukson picked up the crate he carried out, "I knew you'd come by later today, so I took the liberty of preparing a box for you."
"Did Eric tell you?"
"Yes, he did, actually."
"Thanks, E!" Johnny called. Eric lazily gave a thumbs up. Looking back to Tukson, Johnny dug around in his pocket. "How much?"
"5,000 Lien." Yang's eyes widened at the price, even more when she heard Johnny chuckle in response.
"Only 5,000? That's a steal." Johnny took out several bills and handed them to Tukson, who took them gratefully. Johnny lifted the box and began to walk out. "I'll see ya soon, Tukson!"
"Take care, Johnny!" Tukson called back.
When the two left, Yang asked Johnny, "Just how much do you carry on you, exactly?"
Johnny shrugged. "If I told you, then you'd go on a shopping spree."
"Who am I, Weiss?"
"Fair point. Still not saying."
Yang pouted, crossing her arms as the two walked. "That's not fair, Johnny."
"All's fair in love and war, Yang."
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Hours ago…
"COOKIES!" Thomas yelled as he ran.
"WAIT UP!" Ruby had to use her semblance to keep up with Thomas. She stopped right in front of Thomas, holding her arms out to catch and restrain the teen. "You overshot it anyway! By, like, a couple blocks!"
"Sorry. I just really love cookies!" Thomas said giddily.
"So I see. Follow me." Ruby began dragging Thomas by his hand to the shop. Once they were in front of it, Ruby placed her hands on Thomas' shoulders. "Do you promise to behave yourself while we're here?"
"No promises," Thomas replied.
"Good enough!" With that, the cookie-obsessed duo went in.
"Oh my god, there are so many cookies in here." Thomas said this because there were shelves that were packed with cookies: chocolate chip, butter cookies, festive cookies, you name it, they had it.
"I'm a frequent buyer here. I can tell you right now, no other cookie compares to these cookies."
"I'm glad to hear you say that, lass," a voice called. Thomas turned to see that it was the owner. "It's an old family recipe."
"Hello, good sir! I would like to buy some cookies, please!"
"Do you have any money?"
"I do, sir," Thomas spoke up.
"By all means, take your pick!"
After selecting many, many cookies, Thomas paid for their sweet tooth. "How much money do you have anyway, Thomas?" Ruby said as she was about to chow down on a cookie. Thomas snatched the cookie away, eliciting a cry of protest from the cookie-loving girl.
"Enough to buy us milk to wash these cookies down. Gimme a sec." Thomas walked into a nearby store and walked out about a minute later with two bottles of milk. He handed one to Ruby, who took it from him gratefully, along with her cookie. The two sat down at a bench in the park, eating their cookies and drinking their milk. "And to answer your question, my siblings and I carry about 100,000 Lien with us." Ruby's eyes widened at that piece of information. "Our parents insist, in case we want something."
"Wow! You're like a walking bank!"
"You could say that." The two sat in peace as the continued to eat their cookies. "You weren't kidding. These cookies are something else."
"That's why I love going to that store."
After the two finished their cookies, Thomas threw away his bag in the nearest trash can, as well as his milk bottle (he wasn't a monster, so he recycled them), with Ruby following suit. "By the way, Ruby, I don't think we talked about our interests yet. You want to start, or should I?"
"You can start."
"Well, I like reading, but not as much as Johnny and Eric. I like sweets, cookies to be specific. I like training, and listening to music."
"My turn! I like reading the stories that Yang read to me when we were kids. I love cookies, and while I train, I do it to stay in shape. And I like listening to music, too."
"Okay, so we like the same things. That's a good start." Thomas looked to his right and saw a Dust store. "Let's stop there real quick. I need to buy some more Dust."
"Okay." With that, the two walked into the store. Thomas went over to the cash register, and bought several Ice Dust crystals, among others. The two left and walked around the city for a bit, chatting more.
"Hey," Ruby asked after some silence.
"Yeah?"
"Do you have your headphones?"
"I threw them out the other day. They stopped working."
"Why don't we get some more? I know a good place!"
"You always know good places. Lead the way, Ruby." Thomas followed Ruby for about 5 minutes across town before they stopped at an electronics store.
"I'll pick out a good pair of headphones for you." Ruby said.
"I'll go with you. I want to get some for Eric. Earbuds, maybe," Thomas said as the two walked in.
"Aw, that's so nice of you, Thomas!"
"What can I say?" Thomas picked out a pair of green and black earbuds. "Perfect! Ruby, you have yours yet?"
"They're yours, technically. And yeah, I have them."
"Can I see?"
"Not yet!" After the two bought the headphones and earbuds, they walked out of the store. They stopped at the park once more, and sat down at the bench they sat at earlier.
"Today was fun, Ruby," Thomas told the girl while smiling.
"It was for me, too," Ruby said, blushing slightly.
"What songs are you into?"
"I don't really have a specific genre, but I do have two songs that I love."
Thomas took out his scroll. "Tell me what they are, and I'll download them. I'll listen to them later."
"No need. You can listen to them with me." Ruby took out a pair of earbuds, plugging one in her left ear and offering Thomas the right one. He graciously took it, and waited for Ruby to get the song on.
The two sat in silence for several minutes, listening to Ruby's music in peace.
"I can see why you like them," Thomas said approvingly as he took off the earbud and handed it back to Ruby. "What're they called, though?"
"Red Like Roses―Part II, and This Will Be The Day."
Thomas downloaded them on his scroll. "Not bad." Quickly, he checked the time on the scroll. "5:45, huh? We should probably head back to the square. Maybe we can get a late lunch and head back to Beacon."
"Sounds like a plan!" With that, the two rose from their spots and went to go to the square.
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Hours ago…
"I'm going to head to the bookstore, maybe buy a couple books," Blake said as she walked towards the direction of the bookstore.
"I'll go with you," Eric said, catching up to Blake. "I need to continue a couple series I started reading, anyway."
"I know the owner. He'll let us read in the store for a bit, as long as we buy something in the end."
"Sounds like a plan." After a couple more minutes of silence, Blake and Eric reached the bookstore. "Tukson's, huh? Johnny gets his mangas from here."
"Is that so?"
"Yeah. I'll have to give Tukson a heads up."
When they entered the shop, a voice called, "Welcome to Tukson's Book Trade! Home to every book under the sun! How can I help you?"
"Hey, Tukson," Blake said with a wave.
"Blake! Good to see you. And who's your friend?"
"I'm Eric Rogers. You know my brother, Johnny. Speaking of, he'll probably come by later today, so you should have some Dragon Ball mangas ready."
"Thanks for the heads up, Eric. You know the usual drill, Blake." Tukson went to the back as Blake sat down in an aisle of books.
"Pick a book and start reading," she told Eric as she did the same.
Eric picked up a book, and began reading next to Blake. The two remained this way for about an hour, before Johnny and Yang came in. After they left with Johnny's box of mangas, Eric took a couple of books and made his way to the front. "I'll buy these, Tukson."
"100 Lien, Eric."
After Eric paid and left, he patiently waited for Blake, who walked out with her own bag of books. "What now?" Blake asked.
"I was thinking that we could talk for a bit, seeing as how we already read to our heart's' content in there," Eric responded as the two began walking.
"What do you want to talk about?"
"Who're the White Fang? I've only ever heard of them."
"You don't know who the White Fang are?"
"Nope. My mom and dad kept that from me for my own protection."
"The White Fang is an organization of Faunus who want to destroy humanity for the way they discriminate Faunus. Before, they were peaceful, only protesting. Eventually, though, they began to turn more and more violent."
"Is that why they're regarded as criminals?"
"Yes."
"Wow. The more you know. Okay, your turn."
"How are you related to the Rogers? Neither of your parents are Faunus, from what I could tell."
"Easy. I was adopted."
"What happened?"
"I'm only going to tell you what my dad told me. The day he found me in my destroyed village-"
"Destroyed how?"
"Infestation of Grimm. They killed everyone there. The creatures of Grimm were about to kill me, too, before my dad killed them. He couldn't save everyone else, though. I was barely a day old when it happened. It was also the day after Thomas, Johnny, and Sam were born."
"They're triplets?"
"I thought that was obvious. Anyway, due to circumstances, my birthday was made to be their birthday as well. July 24."
"I'm sorry for your loss."
"Don't be. I didn't even know my mom and dad, nor do I remember them. I had a place in the Rogers' household, and ever since, I had faith that humanity would treat Faunus better."
"That's some pretty deep thinking for a 17-year-old."
"Aren't you, Weiss, and Yang seventeen yourselves?"
"Good point."
"What do you want to talk about, now?"
"I don't know. Let's just get something to eat."
"I'll buy." The two walked into a cafè, and sat in a booth as a waiter came by to take their order. Blake ordered a couple slices of pizza, and Eric ordered a fish burger (unsurprisingly). After they ate, they paid for their meal, left a tip for the waitress, and resumed their walk-and-talk.
"By the way," Eric started with a smile on his face that made Blake nervous, "I couldn't help but notice some jealousy in your tone the other day. When Velvet gave me a kiss on the cheek."
"I didn't even say anything," Blake lied through her teeth.
"Whatever you say. I bet you're just mad that you didn't make the first move," Eric joked as he walked ahead. Nothing Blake's absence, he turned to see Blake blushing slightly. "Oh my god, you're mad that you didn't make the first move."
"No I'm not."
"Blake, I know you're lying."
Blake was silent as she caught up to Eric. The two walked in awkward silence for a couple more minutes. Finally, after some thinking, Blake had something to say. "What about that time when Johnny joked about our time in the library being our 'dates'? You seemed awfully defensive."
"So did Yang. Your point being?"
"You're good, Rogers."
"All part of who I am, Belladonna." The two kept talking and laughing as they made their way to the square, where they had to meet up with the others.
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Hours ago…
"Well," Weiss said, "I'm planning on going shopping."
"I'll join you!" Sam said as the two walked away. "Where should we go first?"
"I want to get some new clothes first, then maybe a new pair of shoes afterwards."
"I guess I'll buy a couple dresses, maybe a new pair of shoes. For special occasions, of course." After a couple of hours shopping (yes, they took that long), the two girls began making their way back to the square. Sam stopped in front of a store, causing Weiss to look back at her in confusion.
"Sam? What's up?"
"Let's make a stop here real quick," Sam said, still looking into the store.
"Why?"
"There's something in here that I want to buy for Johnny. I know he'll like it."
"What is it?"
"Follow me and we'll check it out." The two shoppers walked into the shop, which smaller than what they thought it'd be. "There it is!" Sam pointed to an object on display. The appearance of the object in question caused Weiss' jaw to drop.
It was a pair of black and red gauntlets, which was spinning around so the girls could see the object in full. It went up to the wearer's elbows, and ended in a point. The gauntlets had fingerless gloves, and they weren't heavily-armored gauntlets either. They looked sleek and polished, almost entrancing. The price read, "10,000 Lien."
"You can afford it, right?" Weiss asked Sam.
"Psh. Look who you're talking to." Sam walked up to the gauntlets and removed them from the display case. She brought them over to the cashier, who was lazily reading a magazine. "How much is this?"
The cashier took a look at the gauntlets when he looked up from his magazine. "10,000 Lien, little lady."
Sam took out a wad of bills as the cashier rang the gauntlets up. She handed the bills to the cashier after making sure it was 10,000. When she got the bag with the gauntlets, she and Weiss left. "Johnny does not deserve you as brother," Weiss remarked.
"I know," Sam replied with a smile. "I'm sure he'll make it up to me on our birthday."
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The entire group met up back at the square at 6:00, tired from their long day. "So guys," Johnny said, "let's get some late lunch. Anyone know a good spot?"
"We can get some pizza," Eric suggested.
"I'm game," Yang said.
"Count me in," Ruby added.
"As long you're buying, E," Thomas smirked.
"How much do you guys have on you, anyway?" Yang asked. "Johnny won't tell me."
"You'd most likely go on a shopping spree if he told you," Sam rolled her eyes.
"Aren't we friends, guys?!"
"We are. Some friends just have to have secrets."
"Fine. Johnny, can I see your Waypoint?"
Johnny shrugged and placed down the box he was holding. He unsheathed his Waypoint from his belt and handed it over to Yang. Calmly, Yang aimed, then threw the knife, eliciting a cry of protest from Johnny before he disappeared. A second passed. Then another. Then the knife came back, and Johnny reappeared, looking cross. "That was uncalled for, Shotgun."
She snatched the Waypoint out of Johnny's hand and aimed again. "If you don't tell me, I'll do it again."
"Don't! Fine. I carry about 100,000 Lien on me." Yang's eyes widened as she dropped the knife. Johnny expertly caught it and sheathed it. "Now if you'll excuse me," Johnny began as he picked up his box again, "I have to go place these back on the airship and safeguard my wallet." Johnny walked into the airship and walked out a few seconds later, this time without his box. "Guys, if you have any bags, place them on your seats." At that, everyone went inside and placed their bags on where they were sitting. They walked out, ready to get something to eat.
"Anyone know a good pizza parlor?" Blake questioned.
"Follow me," Sam said. As the group followed Sam, Johnny's eye caught an ammunitions store. He snuck away and rejoined the group after a couple of minutes, the whole time unnoticed.
Yang looked at the bags in Johnny's hands. He had one in each hand. "What's in those?"
Johnny held out one bag to her, which she took. "That has about 20 normal shotgun ammo belts, and 20 explosive ones. 5 Lien each belt." He shook the other bag in his hand. "This has 40 more ammo clips for my guns. Figured we could both use a refill on ammo."
"Thanks, Swordslinger."
"Anytime, Shotgun."
No one questioned the extra bags that Johnny and Yang had while they ate pizza, Eric and Blake eating less because they ate earlier. They made their way back to the airship, where they sat back down as the ship took off. "So, are we going to exchange gifts, or what?" Thomas jokingly asked.
"I'll go first!" Sam said as she reached for one of her bags.
"Wait, you guys actually have gifts?"
"Here you go, Johnny!" Sam handed Johnny the bag.
When Johnny peered inside, his eyes widened at what was inside. He pulled out the gauntlets and examined them closely. "Can I put these on?"
"By all means. I want to see how they look on you." Given permission, Johnny slid the gauntlets over his trench coat, and it fit surprisingly well.
"Damn, these look nice! Sam, I honestly don't deserve you as a sister."
"That's what Weiss told me. You'll make it up to me on our birthday."
"You got that right."
"Ooh! My turn! My turn!" Ruby jumped up and down in her seat. She brought out her bag, and handed it to Thomas. "Here! Remember when I said I'd get you a new pair of headphones?"
"Yeah, cuz mine broke." Thomas took out the headphones from the bag, and stared at the design of the headphones. They were normal over-ear headphones, like the ones Ruby had. However, they were blue and white, with traces of silver on the headphones, and a black cord that connected the headphones to the user's scroll. "Oh my god, I love these already."
"Aw, thanks! It was the least I could do after you bought us cookies and milk."
"It was no trouble. Really. Eric, I got these for you," Thomas gave Eric his bag.
Eric took out the earbuds that Thomas had gotten him. "Nice! Thanks, Thomas."
"No problem. Besides, I know how much the normal headphones bothered you, so I got you these. Also because I felt bad that you're the only one where who didn't get to enjoy the sweet sensation of pocket music."
"You shouldn't have. Is that all, everyone?"
"Yeah, I think so," Weiss said.
"Let's just enjoy the ride back in peace," Johnny said as he leaned back with his hands behind his head.
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"Today was fun, guys," Johnny said as he got off the airship, the others following him. "And I'm digging the new gauntlets, Sam."
"You're welcome, Johnny," Sam smiled.
"Johnny!" The group turned to see Adrian walk up to them.
"Yeah, Dad?" Johnny asked.
"I need to talk to you. Privately." Johnny nervously looked back to the group, who motioned for him to go ahead. Trusting them, Johnny followed his dad, who stopped outside the doctor's office. "Go in. Your mother and I need to talk to you."
"Am I in trouble?" The teenager asked as he walked in.
"Of course not, sweetie," Lana said, dressed in her doctor's coat. "Your father has an idea regarding your training."
Johnny's eye twitched at that word. "Keep going."
"I want to try something. I want to see if you can absorb Dust before you activate your semblance," Adrian said as he stepped in.
"Should we do this now, or…?"
"Do you want to?"
"Kinda."
"Okay, then. We'll start with one Fire Dust crystal first. Your mother will examine your vitals and see when it gets too much for you."
"Got it." Johnny grabbed the Dust crystal his dad offered him, and focused. "By the way, Dad, where did this idea come from?"
"When Eric told me how he lost to Nora, something clicked. If she can absorb electricity, then I believe that you can absorb fire. Besides, it couldn't hurt to try."
"I guess." Johnny closed his eyes and concentrated, feeling the fire go into his body as the Dust crystal lost its color and energy, becoming a shallow crystal. Johnny placed it back, and breathed deeply. With a shout, he activated his semblance, and he could notice a difference. "Dad, is it weird that I feel stronger?"
"Amazing. Lana, how's he doing?"
"Well," Lana said as she peered into her computer, "since this is his first time doing something like this, it's natural for there to be fluctuations in his vitals. But he's recovered fairly quickly."
"Dad, can we continue this later? I have to get back to the others," Johnny said as he grabbed the crystal again. He concentrated again, and the Dust regained its color and energy. "I'll see you at 9:00, Dad."
"Meet us here, Johnny!" With a nod, Johnny began to leave. "And it's okay if you want to tell your friends. But you have to come to the lessons by yourself." Johnny nodded again and left the room.
"What was that about?" Yang asked as Johnny approached them.
"My dad wanted to try something out with my training. He wants me to absorb Fire Dust crystals to add more power to my semblance," Johnny responded.
"Judging from how easily you told us, he told you that you can tell us, right?" Blake questioned.
"Yep. I promised him I'd meet up with him and our mom at 9, alone. So don't be surprised if my bed is empty guys."
"We got it," Thomas said.
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S/N: Sorry to cut it off here, but it was getting too long. The next chapter will be entirely filler, and will have (possibly) no action. Sorry for that.
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