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Here is the 4th chapter everyone!
I do NOT own RWBY, it is owned by Roosterteeth and was created by Monty Oum.
Also I should add that his aging had accelerated from the moment he was taken over by Salem. So in reality he is actually 15 years old when he came to beacon.
But first a little present day stuff.
The 20 year old Gridelin raised an eyebrow as he looked at the contract given to him by a mysterious figure sitting in the darkness in front of him.
"I want you to protect her with your life, regardless of who you are or what you to become." The Feminine figure stated ominously, a tone of worry and tension could be heard in her voice.
After the fall of Beacon Gridelin would take contracts as a bodyguard for anyone who was willing to pay enough. He looked around the inn that they were in, a small light above them flickered several times. Everything had a rusty, old look to it and was not very well kept. He thought to himself, This isn't exactly the ideal place for bodyguard contracts but it'll do for now.
"Why are you always like this Gridelin? You never say a word to me whenever I see you and you always wear that armor of yours." The woman asked suspiciously as a small squeak of a rat could be heard from one of the floorboards.
He reached under the floorboard, grabbed the rat, crushed its skull, threw it aside, and gave no response to the question. Despite the amount of people he has gotten to know and spend time around he still would rarely even speak to those he was close to and being a wellrenowned bodyguard means you meet a lot of shady people.
The woman stood up abruptly from the shadows and stood directly in front of Gridelin.
"You are one of the only people that I can trust right now. With the white fang running around and Salem as our main threat, I need a response from you this one time." She exclaimed a little desperate for an answer. She squeezed her hand on his shoulder with an intense look on her face.
Gridelin looked at her and said in a slightly monotone voice, "You….can trust me…..Raven."
Ooooh so exciting!
Back to where we were with Ozpin!
Gridelin sat there with Ozpin as a drop of sweat dripped down his forehead.
"Are you not willing to answer Gridelin? Then let me ask you another question, what happened during initiation? A Grimm backed down from combat with you, why is that?" Ozpin asked a little irritated from getting no response. Ozpin had tried to keep his composure but he found himself becoming very tense with his hair messed up and his hand tightly gripping Gridelin's calf.
"Sir, if you….would please. I can not answer these questions. You were the one who accepted my application." Gridelin replied worryingly as he moved the Headmaster's hand to the side.
Ozpin shook his head and gathered himself, "I'm sorry for pressuring you, I don't know what came over me. Let's move on to some easier questions."
"Very well."
"Tell me what your semblance is, I…..have yet to see it."
Gridelin thought for a moment, he had never really explained what his semblance is before since nobody till now cared about his semblance. Gridelin let out a sigh and replied, "When….in combat….I can instantaneously alternate my fighting style to counter my opponent…..but it takes me a little time to activate."
Ozpin's eyes widened a bit at hearing Gridelin's semblance and he cleared his throat a bit. A small leaf landed on the top of Gridelin's helmet.
"That's...a very….interesting semblance."
Ozpin inquired as he analyzed Gridelin's armor closely. He hadn't recognized the material it was made of or even where the design came from.
"Where did you obtain your armor from? It's very unique I must say." Ozpin continued to ask a little bit fascinated at his armor.
"I obtained this armor from…..a very far away land on the other side of Remnant. It is not made of anything that can be found on any of the main continents." Gridelin replied while removing the leaf from his head and crushing it to dust in his hand.
Ozpin slowly stood up as there was a small gust of wind and gave Gridelin a formal bow, "I'm sorry for giving you so much trouble Mister Gridelin. Thank you for your time. Good day to you." Ozpin adjusted his grip on his cane and walked out of the forested area.
Gridelin let out a big sigh of relief that Ozpin was gone now, he hated answering nosey questions and he hated obeying his superiors, but he had already made his own vows of obedience.
Gridelin took off his helmet and smacked his lips, his mouth had become dry from dehydration. He picked up a small water bottle he had next to him and chugged it down in what seemed like 3 seconds then set it aside.
"Hehehehe…..." He let out a small laugh as he took off his white gauntlets from his armor. Gridelin held up his hands and blankly stared at them.
His hands were a snowy white that was only little lighter than the bark of a birch tree. There was a red line coming from his pitch black eyes, it passed his neck and went over his shoulder onto his arm, amd ran up to his middle finger, then ended at the tip of his nail.
Next class 2 hours later
Gridelin watched the minutes go bye as he listened to professor Oobleck's lecture.
It was as boring as ever with the professor running around with coffee in his hand and talking about what Gridelin thought to be nonsense. Many of the student including Pyrra, Ruby, Yang, Cardin, and Blake glanced at Gridelin with discernment but none longer than a couple seconds. He simply ignored the looks from them with the exception of Pyrra. I can sense something…..different about her. I must spar with her next class. Gridelin thought as the bell rang and the students flooded out of the classroom. Gridelin again stayed behind for a couple minutes to think over what he wanted to do until the next class. Well, since my next class is with Glynda in the sparring chamber then I should get some training in beforehand.
And that's it for chapter 4!
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