Signal Begins II
"Nice fight guys" "Yeah! you guys were sooo~ cool!"
Me and Ruby congratulated them i mean who wouldn't, that was a nice fight.
"Thanks guys" Lux said with a smile Rain smiling as well.
"Lux you should have humiliated Rhyan Grey a little i mean he is too arrogant offering you to become his girlfriend saying he'll be a popular hunter." I said with a bit of anger and amusement in my voice.
"Y-you heard that?!" Lux is a little bewildered it seems.
"These ears aren't for show, Ciel Rose arctic wolf Faunus at you service." I bowed a little with a small smirk forming.
"What are you doing!" The red in her fair cheeks returned.
"Please it is just to respect a fair maiden" 'Maybe i should stop teasing her??'
"Wh-what are you talking about! f-fair maiden?!" Oops she is very red right now flustered as well.
"Ciel you should probably stop teasing Lux she can't handle the teasing of an adonis such as you" Ooh Rain dropped the strict vibe and is now showing a small smile! (AN: Adonis very handsome young man)"Ooh? Would you be the Aphrodite of mine?" I teased some more, if i had to guess she wanted me to stop teasing Rain by getting curious to the meaning of Adonis.
"Touché Ciel." She got a little red as well. hmm I'll stop then...
"Hey Ciel, What does Adonis and Aphrodite mean?"
Asked Ruby, she really needs to read more. Sure Gods aren't in any hunter books but nonetheless.
"Adonis can mean very handsome young man or referencing a person then Adonis was the mortal lover of the goddess Aphrodite. You should really read more Ruby, playing games are fun but learning is satisfying as well"
"So you were asking Rain to be your lover?" She asked innocently.
"No. but my statement still stands! you should read books more often" I can only pretend to be oblivious to Rain's red cheeks.
"Nooo books are good but games are better! Besides your book reading is basically an addiction at this point how big is your book collection again?"
"132 and counting." "See! Worst of all you've read all of them and basically remember every word of them!" Eeehmmm well what could i have done instead in my downtime i read while training my powers when my body can't handle more physical training i also add meditation sometimes when i am on the brink of a 'Breakthrough'
Lux has calmed down by now and is in mild shock at the revelation of my addiction if you can call it that while Rain... has starry eyes.
Mini-Time Skip
Turns out Rain is also a bookworm we chatted together mostly about books, sometimes Lux and Ruby would join, well we both affected people close to us i guess.
Meanwhile matches have been going on the original 100 students most have been tested already and only around 30 were promising those knowing what their doing numbers around 15 Me, Ruby, Lux, Rain included (AN:Dunno if i specified the number last chapter. I'm a bit of a scatterbrain.Most common choices are swords broadswords and shortswords.
Aura on the otherhand most have a decent amount for our age it being 1,300 - 1,500. and semblances were rare i hate to say this but the greys both have strength based semblances thats why 1 hit took away 30% of the aura of Lux at them already being quite strong. their augmentation should be 5x to 10x and they can only use it in short burst not maybe a long 1.5x buff.
We found out that Lux and Rain come from a family of Knights and Archers respectively. but most of their family only has mediocre or above average talents only special thing they would have is the collection of knowledge.
Their semblances are also awesome for, Lux it's Guardian which buffs ally defence mainly but also minor physical buffs. Rain is Infuser sounds lackluster but it can infuse arrows with elemental damage. sounds boring now? Dust infused you say? EXPENSIVE! With this she can infuse normal arrows and can be more powerful than dust infused arrows depending on how much aura she infuses. OR Dust infused THEN she infuses with her own power. Coupled with her bow skills...
Their Aura ammount is 2,300 and 2,100 Lux and Rain. mine on the other hand...
5,200 Ruby is 2,600
Aura is Physical and Spiritual so the better the physical body the more you can contain, Spiritual I don't understand maybe studying and meditation. and remember my body got boosted to the best specs and growth rates. sure not strength but lean and speed I considered those important since young also unlocking your semblance and practicing with it can bring benefits Dad said, Control and aura ammount grows.
But that doesn't mean it isn't surprising. since even Rain's stoid facade broke when she found out the ammount. But she looked at Lux and Lux nodded which got us curious, By exchanging information of mine on how to train much more efficiently and they tell me their secrets.
Lux has a Sub-Semblance as she calls it which allows her to find out intents and feelings. Rain looked at her to see if i lied. Rain on the other hand has a Physical Adaption in her family called Eagle eyes. her eyes are so good that everything moves slower when she activates it along with her eye sight improving to the level of an eagle. She wears glasses cause even if she isn't activating it her eyesight is many times better so it is sort of a restriction. Another thing about Lux is Guardian is very common in her family. yet once her Guardian mutates or adapts hers become unique.
So that means their family is very old. but why are they not rooted in any old civilization? Maybe they changed their Surname.
As we were pondering about the info, Them about my training info and me and Ruby about the family of theirs.
"Ciel Rose, Ruby Rose and Craig Rocque, Ajax Troy. Please step into the arena."
(AN: I am not gonna make history a big part here but i am gonna make some mythology stick out hint is a giant snake and an T H I C C C God right 3 C's also very powdery face another hint is they are very thunderous )
We stepped down into the arena and Uncle Qrow did so as well getting a raised brow from the actual announcer/referee.
"Okay kiddos now go ahead and pick weapons same goes to you Ciel also don't use your semblance, atleast not full blown. Don't complain, your CQC (Close Quarters Combat) is too good for aspiring hunters and huntresses" He stated nonchalantly as if taking away my most well developed skill is nothing at all.
"Sooo your telling me to use a weapon i would have zero idea about?" I stared at him incredulously
"Yep" He looks bored now... "As well as restricting my use of semblance?" I speak with an even voice.
"Geez, How many times do i have to tell you. Are your ears for show?" Ok now he is irritated. That didn't stop me smirking. Evilly might i had.
"Is this on your whim?" "Yes and No. Brought it up explained and got them to agree."
"I see... I'll be picking the scythe, I expect good teachings from you. Uncle." I smirk even more so. Once i bring up choosing the scythe Ruby also considered it and after a second or two, Her eyes are now twinkling. I smirk victoriously at seeing his twitching lips.
"You are a devious brat you know that? You might actually be a Fox faunus." HA! He might, no he would not teach me he would but only half heartedly. But with Ruby also picking it he will have no choice and with me pushing Ruby to become better he will need to guide us more. So less drinking time for him!
"Hey Rubes, Let's just pick the scythe and then have the dusty old crow teach us." A smirk very evident on my face.
"Yeah! he is one of the if not the best scythe wielder! Also why are you smirking? You aren't planning anything are you?" "Oh dear no Ruby, i am merely in the mood for some ice skating" I feel like my smirk turned into a Cheshire cat smile.
Pov Change Lux
I saw the man that went down into arena talked to the announcer and then to Ciel. i noticed Ciel's irritation. But slowly changed into gloating as his smirk widened.By the time his smirk turned into as what Rain would call Cheshire cat smile. His intent has Gloating as well as playfulness mixed in.
"Ehm-Uh. Rule change for this match hand-to-hand combat is not allowed."
"That's unfair. You can obviously tell it was because of Ciel. But why is Ciel gloating as if he achieved a victory." I mused out loud. thankfully not loud enough since only Rain heard it.
"That's unusual though, For CQC to be not allowed because of him. He must be really high level in it."
Rain also thought of it as weird.
"Yeah, at first he had this aura of irritation. Then it became one of gloating."
"Look at their choices both are scythes i wonder if that has anythubf to do with it?"
Ruby took a look 10 pound scythe that is around a foot taller than her. the actual point having a crescent shaped blade that as a result can give more piercing power as opposed to slashing.
Ciel took the one with the same design but of course a fair bit longer. but it doesn't exceed his height by a foot. maybe a half. his scythe tho is thr heaviest available 60 pounds. And he doesn't even look fazed.
But one thing stands out. they are not taking any forms just testing the weight.
"Wow they obviously both have zero weapon experience the only saving grace is their achievements in Martial arts giving them a decent foundation. but even then at most only balance and how not to do akward scythe movements." I said a little sad for them. They were prevented on using their skills who knows how long they practiced.
"I agree, but then again the only real reason is Ciel. i noticed there are no wasted movement in each and every movement of his. Perfectly calculated his control over his body can give people double maybe even triple his age a run for their money." Wow coming from anyone else i would merely nod and not believe but from the family with eyesight rivaling eagles? not to mention the most talented member since their ancient times? i would totally believe..
Pov Change Ciel
Hmm, 60 pounds still doesn't seem to be heavy enough i can still one hand this scythe. I wonder should i make my future weapon similar to uncle Qrow's harbringer? only thing i would change would be the shotgun maybe high - calibre rifle.
Oh wait that guy was the guy that said i probably never trained a day in my life. hmph he also emphasised his muscles doesn't he know dexterity is very important? also he is shorter than me so it looks weird for me. It's like seeing a bloated balloon with how dense his muscles are. I'll toy with him. His choice is a- wait. how'd i not notice that? A very very big great sword? That thing is thicker than my forearm like that 'broadsword' is like 6 feet long! two holes in the center and near the handguard looks like it was just bolted in place! (Most of you guys/girls probably know the weapon)
Ajax on the other hand is tall around 5'6 considering my body is developed around a year further than his it's safe to assume he'll be taller than me. He also has a bulky build. but isn't too big it affects his dexterity but the comparison I'll make is Craig 80%burdened him 40%.
His choice is a spear that seems 6 foot that is quite thick as well as a Tower shield.
He didn't say anything nor did he laugh when they insulted me so i feel a little bad about what we are going to do.
Uncle Qrow told me not to use my semblance to its full extent and that full extent can be said to conjuring a myriad of sharp pointy stabby to the enemy and firing it. Or incasing the enemy in ice or just tossing over something denser than ancient glaciers that god knows how hard.
Sooo Ice skating is allowed. Ahh i feel good. No one will be able to gauge my real strength by doing this as well as pissing off Uncle Qrow AND taking advantage of him.
As the count down began Rock Rock decided to taunt me.
"What were you talking to one of the staff for? Pleading to let your pathetic ass pass?" He clearly didn't see my gigantic smirk then. Seems ajax did because he flinched.
"Ah, don't worry your ugly little face, He was only restricting the usage of my real strength." I didn't know that his already protruding and veiny muscles could pulsate further. And if that tick mark on his face is any indication then i know what is the cause.
I stopped bothering with him and i just reminded Ruby. "Ruby do it at the start okay?" "Yep~"
Begin!
Ruby instantly jumped into my arms i grinned and activated my semblance. i have a thing for theatrics. So i made my activation way more dramatic than it should've been. I leaped back a significant distance might i add then. I activated my semblance in my mind i made it not come together still in the physical and spiritual mixing i showed a wolf of legend fenrir and a wilted rose as well as what seems to be the sun behind them. then i made ice encasing the arena 2 foot deep with them sinking and getting stuck while i just rose before the platform appeared. i tweaked the combat boots of mine and Ruby. I made them ice skates. I let Ruby down and started Skating while dancing towards the still dumbfounded enemy. we were twirling around each other. doing spins and whatnot while we both had the shit-eating grin of yang. Ah the looks of amazement sent our way feels good indeed. But i hadn't had enough with a snap my 'Crest' appeared above and stayed there raining snowflakes. My aura has only gone into the 4,500 and this little thing i did? My regeneration exceeds the cost. Ah the wonders of meditation.
"Having fun Ruby? Cause i am" My grin turned into a evil smirk mid twirl as i noticed the twitching face of Uncle Qrow.
"Yep! Who knew entrance exams could be so fun!"
She said excitedly.
"Thats probably only for me and a few that could benefit from my powers Rubes. For the enemy it might be hell. A cold hell at that."
Oh god i need to not laugh to save my persona of a theatric loving enigma.
"Hey, Mind if i add some more spice?" Her grin became a familiar smirk for a second there, My smirk to be exact. How could she still be innocent when she has some of my personality is beyond me.
"Oh sure, Just make sure not to add too much. I'll add something as well." and as if on queue my 'Crest' appeared in various places. Both small and large. I made trees. animals. grass. rocks. and what looks to be a frozen river. then Rose petals started appearing everywhere not too much to distract anyone but just enough to add more emphasis to my masterpiece. The wonders of meditation indeed. I shared the results to Ruby and now she can make the petals that appear during her semblance appear whenever she wants. either when she does a small but long lasting boost or just to play with it.
Here they witness the first of my theatrics and certainly not the last. as I've not even used my shadows. Once we got near enough at our enemies that are nearly free. Which is impressive my Aura infused ice can encase a beowulf for a long period of time. meh, must be them working together. We slash them with our scythes. and slashed again. I spun Ruby to help her avoid the spear thrusted at her and she attacked again as did i. At this point we were toying with them. Really badly. We both backed away to add emphasis to our playing.
"This is fun isn't it Ruby?"
"As bad as it is to humiliate them it is fun tho."
"Ah don't think too much into it you know we could humiliate them even more."
"WHAT'S WITH THIS YOU ANIMAL?! PLAYING TRICKS TO WIN? AS I THOUGHT ANIMALS LIKE YOU ARE FILTHY!" Ah that idiot craig screamed out people spectating got broke from their appreciation of my and Ruby's Work and performance. Teachers and senior students looked at the boy with disdain. at this point senior classmen have been acquainted with faunus classmates so most of the ones with a negative mindset changed.
"WHAT'S WRONG? SPEECHLESS? ADMIT IT YOU ARE A FILTH-" he got cut off. literally i invoked the darkness and it's aura negating capabilities and slashed him across the chest. not enough to be a vital injury but enough to hurt.
"AAH!" Sheesh that scream. might have ruptured an eardrum.
"WHAT DID YOU DO TO ME? I DIDN'T LOSE ANY AURA HOW DID YOU INJURE ME?" He's getting angrier and angrier. what i did is really easy he wasn't focused emotional state in turmoil so his aura wasn't stable i focused the darkness negation and the tip of the scythe. And he is wrong he lost around 5% of his aura.
"You can't force me to reveal my secrets, So feel free and try to decode it on your own. But with your measly ammount of IQ i doubt you could." To add insult to injury i looked away from my 'Opponent' and looked towards Ruby who is effectively using her advantage of being used to my Ice skating and her opponent slipping every few steps. I even clapped. Ajax's aura is now 33% Down he is good but he just got unlucky he isn't used to fighting on ice. Ruby just got a very good swinf and he can't bring up his defence in time then he uttered.
"RHO AIAS!" Suddenly a multi-layered barrier appeared where Ruby would have struck and resisted against her strike. Too bad it seems taxing he lost around 7% of his aura. with only approximately 10% left till he gets disqualified he still fought on.
I looked back when i noticed the sound coming from him is close enough to strike me. And as i thought he had a large grin thinking he's got me. I merely side stepped his overhead strike then striked him right on his face. blunt side of course. Wouldn't want anyone complaining that i am intentionally trying to cripple him. That didn't stop his aura becoming 47% He has a low ammount of aura to me atleast barely above the average this just makes me laugh sure he's got physical, spiritual though? ha.
I decided to let him a small glimpse at my true power. With a snap the gently falling snowflakes spun as it did back then and shred his aura.
"Craig Rocque below 50% aura is now disqualified.
I looked back and nodded to Ruby who coincidentally met my eyes. A subtle gesture of Finish him.
With a feint which ajax blocked against, she dissappeared in a flurry or rose petals and appears behind Ajax. With a strike to the back the match had came to an end."
Chapter End.
Like the family thing about Lux and Rain? since remnant remnant of what? i could make this a cross over series. like you know lets see dangerous mission All of them very powerful attacks space fractured they get swallowed and BOOM! a different world. And i can just say their world has been destroyed mostly, only leaving a remnant so their spacial barriers were thin especially the ones in the corners of remnant. you know what? most likely making this a cross over if not then my dxd fix that is coming together in my mind is a gamer crossoverfic.
Mind you sometimes if i misspell something it gets autocorrected to something else so forgive me if there are any. I'll do my best to scan the chapters for any spelling issues. and no he isn't a attention whore he just likes theatrics in 'Fights'
Also guys i have no idea what to call Ciel's weapon without it being overly long.
And yes Craig Rocque literally means Rock Rock
Btw if you guys can't tell after this chapter yes Ciel can be a massive dick. Remember some of his characteristics come from me and sometimes also exaggerated. I am not a massive dick but sometimes i can be.
Conversation Ruby and Ciel had before the match
"Hey Why'd you pick the same design as me?"
Ruby asked curiously.
"Ruby, Penetration is better than edging." I say with a devilish smirk.
"Uh, Ok?" Ruby tilts her head obviously not knowing the meaning of my words.
OUM DAMNIT WHY'S RUBY SO INNOCENTLY ADORABLE!
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