AN just before you get reading this chapter I'd like to thank Toy2711 for being the first favourite of this story and TheOtherSanics for being my first follower. Stay friendly ;)
The newly formed team RCAN left soon after Pyrrha was released from the hospital. Leaving early in the morning Cassie waved goodbye to her brother as it would be a long time until they could see each other. Before the reached the shore of Vale they were making a quick stop at the home and training place for Cassie and her twin.
"We're almost there guys. Now since you graciously let us into your home Ruby I find it appropriate I do the same," said Cassie as they reached a cliff face.
"Where is it?" asked Jaune as Cassie drove her Katana into the ground opening a hole in the ground.
"Oh,"
"Just hop right in, ladies first," said Cassie as Jaune who was peering down the hole fell in head first, screaming.
"Well follow him I guess,"
"Awesome Cassie. This is amazing, and it looks super fun," said Ruby as she jumped in the hole.
"See you there Cassie," said Pyrrha before she dropped down. And with that Cassie followed suit.
As Cassie reached the bottom of the slide she saw Pyrrha and Ruby giggling at something. As she exited she saw Jaune stuck in the safety pit head first. "Guess I should have warned him,"
Pyrrha then used her semblance to lift Jaune out of the pit. "Thank you," he said as he was placed on the ground.
"This place is huge. I don't even think Beacon had a training facility this extensive," said Pyrrha as she walked around the room they fell into.
"When Karasu-sensei took us in we were met with this place and she never told us how she got all of this. She just said that she would spare nothing to train her apprentices. She told us that she saw half of herself in each of us. She excelled in both archery and sword wielding , specifically the Katana although she was a master with all blades. My brother is the archer half of her, excelling in marksmanship. I'm gifted with blades and can wield most one handed and two handed weapons. The scythe being the only exception. We've lived here most of our lives, the only times we left were to clear out Grimm around the area and to help nearby villages. We have everything need here including clothing of all sizes as well as armour of all types. I will gladly let you take your pick of anything here and in the armoury. You should be able to find anything that you need as well as sharpen your blades at the whetstone," explained Cassie.
"You're offering all of this to us?" asked Pyrrha
"Yes, take anything you feel you need, we even have dust rounds of all size if you would like to restock. A forge is also available if needed,"
"My weapon Milo broke so I guess I need to use the forge," and with that Pyrrha left for the forge.
"Do you know where the armoury is?" asked Jaune and Cassie pointed to the left to a door labelled armoury. "Oh" said Jaune and he left leaving only Ruby.
"So, Cassie, are you up for a sparring match?" asked Ruby.
"You're on!"
After sparring for an hour and a half it was found that Cassie dominated in any close quarters situation that Ruby could throw at her and that Ruby held the advantage at range due to her sniper keeping Cassie's advances at bay. At mid range Ruby's sniper was less effective and Cassie could make use of her arm's shuriken loader. Cassie learned that her arm gave her a faster rate of fire without trying to throw as many as possible than with her original arm. Eventually Cassie was able to pull in a majority of wins.
"That was fun," declared Ruby after the match. Both combatants were tired after their matches.
"Agreed," replied Cassie. Both girls were dripping with sweat. "We should do this again, if we get the chance,"
Cassie had truly enjoyed her time with Ruby. Meeting very few people throughout her life, someone wanting to spend time with her, even just a sparring match made her feel happy. It helped her form her first real connection apart from that of her brother.
"Thank you Ruby. Well we both smell terrible so we should probably take showers and get our gear ready for tomorrow," said Cassie.
"Sure thing. Um, could you take me there?" asked Ruby.
"No problem,"
The two headed to the shower room in the training area recalling highlights of the fights that they just had. Ruby took particular interest in the use of Cassie's new arm. Eventually the two reached the shower and turned away from each other as they removed their clothes and entered the showers.
'That girl is really skilled,' thought Cassie. 'She wields a weapon that I could never master. Also the fact that she's only fifteen, my age but she hasn't received the extensive training that I have. She must work really hard in order to attain the level of skill that she has. I admire that I really do. And with her positive outlook on anything it's almost impossible to not enjoy her company…' shortly after she finished her shower and wrapped her towel around her Ruby asked "Do you have any larger clothes, the ones I brought are a little short,"
"Hm.., well we do have everything here so we should have something that should fit. For now take these," said Cassie as she passed over a pair of sleepwear. As Ruby put on the clothes a realization dawned on Cassie, "When did you get this tall!" Ruby stood slightly shorter than Cassie but by a very small margin.
"I don't know to be honest with you. Maybe I'm hitting a growth spurt, my combat gear is very stretchy and I've only been wearing that," replied Ruby.
"Well time to update your gear then. Let's head to the armoury,"
The two walked over to the armoury to see Jaune wearing a new set of armour. It was similar to the set he previously wore, but there was plating for his abdomen and wearing a matching set of greaves over a pair of jeans. "So, what do you guys think?" he asked.
(Link to picture: 3c03/i/2015/107/d/3/jaune_arc_armor_upgrade_by_ )
"It suits you," said Pyrrha as she entered the room.
"Agreed," said Ruby and Cassie.
"You weren't exaggerating when you said this place has everything we'd ever need," said Jaune.
"Well Ruby here needs new gear since she is coming close to outgrowing it," said Cassie
"Well I suggest that we get searching for what we need, Jaune the journey will be dangerous so I suggest that you go get yourself a firearm, the selection Cassie has is quite extensive. I even procured a sidearm that takes the same ammunition as my rifle," said Pyrrha.
"Okay," replied Jaune and he swiftly left the room.
After half an hour of searching Ruby and Pyrrha felt as though they were ready for anything. Cassie decided that this would be a good time to get her gear as well. Pyrrha was sporting more armour than she did before, but she managed to maintain her mobility. Ruby had a new corset over a combat skirt and white shirt with bracers keeping it from hindering her hand movement. She wore slightly heeled boots over dark red stockings with a rose over her left leg. Her cloak pinned on with a rose insignia. Cassie wore her combat vest over a Navy blue tank top laced with carbon weave to protect against stabbing. Her right arm had a Navy sleeve over it with the the same material. She used to wear a matching sleeve on her left arm but there really wasn't a need thanks to her new arm. A pair of black leggings that used the same carbon weave. Her armour was more subtle than most but it got the job done. Each of the girls thought well of their choices.
(Links: Pyrrha: a378/i/2015/364/e/a/pyrrha_nikos_full_body_armor_by_
Ruby: . )
Soon after the girls decided that they should head to bed since it was getting late. Cassie showed the girls to their rooms for the night. After being shown where they were sleeping Pyrrha went to find Jaune. She found him in the firing range sporting a sidearm. (The gun is like Tracer's pistol)
"Hello, Jaune. I think we should head to bed. Cassie said we can share a room," said Pyrrha as she walked closer to her boyfriend and hugged him. Jaune holstered his new weapon.
"That's nice of her, " he said as he returned the hug.
Meanwhile Cassie was laying in her bed listening to some of her favourite music when Ruby walked in.
"Mind if I come in?" she asked.
"Not at all Ruby. Take a seat," replied Cassie. "You okay?"
"Just a little worried is all. I mean some of my friends are hurt and a bunch of us got separated. I don't want to have anyone left behind. Or for anyone to leave me…"
"Dont say things like that. We're all here for you. Each and everyone of us supports you just like you support us. We need to stick together more than ever. Just remember if you ever need us we're here if you need to talk. Myself included,"
"Thanks Cassie. It really means a lot to me," said Ruby. "Mind if I stay here for the night? I don't want to be alone,"
"No problem. Anyways I always thought this room was to big for one person."
