Hi everyone, Rosewatcher here, Thank you for the reviews, they help out a lot. First off, I went back and edited out the last chapter so Qrow with a Q instead of a C. Second, when I was writing this story, I try to make it so Summer was somewhat like Ruby with some differences. Don't think it worked out as well as I thought, so I was thinking of changing it a bit, but not making it too obvious of the sudden changes of character. Well we'll how it will work out, I guess. Also I went back and edited the earlier chapters. Lastly thanks again for reading and leaving reviews; I know that this story isn't as good or as interesting as some of the other work here. Not my best work but thanks anyway. Hope I can continue to write something that you guys will find alright. Again thanks for some of you who're following this story, and hope you enjoy.
Vale was once known for being a prosperous city, however due to recent attacks from Grimm and the conflict between the humans and the Faunus, keeping the peace proves difficult for the inhabitants. Only due to the actions of a certain woman in red and the continue efforts of the hunters and huntresses, they manage to drive away the Grimm for now while the city continues to handle the conflict on the Faunus. Though they still have a long ways to go before they can reach an agreement, things are slowly looking up as they begin to make changes for the best of both parties.
5 miles west of Vale, there's a small house besides a forest and an open plain, where three hunters resign. It was intentionally build there so they where close enough to town yet far enough away where it was quiet and still be able to get into town at a moment notice. The house was above ground by bricks in case of heavy snow. A deck that leads to the front door while a car park out in front; one of the sides have a place to store and cut firewood while the back have a storage shed. Inside the house have a medium size kitchen, which leads out to the dinner and living room. The dinner room has a big rectangle table with at least 6 chairs, while the living room has a medium size TV, some couches, a coffee table, a fire-place and a bookshelf. At the other end of the house held a small workshop that's use to craft or repair weapons. On the second floor held three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one room for the three occupants.
Having just come back from a hunt the night before, Summer woke up when sunlight lit up the room through the windows. She looks to her surroundings as she stretches her whole body. Her room consists of her bed, a closet, a small desk, a stand for her weapons (which is next to her bed for quick access) and a coat hanger which hold her red cloak. She quickly changes out of her night-gown into some jeans, and a red shirt, freshen up in the bathroom before heading downstairs to the kitchen where she's greeted by Eric and Qrow.
"Good morning Summer."
"Good morning Qrow, morning Eric." She replied back as she sits down on one of the dinner room chairs. Qrow handed her a cup of coffee as Eric was preparing breakfast for everyone. She thanks Qrow for the coffee and takes a sip while looking over to him.
"So anything new missions came up while I was asleep?" Asked Summer as she took another sip from her cup of coffee.
"None so far, but I'm sure some will come up later." Said Qrow as he placed his stroll down on the dinner room table in front of him. Just then Eric brought over breakfast in hand, handed over each of them a plate of pancakes with syrup on the side. Everyone was eating, while discussing their plans for the day. Summer was retelling her meet with the three beowolves the night before. Eric couldn't help but laugh a bit when she got to the part when she tried to play fetch.
"Wow, never thought a hunter, or huntress, would try to play fetch with Grimm before, let along announce herself like the way you did."
"Ok maybe I was a little carried away at the time." Said Summer as she finished her pancakes.
"Well when you said that you wanted to try something new to help 'loosen up', didn't think you had that in mind." Said Qrow as he finished his breakfast.
"Qrow's right, you would normally try to finish the job quickly, and not waste time like that. Why the sudden change?" Asked Eric as her took their places to the sink to have them watched. Summer thought for a second before responding.
"I just wanted to change things up a bit, trying to 'have fun'. Guess it didn't work out as well as I thought." She said as she lean over the table with her hand under her chin. Then she continued.
"Remember the time when we were training with our dad back then, the one thing that he would say to us is 'life in the real world is harsh, but life as a hunter is even more harsh. We risk our lives for the safety of not only our families, but for other people's families as well.' He also said that we should cherish the moments we have with our families and love ones, because our next mission could be our last." After a brief silence, she added.
"He also said that we should enjoy what life offers us, do something what we enjoy doing and have fun with it, as life is too short to spend it all on worrying or regrets. Guess I went a little over board with trying to have fun." Said Summer as she thought back to her father. It was him that inspired Summer and Qrow to becomes hunters in the first place. Even today, he told them that they should always use what they learn to help others in need, especially as hunters. Because losing a loved one is never an easy thing to overcome; Summer knows this all too well. Their parents died due to a sudden Grimm attack while they were with another group of hunters. They cover their escape while fending off a horde of Beowolves and Ursas. They were too many of them and become serious injured. By the time they got back to safety, they were already gone. The memories of learning of their deaths still send shivers down her spine. Just then, Qrow put his hand on her shoulders.
"It's alright. We all make those kinds of mistakes once in a while." Said Qrow while trying to cheer up Summer. He also added "Don't worry Summer; we're do our best to make sure that doesn't happen to anyone else."
"Besides, it'll take a lot more than some Grimm to take us out." Said Eric as he walked towards Summer with a smile on his face. He looked at her with a reassuring smile.
"Thanks you guys!"
"Just promise us you won't play fetch with anymore beowolves from now on." Eric said, causing everyone to laugh, and getting glared at from Summer.
"Think I'll stick with baking cookies from now on." Said Summer with a smile on her face.
Well I hope guys liked this chapter, got a brief history about their parents, mostly about the father though. Hopefully you see where her willingness to help others in need came from, as she fights the Grimm even if it's by herself. Not much happened in this chapter, other than dialogue between them. My stories aren't the best, not very good at all, but thanks for reading them nevertheless. Please leave a comment and a review; I'll appreciate criticism of any kind. I feel I can always improve on my work, in the hope to make something that you guys will find interesting. Hope you have a good day and see you next time.
