Gray's POV

After Cinder's 'confession', I walked back to my dorm. Upon walking in, I discover everyone getting they're necessitates, not even reacting to my entrance. I sigh and join them join getting my stuff. From the corner of my eye I see Ruby glance at me before grabbing the rest of her stuff.

If only I could stay friends Ruby.

The Time For That Is Over.

You think I don't know that?!

Your Choices Made This Happen.

Shut the hell up!

It's True...The Only People You Have To Love Are Criminals.

I said shut up!

It's The Truth Just Face It.

I sigh.

You're right.

Good. I'm Glad You've Realized. Now, We Need To Keep A Close Eye On Them.

Once everyone was ready, we departed to the Airship docks, where we would meet our Hunter.


You've gotta be kidding me.

He's Our Hunter?

"Who's ready to search then annihilate?" Professor Oobleck asked.

"Are you serious? Ow!" I asked but was immediately hit by Ruby.

"Shh!" She smiled.

She's At Least Stayed By Your Side Until Now.

It's gonna break her heart.

We boarded the Bullhead and readied ourselves for the extremely long trip. I sigh, and sink into my chair.


Two hours later,

Oobleck informed the others of where we were headed. Mountain Glenn. "...The place was quickly fenced off from Vale, due to its...Grimm problem." Yang said.

"Correct! It now lays in ruins, still infested with Grimm. If you ask me ladies and..." He quickly glances over at me. "Gentleman." He then looked back at the girls. "This place seems like the perfect place for a, hideout." He smirked as he pushed up his glasses. I glared at him menacingly, luckily he didn't notice.

Nearing landing, everyone jumped out...except for Oobleck. "Now, girls and...boy, we are here to discover the reason why this place has been a recent hotspot for Grimm. And look, there's one there!" We all looked at the lone Beowolf with our weapons drawn. "Now, please stop and think for a moment." We lower our weapons and look at Oobleck with confusion. "Grimm are attracted to this very place for a specific reason. The same reason is how they track and hunt us. Negative emotions. Fear, anxiety, sadness. Many of those things were right here. I suggest we wait and track the creature, then dispose of its pack."

"How long should we wait?" Asked Yang.

"Uncertain. Hours, days, weeks. The lone Beowolf could be strayed from its pack for up to a month- and look, there's its pack." Oobleck pointed to the lone Beowolf's pack.

"Well, let's get this show on the road!" I smirk, Ruby and Yang smirk at me before running at the pack. Each of us fought the pack with deadly precision and teamwork. Ruby and I used our scythes together, mixed with Weiss' Dust. Blake and Yang did all sort of special things including they're weapons, while Oobleck just...took sips from his cup. Once the pack was slaughtered, I smiled at Ruby, and Weiss. Ruby casually smiled back while Weiss, actually gave a small barely noticeable smirk.

Guess I'm back on her cold side.

It Shouldn't Matter.

"So, Professor. What's next?" I ask.

"We continue as planned! Kill Grimm until we find out the random spike in Grimm activity!"

"Great. Well, I guess it's something to do, right guys?"

"Yeah." They all agreed in different volumes.

Why are they being nice to me? This isn't helping me make my choice.

I Thought You Made Up Your Mind A Long Time Ago.

YOU made the choice! You caused all this!

How Is It My Fault That You Continued To Work For Cinder? Or Were You Really Seduced By Her?

How do you expect me to not work for a criminal that's faking to be a student?! She could've killed me!

Keep Blaming Others. You Did That With Weiss, And Now You're Doing It With Me. You Have To Choose Soon. Make Sure You Choose The Side That's Reasonable. I Don't Want To Be On The Side That's Losing. After All... I Am Part Of You.

The bastard went dead silent after that. As we continue our mission, I think over on what he said.

Hours later...

After hours of roaming around the destroyed city, Oobleck asks me a question. "Mr. Gray."

"Yes, Professor?"

"Doctor." He said with annoyance.

"Doctor? What's up?"

"Why did you choose this line of work?"

"What do you-"

"Why did you choose to be a Hunter?" The 'doctor' repeated.

"Hmm, well I was raised by three. My parents and then." I look over at a exhausted Ruby and smile. "Her mother."

"Ah, yes. Summer was a great huntress. Please, continue."

"So, you know that I have an interest in them. And you know about my, Beast ability. I had to use this for something."

"Yes."

"And, it's all because of her. Ruby. I always protected her even when we were little. I always wanted to keep her safe."

"And not now?"

Shit.

"She's a big girl now. She can handle herself. With, the occasional help of her teammates." Oobleck smiles and nods before looking at me with his blank glasses.

"Gray. What do you see when you look at yourself?"

A monster that murdered innocent people for a woman. And for his own pleasures.

"Well, I see a guy who wants to help others." I lie. That was the most cliché thing I could've said.

"You know what I see?"

"No."

"I see a confused, scared little boy who needs guidance." I glare at him.

"What are you talking about?"

"I think you're confused on what you want to be. A Hunter, or something else." He then rests a hand on my shoulder. "Just know, whatever you pick, it will be something you'll love. No matter what you do. As long as it speaks to you." He then let's go of my shoulder and walks away, leaving me angry.

You think he knows?

There's No Way. We've Been As Secret As Possible.

True.

"Weiss! Blake, Yang! Gray! Would you please make that building a place to camp out? Your leader and I are going to take a small walk." The three of us shrug and head to the destroyed skyscraper to clear it out.

"Hey, Gray?" Weiss.

"Yeah?" I sounded more nervous then I intended to.

"Can I, uh, um, talk to you for a minute?"

"Uh, sure." I glance at Yang and Blake, they both get the memo and Yang mouths 'good luck' before rushing off. Weiss and I walk through the wreaked streets in a awkward silence. Finally Weiss speaks up.

"Gray, why'd-"

"I cheat on you?" I finish for her.

"Y-yeah."

Here we go.

"Honestly, dating you was terrifying. 'Weiss Schnee' dating some nobody like me. When we hooked up, I didn't know what to expect. I panicked. I met that girl and we talked, and we hooked up to. Now, honestly, I tried to distance myself from you. Honestly, I did! But, you weren't having it. So, I just decided it was best to cut the ties off."

"Why not with the girl?" Her voice sounded hurt, gentle. I sighed.

"I'm sorry to say but, me and her had a stronger connection. I'm so sorry to say that but, it's true. Anyways, I thought everything was good. You took it pretty well. But, I'm guessing you saw me hugging that girl from behind, right?"

"Yes."

"And you thought about everything? How long, me and the girl were probably together?"

"Y-yes."

"How much did I hurt you?"

"A…a lot."

"Weiss. I am so sorry. Truly, I am. I never wanted to hurt you as much as I did. Ever since the whole table ignored me, I was beginning to regret everything. And I mean, everything."

"G-Gray, you didn't-you didn't hurt yourself did you?" She remembered my depressing past.

"No. I didn't. But this isn't about me." I then hugged her. She jolted at the sudden action from the man that broke her heart, but she eased into it slowly. "Weiss. Please forgive me for being such an, idiot."

"You were more than that."

"Imbecile?"

"There ya' go." She smiled.

"Let's go help Blake and Yang with that fire."

"Yeah."

That was nice. Really lifted some weight off my shoulders.

Even Though It Was All A Lie. You Don't Feel Bad.

Of course I do! I'm not heartless!

Whatever You Say. You're Not Making Your Choice Any Easier.

Not too shortly we arrived at the campfire, where Yang and Blake were setting down sleeping bags. Yang saw us and smiled. "I take it, things went well?"

"Um…"

"We're still, awkward, but I'm sure things will work out." Weiss smiled while looking at me. I sighed and place my hands in my jean pockets, causing my coat to move back a bit.

"I guess. Where's Ruby and Oobleck?"

"Here we are!" Oobleck shouted. "Now now, girls and-"He looked at me strange. "-boy." He then looked at the girls again. "You all should get your rest, we have a lot to do tomorrow! Who wants to take first watch?"

"I guess, I'll do it." Ruby says.

"Excellent!" All of guys get into our respective sleeping bags and head straight to sleep.


Hours later…

I toss and turn, fighting back the Voice's words before snapping back awake.

I gotta clear my head.

I get up and walk down the ground floor as quietly as possible, not trying to raise any suspicion. I walk pass broken building as I try to clear my head.

What's The Choice, Gray? Now's the Time To Choose.

I don't know!

You Have To.

I don't! I need more time!

Just Face It. The Relationships You Just Built Back Up, Will be Destroyed Again. Because Of You.

"Hey! You! Stop moving!" I freeze and hold my hands up.

These must be the White Fang hanging out here.

"Who are yo-"

"Idiot! That's that Gray guy Cinder told Roman about!"

"Oh! Sorry about that! Roman Torchwick wants to see you." One White Fang member apologizes and points to where we're going.

"Sorry, but I'm kinda in the middle of a Beacon mission. Can't help."

"Yes you can." The two members walk me to the hideout.

"It's underground isn't it?"

"Yep." The two say simultaneously. We nearly reach the entrance to the underground base, but then suddenly a red blur flies by, knocking one of the members down. Ruby then spins around and aims Crescent Rose at the other member. The member jumps behind me and wraps his arm around my neck, pointing his sidearm at my head.

"Gray! Are you ok?!"

"Drop the gun, girly." The knocked over White Fang member managed to get up and get behind Ruby. Ruby dropped Crescent Rose and held her hand up before being shoved to me. The two gave me a decent cover, as if I was taken prisoner.

"Gray. Why'd you go outside?"

"I need some fresh air. 'Sides, why'd you come out?"

"I wanted to ask you that question and then I saw you being escorted off my White Fang!"

"Don't worry I got a plan." I then inhaled. "HELPP!" The White Fang members look at us confused, while Ruby giggled.

"Well, that didn't work." She puffed. We made inside the underground base and the goons lead us to a train car.

"Hey, boss! We got two problems."

"Are they good or bad, because today has been just AWFUL." Roman's voice echoed from one of the train cars.

"Uh, it's a boy and a girl."

"That would be-good and bad." Roman said while peeking out the train car. "Bring the boy to me. Then, go do whatever to the girl." The pulled me away from Ruby and we flailed to grab each other.

"Don't hurt her!" The White Fang members release me and I huff while walking with Roman.

"So, how'd she find you?" Roman said, lighting a cigarette.

"Your dumbass soldiers made some noise and she saw them escorting me. Luckily, she thought I was captured."

"Good. Now, on to you. Are you ok? Cinder told me about your 'breakdown'." I sigh.

"That woman, man. I guess I've officially made up my mind."

"And you choose?"

"Cinder." Roman smiled.

"Good. I'm glad I don't have to kill you." I stare at him until he laughs. "I'm just jokin'."

"What are you gonna do with Ruby?"

"Don't know. Why?"

"I don't want her to be hurt just yet."

Boom!

White Fang members yell and panic as more explosions and, strange people ran out of the explosions. Ruby ran by us to what was most likely my teammates. "Gray. Get in the train with me. You might wanna, change, for later. Your stay at Beacon isn't gonna last after this." Roman barked.

"Great." I say as I run with him to the train.

"Everyone! Man your stations! This train is making it's exit!" Roman yelled on the speaker. Once I was done switching to my 'Burning Beast' look, I spot a girl with a umbrella.

"Who's she?" I ask my voice sounded charred and burned.

"Oh. She's a body guard that Cinder found. Gray meet Neo."

"Howdy." I say before, she gives a small salute. I take off my eye-patch before it burned, I then moved it to a relatively safe place "So. What the hell am I gonna do?"

"Nothing for the time being. Neo, you go to the car, two down from this one. There's a White Fang guy that's one car down. Gray, your with me." Neo nodded and walked out of our car, swaying her hips in a unnecessarily seductive manner. Why do I notice these things?

"And, now we wait." I shrug off my coat and wait patiently for my ex-teammates.

They're enemies now.

No to long we heard a lot of violent commotion, most likely the detonating train cars and my teammates. The car behind us, started to make a lot of noise. Including a, chainsaw? Finally our door opened up, revealing the mysterious Blake Belladonna.

Damn.

She entered and immediately coughed due to the burning fur smell and, embers floating around the room. "Blakey! You just made to our baroque!"

"Not funny." I growl.

"Where's Gray?!" She threatened. Roman looked hurt and chuckled.

"What? You didn't want to see me? I'm hurt!" She then glanced at me.

"Who's this? Another bodyguard?" I glare at her and stand up.

"Watch it, kitty cat." She glares at me and unsheathes Gambol Shroud.

"'Outta the way."

"No can do." She charges at Roman but I quickly defend him by crashing into her, colliding her with a wall. I step back and smash my hands together, fire engulfs my hands and I smile evilly. Blake stands up and readies Gambol Shroud before running at me. I claw at her but she uses her semblance with some dust, causing her little clone to be made of ice.

My hand was stuck in the clone for a second before it melted. I dashed at her again, landing a burning hit in her stomach. Blake flew back and hit a wall hard before falling down. Not done with her, I grab her leg and throw her at another wall, she smacks into it again and fire erupts from the impact. I laugh as I slowly close the distance.

"Just what are you?!"

"Think about it kitty. Heck, you were always good at that." I throw another punch but Blake grabs my hand, dulling the extreme burning pain, and flips me. I get up only to get slashed repeatedly by different angles. I yell and smash the ground, causing flames to appear around me. Blake runs into a fire on accident and I grab her neck. "Is that all you got? Or are you more focused on Gray?" I ask as I throw her at another wall. She holds her chest while glaring at me. The door to the next car opened and Weiss flew out the car, into ours. Blake looks at her in horror and looks up to Weiss' attacker. She kicks me and runs to Weiss, before quickly disappearing. "Damn."

"Relax. We have enough Grimm for our plan. Which we should probably get ready for. I calm down and the flames and burning fur cease. I quickly grab my coat and eye-patch, quickly putting them on. "Ready?" Roman asked.

"As I'll ever be." The train the. smashed into the sealed door to Vale, effectively exploding it.

The train derailed and ran upwards, breaking the ground above and making a huge whole somewhere in Vale. I struggled to maintain my footing, but I quickly fell off balance. After the explosions and trains settle, I quickly disembark, and see my ex-teammates waking up from the explosion and derailing of the train.

"Gray?" Ruby coughed. The screams of the people of Vale were heard as Grimm poured out of the breach.

"Hey, Ruby. I've come to terms with my choices. And boy, did I make the right choice." I stared at my team, patiently waiting for they're recovery.