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I woke up peaceful. Odd. I stretched me arms out while yawning and looked around. My uniform was stacked neatly on the bed with a note. Good morning. We all went for breakfast and you should to. Love Cinder. I quickly changed into my uniform and pulled my hood up.
As I was walking to the mess hall I bumped into Blake. "Oh hey Blake, you okay? I asked noticing the sad face she had.
"I'm fine i'm just at annoyed at my team. The've just been bugging me about something." She huffed.
"What are they bugging you about?" Her reaction was instantaneous. Her face went bright red and she started stammering. Seeing she was uncomfortable I quickly added "You don't have to if you don't want to."
"I've got to go" and she rushed off to her dorm. Well I screwed that up.
I walked into the mess hall and sat by Ruby after grabbing some meat. When I sat down I turned to Ruby and asked What were you bothering Blake with? She seemed embarrassed about it." All of the girls giggled and when I looked in their direction they acted casual. What is going on?
"Hey Ash" Pyrrha called out
"Ya?" I replied
"Are you going to participate in the Vytal Festival tournament? Your a really good fighter but you don't have a team."
I hadn't really thought about it with everything going on right now. "I want to but I will have to ask Ozpin about it." She nodded appreciatively. "So... is anyone going to answer my question about Blake?"
"You are such a dolt. How can you not figure it out" Asked Weiss condescendingly. I was a bit annoyed with her attitude.
"Well sorry if I am a bit rusty on reading peoples emotions. This-I said gesturing to everyone -is all a bit new to me" Weiss then realised how insensitive she was being.
"I'm sorry"
"It fine" I then smirked. "Ice queen." I said referring to the nickname she had been called multiple times.
"Why does everyone call me that?" She exclaimed obviously frustrated.
"I wouldn't know" I had a full blown smile know as did everyone else.
I then noticed Emerald sitting by herself so I went to go sit by her. "I'm gonna go guys" I said excusing myself. When I walked over to her she was a bit preoccupied with staring at her own food. "You know your food isn't going to bite you right?" I said it light-heartedly but she turned to me and gave me an unamused glare. "What's wrong Em?" I asked concerned. She usually was nice and childish but she was to serious for something not to be wrong.
"Mercury is getting annoying. He won't leave me alone about something. She answered vaguely.
"Geez you to. What us it with annoying girls today."
"Someone else getting annoyed too." She asked half-heartedly
"Ya Blake,she was apparently bugged by Ruby about something but no one will tell me. I said.
"You seriously can't figure it out?" She questioned incredulously.
"No I can't so enlighten me oh knowing one." I asked with a sharp, sarcastic edge.
"She likes you" She yelled. I raised an eyebrow at her and then she said in a quiet voice. "And so do I."
"I like you guys too so whats so big about this." She look annoyed.
"Ask Cinder. I don't want to explain it. It's to embarrassing." She then sprinted off
I found Cinder later and asked her about it. "It means they love you. They want to spend time with you and be with you. And maybe start a family with you." She said the last part quietly.
I was so confused. "But why?"
"I don't know how to explain it." She thought for a minute. Do you feel comfortable around any of them? Like all your problems fade away when your near them." I nodded. It was weird but I felt I could trust them but my past problems didn't allow me to. Of course it took me some time.
"Who?" She asked.
"Blake and Emerald."
Well most people only date one person. She looked at me pointedly. "So you have to choose."
"How? Cinder I need help." I pleaded.
"Thats for you to decide. This is something only you can do, I'm sorry." She looked so torn but I couldn't help but say.
"Geez helpful much"
I was in the gardens later that day thinking about it. I haven't seen Emerald or Blake all day so I was kind of lonely. I was think so hard that I didn't notice Ozpin until he spoke. "You seem to be troubled." I jumped slightly when he talked.
"Yes sir, just some personal issues." I said calming myself down.
"Well I can't pretend I know what's wrong but I can only say this, Follow your instincts. They are some of your most powerful allies. But make sure you have all the facts before making a decision." He stated.
I was still thinking about this during Miss Goodwitch's class and almost missed her calling my name out for sparing. She then called up Pyrrha. Great... I have to go against the best fighter in our year who has the power to control metal. Knowing my gauntlets will be a hinderance I take them off and get into an unarmed stance. I heard people whispering about me being insane but ignored them. I won't be able to win if I can't hit her. When Goodwitch starts the match I hold back and observe her stance. She was holding back as well observing me. I could tell she was cautious of me especially with me going against her unarmed. I ran straight at her before trying to sweep her legs. She jumped up at then attempted to squire me in the chest. I grabbed the spear and then extended my legs into her stomach throwing her off me. We both retreated a bit and circled on another. She then changed her spear into a rifle and shot at me with her shield up front to protect herself from any frontal assaults.
As I was dodging bullets I was trying to come up with a plan. I can't get close enough to her and even if I do she will just bash me with her shield. What to do... It was then an idea hit me like lightning or was that her shield? I quickly flared my wings to stop myself falling. I threw a small canister in front of her and used my wing to launch it at the ground. As soon as it hit the ground it exploded and sent flames in the air. Using my advantage I activated my semblance: Fire Manipulation. I quickly directed the flames and used it to surround Prryha. I enlarged the flames causing her to try at shield her eyes from the heat. I flew straight through the flames absorbing the heat and turning it into energy as I flew. I flew straight into her back. She stumbled at the hit but by the time she turned around I was behind the flames out of her reach. I repeated this twice but on the third time she caught on and bashed me into the wall. I quickly checked my scroll(a gift from Cinder) We were both halfway to red. Well...sorry Pyrrha. I then drew the flames to me and started turning them into fireballs. One by one they were launched at her and they slowly brought down her aura until it was in the red.
"That's enough. Ash has won. Miss Goodwitch announced intervening before I could take it further even though I wasn't going to. She then turned to me. "Can you get rid of the flames." I nodded quickly and drew them into my body. I had to stop myself from squirming as my body was currently overflowing with energy. "Ash has demonstrated that power of your semblance. He did not use his fully but instead used it to turn the tide of the battle." The bell then rang. "It seems we are out of time that will be all for today."
I walked over to Pyrrha, who was sitting on the floor due to exhaustion, and asked "Are you okay?" I offered her an arm up.
"Your a worthy opponent. It was an honour to fight you." She said taking my arm. I hoisted her up quickly. I am curious, how do you still have energy after the fight?" She asked.
"My semblance allows me to both manipulate and absorb fire." I then grabbed my gauntlets which were on the ground. "I fought you unarmed because of your semblance. You are very skilful when using it. I didn't want to give you any more advantages by using a metal weapon."
I noticed motion in the corner of my eye and saw Cinder giving me a discreet nod towards the door. "Anyway I'm going to burn some energy. See ya." I waved to her before sprinting out of the amphitheater.
Cinder caught me as I was walking out. "I want to know what you thought of her fighting style." I was unsure whether to tell her or not. As much as I loved her she could potentially abuse the knowledge I give her.
"I didn't see much of it. I just kept her off balance and didn't give her time to think." I was attempting to give her as little as possible but she had a thoughtful look when I was done. "Cinder you promised you wouldn't hurt my friends." I said, my voice taking a serious edge.
"I am just thinking about a strategy for the tournament is all." She said it so perfectly I almost believed her...almost.
I had to spend the rest of the day flying at my top speeds trying to loose all the excess energy. Team Ruby came out to watch me after a bit so I started to try and do some tricks for them. Yang even asked for a ride. I ended up giving everyone a ride and by the end of it I was beat. I headed up to my room and fell asleep not even bothering to eat dinner.
AN: Firstly this is now on wattpad and on it is a picture I drew of Ash(no colours). This chapter was a bit all over the place but I was using this to describe Ash's naivety love but also to show of his semblance. Obviously I gave him a fire semblance and I think it works well with his personality/traits as well. Also I want to totally give a shoutout to TheRedHood1999 who used my character in his fanfic. Go read his fanfic, it is really cool. I just want to say Ash will not have to choose between Blake and Emerald he will date both so don't worry. Plz review, favourite or follow this story I always appreciate the support and I will try to get the next chapter out when I can.