"Wow this is amazing" Yang exited the Bullhead copter amazed. A wooden wall that was reinforced with concrete wrapped around Wolves Landing perimeter. It was a heaven for faunus, different types of faunus roamed around mostly wolf faunus. Alduin was the last to exit Jack didn't waste time explaining the situation. "The post was located further north. I have scouts still monitoring it, if there is any thing of interest they are to report immediately"
Alduin nodded taking all of the information that has been told. "Is there anything to eat" Yang asked trying not to be rude. Jack motioned a cat faunus to come to speak to him. "Can you tell the matriarch we have guests" The cat nodded. She slowly looked at the group in wonder. Alduin had caught her attention the silver hair seemed familiar she knew it was of great importance. Her eyes flickered and she ran up to him placing her right hand on the area her heart and slightly tilted her head down. "Sorry sir I didn't know you were the patriarch"
Alduin placed his right hand on her shoulder, "It's okay don't worry I haven't been here in a while"
She nodded respectfully and dashed off to tell the matriarch of the arrival. The other faunus looked at the group in shock. Every time Alduin made eye contact or even glanced in a general direction the faunus would show their respect. The males would bow the females would curtsy. The warriors both male and female would place their hands on their heart and tilt their heads slightly down. There were faunus who looked to have lost hope seemed to have their spirits lifted. Though most people would walk with pride in this situation but Alduin never showed a glimpse of it.
"Right this way" Jack gestured to follow.
Alduin and Jack talked on how things have changed since he left. Yang, Ruby, and Blake didn't let go of their amazement on how everyone showed respect to him. Even as they passed the faunus made way for the group.
"Look mommy is that the guy you said is the son of Eirian and Evelyn" a boy faunus pointed.
"Of course he is dumb butt" replied the boy's older sister answered before his mother could answer.
Ruby looked around in amazement the image of Alduin had changed drastically. He was the patriarch if she heard correctly there is also a matriarch does this mean he had someone already. This thought had saddened Ruby he wasn't sure so she could make much assumptions. Everyone reached a tent a lot different than the rest inside the village, mountain wolves circled around it as if protecting it. The Alpha sat in the middle watching with an intense glare. It's silver fur had small patches of a light gray running along, his eyes shone a bright blue. The tent was decorated with all sorts of wild flowers, a pole that bore a emblem of a white and black colored wolf howling to sky. As everyone got closer the Alpha wolf made his way towards them the rest followed their backs hunched as if they were stalking prey. Zoriah grabbed Yang's shoulder before she could make a move. "Only Alduin is allowed to go further" he said.
Alduin walked to the Alpha not seeming to fear him. The wolf made no facial expressions. The rest of the wolves stared at the group intensely watching every move they made. The Alpha turned to look at the tent knowing before everyone that someone would exit. A girl with long black hair and blue eyes wearing animal pelt robes burst through the opening running towards Alduin. "Whats up" She hugged him displaying the same northern accent Jack has.
He hugged her back "Those are new friends" She looked at team Rwby.
"Yeah, thats Yang, Blake, and Ruby" he introduced. "You already know Jeremy and Zoriah"
"Nice to meet y'all I am Skye, I sure do remember them" She waved inviting everyone to enter the tent.
The wolves followed the Alpha and allowed the rest to enter the tent.
The floor were multiple warm pelts sewn together to make a carpet substitute and a fire place had been set in the middle. A woman stirred and added to a pot, the room was filled with the scent of soup. "Oh my, hello everyone" she said her voice was melodious and calming. She looked at Alduin more intently "Alduin you are always wearing those hoods" she pulled the hood off "There we are. Why always hide your handsome face?"
"This is the matriarch Willow " Alduin sighed and looked to the new guests "Willow meet Ruby, Blake, and Yang"
"Nice to meet your acquaintance" Willow slightly bowed.
"Pardon my rudeness but if there is a matriarch why have a patriarch" Blake asked.
"Willow is the leader of the village but the patriarch is the leader of the warriors and hunters" Alduin explained.
Within seconds a faunus warrior entered the tent speaking out loud but was meant for Jack. "Captain there is a problem. The enemy sent a group toward this way." The two looked at each other "Pardon us" Jack left outside. "You guys stay here I got this" Alduin left as well.
Ruby held out her hand to stop him to see if she could go as well but he was fast. "Please everyone have a seat I am sure they can handle it"
Inside the small village not only did they have tents but buildings as well. Wolves Landing was slowly expanding different types of faunus keep coming in and are greeted with open arms. Alduin and Jack made their way on the roofs they didn't have the time to make their way on the ground. "Just like old times huh" Jack said. Alduin nodded remembering all the fond memories he had.
"Yeah I swear he has a accent but he learned to mask it." Skye thought a bit "Okay, I remember there are certain words that he can't hide yet. They are: transcripts, birthday, compromising, and algorithm" She recalled. Jeremy mischievously smiled planning on how he was going to make Alduin say those words.
"Wolves Landing has been changing rapidly" Zoriah stated
"Yes I believe it would be a town eventually" Willow finished preparing the soup.
"and I heard that there were empty stomachs"
"Yes ma'am" Yang yelled happily. Everyone laughed at the table in each partaking in the conversation. At times Ruby would glance at the entrance of the tent wondering what is taking the two. Yang noticed what was happening she would make sure to do something about it.
Alduin stood near above the group that was heading towards his home. Anger bellowed inside him. He didn't know what got inside him on moment he was overhearing the groups conversation within the tree's branches. The more he heard their words the more anger and hatred entered him. He attacked them leaving everyone except one unconscious, he even caught Jack by surprise. "Please let me go I won't tell anyone. I will say that Grimm killed the others."
Alduin picked him up with ease using his semblance "You try to attack to my home, my family, and friends and you ask for forgiveness. You make me sick" Alduin thrust his weapon into the mans chest, "Alduin no!" Jack yelled he didn't see this outcome. Blood dripped down his blade the solider stopped yelling. Alduin's aura became cold Jack felt it around him it is a aura he hasn't felt in a long while. Alduin dropped the man slowly cleaning his blade "The deed it done" he voice was hollow and flat. "What will you do with the body and the rest" Jack asked sounding a bit angry.
"What do mean...I see nothing" Alduin snapped his fingers one of the men recovered from their unconsciousness. They began yelling, within an instant all of them imploded then giving off a small explosion leaving no trace only the blood that had dripped off Alduin's blade.
Jack's face became saddened "That's it right we are going to kill them?"
"It's the only way. They won't hesitate to kill us" Alduin left heading home.
Alduin entered the tent greeting everyone "Hey guys sorry we are late"
"Damn straight" Skye threw a the wooden spoon that was used to stir the soup. He caught it and threw it back hitting her on the head. "I am heading to bed"
"You won't eat first?" Willow turned surprised. "No I am just tired" he left not looking back. Though everyone thought this Willow knows better after all she is the one who raised him after his parents were diseased. He was not only tired but something or someone had made him mad.
"What happened?" Skye asked Jack who took a clean bowl.
"Nothing we can't handle"
The scent of breakfast had awoken Ruby, she made sure to fix her hair and brush her teeth before entering the main area. Everyone waited patiently for the food in the mean time they were in different conversations. Jeremy and Blake were in a conversation on who would win a Hunter with light attributes or one with dark attributes. While Yang, Skye, and Zoriah were usually joking around. Ruby noticed that Skye at times talked with slang and when Willow would catch her she would scold her to speak proper.
"Heya Ruby" Skye greeted her, everyone after her started to greet her. She scanned the room not seeing Alduin. She walked into Willow preparing breakfast catching her attention, "need anything?"
"Sorry I was looking for someone"
Willow smiled "Sorry, you barely missed him. He left with Jack" she sighed "He didn't eat, I worry about that boy."
Ruby laughed at the remark "So when will you two have a wedding day". This question caught Ruby by surprise. Ruby blushed "W-what do you mean"
"I can tell you like him" Willow giggled and looked at her "Oh my you haven't told him. You should if you don't the burden will become heavier trust me."
Before Ruby could reply she heard Skye's voice "My god!"
"Go find out what happened for me Ruby" Willow's voice sounded concerned.
Exiting the kitchen area in hurry she saw a image of Alduin holding onto Jack. Blood dripped down his head. A huge slash tore into his clothes previously there was a bandage wrapped around but now hanged down. His breathing was heavy he look around his friends, he didn't want them to see him. He pulled his arm that was around Jack's shoulder. "It's my fault" Jack's voice carried worry "I wasn't paying attention"
"It's fine Jack. It is nothing" Alduin slowly limped towards his room but Zoriah blocked his path.
"You need help" He ordered
"Out of my way" Alduin looked at him like a stranger.
"Let us help you are hurt." Zoriah now demanded.
"I said out of my damned way!" Aludin yelled with anger no longer hiding his northern accent. No one seen Alduin act this way before, he pushed passed Zoriah as he reached his room he slumped on the wall. Blood slowly trickled down on the floor and a bit on the wall "Shit" he cursed. Without another word he entered his room leaving everyone.
"What in the hell happened" Yang demanded Jack to answer. He slumped on a chair taking a swig from his canteen. "Ever since all of you came here we have been battling. Lately it was small skirmishes but today it was an all out battle, he got those wounds because he protected me. I wasn't paying attention he took the hit more me." Willow came out with the food seeing the blood she quickly placed the tray before it fell.
"W-Whose b-blood is that" She stuttered.
"Alduin's" Jack hesitated to see her face. She left for his room taking with a box that contained medical equipment. Ruby wanted to help but didn't know what to do. Hours past everyone was silent. It was difficult to created a conversation even Jeremy who always had something to say stood silent, patiently waiting for Willow to come out.
A few more hours past Jeremy left to bed. Willow popped out finally she had multiple clothes and bandages filled with blood as well as the old bandage he had. Her face in the moment didn't show her calm beauty. She tossed the blood filled clothes into the garbage and looked at them slowly. "The wounds are deep, he lost a lot of blood. I tried my best...I-I don't he- the rest is up to him" She said looking at Ruby.
