Chapter 11- Just the Two of Us.
News of the event known as The Breach reached Vacuo, Mistral and Atlas in just a matter of Hours. and Needless to say the military forces of each kingdom has been set on High Alert along with every Huntsman and Huntress they could spare.
Repairs had already started on the business and houses that had gotten damaged by the Grimm that charged into Vale after Roman Torchwick and the White Fang rammed a hole in one of the barriers. Any remaining Grimm inside the city had already been hunt down and killed. In the aftermath of The Breach professors Oobleck, Goodwitch and Port managed to capture Torchwick as he tried to escape
So after Yesterday´s victory Headmaster Ozpin had granted Teams RWBY, JNPR and REOO a week of rest before reassuming activities and missions. Ruby was sleeping back in the dorm, Blake was in the dorm as well, reading one of her many books. Yang and Odahviing were having several sparring sessons, Onyx and Emerald had gone to Vale to assist Amarios´s funeral which would be today and Team JNPR decided to stay at Beacon as well.
On the other hand, Ragnar and Weiss had gone on a date to Vale. Right now they had just arrived to the city by one of the transport vehicles that takes Beacon students into the city.
*it´s strange, I almost feel naked.* Ragnar said as he looked down at the clothes he had on while they walked our of the Airship.
*what?, wearing normal and modern clothes for once?* Weiss teased him.
*besides the School uniform? Which I believe it hasn´t been changed at all ever since Uncle Qrow was a student* he said, earning a laugh from the Schnee Heiress.
*Yeah something like that, you do look well in Jeans and a hoodie. But I would have preferred you to dress in something more elegant*
*oh come on.* he groaned. *it´s our first date, not a formal party on White Castle plus I have never felt comfortable in fancy clothes be-* he couldn´t finish saying that as Weiss did it for him.
*Because you are a Warrior and you feel naked without your armor on, I heard you the first time Ragnar* she said and looked at him with a smile on her face. *but wearing something different once in a while will not kill you.* she sniffed Ragnar´s scent.*actually you had used armors for so long and fought for too long that your scent is combined with that of Metal and Blood.*
The White Dragon Faunus blinked several times before smelling his own scent, proving right what Weiss just said.*oh by the Nine and Shor it´s true, it´s that bad?* he asked while looking at his Lover.
*….i could get used to it honestly, I kinda like it.* she admitted
*Then it´s good!* he exclaimed as a grin formed on his face and then he proceeded to smell Weiss´s scent as well, making her blush from how close he had moved his face to hers.*You smell like Sweet Alyssums* he said.
*good guessing of it, you looked about it throught the Bond?* She asked.
*yes, Vale has completely different flowers than Skyrim.* he responded
After that comment Weiss looked at him with a rised eyebrow.
Ragnar noticed that.*What´s wrong, do I have something on my face?* he asked.
*I never thought you would be the type of person to stop and look at flowers!* she said, letting out a small giggle.
He rolled his eyes but smiled.*Paarthurnax once told that not everything in life was just fighting, that every once in a while I should stop and contemplate the Beauty of the World that surrounds us All.* he said.
Weiss listened carefully every word he had said and found herself amazed just how Right Paarthurnax´s words were.*you know, I think I would have loved to meet Paarthurnax. He is a very wise dragon.* she said.
*thanks to Thousands of years of experience* he said and noticed that they were close to Downtown Vale.*well, we are in center of the city already.*
*what do you want to do first?* she asked, now with a smile on her face as she interlocked her arms with Ragnar´s left arm.
*do you want to watch a movie?, I'm still kinda new with that concept so I´m interested in that. You can even choose what movie we will watch* he said with a smile of his own.
*of course, I'd love to. This is going to be amazing!* she exclaimed, somewhat failing to keep her cool and hide her excitement.
When the two realized that Weiss´s face took the colour of a Health potion and Ragnar started chuckling.
Paradise Lost Cemetery, Vale.
The group was small. The only ones present at the funeral of the Gladiator Themed Huntsman were his sister Dana, the twins Viktoria and Rietta, Sharon, Onyx, Emerald and Ysgramor as they were the only people who were really close to him.
Ysgramor, Onyx and Emerald walked away from the main group for talk for some seconds.
*how did the Grimm got into the City?* the Highlander asked, trying to keep himself collected.
*the White Fang and Roman Torchwick used a train loaded with explosives to ram one of the Walls.* Onyx said.
In that moment The Dark Seducer and the Golden Saint could feel the Anger building up inside Ysgramor but he controlled it, making it go away and closed his eyes.
*Ysgramor, we need your help.* Emerald said.
The Highlander opened his eyes and looked at the two lesser Daedras.*my help...why?* he asked, curious about that.
*i´ll make this short. Remnant faces the threat of Utter destruction at the claws of a dragon that has God-like powers, we already have the Dragonborn fighting against the forces of Grimm as he awaits for Scylla´s awakening.* Onyx said.
*and how can I help in that?* he made a second question, wondering how he be of help against a God-like Dragon.
*You are the reincarnation of a Great Hero of Old Times! Ysgramor of Atmora! Leader of the original 500 Companions, the one who conquered Skyrim and gave the Races of Men a chance of survival in Tamriel!* Emerald suddenly snapped, Ysgramor was going to protest that he was not that but Onyx talked first.
*if you don´t believe us then take my hand, all your memories from your past life will be Unlocked* the Dark Seducer said as he extended his hand.
The Highlander was hesitant at first but then he thought about what was going on around him. Amarios had just died in a attack of the Beasts of Grimm. Everyday came more and more news of new Types of Grimm appearing everywhere, even back at his hometown, people are suffering and he was defeneatly not going to just sit by and watch the World fall apart. He was going to Fight to protect Remnant. His sons, Yngol and Ylgar would defeneatly fight as well
Without wasting any more time the Highlander extended his hand, Grabbing Onyx´s hand Ysgramor let out a sharp breath as all of his Past Life´s memories in Nirn became unlocked. He let go of Onyx´s hand, holding his heads the pain in his head died down, and looked at the two Lesser Daedras. * I remember it all now, even the stories of Scylla´s treachery towards Akatosh. I will gladly help The Dragonborn in any possible way.* he said
*I will help as well.* Dana said, approaching the Trio. Surprising both Onyx and Emerald, the two could see dried tears on her face but also a look of Determination and a desire of Vengeance for her Brother´s death.
*perfect, you must take your time to organize for the moment of Scylla´s awakening. It won´t be soon but still, because It will not be alone.* Onyx said.
*understood, till we meet again may you have good luck in your missions.* Ysgramor said.
With that the Dark Seducer and the Golden Saint bid farewell and made their way back to Beacon Academy.
*we must take every chance to achieve Victory in this struggle, who´s the next Lord Sheogorath told us?* Emerald asked.
Onyx was in deep thought, thinking the options before he came to one choice.*Pelinal Whitestrake, The Divine Crusader is the next one. We just need to find the location of his reincarnation.* Onyx said.
Back with Ragnar and Weiss.
The Schnee Heiress was in a small dilemma, she couldn´t decide on whether scold or laugh for what The White Dragon Faunus had done.
*I still can´t believe you did that!* she exclaimed, punching him lightly on his shoulder
*why?! He wouldn´t shut up so it was fair that I shoved the popcorn box down on his head.* he said with a grin plastered on his face.
And indeed! Ragnar had taken their popcorn box and shoved it down on a person´s head in the middle of the movie, because he had taken out his Scroll and started talking very loudly, shutting him up for a while but when the man took the box out and tried to search for trouble with Ragnar he knocked him out with a punch to the face and placed him in a position that made him look like he fell asleep.
*sometimes you do act like if you were still in Skyrim, you just can´t go around punching people´s lights out if they want trouble…* she thought for some moments.*well maybe sometimes.*
That made Ragnar smirk.*you are agreeing with me about punching annoying people*. When Weiss realized that she had a slight shade of pink in her pale face combined with a frown
*what I'm trying to tell you is that you don't have to going around punching people!* she exclaimed, this time compleatly serious about her statement. *it could get you in trouble with the Police.*
This time Ragnar allowed his more reasonable Imperial side to think.*if it´s that what you want then I could possibly try to control myself…Try* he put emphasis on that last word.
Weiss sighted but was glad that at least he could try to control himself.*alright, want do you want to do now?*
*I read about a park that has a large hill with a perfect view, would you like to go there?* he asked her
She nodded positive, with a smile forming on her face.
After at least an hour of walking and talking trivial things the Couple reached the park that Ragnar had read about it was enormous, almost like if it was a small Forrest inside the city.
*this is amazing!* he exclaimed as he looked directly at the cliff. Quickly carrying Weiss in bridal style and changed Thu'ums, from Disarm to Whirlwind Sprint. Weiss inmediatly realized what was Ragnar about to do and just relaxed *Wuld Nah Kest!* he shouted, turning both of them in a blur that moved at incredible speeds throught the park till he reached the peak of the Hill. It had a small tree where the two sat. The hill had a perfect view of a part of the city, just like he had read.
He sighted as he relaxed himself, feeling Weiss placing her head on his shoulder.
The two could see the Sun setting at the distance, giving the skies a beautiful orange colour. The moment was good
*you know…* Ragnar started, getting Weiss´s attention.
*yeah?* she asked.
*Moments like this are the ones that almost makes me forget about the Beasts of Grimm, the White Fang and even Scylla.* he said while looking down, directly at Weiss´s icy blue eyes.*just here relaxing with you Weiss.*
She smiled but was also listening his thoughts, he was thinking that Scylla was only his burden. He seemed to realized that she was doing that as he looked back at her.
*that´s not a burden that only you should be carrying alone Ragnar, you have all of us who are helping you. Plus I share a part of your powers…I want to help you when the time to face Scylla comes.* she said
*But-* he was going to protest but Weiss spoke first.
*you know I'm being serious about this Ragnar…even when you decided to face Alduin alone in the Throat of the World you had help when you fought him in Sovngarde. Let us help you in this fight.* she said, looking directly at his silver eyes.
Weiss was right, even when he did most of the Damage to Alduin he had help from the three Nord Heroes of Old. His eyes moved up again to meet Weiss´s.
*you are right, I will need help…Scylla may have the Grimm on it´s side, but I have You..* he said as he cupped Weiss´s face with one of his hands, making a pink shade appear on her cheeks.* and everyone else on my side.*
The Schnee Heiress let out a small giggle.*I will always be by your side on this struggle.* she said and slowly closed in the distance between their faces. Ragnar quickly realized what Weiss wanted and he moved his face closer as well and as soon as their lips touched it was like a explosion for both of their senses. For Him Weiss´s lips were soft, sensitive and pleasant to the touch even if they were a little bit cold because of the cold wind of the night, he could smell once again her Sweet Alyssums scent, and he could honestly go on smelling it forever and never get tired of it. The White Dragon Faunus also placed his arms around Weiss´s waist, moving her closer to him to the point their chests were together.
For her Ragnar´s lips were different, it´s skin was slightly harder than usual and had a slight metallic taste, She didn´t had to search that deep in His mind to know the reason of why his lips´s skin was harder, deciding to run her fingers throught his shoulder-length white hair. Gently caressing it
A Life full of Conflict, contrary to her Life which had been full of Loneliness. So many places, so many enemies defeated and many wounds as well. withstanding merciless weathers. From the Blizzards of The Pale to the Vampire infested Swamps of Hjaalmarch, even the terrifying Halls of Apocrypha.
But nonetheless she liked, No she Loved how her lover´s lips felt.
They broke the kiss and looked at each other. Weiss shifted her position into a more comfortable one, straddling Ragnar. That made his cheeks burn in a red shade but he thanked the Nine and Shor that he was capable of controlling himself.
Weiss laughed as soon as she realized what Ragnar was thinking, she gave him a gentle kiss on the forehead effectively calming him down.
*Don´t worry you Dunce, I also want to wait some time before we go that deep* she said with a smile, then said smile turned into a smirk.*thought, I'm a bit curious about that M-rated experiences you had with Mjoll and how she was* she said.
*wait, it doesn´t not bother you?*
She rised an eyebrow *why should I be bothered about something that happened when I wasn't even born?*
*hmm, seems about right…* he then took a breath.*about the M-rated experiences. The first one she and I had was when we were on our Way from Riften to Solitude, we were going to deal with a group of Necromancers who were attempting to bring Queen Potema back to life. So when the night came we decided to camp far away from the main road so like that no one would bother us. And well, as I was getting ready our tent she sat in a fallen tree reading a book…i didn´t pay much attention to which one she was reading at first thought.* he sighted, trying to decide on whether he should laugh or cry.*and it was that damn erotic novel The Lusty Argonian Maid.*
*oh dust! She used to read erotic novels like Blake?* the Schnee Heiress asked, trying to contain her laughter.
*yeah, combine that with a sexually frustrated Nord woman. And that´s how she and I started having those kind of experiences when we were alone.* he said, just thinking about all that made her blush heavily but she decided Not to.
*S-so! How was she?* she did her secondary question.
*her?, hmmm she...was kinda like Ruby in the way that she always fought to protect innocents from bandits to corrupt people. She was warm with her loved ones and Cold as a blizzard just like You when dealing with annoying people and oh boy, I can honestly say that on the times she got mad it was comparable to Yang when someone cuts her hair!* he exclaimed.
She listened carefully to every detail that Ragnar explained about the woman known as Mjoll the Lioness. *and what happened to her?* she asked.
He let out a small sight, even if he had accepted her fate it was still sad to remember that moment. *she died by an arrow to her Heart during the Battle of Whiterun.*
Weiss gasped at the revelation and gave her Lover a strong embrace which he gladly accepted.*I'm sorry to hear about that.* she admitted.
*it´s okay, it was actually comforting to find out that her soul had managed to reach Sovngarde. Before returning to Nirn she told me that she wanted me to move on with my life and not allow myself to fall in a depression for her death and to find love again...* He said while gently touching Weiss´s right cheek.
She had a little smile on her face.*and I'm really happy that you did move on.* she said and gave him a quick peck on his lips.
He had a smile of his own as well. And after some moments he began to think a question he could make for Weiss since she had done her´s already.
*how about your life was before entering Beacon?* he asked, he had looked a few memories of her but he preferred her to tell them.
The expression on her face could tell him everything. *it was….lonely…very lonely. The only person that I can honestly say that was always there for me was my older sister Winter, but when she was old enough she left to join the Atlas Military and I found myself alone once again.* she said while looking down.*all those formal parties and important people wanting to meet me, just because I was the Heiress of the Schnee Company not because they wanted to know the real me. Didn´t help either the several kidnap attempts from the White Fang*
She frowned, but she wasn´t angry at him for making her remember that, she was angry at the false people that didn´t help at all in her childhood. *but everything improved once I met You and everyone else…No longer I felt the loneliness that I felt all those years. I acted the way I did at the Start because I was afraid that It would had been the same as the rest of my life* she said
*as I got to meet you all better I realized it wasn´t, especially with you Ragnar Rose. At first I do actually thought you were just a brute from a backwater land.* she admitted, blushing out of embarrassment.
He wasn´t hurt by the statement from his Lover, the White Dragon Faunus actually let out a combination of a snort and a chuckle.*a lot of people back in Tamriel normally think of us Nords as mere Brutes who only know how to fight..but as soon as they see Skyrim in person they soon learn that they were wrong, when I lived there I was just as proud to be a Nord just as I was proud to be an Imperial.* he said with a smile on his face.
*I guessed so, I also find Cyrodill very interesting. How much time did you past there?* she asked.
*around like 6 months maybe? I don't remember well. The time I spent there was mostly helping here and there when I could..And also because I was trying to find the legendary sword Goldbrand but I failed, never managed to find it.* he said.
*but when you started your adventures as the Dovahkiin you did manage to find several legendary weapons..My question is why did you bring them to your fight with Alduin?* Weiss asked out of curiosity.
He grinned. *I guess it was that part of me wanted to humiliate Alduin, to make him know that the blade that defeated him was an ordinary steel sword.* he explained and looked at his lover.*thought I can say that most of those weapons were stored of the basement of my house in Solitude.*
*most?*
*yeah, the ones of Daedric origin were taken away by Azura. She told me those would be hidden so they wouldn´t fall in the wrong hands, but told me that she couldn´t do much with Mehrunes´s Razor or with Molag Bal´s mace.*
*that guy you fought in the Tower of the Oblivion gate….he had Mehrunes´s Razor.* she said, almost like a whisper.
*Yes, Mankar Camoran had the weapon, in a sword-like version of it. Which makes that even more lethal.* he said, a serious look was on his face now.*but I think that he´s dead now, for a normal human it would be hard to kill a Daedra inside Oblivion.*
*but obviously you're not a normal human, your Soul is that of a Dragon and your body is of a Faunus.* she said, leaning in closer and resting her head on Ragnar´s left shoulder. Weiss closed her eyes.
*that´s what is mostly a Dovahkiin, yeah.* he noticed what Weiss had done and he also placed himself in a more comfortable position for the two. *shouldn´t we head back to Beacon?* he asked while rising an eyebrow.
A smile formed on Weiss´s face.*No, let´s sleep here and tomorrow we head back..*
He nodded, closing his eyes and hugging her tighter.*gladly Snowflake.* a smile formed on his face.
*oohh shut it Ragnar before I made you shut up* she said with a smile of her own.
*I'm so afraid, please don't hurt me your Highness…i´m just a lowly peasant!* he exclaimed jokingly.
With that the Schnee Heiress and the Dragonborn continued talking till they both fell asleep in each other´s arms. No one would bother them in the place they were.
It was something that made both Ragnar and Weiss feel really happy.
The next morning.
It had been quite a while the couple woke up, they were still on the hill but they had been discussing a few things about their Bond of Souls.
*so, my idea is that if you can use my thu´ums like if you were a Dovahkiin as well then I guess I could also use Your Glyphs right?* he asked.
Weiss seemed to be in deep thought about Ragnar´s theory of their shared Semblances. At first when they getting used to the Bond she would have inmediatly turned down the theory since Ragnar wasn´t a Schnee and the Glyphs is an ability that has been with the Schnee family for Generations. But then again, with the obvious effects of the Bond she was Half-Dovahkiin and he was Half Schnee, maybe not in blood but in Soul.
She finally looked at her Lover and nodded positive.*it could be a possibility, We just have to give it a try, read my mind and you´ll find the process of summoning a Glyph, it´s really easy.*.
Ragnar nodded and then he walked backward, several meters away from her to give himself some space to Summon the glyph. He relaxed himself and extended his arms to channel his Aura.
Weiss had crossed her arms as she carefully watched the process. Soon enough a Glyph formed under Ragnar´s feet and it actually surprised her that said Glyph also had the Snowflake form, his was of a Gold colour instead of the traditional Silver one.
Finally the White Dragon Faunus jumped several meters in the air by using the Glyph. He landed right infront of Weiss and smiled at her.*I think the Glyphs will come in handy, I can already jump high if I focus my aura on my legs but the glyph enhances my jumps even more.*
She smiled back.*you learn fast Ragnar and yes the glyphs are good to enhance yours or your friends´s physical abilities. Like being able to do a Dash or use a faster attacks, it´s really good for combats*
*I can see it now, we should try combining the Glyphs and the Thu´ums to see how that would work out.* Ragnar said.
Weiss´s eyes widened.*are you crazy?, your thu´ums are already powerful enough on their own!* she exclaimed.
What the Schnee Heiress had said was right, the Thu´ums are already incredibly powerful on their own so there is little the glyphs could do to power even further the thu´um´s power, if any they would become more powerful the stronger he could get. That´s how Tiber Septim´s thu´um became powerful enough to level city walls.
If he was to defeat an enemy that is God-like such as Scylla he would need to make his thu´um become really powerful, Alduin was a different thing. The First Born of Akatosh always relied on it´s own power and their Battle on Sovngarde, even thought was a Hard one he Knew that there was something holding back Alduin.
The Nine and Shor´s influence on him Maybe?, it could be. His train of thought was stopped as Weiss spoke high enough to get his attention.
*stop overthinking too much Ragnar.* she said as her face had a stern look that could eventually rival the one of Glynda Goodwitch if the Schnee Heiress continued practicing it.*and don´t compare me with Professor Goodwtich!* she exclaimed as a blush of embarrassment came to her face.
*i´m sorry Weiss, i´ll stop doing both things* he said with a grin on his face.
*plus we have to head back Beacon now, i´d really like a shower.* she said.
*yeah, I would like one as well.* he responded and the couple decided to make their way back to Beacon Academy.
(I know that some may wonder why such a short Chapter instead of the usual 10.000+ words chapters. This one involved interactions mostly between Ragnar and Weiss, with the small part of the cemetery, with no other event happening right now. Since they just went throught The Breach, I thought it was nice to give them a rest, next chapter will be focused mostly on Odahviing and Yang because I would like to make the relationship between those two stronger since our Pun Queen has already a liking for the Crimson Dragon.)