Chapter 8: A Stop to Vale
Hey guys I'm back. This would have come sooner but I have to focus on school due to Finals being in two weeks. Now onto some reviews:
Lelouch of Zero: I thought the same thing too, and yes, they followed him the moment they saw him and confirmed their suspicions. And no, Cinder's group won't be the only one infiltrating Beacon, but unlike her, they came prepared.
dandyrr0403: Thanks for the comment, and I knew a lot of people would like the Chapter as wall thanks to the fight scene and Yín's and Weiss' last interaction.
On a side note, after thinking on the subject, I decided to reform Neo and have her in Yín's Harem, but I'm letting Adam be the same bastard he is in the show(Thank Oum he got what was coming to him in the show finally!). So, without further ado, enjoy the chapter
"What do you mean the Relic of Creation was taken!?" Dory yelled out in shock and horror.
It's been only a day since Wizard, Joker, and Mona had successfully infiltrated and stolen the Creation Relic from Atlas, and Ironwood was telling the group that his Relic was taken from him and his forces as the three perpetrators got away, even subduing his best Agent in the process.
Ozpin was silent, feeling certain feelings he never thought he would feel in a long time…
Anger and worry.
Anger at the thought of mere Teenagers knowing the existence of the Relics and taking them for either their own gain, or for someone they're working for, and worse case scenario, it was for her. And worry at the very thought that two of the four schools were infiltrated and stolen from without so much of a thought, showing that mere teenagers can outsmart adults.
Whoever these two teenageres really are, they were by far the most skilled and resourceful people Ozpin has ever seen, but that made him wonder…
Just what were the true potential of these two?
While he was in thought, the others were still conversing with one another over the two thefts and the potential chance of it happening again.
"It won't be long before they storm Haven Academy, or maybe even Beacon," Lionhart said, his worry deepening with every passing minute. What was he going to tell Salem, she would more than likely kill him in her bout of rage at knowing two of the Relics were out of her reach.
"Yes, Leo, you need to keep an eye on the Relics at all time," James said, "I'll even have some of my men station at the school for the time being till we can apprehend the three suspects."
"For once I agree with Ironwood," Dory said, her voice also portraying her worry. "Leo, more than likely, Haven will be infiltrated next, after all, no one would dare go against Ozpin."
Out of them all, Ozpin was indeed the most feared and powerful member of their group. There was a highly plausible explanation, but they were sworn to secrecy about the subject altogether.
"Yes, yes you're both probably right," Leo said, looking down in thought, "but who's to say that the boy, Wizard I believe, won't appear again for some years like last time?" this made the other two think of the matter.
"Then we'll have to be ready," the three other Headmasters turned to the one who remained nearly silent throughout their entire conversation. "They must have a reason for taking the Relics like they're doing, and the sooner we apprehend them, the better our chance at learning their goal and reclaiming said items back and placing them back where they belong."
Salem was in a meeting with her subordinates when a Seer approached her. It was surprising to see Leonardo in the sphere as he had an extremely worried look on his face.
"Leonardo, whatever is the matter, we were in a meeti-"
"Mistress Salem, the Relic of Atlas was stolen last night!" the room went dead silent upon hearing that news while Salem's rage bubbled and her eyes glowed savagely.
"What!?" she asked, making sure she heard right. It was then Arthur's Scroll vibrated as he looked at something interesting on it.
"He is indeed correct madam, he just sent me the video of the confrontation." Salem looked at him.
"Put it on screen." Arthur tapped some random things on his scroll when suddenly, a screen appeared before them, showing off the three culprits that had swiped the Relic that was supposed to be theirs.
Salem wasn't surprised at seeing the one known as Wizard, but the other boy and the bipedal cat also now had her interest in the matter.
"They have great skills," Arthur complimented, "and impeccable teamwork."
"Yes," Salem said, "but these three enimagas are interfering with the plans I have been making for the past few centuries, so they must be dealt with or swayed to our side."
"Ma'am," Leo continued again, "we suspect they'll strike Haven next, but in a few years like they did Atlas, we suspect two years at minimum and three at most." the woman looked down in thought.
"Hmm…interesting." she then turned to three of her subordinates. "Cinder, Hazel, Tyrian, in two years time, I want the three of you too go to Haven Academy to sway the elusive trio to our side…" her eyes narrowed dangerously, "or dispose of them."
Tyrian cackled wickedly while Hazel merely nods. Cinder gave a dark smirk as she stared at the replaying image.
"Soon, Wizard, you'll belong to me alone, and I won't ever let you out of my sight…" she said, lust filling her voice as she stared at the young Sorcerer on the screen.
Yín sneezed from his hotel room in Atlas.
"Gesundheit," Morgana said.
"Thanks," Yín said, rubbing his nose. Someone must be talking about him somewhere…
It was morning after the heist, and the trio were in Yín's booked hotel room. Akira and Morgana had never felt such a rush in infiltrating a Hunter's Academy and coming out alive and unharmed. The thrill of it felt so exhilarating!
Yín knew how they felt, the rush of Adrenaline they had, the fighting, all of it.
"So," the silver eyed teen began, looking at the two. "What are you guys gonna do now?" Akira looked at him and smirked.
"Why, travel with you of course," he said.
Yín blinked.
"...I'm sorry, what did you say?" he asked. It was then Morgana jumped and landed on his head.
"We're traveling with you now of course!" the cat said like it was simple. "After what we did, we want to help you on your quest and mission to not only gather the Relics, but also take that Salem woman down once and for all!"
Yín looked at both of them in surprise before rapidly shaking his head.
"No! I don't want to bring you both further into this situation," Yín told them. Akira merely smiled.
"Well too bad, because the moment we help you get the Relic at the Academy, we joined you instantly in your journey." Yín began to spurt out incherant words before he came to a realization…
He was right, he did unknowingly bring them into this mess when they helped him steal the Relic.
Yín sighed as he dropped his head down.
"Dang it, you're right, I did bring you two into this, didn't I?" the two nodded.
"Yep, and you're not getting rid of us now." Morgana said. Yín looked up, trying to give them a mock glare, but it was ruined by a small, amused smile.
"Well, at least now it won't be so boring and lonely anymore."
Look like things just got interesting.
"You're leaving?"
The two teens and cat were at Akira's home of residence at the place known as Cafe Leblanc. It wasn't anything to extravagant, it was a simple place where humans and Faunus could go and enjoy themselves with a cup of coffee or any treats they wanted. And currently, they were talking too Akira's caretaker, a middle aged man known as Sojiro Sakura.
Akira had just delivered the news about him leaving and traveling with Yín, and the man was shocked silent from the news.
"Yes," Akira told him, "my friend, Yín here, has offered me a chance to truly travel the world and see what it has to offer, and i decided to take it."
It wasn't a total lie, nor was it the whole truth. In truth, he had enter a secret part of the world and now was out to fix whatever troubles that may plague it, with friends at his side he can count on.
Sojiro sighed.
"I knew this day was coming sooner or later, when you'd want to leave and have a grand adventure." the man looked down, "ever since I brought you here, you've only been a type of son to me Akira, and for that you and any friends you have will always be welcome here."
He gave Akira a hug, and the frizzy haired teen returned it, before they parted.
"Well, we better get going," Yín said. Akira nods. Sojiro looked at the silver eyed male and the cat.
"Boy, Morgana, I want both of you to watch over Akira for me, alright?" the two nodded instantly.
"You can count on us sir." the feline said, Yín nodding right besides him.
"Alright, good luck on your journey, and remember to call every now and then," Sojiro said. The two teen and feline began walking away, waving to the man till they could no longer see him.
"So," Morgana said from the backpack on Akira's back, "where to now? Are we going straight to Haven or Beacon for the next Relic?"
"Neither." Yín said, causing Akira to stop as he and Morgana stared at Yín in shock.
"What!?" they shouted, "why not!?" Yín merely smiled.
"Well, you guys need a bit more training and knowing them, they'll have security tight after the heist we pulled," Yín explained, getting understanding looks from the others, "besides, we have to go to Vale for a bit." now he got two confused looks.
"What for?" Akira asked.
"Well, there's an infobroker there that has information on anything one could think of. I want to ask him a question on finding someone who could be of use to us." the black haired male nods.
"But, who are we trying to find?" Morgana questioned, curious about where they were going. Yín merely smirked.
"The Legendary Blacksmith that could make legendary weapons for us…Rodin."
The three were both lucky and thankful that the Atlian military wasn't around the docking bay today while they bought tickets and boarded the Airship that went straight to Vale. Akira and Morgana couldn't help but marvel at the sights below them, having never been on an Airship before now.
Yín couldn't help but chuckle at their looks, having the same look when he first was on an airship.
They sat in quiet as the ship flew onwards and before they knew it, night had fallen. Morgana was sleeping soundly in the bag, while the two teens were still awake.
"Hey, Yín?" the silver eyed male looked at his companion.
"Yeah Akira?"
"What was your home life like?" Yín's eyes widened slightly in surprise, not expecting such a question from the guy, but Yín decided to trust Akira, knowing that he was going to be around for a while. Yín looked down, a sad frown on his face
"Well…it began like this…"
"ROOOAAAAR!" a Grimm Ursa roared. The town of Belrave was under siege by the creatures of Grimm, and due to the lack of Hunters that guard the city, one can imagine the destruction that lied in their wake.
Fire roared across the town, consuming homes, buildings, and monuments in the process.
At a familiar home, four people were inside. A young, seven year old boy with silver eyes and silver highlighted black hair clung to his mother's leg in fear. And on in the mother's arm was a three year old girl with long black hair and bright blue eyes, she too holding onto her mom's shirt in utter fear.
The mother was a beautiful woman in her mid to late twenties. She had long, flowing black hair that fell down her back in waves, reaching past her waist. She wore a simple white shirt and jean on her form, a familiar diamond star necklace clung around her neck.
The woman bent down and rubbed her oldest child's head as she pulled him and the girl in closer to her.
"It's alright my little ones, everything we'll be alright." she told them.
"Shirogane." the woman looked up at her husband, who was holding his dual swords and in his combat attire. He had glimmering, short black hair that was tousled all over the place and bright blue eyes. He also had strong and handsome features on his face.
"Báisè." The woman said to her spouse. "What are we going to do?"
"I want you to get the two away from here as far as possible. I'm going to fight off the Grimm." he quickly was at the woman's side, and passionately kissed her. "If I die, I want you to live and teach the kids what I couldn't." he then leaned down and kissed the little girl's forehead. "Goodbye my little droplet, may Oum watch over you." He then knelt down to his son. "My little star, watch over your mother and sister for me okay?" the boy nodded. And with that, the man departed outside.
Shirogane looked at the door with sadness in her eyes as she shedded a single tear, knowing full well that that could have possibly been the last time she see her lover again. But, she had to stay strong for her children.
"Come along Yín, Aqua, we have to go." and with that, they left the house, adventuring into the streets.
-Y-
"Mommy, where are we going?" Aqua asked, she still being in her mother's arms and Yín was being dragged by her hand as they raced across the town.
"Somewhere safe Aqua," the woman told her. Suddenly, from out of nowhere, a set of Beowolves surrounded them on all sides, all of them growling at the three. Shirogane's eyes narrowed while Aqua and Yín held on tightly to her.
"Children, close your eyes while I count," the woman began, her hair shadowing her eyes, "and after I reach ten, open them...okay?" the two children nod as they close their eyes and she began counting.
"1...2..." the Grimm began to circle them, eyeing their prey with predatory eyes.
"3…" the Beowolves licked their lips.
"4…5..." Shrogane's closed her eyes and focused.
"6…" the Grimm drew closer to them.
"7…8..." The woman's eyes shot open, magic flowing off her eyes in a surge of magic power.
"9…" the Grimm leapt at them.
"...10." fire encased the family, before it was sent outwards in an almighty shock wave, completely obliterating the Grimm upon contact. "Now it's okay to open your eyes little ones." the two children did and were amazed to see that the Grimm were gone.
"Woah! The Grimm are gone!" Yín cheered. The three continued on their way through the town.
But suddenly, a giant, flaming, wooden pillar fell from above them.
"Yín! Watch out!" Shirogane pushed her son out of the way as the pillar fell and separated the boy from his mother and sister.
"Mom! Aqua!"
"We're okay Yín!" the woman shouted. She noticed the beam had blocked off all access to the other side of the rode, the flames reaching from one building to another. "Yín! I need you to do something for me!" the woman shouted. "Run! Run as far away as you can from here!"
"But mom-!"
"No buts! Go, we'll see one another again!" Yín looked down for a moment before turning and running the other direction. Shirogane watched him go, a worried look on her face. "Be safe my little star." and with that, she and Aqua continued on their way.
"Mommy, will Yín be okay?" the little girl asked.
"Have no fear my little droplet, he's like me and you're father, he'll be fine."
The duo never noticed the glowing red eyes looking at them from afar, belonging to none other than…
"...I ran and ran for short time," Yín continued on with telling Akira his story. "I made it into the forest, but I found myself surrounded by Grimm. I thought I was going to die, and at that moment, I wished myself to become a bird, but you won't guess what happened…"
"What, what happen?" Akira asked.
"I literally turned into a bird." the boy's eyes went wide.
"No way." Yín grinned.
"Way. I quickly had to learn how to fly and flew throughout the entire night till dawn came…but I wished myself to become human again and fell to the floor from over ten feed in the air and knocked myself out." Akira gave him a deadpanned look.
"...somehow, I'm not surprised."
"Anyways, that when I met my Mentor, Evanora Viola, the last Summer Maiden…" Yín then went on about how she trained him in his powers, helped him learn his semblance and magic, taught him to read and write, and to fight, with/without a weapon.
"Wow, she sounded like an amazing person." Yín nods, a fond smile on his face.
"She was. She's also the reason I'm after the Relics in the first place." Yín admitted. "Sometimes I wish she was still around though…" Akira placed a comforting hand on Yín's shoulder.
"Hey, it's alright, she's probably proud of you from wherever she may be." Yín smiled at him, grateful for the comfort.
"Thanks Akira, it means a lot." Yín then gave a yawn as he looked out to see the moon rising higher. "It's getting late, we should get some sleep before we reach Vale by noon tomorrow."
"Yeah, you're right." the two got themselves comfortable.
"Night Akira."
"Goodnight Yín."
And moments later, the two were asleep…mostly. Yín stared out the window for a bit and couldn't help but wonder sometimes if his mom and sister did survive and were out there somewhere.
If they were, he would find them, and protect them with his life.
Six Years Ago
After Shirogane and Aqua had to have split from Yín, the silver eyed woman was still running. She was thankful her daughter had fallen asleep in her arms from all the events of the night getting to her, but she couldn't rest till she got Aqua - and hopefully Yín - to safety.
It was then she saw a group running to get to safety, a Hunter guiding their path out of the town. But most importantly, she caught sight of one of her neighbors also running to get to safety.
"Naranja!" she called out at the sight of her orange themed neighbor and friend. The woman stopped and looked at her, relief on her face.
"Shirogane! You're okay!" the two ran up to one another, the orange themed woman hugging the silver eyed woman, who returned the hug with her free arm.
"Naranja, is whole family okay?" to her relief, the woman nodded.
"Yes, but Shirogane, where's your son?" the woman looked down.
"We got separated by the fire, but I need you to do something for me." She handed her Aqua. "I'm going to look for him, I want you to watch over my daughter and get her to safety for me." The orange themed woman nods.
"Okay, you can trust me, but please, be careful Shirogane, I have an odd feeling about all this." And with that, Naranja went over to the rest of her family and they departed from the town.
-Y-
Shirogane walked through the streets, buildings blazing all around her as she called out for her oldest child.
"Yín! Yín, where are you?!" however, it was then a refined, female voice spoke from behind her.
"Looking for someone?" Shirogane turned, only to gasp. Her face then contorted into rage at the sight of the woman.
"Salem!" she hissed out in disgust.
The Mother of all Grimm merely gave a dark smile at the woman.
"Glad you remember me," she told her. The magic aura in Shirogane's eyes erupted to life.
"What are you doing here!?" Salem's look on her face never faltered.
"It's quite simple really…"
Suddenly, the silver eyed woman gasped as she felt a sharp, searing pain go right through her chest, her eyes dilating greatly from the immense pain as the aura of magic instantly vanished from her eyes. Shirogane's eyes shakily looked down to see a blood soaked sword impaled straight through her chest, right through her heart.
"...to kill you." Shirogane shakily turned to see none other than Arthur Watts standing behind her. The woman's looked at Watt's with righteous fury in their silver depths. The man nearly gave a small, nearly unnoticeable smirk as he looked at her.
"Sorry madam, but in order for our plans to come to fruition, your death is required." Watt's then yanked the blade from her body, causing blood to go flying.
Shirogane looked up aimlessly as she felt her life began slipping away. She fell to her knees as blood began running down her body.
Salem slowly walked up to her and bent over and caressed the side of her face, a sinister smirk on her face.
"With you gone, not even Ozpin will be able to stop me from attaining the Relics. And the line of the ancient Wizard will die with you." Shirogane, with the last of her strength, gave an amuse smile.
"You think you've won?" the two looked at her. "Well I have news for you, my oldest child got away, and they're running from the town on their own as we speak." the two eyes went wide.
"No…" Salem whispered, causing Shirogane to grin.
"Yes. The line still lives on in them, and they…will...end you…" Shirogane fell forwards as the last of her strength began leaving her.
Salem turned, her eyes glowing red with rage.
"I'll have every Grimm on Remnant find and destroy them, even if it takes me years to do so." and with that, she and Watts departed, their work there done.
Shirogane began hacking as blood came pouring out of her mouth, a line of tears flowing down her face. She then, with her remaining strength, yanked off her necklace, and using what little magic she had left, teleported it to where someone would one day find it.
'My children…my only regret is not seeing you both grow up into the best Hunter and Huntress you both can be. Know, you'll always have my love and my blessings for any endeavor that may come your ways. Make friends, find love, and protect those dear to the both of you…' her eyes then began to slowly close as the remainder of her life force began to leave her, 'and know, that I'll always be with you.'
And with that final thought, Shirogane Hoshi died.
Present
Yín gave a great yawn as he and Akira made their way down the streets of Vale. They had just gotten off of the Airship only an hour ago and were trying to find a hotel to stay in for the night.
It was only another hour later they found one at a reasonable price. And after putting there stuff there, and letting Morgana recline on the bed, the two teens were walking down the streets of the city.
"Yín, just where are we heading?" Akira asked.
"The blacksmith I mentioned, Rodin, is…reclusive so to speak, and we need information on his whereabouts." Akira gave him a flat look.
"So you have no idea where he is, don't you?" Yín smiled widely.
"Not a clue!" he said, getting a sigh from the frizzy haired teen.
"Of course."
"So, we're going to a place to get information." And not a moment later did the two find themselves in front of what looked to be a club. Akira threw Yín a confused look.
"A club?" he questioned.
"While traveling, I heard there was someone named Junior who runs this place, and he happens to have some shady dealings and happens to be an info broker." Akira got where he was getting at.
"I see, so you want information of Rodin's place, right?" Yín nods.
"Exactly. Also, it wouldn't hurt to get a drink while we're at it." and without a thought, the two entered the Club.
Upon entering, the duo was graced with strobe and spot lights shining down from above, casing the overall color of the entire room to change somewhat. There were people dancing all over the place, along with some more people sitting at the bar.
It was then Yín caught sight of a man talking with another man at the bar. He a black vest over a white dress shirt, a red tie, black gloves and black dress pants. He has gray eyes, short black hair, along with a matching beard and mustache.
This was Hei Xiong, or simply known as Junior.
Yín walked over to the bar and took a seat next to him, Akira on the other side as they order simply glasses of Sodas. Junior gave them both odd looks.
"Aren't you both a little young to be here?" he asked.
"And aren't you a little old to be called Junior," Yín threw back, getting a soft snort from Akira.
"So, you know who I am, you got a name kiddo?" Yín laughed.
"I've got ten names, but you may be familiar with one of them…" the magic aura emanated off his eyes and Akira's eyes turned crimson, and upon sight Junior paled considerably.
Images don't lie, he was in the presence of the infamous thieves Wizard and Joker!
"So, you're the famous thieves that stormed Atlas and Shade, am I right?" Junior asked. The aura around Yín's eyes dispersed as he nods to the question.
"Yeah, that's us, but we'd appreciate it if you didn't go telling the cops…less they find out about your shady deals." Junior put his hands up in the air, seemingly in surrender.
"Hey hey, you don't go telling my secrets, I won't go telling both of yours, deal?" The two boys nod.
"Good. Now, time for the reason we're here…" Yín began before his and Akira's soda were placed in front of them.
"We'd like some information from you," Akira continued on, his voice betraying seriousness.
Junior rose an eyebrow at the two.
"I know plenty of things, but it's gonna cost yo-" Yín instantly slammed a rough 24k diamond on the bar table.
"Will this do?" Yín always knew how to bribe people, and he had plenty of gems on him since the last he visited Evanora's grave.
Junior's eyes were wide and his mouth went slack-jaw at the sight of the precious gem that stood before him. He could make a shit load of money just by selling this thing!
"So…" the man began slowly, "what do you need to know?"
"We want information on the whereabouts of the famous Blacksmith, Rodin." Junior's head snapped directly towards them.
"How do you know that name?" he asked horsley. Yín took a sip of his drink, a smirk gracing his face.
"My old mentor was a close acquaintance of his before her death, and told me to seek him out if I needed my weapons modified or some new ones made." Junior looks back and forth at the boy and the gem he gave him.
"...I may have an idea on where you could find him…but it's gonna cost you a bit more…" Suddenly, Yín grabbed him by the shoulder and turned him towards him as the teen grabbed and yanked open his backpack, showing off an array of precious stones that laid in his pack.
"Will this be enough?" Yín asked bluntly. Junior could only nod dumbly.
"Now, the information, please." Akira asked.
"Alright, I heard from my sources that he lives somewhere deep in the heart of Anima…" The two continued to listen to him…
Unaware of the Raven that was watching them from above.
So! Things have taken a turn!
Yín, Akira, and Morgana have collected the Relic of Destruction and are now in Vale, and have made contact with Junior, who is giving them information of the famous smither, Rodin(From Bayonetta).
But little do they know, they're being tailed by a certain bird, and by what you all read, you can take a guess on who it is.
Also, let's see what Fanons we have in the story:
RWBY(Given), Persona 5, Devil May Cry, Naruto, Bayonetta, and maybe a few more.
So, next we see the group, they are in Minstral where they have a run in with a new faces along with some enemies.
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