HHEEEEEEYYYY EVERYONE!
Here is the new chapter.
Before we start, I want to tell you that this chapter will have a bit of a dark theme. But again, I DID rated this story as an M! because I have reasons(Not just because I'm throuing the F word around like crazy sometimes). Also, I want to say that I do belive in karma. So don't think that the characters that have done something wrong won't be punished in the future.
That was my warning for you. I hope you enjoy!
[With team NPR]
They were to fight whoever is coming in their way. But their current position isn't the greatest. If they don't end it quick the others might hear them.
"Come on Jaune!" Was that Ruby's voice?
They relaxed, but the sight of them running toward them wasn't calming. After all they wouldn't run so fast without a reason.
Pyrrha was the first to speak. "Jaune! Ruby! What's happening? Were you followed?"
"Pyrrha! Guys! I'm so happy to see you! But we don't have time! Come with us! Weiss in trouble!" said the boy without stopping to talk.
When the two passed them, they start running as well.
"Guys you shouldn't go there! There's a fight going on in that direction!"
"We know Ren! Weiss is the one fighting!" said Ruby.
"*sigh* great."
"Come on Renny! We get to beat some sense in those bullies heads!"
"If our friend is in trouble we should help!"
[With Weiss]
The heiress was panting hard. Her opponent may have a crude fighting style, but he is balancing with brute strength and a strange semblance.
It's clearly a teleportation type. He is able appear and disappear at will over short distances.
At the beginning she could keep up with him. However this changed in time due to the constant damage she took.
She has a lot of bruises and a cut that went from her left kidney and stopped under her right rib. It wasn't too deep so she could still deal with it, even if her clothes are destroyed by the blood.
Nier on the other hand had not taken nearly as much damage as her. The most noticeable wound was a small cut on his right cheek.
But in terms of aura he was worse than her. His semblance was eating a lot of it and soon he we lose his only advantage.
The crowd was cheering for the boy.
"Show her who's the boss!"
"Make her regret coming here!"
"She's barely standing! Get her already!"
He didn't waste any time and took another swing at her just to be blocked by her rapier.
She used her fire dust to send another wave of flames but he deflected her strike with his right hand, sending it toward a tree.
He caught her right hand with his left and put enough pressure on it to make her drop her sword. Nier then used his left leg to deliver a powerful kick right at her bleeding wound.
As she dropped on her knees, the wolf faunus sent another one to her head.
She was down. The crowd went wild at their comrade's win. The poor girl was ready to faint. Her pride and determination were the only things that still kept her awake.
"*pant* have to say. I'm impressed *pant* you are the first one to drive me to the edge of my power in a long time *pant* But is time to say goodnight princess."
The boy raised his right foot to give a final blow to the pitiful looking girl. She was looking straight up. She couldn't believe it.
All her training and dedication. Everything was for nothing. If she couldn't beat a single mongrel like him, how would it be possible for her to become a huntress.
Maybe this is for the best. She doesn't belong here.
"WEISS!" the familiar voice made her teary eyes to widen.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound's source. Even Weiss turned her head to see.
Coming in their direction was Ruby Rose followed by team JNPR. "R-Ruby" whispered Weiss. The girl that she treated so bad during the initiation is right there. Stopping her enemy from possibly killing her.
The faunus didn't mind her or her companions, they actually seemed to be happy to see her. They even walked aside so she could enter the circle.
Nier regained his smile and said "I must be blessed by our mighty lord. First I got to defeat a Schnee. And now his chosen one is here to see me bring the enemy of all faunus to their rightful place."
"What the hell are talking about?! Let her go you bastard!" yelled Jaune with confidence.
"Silence you fool. I am doing what is right!" responded the wolf faunus. "Our lord gave us the chance to get revenge on her family and this is what we are going to do!" he calmed himself and turned his head toward "I'm sorry for my outburst. But as you can see there are still some closed minded numskulls that didn't understood the meaning of this test."
Ruby couldn't understand everything he said. Her mind was blank and her eyes were focused on Weiss"s form. Beaten. Bloody. Pitiful. She was barely moving as her bleeding wound seemed to be burned in Ruby's mind forever.
"W-w-hy?" asked with a trembling voice, ready to cry "Why would you this to her?"
"As I said. Is all for our lord. Even he got sick of our endless battle. Is time for this to end. The faunus will win this war once and for all. You are the only human that deserve to live. You are his prophet and the testament of all humankind. So please... join us."
The cheered louder than before. But Ruby had just one thought "You are insane!". She held her scythe and pointed at Nier. "Get away from her!"
There was silence. Nier and his group needed time process this. The prophet denied her place. Why would she do this.
He was there when He said that she like him. Their lord want what is the best for this war. Why is she opposing them. Then he looked at team JNPR.
The anger was boiling inside of him. "The humans are depriving her of reason! Get them!"
All the faunus got back from their shock and circled the humans. Nier aimed his right hand at the heiress.
Before he could shoot, he had dodge a bullet from the direction they come from. When he looked there he didn't meet a nice sight.
More than 30 humans were coming in their direction lead by Cardin. The students broke the circle and the faunus from the far side had charge toward the enemies.
It looked like a scene from a war. A total clash between two armies. But Nier could see that they are in great disadvantage. They are outnumbered and the enemy had the invincible girl on their side.
His first thought was to use the Schnee girl as an hostage, but Ruby used her semblance to kick him away from her.
It's time for plan B. "Capture the chosen one and retreat!" five other faunus and Nier charged at Ruby. Three were coming from behind, one from left and right.
Before the one from the left could jump on her, he was hit by Cardin's mace. The boy then charged at Nier next.
Ruby turned around and shoot the three faunus and used her weapon to hit the last one. They weren't done, however she had enough time to lift Weiss and use her semblance to get them past the enemy line.
Weiss wasn't in critical condition. She finally fainted but her wound is cosmetic more than anything. Yet she is tired and those bruises will need some time heal without aura.
Cardin has the upperhand. If Nier was in top condition, he could've beaten the auburn haired teen. Unfortunately for him, his fight with Weiss left him both tired and nearly out of aura.
But this didn't stop him from fighting back. Cardin continuously tried to hit him with his mace, taking full advantage of his exhausted state.
CLANK CLANK CLANK BANG
The sound of clashing swords and gun fire filled the forest around them.
The faunus were falling back.
Pyrrha was using her polarity to control their weapons as she used her sword and shield to hit enemies too her left and right.
Jaune was engaged in a fight with one of the faunus. He wasn't doing very well, but he wasn't giving up either.
Nora used her hammer to hit three enemies at the same time and fired a grenade. With a large *boom* the poor teenagers were sent flying toward a tree.
Ren is using his double pistols to shoot the enemies. Suddenly one is attacking from his left. The asian looking boy jumped over him and kicked him the back before reloading.
"Everybody back off!" yelled one of them.
Cardin and Nier weren't done yet. The bully managed to hit him in the leg, making him fall. He raised his weapon in the air, ready to strike him with all his force. A red blur appeared in front of him
"Wait!" yelled Ruby with her hands spread in protecting manner.
Cardin looked at her in the eyes and said "Get out of my way Ruby. You saw what is he capable of. Who knows what will happen if we let him be."
Nier chose this moment to get up and run away. This battle was lost.
The teenager was ready to follow him "Get back her you-" his words died in his throat as Ruby caught him by the waist, her face buried in his back.
"Please*sob*please stop this." he could barely hear her. It was too much for her. To see this. To see all of them fight with full intent of killing each other. It was grotesque. It was making her sick in so many ways.
He saw that all of the faunus had retreated already.
He raised his weapon again as he swallows his pride and shouted very loud "The battle is over! We won!"
The students gave a loud cry of victory.
But six particular individual couldn't find any reason to celebrate. Ren and Jaune got to Weiss's side and start searching for bandage in their backpacks, that were left down in the second they reached the battlefield.
Pyrrha took a couple of deep breaths. A lot of the enemies tried to put her down. It was expected since she is the strongest of the group.
Nora lost her happiness. She was looking for a fight. Not for a full out war that left some of them wounded. She may be crazy sometimes but she isn't insane or a sadist.
Ruby was still holding onto Cardin. She was using him to not fall in her knees.
'This is not what I wanted to protect' thought she with deep sadness 'These are not the people who were cowering in fear, hoping that someone will save all of them. Naruto...what do you wish to achieve by turning them against one another.'
She clenched her fists. This is madness. She wanted to scream, to cry, to hit. Anything that might help her calm down.
A hand touched her shoulder. She raised her hand to see Cardin. He wanted her to let go of himself.
"Ruby...are you alright?" he asked with concern. It was strange to hear this in his voice out of all people. She must be unsightly at this moment to cause him such a reaction.
She slowly took distance from the boy and headed toward Weiss. Jaune and Ren patched her with the best of their abilities.
Dove, Sky and Russell got closer to their leader and asked. "Dude. What should we do? That girl is going to slow us down. And with the others around we-""Shut up Dove!"
Cardin made a signal for them to follow him.
Ruby was right next to their fallen friend. "Is...is she going to be okay?"
"She is going to be fine" said Ren with a calm voice. "I'm no medic, but I've seen wounds like this before. Nothing that won't be fixed by a bit of rest and some aura."
They heard Cardin giving the next order. "Enough celebration everyone! Use some branches and anything else you have to improvise a stretcher! After that we take the Schnee girl and head toward the caves for the night!"
Two of the strongest used their weapons to cut two thick branches. The other searched through their backpack to see if they have anything that can be used to tie smaller ones to them.
They had to hurry. It's dangerous to be out in the night and the caves are at least two hours away from them.
[With Naruto]
He looked up at the ceiling. Glowing crystals were decorating it.
He was able too feel the sadness in Ruby's heart. But she had to deal with it to grow stronger. That's the way he got his powers.
"I'm sorry that I have to do this Ruby. You need to understand that this world is more than it seems."
[With Raven. Same time]
Raven teleported back at her tribe's village. She was in her room. Trying to stop herself from shaking.
Today she experience something new. A fear so deep that made her lost all sense of reason and froze her in place
He...HE IS BEYOND HER IMAGINATION!
The second he found out about her being Yang's mother she could feel it. Even if Ozpin didn't notice it, she did.
When he turned around...his presence changed. First he was hostile. But then he wanted to rip her apart piece by piece. A killer intent so refined and strong that came off him in waves. She was surprised than the local wildlife from the forests nearby didn't react to it.
But beyond that, however, there was the frightening part. The raw power that wanted to leave his body was humongous. All pointed toward her.
She started laughing. Grimms? Villains strong enough to control them? Armies of enemies ready to strike? Are those dangerous?!
Is this suppose to be a fucking joke?! They are just pests compared to what true strength is! In the few minutes she was in his presence he showed more power than any of her enemies could have in their entire life.
"he hehe hehahaHAHAHAHA" now she knows the true definition of fear.
She is scared to even sleep tonight. She is like a little girl who heard her first scary story about monsters and now is thinking that some kind of boogeyman will come from under her bed.
"HAHAhahaheh he...Is..hehe...this the start of my...my punishment?...heh" her trembling voice filled the hollow room.
She will have nightmares for days from this meeting.
[Back with Ruby. 3 hours later. 20:00]
The students are eating and talking about their latest victory. All of them except Ruby, team JNPR, Weiss, who is still asleep, and a girl who is changing her bandages.
She was the same girl that took Cardin's side during his argument with Nier, before the fight in the cafeteria.
Her hair is long and dark red. She is dressed with a purple T-shirt that is tight around her modest frame, leaving exposed her arms and tanned skin. Her black pants had no pockets. Lastly she is wearing a pair of black combat boots.
All in all she was really good looking, but her brown eyes that showed kindness toward everyone is what made her beautifull.
"Annnnddd done. She's going to be okay. I'd be surprised if she wouldn't wake up tomorrow in the morning as good as new."
Pyrrha smiled back her and said "Thank you...umh?"
"Vel. Vel Fucsia."
"Thank you Vel. I'm surprised that somebody who just enrolled knows so much about medicine."
"It's just basic first aid. Nothing to hard to understand. The boys managed to do a great job on their own."
"But not as great as you" declared Ren with a small smile while looking at Weiss.
"Hey. We are on the same team right now. Is normal to help so no need for thanks."
"I don't understand" said Jaune a confused look.
Vel was taken aback by his statement. "What...exactly don't you understand?"
"How comes that you are so nice when you were the first one to take Cardin's side a while back."
"Jaune!" Pyrrha shoot him a glare for his rude comment.
"Look guys, you know that I am not the of person to judge. But she was not the... nicest person back there."
Nora and Ren were about to to scold him as well if it wasn't for Vel to speak.
"Stop. I know what I did back there and I'm not sorry for it. I have my own...history, you can say, with faunus. I hate them for that reason. Is just the way things happened. So I'm not going to say that I am a bad person and neither saint. But I am okay with you all."
Jaune looked a bit ashamed by his rudeness."I'm sorry. I hope we are cool."
"Ehh what's done is done. But you might want to think before talking with the rest of us. There are many that are in the same boat as me. They might not like hearing this kind of things from you."
"R-right."
Ruby wasn't doing as well as Weiss. She hadn't said anything since then. Even her eyes showed she wasn't all there. Her mind is still back there. Jaune and Nora tried to talk with her, not an specific topic. They just asked about things she is interested in, like weapons, cookies, books, weapons, cookies, video games, weapons, cookies, grimm slaying. Did I mention weapons and cookies.
Nothing works so they gave up after the first hour.
"She is starting to creep me out." whispered Nora to Ren. "Do you think that she's broken or something?"
"Nora, let her be. None of us could accept what happened back there. She just took it the worst. Just give her some time."
"Ok Renny."
Pyrrha got sight of Cardin. He was coming in their direction. "Is everything okay?" he asked while looking at Vel.
"She is fine. Just in need for rest."
"Good. Did Ruby said anything yet?"
"Nope."
He put his hands on his face and murmured under his breath "For the name of*sigh*" he then proceeded to grab the girl by her shoulders and shake her a bit "Ruby come on. This is important."
For the first time in a couple of hours she responded "Huh?"
"Finally. Come with me for a second. We need to talk about His possible locations so we can plan were to go. By the way, thanks for the map Pyrrha.""No problem." they are now on the same side so why not share the informations.
"Oh..yeah. I'm coming." she got up and walked by his side.
"I don't like this one bit" said Ren.
"Same here. But I don't think that is a great idea to cause troubles, not now when we are surrounded."
"Jaune you've been awfully suspicious for a while now. Is everything alright?"
"Pyrrha, I don't know how to explain this, but something isn't right. Call it a gut feeling or some instinct. It's like I'm expecting something to happen and this waiting is killing me."
"Just calm down Jaune. We are all back together so we can have eachother's back."
"Yeah...you might be right."
Cardin and Ruby got deeper into the cave. "Did you find anything that might help us?" asked Cardin.
"Nothing at all. Just the fact that the paths are actually misleading you. I tried to use them and they got me walking in the opposite direction after a while."
"Noted that. Do you have any idea where he might be? Even a suspicion would be good."
"I had a feeling that the top of the mountain is a decoy. It was too obvious. I think that he is somewhere we would never expect him to be."
"Somewhere we wouldn't expect? That can be helpful." he looked at the cave with a thoughtful look "This caves are the perfect hiding spot. So they have to be just for show. Right?"
"Pretty much...yeah."
"So we have to search through places a normal human would hide in?"
"No that's not it. I'm saying that we need to think outside of the box. Places that no one would think about."
Even if she is trying to help, she is not paying full attention to the conversation. Cardin knows what is she thinking about.
"Ruby, why are you so affected by what happened back there? You don't know any of those animals."
"Don't call them that. Why do you always insist on making them look like some kind of savage beasts?"
"What do you expect of me? Do you wish for me to stop calling things by their name? What else could you call a tree but a tree? What else could you call a star but a star?"
"They are not beasts without minds!"
"Yes they are! And you saw that first hand! They tried to kill one of us without flinching. Why should WE show them mercy? They will backstab us with the first occasion!"
"Not all of them are so bad as that guy."
"But the 30 around that were around them are. The white fang are. They are criminals that have to die for what they did."
"No they don't!" she shouted with all her strength. Her voice caught the other's attention. "They did something wrong! I can see that! But killing each other isn't gonna change anything! Why can't you...why can't anyone, just for once, forgive one of them!"
Her friends got by her side and stopped them before things could get ugly.
Cardin closed his eyes for a moment. "Ruby...like it or not you will have to chose. Us or them. You will see what they are capable of."
After that, the tension in the group had become unbearable. During the night some of the students kept an eye out, to make sure that they couldn't be ambushed by the group of faunus.
Even so, there was also one member of team JNPR or Ruby, that kept on eye on the rest. Fortunately, it was eventless night.
As the sun rose again, they just hoped that it wasn't the calm before the storm.
AAaaannnnnnndddd DONE!
Thank you for your attention and see you all next time!