Chapter 21: Grey
Victor's eyes slowly opened to see a pair of cat ears in his view. He looked down to see Blake, the love of his life, with her head against his chest and his arms around him. He smiled as he ran a hand along her bare back and kissed in between her ears, causing her to softly mew. He chuckled as Blake began to stir and looked up at him with her beautiful amber eyes. "Good morning Victor." She yawned.
"Good morning Blake." Victor greeted as she quickly kissed him. She started to stretch to get herself ready for the day. He couldn't help but stare at his love's beautiful body as she blatantly displayed herself. She looked over at him with a smile and proclaimed "Like what you see?" Victor rolled on top of her and whispered in her ear "I love what I see, you."
She wrapped her arms around him and was about to kiss him when Victor's scroll went off. They both groaned and Blake grabbed his scroll while Victor rolled off of her. She opened it up to see Yang in her pajamas and greeted "Morning! Whoa, looks like you two had fun last night." Victor looked at the way Blake was holding the scroll and he wrapped his arm around his girlfriend's bare chest to cover her a bit. Yang laughed "I knew you two wouldn't be able to keep your hands off of each other for long!"
Ruby jumped into view and saw the two in each other's arms. "Did something happen last night?" The young girl questioned. Victor was going to answer when Yang interrupted "Something did happen! These two finally went a little farther! Victor is just covering Blake for a bit, literally." Victor felt his face turn red and was sure that Blake's face was exactly the same. "Is there a reason you called?" Blake questioned.
"Yeah, I just wanted to apologize for going a little too far last night about you and Victor. But it looks like my prying actually help you two a bit."
"You could say that. Apology accepted. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to get dressed."
"Okay. Have fun you two! And remember to use protection!"
The call ended and Blake sighed "That girl is going to drive me mad." Victor pulled her close and kissed the back of her head. She rolled around and pressed her body against his. He held her close and the two held a kiss for what seemed like eternity. Blake finally broke the embrace and proclaimed "I need to get dressed."
She got out of the bed and picked up her bra and pajama top. She put them on and added "I should probably go put my pants on before anyone else sees me." Victor got out of bed and agreed "You're right. I don't think my aunt and uncle would like it if they saw you with no pants and me with no shirt. I'll get a shirt and make sure the coast is clear." He threw his shirt on and walked into the hallway to see if it was clear. The hallway was deserted and Victor whispered "You're good." She slid out from behind him and slipped into her room.
He waited for her to walk out as he leaned on the wall. She walked out of her room without her bow and her full pajama set. "I think you look better in that without the pants." Victor chuckled as Blake nudged him with her shoulder. He put his arm around her shoulders and went down stairs into the restaurant. There weren't too many people in the place, but it was a little busy.
People lined the tables and a few sat by the fire place. No one sat at the bar except for a woman. She looked a little older than Blake with grey hair. Her eyes were a dull blue color, but the most prominent features about her were the grey wolf ears on her head and the grey wolf tail that swung lazily back and forth. Victor knew exactly who it was, his friend Grey.
Victor walked down with Blake and proclaimed "Long time no see Grey." She sipped from her steaming drink and proclaimed in a monotone voice "Indeed, and yet I believe that your skills have yet to improve." Grey was always hard on Victor since she wanted him to become a great fighter, so he really didn't mind it. "But it is good to see you again." Grey added. "Who is the friend that you have brought with you?" Victor put his arm around Blake's waist and introduced "This is Blake Belladonna, my girlfriend."
Grey held out her hand to Blake and proclaimed "It is nice to meet you, Blake Belladonna. I am Grey, a friend of Victor." Blake shook her hand and replied "It is nice to meet you. Natalie has told me a lot about you."
"Has she now? She is a sweet girl."
Victor and Blake sat down at the bar next to Grey when Uncle Greg walked up to them. "Nice to see you two finally up! I'll have Kelsey get you something to eat." He proclaimed as he went into the kitchen. Victor put his arm around Blake and she put an arm around his waist. "I would like to see if you have learned anything in the way of combat at Beacon." Grey announced. "I think I learned a thing or two during my time at Beacon." Victor laughed.
"We shall see about that."
Victor rolled his eyes at her and looked to Blake, who was nudging him with her shoulder. He looked to her to see a weird look on her face. "What is her problem with you?" Blake whispered, almost inaudible to him. "I have no problem with Victor." Grey proclaimed. "It is his ability to wield a blade is my problem."
"He is an excellent fighter. I've seen his skills in battle."
"And I'm sure he is, when it comes to fighting inexperienced warriors. It is the more experienced fighters that concern me. If Victor fights them, he will surely lose."
Victor could see Blake was starting to get aggravated with Grey, so he tried to defuse the situation. "I am a pretty good fighter, but I could still learn a thing or two." He proclaimed. Blake seemed to calm down a bit, while Grey just seemed to be her monotone and level self. "This is going to be a long day." Victor thought.
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Blake sat on a bench in the center of town with Victor's arm around her. He was wearing his mask with his usual Draco bone armor with his weapon, Draco's Bane, leaning against him. Victor and Grey were about to have a quick match to test Victor's ability to fight an 'experienced' warrior. Blake had just met Grey, and she already didn't like her, especially the way she treated Victor. She talked down on him too much, like he wasn't good enough.
That, and Blake knew who Grey really was, a White Fang hitman. When Blake was working for the White Fang, she heard rumors about several members that would be used to take out high officials of businesses that discriminated against the Faunus, and Grey was one of them. But back then her name was Crystal Moore, the most successful hitman in the White Fang. Blake heard about her disappearance through whispers and rumors, but never thought that she would ever meet her. "Hey Victor." Blake proclaimed. "How much do you know about Grey?"
"As much as she tells me." Victor answered. "Which isn't much, why?"
"It's nothing."
"Look, I know you don't like the way she treats me, but she means well."
"I know, but I'm just going to worry because you're my boyfriend."
He kissed the side of her head and commented "I love you." She responded "I love you too." She cuddled closer to him and noticed Grey walking towards them with a large sword on her back. It was similar to a samurai sword, only the blade didn't curve. "Are you prepared?" She questioned in her usual monotone voice.
"Ready." Victor proclaimed with confidence. He stood up and picked up Draco's Bane in its axe form. The two stood in the center of town waiting on the other to make a move. Victor finally made the first move and charged Grey with his axe raised. He swung it down on Grey, who quickly moved to the side.
He swung his blade quickly to the side, But Grey jumped over the swing and landed in the same spot. "You have become quicker." Grey stated. Victor swung his blade again, but she ducked under it and replied "But not quick enough." He threw a punch, but she redirected the swing and delivered an elbow to his masked face. Victor stumbled back and Grey kicked him in the chest.
He fell back and Grey jumped to land on his chest, but he rolled out of the way. He then spun himself, kicking Grey's legs out from under her. She fell back, but flipped herself back onto her feet. "It appears you have learned a few tricks." Grey stated, almost with a sense of personality in it. "I have learned more than a few." Victor stated.
He grabbed his axe, but by the blade and swung the hilt. The hilt struck Grey in the chest and sent her flying. She landed on her feet and proclaimed "It appears that you have become stronger." She reached back and grabbed the hilt of her blade. But when she drew her blade, it was not what Blake was expecting.
The blade grew three times its width, nearly four feet across with a small blue orb at the center of it. There was faint blue writing on it that Blake couldn't read. The blade was nearly six feet long and threw Blake off. "The Blade of Chilled Wind." Victor proclaimed as he flipped his axe. "It appears that I'm finally ready to face this blade in combat." Grey proclaimed "Indeed, you are finally ready to face me with all my might."
Victor charged Grey ready and swung his axe at her. The speed at which she moved her large blade was astonishing, almost the speed at which Ruby swung her Crescent Rose. She swung her blade to meet Victor's axe and they met with a loud clang. They two swung again and clashed blade again and again. The third swing Victor swung sideways, but Grey dodged it and kicked Victor's legs out from underneath him. He fell to the ground and Grey raised her blade, almost like she was going to kill him. She started to bring her blade down and Blake shouted "Crystal! No!" The blade struck the ground near Victor's neck, and Grey turned her head towards Blake. Her normal dull blue eyes were now a fiery red, burning like an inferno.
She picked her blade up and sheathed it, shrinking it down to its smaller size. "You have improved," she proclaimed to Victor, eyes never leaving Blake "but you are still weak." She quickly walked over to Blake and grabbed her collar. "We need to talk." She growled as she started to drag Blake towards the town. Blake could hear Victor calling after them, but Grey ignored him and dragged Blake out of the town and into the forest.