Kyran...good, you're still alive...

Flyresa! Wait...I..

I have done all I can my love, the rest...is what you make for yourself.

NO! Don't leave! NOT AGAIN!

"FLYRESA!" I woke up screaming reaching for nothing in front of me. I could feel the tears streaming down my face and panting. Damn it...these nightmares. I miss her yet...she always comes to remind me. WHY? I didn't deserve this...I never wanted any of this. However, that was a fact. I unfortunatly had to live with. I quickly examined my surroundings. I was still in the medical tent, it was early evening. How long was I out? How did I get here? More importantly though...what the hell happened to me. I remembed the sudden burst of energy and...all the anger. I wanted...to kill something, just to satisfy an unknown lust. The last time I had this feeling, was fightning my own father. What was this unknown power that was in me? I wasn't sure, and I didn't want to learn just yet.

"Evening Mr. Rhodes, I am glad to see you survived the treatment, or rather, the removal of your aura." A man with Purple hair said from the shadows. He walked out to reveal himself to me with a big smile on his face. I however, did not have the same reaction. I gripped his coat and looked him in the eyes through his colored shades.

"What the hell did you do to me?" I demanded as he laughed. What was so funny from the man?

"What did I do? I saved your life is what I did. You had mental barrier in your mind which refused your aura. How and when they were put in place is a mystery to me. All I know, it was done intentionally. So be a little damn thankful now alright?" He said gritting his teeth. We locked our angry eyes for a moment before a third voice stopped us from killing each other.

"Boys! No fighting! Besides, if you kill each other, who is going to help me?" It was Cecilia who broke the grip between us and stood in the gap.

"Sorry Cecilia, kinda got carried away with the pyscho-Commander here. But hey, who am I to blame?" Mura joked.

"Uh-huh, I got carried away myself. Still, someone who dresses in mostly purple, you must be popular." I joked myself before Murasaki leered at me.

"Jeez...you are hopeless you little fool. Cecilia, talk to him before you send him my way." Mura finished as he walked out of the tent. His presence leaving us to be alone.

"What the hell is his problem?" I asked still looking at the area where he originally stood.

"Murasaki...well, he isn't a big fan of the White Fang at all. Being here, with us. He hates it. He is only here for one reason." She said confidently.

"What would that be?" I asked.

"Me." She responded as I turned towards her upon hearing the words.

"You mean? You and him...?" I asked.

"Yes, as much as I don't want to believe it. He actually, saved my life...many years ago. I owe him my life." She said smiling.

"I loved someone once, I can tell when someone has a fake smile. And, you don't owe anyone a damn thing. What you do with that contract of his. It's up to you." I said softly as her smile quickly faded.

"You're the first person to notice that. Congrats. Still, after you get ready, meet Mura near the training area. Your new clothes, they're by your bed." She said before walking away. I went over to see the small set of clothes, again, the main color of black. I heard her one last time.

"Oh and Kyran...thank you." She said softly before leaving the tent entirely. I waited for a moment as her leaving continued the effect on me. The spell on me broke before I saw what clothes had been brought for me. It was a sleeveless black coat with a popped collar that had extended downwards. Gray pants, boots and the mask, this time black and red. I guess they really did adore those masks. I put on the clothes, feeling the slim design had given me much more freedom of movement. I wasn't too big of a fan of this design. Less protection in the core area. However, I was safe for now. How long though...I wasn't sure. I walked out of the tent in the evening light overlooking Forever Fall Forest. How did we miss this area?

"So you're finally up are you now human?" I turned to see Adam in his signature black coat and mask. His intimidation made me frightful, yet, I wouldn't back down from him.

"You. Are you going to kill me?" I asked defiantly from him as he got down to my level still holding the stare of fear.

"As much as I want to see you suffer and die. I am here as an ally, for now. I have been ordered by the High Council not to harm you. As you rudely abandoned them 2 months ago, this was our chance to bring you to them. So for now, you are in custody of the White Fang. Be thankful, very few humans get the chance to see our lives. While still breathing." Adam said. His intimidating stare, the stature and even his voice, they were all terrifying. Yet, I could tell one thing. Even if we were considered enemies, he had something to protect. As with all people. I respected and understood that. However, it would never be considered a way of life. For me at least.

"Holy damn...you are still alive kid, what a shock after this long. Welcome back!" Another man had called out. Was this a reunion for me? I turned to see...oh my god...it was. Samuel Rai, that son of a bitch. He was supporting the White Fang all this time.

"SAM?" I asked with a confused tone.

"Yep! As you can tell, I am still in business for the most part. However, President Carren or rather your father, dismantle a majority of my arsenal for himself. So, I am siding with the White Fang for the time until my company is back up. I was before but hey, what are you gonna do right?" He said jokingly before I gripped my fist.

"He isn't my father Sam." I said softly.

"I know, I heard what happened. Whatever it's worth kid, I am sorry. I know you'll make him pay, but give him a little something from me you hear?" He said with a smile on his face.

"Yea, I got it Sam. Nice seeing you again." I chuckled softly.

"You too kid, you too..."He finished before walking off. Was Gale not the only one? I mean...he led the human resistance but there were Humans amongst the Faunus, while not in the ideal conditions. It was still enough to gather up hatred for...him.

"Kyran! Come on over!" It was Mura calling me over. I sighed before going over to him. I know Cecilia said he wanted to see me. Whatever the reason for me to stop with the bed rest, it must have been important.

"So, why in the hell did you wake me up Mura? What is going on?" I asked before he threw a sword towards me as I caught it mid-flight.

"You nearly died in Vale. So before you see the council and leave. You are getting training from yours truly. I have seen your skill. While very impressive, it is ancient today. So, you will build a new stance, master a few techniques, and in the end of it all. Fight me to show me you can be an excellent student. Or is that too hard for you Kyran?" He cockily said as he took up his stance. It was very composed and he was very well focused on me. I took up my own, placing the sword in a forward dash position keeping it close to my head. Observing my oppenent. I would wait until he striked before I began attacking. In any good combat situation, observe your opponent before overtaking him. Then, he disappeared as a flush of leaves flew up from where he was.

"What the hell?" I said as I scanned around looking for him. Then a purple blur flew past me as I felt the wind behind it. What was this? I have never seen an fighter like this at all.

"I know that technique, having your oppenent attack first. However, this ability of mine allows me to move so fast that it is just a blur to you. I can see you though, rather clearly. Observing you, watching you look for me, it is rather funny to watch. If you want to defeat me though." He said before I felt a boot kick me to the floor of leaves. "You need to learn everything I can teach you. As there people out there, far stronger, far worse than me. Ones which, I regret even knowing." He said with anger. As if someone, like me, from his own past had caused him to realize that fact.

"Are you going to stand there Mura, or am I doing this for nothing?" I said retaking my own stance. I knew his technique, all I had to do, was properly counter it.

"Right, sorry. Anyway, let's do this again Kyran. This time though, try to lay at least a hit on me." He said smiling.

"I can guarentee that my friend. You can count on it." I said before charging him once more.

7 Years Later

If only I had known about what would happen not even 4 months afterwards. All that training, my time spent there...dear god...what sort of sick depraived person would do such things. To me...and...to her?

There are always more monsters in this world than we want to believe...always.