Sorry for being late, but much happened in my life. It made it hard to write. But the next chapter will focus on Ren and Nora. But let's get started.
All of team RNJR opened their letter. They were pure dark with white scripture. Ren and Nora got one together, Jaune one and Ruby one. Ren and Nora opened their letter.
As I know everything, I also know your past. And it is a tragic one, I must say. Humans are cruel and unforgiving, ignorant and full of hate. You two seem to be different, sure both of you have those emotions. But they rarely occur. I will give you the chance to clear your past, for both of you.
An old village not far from Vale has a problem. You may have forgot, I haven't. Or did you?
I will send both of you to this village, you aren't able to go except you resolved said issue. And I wouldn't try if I were one of you.
Nora and Ren looked at each other in shock. Was it really their home-village he was writing about. They wanted to help the village, long time ago, when there was a team JNPR. But this outbreak occurred, so they simple couldn't go.
"Do you really think he is talking about our village?" Ren asked, looking Nora strait into her eyes.
"W-well there is only one way to find out." Nora replied, clearly nervous.
"So when are we going on this quest?" Ren asked Astaroth.
"Tomorrow, all of your stuff is ready. You have as much time as you need for this quest." Astaroth seemed calm as always.
Both Jaune and Ruby did not open their letter. But after some time of rest Jaune was brave enough to do so.
Ah Jaune Ark, a name entangled with many battles. Even I have respect for your family. They were nearly equal enemies. But I'm losing myself. I see you have some bruises. So I have decided to help you with your health. I won't go into detail, you just wouldn't understand.
That said I know your past and your future. You will be trained by me. You will stay here with me. I will improve your skill in combat. I will train you as long as the others need for their quest.
Jaune was frightened and confused. Why would Astaroth personally train him. And what would he do to heal his wounds? The temple does not seem to have high technology. But Jaune remained silent. Now Ruby opened her letter.
First of all, I'm glad you made the contract with me. This is what made all this possible in the first place. From all people here you have the friendliest past. Feel pleased. But that's not the point.
I will send you to the place where your mother trained. She was indeed trained by me, to some extent. Her old training facility should be intact, if I recall correctly. Once you mastered her obstacles you can come back.
"I will leave you alone for now, tomorrow will be a long day." Astaroth said. He turned around and walked in the temple again. Preparing everything for tomorrow.
"So what are you needed to do?" Ren asked. Looking at the faces of Ruby and Jaune.
"He will send me to my mom's training facility. And you Jaune?" Ruby asked, turning on her stump towards him.
"I-I will train with Astaroth. He said he knows my families past and my future. He also said that he would train me as long as you guys would need for your quest." Jaune replied, looking down at his knees. He was bandaged all over his body. So where his knees.
"Ohhh don't worry Jaune, we will do our best so we will be back as fast as possible." Nora replied, pulling Jaune in a huge. She thought that hugs would make you feel better, no matter what.
"And you two. I heard you were talking about a village?" Ruby asked Nora. She laid her head a bit to the left and scratched the back of it.
"Yeah, we are going to a village. Which is supposed to have a major problem with something." Ren answered. Thinking if it really is their home village he is sending them to. He hoped not but also he wished for it. It was a bit paradox. But feelings can be paradox from time to time.
"Do you think it's your home village?" Jaune asked, interpreting their faces right.
"I think so." Nora replied.
Normally she was cheerful at any given point, even in combat. But there were rare occasions where she was serious. And if you were the one to make her angry you have fucked up. Right now she wasn't angry, more upset about the fact that it was her home village. The town your supposed to love or at least like to a certain extent. But this town was not beloved, from neither of them. Only a couple of few people could be loved in this town. One of them not even living near the town. An old faunus lady. Her husband was murdered, but she still had no real hate. She taught them being friendly and calm. Why it's worth being a hunter and huntress. She was a cat faunus.
"Well let's hope it is. Now you can show them." Jaune replied, forming a fist. Sometimes Jaune could really pump you up. But only sometimes.
"OK, Jaune we should continue our training." Ruby interrupted Jaune, who was in the middle of an energetic speech.
"Really?!" Jaune said, now his arms hanging low. He looked like very sip of energy had left him.
"We will go and get our stuff…" Ren said. After Jaune finally had given in.
"But didn't her said that our stuff was re…" Nora was interrupted by Ren, who poked her gently. She knew when he does that she should not talk further.
"W-well we see you later, or tomorrow." Nora yelled. She grabbed Ren's hand and pulled him in the temple.
"What is it?" Nora asked after they were inside of the temple, near their room. Their luggage was really leaning on the wall to their room, packed and ready.
"We need to talk." Ren replied while opening the door.
"Is it because… "Nora got silent.
"Yes, because of our families." Ren said determined. Their howl life they were cast away from their family, neither had the qualifications their family wanted. Both punched and being called a disgrace for the family. Both clans shared this village, being the enemies they are a friend from the other clan was not allowed or tolerated. But when their families found out that Ren and Nora were friend, and met each other at night, they were cast away. At the age of 8. Their families wanted them to die. Never excepted them. Or tolerated them. It is important to know that the clan of the Valkyries was dominated by men. And an heir was needed, not an heiress. From her birth on Nora was looked down at.
The clan of the Lies is a strong female clan of assassins. Men were nearly never tolerated. Men were slaves and not the potential heir of the clan. So Ren's mother sent him on an assassination which he failed in, not because of his abilities but because of his heart. Their first meeting, the first time their eyes met, was on this mission.
Ren simply could not kill Nora.
Soooo I hope you have/had a good day. And a big THANKS to all of you who are still reading my story. If I recall correctly its not so much longer anymore for Volume 4 :D.
Florian out.
