Fuyu: I got lazy at the many fights since there are so many people to go through so I sped through it or else I fear I'd go over a set limit I made for myself. Also, I'm turning back a little to that event with Blake's worries about the coming storm.
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Chapter 51: Fun - Deals - Concerns
As Gris and his team sat down at the bleachers, the battle between Pyrrha and Mercury is beginning. While the fight sets up, Gris is still feeling a little down by his loss in the fight. While his hood was still down, the girls seem to be getting some ideas. Upon turning towards them out of curiosity, Gris found Ruby touching and scratching his ears bringing a glare from Rudy.
"Your hair is like fur, it's so soft, Gris," Ruby said with a little childish giggle, "And your ears are so cute."
"H-hey, what're ya doing," Gris struggled to say amidst all the embarrassment he's feeling while at the same time, trying his hardest not to purr as she scratches behind the ears.
Blake hugged Gris by the neck, "You shouldn't bother him too much because you're the leader, Ruby."
Yang somehow snuck behind them and gave them both a hug from behind, "Aww we just can't resist, since Gris looked a little down."
"Are you alright, Gris," Blake asked him, while not letting go.
"To be honest," he began, "I'm alright, just a little out of it from being wacked in the face and losing. Adding to that, I meet that guy as he will be with us for a long time."
The girls nodded in understanding as Olivia walked up to them. "Can I touch his ears as well," She asked while trying to keep her composure.
Blake gave her a suspicious look but Gris reluctantly let Olivia do so. She just simply reached out and gently touched his ears and petted his head. "C-cute," She murmured.
"I'm sorry, also, what was that," Gris asked as he broke away from her hand.
"U-um nothing," She said aloud, "I'm just amazed that I get to interact with a Faunus like that."
"Hey," James called out seeming a little pained.
"You don't count, James," Olivia shot back, "Especially during those times I had to deal with you when you acted more dog like."
"Wait, he's a Faunus too," Gris asked again forcing Olivia to stop.
"Well, yeah," She said lowering her voice, "This is between you and me, but he's a half Faunus, believe it or not."
"Really? Well that's interesting," Gris said as the fight below began to start. Mercury's fighting style is very particular with kicks since it looks like he has his weapons attached to his feet. Pyrrha herself is holding well against Mercury, even though he's quick on his feet.
As they watched, Gris began to notice the rest of team SOJR talking about upgrading their weapons. As Gris listened, he wondered about his weapons as they spoke. At the same time, Gris simply watched the fights below. Pyrrha's fight ended in a draw for some reason. Blake went up against Emerald the fight was tense since both of them fight with two weapons. Blake had the advantage while using her semblance but Emerald managed to hold up against Blake. After several minutes of fighting, the fight ended in a surprising draw again because of their equally low Aura levels. The fights dragged on through each transfer and they were eventually dismissed as the fights are over and it's time to head back to the dorms. As they walked, Gris could see that Blake has gone quiet. "Something wrong," Gris asked her.
"Huh? Oh um," Blake said as though snapping out of a trance, "I-I'll be going ahead."
"Hey, Blake, wait," Gris called out. Unfortunately Blake was already in the dorm. Gris looked at his team who looked back at him. No words were said despite that the stares seem to be shooting daggers into him. "It wasn't my fault," He said holding his palms up, "All I did was show concern. She seemed a lot quieter than usual."
"I thought she was quiet already," Yang said with a shrug.
"No, more than that," Gris said, "Anyone else notice?"
"I did," Weiss responded, "And, frankly, it bothers me as much as it does you as her teammate."
"C'mon let's go and see, then," Gris said as they headed into the dorm. Upon walking up to their flat to see Blake but they run into her in the hallway.
"Stop right there," Weiss said jabbing a finger at Blake, "On our way back, you were quieter than usual. We know that you have your reasons but why won't you come to us."
"Hold up," Gris said, "We're in a hallway now, let's head into our dorm and then we'll talk."
The team headed into the dorm. Weiss then dramatically pointed at Blake and said, "So, Blake Belladonna, What. Is. Wrong?"
"I...I just don't know how you are all so calm about this," She began after Weiss calmed down, "Our enemies are mobilizing, the White Fang, Torchwhick, even that terrorist organization, PLAGUE. Do you think they'll wait until graduation?"
"Blake, we're still young," Gris said placing a gentle hand on her shoulder, "We will fight when we're ready. If they strike first, we will strike back at them, as a team."
"Gris," Blake said placing her hand on his, "Thanks."
"We're going to need info on the enemies we are up against," Ruby said to the team, "So, We'll be spying and gathering info on everything our enemies are doing. Anyone who's up for this dangerously awesome mission to save the world, say 'Aye.'"
"Aye," Gris said raising his hand.
"Count me in, sister," Yang said pumping her fist enthusiastically.
"I'm in," Weis said stepping forward.
"Yeah, let's do this," Blake said.
"Only Gris said 'aye," Ruby said, crestfallen at this. Yang hugged her sister to comfort her. "Anyways," Gris began, "We should start investigating this weekend. In what time we have we should arrange who will go, where they will go and train hard beforehand."
Ruby recovered and said, "For now, let's get some rest. We have the rest of this week to arrange everything." Everyone nodded and headed to their bedrooms. Gris' sleep was a little uneasy as he could feel something coming up soon.
