Raven: Behold, the power of Legend!
Raven closes her eyes. Her aura rose, Spring Maiden powers activate in an instant. She surrounds himself with a Dark red hue, electricity violently crackling around her body. The power of the Spring Maiden allows for red flames to appear on the side of both of Raven´s eyes.
Reuben: A maiden?
Raven smirks and basks in her newfound energy.
Raven: THE Spring Maiden.
Raven makes a mad dash towards Reuben, only for their fists to clash mid-air. This time, a shockwave of greater intensity spreads quickly. The two opponents' smirk at each other, both respecting the power that the other wielded at that moment in time. Raven pulls back her right fist and collides with Reuben´s, sending another powerful shockwave.
Reuben: I consider it an honor to be able to battle you.
Raven is then met with a sharp uppercut, the blow connects, Raven does not react. She then delivers a sharp knee blow to Reuben´s chest. The wind is instantly knocked out of him, and his mouth leaks saliva. He recovers and drives his left fist into her throat. The small shockwave sends Raven back gaging and sputtering, allowing Reuben the distance he prefers in combat.
Raven: Fuck!
Raven didn´t know it yet, but her power had peaked at the start of the battle. Raven charges up a red energy blast and shot it at Reuben. He takes the impact to the chest, which burns his armor. Raven follows up with a blue blast that slams into Reuben. His armor freezes up, thinking fast, he shatters his armor, leaving the blue undershirt intact.
Reuben: You seem pretty confident right now.
He smirks, looking at Raven, sizing her up.
Raven: Hyaaah!
She presses her advantage, rushing in at Reuben, delivering a powerful blow to his face. His head jerks sideways, and Raven smirks. In seconds, Reuben turns his face towards Raven, her fist still lodged in place. She relaxes her right arm, shocked that he could be still breathing. He on the other hand, extends his slightly open left fist. He taps Raven in her chest, and a shockwave rips through her body, knocking the wind out of her for a second.
Reuben: You haven´t realized it yet, have you?
Raven growls at Reuben.
Raven: What are you talking about?
Reuben: Let me take a wild guess, you acquired this new form recently didn´t you?
Raven readjusts herself, panting hard.
Raven: SO, What? There is no difference.
Reuben: Your ¨Spring Maiden¨ powers, they´re burning through more energy than your body can supply.
Raven gets on her knees, trying to catch her breath still.
Raven: There´s no way…
She is now on her hands and knees, if Reuben was cruel like Salem, Raven would be dead.
Reuben: Like I said before, it´s an honor to fight you.
Reuben´s semblance dissipates, his eyes return to normal, he begins to walk away. Raven grits her teeth in anger as the power of the Spring Maiden recedes into her body. She passes out from exhaustion and Reuben looks back at her limp body.
( Team RNJR Check up, Episode 4)
Ruby, Jaune, Nora and Ren are walking through the forests of Anima. The leaves crunch beneath Ruby´s boots as the wind blows across the ground. Ruby is spotted holding a paper map.
Ruby: Come on guys, if we pick up the pace, we can still make it to the next town by sunset.
Jaune: Assuming it´s still there.
Ruby: Of course it´ll still be there! This one is supposed to be pretty big.
Ruby looks at the map, unsure of how to pronounce the name.
Ruby: B-B-Banea
Ren: Higanbana, it´s a well protected village with a popular inn.
Nora: It means, no camping in the rain!
Ruby looks at Jaune.
Ruby: See? Everything is gonna be fine!
Jaune: You know, we´ve had a lot of ups and downs. Things could be alot worse. Really thought that we would see more Grimm.
Ren: As did I.
Nora: I guess our luck is finally turning around!
A wolf-like Grimm spots the team, it growls before a sword is slammed through it. Killing it instantly. Qrow rests the top of the blade against his shoulder, making a clank sound. Grimm burn in the background.
Qrow: (Scoffs) Luck.
(Hours later, Cabin Interior)
Raven is sleeping peacefully on Reuben´s couch. The stormy weather in Anima, mimicked on Saunus. He couldn´t just leave her defenseless with roaming Grimm. Reuben makes himself a nice dinner consisting of Pot Roast, potatoes and corn. He opens the oven and takes out his dinner, careful to not burn himself. He fixes himself a plate before walking over to his recliner. He turns on the television and starts to watch the evening news. Raven slowly wakes up, jolting up at first, aiming a dagger at Reuben.
Reuben: Don´t worry, Raven, I didn't do that to you.
Raven looks down at herself, her clothing still on. She yawns, before lowering her dagger.
Raven: Why spare me? Why not finish me when you had the chance?
Reuben: Because unlike you, I am no killer.
Raven adjusts herself, sitting upright, and letting her black hair flow down her back. She notices her sword, perfectly placed in it´s sheath. Her Scarlet eyes stare at the man before her, analyzing him. She puts away her dagger, and stands up.
Raven: I really should be going.
Raven slashes a portal open in the air.
Reuben: Wait!
Raven turns around as Reuben gives her mask back. Raven looks back, and nods before walking off. The portal closes and Reuben goes back to eating his dinner.
Reuben: She´ll be back
( End of Chapter)