Hey guys, Aaron2014 here! I told you guys I'd get this chapter out a lot faster than the last one didn't I? Also sorry if its not a "big" enough chapter. The "Black Trailer" didn't exactly have enough dialogue to make it long. But at least its got a lot of combat. Before I let you guys read, I like to clarify one thing. The Review function for any of my stories is not a way to complain/ask for my other stories to be updated. It should only be used to review the story its connected to. Guest readers need to be patient cause I'm a writer of not only a few stories on here but I also got life to deal with. Anyways enough rambling out of me, enjoy!
Chapter 4: Black
The shattered moon shone bright over the forest of Forever Fall. Reason for the name is because the leaves of trees and other plant life seemed to be stuck through the stage of everlasting Fall. Leaves fell constantly as the wind blew them from their branches. A few of them fell near what appeared to be the only occupant in the forest, a girl.
She was a fair skinned young girl with amber eyes and long black hair. A ribbon is tied with a large bow on the top of her head, which hid her Faunus heritage being two cat ears. She wears purple eye shadow in cat's-eye style. She wears a black buttoned vest with coattails and a single silver button on the front. Underneath this is a white, sleeveless, high necked, crop undershirt and white shorts with a zipper on the front of each leg, which is emblazoned with a logo of sorts. She also wore black low-heeled boots and full stockings with a color gradation of black to purple at her ankles. Her emblem is visible on the outside of both thighs just below her shorts in white. On her left arm is a detached sleeve with a silver cuff around her bicep, and black ribbons are wrapped around both forearms. A small, loose scarf is wrapped around her neck and a gray magnetic backpack is strapped to her back, hidden by her hair. This was none other than Blake Belladonna.
She sat on the boulder looking up at the sky, with her mind deep in thought. Ever since she was a child, she always been part of the White Fang. She joined to help her father's cause to bring peace and equal rights to her kind. But he, unfortunately, stepped down to be in charge as the chieftain of Menagerie. She however didn't stop. She continued to move forward in hopes to bring a better world.
However the new leader, Sienna Khan, was hardy. She was one to express the organization's power through fear tactics. Blake met her rarely but she was a just, if not, sound leader, though that can't be said much through her current partner. Blake's partner was rougher around the edges and somewhat extreme. Being a high-ranked member of the White Fang could have that effect on someone. Adam, on the other hand, was different.
Blake watched overtime on what he was becoming, from a caring partner and teacher to slowly transitioning into a monster. It broke her heart severely. Unlike Sienna's mindset, Adam believe humanity was a waste of space. He believed they should be wiped out and for Faunus to take their place. Blake didn't want any part in a world like that. To be remembered as the beasts everyone saw them as wipe out an entire race over something so trivial. She would not be a patron of the extinction of a species.
"Blake?" A calm, cool feminine voice spoke up, catching the cat Faunus's attention.
She looked up to see her Digimon partner appear out of thin air, like a ninja from her books. The Digimon in question was similar to that of an anthropomorphic fox. Most of her fur was colored yellow with the tip of her ears, the tip of her tail, the fur on her chest, her feet, and her three fingered claws covered in white. Her shoulders had yellow fur sticking up while her arms were covered with purple sleeves. The sleeves each had a symbol of Yin and Yang, the ancient symbol of balance between light and darkness. Her knees had the same swirling, light purple symbols. Her eyes were sharpened and were colored icy blue. This was Renamon, Blake's Digimon partner and longtime friend.
"Is everything alright?" The fox-like Digimon asked.
Blake shook her head, "I'm fine. Just thinking is all."
"Is that right?" Renamon replied. "Does this thinking involve anything with the White Fang?"
"Has anyone told you that you can read me like a book?" Blake said with a sigh.
"Comes with the territory," Renamon said with a hint of mild amusement. "Considering a certain partner of mine is known for their eccentric reading."
"You got me there," Blake said before looking back up the sky. "The reason for the intense thinking is that I might consider leaving the White Fang."
"Is that so?" Renamon said with a raised brow.
"Are you against the idea?" Blake asked with a raised brow.
"No," Renamon simply replied. "I was just wondering when that thought would finally occur in your mind."
"Looking back at the things we've done," Blake said. "I can't help but feel that I should have followed the same example dad did and quit while things got too intense."
"Blake," Renamon said walking closer to Blake. "One can't change the past, only the future can be changed. Yes, it took a while for you to realize your mistakes, but you're willing to leave now to make a difference. Leave or not, whatever decision you make I'll follow you to the very end."
Blake smiled before laying her forehead on her Digimon's while closing her eyes. "Where would I be without you?"
Renamon smiled back before mimicking her partner's action. "Don't know. But I'm glad I'm partnered with one with such a kind soul."
Their moment ended immediately when the sound of a snapping twig was heard. Renamon became alert before disappearing from thin air like a ninja. Blake turned her attention where the sound originated from and saw someone walking up. It was her current partner, Adam Taurus.
He was a tall man with red and brown hair that spikes backwards in a windswept way. While most of his hair was red, a portion of it in the back and several streaks were brown. A noticeable trait of his appearance is the Grimm mask he wears, which obscures his eyes and upper face. His Faunus heritage appeared that of a bull, which two horns could be seen on either side of his head. He wore a long-sleeved black trench coat with slit sleeves and more red designs and a white symbol on the left side. His trench coat is red on the inside with red flame-like accents at the bottom and his wilting rose emblem on the back over a white floral design. His trench coat is half-buttoned, exposing a red shirt with a black line running parallel to his collar under it. He wore long black pants, black shoes with red soles, and black gloves with more red emblems on their forehand. He wears a black belt with white domino marks on it.
"Blake," He said. "It's time."
Blake sighed a bit before nodding. "Okay."
Few minutes later, she and Adam were sprinting through the forest at high speeds. They had to be quick if they wanted to catch up to the prize they sought. Above in the trees, Renamon followed after them, jumping from branch to branch with keen skill. The two Faunus finally came upon a cliff face which overlooked most of the forest. There in their sights was the prize they sought.
Trail tracks were seen below as the sound of an incoming train was heard. The large vehicle was zooming down the tracks at a quickened speed. If they were to get on board, they'd need to time it just right. The train grew closer just as Adam jumped from the cliff, quickly followed by Blake. They skidded down the leaf covered hills before making their leap. Staying on target, Adam landed on the top of the train, using his sword to anchor himself and prevent him from flying off the top. Blake, like a cat, landed on the train's roof gracefully. Now that they were on they made their way to the train's cargo cart.
With quickened speed they made it to the intended cart. Adam used his sword to cut the lock on the hatch before opening it. Both he and Blake dropped into the cart, but unfortunately it didn't contain what they sought. Inside, surrounding them, were robots but not any robots. The machines surrounding them were none other than Atlesian Knight-130s, Atlas's most common combat droids, and there was a small army of them around the two Faunus.
"Looks like we're going to be doing this the hard way," Adam said with his hand gripping his sword, just as the Atlesian Knight-130s began activating.
Blake just rolled her eyes as she gripped her weapon, Gambol Shroud. "Don't be so dramatic."
One of the Knight-130s shifted their hands into what looked like Gatling gun before pointing at the two and said, "Intruders, identify yourselves."
Adam just smirked as his sword, Wilt, shot from the swords sheathe, Blush, hitting the Knight-130 in its head. Adam shortened the distance between him and the robot with his quick speed. Grabbing his sword, he then turned to the robot with quick precision before slicing it to pieces. This caused the other Knight-130s to look at one another before shifting their hands to swords and rushing the two.
Blake saw two Knight-130s coming up behind her before unsheathing Gambol Shroud and cut them to pieces. She and Adam then began cutting away at the robots, striking them down one by one. One of the Knight-130s was about to fire on the two, who were dispatching the first group, until something appeared before it. It was Renamon, who had a smirk on her face. This caused the robot to back up in surprise, much to the Digimon's amusement.
"Hello, boys," Renamon said. "Care to give this girl a good fight?"
The Knight-130 who had its Gatling gun hands at the ready aimed it at Renamon. However, it never got the chance as Renamon struck the robot with a powerful palm strike, causing its head to be knocked clean off and landing next to the other Knight-130's. Before they could retaliate, Blake entered the fight slicing through several robots with her weapon. Renamon back her up as she takes several out with coordinated palm strikes. Blake then tossed one Knight-130 into the air where Adam met it with a powerful kick to its cybernetic gut.
The Knight-130 collided with the door, leading out of the cart, and smashed through it. This gave them an exit once the last of the androids were defeated. The three rushed out of the cart coming to a flatbed train cart and saw more Knight-130s making their way towards them.
Blake turned to Renamon before shouting, "Renamon, take them out!"
"With pleasure," Renamon replied.
The fox-like Digimon jumped high into the air, causing the Knight-130s to look up at her. Renamon crossed her arms just as a large group of leaf-shaped diamond shards appear around her as she aimed at the androids. She then threw her arms outward as she commenced with her special attack.
"DIAMOND STORM!"
With her special attack called out, a rain of leaf-shaped diamond shards drops down on the androids. The majority of the group guarding the flatbed cart was taken out by the raining diamond shards but reinforcements were making their way towards the group. Adam and Blake turned to one another giving a look of affirmation.
"Let's do this." Adam said as they rushed towards the Knight-130s.
Adam sliced at two androids, causing them to be flung to the air. To meet them was Blake, who sliced the two before sending them back down to be finished off by Adam. Blake looks upon the crowd of androids that surrounded them. She shifts her Gambol Shroud to its pistol mode before throwing it at one of the Knight-130s. The weapon missed the android but she then pulled the long black ribbon attached to her weapon. This caused the pistol to fire a round and speed towards one of the androids, slicing through them.
Blake continued this tactic of throw, pull, slice, and twirl as Adam backed her up. Renamon's paws were coated in ghostly, blue flames before smashing through several robots in a single strike.
"POWER PAW!"
More androids fell to the combined might of Blake, Renamon and Adam. Once the Knight-130s were finished the group then rushed to the next train cart. Once inside, they saw prize that they sought. Filled in the room were crates filled with Dust and each crate endorsed with the Schnee Dust Company symbol.
Adam smirked as he walked up to one of the crates before opening it. Inside, various vials ground Dust and cases of Dust crystals were seen. The thought of gaining this much dust was like getting presents on Christmas morning.
"Perfect," Adam said. "You two move up to the next car. I'll set the charges."
"What about the crew members?" Blake asked with a bit of concern seen on her face.
"What about them?" Adam asked back with venom in his voice.
"There's a reason she asked, Adam." Renamon spoke up. "You never said there would be explosives for this."
"I changed up the plan a bit," Adam argued. "You've got a problem with that, foxy?"
"While I'd like to answer that," Renamon said before pointing behind Adam. "We've got a bigger problem."
Adam turned to look to see a larger robot than the others drop from the ceiling. It was painted dark gray and red. It has four legs on its abdomen, two arms and an upright oriented body. It possesses four cannons, one on the end of each arm, and two larger ones mounted on its shoulders. The Spider Droid then aimed its four cannons at the three. Blake looked at Adam with worry while he and Renamon prepared for battle.
The droid's cannons charged as it fired a barrage of salvos at the group. They jumped into action, dodging the barrage as much as they could. Blake rushed the Spider Droid before making a leap at. She was about to strike the machine before it countered her with a well-placed head-butt. Blake fell to the floor as the droid made its way towards her. It was, however, cut off by Adam, who was swinging his sword at the machine. Just as he landed, he was knocked back by one of the Spider Droid's legs, causing him to crash into the crates.
The Spider Droid then began to fire more salvos at Adam. The male Faunus dodged the blasts, which hit several of the crates instead. Adam looks up to see the machine about to stomp down on Blake with one of its legs. Before he could react, Renamon appeared out of thin air in a burst of speed in front of Blake, grabbing her, and dodging the droid's leg. The fox-like Digimon landed next to Adam before looking to Blake.
"Blake, are you hurt?" The Digimon asked with concern.
Blake shook her head a bit before answering, "Not too much. I'll be fine."
Just as Renamon placed Blake on the floor, the sound of shifting metal caught the group's attention. They looked to see the Spider Droid combining all four of its cannons into one large main cannon. The Spider Droid took aim at them as energy began to gather in the cannons nozzle.
"We need to get out of here!" Blake cried out in concern. Adam, unfortunately, was being stubborn at the moment.
"Says you," Adam replied. "I'm not leaving without that Dust shipment."
They never got a chance as the machine's cannon gained full charge. Energy swirled around the barrel as the Spider Droid fired its weapon. The force of the blast caused the group of three to be flung out of the storage train car onto another flatbed car. They groaned before looking up to see the Spider Droid exiting the train car onto the flatbed. Adam growled a bit before turning to Blake and Renamon.
"You two," Adam called out. "Buy me some time."
Blake and Renamon knew what the male Faunus was planning before Blake said, "Are you sure?"
"Do it!" Adam shouted at her before getting into position.
With no more arguments, she and Renamon rushed towards the Spider Droid. The two partners dodged the incoming salvos before Blake made a jump to strike. She pulled out Gambol Shroud before slice at the robot. She then twirled her weapon before sending multiple strikes at the machine. Renamon also contributed, striking the machines hull with several of her attacks. A few parts of the droid became dented thanks to the power behind Renamon's strikes.
The two continued their attack for a few more moments before retreating. They landed near Adam, who looked ready to strike back. The Spider Droid then combined its four cannons into one again before getting ready to fire.
"Move!" Adam commanded the two, who headed his word, as the Spider Droid fired its weapon.
The large salvos made its way towards him, in hopes to destroy him. He blocked the blast with his sword, Wilt, catching the blast with his blade. He then immediately sheathed his sword, causing his hair, mask, and clothing to glow in the red parts. The Spider Droid made an attempt to attack by jumping at the male Faunus. However, the machine never got the chance.
Faster than the eye could see, Adam quick drew his sword before send out a single swipe of his blade. The result of the swipe not only struck the Spider Droid but also caused several crates on the flatbed car to be flung away. The Spider Droid also immediately shut down before its entire frame disintegrated from the power behind Adam's strike.
Adam quickly sheathed Wilt before making his way to the next train car. Just as he arrived he saw Blake, along with Renamon on the next car. Adam looked to see an expression of sadness on the cat Faunus's face as she looked at him. He didn't understand why the girl was sad. He then saw Blake pull out Gambol Shroud before cutting the link that connects the two cars together.
"Blake, what are you doing?!" Adam shouted as the train car ahead of him began to pull away.
"I'm sorry, Adam." Blake replied back with a strained shout. "I'm leaving the White Fang."
"You can't!" He shouted back, his anger rising. "What about all the hard work we've done?!"
"I'm sorry," She replied before turning away from him. "But I can no longer be part of this no more. Goodbye."
As the train car pulled further away from Adam, he screamed in anger as he pointed at the girl. "Mark my words, Blake! You will pay dearly for this betrayal! I will find you again and when I do everything you care about and love will ripped away from you! I'll make sure of it!"
The train pulled away far enough to where the two could not see Adam anymore. Renamon turned to Blake, who was looking down at the floor. This worried the fox-like Digimon as she walked up to her partner, placing a hand on her shoulder.
"Blake?" Renamon spoke. "Is everything alright?"
Blake finally looked up and turned to Renamon, whose eyes widened at the sight. The cat Faunus's eyes were filled with tears of sorrow as she tried to keep herself from crying. This sight broke the Digimon's heart as she pulled her partner into a hug.
"It's okay, Blake." Renamon said in a soothing voice. "Just let it out."
And so she did. Blake let out a cry of sorrow and pain, which the Digimon helped comfort her. Ever since the day Renamon had hatched from her Digi-Egg, she and Blake never parted. She was a smart, kind, and gentle soul that she was glad to be acquainted with. However, the day she met Adam and the things he made her do were heart retching. Someone as kind as her partner shouldn't have been made to carry out the things she had done.
Minutes past and Blake seemed to finally calm down. The cat Faunus had wiped her tears away with her arm as she and Renamon had ended their embrace. She and Renamon looked out at the passing forest in silence before Blake spoke up.
"Renamon," She said. "We're going to stop them, no matter what."
Renamon looked to her partner before asking, "And how are we to do that?"
"I can enlist at Beacon to become a huntress." Blake answered. "The semester starts in a few weeks, which gives us time to gather info of any White Fang operations in Vale. It's lucky we've been in the organization long enough to know where most of the gatherings take place."
"Whatever you decide, Blake, I will kindly follow." Renamon replied. "I made a promise to your family that I'd help protect you and I intend to keep that promise. So where you go, I go."
Blake gave a smile to her partner before saying, "How did I get such a wonderful friend?"
Renamon gave her own smile before replying, "I don't know. Either way, you're stuck with me."
This got the girl to laugh as the two continued to ride the train. They sat and watch the trees pass them by as the Forest of Forever Fall continued to shed its leaves forevermore.
There's that chapter folks! Remember to keep an eye out for any grammatical errors and such for me to correct. Anyways till the next chapter!
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