Chapter 13 Seeds of Darkness
Kituma and Cinder exit the base and found a nice tree stump to sit on so Kituma can give more detail on his Grimm heritage.
Kituma: I guess you wonder how such a nice charming fox be related to those ugly mother fuckers.
Cinder chuckle: But you aren't a normal Grimm are you. I think you are one of a kind.
Kituma blushes because of her complement: Thanks and I am not like most Grimm. I was born not made.
Cinder was surprised: So your mother was a Grimm?
Kituma shook his head: No it was my dad.
Cinder: I see… so because of you being a natural-born Grimm, you get all your dad abilities he got along with being better at adapting and improve yourself physically.
Kituma: it does not feel like it sometimes.
Cinder: maybe… the reason you are having trouble achieve your full potential is due to your… humanity.
Kituma confuse what she means: What?
Cinder: think about if you stayed in your true grim self you can evolve faster and possibly stop aging as well you would like a-
Kituma: what makes you think that is my true self!
Cinder:.. It is no matter how you slice it Kituma. But the one you really feel and are is this.
Placing a hand on his face before kissing him. It was a moment they both held on to the kiss. Cinder then gently push Kituma on his back knocking both to the grass as cinder broke the kiss and start kissing his neck getting a moan out of the canine Faunus. Then she went in for light biting on the neck which got him howling. But without warning, he pushes he rolls her over to be the one on bottom and him on top which the fiery girl did not mind at all. He pins her to the ground and started with kisses her a bit before going to the neck and lightly biting it making this maiden scream. This accidentally draws Grimm in but Kituma was not in the mood for playing with them so he drew Kitsune and power shot the Beowolf headshot the Grimm killing it and some more coming their way as Cinder moan and scream with pleasure.
After a bit, he decides to play more rough with his bitting but she uses her aura to protect her and decide to tease her by saying him to chill out and not be rough. But it was not her voice he heard. But another black hair chick Kituma thought he let go already but she still creeps back into his mind.
Blake: Kituma please you're being a bit rough me.
Kituma eyes flash open and stop even getting off due to hearing Blake voice, not Cinder's which was his mind playing tricks on him. And for a brief moment in Cinder place was Blake but soon his mind fixes this glitch in his mind.
Cinder confuse why he stop: What's wrong? What forgot protection?
Teasing Kituma. Kituma was shocked at what he saw and his mind was doing.
Kituma: sorry… I got to get going its getting late.
Kituma starts to leave making Cinder more confuse but decide it be best to give him some space for now. So the both head their separate ways. After walking and thinking about Blake and why did he care for that cat who could not see abuse on the broad side of a barn. However, he is lying if even deep down he still cared for her and it's something that might never go to the way much to his dismay and peace of mind. He stops thinking about the old flame of his youth as he arrives at Nor and Sou's workshop. Once inside he saw them working on something and was sort of curious what they are working on but he had more important things to do like find a job and apartment. So he uses his scroll and study places in Vale but after the first 5 minutes still looking for a no place looking good or reasonable price. Then he remembers a White Fang member who has retired from the cause and runs a book shop maybe he can help him out and his place should be up but he needs to make a mad dash their but thankfully he can fly. So he prepares to leave when Nor came out and saw him.
Nor: HEY Kituma where are you going?
Kituma: Sorry got a find a place for my own I get the rest of my stuff soon once I find an actual place.
Nor: Well before you go me and-
But Kituma ran out before he could finish which annoy Nor to no end but went back to work on their little surprise for the young lad.
Nighttime Vale
Tukson was about to clean up before closing for the night but tonight he was a bit lazy tonight and decide to take his time. While he did he heard someone running down the street wonder where that person is going? Then the door to his place blast open. And enter was a young fox Faunus wearing a red coat and look a bit exhausted running all this way.
Tukson: better make it quick because I will be closing soon.
Kituma trying to catch his breath: I know but I was hoping you can help me find a place to rent since I need one.
Tukson surprise a bit but decide to help as much he can: Well I got a couple of room to share but you will have to pay rent.
Kituma will take it: that be perfect… can I take it tonight since the place I usually stay is out the kingdom?
Tukson: I see that's fine.
Letting him to the back of the store and head upstairs to show one of the two spare rooms he has.
Kituma: how much per month is rent?
Tukson: 500 lien a month being generous but I tell you now the room has not much room or much in it.
Kituma: I take what I have and besides it's only until I go to beacon… if I go.
Tukson: you got little over a year before heading to that school.
Kituma: I know but I thought I get a lay of the land also finds a job as well.
Tukson: I see well here the room. Using a key to unlock it he opens it up for Kituma to see. It was thin but long toom with a pretty nice bed big enough for fox boy and a desk which Kituma greatly appreciated but the rest was bare which Kituma like so he has some room to stretch and such.
Kituma: Quick question. is there a way to the roof?
Tukson was confused by his question but once seeing his large sword and see why he asked with the large sword and said use there is.
Kituma smiled: Okay also here.
As he pulls 500 lien which was most remain of his money and money he stole from corpses of his victim which help but not a big help. Tukson count it and happy the fox did not use fake Lien. He was not super worried he might cheat out paying but sometimes it's wise to double-check.
Tukson: this will be for next month so you got what remains of this month and next month to find a job.
Kituma: greatly appreciate mister…
Tukson: Tukson. And you are.
Kituma: Kituma.
Tukson: would the last name be Kishi?
Kituma: was it my ears and tail? Or is my witty charm?
Tukson chuckle: No Just have respect for those who died to make equality between us and humanity possible.
Kituma nodded: though I feel they would not proud of how we're doing it now.
Tukson nodded in agreement and he heads to close up shop while Kituma head in the room and try to fall asleep after such a long day of fighting. Meanwhile also in the kingdom of Vale Willy was doing fine but was still in pain from losing an arm. As he turns and heads into on surface is an abandoned bar but it active it belongs to infamous thieves. In fact, one had got free from custody about a year ago. As he heads in he heard the duo talking or one of them and the others respond to her partner's idea.
Male thief: What about we steal some high-grade weapon from that high-grade weapon shop?
The girl shook her head and signed no. the male was disappointed since he wanted an excuse to get weapons to blow shit up and also wanted to do something more exciting than a simple robbing a Dust shop. They are too simple especially since they got so good at it. then the male thief notice Willy come in and saw him missing an arm and chuckle sinisterly.
Male Thief: what happen did a Grimm ripped it off your pathetic body.
Willy would not take mockery of his name lightly but his boss was an exception and also being well aware he no much for either one let alone both of them together. Willy collects his thought and thought best to say it to his boss.
Willy: You remember that thing the cause your father's rise in-
Then his boss aims his cane gun at his head quieting Willy right up. The girl was not happy either ready to draw her weapon but her male partner gestures her to stay in place.
Male Thief: I told you not to mention my father!
Willy: SORRY SIR please don't kill me. I just thought you like to know that a Beherit still exists and one on this planet.
His boss was not happy about this: GET IT FROM THE PERSON HAD AND BRING IT DIRECTLY TO ME YOU UNDERSTAND!
Willy nodded and his boss shouted him once more to get going which he start getting the hell out of there. Meanwhile, on the same night, Kituma was having a strange dream and they got stranger for a while but he did not think about them, until this night.
Kituma Dream
Kituma on a gargoyle watching over the city he protects and would die for it meant protecting it and the people that it holds within it. As he was waiting like a satellite trying to pick up signals but instead of channels he was sensing and danger without his city. And soon heard the scream of a girl on top of a large building. Kituma smirk as the black armor of his true form coated him as he flew through the air in the direction of the damsel in distress. She was hanging on the edge of a building losing her grip on the edge of the building. And soon her finger leg goes causing her to fall fast straight to the ground and to a brutal and blunt ending to her life. But then her falling stop and felt she was in someone's arms?
Kituma: Don't worry madam I am here.
She opens her eyes and all she saw was a monstrous armor creature which scares as she thrashes about in his arms. He tried to calm her down but soon she starts slipping out of his hands and starts falling once more. But unlike before he seems to slow down to a snail's pace while she was falling like a rock in the water. And the girl made a bloody splat spot on the ground. Kituma land and tried to turn to human but he could not? Before he could think on it the crowd came around him saying he a monster and should kill himself. He tried to explain what happens.
Kituma: I try saving her but she freaks out and falls to her death not much I could do.
Girl: Yeah sure you fucking fox let an alone a monster.
Boy: Yeah go kill yourself you fucking monster.
Kituma was tired of these ungrateful brats and flies off. He lands on a roof and was able to return to normal at last frustrated on no matter how much he tries to be heroic it's never enough and all they see of Kituma is a monster. Then he heard a voice.
Stranger: You know being the kind heroic hero is not going to get result especially if those children won't try to understand your intentions are pure and for their own good.
Kituma turns to the stranger who had long flowing silver-white hair with light blue eyes and wore a white and light blue shoot that look so in fact it might be made by all the lien he has in his endless wallet.
Kituma: people can change and they will-
Stranger: humans and Faunus hate you. For being a fox who will try to steal and milk every lien they got let alone being a Grimm ability to rip them apart like a doll.
Kituma: That is not who I am and never will be!
Stranger: maybe but would it be nice for them to listen when you want to save them.
Kituma: yes but I can't just-
Stranger: Face reality kid if you don't harden up the world will never be yours's to rule and protect.
Kituma was about to shout when his alarm on his scroll was going off waking him up as the next day has started. He opens his eyes and grab his scroll and turn it off but then he notices he had that strange fleshy thing his dad had and also something that caught Willy's eye. He decides to keep it close but the fox fail to realize he put it on the desk and somehow it enter his hand. Kituma put on some black pants and wore a dark red shirt as well. Instead of using his red coat he decides to go with a dark blue coat he bought a while ago. Once fully dressed he put the Beherit in one of his coat pockets before he exits his room and he heads into the kitchen and saw Tukson made some bread and some eggs for himself and his guess.
Tukson: here some breakfast.
Kituma grabs the plate he extends which also had a fork and knife as he took a seat and start digging in along with Tukson. Kituma got to admit it was very nice and he appreciates it. Kituma cleans his plate and put into the sink and head out the bookshop and look for a job. But already having a shitty start at finding a job. He tried some small stores but each one aims a firearm at him telling him to get the fuck out and he quietly left before being shot and get more piss off than anything. The last place he decides to check if they have a job for a horrible fox like him.
The place was pretty big and the place was called Zavala's. He walks to the photo place near the front to ask if there were jobs open but can tell he was not welcome by how many nasty looks from customers and some of them of workers. And to his luck good or bad is up to you but one worker of Zavala already inform the owner as soon they saw mean old fox enter his store. The owner was some fat douche in a suit and Kituma knew he was not going to get a job so decided to leave but the owner decides not to let him get away just yet.
Owner: HEY YOU SCUM! HOW DARE YOU A FILTHY FOX ENTER MY STORE!
Kituma turn in a begging look kneeling to him: I'm sorry owner I'm just a mean old fox who just wants a job is that a crime to get a job that pays.
Worker male: yeah right you would stab us in the back.
Kituma got up and start heading out but something grabs his tail and pulls him back towards him.
Owner: HEY YOU NOT GETTING AWAY PAY FOR ENTERING MY STORE!
Kituma turns to him eyes blood red showing he was done playing nice: I did not pay anything so I don't pay your shit now leave my tail alone or you will regret it.
The owner pulled on it once more; or what you-
Kituma delivers a mighty kick to his chest knocking the air out of him and possibly breaking some of his rib bones as the owner slam into display knocking all shit to the floor. Kituma turns to the worker they're like do you want some. Wisely he ran to help his boss as Kituma walkout. Once he exits the store he shatters the window with the logo of the store on it as a last fuck you before leaving for good.
After walking for a bit he heard someone in trouble and need help. Kituma turn to face down an alley and saw some Faunus kicking a guy while he was down. Why should he care this man will only treat him like shit like all the other ungrateful bastards in this world. But he wants to be a symbol of peace and justice so if he let this crime go unpunished how can he be that hero? He starts walking in to stop there gang banging and form aura blade to wield and fight with.
Kituma: Hey guys I would stop kicking him unless you want to get your ass kicks.
One of the goons which were a rabbit: Oh you think because you're a predator you can boss us prey.
Beaver goon: Yeah your kind gives us Faunus the bad name the human gives us.
Kituma was not amused and dash in with a Dark Thrust attack. Which slam into one shattering the aura blade but he uses his dash semblance he used to perform the Dark Thrust to do a leaping punch right into the rabbits facing knocking him back. The beaver wield an ax and charge to swing it at Kituma but Kituma activate Raging Beast shield to block the blow before delivering a punch to his nose breaking it causing blood to leak which only piss the angry beaver off more as he did a full 360 ax swing at Kituma but the fox leans back causing the ax to fly over him before spring back up and deliver a strong chop to the neck he learn from Ghira with Blake when learning hand to hand combat which Kituma got out of more than kitty bitch. This clean chop knocks him out of the fight.
So the fox teleport right in front of him causing the rat slam into the extended arm of Kituma sending him flying to his back knocking the air out of his body. Before Kituma came to kick him into the face knocking him out for good. Kituma turns to the guy they were trying to break every bone in his body.
The guy was a tall skinny guy wearing a green shirt and purple pants. Kituma walk overextends an arm to help him up. The man in green grasp his arm and to help himself to his feet.
Kituma: Are you okay?
Green man: I am fine thanks.
Kituma: Good do you need help getting your groceries?
Green looks at his two bags full of ingredients and said no he can handle it. Kituma nodded and told the man in green to take care as he heads back on the street and decide to check on Nor and Sou to see how they are doing.