Speak to self
Conversations between the Guardian and Ghost
Also, please bear the pure fucking cringe I did for name calling, I'm pretty bad at being a bully, which is a good thing. So, I need help with name calling. Underlines are the name calling. Any ideas for names will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
During the next few days, Joseph goes to class. He learns the interesting history of Remnant by Professor Oobleck and listens to the semi-boring tales of Professor Port. Whenever it was lunch, Joseph would hang out with team RWBY and JNPR.
Ruby started to explain about this man named Roman Torchwick who she met the day before she was able to enter into Beacon. She said that Torchwick was robbing a Dust store for dust.
Raising a brow, Joseph wanted to know what this Dust was, "Dust? Why would they want dust?" he asked.
"Dust is a vital component of our everyday lives," Weiss explained. "We use it as ammunition, power, fuel and even more! Guessing that they are gathering dust for something big."
Joseph slightly snickered. I thought it was something like fairy dust. But I like this version better. "Huh, you're not wrong about that… if dust is used for ammunition, they must be preparing for some heavy firepower…" Joseph said. "Anyhow, you guys ready for tomorrow? You guys will be with me for the whole day!" Joseph cheered
"What will we learn after you examine us?" Asked Jaune.
"We will work on the skills that need improvement, then I will study your weapons and see if there is anything I can teach you. Like skills with your weapons," Joseph said. "Glynda will teach you about combat as well, but my class specializes on honing skills and trying new techniques. My class is also a place to study and do work, just in-case you are struggling in class, and if you are, I will force you to work and not practice. Grades before fighting."
"Well, that sucks." Said Yang.
"Yeah I know, sucks. But doing so can make you be more knowledgeable about what you are going up against. So, study while you can, you'll need it to pass my class exam." Joseph grinned.
"What is your exam going to be like?" asked Ruby.
"It's a secret" Joseph teased.
"Aw, your no fun," Nora said.
"Trust me guys, this exam will not be a written one. But-uh, that's all I'm going to say." Joseph said as he got up and threw away his plate. As he was walking back to his friends, he was then pushed to the side to crash into another group's table. Milk, juice, and water, stained his clothes. Laughter echoed the area.
"Aw look at the Special Kid!" said a student.
Joseph looked up to see a group of four looking at him. A fox Faunus, a bunny Faunus, one buffed up guy, and a brown-haired girl with sunglasses. "Ah shit, sorry about that." Joseph laughed awkwardly. He got up and turned to see a group of four who're the ones who pushed him.
"Aw look! Spoiled Milk got up!" said the burnt orange-haired boy. The three behind him continued to laugh.
"That is Cardin Winchester Joseph. I heard that he is a school bully. Racist against Faunus, and also a bully towards Jaune." Xeno explained
"Jaune is getting bullied by this push-over?" Said Joseph
"Well unlike you Joseph, you can easily beat him, Jaune can't."
"You're not wrong. Gotta teach that kid some self-defense."
"Oh, what's with the glare Milk Boy? You mad?" teased Cardin Winchester. "You think your all special, being acknowledged by Ozpin and serving as a teacher and all!" He says, Cardin continues to call Joseph out, spreading propaganda. "He cheated his way!" Cardin says, "He's got the special treatment!" he continues to call Joseph out.
"Man, this guy is seriously trying to put me to the ground," Joseph mumbles to himself. Kinda sad to think about it. "You're not wrong about me being special." Joseph teased. The room went silent and everyone stared at him. "Yeah, got all the special treatment! Haha! Sittin down like a king! Growing fat from strength!" He said sarcastically enough to see that Joseph is lying. "I'll tell you what, if you really want to put me in the right place, you can challenge me right here or right now, or…" Joseph looked at him menacingly, "Or your just a racist coward who's just all talk and no action, using your team members as meat shields as you remain unscathed." Joseph said. Cardin was easily agitated. The boy has too much pride. Easily angered when someone calls them out. Joseph smirked at Cardin "What's wrong, Jock Boy? Did I push your buttons?"
Winchester started to charge towards joseph but he backflipped on top of the table where the group of four were as Winchester crashes. Now, the liquids were now on Cardin.
"Ooh! Gonna need an extra pair of pants! Cus it looks like you pissed your pants!" the cafeteria burst into laughter.
The pissed Cardin yelled in frustration. "You're going to pay for that!" he yelled.
Joseph crosses his arms. "Uh I dunno, you're the one who stained your own pants," Joseph said.
Cardin growled and started to jump on top of the table to chase Joseph.
Joseph continues to dodge Cardin's haymakers. "Alright, Team RWBY and Team JNPR! Pay attention! I'm going to give you a small lesson." Joseph then backward somersault back to the floor. "Called, learning your opponent!" Joseph went into a defensive stance, using his forearm to block a punch from Cardin. He quickly grabbed Cardin's wrist and lifted it up and then struck Cardin at his chest using his palm making him fall on his butt. Joseph walks casually. "As you can see, Cardin here has many weaknesses!" He stated "Cardin swings without any plan, he keeps himself open for any attack, and his fighting style is just too fucking sloppy." He remembers the many school scraps he fought when he was a pre-teen. Many students are always open, easy wins, giving him a reputation being undefeated, but also as a scary person. "When fighting, Grimm or not, you will need to understand your opponents' moves. Then you will need to strategize on what fighting style you will need to use to defeat your opponent."
"Stop dodging and fight like a man!" Cardin yells as he starts to charge towards Joseph.
Joseph went into a defensive stance, as he moved his body to the right to dodge another punch. He then punched Cardin in the face having him crash into another table. "For example, I used his momentum to easily throw a punch." He explains. Cardin got up and starts to throw forks and knives towards Joseph, but he simply caught all of the forks and knives. "This is getting sad, let's finish this," Joseph said. In a blink of an eye, Joseph charged towards Cardin, small gusts of wind traveled behind Joseph. His hand close to Cardin's left part of his chest and punched him. A loud boom echoes the cafeteria as the shockwave made Cardin recoiled backward having him collapse down on the floor. "Read your opponents and figure out what fighting style you will need to use against them. Simple by words, but difficult doing it. So, before you fight head-on, stay on the defensive side and read your opponents and find that opportunity to strike your opponent." Joseph said as he walks away from the twitching Cardin, grasping for air.
"Is he going to be okay?" asked a student.
"Yes, he will. Just stopped his heart for a couple of seconds." Joseph replies. "You three." he points to Cardin's team members, "Get your leader out of here. He won't be able to stand in a few minutes." He said,
The three team members agreed and quickly picked up Cardin and swiftly left the scene.
"If you people want to learn things from me or sharpen your skills, feel free to join my class. It only runs on Friday though and you'll need to get a pass from your teacher. Anyhow, see you, folks, tomorrow." Students started to cheer, seeing such a awsome display. Joseph moves back to Team RWBY and JNPR as Xeno materializes a new uniform on him. He sat down next to Jaune.
" .Awesome!" Said Nora.
Ruby stood up and started to do a small imitation of Joseph's punches. "Yeah! You did flips, dodging Cardin's attacks and BAM! Hitting him in the face and doing that move!" Ruby then tried imitating the One-Inch punch he did to Cardin.
"We saw you fight those Grimm, but only with your weapons! I never knew you were good in hand-to-hand combat!" Yang said.
"When you went in for that punch, you were so fast! I didn't even noticed that you were at Cardin!" Jaune said.
"What's your semblance?" Asked Blake.
The whole group stares at Joseph, wanting an answer.
"Uh…" Joseph was perplexed on what was a Semblance. "Xeno help me out please."
"I've done a bit of research about Semblances. They are like abilities, a manifestation of one's innate aura or to our terms light and KI. It is unique to each individual."
"You think I can pull off saying 'light' is my Semblance?"
"Well, you have to try it out. Because there is no dodging the question."
"Uh, it's hard to explain but, my Semblance is… light." Joseph says.
"How is that possible? When we saw you fight, you are able to surround yourself with lighting, fire, and gravity! We're you using your Semblance to enhance the Dust as you absorb to make you stronger?" Said Weiss
"No that can't be, remember? He was able to make a shield made out of gravity dust, it should of been Hard Light Dust." Said Blake.
"G-guys, light is difficult to explain and to understand," Joseph says. "Well, let's just say, that I can use three types of elements. Arc Light, Solar Light, and Void Light. Arc to you is lighting, Solar is fire, and Void is gravity. The uses are different from Dust but their elements are the same. I can use light to forge weapons, enhance my speed, strength, and durability." Joseph explains.
"Wow, that's a cool Semblance… being able to make weapons in a flash" Jaune said.
"Going even faster…" Ruby said
"And increasing your strength…" Nora said.
"You're like a Super Soldier or like a Guardian who protects the world!" Said Ruby
Joseph chokes on his water after the word 'Guardian'. He coughed several times and then laughed. "Guardian? Me? Protecting the whole world? No, that's absurd! I'm not sure I am strong enough." he continues to laugh.
"You alright Joseph?" asked Pyrrha.
"Yeah. Just hearing that I was like a guardian who protects the whole world, kinda gave me a bit of deja vu. Heh, it's fine."
"Is there anything else about your Semblance?" asked Yang.
"Not sure, don't even understand my own Semblance," Joseph said
"Really? Wow, your Semblance is a really mysterious one. Just like you Joseph!" Weiss said.
"Ouch…" Joseph laughs "Don't know if that was a diss or not, but . with that." Joseph said.
As the day ended, everyone was asleep.
Joseph, still awake silently leaves Team RWBY's dorm. Joseph feels a bit nervous. He wonders through the hall while he thinks what should he do if they find out about himself being a Guardian from another world. He continues to walk, for him to be caught by Glynda and Ozpin.
"Ah, Mr. Anderson. Don't feel like sleeping I see." Ozpin said.
"Yeah, just thinking. Also please, don't call me by my last name or Mister, I don't deserve that formality," said Joseph.
"Alright then, Joseph, I heard that you stopped Cardin Winchester's heart during lunch," Ozpin said.
"Oh yeah, that…" Joseph said. "Well, he did push me into another Team's lunch and spread loads of propaganda about me. I have heard that he is racist against Faunus and is bullying Jaune Arc which I will not accept." Joseph said.
"Yes, but do you think you could've done something else?" Asked Glynda.
"Possibly, but honestly, he threw the first punch and so I gave my friends a small lesson about reading your opponent," Joseph explained. "Look, I know that you can't trust me. But, I know a plentiful amount of knowledge when it comes to fighting."
"I do trust you Joseph and I know your experience from the other world will be useful for the students." Glynda said.
Footsteps were trailing behind Joseph, he turned to see Oobleck, "We are just intrigued, after what Ozpin explained who you are and where you actually came from, it makes me wonder if there are greater threats than Grimm and her…"
"Her? Who's her." Asked Joseph.
"A powerful being who births the Grimm and only wants one thing, chaos." Ozpin said.
"Hmm… well, I for sure knows that Grimm aren't the greatest threats that I have seen, but their forces are formidable." Joseph explained.
"Joseph," Port calls.
Joseph turns to see Port behind Oobleck. "Hello Professor Port," Joseph said in a courteous manner.
"Are you ready to train the next generation of Huntsmen and Huntresses?" He asked.
"Yes, I am ready." He replies
"What are you going to teach the students?" Asked Ozpin.
"Well right now, I will need to examine their skills and techniques to see what they will need to work on. Then I will see what I can teach each individual." Joseph explained.
Xeno materializes in front of him, eye-level. "Joseph you got a call from Commander Zavala."
"Zavala?" Joseph sighs. "What does the Vanguard need? Didn't they want me to 'take a break' as I remembered."
"Just answer the call, it might be important."
Joseph accepted the call as the teachers watched behind him. "Commander, you need me?" He said in a firm tone
"Joseph, we have some… special news to tell you," Zavala said.
"Gjallarhorn special or Ikora philosophy special?" Asked.
"You should see for yourself."
"Got an image from Zavala. Showing it now," Xeno showed a full-body image of an Awoken hunter being aimed at by multiple Guardians.
Joseph squints to try to see the identity of the hunter, "X, zoom in on that hunter." He points to the hunter who's being aimed at.
Xeno zoomed in and Joseph was in shock. His blood boiling and his fist tightening. "Why the in the fuck! Is he alive!"
"Who is that?" Ozpin asked.
"Uldren Sov the Awoken prince, brother of Queen Mara Sov, the man who killed Cayde-6." Joseph said
"Joseph look!" He zooms in more to see a Ghost, but not any Ghost, "it's Pulled Pork!" Xeno said
Joseph tilted his head "Wait? The cheerful Ghost who wanted to find his Guardian couple years ago?"
"Yes!"
Joseph looks at Uldren then at Pulled Pork. He remembered the conversation he and Pulled Pork had.
Joseph had saved Pulled Pork from the House Devils in the Cosmodrome.
"Thank the traveler that Joseph was here to save you brother!" Xeno said
"Thank you! I thought I was a goner! I won't forget this! Joseph wasn't it? Thank you!" Pulled Pork said as he flies around Joseph.
"No problem." Joseph said. "Say, why are you in Devil's territory?" Asked Joseph
"I'm looking for my Guardian. I've been searching for a long time." Pulled Pork looked down, "still haven't found him yet…"
"Don't worry Ghost, you'll find your chosen in no time!" Xeno said.
"What's your name?" Asked Joseph.
"A Fireteam called me Pulled Pork. I like the name!" He said
"Pulled Pork… such an unusual name… but why am I judging? Pulled Pork, when you find your Guardian, let's celebrate with your newborn Guardian!" Joseph said.
"Thanks! I will keep that in mind!" Pulled Pork said. "Well, I'll be off now!"
"He flies off to the distance, never to be seen again… until now…" Joseph said as he stared at the duo.
"That Ghost is your friend? And he resurrected an enemy that you killed?" Said Ozpin.
"Yeah…"
"Are you going to kill him again?"
For a long minute, Joseph stood there thinking about his predicament. "No… there's no point in killing Uldren anymore." Joseph said
"And why is that?" Asked Port.
"Because, when a Ghost revives their chosen, they forget everything but their name and their knowledge. So their past is completely wiped." Joseph explained.
"So you forgot your past as well?" Asked Oobleck.
"Yes I have, but, a certain event happened which caused me to remember everything." Said Joseph.
"I see… so Uldren has died by your hands but then was resurrected by a Ghost that you know, but had forgotten everything about him." Ozpin said
"Sounds about right." Joseph says as he turns off the image. He sighs, "Uldren was manipulated by a wish-granting dragon who was taken by the darkness, they were known as Ahamkara. Never heed their words, because even though they are wish-granting dragons, they are liars nonetheless." Joseph got his
"So, wheres Uldren?" asked Joseph
"He left the Tower, Guardians were hostile towards Uldren." Zavala said.
"Can't blame them, he killed Cayde, but their blind rage is preventing them to see the other picture." Joseph said.
"And what would that be?" asked Zavala
"He doesn't even remember who he was and what he had done. The old Uldren died when I pulled the trigger, a new Uldren was born when Pulled Pork revived him."
"I'm sorry who-"
"Wasn't me who named him Pulled Pork, a different Fireteam called him that."
"It will take some time for them to accept him you know?" said Zavala
"That is true, I still don't even accept him yet." Joseph sighs, "Alright then, anything else you need Commander?" asked Joseph
"Not now at the time being. When the time comes, I will send Lillie to you." said Zavala
"Alright. I'll see you later then."
"Stay safe out there Joseph"
"Can't promise you that." Joseph ended the call and gave out a stressed sigh. "Fuck…"
"Joseph… should we do something about Uldren?" asks Xeno.
"I dunno, that guy killed Cayde but now he is in ranks of the Guardians. Shit… but," He sighs again, thinking about what he would do. "If I were to do something bad which caused hate towards me and forget everything that I have done, Uldren… poor fucking bastard. I hate him, but I know what he feels. Confused, lost, anger, fear…" He looks down, should I hate someone who was manipulated, tricked, killed, resurrected, and forgotten everything they have done and what happened to them? His predicament causes a loop of questions.
Ozpin put his hand on Joseph's shoulder, "Joseph, do you really hate this Uldren? You say you hate him but you feel for him. Instead of fanning the flame, calm the storm within. Breathe in, breath out, and tell yourself again, 'Do I hate Uldren Sov?'"
Joseph sighs, "No, no I-I don't hate him… but, I can't forgive him for what he did."
"You can't forgive a dead person, that is who you can't forgive. You said that Uldren is a Guardian now and he forgot everything about himself and what he has done." Ozpin states.
Joseph stood there realizing that Ozpin is correct, Uldren is another person, he wasn't the bastard who murdered Cayde that was the old him. He laughs, "You sound like Ikora and a Warlock scholar named Byf." The sheer wisdom that they bestowed upon Joseph gave him the interest in history. "Fine, when we find Uldren, we'll celebrate. You happy now Ozpin?"
"Very," Ozpin replies. "You should rest, tomorrow you will be teaching your class."
"Yeah, I should." Joseph starts to walk away back to the dorms. He turns back to the teachers. "Thanks Ozpin, I think I needed this." He waves and went back into Team RWBY's dorm.
The next day…
Team RWBY and JNPR gather around wearing their combat outfits, they are gathering to see Joseph in the Auditorium .
"Alrighty guys," he said, "today I will be examining your guy's fighting skills and your weapons. After each individual's examination, I will criticize your skills and tell you what you should work on and what you should sharpen, and trust me, there WILL be things to work on, there is no perfect Huntsman and Huntresses." Joseph explains.
"What will we be fighting?" Asks Jaune.
Joseph chuckles as he materializes his Hunter Armor, "Me,"
"Why don't you ask the guy who killed all the shadows huh? He would know. Me? I left a long time ago."
"Do you at least know where he is?"
"Why would you risk your life to talk to that man snitch? What are you so obsessed about?"
"His and Yor's motives."
"Y'know, you'll be treading on really thin ice both Vanguard and him."
"I know, but I honestly don't give a damn."
"Heh, and that's why I like you and hate you snitch. You balance your righteousness and your personal gains so fucking well. It makes my wanna kill you."
"Heh, I know. So, about him."
-Joseph Anderson to Rogue Light-bearer
"It's Just a Guy Being a Dude again, Cardin got clapped! Will he learn his lesson? Not sure, will there be more of him? Yes, says the author. Also to state the obvious, Weiss does not like Joseph, yeah, shocker. Anyhow, how was Crimson Days? For me, fun, sticking together with my crimson bond. His name is casper! Say hi Casper,"
"..."
"That is hilarious Casper! Anyhow, enjoy Iron Banner today guys. Going to go in with Antaeus Wards with Mindbenders. Jk, full fireteam of Sweet Business with One-eyed."
