Chapter 7: Time skip to November


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Hello everyone! TTOA here with Chapter 7! My Poll is still up and it seems that you guys want this story to have romance and Cinder the love interest (at the time of me writing this 5 people have voted and they were all for that) if you haven't done so already place your vote!

I also have uploaded my second RWBY story titled "The White Demon" so you can read that one as well.

I really do not have much else to say other than that I will be going on vacation soon. I'll also be continuing to write despite me being on vacation.

Also, so much awesome stuff that was said for RWBY at RTX! You can probably find it on YT or on RT's site (I think the actual video is called RTX2015 Austin Hill Grand, but I'm sure someone has just the panel)

Let's get begin the new Chapter!


(Update 8/12/2015 10:14 PM I just looked up what a Mary Sue was on TVTropes since I noticed some Beta Readers absolutely hated this kind of character. Basically it is something I am doing my best to avoid with this Self-Insert story (although I think just making it a SI automatically makes it like a Mary Sue or in my case Marty Stu) and now I'm all in a panic. I seriously hope I'm not turning out like this. I feel like that will be a major turn off for you readers. If I am turning out to be like that I need to know ASAP)


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[#] Author's Comments which will be shown at the official end of the Chapter and before the ending A/N.


Opallios's Log

As far as what happened today, you could say it was interesting. I was reminded of my family that I had to leave behind when I came to this world, and not a day goes by that I miss them greatly. Master was kind enough to give me the rest of the week off, so I decided to head back into Vale to get some work done. I met up with my boss at The Wolf of the Moon and I was delivering some packages. I got to the first place and met Saga Cilario. He is a bit of a show-off, but he is nice. He reminds me of my friends back home, and we have formed a great friendship. We went to Junior's Club to give him a package, and it was there I met someone I thought I would need to meet. I met Cinder Fall, the supposed main villain of the show. She asked me some questions and she gave me her Scroll number. I don't know if I should be honored or terrified. Since I have no idea if she is evil, it is possible for me to change her. I think I'm going to take a break from writing in this since I am starting to run out of pages...

Time Skip to November

Opallios's Log

Holy crap it has been a long time since my last journal entry. I looked at what I wrote last, and I knew I wanted to take a break, but this is crazy. I guess I need to bring myself up to speed with what I have been doing for the last couple of months:

After my last journal entry I had a couple of months ago, I went back into Vale to get some more work done at my job. I was able to finally open myself up a checking account so I am not carrying my Lien everywhere. I went ahead and used some of my Lien to buy myself a music player as well as buy some albums from some music groups of this world. [1] They include: Red Skull Shredders, Final Nightmare, Children of Thor, Broken Stone, Awaken Remains, Boys Among Gods, and Fates of the Thoughtless (one of my personal favorites). Some of my favorite songs include: Nothing but Brutality, Bitter Vengeance, Never-ending Flaws, Your Demon, and Darkness with Dreams (one of my favorites). They remind me of the bands I used to listen to back home. I also picked up on a few books to read as well. They are mostly about the world of Remnant and its history, but I also picked up a few science-fiction and fantasy books.

I've been hanging out with Saga lot over the past couple of months. We have been training each other for our time at Beacon. Let's just say I am thankful for my aura and my armor.

I also have decided to talk with Cinder a bit more. We mostly just talk about what it means to be a Huntsman, if it's possible to stop the Grimm, things like that. It's funny because I used to always think about the meaning of life or what my purpose is; I was usually the kind of person to ask myself these kinds of questions even though people my age would rather think about the next party or how to get laid. It seems Cinder and I share some similar beliefs, but she seems to take some of my viewpoints into account. I have no idea what goes on inside her head, but I hope she isn't planning to kill me. I'm also not really in a relationship with her, we seem to act more like colleagues who somewhat share a common interest I'm not going to deny that Cinder is a very attractive young woman, but I doubt that she would be interested in me anyway. [2]

When by birthday came around in October, I decided to pay a visit to Sathrall and have him help me make myself a second weapon, a light armor set, and made some modifications to my normal armor. Building the weapon was honestly one of my favorite things I have done and the best part was that I built her myself with Sathrall giving me tips along the way. I began training with my new weapon along side building up my strength, endurance, and stamina. When November came around, Master told me I am an expert tracker as well as a great alchemist (I still keep the books for reference though). I hope that those skills will have use for them whenever canon begins. My body has built up nicely rather surprisingly well and I may be tolerate of being called handsome, as weird as it is to hear myself say that. I look like I can handle myself nicely, but I know I can never truly be like the people who are naturally born in this world. But hopefully my special aura techniques will make up for it.

Speaking of which, now that it is November, that training begins tomorrow. I'm so excited for this since there are so many things I'm going to be doing I can't wait...

(Note to self. Buy another journal)


If you were out in the woods at around 5 A.M. You could hear the sounds of something hitting something else. What that would be is the sound of bolts of a crossbow hitting an archery target. I was using the crossbow that I made for my 20th birthday that occurred in October. As I focused my shot, I remembered what happened that day as well as what else I did.


[Flashback to October 1st]

I woke up today and I realized that it was a very special time. I had hung my head low as I went downstairs. Master noticed my mood and went over to me.

"What's wrong, Opallios?"

"It's October." I said dejectedly.

"What's the significance of it being October?"

"It is the busiest month for my family. It would be my dad's birthday, my little sister's birthday, my own birthday, and my parent's anniversary. All happening relatively close to each other. This will be the first of many times I will not be able to celebrate those days with my family."

"I see. What happens first?"

"The first week is my dad's birthday. The next week is my little sister's birthday. The next week is my birthday and the next two days is my parent's anniversary."

"Well then. I think it will be best to keep your family in your thoughts. I think you should do something for yourself on your birthday. You'll be 20, right?" I nodded. "You should do something then, but for now, I need you to keep training. I want you to read some more of the books I gave you."

"Alright." I walked over to the leather chair and picked up another Grimm book to learn more about it."

[Flashback end]


I walked over to the target and pulled the bolts out of the target ring and placed them back in my quiver. I sat down on a tree stump and looked at my crossbow in the sunlight. Wow, I really did a good job with making her. I remembered when my birthday came around and I got what I thought I wanted for my birthday.


[Flashback to October 21st]

I was walking around Vale as I was thinking about what I wanted to get for my 20th birthday today. I had a book in my hand and my music playing as I thought about what I wanted to do. I think I need a second weapon. Maybe one that has some range. I headed over to Sathrall to see what I could do. I walked into the store and Sathrall saw me.

"Hey Opallios! How's everything going today? I see you're still alive, so that means the armor is doing its job!"

"I'm doing fine, Sathrall. It's actually my 20th birthday today."

"Well congratulations! Are you looking for something special?"

"I am in fact. I was thinking of having a second weapon. One that I could use to give myself some range. What do you think?" Sathrall thought about it before answering.

"I got the perfect idea! How about a recurve crossbow? I can help you make it and I'll make a special set of light armor as well!"

"That sounds like a great idea!" I said with a smile on my face. Sathrall nodded and we got to work.

After a few hours, I had made my weapon. She has been cleverly constructed of extraordinary ash wood. The string is made from first-class deer sinew, which apparently is a very rare material around this part of the world. The limbs have been decorated with ornate gold details and end in rounded curves ornamented with intricate carvings that glow. The stock is wrapped in light leather and decorated with carved woodwork. The long quiver is made from light leather that I would wear around my belt. The outer side has been decorated with glowing threads, which isn't just for decoration, but so I can channel my aura in it for a longer, more powerful shot. According to Sathrall, if I can become an expert archer, the weapon is capable of firing arrows up to 192 meters while still retaining lethal power. If I charge it with my aura, I have no clue how long she can fire. Taking a page from Saga, I can also use compressed aura as well as multiple kinds of Dust-related bolts.

I marveled at her. She was the first weapon I have ever made. Sathrall nodded in approval. "What do you plan on calling her?"

"I'll call her, The Messenger." Sathrall nodded.

"I like the name. Now then, while you were working, I made you a special set of armor. Let me go get it." I was curious as to what exactly he made. He came back with a simple shirt and pants. It looked like ordinary cloths to me; however, they seemed thinner than a normal.

"What exactly is this?" I asked as I held them in my hands.

"This is your new armor. It is made out of a special material that is lightweight, but tougher than steel. You can wear this underneath your normal clothes as well as your normal armor for added protection. Plus, it keeps your body nice and cool. It is one of my best works."

I sat there amazed. It's kind of like mithril from Lord of the Rings. "Thanks a bunch!" I paused, "Speaking of my armor, I was thinking of adding a few modifications to my normal armor."

"What did you have in mind?"

"A stealth feature plus a thermal and night-vision scanner." I said.

"That should be easy enough. It'll take me a few hours for me to add them. You don't mind waiting?"

"I don't mind." Sathrall nodded as I gave him my hoodie so her could work. He came back in a few hours with all of the modification made.

"If you ever need anything else, please let me know. And Happy Birthday Opallios!"

"Thanks, Sathrall. For everything." I called as I paid him and left the store, carrying my new crossbow at my side. 'First thing I got to do is practice with you.' I thought as I made my way back to Master.

[Flashback end]


I went ahead and placed The Messenger aside and noticed that Master walked out towards me.

"I see you have been practicing with your weapon. That's good to hear. You should be almost ready."

I shook my head. "I won't be ready yet. I have to keep practicing."

"I know that, but you'll master it soon."

I looked at him. "I have read many books in my life. One of them I read taught me to live by a certain code. Although the words used are not exact, it goes like this; A normal man practices until he gets it right. An even greater man practices until he never gets it wrong. [3] " Master was silent. "These are some of the many words that I live by. I need to keep practicing until it is nothing more than muscle memory; so I don't even need to think.; instinct. I won't stop until then; and even then I will continue to train, almost as if it is never-ending."

"And we will do that when I help you with combat. For now, we need to begin your aura training." My face lit up.

"Awesome! Now I can try out my techniques!"

"I like your enthusiasm. What are these techniques you have been thinking about?"

"Tree climbing!" I declared with pride and raised my fist in the air. Master quirked an eyebrow.

"Care to elaborate on it?"

I blushed in embarrassment. "R-Right. It is difficult for me to really explain it, but basically tree climbing is a training technique that I has me use my aura to climb a tree using only my feet. If I were to master this, then I could "stick" to any solid surface. I can even take it a few steps further and be able to stand on water and air."

"That sounds pretty amazing. I never thought of using aura like that. If you think it'll work, then we best get started. Now, how does it begin?"

"I am going to need a knife." Master pulled one from his belt and handed it to me. I walked through the woods for a bit before I found my desired tree. I turned to him. "Now, I apply my aura to my feet and climb up the tree as high as I can go. I mark my highest point with the knife. All I have to do is make it to the top. So, yeah." I scratched the back of my head.

"And how long do you think it will take?"

"I honestly have no idea. But I will do it until I can't do it anymore." I said. Master nodded and he walked away for a bit and leaned against a tree to watch as I began to train. I concentrated a portion of my aura to my feet. When I thought I found my comfort zone, I started to run at the tree. Once I planted my foot on it and began to climb, I climbed about four feet before I had to make my mark and I began to fall. When I did fall, I landed on my back with a thud.

"FUCK!" I yelled.

"Are you okay?" Master asked me, but didn't move from his spot.

I got up, "Yeah, that landing really hurt! Thank God I have aura." I said rubbing my back. "That's going to be a common thing with this kind of training. I just got to keep trying." I looked at my climbing tree and tried to climb it again. Channeling my aura to my feet again, I climbed it. I was a bit lower than my first attempt, but not by much. This time I was able to make a rolling land. I would continue to go like this for however long it would take.

Six hours later

I laid out on the ground, breathing heavy as I stared up at the sky. My aura was nearly gone, and I could barely move. I slowly got into a sitting position and looked up at my progress. I had multiple marks along the trunk. They were in roughly the same spot with the lowest mark being only 50 centimeters from my highest mark. I couldn't remember how many times I climbed the tree, I made a random guess at about 34 times. I smiled to myself as I looked at what I done. I haven't felt this much pain since I started training with Saga.


[Flashback to Sometime during September]

I was walking around Vale with my hands in my pockets bored out of my mind.

I really need something to do. I wonder what Saga is up to? I decided to head over there. It took me a bit, but I finally remembered where his house was. I knocked on the door and Saga opened it.

"Hey, Opals! What's up?"

"Nothing much. I was wondering if you wanted to hang out? Maybe do some training?"

"I don't mind doing both. Bet I'll kick your ass."

"You most likely will."

"Come on, I wasn't being serious. You need more confidence in yourself." I shrugged my shoulders. Saga and I left to go so stuff.

We were walking through a forested area and I asked Saga about his dad. He told me he works a lot and usually doesn't get home until around dinnertime. I told him his dad is just like mine and we had a good laugh. He also told me that his birthday was in a couple of weeks.

"Why didn't you tell me sooner?"

"You never asked."

"I should get you something."

"Nah. This training would be fine as a gift." He said as he stopped walking. I turned towards him and he had a smile on his face. I looked a little concerned.

"Saga, what are you going to do?" I asked him.

"I just got the greatest idea to train you." He then pulled out his grenade launcher.

"OH FUCK YOU!" I ran as fast as I could as I heard an explosion behind me and a gleeful laughter.

[Flashback end]


I smiled at the memory. I then looked up at the sky and sighed. The sun was at its highest point signifying it being noon. I pulled out my Scroll and I was reminded of something else. Something that had chills going down my spine from me thinking of a person who is the exact opposite.


[Flashback to previous one]

Saga and I were sitting down with our backs against a tree. We just had another 'training sequence' and by that it was me running away from Saga's constant gunfire.

"Soooo." He said causally. "Did you talk to that chick you saw at the club we went to a couple of weeks ago?"

I sighed. "No, I have not."

Saga turned towards me and had a look of disbelief. "Why the hell not? You have her number, right?"

"Yeah, but-"

"But nothing! When a girl gives you her number, you have to call her!"

"How the hell am I supposed to know that? This kind of thing has never happened to me! Plus, she can be dangerous if crossed; and I don't even think she feels that way about me."

"Do you?"

"I don't fucking know."

"You still should call her. Even if she doesn't like you, at least try to talk to her a lot. Who knows, she may actually like you." He said with a smile.

"Fine, I'll call her. If it makes you fucking happy." I pulled out my Scroll and dialed her number. After a few seconds, it was picked up.

"Hello? Who is this?"

"Hi, Cinder. It's Opallios. We met at Junior's Club."

"Oh, hi! I remember you. I'm so happy you called me and remembered me as well! I enjoyed our conversation." I had no idea why she placed emphasis on those words, and it had me worried.

"Yeah, I wanted to ask you something." I said with a hint of doubt.

"What did you have in mind?" she asked me.

"I-I was wondering if you wanted to get something to eat and chat." I asked.

Cinder was silent for what seemed like forever. "I would love to! I have a cafe I frequently go to. I'll send you the location. How does 1:30 sound?"

"That's okay with me."

"Great! I'll see you there."

"Likewise." She hung up. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding. "Fuck my life." I mumbled under my breath.

Saga asked me. "How did it go?"

"I asked her if she wanted to eat and chat with me. She said it was okay and picked out a cafe. She wanted me to be there at 1:30."

"So, it's a date then?"

"No it's not a date! I doubt it would even go that far."

"Then what do you call it then if it isn't a date?"

"Not a goddamn date!" I answered. Saga chuckled as we headed back to Vale.

X-X-X

I arrived at the cafe right on time and Cinder was there drinking some tea. She saw me and smiled. I sat across from her and I was silent.

"What's the matter? Tongue-tied?" She said teasingly.

"Wha? N-No! I'm just lost in my thoughts." I stammered.

"Are they about me?" My face turned red and Cinder laughed. "You're so cute when you're flustered. I blushed even more and she noticed and laughed some more.

"Very funny." I said with mock hurt, but I couldn't hide my smile. "You have a nice laugh."

Cinder was caught off-guard. "You think so?" I nodded. "T-Thanks." I have never seen her act like this before.

Maybe I can change her. I thought. We sat in silence.

"So then, you just wanted to talk?" She asked me.

"Yeah." I said as I scratched the back of my head.

"About what?"

"Anything. Small talk, the deeper questions. Just anything."

She was silent. A waitress came by and asked what I wanted. I made my order and she left. Cinder was still silent. She was staring at me and I was nervous as hell.

She asked me something that I didn't hear the first time. "I'm sorry, what?"

"I asked you what do you think of the Grimm? Do you think they can be stopped?"

I was about to answer when my food came around. I noticed that Cinder didn't have any food. "Did you already eat? I don't see any food."

"I wasn't hungry. I just wanted something to drink." Cinder said flatly.

"If you want some of my food, I'll gladly share."

"It's alright. I appreciate your offer though."

I slowly ate and Cinder just kept looking at me. I drank some water before speaking. "In answer to your question, I do not think it is possible to for the Grimm to be stopped."

Cinder raised her eyebrows. "I'm surprised. You are the first person I have met who has gave me that answer. Care to explain why?"

I munched on my food for a bit before answering. "I've been doing a lot of reading since my time here. The ones I found for Grimm say that Grimm are attracted to negative emotions. What's to say that Grimm are created from negative emotions? If the Grimm are in fact created by negative emotions, then it is possible to say that during times of great conflict such as war, where there is a high amount of negative emotions, that there would be a larger amount of Grimm. Even in times of peace, the Grimm would still be around because negative emotions exist in everyone. Even if the amount is small, it can build up over time. If the Grimm have been around since the dawn on man, and they survive through their battles, then it is possible that some of those Grimm still exist and they are just in hiding and could be extremely dangerous. I do not believe the Grimm are mindless beasts. I think they have a conscious. If the Grimm are such mindless beasts, then it shouldn't be possible for older ones to be able to hold their own against a Huntsman. Maybe the Grimm are capable of speech, but they speak telepathically. We know that when a Grimm dies, its body dissipates into nothingness. Who's to say that they are reborn when enough negative emotions are built up? Maybe the Grimm are actually our negative emotions taking a physical form."

I paused to drink some water.

"If the Grimm are our negative emotions personified, then it could be the kind of negative emotion that creates the Grimm. It can be the reason that distinguishes a Beowolf from a Nevermore from a Death Stalker. Since Grimm apparently do not possess an aura, it could mean that negative emotions give them the lack of an aura; that somehow aura is made from positive energy. Maybe somewhere on Remnant the Grimm have some sort of origin point from where they spawn. Or perhaps they are from another dimension. It is said that it is because of Dust and aura that humanity was able to survive, but what happens if we run out of Dust? Is it really an infinite source? If Dust is no longer available, what else can combat the Grimm? I believe that for every Huntsman and Huntress that is born, two Grimm are created. I think we are fighting a losing battle; that we are only delaying the inevitable. The only outcomes I see are the Grimm wiping out humanity – and by humanity I mean both humans and Faunus, humanity surviving and are forced underground as the Grimm take over, or we look to the stars for a new world to inhabit. In other words, I believe the Grimm will eventually have complete control over Remnant." Having finished my thoughts, I waited for Cinder to reply. I had to admit she looked really beautiful, especially with the sunlight shining down on her. Damn it! What am I thinking? It would never work out!

Cinder made her reply. "So, you think we are fighting a hopeless battle? Then why do you think we try to become Huntsmen? Why do you want to become one?"

"I think we try to become Huntsmen in order to try and protect the people of this world. I wanted to become a Huntsman because I was unable to protect my family and my closest friends back home. I was able to come to Vale to see if I could protect others. I do not want what happened to me to happen to others, even if they don't deserve it. Everyone deserves a second chance."

"I see."

We then talked for a bit more. About more philosophical questions, our weapons, hobbies, and the sun was starting to go down. Cinder noticed this and sighed. "Well then, you have given me something to think about Opallios."

"You can call me Opals if you want." I said as I looked at the ground. Cinder giggled at my nickname.

"Well Opals like I said, I have something to think about. I appreciated this 'date'." My face flushed and she laughed. "I think I really enjoy spending time with you."

"I enjoy your company as well." I paid for the food and I walked with her.

"Don't you have to be somewhere?"

"Not really. Plus, I would rather walk with you. I don't think it would be right of me to leave you like this, despite the fact I have no doubt that you are able to handle yourself."

"Well, I appreciate it nonetheless." Cinder said as she wrapped her arm around mine and rested her head on my shoulder (it was only then I realized I grew a lot during my training). She looked up at me and saw my red face and smiled.

What the hell is going on with me? I thought.

We walked like this for another 20 minutes before she let go of me. She told me she would be fine from here, but I insisted on going the rest of the way with her. When I realized what I said I turned red-faced and she laughed some more.

"You are a very intriguing person Opals. I'm glad I met you."

"You really mean that?"

"I do."

"What could you possibly find intriguing in someone like me?"

"Well: you make me laugh; you're smart; you have made me think of a life and other things differently; you're compassionate; considerate of others; and you're handsome. What isn't intriguing about you?"

"I guess I never saw myself like that." I said quietly.

"I can't imagine how a girl wouldn't fall for someone like you." Cinder said. I stared at her for any sign of lying, and I found none. "I wouldn't mind being able to spend more time with you."

"Likewise." I managed to say. She smiled before embracing me in a hug. My face was redder than a tomato from close contact.

"I hope I get to see you more often." She whispered rather suggestively in my ear before she broke the hug walked away.

I probably stood there for five minutes before I my brain was functioning again. Why is this happening?

[Flashback end]


My cheeks heated up as I thought of how warm she was. Why am I thinking like this? I checked my miniature aura scanner I built and I saw that it was nearly refilled. My stomach grumbled and I decided to go get something to eat before climbing the tree again. After that I started to climb the tree again. I was able to have most of my landings be relatively safe, but I decided to stop for today and practice my archery. After spending a good two hours on that I headed back inside to get some reading done. I read some more on the Grimm as well as the two riddle books I had. I decided that my routine would be the usual morning routine, followed by archery practice, then tree climbing. It would go like this for however long as I wanted it to be.

Two weeks later

In the two weeks since I began training with The Messenger and tree climbing, I was relatively decent with the former and I made even better progress with the latter. I was able to make it up to the top of the tree, but I was nearly exhausted by the time I was finally able to make it to the top. I looked around me as I viewed everything from my position. A cool breeze swept over me.

"This isn't so bad." I said to myself. "I guess I should probably get down sometime before I freeze to death." After I my aura was back I walked back down the tree, where Master was waiting for me.

"Looks like you were able to make it to the top. Maybe you actually can walk on water and air. You do look tired though. I made some stew for you." I nodded as we went inside. I went back outside a few minutes after my meal to continue building up my stamina and endurance by running through the forest. I was able to leap over fallen trees and small ledges without losing stride with ease. I attempted to climb a tree and I did so without even thinking. I was able to make it to a higher branch. I rested there and I pulled an apple I had taken with me. As I munched on it, I noticed that the sun was starting to go down. I decided to head back, but I wanted to do so by tree-tops only and it proved to be more difficult than I initially thought. Once or twice I almost lost my footing, but I was able to make it back to the cabin. I landed on the ground and walked back inside.

"Hey Master? I was thinking about training to sense aura. Do you think you can do that for me?"

"I most certainly can." he replied. I nodded as I went upstairs to sleep.

Over the course of the rest of the month and into the beginning of December, I trained with the tree climbing and tree traveling as well as my archery skills. The first two I had down really well and the last one I was able to swiftly fire and reload within a couple of seconds, and I knew I should be able to do it faster. Master has been teaching me how to sense aura. It was a lot how it would happen in Dragon Ball back home. I had to constantly meditate to control my aura and feel the natural aura around me. Even when it was snowing, I would meditate. He even taught me how to use less energy with my movements. During the times when I wasn't training, I would talk with either Saga or Cinder; the former telling stories about his family and us just hanging out while constantly teasing me about the 'date' I had with Cinder. Cinder and I mostly just talk or sit in silence, enjoying each others company. I still had no idea how she feels about me if anything and I wasn't sure if I was supposed to 'make the move' or something like that because this is something I haven't done before, but she has been close to me on multiple occasions and I wasn't sure what she was trying to tell me. I also went ahead and bought myself another journal, but I kept my old one with me at all times. I did my usual routine and went to sleep, wondering how my life is turning out.


[Author's Comments]

[1] I have no idea if the following bands or songs exist. I came up with their names on multiple band name generators as well as use some of the names I came up with to make a few "popular songs". If they do exist, then I do not own them.

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And I am done with Chapter 7! Huge thank you to LucarioKid for giving me advise on what to do with this Chapter. I wouldn't have been able to write it otherwise. Also, I'm uploading this all the way from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where I am currently on vacation.

I'm doing my best to write the Cinder conversations, but I feel that those are my absolute weakest moments. If the poll goes where people want me to add romance to the story AND make Cinder the love interest, well...

I am god-awful at writing moments like those and what I did in this Chapter (It also doesn't help that the only "sources" for romance I have are from Hollywood and books, which don't really help me at all).

I don't know how you guys feel about the story so far since I don't get a whole lot of reviews, but all of the Beacon stuff will be happening soon. My plan is to have some more Chapters on training, with the next one being the end of the first year of training, before I start all that up. I don't know how many Chapters will define the second year of training before Beacon, but it won't be nearly as much as what I've been doing due to me wanting to focus on combat and aura during the second year. This also means that during the second year of training I will be coming up with more lighting themed attacks, so I'm excited for that.

I am also working on the second Chapter of my second RWBY story, The White Demon, but I am having a writer's block with the combat so I don't know when I will have that one done.


This has been TheTriforceofAwesomeness and I will see you in Chapter 8!

Peace!