Chapter 11: I get stupidly owned
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(January 3, 2016) Holy crap! The amount of new follows/favorites for this story is absolutely amazing!
Now, as I stated in a deleted A/N which was the placeholder for this Chapter, I have once again not grasped the concept of time. In case any of you forgot, I made it so I would have a 2-year training arc before I would start all of the Beacon stuff. In Chapter 10, I stated that I only had 7 months before I would go to Beacon and I was going to start Beacon in around 3-4 Chapters. This is a HUGE mistake on my part since it hasn't even been a year in the story. In fact this Chapter will signify the end of the first year.
To deal with this, I asked you all to help me decide where I should go with this, and you all said I should create maybe 6-8 Chapters to detail the missing year of training. The thing I'm going to have to do now is try to figure out what I am going to be doing in certain Chapters so they all don't blend in with each other.
Speaking of Beacon, there is something I am a bit confused about. I'm actually confused with how much time has passed in RWBY. The show is supposed to have the cast go through 4 years of being at the school, and Volume 2 was the start of their second semester. With Volume 3 being about the tournament, are team's RWBY and JNPR still first-years or have they moved up? I want to assume they are still first-years, but I can't say for sure.
In terms of Beacon and this story, I am going to attempt to incorporate all 4-years of my time at Beacon, but since the show has not really delved into the differences between the different grades, it is unclear as to what I will be doing in my 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years. I figured that missions will become more difficult and there may be some classes exclusive to certain grades, but once again it is unknown. I'll just wing it.
As far has how long this entire story is going to be, I am honestly not really sure. It really all depends on how much I am going to show in this story and how detailed it will be. I have seen a lot of long-running fics get into the mid-40s, while some have reached 100+, so I guess I'm not too worried about it.
Sorry for the long A/N. Let's get started!
(March 23, 2016) Geez it has been forever since I last sat in front of my laptop to type this out. Feels like I'm blowing dust off of my screen. Well, I'm back and I hope the wait wasn't too bad. It's been so long I can't even recall what I was originally going to do with this story. Hopefully being back in front of the keyboard will jog my memory.
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[#] Author's Comments which is at the official end of the Chapter, but before the ending A/N
Last time on RWBY: The Hunter from Earth.
Opallios was training himself to learn a new movement technique known as the Flash Step. While training, he received a call from Cinder and she was upset with him since he hasn't talked to her in weeks. After he explained to her that he was busy training, Cinder wanted to see his progress in the form of a sparing match. Opallios made his way over to her via the Flash Step. This is what happens.
I tried to concentrate on Cinder's aura. It took me a bit to locate it, but once I did I Flash Stepped over to her. Suddenly my vision went dark and it felt like I was against something soft. If this is what I think this is... I felt like Death was going to claim my soul.
"I know it's been awhile since we last saw each other, but I didn't think you would be this desperate for my affection." Cinder said with a tease.
Shit. That was the one word that came to my mind, and as soon as I realized what it was I pushed myself off of her. I landed on my back with a thud and I looked up at Cinder. She was standing over me with a teasing smirk on her face. Why do I feel turned-on - god damn it Saga! I swear the next time I see you I am going to punch you!I could feel my cheeks heating up.
"Pleasedon'tkillmepleasedon'tkillmefortheloveofgoddon'tkillme!" I begged. All she did was laugh in a dominatrix sort of way, which made me pale at the thought of her being someone like that. The look in her eyes didn't make me feel better at all.
"Relax. I know you didn't do this on purpose. I am surprised as to how quickly you showed up. Care to explain why?"
"New technique." I replied as I picked myself off of the ground.
"I see." There was a bit of silence. "Mind telling me why you haven't called me in weeks?"
I held my hands up in defense. "I've been training. I start Beacon in a..." I stopped.
"What's wrong?" Her face showed concern.
"Fucking-hell." was my response. Cinder looked at me with surprise. Seeing her expression, I tried to stay calm. "Sorry. It's just that I realize how much of an idiot I am." I said while I rubbed the back of my neck. "I have a tendency to not grab long concepts of time. I just realized that I have an extra year before I am supposed to attend Beacon. I am going to be 21 when I enter Beacon; and during my first-year, I would turn 22. So I'm just being a dumb-butt." I chuckled.
Cinder looked at me with her arms crossed. "Does this mean I can't rely on you to remember certain days?"
I looked at her confused. "You can rely on me for that, as certain days will be of considerable importance to me than others." Cinder seemed to be satisfied with my answer.
"We can talk more about this later, after I see if you are true to your claim of your 'training'." It was then she pulled out a couple of weapons. They seemed to be a couple of blades.
Huh? Her weapons are different. Are these what she used to use before she got her powers? Does she even have any of those fire attacks?
~Cinder~
I went ahead and pulled out my weapon, and the look on Opals's face looked so adorable. Not that I would openly admit that to him. But the way he's tilting his head like a puppy is so cute. I mentally shook the thought out of my head.
"Do your weapons have a name?" he asked me as if he didn't either notice his gesture or notice my possible reaction.
"Yeah. Jekyll and Hyde."
"Nice." He then activated something and he was covered in some kind of suit of armor.
"What's with the armor?" I asked.
"I'll explain later." He then brought out a black mace and flicked his left wrist to bring out a shield. This is going to be fun.
He then charged at me with his mace held close and his shield raised. He went for a side attack, but I blocked it with my blade. He tried going for a shield bash, but I dodged out of the way. Most of his attacks I was dodging with ease. His form is lacking, but it's not completely bad. I made for a jab at his side, but he blocked it. Interesting. I leaped backwards and placed my blades in its bow form. He seemed surprised by this and he leaped back as well. I fired a couple of shots, but he rolled out of the way and he pulled out a crossbow from nowhere and returned fire. I rolled out of the way of one, but I almost got hit by his second shot. We then began firing at one another. His skill with that crossbow is impressive. It seems to be a single bolt action, but he can fire multiple shots in rapid succession. A bolt nearly grazed my cheek. He seemed to go straight for me, but his mace was in his opposite hand. He was able to strike me near my hip. My aura took the hit for me. Ambidextrous, huh? I rolled to a stop and switched to duel-wielding. Charging at him, I dealt a flurry of strikes. He was trying his best to dodge, but couldn't. I was able to strike him along his shoulder and chest area which caused him to stumble. Seeing an opening, I went for other points along his body, but to my surprise, he blocked them both. I looked at him in the eye and what I saw was confidence.
"Surprised?" he asked me. He then pushed me back and went for a couple of overhead swings, but I was able to dodge them. I tried to slice him, but again he was able to block them. What's going on? He's able to block them more easily, as if he knows my fighting style. I went back to bow form and proceeded to fire arrows, he was caught off guard and at least five of my arrows made their mark. I didn't know how much aura he had left, but it couldn't be much else. Going back to blade form, I did another flurry of strikes, and he took every single one of them. There was a yellow pulse around his body, signaling his complete aura depletion. He landed on the ground, and I held my blades at his throat. He opened his eyes and saw his situation and groaned in annoyance.
"Looks like I win. Concede."
"I concede." I smirked and took a few steps back as he got up and deactivated his armor. He was covered in sweat and was breathing heavy, but other than that he seemed fine.
~Opallios~
Damn, she's strong. Not even my Semblance was doing all that much.
"I'm impressed. You really have been training." Cinder said to me. "Your skill with that crossbow of yours is impressive. I am curious as to how you were able to counter me during the later half of our fight."
I sat down on the cool grass and she walked over to me and sat near me, but not too close. Probably because I'm all sweaty. Shower once I get back. "My Semblance allows me to counteract against a fighting style upon being struck; however, it isn't as useful against one with multiple fighting styles as once a different one is used, my Semblance changes to counter the new style and overwrites the old one. So in hindsight I find it to be a risk versus reward kind of thing." I took in a deep breath. "I'm more surprised as to how skilled you are. I wasn't able to do much damage to you." She chuckled.
"That may have been true, but I can tell you have been training. You are getting ready to become a fine Huntsman."
"So what's the verdict?" I asked.
"Hm?"
"Am I telling the truth? Do you still hate me?"
"I never said I hated you, but I do believe you." she answered. "However, please try to stay in touch with me. Can you at least do that?"
"I'll do what I can. If I ever have time to rest, I'll try to talk to you." I said. She looked at me as if to see if I was lying, but she then nodded and smiled. "The least I can do now is try to catch up. There isn't anyone else here, and this is a beautiful day."
"Sure. I'd like that." was her response. We then talked about what each of us have been doing since our last conversation. I wasn't sure how much time had passed, but we ended up lying down on our backs in the grass. "What is your reason for fighting?" she asked me.
I rolled over to meet her gaze. "You mean besides me wanting to be a Huntsman?"
"Yeah. This is a very dangerous world we live in. What makes you want to protect it?"
I rolled back over and looked at the clouds rolling by and the sun began to make its decent. "It's the little things in life."
"What do you mean by that?"
I made a content sigh. "A lot of people tend to worry about what goes on in their lives and they have a tendency to view the world as something that has no beauty in it. A place that is bleak and dark, and to an extent they are right. However, I tend to notice a lot of subtle things, the things people normally take for granted. For example, the many sunrises and sunsets always made the sky turn into many different shades of color, the first snowfall in winter how it blankets a forest. The times you spend with the people who matter in your life, the way they react to you." I turned to face Cinder. "With you, your eyes are my favorite thing about you. They seem to glow like a burning fire, and it gives me a sense of warmth."
"You really think my eyes are my best feature?"
I nodded. "The first thing I look in people is their eyes, as I feel their eyes can show more emotion than any other body movement. I also feel one's eyes are a way to see what one's intentions can be. Over the past year, you have gotten me to open myself up a bit more. I am someone who is usually quiet and does his best to avoid people as much as possible. However, meeting you has caused me to be more open with myself and realize some of those subtle things. It's all of those small things in life that make this a life worth living, for I feel that without those small things the world would lose a bit of itself." I heard Cinder sigh.
"Why is it that you tend to be so different from other people I have talked to?" she asked sarcastically. I chuckled.
"I guess I don't view myself as an ordinary person." We both laughed. I looked up back at the sky and saw the hundreds of stars shining. "You know, I never really got the chance to see this many stars in the sky. My hometown used a lot of electricity which would prevent the stars from shining, so I would have to travel outside in order to get this kind of view." Cinder didn't say anything. I turned to look at her, but she was looking up at the sky as well. She seemed to be sleeping. I made a small smile and rose up to stretch. I walked over to her and poked her side. Stirring in her sleep, her eyes fluttered open a few moments later.
"What's going on?" she asked tiredly.
"Seems like you were more tired than I thought you'd be. I think it's time we head back."
"Do we have to? I want to stay here for five more minutes." she responded in a child-like manner.
I shook my head and sighed. "Alright, five more minutes." I went ahead and placed myself near her without even realizing it. Cinder then placed her head next to my shoulder, her dark hair covering most of her face. I moved her hair out of her eyes and looked up at the sky. Damn it, I've fallen for her. A small breeze went by and it caused Cinder to shiver of all things, I then decided it was time to take her home. I slowly got up, and I picked her up bridal style before Flash Stepping into Vale.
Vale Rooftops
When I got there, I realized I had no idea where her house was, and I began to panic. I got onto some rooftops of a building to try and get a better view of my area. Cinder once again stirred herself into waking up.
"Where are we?" she asked softly.
"We're in Vale, I'm trying to get you home, but I have no idea where you live."
She smiled despite the fact she was still tired. "Are you trying to win me over with your chivalry?"
"Is it working?" I found myself saying.
"It might be." She lifted her head and looked around. "I recognize this area. My house is down over this way." She proceeded to point somewhere and I headed that way. Every time I made a single Flash Step, Cinder would look around for a bit before pointing to where I should be going. After about my fourth Flash Step, she told me we were right on top of her house. Still carrying her, I jumped down from the roof and landed with my aura taking most of the blow. I winced and held back a curse. "You alright?" she asked me.
"I've been through worse." She looked at me before sighing.
"What am I going to do with you?" she asked herself. I decided not to answer that. "I keep a spare key in the plant pot. I set her down as she walked over to the pot to grab the spare key. She unlocked the door and turned to face me. "Thanks for everything, Opals. It means a lot to me."
"No problem. I can't have you worry about me all of the time." I said with a smile.
Cinder walked over to me and she had me look into her eyes. It was then I felt her lips press against my cheek. "Goodnight, you goofball." she whispered in my ear before closing the door behind her. I stood there, my face feeling like it was on fire, and my fingers slowly brushing the area where she kissed me. Did that just happen? Did Cinder just do that? A wave of emotions were spread throughout my body, before I had a big smile on my face and proceeded to Flash Step back to my 'home.'
The Cabin
I opened the door to find my Master looking at me with his arms crossed and a smirk on his face. "Looks like you got your ass-kicked, but also got a reward as well."
"Hunter's instinct?" I asked.
"More like I know from experience."
I smirked before heading upstairs to do my nightly routine. As sleep began to take over, my mind began to fill with the thoughts of how far Cinder and I could go and how much of the world would change as a result of it.
(April 22, 2016) Well I'm back again! I know it has been forever since I last wrote. I'm sorry for the long hiatus, but it really feels good to be back.
My goal is to write five more Chapters before starting Beacon, with the last two Chapters being the most important. Which means the other three are going be try and encompass an entire year, but since I feel that there isn't a whole lot for me to really write about there will be time skips. I'll probably make those Chapters really long to make up for it, but not really go into so much detail as I've done with others.
Don't worry, my other stories will be updated as well and I do have a couple more cross-overs planned as well.
This has been TheTriforceofAwesomeness, and I'll be back with Chapter 12.
Peace!
