RWBY: Heroic Demons: Volume 1
(A/N: I do not own RWBY that masterpiece belongs to Roosterteeth and Monty Oum, R.I.P)
Chapter 6: The Badge and Burden
The sunlight peered into team DMON's dormitory it shone on Iskandar's face, he groaned before opening his eyes. He immediately sat up and stretched he turned his head to see Leonidas sharpening his blade. "Hey Leo how long have you been up?" Iskandar asked.
"Since dawn" Leonidas responded.
"Don't you think that's a bit early I mean yeah it's 6:30 now but still" Iskandar said.
"You can never be too early, also my sensei told me you must be prepared for anything" Leonidas said.
"Well I agree with that logic but still you must take time to rest" Iskandar said. "Anyway we should wake the girls up and get this place sorted before classes start," he said.
"That sounds reasonable" Leonidas said.
"Francesca, Naomi time to get up," Iskandar said.
"Okay I'm getting up no need to shout" Francesca said wearing her usual sleep attire, she tried to move out of bed but something was pinning her she moved her blanket to see Naomi spooning her using her bosom as a pillow.
"Oh yeah baby, your funbags feel so soft yet firm" Naomi said in her sleep nuzzling up to Francesca,
Francesca started to fume "GET OFF ME YOU PERVERT," she screamed, She was ready to strangle the sleeping blue haired girl on her chest but Iskandar quickly pulled Francesca out of bed before she could harm Naomi.
"Okay, how about we calm down and have breakfast shall we" Iskandar said trying to defuse the situation with the latino girl thrashing in his arms.
Francesca stopped thrashing "Okay but if this happens again you I'm going to pound that girl" Francesca said.
Naomi yawned. "Good morning everyone" Naomi said getting out of bed she looked at Iskandar and Francesca "Okay, don't know what that position is" Naomi said causing Francesca to growl.
After team DMON had breakfast and a shower and preventing Naomi from peeking in the shower team DMON returned to their dorm wearing their uniforms Iskandar and Leonidas wore black suits with a gold trim underneath accompanied with a blue shirt and white vest a red tie was wrapped around their collar, Iskandar's was custom with slits on the uniform's back so he could move his wings. Francesca and Naomi wore a red plaid skirt, brown jacket, tan vest and white shirt underneath and a ribbon wrapped around the collar, although Naomi unbuttoned hers to show her cleavage.
"Okay I suggest we start unpacking, Naomi, Leonidas, Francesca and their valiant leader Iskandar, roll out" Iskandar said.
"Roll out" Francesca and Naomi said enthusiastically yet Leonidas just grunted with indifference.
"Agreed, although I doubt Leo here will pull his weight" Francesca said.
"Also my sensei gave me a gift he wished for me to share it with my new teammates" Leonidas said as he pulled out a 60 inch plasma screen TV from under his bead.
"Holy crap does that thing have Remflix" Iskandar asked.
"Yes" Leonidas replied.
Francesca then instantly hugged the dark skinned ninja "Did I ever tell you, you're my favourite person" Francesca said.
"Well you just did a 180," Naomi said.
"She must be thinking of the games she could play on that thing, not that it's a bad thing anyway let's set it up," Iskandar said placing a photo of his family on his bedside table. Iskandar and Leonidas set up the TV, while Francesca helped set up a study area for them to study. Naomi put away her 'risque' magazines, everyone just stared at her massive collection of pornography
"What, most people have a few nudie mags" Naomi said .
"Yeah a few not a whole library" Francesca said.
"Seriously, you got girl, guy, human, faunus, those chicks in the bunny suits" Iskandar said blushing at Naomi's content.
"What can I say I don't discriminate" Naomi said still unashamed.
They decided Naomi's magazines is a problem for another day as they saw the books were tucked away into the bookshelves, the TV set up the only problem was their beds were pushed together into one big pile.
"Guess there isn't enough room for all our luggage" Leonidas said.
"So what are you suggesting we ditch our stuff" Francesca said.
"Or we can convert our beds into bunk beds to reduce space" Iskandar suggested.
"Wouldn't that be a bit dangerous" Leonidas queried
"Oh come on it would be a fun idea," Naomi said.
"And makes sure I don't get any bed bugs" Francesca said directing her frustration towards Naomi.
"Okay it's settled bunk beds it is" Iskandar said the four charged at the beds and with some quick construction they assembled their bunk beds, Iskandar and Naomi's bed were supported by metal beams while Francesca and Leonidas were held together with wood and super glue. Okay next thing to do is check our classes, okay we got a few together, combat, history, we got grimm studies at the end of the day and maths at 9" Iskandar said.
"Wait what, do any of you know what time it is?" Leonidas asked.
"It's about" Francesca said checking her scroll.
"IT'S 8:55 YOU IMBECILES," Leonidas roared before teleporting out of the room an onto a tree outside.
Francesca looked outside and saw team RWBY and JNPR running to class "Great, how are we suppose to get there in time?" Francesca panicked.
"Easy" Iskandar said opening the windows picking up the girls in his arms, he stood on the ledge and spread his wings.
"FLY PERFECT ASS, FLY" Naomi said pumping her fist in the air as Iskandar lept off the ledge and took flight towards the classroom.
Hours have past and after the morning classes, Leonidas teleported inside the classroom next to the door, he saw the clock saw it was 2:59pm "hmmm early, perf-" Leonidas was cut short from the door slamming open by Iskandar, Francesca and Naomi rushing in knocking Leonidas onto the floor and running over him to get to their seats.
"Well someone decided to sleep in" Yinsen said causing Silva to giggle, Silver and Grey were making paper planes and launching them. Leonidas was about to get up but screamed as he was run over by teams RWBY and JNPR.
A older gentleman entered the room, he was a portly fellow with gray hair and a handlebar moustache he was wearing a brown jacket and brown pants. "Mister Orion, please take your seat I know it is the last class of the day but you must have had plenty of time to rest, I won't accept students lying on the floor," the teacher said.
"Sorry Professor Port" Leonidas said getting up, he looked to an open seat next to his team behind Team RWBY, he then stared daggers at Iskandar for pushing him to the floor.
"Hey Leo, sorry about that didn't know you were right behind the door" Iskandar apologized. Leo refused to respond. The students then directed their attention to Professor Port except for Ruby who was half asleep, Leonidas and Weiss were writing down notes.
"Monsters, Demons, prowlers of the night, the creatures of grimm have many names but I merely refer to them as prey" Professor Port laughed but was responded with silence "uh and you shall to once graduating this prestigious academy, now as I was saying Vale as well as the other three kingdoms are safe havens from an otherwise treacherous world. This planet is absolutely teeming with creatures that would love nothing more than to tear you to pieces and that's where we come in." he said. "Huntsmen, Huntresses" he said pointing to Yang clicking his tongue.
"Uh heheh" Yang rolled her eyes nervously laughing,
"Individuals who have sworn to protect those who cannot protect themselves. From what you may ask, why the very world" Professor Port said as a random student cried out in support but ultimately got stared at as he immediately sat down afterwards.
"That are what you are training to become but first a story, a tale of a young handsome man, me when I was a boy" Professor Port started his story everyone starting losing interest.
'Uh this guy is unbearable are we seriously suppose to learn something from this windbag, other than how to kill a man with boredom, so you killed a grimm, I killed one when I was seven with my bare hands' Iskandar thought.
'One who serves to boost his ego... clearly to reassure himself of his skills after some traumatic event... likely a dead ally, or a failed mission with hundreds dead...Boring... yet understandable' Yinsen thought looking down on Port leaning into his fist
"Psst" team DMON heard a noise they looked to Ruby who showed them a crude drawing of Professor Port, then poked her tongue this caused Iskandar, Yang, Blake, Francesca and Naomi started to laugh.
Professor Port cleared his throat gaining his students attention again, "in the end the beowolf was no match for my sheer tenacity, and I returned to my village with the beast in captivity and my head held high, celebrated, as a hero" Professor Port said as he took a bow.
Leonidas looked at Iskandar passing notes on what to do in their free time this afternoon deciding whether to watch Remflix or play some Francesca's videogames, Leonidas sneered at such foolish behavior during class. "The moral of the story a true huntsman must be honorable. A true huntsman must be dependable. A true huntsman must be strategic, well educated and wise," Professor Port said. Leonidas just stared at Iskandar's smiling face. "So who among you believe they are the embodiment of these traits. Leonidas saw Iskandar was about to raise his arm 'No way this fool is a huntsman' he thought he was about to raise his arm but the two were cut off as they saw Weiss raise her arm.
"I do sir" Weiss said assertively.
"Well let's find out. Step forward and face your opponent" Professor Port said pointing to the cage a grimm snarling within.
"How long has that been there?" Silver asked as Weiss walked off to change into her regular attire.
"She seemed kind of aggressive don't you think?" Francesca noted.
"Indeed, well hopefully slaying a grimm will calm her down" Iskandar said.
After a few minutes Weiss stood in front of the cage in her white combat skirt and jacket, Myrtenaster in hand. She pointed the dust rapier at the cage as the beast growled within.
"Gooooo Weiss" Yang said pumping her fist in the air.
"Fight well" Blake said waving a flag with RWBY on it
"Yeah, represent team RWBY" Ruby said enthusiastically.
"Ruby, I'm trying to focus" Weiss said.
"Oh sorry" Ruby apologized.
"What's with her?" Silva said.
"Anger and irritation... resentment perhaps?" Yinsen looked towards the schnee heiress in curiosity
"Alright let the match, begin" Port said slamming his axe on the lock, the cage opened and revealed a black boar creature with white bone armour on it's face and back with huge tusks, a Boarbatusk. The beast snarled and charged out of the cage and at Weiss. Weiss dodged and slashed the Boarbatusk but the armour shielded it from harm, it looked at Weiss ready to charge again, "Haha wasn't expecting that were you?" Port said spectating the fight.
"Hang in there Weiss" Ruby cheered. Weiss thrusted forward in her usual stance hoping to pierce the grimm boar's armour but
it parried and got Myrtenaster in its tusks.
"Bold new approach, I like it" Professor Port commented, as Weiss tried to get her weapon back.
"Come on Weiss show it who's boss" Ruby cheered. Weiss diverted her attention to Ruby, this gave the boarbatusk a chance to throw Weiss's rapier away to the other end of the classroom.
Professor Port exclaimed "Now what will you do without your weapon?" he said as the boarbatusk charged at Weiss, she dodged the beast and it crashed into the learning amphitheatre's desks. Weiss took this chance to run for her rapier and without a second to spare she grabbed it before the boar could get up.
"Weiss go for the belly, There's no armour underneath" Ruby said.
"Stop telling me what to do!" Weiss yelled at her leader. Ruby was saddened by her teammate's words. Weiss stared at the boarbatusk as it got up it rolled into a ball and dashed at Weiss. Weiss summoned one of her glyphs in front of her and one in the air behind her. The boarbatusk slammed into the glyph landing on it's back, Weiss then jumped onto the glyph behind her then thrusted herself, stabbing the boar giving a loud squeal as it perished.
"Bravo, Braa-vo, It looks like we are indeed in the presence of a true huntress in training, I'm afraid that's all the time we have for today, be sure to cover the assigned readings and stay vigilant" Professor Port said as the students rose from their seats to leave.
"Sheesh what's with her?" Jaune said.
Everyone exited the classroom. Iskandar walked up to Yang, "Hey Yang, so that was a boring class right?" Iskandar said.
"I know right, I mean learning about grimm is important, but those stories ugh" She fumed.
"Yeah, I swear I'd rather slam my head against a boulder than listen him rant" Francesca said, Naomi and Leonidas walking behind him.
"Yeah although what was up with Weiss, she yelled at Ruby for no reason she was only trying to help" Naomi said.
"I know right, I hope Weiss doesn't give her too hard of a time" Yang said.
"I'm sure she'll be fine, Ozpin made her leader for a reason, I mean he made me leader of team DMON for a reason" Iskandar said.
"Do you really think that you deserve that title" Leonidas said everyone turned their head to the dark skinned man, "All of you are undisciplined, naive and undeserving of such a role as huntsmen" he continued.
"Whoa, Leo where is this coming from" Iskandar asked.
"You have nothing to prove your worth all of you waste time which you could be used studying, training and not be wasted on frivolous tasks that distract us from our goal" Leonidas said.
"Leo, I just want us to be close as a unit, what happened to you, you followed my plan without any objection," Iskandar said.
"That was when I thought you were a serious leader, but now I see that I was wrong," Leonidas said. He then turned away and began to walk off. "You are an unfit leader, nothing but a lucky oaf," he said.
Iskandar then started walking down another corridor Yang looked to him "Izzy where are you going? Yang asked.
"I'm just going to go do some thinking, I'd like to be alone for a while" Iskandar said before walking off.
"So I don't know about you girls but I am going to go give Leonidas a piece of my mind" Yang said cracking her knuckles
"Same here, I want to know why he showed such disrespect to Iskandar" Francesca added.
"Oh yeah, girls night investigation" Naomi said resting her arms around Yang and Francesca's necks.
"Just keep your hands where I can see them okay Naomi" Yang said.
"Same here" Francesca added before they walked in Leonidas direction. Team CRST were watching the whole thing Silva started to walk towards them
"Leave them be" Yinsen said.
"What?" Grey said.
"It isn't our problem, besides if we interfere we may do more damage than good," Yinsen said.
"So what we're suppose to do let them tear each other apart," Silver said.
"All we have to do is hope they sort it out" Yinsen said. As Yinsen watched team Demon walk away he thought back to the implications of Leonidas' behavior. 'Judgmental upon first day. One with high expectations, no doubt. Many ways to solve, many ways to approach... what will yours be Iskandar?'
Iskandar walked through the halls, his mind still contemplating Leonidas' words, until he felt something on his chest a riding crop, the holder of the crop, Miss Goodwitch "Please watch where your going mister Drakon, a man your size needs to be careful of his surroundings" she said.
"Miss Goodwitch, my apologies," Iskandar said
"Something troubling you?" Glynda asked.
"Well, Leonidas said I am unfit for leadership of team DMON, I know he is wrong considering my time in, well you know" Iskandar said solemnly.
"So this bothers you," Glynda said.
"Yes it does, I want to tell them, I really do, it's just that I'm afraid if I do they'll look at me like the monster I am, be honest with me when you first saw me you thought the same thing didn't you?" Iskandar said.
"If you want the truth, yes, I thought you were going to be nothing but a danger to this school and the students" Glynda admitted. "However Ozpin seems to put a great deal of trust in you, so I guess I can trust you enough to give you some advice, but might I ask if you had a similar problem before in 'your other group' might I ask how did you solve it?" she asked.
"Well I use to lead a group with people older than me, who questioned my leadership because I was younger, I normally fixed it with a demonstration of my strategic planning, skill and power, but I know I can't do that Leonidas here, fighting would only break my team up even further, " Iskandar reasoned.
"Perhaps not, you have my combat class tomorrow do you not," Glynda said.
"Yes" Iskandar responded.
"Well, maybe you can explain why you're a good leader with you actions instead of your words, and it won't be considered against school rules, it will be considered a learning exercise" Glynda said.
Iskandar thought for a minute "Huh, that actually might work, thanks Miss Goodwitch, you know you are very wise for your age" he said.
Glynda raised an eyebrow "Tell me, what is that suppose to mean?" she asked.
Iskandar waved his arm in a panic "Oh I didn't mean anything bad, I meant you are really smart for someone so young, just asking how old are you?" he asked.
"it is never polite to ask a lady her age, weight or bra size, but if you must know I'm 38 years old" Glynda said.
"Wait seriously" Iskandar said in disbelief "I thought you were like 25 years old at most, well whatever you do for your beauty regimen it is definitely working, anyway thanks for the advice Miss Goodwitch" Iskandar said with a smile as he began to walk off.
"Glad to be of help, and thank you" Glynda said. 'Okay I'll admit it, he's a lot sweeter than I thought he would be, maybe he will be a great addition to Beacon' she thought.
Leonidas was in a tree looking out into the sunset, his face was calm and focused as he starred into his book. He was content until.
"HEY LEO GET YOUR NINJA ASS DOWN HERE" He heard Francesca roar, turned to see Francesca, Naomi and Yang with angry expressions on his face, Leonidas sighed as he teleported down to them.
"What do you want?" he said.
"Why are you giving Iskandar a hard time I thought we all came to a understanding at the initiation?" Francesca said.
"We did although until I saw his leadership outside the battlefield, he isn't committing to his studies and just indulging your vices," Leonidas said.
"What, he's letting us be who we are, there is nothing wrong with that," Naomi said.
"Are you seriously an jerk to everyone?" Yang asked.
"Not everyone, there is someone, no only one person I devote my loyalty to, my sensei and master, Peter Orion" Leonidas said.
"Okay I guess we're getting a story today" Francesca said.
"When I was five years old I lived with my parents in a village outside of Atlas, Cypertran they wanted to become their own city, things we great for me, until the village was destroyed" Leonidas said.
"Grimm" Naomi said.
"Yes, well grimm and bandits everyone in the village was slain, including my parents, I was the only one left, alone, bleeding, waiting to die although when all seemed lost, a lone warrior appeared before me, a warrior wearing red armour and a blue helmet, with majestic brown hair and a beard, he took me to his monastery in the mountains. He nursed me back to health, he adopted me and taught me everything I know, I owe everything to him, that's why I cannot accept Iskandar's leadership because he would not understand what I've been through" Leonidas said.
"I'm sorry you lost your family but you are wrong about Iskandar" Yang said.
"And how by chance do you know?" Leonidas asked.
"Because he told me, he lost his family too but he didn't have anyone to look after him and he also had a little brother where his care was now his responsibility" Yang said. Leonidas was silenced by her words.
"I didn't know he had a brother" Francesca said.
"He doesn't like to talk about it, and please don't tell him I told you even though I'm helping, but he recently died, so you" Yang poked Leonidas in the chest. "Being all high and mighty isn't helping him cope with it, so maybe back off him, otherwise you and I are going to have a problem" Yang said cracking her knuckles.
"Understood" Leonidas said.
"Good, I'll be watching you" Yang said.
"Yeah, also asking what made you obsessed with this Peter Orion guy anyway" Francesca asked.
"He's brave, wise, charismatic, strong, a man of justice and freedom for all, that is why I pledged my loyalty to him, however his last words, he said to me before I left for Beacon, I never understood" Leonidas said.
"Which are?" Francesca said.
"A open mind and a open heart make the souls of many shine as one" Leonidas said.
Francesca thought for a second then her eyes widened and her lips formed a sneaky smile "I know what your master meant" Francesca said.
Leonidas eyes widened "Really, tell me" he said.
"Ah, ah, ah, your master wanted you to learn for yourself, so no cheating, I may consider giving you the answer if you stop being an ass to us" Francesca said.
"You are a vexing woman" Leonidas said bitterly, Francesca just smiled and walked off, Leonidas then teleported away from the others.
"Well I will bet you 50 lien that they end up together," Naomi said.
"Who Francesca and Leonidas? Okay you're on" Yang said
"Yeah they are my second favourite pairing here, number four, Ren and Nora, number three Jaune and Pyrrha" Naomi said.
"Who's number one?" Yang asked.
"You and Iskandar" Naomi said.
"What Iskandar and me are just friends nothing more" Yang said with a slight blush.
Naomi got a mischievous grin "Oh is that so, well perhaps" she said reaching for Yang's chest.
"Try anything and I punch you to the other end of the city sweetie," Yang said in a threatening tone, Naomi started to sweat and back away.
"Okay, man and I thought Francesca was hot blooded" Naomi laughed nervously before began the journey to their respective dorms.
The next day team DMON was walking to combat class in their regular attire. The air was thick with tension between Iskandar and Leonidas, since they haven't spoken a word since their last encounter. Team RWBY was waiting outside, Yang caught a glimpse of Iskandar and ran up to him "Izzy" she said.
"Hey Yang" Iskandar said.
"Can I talk to you?" Yang said.
"Uh sure" Iskandar said. He then looked to his team "I'll meet you guys inside" he said which his tem complied.
"So how is that thing with Ruby and Weiss still going?" Iskandar asked.
"Oh it's better now, apparently they made up while Blake and I were asleep, so that was a pleasant morning surprise" Yang said.
"Well that's good to hear, better surprise than Francesca got when she found Naomi snuck into her bed yesterday morning" Iskandar said.
"Okay well that's hilarious, back on topic, have you and Leonidas made up yet?" Yang asked.
"Sadly no, we haven't spoken a word since yesterday" Iskandar said.
"WHAT, even when I, Francesca and Naomi confronted him, that jerk, when I get my hands on him" Yang said.
"It's fine Yang, besides I had a talk with Goodwitch and now I think I know of a way I can prove myself worthy of being leader of team DMON, but still thanks trying to assist me, I appreciate it but I see this problem is one I must solve on my own, but thanks for having my back" Iskandar said.
"Your welcome and you had my back first when you shielded me from the Hydravoc" Yang said smiling.
"Just asking out of curiosity, why weren't you made leader of team RWBY? I mean no offense to your sister but you have a fiery passion for battle, a sharp mind and a caring heart, all qualities I find respectable in a leader with the strength and skill to match" Iskandar said.
"Meh, I've known Ruby longer than you have, and I respect Ozpin's choice, besides I'm more of a free spirit sort of girl, all the pressure of leadership just doesn't sit right with me, besides I trust Ruby has got this" Yang said.
Iskandar smiled "Very well then, I guess that is a good answer" he said.
"Now children as much as a touching moment this is you two still need to attend my class" the two turned to see miss Goodwitch.
"Oh sorry miss Goodwitch, we were just finishing up here," Iskandar said as the two walked to class "Oh and thanks for yesterday" he whispered to his teacher.
"Don't mention it" Glynda said with a smile.
Inside Glynda's classroom, two fighters clashed in the middle of the amphitheatre, Glynda was overseeing the sparring matches Senji slammed his hammer with a dragon head like appearance against Noriaki's drill sword, Senji pushed him back then fired a fire burst from the mouth of the weapon, Noriaki dodged the blast and fired multiple plasma blasts from her sword, Senji smacked the blasts away with his hammer and charged Noriaki, his teammate charged at him their weapons clashed again, Noriaki thrusted his sword but his leader dodged and swung his hammer to knock the sword out of the masked warrior's hands.
Senji looked to his teammate "Good match" he said.
"Good match" Noriaki said in a filtered voice
"Yeah way to go fearless lea-" Richthofen yelled but Peter covered his mouth
"Do not ruin our leader secret, Richt" Peter whispered threateningly
"Sorry" Richt said muffled
"All right, Mr Ultima, Mr Hisui you may take your seats now class we have time for one more fight, may I ask two participants to come down" Glynda said as the two warrior. Immediately Iskandar raised his hand.
"I volunteer, and my opponent I'd like to be my fellow teammate Leonidas Orion" Iskandar said.
Leonidas widened his eyes in surprise "Me?!" he said.
"You've had trouble trusting my leadership, I know words won't be enough to explain why I should be the leader of team DMON so I'll let my actions speak for me" Iskandar said.
"Very well, but let's make it interesting, the victor of this skirmish becomes the new leader of team DMON" Leonidas said.
"Deal" Iskandar said.
"Whoa Iskandar, are you sure about this?" Francesca said.
"Yeah, I like to see guy on guy action but not with high stakes" Naomi said.
"I'm fine, I know what I'm doing" Iskandar said.
"Are they going to really put the fate of team DMON on a single battle" Weiss said.
"Hey Izzy knows what he's doing, he wouldn't have accepted otherwise" Ruby said.
"That's right, he is a strong fighter, I would trust his judgment" Yang said.
"Yeah but let's not disregard Leonidas skills" Blake said.
"Agreed, either way this fight will prove most amusing," Yinsen said. 'Such a claim can only mean he is confident in his skills... He is not nervous.. He has clearly made these stakes before.'
"I hope they will still be friends afterwards" Silva said nervously.
"Go Leo" Grey said.
"Oh hell no, Go Iskandar, represent the power of the dragon faunus " Silver cheered.
"Is it tense in here or is it just me?" Jaune said.
The two warriors squared of against each other the giant of a dragon faunus focused on the dark skinned ninja, "Fighters ready" Glynda said as Iskandar and Leonidas readied their swords and got into battle stance. "Begin" she said. Immediately Leonidas teleported above Iskandar behind his head, he swung his katanas but before the attack could connect Iskandar wrapped his tail around Leonidas' wrists then threw him over the dragon faunus' head, Leonidas landed gracefully on the ground he then swung his katanas firing the green dust shurikens from them. Iskandar swiftly countered with swift sword strikes from his star slayers to shatter the oncoming projectiles. Leonidas charged Iskandar hoping to out speed him in close quarters combat. He slashed at Iskandar but the crimson haired dragon faunus swiftly blocked with Draco Balrog using his mighty sword as a shield, he then used his blue brother to sash at the dark skinned ninja. Leonidas jumped over the blade and delivered a flying roundhouse kick to Iskandar's face.
"They really are going all out," Jaune said.
"Well both of them have something to prove to the other so they are giving it their all" Pyrrha said.
Iskandar recovered and swiped back at him but Leonidas teleported away to a safe distance, Iskandar transformed Raphael's Wrath into its triple barrel shotgun mode and opened fire on Leonidas. He ran dodging the oncoming shots then teleported, Iskandar looked around for Leonidas, but was no where to be found a arrow then came down from the ceiling hitting Iskandar in the arm encasing his arm and sword in ice and pinning it to the ground another one hit his other arm encasing it in ice. Leonidas dove down from the ceiling lights ready to strike Iskandar
"Come on Izzy" Yang said not wanting him to lose.
Iskandar created a burst of fire breaking him out of the ice and causing Leonidas to shield himself stopping his attack as he is forced back, Leonidas got back up still ready to fight, Iskandar looked at him ready to finish this.
"You have fought well Leonidas but now is time to end this" Iskandar said.
"What are you talking about, sure you excel in brute force and destructive firepower but that is only effective if you hit me, true you got a few hits but that is only because I let my guard down, now I know to keep my distance from your attacks." Leonidas said.
"Yes, but that's only if you can see me" he said sheathing his swords, pointing his right index finger to the ceiling and fired small fireballs at the ceiling lights and the arena's making them explode and cover the arena in darkness. Leonidas looked around he couldn't see a thing,
"I figured you out you have to know where your teleporting to actually teleport, so shrouded in total darkness your semblance is made ineffective" Iskandar said.
"Removing the opponent's senses... admirable tactic... though we can't see much of what goes on either" Yinsen said.
"That's impressive strategy," Yang said.
Leonidas looked around couldn't find him he couldn't hear his movements 'how can a guy his size move so stealthily, anyway I should stay on my guard' he thought he then felt a warm light before him, the ninja turned around to see Iskandar's flaming fist fly towards his face, but stopped centimeters before it collided, before he extinguished the flames and tapped his head "Good fight" Iskandar said keeping a flame light in his hand to light up the arena.
"All right that will be enough, it is clear that the winner of this match is Iskandar Drakon" Glynda announced.
Leonidas snapped out of his stance he looked dead on at Iskandar as the others ran down to Iskandar's side. "That rocked Izzy, I did not see that plan of yours for a mile away, literally" Yang said ecstatically.
"Dude that was totally boss" Francesca said.
"Yeah that was the best non sexual, guy on guy action I've seen" Naomi said.
"Exemplary countermeasures. " Yinsen said.
"Yeah that rocked" Ruby said.
"I must admit that was most excellent strategy, " Weiss said.
"Agreed, I knew you could do it" Blake said.
"Oh yeah, dragon faunus power" Silver said.
"Y-You d-id well" Silva stuttered.
"That was EPIC" Grey yelled.
"You've done well," Senji said.
"Amen to that" Noriaki said filtered
"That was nuts, thank gods for faunus night vision" Richt said as the wolf faunus wagged his tail.
"Yeah, it is impressive, but I managed to follow as well" Peter said adjusting his visor
Iskandar looked at Leonidas "You're swift and precise however you are also too prideful, and underestimated my abilities this made you lower your guard, allowed me to destroy the lights and make your semblance useless " Iskandar said, Leonidas glared at him. "I know I may not be you're ideal leader but please all I ask is the chance to show you what kind of leader I can be, I just want us to connect, sure we may be different but you must open your mind to new ideology, to trust and understand each other with a open heart, so the four of us can together work and rely on each other as one unit" Iskandar said.
Leonidas eyes widened he was reminded of his sensei a Caucasian man with short brown hair and beard wearing bulky red armour covered his upper body over a silver shirt, blue leg armour protected his shins and thighs he held a blue helmet with two white horns on it. "A open mind and a open heart make the souls of many shine as one" Peter said.
'I finally understand' Leonidas had a revelation, he dropped to his knees and bowed his head to his leader "I am sorry, please forgive my arrogance, please lead me, teach me, because you are the best man to lead team DMON, better than I, for you understand others Francesca, Naomi, you even made an effort to try to understand me but I did nothing to earn that kindness, so please let me earn that kindness as you have earned my loyalty" Leonidas pleaded.
"Well that was a total 180" Francesca said.
"Totally" Naomi said.
Yinsen looked onto the scene in curiosity. 'Hmmm... I wonder what happened in between yesterday and today'
"Kiss ass" Grey said, Silva growled and punched his shoulder "Owww"
Iskandar grabbed the dark skinned ninja and helped him up "Sure, I'm glad to have you one team DMON man, I just want us to hang out more as friends you know get to know each other." Iskandar said.
"Yes, sensei" Leonidas said.
"Sensei?" everyone said in confusion
"Very good, now Mister Drakon congratulations of the win, however because of your tactics you will be serving detention after class and replace all the bulbs you destroyed, I commemorate your ingenuity but not for destruction of school property" Glynda said.
"Guess you did go a bit overboard yourself big guy" Yang said.
"Yeah guess I didn't think about the consequences of my actions, still I'm not afraid to pay them" Iskandar said.
"Miss Goodwitch, permission to assist Iskandar, I feel partially responsible for our match's result therefore I must ask for an equal share in the blame" Leonidas said.
"Very well both of you will be serving detention" Glynda spoke.
Silver for his part groaned. "Oh man, i'm not gonna last a week in this place if she gives detention just for braking light bulbs"
Yinsen looked to Silver with a raised eyebrow 'What did I get myself into' he couldn't help but wonder.
Iskandar and Leonidas were in the classroom that afternoon replacing the lights Iskandar replaced the ones on the ceiling while Leonidas replaced the wall ones. Glynda supervised their punishment, Iskandar looked to Leonidas smiling, Leonidas smiled back. 'A team is only strong as the loyalty to their leader, I have a feeling these demons will be alright' Glynda thought.
There it is folks chapter 6 done, I hope you guys liked learning more about Leonidas and Iskandar proving himself as leader, It's a lot like what Ruby and Weiss went though but these two are a lot more hard headed, I hope you guys enjoyed the fights anyway next chapter is where Yang will take Iskandar dancing, till next time Blazing Saint out.