Hello readers, and welcome to the next installation of RWBY: Remnants of Another World. Hope you enjoy!

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City Of Vale, Downtown Vale, Docks (3rd Person POV)

The once busy streets of Vale were now silent, illuminated by various lamposts around the city, not even a single peep was heard, aside from raccoons and other vermin digging through trashcans. Shops from Dust stores to clothing stores were starting to close down for the night, then reopen by morning.

It was starting to be a peaceful night, not a single commotion and not a single person was in sight...except for a certain pink and brown haired girl who was currently walking by herself across the docks...but she seemed sad and upset...but at what?

'No, no, no, no...why is this happening!?' Neo thought to herself as she walked across the empty docks 'He...wasn't supposed to be involved in any of this. Out of all the profession in the world he just had to pick THAT one!' She mentally screamed at herself, as she recalled todays events


(Flashback) City Of Vale, Downtown Vale (3rd Person POV)

Neo was currently sitting outside her favourite Ice Cream parlour in the city. From what others had heard, they had THE BEST Neapolitan in the whole city! But what was preventing her from going inside? it was because she was waiting for her parlour partner, Christian to arrive. Over the past six months, she had grown attached to the young boy, he was her only friend so it was bound to happen. Not only that, she had finally found someone who was willing to tolerate the fact that she was mute, and that the only way to communicate with one another is through text or sign language

But recently...Neo has been feeling...strange whenever she's around Christian. Every time they met up and talked, well texted in her case, she felt...happy. Not like the joy every time she feels when she beats and kills thugs that thought they were in deep shit, no this was genuine happiness. This was something she hasn't felt in a very long time...not since that day

"Hey!" A voice said

Neo turned to her left to see Christian walking in her direction. She smiled and waved at him. As he was walking towards her, Neo took out her scroll and began to type on it "Don't you know that it's rude to keep a woman waiting?" She said with a mischievous smirk

"Yeah. Qualifiers for the Grand Fighting Tournament took longer than expected" Christian said "And, Mercury wanted to get some drinks afterwards"

"Did both of you get in?" Neo asked

"Yeah, we did!" Christian said "Although, Mercury did almost get his ass impaled by a Deathstalker"

Neo giggled and typed on her scroll once more "Sounds like both of you had fun...but enough talk! Let's get some ice cream!" She typed as she walked towards the door

"So, am I going to eat my own this time, or are you going to eat my ice cream again?" Christian asked

"Yep!" Neo texted as she opened the door

"Wait...yep to which one?" Christian asked

"Yep!" Neo texted with a smirk

Christian smirked as he shook his head "You know the more you eat, the more you're going to undo that belt of yours!" He said as he followed Neo inside

"Are you trying to say I'm getting fat?" Neo typed with a deadpanned look

"Nah" Christian said "I've just reached an age where my brain goes 'you probably shouldn't say that' to 'what the hell, let's see what happens'!"

Neo playfully shook her head and smirked as she looked at the parlour's display. Christian was surprised to finally find someone who actually tolerates his wittiness and humour. Well, besides Mercury of course

As the two chose their own flavours of ice cream, they sat outside at the parlour's patio, where it was surprisingly empty, especially for an ice cream parlour this popular!

"So, what did you have to do to get into the tournament?" Neo typed

"Nothing much, all we had to do was kill a bunch of Grimm" Christian said

"Seems easy enough" Neo typed

"Well, we weren't getting help from any of the security guards there. If you lost, then you lost the right to participate in the tournament...as well as the right to live" Christian said

"What kind of Grimm did you fight?" Neo typed/asked

"Just Beowolves, Ursai...and one big Deathstalker" Christian said "It was tough. But me, Mercury, and eight others are advancing to the actual tournament"

"Well, I'm glad you didn't kick the bucket. If you died, then who would become my ice cream buddy?" Neo texted/asked

"Well, I'm sure you have other friends that will buy you ice cream" Christian said

"Nope" Neo texted

"Oh, come on, I'm sure that you have at least one person who will have ice cream with you" Christian said

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"Wait...are you serious!?" Christian asked, causing Neo to nod "Like as in...I'm your only friend?" Christian asked, causing Neo to nod once more "Well...I don't know if I should feel sorry or happy"

"Hey, you're better than nothing. Besides, I like you, not a lot of people can keep me entertained for an extended period of time" Neo typed

"But still, you should probably try to make other friends. You never know when I might kick the bucket someday" Christian said

"Well, with your dumb luck, I'm sure that won't happen for a long time" Neo typed with a smirk

"Eh, probably" Christian said

"So, who are fighting in the first round?" Neo typed/asked

"Well, I'm fighting a girl named Alexa" Christian said

Neo smiled mischievously as she began to type on her scroll "Oooo, a girl! Maybe if you play your cards right you can finally get a date"

"Oh, funny, har, har..." Christian mocked "Besides, she's not my type"

"Ooh, I didn't know you had a preference. Tell me, what do you look for in a girl?" Neo typed/asked

"Well...I've never thought about it that much" Christian said "I've always been more like...a loner kind of guy"

"Just answer the question" Neo typed

Christian held his hands up "Alright, alright!" He said as he cleared his throat "Well...it'd has to be someone with a strong, confident and slightly care-free personality. Someone who isn't a complete pushover, but not overly serious and stern. Basically someone that I can have fun with and tolerates my humour"

"Ooh, do go on" Neo typed

"I also like them to be independent. I willing to help them out whenever I can, but sometimes I can't be there for them. Sometimes, they have to deal with things on their own" Christian said

"What about looks?" Neo typed/asked

"Well, I never really thought about that...but if he girl looks nice but is a total bitch, then I can't see myself staying with her for long" Christian said

"Just answer the question" Neo typed

"Well..." Christian trailed off, pausing for a couple of second...that is until he had a sly grin on his face "I like short girls who can kick some serious ass, and I also like girls with pink and brown hair"

Neo just stared at him with a deadpanned expression "If this is your way of confessing...it's not working"

"Well, you can't blame a guy and his wittiness for trying, can you?" Christian laughed

Neo shrugged "Well...what about desires, what do you want to do in life?"

"Not much really, sometimes I can't take stuff seriously anymore" Christian said "I just want to take what I have now and make the best and most of it"

"What about dreams?" Neo typed/asked

"Well...I'm not sure. Maybe something that gets me out more" Christian said

"You mean like a cop or something?" Neo asked

Christian shook his head "Nah, I've never really been that kind of guy. Just, let the people do what they want sometimes" He said, as he took at bite out of his ice cream "What about you? Do you have any life goals?"

Neo shrugged in response

"Really?" Christian asked "I thought you'd like to run an ice cream parlour or something in the future"

"Well, what are you doing right now?" Neo typed/asked

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Christian sat there in silence for a few seconds before responding "Well...I'm training to become a Huntsman"

As soon as the word "Huntsman" left his mouth, Neo had to try her hardest not not to choke on her ice cream

"Wow...I didn't think it'd be that big of a surprise" Christian said

"A-Are you joking!? Please say something witty!" Neo typed, with a slightly panicked expression on her face. She just wanted to know if he truly was joking or not.

"Something witty" Christian said "I mean come on, you'd expect something like that by now"

"I-I thought you said you didn't care about that sort of thing!" Neo typed

"Well..being a Huntsman does have its perks. It allows you to see the world, I can't always be in the same place forever, you know?" Christian said "Not only that, the missions I would go on would be perfect writing material"

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"Is...something wrong?" Christian asked "You've had that same expression on your face for a while now. Keep that up, and you'll end up with the face freeze"

Her shocked expression then turned into a panicked one "I have to go" Neo typed as she got up and walked out of the parlour

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"Well...I guess I should've expected something like that" Christian said


(Present Day) City Of Vale, Downtown Vale, Docks (3rd Person POV)

Which brought us here now. Neo was upset, not at him specifically, but because he was choosing career that may end up hating her in the near future

'I knew I shouldn't have gotten so attached...Uncle Roman was right...' Neo thought to herself

'Look, I'm glade that you fianlly made a friend, but try not to get attached. I don't think it will laster after this operation'Neo remembered Roman saying

'I...should've listened to him...' Neo thought to herself as she looked towards the night sky 'Thanks, fate...you took the only friend I have...then you gave him a profession that will have him hating me in the future' She thought as she continued down her slow trek down the docks of Vale

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Suddenly, an idea sparked in Neo's head 'M-Maybe it doesn't have to be this Way! I can ask Uncle Roman if we can leave for Vacuo early! I'll just tel Christian that my uncle got a better job in Vacuo, and tht we have to move there! I'm sure Uncle Roman will agree, we were planning on doing it after all of this was over!'

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But then, Neo sighed to herself, knowing what would happened if Roman did agree 'But...I won't be able to see Christian anymore...but at least it's better than option one' She thought to herself bitterly.

After a few more minutes of slowly walking, she had made her way down to one of the many warehouses at the end of the docks. She took in a deep breath ad she lifted her arm up and knocked on the door with a specific rhythm, presumably to tell who was on the over side of the door

'Okay Neo...just ask if we can leave to Vacuo earlier than expected...I'm sure he'll say yes...right?' Neo mentally questioned to herself as she opened the doors to the warehouse and walked inside

As she walked in, she noticed Roman, who was currently looking at the map of Vale with various scribbles on it "Hey, Neo" roman greeted, his eyes still glued to the maps

Neo peaked over Roman's shoulder "What's this you got here?" She texted/asked

"Different Dust shops and mines our boss wants us to raid" Roman said

"Again?" Neo typed/asked "You really need to get another hobby...how about knitting?"

"I already do that" Roman said

"Right" Neo texted

"And before you ask, no, you cannot come with me" Roman said

"Why not?" Neo typed/asked

"I'm not sure if you haven't heard, bit I'll be working with the White Fang during these raids" Roman said "And I don't trust those animals with your life"

"What, you don't think I can't handle myself?" Neo typed/asked

"No, no, it's not that" Roman clarified "I just don't want you to be there when shit hits the fan" He said, but he noticed that his niece was acting odd. her eyes were wondering off for a few moments "What's with the look? Did you kill another guy? Roman asked.

Neo shook her head in response

Roman let out a sigh of relief "Well, thank god, I was starting to get sick and tired of constantly hiding or burning the bodies" He said as he turned back towards his niece "So, what is it?"

"Well..." Neo typed/pondered "I was wondering if we could leave for Vacuo earlier than we originally planned"

"Alright, how early are we talking?" Roman asked "A month early, a week early?"

Neo shook her head "Right...now?"

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Roman paused for a moment before responding "Look, Neo, I'm not sure why you're asking this. But the answer is no, especially asking for something like this late. We're already this far in..."

"But...why? Even you said that you would be able to get out of this when its all over!" Neo typed

"Yes, but only after I do what my client wants me to do!" Roman said "But right now, I can't get out of this without putting the both of at at risk!"

"Why? What's so bad about this new client!? Why are you so willing to help her!?" Neo asked/typed

"It's...complicated..." Roman trailed off. Images began to flash through his mind, from that night.

Roman, Vale's biggest crime boss has worked with multiple clients before. Some of which didn't have the backbone that needs to be done. But this new client...she was something else, unlike the others he had worked with in the past, she wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty. The real reason that he's working for her...was because he was afraid of her...and what she can do

Roman shook his head "Look, all we have to do is do what the lady wants, and we'll be free to go. Why are you asking anyways?"

Neo looked a bit hesitant, fiddling with her fingers. She was clearly hesitant to tell him about her friends affiliations...but he thought it was for the best is he told him herself "My friend is...training to be a Huntsman at Beacon..." She typed

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"Oh...that's why" Roman said in realization "Look, I understand that you and your friend have become close recently...despite me telling you not to get attached. But still, this operation comes first, I won't risk your life just for one person!"

Neo began to type on her scroll "But, can't we just convince him to join our side?"

Roman sighed "Look, I may not know him like you do. Frankly, I don't even know him! But I highly doubt he's the kind of guy to get involved with this sort of business"

"Then why don't we give him a warning? He'll be able to prepare for the fall!" Neo typed/suggested

Roman whipped his head around "That is out of the question! If our client finds out that we told someone about our operation, she'll kill us, then him right on the spot!" He shouted, but sighed, realizing his outburst "I'm sorry Neo, I really am, but you're just going to have to deal with the fact that your friend may die during the operation"

Neo began to type on her scroll, only to be snatched away by Roman "But nothing young lady! I made a promise to keep you safe, and I intend to keep that promise! We are going through with this operation and that's final!" He shouted as he began to walk off towarss the opposite direction

"S-Shut u-up!" An unknown voice shouted

Roman turned back towards Neo who had her hand on her throat, with shock and confusion written all over her face "Neo, what did I tell you about using your voice?"

"I-I don't care!" Neo shouted, her hand clenching even tighter on her throat "You many not value lives, but I've learned that there are thing in this world worth protecting!"

"Neo, I will not risk your life at the sake of your friend!" Roman shouted back

"You don't get to make that decision for me! You rotten old shit!" Neo shouted as she began to run out of the warehouse

"Wait, Neo!" Roman shouted, but as he tried to grab ahold of her, she immediately shattered into tiny, glass pieces...she had used her Semblance...she was gone. Roman sighed as he took out a cigar and lit it with his lighter "Damn it Neo..."


City Of Vale, Downtown Vale (My POV)

Currently, I was making my way Downtown Vale, looking for at least somewhere to eat or at least something to do. I had texted Team CFVY if they wanted to do something, but they were currently busy with homework and studying for an upcoming test, so that is understandable. I tried to go to any random store, only for them to close soon after.

I then suggested I should go and watch a movie at the Vale theatre, but unfortunately there was nothing in particular I wanted to see...first world problems, am I right?

But the thing is, the real reason I'm doing this is because I couldn't get my recent encounter with Neo out of my mind. I mean, telling her that I was a Huntsman-in-trainng must've really upset her. Not that I blame her, considering who she's with at the moment

"But...I hope this doesn't come back and bite me in the ass...I've already have so much on my plate as it is!" I muttered. I suddenly felt my scroll vibrate in my pocket. "Don't tell me it's another ad..." I sighed "I had enough of those as it i-" I tried to say, only to cut myself off when I took my scroll out of my pocket, and to my surprise it was from Neo

Huh...I thought she wouldn't want to talk or even text for at least a week...

I opened up my scroll and read the following message "Hey, can I stay at your place for the night?" She texted

Okay...this is unexpected...I wonder what's wrong

"Sure" I texted "But if you don't mind me asking, why?"

"My uncle is being an asshole" Neo texted back

Wow...Roman must've really fucked something up to make someone like Neo upset! She's normally tolerant of his behaviour in the show

"Do you want to talk about it?"I texted

"Maybe...but, can you come and get me now?" Neo typed

"Why? You have legs, don't you? Can't you walk here by yourself?" I texted

"I'm lost" Neo texted

"Lost? How in the hell did you get lost!?" I asked/typed

"I used my semblance to get away from my Uncles place" Neo texted "I needed time to myself for a while...so I snuck on a Bullhead, but then I was caught. So I jumped out and ended up in some forest"

How did she-!? Oh...yeah, she can cast life-like illusions. Guess that comes in handy sometimes

"Well, can you describe where you are now?" I asked/typed

"Well, there are a lot of trees" Neo typed

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"...Sometimes I'd like to think I rubbed off on you" I typed "Can you be a bit more specific?"

"Well, the trees here are green, so I'm not in Forever Fall" Neo typed

Well thank God! Forever Fall is massive...but that doesn't exactly pin point where she is. There are multiple forests throughout Vale!

"Okay, what else do you see besides trees?" I asked/typed

"Well, there's some stone pillars as well as different caves in the mountains" Neo typed

"Okay, anything else?" I asked/typed

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"Oh! There's a small temples with small podiums in the middle of a field!" Neo typed

Alright...green trees, caves in the mountains, stone pillars, and a temples with small podiums in the middle of a field...why does this place sound so familiar?

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"Oh shit" I muttered as I rapidly typed on my scroll "Find somewhere to hide! Wait for me to come and make sure your weapon is ready!" I typed

"Why? Where am I?" Neo asked/typed

"The Emerald Forest!" I texted back "Don't worry, just find somewhere to hide, and make sure your weapon is drawn!"

"I don't have my weapon on me!" Neo typed

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"You...don't have your weapon on you!? How did you forget your weapon!?" I typed

"Well, excuse me for not grabbing it on the way out! I wasn't exactly thinking straight! Besides, you forget your weapon too, don't you!?" Neo asked/typed

It's kinda impossible for me to lose something that's literally stuck on my arm!

"Okay, listen, just hide! I'll come and get you as fast as I can! If you encounter any Grimm, run like your very life depends on it!" I texted back as I ran towards the runways


(Meanwhile) Emerald Forest (3rd Person POV)

Shortly after running away from her uncle, Neo had snuck aboard a nearby Bullhead that was currently making Dust deliveries across the Kingdom. Unfortunately, she was caught and caused a huge ruckus onboard, causing her to jump out of the moving aircraft and land in a nearby forest.

She probably would've gotten injured if it wasn't for her aura. But the force of the impact significantly drained it. She was about to contact her uncle, only to realize he can't make it to her without twenty packs of cops following him in pursuit. With no one to turn to, she contact Christian to come and pick her up...only to find out she was standing in the middle of the Emerald Forest.

"Okay, listen, just hide! I'll come and get you as fast as I can! If you encounter any Grimm, run like your very life depends on it!" Christian texted

'My life is depending on it!' Neo mentally screamed as she read his text message. She sighed heavily as she looked towards the night sky 'Out of all the place I'd end up...it had to be one completely infested with Grimm...and to make matters worse, I don't have my weapon and Uncle Roman can't get to me without getting caught!' She thought to herself as she looked around the area for a place to hide

After a few minutes of searching, Neo's eyes eventually found a fairly sized cave, enough to fit at least one human being 'Okay, Neo, just hide in there and wait unt-' Nut, her thought was cut off by the sound of a very deep growl from inside of the cave

'...On second thought, let's just hide on-top of one of those cliffs' She mentally sad to herself as she began to climb the stone wall in-front of her. After a few minutes of climbing and aching fingers, she had finally reached the top of the cliff. She began to look around to see if there were any other Grimm in the area...but there wasn't a single sound, no growling, no howling, not even the sound of a twig snapping

When she was sure that there was no other Grimm, she sighed in relief as she sat down and waited for her friend to arrive. But as she sat down, she heard a random Grimm roar in the distance, making her jump and wince in surprise. And it didn't help when she didn't have her weapon or her Uncle by her side

'Don't think about it Neo. Just don't think about it.' Neo thought to herself as she waited atop the cliff.


(Timeskip) Emerald Forest (My POV)

As soon as I got Neo's message, I immediately ran back towards the runway and told the pilot to take me towards the Emerald Forest. He was a bit hesitant at first, considering the Forest gets dangerous at night. I didn't have time to explain to him, but after..."talking" to him...and by that I had to fork him over five-hundred Lien, he finally took me towards the Emerald Forest.

Come on! Hurry the hell up!

"We're almost there kid! Just a few more minutes!" I heard the pilot say from the front seat of the Bullhead "But, if you don't mind me asking, why do you want to go to the Emerald Forest so late at night? Grimm tend to wander more frequently this late!"

"My friend somehow ended up in the Emerald Forest!" I said, semi-lied "She asked me to go and get her!"

"Damn, well I hope your friend is okay" The pilot said "You'd better find her as fast as you can!"

"Yeah, thanks" I said, as I looked out the window. As a few minutes, I saw the temple with small podiums in the distance that Neo had described. It looked like the one where the main cast had to retrieve the relics from

"Is this the place?" The pilot asked

"Yeah, looks like it" I said, as I turned around, hiding the summoning of my gauntlet on my arm to avoid suspicion

The pilot nodded and began to lower the Bullhead to the ground "I'll be back to pick you up in thirty minutes"

As the doors opened, the cold air hit me as wind began to rush inside due to the sheer force of the engines "Good luck kid! I hope you find your friend sooner than later"

"Yeah, thanks for the advice" I said as I jumped out of the Bullhead, which soon took off as soon as I landed on the grass. As I landed on the grass, I began to look around the area for Neo. I looked around every tree, under every rock and even around the temple, but there was no sigh of Neo "Neo! Where are you!? Say som-"

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Forget I just tried to say that

But after getting no response, not even a single text message from her. I eventually pulled out my scroll and typed "Hey! I'm here. Where are you?"

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But there was nothing

"Okay...that's not good" I muttered as I put my scroll back in my pocket "Okay...guess its time to use that trick I learned from Glynda and Fox" I said as I closed my eyes, kneeled and placed my palm on the ground and began to concentrate.

I began to shut everything out, the whistling of the wind, the birds cawing in the night, the constant shaking of the leaves, pretty much everything. All of a sudden, the area around me flared to life, blue energy began radiating every single tree, plant and animal in the area.

I was currently using Aura Sense in an attempt to sense Neo's aura. After a few minutes of walking around the forest, I suddenly saw a different colour of aura in the distance. The aura was an outline of a light pink colour, with a bit of brown and white in the middle

Gotcha

I started to run in the direction of the pink aura, leaping over rocks and exposed roots, all the while the jewel in the gauntlet glowed, might as well be ready for anything I suppose.

As I got closer, the figure was much more clearer than it was before. Right above me on the edge of the cliff was Neo, who had a somber expression.

"Neo!" I yelled, causing her to perk her head up over the cliff with a look of relief on er face. But as I got closer, that look was soon replaced with one of fear "Uh...what's up?"

Neo points behind me. I slowly turned around to see a giant Ursa Major towering above me "Oh...hey there" I said. The Ursa Major sung its massive claws in my direction. I slide under the attack as the blade popped out of my gauntlet. Its roar echoed throughout the night sky as it charged

"Alright...let's give Barrier a try" I muttered as I activated the new enchantment, which I had named Barrier for obvious reasons. The Ursa swung its massive claw once more, only for the attack to make contact with the barrier, causing the attack to bounce right off and made the Ursa stumble backwards

"Is that all you got?" I yelled as I charged forward. The Ursa tries to stiek again, but its attack was once more blocked by the Barrier Enchantment. I go in and slashed at its abdomen, it roars in pain before lifting both of its arms up and brought them down, shattering the Barrier in one blow

I reeled back a bit before the Ursa Major swung one of its claws upwards, sending me flying towards the cliff "Ow...that was...unexpected" I groaned as I looked towards Neo, who had a concerned expression on her face "I don't suppose you have any other weapons on you by any chance"

Neo unbuttoned one of her boots and pulled out a knife

"Huh...that's convenient" I muttered. Neo nodded as she jumped down to the ground along side me "Alright, let's do this!" I said, as I glanced towards Neo, whose hands were slightly shaking.

I guess she hasn't faced something this big before

"Hey!" I said, catching her attention "Wipe that expression off your face, it doesn't suit you at all. We'll make it through this and after that, how about we go and get some ice cream"

Neo looked surprise for a moment before nodding in agreement with a confident smirk

"There you are! Now let's kill this motherfucker and go home" I said as I activated the Barrier Enchantment.

Neo nods as she flipped the knife in her hand so that way the blade was pointing downwards. We faced the Ursa Major who was currently charging at us, it tries to swing one of its massive claws at us, but I was able to roll to the side, while Neo shattered like glass before reappearing behind the Ursa

The Ursa tried to swing its other calw, but the Barrier blocked the attack, making it stumble backwards. Using that opportunity, I slashed at one of the Ursa Major's legs, it roars in pain as it fell forwards. Neo then reappeared on-top of the Ursa Major's head and stabbed in in its left eye. The Ursa Major began to fling its body back and forth, trying to shake Neo off of its head, but Neo dug her knife deeper into its eye to keep herself from falling off

Suddenly, the Ursa Major grabbed Neo with its left paw, slammed her onto the ground, before throwing her towards the cliff. I managed to get in the way in time, as I activated the Barrier Enchantment, making her bounce off the wall like a rubber ball

"Are you alright?" I asked

Neo nodded as she slowly got off of the ground

"Good, now how about we finish this?" I asked, as the jewel in my gauntlet glowed red, using the charge on the Boost Enchantment, causing Neo to nod

The Ursa Major charged once more in our direction, read to rip us to pieces with its massive claws. But as soon as the Ursa Major's claws made contact with our bodies, we immediately shattered into tiny pieces of glass. We suddenly reappeared above the Ursa Major, I slashed at its bone-like armour on its head into pieces. After that, Neo stabbed the Ursa Major in the head with her knife, killing it as it turned into ash

"Well...I guess that takes care of that" I said, as I turned towards Neo, was was currently putting the knife back in her boot "I know you didn't mean to come here...but why were you in a Bullhead that was meant to ship cargo?"

Neo took out her scroll and showed me its screen, showing me that it was currently out of power

"Here, use mine" I said as I handed Neo my scroll

Neo took the scroll from my hands and began to type on the screen "I got into a fight with my uncle. I got upset, and needed to be away for a while"

But before I was able to respond, we could hear growling somewhere in the distance. It was far away from us, but I don't want to find out what it is

"Well, you can tell me mpre about it when we're eating ice cream" I said "Come on, let's get out of here. I think we overstayed our welcome" I said as I started to walk back towards the temple, where the Bullhead was going to pick us up


(Timeskip) City Of Vale, Downtown Vale (My POV)

Soon after the Bullhead picked us up from the Emerald Forest, we immediately headed straight back towards Vale and went to her favourite ice cream parlour. After we got our ice cream, well rather than after I got her ice cream, we went to the park located in the middle of Vale to talk a bit more of what happened between her and Roman

"So, after your little fight with your uncle, you snuck onto a Bullhead, jumped out of said Bullhead, and ended up in the Emerald Forest" I said, causing Neo to nod "Okay, there has to be more than that. What were you two arguing about that you got upset over?"

Neo looked away from me, trying to avoid eye contact

"Look, I don't care what you two were arguing back and forth about, but I need to know if I want to help you" I said

"You'll end up hating me afterwards" Neo typed

"No matter what happens, I won't hate you" I said

"You wouldn't understand" Neo typed

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"Is it because you don't trust me?" I asked

Neo looked at me with a shocked expression before shaking her head rapidly

"Listen, I don't care what you that that's making you not want to tell me. You could've robbed a bank, perhaps an ice cream store, maybe even killed someone...actually...you kinda did that" I said "But the point is, despite what you did, I stuck around. Not out of fear, but because you're my friend. All I ask for you is to trust me"

Neo looked hesitant for a second before slowly nodding. Shen then picked up my scroll, began to type on the screen and handed it back to me "Alright, I trust you. My uncle is Roman Torchwick, and before you ask, yes it's that Roman Torchwick. We were arguing about going through with an operation that could put your life at risk. I suggested that we just run away to Vacuo, but Roman said that doing that would put us at risk of dying. He said that he wasn't going to break the promise he made to someone and that he was going through with the operation, that's what got me upset. I ran out of the place we were staying in and, snuck onto a Bullhead and accidentally jumped into the Emerald Forest"

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"Alright" I simply said

Neo stared dumbfounded at my reaction and began to type away at my scroll once more "THAT'S ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY!?"

I held my hands up "What else do you want me to say?"

"NO QUESTIONS AT ALL!?" Neo typed

"I mean sure, I do have questions, but I'm pretty sure you have your reasons for staying with the Roman Torchwick" I said "But you trusted me enough to tell me, the least I can do is trust you that you you have a good reason for staying with him. After all, everyone has a story"

"You're not mad!?" Neo typed

"No. Why would I be mad?" I asked

"I'm working with one of the most dangerous criminals in Vale, and all you have to say is 'Alright'?!" Neo typed

"Well, everyone needs to do something to get by...even though it isn't right. But I can understand why you guys do it" I said "But, if you don't mind me asking...who did he make a promise to?"

"My mother" Neo typed

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Well, hello backstory! Please, let yourself in and place your shoes by the door!

"Well...what was the promise?" I asked

"That he would keep me safe" Neo typed

"Well...what happened? Why does he need to take care of you? What happened to your parents?" I asked

Neo paused for a moment before shaking her head violently, gripping it with both of her hands

I placed a hand on her shoulder "I won't force you to tell me. If you don't want to tell me, then that is understandable. But if you ask me, I think you need the closure"

More so than I do right now...

"Because right now, you're pretty fucked up" I remarked

"Gee, thanks" She typed

"Anytime" I said "Open twenty-four seven!"

Neo closed her eyes for a moment before nodding "Alright, I'll tell you" She said as she began toy type away at my scroll. Whatever she was typing, it was pretty long, but as she was doing this, I could see a single tear drop from her eye

I reached into my pocket and grabbed a napkin "Here" I said as I handed her the napkin

She nods as she takes the napkin from my hand and wipes her face with it. I must've sat there for a good five minutes before Neo handed my scroll back

"Well, before I tell you about what happened, I should probably tell you about where I come from. I lived in a small little village right outside of the border between Vale and Vacuo. It wasn't the best but it was good enough for us. My mother, Megalo was the town's veterinarian. She would sometimes take me with her to work and let me see all the cute little animals that were in the vet."

"My father, Metero, was a hunter of sorts, not a huntsmen, just a hunter. He would go into the woods and get the town the food and water it needed. We didn't get that many Grimm attacks, and the ones we did get were pretty small. It wasn't perfect, but I loved every second of it."

"Though that all changed on the day of my eleventh birthday. My father was late for my party, I assumed that he was just out hunting for food for the village. But then my father just burst through the front door, breathing heavily. He told my mother and I that we were evacuating the village, before my mother could ask, we heard a roar in the distance. My mother then picked me and ran out of the house, my father went to help the people on the front lines. As we were running, I could hear the Grimm from behind me, the air felt really hot, my skin felt like it was burning."

"My mother was about to say something to me, only for a large foot to crush her body. I was too shocked to say anything, I just watched my mother die right before my eyes. I looked to my right to see a large raptor-like Grimm above me, and in it's mouth was the corpse of my father. I ran, I ran as fast as I could to the nearest place that was safe. The Grimm must have seen me run because it shot one of its hot breath attacks at me. I was able to dodge, but not in time. I accidentally swallowed some of the remains of the Grimm's breath attack. It wasn't hot enough to kill me, but it was hot enough to completely burn my windpipe."

"That Grimm is the reason I can barely speak, and every time I do, I felt excruciating pain. It's not as bad as it used to be, but it still stings. That's also why I eat so much ice cream, it's the only food I can eat that won't hurt me. The Grimm would have eaten me alive, but through the chaos, I somehow managed to unlock my aura and my Semblance. I teleported away from the village and into the woods. My entire village, burned to the ground."

"After that, I had to live off of the remains of what was left of my village. I would have starved to death if it weren't for my Uncle Roman. He said that he was a friend of my mother's and that he was here to take care of me. I was skeptical at first, but Roman showed me a letter that my mother left for him a long time ago. I've been living with Roman ever since."

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Well...god damn...didn't know it was that bad

I looked over to Neo who was trying to fight back tears. I then did what I though was right at the time, I put my hand on her shoulder and pulled her into a small embrace. I could feel her wrap her arms around me as she dug her head onto my shoulder and began to silently cry to herself. I then began to pat her back at a steady rhythm "I'm...sorry that happened to you"

Neo leaned up as she nodded and wiped away the ears that were in her eyes

"I'm...not sure what to do next. I've never been really been good as this" I admitted

Neo chuckled and lightly punched me in the chest

"Hey! I offer you emotional support and I get a punch in the chest as a thanks?" I asked

Neo nodded and smiled and stared off towards the night sky. I soon joined her and noticed how beautiful it was tonight. The stars in the sky glistened like jewels and the shattered moon actually added a good feel from it as well.

We stayed like that for a couple minuted before she finally turned her head towards me, wiping away some of the tears that still remained on her face "I never knew you had this sorta side"

I chuckled "I guess I can say the same about you

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Hold on a damn second

"Wait, when you sad that 'it's not as bad as before, but it still stings', does that mean you can still talk?" I asked

"Yes, I can still talk. It just hurts to do so" Neo said...SAID

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"Well...god damn, I never thought I'd see the day" I said

"Y-Yeah...I'd i-imagine it would b-be a s-surprise" Neo stumbled

I guess she isn't used to using her voice that often

"Yeah. Well, I guess there is only one thing left to do" I said, as I got up from the bench

Neo gave me a confused look, before typing away at my scroll once more "Where are you going?"

"WE'RE going back to your uncles place" I said

"What!? Why!?" Neo typed

"Well, your uncle might be the most feared crime-lord in all of Vale, but I bet he's worried about his niece. So, how about we head over there and put his worries to rest" I said

"But, what is he tries to kill you!?" Neo typed

Wouldn't be the first time

"Well if that's the case, then I'll need a knight in shining armour to some to my rescue" I said, as I ruffled her hair a bit

Neo gave me a shocked expression before nodding "Yeah, but don't come crying to me when his cane is pointed between your eyes" She typed as she got up


(Timeskip) City Of Vale, Downtown Vale, Docks (My POV)

After at least ten minutes, walking down the docks, we eventually made our way towards the warhouse where Neo and Roman were currently staying. Well...I had Neo point the way, considering I have no idea which warehouse it is. I mean, there's a bunch of them!

Then again, I highly doubt they would spray paint "ROMAN IS HERE!" in big bold letters on the side of the warehouse, that would be jackass-level of stupid

Currently we were in-front of the warehouses large doors. Neo was about to knock on the door, only to stop herself and face me. She gestured her hand towards me, implying that she needed my scroll one more. I took it out of my pocket and handed it to her

She began to type away at the scroll "Are you sure that this is a good idea?"

"Nope" I said "Then again, I had worse ideas"

"Okay, just making sure" She typed, as she knocked on the door three times in some sort of rhythm

"What!? Neo!?" A muffled sound shouted. All of a sudden, the doors to the warehouse shot open, revealing Roman with a relieved expression, kneeled down and wrapped his arms around Neo, who also returned it "Where the hell have you been young lady!? I was just about to-!" He stopped himself as he laid eyes on me "...Neo"

"Yeah?" Neo typed

"Who...is this?" Roman asked

"This is the friend I was telling you about!" Neo said

Roman then stood up, walked past Neo and stared at me dead in the eye "Hello there" He said in a low and intimidating tone

...I probably should've thought things through

"H-Hey..." I stumbled

"How about you come inside. I'd like to have a little chat with you" Roman said

"No, I really shouldn't. You two look like you need some alone time" I said "And...my 'aunt' is worried about me. And telling her to calm down works just as well as baptizing a cat" I said to him as I turned around and began to walk away

We all have our coping mechanisms when stressed out, okay!?

"No, please" I heard Roman said, before suddenly stuck me in the back, knocking me to the ground. I looked back to see that Roman had fired the grip of his cane, hooking me to it "I insist" He finished

God damn it

I tried to break free of Roman's can grip, but it was no use, as I was dragged into the building. He counted to drag me until we reached a small set of chairs in the middle of the room

"Sit" Roman ordered, pointing towards the set of chairs, I quickly nodded as I got up and sat down in one of the chairs "What's your name kid?"

"C-Christian Pendragon" I said

Roman nodded as he began to circle around the chair. If he was trying to intimidate me...it was working

"Okay...and how long have you known Neo?" Roman asked

"About...six months" I said

"Okay..." Roman pondered as he continued to circle the table "What is your relationship with her?" He asked, earning a kick in the shin from Neo, who had an annoyed look "Not now, Neo" He shushed

"Well, she's a good friend" I said

Roman closed his eyes for a moment, before opening them again "Then, how much do you know about her?"

"What do you mean?" I asked

Roman then fire his cane at the wall behind me "I think you know exactly what I mean"

I sighed "...Everything. She...told me about her past...what she endured...that you're her uncle...and the promise that you made to her mother. After she told me what happened, we thought it would be best if we came back here...and that's pretty much it"

"Neo..." Roman began as he faced her "Can you leave us for a moment?" He asked. Neo was about to protest, but Roman quickly cut her off "I'm not going to kill the kid. I just want to ask him a few more personal questions"

Neo looked hesitant for a moment before nodding and walked towards her room. As the door closed behind her, Roman faced me once more

"...Please don't tell me you're going to give the dad talk" I muttered

"What was that?" Roman asked

"Nothing!" I defended "I make bad jokes when stressed out!"

Roman sighed as he closed his eyes, pinching his temples before opening them again "Alright, kid"

"Y-Yeah?" i asked

"Why do you want to stay with her after hearing everything?" Roman asked

"Uh...what?" I asked

"What I mean, is that most people don't exactly want to hang out a person who's related to one of the most dangerous criminals in Vale" Roman clarified

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'Well, if I'm going to be honest, I know exactly how she feels" I said

"What do you mean?" Roman asked

"Well...just like her...I lost everything I cared about" I said "Like her...I lived on a small island between the borders of Vacuo and Vale, but it was relatively free of Grimm, the White Fang wasn't a problem, and neither were bandits. But...this was far from peaceful, people began turning on one another until...there was nothing left. My home didn't fall because of Grimm...it was because of it's own residents. They didn't care who was involved or not, all the cared about was settling a little grudge. After that, Ozpin took me in. He saw that I still had the will or stubbornness to live on and fight for something. But...now that I think about it, Neo's kinda lucky"

"How exactly is she lucky?" Roman asked

"Because she still has someone she can call family" I said to him "Me? All I have to remember is what's in here" I said, pointing at me head "And, what I have on my device back at Beacon..."

"Well, you don't seem like a bad kid" Roman said as he pulled a cigar from his pocket and lighting it "But, there is one question that's bugging me. Why do you want to become a Huntsman? From what Neo told me, you never cared about it before. What changed your mind?"

"Well, you're right, I never cared about being a Huntsman before" I said "But, let's just say...I...guess I have nothing else to lose. But, the more I spent time with Neo, the more I thought about my decision. Perhaps in a way...I could help her, perhaps make a better world to live in"

Roman stared at me with a confused expression, before taking the cigar out of is mouth "Look...I have a favour of ask of you"

"What is it?" I asked

"Look, something is big to Vale, something dangerous. I'm sure that I'll survive it, but on the off chance I don't, I need you to take care of Neo" Roman said

"Sure" I said

"Now, I know that this is a big one to ask, but you're just gonna have to-...wait what?" Roman asked, the cigar falling out of his mouth

"Yeah, I'll do it" I said

"Just...like that?" Roman asked

"Yeah. Just like that" I said

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"Why?"

"Well I like Neo, I wouldn't mind having her around more." I said

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"Well then, that was easier than I thought." Roman said.

"So does this mean I'm free to go?" I asked him.

"Yeah, I'll tell Neo you said bye." Roman said, but stopped himself "Oh." He said as he pointed his cane at my head. "You never saw me."

"Never saw who now?" I asked.

Roman chuckled at my response "Alright kid, now get out of here." Roman said. I gave him a thumbs up and walked out of the warehouse.


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