-Morning. Home.-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

*Birds Chirping*

I slowly open my eyes as I hear the sound of birds chirping away. I turn my head to see Ruby sleeping next to me while hugging my arm...ah she must have snuck in while I was asleep. Seeing her sleeping peacefully warms my heart...I then gently rub her head. What a peaceful morning...

*BANG*

YANG: "WAKE UP! IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR BREAKFAST!"

Souma: "And it's ruined."

I see a very loud but small blond dragon standing in front of my door smiling widely.

Yang: "Hehe What's this? Need someone to sleep with you I thought you've grown past it haha."

Souma: "Look Yang! I told you to knock instead of kicking the door open!"

I was slightly fuming...then I see something frightening...Yang grin and ran towards me...wait oh no

Souma: "Yang...YANG!"

Yang: "CANNONBALL!"

I see Yang jump after she ran towards me...oh sweet Oum.

*SMACK* *THUD* *OOF*

I felt a sharp pain on my stomach when I open my eyes...I see Yang sitting on top of me laughing...I can feel my soul leaving my body. This cause Ruby to slowly get up and open her eyes as she rubs them.

Runy: "Yang...Souma...what are you guys doing?"

Yang: "Morning Rubes!"

Souma: "Mor...ning little...red."

After a few yawns and stretches, Ruby got her energy back.

Ruby: "MORNING GUYS! IS IT TIME FOR BREAKFAST!"

Yang: "Yea! Mom's calling us down for some chow, so hurry up and get dress."

Yang leap off me and stand next to my bed...I can finally breath.

Yang: "Well come on Souma! get your lazy butt moving already."

Yang then ran out of my room laughing while Ruby went to her room leaving me soulless in bed.

Souma: "She hits like a truck."

-Chibi Time Transition-

The three of us are taking a bath

Ruby is playing with her rubber duck in the bath tub.

Yang pour a large bucket of cold water over me as I shampoo my hair.

-End Transition-

After the morning fiasco, I head downstairs wearing my grey T-shirt and black shorts. I look myself in the mirror...it's been a year now since I've arrived. I've notice that my hair had grown longer.

"I should ask Tai if can go into the city for a hair cut."

Throughout my time here I've learn to adapt and improve myself in order to become a Huntsman.

From time to time, I rarely see mom due to her job as a Huntress but I didn't let it get to me because I know she's out there protecting and saving lives.

There are times where I catch Ruby looking sad due to mom's absent presence in the house. Because of it, I took upon myself to ensure she doesn't feel lonely...that and Yang constantly dragging us out to play with her.

As I got dress I see a picture frame on my desk, I walked up to it and see a picture of the three of us sleeping on the sofa...I pick it up and smile as I look at it, If lucky to have them by my side.

I then place the picture frame back onto the table as I hear Ruby calling out to me for breakfast.

Ruby: "Souma! Come down! Breakfast is ready!"

Souma: "Alright!"

I left my room and close the door.

Of course during my time here I didn't simply laze around...I trained as hard as possible.

I remembered when I beg Tai and mom to teach me and train me the necessary skills and knowledge to become a Huntsman.

At first they rejected me stating that I'm still young for that, but I've learn ways to persuade them with my charms.

-Flashback-

-Chibi Time-

Souma:"Train me."

I spoke to Tai outside the restroom door.

Souma: "Train me."

I spoke to mom as she watches television.

Souma: "Train me. Train me. Train me. Train me."

Eventually my charm succeeded and I got them to train me.

-Flashback End-

After breakfast, I went to watch the television, Tai have to leave the house early soon due to his work as a teacher at Signal Academy.

I wanted to enroll but I was far too young for that.

So my daily schedule is as follows

Morning - Wake up, Quick Exercise, Shower, Breakfast, Play with Ruby, Morning Training

Afternoon - Play with Yang, Quick Shower, Cook Lunch, Lunch, Studying in the library, Play with Yang and Ruby.

Evening - Sparring session with Yang, Meditate, Shower, Cook Dinner, Dinner.

Night - Sneak out, Night training (Mastering the Sharingan), Sleep.

And that's my usual schedule, everyday is a rinse and repeat. The reason I have sparring session with Yang is because she found out that our parents are training me ahead of her. She got jealous and basically threw a tantrum...she nearly destroy my room, eventually I convinced Tai to train her as well.

My Sharingan however...I felt like I did all I could, I've learned the basic Elemental Releases such as Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, Lightning. The reason I could learn it is because I have a one-eyed friend looking out for me.

The Sharingan however have reached its limit for now...I can feel that there's more to it but I'm unsure how to unlock its secrets. I asked "It" about it but it simply look away and ignored me by saying...

"It": "You'll find out eventually."

Those words still bug me for some reason. Ah well, there's still time before training and I can see ruby bringing out some coloring books, she looking at me with stars in her eyes hoping that I'll join her.

I pat her head and smile.

Souma: "Let's do it in the living room, I'll go and get the crayons."

Ruby: "YAY!"

She immediately ran into the living room.

Souma: "You joining?"

I asked Yang with a smirk.

Yang: "Nah, I have to do morning training. Gotta get myself ready for our spar...this time I won't lose."

Souma:"Hooo, brave words for someone who lost a lot against me."

Yang clenched her teeth and growl lightly.

Yang: "Well...it's because you have magic eyes and mom's Semblance...when I get my Semblance you'll be in a world of hurt."

I look at her as she pout..I raise my hand and poke her forehead.

Souma: "Well then, when you do hurt me? Do treat me with care as well haha."

I left her standing as she touch her forehead still pouting.

Yang: "I'LL WIN YOU HEAR ME! I'LL WIN!"

For a moment I see a golden aura being emitted from her..strange.

I see Summer sitting in the dinning room, looking at Yang grinning.

Summer: "Ah, youth."

Mom said it with a smile on her face while drinking her coffee.

As I am playing with Ruby unbeknownst to me, my parents are discussing about me.

-Tai Xiao Long's POV-

As I was eating with my wife I see her looking at Ruby and Souma who are in the living room playing, she looks at them with loving eyes. Seeing her like this, made me glad we took Souma in, As a Huntress she rarely have time to spend with her family and enjoying the peace. But she does not regret doing her job.

Tai: "Glad Souma have finally adjusted to the family, I mean look at Rubes. She practically attached herself to him."

I said it with a smile, Summer then sips her coffee while looking at me.

Summer: "Indeed, and Yang finally have a rival that can match her fiery personality. I've never seen her so competitive."

We both laugh..then I notice something strange.

Tai: "What's wrong?"

Summer was surprise by my question and look at her cup of coffee.

Summer: "Oz contacted me with the findings within the ruins."

Tai: "You mean the ruins where you found Souma?"

She nods and looks at me.

Summer: "After a year, There still finding new skeleton remains..it still made me uneasy that Souma stayed at a place like that all alone."

I reached out and hold her hand...she smile and hold mine as well.

Summer: "Not only that Oz told me that James found strange symbols that could prove significant to Souma."

Tai: "Wait...is James asking us to bring Souma to him?"

She nods.

Summer: "Yes, he is hoping that Souma could Identify what the symbols mean and not only that they've also discovered the library containing ancient texts and books. James said if Souma could read and translate it to them they might find clues in the Grimm's origins and ways to defeat the Queen."

I look down in silent and look towards the living room. I see Souma and Ruby laughing while coloring their books.

Tai: "When is he expecting us bring him."

Summer: "Whenever we feel comfortable as they're still exploring the ruins."

Tai: "I don't like it Summer, I feel like James is treating him like some sort of weapon to be use."

She looks at me worryingly.

Summer: "Souma had trouble adjusting for a few months with his nightmares...and I don't think he realized it. The boy must have experienced something traumatic, I mean haven't you noticed the boy is maturing faster than his actually age...it's as if he's forcing it."

Summer: "He's wants to be an adult."

I nod at her word.

Tai: "I know that he's been sneaking out late night training his...Sharingan. His eyes..Summer, those aren't normal eyes. It's almost like they're stories from a-"

Summer: "Fairy Tales."

Tai: "Your silver eyes are one thing in stopping Grimm but his on the other hand I've never heard of it and I was trying to find clues about it in Signal Academy both Fiction and Non-fiction. Noting makes sense."

Summer: "Yea, I'm worried that his eyes might be the one forcing him to act this way."

Tai: "Casting elemental spells without the need of Dust. If he truly master it...he could very well topple the world when he's older."

Summer then stand and walks behind me grabbing my shoulder.

Summer: "He won't abused his gifts...he has a family after all. Something tells me he won't make Yang and Ruby cry."

Tai: "Yea you're right Yang would probably punch him and Ruby will do her puppy dog eyes on him."

We both laughed, she leans and kiss my cheek.

Summer: "You best be off to work now. I'm gonna go get ready to train Souma."

Tai: "Alright."

-Outside. In the woods. Late Morning-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

I stand in the center of the woods with my eyes close and practice my breathing...

Mom placed multiple targets around me...some of them are hidden in weird angle.

*Inhale*

*Exhale*

I slowly raise both my arm and in a calm motion, Soon four kunais appear and I open my eye and activate my Sharingan. I flicker above the center of a large rock and toss my kunais.

*CLANG*

*CLANG*

*CLANG*

The Kunais I threw flew in different locations and some ricochet one another to hit its' target.

*THUD*

*THUD*

*THUD*

*THUD*

*THUD*

I landed and deactivate my Sharingan...I look around to see mom leaning on a tree.

Summer: "Well done Souma, perfect score."

I look at the targets and each one of them hit dead center. I smile as mom rubs my head.

Ruby: "WOOOOOWWWW THAT'S SO COOL!"

Soon I hear a familiar voice. I turn to see Ruby, before I could say anything she tackle me down onto the ground...she looks at me with sparkles in her eyes.

Souma: "Ahahah Ruby! what are you doing here? I thought your playing with Yang?"

Yang: "She was."

I then look up to see Yang smiling at me. Her lilac eyes still shine within these woods.

Yang: "She wanted to spy on her big brother while he's training."

Ruby: "You're so cool Souma! How did you do that!? Is it because of your eyes!?"

I see Ruby's silver eyes sparkle in excitement. Mom stood there laughing.

Ruby: "Mom! I want to train as well!"

I see Ruby quickly get off of me and ran towards mom hugging her.

Summer: "Is that so Ruby? I'm afraid you have to wait till you're older."

She the pout.

Ruby: "But I'm old now! I want to train it's not fair that Yang and Souma gets to train."

She then rubs her hair smiling.

Summer: "When you're older Rubes, I'll train you personally alright."

Ruby: "Moouu..."

Seeing her pouting made me walked up behind her and carry her by the waist catching her off guard.

Souma: "For someone who wants to grow older, you should start drinking more milk Rubes."

Ruby: "I don't like the taste."

I place her on my shoulder and she pout.

Souma: "Come now Ruby, if you want to be as strong as me you have to drink your milk."

She then looks down at me.

Ruby: "Really?"

Souma: "Yes Ruby, I'm strong because I drink milk."

She then smile brightly

Ruby: "Alright! I'll drink milk! Come Souma! RUN!"

She starts pushing herself on top of me.

Yang: "Oh you're running eh..."

I suddenly have shiver and hesitate to turn...I can feel a very frightening aura behind me. I slowly turn my head to see, Yang grinning madly and prepare herself to chase me.

Ruby: "RUN SOUMA RUN!"

Souma: "AH HOT POTATOES!"

I ran for dear life with Ruby on my shoulders.

Yang: "HERE I COME!"

Yang darts at I speed after me.

I turn my head to see a yellow dragon kicking dust as she run towards me.

I scream like a little girl.

Souma: "WAIT WAIT WAIT! STOP! MOM! HELP! RUBY STOP COVERING MY EYES I CAN'T SEE WHERE I'M GOING!"

Ruby: "YAAAAAAYYY RUN SOUMA!"

Yang: "COME HERE SOUMA!"

Unbeknownst to them...hiding above the tree, a small Grimm that is levitating is currently watching them.

-In an unknown location-

A woman with her face covered in darkness was watching them through the Grimm.

?: "Interesting..."

TO BE CONTINUE...

Author: Spies from the shadow? MonkaS