-Forest. Nearly Dawn-

-Souma Uchiha's POV-

After healing mom, I place her arm around my shoulder and pull her out of the escape pod...she told me in an exhausted tone that the mad doctor is coming and we need to leave at once I wanted to find a place for her to rest and recover her strength but she was adamant in moving...I then hear a buzzing sound from my pocket.

*Buzz*

I use my other hand and took out a scroll from my pocket. I answered it and it was from General Ironwood.

James: "SOUMA! WHERE ARE YOU! Your scroll's GPS state that you're in the Black Forest...we can't get a clear view on your location due to the weather interference."

Souma: "I'm somewhere north...just search and scan for a crash escape pod...I can't stay however because we have men coming after us."

James walk to the center of his command bridge as he see his men scrambling to get the view running in my area.

James: "We?"

I pass the scroll to mom.

Summer: "James...I'm with Souma...I'm not in a good condition so I appreciate the help we can get."

James: "SUMMER! We were worried since Ozpin told me he lost contact with you...Alright I'll send everyone I can to your location! I just received word that the enemy airship is using stealth technology. It'll be awhile before we could locate it..in the mean time keep moving, In 15 minutes air support will be arriving to your location."

I smile and look at mom how's chuckling.

Summer: "Thanks James."

James: "No problem...we'll get you guys out."

I ended the call and we carry on moving...my Sage Mode is slowly running out..it'll be awhile before I can use it once more after it's gone. I use it to sense the location of the men that after us...they're still quite away from us but getting closer...damn we need to move. I look at mom...she's not in a great condition. She's mentally exhausted.

Summer: "Hey...let's keep moving."

Souma: "We can't you're exhausted, don't push yourself...you got shot."

Mom then gently knock my head.

Summer: "Idiot I should be the one worrying about you...we keep moving otherwise they'll catch up to us...also...did you have your face tattooed."

I smile widely as I see her anger face.

I could only laugh and drag her with me...Gods...help us.

-James Ironwood's POV-

James: "That's the situation."

I'm currently speaking to Ozpin in my office...he holds his chin contemplating their next move.

Ozpin: "William Tod...I heard he was an ambitious man...always wanting to be in control. I heard he lost his mother which cause his derange attitude...didn't realized he would take it this far."

James: "We're trying to track his ship..from what I gathered his ship should be Northwest form where they are...it'll be while the Airships reach them."

I place both my hands on the table and clenched my fists...

James: "That man dare attack one of us Ozpin and threaten a young boy whom I care for as if he like my own son...in my very own home...he'll pay dearly for this."

Ozpin adjust his glasses as he see me seething in anger.

Ozpin: "For now, we'll focus on getting them out. Then we'll deal with that mad man. I'm on my way there as we speak. I'll arrive in a few hours."

I nod and ended the call...I then contact Tai to informed him of the situation.

-Tai Xiao Long's POV-

(SID - Rain)

After I cooked dinner for the girls, they're ran to watch the television...Huh Transformers is up...if Souma was here, he'll jump in front of TV with his eyes glued to the screen.

Ruby: "Dad! Scroll is ringing!"

I hear Ruby screaming from the living room as I wash the dishes.

Tai: "Can you grab it fo-"

Yang: "Here."

I turn to see Yang's smiling face. I dried my hand to see that the James is contacting me...huh something must have happened...A Grimm attack?

I see Yang standing there in anticipation...ah right..she thought Souma is calling.

Tai: " Sorry sunshine, Souma isn't the one calling. It's a friend of mine."

When she heard it..she looks down in disappointment and nod. She left the kitchen looking sad...*sigh* I should contact Souma after this.

I answer the call and hear James' voice speaking.

Tai: "James?"

James: "Tai are you alone now?"

Tai: "Yea, I am..the girls are in the living room."

James: "Can you go somewhere private, I have important things to discuss with you."

Tai: "Alright."

I walk through the back door leading to the garden that Souma and Summer made when they spend time together.

I look around and recall when Yang and Ruby tried to help only to end up squashing the vegetables Summer got mad yet Souma laughs at them...I chuckle to myself then regain my focus.

Tai: "Alright...I'm alone now."

James: "Tai I want you to remain calm when I tell you this...Summer and Souma are being attack by Vacuo's men."

Tai: "WHAT!?"

I tighten my fist when I heard him...my wife and son is being attack...

James: "Yes, they're being attack. I've sent supports to assist them. I'm calling you to give you an update to what's been going on and also to warn you. The man in charge of this assault is Clark Tod, a researcher for Vacuo. He attack and kidnapped Summer yesterday when Ozpin lost contact with her. He drag her all the way to Atlas to be bait to draw out Souma."

Tai: "Son of a bitch, I'll kill the fucker when I see him."

I grit my teeth...and tightly held my fist to control my anger.

James: "She's safe for now...Souma managed to get to her when Summer stole the escape pod from their fleet...but from what I can tell from her voice...her condition doesn't sound great."

Shit...shit shit shit...I got to go to Atlas but I can't leave the girls alone...wait.

Tai: "You said you wanted to warn me."

James: "Indeed, the man kidnapped Summer knows about your family...and he may try to attack you and girls just to get to Souma."

I Immediately look towards the house looking worryingly.

Tai: "Why is he going after Souma? Is it because of the Sharingan?"

James: "We're still sorting out the pieces, for now keep watch and be on your guard...Ozpin has sent a team to your location. I'll update you if there any news."

He ends the call and I'm left standing in my family's garden alone...I look up towards the shattered moon...with tears beginning to form.

Tai: "...Damn...it, Gods...please keep them safe."

Ruby: "Dad?"

I quickly rub my eyes and turn to see Ruby standing behind me looking all worried. I smile to ease her.

Tai: "What's wrong honey?"

Ruby: "...It's Souma..he hasn't been replying to our messages...I'm beginning to feel worry about him. He always reply to my messages regardless of the time."

She looks down...I gently place my hand above her head and smile.

Tai: "Your brother is the strongest student in Signal City as well as The Hero of Vale...he'll be fine, have faith in him just as he always have towards both you and Yang."

When she heard this she smile widely and nod.

-Summer Rose's POV-

I...I'm slowly...losing control of my body...my exhaustion has finally taken its' toll on my body...I slowly look towards my son who's basically dragging my sorry ass...When did he became so strong...was it after the kidnapping incident?

Summer: "Souma...about that night...when you were involve in the kidnapping incident...I'm sorry."

Souma looks at me looking surprise and continue dragging me.

Souma: "Why would you say that? It's nothing to feel sorry about...I took their lives and now I'll bear the consequences as long as I live.."

I lightly chuckle yet...felt sad.

Summer: "That's the problem...you're too young to experience it...I can see how it's changing you Souma."

Souma: "Changing me?...I'm still same lovable goof of a son to you."

I smile as I close my eyes.

Summer: "Indeed you are...I know I told you that you must do whatever it takes to survive...but listen to me when I say this...Don't lose your humanity in the process...always be the same lovable goof.."

Ah...I can barely keep my eyes open...I've notice the marking on Souma's face had disappear...because of it..he's constantly exerting his Sharingan to check if we're being followed.

Souma: "Help should be here any moment..."

Then Souma stop moving and gaze in front of us...Oh no...how?

Clark: "Ah...it's about time..we got bored of waiting."

I see the mad doctor standing in front of us...and next to him are his army...They outnumber us...I look towards Souma to see he's not in fighting condition, he tired his best to control his breathing but I can tell...his body is finally taking its toll.

Summer: "How..did you...find us?"

He begins laughing and took out his scroll.

Clark: "I placed a tracker on your cloak before you left...easy really, since I knew you would go to him...all we have to do is wait for to come to us."

I see Souma's Sharingan begins to revolve slowly...

Clark: "Ah! The Sharingan...seeing it up close and personal definitely is a different experience...I rarely feel fear...but when I gaze upon your eyes...boy am I terrified..AHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

Souma begins tightening his fist trying to suppress his anger...damn it..I'm in no condition to fight as well.

Souma: "I'll kill you."

The doctor grin as he heard his threat.

Clark: "Oh there's no doubt about it...but I won't die until I obtain that power of the Ultimate Weapon..now tell me what is it?"

Souma: "Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu." (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique)

A large fireball emerge from Souma's mouth, the balls fly towards the doctor and his men...Suddenly a large barrier was deployed blocking Souma's atttack.

Clark: "Well..that wasn't nice...I guess I have to do it the hard way."

*Snap*

He snap his finger signalling his men to take aim...his men raise their guns towards us.

Clark: "Kill the rabbit, she's no longer useful to us. But make sure the boy is still breathing...I still have to ask him a few questions."

Souma then push me back and my body slam onto the floor.

Soon a large stone wall stand between us.

Seeing this the soldier begins shooting

*BANG*

*BANG*

*BANG*

*BANG*

The men begins shooting their gun...the wall before us begins to crack...eventually a bullet pierce and went through Souma's shoulder.

Summer: "SOUMA!"

Souma: "I'M FINE! STAY IN COVER!"

They're using armor piercing rounds on us...they're insane. I see Souma bleeding on the ground..he's blood slowly dyed the cold snow red. Souma slowly stands up while leaning on the wall he created...he's trying to protect me once more.

Summer: "Please stop! You'll die!"

Souma: "I CAN SAVE US!"

Clark was scratching his head feeling bored and signal his men to hurry on.

Clark: "Oh come now, just blow them up already."

*Snap*

(Hellsing Ultimate OST - World Flows Into Death River)

A man quickly ran into position holding an RPG. He aim's at Souma's wall and fired it.

It propelled and hit Souma's wall causing us to fly backwards and crash landed onto the cold ground...I got up to see Souma lying on the floor heavily injured...I then see Clark walking towards him holding a revolver.

Souma quickly stood up and threw a kunai at him only to be shot down. This time he aims at Souma...Souma is too injured to move as he begins coughing blood.

Clark: "I need you alive..but I don't mind bringing you in dead...All I need are your eyes after all hehe."

He raise his gun and pull the gun's hammer...his finger slowly squishes the trigger...NO!

I use what's left of my Semblance and quickly ran leaving behind white petals as I stand in front of Souma

*BANG*

I felt something warm went through my chest...ah...suddenly I feel cold.

As I slowly fall, I gaze upon the shattered moon...what a beautiful moon.

*THUD*

I see Souma...looking horrified. Forgive me, Souma...I've shown you a terrible sight.

He begins crawling towards me in a state of desolation.

When he reached me...he place my head in arms and try to heal my wounds...

I'm sorry Souma...It seems that I can't cheat death this time...

Ah...my biggest regret would be to leave you in this state.

Summer: "Sou...ma...promise...me...you'll..take care...of your...sisters, kno..w..that...I...lov...e...you...always.."

I slowly close my eyes as I felt the warm tears from my son...as he cries for me...he looks like a lost child...He reminds me of a story I once read as a child...a poem, it this what the poem was trying to convey?...Ha...I guess in a way I can relate to it.

FADE TO BLACK

Farewell...my son.

To be continue...