The lightning Flash of Remnant
Chapter 2: Asuna's Decision Qrow's Investigation pt. 1
~Qrow~
I could sit here and tell you that I knew this was coming I could even tell you how I knew something was wrong what I could not tell you is where it went wrong at so, the first thing I wondered is why would minato and Kushina send Asuna to patch using the only escape pod they have let alone why did they not come with her? I could see the anger in Tai yang but I could also, see his need to make sure Asuna was safe at home with Ruby and Yang first summer and now them it was beginning to be too much though the only one of us not to lose their shit at seeing that pod had been raven its likely she felt something was wrong and we were soon to find out what. I could do nothing but watch as Raven helped console a distraught Asuna as the girl cried her eyes out as well as avert the panic attack that we all saw coming because; of this now certain responsibility would be thrust upon her.
We all took turns in watching Asuna as she tosses and turned in her sleep over the last few days before she finally woke up I could tell the difference in her from the time she was here with her parents and now, her innocence was gone and it is likely all because; of a business rivalry. I watched her as she left to shower with Raven and the girls following before turning to look at Tai his eyes were shadowed by his hair and I could tell he was grieving for his brother as well as for his niece who could not, and would no longer wallow in her own despair we could both tell that she would turn her despair into something that would make her parents proud but right now we had a job to do the kingdom of Atlas was where we needed to be to retrieve their bodies and bring them back for a proper burial.
I knew this would be hard for her hell we all did but this was something that needed to be done in fact we would lay them to rest right next to summer in hopes that they would all be watching over us and as I packed for the flight to atlas I took the time to decide if I would look into who put the hit out on Minato and Kushina I just hope it wasn't Jacquez because; if it was then Asuna would be on the war path and any schnee coming near her from now on would be in for the fight of their natural born lives. Then there is the fact that Kushina was related to Jacquez and by that extension so are we but I don't think it would matter much after what has happened all I knew for sure was that we needed to get to Atlas and make sure things were done smoothly so, that Asuna would have little to worry about in the way of funeral arrangements as Tai and I left the house we could see Raven Coaching Yang and Ruby with practice swords while Asuna went somewhere to practice on her own.
From the look on her face she was going to practice something she had been working on with Kushina before the attack happened and was close to finishing it but she couldn't due to the circumstances that placed her in harm's way so, it wasn't a stretch to see just what she might do because; it was something they would all do in that particular time I guess we were different that way.
*Tai Yang*
My brother is dead, and no one can tell me what happened or who did it? I won't force Asuna to answer that question because; she's the only link I have left of my brother and she just lost both her mother and father now we have to go and retrieve their bodies in order to lay them to rest next to Qrow's wife Summer our only consolation is that their daughter my niece made it out safe but she wasn't complete. We all could see that we just would not mention it around her for fear she might relapse I could also, tell that she hated the pity looks we kept giving her and it likely did nothing more than almost hate us the only one here who could probably understand what it is like to lose a parent is ruby.
Then again she was barely three years old when summer had died but, still she knew what it was like so maybe she could help her cousin through the pain she was going through not completely mind you but she could still help so, it would be worth a shot even if it were a shot in the dark because; no one really knows other than those two. Someone once said that the more things changed the more, they stay the same maybe one day the girls would find their peace and even then I hope that they never have to go through the pain of losing someone else close to them again because; I have the distinct feeling that it would not be for the better and that they may just go off the deep end.
It wasn't long before qrow came out of the house with both of our bags as I stood and watched my niece practice with Raven noticing what he had in his hands I could only think that we would be going to atlas to collect the bodies of my brother and sister in law as well as having a word with Jacquez in hopes of finding out just what he knows of the his that had been placed on the two as well as who ordered it. I knew for a fact though that he would try his best to stop me from snooping into the matter but he didn't know that qrow was coming with me nor did he know that Asuna was alive and well because; now not only does asuna despise the faunas of the white fang she hates anything and anyone Schnee related.
That then brings back the million-lien question as to who would want to of the more pro faunae's supporter's dead and why? It also, has me wondering just what they had to gain by the murder of minato and Kushina was it for money or power maybe; even recognition but who could do something like that? I know for a fact that these questions are flowing through my niece's head as I watch her spar with her aunt rapier against nodachi. I stood with qrow for a few more minutes watching the battle as it intrigued me and I couldn't help but notice that every time she would begin a sequence for a move it would blow up in her face though, I was still proud of my niece and knew that my brother would be as well though I also, knew she wouldn't stick around without some kind of encouragement and could only hope Ruby and Yang would be enough to convince her this is where she belonged looking to qrow I spoke as I turned to walk away.
"Lets go the longer we take the less likely the chance she'll stay and I have a feeling that Rae will follow her if not to help then to at least guide her in finding the peace I know she seeks maybe it'll be good for all of the girls." I said, I could see qrow in my peripheral vision nodding even though he would hate to see her leave he knew this was something Ruby would need.
~Raven 3rd person~
I could hear Tai talking to qrow as I battled with Asuna and couldn't agree more with his statement that Ruby and Asuna would need to journey away from patch in order to find the peace that they search for and maybe even the closure that they need I also, had a feeling that Asuna would leave out on her own if she could pull it off make no mistake I know that my niece has been making such preparations because; I followed her as she made them and made some of my own. Knowing that Asuna has been taught to ride a motorcycle before by Kushina I would only have to teach Yang and Ruby and then knowing their choices of clothing I would then have to get the bikes in matching colors lucky me I can just use the reverse of colors for what Asuna has on her bike for Ruby as for me maybe, a redder and dark brown.
The look on Tai and Qrow's faces when I told them about the preparations that Asuna had been making was priceless the fact that I told them of the preparations that I had made in order for the girls and I to go with her really had them looking lost so much so that I couldn't help laughing my ass off at the looks the two shared. There was a time when Summer, Qrow, Tai, and I were considered to be the strongest team to come out of beacon academy some considered us to be the number one hunter team in remnant when the truth is we were tied for number one because; of Minato, Kushina, Ghira, and Kali I get the feeling my daughter and nieces will soon take our titles. The mere thought that someone could take the titles Summer, Tai, Qrow and I held should've pissed me the hell off but, knowing that it would be these girls made up for that by about a lot it wouldn't even predispose the already untimely situation that we find ourselves in and to be honest I'm happy that they're going to take our places so, it's almost time to go if I know Asuna we'll be leaving soon.
The look on her face said it all and then some and knowing that Ruby had lost her mother as well I knew for a fact that Ruby might have chosen to follow Asuna on her own if she were given the chance or opportunity to do just that so, to prevent this from happening. It wasn't long before I heard the sound of Asuna moving around and the rustling of a bag that I knew she was packing and getting ready to leave that I made my move waking Yang and Ruby while calling Tai and Qrow to inform them that by the time they returned we would be gone so; they wouldn't be shocked because; of how quickly the plans have moved forward in the small amount of time that I have had to gather everything we needed.
Now it was just a matter of time before we all got up and left though I had a feeling that she would leave while the sun was down and that was something I had prepared for early on so, it wasn't a matter of if she left just a matter of when because; her actions show she would take things far enough that somethings she'd do might just shock others. Wondering what the hell could be going on made a lot of things confusing for Yang and Ruby but, knowing that I had everything found out and taken care of made this all the better because; now I wasn't just aiming to train my daughter now I had to finish Asuna's training as well so; looking back on things it's going to take some time before we truly find how this could be done to our benefit.
It wouldn't be till nightfall that my senses would alert me that Asuna was up and on the move while everyone was still asleep or at the very least she had thought we would be I suppose I should disabuse her of that notion? The fact is she might have gotten a head start on us had one part of her outfit not made a sound while she left through the window because; of that it was decided that we would be waiting just out of sight of the garage she had built and in the original garage we had on our own modes of transportation. I decided that I would go and wake the girls and let Asuna get a head start because; I had a feeling that she would know we were coming with her just as I know she realized that we had followed her on the days she made her preparations the only thing I could think at the time: 'Kushina trained her well' on that same note I had a feeling that we would be running into the daughter of kushina's team mate Kali.
I guess I just didn't know how right I would be nor just what would bring these two face to face only that it would be legendary.
~Asuna 3rd person~
There are many things I can accuse people of and somethings are better left unknown the fact that they thought they could follow me and I wouldn't find out was one for the record books though, they also seemed to have forgotten that I know exactly what kind of colors that they wear religiously that and Yang's bright blonde ass hair gave them away the minute they passed through the sun.
