Yeah, this is gonna feel good fixing.

Last time on The RPG Hunter

Aaron had went to the warehouse and faced off against Cardin, afterwards realizing he put everyone in danger, he ran away from the area, leaving behind sadness and worry.

Jaune, Dani, and Ruby along with Haruko had decided to go look for him while Cardin was taken back to the school for punishment and his team decided to quit.

Aaron, meanwhile, was hiding away. Thinking he was the one at fault for the incident and therefore should distance himself from the others because of it.

What will happen on this chapter? Found out now!

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A week after the incident

Aaron, currently, was walking around the older parts of the city. He had just left his team, his family, and his friends behind because he feared they would judge him for his reaction to Ruby and Dani getting kidnapped.

He's been here for about a week now, running around and hiding in various abandoned buildings. They were his only source of a hiding place seeing as quite a few people would either mug him while he was asleep in their homes or just be worried and call the police.

Neither of which he wants to happen, especially the latter. He can handle being mugged, there's nothing they can actually steal off of him, the Gamer ability tends to prevent that sort of thing from happening.

He was currently in an old neighborhood that barely any people lived in, he looked to see an abandoned building and went inside to rest.

He built a fire using some old wood that was in the area, he sat there gazing morosely into the fire.

"I shouldn't have done anything, I shouldn't have brought myself attention. Just like back in my world again, Gods why do I do this to myself..." Aaron said

He then looked out a broken window, he had a small tear go down his face. Gamer's Mind can't suppress all emotions, especially outside of a fight... so right now, his sadness is definitely overwhelming him.

Much like most emotions because well... not every emotion can be suppressed, therapy had taught him that much when he was in his old world.

"And now, I lost my chance to tell her how I truly feel about her... I messed up... and now she probably hates me for being so troublesome." Aaron said

The sky was grey, he looked back at the fire. It crackled softly, Aaron put his hands out, he put his hood up. Feeling a bit cold and... lonely, the hood provided a sense of warmth that he could not feel before.

Especially considering how much it reminded him of Ruby.

Meanwhile...

Ruby, Dani, Jaune, and Haruko were out looking for Aaron in the old part of the city. They had a feeling he would hide here, after all, he always told them sometimes that old places are good to hide in due to a large number of old buildings.

That's how he found so many criminals in his time because they were just in old locations setting up criminal operations. They tend to forget that he was a bit of a famous detective before he started his Hunter Training.

They were the Search Team while everyone else remained at Beacon, they were given this task because they feel that a larger group would make him notice them and run away.

A small group was a lot easier to help catch him off guard, he does usually expect large groups to attack him since well... power in numbers and all that.

"AARON WHERE ARE YOU!" Ruby yelled

"AARON PLEASE COME BACK!" Haruko yelled soon afterward

"WE KNOW THAT YOU DIDN'T MEAN FOR THIS TO HAPPEN!" Dani yelled with a worried tone

Jaune just kept looking around, he noticed the neighborhood they were in was old. In the distance, he saw an abandoned building which had a small orange glow in the building. He tapped Ruby's shoulder which caused her to then looked over at him.

The Blonde Knight then pointed to the building, the Red Reaper then had a confused look on her face along with Haruko but Dani was just looking around the area still with a worried look.

She really wanted to find her brother, she already lost him once all that time ago... she can't lose him again... she just... can't.

"He might be in there." Jaune suggested which caught Dani's attention

Ruby slowly nodded with Jaune giving a warm smile with Haruko just hoping he was there. Dani didn't say anything as she walked ahead, the others knowing the twin was concerned about her only brother.

They continued walking to the building, not knowing that Aaron was hiding there. Aaron was still sitting at the fire, warming up, his eyes were a little grey instead of his usual blue.

He then sighed and got up, he went through the door and walked around the building a little. He saw how old the doors were, the carpet was broken, the lights off. He was alone with only himself, and a broken place.

Aaron walked down the hall, he noticed a group of people were nearby, the group looked at him. He then recognized them, it was his friend, his crush, and his sisters.

"Aaron." Ruby simply said

Aaron then ran from the scene, he was still afraid. He ran up the stairs while the group followed, they had made it to the roof, he then looked down it and saw that it was a large drop... even for him.

He'd probably survive it but... not enough to actually get away and he can't risk using his Aura due to how much was used in the previous fight. Besides it would be a bad idea to jump off when he's low on MP since his MP was used to speed up a little to get away from them.

He'd have to use it to land gently and getaway which wasn't exactly an option right now. That much he definitely knew, he looked around the area and tried to see if there was a place he could run to.

He saw there was none since the other buildings were a bit too low and would probably cause him to break his legs at worst and break his Aura at best. Both of which, he cannot risk

He turned around to see the search party made it up there. now he definitely had nowhere else to run... unless he sacrifices some HP for a teleport... but that's a last resort.

"Stop." Aaron said, his fists clenched

"Stop what?" Ruby asked softly

"Stop looking for me, I'm not wanting to be confronted about this." Aaron said with an intense gaze

Jaune then gently stepped forward with a concerned look, Aaron put his palm out with energy starting to glow in it. He has enough MP for at least three Spells... and that's being conservative.

If he could distract them long enough, which he definitely can't, he'd be able to teleport them to the lower floors and have enough time to get away.

"I may not be able to do much, I can still hurt you." Aaron said with a serious tone

Jaune simply stood there and stared at him with a concerned gaze, knowing that threat might now work. The Gamer then transformed his glove into his backup weapon.

He pointed it at Jaune whom was not moving from where he stood, he slowly placed his finger on the trigger inside. He doesn't need to take much to pull it and the blonde knew it.

He doesn't want to use it... but if he has to... then he will. This may very well be his last resort besides teleporting.

"Last warning." Aaron said

Jaune just took another step without saying anything, Aaron started to frown a bit as he stops pointing the gun at him. He doesn't want to hurt him... in fact, he was using it somewhat as a bluff.

He was hoping that his friends sense would win out over his heart... boy did he make a losing bet.

"Just leave." Aaron said stoically

Ruby walked forward soon afterward, she was concerned as was Dani and Haruko... and that's just the people looking for him. The others were also very concerned and just wanted him to come back.

They know he didn't do anything wrong... he didn't cause them to be kidnapped... it was just a matter of bad people doing what they want.

"Come back with us, please." Ruby said with slight tears in her eyes

"Aaron, you know as well as I do that... what happened wasn't your fault... please... just come back to Beacon with us." Haruko said

"You didn't mean for this to happen, we didn't know that Team CRDL was capable of doing that." Dani said

Aaron sighed and turned around, he looked at the old part of Vale with a depressed look. Somewhere in his heart... he knew it wasn't his fault... but his darker thoughts told him otherwise.

He's never been one to believe himself at times anyway... his mind usually won over logic... something that he knew he shouldn't let happen but... does anyway. He's not strong enough in the end.

"I'm just gonna hurt you guys, I caused you two to get kidnapped, I put you in danger. It was my fault that two nearly were taken away from me forever, I can't risk that happening again. Ever since what happened at Patch with the White Fang... I had a feeling that disaster would follow me." Aaron said looking down

"Aaron, Cardin was expelled, he won't hurt anybody anymore." Ruby said with a serious gaze

"Yeah, he's also been blacklisted as a Hunter in training." Dani said with a small murmer

Ruby then remembered the day that Cardin left... and Dani also remembered the events that had occurred due to her mother telling her about the events that had occurred in Ozpin's office.

Flashback start

Cardin was currently in Ozpin's office, Glynda was standing by along with Aaron's mom while Ozpin was looking at Cardin disappointed.

"Cardin Winchester, you've kidnapped a student, assaulted another, and was going to traffic the victim off." The Headmaster said with a serious tone

Cardin stood there silent, he actually felt ashamed... no one knew whether he was faking it or not... including the Winchester himself. He flinched as Marie's glare intensified slightly.

He really messed up... and now he's getting the punishment.

"For that, you have been expelled and blacklisted from every other school. You are now considered a former criminal and an assailant... you will be sentenced to four years in prison if you are lucky... for now, you are to be sent home and await your trial under house arrest due to your cooperation in finding multiple White Fang hideouts. I guess I was wrong, you aren't a good leader." Ozpin said

Glynda then escorted Cardin off the premise, Ruby watched as he left with a slightly angry look.

"He may be gone, but that won't bring back Aaron." She whispered to herself angrily

Ruby then left the scene, she hated Cardin for kidnapping her and causing the guy who she GREW UP WITH to leave and most likely never come back. She really needs to find him.

And she needs to find him fast.

Flashback end

Aaron was still looking away, he then looked back at Ruby after a few moments of silence. He saw how sad she was... but he can't come back... he just... can't risk letting her get hurt again.

She was almost kidnapped and sold off by the White Fang once during the attack on Patch and it's happened again... he really can't risk that happened more and at least one of the attempts succeeding.

He sighed and looked down slightly as he clenched his fists tighter, almost threatening to break skin and bleed... not like it wouldn't heal in a few moments.

"I still can't come back."

"WHY?! WHY CAN'T YOU COME BACK?!" Ruby yelled

"I can't risk it again." Aaron said, looking ashamed

Jaune's eyes just narrowed in anger, why won't he come back? Why won't he realize it wasn't his fault? His friend didn't seem to care about certain things... he understands this event affected him greatly.

But why to this extent? Why to the extent that he feels that he has to distance himself from everyone?

Why run away from this? He... never runs from his problems usually.

"Why do you think it'll happen again?" Jaune asked

"It's happened before Jaune!" Aaron said

"HOW?! I KNOW ABOUT THE WHITE FANG ATTACK! BUT WHAT ELSE COULD HAVE HAPPENED?" Jaune asked

Aaron sighed, he looked at the four with just depression in his eyes, remembering the events that occurred... in his old world.

Aaron's previous life flashback

Aaron was seven years old along with Dani, they were both walking home from school when suddenly he was knocked out and his twin was kidnapped. Aaron got back up and saw Dani was gone, he went back home and told his mom what happened.

He later saw Dani in a coffee shop with some guy a week after, he growled in anger as he knew what was going on.

He walked in and saw his sister with fear in her eyes, Aaron found a phone nearby and called the police while telling the manager what was going on. They had luckily managed to keep him there the whole time without noticing what was happening.

It was considered somewhat of a miracle that things went so smoothly.

The man said this as he was being arrested.

"Dammit, another week and I would have gotten away from it. Would have been nice to traffic her off. Could have gotten a pretty penny too" The man said

Aaron hugged Dani tight after that, he promised to never let this happen again. He vowed that he wouldn't let his family get hurt like this... he had to get stronger... to protect the people he loves.

Flashback end

Aaron looked at Dani, who didn't make eye contact also remembering the event. That event was ingrained in their minds ever since that day... they try and try to forget it but... it's hard to forget that sort of thing.

How could someone forget a person they love nearly being sold off as a sex slave by some man?

"Dani got kidnapped before, enough can be said there... I don't... like talking about it anyway." He said darkly

Aaron just turned around and looked at the city again, not moving from his spot. It was clear that he was adamant about distancing himself... that memory just served to fuel that determination.

"So I'm not wanting to risk that... you guys will be safer without me... you're much stronger then that... just please... I don't want to lose you." Aaron said

Tears started to form in Ruby's eyes as did his, he... he really doesn't want to do this... but he has to... he has to in order to protect them... it's for the best that he doesn't stick around anymore.

He then turned away, trying to hide his tears from them. He's desperately wanting to get away right now.

"You were trying to save me!" Ruby said with tears in her eyes

"ME ALSO, YOU DID EXACTLY THAT! JUST PLEASE, COME BACK ALREADY!" Dani yelled

Aaron turned around to look at Ruby, tears going down his eyes. He... he can't hold this back anymore... he can't keep holding his emotions anymore.

"I don't want to hurt you!" Aaron yelled with tears in his eyes

"WHY?!" Ruby asked confused

"Because I'm in love with you RUBy!" Aaron admitted

"What?" Ruby asked shocked

Aaron then put his hand over his mouth, he then focused his magic as he saw his HP counter go down slightly. He had to get out of there... he had to use his HP in order to escape.

It's gonna hurt... but that doesn't matter... he has to getaway.

"Forget what I said!" Aaron said quickly

He then teleported, he was now in a forest, his hands and knees were on the ground. He then screamed at the ground, he just kept screaming while birds flew away as despair radiated from him.

There weren't many Grimm nearby... so they could not chase after him as he screamed... screamed over the pain in his heart.

Screamed over the fact that he almost lost the one he loved.

Back with Ruby

Ruby just stood there in shock, the guy she grew up with, was in love with her... and she found herself feeling the same. She didn't notice it but... she harbored some feelings too for him.

After all... he was so kind and... determined... it caught her heart slightly.

Jaune put and hand on her shoulder, she looked at him.

"I guess we have a reason why he left. And I also guess it's another reason why we still need to bring him back." Jaune said

"I... I didn't know he was." Dani said shocked

"We don't have time to think about it... come on." Haruko said

Jaune then walked back down the stairs along with the Spring Maiden and Dani following him, while Ruby looked at the city in sadness.

"I... love you too Aaron." She softly said

Ruby then went down the stairs, leaving a rose petal behind, it blew in the wind. Over the city... over the wall... and all the way to the forest.

Reaching the part of the forest that Aaron was in.

With Aaron

He was on the ground in the same position he was in from earlier, he had tears going down his eyes as the pain in his heart remained. He couldn't help but... just cry... cry like the weak child he was.

A rose petal landed nearby him, he looked at it. He picked it up and got up from the ground slowly, he looked at it in sadness. He then focused his magic on it, it then became a small crystal rose.

Aaron smelled it and smiled, the scent was strawberries... just like he smelled on Ruby usually thanks to his enhanced senses as a Faunas. She usually smelled like that and... he never minded.

Aaron put the rose into his inventory and left the forest, he needed to fix some stuff... he needed to go back. He needed to make things right. He knows that if he keeps running.

...They'll keep looking for him... and he knows damn well that Raven would get involved... so it would be for the best that he got back and fixed this himself.

"Ruby, i'm coming back." Aaron said

It would take a week before he would actually come back... he had some things he has to do first.

And now the Drama part is over... or is it!

Nah, for real... next chapter is gonna be something interesting.

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