(Hey everyone, how's it going? I can't believe how insane the weather's been throughout the past couple of weeks I hope everyone is doing their best to not get too caught up by it and have a lot to worry about.
Reminder: This is a story that works in correlation with Ryujduge6614's "Transformers RWBY: The Flames of Redemption", which focuses on Blake and Weiss after the fall of Beacon.
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Predaking was in his cabin, which, unfortunately had to deal with the talkative monkey as well as himself. Of whom was currently snoring, loudly, on the couch. Predaking insisted that he held onto the bed since his body frame would have caused damage to the couch. Which would make things worse for Blake.
He thought back to the sleeping arrangements that they and Blake had discussed as he clearly remembered her telling him that first night of Sun joining them, as a means to make the voyage to Menagerie not as troublesome because they picked up an extra.
-{Flashback}-
"Sorry… only room for one…" She had said before closing the door in his face, her cheeks red for some odd reason when he suggested that she shared the larger cabin with him while Sun took her cabin. Only as a means to ensure that either of them do not suffer sleep lost because of the blond's snoring.
Had his words what made her feel embarrassed? What for? These organic beings confuse him, especially one of Blake's gender. He looked at his cabin's door and narrowed his eyes, knowing that Sun was waiting to hear what'll happen.
-{Flashback End}-
Sitting up, the Predaking flexed his claw thinking, 'Perhaps I do not need to wait for Prime to inform me of the prime ape's intentions if I removed his irritating presence, permanently.'
It took a great amount of restraint and patience on the Predacon's part to not suffocate or kill the blond Faunus for either his loud snoring or his sleep talking. And when he was awake he insisted in talking so much and so casually nearly made Predaking go berserk. Always asking more about Predaking's background and how he was born with two traits instead of just one like any other Faunus.
It wasn't until dinner that Sun had left Predaking waited until he heard the Prime's voice, "I see you picked up another traveling companion, Predaking."
"If by companion, you mean annoying jester who gives the cowardly Starscream a run for his mouth, then yes I would agree." Predaking stated, glaring at the door where Sun had left.
Turning to the Prime he asked, "What can you say about the ape? Will he hinder me from accomplishing my mission?"
"Sun Wukong, though he likes to talk a lot and acts before instilling caution, is a very loyal compatriot to have around when things do not go the expected way." Optimus explained, making Predaking slump his shoulders, actually hoping that Sun was an enemy.
Taking the information to heart, Predaking focused more on keeping his annoyance, and temper in check when Sun tried to speak to him non stop or even try to get him to be more expressive instead of stiff, actually calling the large Predacon an old man. That made Predaking exhale smoke from his nose, as it would serve as a warning on how much control he can have when he wants to keep up an alliance.
A fog horn sounds loudly. An off ramp being lowered on the ship bearing Blake and Sun to allow passengers to disembark. The town has many small buildings and homes set among dunes and palm trees. The town bell that has been ringing is shown in its belfry.
Sun and Blake make their way from the deck to the off ramp. She proceeds without pause while Sun stops to look at the town. "Huh."
Several Faunus in summer wear meander casually at the dock, some waiting for friends or family among the new arrivals. The dock is also a commercial area, with mobile kiosks selling food and other wares. It is a relaxed atmosphere on a sunny day.
Sun was looking around while he and Blake disembark and walk through the market area together, Predaking walking behind them as the monkey Faunus exclaimed in amazement, "I've never seen so many Faunus in one place!"
"This is the one place everyone can feel safe, no matter who or what they are." Blake explained to them as many Faunus lived in peace together. While those who were not busy, all stopped to see the large faunus with both reptile like horns and scale claws walking behind the two huntsmen in training.
"Wow, sure is, uh, crowded, huh?" Sun asked, turning to the side to avoid being hit by a Faunus carrying boxes over his shoulder.
Blake then said, in a sadden tone, "Yes. Yes, it is."
Predaking had to pause to avoid making a Faunus, carrying a box, from crashing down when he bumped into him, asking "Has it always been so… close knit?"
"Well, when you try and take an entire species and put them on an island that's two-thirds desert, yeah, it tends to be cramped." Blake answered, making both curious as to the terrain of the island.
Sun stopped in his tracks before asking, "What!? You guys have that much more space? Why waste it? A little desert never hurt anyone!
"It's not like the desert in Vacuo, Sun. The wildlife here is more dangerous than most other regions." Blake told him, catching the dragon Faunus' attention. Could this be because of the Grimm? Or another reason?...
"So, they give us a terrible island, in the corner of Remnant, to try and shut us up." Sun summarized, counting off his fingers.
Blake admitted while they walked, "That's a pretty good summary, yeah."
"Huh. Jerks." Sun said, annoyed at that. The summary made Predaking growl angrily at this, after all the death and discrimination that the Faunus had suffered at the hands of the humans, it was an insult to the sacrifices that the Faunus had to make during their revolution, "The moniker has no weight to this insult to y-… our people…"
He almost called the Faunus "your people" instead of "our people" since he had become one for his mission.
"We try to make the best of things." Blake said to them when the three pause in their walk to look at the view of the town the roads could afford. The road they are on goes downhill and to the side, bordered by palm trees and homes that have either canvas or wood roofs. The vista of palm trees spreads out to the edge of mountainous dunes in the distance. Right in the middle of all this is a large house with an open courtyard that the road appears to lead directly to. The house is at least three stories and is the only building in the whole area with a sophisticated roof.
They remained in silence before Sun had said, in amazement, Whoa..."
"By the ancestors." Predaking said, seeing the beauty of how the village looked.
Blake smiled at their reaction before telling them, "This, is Kuo Kuana."
"It's... beautiful." Sun had said, to which Predaking had to agree with, it did not hold the same beauty as Cybertron had before the Predacon was sent to this world, but still its beauty had touched him. The feeling was ruined when Sun had thoughtlessly said, "I take it all back. This place looks great! Why would anyone ever want to leave?"
Blake must have thought his words were thoughtless as she snapped, "That's not the point, Sun!"
Then explained the reasoning, "We asked to be equal, to be treated just like everyone else! Instead, we were given an island and told to make do. So we did the best we could. We came together and we made a home where any Faunus could feel welcome. But this island, this town, will always be a reminder that we're still not equal."
She paused, lowering her face, "That we're still second-class citizens."
'Better than a weapon.' Predaking thought, but looked surprised that he thought that. Was he… feeling pity for why he was created? Shaking his head Predaking's face became one of determination again, keeping those thoughts away from his mind as he has a mission he must accomplish.
Putting his hand on her shoulder, Sun said, pointing at himself with his thumb, "Well, hey, this guy's feeling pretty at home."
"Alright, time to go home." Blake said, catching both of the guys' attentions.
"Oh yeah?" Sun asked, where he moved his hand to her other shoulder and pulling her in, asking, "Which one's yours? Can you see it from here?"
Sun uses his free hand like a visor to help him peer at the houses. While Predaking saw Blake take an expression that resembled playful or something that looked to be she is keeping what she knows hidden, again for reasons unknown to the Predacon, "Kind of."
"Is it that one?" Sun asked, pointing away from Blake,
"What about that tiny one down there? Sun asked, pointing across Blake and Predaking, telling her, "I like the paintjob."
"It's…"Blake took Sun's intruding arm by the wrist and directing it toward the large house directly in front of them "…that one."
Sun stared for a second before pointing his finger at her with a questioning expression. Blake nods. Sun looks at her for a beat before taking his arm off her and stepping back. He covers the sides of his head and crouches a bit, staring wide-eyed at the house and making a comical, amazed noise.
Predaking was too amazed that the quiet feline lived in such a large manor.
Blake and Sun walk up the stone steps to the front door of the house. Blake hesitates when she moves to use the knocker.
Sun, noticing her hesitation, asked "What is it?"
"I um... it's just been a long time since I've seen my parents." Blake told them. Judging by her expression, Predaking could tell that the last time she had seen her parents it wasn't on good terms.
"You certainly came all this way." Predaking said looking to her, "However, you should know that we are here for you."
Blake smiled back appreciatively at Predaking's words while faced the door again, took a quick breath for courage and used the door knocker. It makes a loud, heavy, resonating sound on the large door. Sun stares up, stepping back while Blake politely backs away from the door a few paces. Predaking remained calm as it was to be expected for a large building.
Pointing up at the door, Sun had to confess, "Okay, if we're being honest, that's kind of intimidating."
The three of them gave a start at the sound of the door being opened. A short (few inches shorter than Blake), female cat Faunus was behind it, looking around at the visitors. Her ears perked and she moved the door out of the way so she could step forward when she recognized her daughter. She then spoke, almost in disbelief, as she asked, "Blake?"
Blake awkwardly lifted her arm in greeting, as she said, as awkwardly as her actions, "Hi, mom."
Predaking was surprised that this short woman was his charge's creator… her mother. Blake's mother steps forward and hugged her daughter, breathing in relief, "My baby girl."
Blake hesitates, uncertain for a moment, before her face gentles into a smile and she hugged her mother back.
They stand in front of open doorway. From inside the house, footsteps come closer and a shadow falls onto the carpeted entryway. Blake's mother lets go of her daughter and turns behind her at the sound of an older male's voice, asking, "Kali? Who is it?"
Standing there was a man about the same height, if not taller than Predaking, standing with his hands on his hips, waiting to greet the visitor. His quizzical expression changes to wide-eyed surprise, before his hands, shoulders, and face all fall in a clear, emotional, reaction to the sight of his daughter come home after the last time they spoke.
Predaking turned to see Sun grinning, pleased at Blake's welcome. He turned to look at how Blake was taking it. Blake had her hands clasped in front of her, awaiting her father's reaction. Kali had not let go, with her hands supportively on Blake's shoulder and arm.
Ghira said nothing, but smiled, clearly happy. Blake smiled back, relieved. She and Sun exchange sideways glances.
Seeing the two young men, the blond monkey and the unusually large Faunus, made Blake's mother, Kali stare in surprise before asking, "Oh, who are these two?"
Sun went and began shaking her hand, "Sun Wukong, pleasure to meet you ma'am. I'm a friend of Blake's back in Beacon."
Blake had to pry Sun off her mother as she felt herself becoming more embarrassed by his antics than ever. Her father was glaring at Sun for how informal and apparently rude he was being. Smiling sheepishly, Sun was pulled back as the parents of Blake Belladonna looked to the tall young man with horns and claws. Respectfully, Predaking bowed to them, as a means to gain their trust, a claw on his chest eyes closed, as he introduced himself, "Greetings, I am Predaking. It is my honor to meet you both."
Ghira was nodding at the other boy's respectful nature, though he did seem a bit stiff for someone his daughter's age, while seeing the horns and claws did surprise him at first. Never before had he met a Faunus with both two heritage instead of one before now.
"How did you come to meet our daughter? Are you a friend from school as well?" Ghira asked, curious. Though guarded, as he was about any young man who knows his daughter.
"No I had met your daughter while I was traveling. If she had not saved my life and assisted in my knowing more about this outside world… from my island… I would have probably walked into the territory of those vile Grimm creatures that plague the world." Predaking explained, causing both of her parents and the two with him to her surprise.
Blake's mother, Kali asked, "Would you like to sit down and tell us more about yourself, umm Predaking? I'd like to learn more about where you came from."
"Thank you, but with great regret, I must decline your generous offer. I am only here to repay my life debt to her for her aid. And I always repays my debts." Predaking gracefully declined the offer. Kali smiled at how much of a polite gentleman the horned young man was for only wanting to make sure that her daughter made it back home safely. Ghira seemed to have the same thoughts about Predaking as his wife, but the Jester struck again and said, pulling him inside by one of his rear reaching horns.
"Serious dude, you gotta learn to chill. I mean we're here already. Why not join them for tea and talk about yourself? Besides I wanna know how a guy close to my age has a crazy name like Predaking instead of a color." Sun began, dragging at the dragon Faunus with a strength that the large Faunus wasn't expecting for.
Predaking, while protesting all the way, tried to stop from proceeding further, "No! Release me at once, blond simian! I will not enter a lodgings without proper permission from the family's head! Do you hear me?! RELEASE ME!"
The Belladonnas watched as the monkey seemed to have brought the dragon in. Both parents looked at Blake who sighed, a hand over her eyes at this. Once the shouting was done, all five were in, what Predaking could suspect to be their dining room, Kali came in with a tray of a kettle and five cups.
Everyone there sat as their eyes were on their draconian guest. Seeing that they would not leave him alone until he revealed his history to them. He took a sip of the tea and cleared his throat.
"I will attempt to explain it for I barely understand it myself…" Predaking said, his usual confidence gone from his voice.
Taking a deep breath, the Predacon began, looking at his claws, and then glancing at his horns, "As you are probably aware, I am not an average form of Faunus. I do not remember much of my own beginning. I had learn that in the home of my ancestor's use to be mighty legions of draconic or gryphon types of Faunus before a great cataclysm occurred before our recorded history, wiping all of us out. Until one of the scientists in a warship found one of my ancestor's fossils and used his advanced science to recreate the first of the clones, what I believed at the time, to be the restoration of my race."
"What's this got to do with you?" Sun asked, confused.
"You're the first clone, weren't you?" Blake asked surprising everyone.
Predaking nodded, answering, "What I do remember at first was hunting… and battle… and the wounding of my pride. Thus I begun to burn with questions...'Who am I?' 'Where did I come from?' Even though I searched through the warship's historical data about my kind, I began had begun to question my new place in the present and wondered if I could be like the… humans that created me. I revealed my intelligence to the leader of this army and pledged undying loyalty to him for my creation. When I saw more of my brethren would take their place among his forces I begged him to in turn lead them, as their Predaking. A lofty moniker that combines with the title of a reigning leader with what the scientist had called the cloning project that brought life to me, "Project Predacon". It would be the name that my fellows would understand whilst under my rule."
Then began glaring, "However, when my former master found we could be even mightier than his army, he plotted to destroy us! Using his enemies and his subordinates to stage a situation that had informed me of my brethren being endangerment by his enemies I rushed to their aid as a true king would and arrived to find that his enemies were already followed the scripts that was unknowingly given to them by my true enemy."
Seeing the worried and concerned looks on their faces, Predaking remained calm and continued his story, "At the time I did not yet know of my former liege's treachery, however if it had not been for the enemy medic that I was… given to dispose of, I would had turned my fury against the wrong foe. He told me the truth about what happened to my brethren and that they had no idea of their resting there. He then told me of the warmonger's fear of my kind for my might. Enraged by this revelation I began to slaughter any and all who profess loyalty to him before he faced me in combat. With my superior strength I would had won, had it not been for that sniveling coward for shooting me in the back. With what strength I had, I held onto the ship's side before the war ended and retreated to a remote location before the members of his enemy's army found me and asked questions of more of my kind. Curious by the claim I went to the location where they saw them and found the proof I needed to find my brethren and convince them to follow my lead. Thus when we went to settle scores with the conniving coward, I awoke some miles from the town where I met your daughter and she gave me aid. For that I swore to repay her for the kindness she had given me, as well as the saving of my life."
Kali seemed saddened by his story as she placed a hand on his clawed arm in a motherly manner and said, "You poor thing…"
Predaking remained silent before looking at her hand on his arm, as it made his scales feel uncomfortable to feel pity by others. Clearing his throat as he rose, "Please excuse me… I have much to think."
He left the room while The Belladonnas and Sun sat there in silence at how horrible that Predaking's life had been before Blake met him. Sun however, said, "Well… what was depressing."
Glaring at Sun, Ghira said, "I really don't like you."
Sun went quiet while the Belladonnas began talking.
Predaking growled as he marches along the halls of the Belladonna residence. What had possessed him to tell his past to them? Well… it was worth it to gain their trust, but their sympathy? Never!
He was proud of his heritage, why should he expect pity from others? He was the Predaking after all! He took a deep breath, trying clear his thoughts as to think of what else he may do to ensure their trust in him was genuine instead of a ruse. That was when he heard the sound of the door knocker banging against the door, announcing the arrival of more guests.
As her parents talked, Blake was still in shock about Predaking's origins… especially due to the fact that he wasn't driven to fear as she was when something went wrong. Almost like he goes towards the fear to confront it instead of withdrawing from it. She doesn't understand how he could be able to stand up to fear and fight it as if it was something not to be afraid of?
Kali set down her cup on the table. She, Ghira, Sun and Blake all sat on the floor at a square table, telling her daughter, "We were horrified when we heard the news. The Kingdom of Vale isn't perfect, but it certainly didn't deserve what happened."
"Oh, we were both so worried." Kali told them, showing how worried she was for her daughter's safety after hearing what happened to Beacon.
"Please, I knew she'd be fine!" Ghira, Blake's father said trying to brush it off like he knew his daughter could handle herself out there.
Scoffing, Kali said, "That isn't the slightest bit true. You should have seen him pacing."
Sun however, to assure them that they had nothing to worry about, said, "You guys have nothing to worry about. I've seen your daughter in action before! And trust me, she's got some moves!"
The moment those last four words left his mouth, it caused a great deal of reaction. Blake, who was sipping from her cup while Sun spoke, abruptly lifts her head and swallows at his last choice of words. Ghira glared at the young man for his poor choice of words and asked, "And what exactly do you mean by that, Mr. Wukong?"
Sun froze and slowly turned toward his host. As he tried to explain himself, "I... uh, well, you see sir, it's just that, you know, that she's such a good fighter and all, uh, and as a fellow fighter, I have a lot of respect for her..."
Kali leaned in to ask her daughter quietly, as Sun kept talking to her husband, "I understand why Predaking's here, but why is he here again?"
Blake looked back at her mother and said, "He just kind of followed me home."
"I see." Kali had said thinking about how a talkative young guy like Sun may be a good match for her daughter, but there was still some charm in Predaking's personality and how he carried himself.
Sun struggles for words as all three Belladonnas watch him and wait for him to either get out of the hole he just talked himself, or keep digging, into.
In the awkward silence, Sun uses his tail to pick up the tea kettle and pour some more tea into his cup.
"This tea is really good." Sun said before taking a sip, then grinned sheepishly around him, "Heh-uh."
Kali not quite quietly enough for a side comment as she told her daughter, "I don't know about your father, but I like him."
Blake faced her mother, her face in surprise, her ears pressing against her head, whispering in embarrassment, "Mom!"
The loud sound of the front door knocker resonates, catching everyone's attention.
"Darn it, I completely forgot about the meeting!" Ghira angrily said, hitting his fist onto the table and Kali quickly covers it with her hand.
"Ghira..." Kali told her husband, attempting to calm his temper.
Ghira got up and told everyone present, "Give me a moment."
He got up and walked out. After seeing her father leave, Blake turned back to her mother and asked, seeing the troubled expression on her face, "Is everything okay?"
"Yes, dear, just poor timing." Kali told her, holding her cup closer to her lips, "He can reschedule. It's just been hard dealing with them lately."
"Dealing with who?" Blake asked, worried if her parents were in trouble because of her.
Kali opened her eyes from sipping her tea answered them, "Hmm? The White Fang."
That instantly got Sun and Blake shooting up to their feet, asking in shock, "WHAT?!"
Blake and Sun rush to the door, where Ghira is speaking with two hooded, tunic wearing, fox Faunus, one with a fox tail while the other with fox ears. The two visitors maintain respectful, formal postures, keeping their hands clasped before them. Blake cried out, "Dad!"
Ghira turned back to his daughter and friend, confused, "Blake, what's wrong?"
"Miss Belladonna." The tallest of the two, the one with the fox tail, said bowing in greeting with his deep voice.
"We had no idea you'd returned." The shorter of the two, with the fox ears, said mirroring his brother's actions. His voice wasn't as deep.
It seems that very time either one of the two Albain brothers spoke, they gesture with their hands and end with clasping their hands before their chests again.
"What are you doing talking to these people?" Blake asked gesturing to the two fox Faunus.
Ghira, still not understanding his daughter's frustrations, said calmly, "This is Corsac and Fennec Albain. They represent the White Fang here in Menagerie now."
"Those psychos are here, too?!" Sun exclaimed, loudly, grabbing his hair as he couldn't believe that no corner of Remnant doesn't have members of the White Fang.
Fennec turned to the monkey-tailed Faunus and stated, "Young man, I'm not sure what you've heard of our organization, but I can assure you, we're not nearly as ferocious as the media would have you believe."
"What we've heard?" Blake asked, her anger becoming more evident, "We've seen firsthand! Your fanatics slaughtered people!"
Turning to the brothers, Ghira's anger and suspicions were growing as he asked, "What is she talking about?"
"Precisely what we came to discuss with you, Your Grace." Corsac answered, respectfully to the Chieftain of the island.
Approaching from the interior of the manor, Kali looked at the scene before her and asked, "Is everything alright?"
Sun looked between Blake's parents confused before asking, "Wait, you guys seriously don't know?!"
Anger building, Ghira turned to his daughter, asking, dangerously, "Know what?"
Everyone there was silent as their eyes were on Blake who explained what both her parents didn't know about, "The White Fang was at the Fall of Beacon. They attacked innocent civilians and they released Grimm into the school."
There is a brief silence. Fennec makes an innocent, sideways glance at his brother. Ghira slowly turns to face the two White Fang representatives, anger growing as he asked them dangerously, "Is this true?"
"Sadly, Your Grace… it is." Fennec stated, sadness in his voice.
"Don't act like you're s—"
Ghira then ordered Blake, wanting to get the full story from the brothers, "That's enough!"
Turning back to the Albains, Ghira demanded, that dangerous tone of his still there, "Explain yourselves."
"Though it pains us to admit, it has become apparent that the Vale branch of the White Fang is no longer operating under orders of High Leader Khan. Rather, they've elected to follow the rule of one Adam Taurus. I believe you're all familiar with the young adept and his... extreme philosophies."
"You know, Beacon wasn't the first time the Fang started shooting up Vale!" Sun brought up as he remembered the last few times he had to deal with the Fang's criminal activities.
Fennec then told them, "The High Council had their suspicions of a splinter group, but they could prove nothing until this latest incident."
""Incident"? People are dead!" Blake's angry voice could be heard from behind the doors, making Predaking reach for the handles and open them.
"And it is a tragedy-"
"What is the source of this disturbance?" Predaking asked, drawing the attention of everyone, especially the Albain brothers. As he walked into the light the two stared in awe at the large faunus with horns and reptilian claws.
By their expressions, as those from when he got off the boat, and Blake's family, they never seen a Faunus like him before.
"Good thing you're back, big guy. We got a couple of the White fang here!" Sun said causing Predaking to growl threateningly to the two.
Before he could attack them, Ghira stood and said, trying to calm him down, "Calm yourself, Predaking. They're not here to harm anyone."
This angered the Predacon more, "After what they have done to Vale and to the academy Beacon, you dare say they are not here to bring harm to your daughter and the blond jester?"
Looking back at the surprised brothers, he said, his arm pointing at the two, "You do not even know their true purpose here."
"Corsac and Fennec are here only to tell us about the White Fang's recent activities." Ghira said, getting through to the dragon who let out a small exhale of fire from his mouth as he moved to stand behind, and out of the way.
The brothers were stunned by this as Corsac asked, "Forgive me for my impertinent question, Your Grace, but who is that unusual and tall fellow?"
"Indeed, never have I seen or heard of a Faunus with two traits in all the history of our people." Fennec said, continuing in the watch of the large Faunus who leaned stood behind the Belladonna family and watched the two, untrustingly.
"Nevermind about him. Tell me about what the White Fang will do about Taurus?" Ghira said, wanting answers as to what is to be done about Adam Taurus.
Fennec was pulled from the Dragon Faunus as he explained their means about the splinter cell, "Your Grace, we came to assure you that Brother Taurus and his followers do not represent the will of the White Fang."
"And how can I be sure of that?" Ghire asked, making Predaking respect the chieftan further by how well he is keeping his anger under control despite everything the brothers are telling him.
"We understand if you bear any skepticism towards these claims. The White Fang's tactics are admittedly, more aggressive since you stepped down as High Leader and became Chieftain of Menagerie." Corsac answered the chieftain's question. However, his words made Predaking surprise by the fact that his charge's father was what started the White Fang organization. Corsac then added, "But this, this is no way to make our message heard."
Corsac's brother continued by saying, "We have ample documentation from the council meeting, as well as several strategies to apprehend and punish these strays if you care to review them."
"I will, but another day." Ghira told the two as he turned to look to his daughter and explained his reasons for the delay, longing in his voice, "I'd like some time to reconnect with my daughter."
Lowering his head in understanding, Corsac conceded, "But of course, Your Grace."
"We completely understand." Fennec agreed, he and his brother turned their attention to Blake as Fennec kindly said, "It was a pleasure to see you again, young Blake."
Corsac then said, "We were saddened when we heard of your departure from the White Fang, but understand if you can no longer support our cause."
"It is a wearying fight, after all." Fennec remarked, his expression taking on a tired look as to show his understanding as to Blake's leaving the White Fang.
Blake, glared back at the brothers and asked, coldly, "Who says I'm done fighting?"
"Hmm..." Corsac thought before assuring her, "If you ever do wish to return, you need merely come find us.
Fennec then piped up, "Sister Ilia would be elated."
"Goodbye, gentlemen." Ghira bid to the brothers before he firmly closed the door on them. Kali moves to stand closer and face her husband while Blake walked off angry at what transpired.
"So... those guys were creepy." Sun said, breaking the silence
Ghira's calm expression was replaced with annoyance at Sun's words as he told the blond Faunus to his face, again, "I really don't like you."
"Your feelings of contempt for the blond jester is mutual for what I have for the brothers Albain." Predaking stated, watching as the two left the Belladonna property. His eyes narrowed as he watched them as they walked in perfect sync between them. He then left the three of them be as he went to get answers.
Walking away Predaking went to find a quiet place, devoid of any onlookers, as he spoke into the mirror, "Prime, I must speak with you!"
His reflection began to ripple as did the last time as Optimus Prime appeared, confused, "What is it Predaking?"
"Why didn't you tell me that both the Femme Feline and her male creator were involved with the White Fang faction before sending me to this world!?" Predaking demanded, glaring into the calm face of the last Prime, "Is this some sort of farce you made for me to waste my time while your followers destroy any future Predacons?!"
"Predaking, I know that you do not trust me after the part that members of my team played in the destruction of the Predacons on Earth, but if I had told you this, how would you have reacted?" Optimus asked, not smirking as that accursed Starscream would in spite of the Predacon began to learn.
Calming his thoughts, Predaking answered, "It would have made me lose control over my rage and I would have acted with the same rashness as I did when I challenged Megatron… which only nearly costed me my own spark."
"Precisely." Optimus said, nodding, "Your physical appearance and ability is at its prime as are those who chose to save their world by fighting the Grimm. Your mind, however, is still that of a child and have so much growing to do. As Ratchet told you, you need to begin analyze the situation and make sure you get all of your facts before you act. As a king should."
Predaking snarled before calming down enough to realize that the Prime was right about him. He does owe it to that medic, Ratchet, to help him analyze things more. Optimus had disappeared when Blake's mother, the Mrs. Belladonna, came around the corner, happy to find him.
After the fox brothers had left, Kali Belladonna went in search for Predaking, concerned about him after he told them about the horrible life he had before meeting Blake.
She heard the sound of hands slamming on something hard and found the Dragon Faunus leaning against a table with a mirror on the wall, snarling at it.
At first she thought he was angry with himself by how he stared hatefully into his reflection, but came to the conclusion that he must be thinking back to when he wasn't able to save his "brethren".
to a room that wouldn't feel uncomfortable for someone close to her husband's height.
Predaking saw that there was more space within the room than there was in that cabin he had to squeeze himself through just to get through the door. Kali looked back to him after she opened the door, "Well, here we are."
"It is more… spacious than I was expecting, Madame Belladonna." Predaking stated, as he walked inside, his draconic wing-like coat tails trailing behind him as he walked. Turning his head to her, confused, he asked, "Are you certain you do not mind me, a guest, have such accommodations in your home?"
"Oh, it's not a problem, dear. Just enjoying yourself while you're staying with us." Kali assured him as she went over and opened the window. Revealing his room to be on the second floor. Predaking looked out at the beautiful sight that held the village on his right and the forest to his left, in the center was the horizon of the sea as it meets the sky. He was so transfixed on the sight before him he didn't sense Blake's mother coming up and stands next to him asking, "Beautiful isn't it?"
"Indeed." Predaking stated as continued to look out but gaze hardened as he growled, "Though it would be more breathtaking if the Faunus was given more than this after the humans put us through."
Kali remained silent as she said, "I'm sure Blake told you about the desert and the dangerous wildlife there… If only it was more manageable…"
Predaking saw the forlorn look on the older female's face and though if he proved himself in the eyes of his charge's creators then she could trust him more, especially after he almost lost his temper in the presence of the Albain brothers.
"I would deal with any beast that gets in my way." Predaking said, making the mother of his charge look up in surprise at his words. It almost sounded like he was volunteering to go into the desert and fight the wild life for them. He was looking out at the island as he said, "You deserve more than this."
He then turned to walk away from the mother and his new chamber, looking for the chieftain of Menagerie. If paused thinking about how much of his original power was present within him, he still had his strength, endurance, and the speed which he had before the prime had transformed him into this organic semblance of his true self. He began to wonder if he could track as good as he was able to when in Beast Mode.
He closed his eyes and began to picture Blake's father in his mind before inhaling, searching for his scent, to find and follow. After a minute he detected a scent and followed it until he reached a door and knocked.
"Come in." Ghira voice came from the other side of the door. Predaking assumed that the father believed it to be his daughter or his wife instead of one of his guests. Predaking reached and turned the handle.
(So now Predaking has met Blake's parents, what do you think will happen next? but the Albain brothers saw him too, what will that lead to? and what'll happen when Predaking goes to tell Ghira his plan to make expands in Menagerie's desert?
Find out in the seventh chapter of Transformers RWBY: The Light of Hope)