Asher was awake, looking at the starry sky. The sun had yet to rise though he knew it should soon. He sat up and looked around. He could see the girls sleeping beside the fire. They each were spread apart, their weapons within grasp. He turned his green eyes to the others. Robin was still in the tree and Jay looked like he was nodding off. The black-haired man got up and rolled his bed roll up. He walked crouched to Salken. He shook the yellow-clad shoulder. "Hey, wake up," he whispered. Salken's orange eyes opened. Asher put a finger to his lips to hush the other. "You wanted to go into that Deathstalker nest. We can go and be back before everyone wakes."

Salken was now wide awake, rolling his bed roll in haste, "Should we bring anyone else?" Asher shook his head as the two snuck away.

"Okay, so Harriet said it was west of here," Asher said. Salken looked absolutely excited, already walking in the right direction. Asher rolled his green eyes, but followed. The two walked in silence for a while. "So.. why is this magic stuff so important to you?"

Salken stopped from a moment. " Why wouldn't it? I have read books on this 'stuff' since my childhood in Ravine. You can say that the interest is in my family." The man pulled out his book to read in the light of the sunrise.

Asher shrugged, "I feel you. Family is weird thing. Forgetting about you so you turn to books."

"There it is," Salken called out excitedly, pointing to a huge burrow nestled between two large trees. The yellow-clad man ignored Asher's comment which is fine since the man was unsure if he wanted the other to know about him. He instead looked at what the man pointed at. The burrow was huge, piles of dirt surrounded it. Salken ran forward, drawing his sword. Asher followed close. "The Deathstalker should be out. They primarily hunt at night. It should be coming back a couple hours from now," the reader said as he looked into the dark hole. Asher looked into the depths.

"We need a torch of some sort," Asher said. His voice trailed off as he saw that Salken now had his sword in front of him. The sword's blade was on fire. "Dust? I have never seen it used like that. " he asked as he jumped into the burrow after Salken.

"Yes, it is my semblance," Salken replied. "I am able to manipulate dust almost like magic." Asher nodded as he looked around the burrow. He could barely see the dirt walls with the dim light. The pair walked forward in silence. The warm yellow light from the sword was just enough to look around. The two were walking side by side. The burrow was a lot larger than Asher originally thought. The rising sun was not visible from where they were. The two stopped when they nearly hit a dirt wall.

"This looks like the end of the nest," Asher replied, looking at the edges of the light. Both men separated to look on the packed dirt ground. A strange sound filled the burrow. Asher looked up at the source of the sound.

The dark-haired man backed away, slightly from the large shape that approached. The thing's eight black legs skittered across the ground. The two white claw were large, large enough to snap either Asher or Salken in half with a single snap. "We got company," Asher said, readying his spear. Salken held his sword in a more offensive stance. It changed the light, but Asher still could faintly see the Deathstalker. He gave the monster a daring grin before rearing his spear back.

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Harriet woke up with a yawn. She blinked her dark eyes. Something woke her up but was it? She looked around the group. Tanya was still sleeping, her soft breathing barely heard from Harriet was. Shiloh hasn't stirred. She got her feet to check the parameters. She passed the smothered remains of the fire. She frowned; Jay should have feed the fire. She walked away from the fire. She should get more tinder to restart the fire, maybe start breakfast. Or maybe not breakfast; that would require that every one to talk to her.

"Harriet," a male voice called from above. The girl looked up to the branches. Robin stared down from his resting point in the tree. His amber almond-shaped eyes glowed down at her. "Where are you going?" he asked. He dropped down from the branches. Harriet took a step back when he landed in front of the girl. He brushed his green bangs aside, the red strands mixed in with the rest of the green strands.

"To get firewood," she answered, shifting slightly under his gaze. He was only an inch taller than her, but still made her feel a bit shorter.

"I thought Asher and Salken went to gather some," Robin said, his eyes narrowing. "You don't think that they went to that Deathstalker nest." The hooded man frowned.

"I'm sure they are not that…" the girl slowed her speech as she began to doubt. Her eyes widened, " they would. We have to stop them. They might not know that Deathstalkers are dangerous."

" I am sure that with a name like 'Deathstalker', the danger was implied," Robin replied. "Though we should wake the others to hunt them down. Wake the girls, I will get Jay."

Harriet nodded ,walking to the others. She paused for a moment before kneeling by Shiloh. She shook her shoulder. "Shiloh, you have to wake up," she whispered. The burgundy-haired girl opened her faded red eyes. They met hers or close enough. It was a bit unsettling.

"What is the problem? You appear to be stressed," Shiloh asked. She sat up and Harriet gave her space. The girl stretched from her sitting position.

"We think that Asher and Salken went to the Deathstalker nest," Harriet answered.

Shiloh gave her a look of disbelief. "I highly doubt they would be that reckless. The pursuit of knowledge is luring, but self-preservation would stop them."

Harriet felt like she couldn't argue with that. "Uh, maybe you are right, but maybe they did. I'm going to wake Tanya." She retreated quickly away from the sage-like girl. She padded over to Tanya and placed a hand on her shoulder. Instantly, the girl shot up, chestnut eyes filled with fear. She scooted away from Harriet. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you," Harriet apologized.

Tanya didn't really release her tense stance. Her hands ran over her head scarf that was still in place. "What do you want?" she asked, her voice was fearful.

"We need to look for Asher and Salken," Harriet answered. She was a bit tired of repeating the same thing.

"They're missing?" she asked, looking around them. The girl's eyes looked over Harriet's shoulders. Harriet looked over her shoulder to see Robin and Jay gather.

"I have done a quick search of the parameters. I called them and couldn't find them," Jay asked.

"We should track them down. They can be in trouble," Harriet said, she spoke up feeling confident.

"They made their choice," Jay responded, "We need to find my sister." He started back to his bed roll. Tanya started to follow with her own packed bag. Shiloh glanced in Harriet's direction.

Harriet hurried to the prince. He looked up at her from his kneeling position, blue eyes questioning. "We can't leave them alone. We don't even know how well they fight."

"I agree with Harriet. To leave them to their own devices could be their deaths," Robin added joining the gathering with Shiloh at his heels. " As a prince, you should be concerned of your subjects. And even if Asher isn't from Dale, this Deathstalker is a threat to your people." The hooded man's tone was firm.

The prince slumped. "I can't really rescue my sister without all of you," he admitted. "Fine, if we can find them, we'll save them."

Robin nodded, turning his face down to the ground. He trudged slowly to where the two were sleeping, Harriet followed after. He knelt by a section of depressed foliage. She watched silently as he placed his fingers on the deep impressions. Still crouching, he walked toward the west. "You know how to track?" Harriet asked, a bit impressed that he could see anything in the thick foliage.

"My step-father taught me," Robin answered, voice a bit fond at whatever member he remembered. "I can teach you as well. At a later date because we first need to get to Asher and Salken."

"That actually sounds good. My parents taught me a lot, but not tracking," Harriet responded.

Robin stood up straight. "That is truly a shame. You never know when you need to find someone." The hooded man waved the other three over. Robin padded forward without a word. The prince and the two girls followed after. His amber eyes were on the ground, tracking faint depressions in the ground. Harriet followed close beside him. She could hear the trio's footsteps behind her. "You have been outside the walls," Robin commented, noticing her more graceful steps compared to the prince who was clearly heard. The other girls were a bit better at finding footing which was a bit depressing considering Shiloh was blind.

"My parents were… really intense. So I trained out here often," Harriet responded. She quieted letting the conversation died. "But I do know that we are heading to the Deathstalker nest."

"We should hurry then," Robin added, he picked up the pace. The group mimicked as well. The group was running quick. It didn't take long until the group caught sight of the Deathstalker burrow.

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Robin held out an arm to stop the others. His sharp ears could catch the sounds of metallic ringing. He looked over the others that followed him. Jay had his shield on his arm, Shiloh held her staff, and Tanya's simple broadsword was in her hand. "Wait, we have to draw it out of the tunnel. Charging in there would be reckless," Robin said, he looked over the group.

"How do you suggest that we do that?" Jay asked. Robin looked over the group.

"Tanya, can you jump into the burrow and attack it? Aim for the tail. Harriet, you have a bow?" The girl nodded. "Then you and I will stand back and provide cover. Shiloh, you and Jay will wait in front of the burrow. Take out its legs."

The group nodded, even the prince. A bit surprising since the other was a royal. Harriet pulled out her bow, nocking an arrow from her quiver that hung from her waist. Robin nocked his crossbow as well, motioning to Jay and Shiloh to move forward. Tanya was at their heels. Robin kept his sharp eyes on the tawny-haired girl as she braced herself. She jumped down and disappeared from view. Jay held his arm up, the blue shield on his arm was held up. Shiloh held her staff at an offensive manner. Robin could see the change in body stance in both of the two who were standing by the burrow. Tanya reappeared, stumbling away from the burrow. Robin flinched as he saw the creature following after the girl. It had to be the largest Deathstalker he had ever seen. The large scorpion clattered after the girl.

Shiloh reacted quickly swiping out across the Grimm's back two legs. The staff sparked with electricity, no doubt from dust. Jay froze at the sight of the Grimm, his shield lowered down. The Death Stalker stuck forward with its right claw, grabbing Tanya around her waist. Robin loosed his arrow and Harriet did as well. The arrows bounced off the white plates. The creature spun around toward their direction, Tanya still tight in its claws. Shiloh spun her staff, fire balls fired out from the staff. They spinned and flew toward the scorpion striking the Grimm. It shrieked, lashing out at the girl with its tail, knocking her on her back.

Harriet shot at the Deathstalker's eyes. The arrow barely missed Tanya who was being swung around as she struggled. Robin released his arrow toward its tail, he kept an eye on Tanya. She appeared to be okay.

"Jay," he called out to him, waking him up from his trance. The bright color of yellow appeared in the burrow. Asher was practically pulling Salken behind him. The yellow-clad man appeared to be limping slightly. The two men were nearly knocked off their feet as Tanya was tossed in their direction. Robin frowned, he had to get closer to the group. "Stay here, give us enough cover to keep it at bay," he ordered Harriet. He didn't see the girl nod as he ran to the group who was getting to his feet. Arrows kept flying as he called for the others to gather.

Jay was the first to join the hooded man. Salken and Asher guided Tanya who was limping to him. Another arrow struck the Deathstalker. Shiloh made her way to the team. "How are you feeling?" Robin asked the trio that looked a little worn. Salken and Asher looked scratched and dirty. Tanya was holding her ribs.

"Fine," she said. "I can fight still." Robin could feel that she wouldn't show how hurt she was.

"Jay, you have a shield. Use it. You can't freeze. Block the claws," Robin called out. "Shiloh, do you have ice dust?" The girl answered positively. "Freeze its legs."

"I'll help as well," Salken added.

"Asher can you pin down the tail?" Robin asked. The dark-haired man nodded his head. "I'll take the eyes out." The group split. Harriet's arrow finally struck into one of the glowing eyes causing the creature to scream. The pain momentarily stunned it.

Shiloh swung her staff at the legs at the right side of the Deathsalker. Salken swung his sword, frost sparkling as it struck across all four legs on the left side. Ice sprouted on either side, the thin stick like legs froze. The tail swung wildly, striking Tanya again as she was unable to move out of the way. She didn't move, but Robin could see her breathing still. Robin pulled back his arrow and let it loose. The projectile struck the tail as Asher's spear flew forward pushed by semblance controlled wind. The weapon struck the joint holding the stinger on. The power behind it sliced the stinger off.

Robin looked back to Tanya to check on her. The girl got to her feet, her normally brown eyes were now glowing bright orange as her aura flared around her orange as her eyes. The girl ran forward, her sword was held out as she sprinted to Jay who struggled holding his shield up. She jumped up, bringing her sword down. It cut through the claw. Free from the strain, Jay struck the Deathstalker on its face plate. The plate cracked slightly and Tanya stabbed at the crack. She buried the weapon until it hit the hilt.

The Deathstalker became limp and started to smoke. The fighters all relaxed. Tanya fell to her knees. Jay was at her side, picking her up. Robin could see that Jay was favoring his right side. Robin sighed, looking at the other wounded members. This fight should have been easy. The group came together once again. They were all looking at him for further guidance. "We should rest up," Robin stated, waiting for Jay to argue, to say that they needed to continue forward. The prince didn't. "There's a town somewhere near here," Robin said.

"I've been there once," Harriet said. She was standing by Asher and Salken.

"Can you lead the way," Robin said. "Asher, you follow after her. Jay and Tanya stay in the middle. Salken, you in the rear with me." The group nodded tiredly. Harriet took the lead quickly starting to go to the North. Robin watched from behind as the group trudged ahead. He expected more from their group, but perhaps he should have been more cautious. Jay has never been outside the walls of Dale, he probably never saw a Grimm before. The others may have never fought before. he sighed to himself. He could have done better leading them. His step-dad would have been disappointed.

"So, that cave was a dud. But I am sure there is a magic relic somewhere," Salken said talking loud enough to be heard. He was looking at a book in his hand.

"Perhaps you can find more clues from the village. They would be the closest geographically," Robin reasoned. The man lowered his book.

Salken grinned, "That's a brilliant idea." Robin smiled slightly as well at the energy the other man had. It made the battle that past seem unimportant. Everyone was still alive. A bird called from overhead. Then another, and another.

The group stopped as Harriet looked past the group to look at Robin. The birds were singing the same tune. The sound was like a chorus. Robin knew that this wasn't natural. Feeding off the vibes from Robin and Harriet, the others started to look up to the branches. Salken even put down his book as the birds fluttered down. "Do you think a witch hexed them?" he asked.

Robin was silent for a moment, "I don't know anyone who can do such a thing." He readied his crossbow, ready to shoot one of the birds to scatter them.

"Please don't do that," a female voice pleaded. The group turned to the voice as a woman stepped out from the brush. Blue eyes were soft. "Don't hurt them," she added. Although she looked around the group's age, her eyes said that she was older.

"Who are you?" Jay asked.

"My name is Ivy Cottontail. I just wanted to give you shelter. You all look worn out," Ivy said. She pushed her smooth long brown hair back. "My home is nearby." Robin lowered his crossbow. The woman was harmless. He could tell, from the simplistic armor the woman wore.

"Lead the way," He said cutting off any complaints from the others. The woman nodded, beckoning them forward.

"It is just straight this way," Ivy said. "You can stay for as long as you need to." The woman reached out to Tanya, a helping hand that the girl flinched from. Ivy just gave the other a small smile. She turned around, waving the group onward. Salken was the first to run after her.

"Are you a witch? Did you bewitched the birds?" he asked, leaning over the short woman.

She put a soft hand on his arm. "No, sweetie. That is my semblance. That is also how I found you. They told me that a Grim was near."

"You coulda helped," Asher said, his tone was joking, but Harriet gave him a glare before rolling her eyes. Ivy paled at the thought.

"I- uh- my home isn't much, but please make yourself at home," she said changing the subject. Nestled in the heavily dense was a small hut with a wooden door. Ivy opened the door letting the weary travelers in. "I would have lunch ready in a moment. I have a washtub outside as well as a pump. If you wish to use it, you may." The kindly woman walked into her kitchen. She reappeared with a large pot. "Do take a seat. You all must be exhausted."

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Carmine kept an eye on the princess. She was quick and he would have to be weary about her escaping his grasp. His eyes moved to the Faunus who was silent. He would have to speak to her. What was running through her mind when the princess asked for her freedom. She begged for it. She offered a payment. It was a tantalizing offer. He would have even taken it. But to do so would ruin his reputation. His main source of income would be lost.

It was so silent now. The princess was always so talkative, that now the air felt a bit empty. Carmine could see the other men in Amari's company starting to set up camp. The Grim attack had halted their progress. Carmine frowned. He would prefer to get this assignment over with as soon as position. Then he wouldn't have to think about it. Carmine heard the sigh from the princess. Oriole was looking down at her bound hands, picking at the black bandana with her fingertips. "We're going to need a fire to keep the grim at bay. Oriole, here. Don't light the entire forest on fire." Carmine reached into his pocket to pull out his flint. He pushed it into her hands before untying the binds.

The princess blinked as she processed what he said and did. She smiled widely before launching herself at his waist. Her arms wrapped around his middle. Carmine froze at the contact. He patted her shoulder awkwardly before the girl separated herself. She skipped ahead slightly before she started to gather kindling.

Carmine could feel rather than see the Faunus looking at him. He gave her a bored look with was met with a cheeky one. Roux just moved her slender orange eyebrows suggestively. "It is nothing. I have to set up the tent and firewood still has to be collected," Carmine said coldly.

"Right. I guess. I will give you two some 'private' time," Roux teased winking. Carmine frowned as the other laughed away to gather the firewood. Carmine walked to where the princess was grinning at the crackling fire. A bundle was sitting beside her. One of the other men probably dropped of the tent.

As Carmine reached down to get it, Oriole spoke. "Thank you."

"You have no reason to thank me," Carmine replied. The princess looked over her shoulder to see him. Her blue eyes looked over him.

"No, I guess I don't. But this still means a lot to me," Oriole said, tossing fallen leaves into fire. Carmine huffed, picking up the tent to set it up.

A/N: So the last of the OCs has been introduced. I am sorry that it has been taken so long. Oh, I have started the drabble story. It is call the Aviary. So far it only has a Christmas short, but more will be added. Those who have requested a drabble they will be written. Though since Valentine's Day is coming up, if anyone wants shipping drabbles, they can be suggested.

Here's the entire cast

Tanya R- ElectricalZats

Ivy Cottontail- Obiesenpi

Carmine Vermillion- alucard deathsinger

Robin Sherwood- SnowBranwen

Asher Rook- Artesys

Salken Grysl- onyxwhip

Shiloh Vermell- Firealis

Roux Altan- LifeisBeautiful17

Harriet Marshall- Hofund