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Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
**Communications through scrolls and other devices
Chapter 5 Finding his talent
(Time skip: weeks later after the heroes were sent to Remnant)
(Location: Capital City of Vale Kingdom of Vale Sanus Continent Remnant)
The kingdom of Vale was probably one of the most peaceful of the four kingdoms. Surrounded by a large variety of mountains on the east and the harbor at the west coast. Because of the mountain terrain it was hard for Grimm to cross over. The harbor was an easy entrance for ships to entered, mainly those coming from Vacuo. West of Vale was Patch a large island with few population.
Ever since the end of the Great War eighty years ago the capital city with the same name of the kingdom has held a long running era of peace. The city enjoyed its luxuries, tall buildings, nice technology, different kinds of businesses, nice people. The city of Vale was your home away from home where anyone can live and fit in with no problem. Though crime does happened frequently and security wasn't as tight compared to the one from Atlas, one can feel secured.
The security in Vale was divided in two parts, the Vale Police Force or known as the VPF and the Vale military. The military however, was limited in numbers nothing compared to the Atlesian military who were ten times larger. The point is Vale was the perfect city for anyone to move in and make a good living especially if you were a huntsman in training. The most important feature of Vale, that is home to the most prestigious huntsmen and huntress school in the four kingdoms.
That will be Beacon Academy where only the best of the best will attend and in four years you will graduate becoming a full fledged huntsman. The center of power of the kingdom rightly belongs to the Vale council, they were the ones who made the laws and where the political power lies. But getting back to the citizens there was quite the variety of humans and faunus living in the capital. Each were doing their best to make a living and among those people there was one individual, who took it to heart.
Jude Mathis was quite surprised when he woke up in a garbage bin in an alley not having a clue how he got there. The teen was even more surprised when he realized he didn't remembered anything about his past. No clue of his family or if he had any friends, not even a clue of his home. So it was hard to tell if this city he has awaken was to be consider his home. Clueless to where he was he decided to ask people around.
The young brawler and medic realized he was in the city of Vale which he didn't know the place, he has never heard of it. Then it hit him like a ton of bricks falling on him. If he didn't remember his past, he didn't remember his home, he didn't remember what was his occupation. Was he a high school student? Did he even had a job? So many question were filling his head.
Not wanting to lose it Jude tried to think with a clear head and do the only thing he could do. Search for answer, maybe if he kept asking people around he might know more about this city. If he was lucky he might start to remember. So the teen went through different locations where there plenty of people around. Some of them surprised him a lot seeing that they had animal traits, like animal ears or even a tail.
Some of the people even asked him if he was a huntsman in training, others a combat school trainee. He obviously had to say no because he had no idea what they were talking about. Apparently this job of a huntsman was a big deal in the city. Some mentioned Grimm, others dust in other words, Jude was still clueless he didn't know any of these terms. Jude was pretty much screwed not remembering anything about and not remembering anything about where he was.
One thing was for sure, he wasn't going to remember a thing asking people. So he gave up and decided to do the next obvious thing, look for a job. The young brawler and healer was aware he needed one if he wanted to eat and afford a place to live. If he didn't remember his home, might as well find a new one. Jude started searching the closest places to ask for a job, the first stores he was able to spot.
Restaurants, fast food places, pet stores, tech store among many others and he was turned down. Main reason for getting the job because he was too young. Since he was sixteen he couldn't get a full time job, he's supposed to be at least eighteen and that sucked. He needed money which he had no idea it was this stuff they're calling" lien". All of this felt like a nightmare for the poor teen.
Jude sighed he didn't know how long he has been job hunting but he was starting to get tired. But it seemed lady luck was smiling down at him as he finally found a job working as an assistant to an elderly man who owns a dust shop named" From Dust Till Dawn". They sell powder dust and crystal, even if back then he didn't know what dust was. The elder owned named Seymour also ran a food stand on the weekends so the teen didn't minded giving him a hand and eventually getting a second job.
Thanks to both jobs Jude was able to rent a small apartment in a nearby district where Seymour's dust shop was located. Even with two jobs Jude felt like it wasn't enough, so he went hunting for a third job. Though it was harder than the last time he never give up. Thank goodness Vale was a big city with plenty of successful businesses so his chances for finding another job were high.
They say third time's the charm or third job's the charm. He never expected to find another job in the less expected place. On the other side of the city where it wasn't" that safe" he got the job of a bouncer at a night club called" The Klub" because of his fighting skills. Though he wasn't a fan of such places, but the music was nice with a beat to dance to. Too bad he wasn't a dancer he was able to get into good terms with the owner of the place a man named" Junior" many of his men weren't that smart or as Junior calls them a bunch of idiots that waste his time.
Also he had two enforcers two girls named Melanie and Militiades Malachites who were twins. Jude didn't judged them from their appearance he has seen them fighting and they make one hell of tag team doubting he could take them on. He tried to befriend the twins but they ignored him looks like he wasn't that good when it comes to talking to girls, or maybe he wasn't just their type.
Once Jude was successful in getting a third job he had more money than usual. Junior was paying him well for his services best of all, the club owner didn't care about his age as long as he was good at kicking the butt of unwanted guest it was fine with him. With the extra pay he was able to buy a scroll as well as other things. One of those things were history books wanting to know more about this world and maybe, if he can remember something.
Too bad his memories didn't come back but he eventually got well known of the world of Remnant and its history. The young brawler and healer read about huntsmen and huntresses and it really interest him. But he needed to attend a combat school, then he will have to a battle school for huntsmen in training. The starting age for a battle school was seventeen he only needed one year but he didn't had time to think about it. Because he was just too busy with his three jobs so he might not become a huntsman after all.
Currently Jude was working at the dust shop attending customers. Most of them were teenagers huntsman in training that attend Beacon or the combat schools. The dust was necessary to power up their weapons. Sometimes the customers were young adults interested in buying crystals. It was no surprise the shop would always be busy knowing how valuable dust.
The young brawler and healer read all about the important of the substance it was vital for the survival of mankind. Anything was power up by dust, that is why the sales of the substance will go up everyday. Jude was wearing a short sleeve collar pale yellow shirt with long brown pants with black shoes. He like to wear nice clothes so he can be presentable to the customers. The teen just finished selling a pack of dust crystals to a young woman before she smiled leaving the shop.
"Seymour?" he called to the elderly owner while checking the counter where the dust crystals were placed" we're gonna need more lightning crystals, we're running short of them."
"Not to worry Jude I already called for more supplies. The delivery truck should be arriving within the week."
"Always one step ahead. But I did checked in the back room if we have more of those types of dust crystals."
"I checked before you and I knew we needed more of them. Still I'm always happy to have the extra help."
"Always thinking ahead" he smiled it made him wondering how does a man at his age can keep doing this work and then having another one during the weekend evenings.
"Don't forget tomorrow you're helping me with my food stand."
"You don't have to remind me I will always be there whenever you need help."
"Just make sure you don't get in trouble" the old man was sweeping the floor" especially when you're working at that place."
"Seymour The Klub may not be the best place to work but I haven't had any problem since I started working there" the teen knew he was talking about the night club on the other side of town.
"That place is located in the shadiest part of the city where crimes are done on a daily basis. Many street gangs and other bad things are lingering there and that place, is the gathering spot for bad people. The owner that...Hei Xiong is nothing but bad news. A good kid like you, shouldn't be hanging out with someone like him."
Jude smiled happy to worked for someone like Seymour. Not just he was hard working but kind too. He wasn't going to doubt what he has told him regarding the area of the city where the Klub was located or the night club itself, or even his boss Junior. The teen knew all about the other side of Vale which as the old man said was the shadiest part of the city. The Klub was considered a suspicious place, not the best place to take your friends and hang out with.
Maybe it was good to have a drink and dance but he would never add it to his places to visit with friends list. Jude wasn't going to doubt Junior or his real name as Seymour said was Hei Xiong, everyone calls him Junior. The only reason he was working there because the pay was good, it was twice as much as he was earning with the old man in his dust shop and his food stand.
"Thanks for worrying Seymour but I can take care of myself. If anything goes wrong at the Klub I won't hesitate to leave the job I have there" he knew it all to well his life was more important than the lien he was earning in that job.
The elderly man gave a nod he was probably worrying for nothing. Jude was still young and had his entire life ahead of him. It will be a real shame that he gets into some kind of trouble because he's been working in a bad place like the Klub. The teen wasn't his employee but a friend then again, he didn't know what he was capable of. Jude did told him he can take care of himself so maybe he can fight.
The old man kept his sweeping before the bells hanging from above the door sounded showing more customers entering the dust shop. Seymour smiled seeing more people buying powder dust and crystals while there were others buying comics, he didn't a problem with that. Looks like it was going to be another busy day at From Dust Till Dawn.
(Time skip)
After Jude was done with his shift for the day he walked to the park wanting to kill some time before his shift at the Klub getting seated in one of the white steel benches. It was still the afternoon and his shift was at seven in the evening so he had plenty of time. Sometimes whenever he was off or when he wants to pass the time he will go to Vale park and enjoy the nice view and the nice weather. The park was always filled with people, everyone from all ages were present. Humans as well as faunus it was good to come at this time of the day.
When he got tired of watching the park view he will turn to his scroll and start surfing the web. Jude like watching videos when it comes to medicine, sometimes he will watch news broadcast. If it wasn't either of the two he will play a game. At least the ones he had installed on his device. The teen clicked on Vale New Network site seeing an incoming broadcast.
It was showing a woman in late twenties or probably in her mid twenties with light lavender hair and cobalt eyes wearing a red business suit with a skirt below her knees. Next to her stood a middle-aged man with tousled silver hair and thin brown eyes with light complexion and sharp facial features. He was wearing shaded glass spectacles and a small purple cross pin on the cowl around his neck.
His outfit consist of an unzipped black suit over a buttoned vest and green shirt. He was also wearing black trousers shoes and long, dark green pants. The man was holding a cane and his expression seemed care free. Jude had a feeling he has this man before from news paper articles as well on the internet.
*This is Lisa Lavender for the Vale News Network. I'm here with the headmaster of Beacon Academy Professor Ozpin. Professor Ozpin can you explain to us why your school is consider the most prestigious in the four kingdoms?*
*The answer is quite simple Miss Lavender. My school welcomes anyone. I'm a man who is always looking for potential and everyone who is aspire to become a huntsman or huntress has that potential, no matter your social class, species or lack of experience. Everyone is welcome.*
*But Professor lack of experience? I quite don't understand. Students are suppose to be experienced from combat school, they must have a high score on their entrance exam and they must show high quality transcripts in order to attend a school like yours. Are you saying you might even welcome a complete inexperience student into your school.*
*Not quite of course they must have graduated from combat school to attend my school. However, there will always be exceptions when is weaker than the rest but has other sharp abilities like having a faster reaction time than others, or having better leadership skills. I'm a man who wants to sharpen those special traits as I stated previously everyone has potential. As they say" one must never judge a book by its cover" everyone can become a great huntsman and huntress if they put their mind to it. Those young minds are the ones I'm interested the most.*
*What about the next semester? What would you be expecting?*
*Every semester is always something new and you may never know what kind of students will be entering my school. I'm look forward to the fresh first years. And who knows maybe many that are watching this broadcast right now will be future students of mine. Therefore I extend an invitation to those that want to attend my school. The doors to Beacon are always open.*
*There you have it. We might have even better students for the next semester as expected from the most prestigious huntsman school in the four kingdoms. Back to you Cyril.*
"Beacon Academy...Sounds like its the real deal" Jude smiled as the news broadcast ended showing a commercial.
*Hello my name is Dr. Gerald Crasus head of the medical department of Vale General Hospital. I'm to inform that we're looking for new people to join our medical family. Qualifications are as follow, must have diploma in medicine active doctor license no experience necessary we will give you the training and experience. We are also looking for assistance if you have experience as a nurse in aura manipulation. You can call our scroll number listed below for applying or you can apply online at join us together we can save more lives.*
Jude stood wide eyed after watching the commercial. This was his chance what he has been looking for this entire time. Since he woke up in this city this was the one thing he wanted to do. He knows his knowledge when it comes to medicine and medical treatment. Heck he could even be a doctor with everything that he knows, the youngest doctor in the four kingdoms.
He honestly didn't care about fame but only to help people and save lives, he wondered if he had a shot at the nurse assistant position. But then again he was quite busy already with having three jobs and one of them was giving him a good enough pay. Now the right thing to do would be to quit the jobs but he didn't wanted to quit on Seymour not wanting to disappoint the elderly man. The young brawler and healer gave a sigh looks like working at the hospital will have to wait.
"Excuse me?"
Jude turned his attention away from his scroll to look at the person that just called him. It was a girl looking around his age or maybe a bit older with lilac eyes long blond messy hair with a few locks sticking out and a cowlick on top of her head. Wearing a tan vest with gold pipping over a yellow low-cut crop top with a black crest that resembles a burning heart. Black shorts under her belt, which resembles a pleated skirt in the backs.
Over the shorts but under the belt is a white asymmetrical black skirt. An orange scarf around her neck, brown knee-high platform boots that looked like they were made of leather with orange socks of different lengths. Her left leg has a gray bandana-like object wrapped around the of her boot. She was wearing black fingerless gloves with two yellow mechanized bracelets they definitely didn't looked normal because bracelets are usually made of plastic, leather or metal.
Jude stood in awe at the girl before him. This girl was beautiful no scratch that, she was drop dead gorgeous. Since he woke up in Vale he has NEVER met such a good looking girl. Maybe it was her lovely mop of blond hair or her dazzling lilac eyes, maybe it was her figure. Yeah the young teen took a notice at her body and she truly had a killer figure. Or maybe it was all of the above but that aside, Jude shook those thoughts aside believing the main reason she was so attractive was her smile.
It was sweet and sociable like she wasn't afraid to show it in the least. The blond's smile turned into a grin seeing his expression it was just as she expected. His whole face was red proving once more she hasn't lost her touch in turning confident boys into embarrassing stuttering machines. Pulling aside some of the blond locks out of her face giving another sweet smile at the boy before her.
"Mind if I seat here?" she pointed to next to him, the bench had space for two people.
"I... go ahead" Jude stuttered unable to think.
"Thanks" she smiled again getting seated before she extended her hand" I'm Yang by the way, Yang Xiao Long my full name but just call me Yang."
"J..J..Jude Mathis, Jude is just fine…." he needed to calm down try breathing normally, it was just a girl after all no need to over react.
"Jude...Okay nice meeting you" she shook his hand" poor guy looks like he's losing air he can barely breath."
"Look I'm sorry for acting like this" the young brawler gave a breath" it's just that…."
"Say no more, you're mesmerized by my beauty its okay and understandable. You're not the only one who has reacted like you, you are part of a long list of boys" she replied with pride.
"Okay…." Jude kept on blushing" so...How can I help you Yang?"
Yang kept her grin hidden analyzing the boy before her. Now anyone would think she was just another pretty dumb blond but, they were wrong. She was very observant especially when it comes to boys. Every time she attracts one with her looks and charm she will keep her eyes on him.
Every single one she would talk to would have taken notice of her chest, she knew they were big since she was a double D and proud of it. The blond has quite the cleavage any boy would go gaga for it, except Jude. The teen was only keeping eye contact with her since she started conversation with him. It was so strange that this boy was only looking at her eyes, guess there will always be a first time for everything.
"I hope you can help me" she gave another smile pointing behind her" see those girls in that convertible?"
Jude turned to the direction she was pointing. In a parking stood a nice looking blue convertible with three girls on board. One had short boy cut pink hair with pink eyes. The second one had shoulder length green hair with light green eyes and the third girl had caramel colored long hair on a double pony tail with chocolate eyes. It was hard to tell from the distance what kind of clothes they were wearing so the teen didn't paid much attention to it.
"Yeah I see them, why you ask?"
"Maybe you can do me a favor. Those three are my friends from school and they kinda gave me a challenge and I'm not one to back out from those. The challenge is for me to ask for your scroll number. Its because they think you're cute and so do I" she smiled sweetly.
"She thinks I'm cute?" Jude felt like blushing again" I...Really?"
"Oh yeah who would have thought we'll be so lucky to cruise through the city and find a nice cute boy sitting on a bench watching news on his scroll? Since its the beginning of the weekend my friends and I will be around Vale."
"Are you and your friends from Beacon?" it was Jude's only guess.
"Nope we're from Signal, seniors that is we'll be graduating soon but hopefully we'll get to attend Beacon in the next semester" Yang smiled proudly.
"Signal? That's the combat school on that island northwest of here…."
"That's right Patch, its my home. What about you Jude? Do you go to a combat school too?"
"Not me I'm too busy to be going" he scratched the back of his head" with three jobs I can easily lose track of time."
"Whoa back up" the blond stood shocked" three jobs? But you look a bit young to be having so many jobs."
"I'm sixteen but nothing I can handle, I'm doing well so far."
"He's one year younger than me and he already has so much on his plate? I guess I was wrong about him after all, he's more than just a pretty face" a smile spread over Yang's lips she couldn't be happier that she was wrong on her perspective of him.
"Anyway" Jude tried hard not to blush again checking his scroll" you asked for my number, I won't mind to give it to you."
"Right! That's why I came here" she grinned looking at the number on his device, she pulled out her scroll and started tipping it adding the number to her contacts" okay got it, Jude thanks a lot. Also I think its right that you get my scroll number."
The young brawler smiled doing the same thing putting the number on his device before writing the name of the contact, adding it to his list" thanks Yang."
"You're from around here right?" she kept eye contact with him.
"Yeah I'm from Vale" he smiled" I think so, I'm still unsure with not remembering anything its hard to say if this city is really my home…."
"That's cool glad to know" the blond heard the car horn that belongs to the convertible of her friends.
"Come on Yang hurry up! We're suppose to go to the mall next!"
"Coming!" she shouted to them before turning back to the teen" guess that's my cue to leave. It was nice meeting you Jude and don't call me, I call you" she winked at him before she left running back to her friends.
"Bye…." Jude smiled watching the over joyed blond meeting her friends looking so excited she got his scroll number. Hard to imagine he has her scroll number.
"I guess my luck must be getting better" he truly felt lucky it wasn't every day a gorgeous blond would say he's cute and would ask for his scroll number and even give her scroll number.
(Time skip)
(Location: The Klub)
As the sun went down welcoming the dark of the night Jude arrived on time to start his shift at the dance club. The neon sing was well lit as the inside and the music was loud as usual. The people have gathered dancing while other drink and others would talk along with men trying to hit on the woman to see if they can get lucky. It looked like another night in the dance club while the young brawler and healer was doing his job.
He was dressed the same way as Junior's men, a black suit with a red tie. Except Jude was wearing his gauntlets Titan Fist of course he has to wear his weapon just in case things get out of hand and he wasn't wearing the yellow glasses he thought they looked silly. As a bouncer it was his job to kick out the people who can pose a threat to anyone or if things turn violent it was up to him to send the person packing.
Jude will always be in the usual spot for the bouncer near the entrance. It was part of his job to check for two things, weapons and identification. The identification was proof they were the right age, only people of eighteen or older can enter. Weapons, obviously because they are forbidden. Any kind of fire weapon was not allowed in the Klub though that rule only applied for the guests.
Jude knew Junior and all of his men were pretty much armed to their teeth. His job was mainly security and he will try hard not resolve to fighting but so far he has ended beating up more people than he could count. It showed clearly this place wasn't safe like the place where the dance club was located. Seymour was right he knew it but as long as things don't escalate to a certain level.
"Excuse me sir?" he stopped a large bald headed man" identification please?"
"Don't need it can't you see I'm an adult, just let me in already."
"I can't do that unless you show me proper identification and you also let me check you for any weapons."
"Damn it I only want to go in, what's with the stinky security!?"
"Sir did you read the rules on the front? No weapons allowed and identification is mandatory if you want access inside."
"Listen you little shit" he took a pocket knife" either you let me in or I will gut you like a fish, I'm not a patient man."
"You don't want to do that. If you want to force your way in I will have to stop you" the teen went into his fighting stance.
"Oh boy here we go" Junior was watching from the bar and he knew how that was going to end.
"You?" he started laughing" a little kid like you is going to stop big ol' me, I would like to see you try."
"The kid warned him can't say I blame him for not trying to resolve things the easy way" the bartender and owner shook his head.
With one punch from Jude was enough to sent the large man out of the club. Some of the people that were watching were shocked that someone small like him was able to performed an attack with such force. The teen sighed you would think after so many times of kicking people out they would learn their lesson and follow the rules. Another person arrived and the young bouncer was really hoping he would be the one to obey the rules and have his identification and not a weapon on him.
Taking a closer look the man seemed to be in his early forties with short blond hair, with a mustache and hazel eyes wearing a long red trench coat with a red hat, a white scarf around his neck with a gray business suit and black shoes and white gloves. The man looked like he was very wealthy, the wardrobe says it all. Somehow Jude had a bad feeling about this man, for starters he didn't like the grin on his face.
"Such mannerism" the man shook his head" the way he threatened you its truly shameful, I am pleased you put him in his place. But it pleases me you didn't got hurt."
"Um...Thanks do you have identification?"
"Where are my manners? The name is Elliot Van Elsing and my identification won't be needed because your boss is an acquaintance of mine."
Jude turned to the bar area where he saw Junior nodding to him confirming it was true. He was signaling the man to come to him. Those were his orders so the obvious thing to do for the teen would be to let him pass.
"However, I would appreciate if you do check that I don't possess a weapon in me."
The teen nodded checking the pockets of his trench coat and the pockets of his suit they were all empty" okay you can pass."
"Thank you I didn't quite catch your name young bouncer."
"Jude Mathis."
"Jude a pleasure to meet you, have a pleasant evening" Elliot gave a cordial bow before leaving, heading to the bar shaking the hand of the club owner.
The teen took a longer glance before he went back to his job. Though he was curious to know more about this man Elliot he couldn't shake the feeling that he has seen him before from somewhere but couldn't put his finger exactly where. Jude checked a couple of people that were clean and had identifications with them and after he was done there weren't any more people coming, so he took his chance to gazed back at the man and Junior.
He saw his boss letting one of his men to take over for him at the bar while he left with Elliot to the stairs heading to the second floor. That was where the VIP suite stood. Only people of high class would want to go there. It made sense someone like Elliot would be wealthy enough to attend the floor but why would Junior accompanied him? Whatever they were going to talk about must be very important.
(Time skip)
It was around midnight when Jude arrived to his apartment. The Klub always closes at midnight it was a real shame he couldn't take another glimpse at Elliot. By the time he was done with his shift the man was already gone. By now he was for certain that he has seen him before, not in person but from somewhere else. A smiled spread his lips happy to be back at his place. The apartment wasn't that big or small but it was enough for him especially with the salary he was earning from the three jobs.
He removed his clothes and took a warm shower before he changed into his pajamas, a plain white sleeveless shirt with blue shorts. Before calling it a night he needed to know for sure about Elliot so he started surfing the net on his scroll. The young brawler and healer started to remember where he has seen the man in the red trench coat. It was definitely on a news article so he went to a newspaper site searching under the name of the man. Finally Jude's eyes widened when he saw the one article he was searching for.
"I knew it!" it was the same article he read with his picture" I knew I've seen him before."
"Elliot Van Elsing alias" The Lord of War"" he read out loud" he's a notorious arms dealer known for selling top secret high quality armaments to different criminal organizations. There are also reports that he's the one selling weapons to radical groups like Black Fist and the White Fang. He's on the most wanted list in the kingdoms of Atlas and Mistral. It's no wonder why he will be in Vale he's a lot safer here than in those two kingdoms." the teen stood in deep thought.
"Okay now I know he's bad news but what was he doing at the Klub? What did he talked about with Junior?"
Elliot did mentioned Junior was his acquaintance then that means they're friends, or maybe partners. The chances were very high his boss and the night club owner are involved in something, were they together in the arms dealing business? Or maybe Junior was buying weapons from him. That sounded like the most obvious reason and if that's true, then his boss was doing something illegal. Buying anything that was stolen was illegal in the four kingdoms there are no exceptions.
Especially if they were high tech weapons that cause a lot of damage like the weaponry from the Altesian military. Jude stood in deep thought for a while at first he thought Junior seemed like a decent person but he would never thought he would be involved with a dangerous individual that is the Lord of War. He walked over to his bed getting more tired by the minute, he knew he had to rest to prepare for tomorrow.
"There's only one way to get the information and it won't be pleasant."
(Time skip: the next day)
Jude gave a soft sigh as he was standing in front of the door of the house that belongs to Junior. It wasn't that big but it was beautiful enough for anyone to know that is the result of someone who has a large amount of money. Since he was the owner of a night club it should be expected he will earn enough lien to afford quite a nice house. The young brawler and healer spotted the his car parked in the open garage so he was obviously home.
He hoped this was the right thing to do confronting the man about what he talked about with Elliot. The teen was hoping that it was just a talk between friends and nothing about the man's arms dealing business. As long as it wasn't anything that Junior was involved in his work he'll be fine with it. Jude finally took the courage to knock at the door and he felt silly afterward because the door bell stood next to the door. So he pressed the door bell only once.
It didn't took long for the door to be opened revealing a half sleepy Junior wearing sleeping clothes a pair of blue and white stripes pajamas. He wasn't happy that someone has awaken his good nap when he realized who was responsible for it.
The Klub owner was able to recognize the young bouncer of his club. Now he didn't know if he should be pissed or happy that he would took his to visit him. Remembering what the teen was capable of he didn't wanted to take his chances. But that didn't meant he was happy that he awoke him.
"Kid do you realize what time is it?"
"Its ten fifteen in the morning Junior" Jude sweat dropped.
"Exactly and if you didn't know I'm still sleeping at that hour! Do you have some kind of death wish waking me up!? What the hell do you want!?"
"Are you going to invite me in?" the teen ignored his upset tone.
"Fine whatever, I doubt I'll be able to get some shut eye now" the Klub owner let him inside of the house as he closed the door.
"You have a beautiful place" Jude smiled at the interior of the house very sophisticated, the house was probably ten times bigger than his apartment.
"Complimenting my house won't earn you positive points from me kid. I'm still pissed at you for waking me up" mumbled the man" usually I would ask if you would like something to drink, but since I'm in a bad mood because of you I won't bother asking."
"Okay Junior I get it you hate me for waking you" the teen rolled his brown eyes.
"I'll ask again kid, what the hell do you want?" this time he didn't shouted the question.
"I…." Jude took a breath he couldn't hesitate sine he was here already not to mention, Junior would even more pissed if he says he came here for no good reason, that would be very bad" I need some answers and you're the only one who can give them to me."
"Answers?" the man raised an eyebrow" about what?"
"It's about last night at the Klub" Jude was now staring at him seriously, it was now or never" when you meet up with Elliot Van Elsing…."
"Why do you want to know? In fact what's it to you? He's just a friend. You shouldn't be butting in, in other people's business" he didn't sounded happy.
"Please Junior I need to know the truth, why you meet up with him?"
"And I ask again what's it to you? I can't believe you came to my house for something as stupid as this, you woke me up because of something that you should be minding your own damn business! You're lucky I have a soft spot for you kid, now get the hell out of here before I lose it."
"You're not going to tell me then?" he felt bad he knew this is exactly how it was going to go down" I should it known I will have to use force…."
Jude sighed he was wearing his gauntlets Titan Fist but they were covered because of the long jacket from his regular attire. It consisted of a black leather jacket with a blue shirt, jeans and white sneakers. He would have prefer to do things the easy way but that rarely happens in the end, they always choose the hard way. The young brawler and healer got into his fighting stance ready to take down the owner of night club and his boss if it comes down to it.
"What the hell are you doing?" he blinked not believing what he was seeing.
"If you're not going to tell me, then I will have to make you tell me by beating you up."
"You?" Junior started laughing" you beat me up? Come on kid I know you're good but you're not THAT good to take me dow-"
"Demon fist!"
The ground shock wave hit the man sending him to the ground so quickly. Junior couldn't believed what just happened. Even if his aura already healed the damage done to his body that attack hurt like hell. He turned to Jude who was so serious and without seeing it coming the teen was now hitting his face with an endless barrage of punches.
Each hit hurt more than the other again his aura was healing the damage but if this keeps up his aura will be depleted and that's when the hits will start hurting for real. He tried getting him off but it was impossible. How the hell was he so heavy? He was taller than him and weight more than him and he couldn't do a thing to remove him from him. Junior was at a loss of words before his bouncer stopped the punishment.
"You son of a ugh-" he got punched again.
"Tell me right now Junior. I can keep this up for a while and even if I don't like this any more than you I will continue for as long as I can until you tell me what I want to know."
"You little punk I'm not scare of yo ugh-" another punch to his face.
"What do you talked about with Elliot Van Elsing?"
"That's not of your god damn business agh-" he was punched again.
"Junior the fact that you're resisting in not telling me gives me the clue that you two didn't had a talk about catching up on old times as friends. Now tell me the truth what did you guys talked about?"
"Why the hell are you so interested in knowing?!"
"Because I know about Elliot or should I say, The Lord of War?"
"Shit" Junior knew he has been caught if he knew the truth about the man, he chuckled" Lord of War I don't know what you're ugh-" he got punched yet again.
"Lying to me isn't going to work. Try to make this easy on you and I won't have to hit you again. You had a talk with him when you two left for the VIP suite of the Klub. Answer me are you working for him on his deals?"
"No!" he shouted" I'm not working for him I...Okay fine! I'll come clean just keep your fists away from my face."
"I won't do that, not risking you try to pull a fast one on me. Now talk."
"All right...I admit I bought weapons from him not that long ago, for me and my boys…."
"But that wasn't the reason you meet up with him, isn't it?"
"You're really a little smart ass looks like I underestimate you. That's right it was another matter of business. Being the owner and bartender of a night club located in the shittiest part of Vale you will always have the weirdest and most shady people you can imagine coming and going. You can't possibly know what I mean because you've only been working for me for like a week. But having those kinds of guests I've heard many rumors and gossip. All I do is serve drinks and listen and knowing information is grand. The more informed you are the better the results. When I got seated with Elliot he paid me an impressive amount of lien just to tell him the latest in gossip news. Imagine my surprise when I told him the Outcasts were willing to pay a large sum if they can get their hands on some cool weaponry."
"The Outcasts?" Jude stood in thought hearing the name before" they're that street gang that supposedly rules the west side of Vale."
"The very same. After that he told me he will set a meeting with the Outcasts to exchange the weapons and the money. There you have it, that's all I know."
In return Jude punched his face twice" are you sure that's all you know?"
"God damn you….Fine the meeting is tonight at eleven thirty at warehouse number twenty five at the docks. That's all I know for real."
"Why do they need the weapons?"
"The Outcasts?" Junior laughed thinking he was stupid" what else do you need weapons for kid? Street gangs like them know only one thing and that's causing nothing but trouble. No doubt when they get their hands on Elliot's weapons they're going to go to war with their enemies. Yeah the streets are going to get really messy when they go head to head with the Inquisitors. That's why Elliot got the nickname of Lord of War, whenever he sells his products, you can bet there will be a war on the horizon."
Jude growled in anger that was definitely true. From what he heard about the Inquisitors they were among the toughest and baddest gangs in Vale. Though they rule the south side, they've been having confrontations with the Outcast lately for control of the territory. Now he could imagine if they have high tech weaponry, the amount of gang members that will die and the innocent civilians that will get in the way of the crossfire.
So many lives wasted because some petty rivalry for control of territory. He hated fights without a purpose, people dying for no good reason. There is no chance in hell he was going to let that happen. He got up and was ready to leave, he still has plenty of time before the meeting takes place.
"Junior I'm sorry for everything."
"You better be punk. I won't regret saying this to you, but you're fired!"
"No I quit. I better get going I have to stop that meeting no matter what."
"What?" the Klub owner was laughing" you're going on your own and try to stop a meeting set by the Lord of War. You might as well have better luck calling the entire Vale Police Force kid, you're walking into a suicide fight."
Jude kept walking heading for the front door" I should call the police and tell them about you being the source of information to Elliot Van Elsing. I'm pretty sure you will get a long sentence for aiding a most wanted criminal" he never saw Junior turning pale at his comment" but I won't...Even if you literally aided Elliot by giving him information in exchange for money I'm glad you're not directly working for him. Just this once I won't say a word because I still see you as a friend" he opened the door and left the house.
"You got to be kidding me...That kid is really a do gooder…."
(Time skip)
Jude kept gazing at the clock from his scroll, it read eleven with twenty minutes in the evening. Only ten more minutes before the meeting with Elliot and the members of the Outcasts gang can officially begin. The teen has arrived at the Vale docks shortly during that time carefully he was searching for the right warehouse. At this time the whole place was deserted so there was nothing to worry about with the security.
Though the young brawler and healer wasn't feeling well since he found out about the meeting. That wasn't all, he wasn't happy that he had to lied to Seymour telling him he couldn't come to work at his food stand because apparently he was feeling under the weather. He hated lying especially when it came to the elderly man but if he didn't do something about it a lot of innocent people were going to get hurt or worse.
As he resumed finding the right number of the warehouse he remembered some of the information he read online about the street gang the Outcasts. Mostly it was composed of teenagers among the ages of fifteen to twenty one. So basically high tech weapons were about to be given to a bunch of kids he could imagine the damage that can be done. Rebellious kids with weapons equals complete chaos and worse if it was for the purpose to take on the Inquisitors.
Now for the other gang Jude had no idea about the Inquisitors because there was hardly any information about them online. Aside that they were considered the toughest and most dangerous of the Vale street gangs was enough to tell him that looking for a fight with them would be nothing but suicide. Casualties from both sides and others would be very high.
The teen smiled when he saw the giant number twenty five painted on the warehouse. He finally made it to the meeting point checking the time on his scroll it read eleven twenty eight, two minutes before the meeting starts. Since entering through the door would cause a lot of noise he decided with the windows. Carefully he jumped jumping back down in the same matter.
Jude was met by many piled up wooden crates as expected from a warehouse. His ears caught the sound of people talking, he was in the right place all right. Walking further inside he spotted teenagers many of them wearing hoodies looks like he found the members of the Outcasts. However there was no sign of Elliot it was still early maybe he was the kind of person who would be present on time.
Or maybe he spoke too soon as he spotted the man in the red trench coat and hat with the white scarf approaching the hooded gang members. Behind Elliot stood a group of men in suits obviously they must be working with the arms dealer. They all had many metal suitcases he didn't had to guess the weapons were inside.
One of the gang members was holding a regular looking suitcase and again the teen didn't had to make a guess the money to pay Elliot was in there. This was the usual meeting where the dealer gets pay and the clients get rewarded with their deadly toys. Jude checked the time it was exactly eleven thirty now, on time for the meeting to start.
"Evening gentlemen" Elliot gave a cordial smile.
"The weapons?" asked an Outcasts member.
"Straight to the point I like that" the arms dealer went to one of the suitcases one of his men was holding and opened it revealing a strong looking fire arm" this right here gentle men is the M22A1 assault rifle this is the exact model the Altesian military uses. High performance firing equip with a customize scope with the features of night vision. As promised due to our agreement I have the order of fifty of the models."
"Pay the man."
The hooded member holding the suitcase opened it showing Elliot it was filled with lien. The arms dealer noticed it was the right exact amount he asked for as a pleasing smile spread his lips" now if there's anything else you might need please do not hesitate to call on my services."
"There's too many of them for me to take on" Jude watched from a close distance" calling the Vale Police Force is the right thing to do, can't let them get away with all those weapons."
Just when he was about to dial the number of the police his scroll started ringing. He gasped not realizing that it was not on silent mode. The loud noise was obviously heard throughout the warehouse.
"What's that sound!?" asked a hooded member.
"That's a scroll! We're not alone!"
"Find him wherever he is and take him out, there can't be any witnesses!"
"Well this is where we part ways" Elliot smiled seeing that they have taken all of his merchandise, he removed his hat giving them a salute" gentlemen, its been a fine pleasure doing business with you."
"Who could be calling me at this worst time!?" Jude stared panicked he was able to leave the warehouse he looked up at the caller number it was somehow familiar before answering his device" hello?!"
*Jude hey! How is it going!?*
"Yang?" the teen recognized the voice of the gorgeous blond he met at the park.
"There he is!"
"Stop him he'll call the cops!"
"Yang this isn't the best time to be calling me!"
*What's wrong? Is that gun fire I'm hearing? Are you okay?!*
"I'm anything but okay right now! Just do me a favor and call the police!" the young brawler and healer was taking cover from the heavy fire behind a pile of crates.
*Where are you?! I'll be right there!*
"No its too dangerous! I'm not risking your safety!"
*If you're in trouble then I'm not staying on the side lines and do nothing!*
Hearing the seriousness in her voice Jude felt like a shiver running through his spine. This was the first time he was hearing the blond like she meant business. Something tell him that he shouldn't test her patience and get her angry.
"I'm outside of warehouse number twenty five at the docks. Please call the police."
*Okay I'll call them, but I'm still going to help you. Just try to hold on till I get there.*
"Easier said than done" Jude sighed ending the call still hearing the barrage of heavy fire.
More fire was added meaning the rest of the gang members caught up with the ones that were shooting at him. The odds were against him and he couldn't afford to get hit remembering he didn't had aura. One hit means he will be wounded, too many equals instant death. He knew he couldn't wait before they decided to come at him so he was planning to come at them instead.
Not the smartest plan but his objective was to stall them until the police arrives assuming that Yang has already called them. Honestly he didn't wanted to put the blond in danger so it was better to do his best in stopping them. Worst of all, by now Jude knew Elliot was already gone. There was no way someone like him was going to stay and see how things turn for the worse because of the weapons he sells.
(Music: Clenching the fist from the Tales of Xillia soundtrack)
"Demon fist!"
Jude fired three more of his ground shock wave arte knocking the gang members down. They have dropped the weapons giving the teen the advantage to fight them. He used combo and punches, then followed with palm strike and swallow dance. The young brawler and healer performed steel increased his physical strength charging another gang member. The remaining members that were left standing were too shocked to do anything or even pick up the fallen weapons.
Their opponent was quick on his feet and all of his attacks were precise and strong. Unlike huntsmen, huntresses, police officers and members of the military, gang members like the Outcasts didn't had their aura unlocked so they were pretty easy to take down. Just when Jude thought it was over he was wrong to see more gang members heading his way they were firing from their new assault rifles.
The young teen smirked as the incoming fire never reached vanishing from sight and appearing behind them, he has used his snap pivot ability. A combination of artes like cerberus strike, talon storm and cyclonic surge defeated them all. Jude smiled if he keeps this up it won't be long before the police arrives.
He only needed to last for a couple of minutes. The sound of weapons cocking brought his attention when he realized that he was surrounded by more gang members. There were too many of them for him to take on at the same time he won't survive the combine firepower. The teen knew the odds were against him so the only thing he did were to raise his hands in surrender. He only hoped the police were near.
(Music end)
"Coming through!"
Jude gasped when many gang members were ran over by someone on a yellow motor bike. He didn't waste time attacking the members that were still standing. The young brawler and healer the driver of the bike was also beating them up and he was impressed by the skills. Whoever this person is was very good in hand to hand combat.
After they were beaten the driver removed the yellow helmet revealing familiar mop of blond hair. His brown eyes widened there was only one person with that kind of hair. It was obviously a girl, a girl he has known since yesterday when he met her at the park. Lilac eyes were on him before giving a big smile seeing again the boy she asked for his scroll number.
"Yang?"
"Hey pretty boy, I see you started the party without me shame on you."
"This isn't exactly a game these guys are members of the Outcasts."
The blond brawler blinked gazing at the unconscious hooded people" the Outcasts? The same street gang Outcasts?"
"Yeah they were planning to go to war with the Inquisitors with these weapons they bought from the Lord of War" explained Jude" I'm glad we were able to stop them before anyone could have gotten hurt."
"Except for them" she grinned gazing at one of the rifles" I know if my sister were here she would be drooling at these bad boys, she's a real weapon nerd. Glad to know I was able to help even if I don't have my gauntlets" she sighed seeing that she didn't had Ember Celica with her" I gave them to my sister so she can give them some maintenance work."
"I notice your skills are very sharp. Some of your moves are familiar with my style of fighting."
"You weren't bad yourself either. I'm happy to know there's another person who likes fighting with his fists like me, oh and feet too."
"Look Yang" he started while the sound of the police sirens could be heard in the distance" I'm sorry I didn't wanted you involve in this mess because I didn't wanted you to get hurt. If you get hurt because of the choices I've made-"
"Geez why are you apologizing? It was my decision to come here and help you. There was nothing you cold do. But you have to promise me the next time you go on an adventure to kick bad guys butt, you better make sure and invite me. Cause I want a piece of the action too."
"Okay I promise" he smiled before gasping seeing that one of the gang members was on his feet holding a rifle" Yang look out!"
The hooded member fired hitting the blond brawler straight on, she fell down.
"You…." Jude glared in anger.
"NO! He's mine!" Yang shouted in anger.
The teen saw that her lilac eyes have changed color to crimson red, she actually looked scary that he even had to back down a few steps. The gang member resumed his fired only for Yang to jumped and performed a flying kick that sent the hooded member crashing to a wall. Jude had his eyes wide opened and his mouth was the same again he was scared for the blond next to him.
Who would ever think such a beautiful blond girl would have a temper that will bring fear in the hearts of men. Okay maybe he was exaggerating a bit but the way she sent that guy flying with just one attack. Yang's combat skills were nothing to sneeze at she was truly strong and tough. The thought made him smile maybe he found a potential sparing partner to sharpen his skills even more. When she stared back at him, her eyes have returned to normal back to their original lilac.
"Remind me not to ever make you angry" he chuckled nervously.
His comment only made her laughed yep she was going to get along with him just fine.
The Vale Police Force has arrived and they have arrested all the gang members of the Outcasts that were present along with confiscating the stolen weapons from Atlas. Right behind the police was the Vale News Network ready to bring the news to everyone in the four kingdoms. Yang stood seated on her bike with a small smirk watching the reporter Lisa Lavender asking questions to Jude who was obviously the big hero, or the man of the hour to put it simply.
She was glad she arrived on time to save him. From the way things looked when she arrived the teen was completely surrounded by the gang members. Also she like the adventure of beating up scums like the Outcasts. So she made a new friend and she also had fun, a nice thrill added to her life. After the police questioned Jude and Lisa was done with him they have left leaving the two teens alone.
"So Mr. Hero done fighting crime for the evening?"
"I guess. I just hope the police return all those weapons to the Altesian military since they belong to them. The one who sold the weapons to the Outcasts is still on the loose though."
"Don't feel bad about it. You win some you lose some."
"You're right" he nodded still happy with his accomplishment" at least I know he's here. If he doesn't stay in Vale he might go to Vacuo. Mistral and Atlas are out of the question because he's most wanted in those kingdoms."
"What are you going to do now?" asked the blond brawler.
"Back to my place its getting late" Jude checked the time on his scroll.
"Wanna go grab a bite?" she smiled.
"Sure guess all that fighting has worked out an appetite."
"I think Mr. Hero deserves some grub after risking his life to beat up the bad guys."
"Seriously Yang just call me by my name, I don't want to take all the credit you did helped me too."
"How modest. Hop in I know the perfect fast food joint, its a date" she grinned at the last part.
"Okay" the young brawler and healer smiled getting on the bike before he blushed finally realizing what she said" wait what?"
"Just kidding Jude sorry to disappoint you" she smirked.
"Oh...Yeah I should it known. You're out of my league" he muttered.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that."
He blushed because she has heard him. Then the blond brawler turned to gaze to him with a smile on her face. He noticed how beautiful her smile is the light of the half missing moon shining on her, she was truly a radiant beauty.
"It depends Jude, if you play your cards right I might give you a shot" she winked.
"Okaayyy…." he blushed again as the bike speed off leaving the docks.
(Time skip)
(Location: Beacon Tower Beacon Academy)
"Hmmm…."
Ozpin stood seated on his desk he had his scroll opened. The headmaster was watching the news broadcast of Lisa Lavender questioning the youth who has single handed beat the street gang the Outcasts who were apparently well armed with high tech Altesian weapons. However that wasn't what had the man in deep thought his eyes were on the boy that was Jude Mathis.
The good thing about Vale you could hide cameras and no one would notice. The man was now watching surveillance footage from one of those hidden cameras in the docks. His focus was held on the youths fighting skills and the techniques he was using to beat the gang members. Technique after technique has really brought his curiosity to a different level. Ozpin finished watching the footage looking in deep thought. For the time being he decided to keep an eye on this young vigilante hero.
"Only time will tell if our paths will cross Jude Mathis…."
(Location: unknown region)
The watchers resumed their duty as they gazed at one of their projectors. It was now showing footage from the four heroes living in their perspective parts of the four kingdoms. From left to right showed Lloyd still living in Vacuo looking happy, then it was Yuri also smiling as he was still a resident and member of Raven's tribe, Hubert was receiving some extreme and harsh training from Winter and finally Jude who was enjoying a fast food meal with Yang, both were laughing enjoying each others company. The white hooded individuals expressions were uncertain but the wizard had a smile. Everything was happening as he has anticipated.
"Interesting. It seems they have been able to get adjusted living in Remnant in just a short amount of time" said a male.
"We have chosen wisely after all" replied another male.
"That was to be expected" replied the wizard pleased" they're enjoying their new lives in their new home sadly, it won't last."
"Will they reunite?" asked Ophelia the first Summer maiden" I'm afraid all their memories were erased when we sent them to Remnant including when they met here. So even if they meet up with one another, they won't remember."
"They will. Right now Ozpin is keeping an eye on Jude Mathis. It won't be long before he finds out about the others. We must trust in Ozpin, for he is the key to bring them together" said the wizard.
"As you anticipated their paths are tied together. Eventually they're destine to meet again" said Mildred the first Fall maiden.
"For how long?" asked another male" even as we speak Salem has started moving her plans with her pawns carrying them out."
"That is the question Arthuro Arc. It is uncertain how much time it will take for the heroes to reunite and start preparing for the coming storm. I believe in them as all of you should…."
"Because it is them...Who holds the key to Remnant's future…."
To be continued
-Done and just before Christmas Eve can't be any happier. I guess this hapter can be consider in a way a Christmas gift for you fine readers.
-Jude/Yang pairing confirmed lol. Yes this is a pairing I've been wanting to develop for so long. But its not exactly the one pairing I've been dying to develop see if you can guess which one is it. I wanted to introduce Yang in this chapter and soon a certain" hero" will be meeting a certain RWBY character can't say who but you should be able to figure out who. If you can't then too bad because I'm not telling squat.
-The OC Elliot Van Elsing is based off from the one and only Van Helsing. I mean seriously his name is similar all I did was removed the "H" lol. Also his clothes are based from the vampire Alucard from the anime "Hellsing" get it? Van Hellsing and the series Hellsing I basically merged two characters into one forming an OC.
-What now you asked? Well there will be another time skip and once more I'll be focusing on the four heroes during that time skip. Nope they won't reunite yet I'm slowly setting the pace for their fated meeting in the future.
-Next I'll be returning to Lloyd and see what he has been up in Vacuo since he won his first match and how famous his alias the Crimson Avenger has become.
-In a new and completely different topic I just saw Star Wars Rogue One and its freaking EPIC best Star Wars movie yet. If you haven't seen it yet then what the hell are you waiting for!? GO AND SEE IT NOW I COMMAND YOU!
-On another topic I want to wish you all you fine and lovely readers and everyone outside of this site a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Best part of the holidays isn't the presents but all the food you can eat, if I get a heart attack I'll die happy.
-As always and I never get tire of saying thank you very much for all the favs, follows and reviews I really appreciate it.
Next time: A New Destination