Woo! been working on this one for a while and rewrote it a few times. Enjoy!

Zach was startled awake by the gunshot in his dream. He tried to get up but was pulled by a sudden force that was Coco shoving his face back into her bosom. Coco moaned as she wrapped her legs around his waist. He was trapped.

"Hunter he-!" Zach was cut off as Coco squeezed him again.

"You're on your own kid," Hunter said in Zach's Head.

"Zach, stop teasing me," Coco cooed in her sleep.

"Coco, wake up," Zach said. He used his spider legs to pry himself from the young woman. He looked at the clock on the nightstand and saw the time.

"2 o'clock!" Zach shouted waking Coco up.

"Good morning, Love," Coco said.

"It's more like good afternoon. We need to get ready quick," Zach said frantically.

The two rushed to get dressed and met up with the other members of team CFVY. They made sure to grab their weapons before leaving. They were currently in a holographic training arena that most teams used to train for the Vytal festival. Yatsuhashi, Fox, and Velvet were sparring with each other until Yatsuhashi sees Zach and Coco.

"About time you two showed up," He said.

"Sorry Yats, we got caught up in something," Zach said.

"What did you just call me," Yatsuhashi asked slightly annoyed.

"We made nicknames!" Coco yelled and gained the attention of everyone in the room. Zach looked at her in confusion but quickly played along.

"What mine!" Velvet yelled back.

"Velv-Bunny!" Coco yelled again.

"Hey! Shut Up!" someone yelled from across the room. The couple walked over to their partners.

"How about I make it up to you Yats? Wanna spar?" Zach offered before summoning Grimm's Blood.

"Now that I can get behind that," Yatsuhashi smiled. Zach walked over and the two warriors circled each other. They got into their stances with Zack aiming a slash with his fingers while his blade remained ready to strike. Yatsuhashi put both his hands on his hilt and pulled said hilt to his shoulder. His blade pointing downward.

"Gonna make the first move?" Zach taunted.

"I'm not gonna make that mistake," Yatsuhashi chuckled. He knew what would happen from the last time he charged into Zach's defenses.

"Smart," Zach said before moving his aiming hand from his face and pulled back the hammer on his magnum. Yatsuhashi changed stances and moved closer. He lowered his hilt was now at his waist and he readied for an upward slash.

"What are they doing?" Velvet whispered into Coco's ear.

"They are mentally testing each other, to see who makes the mistake of attacking first. The first one to strike will be at a disadvantage because they will be unable to counter their opponent's next strike," Fox said.

"How can you tell? You're blind," Coco pointed out.

"My semblance," Fox said. Then Coco remembered.

BANG

"Zach has made the first move," Fox said.

Zach had fired his magnum at Yatsuhashi but his opponent sliced the bullet in two. Zach charged the larger man and cut upwards. Yatsuhashi's blade met the spider's and the two began a test of strength. Zach used his extra limbs to brace himself but even that wasn't enough. Yatsuhashi used his semblance and became clearly stronger than he was so he used his limbs to jump backward. As Yatsuhashi's blade hit the ground, a small crater ruptured underneath him.

"Watch your aura, Zach," Hunter said.

"I know," Zach retorted.

Seeing that his opponent was distracted, Yatsuhashi charged. With his sword raised, he didn't notice, however, that he had exposed himself. Zach went on one knee and used his spider legs to shield him. Before Yatsuhashi could reuse his semblance, Zach pushed upwards with all his force. He used this opening to slash at Yatsuhashi's chest directly and won the duel.

"Nice one," Yatsuhashi said.

"You left yourself open in that last attack," Zach said before offering a handshake.

"I didn't think that you would block like that," Yatsuhashi replied and then shook Zach's hand. The two chuckled before they were joined by the others.

"Nice fight guys," Fox says.

"That was amazing," Velvet said.

"It would've been better if I had better rounds in my magnum," Zach said patting his gun.

"What if you had dust in your bullets," Coco said as the idea came to her.

"That's a fantastic idea!" Zach said hugging her.

"So when is he going to admit that they just slept in," Velvet whispered to the others.

"I think it's better if we just play along," Fox whispered back.

"Hey, you guys are team CFVY right?" A masculine voice asked.

"Who's asking?" Zach turned around and asked back. There were four guys that looked like real assholes. The one that asked was in the front seemed to be the leader.

"We are team CMSN (pronounced crimson), and I am their leader Carmen and these guys are Mark, Sara, and Nick," Carmen said

"Why should we care?" Yatsuhashi asked.

"Because we're seniors and you should respect us as such," Mark said.

"I still see no reason why you came here," Coco said.

"That man you tried to kill was my brother!" Carmen shouted and everybody stopped training. All their eye were on the two teams.

"I didn't try to kill anybody," Zach informed him.

"You fired a bullet into his chin!" Carmen yelled.

"It was a blank round and it didn't even damage his aura," Zach said.

"Still you could've killed him," Sara informed Zach.

"He was getting touchy with my girlfriend," Zach said before Coco blushed.

"My brother is probably a better for a beauty like her anyway," Carmen suggested.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Fox asked.

"It means your leader is a no good dirty Faunus and an ugly one at that," Carmen said.

*SLAP*

That sound radiated throughout the training hall. The overconfident Carmen felt his stinging cheek in shock. Coco just backhanded Carmen across the cheek. Without saying a word she returned to Zach's side.

"You Bitch!" Nick said. Team CMSN readied their weapons and Zach saw two swords, an axe, a spear, and of course all of them were also guns.

"Is this happening?" Zach asked.

"You know it," Carmen growled.

"Can I fight in this one?" Velvet asked.

"No Velvet, These people aren't worth your talent," Fox informs the Faunus. Team CFVY readied their weapons while Velvet stayed back.

The two teams got a respectable distance away from each other before getting into their battle stances. Coco was in the rear(chain gun ready), Fox and Yatsuhashi in front, Zach in middle.

"Time to teach these freshmen their places," Sara said derisively. Nick smirked as he nodded.

Silence fell across the sparring room as everyone watched. A circle of people started to form around them. Team CMSN charged with Mark just disappearing. Sara and Nick engaged Fox and Yatsuhashi, pinning them in combat. Carmen leaped over them and landed dangerously close to Zach knocking him off balance. Carmen pressed his advantage and kicked Zach backward.

'He's skilled,' Hunter said.

'Not now Hunter,' Zach thought back as he blocked Carmen's axe with Grimm's Blood. He pushed Carmen back and used his magnum to counterattack. After firing all the rounds, he holstered his magnum and charged. Carmen shifted his axe into its shotgun form. He fired several shots that did little damage until Zach was thrown back by a dust infused shell. He caught himself on his spider legs and recovered.

'How did he?' Zach questioned before another shell hit him.

Zach recovered and wasted no time rushing at Carmen. He dodged the next shell and swung Grimm's Blood at Carmen sending the bastard back. Zach turned to coco as she was supporting Fox and Yatsuhashi. He smiled before getting hit in the stomach by something he couldn't see.

"Deal with him, Mark. I'll deal woman," Carmen said wiping his mouth.

"No!" Zach reloaded his gun before pointing it at Carmen. Then it was knocked out of his hand.

"You're gonna need to fight me first," The disembodied voice of mark said. Zach swung his sword at the source of the noise but hit nothing.

"You really think I haven't thought of that already," Mark chuckled.

Zach slashed again and hit nothing. Then he waited for a few moments before Coco screamed. Zach looked towards her direction but got punched. Zach grabbed at the air and caught something. He smirked and wrapped his hand around what he assumed was an arm. Zach squeezed and a metal Clang on the ground.

"Gotcha," Zach said before punching mark in where he assumed his stomach would be.

"Gah-" Mark spit out as Zach repeatedly punched him over and over again.

"Uncloak you coward!" Zach yelled before an unconscious body appeared before him. He threw mark to the side before running a Coco's aid.

As he rushed to her, Coco threw Carmen to the side like a ragdoll. Zach was both proud of his girlfriend and reminded why it was a bad idea to make her angry.

"Everything okay?" Zach asked her.

"HEY STOP!" Everyone looked at the source of the voice to see a huntsman that was overlooking on the sparring arena.

"Seems a bit late for that Waldren," Qrow said before taking a swig from his flask, "They were just getting into the good part,"

Carmen got up and spat at the ground in front of Zach before picking up Mark. He walked over to his defeated team, murmuring curses all the way. Velvet joined her team and high fived Fox. Qrow walked down to scold the young team and escorted them back to their rooms. He walked into Zach's room and left Coco outside.

"How do you think you did?" Qrow asked.

"I mean I think I did pretty okay," Zach chuckled.

"Okay?! You were separated from your team, You left your team to fend for themselves-"

"But they can handle themselves," Zach defended.

"What if your team was tired from a long mission and you were ambushed by Grimm or bandits!" Qrow started to yell, "What if they were surrounded and you weren't there to help them because you thought 'they could handle themselves,'"

Zach sat on his bed as what Qrow said hit him hard. He remembered the nightmares of Coco as hopelessness stained his face. The Huntsman walked out of the room and slammed the door. Zach laid back on the bed and went over what Qrow said. Coco crept into the room and saw Zach.

"What's wrong?" Coco asked.

"I messed up in the fight and put you in danger," Zach said trying not to look at her. Coco sat next to him and held Zach in her arms.

"It's alright my love, use these mistakes to make yourself better," She said softly.

"I'll try," Zach said smiling at her soothing voice. Hunter appeared shortly after with a dismissive look on his face.

"Qrow just wants you to be careful. He doesn't mean any harm by it," He said.

"What do you mean?" Zach asked getting up.

"That man has gone through more than most could," Hunter explained.

"You're not answering my-" Zach was pulled down to the bed again by Coco.

"Well I best leave you two alone," Hunter said before winking.

"Bye Hunter~," Coco said with Zach's face in her breasts. Hunter smiled as he disappeared.

LINE BREAK

Hunter woke from his sleep and yawned. When he saw the time, he almost jumped out of his skin. He needed to get ready! It wasn't long before Ozpin was pounding on his door wondering where he was.

"If you don't hurry up, Elaine will be left waiting for you!" He yelled through the door. Hunter went into action and zipped across his room. He opened the door to his wardrobe as he looked for his suit. Ozpin finally opened the door and saw Hunter frantically looking for what Ozpin had in his hand. Hunter saw this and remembered.

"That's right! I told you to get it fixed up after I tore it sparing," Hunter chuckled.

"Why you even spared with this my prince, I do not know, however, that should not hold us," Ozpin handed the clothing over to Hunter, now if you would excuse me I must get ready,"

Hunter went into his bathroom and finished getting ready. He looked at himself in the mirror, thinking about the day ahead. He was getting married to the love of his life. He was happy, of course, but he was nervous. He must've been in front of that mirror for ten minutes just thinking about the future. His life with Elaine, the kingdom they would share, the challenges he would face, and what he would have to do to overcome them. Ozpin came in and interrupted his train of thought.

"It's time," he said.

"Okay," Hunter responded and followed Ozpin to his personal carriage.

The streets were cleared for the day's festivities. The common folk were ecstatic for the crowned prince was to marry a commoner like them. At first, the king didn't want to let his son wed with someone of her stature, but after much persuasion(mainly by Hunter's mother) he let his son marry the girl of his dreams. Hunter smiled at the people's cheers as they passed on their way to the Temple of Oum. As they reached the holy building, it was surprisingly quiet. He was escorted to the altar room where he was greeted by Ozpin and his other friends. Brandon, one of his friends, fist bumped Hunter to congratulate him but Hunter told his friend that she wasn't his wife yet. Brandon moved his hand through his black hair and chuckled. Hunter turned to talk with Ozpin before slipping on something. He got up and pat Brandon on the back.

"Damn that semblance of yours," He said.

They all had a good laugh as his father, mother, and his sister, Salem, arrived. Hunter's mother hugged him lovingly as she was ecstatic for her son and informed him that his father was proud of him. Salem gave Hunter a hug to congratulate her brother. A little while later, everyone got into their places. The doors to the hall opened to reveal Elaine in her dress. Zach was in awe of her beauty and her sister, Amanda, smiled with cheer as she held in her excitement for her sister. She walked slowly and happily as she lightly held her bouquet of white roses to her breasts. Her veil covering her face and her wild blonde hair flowing out the back. She takes her place in front of Hunter. He lifts her veil and sees her purple eyes.

"You look beautiful," Hunter whispered. Elaine blushed at this but kept quiet. Hunter nodded to the officiant and he began,

"I would like to welcome everyone in attendance to the union of Crowned Prince Hunter Davidson Augustus and Elaine Monroe in the loving eyes of Oum. Let me remind everyone here today how these two found each other and fell in love. On a ride through the city, The prince saw Elaine being attacked by ruffians. Knowing the right thing to do, our prince sprung into action and saved the damsel in distress. The sisters were taken in by the royal family. What followed was three years of courtship and love that all led up to this moment here today," Elaine began to cry tears of joy as she remembered those years, "This marriage will unite this kingdom from the nobility to the common people. This is the Dawn of a new era in history. A new golden age for Augustine!" The officiant raised his hands but soon regained his composure. He nodded to Hunter and Hunter looked Elaine in the eyes.

"When we met, I knew you were the one. I don't know if it was a random chance that I looked out of that carriage. I can't remember what I was talking about. All I remember was seeing you in need and my body just moved. I vow that just like that day I will protect you from anyone that dares to harm you, even if that means ending my own life and I vow to bring you endless happiness and love you for the rest of my life," Hunter said softly. Elaine's eyes seemed to sparkle once more.

"My life was a living hell before you saved me. You have made these past few years the best of my life. My heart would flutter with every passing moment we were together. Now, at our wedding alter, I am the happiest woman in creation," she pauses for a moment and wipes the tears from her eyes, "I vow to be forever loyal to you until the day I die and I vow to do whatever I can to repay you to for the kindness you have shown me," Elaine says trying to hold in her tears. The officiant looked to Hunter.

"Do you, Hunter Davidson Augustus, take Elaine Monroe as your wife? In sickness and in health, in life and in death?" He asked.

"I do," Hunter replied.

"And do you, Elaine Monroe, take Hunter Davidson Augustus as your husband? In sickness and in health, in life and in death?" He asked once more.

"I do," Elaine replied.

"Then in the power vested to me by our Lord, Oum. You may now kiss the bride," The officiant said. Hunter caressed Elaine's cheek before kissing her passionately. Elaine wrapped her arms around Hunter's neck as the guests cheered. Ozpin simply clapped his hands as Amanda cried and cheered. The two separated and pressed their foreheads together.

LINE BREAK

Hunter woke back up on the ship and wiped his eyes. He smiled.

"I am a pathetic excuse of a king, aren't I?" Hunter said to himself while looking at the stars. He tried to remember a conversation he and Ozpin had while they were in their previous hosts.

"Whatcha thinking about," Qrow said when he landed on the

"I'm just reminiscing of times before-"

"Before the Grimm?" Qrow finished.

"Yeah. I'm sorry if I'm getting too sappy on ya," Hunter apologized.

"It's fine. We all need to remember sometimes," Qrow said looking at the moon. Hunter stood up and put his hand on Qrow's shoulder. He chuckled.

"You need to remember that the kid is still learning," Hunter said before disappearing.

My apologies for the wait. The restaurant I worked at closed and getting a new job kinda took over my focus. However, I'm proud of this chapter and hope y'all enjoyed it. See you guys and gals in the next one!

-Gators