We are finally back with a new Chapter. This time in the spotlight the guy that totally does not remind me of Sam from Metal Gear revengeance. It really is a shame what Rwby has made out of him, he started out as so interesting only to become one of the prime examples for why Rwby is badly written. But that has nothing to do with this story, so without further rambling here is the new chapter.

To answer the review of a guest (seeing how I can't do it privately with him being a guest and all that): That is not how stuff works. Look, I should really not be needing to tell you that but the willingness to kill to further your goals does not make that person irredeemably evil. The average 3 year old could tell you that.

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How long had he been wandering these wastelands already? Was it one year, maybe two? Adam honestly did not know anymore. All he knew was that all he had ever fought for was gone. His people were gone, he didn't want to imagine how many may be left, a few hundred maybe? And the worst of all was that this had been his fault.

There was no denying it, he had played part in bringing about this tragedy. Instead of saving his people he had just doomed them. And now he had not even the decency to pay for his crimes, just wandering the remains of the old world without purpose.

Suddenly he could hear movement to his left. Quickly turning his view he could see a boar. Such a sight was rarely seen these days but Adam welcomed it, at least he would not go hungry today. The boar didn't stand the slightest chance, and with one careful strike Adam had struck it down. He started to take apart his catch.

''Wow, that looked awesome mister.''

Adam quickly readied his sword again, looking around for the source of the voice. He quickly found it, about 5 meters away from him stood a boy, probably about 8 years old. Quickly Adam let his gaze wander of him, his hands never leaving the grip of his sword. The boys clothing looked torn and he himself was way too skinny, he must have gone without much food. But one thing stood out above all the others, the boy was human.

''What is it to you human?''

The instant he spoke his words the boy shrank together, good. Certain that he had taken care of his bothersome guest he continued with his work.

''How did you become so skilled?''

That human really did not know what was good for him.

''Is there a particular reason you bother me instead of your parents?''

Now the boy started to look very sad.

''I don't know where they are anymore, about a week ago we were attacked by Grimm, they told me that I should run and that they would follow me but I still haven't found them yet.''

Adam wasn't surprised to hear that.

''That is because your parents are most likely dead.''

Adam thought the boy would start to cry now but was surprised.

''I-I know that but I want to believe that they are still out there looking for me... you are not very nice are you mister?''

Was he seriously being lectured by some human brat?

''Do you even know who you are talking to.''

The boy didn't even take a second to think.

''Nope.''

He would teach that damn brat. He was... who was he?

A hero? Certainly not anymore.

A monster? He wanted to believe that he was not yet, so what was he?

He was ripped out of his thoughts by the sound of the boy's stomach, Adam could see the boy eying the boar greedily.

''You can forget about me just giving some human filth my food.''

''Please mister, I promise I will somehow make it up to you, I really need it.''

It was really funny, when they were suddenly helpless Human would suddenly start to beg. As if they didn't treat them like animals before, enslaved them, tortured them, killed them. When he had been still young and needed to beg just to survive the Humans had nothing left for him but insults and violence.

And so he would repay them in kind, just like he had always done. After all, it had gotten him so far, hasn't it? Yeah, that was exactly what had gotten him that far. Maybe it was time to try something new, not like there was anything to lose left?

''Mister?''

But no, he could not forgive humans for what they had done. They deserved it, they had done too much to his people.

Something as bad as bringing about the end of the world?

Had he really any right left to judge them? No, of course not but admitting this, even if just to himself, was not easy. He took a look at the knife hanging at his waist, the one he had used to take apart the boar before the boy had interrupted him. He slowly took it in his hand and gave a look at it before looking over to the boy who now started to look scared.

He threw the knife at the Boys feet. He just looked up confused at Adam.

''Pick it up.''

''Why?''

''I said that I wouldn't just give you my food, so work for it.''

''But I do not know how to properly take apart an animal.''

Adam just scoffed.

''Then you will learn how to. If you show some talent I may think about teaching you how to use a weapon as well.''

To his surprise, the child not only instantly agreed but had a wide grin on his face.

''Thank you so much mister, I promise you will not regret it.''

He would see about that.

''Make sure that I don't. Now, what are you waiting for, get to work.''

He had to admit that the child had talent. Of course he still made mistakes, but never the same one twice. Had he really done the right thing? Was it a good idea to take along this human? Well, at the very least it would prove that he was better than humans, he would not leave this boy to die like they would have done.

Aside from asking the occasional question about what he was doing the boy stayed silent for the most time. Only when they had finished the boar and were sitting around a small fire cooking the meat, night had already fallen, that he spoke up again.

''I just want to say how thankful I am to you mister, you really saved my life.''

That kid.

''It's Adam.''

He just got a confused look as an answer.

''What is?''

Not the fastest one was he?

''My name. It's not mister, it's Adam.''

''Oh, my name is Viridius.''

After this little exchange, they once more fell into silence until they had finished their meal for the evening. Viridius shot constant looks toward Adam that were filled with uncertainty.

''What is it brat?''

This caused him to look at Adam in what he probably thought was an angry expression, he failed spectacularly.

''It's Viridius''

Adam just rolled his eyes.

''Fine then, what do you want... Brat?''

He looked like he wanted to contradict Adam once more but finally decided differently. Eying the ground he finally brought out his question.

''... Can I... I mean, am I allowed to... stay with you?''

Ah, so that was what it was about. Did he really want to keep this child around? Well, it was not like had any other purpose left.

''How else am I supposed to teach you how to fight?''

''But you said-''

''-that I would teach you if you showed some talent. What you have shown me was adequate.''

The brat moved faster then Adam had thought him capable.

''Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou.''

Was that brat seriously hugging him? Looking down he could see the face of the boy looking up to him. He had a brilliant smile on his face and his tear-filled eyes were filled with gratitude for Adam.

... Maybe he could allow it just for today.

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Well, that was sweet, wasn't it? No seriously, I hope it was, it was kind of the whole point. I mean sure, Adam isn't exactly friendly but you don't just let go of your hate in a matter of minutes (even though the amount of time he has spent seeing were his actions and believes have led him help). As you can see I have given Adam a pretty happy ending which is mainly because I like him. Well, I like his design and basic idea, not what rooster teeth have made out of him. I am currently not sure yet who write next about but I think it will be Neo, no promises though.

As always I am happy over every review or tip how to better myself.

This chapter has not been beta read yet.