"You're kidding?" Akairo asked excitedly.
Her red eyes were bright with happiness. Scarlet and Red gave her a weird look but they weren't surprised.
"I wasn't aware he had a rival or someone who hated him that much," Scarlet said dragging her eyes away from her girlfriend's joyful face.
"I do. I actually met this jerk once."
Scarlet looked back at AKairo, "How come Crimson didn't have anyone go after him?"
"Blanche is a weirdo."
Jazmin grinned as Scarlet cocked an eyebrow at her.
"He's a fast killer. Crimson said he would never dare step foot in Vale while he was alive or if he had family there. Blanche apparently uses Grimm to destroy villages for fun."
"He… He makes Grimm?" Red asked in disbelief.
"Oh, no. He has this strange ability to control them."
"Um… Ok…"
"He has a giant Beowulf as a pet named Poofy."
"Is… is it a name that is supposed to be ironic?" Jazmin asked.
"No. He is poofy. He's a fluffy Grimm. He looks like one of those kitties that have big fluffy fur like they're wearing a fur coat."
Red stared at her.
"You're kidding me?" Scarlet asked.
"No."
Akairo became serious, "I don't know why it looks that why but it looks like that. Crimson showed me a picture once. He said he couldn't help but take a picture because it looked so weird."
"So, this guy… Is a zombie or an actual person?" Red asked.
"He's very much alive. Onyx had a run in with him a long time ago. You keep thinking he's dead."
"He looks dead," Scarlet said looking at the picture, "Who the hell looks like that?"
Jazmin shrugged. She glanced over at Red who looked annoyed and upset. To Scarlet who looked intrigued but more like she hadn't slept. Then to Akairo whose eyes were filled with delight. It more looked like Red was outnumbered.
"Everyone gets folders."
Scarlet's heart started to beat faster.
I can't believe this… I should be so angry but… I'm not. I'm so excited…
"We will hold a bigger meeting at the end of the week with everyone. I was hoping your friends would be willing to help."
"Everyone has kids."
"I'm aware."
Red rubbed his face in annoyance, "How am I supposed to be a bad guy? I always done good things! I can't hurt people through a role!"
"You can dress in all black with a red tie. That would look menacing and very sexy," Akairo whispered as her eyes flashed dangerously.
He swallowed hard.
"She is right… But what are we going to do about the kids? Rain just had another baby," Scarlet said smiling.
"I'll see what I can do. I'm sure your mother would help," Jazmin said looking at Red.
"She's old already and she doesn't mind once in a while… I don't wanna force her to raise her grandkids."
"I can offer her money."
Red groaned.
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"I'm in! I would look badass as a henchman!" Yuri said hugging his brother.
Of course, he is.
"I didn't think you would ever say no," Rain said, "But I will. I have to care for my babies. I hope that's ok."
"That's fine. I was wondering if you were ok with moving into a house with Terra or something to that effect," Jazmin asked, "So we know you are never alone."
"I am fine with that."
Rain smiled at Yuri, "I guess this is the adventure you've been wanting lately."
"It is but I will miss you but I'm just so excited!"
"It looks like Juno and Wyeth are in too. Wyeth's parents are in for the babysitting for a while," Red said coming back in his brother's house.
"Sounds like everything is in order then. Blake will still take his place as the White Fang leader but he will be on your side."
Red gave her a thumbs up, but inside he was a nervous wreck.
I don't know how anyone can be happy about this. Even after everything with Graylyn, I still don't like fighting other people. I don't like hurting other people. The guy looks creepy as hell. He looks like something out of a scary book that haunts people's dreams.
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Scarlet walked into their house to Akairo sitting on a chair sharpening her sword watching TV. She shivered at the sight almost forcing her to run back out again but she closed the door behind her. Akairo looked up and offered her a genuine smile and continued watching TV. Scarlet sat down on the couch and picked up one of her college books from the coffee table.
"Terra already picked up Ash."
"I figured since you are sitting there with your sword."
Akairo gave her a small smile, "Ash and I sword play with sticks. He understands the responsibility that comes with holding a real sword. I taught him a few months ago."
"He's going to be five."
"He's in a strange family… he needs to know."
"My point still stands."
Akairo stared at Scarlet with clear annoyance on her face and that was a first ever.
"His dad was a criminal, his mother is a criminal, his second dad is a huntsman and his second mother is the ex White Fang's leader. His uncles, aunts and grandmother are huntsmen. Would you like to line the inside of his room in bubble wrap and tell him monsters don't exist? You never know who can come crawling out of the wood work whenever. Just like Blanche."
"I never said it that way."
"I know how you feel about me and my stability but you need to think about it. He lives in a world where he may have to defend himself at some point."
Scarlet laid down on the couch and closed her eyes.
"Sorry."
"I'm sorry too," Akairo said as she sheathed her sword, "I am pretty excited."
"Excited for what?"
Akairo stood up, "We are jumping back into our world. Our domain."
"That is exciting for you?"
The Faunus grinned, "It's something I'm good at and I've been itching for a fight."
"We'll be risking our lives."
Akairo sat on the side of the couch and placed a hand on her girlfriend's.
"Think about it. We loved living in that city. In the underground. Hidden by the shadows of the night. We were allowed to be bad to some extent… Allowed to walk around as we pleased… Fighting and taking whatever we want. Now we get to smash some asshole into the ground."
"You can be excited about all that but I am not a fighter or did you forget?"
"I haven't forgot."
"I gave up that life."
Akairo made a face like she wasn't buying it.
"You're just saying that… but when you snuck out to find me that night I bet you were so excited to do it… You just don't want to say anything."
Scarlet sat up, "Don't act like you know me."
"I've been by your side for almost five years already. I should know how you feel."
Scarlet rolled over and faced the back of the couch.
"You don't think this is a good idea? You don't want to go back out there?"
"We promised to leave it behind."
"Jazmin needs us."
Scarlet got up and stormed upstairs. She started typing on her scroll.
[We need to talk]
Jazmin [Oh? Did something happen?]
[Yea. Meet you for coffee in an hour]
Jazmin [Ok then]
Jazmin [You seem mad or it's just my imagination?]
[We'll talk then.]
Jazmin [ah you are mad]
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"What is wrong with you?!"
Jazmin sipped her coffee as Scarlet sat down in the chair almost hard enough to break it.
"You are mad."
"You knew I gave up that life!" Scarlet hissed, "I refused to put Ash in danger!"
"Blanche is danger and Ash will be in danger if we don't do something."
Scarlet grabbed Jazmin's wrist and her skin started to heat up.
"I am done with the games."
Jazmin pulled away, "We need you and you know it."
"Jazmin, I gave it up the day Crimson died. Why would you think it would be ok to rip open that wound all over again?"
Jazmin reached under the table and set down a big, black binder.
"Have a look."
Scarlet gave her a dirty look. Inside… Was horror. News clippings of dead bodies and robberies. They all dated for the last four months. Some of it was police reports and what was in them wasn't pretty. All them depicted a man of white in charge.
"If I felt I could take care of it myself I would have. Garnet and Gavin has tried helping me but it isn't easy. Even Eton has lost a few employees and now it makes it personal. There's been a few robberies in the villages around where you live. I wouldn't ask you and risk everything you had unless I felt like we would lose everything if we didn't do something."
"I just want my life to be calm."
"You are with the wrong people for that."
"Red has kept his promise to me," Scarlet snapped, "I haven't had many problems until recently."
"I know he has but how much does that burden him? I know he's out of money. He spent it on people to watch the house while he's gone. Well, not completely out… but he does worry about your futures."
"What?"
"I keep watch on everything for Eton because things get overwhelming. I've seen his bank account and the one he has for his huntsmen jobs. Most of his money has went to security jobs for the last few years."
"You should've just left us alone."
"Vacuo has a huge bounty on Blanche's head. I thought maybe he if he ended up dead, you three could claim the bounty."
Scarlet put her head on the table with teary eyes.
"He never asked for this," she whispered, "We should've just left him alone."
"Fate is a silly one."
"I don't believe any of that."
Jazmin leaned in, "You may not believe in that but… I know how you are Scarlet. You may say you hate what's going on but I know you're just as excited as Akairo is. Whether you want to admit it or not."
Scarlet shivered and gave her a dirty look.
But…
She was right.
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"I don't feel right…"
Eton stared at Red.
"Why? You look dangerous and sexy."
"A suit doesn't fit me."
"This one does. Red and black is definitely your color."
"I look like a small child trying to look like a grown up."
The dark man slapped the back of Red's head and handed him his black boots.
"Quit being a baby. When Crimson went out he always dressed nice. All of you are going to have to look the part. Yuri and Blake with be in pink and black to show they are beneath you."
"Is Juno and Weiss here?" Red asked.
"Actually, they arrived ten minutes ago."
"I haven't seen him in forever… I wonder why he would agree to this?"
"This is exciting for everyone. You are the good guys, the heroes. The ones who rush in to save the day but now you get to play the part of some powerful bad guys. How is that not exciting?"
cipher111996: It was unintentional but yes it has and I can't wait to write it all out lol
So, my laptop for whatever reason refuses to charge. I don't why. So, right now it's down to the last 5% of battery life. I may have to jump over to my phone and start updating that way. I really hate using my phone but I guess I have no choice until I find out what's wrong.