Keep going on, they says. It'll be easy, they says. Well...they wrong, but I still go on.
This chapter is shorter, because it's simply transferring to the Volume 2 section.
Please enjoy!
"Listening to these guys trying to talk to Penny is great! However, it's a shame that Blake has decided to stay quiet and not communicate with her friends," the boy said to himself as he followed two certain Huntresses from a distance. His eyes particularly seemed more interested in the gold haired one than the other. Anyone watching would probably suspect him of stalking, but in truth he simply was trying to get closer to hear what they said. He slowed down as he listened to them speak, now within hearing range.
"...You really don't care if we find her, do you?" Yang asked Weiss.
"Don't be stupid! Of course I do. I'm just afraid of what she'll say when find her. The innocent never run, Yang."
"Maybe, but scared and emotionally hurt individuals do," the boy said, loud enough for them to hear him. The two turned around to him and he beamed a smile.
"Oh, hey Dancy Pants!" Yang said.
"Hello, Goldilocks. Miss Schnee. Looking for your friend?"
"Uh, Yang? Who's that?" Weiss asked, looking at the boy. The response was a chuckle from the boy as he approached her.
"I am an old friend of your golden haired teammate. We've had quite the encounters with Roman's goons if you must know, Weiss Schnee."
"What the- how do you-?"
Yang and the boy both shared a laugh.
"I have ways. Plus, it's not that hard to figure out who you are. So, what's this about Blake?"
Yang sighed. "She left Friday. We've been looking all over for her, but can't seem to figure out where she's gone."
"Perhaps I can help," the boy offered. "I ran into her on the night of your argument- yes, I heard everything- and she was not in the best condition. I talked with her for a while, then left for my nightly rounds. I'm not sure where she is now, but I do know she's in good hands. She is in no danger, I assure you. At least, not for the moment."
"You listened in on us?!" Weiss shouted. She clearly didn't like that idea.
"Calm down Weiss," Yang said. "He's just trying to help. Though it is a bit disturbing to hear that."
"It's understandable, but my line of work demands it," the boy said. He started walking through the streets away from them, but he obviously wanted them to follow.
"Come," he said, "I know some guys who can help us out."
"Well, as helpful as they were, we're still at square one," the boy muttered. "The things I do for the people of Vale."
"Is that a bad thing?" Yang inquired. Weiss had remained silent, still suspicious of the boy.
"Not at all," he explained, "but it is still appalling how they seem to need help with just about everything sometimes."
The boy let out a whistle as the evening set in.
"Hate to leave ya hanging, Goldilocks, but I need to get going. It's time for my nightly run."
"Hold on!" Weiss shouted at him, "You can't just leave us! We still haven't found her!"
Just then, a loud explosion was heard in the direction of the docks. Turning to look, the group saw a large column of smoke rising in the sky.
"Found her," the boy said, activating his gauntlets and footwear. "Time to kill two birds with one stone. Cya there!"
The boy pulled out something from his pocket, the rifle scope he had used when Yang first met him. Something was on the bottom of it where it would normally be attached to a rifle. He slapped it onto the bottom of his foot and repeated this with his other foot, revealing them to be roller blades of some kind. He skated off towards the docks as the shots continued in the distance.
Of course the fighting would be over when I get there, he thought to himself. He watched as members of the White Fang were arrested by Vale authorities and taken away. More police officers were in the area, so the boy tried to keep his profile low. Thankfully, this was not a difficult task thanks to his skill at blending in and the investigation of more important matters that were going on around him. He walked over to the group of Hunters who had reunited with Blake, and apparently on good terms. They turned to him as he approached.
"Well, glad to see that everything worked out in the end," the boy said to them.
"Hey, you're that guy who helped me with Roman the first time!" Ruby exclaimed.
The boy laughed. "Guilty as charged, Red Riding Hood. It's nice to meet you in person, for once."
"Hold on, you know him?" Blake asked.
"Not really," Ruby replied. "We barely managed to talk when we met."
"The same can't be said about your sister," the boy said with a chuckle, as he looked to Yang. Everyone turned to Yang.
"We met a couple times," she admitted. "He helped me out with some of Roman's thugs."
"And you performed beautifully too, if I may be so bold," the boy finished.
"Can we get back to the task at hand?" Weiss asked.
"Like what?" the boy asked back. "Roman has retreated, the Dust is safe, and some criminals are being brought to justice. All in a day's work!"
"No, she's right," Blake intervened. "We don't know why the White Fang is working with him or why they are behind these robberies. That's something we can't afford to ignore."
The boy smiled. "All in good time, friends. For now, enjoy the victory while there's still time." He then lost his smile and said more seriously, "I know your names, but I don't believe I ever told you my own, did I?"
"No, you were rather distant there," Yang agreed.
The boy sighed. "Well, guess now's as good a time as any." He looked them in the eyes as he revealed a symbol on his left breast pocket; the same symbol on the card he had given to Blake.
"My name is Diego Kapila. The Dancing Rogue, former supporter of the White Fang, and the Warrior of Remnant."
And that brings the Volume One section to a close. Hope you enjoyed!
Thanks to LunaTheBlackWolf for giving our mystery man a name! I will find a way to repay the favor if possible!
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Peace!