RWBY: Son of Salem

Marek's POV

Me and Ruby carried Qrow on a stretcher.

"We need to hurry." I told the others. "I don't know how long he has left."

"We just need to make it to the next village." Ruby stated. "We can get some help there."

We continued to walk until we came to a fork in the road. We stopped to read the signs. One pointed to Mistral but we had to go through some mountains. The other led to Kuroyuri but it was crossed off for some reason.

"Mistral!" Nora shouted. "We're going the right way!"

"But...the way to Mistral goes through the mountains." I pointed out. "Qrow won't be able to make it."

"What about Kuroyuri?!" Ruby asked. "They might have a doctor or medical supplies!"

"That village was destroyed years ago." Ren said.

"They could still have medical supplies." I said. "It's worth a shot."

"And if it takes us around the mountains it's the best shot we got." Jaune added.

"It'll take too long!" Ren replied. "We're not going to find anything there! We have to press on!"

"What's up with you, Re-"

"We can split up." Nora suggested. "Me and Ren can go through the mountains while you 4 go to the village."

"No. We're supposed to stick together." Jaune said. "We keep each other safe!"

"We don't have time for safe!" Nora replied. "If we make it to Mistral, we'll bring back help! If we don't, we'll at least have a better view of the land! Up there, we can see if there's somewhere else we can go!"

Qrow started to cough, getting our attention.

"Ok." Jaune said, turning to Ren and Nora.

"Pyrrha, you go with them." I told her. "Me, Ruby and Jaune can get Qrow to Kuroyuri.

"Alright." Pyrrha nodded.

"Be careful." Ruby added as they walked off.

A few minutes later

We made it to Kuroyuri and started searching for supplies. The village was destroyed and half of it was basically ashes.

We sat Qrow down next to a tree while me and Ruby searched the villahe. Jaune stayed next to Qrow in case something, or someone, attacked us.

I walked towards one of the burned down buildings and lifted a piece of wood that was blocking the door. I walked inside.

I started searching for anything that could help Qrow.

We searched for almost an hour.

"Find anything?" Ruby asked me when I walked back to the group.

"No." I shook my head.

Ruby looked down.

"We'll find something, Ru-" a loud growl echoed through the woods.

"That...can't be good." Jaune said as he pulled out his sword.

"What was that?" Ruby asked.

"Nothing good." I told them. "We need to go, now!"

"What is it?" Ruby asked.

"It's-" I was interrupted by Ren, Nora and Pyrrha rushing into the village.

"Did you guys hear that?" Jaune asked them.

"Guys, we can't stay here." I told them as I pulled my weapon off my back. The sound of hooves clicking against the ground filled the air.

"No." Ren fell to his knees.

"Ren?" Nora said.

"No." Ren bowed his head.

I backed away as a Nuckelavee approached us. The Grimm on the back of the horse lifted its head and stared directly at me.

End of chapter 24