Team EMPR
Chapter Two
Ember continued to fix her eyesight on the peak of the mountain in the distance, but pulling her hood down whenever the wind picked up.
"Do we know much about this guy?" Ember asked whilst still looking forward.
"No, there is not much info on this guy, but all we know is that this guy has defeated 15 people so far. So whoever this guy is, we shouldn't underestimate him" the strange voice replied.
Ember stopped before looking down at a Grimm next to her. It was a small Grimm, about the size of a sheepdog, but it had jet black skin with white patches and red eyes.
"Do you want me to carry you up the sand hill?" Ember asked the Grimm whilst catching her breath.
"No, it's fine. I'm more worried about you" the Grimm replied by looking at Ember, but not opening its mouth.
"Well then" Ember said whilst arching her back as she was looking up the hill, "best to get a move on". Ember took in a large breath before powering up the hill, the sand causing her extra work.
After what seemed like thirty minutes, both Ember and the Grimm arrived at the top of the hill. Naturally, the Grimm bolted to the top and stood in a guard position waiting for any danger.
"The coast is clear" the Grimm told Ember as it began to walk in random directions.
"You know. You don't have to do that for me every time we go around a corner or a up a hill" Ember tried to say before trying to the top of the hill.
"Well it is my duty to protect you at all times, and that is what I will do" The Grimm stated whilst keeping pace with Ember.
"And I have thanked you for saving my life. But I'm telling you, you don't have to always protect me" Ember said with a half smirk as she focused on keeping her pace constant.
As both Ember and the Grimm reached the opening to the mountain, the sun began to hide behind the peak of the mountain, and as the sun hid the temperature suddenly dropped causing Ember to shudder a little. But after Ember adjusted to the temperature, she decided to still keep her weapon sheathed in order to create the element of surprise.
"So what's the plan?" the Grimm questioned Ember with uncertainty.
"Well, I know we've got three surprises to use. Firstly, we can surprise him with my grimm arms. Secondly, we can surprise him with my sword. And thirdly, we can surprise him with you"
"Me? How can we surprise him with me?" the Grimm questioned with uncertainty
"It's simple. You can shrink and sit on my shoulder, once I get close you can grow and swipe at him."
"Oh right. I forgot about my powers" the Grimm said whilst shaking his metaphorical head."
The Grimm shrunk in size and sit on Embers hand. She placed the Grimm into her pocket and continued down the cave. As she went further into the cave, it became harder to see. There was no sign of anyone living here, but the straight caves did give the impression of an abandoned mineshaft. As Ember began to doubt herself with the location of the target, she stumbled across a large opening to a dug out room.
The room was huge and had barely been touched as the gems were still planted into the rocks. Ember cautiously entered the room, with both of her hands by her side.
"I don't think he's here" the Grimm told Ember in a worrying voice.
"Oh no, he's here. I can sense it" Ember replied whilst looking around the room."
"WHO DARES CHALLENGE ME?!" a voice bellowed from an unknown location.
"Flynt Marron? I am here to take you down" Ember quickly spoke as she tried to locate the voice.
"And what makes you think you can defeat me?"
"Well, why don't you show yourself and I can show you?" Ember replied in a mocking voice.
As soon as Ember thought she had located the voice, the mysterious figure appeared on the other side of the room. He couldn't be seen at first, but soon the gems began to light up as he stepped forward. He was a medium height man, wearing an old trench coat and trousers, which was covered by his cloak.
"So you're going to be the one to defeat me?" Flynt said in a sarcastic tone.
"Well don't be too sure of yourself" Ember replied whilst taking up her stance, still concealing her sword.
Flynt bowed and looked down, allowing Ember to land the first. As Ember saw Flynt bow, she decided to show how first surprise. She untied her cloak and place her hand on her katana.