Hello everybody! I am The Burning Ruler and I am back with another chapter of RWBY: A Demon's Life. Now normally I would say something interesting or random here before going to the reviews, but today I have a couple people to introduce you to. Come on out guys!
(Shade and Velvet step into view)
Hello readers.
Nice to see you all.
Yep. I'm not going to be responding to your reviews today. These two lovebirds are. Have fun guys. (Leaves.)
Well he could've told us what to do.
He left a note. So, now is when we do the reviews.
Alright so now is when he would say something like 'now to the reviews' right?
That sounds right.
Alright let's go then!
Valkerix: Thank god! I was hoping so much that it was perfect but to hear someone else say it really makes me feel great. But it really was perfect. Thank you. Also I don't think you're a robot. It wouldn't make sense if you were one anyways. If you are enjoying this story you must have feelings, so you can't be a heartless machine.
Cy: Really? More compliments on the proposal? It couldn't have been that good. Hey, don't sell yourself short. It really was amazing.
Dragoon Sensei: Who's Neptune? *Shrugs* (The Burning Ruler returns.) I got this one. Originally I was going to put in Neptune, but decided not to and put in Sarah instead so I could make a new team for Sun. Also I don't really like Neptune's character. He just seems arrogant to me. But it's good to know you like Mercury. Bye again. (Leaves.) That guys is nuts. Yeah.
Novandalis: Hello. I heard that you enjoyed this story from The Burning Ruler. You cared enough to tell him your thoughts. I also heard that you were the one that helped get him over his depression and got him back so he could continue this story. That's enough for me. Me too. You are free to show up to our wedding if you want. Yeah for sure. Consider this an invite.
Alright so now I think is the start. Yeah, the only thing left is to say the disclaimer. Shall we? Yes.
The Burning Ruler only owns Shade, Sarah and Lilian. Enjoy the Chapter!
Chapter 26: Smoke and Mirrors
That night Shade was having trouble getting to sleep. After failing to find sleep for the third time he decided to get some fresh air. He left his room quietly and headed to the roof. When he got there, he saw a shadow already outside. As he approached he could make out the figure as Pyrrha.
"Hey Pyrrha." Said Shade.
"Hm. Oh. Hello Shade." said Pyrrha.
"What's wrong?" asked Shade, noticing that Pyrrha seemed to be worried about something.
"It's nothing really. It's just… well… with you and Velvet and all the other relationships advancing, me and Jaune don't seem to be going anywhere. I guess I'm just concerned that it never will go anywhere." Said Pyrrha.
"Hmm. If you want, I can talk to him if you want me to." Said Shade.
"Really?!That would really mean a lot to me Shade. But don't make it seem like I asked you to do this for me. Make it seem like it's just your own curiosity." Said Pyrrha.
"You got it." Said Shade.
"Thanks Shade. I owe you one." Said Pyrrha.
"No worries." Said Shade, watching Pyrrha turn around and leave.
Shade just stayed up on the roof for a few more minutes. He was about to turn around and go back to his room when he saw a bright light coming from town. At first he wasn't sure what it was until he saw flames. He wasn't sure why but he felt like he needed to check it out. He jumped off the roof, rolling when he landed. He then took off in the direction of town. He managed to jump onto an airship just as it was leaving. He got off as soon as it landed in town and took off in the direction of the fire. When he got there he saw that it was Junior's bar. The whole exterior of the building was engulfed in flames, but looking in through the windows, he saw people fighting with Melanie, Miltia, and Junior as well as the guards. Shade jumped in through a window, glad he had his swords with him. He drew his swords and cut down three of the attackers in one slash.
"HEY! WHAT'S GOING ON!?" asked Shade, shouting into the battle.
He heard Junior shouting back. "I have no idea. These guys just came barging in demanding to know where you were as this was your last listed place of work. When my boys told them to leave, they turned into what looked like creatures of Grim and started attacking everyone. I have no idea what is going on but these guys can fight." Said Junior.
"Blood Brothers. Their going after my friends to try and get to me. I need to go Grim." Said Shade. "Listen guys, these guys were bred to fight. There will be one that looks like a wolf, but has glowing golden teeth. Don't attack him. He's on your side!" said Shade, letting his grim blood take hold. He began to change into the middle of the fray. When the girls and Junior saw him they jumped back as Shade's grim form started slashing and biting at every Blood Brother he could get him claws on. Within five minutes, the remaining Blood Brothers ran away before Shade could kill them as well. After the remaining Blood Brothers had ran, Shade took control back from his Grim blood.
"Whew. Didn't expect that I would have to do that for a while." Said Shade, stretching his neck. He turned around to face the others, who were in a state of shock.
"Could you explain what the hell we just saw?" asked the two girls.
"Not much to say. Other than that I am what is known as a Blood Brother. I was genetically modified to be a grim hybrid. I am part Beowolf, Ursa and Deathstalker. The first success." Said Shade.
No one had any response to what they had just been told.
"Anyways, me and Velvet are getting married in a few days. If you want to show up, just let one of us know. I have to go back to beacon and get some sleep. I'm leaving for Atlas early tomorrow." Said Shade before leaving to get back to the airship before it left. He arrived just in time to get on the last airship going back to beacon. When he arrived back at beacon he went back to his room and layed back down on his bed. After closing his eyes, sleep found him quickly.
The next day, he woke up to a loud knock on his door. This also woke up his teammates.
"Ugh. What time is it?" asked Shade, turning around to look at his clock. It read five AM. This sparked anger in Shade. He got up and flung open his door. He saw Weiss and a still half asleep Blake standing there.
"Why did you wake me up at five in the goddamn morning?" asked Shade.
"We need to go to Atlas. My father wants us there around eight. About three hours to get breakfast, get onto the airship, arrive in Atlas, and get to my house." Said Weiss.
"Oh for the love of… fine. Let's go." Said Shade, following the two girls to the cafeteria after grabbing his backpack. He and the two girls grabbed a quick breakfast and ate it as they went towards the airship. Once they got on the airship, Blake fell asleep to get some sleep on the ride to Atlas. Shade tried to get to sleep, but couldn't. Unable to find sleep once again, he pulled out the piece of paper and pen he had brought with him. He then began writing lyrics to the flute melody he had played the previous night. Around halfway through the melody, he found that Weiss was sitting next to him, with Blake on the other side of him, and they were both staring intently at the paper. Shrugging this off, he simply began writing the lyrics again. Once he had finished he looked over the lyrics once more and nodded to himself.
"Looks good to me. How about you Weiss?" asked Shade, looking over to her.
"The lyrics are beautiful. You must have a talent for this." Said Weiss, looking over the lyrics.
"Well, he is the lead singer of a band. He has to be good at this. Kind of in his job description you know?" asked Blake.
"She has a point you know." said Shade.
"Alright. Well we are almost in Atlas. Shouldn't be much longer now." Said Weiss.
"Ok. Alright." Blake said to herself, trying to calm her nerves.
"Hey Blake. Everything is going to be fine. Trust me." Said Shade, calming her nerves considerably.
"He's right. I'm sure that everything will be fine." Said Weiss.
"Ok. Thanks. I needed to hear that." Said Blake.
"We know you needed to." Said the two.
"Hey. Looks like we're landing." Said Shade.
"Yep. Welcome to Atlas guys." Said Weiss.
"Hey girls? Is it Ok if I catch up with you later? I want to go somewhere before I go anywhere else." Said Shade.
"Well, why don't we come with you?" asked Weiss.
Shade wanted to make an argument, but couldn't come up with one that would work, so he just waved for them to follow him.
After walking through the streets of Atlas for about a half an hour, the group of three arrived at a graveyard.
"Why are we here?" asked Weiss, confused.
"I just need to say hello to a few people. Won't take long." Said Shade with a solemn look on his face.
"You're meeting people in a g- Oh." Weiss had started to say something when she realized what he meant.
"Do you want us to wait here or can we come with you?" asked Blake.
"You choose. If you want to wait, wait. If you want to come, come. I don't care." Said Shade, walking into the graveyard. Weiss decided to wait, but Blake came with Shade. Shade gave the lyrics to Weiss as something to do until they got back. The first grave stone Shade walked up to had the last name Politan on it. It didn't take long for Blake to realize this must be the grave site for Neo's parents as well as Shade's adoptive parents.
"Hey Mom. Hey Dad. It's good to talk to you again. I haven't been by in a long time because I didn't actually stay in Atlas. Now I live in Vale and I am attending beacon academy to become a hunter. Neo is also there and we are on the same team. She is doing very well. She is dating one of my best friends and bandmates. She is very happy with her life now, as am I. One last little bit of information. I'm engaged to a faunus at beacon by the name of Velvet Scarlatina. We are getting married in two days. That's all the new information as far as my life. It was nice to talk to you again. Goodbye." Said Shade, before pressing his hand up to his lips and placing it on the gravestone.
"One more grave to go. Hopefully they aren't there." Said Shade.
"Who?" asked Blake, before Shade got up and started walking.
"You'll see." Said Shade continuing down the path.
After walking for a few minutes Shade began walking down the gravestones until he saw a couple that looked like parents in front of a gravestone.
"Dammit. They are here. But I can try." Said Shade, stopping before walking again.
As Shade approached the couple they looked directly at him and their eyes turned from sadness to hatred in less than half a second.
"Why the hell are you here?" asked the man.
"Just wanted to talk to her for a little while." Said Shade, pointing at the gravestone.
"Why should we let you? You're the reason she's here." Said the man.
"I thought I explained that it wasn't my fault." Said Shade, remaining stern.
"No you can't talk to her. Get out of my sight." Said the man, with a sense of finality in his voice.
"Fine." Said Shade turning to Blake and saying. "Let's go."
"What? You're just going to leave like that?" Asked Blake
"Yes." Said Shade.
"Alright. Who's grave was that?" asked Blake.
"It was… Britany's grave. Those two were her parents. She lived here before she moved to Mistral, where I met her. After the incident, her body was sent back here to be buried." Explained Shade.
"Is this the first time that you tried to talk to her?" asked Blake.
"No. After all these years I have tried at least five times to talk to her, and her parents have stopped me every time." Said Shade, hanging his head down.
"That's horrible." said Blake.
"Yeah, but I've grown to accept it." Said Shade.
"Still, it isn't fair to blame you for what happened." Said Blake.
"I know, but there really isn't a whole lot I can do about it now. Let's just get back to Weiss and head to her place." Said Shade, leading Blake towards the entrance to the graveyard where Weiss was waiting.
"Hey you two. You finished here?" asked Weiss.
"Yeah. Let's go." Said Shade, putting up a happy façade.
'He's good at that. I wonder if he does that often. If I didn't know it wasn't true, I would believe it.' Thought Blake.
"I only do it when I'm trying to keep any negative emotions from showing through." Whispered Shade, answering Blake's question.
"You can't keep everything bottled up. It really is unhealthy." Whispered Blake back.
"I know. But some things are just difficult to put into words you know?" asked Shade.
"Makes sense." Said Blake.
"We're here. Welcome to my house." Said Weiss.
"Mansion." Said Shade and Blake.
"Alright. Fair point." Replied Weiss.
The three walked up to the front door and Weiss knocked. Not long after a servant came to the door and let the three in, already expecting two faunus to come with Weiss. After letting the three in the servant went to get Weiss' father. Meanwhile, Weiss was giving Blake and Shade the grand tour. She showed Shade where he was staying, but never showed Blake to a guest room. Shade was about to ask Weiss about that, until Blake asked.
"Um, Weiss? What room am I going to be staying in?" asked Blake.
This got a bright blush out of Weiss. Weiss was about to respond when a masculine voice came from behind the group.
"I believe she is inviting you to stay in her room with her." Said the voice. Shade turned around to see Weiss' Father and Winter.
"Hello once again Mr. Schnee. Nice to see you again as well Winter." Greeted Shade.
"Nice to see you as well Shade." said Winter.
"Yes it is nice to finally meet you in person. However, I am more interested in you, Ms. Belladonna." Said Weiss' Father.
"Oh. Yes, of course. Nice to meet you Mr. Schnee." Said Blake, holding her hand out to shake hands with Weiss' Father. Weiss' Father shook hands with her.
"The feeling is mutual Ms. Belladonna. May we speak in private?" asked Weiss' Father.
"Yes, of course." Said Blake.
"We will speak with you later." Said Weiss' Father.
"OK. Don't stay away for too long." Said Weiss, before kissing Blake lightly on the lips.
"Of course." Said Blake, kissing her back.
"Well, that's something I never thought I would see." Said Winter.
"I can imagine." Said Shade.
"Sorry about that." Said Weiss, blushing.
"Don't worry about it. So, how have you been Shade? Any news?" asked Winter.
"I've been good. Only a couple things. First, I learned to play the flute and second, I'm getting married in a couple days." Said Shade.
Winter almost passed out after hearing this. "Y-you're getting married? Like MARRIED married?" asked Winter.
"How many ways are there to do that?" asked Shade, confused as to what the difference between married and married married was.
"Alright, knock off the smart guy act." Said Winter.
"But that act is a part of me. If I wasn't like that I wouldn't be me anymore." Said Shade.
"Yeah, that's true." Said Winter, rolling her eyes. "Also, you learned to play the flute. Write anything yet?" asked Winter.
"Yeah, but me and Weiss haven't practiced it yet." Said Shade.
Winter just looked at the two.
Shade and Weiss looked at each other.
"I guess we could. I have the flute." Said Shade.
"I think I got the words as well. Why not." Said Weiss.
"Alright. Just give me a sec." said Shade, rummaging through his backpack and taking out the flute. He put the flute up to his mouth. Weiss cleared her throat.
"Ready?" asked Weiss. Shade nodded back and started to play the flute and Weiss began to sing.
Winter was impressed. Shade was playing the flute perfectly and Weiss' singing voice was perfect. Every note flowed into the next perfectly, and the lyrics were beautiful.
When the two had finished Winter began clapping. It wasn't long after she started clapping that Shade and Weiss heard two more pairs of hands clapping. They turned around to see Blake and Weiss' Father clapping. After they had finished Weiss looked over to her father.
"Well?" asked Weiss.
"It depends on how Shade answers this next question." Said Weiss' Father.
"So the relationship depends on me again." Said Shade.
"You could say that. So, are you ready?" asked Weiss' Father.
"Yes." Said Shade.
"Were you originally a member of the White Fang?" asked Weiss' Father.
"Honestly, yes. I was." Said Shade.
"I see. Well, I have made my decision. You see, I had found something on the internet about your girlfriend here. I learned that she was a member of the White Fang. Originally I had told her that due to her dubious background, that I was not Ok with this relationship, until she said that Shade was once a member of the White Fang. I did not know of this. I asked him so I could believe her when she said that just because she was once a member of the White Fang doesn't mean that she can't change. Just like Shade has." Said Weiss' Father.
"Um… English please?" asked Shade.
"Yes. I am Ok with your relationship." Said Weiss' Father.
"That makes me feel good. Knowing that I didn't give up my favor for nothing. So how are you t-" Shade was unable to continue when he turned to Weiss and Blake to see them kissing passionately.
"So… now what?" asked Winter.
"Why don't we discuss what we just heard?" asked Blake.
"Oh yeah. I forgot about that for a second there." Said Weiss, almost giddy.
"Anyways, that was amazing. Everything was perfect." said Winter.
"Really? I thought it could use another instrument playing, just to add some more depth to the song." Said Shade.
"Yeah. I noticed that too. Maybe a piano or violin?" asked Weiss, trying to help.
"Yeah. I think that could work. Unfortunately I don't know anyone who could play either of those." Said Shade.
"Neither do I." said Weiss.
"Well, I'll figure something out. I always do." Said Shade.
"Yeah. You do." Said Blake.
The rest of the day was mostly just Shade, Blake and Weiss' family talking until after dinner when Winter had the idea of having some sparring matches outside.
"So, who's going to start?" asked Winter.
"I'll start." Said Shade, drawing his swords and twirling them around in his hands a couple times.
"Who wants to start against the leader and strongest member of team SPKR?" asked Weiss.
Winter raised her hand. "I want to fight him." Said Winter.
"Alright, but wouldn't it make more sense for him to fight someone who isn't a beacon academy graduate?' asked Weiss' Father.
"No, it's perfectly fine. How can I get better if I don't challenge myself every once in a while?" asked Shade.
"Alright. He agreed to it. Go nuts." Said Weiss.
Winter took out her sword. Shade raised his swords in a defensive manner. The one in his left hand was in front of him, pointed up and to the right. The one in his right was beside his right side, pointed towards Winter and up slightly. His body was turned to the right, his left foot in front of him. His right foot behind him. He was crouched down slightly. He loaded his swords with fire dust, and coated his swords in it, banging them together lit the dust, turning them into fire swords. When the fight started, Shade slashed towards Winter, sending a wave of fire at her. She jumped over it, just to be hit with another one that Shade sent up at her. It sent her back, but she recovered midair, and landed on a glyph and launched herself at Shade, scoring a cut on his arm, hoping to disable his arm long enough to get the upper hand. Unfortunately, Shade recovered from the cut quickly and ran towards Winter form, behind. Sensing the oncoming attack, she placed a wall glyph behind her, causing Shade to slow down, just in time to turn to the side. When he looked back up, Winter was nowhere to be seen. Shade turned around just to see Winter charging at him. Acting on instinct alone, he activated his semblance, leaving behind a fire copy. Winter hit the copy causing it to explode.
Weiss' Father was shocked at what he had just seen. He thought he had just witnessed Shade's death. Looking at Winter after she had recovered, it was clear she thought the same, until Shade ran at her from behind and jumped over her, wrapping his legs around her head and bringing her head into the ground in a head scissor. He flipped up, sending Winter into the air. He jumped up after her, switching to an ice dust, getting above her, and activating his semblance quickly to leave an ice copy on her back, causing her fall to accelerate, sending her into the ground and shattering as she landed. Shade landed behind her, just as she activated a glyph that Shade had never seen before. Not long after, a large arm came out of the glyph, wielding a large sword that looked to be made of ice. Shade, relying on simple logic switched to a fire dust, lit it, and attacked the arm. However, Shade simply bounced off the arm as it swung at him. Shade attempted to block, but the sword broke through his block, with little effort, sending him backwards. Shade briefly considered going grim, but shrugged it off quickly, deciding that might not be the best idea. Shade was breathing very heavily. Shade decided that his best option would be to get to Winter, but in order to do that, he needed to get past that massive arm. He activated his semblance, hoping to sneak past the arm. However, as he passed by the arm, it swung, seemingly at thin air, but it hit Shade, sending him out of his shadow.
"Arg!" yelled Shade, as the sword hit him, sending him backwards, before he fell to one knee, his breathing slowing down and becoming deeper, but he charged at Winter anyways.
"Shade! That's enough." Yelled Weiss worried about his safety. She knew that his aura had to be close to zero. However, Shade didn't hear her, and he didn't seem to be worried about his aura, still thinking he had plenty, as there was no gauge and he was too focused on the fight to check his scroll.
Shade went to slash at Winter, and she slashed back, avoiding his swipe, but landing a large slash across his stomach. Shade landed behind Winter, still standing, but with his swords pointed downwards.
It didn't take long for Weiss and Blake to reach Shade. When they reached him, he chuckled and coughed up some blood.
"Guess I got a bit… carried away huh?" asked Shade, smiling before the smile dropped from his face and he fell to the ground. It wasn't until he hit the ground that they noticed the deep gash along his chest and torso. It was bleeding heavily.
"Get a doctor!" yelled Weiss. Weiss' father, hearing his daughter's tone, immediately rushed off, not knowing what it was for. Winter, also hearing this, ran over to see Shade's gash.
"Oh my god!" said Winter, gasping.
"He'll be fine, his aura just got too low, and that final slash took him out." Said Blake.
"Why didn't he just concede if his aura was that low?" asked Winter.
"Shade knows that he can't give up when we leave. He knows that it will be kill, or be killed." Said Weiss.
"What do you mean?" asked Winter.
"Probably better that we let him explain it. Well, when he wakes up, I mean." Said Blake, as the doctor arrived and stitched up his gash, and wrapped it up.
"He'll be fine. Just needs some rest." Said the doctor.
"Thank god for that." Said Winter, wiping her forehead.
"Crazy bastard." Mumbled Blake.
"Yeah he is." Said Weiss.
Weiss took Shade to the room he would be staying in to rest up. Blake and Weiss followed Winter and Weiss' father to the main room where they stayed and conversed for about an hour. After about an hour they were about to turn in for the night when a new voice entered the conversation.
"I think it's safe to say I lost that one huh?" asked Shade.
"About time you got up." Said Blake.
"Yeah, yeah, I get it." Said Shade.
"It was only an hour. Less time than some other times." Said Weiss.
"Good point. Anyways, I am tired so I am going to bed. Just wanted to let you all know I was Ok." Said Shade, leaving the room.
"So, does he just not care about anything at all?" asked Winter, curious as to how he just shrugged off the fight as if it was nothing.
"Well, he didn't use every trick in his arsenal. Had he done that, you probably would've lost, even though you are a full-fledged Huntress and he is still in training." Said Weiss.
"Honestly, yeah he probably would've." Said Blake.
"He can be that strong?" asked Winter.
"Yeah. He only does that if he needs to to save his life or protect his friends." Said Weiss.
"Well. Good to know you're all in good hands as long as you're with him." Said Winter.
"Yeah we are." Said Blake.
"Anyways. We should probably get to sleep as well. Good night everyone." Said Winter.
"Goodnight." Said Weiss, as everyone went to bed.
Around midnight, Shade was awoken to the sound of someone furiously knocking on his door.
"For the love of…." Grumbled Shade as he opened his door to see Weiss standing there as she started shouting at him incomprehensibly.
"Hey Weiss. Calm down. What is going on?" asked Shade.
"They… are … here. Blood Brothers. Blake and everyone else are at the front ready to fight now… but we will need you." Said Weiss after calming down slightly.
"Dammit." Said Shade, taking off towards the fight.
"How many?" asked Shade after he got to the front.
"Hundreds at least. Maybe more." Said Blake, noticing Shade was there.
Shade knew that he might have to go grim, but wasn't sure if he should.
"Why are you even questioning whether or not you should?! Just do it!" said Weiss, seeing his confliction.
"Are you sure?" asked Shade.
Weis just looked at Shade angrily.
"Got it. Crystal clear." Said Shade. He then turned to Winter and Weiss' Father. "Don't freak out when this happens." Shade then closed his eyes and started to allow his grim blood to take hold. His bod started to become more wolf-like. His neck started to stretch. His arms and legs became more canine-like, with his hands and feet becoming paws. His nails became claws, his teeth became fangs, and his teeth began glowing gold. He then howled. He then sat down waiting for the Blood Brothers to approach. When they got within a few yards, they noticed Shade sitting there.
"What the hell?" asked one.
"Is it just a dog?' asked another.
"I don't know. Someone go up and pet it." Said a third.
Shade, noticing their confusion, began to play the part. He hung his tongue out of his moth and began panting like a dog does.
One Blood Brother walked up to Shade and placed a hand on his head. Shade began to press his head into the Blood Brother's hand. This confused everyone there. The Blood Brother then began petting Shade. (AN- I just want to cut in here. Writing this part makes me feel strange because while I'm writing I tend to put myself in the shoes of Shade, so right now it feels like I'm the one being petted. It's strange.) Shade seemed to be enjoying it, so the Blood Brother began scratching behind his ears.
"It is just a dog!" yelled the Blood Brother. Shade heard some chuckles in the background.
'Alright that's it.' Thought Shade, bringing one of his paws back and shoving it through the Blood Brother's stomach. The Blood Brother then died very soon after.
"Just a dog huh?" asked Shade, still as a wolf.
"Oh shit! It the original Blood Brother! He's here too!" said a Blood Brother.
"First the bar, now here?!" yelled another.
It didn't take long after that statement for Shade to realize that this was the same group that attacked Junior's bar. This lit a fire under Shade as he took the offensive and charged at the group. This caught them off guard. By the time the Blood Brothers had realized what was happening, everyone was at the group cutting them down as fast as they could. Shade was like an animal (Puns!) slashing and biting as many as he could, hoping to kill as many as possible, hopefully making the journey easier for everyone.
The Blood Brothers were fighting back, but it was clear that they were losing.
"Retreat!" yelled one who was clearly a leader. The Blood Brothers then ran away, trying to avoid any more unnecessary casualties.
"That looks like all of them." Said Blake, exhausted.
"Yeah. Look like it." Said Weiss.
"Thank god. Those guys were strong." Said Winter.
"Good thing we have the original on our side huh?" asked Blake.
"Yeah, would you mind explaining that now?" asked Winter.
Shade walked over, still in grim form. "Pets for explanation." said Shade, trying to be funny.
"Very funny Shade." said Weiss.
"I'm not kidding. Pets for explanation." Said Shade again, dead serious.
Winter rolled her eyes and began to pet Shade's head. After Winter finished, Shade burst out laughing.
"Oh my god! I did not expect you to actually do that!" yelled Shade, still laughing uncontrollably, and reverting back to his normal form.
"Yeah yeah. Just explain wolf boy." Said Winter.
"Alright. Simply put, I am what is known as a Blood Brother. I was genetically modified to be a Grim hybrid. The first success in fact." Said Shade, summing it up.
"A grim hybrid? Is that even possible?" asked Winter.
"It seems possible. Not very plausible, but definitely possible." Said Weiss' Father.
"I see. Anyways, I need some sleep. I'll see you guys tomorrow." Said Shade, returning to his room.
"Yeah, we're going to need some sleep too, so we should probably get to bed too. Good night." Said Weiss, walking away with Blake.
"Well then. That was definitely a shocker." Said Winter.
"Yeah. Who would've thought that that boy had such a dark secret? I just hope those Blood Brothers don't interrupt the wedding." Said Weiss' Father.
"I'm sure it will be fine." said Winter. 'At least, I hope it will be.' She thought afterwards.
(The Burning Ruler returns)
How did everything go you two?
I think it went well.
It did go well. I hope that your fans enjoy having us here. I had a good time here.
Why don't we ask them to leave a review about what they thought of having you two here as well.
Can I ask?
Sure go ahead Velvet.
OK. Remember to leave a review about what you thought of having me and Shade here.
Actually I want to ask you, The Burning Ruler, about the whole pets for explanation part.
This is what he meant by it. (Velvet begins scratching behind Shade's wolf ears.)
(Shade's eyes close and he starts smiling.) Damn these canine instincts.
That's what I meant. Anyways, remember to leave a review of what you thought of this chapter.
Goodbye!
