Path to Redemption Ch. 3: Initiation Guardians
So one question that I can't answer... But, shoutout to Melanie Malachite for following this story. Also, you guys are incredible for following me through my stories because this one has already hit 10 followers. And, I already have a cover for this story {no lies, it's some picture I found on the internet}.
Melanie and Miltia pulled another kid off of a Faunus, and glared angrily at him.
"If we catch you again," Miltia threatened.
"We're going to use our weapons," Melanie finished. The boy started to move forward, but the twins quickly raised up their weapons. The boy made the smart decision, and ran off.
"Thank you," the Faunus said gratefully.
"Whatever," Miltia started.
"It's our job," Melanie explained.
"Either way," the Faunus continued. "Can I get your names?"
"You'll learn them eventually," Miltia said.
"We have other jobs to do," Melanie continued. They both left the Faunus standing there, watching them leave.
"This is boring," Miltia complained. "All we do is stop bully boys from getting into fights."
"At least it's a job," Melanie countered. "It's an easy six figure payday, and it's a chance to get our reputation back on track." Miltia silently cursed under her breath, while Melanie continued to look forward. Both twins heard a ping, and they checked their scrolls.
Ensure that all students in the locker rooms can get to Beacon Cliffs without any issues.
It was from Goodwitch, of course. They just started on the path, hoping that it was going to be an argument free trip to the locker room.
Beacon Locker Room
The twins opened up the door, and inspected the scene. They could identify Weiss, Ruby, Yang, and Jaune. By memory they could identify Pyrrha Nikos, start student of Sanctum. Now they really hoped that they wouldn't get into an argument.
"Ahem," Miltia said, clearing her throat loudly. "We're assuming that all of you know where Beacon Cliffs are?"
"Why would you need to tell us that?" Weiss asked.
"Because we're not students here," Melanie said impatiently. "So it's our job to keep you on the right path."
"Staff?" Weiss asked, amusement taking over her face.
"Yes, we're security," Miltia continued. "Now, do you know where Beacon Cliffs is or not?"
"How do the teams work?" Weiss suddenly asked.
"I don't know," Melanie said impatiently. "Our job is to stop fights, and guide those of you that are lost. Nothing in our job description ever pointed towards knowing what we're sending you towards." Weiss gave some sort of prissy look, but the twins still hadn't received their answer.
"Alright," Miltia finally said, scraping her claws against each other. "Do you know where to go or not?"
"What is that, a threat?" Weiss cried out haughtily. Melanie jumped forward, and swung her boot down into the bench next to Weiss.
"Consider that a threat," Melanie said in a low voice. "Now, we don't know anything more then you, unless you don't know how to get to Beacon Cliffs. If you don't, then we'll guide you. Otherwise, we'll be on our way."
"I know where to go," Weiss said annoyedly.
"Good," Miltia finished up. "Then I'm assuming the rest of you do as well?" Everyone but Yang nodded. Miltia walked right up to the brawler, and stopped just before her bust. "What about you, blondie?" She asked harshly. "Do you know where to go, or are you just trying to make a point with us?"
"I just find it amusing that you're threatening us," Yang remarked. "Even though I know how good you are."
"Listen here, blondie," Miltia continued.
"Miltia," Melanie called out. "Get her to answer our question, and then we leave."
"I know where to go," Yang said confidently.
"Next time, answer our question," Melanie said. She gestured for Miltia to follow along, and violently left the area.
"No issues unless she starts them, huh?" Miltia asked.
"It appears that her pride is going to make things a bit more difficult," Melanie remarked. "Come on, let's report in."
Beacon Cliffs: Ozpin and Goodwitch
The two of them were monitoring the twins. The time to watch over the other students would come later on in the day, but for now the twins would receive a majority of the attention.
"So they won't be the main issue," Goodwitch said. "It does appear that you are correct, again."
"Yet you continue to doubt me," Ozpin added with a smile. "Yes, mercenaries are wonderful. Very much so full of pride, but they are willing to toss it away for money. I am surprised that Ms. Xiao Long is going to be at the center of these issues."
"You'd be correct in that," a voice came. The two of them looked up, and saw the twins walking straight at them.
"All of the students are on their way," Melanie said boredly. "Even the blonde."
"So you're already making friends," Ozpin said smoothly.
"You know about our past," Miltia said angrily. "You know our history with her. Why even bother hiring us?"
"That's for another time, Ms. Malachite. For now, I need you and your sister to get in position for initiation. You're camera angles will be monitored, but you are not intended to interfere. Only attack the Grimm that attack you, and keep a close eye on the students. This bullhead will get you over to central ruins. Call in when the last of the artifacts is taken."
"You said no interference, right?" Miltia asked. Ozpin nodded. "So if we're about to witness a death, we just let it happen?" Another nod.
"That won't be an issue," Melanie said immediately. "Come on Miltia." She grabbed her sisters arm, and walked into the bullhead.
"No interference, huh?" Goodwitch asked.
"Yes," Ozpin sighed. "I hope that the camera's will be enough to discourage anything drastic on their parts."
Main Ruins: The Twins Hideout
Miltia shredded another tree branch in anticipation for more students. So far, only a few had actually gotten to the temple. Those that had, didn't notice them. The ones that they had seen, had all been those that they didn't recognize. Either way, Miltia was bored.
Four years ago, the twins had been orphaned. No one wanted to take a pair of twins, when one had an attitude and the other a mind that was naturally more intelligent then most. Especially since they had to be a pair. Melanie had turned down offers since Miltia would of have had to be left behind, and Miltia did the same. Though, more people were willing to take Melanie then Miltia. So they did the only thing that they could. They broke out.
After leaving, they had tried to apply for any schools that offered housing. Signal, Sanctum, anywhere. But since they had no combat experience, everyone turned them down. So they had purchased weapons that matched their attire that had carried over from their home. A pair of claws for Miltia, and a pair of bladed heels for Melanie. It had all worked better then expected, since they already had some unarmed combat experience.
They started to work their way through any miscellaneous job that gave them combat experience. The sums grew larger, and the clients grew stronger. By the end of one year, they had developed a reputation as excellent mercenaries. They had thought about applying for Signal again, but why should they? They had an established clientele, reputation, and strength. Why turn down the sure thing? So they remained as mercenaries, and just grew stronger through that.
But yet, here they were. Finally at what was the end goal for most people there age. Beacon Academy, the end goal for anyone who wanted to become a hunter. But they were unlike most, because they were brought here as mercenaries. That was what they had chosen to become in life, and that was what they would be. I mean, the perks were wonderful. Money, an abandon for the law, shelter, and no rules.
"We got another two," Melanie called out. "Ohoho, look who showed up." Miltia picked up her scroll, and zoomed in on the site.
"We've got the blondie and some girl in black," Miltia remarked. "Hey, I know that girl." Melanie took another look, and shook her head.
"Of course you do," she remarked. "We saw her on the first day."
"No, I've seen her before that. Remember that contract we took for the White Fang?" Melanie's eyes widened, and she grinned down at Yang and the girl in black.
"Now we have her in a good spot," Melanie said softly. "Good eye M." They could hear an audible yell, forcing them to pause for a moment. They saw a red and black blur come hurling towards the ground, but it was cut off by another blur slamming into it. They observed as the two of them went slamming into the trees.
"That was odd," Miltia remarked.
"No kidding," Melanie added in. "So much for a boring trip."
Ozpin and Goodwitch
"So they remembered about Blake."
"You honestly can't be that surprised. I figured it would only take some time. Though, I am concerned that Ms. Belladonna and Ms. Xiao Long are a pair. The time will come when they will be in conflict with those two, of that I am positive. However, we must let them work through it."
Malachite Twins
They idly watched as the large group of eight ran off from the temple, a smile plastered cleanly on their faces. Up until that point, they had only seen the occasional sign of people running by. Now, they had just watched eight people almost be killed by a Nevermore and Death Stalker. If only they had popcorn, it would all be ideal.
"Now what?" Miltia asked. They heard a loud hiss beneath them, forcing an audible sigh. A large King Taijitu was curled up underneath them, waiting on them to jump down.
"Now that," Melanie replied. "Only kill Grimm that threaten us, right?" Miltia smiled, enjoying where her sister was going. Melanie jumped down onto the white head, and used the blades from her heels to latch onto it's head. She brought around her shoe into the side of it's head, and then gained her balance.
Miltia jumped down from her spot, and hooked her claws into the neck of the head. She started to climb up, getting an audible hiss as she went. The head slammed into a nearby tree, nearly flinging her off. Perhaps they had been a little bit too hasty in jumping down.
Melanie slowly made her way up to the top of the Taijitu's head, trying to get to the point that her and Miltia discussed. She finally reached the top of it's head, and looked down at it's eyes. She lifted up her shoe, and brought the blade into the left eye of the white head. It screamed out in pain, earning a smile from Melanie.
Miltia finally got up to the head, and she slammed her blades into the black heads eyes. She looked over at her sister, and nodded. Both of them shakily stood up, and bent their knees. They jumped over to the other's head, and then swung around their blades into the necks of the others head. Both of them felt the heads separating from the rest of the Taijitu, and they took a calm landing on the ground. Both sides of the Taijitu fell over, dead.
"And there's our action," Miltia said, blood lust reaching her eyes.
"And there's our practice," Melanie added in. They climbed back up their tree, and prayed for more Grimm to come their way.
Ozpin and Goodwitch
"Killing that Taijitu was completely unnecessary."
"Perhaps for our other instructors, but for our other plans with these two it was necessary. They're skill has already improved from losing to Yang. A little less arrogant, and a little more together. Yes, our plans will work beautifully with them."
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