Chapter 3 here, sorry if I've made simple mistakes in the past as you can see this is my first fanfic. I've been having problems trying to upload chapters because of some problem that takes me like 20 min to fix. Anyways in this chapter you'll begin to see Trey's dark side take form. Enjoy.
Chapter 3: Dark Embrace
As we approached the cliff I saw Professor Ozpin and Ms. Goodwitch as well as Velvet. She was speaking to someone I've never seen before probably Phoebe and Roland's friend was motioning me over.
"Trey over here!" Velvet shouted.
I had never seen her in combat gear before. She was wearing what looked like Light leather armor with some kind of fabric underneath I don't know seeing her like this amazes me.
" Hey Velvet it's really weird seeing you in your gear since this is the first time I've seen it." I said rubbing my head.
Roland and Phoebe ran over to the girl she was speaking with earlier. and small chatters were heard.
"Made some new friends I see." Velvet said pointing her head over to Roland and Phoebe.
"Yeah I see you made a new friend as well?" I replied
"Yup she's pretty cool wanna meet her?" she said
"Why not." I accepting the offer.
I Velvet walked me over to where Roland and Phoebe they saw me they dispatched to the side revealing a fox faunus girl with black hair but not as dark as Phoebe's along with a pair of light brown eyes. She was wearing a armored top with a skirt and combat pants underneath.
"Hi my names Anna." she said holding her hand out for a handshake.
"Trey." I nodded and returned the gesture.
"I'm more than sure they already told you what I do in my spare time?" I said pointing to Roland and Phoebe.
" Yes and let me say it's an honor to make your acquaintance 'Shadow Warrior'."
"What did she call you?" Velvet chimed in.
"I'll explain later, but I think we're about to start." I said pointing towards Ozpin.
"Initiates please stand on an individual launch plate."he said loud enough for all of us to hear.
"Remember what I told you. ill do my best to find you." I said to Velvet.
She leaned in for a hug and I returned it.
"Wish me luck!." Velvet said kissing me on the cheek and walking over to her plate.
I stand on my plate which just so happens to be right in front of Professor Ozpin. I look left and see Velvet followed by other fellow initiates. I turn to my right and see Anna smiling at me along with Roland and Phoebe.
Now facing Ozpin I give him a small smile followed by him returning it then his face got serious.
" Listen well initiates for I am not going to repeat myself." he said with a stern tone."There are artifacts resting in the temple at the end of the forest."Your objective is to retrieve these artifacts at all costs. Do not hesitate to destroy anything in your path... or you will die." Ozpin said looking at me straight in the eyes.
"Any further questions?" he said now looking at all of us.
No one answered
"Good also note you will be using your own landing strategy and I wish you luck you are going to need it. Oh I almost forgot to mention the first person you see will be your teammate for the next four years.
I retrieved my blue bandana from my back pocket and tied it around my head to cover my mouth. This was the bandana I used when I went out being a vigilante. I looked over to Velvet who was next to be launched. She smiled and took off into the Emerald Forest. I then looked over to my right and heard Phoebe yell.
"ROLAND HE'S WEARING IT!"
They looked over and I gave them a wink before I was sent flying into the forest.I raised my left arm for my grapping hook gauntlet.
I have to time this right if I don't it won't end well for me and everything I've done will be for nothing. I saw a rather large tree with a long neck sticking out in plain sight.
"There!" I thought.
I fired the grappling hook and sure enough it went right through the bark and locked in place. I felt a pull on my arm and I braced myself for landing. Lucky me I was landing in a small field. I left a trail of dirt upon landing and dusted myself off, but then I heard screaming. I looked around to see if I could find the source of the screams only to find out that they weren't coming from the forest, but the sky.
"LOOK OUT BELOW!" yelled Phoebe falling from the sky.
In my efforts to attempt to catch her she ended up landing on me instead.
"Sorry Trey didn't see you there." She said getting off of me.
"It's fine." I said still dazed from the girls landing.
"Guess this makes us teammates?" Phoebe asked offering me her hand.
"Guess so..." I said taking her hand.
Just as I got up I spotted several pairs of crimson eyes lying in the bush.
"Phoebe I want you to walk with me and stay close I we're being followed keep your weapon ready there's a lot of them." I said looking into her eyes.
She nodded an retrieved a machete from a sheath hidden in her hair. Smart hiding place I never saw it until now.
"I'll follow your lead." she said.
We walked for about 10 minutes until I heard rustling in the tree line. I looked around still nothing just silence. The silence then broke when I heard loud thumping charging towards me. It was a beowulf and it was pouncing at me. I had just enough time to pull my sword from its sheath and pierce the beowolf's heart.
"Sneaky bastard." I said removing the lifeless corpse from my body.
"Close one how did you know it was coming I didn't hear a thing?" she said with wonder in her expression.
I proceeded to point to my faunus ears with a smirk.
" Oh yeah forgot you had those ha ha." she laughed.
"Let's keep moving if we wait for more of them we'll never make it to the temple." I said putting my bandanna in place.
Before we knew it we found the temple and retrieved our artifacts. Ozpin must enjoy chess if he chose chess pieces for artifacts.
"Phoebe could you stay here and wait for the others?" I asked her.
" Um sure mind if I ask where your going?. she answered
" I need to find Velvet." I replied
" Oh I see... is she your girlfriend?" she said teasing me.
"No it's just... I told her I'd find her once we landed and I plan to stay true to my word is all. I said with haste.
"Alright I'll contact you if I see anyone." after saying this she grabbed my shoulder. " Be careful out there ok?"
I nodded and ran off into the forest.I fired my grappling hook at a tree and climbed to the top. I heard fighting in the distance and my first instinct was to run towards it and I did. I never ran so fast in my life, but if it meant Velvet's safety It was in on the fighting I saw Velvet and 3 other initiates taking on an ursa then something caught my eye. Another ursa was emerging from the trees behind the group of fighters. I didn't stop running in fact I ran faster. At this rate if I gained enough speed with a strong enough hit I can knock the ursa over and dispatch it. My plan went accordingly. I dove into the ursa and tackled it on to its back and began punching it's throat with all my strength. After Velvet's group finished off the first ursa they turned their attention to me.
"Whoa did he just? The first initiate said.
"Look at him go!" said the second.
"Who is that? said the third
"Trey? said Velvet in a confused tone.
I had never felt this strong before. It felt strange, but I embraced it. After a barrage of punches the ursa's neck snapped due to the force I was applying to it. I got off the ursa's belly and on to the forest grass where I collapsed to my knees heavily breathing. Velvet ran to my aid.
"Trey are you ok?" she said worried about my current state.
I didn't say a word. All I could do is look up and hug her tightly.
"You're safe..." I said still breathing heavily. "Good."
"What was that?" she asked.
"I'm not sure, oh and if you're wondering where the temple is it's that way follow me."I said recovering and standing up.
Shortly after entering the trees I got a message from Phoebe informing me that Roland and Anna have arrived at the temple. Now that every one has a artifact we can get back to... something's moving towards us and fast.
"Phoebe get on the pillar and look over to the north and report what you see. I ordered.
" The rest of you form up on me weapons drawn!"
"You got it boss!" Roland said grabbing his hammer from his back.
The others nodded and prepared themselves.
" Velvet can you use what magic you have to support the group?" I asked
"Yes I do" answering my question.
" Stand by Phoebe and call out if anything shows up from the forest."
"Trey I've spotted multiple beowolf packs approaching from the North, Northwest, and Northeast areas of the forest." Phoebe called out.
"Estimated amount of enemies about 30+ coming in fast. I'll provide sniper support from here."
"Got it!" I answered "Everyone find the beowulfs with different plating than the others those are the alpha's the rest will scatter if they go down."
I reached for Marcie and put in a variety of dust I took my revolver and loaded it with half blue and half red rounds.
"Here they come give them all you got!"
Beowolfs began to charge at us in waves.
I began firing my revolver at the incoming wave. Roland used his semblance and his skin turned to steel. He leaped at the leader of the pack and slammed its head into the was using dual SMGs and practically mowing down everything in her path.I was concentrated on dispatching a beowolf when one snuck up from behind until Phoebe shot in the other group of fighters were handling themselves well. When one was hit Velvet healed them with her magic. The beowolfs began their final assault and a full charge was issued.
After what seemed like an eternity the beowolf army was defeated.
"Let's get back before more come!" I shouted.
At the team assignment ceremony*.
"Trey, Roland, Anna, Phoebe these four make team TRAP. Congratulations on your initiation. Professor Ozpin said into the microphone.
We walked off the stage and I saw Velvet along with the other initiates that were with us. She ended up being in team CFVY. Though it does bring me down about us not being one the same team I'm sure this is a good opportunity for her.
After Velvet and her team walked off the stage she ran towards me and hugged me.
"Thank you Trey for getting me this far." she said as she tightened her grip.
I returned the hug."Your welcome Velvet your parents are going to be proud."
"I'm going to go celebrate with them want to tag along?" she asked.
"I'm sorry Velvet as much as I want to there are a few things I need to take care of why don't you invite my Aunt she'd love to go."
"Oh okay." she said saddened by my answer
I moved towards her and kissed her cheek. "If I finish my errand fast I'll head over to your house alright?"
"A-Alright." she said blushing furiously.
Walking towards the door I saw my team standing on the side of it. Roland witnessing what I did he gestured for a fist bump and said "Smooth." I returned the gesture and made my way to the airships to Vale. Getting off the ship I began walking towards the docks. I had received a tip from a acquaintance that the White Fang were going to rob a cargo ship full of dust.I fired my grappling hook and sat on a warehouse roof spying on the White Fang thugs from the shadows. After 15 minuets of doing this I felt a presence. The footsteps behind me confirmed this.
"Hands up!" I quickly pulled my revolver on the figure only to be out gunned by his companions.
"Whoa I think we got on the wrong foot here guns down guys." the person said.
His men lowered their weapons as did I.
"Allow me to introduce myself my name is Jake Fisher and I am the vice president of the Shadow Warrior vigilante group.
"Wait vice president?... who's the president? I asked.
"That would be you Trey Stormshield. Jake answered.
"How do you know my full name I've never spoken it to anyone of the public?" I said in shock.
" I've done some research on you thanks to an acquaintance. The same acquaintance that gave you the tip about the White Fang." said Jake.
"Well you wanted my attention now you got it speak." I said.
"Good I have an offer we are going to be holding a meeting exactly one week from now if you can make time to show if you can't we will reschedule." Jake said
"I'll make time and hear you out can I bring friends?" I asked.
"Sure if they are friends of yours then they are friends of ours. I thank you for your cooperation now we will take care of the White Fang don't worry we wont kill them we will turn them over to the police once they've been dealt with."said Jake
"Good to hear I've got to get going I'll be in touch." with that being said I took off.
I still had time to get ready so I took the rooftops to Aunt Katherine's house.I opened the door only to be hugged tightly by my Aunt.
"I heard the news you passed your initiation!" she said sucking the life out me.
"News travels fast around here huh?" I said clinging to dear life
She released me. "Actually Velvet stopped by she wanted to give you this and for me to tell you to meet her at the carnival." she said handing me a small box.
"Thanks for letting me know I'm going to go get ready." I said running up the staircase.
After a quick shower I picked out an outfit which consisted of normal boots, dark blue jeans, a Signal academy t shirt and, a dark denim jacket.I went over to my desk and opened the box Velvet got the box was a necklace with a heart crest as the center piece which I was assuming was Velvet's family crest. Under it was a note that said: For always being there for me - Velvet.
I smiled and put on the necklace. I better get going I don't want to be late.
I went downstairs gave Aunt Katherine a kiss on the forehead and left for the fair grounds.
( Aunt Katherine's P.O.V) " I know for a fact I felt something earlier, but there's no way he could have unlocked it he's not ready for it. I just hope he doesn't end up like his father."
(Trey's P.O.V)
The carnival wasn't too far away from where I lived so I didn't need to take the roofs. I can't be unarmed so I brought my revolver and hid it under my shirt. I'm starting to think people are catching onto my Identity I'm going to have to lay low for a while. This is something I need to discuss with Jake. I was coming up to the carnival entrance and I saw Velvet waiting for me by the ticket booth. She was wearing a purple dress and the bracelet I gave her earlier.
Hey Velvet. I said walking up to her." You look great."
"Hey Trey did you see the gift I got you?" Velvet said.
"Sure did in fact I'm wearing it now. I said showing her the necklace. "Thank you by the way I like it."
"Glad you did my mom helped me pick it out." she said
I laughed a little. "Well then shall we? offering my arm to her.
She nodded and took my arm and walked with me to the ticket booth
"Two please." I said to the woman in the booth and handed her 20 Lien.
"Here you go enjoy!" she said handing me the tickets
"Where to first? I said smiling at Velvet.
"Oh how about that one!" she said pointing to a roller coaster.
"Lets go." I said with anticipation.
After pretty much riding everything in the carnival Velvet suggested the ferris wheel next.
The view of Vale at night was amazing I could see all the buildings and lights.
"Hey Trey can I ask you a question?" Velvet asked
"Sure go ahead." I said with a smile.
"Why do you look out for me all the time and don't say its because you promised my mom." She said looking at me in the eyes.
Dang she put me on the spot with this one.
"It's because I care about you a lot Velvet you stood up for me when no one else would when we were younger and I guess you could say this is me returning the It's time I tell you where I go during the night."
"Go ahead." she said with a soft tone.
"After I got the news about what happened to my parents I just lost it.I started avoiding everyone except Aunt Katherine. It was about two years ago when I became a vigilante vowing to never let an innocent person be hurt in this town while I'm still breathing. Velvet I prevented your death a total of three times in the past two years." I confessed.
"What?" she said in a shocked tone
" I wouldn't be able to live with myself if you ever died. Not before me."
She got up and hugged me tightly.
"Trey... I don't know what to say."
"Let's just enjoy the rest of the ride then I'll walk you home." I said returning the hug
"Okay." she said as we reached the peak of the ferris wheel.
She took my hand and we made our way to her house. Walking through town when it's peaceful relaxes me. I need a break every once in a while I haven't had a full night's sleep in reached Velvet's house and we separated hands.
"Thanks for coming Trey I had a lot of fun." Velvet said opening the door.
"So did I... I guess I'll see you at school tomorrow?"I said walking down the steps
"Yeah I'll see you there Goodnight Trey."Velvet said peeking from behind her door.
"Night Velvet." I said walking off into the night.
I think ill go home and get my gear and stop by the store for supplies before I head to BEACON. I opened the door and saw Aunt Katherine was sleeping in her must have fallen asleep watching soap operas again. I went upstairs got my gear and took store was on the way to beacon so it's a straight trip. I was closing in on the store until I saw a blond teen getting jumped by a group of guys that I'm pretty sure aren't his friends. Knowing me I was going to put a stop to this. I grabbed Marcie from my back and loaded bag rounds into it.
"Four on one aw c'mon guys that's not fair." I said cocking my shotgun. "I'll give you one warning and that's all your going to get now back away from the guy before I get trigger happy."
"Cardin he's armed we should do what he say." said one of the teens.
"Shut up Russell I'll handle this. Cardin said to his friend.
"Wait Cardin Winchester? Jumping innocent people? Wow I would have thought you would have at least some honor, but I've been proven wrong before." I said aiming at him.
Cardin was angered by me saying this and he began to march towards me, but I stopped him by firing a bag past his face.
"I won't miss next time." I shouted.
Accepting defeat Cardin ran off with his friends in the opposite direction. I walked towards the blonde and offered my hand to help him up.
"You okay man?". I asked him.
"Yeah thanks for saving me. Wait haven't I've seen you around BEACON?. The blonde asked taking my hand and getting up from the ground.
"Maybe I'm Trey by the way what's your name? I said introducing myself.
"Juane" the blonde said.
"Well Juane I was going to buy some supplies here at the store If you want you can tag along and tell me about yourself while I buy you an ice pack."I said with a laugh.
"Alright guess it wouldn't hurt since you saved me and all." he said taking my offer."
"Let's get to it then." I said entering the store motioning him to follow.
That's Chapter 3 for you guys hope you enjoyed.
