I'm gonna be honest, I did not think that this would get any attention so soon. I would like to say thank you for reading, following and favoring this poorly put together story. In this one, Kayne does a lot of talking but somethings are left out for later. Again, criticism is welcome and thank you all once more. Enjoy another (poorly put together) chapter. Oh yeah disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or Dark Souls.
Thirty minutes later into the flight the ship began to descend and docked on a landing pad. The door opened and the students started their exit. Before anyone made a move to leave, Kayne bolted out like a bat out of the Abyss and collapsed to his knees. "At last!" he gasped "Thank Farron, solid land!". Ruby was the first of the group to exit and gave a small laugh at Kayne.
"You okay?" Ruby asked putting a hand his shoulder.
Kayne gave a nodded to reassure her. " Aye, I just need to collect myself." he raised his head up and took in a deep breathe of fresh air. 'Man was never meant to fly.' he thought to himself. He stood up, his knees shaking still from the experience of flight.
"What, never been on an airship before?" Yang questioned, with a grin that reached from ear to ear.
Kayne shook his head, "No. where I hail from man does not fly unless they were winged beast or learned to tame a dragon."Yang raised an eyebrow and Ruby's eyes went wide and her jaw dropped in excitement.
"Oh man," Ruby squeaked "you have dragons? Do they breathe fire? How big are they? Did you kill any?". Ruby launched a barrage of questions, she was really interested in the thought that beings from legends and stories might actually exist.
Before Kayne could answer any questions the silver haired man intervened. "Ms. Rose, there will be time for such questions after the initiation ceremony.". He turned to the other students, "Now, would please make your way to the auditorium for where you will be assigned the rest of your team and leader."
"Yes Professor Ozpin." they confirmed the command simultaneously and made their. As they pass Kayne and the Professor Weiss gave the Kayne a glare that told him that she did not trust him. He broke away from her gaze back to Ozpin, receiving the message.
"Come on Ruby, you don't actually believe that nonsense, do you?" Weiss asked with ice in her voice. Kayne heard the question as they walked off towards a door.
"Ms. Goodwitch." Ozpin beckoned the women over.
"Yes Professor?" she responded.
"Would you be so kind as to take mister Kayne here to my office, so that I may interview him after the ceremony?"
"Yes Professor, but-" she added with concerne, "are you sure you want him alone in your office?"
Ozpin gave a warming smirk, "I am positive, Glynda, that he will behave until then. Won't you?"
Kayne responded with a smile and bowed . "Of course professor."
"Very well. The ceremony won't take long but Ms. Goodwitch please don't take to long.". Ozpin went on his way leaving Kayne and Glynda by themselves.
"Now," Glynda started adjusting her glasses, "could you be so kind as to follow me? And please do not lag behind."
Kayne walked next to Glynda with the intention of following her orders. That is until they crossed the threshold and Kayne was in awe. He observed his surroundings, the walls towered over him, reminding him of the walls of Lothric that surrounded Farron's Keep. The architecture looked as if modeled after the Cathedral of the Deep, with arches down hallways as far as his eyes can see.
Glynda cleared her throat, breaking Kayne out of his hypnotised state. "Please, keep up." she demanded.
"Oh, my apologies m'lady." he straightened out " I shall not delay any longer."
She turned and began to lead him 'My lady' that complement made her cheeks turn a light tint of red. She shook her head of the thought and refocused on her duty. They walked another five minutes as they reached a set of metal doors. Behind the door was a room the size of a small closet with buttons with numbers on one side. Goodwitch motioned at Kayne for him to step inside. "I hope you don't have a problem with elevators."
Kayne entered and faced Glynda a shook his head "No miss, I am quite familiar with these. Only these switches are new to me."
"That's good enough." she reached in pressed the top one. "Please don't break anything." she ordered walking away from the doors, breaking sight of her.
The machine gave a small shake which made Kayne jolt a bit. He grasped on a rail tightly as he was having second thoughts of this contraption. It hummed a low melody as it ascended to the top. A moment later he had reached the top. The doors slide open, revealing a large room. It had the gears one would see inside a giant clock that made loud clanks as they spun. Upon further observation he noticed a desk in the center of the room. "My, this is astounding." complementing the room. He walked over to the large window to look at what awaited him in this new world. The sight was breathtaking. He witnessed trees that reached for miles and in the distance more structures that looked like cities.
He especially was mesmerized the warming sun set. It reminded him of the times when he would awaken in the tower of the Old Wolf after his long nights fighting groups of Ghru and Darkwraiths. Seeing the next sunrise and sunset made him glad that he was alive for these small moments. If he could eliminate the vile darkness from the prior kingdom more people could join in his small moments of ecstasy and bliss. That thought made him clench his fist in anger and disappointment. He cursed at himself as remembered that he was made fool of by the Champion of Ash, no the Champion of Hollows. The one who brought an end to the Age of Fire, the end of light and life.
He waited for a half hour and felt tired from all the fighting he had done. So, he decided to take a nap before Ozpin arrived. He walked over to a pillar sat down against it, crossed his legs, placed his hands on his legs and nodded of. It was not long until he passed out. He sat in silence for the next twenty minutes until he heard the mechanical doors of the elevator slide open. He snapped out of his slumber, thankfully he was not a heavy sleeper otherwise his foes would have taken his life. He watched as Ozpin and Glynda walked towards him. He got up and brushed himself off.
"I apologise if I kept you waiting for too long." Ozpin said to the once sleeping warrior.
"No good sir," Kayne assured as he stretched his arms out and yawned. "I meant no disrespect, I was merely resting from the battle earlier."
"I'm sure. Fighting the creatures of Grimm can be quite tiresome, even in groups."
Kayne walked with Ozpin to the desk in the center of the room. "Ah, so the accursed beasts do have a name.".
As they approached the desk, Ozpin motioned with his hand towards the chair. "Please have a seat." Kayne, not to be rude, accepted the request and Glynda was behind Ozpin to his right. "Hmm…." Ozpin was in thought and leaned in.
"Is there a problem?" Kayne was curious as to why Ozpin was examining him so closely.
"No," Ozpin assured, "It's just that you are the second person I have met, in a short period of time, that has silver eyes.".
Kayne tilted his head in slight confusion. "Who is the other?".
"Miss Rose.". Kayne thought for a second and remembered that she did in fact have silver eyes. He didn't really notice as he was too fascinated by her combat skills. "Can I offer you some coffee or tea perhaps?" he offered.
"Whatever you're having professor.".
Ozpin smiled and reached for a white mug and kettle. "Coffee it is." he poured the dark brown liquid in the mug and handed it to Kayne. "Careful, it's hot." he warned.
Kayne took the mug and smiled, "Thank you very much sir.". He took a sip of the hot liquid. It had a slight bitter taste to it but it almost reminded him of the the drink Siegward offered after they fought a group of Darkwraiths within the Keep. He smiled at the memory of his old friend. He took another sip as did Ozpin before he spoke.
"Now, Mr. Kayne," Ozpin said as he put his mug on his desk, "it appears that you are traveling soldier but I don't recognize the armor or your fighting style. What kingdom do you hail from?".
Kayne put his on the desk as well. "I come from the kingdom of Lothric.".
Ozpin was taken back by this as he had never heard of such kingdom. "Lothric you say?" Kayne nodded. "Where on Remnant is that located?".
Kayne shrugged his shoulders "I do not believe that it is part of your world.".
"How do you mean?" Glynda asked to feed her curiosity.
"The realm I hail from, unlike this one, fell to the darkness of the Abyss and is now ruled by an accursed ruler. After I have failed my goal to stop it, I was put to death by his hollow, undead soldiers.".
"Hollow? Undead? What do you mean? Are they created by this 'Abyss'?" Ozpin was now even more intrigued.
"The kingdom I awoke in was filled with a seemingly infinite number of undead who were hollowing. Some hunger for blood, others meant no harm at all but hollow nonetheless. To become hollow, means to lose one's humanity to the darkness. Then you have one's like me, an unkindled.".
" What does that mean, exactly?".
Kayne took a sip from his mug and stared into it. "I found a scroll that read that when the Lords of Cinder truly leave their thrones and abandon the fire, a tolling of a bell rings when the First Flame is in danger of fading. From the toll, we rise from the ash of an old cemetery and seeketh embers of heirs to the flame and the Lords of Cinder. Our goal was to ensure that the Age of Fire would prosper for years to say that we are creations of the bonfire, other say we are nameless accursed undead who died trying to link the first flame, unlike the Lords of course, who survived the process. We are undead but we are not entirely bound by the hollowing.".
Glynda spoke next. "If it was your duty to protect this 'First Flame', how did the land fall to darkness?".
Kayne's grip tightened up on the cup, the two profesor noticed this and looked at each other. Kayne still deeply looking into the hot drink. "An unkindled, who was nameless, found me in Farrons Keep. He said he saw how I, single handedly, dispatched a group of Darkwraiths with such skill. Skill that he said he need. He assured me that he was not there to disturb the resting soldiers or harm our covenant leader. He told me he was his way to link the First Flame and keep the age a light. This unkindled had such confidence in his voice that I agreed to join him on this quest. My sole mission was to fight the accursed creations of the Abyss, mainly the Darkwraiths, but if the flame faded I would surely join the resting soldiers of the Keep, but not in serenity, but in agony and regret. I trusted him throughout our journey, I thought we became friends!". Kayne's grip tightened so much that he crushed the ceramic cup. Thousands of tiny pieces scattered like a firebomb hitting oil barrels. Ozpin and Glynda covered their faces with clipboards blocking the shrapnel and the hot liquid. Kayne noticed what he had done and quickly calmed himself. "I am truly sorry sir, I shall replace it as soon as I can.".
Ozpin waved his hand, "No no, it's fine. You are talking about rough and dark times, these reactions are normal. Glynda would you please?". Goodwitch took out her wand and with a flick of her wrist the mug was whole once more. "Thank you Glynda. Now please continue if you are willing."
"Yes professor, I can continue." Kayne got up and moved towards the window, his hands behind his back. " Later on our travels we have encountered two more unkindled. Anri of Astoras and her traveling companion Horace the Hushed. They two seeketh the Lords of Cinder and so we would meet once more in our journey. We meet again inside the Cathedral of the Deep, just outside of the Keep. The Ashen One suggested that we split up to cover more ground, he with Horace and I with Anri. She and I worked well together almost unstoppable. We had finally meet back up with each other and went to face the darkness within the cathedral. We celebrated at well fought battles Anri and eye would drink our flasks dry and share a brew that an old friend had given me. Little did I know the Ashen One talked Horace into something vile. It still sickens me that he agreed. After we had rested we made our way to the Catharus Catacombs, also a short journey out of the Keep. Anri and Horace left before us as the Ashen One wanted to stay back and searched the rest of the cathedral. Once the Ashen One and I made it to the catacombs he once again had us split up. After defeating skeletons and evading giant balls of bones I had found Anri but no Horace. She asked me if I had seen him and told her that I have not. She frowned and told me they were separated when she snagged a trap. I assured her that I would let her know if I had found him.".
"Did you find him?" Ozpin asked.
Kayne let out a sigh. "Unfortunately yes."
"Unfortunately?" he questioned again.
"I was on my way to meet the Ashen One and followed the path he most likely taken. I saw across the way of a an old rope bridge standing next to him was Anri. Seeing their faces made me smile in relief that they both safe. I made way to the bridge when the wretched skeletons, quite literally, pulled themselves together. I made a mad dash for the bridge to escape the mob behind me. As I was half the way across, the bridge gave out. I fell onto a small cliff below, thankfully the bridge was not completely destroyed. Half of it hung low enough for me to climb. I was about to ascend the makeshift ladder when I felt I was being beckoned by some force. I told the Anri and the Ashen One to go on and that I would catch up soon. Traversing the cave I found it went deeper beyond the catacombs. As I ventured I came across a demon that stood five men tall and covered in fire. I quickly dispatched it with my great sword and moved on for it was not much of a challenge. The deeper I traveled the more the heat grew stronger. I exited the tombs and found myself in canyon known as the Smoldering Lake. Not much of a lake as it had very little water but it was not any less hostile below as it was above. I was under siege by giant arrows, chased by groups of giant crustaceans, and ran into small cave that the crabs could not fit into. I could not go back so I ventured on to wait for the crabs to go away and lose interest in me. Not long did it take till I came across a lone figure standing in the middle of the cavern where the ladder had split. I walked closer only to find out that it was Horace, however he felt off. I told him that Anri had been worried to death about him and that we need to meet up with them. As I got closer he swung his halberd at me which I managed to evade.".
"He was hostile towards you? Why?" this time Glynda asked.
"He had hollowed. He came at me with such aggression that I could not talk him down. So I drew my great sword and dagger, left with no choice but to fight. His movements were predictable, I was successful in evading every attack he had thrown at me. I had to end it. I waited for him to strike once more, as he swung the halberd I deflected it with my dagger which threw him off balance leaving him wide open. Drawing my sword back, I struck him in his stomach and again in his chest. It did not finish him only incapacitated. He tried to get up as I held him down with my sole of my boot and held the tip of the sword to his to his heart. Horace reached for his helmet, pulling it off to reveal his pale, contorted, face and black sockets where his eyes should be. He gave a crooked smile with a raspy chuckle right before I slide the blade into his heart.". Kayne turned away from the window and faced the two professors who had sympathy written on their faces.
"I'm sorry you had to do that." Glynda comforted Kayne as she placed a hand on his shoulder "It sounded like there was no other way.".
Kayne replied with a nod. "I was sure that if Anri had found him, he would have killed her without the thought of mercy. He had to be put to rest.".
"Did you tell her of your actions?" Ozpin asked.
Kayne let out a heavy sigh. "I was not sure how to encounter her with the news. I headed back the way I came, relieved to see the crabs had scattered from the entrance. However, I was not ready leave, not ready face her reaction. I could not bare to lose yet another friend. I wandered the lake, contemplating the burden I carried. 'Should I tell her or keep it to myself.' those were the thoughts that had passed my mind. I was such deep thought that I had unknowingly walked into an Old Demon King's chamber. I was forced to fight it, for my exit was blocked. Besides I had much anger inside to let out. He was not difficult but it was refreshing watching it fall in defeat. I finally found the courage to confront Anri of Horace's demise, she would find out one way or another. It did not take me long to find them as they had just climbed down the wrecked bridge and at the entrance of the first demon that I had slain.". Kayne crossed his arms and leaned back on the large window. "Anri had told me, with pride and accomplishment, that they had just defeated the High Lord Wolnir. She could see the distress and worry that had been burned on my face. Her smile slowly disappeared as if she knew what was about to leave my lips. I took a deep breath, letting in the warm and humid air, and explained what I have done." Kayne's nose started to sniffle, his face went hot and tears formed in his eyes.
Ozpin intervened, as he saw Kayne grow emotional, "Are you sure you want to con-". He was cut off as Kayne continued his tale.
"She gasped for air as she dropped to her knees and covered her face with her hands. She began to sob. She called Horace's in sorrow, screaming to the gods, her voice echoing throughout the catacombs. I told her that he was hollow and that if she had found him before I have, she would have not be alive. I got down to her and pulled her close to me. She was not angry at me as she accepted my embrace. Her cries were muffled as she cried into my shoulder. She slowly pulled away and she looked into my eyes, with tears dried on her cheeks. I told her that as long I was around her she would be safe and that I would do everything within my strength to make sure she would never shed a tear out of sorrow and pain. This was the start of a new companionship that I thought I would never have.". Kayne felt a tear run down his face, he wiped it away and let out a sigh.
"My, you have had quite the endeavor." Ozpin implied as he was amazed of the outer and inner battles that he has came across. Glynda had a hand over her mouth to cover her trembling lip. "Do you wish to go on?". Kayne nodded.
"We have finally collected the souls of the Lords of Cinder and prepared for the final battle. Before we departed, the Fire Keeper wanted to speak to me. She told me that was the Soul of Cinder is defeated, the Ashen one would take his place, to watch over the flame and wait for the cycle to repeat three of us made our way to the First Flame. The fight felt like an eternity but the Soul of Cinder fell and turned to embers. Anri and I were proud and awaited the fire to be relinked but for once it felt odd. I went to check on him but the sky grew dark, and thus the Age of Fire was extinguished. Anri and I went to smite the accursed traitor down but his forces of undead hollows surrounded us. It was difficult to fight for we were already weary from battle, we held our own for a while but unfortunately we have fell. Now, here I am. In front of the two of you telling this tale.". Kayne wiped his eyes.
Ozpin sat up in his chair, adjusted his glasses and cleared his throat. "I see." he motioned him to sit once more, "So, Mr. Kayne, I have one last question for you." Kayne gave a look curiosity. What more could he offer? Ozpin took a sip of his coffee before continuing. "How would you like to join my school of warriors?".
Kayne was taken back by this. "I beg your pardon.".
"Yes, how would like to join Beacon Academy?", he repeated. "We will give a place to sleep, food to eat and all you have to do is attend class and fight the creatures of Grimm.".
"That's quite the offer sir. Are you sure? We have just meet today. Surely I am not worthy of such generosity?". Kayne didn't know what to think.
"Kayne, you are much more than you believe yourself to be. You fight with the right intentions, to protect those who can't fight and those you care for. You have fought many battles both inside and out and you will never allow yourself to circum to the darkness. I look for these kind of traits in students before accepting them to my academy, also you look the appropriate age.". Ozpin leaned on his desk and rested his head on his hands. "So, do you accept?".
Kayne shifted his eyes in thought before he answered. He smiled "Yes I, Kayne of Farron's Keep, accept your offer. I will you use the new fire of life bestowed upon me by the Fire Keeper to help fight the creatures of the darkness." Kayne stood up from the chair and gave Ozpin subtle bow.
Ozpin stood up as well and held out his hand to Kayne. "I am honored to welcome you to my school.". Kayne took Ozpin's hand and shook, sealing their deal. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some paperwork to do. However, I would love to hear the other adventures and ask questions of your tale but for another time."
Kayne smiled "I will be glad to.".
"Now," Ozpin began,looking up at Kayne, pen in hand " is there a last name to your first and how old are you?".
Kayne thought for a moment, he didn't really know or remember if he had a last name. "To be honest sir, I cannot recall my last name. My age, however, is sixteen years.".
"Very well, that shall be blank for the time being. Now I just need you to sign this." he handed Kayne the pen and sheet of paper. Kayne looked over the paper with confusion on his face. "Is there a problem?".
"Well, sir," he began "I do not recognize the writing of your language." Ozpin raised an eyebrow, "However, I am able to read it clear as day, as if I had seen it all my life.". Kayne made contact on the paper with the pen and began to sign, K-a-y-n-e, all in cursive handwriting. 'How am I able of inscribing characters that I have never seen?' he thought as he put the pen down in confusion.
Ozpin was shocked at what he had said and done. If what Kayne said was true then how is he able to do so? Ozpin decided to leave it alone for now, "Very good. Know, unfortunately, all the dorms have been filled by the new arrivals, so you are going to have to bunk with one of the teams. It won't be permanent, until we can arrange for your sleeping quarters. I just so happen to know just the team." Ozpin informed. He turned to Glynda who was still wiping her eyes from the tale Kayne told, "Ms. Goodwitch could you please take Mr. Kayne to team RWBY's dorm and inform them of the situation at hand?".
"Yes, of course Ozpin. Please follow me." Glynda made her way to the elevator.
Kayne turned on his heel and started his way to the professor. "Oh and Mr. Kayne." Kayne faced Ozpin, "Please, don't be late for class tomorrow.".
"Yes good sir. May the flames guide your way." Kayne finished and entered the elevator once again.
Ozpin turned in his chair and sipped his mug. "Besides, I believe she owes you her thanks. It will be a very interesting year indeed.".
"Who do you think that man from earlier was? The one in the black armor." Blake had addressed the group.
Ruby sat up from her bed "Oh, Kayne I think was his name. I still haven't thanked him for saving me from that Death Stalker. The size of that fireball he threw was huge." Ruby said, as she was mimicked his motions making whooshing sounds.
Weiss threw a pillow at Ruby making her go silent. "What I want to know is what he was doing out there and why he risked his life to save strangers?".
"It's obvious," Ruby said as she removed the pillow from her head, "he's a good person. Besides it our job now to help strangers too. What makes him any different?".
"Yeah," Yang said, " he talked funny but if it wasn't for him I would have lost my wittle sister" Yang jumped on Ruby giving her a bear hug that she could not escape from.
"Yaaang," Ruby gasped, "can't...breathe.". Yang let go giving Ruby the chance to inhale before she fell backwards on the bed.
"Besides," Yang started back up, " if he wanted us dead he would have tried on the airship."
"True." Blake agreed from behind her book, "But I doubt he would have gotten as far as drawing his blade. Ozpin would have stopped him, so I don't think he had any intentions of such an act.".
"Look, the guy just gives me a bad vibe is all I'm saying. I mean he talked about dragons, those are not real, they only exist in fairytales. Plus, I never hear of any group called "Watchdogs of Farron". I don't even know if "Farron" is a person or a place. For all we know it could be a branch of the White Fang.".
"Do you think fireballs are his semblance?" Ruby asked, as she had not been paying attention to Weiss's spiel. "And did you see his sword and how he blocked the stinger with his it?".
"Are you EVEN listening to me!" Weiss shouted, causing Ruby to derail her train of thought.
"Oh, sorry Weiss, I was just thinking about that fireball that hurt the Death Stalker. Not even my bullets made it flinch.". Weiss groaned out of annoyance, it agitated her that she wasn't take it serious.".
Blake closed her book and placed on the desk near the window. "Even if he was White Fang, I doubt that he would want to make his presence known. The White Fang don't make themselves known, unless they want to. Otherwise, he would have stayed in the shadows if he was scouting us.".
"She right Weiss." Yang defended, "Unless he is as green as grass in their ranks, he wouldn't have made such a rookie mistake.".
"Look all I'm tryi-." Weiss was interrupted by knocking at the door. She headed towards the door. 'Who could it be at this hour?' she thought as she turned the knob and swung it open. Weiss went wide eyed as she was not expecting to standing in the doorway. "Professor Goodwitch," the other three girls sprang from their beds and looked over Weiss's shoulder, "is something wrong?" she asked nervously.
"No, no trouble at all. I just have orders to bring a new student to your dorm. Ozpin has instructed that he stay here for a while,until we can make new arrangements.". The girls looked baffled at what she had said.
"Did someone miss the initiation?" Yang inquired.
"Yeah and why us?" Weiss demanded but tried to be as respectful as possible. "Professor, you do know that "he" will be in a roomful of girls, right?" she reminded Glynda.
"No, no one missed the initiation. He was with you for more than half the way, and I trust that he is not a risque. He is actually quite a chivalrous man.". Goodwitch stepped aside, revealing the four's new roommate as he gave a dignified bow.
"HIM!" the girls all yeld at the same time. Eyes wide, jaws slacked and hearts sank, for what were the odds that it would be the devil that had had just spoke of.
"Yes," Glynda reassured, "he has been given the okay from Ozpin, he will start class, along with you four, tomorrow. He will not be here for long as I said earlier. So please, be respectful and he will return the favor.". Glynda gave the girls a glare that would make Grimm comply.
Ruby walked in front of Weiss and held out her hand to Kayne. "Hello again, I'm Ruby, Ruby Rose" Kayne's heart skipped a beat as he reached to shake her hand, "the girl you saved from that Death Stalker.".
"Yes," Kayne replied to the memory, "I do recall that. Tell me are, thee well?".
Ruby responded with a nod, "Yeah, thanks to you, I get a another chance of becoming a huntress.".
"Eh hem!" Yang caught Ruby's attention and she turned back to her savior.
"Oh and I get to be with my sister for a while longer." she smiled and put a hand on the back of her head.
"Heellloooo," Yang sang approaching Kayne holding out her hand as well, "I'm Yang Xiao Long. We didn't introduce ourselves in the forest but thank you for saving my sister.". Kayne went to shake her hand, when Yang griped his hand with such strength that Kayne thought his hand was going to be crushed.
"Pleasure." he groaned, trying to hide the fact that he was in small pain. He pulled back putting his hands behind him and shook the pain off.
Blake gave Kayne a small wave, "Blake Belladonna, nice to meet you.".
"As am I, m'lady." Kayne bowed.
Weiss had her arms crossed and she narrowed her eyes studying the man with her ice blue eyes. Ruby nudged her telling her to introduce herself. "I am Weiss Schnee.". That was all she said, still suspicious of the stranger.
"Good," Glynda began, "now that introductions have been made, I will leave Mr. Kayne with you. Good night and good luck tomorrow.".
"Goodnight to thee as well m'lady." Kayne returned. Glynda made her way down the hall, hiding the smile that had crept its way on her face. Kayne turned to face the four girls and notice they looking at him with concern. "Is something the matter?" he asked the four.
"Well," Yang spoke, "you are. right now, kinda armed to the teeth.". She pointed out.
Kyane looked himself over, "Ah, yes, I apologize. I have traveled a long time with these weapons I forget that they be present, until battle of course. Do I have permission to enter?".
"Um…" Ruby hummed, "Actually, could you wait out here for a little bit? We need to change.".
"Of course." he agreed, "I shall await out here, until thee has allowed me entrance.". Kayne moved aside to the wall on one side of the door and sat down. He began to hum a tune as the door was closed with haste.
"Well, I'm not giving up my bed." Yang stated.
Twenty minutes have gone by, Kayne had patients but he always found away to entertain himself. He snapped his fingers making a candle sized flame on the tip of his trigger finger. He would just roll the flame around his hand trying not to drop it or extinguish it, that was the challenge. Five more minutes go by when the door finally opened.
Ruby peeked her head out from behind the door and looked over to Kayne who was tossing a fireball back and forth. "Ah." she squeaked at the sight, "What are you doing?!".
"Apologizes, lady Rose." he said, catching the fireball and smothering it in between his hands.
"What if you set the building on fire? And please call me Ruby."
"I would have extinguished it before it got out of hand." he assured her.
Ruby sighed "You're nuts, you know that?" giving him a smile amused at his answer. "Come on, you can come in now." she beckoned with her hand. Kayne stood up and brushed himself off before he entered.
He picked up his helmet and made his way to the door. He entered and closed the door behind him. He scanned the room out of habit, for in his travels enemies would hide in the shadows and out of sight, ready to ambush. He could be at eased, as there was only the four girls and him. Ruby climbed into her bed while the rest just eyed him as he made his way over to the desk. He placed his helmet on the desk, his grea tsword up against the desk, and his Demon fist on top. He pulled the chair out and leaned back..
"Don' try anything," Weiss firmly enforced, "or you will regret stepping in this room.".
Kayne sighed, "I understand that you do not trust me, but I assure thee, I am no threat." Kayne tried to give an assuring smile but was immediately shot down by Weiss's icy glare.
"Don't worry Weiss, if he does try to do something," Yang cracked her knuckles and gave teasing smile. "I'll make him pay.".
"By Farron, it will be a long night." he smirked and he closed his eyes.
'There's that name again.' Weiss thought 'What does it mean?'. She scanned her mind, trying to see if she had read anything in her past studies. 'Is he really gonna sleep in that armor?' had also crossed her mind. As much as it troubled her, she was weary and tired, she will try her best to sleep even though they had a strange savior in the midst of their dorm.
Ruby awoke as the sun shined bright into their room. She let out a small yawn and stretched her arms. She turned her upper body from right to left attempting to get out any kinks out of her back. As she turned towards the window her eyes cleared up and witnessed Kayne up from his chair. Her heart jumped at the surprise making her alert. Kayne stood in front of the desk, looking out the window, with his hands cupped over the end of the handle of his sword with its tip in the floor. "KAYNE!" she whispered, as to not awake the other warriors in slumber just yet, "What are you doing?".
Kayne turned his head to Ruby, "Apologies, m'lady,", he whispered as well, giving her a smile, "I did not mean to startle thee.". Not a moment later, Yang and Blake awoke as well both yawning and stretching. Weiss was still appeared to be sound asleep.
"Morning.", Yang greeted , whipping her eyes . She looked over, only to see Kayne , his body still facing the window. "Oh, uh morning." she gave him a small wave.
He returned with a nod, "Good morrow to thee madam.".
"Morroooww?" she questioned turning to Blake. Blake just raised an eyebrow.
Ruby shrugged, it was strange to her as well. She looked at Kayne, "Kayne what are you doing? How long have you been up?".
"I have been up since the fourth hour after midnight, fulfilling my duty as a Watchdog." he explained placing his right hand on his heart.
"What is your duty exactly?" Blake asked sitting on the edge of her bed.
Kayne faced Blake, "The duty of a Watchdog of Farron" he began as he pulled out his medallion and stroked it with his thumb, "is to ensure that the warriors of Farron sleep in serenity. Those who would dare trespass the Keep in means of disturbing them or even harm our covenant leader had to be dispatched.".
"Who is your leader?" Blake investigated.
Kayne showed her the medallion, she just raised an eyebrow. "The Old Wolf of Farron.".
"Was he some old warrior faunus?" Ruby spoke next intrigued.
"Faunus?" Kayne shook his head as he had no clue what she meant, "No , she is an actual wolf. A giant wolf, she could probably take up half this room.". The girls looked more confused now.
"That's crazy, how can a wolf be a leader to humans?" Yang asked in disbelief.
Kayne shrugged, "I am most uncertain myself. However, she has some connection to the old warriors that she wants to keep them undisturbed from slumber. To answer your question from earlier, I was ensuring your safety while you slept.".
Though it was strange to them, it was a little nice, strange but nice nonetheless that someone, they know nothing about and vice versa, was watching over them. The thought sent a shiver down Yang's spine as it creeped her out but she shrugged it off. Ruby thought the idea was cool but she preferred sleep. Blake saw it was a noble gesture but unnecessary.
"So," Blake broke the silence " you stood still, for three hours, looking out the window, just to make sure we were safe?". She didn't know what to think of it exactly. As far as she knew, Yang could be right and that Kayne was delusional.
"Of course, m'lady, I take it upon myself to watch over great warriors." giving her a nod.
Yang intervened "Why do you tal-". She was interrupted by a small quiet knock. The four looked at one another with curious eyes. Ruby hopped out of her bed and opened the door.
"Oh, Professor Goodwitch, good morning." Ruby greeted. "What can I do for you?".
Glynda adjusted her glasses, "Good morning Ms. Ruby, I am here for , is he up?".
"He's actually been up for a while." she responded, scratching the back of her neck.
Kayne walked over to the door, "Ah, Professor, good morrow, what can I do ya for?".
Yang spoke under her breathe,"What is with this guy?".
Glynda raised an eyebrow, "Did you sleep in your armor?".
"Yes, actually," he looked down at his outfit " force of habit.".
"Well, okay then. Could you please come with me? We have obtained a locker for your gear, so could you gather your things and follow me?". Kayne nodded and head towards the desk. He hooked his Demon Fist on the back-left side of his belt, picked up his great sword and put it on his back. He picked up the dagger, spun it around in his hand and placed it on sheathed it on his right side.
He looked for his crossbow for a half a minute, when he realized that he had lost it battle against the giant scorpion. "Ah, that's right, it was lost in battle." he began his way to Glynda.
"What was lost?" Ruby asked out of curiosity.
Kanye looked at Ruby,"My crossbow, it was destroyed when that accursed beast threw me. It was one of my favorite weapons but it was no match against that creature.". He gave her a smile as he walked by, "However, I shall replace it in time.".
"Ooo, oo, Kayne?" she said with small haste, Kanye stopped and turned, "I was wondering. If you have time later, do you think you can let me see your weapons?" she asked with a smile and her hands in a fist under her chin.
"Yes, if that is what be your wish, I will when we have the time. Until our paths cross again, good day." he gave a dignified bow and walked with Glynda.
"He is so weird." Yang commentated with hands on her hips.
FYI, the tune Kayne hummed was the battle song when you fight the Abyss Watchers. Let me know if I need to focus on something more. Thank you!