So I got another chapter out albeit for a different story but nonetheless I got it out...you know I never noticed when I'm writing but when I use spell check on the site I never noticed how much i use 'to be' its weird. Anyway this new style of writing I don't know why I like it it lets me be more descriptive and I love that.

Chapter 3: The Longest Night

Turning over the, what seemed to be hundredth time, Summer finally laid on her back staring up at the ceiling. She should have been asleep but her mind was a wreck to many things ran through her thoughts Michael for one but also...she shook her head to rid herself of the painful thoughts before huffing and turning on her side yet again. Jaune had come in maybe an hour ago to try and keep her company but she didn't feel like talking and now that she thought of it she had made it painfully clear she didn't want to talk. Poor Jaune I hope I didn't upset him...rolling over again she groaned loudly before laying face down in her pillow, maybe if she suffocated herself she could get some sleep. Rolling over once again she pulled her knees up to her chest as she located shapes in the stone wall letting her mind wander.

Why had things gotten so out of hand with Michael, sure she cared about him she would even go as far as to say she loved him yet all this seemed to be falling apart. When did everything start to become so complicated, it wasn't like this from what she remembered she didn't even remember what caused the rift to start forming. She closed her eyes sighing softly remembering the first time she had kissed him, he was so shocked he was left stuttering much to her pleasure it had been a long time since she felt happy and when she was around him that's all she ever felt. Something happened though she didn't know what it was one day she just woke up and felt...ashamed for everything they had done together but even as she tried to distance herself from him she couldn't bring herself to leave the one person who still made her happy. Pulling the pillow against her face she cried out in frustration before slowly pulling the pillow down and wrapping her arms around it, this wasn't fair she loved the way Michael made her feel but she didn't like the way she would feel after.

She thought back to all the hurtful things she had told him hoping to drive him away but dammit he just wouldn't, anything she would tell him he would forgive her or ask her what was wrong she couldn't push him away. She didn't know whether that was a good or a bad thing she didn't want to hurt anymore but she didn't want to hurt by pushing him away. She sniffled softly as tears burned at her eyes, why did this have to be so confusing why couldn't things just be simple like the stories she would tell to Ruby why did real life have to be so hard. A sudden commotion roused her from her thoughts, she slowly sat up in bed as footsteps thundered past her door, sighing softly she wiped her eyes and hurried to the door throwing it open seeing fully armored guards rushing past her. She grabbed one of them pulling him to the side as she turned them around, "What's going on?"

The guard panted softly looking up to her as he took a few breaths before answering, "I-It's Michael he's outside of the wall!"

There was little progress being made as he slowly fell back keeping the Grimm off the two of them, he had to make sure they weren't being surrounded as they made their way back to Spera. "Damn..." He glanced over his shoulder watching the girl limp forward as he quickly turned back swing his sword around slicing through one of the beasts mouths , this was taking to long the safety of the wall was still far away and the Grimm didn't seem to be letting up. As one of the wolf like monsters rushed towards him he thrust his sword forward driving it deep into its chest before swinging his other sword around slicing through the beasts skull, "Listen I know you're hurting but I'm going to need you to run." Swinging his sword around in a large arc he halted the rush of one of them as he took a step towards them making them move back, "Just don't argue with me you need to get to safety and I can't let them get any closer to the gates." He looked over his shoulder and saw bright amber eyes staring back at him as he flashed her a smile, "Don't worry about me I've fought these things before I'll be alright just go." She hesitated her eyes boring into his before she finally nodded and started to move quickly towards the gate, "Alright you ugly bastards who wants to die next?"

The things were quick he would give them that, fighting a large pack of them was difficult to say the least it was strange the Grimm before acted erratically attacking on a whim but these things, they seemed to be more organized. That deafening howl pierced the night air ringing in his ears as he noticed a dark blur out of the corner of his eyes as he turned thrusting his blade out only to find nothing there, a rumbling growl was heard behind him as he quickly turned before crying out as the sharp claws of the Grimm tore through his armor as well as his skin. Stumbling backwards he barely managed to keep on his feet as he panted heavily, his chest burned as the red liquid flowed down his body covering his legs in blood as he began to shake slightly forcing himself to stay upright, they tricked him this wasn't good if they could act like a normal pack animal he was at a huge disadvantage. Another black bur appeared next to him forcing him to turn to defend himself only once again nothing was there, before he could turn around he cried out drowning out the screech of tearing metal as he felt his back being torn apart by the monsters claws. Once again he stumbled forward as his blood flowed down his body, "Damn you..." gritting his teeth he turned and weakly raised his arms his eyes glancing over the Grimm as he panted heavily, he couldn't last much longer.

As the wolf like Grimm rushed towards him with its claws outstretched Michael brought his sword down slicing through its dark fur, giving him an opening as he thrust his sword forward driving it through the skull of the monster. Glancing over his shoulder, the girl had made it to the gate and they were opening it trying to get her in as he sighed in relief at least that was one less thing to worry about, turning back to the pack all he had to do was distract them until it was safe. Another blur rushed past his peripheral as he smirked, he wasn't going to fall for it this time these things must think he's stupid, crossing his swords he faced forward waiting to see what would strike out at him. He was caught off guard when something slammed into him from behind with enough force to throw him to the ground, as he tried to get back to his feet he felt something climb onto his back its entire body rumbling with a low growl that echoed in his ears. Out of the corner of his eye he could see the white bone mask of the Grimm as it opened its mouth before biting down on the soft flesh of his shoulder causing him to cry out in pain, as pain surged through his body he felt something else flowing through him something under the pain he grit his teeth trying to focus on that to at least get his mind off the pain. Though the more he focused on that feeling it began to grow and shoot through him worse than the pain as he cried out louder than before as a sharp yelp caught his attention, opening his eyes he noticed the Grimm that was own him moments ago laying a few feet away from his smoking as its body twitched. What the-

"Michael!" He turned his head towards the voice as he saw something white rushing towards him as he tried to get to his feet but only managed to stumble forward before falling flat on the ground again, it was Summer but what was she doing out here it was to dangerous now more than ever these things were coordinated she wasn't prepared for something like this.

"S-Summer n-no you...you have to get back..." He stood on shaky legs stepping forward but collapsed on to his knees from the blood loss, his vision began to grow hazy. "T-Too dan-dangerous..."

Watching as Michael collapsed again and again sent her over the edge as she pushed herself forward rushing across the field running fast than she ever had before. Before she knew it she was upon Michael and the pack, her eyes fell on one of the Grimm that was approaching Michael intending on finishing him off as she grit her teeth before kicking off the ground throwing herself forward as her boots connected with the monsters head throwing back into the pack. As her feet touched the ground she quickly ran towards the pack causing started cries to come from a few of the creatures, reaching under her cloak she pulled out her scythe and quickly unfolded it turning her body around as the blade extended slicing through the chests of the monsters sending them reeling. Her eyes quickly glanced over the remaining Grimm before she jumped back into the fray swinging her scythe around her body knocking them back with the blunt edge as well as cutting through and killing them with the razor-sharp edge of the blade. Glancing over her shoulder she watched as Michael struggled to get to his feet before coughing up blood as it stained the grass below him.

"Damn you monsters..." Gritting her teeth she rushed forward swinging her scythe around cleaving her way through the pack of Grimm. One of the beasts leaped forward snapping its fangs at her, she didn't flinch as she jumped up her foot connected with its head sending it tumbling into the ground as she leaped over it swinging her weapon around slicing through the skull of another behind it. Now in the middle of the pack she swung her scythe around the blade tearing through the thick hides of the Grimm spilling their black blood across the field, how dare these things try to take someone else away from her she would kill every single one of them before something like that happened again. Her arms began to ache with having to force the blade through the hides of the Grimm as well as the force needed to swing her weapon as fast as she did, gasping slightly as the weapon fell from her hands as it stuck fast into a corpse of one of the monsters. "No no no no...come on damn it," struggling to rip the scythe from the fallen monster she froze when she heard a low growl from behind her. Slowly turning her eyes widened seeing one of the beasts towering over her, she had seen large Grimm before but...never this close. Her heart began to beat rapidly as the large monster raised its claws ready to rend her in two, shutting her eyes she waited for the blow only to hear a distorted cry of pain as she opened her eyes. In the center of the monsters chest extended a stained sword, to her surprise she watched as a second blade pierced through the back of the monster as it turned towards its attacker growling menacingly.

Looking past the monster Summer saw Michael kneeling in the grass his arm extended as his other hung limply at his side, he had saved her even as injured as he was he drew the monsters attention. Though she noticed the extent of the injuries as he collapsed onto the ground unmoving as her breath caught in her chest as fear washed over her. When she monster moved towards him she moved on instinct, she leaped onto the Grimm's back ripping free Michael's swords causing it to howl in pain. Kicking off it's back she sighed softly as it turned towards her again roaring at her as she ran forward ducking under its large claw as she tore a large x-shaped gash across its chest. As the monster stumbled back she pressed forward implementing her movements with Michael's weapons tearing long gashes across the Grimm's body but it only seemed to anger it more, crossing the swords in front of her as it swung its claw she cried out in surprise as it succeeded in knocking her back. Not only was this one much larger it also seemed to be much stronger than the normal Grimm seeing as it knocked her a good few feet back as well as still being able to stand despite the wounds she inflicted upon it. Damn...this wasn't time for a long drawn out fight especially with Michael laying not so far away bleeding out for all she knew he could be...No! Shaking her head of the thought she focused on the Grimm before her as it slowly began to circle around her, how was she suppose to do this by her- "Summer!"

Quickly glancing over her shoulder she noticed someone running towards them, sighing softly she smiled when she noticed the blonde haired boy running towards them sword and shield in hand ready for a fight but, "Jaune I need you to get Michael back to the village he's hurt badly." Quickly glancing back towards the large Grimm she couldn't help but notice that it waited to make its move, it was strange but maybe it was finally wary of her or rather wary that another person had joined the fray. No matter she looked back towards the two as Jaune struggled to get Michael to his feet before looking up towards her and opening his mouth only to be cut off by her, "Don't worry about me I think I can handle one pathetic monster, just get him back...please." Getting a sharp nod from the young man she watched as he supported Michael on his shoulder helping him back towards the village as she turned her gaze to the Grimm before her glaring at it as she grit her teeth. They stood before each other seemingly to challenge one another before the Grimm finally charged forward causing her to leap back and swing her blades unfortunately she barely missed hitting the Grimm briefly forgetting that her long reach wasn't going to be useful seeing as she had something for more close combat. She stopped moving as the Grimm closed in on her raising its claw before bringing it down as she raised her sword blocking the strike with the broad side of the sword as she stepped forward turning in a circle swinging her sword around cutting a thick line across the monster's torso. Bringing her second sword down she drove it deep into the flesh of the Grimm pulling the other back and driving it forward before ripping them sideways leaving two large gaps in the monsters side that bleed freely, thinking she finished it off now she was surprised when it swung at her causing her to quickly block only to be knocked away again. "What the hell is this thing..."

Standing on shaky legs she looked up as her eyes widened at the sight before her, the Grimm was down on all fours shaking and snarling as large bone white spikes tore through its skin across its back and over its front arms. The bone white mask extended over its head and down where its spine would be before lifting its head to the sky letting out a deep resonating howl that seemed to echo in her skull. As she tried to shake the ringing from her ears she happened to glance up to see the Grimm rushing towards her forcing her to throw herself out-of-the-way but only when she was on the ground did she realize that it was a mistake. Before she could even move to get up the Grimm was on her snapping it's fangs at her forcing her to hold her sword out using the broad side to keep the fangs from tearing at her, she watched as the Grimm tried to bite through the sword forcing her to tighten her grip on the blade as she winced slightly whimpering as the blade cut into her hand. Gritting her teeth against the pain she forced the blade forward causing the Grimm to be pushed further off of her but cried out in pain as her arms seemed to falter from the blade cutting into her hand causing a thin line of crimson to drip down her arm, "Dammit..."

"I got you!" A sharp clang of metal echoed through the empty field as the Grimm was knocked away on the ground as it struggled to stand obviously dazed by the sudden blow to its head, quickly looking up she caught sight of Jaune standing in front of the large Grimm his shield raised ready for when it finally retaliated, a million questions ran through her mind ranging from what the hell was he was doing back here to if Michael was alright. But Jaune seemed to feel her raging emotions without even having to look back at her, "Don't worry Summer he's fine Ozpin is personally watching over him now...what say we finally finish this thing huh?" He looked back at her smirking, she couldn't help but notice he had a different look in his eyes usually they would be filled with fear and worry but now they held...confidence it was strange but nonetheless she pushed herself to her feet flipping the swords in her hands as she winced slightly as her injured hand gripped the hilt of the sword. At the same time she got to her feet the Grimm seemed to be clearing its own head as it turned towards the two of them snarling baring its fangs at them, Jaune raised his shield waiting for it to strike as Summer stood close behind him waiting for an opening. It charged forward swinging its claws out striking Jaune's shield only to surprise him as it swung its other claws around gripping the top of the shield yanking it down as it leaped forward fangs bared for his throat. Pulling Jaune back slightly Summer raised her sword piercing the Grimm's lower jaw only to have it leap back out of range of her attacks before throwing itself forward towards her catching her off guard. This time it was Jaune who pulled Summer back meeting the Grimm head on slamming his shield into its chest pushing it back as it thrust his sword from behind his shield into the beasts chest.

The Grimm growled at Jaune as it pushed itself forward letting the sword slide deeper into its flesh as it raised it's claw to strike down at him seeing an opening, Summer leaped to Jaune's side crossing her swords blocking the strike before pulling the sword through the Grimm's thick arm letting it fall to the ground as it howled in pain. Throwing itself forward it forced the two backwards as it began to stumble backward before it started to run in the direction of the forest, "Oh no you don't!" Summer tore after the Grimm as the distance began to grow more and more, gritting her teeth Summer cursed under her breath she wouldn't let this...thing get away from her not after what she saw it do to Michael. She pushed herself harder before skidding to a stop as she spun around throwing her arm out as hard as she could she flung one of her swords in the direction of the Grimm, she watched as it cut through the air before hitting its mark piercing straight through the monsters leg causing it to tumble and roll forward . Even with the sword in its leg it still tried to run though it seemed to be crawling now with only one claw and one leg working properly, she rushed forward her grip tightening on the sword, she watched as the Grimm turned towards her opening its mouth as it snarled menacingly at her as she swung as hard as she could crying out in effort as she sliced completely through the thick neck of the monster. Panting softly she watched as the head tumbled away a thick black smoke coming from the wound as she ripped the sword from its leg, turning back towards Jaune who was breathing heavily as well all she wanted now was to take a break but there was something, something that was - "Ah, Michael!"

She pushed the doctors out-of-the-way, refusing to be seen by them not until she had made sure Michael was truly okay and she sure as hell wasn't going to wait till tomorrow morning to see him. Gritting her teeth as another doctor pleaded her to be checked out, The next doctor to say that to me I'm going to- "Ms. Rose I'm glad to see you're alright." She stopped abruptly turning around and saw the mayor standing before her, his gray hair as disheveled as ever wearing a thick green coat showing that he was prepared for the approaching cold season. "I know you are worried but you really should be-" he stopped himself as he noticed the scowl forming on her face as he sighed softly nodding, "very well." Walking past her he didn't stop to acknowledge if she was following him because he knew she would be as he made his way through the hallway, "Your...friend, Michael was it? He did a very brave thing despite being severely outnumbered, while we say to never open the gate unless I say so he made a wise but foolish choice to save a life. One can only hope he didn't do it in exchange for his own..." Glancing over his shoulder he noted the worried look on Summer's face as he shook his head, "Do not worry Ms. Rose he is being taken care of by the best doctors here in Spera he will survive though he will be bed ridden for a while, though..." He stopped for a moment before looking back at Summer who was staring quizzically at him, "I doubt he will allow us to hold him down you of all people know how stubborn he is." A smile finally formed on Summer's face as she nodded, he turned and led her to the room that housed the currently injured Michael.

Ozpin opened the door to the room allowing Summer to go first though he followed close behind, hearing her gasp out in surprise to see her friend injured so severely he cleared his throat getting the attention of the doctors, "A word if you will gentleman..." The doctors glanced at Summer before nodding in understanding as they filed out of the room followed by Ozpin though he stopped at the door way turning to Summer, "Do not linger to long young lady he requires his rest." Saying that he left the room and closed the door with a soft click leaving the two alone, Summer slowly made her way to the bed that Michael laid in almost as if she were scared to see how badly he was injured though in truth she was. As she reached the foot of the bed she noticed all the medical tools lying around on the tables near the bed, all of them covered in blood as well as the piles of rags and water stained red with his blood. She bit her lip choking up at the site as she reached the pillow he laid on as she looked down at him, she gently placed her hand on his cheek looking him over, he seemed so calm. She stroked his cheek softly as tears burned at her eyes, "You idiot..." her voice wavered slightly as she choked up again trying to reign in her emotions lest she break down right now.

"Don't look at me like that Summer..." She quickly pulled her hand back a light blush covering her cheeks as she watched Michael's eyes slowly opened though they were half lidded most likely due to some anesthetic. A small smile spread across his face as he groaned softly, "I'm not dead yet you know..." He chuckled softly before it turned into a rough cough a bit of blood spilling down the corner of his mouth, "So be honest with me how bad do I look?" He watched as her eyes traveled over him before she grimaced as he chuckled again, "That bad huh? Yeah I guess I feel about that bad...I-I just didn't expect those things to start acting so organized. It was so strange they coordinated their attacks, they messed with my head tricking me till they got the drop on me." He tried to move his arm but hissed in pain quickly stopping as he took a few breaths before moving his other arm slowly across his body, he could feel his entire torso was wrapped in bandages as his fingers moved up towards his shoulder he hissed again. That's right he got bitten by that Grimm, hell if Summer hadn't shown up when she did he probably would even be here right now he would have probably been some feast for that pack of Grimm. He looked over to her and he finally seemed to notice her appearance she had cuts and bruises here and there on her face, her arms were covered in scrapes even her cloak was torn in different places, "God Summer are you-" He stopped when she pressed her finger to his lips as he looked up at her curiously, then concerned when he saw tears forming in her eyes.

"D-Do you realize how worried I was..." She sniffed softly trying to fight back the tears but failed as a few drops slid down her cheek stinging her cuts but she ignored the pain as she leaned in close to him. "When I saw you lying there I-" her words failed her as she looked over Michael her vision blurry from the tears, "I thought I lost you Michael...I was so scared and angry i-if something were to happen to you like that I...I don't know what I would do." Michael looked up at her stunned he never saw this side of Summer sure she would tell him personal things sometimes but never something like this, even when she moved her finger from her mouth he couldn't seem to find his voice. "I can't lose anyone else Michael I can't go through that again..." She gave him a sad smile as she leaned close to him her lips trembling as they inched closer to his, "I-I can't lose you Michael..."

A gentle tapping at the door made them both turn and look before looking back towards each other, Summer's face was a bright red and Michael had no doubt that his was the same way. Again someone tapped on the door as Michael cleared his throat trying to pull his missing voice forward, "C-Come in..." The person that walked in he didn't recognize but when she looked over to him he knew exactly who it was, those bright amber eyes were a sight he wasn't going to forget anytime soon. She still wore that hood from earlier he wasn't sure why but it probably meant something to her, from under it he could notice a few raven locks but nothing else. The girls amber eyes darted from him to Summer as he turned to look up at Summer she seemed...upset for some reason, before anything could happen he cleared his throat again, "Oh t-this is Summer and Summer this is...uhm..."

"B-Blake...Blake Belladonna." Blake's eyes looked from Summer to Michael as she limped forward until she reached the edge of the bed, "I...I just wanted to thank you for saving me back there if you hadn't shown up...well..." She kept her eyes on Michael because she could feel a pair of eyes on her and they didn't seem to be the most friendly at the moment, "I'm sorry you got hurt because of me I-I didn't want that to happen I'm really really sor-"

The sound of chuckling caught her attention as she looked up to see a large smile on Michael's face, "Blake...don't worry about it really whatever happened to me was my fault for not being prepared...next time though.." He gave her a wide smile as he chuckled once more, "Warn me before you go and decided to get chased by a large Grimm pack, okay?"

A small smile formed on Blake's lips as she nodded, "I'll be sure to do that," She looked to him for a moment deciding on whether or not she should say anything more but when she felt those eyes on her again she glanced up and noticed Summer's silver eyes seeming to glare at her. She didn't say anything as she cleared her throat and looked back to Michael giving him another smile, "Thank you again Michael, but I'll let you get some rest I'm sure you could use it." She smiled and turned limping from the room closing the door behind her as she made her way towards her room across the hall.

After Blake left a heavy silence fell over the room, as Michael looked up to Summer he could see her glaring at the door she had left through, "Summer are you...okay?" She seemed to come out of some trance as she looked at him before blushing and nodding telling him she was fine, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek she swiftly left telling him she would let him get some sleep. Before he could tell her anything let alone ask her anything she was gone, laying back against the bed he sighed softly, "What the hell Summer..." Shaking his head softly he stared up at the ceiling, there wasn't any use thinking about it now he could always ask her tomorrow. Yawning he closed his eyes swiftly drifting off to sleep thinking about what he was going to tell her tomorrow because no doubt she was going to question his sanity after that stunt he pulled.

I think me having a large (close to 400 song) playlist of music kinda helps me be more descriptive the different styles and different lyrics gets the ol' brain goop flowing. Anyway tell me what you think like, favorite, follow, review all that stuff.