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Chapter Cover: Flames rising around a womanly figure that stood at the center of it..
Chapter Seventeen
The Power of a Name 2
Meanwhile
Qrow was standing in front of a screen, with both of his hands into his pockets. The man was just talked with the young Faunus that worked for Weiss a few minutes ago now and he was brought up to date with the recent events that had happened and the new situation that Ruby and Yang had found themselves implicated in.
Of all the enemies they could have faced so early in their career as Huntresses, he thought, It had to be those…
Qrow had heard of the White Fang.
Ever since before the fall of the Rose Dragon Clan, the White Fang had always been a very active presence in the background of all of the Clans and their main targets was always the White Clan. They had made their goal very clear to everyone else that the White Clan was their main targets and had gone to great lengths to make sure that they've reach their goals…
I had expected to never have to see them again, he thought, but…with a Schnee living here in Vale, I'm not surprised when they suddenly shifted their attention here…
He was surprised when he found out that Weiss was living here alone. Despite the girl being a Huntress, he had expected to see at least a guard or something to stand guard over the girl after all, being part of one of the most powerful Clan in Remnant is bound to draw some undesired attention…and then, that young man, the Faunus, that was something that he never believed he'd see a Schnee does but Weiss was close to the young man, and they fought side by side and even the butler, Sebastian was loyal to the young girl…
What could have caused her to come here in Vale unless it was an order from her Father? He thought a light frown upon his face.
When he had brought up her Family, Weiss had given him that cold gaze that screamed shut up about things you don't know anything about. He had realized there that the relationship between Weiss and her family was not what it seems on the surface. The empty house and the idea that they had been no on there…
With the White Fang threat, I would have thought that he'd send someone with her, he thought…
Suddenly the screen in front of him opened and Qrow was pulled from his thoughts as he found himself staring into the face of a familiar silver man. He had the glasses seating upon his nose. He was dressed in a green shirt and had a cup of tea seating upon the table at his side.
"Qrow," he greeted, "How long has it been old friend? Ten…thirteen years?"
Qrow let out a small smirk.
"Close to thirteen," he answered, "It has been quite a while Ozpin."
The man, Ozpin let out a small chuckle.
"Indeed it has been," he answered, "What makes you decide to call me out all of a sudden? I thought you said you didn't want anything to do with this side of the world anymore."
Qrow nodded.
"I know what I said," he said, "But certain circumstances had forced me back in."
Ozpin looked curious.
"Circumstances?" he repeated.
"Ruby and Yang had become Huntresses," Qrow announced to him.
He noticed the man raising his eyebrows at the revelation and took a sip from the cup that was beside him. Ozpin then replaced the cup back down upon the table as his eyes became heavier.
"I told you that you couldn't keep them away from that life," he said, "It is part of who they are, even so, since you've lost your Aura, how did you managed to train them to become Huntresses? I can imagine someone in your position right now, it would be a very difficult attempt."
"It wasn't me who made them into Huntress," Qrow told him, "But even so, Ozpin there is something I would like to ask you about…thought, I don't know if you would actually know the answer to it."
"What is it?"
"Do you know what happened in the White Clan to cause them to exile one of their own?"
Ozpin stayed silent for a few moments.
"You've found Weiss Schnee," he said simply.
Qrow frowned.
"Was her location supposed to be a secret?" he asked.
"I don't know," Ozpin spoke out, "But the girl did disappear from Atlas five years ago and no one in the White Clan even mentions her name. I had believed that something had happened to her…but if she is alive, then, I can put some of my worries to rest."
Qrow frowned.
"So she was exiled," he said simply.
"Depends," Ozpin told him, "you know how Ezekiel is. He is not one to reveal anything to anyone, and whatever had happened between him and his daughter, is something that he hopes to stay secrets…now, not that I enjoy talking about all of this, is this really why you had called?"
Qrow stared at his old friend.
"The White Fang," he said, "They have made their presence known in Vale and I have a feeling that this is just the beginning of what they're planning to do. While I have confidence in my nieces, but to take no some people like the White Fang…?"
"I understand your dilemma," Ozpin spoke out, "But unfortunately I can't send in anyone over to help. They have already gone on a mission about a heavy Grimm infestation somewhere in Mistral. Most of our forces went to help quell it…"
Qrow let out a soft sigh.
"Of all the times for this to happen," he murmured.
"I'll talk to some of the other Clans," Ozpin said, "The threat of the White Fang is not something that any of us can ignore like this. You did well into telling me about their movements. I'm sure that they could spare some of their Huntsman or Huntress to help fight against them."
The man could feel a little bit of relief at that.
"Thank you Oz," he said.
"We're friends after all," Ozpin told him with a small smile, "Helping each other is what we do."
With Ruby
The girl was staring at the figure across her. The white cloaked figure was floating there in front of her as the wind blew hard around them causing the red petals that were dancing around the duo to spin into mini tornado around them. Ruby had her eyes wide with surprise at what the figure had just told her.
"W…What do you mean…I'm not worthy to learn your name?" she said.
"It's as I said," the white figure answered, "You don't have what it takes to be a Huntress."
Ruby narrowed her eyes.
"But I did become a Huntress," she said.
The white figure looked up toward the sky above them who was filled with clouds now, hiding the white moon behind them.
"You are so filled with doubts," she spoke out, "You have doubts and worry. You worry about Weiss Schnee's condition, you doubt that you'll be able to fight and then you doubt even your own sister."
Ruby stared at the figure in front of her.
"You are so filled with doubts that I am surprised that you could even become a Huntress in the first place," the white cloaked figure spoke out, "I refuse to serve a Master that doubt everything that is in front of her. You doubt yourself to be able to be strong enough to fight against the White Fang who will be coming for Weiss."
The hooded figure seems to growing larger as she approached toward Ruby.
"And that's not good," the hooded figure continued, "One feeling you don't need in a battle is doubt of your own power. When you counter, you don't let them cut you. When you protect someone, you don't let them die, and when you attack…YOU KILL."
The words caused a wave of power that suddenly surged from around the girl causing Ruby to cover her face at how powerful the wind suddenly become and the red petals had formed a large tornado causing the girl to widen her silver eyes and all around her, the very ground was falling apart into nothingness. Ruby glanced around herself shocked at what was happening.
"Your heart is still filled with fear," the white figure spoke out, and Ruby stared at the floating form in front of her, "That fear will continue to grow like a poison within you, doubt will cause to question your power, and that will lead you to your own death. For a Huntress, that is unforgivable and my name will never be uttered by someone who let fear control them."
The ground was completely disappearing now leaving only a little piece of the earth beneath Ruby.
"So fall Ruby Rose," the white cloaked figure spoke, "fall into the pit of your own fear."
Ruby did fall.
The piece of ground she had been standing on had disappeared completely and the girl simply fell into the darkness as the white cloaked figure stayed floating in the air staring down at her. Ruby can feel her eyes widening at the cruel action as she continued to fall into the pit of darkness…
The girl can hear the howling of the Grimms around her as she fell deeper into the darkness and the violent wind continued to scream in her ear. Ruby had her eyes wide as she continues to fall unable to understand anything…
Is she right? The small girl thought, As I still afraid despite how strong I have become? Do I still fear…the Grimm because they almost killed me that night?
The memory of what happened was still clear within the young girl's head. She can still remember seeing Yang held up against the wall by the Beowolves and she can still remember the glowing red eyes that had fixed upon her…
And what happened at school later on? She thought.
The Grimm had tackled down upon the ground that day and Ruby could still feel the claws of the creatures upon her school clothes and the dark breath that was growling in her ear. She knew that if it wasn't for Yang, she knew that she would have die…
She remember seeing Weiss, lying down upon the ground, covered in blood after the ground after being attacked by the White Fang guy…
The White Fang only have one goal for its existence and that's to kill every living member of the Shnee Family.
Ruby had felt shock in that moment. She had felt disgust at the White Fang, she had felt horror learning what they were after and she had felt fear for Weiss…
Each of these situations, she thought, I felt fear…I was afraid for someone…and…if I am constantly afraid for someone then, I'll never be able to fight properly…I'll be unfocused, and then I'll die.
The girl tightened both of her hands into fist.
I need to stop being afraid all the time, she thought, All of the people here are strong. Weiss, that guy, and even Sebastian who fought against the Grimm despite not having any special power. I need to be like them…I need to be strong for them…
Ruby could feel her Aura rising in the air at the amount of power she was unleashing from around her body.
I need…to be…clear of doubt…I need to be fearless in the face of my enemies…
The darkness around Ruby suddenly exploded outward and the girl fell upon her knees on the white snow. Ruby was breathing heavily as she stay there on all four, heaving as if she had just ran a marathon. The girl's hair was falling forward upon her forehead shadowing her eyes. It was then she could hear footsteps approaching her and she instantly looked up.
There was a figure there in the white cloak. They hood was still up but this time Ruby could see the lips that were seat in a tin lines, and they were two silver eyes staring down into her own. The eyes seem to be showing a light surprise at her meeting them.
"You can finally see me," the figure spoke out.
Ruby stared at her, shocked.
"You…You have a face?" she said, "How didn't I see it before?"
"Doubt clouded over your eyes," the white cloaked figure spoke out, "And it disgusted me at how easily influenced you can be by your feelings…but what changed for you to be able to free yourself from your feelings of doubt and fears?"
Ruby stood back up as a soft wind blew through and the red petals danced across the duo.
"I simply decided to have faith," she spoke out.
"Faith?"
Ruby stared up at her.
"I was afraid when the Grimm first attacked us," she said, "I am still afraid of them, but as a Huntress I didn't have to be afraid…when I heard how strong the White Fang was and of their goals, I was afraid again but for my friends and then…I realized, my fear wasn't going to do anything to help them."
Ruby's fist tightened.
"I decided I'd rather have faith in them," she said, "I will rather have faith that all of us will win this upcoming fight against the White Fang."
The white cloaked figure stayed silent for a few moments.
"That's a naïve way of thinking," she spoke, "But that's exactly what I will expect from you Ruby Rose. You see the light in everyone's heart."
She turned her attention toward the shining body of light above them. The white sun that sat in the sky, which was now empty of clouds unlike before when Ruby first arrived. The winds were calm now and Ruby turned her attention toward it.
"You see this sun," the white cloaked figure told her, "This is the light of your innocence that still shine as brightly within your heart…When your mind is troubled, the clouds hid it and when you feel fear, the sun will lose it's color…"
The white cloaked figure turned toward her.
"To keep that innocence alive, I will lend you any strength that you require," she said, "Now, with your heart free of fear and doubt, I will tell you my name Ruby Rose. You should be able to hear it clearly now…"
The girl smiled to herself.
With Yang
The blonde girl was lying on the ground, tears falling from her eyes. The flaming lady was staring down at her, her eyes were seemingly staring straight into Yang's soul. The young woman didn't know, but never before had someone looked at her like that before.
"Ever since my mother disappeared," Yang murmured, "I lost my trust in people. I still love my family to death but I don't know how to be close to them. So I decided to be strong enough to protect them from what I felt that time when my mother left."
The tears continued to fall.
"You're right about me," she said, "I am a selfish. I always thought that if I handle everything by myself, that feeling will never be able to hurt any of my family ever again, and now asking you for help…it feels strange since I have never had to want someone to fight my battle."
Yang thought back to her first encounter with the Grimm. She hadn't been strong enough to do anything and that had terrified her more than the Grimm itself. Even when she was in middle school, whenever someone made fun of Ruby, they got a handful of Yang and that had gotten her into a lot of problems but she had always taken care of them.
When Ruby had decided to fight against the White Fang, Yang knew that she couldn't fight against them and she didn't know what to do at first. She had wanted Ruby to see how dangerous it was, but Ruby had turned away from her…
The tears just won't stop coming now as the girl lied there. Then, there is a touch upon her face, wiping them away.
"Don't you think it's time to start to let someone help you for a change?"
Yang stared at the flaming figure in front of her.
"You've always stand by yourself," the figure spoke out, "You believed yourself to be stronger than anything and when you become a Huntress, you believed you could face all the world had to offer but facing against that man…it had made you feel just like that little girl who lost her mother."
The blonde was pulled upon her feet.
"After all, we all need a little help sometime," she said, "So Yang Xia Long, will you allow me to stand by your side during this upcoming battle?"
Yang stared at her for a few moments.
"Yes," she said softly.
The flame woman smiled at her and then the world shifted.
Real World
The young man was seating down as he stared at the two girls that were standing in the white glow around them. He had taken a seat there as he stared at them. It had been fifteen hours since the two girls had gone. Then, the light in front of him shifted completely as he glanced up toward them and then a smirk appeared upon his face.
The spell had been destroyed and he stared up at the two girls in front him for a few moments before standing up.
"Well," he spoke out, "How did it go?"
Ruby and Yang opened their eyes and he could see that the look in their eyes had changed considerably than when they had first started the training. He approached them with a small smirk upon his features.
"Well then, now that you know the names of your Soul Slayers," he said, "The two of you, have now become true Huntresses. So will begin the next step in your lesson, learning to fight and control the new powers that you have been given."
Now Ruby and Yang knows the name of their Soul Weapons...Will they be ready for the upcoming fight?
Next Time: Day of Reckoning.
Jacques0 out.
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