Sometimes, running was the only way to solve all his problems. Richard took a break, taking a long swig from his water bottle. He enjoyed these morning runs. Running before the sun rose then sneaking back into bed before the others woke especially Onyx who was also an early riser. He then slept until Onyx had enough or thought they would be late to class. He grinned, she sure acted tough and actually was. But she was also very loyal and particular about her ways. He had a friend back home who was a genius.
"Richard," he would say. "The only people who understand geniuses are people willing to listen...and other geniuses. You are one of those few people who are neither but still get us."
Richard took another drink. Onyx was a genius and that's why she had so many people problems. Robin was just a regular guy, who liked to study. Pewter...Pewter was just a famous guy that didn't like being famous.
Robin knew about his secret morning runs. Why they were secret? He liked being alone. Having his thoughts disappear into blissful ignorance as he ran. Besides, though Robin didn't admit it, he didn't like getting up early as much as Richard didn't like waking up from his after run naps.
Richard frowned, looking up. He didn't have enough time for another round. Maybe he would go start his nap earlier today. That didn't sound half bad.
Walking quietly into the dorm room, Richard changed back into his pajamas, and collapsed on his bed. Soon he was sound asleep.
"Get out of my way," Sid pushed past his younger brother.
"But I was here first!" Richard protested.
"Yeah yeah," Kyle shrugged, shoving past as well.
Richard sighed, wishing he were bigger. If he were, his brothers wouldn't disrespect him so much. Wouldn't push him around as if he were better than them.
That's when he started running. He excelled at track in school, entering several races. Soon he was faster than his brothers. Though he continued to remain on the slim side, he was stronger and quicker. But it wasn't enough. He had to be better than them in all ways, proving that he didn't need them to be his own person.
That was when he entered the training school in Vale. He had heard of a few of the students that were attending Beacon with him, but Signal was big and there was no chance of getting to know them there.
Then he was accepted into Beacon.
His brothers were already Huntsman but he was determined to become better than them. To make history and force them into the shadows for once in his life.
So yes, he bragged and carried on like he was already the best. But one had to stay positive to achieve the goals they wanted.
And he was going to be the best Huntsman in the entire family.
No problem.
So this last italic part is more of a dream so to speak. Also as I warned, short chapters on those who don't have enough backstory actually. I'll do individual chapters for the characters, some long some short.