Here's the next chapter of the story of the Grimm Rider. I also changed Wraith's Voice actor is Clancy Brown who voiced Ryder Azadi from Star Wars Rebels)
Characters of dindagangleader14 are here in the story.
Shadow Dusk (Alan Rickman)
Hades Cadaver (Ralph Fiennes)
Andromeda Haunter (Helena Bonham Carter)
Diana Dawn (Sarah Vowell)
This chapter is based on How to Train Your Dragon (the first movie). And also, in my story, Oscar is fifteen, one year younger than Ruby Rose.
Music:
How to Train Your Dragon: Forbidden Friendship
Around a campfire, the group sat on four logs positioned in a square with Levistus, Amaryllis, Ripper, and Blue sitting behind them while Qrow and the boy sat on the opposite side, sitting separately, and the big hybrid was sitting behind the boy. The prehistoric beasts were looking at each other, sharing suspicious stares. Except for Ripper, he was glaring at the intruder. Thinking that he will harm his pack. He may be bigger, but it wouldn't stop Ripper from tearing him apart. Qrow takes a swig from his flask. Clearly, he needed something to drink after witnessing another dinosaur and hybrid that are now with his nieces and their friends.
"So...do you have questions?" Qrow asked the group, holding his flask.
"Uh...yeah?" Jaune was the one who spoke.
Wade nodded in agreement, "For starters, how long have ya've been followin' us?"
Qrow responded with a shrug, "When you left the cabin." Was Qrow response, taking another swing of his flask, "I was surprised at the fact that you two hide the infamous Grimm Girl." He gestures to Voltaria, wearing her mask, and continues, "But I didn't know that you all were hiding these two dangerous dinosaurs, plus two more!" He gestures to Levistus the Spinosaurus and Blue the Velociraptor. "Where the Hell did you even find 'em?"
"Er..." Ruby mutters, unsure what to say to her uncle, "Actually...they kind of found us. Well, Rippy and Ama found Levistus at the beach on Patch while Blue kinda found us."
"...Who the heck named them?" Qrow mutters, thinking that they named them.
"That's their names, Uncle Qrow." Yang said to her uncle, able to hear his words, "We didn't name them."
Qrow blinks at Yang and then turns to the others, who agree with Yang, saying that they didn't name them. "So...you're saying that...they named themselves?"
"Actually, their parents named them. Well, Levistus's parents were the ones who gave him his name while Blue is the Blue One back at their home." Ruby explains the best way she can.
"Back home?" Qrow asked in confusion, still not getting what's going on.
"Look, that doesn't matter." Wade said, changing the subject for a bit, "Why are you followin' us?"
Qrow, who wanted to know what's going on, but decided to wait, answered to him with a somewhat drunken response, "What does it look like? I'm trying to keep you all alive."
"What?" Jaune asked in confusion.
"You were keeping us...alive?" AJ spoke out slowly, confused in his words, "If so then why didn't you just tell us instead of following us in the shadows."
"Hey, it's my way of training you kids." Qrow defended, taking another swing of his flask, "You have to know to defend yourselves."
"Right..." Everyone, minus Voltaria, sarcastically said to him.
"...Okay, fine! I followed you kids to keep you safe from Salem's henchmen." Qrow confessed, "After you all stopped the Grimm invasion on Vale, I knew that Salem would send someone to go after you guys when you reach Mistral."
"Tyrian Callows," Pyrrha spoke, looking at Qrow with serious eyes, "Salem sent him to take Ruby and Voltaria. Salem wanted them alive."
"Yeah, she knows how special they are." Qrow said, knowing the power that Ruby and Voltaria possessed.
"What can they do?" The teen boy asked.
Qrow looks at him from head to toe, wondering who the heck he was, "I'm sorry, who are you exactly?"
The young teen blushes a bit as he forgot to introduce himself, "Oh! Sorry. I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Oscar. Oscar Pine." The teen known as Oscar greeted them kindly before gently pats the hybrid next him on the snout, "This my friend, Ultima the Ultimasaurus." Ultima lets out a grunt-like greeting while Levistus just snorts at him.
"Don't forget about me!" A small voice said.
Everyone was confused by the sudden noise before a small head pops out from Oscar's pocket shoulder. It was revealed to be a small pixie. She gave everyone an adorable giggle and a wave.
"Hello! I'm Maristela! But you can call me Mari! I am a Star Pixie!" Mari greeted them.
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"EEEEEEEEEEEEEE!"
All the girls, minus Voltaria, squealed at the adorable pixie, nearly deafening the males at the dinosaurs with them.
"Oh. My. Gosh! She's so adorable!" Nora squeals at Mari.
"Where did she come from?" AJ asked with sparkling eyes, not taking her eyes off on Mari.
"Oh, um...well...she kinda came to my dream." Oscar confessed sheepishly.
Ruby gasped dramatically, "Just like Flare!" Ruby took out her Dream Flame from her hood and showed them the cute little flame in her hands, "Say hi, Flare!" Flare greeted them, chiming like a small bell.
"Wow! A Dream Flame!" Mari was impressed by this, "It's not everyday someone is able to make friends with one."
"Really?!" Ruby asked happily.
"Um, hello?!" Qrow suddenly yells out, causing everyone to look at him, "What is going here? And what's with the small fire and the bug?"
"EXCUSE ME!?" Mari exclaims in anger, getting out of Oscar's pocket, wings flapping rapidly in anger as she glares at Qrow while Ultima was hiding an amused smirk on his face, "Who are you calling a bug!? I am a proud Star Pixie, buster! And I was sent here on the behalf of my Goddess, Lunaria, to guide my friend Oscar on his journey on helping the girl with silver eyes and the child of night on their mission to stop the false goddess!"
Silence hung in the air. Oscar was rubbing his temple in frustration while the group just stared at the Star Pixie with confusion. Voltaria didn't bother to look as she was too lost in thoughts.
"Say what now?" Qrow asked in confusion.
Oscar sighs and decides that it was best that he explains the situation. Turns out, he was chosen by a Goddess of Night to help them on their mission. The reason why is because he is a descendant of a human that knows magic before the first wave humans were eradicated by the God of Darkness. Oscar tells that on his journey, Mari taught him some magic skills that he can use. Like the magical staff he could summon. It was a gift that was given to him by the goddess. Only he could wield it and no else. He's been learning how to use it while training with Ultima. They were on their way to Mistral to help them stop another attack, much to everyone's surprises.
"And then I heard commotion coming from here and...well...you know the rest." Oscar finished his tale, looking at their surprise reaction.
"That's...quite a story you got there, Oscar." Wade said with impress.
"Did you really meet a goddess?" Nora asked curiously.
"Sort of, but I did hear her voice." Oscar said as he recalled the dream he had, "She sounded...calm, gentle, caring, and..."
"And?" Ruby asked, curious about the goddess.
"..Beautiful," Oscar fished as a small smile played on his face, "I even felt safe when she spoke."
Voltaria finally looks at him under her mask, reading him if he was lying. However, Oscar's aura was different, it didn't show any malice or lies, but curiosity, nervousness, and...pureness. Not a single evil was tainted in his soul.
"Regina, what do you think?" Voltaria questions her entity telepathically.
His soul answers it all, my dear. Regina answers to Voltaria gently. He is indeed chosen by the goddess, we can trust him.
You sure? Wraith questions Regina, For all we know, he could be disguising his aura signature.
Don't be so dramatic, Wraith. Regina said to him coolly, His level of magic has yet to master, his training will take time for him to completely master his magic.
"Alright then." Voltaria agrees with Regina before looking at her team, sending them a telepathic message, "He's on our side."
Everyone, except for Qrow, was relieved to hear that. The professional huntsman, on the other hand, has no idea about their secret conversation.
"Well, your story checks out," Wade said with a nod.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hold it right there!" Qrow stops them, "You just trust some random kid with a small bug and creepy dinosaurs?" He gestures to Mari and Ultima, both glaring at him while Mari blows a raspberry at Qrow.
"We trust him because he's telling the truth." Voltaria finally spoke, catching them off guard, "She knows that Oscar is blessed by the Goddess of the Night."
"Who's she?" Qrow asked in confusion.
Voltaria looked at him briefly under her mask and called out one of her entities, "Regina, please introduce yourself."
Voltaria's shadow grows in front of everyone and Regina reveals herself, shocking both Oscar and Qrow, as well as Mari. Regina gave them a friendly bow, greeting herself through their minds, Greetings, my name is Regina.
"Hoooooly...shit..." Qrow mutters out quietly, eyes widen as dinner plates.
Mari gasped in amazement at Regina, "You're entity!"
"Enti-what now?" Qrow asked in confusion.
"Entity, like a spirit." Ruby answered to her confused uncle, "Regina and the others helped us stop the invasion back on Vale."
"Wait...others?" Again, Qrow was getting more and more confused by the minute.
Voltaria and her teammates looked at each other, giving each other brief nods of approval before Voltaria called out to her other entities, "Wraith, Tabitha, Hannibal, please come out and say hello to our guests."
Moments later, three shadowy figures appeared next to Regina, revealing themselves to Qrow and Oscar. The huntsman jaw dropped at the sight before them while Wraith gave an amused smirk.
Surprise? Wraith spoke through Qrow's mind.
"Uuhhh..." Was all Qrow managed to muster out.
"Qrow, Oscar, Mari, these are my other entities, Wraith, Tabitha, and Hannibal." Voltaria introduced.
Hello. Tabitha greeted them kindly.
Hi. Hannibal greeted them as well.
...Hey. Was all Wraith said to them.
"...I think I overdrink and now I'm seeing things." Qrow was able to say, still not taking his eyes off from the entities.
Get used to it, buddy. We're real, and now you're involved in stopping another invasion. Wraith said to Qrow.
Regina sighs at Wraith, knowing that he confused Qrow even more, and decides to explain everything to them, detail by detail. It was fortunate that they were able to understand Regina, considering what they have been through, and how it was important for them to stop Salem. Qrow was shocked that these three entities were once people, and were reincarnated by the same goddess that Oscar heard in his dream. Oscar was in total amazement, he wasn't the only chosen by the same goddess! Much to his relief too since Regina is a magic user and may give him some pointers on how to control his newfound power. Since Mari, even though she was doing her best, wasn't much of help when it comes to magic training. He still remembers the painful time he tried to use the staff when he fired an energy ball, but ended up flying to a river. Ultima had to fish him out while Mari apologizes rapidly, saying that she forgot to mention that he needed to stay firm when releasing cosmic energy. Regina also informs them that Ozpin was once a first human like here, and was sent by the God of Light to collect the artifacts and stop Salem. Also the part of how Salem is immortal, and so on.
"I can't believe it," Qrow spoke in pure shock, "All this time...he knew...but didn't bother telling any of us the truth."
He wanted to protect you all. Regina said to him calmly, Ozpin believes the less you know the better. You wouldn't burden him to carry in order to keep you all safe.
"But still...at least he should give us a warning?" Qrow said towards them, still trying to process what's happening.
I believe that Ozpin is trying his best not to overwhelm you all with the burden that he carries, Regina said to him, After all, the task he was chosen can be very dangerous.
Here, here. Wraith said in agreement.
"Um...Ms. Regina?" Oscar spoke, catching Regina's attention, "How did you all become entities? I-If it's alright to ask?"
Regina chuckles at him lightly, Do not feel so threatened, Mr. Pine. We do not mind answering your question. She assures him, As you know, we were once people before who were chosen by the goddess and reincarnated as entities. I once came from the first wave of humans that have magic and once a royal ambassador, I was chosen by the Goddess herself after she witnessed my faithfulness and loyalty towards her and the two God Brothers. Wraith was a Draconic Faunus that was chosen due to his knowledge of battle and war. Tabitha was chosen because of her skills of being a hunter. And Hannibal, well...he was chosen because of his immense power and energy. We were then sent to be Voltaria's entities, to guide her, protect her, and help her and her friends' journey in stopping Salem.
"Wow." Oscar said in awe.
"Hey, Oscar?" Evo spoke, looking towards Oscar.
Oscar looks at the snake Faunus with a curious look. "Yeah?"
"I'm curious...how did you meet Ultima?" Evo asked, looking at the Ultimasaurus curiously.
Oscar smiles at Ultima, who was resting next to him, "I met him two years ago, when some of the people in my town, Oak Shire, got sick, really sick. Doctors didn't know how this happened, but there was a cure, a rare herbal flower called the Vivid Lotus."
"I know that flower." AJ said, recalling from an herbal book she read, "Vivid Lotus are rainbow flowers that can only be found in pure waters."
Oscar nodded his head, "Yeah, they sent search parties to look around in every water, but...they found nothing."
"That's because Vivid Lotus flowers are only found in coves." Voltaria informs them, knowing these types of flowers prefer lakes or waterfalls to coves, "The Search Party didn't find any coves in your area?"
Oscar shook his head, "No, they didn't search thoroughly or deep within the forest, and the people we're getting worse every day...even my Aunt Olivia. So...I did unrationed thing and ventured off alone to find the flower."
"Without a huntsman?" Ren asked, knowing very well the danger of going alone.
Oscar lowered his head, "I was desperate. The huntsmen were off to fight the Grimm while the search party continued to find the flower, so I went deeper in the forest, and then I found a hidden cove and Ultima." He smiles at the last part, recalling the event.
Oscar was walking through the forest, clinging on his satchel, looking around frantically for any signs on Grimm. He was doing his best to stay calm and not draw any attention. He was sweating uncontrollably, thinking that he would be attacked by a Grimm anytime soon. Oscar jumps with a yelp when a bird is chirping close by. Seeing it was a bird, Oscar sighs and continues his journey. He was doing his best to stay brave in order to find the flower to save the people and his aunt.
Oscar went deeper in the forest, carefully making sure that he wasn't being hunted by Grimm. Oscar sighs tiredly as he attempts to place his hand on a huge rocky wall that had a curtain of plants to balance himself until he slips inside, and falls in with a yelp. Oscar groaned as he made contact on the floor. Sitting up while rubbing his head, Oscar found himself inside an opened cave. Oscar looks around the cave, wondering what was in here. He isn't sure if he should go in or not, thinking that there was Grimm inside. However, he heard running water at the end, and he had a feeling that there was water in there. Oscar got up and took out a glowstick, using it as his only source of light. Oscar ventures into the cave, looking around for the source of water. When he goes further, he realizes that this was actually a tunnel. Oscar did his best to stay calm, praying for anyone to hear to let him have a safe journey.
When he reached the other side, Oscar found himself shellshock at the sight before him. Hidden within the rocky walls of the rock pit was a beautiful cove. It is surrounded by forest rocks, trees, roots, and a pond full of fish with a vast waterfall gathering a pool of water. Oscar awed at the beautiful scenery, finding tranquility and peace here. Until his eyes laid upon the floating flowers in the water.
There were Vivid Lotuses!
They were shining within the sunrays, creating a small rainbow. Oscar would continue to admire them, but he had to gather enough lotuses for the town's people. Rushing to the lake, he gathers enough lotuses in a jar that he brought. He has to make sure that they must stay. He remembers the healers saying that Vivid Lotuses must be moist at all times, so the nutrients within them remain strong. Once he gathered enough, he was going to rush back home when he heard a bone chilling roar that was close by that shook the earth. Oscar froze in shock, his heart rapidly beating on his chest. He didn't expect any Grimm to be close by, he fears that he might not make it home to deliver the flowers. He was thinking to sneak out unnoticed, but he had a feeling that would be impossible. Furthermore, he has no idea what Grimm is out there. Oscar was thinking of waiting it out, but the people needed these flowers, especially his aunt.
So, mustering enough courage, Oscar carefully went out of the cover to head back to town. Oscar carefully made his way back out of the tunnel, hoping that the creature that made that roar was gone. However, another roar came, forcing Oscar to freeze on spot, until he felt the earth shake, followed by rocks falling. Oscar wanted to leave but, sadly, his curiosity got the best of him. He slowly made his way to the other side of the rocky wall, peeking behind the corner and his jaw nearly hit the floor at the sight before them.
Trapped with the rumble and trees was a terrifying looking dinosaur, aka Ultima. Oscar gulps at the sight of the massive dinosaur, watching him lashes out in frustration at the attempt to escape from his prison. Oscar guessed that he might have been trapped there during a storm two nights ago. And judging by the looks of it, Oscar isn't going to stick around to find out when it gets out. When Oscar was about to leave, he accidentally stepped on a twig, causing the strange dinosaur to snap at Oscar's direction.
The two of them made eye contact, staring at each other, neither one of them blinking. Oscar stared at the dinosaur with fearful eyes while the hybrid stared back at him with narrowed suspicious eyes. The two would continue to stare at each other were it not for the loud howl of a Beowolf. The dinosaur lets out a deadly growl, sensing the incoming danger as he desperately tries to break free. Oscar became scared and was about to run away until he stopped mid-steps.
Oscar turns his head over his shoulder, watching Ultima try to break free. He felt guilty leaving it behind and part of him wants to help. However, he fears that if he, somehow, free Ultima, he isn't sure if he was going to devour him at the first sight or fight off the Grimm. Yet he has a nagging feeling that he should help this creature, before the Beowolf gets to them. Groaning and thinking that he has gone crazy, Oscar runs up to the pile and removes the small boulders. Although they were heavier than he expected, considering he carried heavy tools back home, Oscar did his best to remove them as fast as he could.
Ultima, meanwhile, was somewhat surprised by Oscar's action. Never could he imagine a small scrawny strange...mammal? Whatever, the point is, Ultima was surprised that he was being saved by a runt. Oscar, ignoring the gaze of the beast the best way he can, moved the small boulders from the upper part, giving Ultima a chance to wiggle his arm a bit. Oscar was about to move another boulder when a shadow fell above him. Panic, Oscar quickly moves away when a Beowolf jumps out of nowhere and slashes its mighty claws at Oscar, missing him by the head.
Oscar groans when he makes contact with the grassy floor but screams when the Beowolf charges at him. Ultima tries to free himself from his prison, hoping to save Oscar from getting killed by the Beowolf. Oscar screams again when another Beowolf comes out from the forest, attempting to kill Oscar as well. The young farmer's heart was beating rapidly as he avoided another Beowolf. He needed to get that dinosaur free before they both get killed! Just as he dodged another Beowolf, Oscar noticed a log that was wedged between the boulders above the dinosaur. A crazy idea came to mind, and Oscar knew there was a 50-50 chance that it would work.
"HEY! OVER HERE!" Oscar yelled to one of the Beowolf before starting climbing up the boulders, trying to get one of the Grimm to follow him.
It worked as one Beowolf started chasing him. Oscar positions himself on the log, watching fearfully as the Beowolf stalks towards him. He could hear his heart pounding through his chest, sweats falling from his face, feeling the adrenaline coursing through his veins. When the Beowolf jumped at him, Oscar quickly jumped out of the way with a scream while the Beowolf crashed through the tree, causing it to move all the boulders. Oscar yelps in pain when he crashes to the floor again, but yells when the boulders start to fall on him. Scrambling up, Oscar avoided all the boulders rolling at him while some Grimm were being crushed by rocks. Oscar fell onto the ground with yell, shielding himself when the rocks flew past him.
It only took about a few seconds for everything to calm down while the dust slowly diminished. Oscar slowly got up and looked around, seeing the boulders were scattered everywhere. Oscar then winced when he felt a pain in his right ankle, guising that he sprang it when he tripped, and knew he had to limp all the way home. While he tries to ease the pain, he wasn't aware that a surviving Beowolf was stalking out of the boulder. Oscar was too busy checking his ankle as the Beowolf crouches down, ready to pounce for the kill...
Ultima's massive head suddenly descends, catching the Beowolf in its powerful jaws. Oscar yells in fright, watching in pure shock as Ultima crushes the Grimm with his powerful jaws, killing it instantly, and drops it to the ground. The other Beowolf attacks the Ultima from behind, jumping up and digging its claws into the hybrid's neck. Ultima roars in pain, and tries to swing his head around to snatch the Grimm. While they were keeping each other occupied, Oscar tried to make a run for it until another Beowolf came in front of him, ready to tear him to pieces. Oscar yells in fright, petrified to the spot. The Grimm was about to attack when a flaming spiked-club tail came, smacking the Grimm right across the face, sending it flying to the boulders. Oscar was in shock before he turned back to Ultima, to see his spiked-club tail on flame before it extinguished by itself.
Ultima then violently swings his head, causing the Beowolf to lose its grip and slide down. The hybrid catches the Grimm by the tail, pulling it into his jaws, crushing it, then swings and releases, flinging the Grimm into the rocky wall, causing some rocks to fall on it. Ultima then lets out a triumphant roar, showing off its victory. Once it was over, Ultima turned his head towards a petrified Oscar. The two continued their staring match for a brief moment, but to Oscar, it felt like an eternity.
It didn't last long as Ultima let out a snort before turning away, heading in the opposite direction, leaving a flabbergasted Oscar.
Oscar's mind was filled with confusion, wondering what the heck just happened?
He would continue to be in shock, but he had to return back home. But when he takes a first step, Oscar whispers and then faints. Clearly he was in total shock that his brain finally gave out.
After he woke up, Oscar was fortunate enough to make it back while limping. The town's people were worried sick about him and wondering how he got injured. Oscar wasn't sure if he should tell them that he was helping a dinosaur and he saved Oscar's life, so the young farm boy lied to the town's people, saying that he tripped near a slope when was heading to a river that has little Vivid Lotuses. Oscar was relieved when the people believed him. The healers got to work on taking care of the sick, thanks to the Vivid Lotuses Oscar brought and healed every sick person, including his aunt. Everyone was so relieved and hailed Oscar the hero for bringing the Vivid Lotuses, but Oscar wasn't interested in the praises. Instead, he was thinking about Ultima, wondering if he was all right.
Few days passed, and everyone was getting better, thanks to the Vivid Lotuses. They were back on their feet. Oscar, even though he was relieved to see his aunt well, was more focused on finding out about what happened to Ultima. So, without even thinking twice, Oscar sets off to find him, telling his aunt that he was going to get some herbs that some of the healers need, which was true, and he'll be a little late to get them.
Oscar went to the spot where he last saw Ultima, looking through destruction that he caused when he was fighting the Grimm. As he searches around, he notices the footprints Ultima left behind, along with some small traces of blood, indicating his injuries. Taking a deep breath, Oscar follows the trail carefully, leading him to the entrance of the cove. Taking out a glowstick, Oscar enters the secret passageway and to the cove, with a nervous expression plastered on his face. He was already regretting searching for the dinosaur.
Oscar hides behind some rocks, tossing a chunk of meat that he brought, in hopes to ease it. He waited for a few seconds, seeing no signs of it, nor any heavy footsteps. Oscar gets out from his hiding spot and picks up the meat, looking around for Ultima.
Unaware that the hybrid was hidden behind some rocks and undergrowth, and slowly creeps out from behind. Oscar gasped as he watched fearfully when Ultima got out from his hiding spot, growling at him. Stiffened, Oscar offers the fish to Ultima. The hybrid sniffs at Oscar and the meat, slowly approaches, then retreats with a growl upon sensing something. Realizing something was wrong, Oscar checks his pocket to see what made Ultima feel threatened. It was a small pocket knife that he used to cut some rope or vines, he must've forgotten that he was carrying it. But he brushed the thought aside as he could see the suspicious look that Ultima was giving him. Oscar picks up his knife slowly, holding onto his side before dropping it. Ultima continues to growl, causing Oscar to pick up the knife with his book and toss it into water. Ultima glances at the lake and then to Oscar. The hybrid slowly relaxes, and Oscar slowly gives him the meat.
Oscar hopes that it would take a small bit, but nope, Ultima snatches the meat in a flash, chomping and swallowing it whole. Oscar checks his fingers if there were any missing, and much to his relief, they were still intact. However, his relief turned into fear when the dinosaur turned and approached Oscar while sniffing at him. Oscar backs away and ends up falling on his back, forcing him to crawl backwards to the rock.
"Uh, uh, no, no, no!" Oscar whimpers as the rock behind him traps Oscar while Ultima looks at him, "I-I don't have any more." He whispers out, pleading to back off.
However, Ultima did not attack Oscar, instead, he regurgitates half of the meat onto Oscar's lap. Oscar nearly pukes out his lunch after taking a whiff off the meat, covered in the dinosaur's saliva. Ultima then sat down, like how birds do, and looked at Oscar. The young farm boy sits up, glancing around with stinky meat on his lap, wondering what he was supposed to do. Then Ultima proceeds to direct Oscar to look at meat. Causing Oscar to slowly realize that the dinosaur wants him to eat the regurgitated meat, much to his disgust and dismay. Oscar forcefully bites a piece, ignoring the disgusting taste, doing his best to hold the meat in his mouth. He made fake sounds of appreciation, holding the meat to Ultima. However, the hybrid wasn't convinced as he made a swallowing motion, indicating that Oscar should swallow the meat. Oscar made a disapproving and disgusted sound, but had no choice but to do so. Oscar forcefully swallows the meat, doing his best not to puke it out, before shuddering in disgust. Ultima copies his sound, which makes Oscar force a weak smile at him. Ultima narrows his eyes, curious about this gesture, wondering if it was meant to be intimidated. Yet he was curious and copied Oscar's smile, but in a crooked way. Oscar was surprise by this and mindlessly reaches to Ultima-
Ultima then snarls at him and quickly moves away to another side of the cove, much Oscar's surprise. Ultima then proceeds to ignite a small patch of dirt with flames coming from his mouth. Oscar couldn't believe on what he just saw, a dinosaur that can breathe fire?! Ultima ignores Oscar's gaze and pats the fire before sleeping on top of it. He was about to sleep when he notices Oscar was sitting close by, giving him a friendly wave. Annoyed, Ultima turns and covers his face with a spiked-club tail. Oscar, who was hesitant, attempted to touch it, but was thwarted when Ultima lifted his tail to look at him, causing Oscar to quickly stands up and walks away, and Ultima did the same.
After some time, Ultima was sleeping on the other side of the lake, far from Oscar's reach. He then wakes up to find the young farmer still here, his back turned while he sits on top of a rock, using a stick to draw Ultima in the dirt. Oscar then flinched when he felt Ultima beside him. Not wanting him to move away, Oscar pretended not to notice him as he continued drawing Ultima on the dirt. Ultima watches Oscar draw him on the dirt, finding it fascinating to see how the young farmer draws him well. Wanting to try, Ultima got up and walked away, leaving Oscar confused when he heard a branch being broken. Looking up, Oscar saw Ultima carrying a huge branch in his jaws, attempting to draw Oscar in the dirt, much to Oscar's surprise. Ultima lifts up his head and looks at Oscar, who quickly looks away, and puts like a dot on the dirt, before continuing his work. After he finishes his work, Ultima puts the branch down, satisfied with his work. It was a crooked drawing of Oscar's face.
Oscar was in amazement and shock to see this, observing the whole thing. But when he steps on the line, Ultima becomes angry, releasing a deadly growl. Oscar flinches and quickly lifts his foot and Ultima clams down. Oscar glances at Ultima and then to the drawing, and then does a little experiment.
Oscar puts his foot on the line, making Ultima growl. He lifted his foot and Ultima calmed down. And when he steps on it again, Ultima growls again, but stops when Oscar lifts his foot again, and this time, he steps over the line. Oscar smiles when he sees Ultima's calm look before continuing stepping over the lines, making sure not to step on them. With each step, Oscar looked like he was dancing, unaware that he was making his way towards a certain person. Soon, Oscar felt something behind him, followed by a warm huff. Oscar slowly turns around, looking up, facing the dinosaur. Both Ultima and Oscar both stared at each other, no hostility or wariness came to them. Instead, they were filled with curiosity and wonder. Oscar slowly offers his hand to Ultima, reaching out to touch him, but the hybrid slowly moves his head, growling at it. Seeing this, Oscar looks away, his hand still outstretched. Ultima stops growling and looks at his hand. Ultima could feel a gentle wave of energy through Oscar's body, proving the point that he is not a threat.
So, ever so slowly, Ultima lowers his head, closing his eyes, as he presses his snout onto Oscar's palm. Oscar flinched when he felt the snout of a hybrid. But it felt...warm, not cold or slimy, but...warm. Looking up, Oscar saw Ultima, still had his eyes closed, had his snout pressed onto his palm. Oscar slowly realizes that this hybrid has finally trusted him. When Ultima withdraws his snout, Oscar notices the injuries that were still on Ultima. Oscar guessed that some were still healing after his battle with Beowolves.
"Do..." Oscar hesitated, taking a deep breath, and continued, "Do you want me to help you? I have some herbs that can stop the infection."
Ultima looks at him, listening to his offer, while glancing over his injuries. He was able to heal some of them, but some may be infected, and he doesn't want to get sick. Lying down, Ultima rested his head with his arms, grunting approval to Oscar.
The farm boy smiles softly, knowing that Ultima trusted him to clean his injuries.
And so, the rest of the day, Oscar cleans Ultima's wounds, making their bond grow stronger.
"And that's how I met Ultima." Oscar said with a smile, looking at the Ultimasaurus. "He's been with me since then, and been secretly protecting my town."
After finishing his story, everyone, even Voltaria, was impressed and amazed by his tale. They couldn't imagine that Oscar could tame such a strong hybrid, but he did. And in the end, the two share a powerful bond that could never be broken.
"So, that's how you met Ultima." Ruby said in awe.
"Yeah, we had some disagreements, but in the end, things worked out, for both of us." Oscar said.
That's a lovely tale, Mr. Pine. Regina said to Oscar gently, But it seems that it is time for all of you to rest, we have a long journey ahead of us.
"Regina's right," Wade said in agreement, followed by a yawn, "We should probably hit the hay."
Everyone agrees; feeling tired after the battle they had with Tyrian. However, while they prepared their sleeping bags, they weren't aware that they were being watched from afar. Somewhere, hidden deep in a cave life cliff were four hooded cloaked figures. They were hidden within the darkness, watching the group from below, setting up their camps. But they were focused on Voltaria, who was handing out a sleeping bag for Oscar, who thanked him.
"There she is." Hades said to his leader, "The young princess."
Diana uses her mask that has built in advance binoculars, "She looks just like Princess Pandora." She said softly towards Shadow.
Shadow looks at Voltaria, sharing a strong similarity with his cousin, Pandora. She is the only heir to the throne, a member of the Midnight Family, and the only granddaughter of Queen Avalon.
And the daughter of the fallen Princess Pandora.
Ever since Shadow remembers, Pandora was the most important princess in Tenebris. Her semblance can heal injuries, as well forming shields of protection, she uses her Semblance to protect the town that she was raising her daughter, where she could grow up, away from the pressure of the throne. But in the end, the safe haven was attacked by bandits, and Pandora was killed there. Her daughter activated her semblance, killing the bandits, and left without a trace, having no idea about her home and her birthright.
"She could have live a safe life in Tenebris." Shadow whispers, bringing up his wrist that has an obsidian armband with a single white gemstone. A holographic image of Voltaria was seen, hovering from the jewel. It was a wanted-poster. It was sent all over Remnant, showing the massive bounty on Voltaria's head from Atlas's General. Shadow glares at this hatefully. How dare they place a bounty on their princess's head? If these bounty hunters attempted to capture their princess and take her to Atlas, then there would be a war like no other. No one will survive the wrath of the Grimm Riders.
But he can't think of that. They have to convince the princess to come with them. They do not wish to force her or think ill-manner towards them. No, they have to respect and honor the young princess. For she has been through enough trouble.
"When shall we make our move?" Andromeda asked Shadow, not taking her eyes off the camp.
"Soon, Andromeda," Shadow said to her softly, "We must observe the princess's...escorts and see if they are capable of protecting her."
With that, they retreated to the cave, awaiting their time to meet with the princess.
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