A/N: Chapter 23 of REKT. Enjoy!
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Chapter 23: No Brakes
Underground ruins...
"Ack!" Ruby yelped as she skidded across the ground, arms crossed over in front of her for protection since she didn't have her weapon on her. Not long after she and I were captured we discovered that Roman and the White Fang were running around Grimm-invested areas, obviously up to no good deed. Seeing as I hadn't come around to waking up soon Perry ended up becoming a spectator on the sideline while keeping a close eye on me.
"Wow, you are much more manageable without that oversized gardening tool of yours." Roman tilted his head back and laughed. He was having a grandiose time and decided to play with his food a bit. Snarling Ruby dusted herself off and lunged at him only to be swiped aside with just his cane. "Hahaha! Oh man. Ya know, Perry, I really did need this."
"Glad to see you in good spirits Boss." Perry replied, giving him a thumbs up while the ginger-haired man continued to chuckle.
"But seriously..." All jokes aside he knelt down and placed the tip of his weapon underneath her chin, lifting her head slightly so they could see eye-to-eye. "How'd ya find this place, Red?"
"Grrrrrrrr!" Ruby quickly disappeared in a flurry of petals right in front of his eyes.
"Whoa!" Roman looked around before noticing her form darting along the tracks, heading for the exit. Merely flipping his cane around he fired the hook, snagging the hood of Ruby's cloak. She grunted and fell before being reeled in. "Hmph. Nice try. I see you've got some tricks up your sleeve. Let me make this clear then. We're not through here yet."
"Didn't you forget your buddy?" Perry asked, placing a foot on my head as I laid by his feet. He chuckled when Ruby narrowed her eyes at him. "Why are you getting so upset? If she dies..." He twisted his foot slightly, making sure he dug his heel into my skull. "Well...I don't even need to tell you the rest little girl."
"Bastard..." Ruby snarled under her breath.
Ka-Boom~!
"Oh, what the-?" Roman frowned as a cloud of smoke appeared not too far away in a nearby building. He turned around with an annoyed sigh. "Perry, if you and the boys could take care of that I would really appreciate it."
"Then what would I do with this one then?" asked Perry, kicking me with the tip of his shoe.
"Chop chop. Kind of in the middle of something." Roman stated, leaving no room for any arguments.
"As you wish..." Bowing and motioning for the others to follow him, Perry left my body where it was and proceeded to do his Boss' bidding. More tremors and quakes occurred causing the other White Fang soldiers to pause and look up in wonder. They weren't completely strangers to occasional tremors caused by the Grimm but somehow they knew that these ones weren't made by creatures.
"What is going on here?!" Roman shouted, agitated by all the commotion as well as the constant interrupts in his work. A couple of soldiers that were on duty were screaming 'Run' as well as firing off guns in retaliation. Squinting his eyes he could make out the figures of Ozpin, Yang, Weiss, Blake, Kairos, Timber, Efram and Zwei running towards the site. "Ugh! Those heathens!"
"Hyaah!"
"Argh!" He yelped when Ruby took the window of opportunity to jump him, straddling his shoulders tightly as he tried to buck her off. His hat suddenly covered his vision and the weight lifted off him. Wrestling his hat off and watching the girl run off he couldn't contain his anger any longer. "Somebody kill her!" He and the others soldiers quickly opened fire at the runaway.
Whoa! Watch that! Oh my god too close! Ruby ran without relying on her semblance, zigzagging as much as she could to avoid the projectiles.
"Attach this car, and spread the word." Realizing that the bullets will never hit and that Ruby was well out of range, Roman quickly issued new orders. "We're staring the train."
"But we're not finished." The soldier spoke meekly.
"Do it, or you're finished!" Roman yelled threateningly, pointing his cane at the man's face. "And don't forget that other girl...she's coming along with us. We need that hostage."
"Uh...Boss.."
"What now?!" The ginger-haired man turned around only to see hordes of Beowolves appeared on the scene. "Oh great now we have those things to worry about too?!"
"Gwuah!"
"Ugh!"
"B-B-Boss!" With gurgle cries, a couple of White Fang soldiers fell to the claws of the creatures as they swarmed forward, teeth gnashing and furs bristling. Seeing more prey to pick on the Beowolves surged forward, releasing yelps of joy and excitement.
"Filthy brutes!" Perry roared and drew his weapon, aware of the bodies strewn around him. "I'll slice your heads till they roll on the ground!"
"Ruby!" Yang, firing off a huge punch that sent a couple more guys flying, opened her arms wide. Smiling her younger sister jumped in and the two hugged it out. "Are you okay?"
"I'm fine! I'm fine! But listen...Torchwick's got all sorts of weapons and robots down there." Ruby explained once her sister let go. Blake quickly handed Crescent Rose back to its original owner, knowing that her leader needed her weapon. "Thanks Blake! I don't know where I'd be without my weapon."
"So you're saying that Torchwick is a weapon dealer?" Efram asked, scratching the back of his head in wonder. "Where did he get the money to purchase such items?"
"Androids, mechs- they're all loaded up on the train cars. I want to say he probably got them while working along side the White Fang." Ruby checked over her weapon, calibrating it as she did so. "What do we do now? What's the plan?"
"Ah, that's ridiculous!" Oobleck stated clearly, rubbing his chin in thought. "These tunnels are sealed. The tracks lead to a dead end so there's no way they can escape."
"Get to your places, we are leaving now!" Roman's voice suddenly blared over the intercom, getting everybody's attention. "Anyone who doesn't do as I say will be left behind!" Steam poured out as the train let out a loud whistle. The gears were grinding, the pistons were pumping and the large transportation vehicle was on its way, moving really slowly at first.
"Well, it sounds like they're going somewhere." Yang had to shout above the noise. "Any ideas where?"
"We need help! Let me call Jaune." Ruby held her scroll in hand and hoped that he would pick up but red words flashed across her screen. "I can't get through! The signal's pretty bad down here!"
"So what do we do!?" Weiss asked, placing her hands on her hips. "We can't stand around and do nothing!"
"Ruby, where's Reina?" Timber suddenly spoke up, looking around in wonder. "Wasn't she with you when you fell?"
"Oh shit, I forgot about Reina!" Ruby exclaimed, throwing her hands up into the air. "I was so focused on escaping Roman that I forgot...Agh! Stupid stupid me!"
"Where is she?! Is she okay?" Kairos spoke with utmost worry. The group turned to see a few Beowolves charging after the train, one of them held me within its jaw. Bunching their muscles they jumped, landing on one of the train cars and disappeared from view. "Sons of bitches!"
"I believe there's only one option." Oobleck looked on as both Hunters and Huntresses geared up for an adventure of a lifetime. Determination plastered on their faces. "I don't need to tell you all that this task involves danger but you are all capable students."
"We're stopping that train one way or another." Ruby replied, shouldering Crescent Rose over her shoulders with a determined look on her face. "Let's get going!"
Meanwhile...
I had not idea how long I was out. Truth be told I was quite comfortable where I was in my own little world where the outside noises were canceled and I didn't have to worry about what was going to happen next. Sure there were pangs of pain now and then but it didn't hurt enough for me to regain consciousness.
You have to wake up soon. How long are you going to play dumb?
"Excuse me?!" Feeling aggravated I called out to the voice. "I dare you to repeat yourself! Better yet, why don't you show me your face!"
Very well...Greetings, Great One. A huge lump of darkness appeared before me and I realized that I was experiencing the same thing I did back in the dorm. Not only could I see from my eyes whenever I am experiencing this 'space' but after a few more minutes the mask resembling a Beowolf materialized in front of my face, its ivory fangs bared in a wicked grin. Were you surprised?
"Surprised to see you? Ha, get real." I scoffed in response. "I was hoping you didn't rear your ugly face any time soon."
However why did you fall to such...insects? That's embarrassing isn't it? The tone of the voice taunted and jeered, making my skin crawl uncomfortably. Had you called upon your sleeping power you could have demolished them within a heartbeat.
"Sleeping power? What are you talking about?"
So you don't know the potential laying dormant within your small, frail frame. The mask bobbed up and down like it was taunting me. What a shame...no, it's more like the time isn't right yet.
"Time for what?" I was getting frustrated by the minute. "Quit playing games with me!"
This is no laughing matter and playing games isn't my forte. Besides everything will fall into place whether you will like it or not. The gears are already turning and I can foresee everything that will happen. Potential deaths, pure agony and sadness way beyond anything you've ever experienced before. There is no denying that outcome.
"Why are you talking as if I didn't have a choice?" I asked, feeling the slight change in the atmosphere as movement stirred around me. "I'm allowed to make my own decisions right? Who do you think you are controlling me!?"
Once the Curse has been laid, you who bears it no longer have the freedom to do as you please. Everything you do, from your thoughts and actions and choices, were all laid out.
"Bullshit!"
Oh no? The voice inquired, feigning surprise and interest. But...sooner or later you will never outrun your destiny. The Curse will grow bigger and bigger until it consumes you. You will lose everything. Your body will no longer be your own. You won't be able to remember anything.
"That sounds like something from a fairy tale!" I retorted, crossing my arms in front of my chest. "I'm in charge of my own destiny and no one is allowed to change that! No one!"
No one...except her am I right? The mask grinned broadly as I felt my brows furrow. Ahh, so the Great One is sill under her rule it seems. You won't break free from her control anytime soon.
"...I will destroy her no matter the cost." I growled, spitting on that word as it left a vile taste in my mouth. "Because of her I ended up in this situation! Because of what she did...I have nothing else to lose."
And how do you plan on achieving that? There's no way you can get stronger if you stay with your so-called friends and study in that sad place of an institution. She is waaaaaaaay beyond your level, it's like a suicide mission and even I know that.
"I'll never forget why I came to Beacon so don't you dare insult it or my friends. Why I enrolled in this place. I swore to myself I'd get stronger. To make new friends and to ultimately deliver punishment to the person who took my ability to see away." Raising my right hand I touched my eyes lightly, slowly dragging the fingertips across. "I won't rest until that deed is done...until she's dead by my own two hands."
You should never bite the hand that feeds you. The voice growled and it sounded really close, like right next to my ear and I couldn't help but shiver. Without our power you'd be nothing. Without her, you'd be on the streets. You'd just be like the rest of those humans, ordinary and common prey to us.
"Is that all we are to you?" I shot back angrily. "Prey? Your playthings?! We're talking about lives here!"
We aren't that much different in that aspect if you think about it. The voice drawled, scoffing even. Tell me...what are we to you Huntresses and Huntsmen?
"Don't lump us together like we're buddies or anything."
Ah but aren't we creatures living things as well? We might not have beating hearts or red blood coursing through our bodies like you but being able to coexist...doesn't that dictate as being 'alive'. Be honest here...without us, Huntsmen and Huntresses wouldn't even have jobs.
"So I should thank you for being created only to be killed?" I asked as thoughts ran amok within my head. It made me feel nausea. "Doesn't that seem unfair?"
A Huntress such as yourself...taking pity on creatures such as Grimm. That's unheard of. The voice mused, chuckling at the thought. I thought you were taught to keep control of your emotions...to do what you were told by higher ups like mindless soldiers. Perhaps you were different to begin with.
"What does that mean?"
The humans we ā and when I mean 'we' I mean Grimms as a whole ā have met turned into bloody battles. I've had so many kin fall at the hands of beings such as yourself. It wouldn't surprise me if there are those who seek to destroy all of mankind.
"...does that include you as well?"
Maybe...maybe not.
"Answer me." I growled, feeling my Aura seep from my right shoulder down to the palm of my right hand. "Truthfully."
Now why would I spill every when you can have just as much fun figuring it out by yourself? The mask bobbed up and down, indicating that it was laughing at me again. Besides...I just love watching those who struggle and ultimately fail. I wonder if you will follow that path?
"Bastard!" I lunged forward, pinning the darkness underneath me. The air hissed around us but I focused on the glowing red eyes, the blood pumping and roaring in my ears. My right hand was raised, glowing with Aura and ready to be released. "Do you think this is all some kind of huge joke?!"
Of course. I'm amused that you still believe you can detach yourself from her grasp. The voice spoke calmly, unfazed by my aggressive manner. She sees all and she knows all. There's nothing you can do to prevent her from tracing your every move. She has eyes everywhere. There are no safe spaces for you to run even if you tried.
"Shit!" Exhaling with frustration and making my Aura disappear I got up and backed away, muttering to myself. "This is bad...This is very bad. How could Iā No, there's still enough time. I have to keep a step or two ahead of her. That's the only way."
On another note, you decided not to kill me even when you had the chance? Color me surprise. The mask rose into the air, making a 'tsk tsk' noise by clicking the teeth together. You sure are a mindless fool.
"...a Huntress who lets personal feelings interfere with her duty is not a good Huntress. Same rules applies for the Hunters." I snarled at the darkness that decided to loom over me, narrowing my eyes threatening. A wave of icy winds swirled around me, nipping at my face and any part that wasn't protected but I stood firm. "Do not mistake my mercy for forgiveness, you vile creature. To put my life on the line and protect those who can't, never abandoning someone if there is still a chance of salvation. That's what I intend to strive for, the reasons why I chose this path."
Your path has always been set from the very beginning. Your fate as the Great One has been laid upon you.
"That's ENOUGH!" I roared, waving my hand to disperse whatever was keeping me captive in the space. "I've heard enough. Leave me alone!"
ā¦..this isn't over yet, little one. Not by a long shot. You will soon realize just how grave your mistake will cost you...mark my words.
"...no I guess not." I replied softly, almost to myself as the dark entity vanished. Counting to ten I slowly opened my Mind's Eye, watching as my Aura filtered in and proceeded to draw out my surroundings. Judging based on the rectangular patterns as well as the lurching underneath I assumed that I was on a moving vehicle.
Well that's one way to wake up...ugh...I grumbled to myself and pushed myself up till I was on my knees. Other than that there's nothing else of interest. The early encounter with the Beowolf mask shook me to the core and I couldn't help but tremble. It's been a long time since that incident and I desperately wished to push it to the back of my mind. However the situation has changed slightly now that I knew that every step I take, every move I plan to make could potentially be relayed to her. Balling my hands I slammed them down with anger unaware of multiple pairs of red eyes peering out of the darkness.
"Boss!" Somewhere in front of the drain the doors to the command center opened up and a soldier appeared out of breath. He quickly wiped his brow and made himself slightly presentable. "Boss! It seems like they all made it on the train."
"Uuugh...then grab some cargo and get them off the train." Roman, holding himself back from doing a massive eye-roll, just glared at his subordinate. Nodding his head the poor guy scuttled off, leaving him to brood to himself. "Manic animals, every one of 'em."
"Hmmmm..."
"Not you though, you're, heh...you're great." Roman said awkwardly to the White Fang member driving the train. He merely grunted and continued his job without another word.
Elsewhere...
"Hurry children!" Oobleck spoke as everyone gathered around the hatch located on the last car. "We must get to the front in order to stop this train!" They hurried to the vehicle and jumped on at the last minute. Sure they were seen by a couple of soldiers but after knocking them out quickly they were in the clear.
"Uh...Professor?" Weiss asked as she stood next to an open contraption with a horrified expression on her face.
"Doctor." Oobleck corrected immediately with a small scowl on his face. "It's Doctor."
"What's that?" Weiss, ignoring her mistake, pointed to what appeared to be some kind of device with a lot of blue and red cords.
"That my dear...appears to be a bomb." Oobleck knelt down to observe it carefully.
"How the hell can you say that in such a calming manner?!" Kairos gasped, notably flinching like the others. "There are lives on this train that needs saving!"
"Are they planning to denote this thing when the destination has been reached?"
"What if it goes off early?"
"I don't see a count-down timer on it anyway. Could be a fake."
"We've got more problems!" Ruby pointed as rows and rows of White Fang soldiers crawled to the top of the cars and advanced. It was a bit difficult since they were on a high speed moving vehicle but they were keeping their balance. "We've got baddies!"
"Well, I didn't expect them to go...easy on us..." Oobleck sighed as the bomb finally decided to chime in, the once black screen now lit up as red. "Time to go! Blake! Detach the caboose! It'll kill us all if it detonates!"
"On it!" The Faunus jumped down and got ready to slash away with Gambol Shroud. However just as she was about to unsheathe her weapon the cables released on its own and the car pulled away from the others. "Huh? It decoupled itself!"
"Huh?" Oobleck's face popped up from above at the sound of her voice. "You're saying it let go on its own?"
"I guess he really doesn't want us on this train. Talk about a terrible host!" Yang popped up as well with a small smile on her face. They gazed out as the car detonated and Oobleck muttered something under his breath.
"This isn't good as well!" Ruby called as she and Weiss discovered another bomb hidden underneath the compartment. Running ahead, Oobleck opened another hatch and came to a realization that every single one had a bomb.
"The cars are detaching themselves quickly!" Efram shouted as the next car unhooked itself and pulled away with everyone still on it. They quickly jumped over before the train could get any further. "This is insane!"
"This doesn't make sense!" Yang yelled with frustration. "God I'm getting mad now!"
"Worry about it later!" Timber drew his arm back, an energy bolt ready to fly as he kept his eye on his opponents that inched closer and closer. "Right now, we're all done for if we're caught!" Taking a deep breath he released the string and his attack flew through the air, striking a good amount before impaling one of the giant mechs that were waiting on standby.
"Out of the way small fry!" Unsheathing Lancelot from its holder Kairos charged forward and delivered a horizontal slash followed by a vertical slash, throwing White Fang soldiers left and right off the train. Twirling her sword over her head she changed it into its dual-wield assault rifle, taking aim and began firing shots rapidly.
"Arrrrgh!"
"She can change her weapons?!"
"Don't falter! We can still overwhelm them with sheer numbers!"
"These guys just don't know when to quit!" Efram shouted just as Weiss finished freezing a couple of opponents. The heiress turned as Ruby ended up right beside her. She flashed forward in a flurry of petals to clean up the rest, slicing away with Crescent Rose. "If this continues then we'll never get to disarm all the bombs!"
"Then we should hustle!" Blake replied just as a car disengaged from the rest, falling further and further behind where it detonated. "The next one should be counting down now!"
"Oh dear..." Oobleck watched as Grimm dropped down from the hole created by debris from the last bomb, frustrated looks on their face. One of them, a really giant snake unleashed a roar and soon Grimms of all kind gave chase after the run-away locomotion. "Oh dear oh dear...not good!"
"And we got even more shit to clean up." Kairos spoke when more Grimm descended into the tunnels. She finished firing a bullet through a soldier's chest before changing her weapon back into its sword form. "What a day."
"He's leading Grimm to the city!" Oobleck figured it out and quickly shouted for the students to hear, watching as their facial expressions fell with horror. "It's the cars! They detach and explode, creating openings for the Grimm!"
"That sly fox!"
"We're all screwed if they manage to reach the city!"
"That's insane!" Blake exclaimed. "Who would do such a thing?!"
"We have to hurry!" Oobleck watched as another car detached and frowned. "If we don't more Grimm will come!" He started to run and jumped onto the next car, knowing that he had to get ahead of the bomb-attached cars before they separate. "You six! Go below and try to stop those bombs!"
"What about us?" Ruby asked as she shouldered Crescent Rose. "What are we going to do?"
"We're going to stop this train."
"Yeah I know." She replied dully, resisting the urge to face palm and instead released a small huff. "I said that earlier. I wanted to know your plan on how to do that."
"Go go go!" The professor ushered them quickly, keeping an eye out for more White Fang advancement. Some of the soldiers even entered giant robot machines created by the military of Atlas. "There's no time to loose! We'll figure it out somehow!"
Inside the car...
"I guess this is what we trained for." Yang commented once she and the other five hopped down into the belly of the freight car. The musky smell of iron floated around but that didn't deter them from their mission.
"Here." Weiss, after rummaging around her pockets, held out what looked like a cartridge of colored Dust towards Blake who looked at it with interest. "This should help you."
"Thanks." Blake smiled, taking the cartridge and loading it into her weapon.
"We have a long way to go." Efram noted as the rumbles above their heads signaled that the other three were engaged in combat. "Who knows how many are attached to this thing."
"Depending on how long this train is I think it's safe to assume that every single one holds a bomb." Timber said, his head tilted to the side in thought. "Unfortunately I have no idea when each one will activate so the best possible solution would be to move forward till we get to the head. If we see a bomb we disengage it somehow."
"Then why are we standing around here for? Lets get going!" Weiss said while everyone nodded in unison...well everyone but one.
"Wait." Kairos held out her arm to stop the others from proceeding forward, looking around wearily. The inside chamber was silent for most part but there something that was nagging her and she didn't want to shake off the feeling that an enemy was approaching. She had removed her headphones so her Faunus features made themselves known. "Something feels off."
"We don't have time to loiter around." The Schnee heiress spoke with a huff, crossing her arms over her chest. "There's bombs ticking away and we have no idea where Reina is. For all we know she's probably waiting for us!"
"Which is why I think we should split up to look for them." Kairos proposed as she unsheathed her weapon, impaling it into the floor of the car and leaned against it. "I'm gonna stay here. The rest of you keep going ahead."
"Will you be alright by yourself?" Timber asked.
"She's not gonna be alone." Yang said as she stood next to the Faunus. "I'll stay behind as well."
"Then it's settle right?" Weiss questioned before getting affirmed nods from the duo. "Right, lets get going."
"Be careful." Blake said, gazing at Yang for a good minute before running after the heiress. Timber and Efram both said their own words of encouragement as they rushed off behind the girls. The blonde brawler stared wordlessly after them, keeping her gaze on Blake's back until the Faunus disappeared and the door to the next compartment closed behind them.
"...how come you decided to stay behind?" Yang asked, gazing at the Faunus who continued to lean against her weapon. "Don't you want to go on ahead and find Reina?"
"There's something here that doesn't sit right with me."
"Don't you care about Reina's well being?" Yang pressed, making sure to keep her voice as light as possible. It wouldn't do her any good if she took on an accusatory tone. "I can stay here on my own if you decide to go and catch up to them."
"I fear for my leader...I fear for my friend. I don't know what I'd do if she gets injured...or worse, killed." Kairos told her in a low voice, letting her emotions get to her. Her fingers were balled up into fists, trembling by her sides. "That's why...once this situation is cleared up we'll go look for her together. My instincts have never been wrong before...I feel like I need to stay here for awhile."
"...You love her don't you? Reina I mean." Yang spoke softly, watching a small blush crawl up the Faunus' neck. She clapped her friend's back with a grin on her face. "Don't worry, she's gonna be alright. Trust me. And...thanks for staying by my side instead of leaving me."
"You're welcome Yang, I want to thank you for your words as well. They meant a lot to me." Kairos replied, feeling her own mouth curl up into a smile. "So...what about you and Blake?"
"What about me and Blake?" The blonde brawler tilted her head to the side in confusion, not getting the question fully. "Is there something wrong between us?"
"Do you love her?"
"Of course!" Yang laughed after a moment of silence. "I love her as my battle partner and friend!"
"No I mean...do you love love her?"
"...oh." She looked at the ground for a minute before chuckling softly and rubbed the back of her neck sheepishly. There was a small hint of blush on her face and she could feel her skin burning up. "I-I-I mean..."
"It's okay, there's no need for you to give me an answer right away." Kairos patted her shoulder with a knowing smirk. "Just something for you to think about. Perhaps your relationship is almost like Reina and I. Nothing more than battle partners. Nothing more than friends. Or perhaps those feelings and bonding go beyond the bounders of friendship."
"Only time will tell, nothing's set in stone right?" said Yang who couldn't keep the goofy grin off her face. "There's a change things can change so let's not get too bogged down about this." Kairos nodded before movement caught her eye and she frowned slightly. Roman's partner in crime Neo appeared, twirling her umbrella and smiled them. It was then that the grin was wiped away and a stern expression replaced it. "Did you know she was going to show up?"
"I had a feeling someone was going to show...Who knew we would be so lucky." Kairos replied and reached for her weapon, wrapping her fingers around the hilt. "I can't wait to get started."
"Wait...this one should be mine." Yang stepped forward with confidence, her weapon already locked and loaded. "I still need to repay her for what she did when we cornered Roman."
"You sure?"
"Yeah." Without further ado the blonde rushed forward to engage her opponent who still had a smirk plastered on her face. Bullets were falling out of Ember Celica as Yang rapidly fired away to start off with. Neo either deflected the blasts with her umbrella or gracefully moved her body like a ballerina. Getting up close the blonde Huntress fell into close combat moves and tried to be as unpredictable as possible however Neo could follow just as easily, a playful smile still plastered on her face.
She's dodging everything Yang's throwing at her...Kairos stood attentively, her gaze sweeping back and forth over the fight. Her tail twitched slightly and her ears were on the alert. This girl...isn't an opponent to be taken lightly. I feel like she's just toying with Yang...this could go down really quickly.
"Ack!" Yang yelped as she was knocked to the ground. Scrambling quickly she jumped back just as Neo's drop kick landed just where she would have been. Refilling her weapon she attempted to land a hit on her opponent and was clearly getting frustrated as the minutes ticked by. Finally yelling with anger after getting kicked in the face she fired a punch into the ground, causing a small explosion to occur. Neo chuckled silently as she back-flipped out of the way and promptly sat down on a small crate, legs crossed in a dainty manner.
Is that all you got? Neo tilted her head to the side, her mouth curling up into that playful smirk once again as Yang approached her. Seeing that little taunt pissed the Huntress off even more and she got back into just throwing punches. Neo's acrobatic tricks kept her at bay as she watched her smaller opponent do all sort of fancy maneuvers.
"Grrrr...Stay still!" Yang roared and fired another shot only for it to be blocked effortlessly by the umbrella. Unfazed she charged forth, grabbing Neo's leg when she noticed the incoming kick. "Take this!"
She's extremely agile! Kairos noted, watching Yang throw her opponent who gracefully handed back on her feet. This isn't good! I have to act fast!
"What the-?!" Yang gasped as Neo proceeded to initiate her final attack, rushing forward to grab the huntress by her left arm. Tumbling across her back Neo twirled her around and around before hurtling Yang straight up to the ceiling with a kick. She cried out when her back collided with the hard material and she fell to the ground unconscious.
Well now...that was actually really fun. Neo turned around and actually smiled. Walking towards her fallen opponent she slowly pulled out what looked like a sword from her umbrella. Twirling it in her hand so that the needle was pointing downward she grinned, imagining thrusting her weapon through Yang's heart. Say goodbye blondie!
KLANG~
"Hey." Neo's eyes darted to the side, focusing on Kairos who bared her teeth in greeting. The Faunus finally made her move and rushed forward to intercept the blade from stabbing Yang. She held Lancelot tightly in a reverse grip and leaned in close. "Don't think you're out of the woods yet. You have to deal with me."
Oh? Is that so? I completely forgot all about you! A playful smirk on Neo's face seemed to convey her thoughts in a taunting manner. Twisting her wrist slightly she deflected the blade and somersaulted back, sitting lady-like on a crate. Then bring it on.
"I'm not like my friend over there but if you underestimate me then you're in for a big surprise." Kairos spoke as her eyes narrowed dangerously. She planted her feet firmly into an attack stance, the tip of her blade pointing right at Neo. "Prepare yourself. I don't know the meaning of holding back."
