Like I said, pounding these out to make room in this jumbled mess I can my brain!

Just as a note for the last one, obviously I wrote Boruto in a different manner than his canonical self.

After all, he had a different mother and environment he was raised in. Not gonna be exactly the same character.

Same with Rubes.

Anyways, with that out of the way, let's get to the Ilia concept.

Sunshine.


It was a beautiful, sun-drenched morning. Even the stale air and the drab, concrete walls of the tightly condensed buildings couldn't hold back the joy she felt.

Today was her first day of school at Atlas! It would be the first time she traveled to the city alone! Oh, it would be fantastic! …Maybe she would make some new friends besides…

Her smile dimmed, and she grimaced. Her parents had worked overtime to ensure they had enough to afford to send her to this specific preparatory school. It was the best from what they told her.

Straightening the small pack on her back, glancing inside to ensure she brought everything, her eyes glistened. She had to do her best… They were doing everything to give her this chance. It was the least she could do…

"Have a nice day at school, darling." She felt the warm touch of her father's shoulder, clothed in his heavy and ragged work attire, stained with dirt and Dust.

She glanced up into her father's caring gaze and gingerly returned the smile. Yes, she needed to work just as hard as her father… As her mother…

"Have a good day at work." She responded, wishing she could embrace her father, but he purposely kept his distance

Didn't want to stain her new school uniform.

"Ilia, sweetie, come here." Her mother knelt before her, dressed in equally stained and heavy gear, and gestured to her daughter, caressing her face softly before gently rubbing thumbs on her dark freckles. "Have to cover those up. Going alone is dangerous enough, but we're Faunus, dear. There is much anti-Faunus slander and many more supporters up there. Even if you and I are blessed with the ability to disguise our features, you need to take every measure to protect yourself. Our scales are visible traits they will notice, and they will single you out."

Recoiling at her mother's touch, she hung her head momentarily before scrunching her nose in concentration. The dark blotch of her scale shimmered before matching her naturally tanned skin tone before returning her gaze to her mother. "Better?"

"Looks good, sweetie." Her mother bitterly forced a smile as she stood back up. "Now, have a good day. And make some friends, okay? It's the first day. You don't have to push yourself."

"Heh, maybe we can get some other higher-up connections… I mean, have a wonderful day! Make all the friends you can!" Her father mumbled before she stumbled at the sharp glare his wife shot at him and quickly covered his tracks.

She simply bored a spiteful gaze at him, swearing under her breath, as Ilia blinked at the interaction. Why were parents so stran…

"Ilia! Hey, hey! Ilia!"

Ilia's entire body flushed crimson, unable to control her emotions, and her body followed suit. Why did he have to show up now of all time?

After what he did?!

"Idiot!" Ilia roared, rapidly turning to meet the figure rushing to greet her, causing him to skid to a halt and leap back at her frightening image. "I'm still mad at you for what you did! You left me behind!"

"I came back for you! I swear!" A blonde boy with sunshine blonde locks and burnt orange fox ears flinched and withered before her irritation. "The moment I noticed, I rushed back for ya, but you weren't there! Honest! I never meant to leave you behind!"

Ilia snarled. She could not register his words, for all she could see was red as she snatched him up by his shirt's collar and vigorously shook him back and forth. "You are so dead! I was left to suffer for our prank on those jerks! You have no idea what could have happened!"

"I'm sorry!" Naruto wailed while bouncing around in Ilia's gasp, pleading to her. "I'll make it up to ya, I promise!"

He instantly let go and flung to the ground, his words reaching her this moment. She poutingly scowled, crossed her arms, and turned from him as her skin tone reverted to her natural tone. "You better keep your promise as you always do…"

"You know I will, dattebayo!" Naruto shouted a retort before picking himself off the concrete, dusting himself off as Ilia huffed but nodded. "Mah, mom is gonna kill me for dirtying my school…"

"Naruto Uzumaki! Don't you dare run off from your father and me, dattebane!" Naruto's complexion turned ashen, and he turned to stone, petrified at the voice.

"Hide me."

"Hide yourself, idiot." Ilia scoffed and turned her nose up to her friend.

He deserved this.

"Ah, the devastating storm follows the maelstrom of chaos." Her mother chuckled at seeing a Faunus with striking red hair that trailed behind her like nine separate tendrils instead of its usual straight nature stomp menacingly toward the poor boy. "Good morning, Kushina. I take it you're shuttling Naruto to school?"

Snapping out of her fuming rage, Kushina turned and flashed a dazzling smile as she carefully clutched her son's shoulders. "Ah, Dana! I didn't see you there! Good morning! Yeah, he just got away from Minato and I…" *

"And you wonder where your son's tunnel vision comes from." Dana chuckled before her eyes flickered to the figure calmly strolling behind them.

"Ah, good morning, Mayor Namikaze!" Her father bowed to the man as he stepped beside his wife, casually observing the chaotic scene. "It's been some time…"

"You don't have to be so formal." Minato waved off the gesture and shook his head. "I'm just another man just providing for his family…"

"I've been the provider since you became mayor. I make more as a Huntress."

"Nevertheless," Minato ignored Kushina's jab as he pocketed his hands into his cobalt-shade attire, his gaze calmingly landing on Ilia. "I was attempting to direct the chaos this way, so this worked out. Isn't today your first day at Lady Tremaine's Preparatory School?"

Ilia shrunk under his placid gaze. Even if he wasn't trying to be intimidating, it was just natural. He may be Mayor now, but everyone knew the name he was given as a Huntsman… The name given to him by General Ironwood himself.

Remnant's Most Dangerous Man…

"Uh, yes, sir." Ilia timidly responded, struggling to meet his gaze. "Thank you for… For the opportunity to attend…"

"It's the least I can do. Your parents did the rest." Minato thinly smiled before his gaze fell onto her parents. "I know you both are on a time crunch to get to work. I have business in Atlas with the General, so I can escort her if you like."

"Ah, no! That's not necessary!" Her father fumbled his work gear before shaking his head.

"You've already done so much for us… And trying to help our people…" Dana added, respectfully bowing. "We can hardly repay what you've already done…"

"It's a droplet in an ocean. I've hardly made a dent." Minato pursed his lips, refraining from frowning before ruffling his son's hair to lighten the mood. "I would feel horrible if something were to happen to Ilia on the way. They're partners in crime, after all."

"They do look cute together." Kushina mused with a devilish smile gracing her features. "I can only imagine the future.

"Dad! Mom! Quit!" Naruto furiously blushed, wildly gesturing in the process.

Ilia froze. Did they just insinuate… That they looked like a…

Her skin flushed to a deep crimson as she lost control of her natural ability, and her voice could be heard throughout Mantle and Atlas.

Perhaps through all of Remnant.

"I would never in a million years!"


* - Gave Ilia's mother the name of Dana after shortening the genus name for the Monarch Butterfly, given Ilia's name is based on the Great Purple Emperor butterfly.


Another one down.

Remember, if you enjoyed any of the concepts and want to see more of it, let me hear your opinion!

Another author would mention a golden rule or something like that, ya know?

So for now and without out further adue my friends,

Peace.