Crisis Core (Cheated Male Reader x Rwby)

Chapter 3: The Burdened

- Years ago before the fall -

Yet again, Cloud manages to get in trouble with Cardin until (Y/n) comes to the rescue, exaggeratedly beating the heck out of Cardin.

Once he was finished, Cardin's teammates shamefully drag his body away.

(Y/n): Sheesh, when will he learn?

Cloud: Thanks, (Y/n).

(Y/n): No Problem, man.

(Y/n) gave him a hand, pulling him back to his feet.

(Y/n): You really need to learn how to fend for yourself, one day I won't be around any longer to save your ass.

Cloud: Yeah...

(Y/n): Hey! Don't give me that look. Smile for a change.

With that, (Y/n) stretched his face, forming a smile.

(Y/n): See? Ain't that bad.

Cloud: I didn't know, you can also do hand to hand combat.

(Y/n): Oh, that? I actually got that from my previous Girlfriend, Yang.

Cloud: You were in a relationship with Yang before?

(Y/n): Yup! Though I gotta say, she can be a bit rough on the bed wink-wink.

Cloud: Just how many girls did you date...?

(Y/n): I... uh... actually lost count. The first girl I asked out was a flower girl at Mistral. Man, she was hot, but it was back when I was at Haven academy. Oh! And I also asked out Professor Glynda!

Cloud: What?!

(Y/n): Yup you heard me right, I asked her out! Which... led me... to detention...

With that, Cloud burst out laughing.

(Y/n): You know I could hook you up with... I dunno... maybe... Tifa.

Cloud: No!

(Y/n): Fine, fine, fine. Maybe...

Cloud: N-No. It's just-- I'm not looking for a relationship right now.

(Y/n): Well, you never know if you never try.

He did a little bit of squat until a bunch of girls hiding behind a corner, creepily stalking (Y/n) afar.

Cloud: Uuhhh... (Y/n). Those Girls over there...?

(Y/n): Oh, them. They're my fan club.

Cloud: You have a fan club?

(Y/n): Yeah...

Cloud: If only I were stronger like you...

(Y/n): Hey, don't look down on yourself.

Cloud: ...

(Y/n): C'mon, having a Burden will you to nothing.

Cloud: What do you mean?

(Y/n): Live a little. Have some freedom.

Cloud: Freedom...

- Road to Mistral Cloud's Pov -

Midway, Fenrir ran out of gas leaving me stranded last night. Hours have passed while dragging Fenrir, I reached a gas station. Parking Fenrir outside while it was getting filled up, I went inside and saw a punk hitting on a Girl.

Cloud: ...

I pulled my hood up and took a seat away from them.

Clerk: What'll it be?

Cloud: Just a glass of water.

The clerk nods, getting a tab of water at the desk. While I was waiting, the punk that I don't wanna be involved, came to me.

Punk: Nice ride there, buddy.

Cloud: ...

He turned to Fenrir.

Punk: Mind me taking it for a spin?

Cloud: No.

Punk: C'mon, man. Just a little spin--

Cloud: No.

He pulled a dumb act, pulling out a small knife at me.

Punk: I ain't asking, Kid.

Cloud: *Sigh*

I quickly took the knife on his hand and delivered a jab on his face, sending him across the room till he went flying outside.

Cloud: ...

The Clerk went back up with my tab of water.

Clerk: This one's on the house. He's been driving me crazy.

Cloud: I see---

Before I got to finish, someone behind me hugged me.

Girl: I know who can punch like that, I really miss you (Y/n)!

Cloud: Hmm?

I turned behind me, seeing the girl who the Punk was hitting on was Yang.

Yang: Hey, aren't you gonna say something?

Cloud: ...

I pulled my hood down.

Yang: C-Cloud?!

I nod.

Yang: Oh my gosh, I didn't recognize you! How's (Y/n)?

Cloud: None of your business.

I turned to the door before she stopped me.

Yang: He's my ex, of course, he's business.

Cloud: Then why did you break up with him in the first place?

Yang: I... I--

I slapped her... robot arm away leaving her without telling her, his final moments.