*Emerald's Pov* (Vale, Downtown)
Mercury: So? Why in the end, did we attack? We already struck a deal with Branwen's!
Cinder turns to us, as I lean on a nearby box.
Cinder: Because SHE wanted it. I'd also prefer no blood there, since Branwen's were one of top forces in Anima!
Me: Cinder. I am not one to question things, but.... we already got them on our side.
As we speak, a strange Grimm... with head like bulb and tentacles from it floats to us...
Cinder: Seer? Wha-
A face of woman appears through it... White face... white hair, bloody-dark veins... black sclera...
Cinder instantly makes a bow towards her.
Cinder: Mistress Salem.
Salem: Did you kill the Branwen's? No survivors?
She looks to side and stays silent...
The Seer turns to me and Mercury
Salem: Who lived? And did you gain the Spring Maiden?
Me: N-No. I didn't...
Salem: And the survivor?
She stares at us.... I can feel she's mad at Cinder and me....
Me: A Boy... Wolf Faunus. We couldn't deal with him, his defense was impenetrable.... the level at which he controlled blood with his Semblance was-
Mercury: Astonishing. Apologies for butting in. But I can safely say, he'll look for us. If not now, then later.
Salem: Any... specifics? Blood Semblances are rare.
Mercury: He could sense Emerald, when she was using her Semblance to sneak around.
She stays silent for a bit.... and I only hope she's not mad....
Salem: Forget Mistral for now. Go back to Vale, and take care of its Underworld.
Cinder: The boy?
Salem: Watch out for him. If you'll ever hear a rumour. Keep away. I'll send Hazel, he'll try to talk him over to our side.
Cinder: Yes Mistress.
The Seer goes away, as all of us relax....
Me: I'm going to hit the bed.
Mercury: Go ahead, but now. We have a giant red mark on our backs.
Me: From a dude who can kill us with a glance.
We all release a sigh, as everyone goes to do their things.
(A/N : Well, she ain't wrong.)
*Akira's Pov* (Desert to east of Kuo Kuana, Menagerie)
Well.... in my eyes, there's lots of different Grimm.
Scorpion, giant rats, rats, some Ursa wannabe...
And many more I don't wanna name....
Deathstalkers, Capivara's, Jackalope's, and more fucking Grimm.
Perfect, but. Its food for me.
I look around, and keep calm.
All I'm thinking about, is Blake, Ghira, Kali. My family.
I take out a scroll, and turn on camera on my face. No flames.
Let's put Ozpin's story to test.
Negative emotions.
I start thinking... about Raven's death... Vernal.... Roz.... all I feel is anger and sadness.....
As I look into Scroll's camera, black flames are emitted from my eyes.....
I look away, and see the Grimm looking around, as few already go for my spot. Slowly, albeit they do.
So... its true. How the fuck does he even know that?
I mean, I am thankful. But how?
...
I'm not even going to question it.
I put my scroll away, and see a Deathstalker getting close to me.
I walk towards it, as it runs and claps? Makes sounds with its pincers...
I take Omen out, and as it lunges at me with its pincers, I jump on its head instantly rush at his tail and slash at it.
It starts trying to shake me off, as I nearly cut off its tail.
But it's unusable now.
I dig Omen into it.
Me: Ichor.
And the blood I had on Omen. I take control of it and start destroying Deathstalkers insides.
Few seconds, and he's dead.
I jump off its body, as blood comes back and covers Omen's blade.
Me: Eat up, Azkorth.
Just like always, murky-shadow appears from me. And forms into jaws, biting into the Deathstalker, slowly consuming it.
Me: Hurry up.
More of it covers the Deathstalker carcass, and instantly consumes it whole.
...
Me: Come out.
Azkorth's Murky-shadows spill from my right arm... hmm... I usually use it to eat something. Devour.
But, can I give it more form and use it in fight?
Me: Form, wolf?
Azkorths starts gathering.... into face of a Beowolf?
Interesting....
Me: Bite sand?
It looks at me, it's body fully murky-black, Dark Violet eyes like my Aura. And shiny white teeth.
It keeps staring at me, and then to the sand.
Me: Bite this part.
I point towards the sand.
It prepares for a moment. And bites into it.
There's no new feeling, thankfully... I don't want to become an organic fertiliser.
I look down, and that patch of sand is gone, I look at the formed wolf.
Me: Where is it?
He shakes his head sideways....
Me: Okay. Never let you Bite important things.
It only nods, and moves on top of my head.
I touch it... and its kinda strange to touch... but it is physical?
Me: Your going to stay there, until I'll deactivate you?
It gives me a nod.
Me: Well, at least we have some sort of communication.
Hmm.... can I...? No, not yet. No idea what would happen if I tried making more of them.
I keep walking around, and see few Capivara's spotting me... why the hell did they gather into a small pack?
I take Omen out, as they start circling me.
Soon, one from behind me jumps at me... as I only hear crunching sounds...
Me: Damn. Since when do you protect me and attack other things than dead bodies, Ichor.
I throw a small cube on each Capivara, as they are instantly caught in Blood-like shackles. I cut their heads one after another. As Azkorth calmly eats them.
Since the vicinity is now clear, I can try few things. First, Raven's Semblance.
It was some sort of portal creation.
But that's where my Knowledge ends.
...
Also, I noticed it... whenever I Devour a Semblance... it has different "feeling" "flow".... if I think back... just eating a body, makes me feel energised.
Blood Manipulation was... like murky thick water...
But... the problem is, I had two flows from Raven.... no three actually.
First one, was very.... windy, light....
Second, felt as if someone was constantly pinching me... and kinda energising?
But third one, felt as if it was in multiple spots at once.
Hmm... what if... the stronger person is... the more power I can devour?
I mean.. if I compare all Grimm I ate.
Jackalope's give me the least, while a Deathstalker gave me the most.
.. that would actually make kind of sense... if it applies to both Human/Faunus and Grimm.
Let's try the first one... since it felt similar somewhat to second one.
I close my eyes, and start trying to pull it out...
Few minutes pass by... as I open my eyes... and find myself shorter?
I look at... my... self....
I AM A FUCKING BIRD?!?
okay! Calm down! Or Raven would beat the shit out of me!
Calm do- Raven. raven.
Now, I feel glad I only told Qrow about windy one, but that drunk didn't teach me this.
Okay. How do I fly?
I start moving my "hands" or wings.
As I slowly get off the ground... stable.... stable....
(Few hours later)
Okay! I can fly!
I slowly fly back to Kuo Kuana... and look down, as I spot Sienna? Is she searching for me?
I fly down a bit away from her, and change back...
Okay! That feels bad.... I'll need to get used to this.
I turn to where I spotted Sienna, and go there.
She's looking around, yep. She's looking for me.
Me: Sienna!
I shout to her, and as she turns to me. I point towards Kuo Kuana.
We slowly walk back, and get closer to each other. Enough not to shout.
Me: What are you doing here? Alone?
Sienna: Looking g for you dummy. Kali was worried.
Oh...
Me: I'm fine, and was actually coming back.
She scratches her head and sighs.
Sienna: Thank Oum, this heat is killing me~
We both stay silent for a moment....
Me: You do realise.... that....
Sienna: I know what I said.
I nod, and both of us just go.
(Smol skip)
We both walk into the camp, as Kali looks towards us.
Kali: I was worried, young man!
Me: And I said. Don't wait with the dinner.
We stare at eachother... as she suddenly starts laughing.
Kali: Blake wanted to read with you, but you were nowhere to be found.
That little cat...
Me: Then let's go. And let me guess, she has a new book?
Kali: Yes. And yes.
Sienna pats my back, as I leave with Kali towards home.
(Few minutes later)
We both enter the house.
Me: So, where's Ghira?
Kali: You are going to Blake. Right?
Me: Yeah? I just wanna talk later with Ghira.
Kali: He'll be in his office. Go and take care of Blake first.
I give her a small salute, and place Omen in a safe spot.
Me: Aye!
I turn left and take the stairs,
Kali: Her room is now on left!
Me: Thanks!
And turn left again. When a memory of those two humans crosses my mind... I vaguely remember killing those two humans....
If it was me... current me, after everything... I don't think, I would even think about their deaths for longer than few minutes.
As I walk, I finally find Blake's Room.
With pink sign saying "Blakey!" Way too cute.
I knock on the door and wait.
As I hear small steps approaching, she soon opens the room and hugs me.
Blake: You came!
I pick her up, and enter the room.
Blake: You are so strong! Just like dad!
We both chuckle and sit by her bed... pink, everything is pink and white.. but her clothing is black and white?
Welp. It's her clothing, not mine.
Me: So? I heard you wanted to show me something?
She runs to her bookshelf, uses a chair and grabs a book from upper part.
She runs down to me and shows it....
"Dishonored 2"...
Me: Umm Blake?
Her ears drop, and she looks sad.
Blake: You don't want to?
Me: I want to, but I didn't read the first one. Still got last mission to read.
She perks up, and quickly grabs the first part.
(Few minutes later)
As we finish reading the last part.
I noticed a something... similar....
Royal protector was betrayed by his allies, they put.... poison... in his drink...
Blake places the book down, and takes the second part out.
As we start reading it....
Few hours pass as we read, I've noticed Kali walking by few times.
She was probably checking if I was here.
Also the book, to sum it up.... was good.
Characters from first part were older,
The void dude was... unsettling. Just like last time.
..
But it was good.
Blake: What do you think?
Me: About?
I look at Blake due to her sudden question.
Blake: About the Blink power? And Shadow Walk power?
Me: They are good, both of them.
She nods and stands up to place it, I take it from her hands and place both of them, in their spot.
Me: Blake, it's kind of late. And I still have to talk with Ghira about something. You won't mind?
She starts stretching a bit.
Blake: It's okay, I need to help mom a bit.
We both leave, as I go to Ghira's room, and Blake walks downstairs.
I reach for the door... maybe I'd get some tea?
Yeah....
I turn around and rush downstairs, finding Blake and Kali in the kitchen.
Kali: Do you need something?
Me: Tea. My talk with Ghira might be long...
She nods, as both of us get everything ready.
I take the plate with two bowl-like cups, and kettle with tea. And small container for sugar.
I slowly and steadily go up, as soon I approach doors to Ghira's small office.
I slightly open it, and slowly enter with the tray.
Ghira: Hm? Who is it?
He looks towards me.
Me: Can we talk for a bit?
The End, see ya later!