Chap 38 the spy and the truths

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Yang Xiao Long lifts up her head, arms as the ready for a fight. you take a swing at her with the coil and strike in its whip mode

But she catches it with her hand and swings it down and locking the chain under foot, you tried to pull it of her foot, Yang uses the momentum to turn and come back at her boyfriend with a roundhouse kick. You bend backwards to dodge it with the weapon still in your hand, your legs in a lunge. You give a hit to Yang a solid punch with the other hand, pushing her back a few feet.

Nearby, Zwei watches the two spar, panting happily. Beside him is a low stool with two white towels and next to them Tia was sitting on a chair watching as summer stood next to her. Their heads changing angles, oscillating to the sounds of grunts and contact. Abruptly they hold there heads straight and makes a noise of surprise.

You stand alone with the weapon folded and into a pistol doing this you do a roundhouse kick Yang joins both hands atop each other to block your landing foot. With a loud cry, she pushes it up and back. You regain your footing in a flip while Yang waits for your landing. You then pulled a second trigger causing the pistol to shoot out, mouth open, hitting Yang in the head making her fall. She gets up still laying, and laughs and rubs her forehead

Yang: whoa, that thing packs a punch!

You: well, I want to see you in pick condition 

She gets up and looks at me and smirks

Yang: We've been at this for weeks. I get it, you wanna make sure I can still fight. (bumping her own fists) I think I'm doing just fine.

Tia: You're close.

Tia comes over with her hands on her hips and Summer with drinks on a tray

Yang: Oh, really?

Taiyang: You're still off balance.

Yang: What?! No I'm not!

Summer: sorry, but I have to agree

Taiyang chuckles.

Yang: Honestly, I'm kind of surprised, that you can fight with that.

You look at it and aim it at a tree

You: I understood Jenny's concern, I sort of always wanted to design my own weapon 

You pull the trigger, shoots out and grips the tree leaving marks. Tia comes in about to give a left hook right in your face, but was met with your foot, you then press on the trigger causing to recoil back and you swing it back while it's being reeled back, hitting Tia

Tia: alright go easy

You: what can I say, now who wants the other

Yang: here

Yang then throws the Aetherstrike

I then aim it at Yang's foot, which made her jump, The position puts Yang in the position of having her balance rely on the weight of one leg.

Tia: I wasn't talking about your actual balance.

Tia goes over, sweeps her forward leg, sending her onto the ground on her back. She leaves her there and walks over to Zwei, who happily gets the top towel for her.

Summer: Although, that could use some work too.

Summer comes over with the drinks, which we each grabbed and gulped

Tiayang takes the towel and give Zwei a rub on the top of his head. Zwei hums happily. Arms spread on the ground, Yang takes a breath before speaking.

Yang: Meaning?

Tia: (toweling off his sweat) I saw your tournament fights. During the Vytal Festival.

Yang: Let me guess. (in mocking accent) "I was sloppy."

Tia: No, no, you were predictable. And... stubborn. And...

Summer: maybe a little boneheaded.

Yang sits up and spins to stare at her mothers.

Taiyang: Do you realize that you used your Semblance to win every fight after the qualifiers?

You: your anger is very unstable 

Yang: (spinning to have her back to her) So what? How is me using my Semblance any different than someone else using theirs?

Tossing the towel on the ground, Tia moves toward Yang and so did you.

Tia: Because not everyone else's is basically a temper tantrum. (laughing and crouching by her side) I'm serious! Once you take damage, you can dish it back twice as hard, but that doesn't make you invincible! It's great when you're in a bind, but what happens if you miss? What happens if they're stronger? What then? Now you're just weak and tired! You've always been one to burn brighter than everyone else, whether it was with your smile, or, well, I remember your first haircut.

She playfully tugs the hair on the back of her head. Smiling, Yang bats her away. She chuckles and gets up, walking away a few paces with Zwei just behind her.

Tia: But you gotta keep your emotions in check. Keep a level head, and think before you act. Your Semblance is a great fallback, but you can't let yourself rely on it. It won't always save you.

She lowers her head along with Summer, sadness creeping into their tones, and you realising.

Tia: Obviously. You definitely have your mom's stubbornness.

Tia faces one of the trees, not looking at Yang and you. Between the two of them, Zwei moves his head back and forth as each speaks.

Yang: Oh, so now we can talk about her?

Tia: Well, as I have been informed, you're an adult now, remember?

Summer: and you are ready for this

Yang: Well, sorry I remind you of her.

Tia: Don't be. Raven was great in so many ways - her strength, her ambition, her dedication to whatever cause she thought was worth fighting for.

She turns around and nods at Summer which she understands and leaves.

Tia: I'm proud of how much of her I see in you. But, I'm glad I don't see all of her in you.

Yang: Why?

Tia: Your mother was... a complicated woman. Like everybody, she had her faults, but those faults are what tore our team apart. And, it did a real number on our family. You both act like the easiest way to tackle an obstacle is through it. (pointing at Zwei) That strength is all that matters in a fight. But if you just take a second look, then maybe you see... (walking toward her, stepping around Zwei) there's a way around as well. (extends hand) Come on - one more before dinner and you too y/n.

Yang takes her hand and she helps her up. They circle each other, arms at the ready. Tia makes the first move with a left hook, followed immediately by a right cross and a kick. Yang blocks and dodges, continuing to avoid being hit even when Taiyang flips in the air. She cartwheels, avoiding her and she lands across from her. They face off again, Tiaying doing a single punch and kick. Veering to avoid it, Yang rolls a few feet away before turning and rushing at her. They meet in the middle, each with their left hand on the other's right elbow, pushing against each other.

Tia: Heh. See? Alright! Now you're using your head instead of your—

Yang kicks her leg out from underneath her but catches her as she falls back. They pause in that pose, grasping hands and smiling together.

(Meanwhile)

In the makeshift practice area of her room, you watch as Weiss Schnee holds Myrtenaster at the ready. She steps back, twirls, a stream of blue-white light coming from the tip of her sword. On the close of her twirl, Weiss hold it aloft before striking the tip to the floor. A Summoning glyph appears, the Arma Gigas' sword slowly but surely beginning to emerge. Weiss' eyes are shut as she concentrates, the power of her Summoning causing a small wind to blow the hair around her face. A voice interrupts.

Whitley Schnee: Hello, sister.

He is propped up against the frame of her open door. The sword shatters and disappears, the glyph fading away after.

Weiss: Ugh, leave.

Whitley: How hurtful. And here I am, about to offer you a favor. Father's taking me to town to introduce me to some of his business partners. I'd thought I'd see if you wanted me to pick up anything since you're... well, stuck here.

Weiss: Are you jealous? Is that it?

Whitley: Whatever do you mean?

Weiss: Is that why you hate me? Are you jealous of my abilities? Of Winter's?

Whitley: (stepping away from the door frame) Hmm... no, not really. Honestly, I find it barbaric. It's beneath people like me. Like Father. What can a single Huntsman possibly do that an army cannot? That's why we have one, even if it is run by a fool.

You: hey she said, leave.

Whitley: and your not even supposed to be here

Weiss: leave, now

Whitley: Fine, fine. I've got better things to do. (leaving) Enjoy your... training, however pointless it is.

At the door, Whitley turns around, on hand on the jamb.

Whitley: What is your plan, anyway? What do you hope to accomplish while trapped in your own bedroom?

A black glyph appears on the open door, promptly swinging it shut on Whitley's briefly surprised face.

Weiss lowers Myrtenaster with a sigh and resumes her Summoning position.

You: focus, Weiss, focus on the picture 

 The glyph appears and Weiss looks at the portrait of the Arma Gigas on the wall. She repeats the same twirl and stab. The glyph glows brightly and spins faster.

The books shake in the bookcase on the wall. One particular tome, decorated with floral relief, falls off the shelf and opens on the floor.

The window bursts outward as the room is consumed in a bright white light. The light abates to reveal Weiss covering her eyes with her arm and you comforting her by rubbing a hand on her back. The door to her room is pushed open by an urgent Klein Sieben.

Klein: Miss Schnee! Are you alright?!

The butler's eyes widen and he leans backwards, looking amazed. Weiss smiles at him and turns to face the Arma Gigas she successfully Summoned.

Weiss: Yes.

The Arma Gigas goes down to one knee and bows at Weiss.

Weiss: (looking out the broken window) Klein, I- we need a favor.

Klein nods determinedly.

(Meanwhile)

Blake Belladonna and the masked White Fang member leap from tree to tree, Blake in pursuit of the other Faunus. They both pause for a moment, gripping different trees. A noise above the spy makes her gasp and you appear dropping down from the roofs

You: stop where you are, and we can make it easier!

She leaps on, out of your path. Blake pursues while you landing on a branch.

You: Blake, wait up!

The spy emerges from the trees and onto a roof. She continues to run across the buildings, Blake right behind her. Sliding under some arching pipes, she finally turns and stops. Using her weapon in whip form, she slices the pipe, releasing steam to block Blake. It doesn't work; Blake moves right under the pipes through the steam.

Blake: Why are you watching me?

The girl smiles and lowers her weapon. You land on the roof behind her, causing her to turn around.

You: give it up, and we won't hurt-

You get cut off when the spy's whip comes at you in an attack, which you fall back to avoid. Blake takes advantage of the distraction to kick the Scroll out of the spy's hand. The girl is surprised, avoids Blake's next attack, responds with a kick of her own and attempts to retrieve the Scroll. You tackles her instead holding her wrists.

You: grab, the Scroll, seems like it's important 

Spy: Get off!

She headbutts you, cracking off the part of the mask covering her left eye, and tries to race Blake to the Scroll. Instead, an arrow was shot near the feet of the spy then another and another, she looks at me holding a crossbow, with green and yellow colouring with the arms looking like wings

She mearly chuckles and continues only for the arrows to come out of the roof and block her path by pointing the tips at her then started to spin around her making them a blurry ring, which took her by surprise, you pointed two fingers at her as a psychic power runs through you and struggling to hold it and Blake pauses.

You: Blake! Grab it, now!

Blake listens, and you finally release the hold, which you had been struggling to maintain, and fall to your knees. The arrows then shoot away and disappear away from the girl. She rises and aims her weapon at Blake.

You: Blake, watch out!

Blake turns, rising with the Scroll in her hand. She sees the broken Grimm mask crumble from the spy's face, she looks human, has freckles on her face and blue eyes.

Blake: Ilia.

You: wait you know her? But she doesn't look like a fa-

He gets cut off when the spy's changes color, her hair turning yellow and her skin red. She strikes an electric hit near your shoulder with her weapon. You crie out and fall and it falling off.

Blake: y/n!

Then Ilia aims her weapon at Blake 

Ilia: Give it to me.

Blake: No.

Ilia changes color again, her hair being blue and her skin green.

Ilia: You shouldn't have come back.

She then backs away and was about to jump when noticing you and your fake horns and ears by your side

Ilia: Uh human!?

She then looks at Blake and you before shaking her head in a panic and creates a rush of dust, which allows her to escape.

Blake briefly acknowledges that Ilia has disappeared before rushing over to you.

Blake: y/n! Y/n!

You lie on your back, bleeding from the wound Ilia caused. Blake covers the wound with her hands

Blake: No, no, no, not again, please! Help! Somebody! Hold on, y/n, just hold on.

(Meanwhile)

The landscape is looking dreary as Ruby Rose can be heard breathing heavily.

Ruby: Just hold on, Aunt Quill.

Ruby and June Arc carry Qrow on a makeshift stretcher. Lie Rin and you are before them on the path, leading the way while Nora Valkyrie brings up the rear. Quill is groaning in pain and is a touch delirious.

Quill: Tia. She's not... coming... (grunting in pain) Tia.

Quill coughs repeatedly.

June: She's getting worse.

Ruby: How much farther?

Nora: We've gotta be close.

Rin: Without the map, there's no way of knowing. But I feel like we're close to something.

You: well I have a feeling we're close

Rin stops and holsters StormFlower.

Ruby: What is it?

Directly ahead is a fork in the road with a signpost. They are coming from the direction of Higanbana. Kuchinashi and Mistral are to the right, where the land is mountainous. To the left is Kuroyuri, its name crossed out. The path that way remains low ground.

Nora: Hey, hey! Mistral! We're on the right path! Oh...

Ruby: Does it say how close?!

Rin: No. And it looks like the path takes us up the mountains.

June and Ruby set Quill down.

June: Guys, I don't know if all of us can make that climb.

Ruby looks at Quill, concerned, before rushing forward to the signpost.

Ruby: Okay. Well, what about this place? (pointing) Kuro... Kuroyuri? Can we get help there?

June approaches.

Rin: That village was destroyed years ago.

June: But if it takes us around the mountains, it's the best bet we've got.

Ren: (sternly) It will take too long.

You: Rin, we don't have another choice

Rin: why can't you heal her,

You: if I heal people, it will inflict and take a bit of my energy, so if I heal Quill, I'll just slow you down, and She's poisoned, you don't know what that'll do to me

Ruby: The town would have had a doctor, right? Maybe we could scavenge for medicine!

June: Right!

Rin: (closing her eyes, lowering her head and shaking it) We're not going to find anything! We just have to press on!

There is just a brief moment of silence. Ruby watches her, clutching her hands before her chest.

June: Rin, why are you acting—

Nora: (cutting June off and coming up beside Rin) We can split up.

Ruby: Huh?

Nora: (putting her hand on Rin's shoulder) Rin and I can cut through the mountains while you, y/n and Ruby take Quill around through the village.

June: No, we're supposed to stick together! We keep each other safe!

Nora: We don't have time for safe! If we make it to Mistral, we'll bring back help! If we don't, at least we'll have a better view of the land! Up there, we can see if there's somewhere else we can go!

Rin turns and looks at Nora. They exchange small, affectionate smiles. Still holding her gaze, Nora drops her hand from her shoulder. All five remain silent, feeling the weight of the choice before them. Quill coughs, making them all turn in concern and giving the motive to continue.

June looks at Ruby before turning to Nora and Rin.

June: OK.

June steps forward and she and Rin hug each other.

June: Just take care of each other.

Nora: (smiling at Rin) We always have.

You go over and hug the both of them which they hug back, and kissed both of there cheeks

You: be safe, and promise we'll see eachother

Rin: We will

On the path to Kuroyuri, June and Ruby lift Quill. They turn to Nora and Rin, who are on the path through the mountains to Mistral. They nod and Nora waves. Rin starts to turn, looks back one more time, and then runs. Nora follows.

An aerial shot shows the split Team RNJR going in separate directions before the visual focuses in on just June, you and Ruby.

Ruby: (confidently, offering comfort) They're gonna be fine, June.

Jaune: You don't know that.

You go to June and put a hand on her shoulder

You: they'll be fine June, they can do it 

Ruby turns forward, her expression Warming. Moving forward, Ruby step leaves an imprint on the ground, shortly after overlapped by June's own and yours. The visual pulls back again, revealing that their footsteps tread over another, larger mark—the same one discovered in Shion.

(Meanwhile)

In the bunker you are doing your tinkering already made thirteen and couple more, before Jewel spoke up

Jewel: hey, girls, remember that village that we heard got took over

Crimson: which one exactly

Jewel: Kuro- something 

Tusk: oh Kuroyuri

Jewel: that's the one

You: wait, Kuroyuri, I have two friends who are from that

Gloria: well, funny enough, a friends of ours lives there

You: friend's?

Bao: Cilia and Stacy, there conjoined twins, well one of thems a horse

You: there, a nucklavee aren't they

Bao: yeah, plust the weirdest thing happened with them, when they were invading a village, they were about to kill this family but something clicked in her, which made her crazy and scream all over the  place and she just ran, before a beam fell and killed the dad, but the mother and daughter survived

I put down my pen and look at her

You: Bao, this very important, describe her, as much as you can

Bao: well the little girl had black hair with faint pink, and red streak, and the woman had lovely dark purple hair and eyes the same, and there was also another girl who has ginger hair and looked like a street rat

You: oh, my gods, I know those two, there my friends, there names are Lia Rin and Nora Valkyrie, why did she run them

Crimson: we don't know, back when we were mindless killers, we didn't have mercy, so I guess Cilia and Stacy grew a heart, plus I think they were the only grimm to get names

Tock: I think my lady found out about them,

Scorpio: yeah there's this terrifying thing, our mistress did to her, she made these control squid things, there like head sized, can work on both grimm and human, she put that thing on them and now there forced to be a normal grimm

Crimson: we call them puppeteers, horrible stuff

I then realised something

You: wait, Nora and Rin are going, that means, oh no

Bao: but then again, the twins, wonder alot ever since the bugging

You: I hope, they'll be oka

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