Chapter 14
After listening to Qrow story about the reserve member of team STQR, I can’t help but find it a bit ironic since I too, a reserve member, will disappear
I gave out a sigh and wonder how Ruby and Blake will take it once I’m gone? Well, actually I wonder how everyone who knows me will take it once I’m gone.
I laugh weakly and shake off the depressing thought and continue to walk. Once I reach the door to my room I enter and make my way toward my working table
Tinkering and fixing my tool and weapon has always been a way to calm me down. A habit I pick up no thanks to a certain red riding hood
I take out the entire weapon that seem to have a problem when fighting Qrow and arrange it on the table
…
…
…
It’s going to be a long~ night fixing them
0-0-0
“Fuu~ there, all fix, reload, and clean” I said to no one and collapse myself on my bed
It took me a while but I manage to complete my task in what seems to be 2:00.a.m. I’m just glad I still have time to enjoy my sleep time…
Wait
I got up and search my surrounding to look for any sign of the Tuna and cookie addict combo in my room
There were no sign of them entering my room
Looks like it was a good idea to cover my door with multiple layer of ice
Just as I was to fall asleep I heard a knock. It didn’t come from the door but the window…
Weird
I walk toward the window where the knock came from and open it. I poke my head outside to search for the culprit who dare to disturb my slumber
I look to the left. Nothing
I look to the right. Nothing
I look up. Nothing
When I finally look down I see something. What caught my eyes are two mismatch eye
I blink. She blinks. We both blink and continue to stare at each other. After having enough of staring at each other…
And no I did not get creep out and whitdrew
… I pull my head back and urge her to come inside. She did just that and immediately took a sit on the sofa like she owned the place
I stare at her with half-lidded eye and sigh. I take a seat across her and observe her
She wears a white and pink revealing suit with black inner. Her pants are black in colour
Her hair is a mixture of white, brown and pink. Her mismatch eye seem to change colour every now and then. I still don’t know whether it’s natural or it’s because of her semblance
She was shorter than Ruby but her figure is more develop especially on the cheast
‘Pervert!’ most of the female servant accused me
‘It’s a statement, nothing more nothing less, it’s not like I was adiring her breast or ogling it’ I defend myself
‘Then do tell why are your still staring at her bossom?’ Atalanta ask an un-amused eyebrow raised
‘…’
Moving on! The girl in front of me is the right hand man of Roman Torchwick…
‘Ara, he’s avoiding your question’ Kiyohime
… her name is Neapolitan! Also known as Neo by her friend and enemy
‘Um… isn’t RRoman a criminal? And if she is who you said she is then why are you so clam!? There’s a criminal in your room! Better yet why in Blazblue are you casually invite her inside your room!?’ Mai yells out in panic
Noisy
‘Don’t worry, she only kills people who deserve it… I think?’ I reassured her
‘The fact that you casually said she kill people makes me even more worried, and it doesn’t help when you’re unsure if she only kills who deserve it!’ Mai creid
‘*sigh* Mai, you do realise that most if not all the servant inside me, which also makes it with you, are killer?’ I said
‘…um’ Mai
‘And need I remind you that based on your history, you were born inside a family of well-known assassin?’ me
‘Well… when put it that way I guess I was overreacting’ Mai said and went quiet
I end my discussion with the gender swap servant and focus back on Neo
“Right… let’s get to business shall we?” I said with a clap
She was about to nod her head but stop. She lolled her head from left to right before making a money sign and look at me expectingly
I smile wryly at how she still haven’t change at all
I take out a bag containing 50 thousand Lien and put it on the table closer to her. I also produce a plate that has an ice cream cake on it that I made on my free time just for this occasion
Her eyes were sparkling when she saw the treat that I took out and immediately went to grab it
Before she can even reach it I held it up in the air out of her reach. She just look at me with a face mixed with betrayal and shock
I smirk at that expression and savour it
“Now, now. Aren’t we forgetting something?” I said, still keeping my smirk
She pouted before taking out a handful of paper and hands it over to me
I take the paper and hans over the ice cream cake to her. I also produce five more plate of ice cream cake knowing one is not enough for her
What is women with food addict? First it was Ruby and her cookie then Blake with her Tuna, Nora with pancake and Neo with her ice cream?
While she busy herself with the treat I begin to read the report she gave me
0-0-0
After I read the report I can’t help but give out a predatory smile because things just get more interesting
But Alas, I still blame Ruby’s luck for all this nonsense
If what the report that Neo gave me is true it seems that the people who Roman work with is planning for the downfall of Beacon. What’s more is that it’ll start in a few more days if I have to guess
And the one who will be responsible is Cinder Fall, Mercury Black and Emerald,the girl who tried to steal something from me. This just got better and better! Now I can kill her with a reason
‘Hey Nemo, I thought you hate troublesome things like this? Why are you happy’ Mai
‘Well Mai, the answer to that question is that I can finally unleash my army of ice golem!’ I said
‘Figure’ Mai
“Hey Neo” I call the ice cream theme girl
She stops eating and stare at me with her usual innocent smile. Looks like I got her attention. Good
“Should we kill Cinder and her friend in their sleep?” I ask
Her smile brighten at that idea
“Or~ we could kill them AFTER we beat them up when they are at their strongest and foil her plan when she almost succeed. That way we could enjoy their face filled with shock, disbelief, denial and horror as we kill them slowly and painfully?” I said smiling ear to ear
Neo froze for a second, probably playing the scene in her head
When she snap out of it, she gave me the most psychotic smile she ever had and nod
Hah! I knew we were friends for a reason
“Alright! Get some rest Neo because, The Wheel of Fate is Turning!” I exclaim and get up
‘Where have I heard that phase before? It sounds familiar for some reason’ Mai said in confusion
‘It’s just your imagination, ignore it’ I hastily said
“Oh, and don’t forget to remind me to bail out Ro-ro out before we begin our ‘strike back’. Based on the report you gave me he would probably love to see Cinder ….DownFall” I said
I heard a couple of groan inside my soul but ignore it
Neo just make a giggling gesture when she heard the nickname I gave to Roman when we last met before disappearing in multiple broken glasses
HYahahaha! I can’t wait! It’s going to be a BLAST
‘Ah….Ata-oneechan, mama is going crazy’ Jack said in a worried tone
‘Don’t worry little one it will only be a while, he’ll be back to normal sooner’ Atalanta said
0-0-0
The next day
That means today for me, I was supposed to go to a weapon store today to buy more ammo
But nooooooo, but instead I got drag by Ruby to watch her friend from Atlas fight in the tournament
I have to admit that Penny girl fight quick and effeciantly
After watching her friend Penny fight, Blake came out of nowhere and suggests that I should treat the two of them to a date
Women there are a disaster waiting to happen in a few days. Of course I didn’t actually tell them so here I am on a date with two girl
Well… at least I get to enjoy the look that most of the male is giving me
Muahahah. Envy, envy me you lowlife! Know that I am superior to you in every way! Muahahahahahah-ouch!
I rub my ear that Blake pulled. What the hell women?
“Why?” I muttered weakly tear in my eyes
“You’re thinking something along the line of where you are the most powerful being here. Right?” she said and observe me with critical eye
If you spot this narrative on Amazon, know that it has been stolen. Report the violation.
Damn. I forgot she has B rank institution
Just then I had a brilliant idea. Since Ruby is a weapon otaku she would definitely appreciate if I bring her to a weapon shop, while were there I can buy the ammo I was planning to ste- buy!
It’s like killing two birds with one stone! She’s happy I’m somewhat happy
‘I’ve been wondering, do you have an addiction to stealing?’ Mai
‘…. …. … .. … .. … . No’ I answer in monotone
Mai didn’t seem to belief me but didn’t say anything more
“Well then how about we go to the weapon store first?” I suggest
“That’s a great idea! The weakly weapon magazine just got release today so let’s go!” Ruby said and grab my and Blake hands
I think I know where this is going. Crisis Trigger: Max Reinforcement
After applying reinforcement just in time the world blurred
0-0-0
Exiting the individual comes out. One was happily skipping, one was bound by some kind of ribbon and the last one was holding the end of the ribbon like a leash
By the way, the one who is tied up by the ribbon is non-other then everyone’s favourite Homunculus! Nemo Yukihime at your sevice everyone~
NOT
“What did I do to deserve this kind of treatment?” I said while still trying to get out of the bind. What is this ribbon made of!? It’s hard as hell!
“You fully well know what you did. You tried to steal some weapon part in that shop and that’s wrong. And stop struggling, I already use reinforcement on the ribbon so it’s useless to struggle” she said and yank me to walk faster
Ouch! Damn I knew she was a sadist, with her weapon that has something to tie someone
‘Now you’re being biased’ Mai
‘I am not’ I said
Tch if I knew this would happen I never would’ve give her my magic circuit and teach her magecraft
Oh well~ what’s done is done beside if I can’t force myself out of this ribbon by strength
*Creak* *Shatter*
I’ll use temperature. What I just did is froze her ribbon to a molecule level and a simple tug to shatter it
I look at Blake to see her wide eye before narrowing it to glare at me
Oops, guess destroying her weapon is a bad idea. Not my fault thought, this would never happen if you didn’t tie me up to satisfy your fetish
‘It is totally your fault’ Mai
‘is not’
‘is too!’
‘Is not!’
‘is too!’
‘Is not!’
‘Would you two stop already or do you want me to shoot an arrow at that thick headed skull you two have!?’ Atalanta growl at us angrily
We both shut up not wanting to anger the chaste huntress
I then look at Blake who is still glaring at me. I search something from my soul and find it. I took out a roll of ribbon made from special material I sto- found and held it infront of her
“Sorry about that but you know me” I said and shrug “Here this will be more than enough to replace your old it right?” and place it on her hand
She just stare at the bundle of ribbon I gave her and smile
“Thanks… I guess” she said softly with a hint of red on her cheek
Oh what’s this? Is she blushing? She’s blushing! Hyahahaha for a former White fang she sure is easy to please- ouch!
This time I got hit by Ruby
I rub my head and look at her. She has that look a mother would give when she found out that her children is doing something she disapprove
“Ruby, why did you hit me?” I ask still rubbing my head
“You were thinking rude things about Blake didn’t you” she said
“I have no idea what you’re talking about?” I said smoothly. Hoping it could convince her
“Nemo, your eyes makes a certain glow whenever you thought of something bad about someone.” She simply stated with a smile
Damn I forgot that we’re childhood friends. Of course she knows how I look like when I’m insulting someone. Better change the subject
“I’m getting hungry, how about we get ourselves something to eat? I know a place where they made good pastry, how about we go there? My treat” I said
“Will they have cookies?” Ruby asked me in childish tone. I just nod my head “Yay!”
I then look at Blake
“Sure” she said
With that I lead them to our destined path
0-0-0
When we arrive at the café we tooka seat for three people. The waitress come and gives each of us a menu. It didn’t take a second for Ruby to choose her order
As most of you have guest she ordered a plate of cookie and a glass of milk. As for Blake she ordered a simple tuna sandwich and an earl grey for her drink
As for me
“I’ll have fig roll, three éclair, a Gustavus Adolphus pastry, two Lattice, four Mille-feuille and a cream puff. As for my drink I’ll have chocolate milkshake, oh! And one strawberry shortcake please” I told the waitress my order
She just jotted down the order while still having her ‘nice’ smile. Huh, guess she’s used to the amount of food I order the first time she took my order her jaw went slack
After jotting down the order and saying it out loud to make sure that everything that we order was right she proceed to the counter
Now the waiting part
“is it okay for you to eat all of that?” Blake ask in a worried tone
“Don’t worry Blakey! Nemo had eaten more than that and can still keep eating! He’s like a black hole eating anything he can find…. Hey nemo have you ever feel full for once?” Ruby ask
Now that she mention it… it seems that I’m always hungry. No matter how much I eat I was never full… must be Zelrecth doing. You know what they say in the Cloack Tower, if something weird happens to you blame Zelrecth
“No” I answer her
They both look at me like I was some kind of monster
“Maybe it has something to do with me being a Homunculus” I said
They just nodded they’re head and just on time our food arrive
Well then time to dig in!
0-0-0
After eating I was planning to continue our date but a message from Ozpin stops me from doing just that
I turn toward my two companion who is still talking with each other
“… I wonder if a sundress will look good on Nemo?” Ruby
“With his white hair, slender figure and tall height. I think it will look good on him especially if we add a straw hat for him to wear” Blake
“Right! And maybe we can dress him up in a swimsuit, I always wonder how he will look like when he wears one. Will he still look girly or the look will be ruined becousr he has… you know” Ruby
“Hm… I’m starting to wonder myself” Blake
Ozpin I thank you for the save. Ou have no idea the hell I was about to enter
With that thought I left a spear with a note on it before running away like any sane man will.
‘aww~ I was looking forward for that’ Hassan, Kiyohime and you two Atalanta? Whine
0-0-0
I am currently in the elevator that leads to Ozpin offece… along with Glynda and Ironwood
When the the elevator stop and open its door I can see Ozpin Qrow and Nikos?
What’s she doing here? Oh well.
By the looks of it they we’re in the middle of conversation. And an important one at that
Is it okay for me to be here?
“Sorry we’re late. A certain someone was still busy” Ironwood said and step out of the elevator follow by me and Glynda
Hey! Not my fault. I didn’t know we even had a meeting today
“Nemo?” Nikos said
I only stare at her with my stone cold expression and nod without saying a word
“What is this? Who are you?” she asked getting worried
Poor little goddess. Getting drag in the moonlit world
“You know who we are, were still the same teacher and headmaster you met when you arrive at Beacon” Glynda
“Except we’ve got a part time job” Qrow
“We are the protector of this world: Ironwood
“And now we need your help” Ozpin
Wow they sure can talk in turn like it was nothing
Wish I could do that to my friend
0-0-0
And we’re back in the elevator again. If this keeps up I’m going to name this elevator Johnny
Why?
Reasons
It sure is cramp in here with six people in it. And it’s making Nikos more nerves
I put my hand on her shoulder and give her a comforting smile throwing away the cold mask I wear
She smile bank and thank me. Glad I could help her. Even if it isn’t much
“Where are we going?” Nikos said in a nerves tone
“The vault. Under the school” Ozpin answer
0-0-0
I walk behind Nikos and continue to observe my surrounding
Green lighting, gloomy atmosphere, green flame and long corridor
My thought
Creepy as hell
And we need is a scary ghost to make it perfect. Maybe Lancelot will make the job done
“I’m sure you must have question” Glynda
That my dear teacher is an understatement for our dear Nikos
“Maybe one or two” she weakly said
“Don’t worry I’m here for so brighten up” I said and mess with her hair
She slaps my hand and scowl at me before smiling
“I still don’t understand” Nikos said and walks forward ”You said I was next in line to receive the maidens power, why do you mean by that?”
“Well to make it short Maiden exists for a long time and when the vessel, which is the maiden dies in passes on to someone else, there’s a condition though the first is that it has to be a young women and the second is that it has to be someone the maiden has in her final thought. If it was a male or and old lady the power will go to a random vessel. Got it so far?” I ask
She nods her head
“Why tell me this now? Why not wait till I graduate?” she ask
“honestly… we run out of time” Qrow
Hah! Sucks to be you guys!
Wait… I’m part of them! Nooooooo!
Since when did this happen!?
‘Actually….’ Hassan
‘No. I don’t want to know. It would probably something like I was space out and Ozpin gave me a contrac to sign which I did absent mindedly or something like that’ Me
‘… That’s exactly what happened’ Kiyohime
‘….’
‘…’
‘….’
Root damn it
“… for now all you need to know, this include you Nemo, that one of the maiden got attack and for the first time in history part of her power was stolen” Qrow
“Wait, I thought Nemo was a part of you guys” Nikos
“Mr. Nemo is actually hired by me to protect Beacon and the maiden”
I knew he let me to inside Beacon to protect it but the news about protecting the maiden is new
“Outside he is just another student with stange semblance but in reality he is our last line of defence” Ozpin
“How? He doesn’t seem that capable. I’m not saying he’s weak or anything but what can one student do?”Nikos
“You would be surprise on what he can do” Ozpin said cryptically
Nikos looks at questioningly. I take out a Popsicle and offer it to her. She takes it and stares in front of her shaking her head
“I still can’t see it” I heard her mutter
I love it when someone looks down on me. That way it’ll be easy to take them on by surprise
We arrive in front of a machine with two pods attach to them. One of them has women inside it
“Is that…” Nikos
“The current fall maiden, Amber” Ozpin
“She’s still alive” Nikos said staring to get more nervous
“For now” Ironwood said
Oh c’mon! That doesn’t make her feel any better!
“We’re using he state of the Atlas technology to keep her stable but there is a lot about this situation that is… unpleasant” Ironwood said
I raise an eyebrow at that. You know this conversation is getting boring
‘Nemo how could you say that! Someone life is at steak and Phryra lives might be next! And you have the gut’s to say it’s bori-….. are you using that Cold Heart spell right now?’ Mai
‘Yes, I just thought what if Ruby was the one given the choice and I almost attack Ozpin’ Me
‘Huh, that makes sense. No wonder Ozpin let Ruby got into Beacon earlier, she was one of the candidate to inherit the Maiden power’ Hassan
‘Bingo’ I said still keeping the spell
“If all of this is true, why keep it a secret? If this girl is so important, if we’re truly in the brink of war why not tell everyone!?” Nikos asked snapping me out of my thought
She seems upset
“From what we understand it’s used to be common knowledge” Glynda
“Excuse me?” Nikos said not believing it
“How do you think fairy tale and legend get started? Even the craziest comes from somewhere” Qrow said and took a drink from his …. Little bottle pft
“Our group was founded to protect both mankind and the Maiden. Those hungry for power hunted them to inherit their strength” Glynda
“And as you can imagine the one succeeded weren’t exactly the kind of people you want to have, unimaginable power…. Case in point this guy used one of his power to steal stuff” Qrow said pointing at me
Everyone stare at me wondering if it’s true
Sweat started to gather at the back of my neck
“For your information I don’t steal, I take” I said trying to defend myself
Of course that excuse is unacceptable
“We will talk about this later young man” Great! Now Glynda is on my case, thanks a lot you stupi stupin bird!
“But it’s for the greater good!” I tried one more time, oh how I tried
“That does not excuse you from doing so”
“Yes mom” I said and hang my head
The other shake their head and continue the conversation
“And so this brotherhood choose to remove the Maiden from the public eye, allowing their existence to fade away in the legend” Ironwood
“The things we tell you goes against hundreds of years in human history, Religion” Glynda
“No one wants to believe us, it would cause an uprour” Ironwood
“It would cause a panic, and we all know what that would bring clawing through our walls… which is why we would like to-“ Ozpin said only to be cut off
“I’ll do it” Nikos
Wait what!?
“If you believe this would help humanity, than I will become your Fall Maiden” Nikos said with conviction
The five of us were silent
“That’s what you wanted isn’t it?” Nikos
“Just so were clear I don’t agree to this” I said and gave Ozpin a glare “Any of this, I’m only here to protect Beacon and it’s student”
Well,I could at least give Ozpin for looking ashamed
“It is, but it’s not that simple, given Amber condition you won’t be able to inherit her power naturally… however General Ironwood believes he has the solution” Ozpin
From the way he sounded I don’t think Nikos will like this
“For the past few years Atlas has been studying Aura in a more scientific standard, how it wors, how’s it made, how can it be used, we made significant stride and we believe we found a way to capture it” Ironwood
I narrow my eye at him while I keep stacking cold heart
Sure I found a spell that surpass emotion but that spell is incomplete and emotion is a fickle thing to mess with in the beginning so just in case I heard something I wouldn’t like I stack up the spell so my emotion won’t burst out
“Capture it? Or cram it up on something else or in your case…” Qrow
Nikos wonder what Qrow implying and when it click her eye went wide from horror
“That’s-“ Nikos
“Classified” Ironwood”
“-wrong!” Nikos
“The feeling is mutual” Glynda
“Same here” Me
“But desperate time calls desperate measure” Glynda
When you put it that way I can’t really blame the guy
“We can’t transfer Amber power but we can transfer what her power are bound to” Ironwood
“Her Aura” Nikos connect the dote
“Her life will become intertwine with yours the question is…” Ozpin
“What’s that gotta do to you?” Qrow
Nikos look unease with that information
I can’t blame her. On one side she can protect humanity safer the risk she will face is unknown but in other hand she can just decline and live a somewhat normal life knowing that her life, everyones life is in Crisis
I guess this is s crisis trigger for her, ironic on how the word crisis trigger is my aria I use to activate my magecraft
“You have an important decision before you Miss Nikos, there’s no garuntee this transfer will work and there’s no telling you will be the same person if it does I advise you to take time to think in this matter but understand before the Vytel festivel is over, we will need your answer
…
…
…
“The assailant that attack the Fall Maiden has made the first move and there is no telling when they’re next move will be”
0-0-0
After the meeting Nikos went to her team while the five of us are back at Ozpin office
The room was silent… and cold. Very very cold to the point you can see part of the room is covered in frost
I was angry. I was angry to the point that the Cold heart no matter how many I stack wasn’t able to hold my emotion
“Tell me Headmaster” I hiss at him “Nikos wasn’t the only candidate for the Fall Maiden wasn’t she?”
He just stare at in his table while the other position themselves to stop me if I did something out of hand
“*sigh* no Nemo she wasn’t but you can rest assured that none of your team was amongst the candidates” he said
But I find it hard to believe
“Then tell me why you put Ruby in Beacon two years ahead? Sure she has skill to back it but I know there’s more and not just her Yang, Weiss, Blake, Ren, Nora and even Jaune. tell me Ozpin!” I said and my blue pupil started to glow
“I… had my reason” Ozpin doge my question
“Reason? What like she has pretty silver… eyes” my eyes wide when I recall a legend about silver eyes warrior
“Ozpin I’m perfectly okay with you using me with your connection with Zelrecth but using what’s MINE is crossing the line” I gritted my teeth
He was going to use Ruby and maybe her team as a defence line to protect the fall maiden with their hero complex
He was going to use MY Friend and MY Ruby as a protection!
“Hey! Since when did my niece become yours?” Qrow
“siLeNCe!” I growl at him and he takes a step back while level his blade at my neck
Damn I can take just one of them but three huntsmen that can be equal with a low rank servant? Not a chance
Damn him
‘Nemo calm down’ Hassan voice calms me a bit
I take a deep breath and let it out
“Sorry uncle Qrow, I just lose control a bit” I apologise to him while calling him uncle to show how sorry I am
“That’s okay kid just… makes sure to keep it cool next time” he said with his usual smirk
I chuckle a bit at his pun
“*sigh* Ozpin, wish you would just die in whatever you were planning and also. Stop being a dick- actually let me rephrase that stop being your usual self. Up top!” I said and held my hands in the air
Qrow happily gave me a high five
Glynda and the General relax a bit when they didn’t sense any more hostility from me
Glynda also gave Qrow a disapproving look for agreeing with me that Ozpin is a dick
I repeat Ozpin is a dick
I said it twice because it’s important
“Kids right on that one” Qrow said and shrug his shoulder
“In any case I don’t think I want to see or be anywhere near you at this moment” I said and walk away
0-0-0
I thought that watching Yang beat up someone in the arena with Ruby, Blake, Weiss and team JNPR would cheer up my bad mood but no
I look at the Atlastion soldier and droid arresting Yang for breaking her opponent’s leg while his aura is gone
While Ruby and the other were worried what happened with Yang I was glaring at Emerald and Mercury
I forgot they were planning to overthrown Beacon and looks like they made their first move
Oh well, they might as well enjoy their success for as long as they can before I shatter their goal
Thinking about it made my eye glow eerily and the sinister smile crept on my face is not helping it
“Nemo I know you like to see people in pain but isn’t that a bit too much” Blake said in a disapproving tone
Ah… I’m being misunderstood
0-0-0
Yang was holed up inside her dorm and after team RWBY had their ‘team talk’ they went doing what they want
Making sure none of the member is inside the building I went inside greeting Yang
“Never saw you this bum out since the time I mess up your motorcycle” I said mockingly
“I don’t need you to be an ass now Yuki” she growled at me
I smirk at her anger
“Well now that your ever so blinding fire is back mind you I still don’t like it, too much energy, I can finally ask you this” I said
She raised her eyebrowat me wondering what I want to say
“You ok? Not that it was abvios but maybe letting you talk will make you feel better” I said
She just gawked at me. I have no idea why she’s staring at me like that… actually I think I have a pretty good idea
“What?” I ask
She blink a couple of time before regaining her composure
“You’re… actually worried about me?” she asked in suspicion
Can’t blame her. My relationship with Yang is… complicated but there are two things we have in common
Both of us hate each other guts, we may not show it openly but we can sense that we don’t like each other
The second is that we both cared about Ruby. She’s the only reason why we both tolerate each other
“Aww~ I was just showing how I care about my future sister-in-law~” I said cutely taking advantage of my feminine look
She made a disgusted face and I couldn’t help but laugh at that
“Don’t even go there, it’s still a long way before I approve of you” she said with a smirk of her own
“anyway…” I said and went to open the door to get out “… I’m just here to tell you whatever you said… I believe you” and close the door
That’s one problem solve now where is that red headed socially awkward love-struck Maiden?
0-0-0
By the time the sun almost set, I found Nikos. After the little drama with Jaune She ran off at the corner of the school, a pretty hidden place where I usually use to relax and take a nap after a good meal
She was hugging her knee close to her chest and if I’m not wrong I think I hear her sniffling… yup she’s crying
Not that I can do anything and so I choose the most perfect action to take by my standard of course
I walk closer to her and sit directly next to her. I take out a box of popcorn and eat it quietly while using my other hand to pat Nikos back
*munch munch munch*
*pat pat pat*
*sniff… sniff… hic sniff*
*munch munch swallow bite munch munch*
*pat pat pat pat pat pat*
*sniff…sniff*
“*Munch*… Love really is the cruellest emotion isn’t it?” I said and store my popcorn and also stop patting her
I took out a box of tissue and hand it to her. A gratefully accept it and wipe her face
“What do you know? Sniff” she asked
I hope she won’t blurt this out and keep this a secrete
“You know that there’s a calamity happening at remnant by a different type of individual right?” at her nod I continue “Those individual are known as Servant or Heroic Spirit. But the one causing trouble is corrupted, not by evil but madness”
I let the information sink
“Remember the one where you saw a blue hair girl wielding red spear. She’s one of them, I was created to fight and store them inside my soul… there are only 14 of those tainted servant and once I’ll gather all of them… I’ll disappear from remnant”
She just stares at me in shock
I let out a smile and stare ahead
“Our situation is pretty similar don’t you think? But the difference between you and me is that you have a choice while I don’t.” I said and stand up walking away
“Think carefully Nikos, is your destiny more important than your happiness and the people you care for or would you scarifies yourself for the mass and risk making the one close to you sad? But whatever you choose know that I’ll always be proud of you for being true to yourself no matter what. Though my word may not mean that much to you but oh well~” with that I walk away not looking back
0-0-0
I search for Neo phone number and call her
“Neo are you ready? Where are you?” I ask with a grin
“And her opponent will be… Phryy Nikos of Beacon!”
Let the party begin
Spoiler: Equip (prototype)
[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zCqV_N3UOuQ/WjIcn9ndY2I/AAAAAAAAAJU/-SA29GBZoYY-cQKyjG1aYjF956K9tp-5QCJoC/w530-h125-n/servant%2Bequip%2Bwith%2Bcloth.jpg]
Spoiler: Nemo and hassan
[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--8IjzmcaFfM/Wh0DDaX44LI/AAAAAAAAAIE/takbWFzbb5k8IVMQVjAHlktN5YRWlIuqwCJoC/w530-h750-n/Nemo%2Band%2BHassan.jpg]