The Lone Agents (Ruby Rose x Reader)

Ch 18 Sparring

In Glynda's class Pyrrha once again defeats all members of Team CRDL.

Glynda: And that's the match.

Cardin: Lucky shot. (collapses)

Glynda: Well done, Miss Nikos. I expect that you shall have no problem qualifying for the tournament.

Pyrrha: Thank you, professor.

Glynda: Alright, now I know that this match is a tough act to follow, but we may have time for one sparring match or two.

Glynda looks around her class observing her students. She takes one look at you unsure if you are asleep but every time she attempts to catch you in the act it never succeeds.

Though observing the class Emerald and her teammate, Mercury, were having a little chat whispering.

Mercury: Ya think I should challenge Y/N or Pyrrha?

Emerald: Pyrrha. Y/N isn't worth it since he intentionally never makes use of almost all of his equipment.

Glynda: Any volunteers? Ms. Belladonna?

Blake slams her book shut and stares wide-eyed at Glynda.

Glynda: You've been rather docile for the past few classes. Why don't you -

Mercury: I'll do it.

Glynda: Mercury, is it? Very well, let's find you an opponent.

Mercury: Actually, I wanna fight... her.

Mercury points to Pyrrha.

Pyrrha: Me?

Glynda: I'm afraid that Miss Nikos has just finished the match. I recommend you choose another partner.

Pyrrha: No, it's fine! I'd be happy to oblige.

Mercury struts into the arena, visibly sizing up Pyrrha. Their spar begins when he makes the first attack and is knocked down. Recovering quickly, he deflects an attack and begins trading blows with Pyrrha until she knocks him back with her shield.

Ruby Rose turns around to Emerald sitting behind her.

Ruby: Hey, your friend's doing pretty good.

Emerald gives a fake smile and then rolls her eyes as Ruby turns her back.

Mercury unleashes a series of powerful strikes. Pyrrha allows his kick to slam against her forearm before Mercury manages to disarm her, a kick impaling her blade into the ground. Pyrrha uses her Semblance to redirect the direction of Mercury's next kick. As she charges him with her shield, he shoots off of it and turns his back to her. Pyrrha tries to rush him again.

Mercury: (non-chalant) I forfeit.

Pyrrha almost stumbles as she stops beside him.

Pyrrha: You... don't even want to try?

Mercury: What's the point? You're a world-renowned fighter. We're obviously leagues apart.

Glynda: In that case... Pyrrha Nikos is the victor of the match... again. Next time, you may want to think a little before choosing an opponent.

Mercury: I'll be sure to do that.

Glynda: I guess we have time for one more. Any volunteers?

A random student raises their hand, going up to the area and awaits his opponent.

Glynda: Y/N.