Child of Omens: Ruination Part 2

Chapter 19: The Final Of The Four

Hawk: "V!!"

Hawk, elated to see V, pulls him into a hug which V heartedly returns.

V: "I see someone has missed me."

Hawk: "I can't believe you're here. I didn't think you'd get my message so soon." Breaking the hug.

V: "Yes, well, the Spider's web does reach far across the world. When I received your message, I was also informed you would be stopping on this island. Tell me, how're you holding up?"

Hawk: "To be honest, I need some guidance. I just feel so alone, I mean, I have friends, but they don't understand what I'm going through."

V: "Because you're a demon now."

Hawk: "Wait, how did you know?" Griffon landed on a nearby sign.

Griffon: "Kid, you got so much demonic power on you. It was like finding a fire in a haystack."

V: "What he is trying to say is that you have changed dramatically since we last met. But come, let's catch up with something to drink. The trip here was quite dull."

The two would make their way to a small cafe where they would tell each other what they went through during their last meeting all those years ago. Hawk would tell V of how he snuck into Beacon and if how he left. He told him of his war with the White Fang and how Raven died, V offering his sincerest condolences—finally telling him how Hawk and his team are searching for the Sword of Destruction, which they believe to be at the Arches of Beauty in Vacuo. V would also tell Hawk how his journey would take him to Vacuo, where he finally found a place to live in relative peace. He would find his position as a guidance counselor in Shade Academy, where he could provide wisdom for many students. V explained how he met a young boy by the name of Nero. Nero was much like Hawk, as they both were born with demonic power, but Nero's life was difficult. He had no family, all he had was himself, and even then, the world still wanted to take more from him. V told how he found Nero dying in an alley as someone had ripped off his arm, Nero explaining that his arm was different, V recognizing the signs that Nero had a demonic limb. V would end up becoming Nero's caretaker as he had Nero enrolled into the academy so he could do some good with the poor hand he was dealt in life. V couldn't help but admit how much Nero reminded him of Hawk; they both had the drive to gain strength to protect those they cared for.

Hawk: "It sounds as though you've found your calling. I feel bad that I have to pull you away from your new life."

V: "Fret not, it is always a pleasure to help out those in need. So what is it that you require of me?"

Hawk: "I need help understanding what I am and what I am capable of."

V: "Hmm, as a demon, you are capable of manipulating your power in a manner of different ways. Before, you could utilize electricity as a part of your attacks, and now it naturally, without thought, defends you."

Hawk: "What about my transformations?"

V: "Your transformations are you releasing more of your power and directing it throughout your body, allowing it to augment your physical appearance. Describe how you usually access the forms?"

Hawk: "I usually use my emotions, but they are unpredictable, and I'm afraid I'll lose control and hurt my team."

V: "It sounds like you need help to control how you access and control your abilities."

Hawk: "I suppose you're right. As always. Will you join me to help me find the relic?"

V: "I'd be honored to travel with you once more as you traveled with me once before."

Griffon: "You can count on us, Hawk." The panther yawns as it sits up.

They both leave the cafe and head towards the landing bays where V had bullhead from Shade Academy waiting.

Hawk: "It's a good thing you are a high-ranking member in a huntsmen academy. But we should probably go find my team."

Pyrrha: "Hawk!"

The two turn around to see the rest of Hawk's team. They run up to Hawk, and Nora instantly is gitty to pet the panther.

Pyrrha: "Where were you? We've been looking for you everywhere."

Ren: "And it seems you found us a ride as well as someone new."

Nora: "And the world's most adorable cat!! Can I pet it!?"

Hawk: "I'm fine, and yes, I found our transport. And a new companion, I'd like you all to meet V."

Ren: "So your the famous V. Hawk told us a good bit about you."

V: "He has?"

Nora: "Yeah, but he didn't say anything about you having an adorable cat. Can I please pet it?"

V: "If he lets you."

Nora inches up to the panther, who lightly growls at her approach, but it soon nuzzles into her hand as she begins to pet it all over.

Griffon: "Get him behind the ear; he loves that spot." Ren and Pyrrha are surprised by Griffon's ability to speak.

Pyrrha: "You can speak?"

Hawk: "A little bit too much at times."

Griffon: "Haha...funny. Yes, little missy, I can speak, and I will do so voluntarily."

V: "My familiars are unique and have their personalities. Griffon is the voice and rarely doesn't take the opportunity to mock our opponents. Shadow, the panther, is my primary form of defense and offense. His body can morph into any form of weaponry required to defeat my foes."

Pyrrha: "My, that's a very extensive semblance."

V: "Unfortunately, I was born without the ability to gain a semblance; this, however, is the same type of power as your leader."

Ren: "Wait, so are you a demon as well?"

V: "No, I am what Hawk was before he consumed the Qliphoth fruit."

The two of them talk, and Nora continues to pet Shadow, now also scratching under Griffon's beak. Hawk feels Pyrrha's hand wrap around his.

Pyrrha: "*Whispering* Are you alright? You can always talk to us, even just me, if you want." Placing her head on his shoulder.

Hawk: "Okay...I will." Placing a kiss on her lips. "Thank you for being here for me."

The team would board the bullhead and continue their journey towards Vacuo, but they weren't alone. V had joined them along with his familiars.