Child of Omens: Ruination Part 2

Chapter 33: Summon The Strength of Mayhem

Qrow: "Hey? Can I talk with you real quick?"

Qrow stops Hawk as the rest of team HVRN head through the portal they used to enter the Underworld.

Hawk: "Hmm?"

Qrow wouldn't admit it, but the way Hawk's eyes had changed after absorbing Mundus and his energy. It bothered Qrow like he could see the overwhelming hunger and ambition in his son's eyes.

Qrow: "Who were you talking about back there? I don't have a clue who this "Dante" is?"

Hawk: "*sigh*  Alright, but this doesn't leave this room. Back when I was still part of the clan when I first unlocked my semblance, Dante was in the same kind of state as Vergil is now. He was bound to my soul, and for a very long time, he was by my side. He was there for a lot of my time growing up, and in a sense, I regarded him as a sort of father figure I never got to have."

Qrow: "Oh...what happened to him?"

Hawk: "That...that stays with me to my grave." Qrow, wanting to respect his son's wishes, nods.

The two walk through the portal. On the other side, with a simple snap of Hawk's fingers, the portal and the mirror shatter into prices.

Nora: "Okay, now that was cool."

Hawk: "Have I not been cool up to this point?"

Nora: "What!? No! You were always cool! Did I say a bad thing?!"

Hawk: "*Chuckles* It's fine, Nora. Was just playing a joke."

Ren: "So what happened in there, and why is Hawk all...red?"

Hawk: "Hey. Red's my favorite color."

Qrow: "Oh, nothing too bad. Had a chat with the king of hell, found out where the crown is. Oh! And I got to watch Hawk kill a demon with his bare hands."

Nora: "What!? No way! With your bare hands!?"

Hawk: "Well, I didn't kill him with my bare hands, but it wasn't pretty."

Pyrrha: "Well, I'm just glad you weren't hurt." Wrapping her hand around his, Hawk responded with a soft smile.

Ren: "Wait, so you killed the king of the Underworld? Wouldn't that make you it's king now?"

Hawk: "I suppose so."

Qrow: "Neat, I'm royalty."

Nora: "Oh! Oh! Hawk! Make me your royal vizier?"

Ren: "Nora, you don't even know what a "Vizier" is."

Nora: "Yeah, I do. It's a thing that uh...your not."

Qrow: "Ooooooooh, you just got burned."

Ren: "Gods, I work with children."

Pyrrha: "So...do you have titles for us?" She asks Hawk while the other three bicker.

Hawk: "I mean, a king always needs knights."

Pyrrha: "And a queen?"

Hawk: "And a queen." Nodding as he steps forward. "Alright, you four, listen up. From this day forward, team HVRN...is dead, and from its ashes, my four swords shall be formed. You all shall be my Four Swords of Hell, forever at my side."

Nora: "So, uh, quick question? What if we don't use swords?"

Hawk: "Don't worry. It's just symbolic." Nora nodded in realization. "But if you are to act as enforcers of my will, then you will need the power to do so."

Holding out his hand towards the four, their bodies began to flare up with demonic energy. For Qrow and Ren, it was pretty painful, but for Nora and Pyrrha, it was about as painful as a sunburn. After a moment, the pain subsided

Qrow: "What was that?"

Hawk: "As the ruler of demons now. I can sense the demonic potential in those of my kind, and I can...force out that potential. As of now, you are all each at the same level of power."

Pyrrha: "Well, that's quite generous of you."

Hawk: "Of course. I always look out for those I care for."

Qrow: "Well, I think it's time we head out. The decor here is starting to freak me out. Besides, we know where to find the Crown." They all begin to leave the tower.

Vergil(mental): "Hawk. I believe it is well overdue from both me and from Dante...thank you. For what you did."

Hawk(mental): "Your welcome."

After exiting the tower, Hawk allowed Nora the honor of destroying the building so no one could find this and gain access to the underworld. It was safe to say Nora had a tad too much fun playing wrecking ball.

Arriving back at their hideout, they begin to plan on how they're going to get Ozpin.

Qrow: "Okay, so does anyone have any plans?"

Hawk: "Simple. We walk in and take him."

Ren: "What about any who try and stand in our way?"

Nora: "We aren't going to kill anyone, right?"

Hawk: "I think I might have an idea on how we might be able to at least minimize the risk of resistance."

After discussing the plan for several hours and finalizing it, the team decides to head off to bed.

As Hawk sets down the Yamato, he takes a chance to look over himself in the mirror. He noticed the most significant change being the coloration in his eyes. He didn't mind them; it was only surprising how foreign he looked now. The next thing he looked at was his hair. He never really thought of putting his hair in a ponytail. There was the one time he decided to have it braided, but beyond that, he chose to let his hair grow out. Finally, noticing the horns on his head had curved backward and had reached their entire length, he didn't have any feeling in them.

Pyrrha: "Looking good, handsome." Hawk turning to his door to see Pyrrha in a set of casual clothes.

Hawk: "I always knew you liked the horns." Pyrrha walks up and wraps her arms around his waist as Hawk continues to look over his new attire.

Pyrrha: "You know I always wondered where you get the new clothes from."

Hawk: "Oh, that's what bugs you, not that I became the king of hell. I'm glad to see your priorities are in order."

Pyrrha: "*giggles* You don't have to be so sarcastic about it."

Hawk: "*sigh* You know this all ends tomorrow. Once we get Ozpin and then the Relic, the eyes of the whole world will be on us 5. And then, we break free."

Pyrrha: "Hawk? If this is going our last night together, can we-" Hawk pulls her into a passionate kiss?

Hawk: "Yes, my queen, tomorrow is for the world. Tonight we've earned our chance to be selfish."

The two would share the rest of the night in passion and love.