Hawk stood on an ornate balcony inside Salem's castle, looking out to the land of darkness she had made her home. Looking down, he sees Nora clearing out the Grimm attempting to break into the castle to save their queen. He was contemplating his next move, he had three of the four relics, and he had Qrow looking for Ozpin. So at the current moment, the only thing he could do was wait. Heading back inside, he enters a large bedroom chamber. He wondered why Salem would need a bedroom if she never really needed sleep. It was most likely was for her followers. At least she cared enough to provide accommodations to those who fought for her, even if those that remained loyal to her had been dealt with—looking over to a large mirror, he sees Pyrrha admiring herself in the mirror after she had trimmed her air.
Hawk: "So I shave my horns, and you cut your hair? Are you trying to impress me?" Pyrrha turns around with a big smile across her face.
Pyrrha: "I couldn't help it. You saw that other version of me."
Hawk: "So what you're saying is your jealous."Hawk chuckled as Pyrrha pouted in anger at his comment.
Pyrrha: "You're so mean." Turning around to face away from him.
Hawk: "But you can't help loving me, can you?" Wrapping his arms around her as he pulls her closer to him.
Pyrrha: "Is it true? What you told me about our counterparts?" Hawk gives her a questioning look. "You said that those two were married. Is it true?"
Hawk: "Well, they apparently haven't had the ceremony yet. Why do you care?"
Pyrrha: "*sigh* Your so oblivious."
Hawk: "What? Was it something I said?"
Pyrrha sighs again as she turns around and gently pushes him towards the bed that sits right behind them. Pushing him onto the bed, she straddles him as she leans down and initiates a passionate kiss with him.
Pyrrha: "~How about I show you what I mean.~"
Vacuo Desert
Inside Ky's ship, team NAFP prepares to head back to Shade academy along with Cinder. Cinder hasn't spoken much since she shared tea with Ace. In her mind, she was hesitant that if what she had done so far was the right thing. At first, she had done it all for vengeance and anger, throwing away her humanity for the sake of power. And she had seen where it had gotten her; parts of her body were turned into Grimm limbs. She had become more monstrous than the creatures the huntsmen fight against. As she sat in her seat, Falke walked by, heading towards the cockpit.
Falke: "Hey Ky, we're all good to go. What the hold-up?"
Ky: "Bad news, we got a message from Spider and her gang. Apparently, your dad's dismantling her whole operation, and she's calling for help."
Falke: "My dad?!"
Nero: "Most likely that other version we saw with Hawk."
Ky: "Well, whoever it is, I owe Spider a favor, so it looks like we're heading to Argus."
Pyrrha: "Ooh! That's my hometown. I haven't been there in so long."
Ky: "Don't get too excited. I heard it's been completely controlled by Spider's gang. I wouldn't really call the place a "nice place" anymore."
Pyrrha: "Oh...okay." She says, saddened.
Falke: "Don't feel too bad, Pyrrha. I hope when we get there, it won't be too bad."
Nero: "Well, there's no point waiting around; let's get going."
As they all take their seats, Ky starts up the ship and begins to take off. Flying through the Vacuo desert, Falke couldn't help but notice that Pyrrha was still slightly sad. He moves over and wraps his arm around her as she instinctively snuggles into his side.
Falke: "*whispering* Hey, don't feel bad. It's probably not as bad as he says. How about when we get there, you show me around?"
Pyrrha: "*Whispering* Really!? Oh, thank you. You'll love it there." She hugs his side.
Falke: "*chuckles* I'm certain I will if you're showing me around."
The ship begins to shake violently as they look out the window to see they're under attack by a pack of manticore Grimm.
Nero: "Shit! Ky open up the side door! Ace your up."
Ace: "Looks like it's time to go John Wick mode."
Getting up, Ace pulls out his King of Clubs as the side door opens. As a manticore dives towards the open door, it's met with the flaming bullet from Ace, disintegrating the Grimm on the spot. Using his semblance, Ace starts taking down Grimm left and right. As another manticore, Rice's towards he prepares to take it down, but a ball of flame engulfs it as it spirals down towards the desert. Ace looks over to see Cinder throwing balls of fire at the Grimm.
Cinder: "Shoot the distant ones. I'll take care of the ones that get close!!" Ace nods as he continues to shoot down the manticores.
This goes on for several minutes until the Grimm retreat. When the sky finally clears up, the doors close as the team retake their seats. Ace takes a seat as Cinder sits down next to him.
Ace: "Surprising us every step of the way, are you?"
Cinder: "Sometimes, to help yourself, you just have to help others."
Ace: "Hmph, there's hope for you yet."
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Child of Omens: Part 3
FanfictionWith the Staff of Creation and the Sword of Destruction in safe hands, as well Dante and Vergil getting new physical bodies. Things are looking up for Falke and his friends. But just because the shadows can't be seen doesn't mean they aren't there.
