Chapter 9 - Beginning of the Storm Part 1

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Suddenly, I jolted awake in a cold sweat and a massive headache due to a nightmare I had just had.

(Y/N): Ugh... W-what the hell was that? My head hurts

My sudden movements caused Katarina, clinging to my arm, to stir awake in her sleep.

Katarina: Huh, (Y/N)? What are you doing?

(Y/N): I'm just going to get some fresh air... go back to sleep.

I reassured her by kissing her forehead and pulling the covers back over her. Katarina obliges with a slight smile as she drifts back to sleep.

Looking at the clock, it was only around 5 AM. Most of the students were still asleep at this hour
Deciding to blow off some steam, I made my way to a training room and practiced for about an hour with my katana while failing to notice that a familiar presence was watching me

???: Well, you're certainly improving your skills. It seems those lessons are paying off.

I saw Professor Ozpin with his signature coffee mug and his cane.

(Y/N): How long have you been here?

Ozpin: Around fifteen minutes... I'm surprised to see you up so early...

(Y/N): I had a nightmare and couldn't fall back asleep...

Ozpin: I see. Would you like to talk about it?

Ozpin waited for me to respond while I reluctantly sighed.

(Y/N): Lately, I've been hearing this voice in my head whenever I feel angry or scared. This time, however,

Ozpin looks at me curiously.

Ozpin: Hmm... care to elaborate?

(Y/N): Well, the voice is rather feminine... she sounds somewhat familiar to me, but for some reason, I can't put a face to it. Though I'll admit whoever she is, she's gone away ever since my power was sealed up...

Ozpin pales for a moment before decomposing himself.

Ozpin: I see... perhaps it's a result of all the stress you've been under lately? What with the ordeal with the Yakuza on top of fighting off cursed spirits and all...

(Y/N): Maybe... but I just have this strange feeling of dread... like something bad will happen soon...

Ozpin: That feeling is expected in this line of work. After all, you're putting yourself in danger every time you fight for the betterment of society.

(Y/N): I guess... I just don't get it... why me? Why did you accept me into Union? Why did you save me from execution after almost killing another student... I don't understand why you would go through all this trouble for a monster like me...

Ozpin sips his coffee and sighs.

Ozpin: Perhaps it was fate or just a hunch on our part or a combination of both. We see potential in you, and it would be a shame to put that to waste when it could help others.

(Y/N): I understand... Thank you, professor.

Ozpin: I wish we could do more, but I'm afraid that public perception is difficult to change. However, as I said at the opening ceremony, it's up to you to take the first step...

(Y/N): I'll keep that in mind...

Ozpin: Gojo speaks very highly of you, as do all your friends and girlfriends. You have a talent for bringing people together...

Sheepishly, I scratch the back of my head.

(Y/N): Ehe... I'm just worried about the others learning about my abilities...

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