The Betrayed One (Book 1)

Chapter 15 (End of Volume 1)

Jaune was with Coral,Amber, and Destiny as they were investigating a report of grimm in the forest near on of Vale village as they were walking they notice no grimm in the area

"I don't see anything." Amber said. "There's nothing here."

Destiny looked at them then turned back to look ahead she had her rifle out as Coral with her sword ready walked up beside her looking around for any signs that there could be something nearby

Jaune also looked around using his sense he felt nothing but heard movement off in the distance from where he stood he narrowed his eyes focusing trying to get an idea what it might have been

Suddenly a large black shadow appeared right before him blocking everything else out as if time stopped still Jaune saw two red glowing eyes staring down at him he quickly took cover behind one of the trees keeping himself hidden as he watched carefully waiting for whatever was going to attack or flee

The creature moved its head side to side watching him as it let loose another howl making all three girls jump and take cover behind some bushes

As soon as the sound ended so did the light leaving only darkness now as the creatures tail came into view swinging like a whip towards where Jaune hid

He dodged easily getting away without being touched by the weapon hitting the ground causing dirt to fly everywhere as he ran over to Coral who had taken shelter behind Amber and started helping her pick up pieces of glass that had fallen onto her legs while Destiny helped Amber up picking up more shards that had hit her leg

"Are you alright?" He asked Coral.

She nodded holding her hand against her bleeding wound

"We need to find help!" Amber yelled running through the woods looking for anyone coming their way as Jaune released black flames killing the creature as Coral looked at him

"I forgot you had those flames." She whispered amazed at how strong his black flames are as they continued to run until they reached the edge of town seeing several people standing outside talking about the incident

Coral walked around until she see a red dart appear on her head as she dodge a bullet heading toward her chest as Jaune notice them

"Get down!" Jaune yelled pointing at a group of men dressed in black uniforms firing shots towards them

They fell to the floor covering themselves as bullets flew past them striking the ground and tree's nearby

The men fired again this time hitting a few buildings sending debris flying across the street as Amber got up grabbing Jaune by his shirt pulling him behind the wall as they both lay flat

One of the men pointed at them as another shot went off close to Amber's face missing her as she ducked down putting her hands over her head

Another man stepped forward shooting at them as Jaune managed to pull his rifle and shoot him in the head killing him instantly as he pulled Coral with him moving out from hiding as the others began to fire upon them

Destiny jumped out from cover taking aim with her rifle at the assign as Amber crawled along the ground searching for a place to hide as she noticed a small hole opening up under a building as she made her way inside

"Come on! We can't stay here!" Jaune screamed at Coral as he pushed her to follow him as the other assign aimed their weapons at them

"Go!" Coral said pushing him aside as she charged after Destiny

Jaune followed her jumping down the hole as he aimed his rifle and fired as he hit two more assassin in the chest

As the last one tried to escape the blast from his gun caught him as he was sent flying into a brick wall shattering it to bits