the forbidden hunter, second case

chapter 9: strength and allies

It was a bright morning, Nick and Ruby were practicing close quarter combat. Nick was holding an advantage in his mind, blocking, blocking, and purposely missing.

So why aren't you teaching one of them? Jaune asked.

It's because Mr. Taller has a gift in fighting in close quarters when he has only his bare knuckles; he'll help teach Ms. Rose how he does it, Ozpin said.

Just then Nick landed a blow on Ruby. She got angry and punched him in the face, making him stumble and lean backwards, until he got up and did a quick check on his face.

You've fallen into my trap Ruby, Nick said.

He then did a right jab at Ruby's head making her dodge, where he followed with a left punch to her in the stomach, then eye gouged her.

AHH! She yelped.

As Ruby fell to the ground, Nick walked over to her.

A rule of close fighting, make a few surprise attacks, make your opponent cocky, and make a recovery move, Nick said.

Got it, Ruby grunted.

Jezz, I think you went a bit overboard with that, Nairi said.

Yeah, it happens when you're born with half of your mother's memories, Nick said helping ruby up.

Half of your mother's memories? Ren asked.

Yeah, my mother was into martial arts when she was a huntress. She trained with her staff, katana, brass knuckles, and bow. She never used guns because she thought it would weaken her attacks, Nick said.

Huh, I can't fight without my shield, it gives me confidence to go... well berserk, Cassidy said.

Berserk? Jaune asked.

Oh yeah, I do most of the damage attacks, my brother is tactics, while my sister is a supporter, Cassidy said.

Hmm, very interesting Cassidy, I'd would have loved to see that at my academy, why don't we see how you do, Ozpin said.

But I mostly wait for openings to do it, Cassidy said.

Most people would not be able to make openings, you must find an opening, Ozpin said.

He then looked where Aniki was leaning on the wall with his eyes closed.

Mr. Waller, Ozpin said.

Huh? Aniki said waking up.

Why don't you and Cassidy spare one another? Ozpin asked.

Alright, I'll join in, he said stretching.

They then stepped on the training floor.

Why are-? Nairi asked.

Think of the phrase, your worst enemy is yourself, ozpin said.

Let's do this, Aniki said.

They then dueled, to find their flaws.

Let's go! Aniki shouted.

Cassidy then swung at him but he blocked it and punched her.

Come on, I thought you were trained? Aniki said.

Shut up, Shut up! She shouted, swinging her staff to Aniki's head and feet.

He then swung a punch at her to where she used her shield to block it. But as Aniki caught her staff, she was unable to punch her shield.

Just then Aniki slid his hand to the top of the shield and grabbed it.