Patterns [RWBY X DEMON SLAYER]

Battle

The crowd of people watched the black haired shirtless boy leap towards the giant bird, only to be sent back by a barrage of razor sharp feathers. They stabbed into the ground like pincushions from hell, tearing up the landscape.

Bell weaved between each one of these feathers as if they weren't even there, going as far to smack one out of the air with his sword alone. "Get down here you coward!" an angry fist was raised to the sky.

As if mocking the boy, a squawk was followed by another powerful beat of the Grimm's wings, unleashing a wall of deadly feathers.

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"So...how long are we going to stand around and watch this?" Jaune felt the need to ask, eyes glued to Bell once again screaming into the sky, only to be peppered by more feathers to dodge.

"We'll I'm certainly enjoying the show. You can do it shirtless guy!" Nora yelled words of encouragement to the infuriated swordsman.

Ruby spoke up "We don't actually need to fight the Grimm, our mission is to retrieve the relic and go back to the cliffs." she looked up at the Nevermore.

Jaune smiled "Run and live, that is an idea I can get behind."

"Yeah, if you're some kind of weakling." everyone turned to look at their resident topless boy. His arms were crossed and his swords had returned to the sheaths at his waist.

"Then what are you doing over here? I thought running was for cowards." Weiss questioned.

Bell looked down at the white haired girl, pausing for a moment "What's with this sassy...lost child?" he asked. Several seconds ticked down as the boy's words hung in the air. No one dared to utter a single word.

The heiress exploded, launching a tirade of insults at the boy. After the tenth finger jab someone decided to step in "Alright, calm down partner. You can chew him out when we finish this." Yang pulled the girl away from the taller teen.

She scoffed and stomped away, mumbling something underneath her breath. Bell leaned over to his partner "What does 'swine' mean?" he quietly asked.

"Uh, it's just another word for pig." Ruby answered, a bit caught off guard. "Oh ok, thanks."

A curious glance from the girl was sent in his direction as they set off towards the cliffs. But they quickly found a giant obstacle blocking their path. The Nevermore from before circled above, watching them with a keen eye. A bone shaking shriek escaped from its throat.

"Hit it with everything you've got!" Ruby commanded as she began firing shots off from her scythe-turned-sniper. Dust explosions and gunfire rained down on the beast, but nothing seemed to phase it.

Everyone dove for cover behind the surrounding ruins when the Grimm launched an onslaught of black feathers in retaliation. Yang peaked her head out only to recoil back when a giant feather narrowly shot past her. "I can't do anything from this range with my gauntlets!" she clenched her fists and pushed her back against the wall.

Ruby leaned around the corner and scoped in, her finger danced on the trigger while she searched for her target. A sudden darkness enveloped the area. Ruby's neck snapped up to see the bird directly above her.

"Move!" she yelled, diving out of the way before the Grimm practically body slammed the ruins. Rubble went flying and the examinees scattered. The dust was blasted away when the Nevermore shot into the sky, distancing itself from the ground in an instant.

"Damn, if this keeps up we'll never get the cliffs! This thing just won't let up!"

"Hey Rubes?" she heard Yang ask. "What's up?" Ruby asked. The blonde pointed up at the sky "Is that your partner?"