Team STRQ's Beacon Days

Chapter 8

"Hey, Tai, it's time. Grimm could show up any second now. We'd better get moving." As the words leave Qrow's lips, a Beowulf approaches from around the corner.

Tai takes one look at the Beowulf, before getting into a fighting position. "We can take a Beowulf. We'll head to the north side of the forest after. I don't know about you, but I can't outrun a Grimm."

Qrow nods in agreement. "This thing looks faster than usual, though." 

Just as he finishes the sentence, the Beowulf roars and lunges at Tai. Qrow steps in front and blocks the attack with his sword, Harbinger, then steps aside as Tai lands a solid kick, knocking the Grimm onto its back. Tai takes the opportunity to jump onto the Beowulf's back, using his fists to pound on the Grimm before jumping off and kicking the Beowulf again. Qrow uses Harbinger to land a few powerful hits on the Grimm. The Grimm falls to the ground, its body disintegrating into smoke.

Tai smiles at Qrow. "Easy enough." The howl of more Beowulves can be heard in the distance. "Now sounds like a great time to head to that temple. Come on!" 

Tai gently takes Qrow's hand as he begins lightly jogging through the woods towards the northern end of the forest, Qrow at his side, blushing ever so slightly.

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Willow and Kali come across an open area in the forest, where there's the abandoned temple. There are several pedestals, each with a different kind of items on each one. The pedestals were symmetrical, as were the items. The first pair held a small crown. The second pair held a small baton. The third pair held a large crown, and the fourth held a pair of white gloves each. 

Willow looks over at Kali. "I guess we pick one then. Anything catch your eye?" 

Kali was looking over the items as she passed the pedestals, before her eyes landed on the white gloves. She picked up a pair, holding them up for Willow to see. "Do these work for you?"

Willow smiles softly at Kali as she nods. "I don't care which relic we pick. I just like seeing your eyes light up as they look at the relics."

Kali's cheeks gain a soft, pink hue, and she turns her head back to the woods as she hears the howl of a Beowulf, and a bit of gun fire. "That sounds bad...Should we go help them?"

Willow's looking over at the forest as well, in the direction of the Grimm howls. "They're huntsman in training just like us, I'm certain they can handle it." The air grows silent for a moment, and no smoke begins coming up from the trees. Willow draws her sword, grabbing Kali's hand with her other one. "Then again I'm not always right, let's go!"

The pair takes off running into the woods, searching for where the Grimm howling might have been coming from.

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Summer freezes up as she hears Grimm howling somewhere nearby. Raven looks over at her, not glaring for the first time. "Have you never fought a Grimm before?"

Summer glares at her. "Of course I've fought a Grimm before! It's just...I've never had a partner to rely on before..." 

Raven watches as Summer's gaze softens before she looks away. "Well, at least you have someone capable on your side. I can't imagine someone your size doing well in a fight."

Summer suddenly freezes, and Raven chuckles mockingly. "What? Did that hurt?"

Summer puts her hand over Raven's mouth, and Raven looks up to see and Ursa looking directly at them. Summer pulls her hand away, and gets ready to draw her weapon. "I hope you're ready to see just how well I can do in a fight."