Through We Endure. (RWBY x OC)

Pawns and Monarchs part 2

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'--///???: The crimson blooms, The melody of Silver///--'

As the group meandered away from the grandeur of the ancient amphitheatre, their steps echoed softly, composing a tranquil harmony with the evening's hush. The sun had retreated behind the rugged contours of the mountains that enfolded Vale and its renowned Beacon Academy. Ruby, a whirlwind of boundless energy, practically skipped alongside her companions, her eyes alight with the thrill of triumph. The waning daylight caressed her features, casting a gentle glow that seemed to dance in her animated gaze.

Ruby, her voice a vibrant mix of awe and delight, Bubbling with unbridled enthusiasm that couldn't contain her excitement.

Ruby: "Can you believe the day we've had? It's like we've been through a whirlwind and come out flying! And Hadryn, that move you pulled off—absolutely mind-blowing! Its like those old stories you used to read to us!"

Ruby, her voice bubbling with unbridled enthusiasm, declared,

Hadryn's response was a subdued hum, his focus fixed firmly on the road that lay before them. The setting sun cast his shadow across the earth, elongating it over the stones and dust, a silent partner to his journey. His armor, etched with the day's trials, whispered tales of valor and endurance.

Hadryn, with a grunt that belied his fondness for the pair, kept his gaze ahead. His shadow, cast by the retreating sun, stretched before him, a silent testament to the day's trials. His armor, though scarred from battle, seemed to glow in the fading light. His hands, wrapped in bandages that were slowly staining with red, were a stark reminder of the day's reality. Yang, who never missed a beat in conversation, let out a hearty laugh.

Yang: "Honestly, I'm just glad we're on the other side of today's gauntlet. I'm about ready to crash into the nearest bed and sleep for a week!"
Hadryn, his tone even and composed, added,

Hadryn: "True... But it seems we've got an audience. Your teammates been staring at me"
He gestured subtly towards Blake and Weiss with a nod.

Hadryn: "I suppose some introductions are in order?"
His words, though spoken lightly, carried the weight of his armored presence.

Ruby, undeterred by Hadryn's brief acknowledgment, continued to bubble over with  stories, her enthusiasm undiminished. She turned to Hadryn, her expression one of earnest curiosity mixed with a hint of mischief. Before presenting the One-Man-Phalanx to her team mates.

 Ruby: "Blake, Weiss, meet Hadryn. He's been our rock since we were kids—more like family, really."

Ruby, undeterred by Hadryn's stoic demeanor, continued with a warmth that matched her smile.

Ruby: "Hadryn's always been there for us, telling tales of heroes and legends. He's one of the reasons I'm here, chasing my dreams."
Hadryn, usually reserved, allowed a small smile to grace his lips.

Hadryn: "Heh, Dont go exposing me Ruby. Any friend of Ruby's, is a comrade of mine. . ."
Ruby, her cheeks tinged with a color that matched her name, added softly,

Ruby: "And he's always gone out of his way for us, especially when we needed it most."
The group shared a moment of laughter, the bonds of their shared history and the day's shared struggles knitting them closer together.

Hadryn: "Okay too far. Dont get mushy on me, Or else i'll hammer you"
The group's journey continued under the starlit sky, the air filled with the soft murmur of their voices.

Weiss walked with an air of reserve, her eyes occasionally stealing glances at Hadryn. Despite her initial misgivings about him, she couldn't help but be intrigued by the ferocity he had displayed earlier. It was a brutal elegance in combat that both repelled and captivated her.
Weiss, her voice cool yet curious, finally spoke up.

Weiss: "Hadryn, your... methods in the field today were quite... intense. I must admit, it's not often I see someone take on the Grimm with such... zeal."
Hadryn turned his gaze to Weiss, his eyes reflecting the dying light over the horizon.

Hadryn: "The Grimm are not to be underestimated. But they should be slaughtered like pigs all the same. I do what is necessary to protect those who matter,"
he said, his voice carrying the weight of unspoken stories.