The Child of Grimm

Chapter Epilogue: The Friend Of Destiny

NOTE: Sorry in a way this is basically an epilogue to chapter 8, but it's going to be a little short! So very sorry about that, but I hope you enjoy anyway ^_^.

(Opening Theme: When It Falls Ft. Casey Lee Williams)

-Dormitories-

Pyrrha had returned to the dormitories along with the teenage girl she had met earlier that day. They had placed Destiny in Pyrrha's bed and she let out raspy breathing, and they had already removed her eyepatch so that she would be more comfortable. The young teenage girl had placed a wet cloth and wiped her face trying to cool her off since she had a fever.

"You're lucky I came by when I did." The girl said to Pyrrha said, "Who knows what Atlas would've done if they found you inside the computer room."

"I appreciate the help." Pyrrha said to her honestly, "Thank you... Um..."

"Cristal." The girl replied, "My name is Cristal. You don't need to introduce yourself, I already know who you are."

Pyrrha was shocked about that. "You do?" She asked.

The girl named Cristal nodded her head and turned back to Destiny, now placing the wet cloth on her forehead, "This little princess here, might've mentioned your fight in the tournament to me, as well as team RWBY."

Pyrrha seemed to put two and two together on that, "Oh, you must be the friend that Destiny always talked about."

"That I am." Cristal replied, before holding out her hand to Pyrrha so that she could shake it, "It's a pleasure, Pyrrha Nikos."

Pyrrha let out a friendly smile and took her hand to shake it, "The pleasure is all mine, Cristal. Is Destiny going to be alright?"

"She's... She's gonna be just fine." Cristal said, "It's a bit of side effect she get's."

"Side effect?" Pyrrha asked, "To what?"

"I think it's best if she tells you that when she wakes up." Was all that Cristal replied, "That is, if she can remember."

Pyrrha found that to be a bit strange, but decided to go along with what Cristal said. "Um... If you don't mind me asking, how exactly do you know Destiny?"

Cristal replied, as she got up from her seat to look out the window, "I've pretty much known Destiny when I was a little girl. In fact, I've known her since she was baby, just around the time her mother went to the afterlife."

"So your basically her big sister." Pyrrha said.

Cristal turned to her and smirked, "Something like that."

"What more can you tell me about yourself?" Pyrrha asked, "Honestly, I'm a bit curious. Destiny never actually mentioned your relationship with her."

"There's not really much to say." Cristal replied, "Basically while her dad was away doing, late night 'work' I've been keeping her company, played all kinds of games, and we both talked about a lot of things. Sometimes when she got sick, I'd keep her company late at night before her dad came to check on her. But like I said, there's not much to say about our relationship, it's just basic normal friendship."

"It doesn't really sound like a normal friendship." Pyrrha said, "It sounds like she looks up to you. Though I find it a bit strange that she never really spoke about you. She just mentioned you from time to time."

"I wouldn't be surprised if she didn't mention my name to you." Cristal said, "She knows how much I like to keep things private."

"You like to keep secrets?"

"Pretty much yeah. I have my reasons for keeping secrets, as do you I imagine."

Pyrrha raised her eyebrow at this, "What are you talking about?"

"They say eyes always know the truth." Cristal said, "And I can tell, that your conflicted by your little secret. You don't know what choice you should make, so your having difficulty deciding."

Pyrrha stammered trying to say something, but not really knowing what to say, but found it best not too. An awkward silence was between them. Cristal sighed and said, "I know it's not really my place, but if I can make a suggestion, you can look to a friend for help. Just get there opinion on it. You don't have to tell them or that person that secret if you don't want to, but just ask in a way you won't have to say a word about it."

Pyrrha thought about what Cristal had said, and let out a small smile, "I appreciate what your saying, and I'll be sure to take your word for it. It's strange... I've only just met you and I feel like I've known you for a while."

Cristal couldn't help but chuckle at that, "I'll take that as a compliment."

Cristal looked at the time, "As much as I loved to get to know you, I have to get going. There's... Something I need to look into."

"You don't have to go. The rest of my team and RWBY would want to meet you." Pyrrha said, trying to persuade her to stay.

"I wish I could, but I can't." Cristal said, "Because well, let's just say it's important work. Just be sure to say hi to Destiny when she wakes up."

Pyrrha nodded her head in understanding, "I understand. And I'll make sure Destiny get's your message." Pyrrha said, "Will I see you again?"

"That depends." Cristal was all she replied walking towards the door, "Just make sure whatever your secret is, you make the right choice."

Pyrrha simply nodded her head, and Cristal turned her back to. Just as Cristal exited the door and entered the hallway, she stopped in her tracks and turned back slightly.

"I'll see you around... Pyra."

Pyrrha's eyes widened by the sound of her nickname. The nickname Pyra, the only one that called her that was Destiny. She quickly turned to say something to Cristal but when she did...

She had suddenly disappeared.

(Second Ending Theme: Full Metal Alchemist Ending 4 I Will-Performed by Sowelu)