3: Forever Fall

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1 Week Later....
Eb's POV

I wake up with a sigh and sit up, rubbing my face. I had found out when I got back from my time in the clouds that Cardin was already saying that he let me win and said he could beat me in any fight. Not that I cared. I meant what I said. Hope he doesn't hurt that bunny girl cause of my outburst. I got up and looked at my sleeping team then the alarm clock, it was four thirty in the morning. I yawned quietly then walked over to the chest and swapped out my MegaShark for the Black Onyx Chain Blaster, a weapon I snagged from some modders after a fair fight. I put on my clothes and rubbed my face. I've had anger issues but yesterday was different. It felt like I had ichor, lava, and solar fragments flowing through my veins. It burned so much but it felt..... Good for some reason. I looked over at Blake and sighed, walking over to her bed. I then walked out of the room and silently closed the door. Once I was in the hall, I rushed towards the arena to get some training in before classes started.

Meanwhile...
Glynda's POV

I hummed softly as I went over a few papers, my hair removed from it's bun like I normally had it during my morning routine. I had my scroll playing classical music and started to pace with the papers in my hands, said pacing soon turning into rhythmic steps. I then turned it up and walked to the bathroom to prepare a shower. Turning on the hot water and letting the steam fill the bathroom. It was peaceful.... Until I heard my scroll start ringing. Re-entering my room, I picked it up and looked at the caller ID. Ugh... What does Peter want at this hour? I pressed the accept button and sighed. "Good morning, Port."

"Sorry to disturb you at such an hour, Glynda, but I'm sending a video of my class yesterday that I want you to look over. I noticed something about Eb's combat style." He said and soon the notification popped up on my computer and I walked over to it. "And the fact he doesn't show fear yet the Grimm still attack." I clicked the video and watched. My obese coworker was right. No fear or hate and yet the Grimm attacked. They seemed compelled to do so.

"Any theories as to why?" I asked and he sighed in response.

"None too pleasant. He could either be hiding a darker side or masking some truly dangerous intentions. Oobleck is just as dumbfounded as I and he's been digging through his records of grimm behavior since I showed him yesterday." He said and yawned. "Well that's all I had. I need to get ready for the day. I suggest keeping an eye on him during your class' expedition to Forever Fall today." My eyes widened and I slapped myself in the face. How could I forget that?...

"Understood. Have good day, Peter." I hung up and stared at the footage for a few minutes. "Just what are you hiding, Eb?" Rewinding the video back and slowing it down, I saw how the Ursa hit him full force and yet he didn't budge. Am I seeing things or did he just take it like a slap to the face?

Shaking my head, I paused the video and stood. The theories could wait, I needed to get ready for the day as well.

Forever Fall Forest....

As we walked through the trees, many students gasped and murmured at the beauty of the forest. I couldn't blame them, it's one of my favorite places in Vale. "Yes while the Forever Fall Forest is beautiful we aren't here to sight see." I turned around to see Eb juggling five jars and a tap with on hand while looking at the tree. "Professor Peach has asked all of you to collect a samples from the trees deep in this forest and I am here to make sure none of you die while doing so." He blinked and caught all the jars quickly one he realized I was looking in his general direction. If I was his age, I'd be all over him. Cute, strong, smart, but by Oum is he dense. Clearing my thoughts, I continued. Each of you is to collect one jar's worth of red sap. However, this forest is filled with Grimm so be sure to stay with your teammates. We will rendezvous back here at four o'clock. Have fun!" The teams began to separate with RWBYE and JNPR walking together with the exception of Jaune. I couldn't worry about that now. "Eb. May I speak with you for a moment?"

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