The Faunus Girl

The Question

It's a few days later and Iberis was able to convince me to let him go back to classes, although I forbade him to fight in Professor Goodwitch's class. We all sit above the fighting ring as we watch Pyrrha single handedly kick the crap out of Team CRDL. With her skills in action there's no chance for the group of boys to even scratch her aura.

I consider myself a pacifist at heart, but I would be lying if I said it wasn't satisfying to see Cardin get his ass kicked. Pyrrha stands victorious over the defeated team, "And that's the match." Professor Goodwitch declares.

"Lucky shot..." Cardin groans before passing out.

"Well done miss Nikos. You should have no problem qualifying for the tournament." Professor Goodwitch smiles.

Pyrrha returns the gesture, "Thank you Professor."

A warm feeling spreads throughout me as I see Pyrrha smile, and I can only imagine how much she had to train to get to her level of skill. While also knowing that she would never admit how good she actually is. For her to take down a whole team by herself proves that her titles are well earned.

"Alright, now I know that's a tough act to follow but we have time for one more sparring match." Goodwitch turns to the rest of us, "Any volunteers?"

She scans the spectator seats, "Miss Belladonna?"

Blake, who was busy reading, sits alert at the call of our professor looking startled. "You've been rather docile for the past few classes. Why don't you—"

"I'll do it." Someone behind us calls out.

I turn to look at a boy with gray hair, "Mercury is it?" Goodwitch asks.

"Very well, let's find you an opponent." She says as she looks to her scroll looking device.

"Actually, I wanna fight...her." The boy points at Pyrrha, who is still standing in the fighting ring.

Pyrrha looks at him shocked, "Me?"

Professor Goodwitch cuts in, "I'm afraid miss Nikos has just finished a match, I'd recommend you choose another partner."

"No! It's fine." The red head faces Mercury, "I'd be happy to oblige."

The boy makes his way to the floor, walking slowly to his spot across from Pyrrha. He starts to run at her before aiming a kick at Pyrrha, making me realize his weapon is attached to his legs. Pyrrha counters with a long sweep of her spear at his legs throwing him off balance and to the ground.

Mercury quickly gets up, back flipping away several times before Pyrrha charges at him. "A bit over the top don't you think?" I ask Iberis, who's sitting next to me.

We watch them exchange hits with each other, both landing and blocking until Pyrrha lands a solid hit with her shield to his stomach. "I don't know, it's obvious that this guy really only fights with his legs. I'd say his fighting style just happens to be a little showy." Iberis shrugs.

"Hey your friend's doing pretty good." Ruby calls over her shoulder to a girl with green hair.

As soon as Ruby turns back around the girl dawns a look of disgust on her face, "Hiki? You okay?" Iberis asks.

I frown still looking at the girl, "I don't know, that girl was—"

"I forfeit." I hear Mercury call from the floor, regaining my attention.

"What?" I say out loud.

"Why would he do that?" Iberis wonders, clearly sharing my confusion.

Pyrrha also looks at the boy confused, "You, don't even want to try?"