Chapter 43: Trials

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Cinder's POV

Flames. Flames that cut through the darkness. Normally, that may be a good thing. However, the fact that Cinder was wielding those flames and training with them is not.

Cinder was training against Salem's Grimm in the castle, trying to build up more strength after what happened with Y/N Rose. She cuts two in half and breathes heavily before she kills another pouncing on her. After killing that last one, she falls to her knees.

Salem:  "Enough. I thought you were the girl who wanted power. Did you lie to me?"

Cinder shakes her head.

Salem:  "Then stop holding back. If you wish to master your new powers, you must-"

The door suddenly opens and in walks Tyrian and Loke. Tyrian's whimpering in fear and pain while Loke's nice and calm. Tyrian collapses in a fearful bow to Salem.

Tyrian:  "I'm sorry... She'll forgive me. Pleeeease forgive me..."

Salem:  "Tyrian! Your task. Were you successful?" she asks calmly.

Tyrian:  "N-No." Salem starts walking around him. "But-but hope is not lost! My tail, my stinger, I-I poisoned him, Qrow! He will not be a nuisance to you any longer, no... no longer. I've done that... H-H-Have I done well? Have I pleased you?"

Salem:  "The last eye is blinded... You disappoint me." she says to him.

As Tyrian starts crying, she goes to Loke.

Salem:  "And your task, Loke?"

Loke:  "I overpowered him. He couldn't beat me. However, before I could kill him, he was pulled into some sort of portal. I believe Raven Branwen may be to blame. I'm sorry, Your Grace."

Salem:  "Hmm... perhaps entrusting you with the Regulus Nemea was not such a bad investment after all. While you did not complete your task, unlike with Tyrian, there were outside factors that you could not have known. You did well as you've shown you've surpassed him and you could still kill him the next time."

Loke:  "Your words humble me, Your Grace."

Salem:  "I could humble you some more if you'd like." She gets closer to him.

Loke:  "That won't be necessary. Just keep your end of our bargain and I'll be loyal to you."

Salem:  "Of course. They're not going to come to harm as long as you behave."

Loke:  "Thank you, Your Grace. I shall be taking my leave now."

He leaves the room as Tyrian's brutally killing a Grimm while psychotically laughing.

He leaves the room as Tyrian's brutally killing a Grimm while psychotically laughing

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Yang's POV

Yang: "And it's done." she says as she's spray-painting her new arm and gauntlet.

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