Fandom RWBY: Grimm Hunter (An RWBY X Monster Hunter Crossover)

[Lord0fFate]

The agent listens intently on the proposed information given by A.I. Zena.
He then uses his intercom to speak silently where only the A.I. can hear him.

Agent Nevada

Zena, I'am afraid it is not that simple. . . You seem to have a bit more learning to do. . . Deta, do care to go into further detail?

A.I. Deta

Yeah. . . I can recall the whole incident, so this is how it all happened. . .

After fifteen minuets of explaining the incidental story of a false bargain both Wayne and Deta conclude themselves with a light sigh.

Meanwhile. . .

H.P. Lovecraft

As I see this young man putting himself neath my presence in a manner of which I'd not expect of him I call him to arise from his demeaning behavior as I look to him with a look of meaning.

"Peter, stand to your feet, there is no need to commit yourself in that composure to me"

Suddenly to what I had least intended to happen the portal gun had proceeded to spark and sputter in my hand dropping it, quite frankly as the portal shut off from the fabrics of reality as well.

"Well damn. . . peter, as it seems in all possibilities you can use my help as well as I need yours to perfect this perfound gadget. . ."

I look at him intently with hint of legitimate seriousness.

CapRock Emperor Of Embers nimona

 

[nimona]

curly
after getting back to the group you were dumbfounded by the fact that no one was even surprised in the slightest and they all acted like it was compleatly normal for a new room to pop up from no where! after being taken with the rest for dresses for the dance you stayed quiet for a bit before you asked them "so none of you is even a little bit curious about the weird room that's just popped up?" as you asked this, you picked up a dress that you had chosen before walking in the changing room and changing. after coming out of the stall, you spun around to show off the dress and asked "also what do you guys think of this?" as you ask this you notice a song play on the speakers and smile.


shaa
heading over to the building the two of you finally get there after being stopped multiple times by first year students asking for advice, mostly leaders. looking at the building it seems to a an old mistrali shrine. "how in the world did this get here?" you ask. out of the shrine come a woman in a red and white dress who started sweeping in front of the shrine while giving the two of you a questioning stare

yukari
after getting pulled along with rest of the girls to the shop you looked at the dress that was suggested and it was so... fluffy and big. you like it. after hearing curly's questions you say "not really, and that dress looks great on you."

 

[CapRock]

Cassie

"Miss, are you alright?" Asked the store attendant to one of the dressing rooms. "You've been there for a while."
"Yeah, yeah, I know!" An annoyed voice answered. "This thing has more clasps than a battle armor!"
When Cassie finally came out, she was tense and retracted, clearly unused to the soft fabric. Some of her hair was kept under control by braids on the side and back and her walk was extremely unbalanced due to the high heels she was wearing.
"The room's not the problem right now." Cassie told Curly. "You all look nice, but... Don't you feel naked wearing these? They're so thin..." She shook her head and took a deep breath. "Nevermind me. We should get go-" As soon as Cassie tried to take another step, she tripped on her high heels and fell towards Clifford with a high-pitched scream.

Peter

After calming down, Peter heard Lovecraft's say on the matter and nodded intently. "I won't let you down again, I promise! We'll get this to work in no time... But after the dance, alright? We can even spend the night up if you want. But for this evening, at least, I am my my girl's and hers only. Come on, let's go after them!" He said, picking up the pace so he wouldn't be left behind. A couple hours later, he showed up wearing a sharp tuxedo, smelling great and with his hair pulled to the back. He said:
"Magnus, you sure it's alright if we rent all this on your card? This could turn out quite expensive..." Gave a quick clance through the girls; as impressive as Curly's dress was, Yukari was all that caught his sight. "Look if it isn't my fluffy princess! Watch out so you don't trip on that dress, ok?"

Damian

All those stops on the way drained Damian's patience at record pace. By the time they actually made it to the shrine and met the girl in the dress, he wasn't really satisfied with empty staring.
"Well? Do you talk or are you just for show?" He quipped. The girl giggled loudly with her hand over her mouth, then said:
"You seem like a piece of work! Who are you to ask, anyway?" Before Damian could ask, a tired grunt came from inside the shrine, followed by a hiccup. A dusty old crow walked outside, rubbed his eyes and said:
"Hey hey hey, Oz said you can't bother..." Qrow said before hesitating at a sight he didn't expect. "Damian? What are you doing here, you piece of human filth?" Despite the insult, Damian smiled from ear to ear and said:
"What do you think I'm doing, you worthless scum? I've finally got in the pants of one of Oz's precious students, and now she's taking me to the dance!" They walked closer, slammed palms together and pulled each other into a manly hug. Right after that was done, he turned to Shaa and said in a serious tone: "You've heard nothing, kid." He did his best to watch his tongue near Sonora, but it was nearly impossible when his drinking buddy was around.

Zena

"This is enlightening." Zena said to Wayne and Deta. "Operative Nevada is indeed this suit's greatest threat. I must work on a solution before it's too late... But for now, I should focus on another issue. Excuse me for a moment." Zena vanished for a moment as she directed her entire computational ability towards the completion of her latest plan. It might surprise them at first, but she was sure that they'd all be thanking her in the end.

nimona Emperor Of Embers Lord0fFate

 

[Emperor Of Embers]

"Oh, I heard everything. Now c'mere you!" Sonora said as she pulled damian in with a lot of force, and kissed him on the lips. She then pulls away, with a smug smile on her face. "I am not just for show, and you know it." sonora said as she twirled he skirt around, and then tapped her shoes. "What do you think, Damian?" She asked.

Magnus chuckled as Qrow walked in with Damian. "Qrow, you old bastard. How goes the errands?" Magnus chuckled as Qrow looked at him in annoyance and a bit of joy. "Just about as well as your kid right now. She seems happier now, that's for sure. Better hope she ain't carrying." Qrow said as a jab to Damian. "I hope she is. Gotta expand the bloodline sooner or later. Besides, there is no better man than Damian." Magnus crossed his arms and smiled at Damian.

"HOW DO YOU EVEN WALK IN THESE SHOES?! I FEEL LIKE I AM ON A STEEP HILL WITH THESE!!" Gamora shouted as she struggled with the high heels she chose to wear. "Wayne! Can you help me balance please!?" She exclaimed as she leaned on things to keep from falling down. "Meowster! Hang on!" Oakris jumped up on a bench, and helped Gamora balance herself with staying still.

Clifford had picked out his dress, as well as Jaune. "Why are you wanting to wear a dress again? You don't have to do this...." "Jaune... I told you I want to know how it feels wearing dresses! Besides, I am not letting you do this alone." Clifford tried to walk with High heels, but struggled to stay upright, with jaunes help, he got the hang of it. He was then brought down after Catching Cassie during her fall. She was on top of him, both wearing red dresses. "Oh.... Um... Hi... Nice to see you again.. Hehe."He said nervously as he blushes, helping her up. His heart began to race, pounding out of his chest. He feels something squishy, only to realize he accidentally grabbed something he shouldn't have. He then looks at Cassie, his face redder than before. He takes his hands off her chest, and falls backwards as he backed away on high heels. "I.... I'm sorry." Lord0fFate CapRock nimona

 

[Lord0fFate]

Wayne suddenly heard a call for help from gamora as he quickly gave aid to her by lending his shoulder for her to keep balance upon.

Agent Nevada

Whoa there gorgeous! Take your time now, I don't want you injuring your ankle, regardless of how easy it may look to dance with a waltz.

Wayne wrapped his arm around her to help stabilize her uneasy steps and he thought to himself that no other woman could compare to her beauty.

Thinking: I know exactly what to wear tonight. . .

Meanwhile

H.P. Lovecraft

As I saw peter come forth presenting himself in a fashionable manner of garments I couldn't help but give compliment.

"My oh my peter don't you look daring!
Ah how about this, don't dwindle about the matter at hand, you go stun your girl, this night is yours to seize!

I give him a slight smile in which I politely excuse myself.

"Now if you don't mind, my time is seeing it's near end to find the appropriate attire for tonight's event."

I proceed to make my way finding the nearest finery shop with haste but as it dawned upon me that I've not any of the currency of this district on my person but lest not I made my way around the shopkeeper through means of honest persuasion of my own skillset to obtain a particular suit in general that caught the attention of my standards.

Then without ado I stepped unto the streets with a drift in my step as I proclaimed a well arrayed set of apparel waiting until it came time to arrive at the festival.

CapRock @EmperorOfEmbers nimona

 

[nimona]

curly
"thanks yukari, cassie and not really, though you've lived with that bulky armor most of your life, while most of us forsake armor for mobility since our aura does the same job without the weight or mobility restrictions so i guess that's why." as you finish speaking you turn away from cassie falling over so you don't laugh, to see yukari's dress and giggled before saying "man peters right yukari, that dress is a mountain of fluff, but whatever makes you happy"

shaa
after seeing that the drunk guy is a friend of Damian's, you turn to the new lady and ask "so i have to ask, who are you? and where'd this shrine come from?" she turns to you and simply says "i am the current Miko of the Hakurei Shrine, Reimu Hakurei. as for how my shrine got here, no idea but the headmaster for this school, ozpin said that it probably had to do with someone named curly brace. for now i just deal with the fairy's in the forest" she jerks a thumb in the direction of the emerald forest "my friend marisa ended up here to, her house is in the forest. anything else?"

yukari
"thanks peter i'm really liking the dress, hehe thank you to curly. whatever this dance thing is, i feel like it's going to be great!" you say as you give peter a peck on the cheek.

 

[CapRock]

Cassie

In a succession of events that could only be described as an absolute train wreck. She took down Clifford with her clumsy fall and, just as she tried to recover her footing as well as some dignity, she sensed Clifford's hand feeling up something that he really shouldn't. She pushed herself away from him and scrambled towards a wall, her face as red as a stop sign and sweating almost feverishly. She saw a helpful hand in Damian and desperatedly held onto it to get up, hoping that the entire store could just stop staring at her already.
"I-I..." She tried mumbling, crossing her arms in front of her chest. She was trying to estimate the odds of the groping having been intentional, but she was simply too shaky to think straight. I'll just make a quip to show them it didn't faze me. She looked to Clifford, forced a smirk and said: "It's a little to soon in the night to be hadling the goods, don't you think? Heheh." What the hell did I just say!? She blushed even harder and turned away, saying. "W-we should get going, the dance lessons start soon."

Peter

Peter's face lighted up with the peck and he took her by his side, leaning his upper body to her so he could hold her waist without crumpling the dress' huge skirt with his legs. He then snorted and put his hand over his mouth, trying his best to not laugh at all the bumbling vforeigners struggling to get around in their dresses. This also did beg a rather entretaining question, so he asked:
"Clifford, any reason why you and Jaune are wearing dresses? Not that you don't look dashing in them, of course." He added with a laugh.

Yukari

Yukari was rather proud of herself for being able to handle her dress rather well and she could only hope that the others learned their way around theirs soon enough. Once she heard Cassie's remark she added:
"Dance lessons sound like a good idea. I have a lot to catch up on that!" In that case, 'a lot' was an understatement, given she still had to learn what this dance thing was in the first place. Nevertheless, having someone talk to Cassie seemed to have calmed her down; Yukari smiled, happy with help out a friend in need.

Damian

"What I think?" He asked after the kiss. "I think that I'll be the luckiest man in the dance." He motioned to pull her close, but was interrupted by the little accident between her sister and the man he didn't trust, as well as the little joke on kids from Qrow and Magnus. Damian was going along with the joke up until Magnus mentioned something about a bloodline. He helped Cassie up and then replied with a grumpy: "...Yeah." This was not the time nor the place to talk about the Sterlings' curse, so better to delay the subject until a bit later.

Emperor Of Embers nimona Lord0fFate

 

[Emperor Of Embers]

"Thanks babe, You are a lifesaver." Gamora said as she used Wayne for support, until she gained her balance for a bit. "Do you have a suit for tonight? Or are you going to walk in like a trooper?" She said playfully.
Clifford covered his face in shame, and walked up to a wall, after hearing Cassie's comment, it did not help that what happened was unintentional. He then looked at Peter, and spoke,
"Well..... We are getting dresses for when Pyrrah doesn't get a date.... I don't see why though...." Clifford stopped, his face still red with embarrassment. He then shook his head with a sigh. "We should go, cliff. We gotta meet up with the others." Jaune said as he grabbed Clifford's arm, and walked off to the door, their dresses and suits already paid for.

"You surely will be, big boy." Sonora said as she looked at Damian, who was suddenly grumpy. "I... Is everything alright? Is the dress too much?"

"Magnus, I swear for a former gangster, you are way too nice." Qrow said as he took a drink from his flask. "Qrow.... Do not bring that up around them. They do not need to know about my past." "Sure, sure. Only people in your very small family know, right? The kid, and your wife." "Qrow, I am warning you.... SHUT IT." It was clear magnus was getting angry, his tone changing, and his fists clenched. He took a deep breath, and sighed. "Sonora, I'll be outside if you need me..." He said as he walked out. CapRock nimona Lord0fFate

 

[Lord0fFate]

Wayne looked to gamora and chuckled slightly to her last statement as he continued to help her along.

Agent Nevada

I'am glad that you asked, as a matter of fact I have my military dress uniform from the marine corp in my luggage, I guess I have use of it again.

He ended with a slight chuckle.
But then as it seemed once again the long fought struggle of being in the human covenant war crept upon him like an eerie cold front.

And he grew lost in the moment of witnessing the loss of his brother, it transcended him into the silent soldier he had been through the time spent in project freelancer for the few moments that pass.

He then comes to his senses looking abroughly around him with slightest of a heavey breath where he then proceeds to take his helmet off revealing a look of expressive tribulation in his eyes.

CapRock @EmperorOfEmbers nimona

 

[nimona]

random short civilian
-city of vale
well, things are going poorly for you, your wife is stuck in mistral an extra day, and your latest boss just fired you... things been looking looking down on you nobody has any need for a dust refiner since schnee dominated the market, and they only accept atlas natives. looking up you noticed a new university, though you don't remember seeing one under construction before... weird anyways 'saiyan university' eh? may as well check it out

curly
after changing back to your normal clothes you tell the others "well i'm gonna go see if theres anything i can do to help set up the dance ok? see ya!" after saying this you started on the way back to beacon

shaa
"well... uh... not really, for now at least, well i'm gonna go get a tux for the dance... gonna summon, maybe get a fast one, wait where's cirno?"
"up here!" "wait cirno?! how do you two know each other?" "i popped up by him a while and i've been with him since!" "huh... well see ya. how did she end up with him... maybe the same way as me..." and so you and cirno walked towards the shuttle down to vale to get your own tux and dress

yukari
thinking about it... "...where are we going for these dance lessens peter?"

 

[CapRock]

Cassie

"Alright Curly, see you there!"
Cassie calmed down after Clifford darted off again. They were leaving quite the impression on each other, that much was certain. And to think she'd ever get embarassed like that over the touch of a man who used to be an Odogaron... And one who, in many ways, still was. But it was no use worrying over it any longer than she did; Ancients were people, and they should be treated as such, even in romantic matters.
Shortly after Clifford exited, Cassie overheard the man who came in with Damian mentioning some very unexpected details about Magnus, which made him leave the room. She walked up to Qrow and asked:
"Magnus Roja... Used to be a gangster? I'd like to hear more about that."
"I have no idea what you're talking about, kid." Qrow said. He took another sip of his canteen and headed out. "Now if you excuse me, there's some more errands I've got to do." And so he left before she could get any answers.

Peter

"Well, Yukari, if my memory serves me right Glynda told us to meet her back at Beacon." Peter said. "Shouldn't be too hard to find an empty room in there." Truth was, Peter needed those dance lessons probably as much as Yukari herself. At the very least if they were to make a scene, they would make one together. He was heading out to leave when the attendant said:
"Wait, sir! You haven't paid for your clothes yet."
"Oh, right!" Peter replied. "That's all on..." His face went white as he stared back at the room and realized a certain someone who was supposed to pay all the dresses was gone. "...Magnus."

Damian

"Oh, it's not you, and it sure isn't the dress either." Damian told Sonora. "Forget it, let's just enjoy the night."
Damian didn't have to rent or buy any suits; he had a couple back home he used for family meetings and they somehow weren't stained in blood yet. When he heard the exchange between Qrow and Magnus, he went serious again. Qrow saw it and vanished before Damian could have a proper word with him. He grunted and commented:
"Jeez, he's just so clueless sometimes." He turned to Sonora and said: "Looks like everyone has their little secrets. You should tell him not to worry and that I heard nothing." He added. It was funny for him to think Magnus would be ashamed to tell Damian something like that. Almost every one of his friends and acquaintances had some blood in their past, one way or another. Life was a bitch and no one could get through it without some bumps along the way. And yet, he couldn't help but wonder what a scary gangster Magnus should have made. He was tempted to soften the old man up with a couple drinks to exchange some stories when he got the chance. "Don't want to see your pops fretting over a little thing like that."

Lord0fFate Emperor Of Embers nimona

 

[Emperor Of Embers]

"Damian.... I can't lie to him. He may have been a monster back then.... But he is the best dad I can ask for. I can't lie to him like that, not after what he's done for me." Sonora said as she slipped the clerk her card, and walked outside with Magnus, to calm the beast before it got loose. "Dad... Are you ok?" "I'm fine, sweetie.... I'm fine." "Don't worry, We won't think any less of you, because you are a great man today! You are the best dad a girl can have, and you have been with me all my life, making sure I was happy. Even though Damian knows now, he still thinks of you as a good person." Sonora hugged her father, her arms barely able to get around his waist.

"Uniform? Since when were you so formal?" Gamora asked jokingly as she landed a kiss on Wayne's cheek.

About a few hours later, at the dance.

Clifford and teams JNPR and RWBY were chatting, with Jaune and clifford in their dresses. Clifford was calmer now, and chatting with Nora and ruby. When the group rolled in, all eyes were on them.
"Looking good, Sonora! That dress suits you!" Sonora blushed as Yang complimented her. "T... Thanks!" Gamora and Oakris were with Damian, and then she sighed. She then removed her eyepatch, revealing her nasty scar on her eye. "Let's have some fun, yeah?" Oakris meowed out of joy, then stretched out before going onto the floor.

Magnus stood at the side, still a little upset with his past revealed to the Sterlings. Then Glynda walked up.

"H... Hi Cassie!" Clifford exclaimed in a somewhat excited tone. "I hope she isn't mad at me about before...." He thought as he blushed, but not as hard as before. Every time he was around her, his heart pounded with every breath. CapRock nimona Lord0fFate

 

[Lord0fFate]

Wayne arrived just in time for the dance, however in this case he was fifteen minuets prior to fifteen minuets prior on time, as it was an old unwritten rule of the marine corp to do so.

He was dressed in a crisp white dress uniform with a subtle array of military emblem and rank as he stood tall and proud of what he presented himself as; honor courage and commitment were the tenets instilled into him at the time of basic training throughout.

However he did carry on him neatly hidden away an M40 Pistol, despite the odds of any threat accuring being slim he did not attempt to take any risk, it would be too careless of him, he is in an unknown city of an unkown planet he had very little knowledge of, one could say he is paranoid but likewise never underestimate the primal instinct of an ODST.

He walks over to gamora asking her if she would like to have a dance with him.

Agent Nevada

You do look beautiful tonight, shall we?

He motions with his hand.

Meanwhile.

H.P. Lovecraft

Oh did you miss me? Ha! Of course you did and now as I make my way I strut with a waltz across the dance floor getting a good feel for the surface beneath my shoes.

I put my hands away neatly tucked into my pockets as I glance around at the peculiar and some curious faces, but to my surprise I spot Magnus from up ahead, I smile as I comtimplate greeting him on this night but before I do so I see someone walk up next to him and out of common respect I let the two be until I obtain another fair chance, so I wait intuitively enjoying the festivities.

CapRock Emperor Of Embers nimona

 

[nimona]

shaa
you had arrived at the dance about 5 minutes early and relaxed as you watched cirno have fun, making a giant ice sculpture of the headmaster that was very bad in a funny way. 5 minutes after the dance started and right before wiess got out of her stupor at cirno's statue, music started playing that wasn't from the DJ. after giving cirno a look that said she'd be getting back to her later the two of you paid attention to the entrance where it the music was coming from...

curly
earlier in the day, you messed with your new Memories and found out something nice for the pinny power, they gave you access to a company called 'the rosenqueen co.' they said they couldn't sell you any wares since they lacked a remnant branch but you were able to hire some people for short while and managed to get your own hell-phone as a free gift with your first purchase from them, so you don't need to summon a prinny every time. but anyway you have set up your entrance and you direct the hired people to start it up, as you, yukari, and peter make your way to the dance.

with there song playing you made your way there. the mages created light shows with there fire, ice, wind, and star magic, the dragons walked just looking awesome, the warriors spun there weapons, the martial artist's preformed acrobatics with a pair even juggling prinnies with out said prinnies exploding, and the healers sang. with half a minute of the song left your group made it to the dance entered through the doors and watched as the hired performers pulled off the big finale as you three stood there and you with a smug smile on your face as you gave ~her❤~ a wink.

yukari
as you and peter walked in with curly and her hired band of amazing performers, you looked around the room with excitement in your eyes, as from what you've heard of dancing and dances you believe it will be very fun.

same short civilian 'john' (earlier that day)
after walking in and deciding you want to join, you signed up for a major in child psychology and a minor in space zoology and one in pain. your professor was a ghost. must be a semblance thing. he called himself ghost nappa. well... things are gonna be weird... but hopefully at least after this you'll be able to hold a job after this. (this but paler and semi see through. that is professor ghost nappa)

 

[CapRock]

Cassie

Ever since the dance started, Cassie had been bombarded with bright lights, loud music and a multitude of people wearing all sorts of ellegant clothes; she couldn't help but feel a bit overwherlmed at first. That being said, once she started getting used to it Cassie grew excited about what the dance had in store for them.
"Hey Clifford." She replied, smiling slightly with a hint of uncertainty.
Even despite all those antics from before, the Odogaron boy still chose her to talk to first, blushing as he did so. Something was there and she was determined to find out what it was, but she hadn't decided on the approach just yet. She was still coming up with a subject when Curly made her magnificent entrance alongside Peter and Yukari.
"Well, isn't that an entrance?" She asked Clifford, trying to break the ice and calm him down a bit.

Peter

Peter wasn't at all surprised when Curly carried out her grandiose performance to enter the dance hall; similarly, when he saw her winking at Weiss, he assumed he was just seeing things. The result of Glynda's condensed dancing lesson had been... Clumsy, to say the least, but at least now Yukari knew the basics of what to do. He saw Agent Nevada asking Gamora out for the dance, both with their scars proudly exposed to the world, and decided to do a move on his own:
"Should we try some dancing then, Yukari?" He asked as he walked up to her. "We don't want to get behind the others, do we?"

Yukari



"I don't think we do." Yukari said, as she took his and they started dancing. It started out as stiff recreation of the steps Glynda taught them, with many stepped feet and tripped steps, but they locked eyes and started to lock into each other's rythm, step by step. Before long they had given themselves into the music and the rest of the world didn't seem to matter anymore.

Damian

Damian was now wearing hus usual dark gray suit; he almost looked like a different person with his hair neatly combed. He was having quite a good time scaring out all the teens strying to stare at his girl with his angry stare. He ended up overhearing Glynda's conversation with Magnus:
"I'm glad they could all make it." She said. "Ozpin was right, the kids should enjoy their times of peace while they can. I can't help but feel like hard times are upon us..."
It was a classic bait for Damian, but not today. He just wanted one simple day of peace and quiet. He turned to Sonora and took her hand out to dance as well, saying:
"Mission accomplished. Everyone wants you, or to be you. Don't get too spoiled over it, I'm feeling extra nice today." He might as well make sure she had the best day she could before coming out with the big problems to her on the next day. Or at least, so he planned...

Lord0fFate nimona Emperor Of Embers

 

[Emperor Of Embers]

"I did it all for you. The attention from everyone else is a bonus. Besides, it's been a loooong time since any boy looked at me like this, and not as a dirty animal, and it's a taste I am gonna savor. Now, let's dance, big boy." She whispered in his ear as she took his hands, and started to dance, the girls green with envy, and the boys red with lust. Sonora enjoyed this feeling, dancing with her man as everyone watched, wanting to be in Damian's shoes. She looked into his eyes, and smiled, for she hadn't felt this happy in a long time.

"Yeah... Quite an entrance." Clifford took a deep breath, and calmed down, mostly. "And.... I'm sorry about earlier. I promise it was an accident." He said with sincerity and a bit of remorse. He wanted to say how he felt, but after what happened at the shop, he was afraid she would shoot him down, so he waited. "They did feel nice and squishy though, like a pair of pillows....." he thought.

"There will always be hard times, Glynda. Maybe not for us at this moment, but someone out there is going through a rough patch. And besides, We should enjoy this as well, shall we?" Magnus asked as he extended a hand towards glynda, who was blushing hard, red as a stop sign. "Mr. Roja.... I..." She took his hand, and started to dance with the casually dressed man. Magnus smiled, since he was reliving a feeling that he had felt a long time ago, dancing with his wife. She had taught him many dances, including the waltz.

Gamora nodded, and took his hand. While she was still a little wobbly due to the heels, she had a good footing with wayne supporting her. "This is first time I have ever danced..... With anyone. And I am glad it's you, that I am dancing with." She said as she rested her head on his chest as they danced.

Oakris sat down on a chair, and watched as everyone danced with eachother. She watched in wonder, until someone sat down next to her, who happened to be Ruby Rose. The girl in red looked down at the palico, and smiled. "Hi there little kitty, what are you doing here?" Ruby scratched behind Oakris' ear, and she purred. "My meowster brought me here. It is wierd to see humans moving with the mewsic.... It's almost interesting!" The palico exclaimed with joy as ruby giggled. "Who's your meowster? The girl with the blue hair?" "Yep! She is the best meowster a palico like meow could ask for!" CapRock nimona Lord0fFate

 

[Lord0fFate]

Wayne took each step with a suave yet subtle motion to help let gamora ease into the feel of the rhythmic pattern he presented.
He then spoke to her softly bearing a look of serene expression gently sifting his fingers through her hair.

Agent Nevada.

Above all of any other man in this vast and lonely world you came to me with open
arms, it all seems too good to be real. . .

Meanwhile. . .

H.P. Lovecraft

As I witness curly's entrance of spectra I could not help but gaze in a manner that provoked a looming ego, so I made a rather paculiar decision on my behalf and my oh my is going to be a stunner, all however I must wait with keen anticipation!

CapRock Emperor Of Embers nimona

 

[CapRock]

Cassie

Everything at the dance seemed to be doing smoothly... And yet, for some reason, Cassie was being struck with the same awful feeling that had been pursuing her lately. Wherever she looked, everyone seemed to be having the time of their life with their own pair; Gamora and Nevada, Peter and Yukari, her brother and Sonora, Magnus and Glynda... Even Curly seemed to be making her move. It felt as if someone was gripping her heart and giving it a strong squeeze. And that's when she finally understood what was going on there, what the pain she was feeling meant. It had been too long since she opened up to someone in that manner that she had almost forgot how important it was. But right then and there... She could not handle postponing it anymore.
Cassie then looked at Clifford. Though she was still getting used to the idea of him being a human, she couldn't help but see they shared quite a few insecurities. The way he behaved ever since they met again, so attentively focused at her... Couldn't be a coincidence, could it? Of course not! He was just trying to gather the courage to approach her, and Cassie was done waiting.
"Don't worry about earlier." She replied softly to Clifford. "Right now's what matters the most, isn't it? And right now, everyone is dancing but us. We should fix that." She reached out for his hand and held it out with both of her hands, waiting for him to take her waist. Despite her bold words, her heart was still thumping in anticipation.

Peter

Peter kept on dancing with Yukari, improving ever so slighly as the song went on. Peter saw Cassie walk up to Clifford and smiled, but looked back at Yukari without saying anything. There was, after all something important they needed to discuss.
"You know, Yukari, I've been thinking a lot about our little secret. We made all that story to protect you from suspicion, but... You've been with us for a while now. People trust you better, too! It might be time to tell them the truth about you. After all that's happened, and after fighting alongside you, I just know that they'll understand now. What do you think?"

Damian

When Damian first heard his sister's name being called around a month ago, he was living a much different life. He'd never expect it to turn so wildly on itself like it did in that short time and now he was holding in his arms the woman who did what was thought to be impossible; steal the (former) eternal bachelor Damian Sterling's heart. After spending his entire life running around in circles, seeing something he did bearing visible results was doing weird things to his mood; he couldn't remember how long had it been since he had a completely honest smile like the one he had at the moment.
"Your dancing is pretty fine... For a student, anyways." He joked.

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[Emperor Of Embers]

Sonora giggled as Damian joked about her dancing. Her heart thumped in her chest as she looked at him, with the genuine expression of happiness. "You aren't so bad yourself. But.... To tell the truth. This is the first time I have danced with anyone, well.... Except for dad, when he taught me how to dance." she said genuinely with a smile. She was on cloud 9, and she didn't want to get off any time soon. "And I can safely say that I am the happiest girl in the world." she said as she rested her head on his chest, and her ears began to twitch, brushing against the bottom of his chin.
"Alright, I just hope I don't trip again...." Clifford said as he took her waist, and began to dance. Though he was a little wobbly, due to his heels, but he managed to stay balanced. He looked into Cassie's eyes, and his heart was stolen immediately. "Th.... This is my first time dancing..... At all. I had just learned how to dance the day before you came back." He added, he wanted to kiss her, but it would be far too soon to do so.

Gamora looked at Wayne as he sifted through her short hair, she had not felt like this in a long time. "Well of course! You are too cute to turn down! And besides, we both have some pretty sexy scars we carry on our faces. And that shows that we can fight. Now we will do it together." Gamora said as she rested her head on his chest, listening to his calm heart beating.

"Awww... Cliffy is dancing with a girl! I'm so proud of him! Aren't you, ren?" Nora's heart was beating faster than a drummer's drumsticks, and she looked at Ren. "He has definitely come this far, and that is an achievement to commend him on." He watched Clifford's movements, and could not help but smile. "He most certainly has! I can remember him coming into the school as if it were yesterday. He has also improved a lot with his emotions too! Like he is becoming more and more human by the day." Pyrrah added as she smiled at Cassie and Clifford, who were only paying attention to each other. CapRock nimona Lord0fFate

 

[CapRock]

- Meet the Sterlings arc Start -
​

While everyone enjoyed themselves at the party, a chilling presence calmly and confidently made its towards the pairs. It was a blonde man that seemed to be in his 40s. He had round glasses and a devious grin and wore a completely white suit made of the finest of fabrics. On his arm, a much younger woman with patches on her face and a rather empty gaze. And they both were makign a straight line to none other than Cassie Sterling. Because a Sterling could only live for so long before their blood ties showed up to haunt them, such was their curse.

Cassie

Cassie was enjoying her time with Clifford more than she thought. It felt right for her to be in his arms, to lock eyes and move around the ball room as if they were the only two in the room. Without even noticing, she was bringing him closer with each step until she could feel his breath in her cheeks. She grew red as she tried to mantain her composure, but truth was she was getting ready to steal a kiss. Just as she was about to shut her eyes and close in, however, she heard a voice calling out for her:
"Well, well, well, if it isn't the lost girl making her way back home."
The man's voice was quite unique, feeling both familiar and peculiar, polite and dangerous. Hearing him speak was like running your dry fingers through velvet. He easily gathered the attention of some people around him with his unique style and tone, and he seemed to enjoy every bit of attention given to him.
"Are you talking to me?" Cassie asked, starting out polite to make sure it wasn't some sort of misunderstanding.
"Well, naturally. A Sterling can always tell another Sterling, miss Cassie." Before Cassie could say anything, he took her hand from Clifford and kissed it with a short bow. "I am Dior Sterling, CEO of Gearbox Inc and I'm..."

Damian

"...Overstepping your fucking boundaries." Damian cut in the middle of Dior's line.
Despite his coarse voice and the scowl in his face, Damian was actually feeling weak in the legs. He'd been postponing this moment the most he could, believing he could at least try and enjoy this one night of peace. And yet there he was, his devilishly soft eyes set on his little sister. He took it to himself that she'd be strong enough to defend herself, but... What if she wasn't? As soon as he showed up, he let go of Sonora and whispered:
"Stay back, Sonora. This one's dangerous."
"Oh, am I? I dearly apologize." Dior said. "It was the least of my intentions to interrupt your sweet festivities... But I couldn't help myself at this sight." He added, gesturing at Cassie. "So the rumors are true... Young Cassandra really is back from the dead. I wouldn't expect a Diesel to look so dashing in a dress, if I do say so myself."
"We don't want you here, Dior." He said. "Go away."

Peter

"Aw, come on man!" Peter interjected, bringing Yukari alongside himself to come check the novelty. He didn't get his answer yet, but it could wait until later. "The man just wants to meet his... Niece?" He risked.
"Distant relative." Dior added. "You seem like a more reasonable gentleman. What is your name?"
"Peter Russet, nice to meet you!"
"Equally here, mr. Russet." Dior said as they shook hands. He then turned to Cassie and said: "This is quite the occasion, you know; it's not every time that our small family gets to meet a new family member. Isn't that right, Vanna?"
"Hm." Vanna hummed while nodding.
"And to celebrate that, I'd like to offer you dinner at the Vapor Manor tomorrow night. You can bring your friends if you'd like, we Sterlings never shy away of an opportunity to flaunt our successes. What do you say?"
"Seems amazing!" Peter added. "I'm always down for some food. Take it, Cassie!"
"You and me both know this has nothing to do with celebration." Damian said. "Forget it Dior, we are..."
"I'll go." Cassie said finally. Damian turned to glare at her, but she remained unfazed. "My brother keeps telling me scary stories about our family, but I'm not afraid of any of them. It's about time I meet you all."
"I'm flattered, miss Cassie." Dior said, bowing again. "We'll begin the preparations right away."

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[Emperor Of Embers]

As soon as Cassie's hand was taken from him, and kissed by this strange man, he growled, snatching her hand back. "Touch her like that again, and that pretty face of yours is coming off, as well as that hand." He bared his sharp teeth as he said it, feeling jealousy and some inferiority towards Dior. He then sighed, and shook his head. "I.... I'm sorry.... I get defensive over those I care about...." Clifford blushed in embarassment.
"If it's allowed.... I'll go too. But do not try anything, let's just say I am the cleanest cut around."

Sonora grew concerned over the commotion, one thing was for sure, she felt very uneasy, and very afraid. Her ears laid back, her bushy tail no longer wagging, but hiding between her legs. "D... Damian.... Why is the CEO of Gearbox Inc here? And why did he just say he is related to cassie?" She whispered as she backed away slightly. Magnus came up from behind her, and put his massive hands on her shoulders. "It will be all fine. Just relax." Magnus said as Sonora began to breathe deeply. Once calm, she looked at Dior, and felt a chill down her spine.

"So, what's a big wig like you doing here? Magnus Roja, pleasure to meet you." Magnus said as he extended his hand for a handshake.

Wayne watched the scene unfold, and shook his head as he saw Clifford getting defensive over Cassie. "My, looks like the kid is getting a bit protective of your friend there, think we should calm him down?"

"Nope! Let's allow the situation to play out. I never thought I'd wanna see how an Odogaron ancient behaves around those they care for, or are even attached to!" Gamora was excited, and nervous at the same time as the two watched on.

Lovecraft
I watch on as the red headed boy snapped at the gentleman kissing Cassie's hand. It would seem that this young man has feelings for her, and made them painfully obvious. His sharp teeth bared, and his claws ready to spring into maiming and dismemberment. But he calmed down, and apologized. Maybe he was not as much of a timid being as I first thought. And did Gamora just say.... Ancient? Odogaron Ancient at that. I must learn more of such a creature, but for now, I must watch as everything unfolds.

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[Lord0fFate]

Though seemingly taken by the curious notion, Wayne never once hadn't comptimplated any precaution necessary.

Agent Nevada

Thinking: I'm unsure, his nature is sporadic for my liking, but damn does he have a temper!

Wayne leans near gamora adding a subtle whisper under his breath.

This isn't looking good. . . His attitude is what I'am wary of.

Meanwhile from across the floor...

H.P. Lovecraft

Understanding the behavior of social creatures other than humans is by far the equivalence of a game of chess, strategic queues and anticipation are key. And my oh my could this be quite the show, oh but yes how could I be forgetting, an intervention of powers? Ha, They'll never hear the end of it! But indeed anticipation is my forte' as I lean my shoulder unto a wall with my arms neatly crossed glaring at the young man.

CapRock Emperor Of Embers nimona

 

[nimona]

[due to the release of delta rune, gain 25% bonus xp to use]
[due to the world of light video's release, gain 25% bonus xp to use]
[all 50% bonus xp has been put into 'the one who loved']
[due to the aspect 'evolution' the 50% xp boost doubled to 100%]
['the one who loved' leveled up]
curly
seeing that the others were dealing with the commotion you decide to test out your new [singing] skill and after getting the go ahead from the DJ you start to sing

[due to aligning with a Memory it has gained xp]
['the one who loved' went up by 50% xp]
[due to the aspect 'evolution' the 50% xp boost doubled to 100%]
['the one who loved' leveled up]
[gain the skill 'magic music]
after finishing your song you smile as...
[audience reception roll: 86 +10(singing skill) +15(the one who was all) +2(the one who ruled over ashes) +5(the one who loved) = 118 crit success]
...most of the students cheer loudly, calling for you to another song. you did not expect this. well why not, it'll keep there attention off the commotion with cassie. and so you start a new song. a funnier one, while using magic music to show the visual part of the song as well.

as you sang, you felt a new Memory join you though thankfully without having to watch it, and you decide, tonight is a good night.

yukari
after having her reply to peter be interrupted by the the commotion you and peter went over and you mostly stayed quiet but when they talked about visiting cassies family's place she affirmed she'd like to come to, just a bit before curly started singing and shaa came over.

shaa
as you watched curly start singing you turned to the commotion around cassie and decide to introduce yourself to the new guy. walking over you politly say "hello there sir, i see you know cassie? i'm her team leader, shaa D. mancen, may i ask for your name?"

 

[CapRock]

Dior cracked a sly smile as he hoarded the attention of the small gang around them. He was particularly interested in the dog, since it seemed to think of itself as people... Worst even, he seemed to protect the Sterling girl as if she was his equal! The Vapor's patriarch had to use every bit of his willpower to avoid snarking on the matter. Instead, he simply answered it without taking his eyes out of young Cassandra:
"As I said, you may bring your friends at will. Our manor has more than enough room to accomodate for all." He overheard Shaa presenting himself and added: "Dior Sterling, at your service. And altough I've just had the pleasure to meet her, you'll quickly find out that we Sterlings needn't more than a name to know each other." Dior then adressed Damian one last time: "It's been a while since we have had the pleasure of receiving a Diesel at our home. Last time it happened..." Damian's scowl clenched ever further and he seemed to be almost growling at his relative. "No, it's better not to dwell on our past for too much. We'll see you all soon... I hope you have a lovely evening."
And with that, the Sterling left. Peter looked back at the team filled of excitment and said:
"Can you believe it? The CEO of Gearbox in the flesh... And what's that talk of Diesels? Am I missing something?"
"I've tried to hold this talk off since forever..." Damian said. "...But it seems like I can't do that anymore."
"You definitely should!" Added Cassie. "I want to-"
Before Cassie could finish, however, a massive explosion took over the main dance hall; to everyone's surprise, the song didn't stop and most of the people didn't even bother to look into that general direction. Meanwhile, a certain cat faunus could be seen attempting to flee from the epicenter. The dust settled and out from it came none other than Yang, sporting a rather unstable look in her face as she said:
"COME HERE MY BALAYKAY! I'LL GIVE YOU CATNIP IF YOU DANCE WITH ME!"
"Ruby!" Weiss yelled while watching Yang head after Blake with a concerned expression. "Help me get Blake under... Ruby?" She turned and saw Ruby fainted on the ground. "Oh my god, Ruby!"
Before long, the entire dance started falling apart as outragously drunk minors began popping left and right. Semblances began popping up randomly and it didn't seem like the situation was going to calm down anytime soon. Peter stared at the whole situation, trying to make sense out of it all:
"This has to be some kind of sabotage act. But who would be so vile as to do this at a huntsman dance party?" He glanced around until he found the culprit barely holding back a giggle. "Curly!"
"At any rate..." Damian said. He was never more glad he didn't drink any of the punch. "Come with me. There's a place I need to show you now..."

- 30 minutes later -

​

Cassie

After a short walk, Cassie was now faced with the dark, torn and run-down shadow of what once might have been a luxurious house not too far from downdown city of vale. Nowadays, however, it was hard to believe anyone could even live in such a place. Why does he want us to come here? She glanced anxiously to the side and realized she had been holding out Clifford's hand the entire time. She let go of it with an embarassed mumble and turned to her brother to ask:
"Damian, is this what you wanted to show us?" She asked. "What even is this?"

Damian

Damian stared longly at the house, then back at Cassie. "It's home, of course." He let Cassie take that information before proceeding: "We're crashing in here tonight. But before that... Uncle Flynn and me are going to do our best to answer your current questions." His sister stared back at the house, frowned and walked straight towards it, letting out a subtle heat of determination as she did so. Damian then turned at Sonora to say:
"It pains me to say it, darling... But the people in there won't enjoy it one bit if they see me with you." He put his hand on her ears and caressed it as he said: "It's got nothing to do with these, I swear. But for now it's best to pretend there's nothing between us."

Peter

"Don't think I don't see what you're doing here, mr.!" Peter said jokingly. "Trying to escape presenting your girl to the family, are you?" He was met with a furious glare from Damian and instantly dropped the subject. He turned to Yukari and said:
"Well, it's not a Four Seasons, but it's what we got for tonight. You don't mind, do you?" Yukari shook her head and turned back to the mansion, seemingly trying to decipher what was inside the house before they got in. "Same here, honey. Same here."

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[Emperor Of Embers]

"A.... Alright babe.... But can you at least tell me why?" She asked, she understood that they had to pretend that they were not dating, but she wanted to know the whole story, since a bad feeling brewed inside of her. She was clearly nervous and afraid for her life, as well as for Damian.

Clifford looked at the giant manor, and sighed. "I never thought that I would find a place that is scarier than the Vale itself. Then again.... I am used to the rotting wasteland with the toxic gas I breathed every day. But this.... This is a different story." Clifford said as he brushed off his dress, and his feet bare, and achy from the heels he wore at the dance.

Gamora and Oakris walked next to Wayne, and stopped and looked at the house. "Meowster..... Do you really think someone lives here?" "Evidently Cassie's family does. Such disrepair, this place is really showing its age!"

Magnus wondered how such a powerful family could let their home go this badly, magnus had inherited his home from his wife after she died, and hebhad kept it in good shape, with help from some of his former gang members who did not turn on him. "It really shows its age.... But we are not ones to judge. Lead the way." Magnus said to Gamora, then Dior. CapRock nimona Lord0fFate