Hope Rises (RWBY AU RP) (IC)

[Xichung]

Ophidian Viper

He smiled as he saw the bouncer finally get up, he finished cutting down a few more and went to the squid Faunus “now you bring out your blade” as the Faunus made a a side way strike to Ophidian with the field sword. Ophidian just barely dodges the great cleave, he quickly sheathed his sword and put his thumb between the sheath and hilt, just leaving a little bit of the blade exposed. He activated his semblance, watching with killer intent. Ophidian charged forth using the art of the quick draw, pulling his sword out in a split second. The squid Faunus blocks Ophidian’s attack and swiftly made a counterattack, Ophidian deflected the attack and pushed the squids blade to the side toward the floor where the blade got lodged between two boards “all these fancy upgrades do you no good if you don’t got skill, iv already mastered my crafts” this is the perfect Time counterattack except more Faunus got in the way and one of them said “if you gonna kill him you got to get past us” Ophidian smirked “so be it” one rushed at him a piece of a chair, Ophidian blocked it his blade getting stuck in it, but this what Ophidian wanted. He used his other hand and made multiple palm strikes to the Faunus chest then steeped his legs from under him and as he was in the air he punched him to the ground knocking him out. He swing his blade at the other Faunus flinging the piece of chair off and hitting them both in the head.

[Flarbinia]

The floorboards around the Ōdachi burst into flames as the bouncer charged at Ophidian Viper, the squid Faunus pulling the Ōdachi out like it was a loose tooth. The bouncer stabbed the assassin with his sais, the snake Faunus's Aura being the only thing preventing the sais and electricity from killing him. Before the squid Faunus could charge, the killer bee Faunus sprayed him with riot foam from her wrist gauntlet, extinguishing the flames and causing the eyes of the squid Faunus to water as it hardened. His partner, who had gone out for a quick piss, walked back inside and dug him out of the riot foam as the rest of the remaining patrons ganged up on Ophidian Viper and the killer bee Faunus, the ones with ranged weapons keeping their distance while the ones with melee weapons pressed the assault. Suddenly, a warning shot rang out from behind the bar, only a few patrons seeing the purple light. "Bar's closed. Everybody out. That includes the two troublemakers who are banned for life." The bartender shouted to the patrons as he pointed a chrome hand cannon in the direction of Ophidian Viper, his customers sheathing or holstering their weapons before leaving. "We best do what Ol' Chomps says. We won't survive a shot from that thing." The killer bee Faunus said to Ophidian Viper before heading to the hotel across the street, the bouncer making sure that none of the patrons were waiting to attack the moment they were outside.

[Xichung]

ophidian Viper

He smiled as he took his mask off “it’s been forever since I had a true fight like that, thanks for the assistance, but why?” He began bandaging the wound “I know it can’t be for the bounty, so why help a foolish assassin” he laughed a little and looked at the hornet

[Flarbinia]

"I have been living off of scraps since the Fall of Beacon. Capturing or killing a high value target like Hannah Blikdase should be enough to get me better jobs. The name's Gith, in case you were wondering." The killer bee Faunus said to Ophidian Viper as the assassin groped her. "I see that you have good taste, but now is not the time for "Jungle Love". If she walked here before the storm passed, she is most likely outside the city gates. The only bar where she would find someone willing to spill the beans on Ruby Rose is the Crooked Trumpet. It is obvious what kind of instrument is hanging from the sign. The rat will probably flee, so our best bet is to attack her once she runs out the front door." The killer bee Faunus said to Ophidian Viper.

[Xichung]

Ophidian Viper

“Nah I was just making sure you were real, haven’t recovered fully from that wound, but maybe later” he grins “Hannah is hunting for rose, but I prefer not to smudge my name anymore, but it sounds like a good plan, but what if she left already” rubbed his chin “we may have to hunt rose down ourselves to find her” he smiled “I am Viper, Ophidian viper” he shook her hand “You not go against your word, cause I have no problem with cutting you down” he looked at right in the eyes to show her wasn’t kidding “I hope we can stay working together after this, Gith”

[Flarbinia]

"Sorry. I only do team ups when I am hunting someone too dangerous to take out on my own. Hannah Blikdase was a member of the Mistralian Militia, fought in the Vytal Tournament, survived the Fall of Beacon Academy, and killed one of the Slavers Guild's biggest breadwinners. As for Ruby Rose, forget it. Every bounty hunter who goes after her is lucky to come back in a body bag." Gith said to Ophidian Viper before she headed to the bathroom, the lights flickering.

[Xichung]

Ophidian Viper

“Look my ultimate prey is rose, iv made it my goal to be the one who takes her down” he laid on the bed and put his behind his head “Hannah is just a stepping stone to the greatest hunt” he laughed “let’s earn Hannah’s trust and use to our advantage, but we must show that we are worthy of such a thing” he tried to get a peak into the bathroom from the bed

[Flarbinia]

"Sorry. Not going to work out. Hannah knows she is being hunted. She will not trust some random strangers with her life, especially a pervert like you." Gith said to Ophidian Viper as she was showering, a knock being heard at the hotel room door. Ophidian Viper approached with caution and slowly opened it, a man getting a few steps inside before the assassin slammed the door and pressed him against the wall, the man handing him an envelop, the assassin immediately opening it. It read "I regret to inform you of this, but the bounty on Ruby Rose has been placed on the Blacklist. Regent's orders.", the man leaving before Ophidian Viper decided to shoot the messenger out of sheer anger. The Blacklist was a list of jobs and individuals that were terra non grata for the entire Crimson Moon Clan, death being the only punishment for violators.

[Xichung]

ophidian Viper

“Fuck!” He threw the envelope in the air and swiftly cut into very small pieces before punching a wall “I’m gonna make that girl suffer, so hurry the hell up gith” he hadn’t felt this angry in years, once he finished up he was heading back to the clan and having a good long argument with a dear friend of his. “I’m going to cut her into a fine red mist” he yelled as loud as he could taking deep breaths “and if I see that messenger again I’m going to kill him”

[Flarbinia]

Atlas Intelligence Safe House. Nathaniel
"The rumors are true, Oni. A member of the Crimson Moon Clan is hunting Hannah Blikdase. This is perfect." Toshi said to her handler over the safe house's computer, the soundproofing preventing potential eavesdroppers from overhearing their conversation. "Proceed with caution. He is not to be underestimated." Oni said to Toshi. "Affirmative. Agent Toshi signing out." Toshi said to Oni before ending the transmission. Despite being a wretched hive of crime, scum, and villainy, Nathaniel had a strong CCT signal, making it the perfect place to set up a safe house.

[Xichung]

ophidian

He waited for gith to get out of the shower. He wanted to leave badly and was becoming impatient. He wasn’t gonna leave behind what could be a valuable ally so he simply put up with her.

[Flarbinia]

Hannah Blikdase passed five bands in four different colors - red, blue, green, and yellow- before equipping her bayonet. Her clones were busy fastening their loading bearing harnesses before they caught their assigned armbands. All attached to their right arms, Hannah proceeded to give her clones assigned teams: "Rotestein, Blausstein, sichert den Perimeter! (Red-Stein, Blue-Stein, secure the perimeter!)" Hannah barked to her clones bearing the red and blue armbands. "Grünstein, holen Sie sich zum höchsten Punkt und unterstützen Sie uns mit Scharfschützen. (Green-Stein, get to the highest point and provide us sniper support.)" Hannah commanded to her clones bearing green armbands, with their reply being a kurt nod just like red and blue teams. "Gelbestein, Du bist alle bei mir. (Yellow-Stein, you're all with me.)" Hannah sternly said before hastily giving the mission the go, "Jetzt aber los! (Now let's go!")" As Hannah Blikdase entered two, several thugs with red daggers tattooed on their arm spotted her, the Yellow Team being concealed by the cart they took cover behind. "It's the deserter! Get her!" The leader of the thugs, a squirrel Faunus with a goatee and a Mohawk, shouted as the thugs charged at her, only for the thugs to be gunned down. "I'll rip you to shreds for that! No one messes with the Crimson Dagger Gang and lives!" The leader of the thugs said to Hannah Blikdase as he charged at her, swinging his spiked club. Hannah shot the squirrel Faunus twice, dodged his attacks, and stabbed him with her bayonet. The two continued trading blows until the squirrel Faunus fell to the ground from exhaustion, bleeding out from his many cuts. "The only reason you weren't gunned down with the rest of your men was that I need to find an informant who knows Ruby Rose's current whereabouts and I need to know where I can find one." Hannah said to the dying squirrel Faunus. "The Rat's Nest. Straight ahead. Last bar before you reach the other side of town. Snitch goes by the codename "Chip". He wears a grey and blue fedora." The squirrel Faunus said with his dying breath, Hannah and Yellow Team making a beeline for the Rat's Nest.

[Xichung]

Ophidian Viper

He waited a nice second for gith before she got of the shower “jeez took you long enough, Alright let’s go to that informant, I still haven’t gotten that drink or some food in a nice second” gith nodded as she got dressed and had Ophidian turned around. The soon left the inn.

[Flarbinia]

"Did you honestly think you could forget about me? We ain't done. Not by a longshot." The squid Faunus with the flaming Ōdachi said to Ophidian Viper and Gith, twenty of the other patrons that had left The Roaring Ursa Tavern flanking him on both sides. One of them fired an arrow, knocking off Ophidian's mask, while another tripped him up with a Manriki-Gusari. "Looks like your boyfriend ain't so tough without a mask to hide behind. Maybe I should take you back to my place. Show you a real Faunus." A bear Faunus said to Gith before a loose brick flew through the air and went through the back of his skull, killing him instantly.

[Xichung]

ophidian Viper

His tongue flicked the air “no-one touches the mask” he growled as he quickly picked it back up “now get the fuck out of the way before I make today your last!” He already entered a combat stance more than prepared for another attack “I’ll turn you all into a fine red mist”

[Flarbinia]

"Tough talk comin' from someone who can't take as much as he dishes." The squid Faunus said to Ophidian Viper as he swung his blade, Ophidian Viper blocking the blade, only to receive a knee to the stomach. "Did you honestly believe that I would give you the chance to retaliate?" The squid Faunus said to Ophidian Viper right before he parried the assassin's counterattack. "Surprised? You must be one of Harada Date's students. The bastard could never parry a blow, only block it." The squid Faunus said to Ophidian Viper before momentarily knocking him off balance with a single powerful strike, Gith being too occupied with their foe's posse to provide assistance.

[Xichung]

Ophidian Viper

“And I killed that old man, just like I’ll kill you” the sword transformed and he shot at squid soon to transform the blade back “I am a skilled master of the blade, but you seem like you’re out of practice” the squid soon charged at him Ophidian using this time to duck under the blade. His mask falling off and with in a second he used his natural weapons. His bite was fast just like a Viper and now he must let it kick in. “You have 15 seconds to say your last words” his sword still at the ready, the squid is going to get desperate

[Flarbinia]

"I, Tetsu Monsutāika, will avenge my father's death if its the last thing I do." The Squid Faunus said as he slashed at Ophidian Viper's abdomen twice, the first blow depleting the assassin's aura and the second hitting his right kidney, the flames cauterizing the cut. He then fell down, the last thing he saw was Gith decapitating his allies with her light whip, a smile forming on his face. "Oh fuck. That's bad. Dropping you off at the local clinic under an assumed name and coming back a few weeks later ain't gonna be enough. Hold still." Gith said to Ophidian Viper as she took out her medicine box, pulled out a needle, and stuck it in the assassin, Ophidian grunting in pain as she pushed down on the plunger. "There is a hospital in the woods. Only a few can find it and even fewer can afford it, but the staff is better trained than the ones in Vale and they are discrete enough not to ask unnecessary questions. The medicine should be enough to hold you over until we reach it, so long as we don't get lost. You better be worth it." Gith said to Ophidian Viper as she escorted him out of town, the locals who saw them keeping their distance.

[Xichung]

Ophidia viper

"calm down, you're like a worried mother" he grunted a little. he was able to pick up his mask on the way out, along with the squids' sword. "don't worry about the price, he only hit my kidney I think" he held the spot "if he wanted to kill me he should have hit my liver, lucky for me, my other kidney still works" he took a deep breath leaning against her "he cauterized it so, its gonna take more to heal" he seemed cold "your really warm..."

[Flarbinia]

"Fur bikinis get very hot when you are standing close to a roaring flame. I have you to thank for that. Why the fuck did you think tossing a flaming Ōdachi onto the wooden floor of a tavern during a fucking drought was a good fucking idea? We could have been killed. Instead, being a Faunus of my word, I am stuck having to work with you for a lousy twenty percent I won't be able to spend because you picked a fight with someone who would have cut off your head off before you could blink if he wasn't shit faced or dealing with a hangover." Gith said to Ophidian Viper, the drugs she gave him suppressing the assassin's anger.

[Xichung]

He smiled holding both the swords in his hands “Why where a bikini, it’s so embarrassing, i think you should never be scraping by” he looked at the swords in his hands “if he wasn’t with a group or catching me by surprise, in a true one on one...” he grinned “I would have won easily” he laughed “I’ll pay you all you want, iv killed my share of prey as it is” he kissed her cheek but the mask was on so it’s plastic lips caressed her cheek the medication making him a little loopy “wanna know why I wear this mask”

[Flarbinia]

"Let me guess. You have scars. Every Faunus I have dated uses the "bad boy with a sob story" Shtick to get laid. As for Testu, his semblance allows him to move so fast that an opponent would see multiple opponents instead of one. If he was sober enough to face you one on one, he could simply tire you out until you were too exhausted to block the killing blow." Gith said to Ophidian Viper before they left town.

[Xichung]

“It’s cause it’s strikes fear into my opponents” he sighed “and it makes me seem normal” he stopped leaning against her “I like you, but not like that, as friends or sister I guess” he smiled “I want to give you the good life” he looked at the swords in his hand “the ting is he would have had to fight himself, but I wonder what his connection was with my master”

[Flarbinia]

"So you want to be feared by your foes while hiding who you are from your enemies? That is the first time someone has said that to me. Harada Date was not only a master swordsman, but a womanizer as well. Tetsu was one of his bastards. All I know about that squid's childhood was that his mother taught him how to hold an Ōdachi, how to properly swing a sword, how to use his semblance in combat, how to fight dirty when the situation requires it." Gith said to Ophidian Viper as he laid him down on a tree root to see if he had any other injuries, noticing a few small cuts that had reopened during the fight, handing him some small bandages before closing the medicine bag.

[Xichung]

She wasn’t the only one to notice the reopening wounds, so the moment she set him down he got to work closing them “I give you money if you need it, like I said before iv killed a nice bit of prey” he gritted his teeth when he was disinfecting a wound “I never really spend it unless I need it for a job, so I’ll feel good to see someone actually put it to use” he thought about what she said about his master and sighed ‘maybe he was closer to that kid than me’ he started covering the wounds “I’ll pay the hospital bill in full, but I’m gonna need a bit to train and learn new moves” he looked at the field sword he had collected “the kid is dead and now I’ll take his sword and use it along with mine” he said to himself