Volume 2, Chapter 3: Return


[Time Skip, Weeks Later]

Cody hummed a tune as we walked down the path through the forest. I was wrapped in my (Favorite Color) cloak with the hood up, my combat boots hitting the ground at a steady pace. Across my shoulder was the strap that was attached to my new weapon, a scythe that Cody often used. The scythe was black with a dark blue tint on the blade. Cody walked beside me in his normal attire a black and red jacket, a plain white t-shirt, jeans, and converse. We were headed for Mistral, to try and find Team RWBY, or at least one of the four. They always were investigating Cinder's operations, and knowing them there's no way they'd give up.

Me: "I still don't understand why you couldn't just revive me in Mistral or something."

We had already been walking for awhile now, at least a few weeks.

Cody: "Look, even I have limits. As I said, I'm not a full god. Nor am I a Demi-God. Demi-gods are born from a human and god, I was simply created like this. I'm not all powerful, or all knowing. Therefore, we've gotta walk like everyone else."

I sighed as we continued to walk. After a few more minutes Cody spoke again.

Cody: "So, what are you going to do when you see Team RWBY?"

I thought for a moment.

Me: "I'm... not sure. Last time I saw them was at Beacon. For all I know they think I'm a traitor."

Cody: "They don't think that. You saved Pyrrha, and countless others. I'm sure they'll be happy to see you."

A very morbid thought came into my mind.

Me: "How... many were supposed to die?"

I saw a sharp toothed grin stretch across the male's face.

Cody: "You sure you want the answer?"

I shook my head.

Me: "On second thought I rather not."

Cody: "Trust me. Without what you did a lot more would've died. Besides, if you didn't die I wouldn't have the chance to-"

He stopped mid-sentence and turned around as a growling was heard. I turned to see a pack of Beowulves coming from the trees.

Cody: "Eh, you can take those on without my help, right?"

Me: "Yeah. Shouldn't be a problem."

I pulled the the scythe from my back and twirled it in my hand, before getting into my fighting stance.

Cody: "Oh yeah, try to use your semblance a bit. I need your body to get used to it."

I sighed. I hated using this new semblance, it just didn't feel... right, as if it weren't supposed to be used.

Me: "Alright...."

I held the scythe out, then focused on it. Black and blue flames erupted from the scythe and covered the entire thing. Slowly the weapon began to change shape, until it became a long straight sword, with the same black and blue color scheme.

Cody: "Very good. Once you get used to it, you'll be able to create things much faster."

I charged at the first Beowulf, quickly slicing through it with ease. I ducked as a second Beowulf tried to swipe at me with it's claws, then countered by turning quickly and slicing both of its legs off.

Cody: "Weapon switch."

I heard him snap his fingers and suddenly the straight sword I was wielding quickly changed into a bow.

Me: "Hey, what the hell!?"

I quickly dodged backwards as a Beowulf tried to pounce on me, I rolled and staggered as I got up.

Cody: "What? You need to be able to adapt quickly. Trust me, the people you'll be facing require a bit of creativity to kill."

Me: "God you're psychotic."

Cody: "And loving every sweet second of it, now might want to focus, Fido is lookin' a little hungry."

I turned my attention to the Beowulf. I quickly created an arrow and readied it. Just as the Beowulf lunged, I fired, hitting it directly in the head. I heard Cody snap his fingers again, the bow then shifted into a dagger.

Me: "Oh come on!"

I rushed forward at the next Grimm, quickly slicing its throat and moving towards the next one. When I came back... or rather when the psychopath behind me brought me back, I noticed I was able to exceed my previous limits. My strength was near unreal, and my speed matched it. And this still isn't every drop of his power.

Cody: "Think fast."

My weapon changed yet again, changing into a set of gauntlets with spiked knuckles. I didn't slow down as I slammed my fist into the jaw of the next Beowulf before it could react. Normally the only person I could see challenging a Grimm to fist fight would be Yang, however it seems like she's got a new challenger as the Beowulf flew back and crashed into a tree.

Cody: "Hey, you're getting good at this."

Me: "Wait, did you just compliment me?"

Cody: "Hey, don't sound so surprised. I can refrain from being an asshole... for like three seconds.... once a month... or maybe a year... okay you know what just take the god damn compliment."

I turned back to the fight. Two Bewulves remained, one being the Alpha. Cody snapped his fingers again changing my weapon into a set of twin swords.

Me: "Hey, I've been wondering something."

Cody: "Hm?"

Me: "Why can't you create a gun or something?"

He sighed.

Cody: "That's because my power requires me to understand the entire object I'm creating. I can create a gun, but it would take significantly longer and one wrong part or missed pin and it wouldn't work. So I stick with simple weapons. Swords, knives, bows, stuff like that."

I fought as he spoke, I quickly dispatched the normal Beowulf and turned my attention to the Alpha. My weapon switched one last time, reverting back into my scythe. I sprinted at the Alpha, ducking under a strike it tried to land as I neared it, I quickly moved around it's side and hooked my scythe around its neck. I then turned and pulled with all my might, slicing its head clean off.

Cody: "Ending with a decapitation, I like it."

Me: "Were you born crazy, or did you just grow into it over time?"

Cody: "I've always been like this, something about a gruesome kill just brings joy to my heart. Besides, why hide your true self, you wouldn't have a chance to meet someone just as crazy as you."

Me: "For everyone's sake, I hope no one like that exists."

I began walking on the path again.

Cody: "Well now you're just trying to hurt my feelings."

He grinned with his usual sharp teeth.

Cody: "Well, our journey is just getting started. But I think we'll meet up with some old friends soon."

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