Quick A/N: So for the ones that are continuing since they're canon, they will be continued as Vol 4, Vol 5 and so on... Thought I'd give a brief explanation in case some of you are wondering why it's called Vol 4.

Anyways onto the story!

A robed figure walked along a pier, the person minded his own business as he moved through a crowd. In fact, everyone failed to even see the stranger's face since he also wore a face mask to cover the lower half of his face while the rest was hidden by a hood.

The person stopped when he laid his eyes upon a stand that sold certain items. He was rather hungry since he hadn't eaten for a day and a half. Perhaps the nomadic lifestyle has began to take its toll.

???: I'll take a few grilled fish.... Actually make that ten.

The vendor was rather confused by the odd request.

???: Trust me, I'm not eating it alone. Although I am pretty damn hungry.

The vendor simply shrugged before he readied the order. As soon as he finished, the stranger handed him the amount of lien that was owed and the wanderer took the box of grilled fish.

After wandering a bit more, the cloaked stranger approached a certain raven haired teen.

Blake: I thought you said that we'd meet this morning, what happened?

???: Grimm... Some rather tough ones at that.

Blake: (Y/N), I thought we talked about this.

You lowered the face mask to reveal your scarred face.

(Y/N): Right... Sorry...

You were a little guilty since you worried the cat faunus. Perhaps taking on the grimm was a bad idea, even if you wanted to test your newest abilities.

Blake: *sigh* But it's impossible to stay mad at you..

You felt her peck your cheek, which made you lightly chuckle before you handed her the box of grilled fish. You have already eaten three along the way which filled your empty stomach.

Blake: ... *quiet tone* Y-you're forgiven.

You simply laughed as she quickly took the box and began to devour the fish.

(Y/N): So how much longer till we head back to Menagerie?

Your girlfriend was about to answer until someone accidentally bumped into you. You turned around to find a male teen that was the same age as you with a sniper behind his back.

???: Sorry, amigo!

You pushed him out of the way since there was a muscular person trying to punch him, in the middle of a crowd.

???: The hell you want this time, pendejo?! I already said I was sorry!

???: Sorry ain't gonna pay for my drink that you spilled!

You brought fourth your dagger and pointed the blade at the muscular, possibly drunk, person.

(Y/N): Back up or things are gonna get worse! For you.

The drunken mad simply scoffed before walking away from the three of you.

???: Gracias! I accidentally knocked over his drink and he's been trying to get me to lay for it! Pinche borracho...

(Y/N): Anywaayyys, nice to meet ya.

???: Likewise.

The person then left since he was trying to find a certain ship.

Blake: Least you didn't get into another brawl like the last town.

(Y/N): What? Those other guys had it coming to them, they were tormenting a poor faunus... Now that I think about it, she kind of reminded me of-

The loud noise of a ship sounding its horn caught the attention of both of you as the vessel approached.

(Y/N): Guess that's ours.

Blake: Yeah... Let's go.

Once the ship has docked, you and Blake moved in with the crowd. Although, you felt a hand grab your shoulder.

???: Please, stay still for a moment...

The unfamiliar female voice spoke softly as you tried to turn around but the moving crowd blocked your movements. You felt a strange aura surround your body for a moment until the hand removed itself.

???: No need to thank me.

You quickly turned around to face the person but you only found a cloaked figure walk from the ship.

(Y/N): Oookay?

You simply shook your head to clear your mind before continuing towards the vessel. That is until you felt something odd about your left arm. The arm that suffered severe nerve damage.

???: Ey! I didn't know you were on the same boat!

You looked ahead to find the same person with the sniper behind his back. You were quite surprised about the coincidental meeting with the stranger.

(Y/N): Huh, I'd say its a small world but it hasn't been that long.

The male teen laughed as he held up a fist, which you gladly bumped with your own. In fact, you failed to notice that you used the heavily damaged arm.

???: Name's Ranger.

(Y/N): (Y/N).

Blake then approached while giving you an odd look knowing about the status of your left room.

(Y/N): This is my girlfriend Blake.

Blake: (Y/N).

You turned to find Blake grabbing a hold of your bandaged arm. At that moment, you realized that you can actually move it with ease.

Ranger: ... Am I missing anything?

You looked towards the docks to find the same cloaked figure holding a wooden staff. The mysterious person simply waved as the ship began to set sail.

???: *in your head* No need to thank me...

The voice repeated itself im your head as you watched the cloaked person walk away.

(Y/N): I guess we won't find out anytime soon.

Ranger: Still confused here.

You simply waved it off before returning to the conversation.

(Y/N): A bit of a long story.

Ranger: Whenever you're up to it.

You let a small smile form as the newly acquired friend respected your wishes. Even Blake was relived knowing that you didn't have to explain a memory that was painful to her.

???: U-umm, excuse me...

The three of you turned to find a white haired rabbit faunus approaching in a shy manner. You immediately recognized the person as the same faunus that you saved from a group of drunks.

Meanwhile, Ranger was trying to think of something to say without stuttering.

(Y/N): Guess it really is a small world...

To be continued....