("People keep asking if I'm back, and I haven't had an answer...but now yeah! I'm thinkin' I'm back!

-John "Babayaga" Wick)

A dimly lit room is what surrounded Y/n before his fight. He meditated within the locker room with heavier breath than usual, his body trying to keep itself together as best as it could. One final and certain breath brought Y/n back to his feet, he took out his sword and chain dart from his locker. He then put on the new garb sent from his father after his previous battle.

The light of the arena graced his eyes. Multitudes of students within the audience bustling with each other as they speculated the outcome of the fight. Y/n on the other hand, faced his opponent with no sense of fear.

Pyrrha: "Are you ready Hasashi?"

Y/n: "I'm ready to win"

Pyrrha unveiled her weapons Miló and Akoúo, a beautiful red and golden short sword with the ability to transform into a rifle and spear while also wielding a shield with a spartan design of great craftsmanship.

Y/n released his ninjato from his back, simple yet effective swords with custom hand guards of Y/n's own request.

The Spartan and the Ninja faced each other in the arena, awaiting the command to fight.

-Previously-

Y/n: "Just what were you four thinking!"

Ruby: "We just thought that we can do some good! Do actual huntswomen work!"

Y/n: "Ruby you're a student! All of you are students! Do you have a single clue about what could have happened tonight if you guys weren't careful?! "

Blake: "So what? Are we supposed to stand in the sidelines as the White Fang prepare for another attack?"

Y/n: "Yang you can't think that this is a good idea, Ruby and your teammates lives are on the line against criminals and terrorists!"

Yang: "Listen, I-"

Weiss: "You have your own team and we have ours! Why don't you mind your own safety and we'll handle ourselves!"

Y/n blood soaked fist flew struck a tree, the moon's glow clashing with an overcast of clouds. An angry grunt was let out as Y/n shot a foot out kicking the same tree stopping his foot from moving further, he chambered his foot back and exhaled.

Akuma: "Again"

Akuma observed Y/n's technique, not a single strike could chip the barks off the tree. Y/n's fist flew furiously through the air once more just to get effortlessly caught by Gōki's hand.

Akuma: "There is no intent in your strikes!"

Y/n pulled his arm away from his master with a grunt.

Akuma: "Your mind, your body, you put every intent into your strikes. Where is your intention?"

Y/n ignored Akuma trying to focus once again, he pulled back his fist to strike the tree again. He was knocked back with a kick blowing the wind out of Y/n's lungs.

Akuma: "If you were focused you'd be able to defend! Even when you are attacking!"

Air struggled to enter and give life to Y/n, he was choking on every breath he took holding his chest.

Akuma: "Again!"

-scene change-

Steam exited the spout of a kettle after getting poured into a mug, Y/n's shaky hand tore a packet and took out a black tea bag sinking it into the mug of hot water. His hands rested against the mug, the warmth easing the pain in his knuckles. He picked it up and indulged, the black tea warming up the inside of his torso it passed through his body. A raspy sigh slipping through his teeth as he felt his body getting warm.

Y/n was bandaged from knuckles down to the shin, Akuma wasn't please by Y/n's worry so he punished him for it. Broken to a point he didn't think possible the leader of T/n stayed in his dorm due to a "training accident", before he could finish his tea a knock on the door echoed the dorm room.

Each shaky step took Y/n to the door, he covered himself up with a blanket to avoid eyes on the bandages that wrapped around his body. He turned the knob expecting one of his teammates or anyone from team RWBY, but instead he was met with the leader of Team CLICS.

Chun-Li: "Hello Y/n"

Y/n: "Chun-Li?"

Chun-Li: "I heard that you were recovering from an accident by your teammates, so I now I am here"

Y/n: "I'll be fine, it's just a messed up ankle"

Chun-Li: "So you got trembling hands because of your ankle?"

Y/n: "As I said: messed up ankle"

Chun-Li: "Y/n, I think it will be better if you had someone around to help you."

Y/n: "You really shouldn't have, I don't want to eat up your time"

Chun-Li: "My team and I have a free period, and I want to spend it helping you. Your teammates actually requested it"

Y/n: "...I guess you can stick around for a bit, come on in"

Chun-Li entered the dorm room, helping Y/n to get settled onto his bed. She handed him his tea before getting the medicinal kit.

Chun-Li: "How are you feeling?"

Y/n: "Body is sore, that's about it"

Chun-Li: "Ok so it's nothing serious?"

Y/n: "I don't think so no"

Chun-Li: "That's good, you should be able to recover soon then"

Chun-Li turned to Y/n, her face turned to one of shock as she saw a trail of blood droplets from Y/n and the blanket he was gripping started to spread with blood.

Chun-Li: "Y/n what happened to you?!"

Y/n: "It's nothing! I just-"

Y/n's body made him force out a groan as he fell from the pain as the blanket fell off him revealing blood leaking from the bandages carelessly wrapped around his knuckles, shins, a large bandage wrapped around his torso.

Y/n: "It's a training accident, I'm fine"

Chun-Li: "I don't remember training ending is excessive bleeding and bruising!"

Chun-Li went through the medicinal box, taking out bandages, gauze, and an assortment of other bottles needed for the procedure.

Chun-Li: "Just what were you doing that left you like this?"

Y/n: "Aura broke, then after that I didn't know when to stop"

Chun-Li: "None of the training simulators could do this, what were you doing? Fighting Grimm?"

Y/n: "I like training the old fashioned way"

Y/n grunted as he felt another sting from Chun-Li dabbing his wounds with iodine.

Chun-Li: "Well you'll end up missing class when you're this reckless when training..."

Chun-Li with gentle touch put the gauze onto Y/n's wounds. Fresh bandages began covering Y/n's hands, secure but never overbearing. Eventually, Chun-Li finished wrapping all of Y/n's open wounds easing Y/n's body.

Y/n: "Thank you Chun. You can leave now I can take care of my-"

Chun-Li: "No Hasashi, no"

Chun-Li demeanor took a shift, the air tensing a whole 180 and weighing down Y/n to the bed he sat on. Chun-Li began putting away the medicinal items.

Chun-Li: "You will tell me what brought you to the point of breaking yourself like this, you're a dedicated martial artist but bringing yourself to the point of nearly breaking yourself isn't you."

Y/n: "...I'm the leader of T/n, every day I am haunted by the thought that I would let my teammates down."

As if a sense of delusion pulled at Y/n's mind, he got up. The pain at that moment was gone, his body didn't even have a hint of crumbling. An unwavering sense of duty filled into every fiber of his soul.

Y/n: "I have to be prepared for anything, especially with the rise of the White Fang and the likes of Roman Torchwick around"

Chun-Li: "Well the state that you're in won't do your teammates any good"

The pain forced Y/n back onto his bed, slumping into his seat while Chun-Li sat next to him.

Chun-Li: "Being in a team is distributing the problem so that you don't handle it alone. Don't forget that Hasashi"

Chun-Li tossed out the old bandages and reorganized the medical kit.

Y/n: "Thanks"

Chun-Li: "Be sure to tell your teammates that too"

Y/n laid down on his bed, his sleep overcoming the conflicted thoughts within his mind.

-timeskip-

Y/n: "So what'd I miss?"

Y/n's fork poked at his food while him and the rest of T/n enjoyed their lunchtime.

Takeda: "Aside from Port's stories and Oobleck's absolutely cracked out lessons, nothing much"

Ken: "Although, we did learn about social studies and Tarot cards from Professor Rose"

Y/n: "Can I copy off of one of you?"

Takeda: "You don't have to ask dude"

Y/n took a sip from a can of Huntscore Cola, or tried to. A hollow can was all that was leftover.

Y/n: "Gimme a moment"

A can fell out into the collection slot of a vending machine. Y/n took out a Cherry Splash flavor of Huntscore Cola, he hesitated for a moment before collecting punching in the same digits for another one.

Yang: "A bit much don't you think?"

Y/n: "You want one?"

Yang: "Strawberry Blend, thanks"

Y/n punched in another digit before tossing the drink to Yang.

Y/n: "I know you want more than just a caffeine boost, out with it"

Yang: "I know you are worried about our wellbeing, but my team and I are adamant about our pursuit against Torchwick and the White Fang."

Y/n: "Do you have any idea what would happen if something happens to you and the others? Ozpin's reputation: ruined, this academy's reputation: ruined, Tai, Summer, and I would be in disarray!"

Yang: "Do you have any idea what's going on out there? We can't just stay back and let terrorists and criminals put other people's livelihoods at risk!"

Y/n: "That is not your job! Your responsibility as a student and huntswoman in training comes first!"

Yang: "And since when were did you start being so uptight?!"

Y/n: "Ever since you became my sister!"

The two stood still, no words left for any to say. Their minds were left to process the conversation.

Y/n: "You're my family no matter what your decision is, but whatever happens next I won't guarantee that I'll be there"

Yang sighed softly understanding her brother's concern.

Yang: "I know..."

Y/n: "Just..."

Y/n put his hand on her shoulder while he tried collecting his words.

Y/n: "...please stay away from trouble"

Y/n left Yang alone in her thoughts and went back to his table where the rest of T/n.

Takeda: "Everything good?"

Y/n: "Team RWBY are in way over their heads. I don't think I'll be able to catch up to what they do next"

The others looked at Ruby, Weiss, and Yang conversing on the table.

Y/n: "Any idea where Blake is?"

Ryu: "From the last I've heard she's trying to find out more about the White Fang"

Ken: "Gotta say, I can respect the initiative"

Y/n: "That's not their duties, they shouldn't be-"

Y/n let out a groan as he held his side, his injuries began crippling him into a crumpled state. He took out his medication and consumed it with his Cola.

Ryu: "Are you sure you'll be able to continue class with your wounds?"

Ken: "Good point, never seen you get fucked up like that. What happened exactly?"

Y/n: "I'll be fine, my aura is beginning to recover. As for what happened I overused my hellfire and it chipped away my aura faster than I thought"

Ryu: "Again?"

Y/n: "Hey I get caught up by training, don't you?"

Takeda: "That doesn't explain the bruises"

Y/n: "An Ursa caught me off guard, but I'm fine. I should also be able to join you guys for combat"

Ken: "Are you planning to fight?"

Y/n: "Probably"

Ryu: "Y/n you're in no state to fight-"

Y/n: "Ryu I'll be fine, besides who's actually gonna give me a challenge"

-present-

Goodwitch: "Begin!"

Twin katanas and short sword and shield clashed with each other. Pyrrha and Y/n stood each other's ground while they locked sights with each other. Y/n stepped off and flanked her left which didn't fool Pyrrha in the slightest. The two begin exchanging blows with perfect defense.

Sakura: "How is he even fighting with a jacked up body?"

Ken: "Beats me, he seemed very insistent on fighting"

Laura: "That's so hardcore"

Cammy: "And incredibly stupid, how did he even get to the point of his aura breaking?"

Ryu: "Whatever his reason is, I'm sure he'll tell eventually"

Y/n swung at Pyrrha's head as a counter to the thrust of her blade. He didn't know whether it was due to the medication he took or his injuries, but he felt his blade shifting up while he took the swing throwing him off. Y/n however, didn't allow it to catch him off guard completely as he teleported away from a shield bash.

Y/n: "Get over here!"

Y/n was an advanced practitioner of the rope dart, training years with it and developing his precision into pinpoint accuracy. The dismay that went through his mind as he watched his kunai fly right next to Pyrrha and stick to the wall.

Yang: "Huh?! How?!"

Blake: "Since when could Y/n of all people have terrible aim?"

Weiss: "Overworking? Not enough sustenance? Not getting enough rest?"

Blake: "Real funny, Weiss"

Weiss: "Just saying"

Y/n felt a flying slab of metal hit his chest, even with aura he felt the air within his lungs get forced out. He dropped to his knees as he grasped for air.

Pyrrha: "You're in no condition to fight, yield"

A crack in the ground echoed through the arena, Y/n's
fist indented the floor while he knelt in silence.

Y/n: "I don't yield, Nikos"

Y/n teleported in front of Pyrrha and in the last minute she blocked a punch with her shield, his strike caused her to skid across the arena as Y/n continued to advance.

-Flashback-

Akuma: "You are still conscious, impressive"

Y/n was laid out on the floor, pain and exhaustion weighing him on the forest ground. He felt relief as the ground cooled his body. Y/n felt something land on his chest, it was a woven container...full of fruit.

Akuma: "The wild is I have ever needed to sustain myself, and now it will sustain you"

Y/n looked at the container skeptically.

Akuma: "Do you think me a coward that would poison you?"

Y/n took a bite out of one of pieces of fruit, it was...fresh. Possibly one of the best pieces of fruits he's tasted. Y/n began consuming the container full of fruit, feeling it energizing him enough to stand.

Akuma: "Gōken has deprived you of the efficient way of the Hado, the true way. Listen closely, child"

-scene change-

Y/n's blades relentlessly moved in forcing Pyrrha into the defensive.

Akuma: "To achieve one's true potential, one must bring everything to a fight and not hold back under any circumstances. That is the teachings of Ansatsuken"

Y/n felt his blades getting heavier and being pulled away from him, he eventually ditched his swords and attacked Pyrrha unarmed. He went into the air grabbing Pyrrha before throwing her to the wall of the arena.

Pyrrha ran back into the fight while Y/n ignited himself.

Cammy: "That's...new"

Ibuki: "Did he pick that up from you, Takahashi?"

Takeda: "I dunno, maybe?"

Ken: "I dunno how or who! Kick her ass Y/n!"

Glynda: "Language! Mister Masters!

Ken: "Sorry"

Chun-Li watched as the person she helped who was crippled with pain force a champion into the defense. Amazement and concern clouded Chun-Li's mind.

Chun-Li: "How are you doing this Y/n?"

Y/n: "Tatsumaki Sempukyaku!"

A whirlwind of kicks were thrown at Pyrrha, her shield was able to block each of them but each strike forced her backwards towards the wall of the arena.

Every strike Y/n had thrown at Pyrrha forced her to back pedal, the marks of his fist and sole indenting into her shield.

Laura: "Look at that fireball go!"

Ken: "Go get em, Y/n!"

Takeda: "Win Y/n!"

Y/n's relentless attacks kept Pyrrha cornered with no sign of backing down, Pyrrha parried a punch and thrusted her blade. Y/n held her blade, focusing his aura while he's getting pushed back by Pyrrha.

Y/n appeared next to her in a puff of fire and took her legs out. Another puff of fire put him in the air, his fist catching fire while it fell to the ground with great force.
Pyrrha rolled out the way, she looked at her shield and saw multiple indents of knuckles.

Jaune: "Don't let up, Pyrrha!"

Nora: "Break his legs!"

Both of their respective teams began cheering for each other's teammates, Pyrrha and Scorpion locked on as they cycled through their options.

Pyrrha lead with her shield, reeling her spear while she charged. Y/n turned into a trail of fire and rushed Pyrrha. Bold metal and flaming bone struck each other before a bright light erupted.

Y/n skid across the floor as he lost the clash, Pyrrha stood on top with her spear thrusted out. Y/n groaned with pain while he regained footing.

Glynda: "Are you alright Mister Hasashi?"

Y/n: "I'm alright..."

Glynda: "Good, anymore and you'd be aura would've been completely depleted"

Y/n looked at the monitor, he saw that Pyrrha's aura was in yellow and his was red. He cursed himself for not making the fight a closer match. Professor Goodwitch repaired the floor before facing the class.

Glynda: "Students, be sure not to overexert yourself. Remember that at the end of the day this is a training session. Dismissed"

Pyrrha walked up to Y/n, extending her hand for him to shake.

Pyrrha: "I don't think anyone ever made me work that hard, so thank you for the opportunity. You fought well"

Y/n felt the Satsui No Hado strengthening his every strike, but it wasn't enough. Nevertheless, he accepted Pyrrha's sportsmanship and shook her hand.

Y/n: "Sorry about your shield, if you want me to chip in I'll be happy to-"

Pyrrha: "No it's okay, I can take care of it"

Y/n walked past her, but not before giving her a parting message.

Y/n: "I'll match the scoreboard in our next bout!"

Pyrrha smiled at Y/n's competitiveness and humored him.

Pyrrha: "Can't wait to see it!"

Team Rwby watched Y/n leave the arena and into the locker room. They began processing the fight that happened between Pyrrha and Y/n, realizing new discoveries as well.

Ruby: "Was Y/n ever this aggressive?"

Yang: "I dunno sis, but I don't think he's in the best shape to do so"

Weiss: "For such an aggressive approach Y/n was very precise, don't know why he ditched his weapons however"

Ruby: "What about you Blake?"

Blake was nowhere to be found, a hefty sigh came out of Ruby's mouth.

Yang: "Blake will come around"

Ruby: "Are you sure sis?"

Yang: "Yeah Rubes! Everything will be alright"

Several bloody bandages and gauze were thrown into the trash in the locker room. Y/n packed his medical kit and put his school uniform back on. He groaned while he rested his head against the locker door.

???: "Good fight out there, kiddo. Didn't know you had it in ya"

Y/n looked to the figure speaking to him, a small smile creeping across his lips as Y/n's full attention shifted to the mystery man.

Y/n: "Hey there...Uncle Qrow"