Of all the forests in all the kingdoms in all the world, he had to be in the same one she was in. Victoria stood up, still within the edge of the tunnel's entrance as she noticed Daelon walking towards her somewhat. "You shouldn't attempt to attract attention." he criticised. There it was. That typical cold aloofness that she came to expect of him ever since they met back in Signal.
A minuscule smirk that could honestly be mistaken for a twitch flashed on Eden's face. That was never a good thing. Suddenly he gripped her wrist and yanked her out of the tunnel entrance without much effort... or permission. Victoria tightened her grip on Azured Victory before Daelon continued. "That means that we're partners." he reminded her. Ozpin's briefing flashed back into her mind. Oh no. Four years... Four years of Daelon. Is this really how she was going to spend the next four years of her training as a Huntress?
On the other hand, at least he could be somewhat useful. He had ranged capabilities, as well as his effective Semblance, maybe four years of hell won't be that bad.
"Hey, Orphan Boy!" she called out, regaining her confidence as she held her head up high. "If you don't wan-" she paused, her smile fades before she turned around to face the edge of the clearing behind them. The sounds of growling and snarling was getting quite clear, and Victoria tightened her grip on her weapon, taking a step back - narrowly missing the large tunnel she had dug. She repeated, more desperately this time. "If you don't want-" She was, once more, interrupted, by the appearance of ten crimson eyes glowing within the darkness of the surrounding forest.
Five Beowolves dashed from the vegetation, their maws wide-opened and drooling, hungry for their flesh. Victoria sprung into action, charging forward with Azured Victory, straight into the closest Beowolf. Before the tip of the rapier pierced the Grimm, Victoria pressed down on the yellow trigger, activating the engine for the second time today.
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