Chapter 64: The Trips

Chapter 64: The Trips

~Albus POV~

"Brrr…."

Starting up my truck's engine as I and Cinder began to take our ride to Vale I briefly made my wave at the White Fang and thanks for the stay with the promise of return.

Cinder did the same as we said our temporary goodbyes for now since I have plans to do in Vale as I need to get some stuff prepared for the up-and-coming trouble I'm brewing there.

Driving my way down the dirt path to Vale City, I began talking to Cinder as she fidgets her fingers in nervousness, "Hey Cinder what do you plan to do now that you're going to Vale trying to attend Beacon Academy?"

She laughs a bit nervous about going there as she spoke to me nervous about her future as she was being honest with me, "Honestly a bit scared. I mean after all the troubles I've been through I finally got my own freedom and striving to get a better education for myself… feels all unreal."

Smirking a bit as I kept my attention on the road I replied to her it was natural to feel this way right now, "Well… what your feeling is really natural honestly. I mean I would be nervous as well about how I would perform in Beacon Academy. But you certainly do aim high."

She pouts at that as she turns away briefly before she replies to me asking if I wronged her or something, "Really? Is it that hard to accept that I'm only doing the best I can about my own future?"

Stopping a bit to think next I replied to her of my answer being realistic here with her, "Well… I'm just saying you have competition is all. I mean there are also others aiming just as high as you after all."

She frowns at this for a bit before she nods reluctantly at the idea as she began to reply, "I suppose so. I do have some tough competition."

Nodding my head at that I began to see the front entrance of the Vale Kingdom gates as I talked to Cinder as we reach there, "At least though with the Lien from your horrible mother's savings you can finally pay for what you wanted. That money does belong to you after all. You can at least finally have the chance to shop and get new weapons now."

Her eyes perked at the idea of shopping as she hums to herself and glances at her clothes while new, they are plain to her as she spoke, "Hmm… you do have a good point. I don't think I have ever gone shopping before… only my bitch mother and horrible sisters gave me plain ones."

Contemplating a bit with Cinder next to me I have to wonder where does a girl have normal common sense?

Thinking about it a bit more I feel like Cinder is going to be in a Pyrrha situation due to the fact she hasn't had a normal life before and is dumb on common topics like clothing or fashion topics when she enters.

Then again though I'm not an expert on those either.

Especially since I'm in another world so I'm out of date on the whole thing.

Sitting next to Cinder I then listen to her mumble to herself about what to buy with her newfound freedom, "Since I finally got out… I would need a place to stay before joining Beacon but also some new ammunition along with Dust. Oh! Clothing, as well as the food I need to procure… luckily being a cook slaving away, does have its perks. And what else…"

Hehe…

At least Cinder is finally acting out more as she has her freedom of choice to do as she pleases.

She just needs to get accepted into Beacon Academy and know from her canon counterpart she has what it takes.

Just at the front of Vale Gates, I heard the Huntsman guarding the place ask of us, "Ok you know the rules kids. Show us your Scroll ID or identify yourselves."

Like that it was just your usual day and life being me.

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~Ruby POV~

"Hiya!"

*Swoosh*

"Kid your too slow."

*Bam*

"Ouch!"

*Thud*

Ever since we left the city of Atlas on a ship ride Maria expected to meet up with her student only to hear that he hasn't returned and took his truck elsewhere.

Maria was sad hearing that but took the chance going to Vale to hopefully catch up with this Albus guy in the meantime though she was training me how to fight against more experienced foes.

Because of my lack of fighting human foes or powerful ones, I lose very easily since I lacked the experience and she disarms my Crescent Rose easily with her moves.

Ahh!

I just really like Maria Weapons they are really useful!

"Kid you there?"

"Huh?"

*BAM*

"Ow! What was that for!"

"For losing your attention."

Rubbing my head at the sudden blunt strike at the but of her weapon she began to lecture me about my fighting, "Kid you need to consider fighting without your weapon seriously. When I disarm you without your weapon you are literally easy to deal with. Albeit you're Semblance makes it an annoyance it would only drain your Aura reserves faster."

Getting myself up again after the beatdown I have been handed I began to take whatever words Maria says to me to heart as I can't exactly deny these claims.

No matter how much I really dislike the idea but it was because of those weaknesses that led me here today.

If I fought without my weapon at the time would I've been able to do something more different than fall to the void being sent here?

Sighing out loud at this I began to get up again ready to defend myself as Maria grins at me in contentment, "Good. Glad to see you ain't a quitter after being beaten down like that. Now ready to resume your training?"

Nodding my head I accepted as I probably not needed this.

I don't want to be left alone as I did in the void so I have to be a better leader.

*Swoosh*

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~Blake POV~

"Thank you so much for your help, Headmaster Theodore."

"Thank nothing of its young Blake. Hahaha!"

"It's not every day I get visitors from another world you know!"

"Uh… yeah, certainly something."

"Indeed young missy."

I finally managed to get in contact with one of Ozpin's allies in Vacuo as I remembered that all the Headmasters protected the Vaults making sure they don't fall to Salem's hands.

Although the Headmaster of Vacuo is certainly… unique for someone in his 30s to wear.

Theodore is perfectly described as 'putting everything out there,' having worked hard to get his body into peak physical condition and want to show it off.

He has dark, close-cut hair which is almost shaved off, and a checkered vest shows off his wiry frame thin but with sharp lines of muscle like he had been chiseled from stone. Theodore wears an ankle-length, grey-blue cape likened to the color of a stormy sky which is clasped onto his shoulders with a silver chain, a silver belt with a round buckle, matching boots, and bright white slacks with deep side pockets.

Yeah, certainly an interesting character that's for sure.

Showing off his muscles he began to talk to me about the other members that fell in the void till he talked in a happy tone of his voice, "Oh right. Miss Blake as you are aware or not but we managed to get Yang Xiao Long in Vale and her sister following suit to the same location in Vale. I bet you plan on meeting them correct."

My heart beat a bit faster knowing Yang was ok.

Thank the Brothers for that.

I wasn't ready to face the world knowing I lost my lovely lover.

And knowing Ruby is also safe makes me feel a bit better knowing I'm not alone but…

Voicing out my concerns to the Headmaster in front of me I began to talk to him carefully with some concern in my voice, "But what about my other friends Jaune Arc and Weiss Schnee? And about Neo…"

Headmaster Theodore only shakes his head signaling me that they are still missing in action.

Sigh…

I hope wherever you two are safe…

Glaring my eyes I promise to make sure Neo DIES for good causing me the pain of losing my friends one by one…

That I WILL personally promise…

Now I just need to make a trip to Vale to meet up with some good old friends.