Chapter 4: 5 Years Later

Time is fleeting so is youth... That's why even if Haruki and Neo were going on missions they were touring around the places they go... Haruki does most of the dirty work, although he can't avoid Neo spilling blood he could at least lessen her burden.

Enjoying their youth to take a mind off things was a great form of stress relief. and as the years pass by what appeared to be two fledgeling thieves turned into beautiful and handsome youths. Haruki has spent most of his free time either dicking around with Roman and Mercury, or going on dates with Neo. Whilst Emerald and Cinder are hard to approach he was still quite close to the both of them albiet minimal. Salem on the other hand was a special case, the first time she saw Haruki she felt great danger from him but she also sensed a great darkness eating away at his soul. An opportunity to strike back at Ozpin the man she hates the most.

So she tried to seal Haruki's Semblance he could only unlock it with Salem's permission.

But the only thing Salem locked was Gravity I, she thought her seal weakened Haruki's lightning...

Haruki was biding his time acting subservient to Salem to make her trust him, until he finds a way to kill her.

Tyrian on the other hand was full on observing Haruki saying he was the fire that will burn the world. Haruki thought to himself how psychotic Tyrian is... a mad man loyal only to his queen. If he wants the queen he needs to kill Tyrian first... That's why he's going to need Ruby Rose's help. To kill Tyrian for good.

Adam Taurus the embodiment of Justice or should I say spite... the only fucker I can't let my guard down against. I have dueled with him countless of times and only won half of our matches... even with Absolute Weapon Mastery and The Life Reaping Katana... completely ruthless and sadistic who does not give a fuck about faunus and human equality but to make them suffer as he did.

The only way he could pull off killing all of these evil fucks is with Neo, Her semblance was illusions so she could manipulate them, confuse them. Till I strike the killing blow. For this plan to work however I need Cinder and Emeralds complete Trust...

As Haruki was silently formulating his plan Neo was sitting beside him twirling her umbrella... looking at him curiously why he was so pensive. She then pokes his cheek.

(Haru you ok?) she whispered.

Haruki was jolted back to reality. As he looked at Neo, "oh yeah. I was just nervous on our next mission infiltrating Beacon academy... it's just a den filled with huntsmen..." Neo cutely leaned on his shoulder (oh it's going to be fiiine, You have me) as she puffed up her chest, she smugly looked at Haruki. Pinching her cheeks

he says "Getting cocky are we?" he then proceeds to tickle her in the stomach. Her beautiful laughter echoed through the town plaza...

Haruki enjoyed hanging out with Neo, she was very special to him, but he's afraid to take the next step, for Elsie's shadow still lingers in his heart. He still has some guilt towards his late fiancee... Neo on the other hand is completely Head over Heels for Haruki.

He is Neo's First Love. She notices Haruki's feelings towards her, but she also senses somethings off... So she will wait, no matter how long. For he pulled her away from the abyss, so she's willing to do the same.

They Idled around the town waiting till Roman arrives so they can steal the dust from a certain store. Which coincidentally is the store Ruby goes to browse Weapon Magazines.

Night Came and they started the operation Roman entered the store weapon out. Taking the dust from the store. The fight between Romans goons and Ruby started. Haruki donning A white fang mask covering half his face while neo using her illusion to be invisible. Haruki then charges towards Ruby seeing that Romans goons were defeated.

Ruby cocked her scythe aimed at the masked man charging at her, she pulls the trigger but the man infront was already gone. but it was only Neo's illusion. something appeared beside her, it was haruki, he punched her scythe away and grabbed her. Sensing that she was about to be grabbed Ruby Rolls towards her scythe. "Impressive little Red... For you to dodge kaz's punch is quite remarkable." Roman chimed as he walks away with the dust. Haruki taunting Ruby He then gestures to come at him.

Ruby just Smirks and activates her semblance and it was super speed... but what she aimed for was not haruki it was roman, but too bad for her Neo was there the whole time shielding Roman with her umbrella. Although it broke her invisibility. She smiles at Ruby and bows elegantly.

But before Ruby could see her haruki already leapt towards her. Trying to kick her face. Ruby Fires at the opposite direction to dodge and glared at haruki, She yelled. "are you trying to ruin a beautiful maidens face!!" Haruki in response bows his head "Forgive me Miss Red I was too enamored by your beauty I got distracted." suddenly he felt a chill down his spine. But before he could explain, Their ride has already arrived. "Halt!" a mature Blonde lady appeared to help Ruby it was Glynda Goodwitch. She fired multiple magic missiles towards the aircraft but Cinder blocks it with her magic. "See you again little red, may luck be on your side to meet me again" Haruki's parting words were a carbon copy of what Roman would say.

Glynda , still angered fires another barrage of magic towards them. Sadly they were already too far for her range. So she reluctantly pulled Ruby away, to be interviewed by Ozpin to enter Beacon Academy in a month.

The stage was set Haruki was preparing to train the heroes to beat Salem... and also to save Pyrrha. He must do what he can to stop Cinder. To give the heroes a fighting chance, he would try to train them into better warriors before they fight Adam and Tyrian. He would do his best at least to make this world a little better...

At the base Haruki was sitting in seiza being scolded by Neo. Puffing her cheeks she was pinching haruki in the thighs. On the other hand Mercury was eating popcorn on the sofa while watching haruki get punished. "Hehehe, Pinch him more! Go Neo!" Suddenly Emerald appears and slaps Mercury in the head. "you're so damn loud! what's all the ruckus about?!" Mercury rubs his head and says "Owww! Haruki is being scolded for being a giggolo." emerald and Mercury Bursts into laughter as they watched Haruki getting punished. as they were dicking around they were called by Salem into her throne room.

Inside the lustrous throne room of despair... Adam was leaning on a wall while tyrian was playing with his blades laughing maniacally. Emerald, Mercury , Neo , And some beat up meatball walked inside the room. Salem glances at Haruki, Shocked by his beat up

State thinking it was that Ruby girl who did it.

"was that girl that strong?" she asks Cinder. cinder replied "No, Master... I believe he was scolded by Neo." Glancing at Neo's triumphant look Salem could only sigh...

"No matter, We shall move on to more pressing matters. Neo and Haruki will be enrolling at beacon academy next month. followed by Mercury, Emerald, and Cinder before the tournament begins.

You two shall infiltrate the school be discreet, and gain as much information as possible. And if ONLY IF you have the chance... kill Ozpin for me..."

Shocked by her words Haruki went to the balcony... Thinking if he should move his plans forward a bit... but he's still too powerless against Salem. So he gazed up at the beautiful night sky not noticing Neo beside him... as he sensed her he looked behind and saw a cute pouting Neo. So he asked her "you still mad?" Neo lifted a sign saying (Hmph.) "oh wow not even willing to talk to me?" He grabbed Neo's hand and pulled her into an embrace. He then whispered to her ear "Neo, I'm sorry... Mercury made me do it." Neo quickly pinched his sides and said (still daring to lie even in a moment like this?) Haruki flinched from the pain and said... "Ow ow ow , I'm sorry. Now can you forgive me? I can't stand my Neo being angry at me." Now shocked by his words buried her face deeper into his chest. (Hmph. Who's yours you big dummy) Haruki then turned serious as he looked up in the sky... "Neo... Whatever may happen in Beacon... Please Trust me." Neo looks up at him and smiles (Un, No matter what. I will)

As they both parted ways little do they know Cinder was observing it all... She then walked away from her hiding spot and returned to her room, thinking taking that boy might be fun after all...