Chapter 10

As the Apex predator of the skies, it was infuriating when the land dwellers act high and mighty in front of their superior geographical advantage. And such things are happening right in front of it.

From his superior position, which was high in the sky, he saw something. There was this annoying red dot approaching it. The red dot readied its weapon to attack it, and like every time he was going to do what he loves to do most. Kill it with no mercy. These humans think just that because they have weapons designed for killing grim,

[ Ruby POV ]

It was my time to shine, I will show them even if I'm younger than them, I am not weaker or naive as they think I am.

Besides, it's just a bird... well a slightly bigger bird, with bone plating and a bit dangerous. It was approaching me, I just need it to come close enough for me to get a well-placed shot at its eyes. With that done, I can just cut it with my scythe.

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Just a little bit closer, and I can shoot you. I just need to keep my momentum and let it get closer. But the Nevermore stopped midway, flapping its wings it created a strong wind, that pushed me back. Some dirt and debris flew toward me and I had to cover myself.

" Ruby watch out! " I heard Olaf's voice calling out to me. I looked at the Nevermore and I saw that it had launched its feather-like projectiles at me.

I had to act fast, I activated my semblance to avoid the projectiles, and I successfully dodged a number of the projectiles, but one lucky feather managed to get my cape at was lodged to the ground. I grabbed the projectile and tried to pull it out, but it won't budge.

The Nevermore opened its wings and readied to launch another wave of sharp feathers towards me. I put all my strength into my arms pulling the lodged feather but it was too late.

With one mighty swing, the Nevermore launched three well-aimed features at me.

" RUBY! GET AWAY FROM THAT POSITION! " Screamed Olaf as he sprinted towards me.

" I'm trying! "

All I could at the moment was raise my arms in a pathetic attempt to guard myself. I then heard a roar of a wild beast, but the sharp feathers never came.

I still kept my arms on guard, seconds later nothing happened. At that moment, I felt two things, number one a large shadow was covering me, and number two warm was blowing to my face.

I peeked to see and behold a large humanoid bear kneeling before me, It was easily three metres tall m, has brown fur and claws and teeth that looked like it could bite through steel. It utilized its large body to block my entire field of sight.

( This how it looked like )

" T-that hurts. " The bear spoke with a voice in what seemed as if two people spoke at the same time. It was intimidating, but something about that voice seemed very familiar.

" Olaf? is that you? " I asked the giant bear. The bear gave a nod. The giant bear began to shrink, its fur disappearing into the skin it sprouted from, it morphed into something more human and moments later Infront of me was Olaf.

My happiness in meeting him at the moment was cut short when he started to cough up blood. And fell face first to the ground.

I was horrified at what I saw, the three large feathers that were supposed to hit me were all lodged in Olaf's back.

" Olaf! are you alright? "

" I don't think so. " Olaf replied, coughing more blood. " At least you're safe... " he then looked at his back, " That was a dumb move but was well worth it. " his voice became softer and softer until he released a sigh.

Is he dead? Why did he take those feathers for me, he barely knows me, I'm just a stranger he met two days ago, why did he do that. WHY???

" Hey! Olaf! don't die on me! " Tears flowed from my eyes, this is all my fault. I should have not been too cocky.

I felt a soft touch on my head and the feeling felt very familiar. I looked at the hand and then at the person, Olaf gave a bright smile, " Don't cry... you don't look cute when you cry. "

I hugged him tightly, ignoring that he had three giant feathers stuck on his back. But Olaf was very vocal about it. " Easy there! They hurt a lot. "

" Oh sorry! "

[ Ruby POV end ]

While they were busy with our conversation, the Nevermore from above cringed at the sight, of two couples flirting with each other out in open public. Not that it knows what flirting even is.

So to kill the mood, it sent another barrage of sharp and pointed feathers at them. To make sure they die painfully, the Deathstalker thrust its stinger towards them to impale them both. As their doom approached them, they couldn't really do anything but Weiss showed up and shielded them with an ice wall, the feathers were stuck on the ice wall and the Deathstalker was frozen in place. But it won't take that much time for it to escape. The Nevermore after seeing its failed attack retreated as the humans had reinforcement that was coming to its location.

" You are so childish. " Weiss scolded Ruby.

" Weiss? " Ruby said as she looked at the girl clad in white, who had a stern face ready to go into Karen mode.

Weiss continued, " Dimwitted, hyperactive and most importantly reckless. And look who got hurt because of you. " she pointed at Olaf, who had this cheeky smile plastered on his face.

" Oh, you do care. " Olaf teased.

" Shut up. " Weiss replied sternly.

" I know. " Ruby replied, " But I want to show you all that I can do it. "

" Look. "Weiss's face softens, " if we have to do this, we have to do it together... so if you quit trying to show off, I can be a bit nicer. "

Ruby's face brightened up, and she smiled knowing that things were going well with them.

" That's cool and all but I suggest we leave now. " Tor interrupted them as he lifted Olaf onto his shoulders. The two girls followed after him to the rest of their group.

Ruby was immediately embraced by her sister, " What were you thinking?! you could have gotten seriously hurt. "

" I-i know, but Yang you're hugging me a little too tight. "

" Why do you always do dumb stuff like this. " Tor scolded Olaf as he dropped him to the ground face first.

" Can you be a little gentle? " Complained Olaf, " I have three giant feathers impaled on my back. "

" And who's bright idea was it, that you adopted to end up in this situation? " Tor countered with a comeback, " If you were to your brain, in situations like this... I wouldn't have done this to you. " Tor grabbed all three feathers, planting his foot on his back for leverage, he yanked them off his back with a loud squelch.

" MOTHERFUCKER!!! " Olaf cursed as he fought through the pain.

" Next time, I will assure you it will be more painful than this. " Tor said with his face completely devoid of emotions.

The ones watching it were absolutely horrified at what they saw, " What are you doing to him?! " stood between him and Olaf. Ruby was angry at him for punishing Olaf just for saving her. He saved her life, and why would he do this to his friend?

" Relax, " Ragnar knelt in front of Olaf, " he just removed the feathers from his back. Made it easier for me to heal him. "

" What? " Ruby was confused so she turned to Tor, " I don't needlessly cause harm to my comrades... well except for when they do something dumb... like that idiot over there. " he pointed to Olaf. " I swear if I took my eyes off him for five minutes, he does something so dumb, I lose brain cells. "

Well, Olaf was kinda right about Tor. Despite his cruel and heartless actions towards his friends, he seemed to have this twisted form of love and care for them.

Olaf was still moaning in pain. Well pulling those feathers out of his back was more painful than the time those same feathers struck him.

Well, one was done out of sacrifice for protecting something you love, and the other was done as a form of punishment.

" Alright, stop whining about it. " Ragnar said as he lifted the chainmail that protect Olaf's back and he placed both his arms on Olaf's bare back. His arm had this greyish glow of Aura that flowed to Olaf. They were awestruck at how the wounds healed at a frightening rate.

Seconds later, the wounds were completely healed all that was left were the scars that told of what caused it.

" Just to be safe, have a healer check you after the initiation. "

" Ok. " Olaf agreed as he stood up

" Olaf are you Ok? " Ruby wanted to make sure he was ok.

" Not 100% but it will be enough I guess. "

" Guys? " Jaune called for their attention, " Not to interrupt, but that giant bird thingy and the deathstalker are coming back. "

They all saw that the Nevermore was stalking them from a high distance, and the Deathstalker was released from its icy prison.

" Guys any plans? " Jaune asked.

" Simple. " Tor answered., " Run. "

An hour later...

" Next we have Tor Torden, Havard Berg, Olaf, and Ragnar Svart. You shall now be called Team THOR. And will be led by Tor Torden. "