Path Of Blood - 88 Chapter 80

Back in Vale…

Alarms were blaring one after another. They were alerted to the presence of the Grimm coming from the old subways. Haruki thought that only one train was being delivered.

Little did he know that Salem Has planned this in advance and used the subways and tunnels and bombed them all. Making the Grimm enter through those small tunnels. Ozpin was calm yet beneath he was angered. Although he can’t blame Haruki, He knows deep down that Salem has foreseen Haruki’s change of teams.

Luckily Ozpin was prepared, all of the hunters that was stationed in Vale and all of Ironwood’s Atlas Robots defended The entirety of Vale. Teams of Hunters in training were spread all throughout Beacon. They all had one task, to protect the civilians. Although they could Handle the waves after waves of Grimm on thing kept bothering Ozpin. It was the reported missing student case, Reported to him by another student who was on the scene, Neptune Vasilias. The young boy was confined in the hospital, He had three broken ribs. A few centimeters more then it would have ruptured his organs.

He remembered Neptune’s words, “Eris sends her regards.” He feared the thought of the sinners and Salem working together. If they were, then they better prepare for the worst. He has already sent out a search party for The missing Boy Sun Wukong, Yet there is still little to no results. It’s like he vanished into thin air.

“There’s so much work, although I would love if you could stay Qrow… But your search for the boy should be priority. Me and the boy would handle the invading Grimm.” He said as he stared at Qrow through the screen.

Qrow nodded his head, “If I’m lucky… I would find him in a day’s time. But we all know that I’m not. If he’s still in vale I would probably find out where he is.” He turned in to a bird and flew away. Ozpin Closed the screen and stood up, he rushed out of his office to join in on the fray.

Scanning the skies would be Qrow’s top priority, if he spots a sinner he would follow them. Although he only knows both Aergia and Eris by their looks, He could easily see them even when their disguised. Not that they would bother doing that.

He was counting on their arrogance so that he could spot them. Although Deep down he knows his semblance is just going to get in the way. He flapped his black wings and roamed the city.

Team JNPR on the other hand have their hands full as Grimm assaulted them from all sides.

“Hahahahahaha!!! I am the God of Thunder and pancakes!!” Nora screamed as she swatted the Beowolves and Ursai Grimm like flies. She spun her hammer and shot the ground to propel herself towards the enemies. Ren Shot the Grimm that was approaching her from behind, “Nora watch out!”

Jaune held his blade into a reverse grip imitating Haruki and his shield turned into a sheath. He sheathed his blade as he jumped into the fray. He threw the sheath into the face of another Grimm and slashed towards the other. His sheath turned into a shield and Pyrrha used her semblance to use it as a boomerang to bisect the remaining Grimm in half.

“Oh yeah… This is definitely getting in my montage.” Jaune nodded his head as he appreciated his newfound glory. Nora tilted her head, “You’re making a montage?”

Ren held her in the shoulders, “Stop, Don’t ask him.” Jaune raised his blade as he cockily smirked towards his team. “Too late Ren! I’m making an auto biography for when me and Haruki become heroes! I got this idea from one of the weird shows Haruki makes us watch from time to time.

My Glorious self and Haruki’s Heroics shall be displayed towards the masses and enlighten them on what a hero should be!” He nodded as he fixed the G*Pro attached on his shoulder.

Nora laughed her ass off, Ren on the other hand was face palming, “Are you seriously recording right now?” Jaune shrugged his shoulders as he flexed, “Remember this words young Padawan… Always be recording.”

Pyrrha sighed, “I’m honestly doubting Haruki’s influence towards you guys.” Nora was rolling on the floor laughing. “Hahahahaha!!”

Jaune however, was unfazed by all the insults flying towards him, “Heh, you’re just jealous! I have so many viewers in the Net I’m probably famous now.”

Ren coughed, “Uhh guys… The Grimm? We’re under attack remember?” Pyrrha looked towards Jaune, “Well? Fearless leader… Go get them.” Jaune scratched his cheeks, “Uhm, but Pyrrha there’s like a hundred of them.” She shrugged her shoulders and just pointed towards the Grimm.

Jaune stretched his shouldersand dashed towards the maws of the Grimm. After a few seconds he was running back, “Aaaaahhhh!!! Beringels!!!” Nora was laughing,”Hahahhaha!! I hope that video is in 4k. It will get sooo many clicks, I’m practically rich at this point.” She said as she planned on taking the G*Pro for herself later.

Jaune threw his shield towards the legs of the Beringels. Pyrrha used her semblance to speed it up and trip the enemies.

Jaune charged up his aura, “Alright this is not a test anymore… I can do this. I can do this!!!” He transferred his massive aura that he charged up towards Pyrrha. She got a massive power increase. The surrounding metals all bent towards her will. The ground quaked, and all the metals twisted and turned and slowly formed countless spikes. It almost covered the sky.

She sent her hand down. Then all the metal spike came crashing down towards the Grimm. Not a sight of Grimm was left, They all turned to dust. The entire area was silent as it could be. The only sound that could be heard was Team JNPR celebrating, “Hahahahahah!! I’m amazing!” Jaune said as he jumped in the air, “You guys saw what I did? It was awesome!”

Ren and Nora stared at Jaune exasperated, “Uh… Hate to break it ya bud. You barely did anything. Infact Pyrrha should be the one celebrating.” Pyrrha smiled, “Not really, Without Jaune’s semblance I wouldn’t have done it.” Nora sighed towards Jaune’s direction. “I hope you captured this moment.”

“Pyrrha understands my greatness.” Jaune said as he put down the camera. He swore to himself that he would edit out him running for his life.

“But that was awesome! I wonder how you would affect Haruki’s semblance?” Nora said as she thought of their combo. “Combined with his lightning form and my semblance, We could probably erase a lot of enemies. You two are like walking batteries to me!” Jaune slumped his shoulders as he stared towards the ground. Ren patted his back to console him.

Suddenly behind the rubble the could hear foot steps. They gazed towards the direction of the sound and they saw A beautiful blonde lady.

Both Jaune and Ren were stunned, Nora whistled. Pyrrha on the other hand readied her blade. She was glaring towards the blond woman.

Jaune scratched his head and shakily spoke, “Oh my God! It’s Eris from Discordia! She’s the owner of discordia! My Lady… It’s not safe here Grimm are prowling about.” He said in the most gentlemanly voice he could muster.

Nora raised her eyebrows, “I’m surprised you know someone from a Jewelry company Jaune.” Jaune puffed out his chest, “Seven sisters remember? My eldest sister loves her work.”

Eris narrowed her eyes and giggled as she covered her mouth, “I’m very flattered that you know me.” Jaune was stunned, “Uhh…Y-Yes! Although I’m not a fan of Jewelry myself, but I find your work extremely beautiful. Perfect to uh…uh…say the least.” Nora scoffed, “Real smooth there cowboy.”

Suddenly Pyrrha’s shouts woke them from their stupor. “Don’t listen to her! She’s the enemy!” Everyone looked towards their frantic teammate.

“What are you talking about? She’s The CEO of a Jewelry Company. She’s completely Harmless.” Jaune said as he raised his eyebrows.

“On the contrary Mr. Arc, I could handle myself perfectly well. Trying times like these requires even the tiniest training to survive.” Eris said as she smiled.

“Oh..uh..You know me?” Jaune said as he pointed towards himself.

“Of course I do. I’m the one who killed your dear old Grand Dad. Hero of the Great War as they say. Too bad he was pitifully weak. Just. Like. You…” Eris said as she brought out her blade.

Everyone opened their eyes wide, Jaune shakily asked. “But that was a long time ago. Miss Eris I think you should stop joking. Did my sisters put you up to this?”

“Hahahahaha, You would wish that was the case won’t you? Sadly I’m the one who stabbed him right in the heart with that very sword. Crocea Mors was it?

I thought he was someone great so I went in the battlefield to check it out. I was met with disappointment. He was laughably weak, his legend was exaggerated through the course of time.

Don’t get me wrong Mr. Arc, he is still leagues apart from your from your current strength. It’s just that in my eyes, You’re all weak… There’s only one man who was able to… Quench this thirst.”

Pyrrha frowned, Jaune’s expression was covered by his long bangs. Nora and Ren we’re looking at their friend worriedly. Pyrrha gathered her resolve and finally spoke. “What are you doing here Eris? What do you want! Haruki is not here.” She stated.

Eris shrugged her shoulders, “You jealous that I’m Haruki’s Match and you’re not? … Relax I’m not here for him or for you. My target are these two.” She said as she raised Her Blade, “And we both know that no one… could stop me from taking them.” She smirked and dashed towards her targets.