Fighting a Dragon

You've got to admit you didn't expect to be fighting Yang. From what you knew of her she seemed more of a flirt... Then again, this continent and its people have amazed you before.

Y/N: 'Best be on my toes... Then.'

You're stretching out your arms and legs, knowing this fight won't be as simple as Cardin's was. You could at least analyze the battle and figure out a strategy... Yang's kind of the blank slate right now.

Yang: "You ready tough guy!"

I turned to Yang who's standing there ready to fight, she wore a quite a large sum of yellow on her body and it was kind of hard not to stare at her figure. She's toned and looks surprisingly fit. Most of all, you could see her upper part of her breast as they cling to a yellow cloth, which covered most of the bust.

Y/N: 'That what she wears? I wonder if that's for the unfortunate foe who keeps his eyes on her bust than her eyes...'

Glynda: Are you both ready?

Yang almost screams out in an adorable tone.

Yang: "Ready!!!"

Glynda turns to me and I nod along.

Glynda: "Let the match begin!"

Glynda's hand just swung her arm down signaling the start of the match.

Before you could even blink Yang was right beside, she had just used her gauntlets as a booster shot, you're lucky your reflexes took over as you brought your left arm up taking the hit which was aimed for your face.

The impact sent you flying, you skid across the floor of the field. But as you get closer to the wall, you swung your legs so they make contact with the wall.

At that moment of connection between you and the wall, you spot Yang charging again. But you've kicked off the wall still on the floor missing her fist then roll to your feet.

Your left was bruised if not serious damage.

Y/N: "Ow...That hurt."

Yang bellows out a chuckle as she walks out of the smoke cloud, which she just created with her second attack.

Yang: "Don't tell me you're giving up already!"

I clicked my neck from side to side, as my eyes studied her arms.

Y/N: 'Those weapons... They act like shotguns. I need to try to take those off or knock her out.'

Yang holds to fingers up calling you over. Begging you to start a fight and get serious. You could only chuckle as you bring your hands out and widen your stance.

Then waited...

Yang: "Alright if you don't want to come to me!" She fires her gauntlets and races towards you "Then I'll come to you to give you your beating!"

You had less than a second you put your plan in motion. But instead of taking the hit or even trying to dodge to the side. You lean back and witness her right arm as it misses your cheek. Her eyes were amazed as I missed her attack. As your back touches the floor, I use my legs in an arch kicking her in a stomach.

Her mouth shot open as your feet connected with her stomach. Acting like a spring you sent her flying a few meters away. She topples to the floor clutching her stomach.

Yang: "Ow..."

You landed on your feet after that attack, pulling out one of your throwing darts and swung it around. As you watched her find her footing again.

You grabbed the rope dart by the blade in your right, while your left holds the rope.

Y/N: "Don't tell me you can't take a hit, Yang!"

Her eyes seemed to light up at that very comment and instead of charging at you like before. She runs and leaps raising her fist ready to attack.

But you've dodged to the side missing her attack. For the next few minutes, you're dodging her attack as she continues to attack. You're always a step ahead of her. The attacks were simple and easy to read as you step from side to side or slip underneath her fists.

But you were getting cocky and didn't realize the knee aimed for my chest. It knocked some air out of my lungs, then I'm punched again.

You roll across the floor and look up to see her smiling.

Yang: "Are you even trying, cause let me tell you... Sure doesn't seem that way."

However Ruby screamed out from the stands to her big sister.

Ruby: "Yang your Ankle!!!"

Yang: "My what?"

Then she feels a tug on her ankle and spots the rope that's wrapped around her left ankle.

Yang: "How?"

Y/N: "Your knee... Gave the best opportunity for me."

You pulled the line and her legged moved. At that moment you rushed her, she throws her right arm. But you've kept your speed and know where to stand. Allowing you to wrap her arm in the line as well.

As you stand behind Yang, she throws her left arm over her shoulder and tries firing her gauntlets at you.

But you're already out her limited range. You knock her left knee forcing her to take a knee, enabling you to tighten your hold on her. Then wrap her free arm as well. She seemed to look like a pretzel.

Yang: "I'm... Stuck!"

Y/N: "That's the idea..."

Glynda starts to count on the side, as a large screen behind us start to count down from 10.

Glynda: "10... 9... 8... 7... 6... 5..."

Yang was getting harder to hold down, her strength was immense.

Y/N: "How could you be this strong!"

Yang: "I'M NOT GIVING IN!!!"

When I saw Yang's eyes turn from there normal sharp lilac color to this blood red, I could tell was something was wrong and I was in danger. Her hair seemed to turn nearly white and on fire. So I did something else I grabbed Yang in a bear hug from behind, holding her arms in place and fighting her strength.

Glynda: "3... 2..."

Yang: "NO!!!"

Yang bashed her head backward hitting my face. But my hold was still strong and my head on her neck now.

Y/N: "I DON'T GIVE UP... THAT EASILY!!!"

Glynda: "1... It's over."

At that moment I've thrown backward at the strength of Yangs was far too strong. I scraped along the floor not even caring about getting up as I stopped, my muscles ached and were in so much pain. Yet Yang was still fine and I groaned.

Y/N: "What the hell?"

Yang: "Come on... I won that game!"

She pointed to the board hanging above our heads. I could only arch my head up to see the screen. Yang's Aura was still 80% while mine was at 35%. A few more moments and the bell would've rung.

Glynda: "That's the rules, Ms. Xiao Long."

Yang grunts and my neck finally gives in hitting the floor. As I lay there exhausted, I spotted Glynda's heels beside me as she stares at me still on the floor.

Glynda: "What are you doing?"

Y/N: "Trying not to scream... Ahh, my muscles."

Glynda raises an eyebrow at my comment.

Glynda: "No... Your muscles are fine, it was your aura that took the hit. Your body is still fine."

I could only look up as I start to hear more footsteps coming my way. But I couldn't even turn my head to the side it hurt that much.

Y/N: "You sure... Cause I know what pulling a muscle feels like and my bodies feel like, right now my body doesn't even feel like it can move."

Glynda: "Where does it hurt the most.

I take a moment to catch my breath and raise two of my fingers on my left hand.

She notices and lifts your sleeve to see this large purple mark running up your arm.

Glynda: "May I take your gauntlet off?"

I nod and bite my lip as she slowly takes the metal off my arm. I never focused on my pain as I fought. But now since my mind was clear and I no longer needed to fight. I finally felt all of it...

The pain that's built up.

Glynda: "Oh dear..."

I dare not look down.

Y/N: "What?"

Glynda: "Your arm has a comminuted break."

I knew what that meant and groaned.

YN: "Dammit."

Yang: "What's that?"

Glynda spun around on her heels turning to the students around her.

Glynda: "Never mind that! Some call the school nurse! and bring us a stretcher!"

A few students ran about following there teachers' orders. While Yang leaned down. Look at your arm.

Yang: "Are you alright? I mean... I didn't break your arm did I?"

I chuckled out a laugh trying to not to cry.

Y/N: "You didn't just break my arm... One of the bones is shattered so there's a lot of damage."

Yangs realizing the damage she's done gulps.

Yang: "Can i... I'm so..."

I turned my head to Yang.

Y/N: "It's OK... Just hurts like hell."

Yang nods and I notice another's footsteps behind Yang, by the man's spotless shoes and cane I could tell straight away it was Ozpin.

Ozpin: "What happened here?"

Glynda and everyone else had spun around to spot Ozpin. They were all silent as I speak.

Y/N: "Oh, you know... Training."

Ozpin studies my arm and leans down, then pokes the wound. I bit my tongue and wanted to scream. Even pass out from this pain.

Ozpin: "Hmm... Training."

My voice came out of gritted teeth.

Y/N: "Yeah... Sure did!"

He nods but speaks up.

Ozpin: "Why didn't you activate your Aura or Semblance?"

I stared out the sky and focused on the term Semblance or Aura.

Y/N: "What are those things and what's an Aura?"

Everyone chuckles or tries to lighten the mood. But Ozpin had his eyes on mine and I focused on his.

Ozpin: "Hmm, why aren't I shocked... Not like you know a lot of this continent."

I nod and everyone turns to the two of you.

Ruby: "Wait...What!!!"

Jaune speaks up in the crowd.

Jaune: "Wait... If he doesn't know what a semblance is or about Aura... Did he have any in the fight?"

The kids started to gossip and I started panting feeling some pain rise inside my chest.

Y/N: "What is it... This aura? Why is it so special?"

Ozpin: "Aura... Is the manifestation of our souls. It bears our burdens and protects our hearts... in a way, it is both our shield and our sword if used precisely. But it's the main tool of huntsmen and huntress. Protecting them from serious wounds or life-threatening attacks... It's a shield that protects us... Think of it as an invisible piece of armor that encases your body."

I let out a little chuckle as a tear escapes my right eye,

Y/N: "That could've been useful..."

Ozpin: "Indeed. I must admit... You're a lot stronger than I gave you credit for." Ozpin looks up and calls Blake. "Mrs. Belladonna if you would be so kind as to awaken Mr. L/N aura."

Blake looks at you hesitantly. But kneels beside you and places her hand on your chest. She seemed worried and I tried to not to laugh... It was starting to hurt.

Blake: "Are you ready?"

I nodded and gulped.

Y/N: "Will it hurt?"

Blake: "No... But it will feel odd. Like something is waking up inside you."

Before I could even ask Ozpin speaks up.

Ozpin: "Would you please hurry before the young pass out Ms. Belledonna."

She nods and I close my eyes. Then I feel it... Something waking up inside me. I couldn't explain it. It was like... The pain never existed and I was staring off into a black abyss. But at that moment, that blackness became light.

My eye shot open to see this light shining out of me...It like was my body was vibrating and the muscles were fixing themselves. It was even that I saw this brilliant color dance in front of my eyes. It compared to Blake's black aura. I could only see this shade of dark red, it looked Merlot swirling around me... If the color got any darker, It would look like blood.

Within a second of that show of color it forms over my body, then disappears. That pain I once felt is gone and even my arm felt better.

I was arching forward sitting up.

Blake: "Are you alright?"

I brought my left hand up and looked at the bruise... It was no longer there. I chuckled out a surprise.

Y/N: "Yeah... I'm fine, how-" It was like hear a gunshot for the first time, your ears were rigging out and your eyes were wide open "Casso [Fuck]"

Blake: "What?"

You couldn't answer as your body becomes stiff and fall into her arms. You could hear the scared voices and arms holding you up. But your eyes were too heavy. Then finally you closed them.

Third Persons (POV)

Everyone just stared at the young Y/N as he closes his eyes. People start to scream out of fear and uncertainty, yet Ozpin remained silent and turned to the students.

Ozpin: "Calm down everyone L/N is being taken to the infirmary. Classes are over students, please go back to your rooms or your extra classes now." 

The few kids nod bring there friends and teammates along. While Ozpin turns to team RWBY AND JNPR.

Ozpin: "As for these two teams. Would be so kind as to bring this young man to the infirmary with me."

Without hesitation, the teams, quickly pick up Y/N. Who is now on a stretcher and make a run for the infirmary.

After a few short moments, Y/N is placed onto a bed still sleeping and hooked up to a drip. As he lay in bed, still sleeping.

Ruby stepped up to the young man holding his hand

Ruby: "Is he going to be okay professor Ozpin?"

Ozpin: "Do not worry about your friend Ms. Rose. Mr. (L/N) had merely overworked himself with his earlier fight.

Weiss turned to Ozpin irritated by that comment, her right index was tapping on her thigh.

Weiss: "Really... From the way I saw it, (Y/N) passed out! It's not exactly common for somebody to pass out after a match particularly when someone's aura was just obtained like that!"

Weiss didn't know what was happening, but she didn't like it. There's something there not tell her and the group.

Glynda: Hold you tongue Ms. Schnee, if I hear another word out of you I wi-"

Glynda never completed that sentence, since Ozpin stepped up to the young man's side and turned to his students nodding in understanding Weiss's complaint.

Ozpin: I assume you all would line explanation as to why Mr. L/N passed out as he did?"

Everyone nodded.

Ozpin: "Very well then, Mrs. Good Witch asked (Y/N) about aura... Well in short not many people outside of Vale have ever heard of Aura... The only few that have, are rare individuals that have been to this country."

Pyrrha: "And why is that exactly?"

Ozpin: "Simple, not many people outside of Vale can gain Aura or have a reason to awaken it. For some odd reason many people who were born outside of Vale, aren't able to tap into their aura's potential. While we the people of Vale can... To explain it in a better term."

Ozpin grabbed a notepad from the bedside table. Then he holds it out for his students to see.

Ozpin: "Imagine for a moment... That Aura is like a river, twisting and turning meeting up at a damn that had been blocked off" He taps the paper which he holds with both hands "Imagine this sheet of paper as the wall."

They nod and he smiles.

Ozpin: "Now, the wall is the barrier, the time before you learned how to use Aura. It's only until someone else awakens your aura. Does the dam wall start to finally open, making the dam walls open up which allows the water to rush out slowly and surely meet the sea, which in this case allows you to tap into the potential of your Semblance over time."

Ozpin grabs a hold of the sides and pretends like there doors.

Blake: "OK, but that doesn't explain his condition?"

Ozpin: "I was just getting to that and thank you for reminding me."

Ozpin's hands move from the side to the middle of the paper. His two fingers holding it by the edge of the paper now.

Ozpin: "Yet, for some odd reason... A countless number of people outside of Vale can't seem to open the dam wall even with help."

Ozpin slowly starts to fold the piece of paper twice, then thrice. Finally stopping on the four.

Ozpin: "The damn wall is too thick and may not even be allowed to open. Which means they may never open or their semblance."

Ruby: "Oh I get it...But that still doesn't explain why (Y/N) passed out?"

Ozpin nods along, grabbing the piece of paper at the center. But this time with a scalpel.

Ozpin: "Actually, I think it does... Imagine that your Aura is larger than most normally should be, now imagine instead of the walls coming down, allowing water to be released slowly. Instead, small cracks start to form on the wall."

Ozpin plunges the blade into the piece of paper and starts stabbing a few times. Then finally stops holding up a tattered and destroyed paper.

Ozpin: "These cracks become bigger and bigger breaking the wall."

He rips the paper in two and throws it into the dustbin.

Ozpin: "Suddenly the aura that's been held back for years is rushing out of you... the wall that was once holding your aura back starts breaking apart at the seams, then a giant wave crashes down. Finally meeting the sea. Do you understand?"

Some of them looked confused.

Blake: "So you're saying... Since his Aura was stronger than excepted... He had a moment, where his aura came at him all at once. Which was able to heal his wound. But since it was his first time using aura without using the control which was what the wall represented, he passed out from exhaustion."

Ozpin put his finger to the tip of his nose.

Ozpin: "Right on the nose Ms. Belldonna."

Every sighed out relief and Ozpin chuckled.

Ozpin: "No need to worry any longer, the young man should be fine, he may wake up tomorrow. But if any of you wish to stay, please do. After all. We all need friends in this life."

With that Ozpin leaves the room, with Glynda following closely behind. The group of teens looks at one another as they watch Y/N sleep in silence. Ruby sighed and looked to her friends.

Ruby: "Come on... We can't do anything to help him now."

Weiss: "I suppose... Still, I can't help. But worry."

Yang who was leaning against the wall in the corner of the room nods and looks to the person she's put into the hospital.

Yang: "Yeah... Still, feel kind of bad though."

Pyrrha holds onto Yang's shoulder.

Pyrrha: "Y/N knows you were only sparing, he's not angry with you."

Yang nods and walks to the door, whispering something under her breath that her friends didn't hear.

Yang: "I wish he did."

Everyone turns to the young man and say their goodbyes, with Blake being the last to leave. Her hand was placed on top of Y/N's chest.

Her voice was silent and barely audible as she whispered out these words.

Blake: "We'll be waiting for you..."

She felt his pulse on her hand. She couldn't help but blush as she felt his bare chest on her skin. However, she shook her head. Pushing those thoughts out of her head as leaves the room behind her.

[Time skip brought to you by Chibi Y/N sleeping]

[Y/N POV]

You were stirring in your sleep move from side to side as you recall your visit to Istanbul when you were 12 or so.

That was when you were given your new hidden blade...

There was a spar taking place.

Ezio had just kicked you in the stomach making you gasp for air then he quickly sends you flying with his hook and run technique.

Next thing you know you're on the floor trying to get back up only to see Ezio run at you again, you quickly grab some sand on the ground and throw it at Ezio's face. Hoping to blind him for a few moments.

But he simply evaded it like it wasn't even their... Knocking you out with a punch to the back of your head.

This is how it's been for the last two weeks. Every single day since you arrived in Istanbul... Ezio has been training you. He's been acting strange since the battle at the old monastery, where you found the door to Altair's library, Ezio has been making you train non-stop and you were getting a little tired of it. True that was probably your most dangerous fight to date. Hundreds of men were fighting Ezio and you... you held them off as best as you could, but as soon as Ezio fell so did you. It was like he froze up.

Slowly at that moment, your body started to wake up and you can hear your adoptive father's voice.

Ezio: "I expect all of you to get these forms right, if not... I want you to practice this until these moves become reflexes. Because the Templars will not go easy on you. So you must become better and stronger assassin's so you can take out your targets."

Jut like that... All the recruits walked off in pairs and worked on their fighting stances. I slammed my fist into the ground as I tried to find the strength to get up. At that moment Yusuf appears around the corner watching his recruits training a harder than usual, then he spots you on the ground shaking as you find your feet.

Yusuf: "What happened to your apprentice... He looks like he was run over by a group of byzantine soldiers."

He walks up to you helping you stand. You find your footing and look at him.

Y/N: "Not exactly... Ezio wanted me to be his sparring partner."

Your hands were holding your head as the headache starts to appear. It caught even Yusuf by surprise.

Yusuf: "So you are not only teaching my students how to fight... But, you couldn't even hold back against your son?"Yusuf stared down Ezrio annoyed by my father's action. Ezio was about to say something, but I spoke up instead.

Y/N: "It's fine. I learned from the battle. I need to keep my guard up and take advantage of my hook blade." You could finally feel your headache subsiding. "Ezio was going easy on me, I just need to get better is all."

This made Yusuf stare at you and back at Ezio.

Yusuf: "Remind me again where you found this boy. Because we could use a few of him in the creed."

He starts laughing as Ezio nods knowing your commitment far too well. All of a sudden Yusuf hears one of his assassins need help and he walks off... Ezio walks over, helping you walk.

Ezio: "Not bad, you were able to block most of my punches and were even able to disarm me of my sword."

He said while leading you down the hall to the kitchen.

Y/N: "But I wasn't able to block any of your attacks shortly after that, I should have probably created some distance between us and tried using my Rope dart to try attack you." 

You said as Ezio places you on a seat at the kitchen table. You were given a bowl of fruit for breakfast along with oats. Now it's some form of curry. But that didn't stop you from diving into the food.

As you ate in silence Ezio studied you. You had taken off your jacket to reveal your wounds from three weeks before. You were cut across the chest and back which had stitches all over, while also having bandage covering most of the wounds. That's not even counting the bruises on your arms or legs which were also bandaged up.

You looked like a mummy who shouldn't even be walking let alone fighting.

Ezio: "You shouldn't have so many cuts for such a young man... If only my father could see me now or even my mother, they would probably make me stop training you after seeing all those wounds!" 

You could tell that Ezio felt guilty for your wounds, he was your adoptive father and he couldn't help but feel pain for you. So, you decided to do something funny... You picked up a little bit of your orange and flung it at Ezio knocking him out of his dazed state.

Y/N: "You left your self-open." You held your fork like a sword pointing it at Ezio ready to strike. He only grinned patting my back a few times as he nodded along.

Ezio: "I suppose you did... You've won. But don't waste food."

With that, you both continued eating as usual. Fifteen minutes later, after finishing your meal.

Yusuf comes strolling in with some materials and spreads them out on to the table. The man had a big grin on his face as he rubs his hands together.

Yusuf: "Alright children today... It's bomb day. I'm going to teach you about bombs and how to make them, from decoy grenades to explosive grenades." He said picking up an empty shell."Take notice of the strength of the shells and how thick or thin they are."

Ezio and you both nodded along as you spent the rest of the day playing around with explosives.

At that moment, your tried eyes finally opened and realized you weren't with Ezio and Yusuf. But are in an infirmary. You spotted your Creeds clothing all neatly folded up and waiting for you.

But you were not alone in the room Ozpin was to your right, he was reading a book titled "Italian for Dummies" a few seconds after he brings the book down to see you awake.

Ozpin: It's good to see you finally woke up, how do you feel?"

You moved your arms and legs they felt fine. You looked at your shoulder and felt your knee to your surprise they were both fine. You couldn't even tell if your spared yesterday happened. Ozpin noticed this and spoke up.

Ozpin: "Most people when they have there Aura's awaken, don't usually end up in the hospital."

I smirk and nod.

Y/N: "Yeah it takes a select few to pull that off. So..." I sat up and turned to the teacher now. Getting ready to stand up "What brings you here Ozpin?"

Ozpin: "I've come bringing good news. In three days you'll have a mission if you are up for the challenge?"

I nod getting to my feet.

Y/N: "Sure... What am I going to be doing?"

Ozpin: "It'll be rather... Who you'll be meeting. I'll explain on the day as for now. Rest and recuperate, you have friends coming to see you soon."

Ozpin heads for the door and I speak up.

Y/N: "Friends? I've been here for less than a day?"

Ozpin: "It's surprising isn't it... But, you may not tell them about our business. Understood."

Y/N: "Yes..."

Inside my mind, I repeated the tenets of our code.

Y/N: '1.) Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent.  2.)Hide in plain sight. 3.) Never compromise the brotherhood.'