RWBY Shorts

Peace and Quiet

He took a deep breath. In… and out. Again. In…and out. Keep your eyes closed. He sat cross-legged on the green turf, hands resting on his knees. Empty your mind. Release any lingering thoughts. His hands dropped to the ground, each gripping a tuft of grass. Focus on your surroundings. Feel the grass, the roots, the soil. Let it sift through your fingers. Smell the clean air. He gripped the grass tighter, nearly tearing the roots. In… and out. In… and out. He began to softly radiate magenta light, building the power within him. Hold the Aura, let it grow… and… release. He relaxed his hold, allowing the light to spread out in a pulsing wave.

This was a technique Ren had been practicing for some weeks now. While training one's perception would allow them to more easily discover hidden threats, this procedure would release a pulse of pure Aura into the vicinity. The released energy would bounce off of any .incompatible Aura source, such as an enemy soldier, and return to the Huntsman or Huntress who released the pulse, alerting them of the distance and direction of their foe. It was not a skill that was often practiced, as it had no practical application on Grimm, monsters which had no souls, and thus, no Aura.

Still, he felt it was good to be prepared. This was the same reason why he made sure to routinely maintain Stormflower, his weapon. At least, when he had a quiet moment. And when your partner is Nora Valkrie, it is not often that you find a peaceful moment. Speaking of which…

"REN!" exclaimed the bubbly girl who had suddenly appeared in front of him. Most people would have been startled at least, but Ren simply opened his eyes and greeted her calmly.

"Hey, Nora," he murmured. He stood up and stretched as his partner started talking a mile a minute.

Some peace and quiet is nice, but it feels good to stick to routine.

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