Here it is! My newest fic! God… I spent literally all summer finishing this for you. The whole story. You can see how many chapters it is on my profile.
Before we get started, I'd like to point out a few important things:
This fic is somewhat based off the song: Let Me Hear (AKA the Parasitic Beasts opening) hell, that's the same title as the fic itself.
It is also kind of based off the Owari no Seraph opening: X.U.
IMPORTANT: This fic is NOT a crossover in any way shape or form. It is NOT based off the entirety of the songs OR anime.
This is a completely original fic that follows some aspects of the songs above. (Links to the songs are at the end of the chapter).
Buckle up, this is one hell of a ride!
A breeze whipped through their hair in the stand off.
A tumbleweed drifted across the forest floor.
Their eyes narrowed in anticipation, both people waiting for the other to make the first move.
The brunette smirked when she noticed her sister's flowing golden hair got caught in her eyes, which effectively distracted her.
She used that split second to dart in for a front attack as she wielded Crescent Rose for a strike.
The blonde however, had fast reflexes and used Ember Celica to temporarily stun her sister as she clumsily stumbled backward.
"Is that all you got, Rubes?" Yang blew on her weapon like she was blowing out a smoking pistol. "You won't make it into Beacon with those moves!"
"I can and I will!" Ruby began firing sniper rounds in defiance.
Yang blasted the bullets to pieces with her own. "Ozpin needs to see you're worth his time!" she was trying to be harsh on her sister in an attempt to rile her up. "You're two years younger than all of us, what makes you think he'll let you in?!"
The bullets suddenly stopped ringing out, and Yang lowered her fist, thinking she was too harsh on the girl.
Ruby lowered her head, her weapon dropped to her side. "You're right…"
"What?" Yang tilted her head. "No! I was joking! I just want you to be the best you can be for initiation," she wearily ran up to her sister, worry filled her lilac orbs "Was I too harsh?"
Ruby suddenly smirked, a complete 180 from when she looked like she was about to cry. "Nope!"
Before Yang could react, a cloud of smoke enshrouded her vision and her sister vanished in thin air.
"Dammit, Ruby! That's cheating!" Yang's aura flared in anger. "Using my sisterly instincts like that…"
Repeated rounds of bullets struck the blonde in different places and she kept grunting from the stings. Some straying bullets whizzed passed Yang's ear. Thankfully, her aura took the brunts of the blows that landed a direct hit.
How the hell is she hitting me all over my body?! Yang asked herself. Is she that quick?
The blonde whipped her head in all different directions to locate her sister, but the annoying cloud of smoke made sure that was impossible.
Suddenly, the dark outline of Ruby's scythe appeared and pounded her side. The action was too quick and caused Yang to fly out of the smoke cloud from the impact.
Yang landed on her back with a thump and a slight grunt. "Nice hit."
Ruby's giggles originated from the forest. Yang could pinpoint the direction, but she wasn't sure exactly where her sister was.
"Not funny!"
The comment made Ruby tried to stifle another giggle, but ultimately caused the bushes she was hiding in to rustle.
There! Yang yelled internally and ran to the spot.
She jumped behind the bushes and caught a frazzled Ruby off guard. Ruby tried to block Yang's punch, but that caused Crescent Rose to fly out of her grasp.
Ruby gasped when she now stood weaponless. She of all people knew how much Yang thrived in melee combat.
Sorry Rubes, Yang thought. I can't go easy on you. I promised you I wouldn't.
The blonde went in for a final blow with her signature right hook.
When her sister didn't fly back, Yang was speechless to find that Ruby had successfully blocked her most powerful punch with her bare hands.
What?! Yang thought. She can block my best move?!
Ruby smirked. "I'm stronger than you think," her arm was starting to tremble from the sheer strength it took to withstand the assault.
To buy time, the brunette rolled out of the way and took her weapon back in hand.
Ruby used her typical defensive stance and then swung her scythe around. "Now where were we?"
Yang just stood there, speechless from what transpired.
I… I can't believe it. I'm so proud.
The blonde then saw a look of terror written on her sister's face. That was an expression she hadn't seen in awhile.
"What's wrong?"
Ruby didn't say a word and launched herself directly at her sister. Yang thought she was going in for a blow and tried to block, but instead, she noticed her sister soared over her.
That's when Yang pivoted around in time to see Ruby slice a beowolf in half, causing it to dissipate in seconds.
"Thanks for the save, Ruby."
Ruby whirled her scythe around before collapsing it in its more convenient compact form. "No problem. Think we're done for today?"
Yang faintly smiled when she recalled the powerful punch her sister blocked. "Yeah."
The two started walking back to their house and trekked through the dense forest.
"Ya know Rubes…" Yang started. "You'll do fine," she said with certainty. "You'll do more than fine at Beacon."
"I know," Ruby cheerily chirped. "I just hope we'll be on the same team!"
Yang grinned. "Don't get your hopes up…"
Both weapons were poised at each opponent.
The pure white room screamed silence besides footsteps and a pair of sideline eyes.
The older woman casted small nevermores that beamed a pure white light towards the younger girl with ease.
Azure eyes narrowed in irritation. She had seen that attack one hundred times before. Knowing exactly what to do, she dashed in the middle of the swarm and sliced through each and killed every single tiny bird before stopping in a simple twirl.
"Not good enough, Weiss," the older women stated.
"It's the most effective method, Winter!" Weiss practically yelled as she darted directly to her sister.
Both rapiers clashed as the two stared with sheer determination into each other's blue eyes.
"I meant," Winter easily flicked Myrtenaster out of her sister's grasp. "Summoning!"
The two sisters always competed against each other and Winter always came out on top. Weiss knew she was young and more inexperienced than the eldest and constantly berated herself for not showing as much promise as her eldest sister.
Weiss stumbled back a bit, taking in her sister's irritated form. "It's not that easy!"
"What if I told you it is?" Winter asked. "It comes naturally," she summoned a beowolf that emitted a soft snow-white glow to prove her point.
Weiss sauntered up to Winter and chose to ignore the specimen.
"It may to you, but not to me," her voice was envious and stated like a fact.
Winter didn't like the defeat in her sister's voice. "Pick up your weapon."
Weiss stared up at her, sensing she wanted to try again. "Why?"
"Because you will summon sooner or later," Winter smirked. "And I will be there when it happens."
Weiss didn't understand why Winter placed so much faith in her or why she wanted to help her train, but she didn't want to waste her time and picked up the rapier once more.
"Think of your fallen enemies," Winter advised. "And summon them to fight for you, alongside you."
Weiss pointed her rapier on the marble floor, her eyes squeezed shut in concentration. Winter noticed the sheen layer of sweat on her sister's forehead and decided she had pushed her enough for today.
"That's enough," Winter saw just how worn out she was and put a hand on her shoulder. "We'll call it a day."
Weiss lowered her rapier slowly and released a withered sigh. "Fine."
"You did well," Winter reassured. "Your reflexes have improved."
Weiss gave her a slight smile. "Still can't summon."
"You can't rush these things," Winter informed. "You will be able to one day. For now you need to rest."
"I'll be sure to do that," Weiss replied evenly as she watched her sister take her leave.
Winter opened the double doors to exit and turned around one last time to remind her sister about an upcoming event. "Rest up for the vampire ball."
Winter's footsteps were the only thing that echoed in the white room as the door creaked shut.
When her sister was out of sight, Weiss sighed and looked to the side in the shadows. "That was awful."
A blob of darkness appeared from the corner with glimmering amber eyes. "You tried. That's what matters."
"Thanks Blake," Weiss said softly. "I feel like I'm wasting her time when we spar."
"You shouldn't feel that way," Blake suggested. "She just wants what's best for you. Summoning is in your blood, you'll be able to do it one day."
The heiress sighed heavily and her head lowered seemingly in defeat. "We'll see."
Weiss had been training for several years in order to summon, so right now there was a seed of doubt that it would ever happen.
Blake sensed something else was bothering her friend and was about to press for information, but Weiss decided to open up about it before Blake could ask.
"I get that we're the last of our kind, but I don't know if I can handle this much pressure…"
"Hey," Blake stared into her eyes. "Don't be like that. You need you to be strong, and if you need someone to lean on, I'm always here for you like a bodyguard should be."
"You're more than that," Weiss reminded. "I know you're here for me. You always have been, so you know being a pureblood is difficult. What I've had to deal with..."
Blake knew what she was talking about. Over the years she had watched her friend be used by others just because of what she was.
Her family suffering the consequences because of their race...
"Just remember you're not alone," Blake stated.
Weiss nodded, feeling a little better from her encouragement, but then Winter's words rang in the back of her mind.
"Pureblood vampires are scarce. As a member of one of the last pureblood vampire families, you must take your duties seriously."
These are the links to the songs above:
Parasyte opening dubbed: www,youtube,com/watch?v=e5EGMW5PJ08
By: NateWantsToBattle
Another version of Parasyte dubbed: www,youtube,com/watch?v=pAAmkocOGwY
By: LeeandLie (AmaLee)
Owari no Seraph opening dubbed: www,youtube,com/watch?v=F81uA7XZCDA
By: LeeandLie (AmaLee)
Just replace all the commas with a period and there ya go! This fic follows some aspects of all three of these songs, so I'd highly recommend giving them a listen. Seriously. Go listen to them.
BTW, AmaLee is a beast and a sweetheart, so you should check out more of her dubbed songs.
Have questions, comments, concerns? Refer to the songs or PM/review. This story is carefully paced, but over time your questions will be answered.
Next chapter: August 6th, then it'll be on a weekly schedule.
Stay dandy,
~Toto