A/N: I'm not quite sure where the idea for the Hunter came from tbh. I just wanted to create a villain so disgustingly immoral and the idea of taking faunus characteristics as trophies came to mind. I hope you all enjoy the chapter and have a great day. Rhino out.
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Landing down in Mantle, Topaz begins to make his way to the southwest section of the city with Neo and Ariel following him. Once they arrive they see a fox faunus woman sitting at a small park watching two young children play around. She has light blonde hair that goes to the middle of her back, and large fox ears on top of her head of the same color. Topaz smiles when he sees the two kids smile and give her a wave. Walking up to the woman Topaz gives her a kind smile and waves to get her attention.
Topaz: "Hello ma'am, how are you doing today."
Topaz notices that she looks panicked when Ariel and Neo walk up as well.
Topaz: "It's ok, they are with me. My name is Topaz Nemea and these are my girlfriends Ariel Tumaki and Neo Politan."
????: "H-Hello, my name is Kitsu Munay. You are dating humans, even with all they do to us?"
Topaz: "You know, saying that is that same as the humans calling us thieves because of the White Fang."
Kitsu: "I'm sorry girls, what I said was offensive. I'm a little on edge around humans because of all of the attacks that have been happening to us faunus recently. I'm worried for my children's well-being. Like any mother, I want them to live long happy lives."
Ariel: "It's ok. I've been around Topaz long enough to see what all happens between humans and faunus most of the time."
Neo: "It's ok ma'am."
Topaz: "May we ask you a few questions regarding the incidents recently? We are working alongside some friends of ours and General Ironwood to bring the bastard in."
Kitsu: "Certainly, ask away."
Topaz: "Alright, I'm sorry if this hurts, but did you know any of the victims?"
Kitsu: "No, luckily the victims have all been people that lived on the eastern side of town. My husband luckily has a job working here on the west side so he's been safe."
Topaz: "From the east side of town?"
Kitsu: "Yes, all of the victims lived almost along the wall of the city."
Topaz: "Thank you. That will actually help us a whole bunch."
Kitsu: "You're welcome. Are you really going after such a dangerous person?"
Topaz: "Yes, I am. If putting myself in danger helps protect innocent people such as you and your children, then I am more than happy to do so."
Kitsu: "You have a big heart. Be careful with this investigation."
Topaz: "We will try, thank you for answering our questions. You and your children be careful."
Kitsu: "We will, thank you."
Walking away from Kitsu, Topaz pulls out his scroll and lets Ruby know the new information they got. Quickly making their way over to the east side of the city, they begin questioning the people around that area. Finding no new info, they decide to wait until the sun begins to set to search once more.
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After a few hours, the sun has set and everyone has returned home from work. Topaz is currently sitting on top of the roof of one of the apartment buildings. Keeping his senses enhanced, Topaz looks for anyone looking suspicious. After a few hours, Topaz sees someone walking around using alleyways and dark areas to get around. Following after them, Topaz walks quietly behind them. Topaz sees the mysterious person sneak into a park and pull out something from their coat. They walk up to someone else standing there. They raise their hand and start laughing. Crouching low behind a nearby tree, Topaz hears their conversation and sends a quick message to Ariel and Neo to let them know what is happening..
????: "What do we have here. A faunus bitch brave enough to come out in the middle of the night."
????: "Leave me alone."
????: "I can't do that, now can I? It's my job as a human to put you animals in your place."
????: "No, you're that hunter guy, aren't you?
????: "Am I the Hunter? Yes, yes, I am. Now die bitch!"
Topaz rushes out from behind the tree as the hunter raises his arm to strike the woman. Before he can harm her, Topaz shoves him to the side and sends him into the dirt.
Topaz: "Stand down and give yourself up quietly."
Hunter: "Not going to happen. Oooh, you're a lion faunus. I need you for my collection. The bitch over there is just a repeat bunny so she's useless to me."
Topaz: "I don't care about that. Give yourself up, now!"
Hunter: "No, you will be dying here and now."
The hunter raises his arm once more and Topaz sees the slight glint of a knife reflect from a light off in the distance. The hunter slashes at Topaz but is caught off guard when Topaz grabs the blade without being injured. Topaz squeezes the blade until he hears it begin to crack, eventually shattering. The hunter now faces Topaz with a shattered knife. Tossing away the broken blade, the hunter reaches into his coat and pulls out a revolver. Aiming at Topaz he smiles a ferocious smile and pulls the trigger. Topaz dives to the ground quickly and rolls towards the Hunter. Tackling him to the ground, Topaz punches him across the face twice before disarming the hunter once more.
Hunter: "Argh! You are really getting on my nerves animal. Just die already so I can add to my precious collection."
The Hunter lunges at Topaz once more with crazed eyes, but suddenly tenses up and begins to spaz out. Falling backwards Topaz sees Ariel standing there with her blade whip extended, shocking the Hunter and knocking him unconscious. Topaz quickly rushes over and binds the Hunter rendering him useless.
Topaz: "Thanks for the assist Ariel."
Ariel: "Thank you for actually letting us know this time."
Neo: "Are you ok Topaz?"
Topaz: "I'm fine, don't worry."
Topaz turns to look at the woman the Hunter was attempting to kill.
Topaz: "Are you alright ma'am?"
????: "Yes, thank you so much. I was so scared. I had a bad day yes, but I didn't want to die."
Topaz: "Would you be willing to follow us up to Atlas so you can give your testimony to General Ironwood? We will take full care of you while you are there."
????: "Ok, that works for me. My name is Lily, thank you again for saving me."
Topaz: "Pleased to meet you Lily, my name is Topaz and these are my girlfriends Ariel and Neo."
Lily: "Girlfriends? Got room for one more?"
Topaz: "…"
Neo: "…"
Ariel: "I'm sorry, but no."
Lily: "Hehe, I was kidding. He saved my life yes, but I'm not some teenage girl who will fall for him just like that."
Topaz: "Why are women always so confusing."
Neo: *pouting* "We aren't always confusing Topaz."
Ariel: "That's just mean Topaz."
Topaz: "It's the truth and I stand by what I said."
Ariel: "…"
Lily: "Are you guys always like this?"
Neo: "Pretty much. We joke with each other and love each other dearly."
Lily: "I can tell. It's a nice sight to see."
Topaz: "Ok girls, lets get moving. We have to meet up with team RWBY and head back up to Atlas."
Walking away from the park and Lily, Topaz calls General Ironwood to send them a pickup with an armed escort to arrest the Hunter. Boarding the ship, Topaz finally lets himself relax once the Hunter is taken into custody by the Atlas robots. Landing on the air pad, Topaz sees General Ironwood with a smile on his face.
Topaz: "General Ironwood sir, we got him."
Ironwood: "I can see that. You continue to surprise me Topaz. First you capture Roman Torchwick and now you've captured Mantle's infamous serial killer. Thank you for the help you have given to not only myself, but all of Mantle and Atlas as well."
Topaz: "I didn't do it alone sir. I was helped by Neo and Ariel in the capture, and team RWBY helped in taking care of the people of Mantle and maintaining order while we were there."
Ironwood: "Right, of course. Thank you all for your help."
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