(AN:So as I am not too sure of the post RWBY timeline I decided to play it by the hip. Therefore there will be some differences and confusion.)
After the exam was done Lela and I were taken to another room. In the room there was a desk with two windows behind it. Seated at the desk was a elderly man. The old man was the picture of wisdom with his long beard and white hair.(AN: Think those old kungfu masters from moves)
Dean of Haven: It is a pleasure to meet two warriors of your level. Not only are you skilled you are also faunus. Which sadly is a rarity here. Now for the reason I called you here. Honestly I wish to imply both of you as hunters of the council. As well as use you to earn faunus some well deserved respect.
His words were not that shocking to me. After all in the original story Lionheart only became a dean because he was a faunus. Of course he is also a somewhat skilled fighter. The treatment of faunus in Mistral was definitely a problem. So the dean's idea to have us become council hunters made perfect sense. Besides this will speed up my plan to replace Cowardheart as dean. I looked to my side to see of Lela was okay with the idea. But her response was obvious. She of course agreed.
Sword: Of course we agree to being council hunters.
I replied showing a confident and fearless smile. After getting my answer the dean smiled and handed us our licenses. Our business completed we left the office. Lionheart led us in silence until her curiosity got the best of him.
Lionheart: You two must realize that he is only using you to look good. Yet I agreed, why.
Before I could answer Lela spoke up.
Lela: This may just be a publicity stunt but is still an opportunity.
Nodding at her answer he guided us out the gate we came in from. After he said goodbye. He walked back into the school. When Lionheart was gone Lela faced me and asked.
Lela: So what are you going to next. If you don't have anywhere to stay. You can stay with me. After all you and I are comrades that survived the exam together.
Honestly her question was exactly what I hoped she would ask. Although it has been a short while. It would be a complete lie if I said I did not want her. And evidently she felt the same. Smiling I nodded at her as we started walking. During our walk we talked about a ton of different things. With her help I was able to get more information. For example I found out that Ozpin only recently became a dean. In the canon Ozpin recommended Lionheart for dean position. So I need both his and the council's attention.
Five minutes later we came to a hotel located in the upper levels. The building while not 5 stars was at least 3. Making our through the lobby. We made our way past the front desk. We then took the elevator up to the 5 floor. On the fifth floor we went to room 506. Once we made it side. I found a seat to sit down.
Lela: Now that I think about it. Why do you want to be a hunter yet alone one for the council.
Sword: To for be honest for as long as I remember. I have been fighting Grimm. As a result of living like that my only skills are in killing Grimm.
My words seemed to have moved her because in her eyes I saw sympathy. And before anyone can judge me I was not lying. The system only translates spoken word. As for reading and writing that is all me. My time with Salem did teach me the basics. Lela continued to stare at me. This went on until she came to a decision. Peering into my eyes she said.
Lela: Look you probably already guessed,but I am a panther faunus. When it comes to feelings we are raised to straight forward and direct. Therefore I will say this out right. Something about seem to attract me. Normally I only feel this level of attraction when I heat. So I decided that I will came you as my mate and husband. For now I will not give you my body. But when I finally prove myself worth of being by your side I will.
Not letting me speak she then planted a kiss on my lips. It was only a peck. But it was more then enough to shut me up. Seeing my silent stunned she just giggled. Now that I got another chance to look at her. She looked a lot like Blake but she had a more wild look. Either way the both of them will be mine someday no matter what. Realizing it was time for dinner she invited me to eat.
As shameless it is to let a woman I am trying to seduce pay for is. I had absolutely no money. When at the Bowen tribe I forgot I was broke. At first thought about selling some stuff in town. But I stopped myself because that would attract unwanted attention. She chose a nice little dinner. The place looked clean and well kept. A waitress greeted us when we entered. Smelling food in the air served to ignite my hungry.
Lela smiled at my drooling face and pulled me to an open seat. Once we sat down she picked up a menu. Fallowing her led I did the same. However there is a problem. Salem did teach me how to read ,but the the written language has changed since she last used it. No matter how hard I tried I could understand nothing. Unfortunately my ego will not let me ask for help.
Luckily Lela is far more observant than she looks. So when the waitress came to take our order. She got me a burger with fries as for herself. She order a grilled salmon and a salad on the side. Embarrassed I said my thanks. Which caused her to break out laughing. Bell like laughter filled my ears as she held her side.
Lela: Sorry for laughing. It is just that I never took you for one that gets embarrassed.
Sword: Of course I get embarrassed. Especially when I go out to eat with a beautiful. And not only can I not pay but I also can't read. You were worried about being but what about me.
Lela: You don't need to worry about. Actually back when I was a little girl. My father would read me and my brother story. And I would always fall for the strong and confident guys. Something about them always being there to protect me was appealing.
What she said did not me feel better. From this moment on I swear to live my life with pride. And of course to make sure I had money to treat my girls. Food served we started eating. The burger patty was tender and juicy. Every bit was filled with flavor. And the lettuce, tomatoes, pickles only farther enhanced the tasted. When we were done went back.
By the time we made it back to the hotel the sun was just setting. In our room she finally could resist and asked what my semblance was. Salem and I talked about this in depth. Eventually we came up with best answer that took advantage of my unknown past.
Sword: My semblance is really strange because it allows me to absorb dust. After absorbing it I become able to control that element. So far I have only gotten ice.
With that I have explained any and every cultivation techniques I get in the future. Lela then yawned after my explanation. Claiming in to the bed she pulled me in with her. Arms wrapped around each other. We slowly drifted to sleep preparing for tomorrow.