12 A new type of Dust?
Logan awoke with a start. His mind racing as he remembered what he found yesterday. As his memory returned, he found himself inside his room. Finding his scroll, Logan found out that it was still early in the morning the night after he got home. Not even a day past since he returned. Not wasting any time, Logan got up, cleaned up, and dressed. As he left his room, he found his parents, Azrael and Sophia, up and about. Azrael was preparing to go hunting after eating breakfast and Sophia was up and about dealing with miscellaneous things around the house. As Logan left his room, the two of them turned towards him.
Azrael: "Your up! That's surprising. With the way you came home, I wouldn't be surprised if you slept for a day or two."
Sophia: "Hun, please don't do that again. When you got back, you were dead tired and filthy. I had to change your clothes they were so dirty. Not to mention, you had a weird look on your face and were mumbling something about a gemstone."
Logan was somewhat embarrassed by his family. Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, he remember his discovery. As he did, a smile lit up his face.
Logan: "Thanks for that. Now, when I was out yesterday, I had a weird felling wash over me while I was preoccupied with my thoughts. By the time I realized it, I had found myself at a cliff entrance to a valley. I called and you know what I said. After i went down into the valley, I felt a pull. Like something was calling me."
As Logan began to speak, Sophia had an amused smile on her face, while Azrael had an inquisitive look on his. Both had their own thoughts on this matter. But they soon changed their looks at what Logan said next.
Logan: "I had arrived at a boulder, it felt as if the rock was calling me. Using my semblance, I barely cracked it after a few hours. Only after I had realized that my semblance is far more then what I thought. I had realized that my ash has a massive portion of carbon, it took me a while but I had managed to strengthen my semblance and myself. Anyway, that's not the point. Inside the boulder, I found dust crystals. Large ones."
Azrael: "Logan, are you saying what I think you are?"
Sophia: "Did you actually find a dust source? But those are extremely hard to find. Even the Schnee Dust Company, who boasts the largest dust mine on Remnant, says that it was just pure luck they found it."
Logan: "I know that's what the current CEO said. But the fact I found dust... no. More like I was drawn to it."
Azrael: "Logan, did you bring any with you?"
Logan nodded his head. Logan reached under his shirt and pulled out some bright red colored crystals. Logan had stored part of what he found on his body, the rest was in his [Void Storage]. Azrael took one and proceeded to inspect it. After some time, Azrael placed it in front of himself.
Azrael: " *Sigh* Logan, what you've found is something. If you asked anyone to find the difference between this and S.D.C. dust. They would never be able to tell the difference. If anything, they'll say that the ones you've found were S.D.C. ones. I've never seen any so pure straight from the rock they came from."
Sophia: "I'm amazed that you found one!" She said as she stared at the other dust crystals.
Logan: "There is... something... else though."
Both Azrael and Sophia looked at Logan with curious eyes. Logan then pulled another out. The size was small enough for Logan's hand to completely hide it from their view. As Logan's hand descended onto the table, a quiet clatter was hear as he released what he held. As Logan retraced his hand, all of them were mesmerized by what they saw. Logan was as well even though he saw it before.
What lay before them was a small flat oval gemstone. About 3cm thick. No larger then a child's thumb. The gemstone itself was somewhat clear with a ting of red at a glance. But what caught the attention of the trio was what was happening inside the gem. It looked as if a fire was alive and thriving inside of it and was constantly moving around. It was as if a serpent was restrained inside the gemstone; it was alive and thrashing about trying to escape its containment. Heat could be felt emanating off the small gem.
Sophia: "Oh my..."
Azrael: "*High Pitched Whistle*"
Logan: "I know, I was like you guys myself when I found it. When you heard me mumble, I thought at first that what I found was a 'Fire Dragon' opal. As you can see, that was not the case. But the weird thing is, I instinctively formed a glove to pick it up when I found it. I found out why as it got closer to my person. When it was uncut, the heat it was releasing was hot enough to melt steel. The knife I had on me can confirm that as it is now a pile of slag. I had to use my ash to carve and cut it to it's current shape."
Azrael: "What about the pieces that were cut off?" Azrael quickly asked.
Logan: " They were rendered normal dust crystals after they were cut."
Sophia: "Logan, as much as I love you, the next time you fine something like this. DO NOT BRING IT HOME WITH YOU EVEN IF YOU CAN HIDE IT WELL! This is big! I'm not that great when it comes to telling dust apart. But this!? I can easily tell that there hasn't been found before!"
Azrael: "Honey, please don't shout. But she is right Logan. This is huge. If this is discovered by those who have bad intentions, I'm afraid that 'Unus' will be targeted. Have you told or shown anyone else this?"
Logan: "No. No one but us three have seen it. And I have thought it through enough to understand how potentially dangerous and prosperous it can become."
Azrael: "Prosperous? How?"
Logan: "Due to its rarity, if it were sold at an high lien auction, the amount it could bring it could bring be close enough to buy a kingdom. That is if the complete set is with it."
Sophia: "What?"
Azrael: "Complete set? There are more of these?"
Logan: "From where I found the normal dust, I found several boulders that I could feel different energies from. One felt as cold as ice and had ice surrounding it. Another had a strong wind surrounding it. A third was floating in a perfect sphere. A fourth was crackling with lightning and the ground was blackened. And A fifth was hidden by a thick cloud of steam. From what I can tell, there are at least six in total."
Sophia: "So, you only brought one of them?"
Azrael: "No, you only had refined this one before it got late in the day. The others you just found before leaving. Am I right?"
Logan: "At times, I wonder how you can be so sharp. But yes, I did as you said. This one, that I've come to call 'Dragon's Fire' gem, is the only one I have finished refining. I only had time to find where the others were before I had to return. Some were easy, others were quite difficult to come close to."
Azrael: "*Sigh* What am I gonna do with you Logan? You're far smarter then your average kid; have a massive understanding of politics, weaponry, and planning that surpasses most adults. Even though you do act your age sometimes, I feel as though your an old man in a child's body."
Sophia: "Dear..."
Logan: "Haaa... Dad, Mom, I know that you aren't my real parents, and that you know I know as well. After I found out, I was crushed. But, I realized that even though I will never know them, I know you guys love me and I you. So, I'm willing to go above and beyond to make you proud. I want you show you that I can fly high without you worrying about me. So I absorbed as much as I can as fast I can."
Azrael: "We know. But to absorb as much as you have is... amazing to say the least." Azrael began as Sophia had rushed and hugged Logan as if he was a teddy bear. "But you don't have to be in such a rush to prove yourself. Take your time and think things through. And live your life more. Your only ten years old. You should be out playing with kids your age, not coped up inside working on plans or reading history books."
Logan: "I'll try... But I'm not that social, so it will be tough." Logan said, 'But with what's coming, I best prepare what I can. I already changed Blake's outcome. I still have the rest of team RWBY and I have yet to start with JNPR. I still have quite a lot left on my plate.'
Sophia: " *Mumble* *Mumble* *Mumble* *Mumble*"
Azrael/Logan: "???"
Sophia: "....My... S...."
Azrael: "Hon, nether of us can hear you."
Sophia: "HE"S MY SON! MINE!"
Both Azrael and Logan sweat-dropped when Sophia shout. Logan just started to pat her back while Azrael sat at the table and drank his morning coffee. Needless to say, the two of them were used to Sophia's overbearing love for her kids. It took a while before Sophia let go of Logan, by the time she did, Azrael left to go hunt and Ava and Eva woke up and were cleaning themselves up in the bathroom.
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Logan had returned to the valley where he found that new dust. Currently, he was by himself as Azrael had work to do around 'Unus' and the twins were at Kuo Kuana with Blake and Ilia, their new friend. In front of Logan stood a large boulder encased in ice.
Logan: 'This is going to be harder then the "Dragon's Fire". System, can you scan this? And can my fire melt this ice?'
{Yes, one moment. Scanning... Result: To retrieve the 'gem' you must use your fire and semblance at the same time. NOTE: If Host is not fast enough, the ice will reform.}
Logan: 'I figured...Wait... Are you updating as I use you?'
{Yes. I was created with the Host in mind. I will be able to help you to an extent but that is all. I will still retain by functions and will edit myself to improve Host's ease of use}
Logan: 'Okay... That's good to know... Just warn me before you go full 'Sky-Net' on me, please?'
{Request acknowledged.}
Logan: 'Thanks. Status!'
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Name: Logan Scarlett
Race: Scarlet Hawk Faunus
Age: 11 yrs
Semblance: Phoenix fire {accommodates all that has to do with fire/heat}
- Ash-Born: Manipulation of ash and storage on body with ash tattoos (items take up space on the body depending on the size of the object.)
- Locked (30%)
-Locked
Aura: 100%
Abilities: Void storage [10 cubic meters], Chakra (Aura) Control (D -> A) [100sp], Healing Factor (Very Weak), Hephaestus's Blessing (Weak), Cooking (pro chief) [100sp], Sneak (master) [150sp], heighten reflexes (Peak) [300sp], Sharp mind (Peak) [300sp]
Shop: Armor/Clothing, Weapons, Ammo, skills/abilities, Powers, materials, and items
[Void Storage]: Earth Weapon Crate, Custom Armor Crate, Predator Bow (Crysis), TBS' survival shoulder bag [Satchel], Carbon Steel 18' Kukri (Melted), Steel Hatchet
Store Points: 10,685
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Logan: 'Looks good. Hm? 30%? I'm guessing that means 30% unlocked. The abilities I got were the best I could get for now. I should probably get some sort of weapon or armor, even if it's just for show. Hmm... System, how do I use the crates?
{Simply bring out any crate and open it. You will get a screen similar to that of when you made your body, then you chose what you want for 99% off, accessories included! If it is a random crate, then what you get is free, but it can be anything from clothes to materials to powers. The Custom Crates will display an avatar of you to make and build an armor to your hearts content. Your final product will be 95% off of what it would have been if you have built it yourself or had it ordered.}
Logan: 'Well, that's great to know. It's been a few months ever since I got them. Wish I knew that earlier though..." Oh well. Time to get to work!"
