Indie Darmon's Story

Indie was a strange girl. She'd be the first to admit that. Her bird-like body kept her thin and young looking so even at twenty Indie was always mistaken for a newbie to Beacon. It didn't bother her though. In fact she liked it when people though she was a kid. It made it seem like she was some big shot kid about to graduate. Yet in reality she was the second oldest on her team. Not to mention the only girl but that didn't bother her much anymore.

Still the guy stink did get to her sometimes.

But her team was like a family. Brothers she never had. She enjoyed spending time with them, though the fact two of her brothers enjoyed meat so much at dinner time repulsed her. Of course she got used to it over time. It was actually quite funny when she first met her team. Bron was kind enough though a bit of a showoff. Arian was something. Lazy, which Indie disliked, but still a person she'd love to be in a group with. Tyrus was perhaps the most insane meeting she ever had. A year younger then her yet still he towered high over her thin frame. And the first thing Indie noticed was he reeked of meat. Their relationship started sort of strained though Indie would never say she disliked him, more disappointed then anything. The man couldn't remember her name for months and whenever he tried to call out to her and messed up her named she only call him The Carnivor. Eventually he grew to remember and Indie liked to think she helped Tyrus grow calmer.

Or at least less likely to run headfirst unto battle.

Now the group of them were close as ever, hence Indie referring to them as brothers. The room they shared was a bit cramped and changing deemed to always be a bit awkward. Yet Indie grew acustom to it and didn't even bother to blush. To her their dorm was a save heaven that they could relax in.

Which was exactly what Indie was doing now. Normally when walking around Beacon or going on Missions she'd wear an blue jacket to conseal her wings. It wasn't that she was ashamed of them, it was just with a nine foot wing span she ended up attracted a lot of attention. Plus she was always bumping into things and people. But here in the dorm that didn't matter. At the moment Indie was sitting on the floor hunched over a book. Her right wing was tucked in while her left was halfway stretched out. Meanwhile her legs did the opposite. Her left leg stuck out and her right was tucked underneath her body being used as a cushion.

The book she was so focused on was rather large with a red cover. Ironically it was titled Killings in London. Indie loved horror stories. She'd stay up late reading them all the time though regret it in the morning when her eyelids drooped in class.

Being halfway through the book Indie almost didn't notice the speak go on over head. She finished a chapter and looked up as perusal just in time to hear Ozpin's voice fade.

'Oh? We got a mission guys?' She stood up and gazed at her team members. 'I say we take it! No use sitting around and being lazy. Growing boys need exercise after all!'

It was normal to see Indie so pumped for a mission. Despite declaring herself as someone looking for peace she just loved the rush that came with fighting Grimm. But it wasn't from the killing. She hated killing. It was more a sense of not letting anyone else be attacked by the Grimm.

'Great! Come on Ari let's go pack. I don't trust anyone else to do so.' Saying this she sent a playful glare to Tyrus. 'A backpack full of meat isn't exactly mission ready.' She stretched her wings out one final time and it was definitely a sight to see. Her wings almost looked too big for such a small girl but at the same time suited her.

After brushing Arian's arm with her wings in a playful manner she tucked them back up and slipped on the blue jacket. It was no secret she didn't enjoy wearing it but Indie would rather her wings not be a bother.

"Right!' She grabbed Ari's hand and began tugging him towards a trunk at the other side of the room. 'Always be prepared right oh mighty leader?' A grin was thrown to Bron as she dropped Arian's hand and began rummaging through the trunk.

After a few minutes she let out a happy hum and pulled out four packs. 'Here we are! One for me, one for Ty, one for Bron and one for Ari!' She confidentiality held them up and passed the golden one to Ari. 'After our last packs took a beating I took the time to get some that will last a lot longer.' Indie let out a giggle while beginning to stuff the needed items in her dark blue pack. 'Plus I got everyone's favorite color!'

After brushing Arian's arm with her wings in a playful manner she tucked them back up and slipped on the blue jacket. It was no secret she didn't enjoy wearing it but Indie would rather her wings not be a bother.

"Right!' She grabbed Ari's hand and began tugging him towards a trunk at the other side of the room. 'Always be prepared right oh mighty leader?' A grin was thrown to Bron as she dropped Arian's hand and began rummaging through the trunk.

After a few minutes she let out a happy hum and pulled out four packs. 'Here we are! One for me, one for Ty, one for Bron and one for Ari!' She confidentiality held them up and passed the golden one to Ari. 'After our last packs took a beating I took the time to get some that will last a lot longer.' Indie let out a giggle while beginning to stuff the needed items in her dark blue pack. 'Plus I got everyone's favorite color!'

'Oh Ari I love them!' Indie placed the packs on her bed and held the goggles out. Her face turned a shade of pink at getting such a gift and she slipped them on. The goggles rested on her forehead and she gave a mock pose to Arian. 'How do I look Ari?' She giggled. 'Good looking and deadly. The best combination!'

After her giggling fit ended Indie's face grew much more serious. 'Leave it to me!' She slung the pack over her shoulder and while still wearing the goggles and clapped her hands.

Honestly Indie loved flying. It was a rush though she could only go an hour and a half tops without stopping. And if she did have to go that long Indie needed a bed right after. Still, flying was worth it.

Practicality bursting with excitement Indie grabbed her two blade and sent a amused glance at Arian. 'I don't know why you dislike being called Pup so much Ari. It's cute.'

Indie nodded along to her captains words. 'No hero. Got it.' She gave a mock salute. Bron was a good leader. Indie had decided that long ago. He never asked someone to do the impossible, it being physically or mentally. And that'd was a goos leader does. That's what her father did.

Her smile faulted for a split second though she doubted her team saw and she offered her hand to Tyrus. 'Guess we're partners Ty. And I've got my eye on you sir Lion. I've got the eyes of a hawk thanks to Ari!' A smile was thrown and she gave back at the others slightly impatiently.

'Come oooooon. You lazy bums need to get up and at'em! Team BITA can't have laziness bow, can we?' A grin still covering her face she held up her blades and pointed them towards the door. 'Now that we have our plan....Onward my mighty men!' She laughed threw open the door. Without another word she was running down the hall.

Indie didn't like saying she hated things. Ironically you could say she hates hating. In fact, her list of hated things had only three. One, death. Indie had no idea how she'd handle seeing someone else she loves die.

Two, meat. It's obvious enough and is part of number one.

Three was the one she was facing at this very moment. Flying without using her wings. Indie was as probably as jittery as Tyrus would be but she didn't dare look at him. Instead she was hunched over near the door. Sitting here made her wings itch. It wasn't right for her to be in here when she could fly on her own.

Logically she knew it was best as it saves her energy but Indie just didn't care. She was the same as those poor birds stuck in cages and reduced to clipped wings.

'Oh lord don't think about clipped wings right now Indie... She shuddered at the thought as the door was thrown open. Indie was up at once and Arian's voice was lost in the rush of wind. Much happier now Indie ripped off her jacket and tossed it in her seat. She doubted she'd need to hide her wings on this mission.

Before Arian could get to three Indie was out the door and her wings spread out in all their glory. She let out a whoop already feeling much more free.

Of course she couldn't spend all her time up here. Her friends would being falling towards the ground right now. In order to keep up with them Indie's wings snapped closed and soon enough she was speeding towards the ground in a dive bomb.