Yatsuhashi ran toward the huddled mother and son, yelling to draw the Grimm’s attention. It flapped up and turned to face Yatsuhashi, shrieking back at him at an ear-piercing pitch. Yatsuhashi winced and gripped his sword tighter. The creature flew up, up, up, and then it dove, moving far more quickly than he’d expected.

It opened its mouth, still blasting him with sonic waves and baring four wicked sharp teeth, each the size and shape of Fox’s arm blades. Yatsuhashi clenched his jaw and readied himself.

Just before the Ravager reached him, he vaulted up and over it, twisting in midair and slashing down with his sword, slicing the bat diagonally in half. The two pieces fluttered down on lifeless wings before the Grimm evaporated into black smoke.

Yatsuhashi landed on his feet, planting his sword tip in the ground to get his balance. Ash gaped at him with his eyes and mouth wide open.

“Head west. Look for Velvet,” Yatsuhashi said. “She and the others will get you out of here.”

“Thank you!” Amaranth picked up Ash and ran toward safety.

- RWBY: After the Fall, Chapter 7