Cooper Cook [W.I.P]

From Vacuo to Syne, Cooper Cook has lead a relatively quite life. Cooper’s father left early on in Cooper’s life. His mother, Lilly Cook took care of him as best she could, juggling work and child care rather well. However, realising she couldn’t keep on like this, Lilly sent Cooper to a boarding school. From the people to the uniforms, Cooper hated it, but could understand why he was here. He… resisted the teachings of his academy, and instead acted out and got into trouble at every step. Eventually, he was kicked out at age 14 after joyriding a stolen car on the school playing field.

He tried not to cause trouble for his mum, learning how to cook and clean for himself. He didn’t quite live up to his namesake, but he didn’t poison himself either. At the same time, he was finding ways to keep himself entertained while not in education. Eventually, he stumbled upon music, learning guitar and how to sing through a friend. He started to earn money by busking on the streets of Vacuo, earning a good amount of Lien doing so. However, that changed following a package arriving from across the seas. A package from his father.

It explained that Cooper’s dad had left because of his duties as a Huntsman. While it pained him to leave Lilly, his Father was being called to a large scale offensive against a White Fang stronghold. While the attack was successful, Cooper’s father lost his life during the battle. He left instruction that once his son, Cooper, turned 16, he would be sent this package. Inside was his Father’s old revolver, the first weapon he used as a Huntsman, and a note offering a place at Syne Academy for when Cooper turned 18. Picking up the revolver, named Stray Cat, Cooper made a promise to his dead father. To carry on his legacy, and become a Huntsman in his footsteps.

"Cooper!" the instructor yelled, "Focus! You make a mistake in the field, you're dead!" Pushing himself up from the training ground, Cooper cursed under his breath. "Yeah, you're not the one getting knocked back down though." He yelled. Swinging the cylinders on Stray Cat open, Cooper loaded 6 normal rounds, before slaming the chambers back into place. "You ready to go again Cooper." The instructor asked, "I want a perfect run this time!" Cooper cracked his knuckles and started tapping one foot, keeping a beat to fight to. It was some rock song he couldn't quite remember, but the beat was there. "Ready and waiting." Cooper smiled calmly, and the simulation began once more.

"Argh! Same stupid Beowolf!" Cooper had felt the hologram's claw rake through his chest. He used every trick he had, even Dust and his semblance Echo, and still couldn't best the sim. The instructor got down from his podium, helping Cooper back to his feet. "That's enough for today. Cooper, you've got talent but you need to practice more, eh?" The instructor placed a hand on Cooper's shoulder. "Maybe put that guitar down for a moment and try some targets!" The instructor walked off, leaving Cooper alone. He sort of chuckled to himself, slipping on a set of large headphones. "Pfft. Yeah, maybe sir." Cooper walked away, feet stepping to the same beat as before...