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If anything else, please enjoy the story.
If you notice the start of the story, it is basically the summary of the end of RWBY Volume 2. If you already know about the story move on to the next borderline. And please no flames and hate reviews.
Mistral. Vale. Vacuo. Atlas. All four kingdoms of Remnant with four continents destined to bring mankind to a greater future in harmony. But the pure evil Grimm and the White Fang are two things that forces these kingdoms to train Man and Faunus alike to fight these threats.
2 weeks ago, four young huntresses named Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Black Beladonna, and Yang Xiao Long did one of the most dangerous missions they were assigned, with Ozpin's "bend the rules" help of course. Their mission was tasked Search and Destroy, an assignment to search and destroy possible criminal hideouts and to be accompanied by a professional hunter, which turned out to be none other than the fast talking, coffee drinking, history obsessed, Dr. Oobleck, much to their disappointment. Doing which, Ruby also brought along her and Yang's black corgi, Zwei. The four young huntresses, their teacher and Zwei headed to the once expansion city of Vale that got overrun by the Grimm and is now a haunted ruin that dreadfully reminded everyone what this place once was and will forever be called Mountain Glenn.
Fortunately for RWBY, who were looking for a sign of the White Fang, it turns out that the abandoned city is the hideout where the evil and crafty crime lord Roman Torchwick and the White Fang are residing at (by Ruby who fell in when a piece of the floor started to fall apart and found an underground city), putting together their latest plan: a train full of explosives that'll be used to attract the Grimm and lead them to the City of Vale.
Team RWBY, Dr. Oobleck, and Zwei were able to get on the train and attempted to stop the train with no brakes. Despite their training, Team RWBY had underestimated what there were up against which nearly cost their lives (Weiss being defeated by a White Fang member who used a chainsaw and Yang was almost killed by the girl with a parasol, Neo) but were very lucky to survive and reach Vale.
After they had reached Vale, RWBY were able to hold off the Grimm until their friends Team JNPR (Jaune, Pyrrha, Nora, and Lie Ren) were able to make it in time and give Team RWBY some backup. It didn't take long after General Ironwood's robotic forces, Team CFVY (Coco, Fox, Velvet and Yatsuhashi), the Beacon Staff that consists of Dr. Oobleck himself, Glynda Goodwitch and Peter Port, and finally Cinder with her two teammates Mercury Black and Emerald were all able to arrive to Vale and turn the tides to their favor.
They were victorious. The Grimm that came to Vale were decimated and removed (dissolve shortly after they die), while those that survive retreated back into the tunnels from where they came from. Despite having a few civilians getting injured, not a single life was lost and with only a few million Lien in property damage. And to make victory sweeter, Roman is finally captured and put into custody. All students of Beacon returned and started going back to normal.
But it was only just the beginning.
Despite defeating the Grimm in Vale, Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang are starting to feel like it is not over yet. Roman may be in prison, but they all agree they feel there are other villains hiding behind the curtain that are waiting to reveal themselves. And they never solved everything they tried to figure it out.
But that was two weeks ago. This is now.
(Friday)
It was a gorgeous day at Beacon. The students were hustling and busy around Beacon to get to class without being late. Inside a class was Team RWBY and Team JNPR, along with some other students are doing another extremely boring class involving (again) listening to Mr. Peter Port's lackluster stories about him and his 'prey', aka the Grimm. While Weiss and Pyrrha respect the experienced huntsman, they are beginning to think Mr. Port needs help and perhaps a retirement home for him to live when he actually retires. Some of his stories lately for the past few days are becoming illogical and even undoubtedly made up if he didn't already made them even more tedious to start. Killed a Beowolf by one hand behind his back. One-shot a Nevermore with a tree branch. Shot down a King Taijitu with a single shot. Decapitated an Ursa with a single strike. Okay maybe that last is true, but still this is preposterous. But Mr. Port is still a wise man who knows what he is talking about when it comes to not involving himself and the Grimm.
During Mr. Port's speech, RWBY and JNPR are 'trying' to endure hi mind numbing tales and thin to themselves ln what they had done for the past 2 weeks since they stopped the Grimm invading Vale.
Team JNPR had been doing well.
Jaune has been improving his skills much better than Beacon has expected, his grades improved, his aura training and skills with the sword and shield had improved immensely thanks to Pyrrha's training. Pyrrha has been developing feelings that are more than just being friends with Jaune (A/N: if she hasn't, I mean come on! Hurry up, confess, it'll be a lot easier to admit it than later. DO IT WOMAN! Sorry, I'm just impatient because of their relationship and being an Arkos fan. I mean, they look like they are meant for each other.). Ren and Nora are the same, except the signs of claiming that they are not "together" together are slowly diminishing. It is just a matter of time.
But Team RWBY hadn't changed a bit.
Their young leader Ruby is still the innocent, adorable, cookie-loving scythe wielder. Weiss is still the same heiress (and Ice Queen) to the Schnee Dust Company. Blake is the same Cat Faunus who was once a former member of the White Fang and is still trying to make the world a better place. Yang is still a thrill seeking blond with the enjoyment to kick ass and go with the flow.
After class was dismissed, JNPR and RWBY went their separate ways. JNPR went to the training grounds to improve their skills and RWBY has their free time for the night. Even on the weekends they still need to train. Ruby, along with her teammates, are discussing what the weekend should be about with Weiss polishing her nails, Blake putting her nose in the book, and Yang who is walking along and being her usual self.
As they head to their dorm, Ruby remembered she left the Remnant: The Game at the library again.
Ever since that day when RWBY tried the board game, Ruby has been restless to beat her older sister, Yang, and actually achieve victory. But was immediately one-sided and Yang kicked her butt again and making her and Weiss cry anime tears and hold each other, even though Weiss said to Ruby not to touch her. It didn't last when Neptune, Sun's blue-haired friend, beat her singlehandedly that Yang became a sore loser saying that he shouldn't play with them.
As she returned to the library, Ruby found the board game at the same place they sat at. After she packed game and prepared to leave the public library, she caught a small light flash at the corner of her silver eye. Due to her curious behavior, she looked for the source of the light and found it in a dark corner of the library. To her surprise, it is a weapon she hasn't seen before.
It had a bronze color with tints of tan and gray. It has a red tip at the end of the gun where it shoots, with a small latch at the top. At the center it has a blue orb and a blue muzzle at the back resembling a part of a flamethrower.
Ruby couldn't help but be like a child in a candy store with her eyes being stars and drooled a bit at the bronze gun.
She instantly got close to the gun with her semblance and looked around for anyone before taking the gun from the ground.
"It's so light," Ruby thought as she inspected the rest of the parts. It almost felt like the assault rifles used for Atlas' soldiers. When she moved some parts of its unique design, it shifted as the gun then formed to something similar to that of a tonfa.
"So cool," Ruby whispered in awe remembering that she is still in the library.
To see what else is in this unique weapon is that there is also seven slots around it and a hidden slot at the front end. Perhaps it is where the dust ammo go into Ruby thought.
As she almost finished inspecting it, Ruby found something else on the ground that was next to the unique weapon. It was a deck of cards stacked neatly and vigilant as if someone took great care for the cards. On top of the card had a design that resembled a portal.
As she set the item down and touched the first card on the deck, a blinding light appeared making Ruby jump and cover her eyes as the light surrounded her into a dome.
When Ruby opened her eyes, she found herself floating at a vast ocean of bewildering darkness with stars dancing together in harmony with flashing lights all around her.
"Am I in space," Ruby asked herself awestruck at the sight in front of her.
Distracted by the sight of space, she was suddenly pushed back by an unknown force as Ruby then moved her silver eyes at something she never saw before. Two monsters fighting in the deep of space. One looked like a gray monster with two small snakes at the back, curved black wings, horns similar to the design and claws connected to a small but elongated arms. The other monster she saw was absolutely stunning. A white, tall dragon with a slender neck, with wings like sails and glitters like stardust. It was like this dragon is a sign of salvation has come for her. As she saw the gray monster push back the white dragon, the dragon then moved its amber eye at her. It was like it was staring at her very soul.
"I found you," The dragon said. It was a shock to Ruby to actually hear the dragon's voice without moving its mouth. As the white dragon pushed the fiend back, it bellowed and then breathed its signature attack, the Cosmic Flare. The beam flashed to the enemy as it roared and began to disintegrate from this powerful force. The next thing Ruby knew it then exploded to the point she too was absorbed by the impact as the dragon then flew to her.
When Ruby opened her eyes, she found herself back at the library at night. Was she really gone that long? She then felt a slight heavy on her left arm as she look to see the weapon she found was latched to her along with the deck. What she also noticed was that there was a white card with a picture on the blade. It looked exactly like the white dragon she saw and there is a name on the top.
"Stardust Dragon," Ruby read the card in wonder.
Ruby then froze as she felt a warm wind come from the back of her neck. Like a rusted machine, she slowly looked behind her to find the same dragon look at her. As they met face to face, the starry dragon broke the silence.
"Hello little one."
When he finished his sentenced, Ruby did what any person would find themselves with a ferocious dragon… she ran with her semblance, leaving only a set of rose petals in her wake.
"Hey wait," Stardust yelled as he then followed with the same speed of Ruby's semblance.
Ruby ran out of the library as fast as she can. She hope to find out what is going on by running to her dorm for help. At the same time, she used her scroll to call them.
"I don't understand," Ruby thought while running, "What's going on? Why was I in space? Why were there monsters fighting? Why would the dragon want with me?
"I said wait," Stardust said in front of her vision upside down as he flew above Ruby.
At the sudden appearance she skidded but then trip and hit herself at the statue outside of Beacon as well as drop her scroll two feet away. Feeling dizzy as little beowolves bark and stars begin to circle around her head while her eyes became swirly. As she shook off her dizziness, Ruby looked at him with a slight of nervousness and fear when Stardust walked to her.
"Must you humans always run from us," Stardust said as he scratched the back of his neck, "Makes me wonder on how you tend to your kind if you just run."
Ruby then tried to reach for her scythe, but found out that she didn't have it with her when she went to the library. Although the dragon in front of her did seem a bit nice and she was being a bit rude on him.
"Um, who are you," Ruby asked shyly.
"Is it obvious, you did read my name on the card when it is on your duel disk," Stardust thought tilting his head a bit confused that she would ask for her name, but if he wants to be a friend to her, I am Stardust Dragon, your guardian my lady. May I ask who you are?"
"I'm Ruby," Ruby introduced herself.
"I bet you have a lot of questions my dear, but there some that I cannot actually help you with our time is a bit short at the moment."
As Ruby tried to talk, she touched her head that recently had a bump swelling on the back.
"You're hurt," Stardust said as he then brought his finger that had shone a light, "Here," he then brought it to the spot where the bump is at. Almost instantly, the bump had instantly vanished as well as the pain that was there. Ruby is actually surprised that he can do such a feat.
"Whoa," she said feeling where the bump used to be, "How did you do that?"
"Let's just say I have that kind of gift when you chose me Ruby," Stardust said it at that as the light from his finger vanished.
"Wait, what do you mean by chose me," Ruby asked confused.
"You chose me the moment you touched the card and I am bound to you as your partner. However, you are unlike any human that has been my partner, I never met anyone who is fast, kind, and a skilled hunter one such as you. You truly are one of a kind," Stardust said while complimented Ruby.
"Oh shut your little stupid face-," Ruby then went to a mumble as she was flattered by Stardust with a blush on her cheeks.
"Well, now that we have that out of the way, I suppose you want who I truly am," Stardust asked and got a response from a Ruby by a nod. "I am a duel monster, born from an energy that exists in all living things. For in your case, Aura. In one case I can be anywhere, but also nowhere."
"So like are you some sort of ghost," Ruby asked.
"I would prefer the term, a spirit monster, but it the same as you define it. I trust that you know how we are played right," Stardust asked if she knew how to play the game.
"Well, if you are talking about the game Yang and I play," Ruby said innocently.
"Actually, it is known as Duel Monsters, one of the greatest games that are ever played to humans which involves strategy and skill, perfect for any age," Stardust explained about Duel Monsters.
Ruby couldn't help but think of what Stardust meant. A game that is similar to the game she and Yang played, maybe this game could be worth a shot. A few moments of silence Ruby asked a question that will change her life forever.
"Hey Stardust, can you teach me how to play Duel Monsters," Ruby asked.
Stardust looked at her in silence, 'This girl,' he thought 'perhaps she may be the hope this world needs. From what I know, these Grimm and White Fang are to be trifled with and tensions in the kingdom are high. She may be the one to create a new future, for Remnant.' "Alright, I will teach you, but that is not all, I can train you to become stronger than you have ever known for you to handle this game. But it will be nothing you have ever witnessed before. So Ruby," Stardust said extending his hand to her, "Are you in?"
With a determined look on her face, she reached Stardust's hand and said, "I'm in. How will it take for this training to be?"
"For you, it will take a few minutes, but let's not do it here," Stardust enveloping a white light around them, "It will be an experience like no other."
As the light surrounds them, it instantly vanished along with Ruby and Stardust. All that was left was Ruby's scroll.
(Yu-Gi-Oh Theme)
[Ruby's symbol appears on top as Ruby Rose stays in the middle as she then separated, one with her innocent self on the left, while the right is Stardust facing right]
(Your move! Your move! Your move! Your move!)
[Ruby's shadow shifts as it becomes Stardust Dragon with his amber eyes glowing]
(Your move!)
[Ruby's astral body flies in the vacuum of space as thousands of cards fly around her like an atom with giant beasts breathing fire and ice]
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
[Thunder clashed as monsters pour out from the land, sea and air. Zombies abruptly come up from the graveyard. Volcanoes erupted as Grimm ran to avoid their molten death. Multiple creatures came out and attack the city of Vale. Team JNPR attempt to fight off a giant T-rex as Yang is surrounded by raptors. In the skies, Weiss and Blake were trying to fight a green legless dragon in the Bullhead but was being trapped by lightning bolts. Ruby and Jaune then fall into a large portal as they called their friends for help.]
(Your move!)
[Ruby faces off a man in dark armor as she flows show bright red while the man in dark armor flows black and white. The camera then shows the man in dark armor on his throne while cards surround him like a shield. The scene switches to show a piece of armor fall off to reveal a small black pupil in its blood red eye.]
(Ruby: It's time to du-du-du-du-dududududududuel!)
[The camera shows Ruby's aura fluctuating while Ruby show stillness]
[The scenes then switch as it shows Weiss's face as she poses, Blake's face while pulling out Gambol Shroud, Yang's face in her semblance as she poises a punch, Team JNPR, Ozpin, Glynda, Ironwood, and Cinder with fire tracing her right eye]
The screen cuts to Ruby as she draws a card to the sky bolts of lightning comes from the card as it reveals Elemental Heroes on the right, Junk Warrior, Junk Destroyer, Junk Archer, Turbo Warrior, and Chevalier de Fleur to the left, and finally a red dragon with six eyes emerged from a star appearing at the top.
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
Okay, that was difficult, but it was fun doing it!
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