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RWBY Vol. 3: Ghost Of Remnant
Chapter 1: Time Before The Vytal Festival
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Inside the Headmaster room, Ozpin looks out over Vale, coffee in hand and a calm look. He took a few sips as he kept looking out at the view, as if ignoring something, something that will get on the nerves of others later.
[OZPIN!]
The headmaster sighed, turning around and on one screen was the Remnant Council for the Academies and continents, and the other was that of Ironwood on the other screen. It was a meeting, not just for the security of the school for the Vytal Festival later in the weeks, but also something more.
[As we were saying! At first, that mess with the Grimm had us concerned about your role there at Beacon. We were unsure what to do, but after that last mess.]
The screen then showed off new monsters, one like Grimm, but were different. They were humanoid, had the characteristics of a Spider as the screen showed them eating and harming the citizens of Vale before it went back to the council.
[But after that, we have come to a conclusion. You've left us with no choice. The Vytal Festival Tournament, cannot be broadcast if we cannot ensure the safety of the people! So we will have no choice but to use, General Ironwood and his army as the new protection of the school. They will be guarding every home in every street. We cannot let the people be afraid of the unknown, especially due to that 'Boy' you're protecting from us.]
Ozpin frowned at this, knowing that by doing this, their enemies will have another hold on them. As well the the risk of protecting three of his new students from the Council's grasp.
[General, we expect you to not only use your army to protect Atlas, but also Vale as well now.]
"You have my word. No more souls will be lost for now on." Ironwood bowed.
[And thank you General.]
Ozpin sipped some of his coffee, a disappointed frown on his face, "Would that be all?" He asked them.
[Actually, no.] The screen then showed three young men in the academy, each one with a codename, [Ghost, Specter, Necrom] Under their names, [We finally came to the conclusion, that after the first match, they MUST have their own teams in order to compete. We will allow one team match with their respected teams, but after that, they must have a new team otherwise they will be expelled from the Tournament.]
Ozpin frowned at this as well, unsure what they were thinking in those cushy chairs in the Alliance Room.
[After the tournament, we will have a serious talk on your job at that Academy. We might as well have General Ironwood also become the Replacement Headmaster, should something come up.]
And like that, the screen went off as Ironwood's screen filled the rest of the area, "Don't worry Ozpin. This is the right move. I promise I will have your home safe and secure. You have to trust me." Ironwood said to him, leaving the screen as well.
Ozpin sighed before he chuckled. Protection was one thing… but for a certain someone in the academy, his home is something sacred for the Sabers. Still, for Alan, Axel, and Cody they need a fourth person… hopefully they find someone their age to help out for the tournament.
What he didn't know was that one of the three knew which person to ask.
(Insert Op - When It Falls - RWBY Vol. 3 Opening)
The song begins in the dead of night, as a faint white feather in an orange glow slowly floats towards the ground below, before slowly being placed on top of a rose. But the instruments then start as the rose is trampled down by a horde of Grimm, rushing off somewhere.
[Maybe red's like roses? Maybe it's the pool of blood]
As the Grimm rush toward their destination, behind them lay the corpses of several humans and Faunus, with one holding a Scroll, as the screen zooms in.
[The innocents will lay in, When in the end you've failed to save them?]
On the screen, showed Team RWBY with Cody, holding up the Ore Eyecon, next to them is Team JNPR, with Axel and Alan, holding up the Specter and Necrom Eyecon as the screen quickly shifts once more.
[Their dying eyes, Are wide and white like snow]
We then see the other Teams, CFVY, SSSN, and of course, the Team of Emerald, Mercury, and Cinder. As the black haired witch turns to the camera, turning it to ash as the screen pans to where Beacon is at.
[And now they know, The cost of trusting you's obliteration]
Inside Beacon, several Grimm charge ahead, tearing down any barrier in their place, as several Ganma help them, dragging out any civilian or student they can find, either tossing them into a Spirit Pod or to a group of Grimm.
[Mirrors will shatter, Crushed by the weight of the world]
The screen fades off before showing Ozpin, Glynda and Senin, watching the chaos as the figures of Adel, and a new shrouded figure, holding up an unknown Eyecon grin in the darkness.
[The pillars collapse in shame, There'll be no rest, There'll be no love]
As it shifts once more, we see Blake hiding underneath a ruined house, as several White Fang members patrol the streets, with Adam in front before turning to where she is. But like lightning, the screen shifts to where Cody, Axel and Alan are at, holding up their Eyecons before the screen fades to white.
[There'll be no hero in the end, Who will rise above]
Cody, now in Ghost's armor fights off several Ganma, while defending against the Ganmaizer, while Axel, now on his knees as the shadow of Deep Specter forms behind him, the latter screaming in pain from it, as Alan pushes his own against the horde of enemies.
[And when it ends, The good will crawl]
RWBY and JNPR hold off against the Grimm until two slashes plow through the mass, showing the expert trainer, Qrow, along with Winter as they slice down the enemies that get in their way before more Ganma show up.
[The shining light will sink in darkness, Victory for hate incarnate]
From afar, Tsukasa - Decade, watches along with several other Riders, as they held up their own Eyecon as well, a faint glow emerging from them, before a new figure forms behind them, with Ghost's Symbol in the center of the chest.
[Misery and pain for all, When it falls]
The screen fades to black as JNPR, RWBY, Alan, Axel and Cody begin falling into a bottomless pit. Each member of JNPR flying into the void, before darkness overtakes Axel, as Alan disintegrates into dust, leaving RWBY and Cody floating in a void as white feathers flow down upon them, showing off the title card.
It's been several weeks since the incident with Grimm entering Vale, as well as the horror of what happened with these new creatures that were previously known as 'Amazons'. But luckily these events were stopped by a few certain students.
Out towards a large mansion, inside were a few of those students. Laying on one couch was a young hunter with dirty blonde hair, wearing a black hoodie, red shirt underneath, dark blue pants and black boots. His face, was foreign but noticeable from other people, but with bright blue eyes, this was none other than Cody Aldrich, Kamen Rider Ghost and the self proclaimed Ghost Of Remnant.
And right now, he was resting on the lap of his girlfriend, the young lady known as Yang Xiao Long. She was a blonde haired lady with lilac eyes, and right now was wearing a new outfit she bought for her boyfriend now on her lap. While she did have her black pants and brown skirt on top, she was now wearing an outfit ported over by the young rider's home. It had a 'barmaid' like style to it, white with a small brown vest on top.
Next to them was a young girl with short black hair and red highlights, wearing a red and black blouse and skirt this was Ruby Rose, leader of Team RWBY and younger sister of Yang as she plays with her dog Zwei and the gentle Grimm, known as Razor, a small dinosaur, Raptor Grimm that is the last of its kind.
The three were in the mansion of the Saber's. Who is now related to the young rider, Cody. they wait for the others to arrive, wanting to have this day to themselves due to what happened last week with the Amazon's.
"Man… Axel and Ice Queen is late." Cody sighed, the young hunter's hair being petted by Yang.
"For some reason, Axel hasn't been around us lately… Maybe off fighting Ganma or White Fang?" Ruby questioned.
"That's because I was searching for someone to help out Cody, Alan, and I for the tournament later." A familiar voice called out.
They turned their heads to see a young man a year older than Yang and Cody with messy yet sleek black hair. His face almost resembled Kirito from SAO 2 but from New ALO. He was wearing his black leather jacket with the shoulder part being azure blue. Under it was a black shirt with the symbol of the Saber. For pants, he was wearing black pants with a blue wave-like design to it and black boots.
Cody smiled, looking at his brother as he walks in, "Hey bro! An- Wait… what do you mean you're searching for someone? Aren't we able to be with our teams?" He asked.
"Just got back from Ozpin…. Sides the first match, we will have to make a team if we still want to compete…." Axel scoffed.
"That's unfair! You guys are part of our teams!" Ruby huffed.
"I understand and so… I found someone who can help." He smirked before moving aside to reveal a young man they know and is their age. He has neck length brown hair wearing a black trench coat with red trimmings on the front and lines on the sleeves. Under it was a gray vest and red dress shirt with the first two buttons unbuttoned. His expression showed a disappointed frown yet one that showed major experience and strength.
It was Kaito Kumon, aka Armored Rider Baron and Lord Baron.
"Cody," Kaito nodded.
"Kaito!" He smiles, standing up, "Surprised you would want to be part of a team, with what Tsukasa has told me about you." the young rider chuckled.
"A tournament is something I shouldn't back down from especially since I am familiar with competition." He reminded. "I think it's best since I want to see how they fight against me."
"Makes sense, and you are the only 'Rider' we know of that fits our age too." Yang stated.
"Oh right, you're an Armored Rider," Cody remembered.
"Kamen Rider," the Baron corrected. "Since I am here without Kouta's presence… Kamen Rider Baron is my title now from what Tsukasa told me."
"Makes sense." Ruby nodded. "So where's Weiss?" She asked the Blue Devil.
"She's on her way here since Glacier visited the town recently." Axel answered.
"And Blake?" Yang asked with a worried look.
"If you're worried, don't be." He assured. "Blake is helping Alan with the bookstore…"
They had saddened looks upon the memory. Tuskon died during the attack and it hurt Alan. Not to mention he gave the entire store to the former prince. It was another reminder for them to get stronger to stop the Grimm and the Ganma.
"I hope he's okay…" Ruby lowered her head.
"Hopefully he will," the azure Rider assured before looking at Kaito. "The room will be at the far end at the west hall."
The brunette nodded before he grabbed some of his belongings and walked away to the room. "Alright while Kaito gets adjusted to the mansion, there is one thing you should hear."
"What is it?"
"The Atlas plans on setting guards to every home in Vale after those incident," Axel frowned. "And so for you guys, you can stay here. Besides if those Atlas bastards dare to set foot near the estate, they will have another thing coming. Even Kaito agrees with me on that."
"Why would they do such a thing? They're basically forcing people into their homes." Yang frowned.
"After what has been happening, what do you think?" He reached in his pocket before pulling out Cobra. "Let me know if those Atlas punks get near." It hissed before leaving to keep watch. "So make yourselves comfortable. I'll be training in the courtyard if you guys need me." He waved off before heading to the courtyard.
Outside as Axel began to head towards the courtyard, a odd shift in the air made him flinch as he turns around. Behind him was a young woman with black with, smoldering eyes and a red dress on her.
"Hello Axel…." the girl smiled to him.
"What do you want this time, Cinder?" He asked as he was practicing with his Excalibur. "I'm busy."
She smirked, walking over as she laces her hands on him, bringing him into a soft kiss once more. She has been doing this a lot more often and it began to irritate him. His heart belonged to Weiss and the time he and Cinder had was one time only.
He quickly pulled away from her. "I told you for the last time, to stop." He said before turning away to continue his swings of the blade.
She gripped his hand, making him turn to her before pinning him to the ground, "You say that, yet if you wanted to… you wouldn't have had that fun time with me…"
He looked away with shame. "Get Off…"
"Why?"
He focused on the Eyecon he kept with him, blue mist forming as he was now standing, away from her. "Just leave," he turned away. "And enough is enough so stop coming to my home… I told you… My heart is with Weiss…"
"Then why would you continue that 'one time only' after a few days?" She smirked slightly.
He clenched his hands before he struck down a tree. At first it didn't do nothing until a line formed before the tree fell, the Rider letting out the anger before looking at her. "And it will be only once and now, no more."
"Axel…." She walked over cupping his cheek, "I know you love me too…. If not… why keep this a secret from your 'Ice Queen'?" She asked, parting away as she walks out of the courtyard.
He lowered his head. His heart belongs to Weiss… It was a constant reminder and he knew that he will tell her soon. The guilt was eating him to the point that he had to vent it out by killing Grimm or fighting the White Fang or the criminals at night.
He shook his head before going back to his training.
At Tuskon's Bookstore, Alan was getting everything ready before re-opening. He was now wearing attire that was similar to his first outfit, only this one, he was wearing a white long-sleeve shirt and white pants. Over his left arm was a long green scarf that covers his left arm a bit, hiding the Mega Uloader. On his right arm was a black glove with the Necrom symbol.
It took awhile, for him, but he was able to get the bookstore back in order, along with a few new things he decided to add to the store. He sighed after finishing his side right now, looking at the book he was given to by Tuskon. "I'm.. sorry…" He muttered. He placed the book by the counter before putting away the other books. "Thank you Fau- I mean… Blake… for helping me…"
Near by was a huntress with long black hair, a bow, while wearing a black pants with a white blouse underneath the vest she had on. She turned to him and nodded, "It's alright Alan. After all, I owe you for doing your best with this and Tuskon." She answered.
"This place was the only comfort zone I had when I was searching for my master… and now… I am left with it…." He muttered lowly before he clenched his hands, the cat faunus sensing the anger coming out of him. "My damn brother… those damn Gammaizers… they have done nothing but ruin me and my dear sister… I will never forgive him for what he has done to me and sister even more to Master…"
"He'll pay Alan… He is attacking our world after all…." Blake frowned, understanding his anger.
He clenched more until he took deep breaths and relaxed. "Right…." He muttered before he looked at Blake then walked to the counter. "Can… can you help me run this store…?" he offered.
She smiled softly, "I would love to help out."
"Help her out with what?" A familiar voice rang out.
The two turned to the entrance to see Ruby and his dear older sister, Alia. She was Alan's older sister and former princess of the Ganma Kingdom. She was the first to leave with Cody and Axel and the first to return to her human self. She was also the one who raised Axel and Luna for 10 years when they were trapped. She was considered a second mother to the two Sabers for what she has done to help the two and now she was able to experience what they do in Remnant. She had long black hair, pink eyes and was now wearing a grey turtle neck with a pink skirt that reached her knees and highheels. "Sister. Ruby." Alan nodded.
Ruby frowned, walking up and poking Alan in the chest, "So, 'what' would Blake 'love' to help you out with?" She asked, anger in her voice.
Alan titled his head before replying, "Helping me run this store. Why would you be angered over that?"
"And you didn't ask me, because I'm not as tall as her? A Faunus? Or a bigger chest?!" Her face was red now with anger and embarrassment.
Alia giggled while Alan blinked along with Blake. "What do you mean by that?" He repeated.
Blake and Ruby looked at Alan while Blake realized one thing. 'Dear Oum, he's like Axel when it comes to that mind of his…' She thought. The one thing about Alan and Axel was that Axel is a year older than him but also his mentor. In other words, both focus on fighting to reach their goal. "N-Never mind…" she said, disappearing in a cloud of rose petals.
"Alia? What did she mean?" He asked his sister.
"Looks like you took a few things from Axel when you two were children," She giggled. "You'll find out soon dear brother."
"I…. don't understand…"
"You will someday." Blake giggled softly. "It happened with Axel."
The doors opened as some customers began to enter. "Sister, Blake, may you help me with this?" He asked.
"Sure thing, Alan." Alia smiled before she and Blake began to help out the former prince.
Inside the Saber mansion, Cody was laying on the couch, looking at the two new powers he possesses. The Amazon Omega Eyecon and The Eyecon Driver G. Two new powers for him, and as he stared at them his mind began to wonder off. 'Will this affect him coming back?' 'Is having more power to stop others a good thing for him, or will it be his destruction?' More and more thoughts overcame him as his mind and body wasn't paying attention to his surroundings.
"Having thoughts about your power?" He blinked before looking over the couch to see Kaito.
"Uh… y-yeah… I mean…" He replied. "Will this affect me coming back…? Or is it a good thing?"
Kaito frowned before he leaned against the wall. "Sometimes power can be a good thing while some aren't." He went into his other form as figure took his place. He was now a red and black skinned figure. His head was black with piercing blue eyes while the sides of his head was red while having two horns and a silver mouthplate . His armor was black with red trimmings while his arms were armored with his forearms being yellow and clawed. On his chest, there was a yellow chestplate with the symbol being that of Baron. "Take me for example. During the Golden Fruit Competition, we went through a lot of challenges. I wanted to get stronger so the weak would fall..."
"What… happened?"
"I wanted more power and I risked my life numerous times." He continued, looking at his hand. "I have gotten a new Driver called the Genesis Driver but eventually… a fruit turned me into this, Lord Baron. For Kouta… it was different. He wanted power to protect people. At first he was only showing off with the armor but eventually… I considered him a rival to the point we fought each other multiple times."
"He became a friend to you in the end, didn't he?"
Lord Baron went back to his actual human form. "He did… I even told him before I originally died, 'You are strong…'" He quoted, the only memory coming back as Cody noticed a small yet noticeable smile.
"Heh, truth be told Kaito… I don't think you should use that form in the tournament." Cody pointed out to the Lord Baron form, "Might scare people away and we might be kicked from the tournament."
"Don't worry, I have experience without it as well." He said with his smile gone and his normal expression present. "Just know this, power has two sides. It can be used to protect or to destroy. Which side is yours?" He reminded before walking away. "And Cody…" The Ghost Rider looked at the Baron. "Don't screw around when you use Kouta's power."
Cody chuckled softly, "G-Got it…" He nodded. And like that, Kaito went to his new room since he is staying in the mansion.
"Man, he's a bunch of sunshine's huh?" Yang said, walking into the room before hopping next to him. "Or is it bananas?"
"IT'S BARON!" Kaito's voice shouted from his room. He hated his armor being called Banana's or the simple mention of him and the fruit.
Yang chuckled, leaning next to her boyfriend as they sat there. "Still sad about not being part of the team later?"
"About as obvious as Cardin's temper." The young rider sighed. "But rules are rules."
"Hey, at least we can show off our skills on our first match." she winked, "And show other students that 'we' are off limits to them." She smirked at him.
Cody became flustered as he chuckled. "Y-Yeah…" He looked at Yang who smiled until the two heard the sound of a panicking snake. The Cobra lunged at Cody as it was coiled around his neck. "Hey! Hey! Calm down!" He said, prying the snake off of him. "What's gotten into you?"
It hissed in a panic as it was using its tail to point to the outside of the room. It then sent a message to his scroll, making him look.
GET MASSSSSTER! I SSSSEE ATLASSSSS!
Cody sighed, looking at Yang, "Guess rest time is over…." He smiled softly, standing up and rushing into the Head Saber room, where Axel was working on a few things. When he opened the door, he saw his brother cleaning Excalibur "We've got puppets."
Hearing this made Axel frown. "Damn it… guess they even include my home…" He gritted before he sheathed Excalibur and walked with Cody. "Hey Kaito! Atlas guys are here." He called out to his comrade/friend. The thing about Axel and Kaito, the two are similar in terms of how they once view the world as well as well as power. They hate it when there's Authority on themselves. Axel may be from an important family but for Kaito, he simply dislikes those who show authority to him since he has a code to follow, even when it is in another world.
Kaito walked out of the room, an angered frown on his face as he heads towards the door, along with Axel who had the same look, and a annoyed Cody as well. The three opening to the door as they see several Atlas robots, along with two head security chiefs. One was a male, around Aurora's age, with silver hair, green eyes and carrying a few staffs and two pistols. Next to him was a girl, around Yang's age, with pink hair, short, and carrying several small vials on her person.
"Vigilantes." The male scoffed.
"Can't we just cuff them? It's obvious they'll resist." The girl smirked. "Especially the devil and ghost there."
"Says the two weaklings," Kaito responded.
"Ohh, the bad boy is giving us mouth." The girl giggled.
Kaito's frowned deepened. He was willing to summon the Helheim vines to toss them far away.
"As much as I rather have these punk away, we can't do anything as of now, Janet." He informed her. "Not until the notice comes through."
"What notice?" Axel asked.
"To close off this mansion, and put you into Atlas security for the rest of the tournament." The male informed, "Council is deciding right now. And even your family name won't be able to stop it this time."
Cody gulped as he took a step back as he saw the change around Axel. For Kaito he was in the same temper. "My home…? MY HOME!?" He yelled. "You Atlas bastards even the damn council have no right! The Saber Family Manor has been around for generations, before even you or your own parents were born! The great King Arthur was the one who built this home and you think you would desecrate it!? Fat chance you bastards!"
"Keep up the temper, and the council will have to use the Ace Appeal in order to bypass that." The male informed.
Axel's eyes widen as he growled, "How did you find that?"
"General Ironwood had a friend who gave it to him on his deathbed. Now, I suggest you obey, or we'll be forced to use it." The male warned.
Axel growled until Kaito stepped forward. "Kaito."
He raised his hand before looking at the Atlas members. "Tell me, how long have you been with the stupid military?" He asked.
"4 years in loyal service." The male informed.
"3 for me!" The girl said next.
"Well it doesn't meant shit," He mocked. "You are in Vale. Not Atlas. Here, it is about how capable you are to defend yourself. The strong can put you down before you know it. I even heard some rather dirty secrets about the military. Oh let's say… creating life with a soul?"
The two chief's frowned at, getting into a stance as if ready for a fight. "Keep it like that, and we might have to act now, punk…." The male frowned.
"Keep up with what? It is you who is trying to take action?" He pointed out. "You do realize you are in a combat stance to fight while us three aren't. In other words you are violating it."
"Stand down, Nexus." The two Atlas members turned, seeing Ironwood walk towards them with a disappointed look on his face, "I told you to back off for now. Unless something happens to initiate the Ace Appeal, leave them alone." He ordered them.
"Yes sir," They saluted before Ironwood looked at Kaito and Axel.
"And how can you know something of making a soul?" He narrowed at Kaito.
"Should I answer?" He jabbed a thumb to Ironwood, asking Axel. He shrugged. "Then let's say there are people who will find out soon enough. Guess the Alan boy was right, making a soul should be outlawed."
Ironwood frowned at this before nodding, "Dismiss you two…" He ordered the chief's. They saluted once more before leaving.
"This is sacred home, General," Axel reminded. "I would never abuse my status as a Saber. And even with military authority, you are trespassing."
"I know that. I didn't come here to fight or anything… In fact…" He turns to look at the mansion, a soft smile on his face, "I respect for what your family has done over the generations. I would not dare stomp on it…. But…" He turns back to them, "This was the Council's decision. To make sure you fall in line… If not, they could at least, shut you off from here, or worse, strip your title. And I don't want either of those to happen…"
"My brother won't fall in line, General," Cody frowned. "He is a changed person. He hasn't killed anyone in a long while. If the council thinks he would go back to what he does, they're wrong! He is the reason why I am strong to handle things"
"And believe me, I know that." He answered, "But due to what happened to Vale with those attacks, they don't want to take any chances." He said, walking away, "Just, try to be cautious… Should something happen from now till the end of the tournament that you cause, you could lose everything… Be safe." And like that, he walked away, leaving the mansion and the riders alone.
Axel took a deep breath before looking at Cody. "Thanks…" He thanked his adoptive brother.
"Hey, it's the least I can do…" he smiled but turned to where the chief's went, "Though.. Worried about those two. I have a feeling they only see us as threats…."
"They are only afraid," Kaito huffed. "Those two are only annoying weaklings."
"Still…" The young rider turned to his brother, "What were they talking about this, 'Ace Appeal'? What is it?"
"It's a special document, made by Arthur." Axel started, "He made it should someone in the family line becomes corrupt or does things that could harm Remnant or even the country. It's only used should they have no other way in stopping the family. Besides a document, it's also a weapon that renders the Semblance of the Saber's light useless. Made by Merlin himself." He looked at Excalibur. "I am not one to abuse power… sure I killed before but I was in a dark time back then."
"Regardless… We should be on guard now. They could use anything we do as an excuse to take control." Cody informed. "Think you can handle it, Kaito?"
"If it means to stay here, then I'll try." He answered in disappointment. "But I think you should be more focused than me, Cody. I have more experience, on par with Axel."
"Right." Cody nodded, looking at his scroll before a soft smile came on him, "I'll be right back. Have a surprise for you and Luna." He chuckled, racing off.
Kaito and Axel looked at each other then at Cody was in the distance, the atmosphere changed. "Anything Tsukasa told you?"
He nodded. "The enemies are making their move… the tournament… will be a start for them." He informed. "Tsukasa is seeing every Rider in this world to gather. Shotaro and Philip are right now searching for that man since the… Gaia Library is fully useable for Philip." He glanced at the sky before looking back at the pathway. "Axel, we may be 'secondaries' but what do you think to this?"
The azure Rider was quiet before he sighed, "From what we know, Kaito, I'm sure we have to be ready. My brother may be primary but I know he still has to find the reason."
"You see it too, huh?"
"Same way with Alan and myself… he doesn't notice it at all…" He and Kaito entered the mansion. "Let's hope he succeeds…"
"He will. Sides, there's one man right now, watching out. Seeing if he deserves everything that comes with the title, 'Kamen Rider'." Kaito said.
At the docks, the young rider was sitting there, waiting for someone. A soft smile on his hand before his scroll rang, looking at the message before sighing. "Really now? 'Running late'? Ugh…. Well… I'm patient." He sighed. The young rider looking down at the sleeping Grimm, curled up next to him as he pets it softly.
He smiled upon seeing Razor excited to the point he fell asleep. Even more, over the past week, he grew more feathers on his own. How can he tell? There are small signs of feathers forming on Razor's arms, the only thing that confused him was that they were white instead of gold. Inside, he was concerned since most Grimm have white plating or black feathers for avian-type Grimm. With Razor, he is developing white feathers unlike any other Grimm he seen, even the ones back home. It was somewhat a rare occurrence to see this. Even more, he grew a bit as well that he could literally feel the texture of the feathers on its head.
"Grimm in the city? People could get scared or in a panic if they found out." The young rider turned to see the pink haired Atlas girl standing near by, leaning against Cody's bike.
"He doesn't attack anyone or give off any bloodlust vibes. He's fine." Cody frowned. "Besides he's been with me for almost 11 years. Sure he is already half Ruby's height but he isn't dangerous."
"Still, cause of that attack, people sure have been terrified for any Grimm being on the streets…" She mused. "I even heard rumors of two hybrids who suddenly vanished the day those things turned to dust."
Cody frowned, standing up as he looks at her, "'Janet' was it? What are you trying to get at?" He asked her.
"Just admit it, trouble finds you everywhere you go."
Razor was still sleeping as its legs twitch, as if it was having a good dream while Cody frowned. "That's not true." He denied.
"Oh yeah? Then explain how you and some others were at Atlas to stop a robbery. The damage of several Schnee robots, encountering two organisms who should have been locked up, being a brother to a former killer, even harboring a 'harmless' Grimm?"
Cody clenched his fist, walking up to the Atlas girl, looking down at her since she was as tall as Ruby, "That is none of your business. I suggest you leave, Atlas Dog." He warned her, turning around and starts heading back to his Grimm.
"Tch…" She scoffed before walking away. 'Almost had him…'
The Grimm woke up with a yawn as it licked its lips before looking at Cody, chirping. "I'm okay, Razor." He assured, making the Grimm nuzzle. "You know, I wonder just how big you will get. You haven't grown after 10 years but now, you are already half the size of Ruby." He smiled, petting it before sounds of a boat can be heard. Looking up he smiles and waves, standing on the boat, coming into the harbor was that of his mother and father as they wave to him.
"About time you two showed up!" He chuckled, walking over as they got off. Hugging the two tightly, "Though… why take this rusty bucket? I thought your passes were still good?"
"We sort of lost them…." The father chuckled.
"Seriously?" Cody sighed, "Well, matters not… Come on. Axel and Luna are waiting. Aurora said she would be here by tomorrow." He informed the two.
His parents followed Cody to the Saber mansion but the two notice Razor as it was running around happily. "Cody… has Razor…"
"Grown? Heck yeah! He's already half of Ruby's height!" He smiled. "After 10 years, he's finally getting to what a Raptor Grimm's size is suppose to be, which is I think my height?"
The two looked concerned as they look at Razor as they saw the other features unlike last time. "Cody… later on, we have to talk." His mother said.
"Hm? What for? Something happened?" He asked her.
"It's about Razor but we'll explain later."
"What's there to talk? He's only getting bigger." Cody said, the young rider leading them towards the Saber mansion.
They began to have worried looks. "Cody… Has Razor been showing any unusual behavior during your time here?" His father asked.
"Well he was a little territorial with Zwei, often tearing some of Weiss's clothes even Blake's books." He listed. "Even more he sometimes doesn't like coming to Axel's mansion. Why?"
"Cody… Razor may be starting to experience it…"
"Huh?" He blinked, confused.
"What your mother is trying to say is that… Razor is developing the old ways of how Grimm are."
Cody turned before laughing, "Oh come on. That's not true. Razor would never be like that." He smiled, entering the home.
"Cody…"
"Axel! Luna! Mom and Dad are here!" He interrupted them.
The two Sabers looked at Cody but were surprised to see their adopted parents. "Mom? Dad?" Axel got out, surprised.
"Hey there." Their father smirked, waved to them. "So this is where you two live? I'm surprised."
"W-Well it's been passed down to each generation. Plus Alan, Alia, and now Kaito live here as well."
"Who's Kaito, dear?" Their mother asked.
"He's a friend of ours," Cody smiled. "He and Axel share similar ideals and views. He is also like me and Axel but called Baron."
"Like bananas?"
"IT'S BARON!"
They turned to meet the new addition towards the others before bowing in apology, "I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to offend you…" She apologized.
Kaito sighed irritably, "Why must everyone call it Banana…"
"Maybe cause you use a Banana?" Cody pointed out.
Kaito glared at Cody who flinched before he scoffed. He looked at the parents, "As they said, I'm Kumon Kaito." He introduced himself.
"It's nice to meet you. Thanks for helping out my boys." the father smiled, holding out his hand to him.
He stared at the father for what felt like minutes before he slowly reached his hand out before grabbing hold, the two delivering firm grip on the handshake.
"Now that's covered, let me show you two around the mansion!" Cody smiled. "You gotta see the stuff Axel's family generation has even the great King Arthur."
"Come again," Alan waved off to a customer before he sighed and fell to a chair. The sun was beginning to set as customers frequently visit the bookstore. Blake and Alia left earlier since things settled down a bit in the store and now, he was the only one here as he moved away the scarf to reveal a clip on the side of his belt, holding two certain Eyecons. "Grimm, Sanzo, you can come out now."
The two Eyecons flew out of his pockets, taking in their walking Damashii forms as they sit down, Grimm was looking at one of the books, Blake 'accidentally' left behind, while Sanzo was meditating.
"Why must this generation make such raunchy novels?" Grimm sighed.
"Don't ask," Alan replied. "Blake is the one who reads them."
"At least this place is what it is, peace and quiet." Sanzo said.
Alan chuckled in agreement. It was one of the reason why he came to the store. It was quiet and peaceful to him, even if people stop buy to read books.
"So, what is wrong, Prince?" Sanzo asked, looking up at him.
"It's that Cinder witch." He frowned. "She is trying to use my master for her gain, attempting him to work for her." He got up. "Even now whenever I try to warn master about her intentions, she or her henchmen would prevent me. And the only chance of me telling master is at the mansion."
"Would others believe you? Cinder seems to be a manipulative woman." Sanzo pointed out.
"We'll see about that," he retorted.
"I do recall your sister and Blake meeting up with the others at the mansion." Grimm added.
Hearing this made Alan look at Grimm before he grinned. "Then let's go and inform my master of this."
As soon as he closed the store and locked it, he started to make his way to the mansion, but as he does, the young prince stopped looking ahead to see a few White Fang soldiers standing in the street, weapons ready as they walk towards him.
"Grimm. Sanzo." He whispered.
They nodded as they turn invisible as the White Fang soldiers were now close, the former prince closed his right hand to prepare his Semblance that is dangerous to all of Remnant, Anti-Matter; capable of producing a special poison to kill and pierce through the Aura and prevent them from healing.
"Remember Prince… You promised no more killing to Specter…" Sanzo reminded.
"Right…" He counted the number of soldiers and study their weapons before a grin formed. "What was my record last time?"
"2 Minutes."
"Good, I need to see if I can beat it," his grin grew.
"Maybe you need a new challenge… Master Alan.." A very familiar voice rang out, the White Fang Soldiers moving aside as the familiar Javel walked ahead.
"Javel…" Alan recognized with venom behind his tone.
"This time, I'll make sure you won't come back…" He glared, holding up his Commander Eyecon.
"Same goes for you, Javel." He countered. Knowing the machine is gone, Javel can't come back but for Alan, he is now human who can continue to age. You see, Alan was once Ganma but his own brother framed him and his sister of murdering their father. After that, he was taken in by Axel since the azure Rider and Luna were the only family they had left.
Javel clicked on it, electricity and smoke poured over him as he was now in the Ganma Commander form. It was mostly light blue with silver, along with an 'eye' like belt on his waist, and a clear blue visor that showed and iris.
Alan quickly grabbed an Eyecon from his side. It was black with a neon green Iris with the top having the word Necrom. He pressed the Eyecon to reveal the symbol.
STANDBY!
He placed it inside the device before twisting it, extending his arm out.
YES SIR!
"This is what I am about to do to you, Javel." Alan said before pressing the button.
LOADING!
A type of Damashii flew around him. It was mostly black with some green bulbs on the shoulders, while the hoodie had several green lines on it, mostly around the waist and chest area. "Henshin!" He tapped the top as a small drop of neon green liquid went inside the device. It was then a white verson of the transient armor formed around him, the Eye symbol looked like a target in the center with a line in the center with the sides being black with green edges, silver kneecaps with the center being green.
His helmet was like the iris of an Eyecon while the back was white.
TENGAN! NECROM! MEGA U-LOAD!
CRUSH INVADER!
The Damashii attached to his transient armor as a faceplate came up to his helmet. The new faceplate was one large circular visor with the edges being silver and the visor itself was neon green. His horn covered half of his visor while pointing upward.
This was the Rider Necrom. He hasn't been given the title of Kamen Rider yet, but he will gain it someday, just like his master. He lowered his hood, now fully armored and ready to fight.
Javel rushed forward, swinging his fist as they locked into a struggle, "Your punches have gotten weaker, Master Alan…. Did these humans do that to you, or was it just cause you failed to protect the king?" He taunted.
Alan gritted his teeth under his helmet before he grabbed Javel's wrist, twisting it before he delivering a haymaker, sending Javel stumbling. "Weak, no." He refuted. "Thanks to my master, I have continued on to becoming stronger. I learn from what I failed to do in combat."
Javel delivered a punch to the Rider but he spun to the left before delivering an elbow to the Ganma. The Ganma growled before he looked at the White Fang soldiers. "What are you standing around for!? Assist!"
The soldiers nodded, pulling out their weapons as they begin to fire upon Alan, the former blocking only to be struck down by Javel. The Ganma Commander tossed several fireballs at him, forcing him back as the White Fang continue with their assault.
"Sanzo!" He called out as he grabbed the Eyecon. "Assist." He pressed the Eyecon, but oddly enough when he did, he felt the Eyecon resisting. "What the?"
"Seems even they don't want your help!" Javel smirked, striking Alan in the chest as sparks flew off, before the White Fang unloaded another round into him.
Sparks casted off of him as he stumbled. "Sanzo, what's going on?" He asked the Eyecon, avoiding another set of attacks from his opponents, only to receive no answer from him.
"You're alone now Alan! Give up!" Javel chuckled.
Alan stared at the Sanzo Eyecon once more before he placed it back. "No. I shall fight to the very end to protect not only myself but to others." He lifted his head to the group before he gripped his hands as green sparks formed. "I won't kill…" The spears formed, floating around him and in his grip. "But I can control my Semblance and make sure you lose this fight." He charged forwards them as Javel quickly changed tactics as he blocked one of the spears, only for Alan to strike the Ganma across the chest and strangely he didn't feel the Rider casting the energy it was suppose to do.
"How did you…"
"One thing I learn that a human can control how effective their semblance can be." He grinned under his helmet. "I won't cast the poison and anti-energy… But I can do something with my Semblance thanks to the Faun- Blake." He focused on the reserves of anti-matter since the poison used for his Semblance uses lots of energy and so since he wasn't casting the poison, he was able to perform unique ways of the energy.
Green energy began to form on his hands before he thrusted his arms to the sides as they soon witness green energy shot out as the orbs of energy took shape as Necrom. "Even energy can create something new, including anti-matter."
"T-That's impossible!" Javel roared. "Your Semblance was meant to use the anti-matter poison to kill!"
"I will no longer kill like I have, Javel." He refuted. "And thanks to my new… friends. I have learned how to harness my Semblance, seeing the potential it has instead of killing."
The energy Necrom's took stance as Alan cracked his neck. "Now… let's see how you can handle it?" The spears surrounded the three before they charged towards Javel. The first energy clone punched Javel in the chest, the Ganma blocking the next one but only to be greeted with Alan as his arm was coated in energy and punched Javel in the chest.
The White Fang soldiers aimed at Alan but the copies were in front of them, catching them by surprise before they tossed them to Javel, sending him to the ground. The Ganma soldier turned, only to be greeted by Alan's first, as he and his clones began wailing on Javel before tossing him into the air, with that done Alan twisted the Mega U-Loader as he pressed the button on it.
DESTROY!
He pressed the small bulb on the top as a green dropplet touched the panel where the Eyecon is at.
DAI-TENGAN! NECROM! OMEGA U-LOAD!
The green Nercom seal forms behind him as the prince jumped up into the air, and flew right into Javel with a kick. An explosion erupted as the injured commander lands on the ground, back to normal.
Alan turned around before approaching him and looked down at the Ganma. "There is more to being human than being with Adel, Javel," he informed. "You only seek to harm us just so you can show Adel what you can do."
"Y-You… don't know… nothing… " He growled, trying to get back up.
"Look at yourself. You lost many times again master and Ghost," he argued. "Even now, you lost against me, Javel. How much longer till he realizes you are useless? You do recall what they do to the Ganma that become useless."
"I-I…. Lord Adel would never abandon me!" He denied.
"He did the same to my sister and I the moment Ghost first showed up." He added. "You will see soon enough Javel. And then you will see the reality of the 'great' Kingdom." He saw the White Fang about to escape in which he made his clones knock them out and tie them up. "Face it, Javel for reality can be painful when he finally notice it." He turned around as the sirens were heard. "I have to thank master and the others for that." He walked away, leaving Javel and the unconscious White Fang behind.
Back at the mansion, Axel was outside at the garden, frowning and holding his head as he sit there. Cinder was toying with him, he could tell. But he can't shake the feelings he's having right now of her. He hated this! He knew Weiss was for him, yet Cinder was starting to change things.
Even now, the guilt was catching up… His own demons around him. He has kept his demons close after he changed his ways and it often haunts him. The voices, his old self, even the way he is now. The hidden aura around him was absorbing more and more and his inner demons and his troubles. It was the fiery aura of the demon that is linked to a certain Eyecon that is in the Ganma realm.
"Axel?" The young rider snapped out of it, turning to see Luna there, not Weiss. "Is everything okay?"
"I… I'm fine…" He replied. "I'm just upset is all… You know with Atlas and the stupid council…"
Luna sat down next to him. "I don't want them to close this home either…" She agreed. "This was mother and father's even our grandparents… our ancestors… our former family… After centuries… This place is a holy ground to everyone…" She looked at Axel. "I know we can win this. This is our home."
"Yeah…" He nodded.
She smiled, walking up to him before hugging his arm, "I'm sure Weiss has a good reason for not being here… come on. Cody and the others are waiting."
He nodded and followed his little sister to the mansion, ready to relax with his family and friends.
A/N: Heya minna! Hope you've enjoyed the first chap of Vol 3? Who's ready for this, and Vol 4 of RWBY next week? WOOP WOOP! Now, let's get something down now. That early Author's Note up top is going to be now part of every fic. I decided this cause I realized MANY people either do not read, care, or even skip/skim through my notes down here. So, in order to tell you all everything, including with answering questions, I had no choice but to put that up here.
Now, these few chaps of the start of this story, will be awhile before Vol 3 kicks off on the tournament. I wanted to do this to add some more conflicts, powers, and more. As well as try to introduce new characters from the fans who sent them, and our own. And Nexus and Janet is one I made. I wanted to have an overwhelming like presence with Atlas in Vol 3, with security cameras, more troops and these two Atlas warriors. They aren't meant to be dicks (at first). They're meant to be foils for them main characters, as well as a presence to them, to make sure they stay in line. For now, only a few things will happen. But who knows what will go on?
As for fan OC's and their teams being in this, they will be introduced, but not till the start of the tournament. I want to get a few things out beforehand. And before any of you ask, No. Mugen is NOT in Vol 3. He will be used in Vol 4, as for the plans I made ahead of time when I started this fic. And as for making an Ichigou movie, that's also not happening due to (Spoilers for future chaps) and we already made a movie fic, the crossover with ShadowBladeKnight's Wild Omega story. That was the movie fic, but not the last. I have one more in store, but it'll be awhile before that happens.
Also, there will be some changes to both the RWBY and Ghost story here. Can't say much, but one I can tell you all right now. And that is, the "Fake/False" Specter arc they've made to Ghost, WILL not happen here. I thought it was a dumb subplot and didn't serve as much since he was barely around it, and only for the end. So no, Fake Specter is not going to be in this. But Argos/Dark Ghost is. When? Can't say.
So, until next time, later minna!