Chapter I: A Detective gets a Case
I sat at my desk staring at a map of Vale proper. It was pretty well organized if I do say so myself, even added the red yarn and everything. Anyway, it listed all the recent string of dust robberies by Roman Torchwick.
"Oh right I forgot to introduce myself, my master always taught me that first impressions were key for anything... Well as the sign on my apartment would indicate my name is Argen Galahad, Remnants greatest detective. Well, I don't actually work for the police, though I do assist them occasionally. Honestly, I'm probably more of a private investigator but 'Remnants greatest private investigator' doesn't have the same ring to it."
Unfortunately, my inner monologue was cut short by a customer, typical, but a sacrifice that comes with the job.
"Welcome," I said, promptly turning my chair to look at the potential customer.
"Yea I'm looking for a detective Argen Galahad," the man said
Interesting. This man had spiky black hair that looked like it was slightly greying, most likely late 30's early 40 if I were to guess. I am willing to wager my left pinky that this man is a huntsman. Well the sword on him sorta gives it away, still he is oddly formal for a huntsman.
"That is my name yes, well at least since I last check which was about two weeks ago" I replied
"Wait you're the detective I was told about?" the middle-aged man said, "You're just a kid."
"One I'm not a kid, I'm seventeen. Two despite my age I have solved every mystery I've been hired for." I stated matter-of-factly.
"Look, kid, I really don't care."
"With that said, care for a drink?" I asked walking in the direction of my kitchen. One of the benefits of having my office be in my apartment.
"Now you're speaking my language" he replied with a slight chuckle
I grab some whiskey from my cabinet and pour them into two glasses.
"So you got a name? It's kind of awkward to keep referring to you as 'that guy' in my head." I asked handing the strange man the drink.
"Names Qrow" He answered after wolfing down the drink
"So Qrow, what can I do for you? I doubt you would travel all the way to the Vacuo just for little old me." Technically we are in Vale but Acies is a border town. Semantics but still worth noting nonetheless.
"Well judging by that map of yours I can assume that you know of Torchwick" He began
I shrugged "no more than your average detective I suppose"
"Well, the council of Vale and by extension Ozpin have been a little on edge due to Torchwick and also the recent activities of the White Fang in the area." I gestured for him to continue
"So they sent me to ask you to look into it."
"Find the most wanted man on Remnant and look into a terrorist organization. Finally an interesting case! I was getting sick of finding lost dogs. Nothing against the four-legged creatures, I like them personally, but doing the same thing constantly is driving me insane."
"I'll see what I can do." I answer now standing "speaking of, I presume the headmaster wants me in Vale asap."
Qrow smiled slightly "So you accept. That's good, I'll catch you around sometime detective." With that, the Huntsman left.
"Right!" I went and looked through my various tools. One can never be too careful as master said. Thinking of him, I started to feel sad. "I wonder if he would approve of me doing this. He would have wanted me to do good in the world, but he also didn't agree with the views of the kingdoms." I chuckle a little I was always to wise for my own good as he would say.
"The whole point of being a detective isn't to catch killers, it's to help the living." I placed my sword on my back as well as grabbing my pistol. I began to grab some extra clothes, dust bullets, and most importantly my black trenchcoat. Now before you judge me, a trenchcoat is essential to being a detective..and I think it looks cool. Fine it's a bit cliché and nerdy but that goes with the job in my humble opinion.
I grab my documents on Torchwick and the White Fang and prepare to leave.
"This should be piece of cake"
I hate traveling. Now don't get me wrong it can be fun, but sitting on a bus for almost four days was starting to make me insane. Well a little more than usual. Looking outside I got a view of Vale. It reminded me of a lot of Asylum, in a comfy city vibe. It was especially beautiful at night.
"I suppose I'll need a place to stay for the night." I sighed, "this trip is getting more annoying by second. Well, time to start looking for one Roman Torchwick. Uh oh."
The bus came to a screeching halt as a giant mech passed us bye. Next thing I knew I was on the ground in a kneeling position while all the other passengers looked equally as dazed and confused.
"That isn't normal." I grabbed my suitcase and quickly ran to the front of the bus
"Who the hell are you!?" The driver asked
"Detective Argen Galahad. Don't let anybody off the bus until the police arrive." I ordered and proceeded to leave.
The entire highway was covered in cars. Both working and flipped over, some were even on fire. "This situation is getting worse by the minute." I decided to tune out the cries of the people and kept running forward. I eventually came to a patch of ice. Weird. "Judging by the hole in the wall, my mech went down there. I don't have time to be afraid of heights.' I jumped off and mentally preparing for what I might run into.
Things I never expected to run into on my trip to Vale. A group of girls fighting a robot is probably at the top. That was exactly what awaited me at the bottom.
As I broke my fall, I quickly loaded my pistol with an explosive round and shot it directly at the mech.
"You know running through traffic I can get, but when you start damaging cars and scaring innocent people is another matter. Also, you made me lose my hat." I said, taking out my sword on my back.
"Great another one, and who are you exactly?" The voice inside the mech asked.
"Detective Argen Galahad at your service." I introduced myself, "let it never be said that I don't have manners." Sadly my humble brag was cut short by the mech running full speed at me.
I rolled to side dodging its path. I then got hit straight in the chest sending me flying through a concrete beam. That hurt by the way.
"You know rather than watching can you girls cover me?" I asked coughing up some blood. Aura only does so much after all.
The blonde girl rushed forward. Unfortunately, the paladin quickly smacked her to the other side before she could strike. "She isn't a very smart fighter. I guess her weapon lacks any range so that can't be helped." I thought as I rummaged through my pockets and suitcase.
"Yang! The red-haired girl yelled. Her and the black haired Faunus? That's weird, anyway, they both launched forward slashing at mechs legs simultaneously before jumping into the air. The black hair girl made a clone of herself and slashed off its arm. Meanwhile, I was still going through my pockets hoping to find the right crystal.
"Found it!" I loaded and shot a wind type dust bullet from my pistol which created a large cloud of dirt. I then closed my eyes and activated my semblance.
Now my semblance in layman's terms basically lets me see different forms of light. Like I can see body heat or things like fingerprints and blood. Not very useful in combat but can be handy like in this situation. Master named it "Investigation" not very creative but that is what I use it for the most.
I could see a human blob of reds and yellows in the area where the mech was. I quickly focused my aura to enhance the blade and ran straight towards mech. My blade turned from its usual metallic color into a fluorescent blue. "Just need to hit him and not get hit or else I'll probably die...easy."
A large arm tried to hit me as I ran forward, thankfully I reacted in time and narrowly dodged the swing. I then slashed at it. "From what I can gather, he can't see me or react as fast as I can." I dodged another swing. "Can one of you make an opening?!" I yelled, retreating. My dust stream had dissipated so now the element of surprise was gone.
"I'll handle it." The white-haired girl said creating glyphs around her. "Huh reminds me a lot of Winter's semblance." I made a mental note to ask about that afterward. She then fired lasers at the paladin. The mech, having already been battle-damaged, was knocked off balance. Seizing my opportunity I rush forward stabbing its center and in one diagonal arc sliced it in half.
The second biggest surprise of the night, running into Roman Torchwick. As he dusted off his jacket, I sheath my sword and began to walk toward the crime boss.
"Roman Torchwick, I'm afraid you're going to be coming with me," I ordered while pointing my pistol towards him.
"As tempting as that sounds, I'm going to have to take a rain check on that detective." As he said that a brown and pink haired woman with an umbrella landed right in front of him
"Well, this was a pretty eventful night. Sadly we'll have to continue this another time. It's been a pleasure as always ladies, ice queen. I suppose I'll be seeing you around as well detective." As he finished the woman with brown and pink hair bowed. Before I could ask any questions the blonde haired girl rushed forward punching them and shattering them into glass. In the distance, I could see them on an aircraft.
"First night in Vale and I somehow missed Torchwick...and I think my ribs might be broken" I sighed frustrated.
"Wow, That was so cool! Like how your sword starting glowing and you started slicing the robot." The red-haired girl began making swooshing sounds while mimicking a sword.
"I just used my aura to enhance my sword. Helpful but also risky since it can leave me open. Still, I have just one question." The girls all looked at me slightly confused. "Who are you, people!"
"Oh, we are team RWBY" The red-haired girl answered proudly. "I'm Ruby the leader, this is my sister Yang" she gestured to the blonde one with the massive... "Don't look at them Argen."
"Are you really a detective? You look no older than me." Yang asked.
"Oh, I get that a lot. I can assure you, miss...Yang "I realized I didn't know her last name. Sounded cooler in my head but whatever. I am a very competitive detective I can assure you." I finished
"This is Blake." She simply nodded at me.
Cold distant type if I were to guess. Also a Faunus, not completely shocking but interesting enough I suppose. Wonder if that has to do with the white fang symbol on the Paladin I just fought.
"and also Weiss."
"Schnee" I finished. This caused the girls to jump back a little surprised.
"I take it you've heard of my family then?"
"Everyone knows about them. Plus a close friend of mine works with your sister Winter."
"Wait you know Winter?!" She asked surprised.
"My friend Olivia goes to Atlas Academy. So I tend to be in the loop so to speak." I shrugged.
"Still, it's a little convenient that you just so happen to show up as we are fighting Torchwick," The girl now known as Blake said. "Girl has a head on her shoulders. Probably due to being a Faunus if I were to guess."
"Not my fault you guys stopped my bus. Anyway, I'm sure you girls could keep pestering me for hours on end but I'm sure you have some sort of curfew or something, so I'm just going to go." I say while picking up my suitcase.
"I'm off to go find my fedora and a place to sleep, probably in that order." With that, I began walking away.
This city is very weird, still better looking for dogs though.
Cleaned up this prologue. Word to the wise; make sure review content you make while in a hospital. Anyways review, follow, all that jazz
-BeeNigh