Chapter 1: R-U8Y-R.0-5-3
Legends
Stories that were once an important part of our culture
Stories of people who spread hope and faith to those around them
But now?
Now, they are useless
Legends are just the byproducts of some lunatics mind
Who needs legends?
Who needs old, musty stories?
Yes, legends have been forgotten for quite some time now in the world of Remnant
Yes, our history has been lost
Yes, we have become lost ourselves
But that doesn't mean that we are lost forever
Because, if there's one thing about history to always remember, is that if it's gone, it will repeat
Oh, yes. Legends will repeat
Time: 22:15 (In Android Time)
Android R-U8Y-R.0-5-3, or Ruby Rose, was just starting her shift at the Digital 'Till Dawn store. It had been a long, long day, one full of meaningless junk that the young android hated. Well, technically disliked, as she wasn't programmed to hate. First, she had been running errands for a couple of lousy associates, which included having to trek all over Vale to get a stupid I.D Card, and usually the girl android didn't really mind the hard work, but when it's pouring rain outside and your Water Protection Cover failed to work, you get a little ticked off. Then, the rain had caused her whole code to glitch, which led to having to pay 50 lien to get it fixed. What was she, made of money? No, steel and titanium, but you get the point. And last, having to stay up all night to watch some store that probably wouldn't get robbed even if they had the last gear on earth.
So, yeah, not the best day ever. But Ruby still had a job to do, and it wasn't that hard, just watching the area for any signs of suspicion. Plus, the owner was nice, and gave her techno cookies in return.
"Have any trouble today?" Her owner inquired. He was a small man, with gray skin and white artificial hair that stuck out everywhere.
"Yes, sir," Ruby said, knowing very well that he could tell if she was lying or not.
"What happened?"
"Just some rainwater," Ruby said simply, "But I am okay now."
"Good," Her owner was polishing the glass cases full of Microbots, or powerful technology bugs, and pointed to the book case over in the corner, "We both know that there is a 7.4 chance of being robbed tonight, so why don't you power down over there and read a little?"
"Thank you, sir," Ruby said, and raced over the bookshelf. She scanned her memory bank for something to listen to, and finally found Casey Lee Williams song, 'Red Like Roses.' The noise pounded her robotic head, but she didn't care. Satisfied, Ruby grabbed a X-Ray and Vav comic before reading it quickly. Behind her, the owner watched the young android in amusement, and went over to the store computer. Ever since getting Ruby, he had been more than confident that his shop was safe, especially since the girl was seemed to be able to defeat almost anything. It was just in her code, to defend, and he often wondered what went on inside that metallic head of hers.
Meanwhile, the usually quiet streets of Vale was filled with the sound of footsteps. A man with bright orange hair and dark eyes scanned the area for the shop he was looking for. Wasn't there any store open this late? Ahah! There it was. Digital 'Till Dawn'.
"C'mon," He signaled to his bodyguard androids, "Let's go you hunks of metal." He pushed open the door and walked in casually, making sure to keep his cane concealed. The android owner of the shop stared at him with a peculiar look on his face, and the orange haired man knew that the robot was scanning him for an identification.
"You are Roman Torchwick," The android, his voice tinted with surprise.
"Yes, yes I am."
"A human?"
"Yes," Roman said through grit teeth, cocked his head to one side. One of his androids quickly went over to the computer and typed in a code to unlock the glass cases full of machinery.
"Why are you here?" The owner asked.
"D'you know how hard it is to find a store this late that sells Microbots?" Roman asked, and pointed his cane at the android.
"I have been programmed-"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah," Roman said in an annoyed tone, "D-23, make sure this man can't call for help."
"As you wish, Roman," His servant said, and pulled out a light green object. He then pushed it against the owner's head and emitted a virus into the latter's system. The old android then fell to the ground with a thud.
"Excellent," Roman said, "Now, get all the Microbots you can. Vale security is going to know somethings up when they hear that one of their precious androids is down."
"Collecting, Microbots," His minions droned as they filled their bags and jars with the tiny robots. Roman took out his cigar and carefully lit the toxin before taking a deep breath.
His plan was going to better than expected.
Thud! Ruby's body scanner detected some sort of imbalance in the store. A feeling of dread filled her mind, and she paused her music player.
"Now, get all the Microbots you can," She heard a human's voice say. A human? What was a human doing in this part of Remnant? Ruby shook her head, it wasn't time to ponder such thoughts. She closed her eyes and connected herself to the store's camera. There was one man, and five androids, all seemingly wanted criminals. Ruby opened her eyes and carefully took her out her metal scythe, a gift she had gotten from her creator, and walked towards the front of the store.
"Identity Confirmation," A robotic voice said behind her, and Ruby turned around to see one of Roman's hench-androids pointing a plasma gun at her face.
"Are...you robbing me?" Ruby asked innocently.
"Identity Confirmation," The android beeped again.
"Oh...alright then."
CRASH! Ruby secretly hoped that crashing through glass didn't affect her outside skin layer. The android she was against was swiftly cut in half, sparks of electricity flying out of his guts. She knelt down onto the ground and checked her vitals to make sure she was okay. Yep, she was fine. Just a small scratch on her lower abdomen. Suddenly, a white light flashed in the corner of her vision, signaling that something was being fired at her. Ruby quickly sped to the right, and just in time, as a giant crater had just been imprinted onto the street. Roman kicked the mechanical body of his failed android.
You were worth every cent. Truly, you were," He dropped his cigar and looked at Ruby, "Well, Red, I think we can all say it's been an eventful evening, and as much as I'd love to stick around-"
"You are hereby breaking Federal Vale Law T-678," She stated, "I suggest giving up." Roman laughed and waved his hand. The four other androids assisting him ran forwards, guns drawn. Ruby merely smiled, and jumped up into the air. Her scythe quickly fired a few rounds of ammo, but her enemies were fast. Blasting herself towards the ground, she blocked a plasma bullet and swung her scythe at the android's chest. He stumbled back and she fired a bullet clean through his main power source.
"Powering down," A monotone voice emitted from his mouth, and he fell onto the stone street. Ruby's vision suddenly flashed purple, and she did a back flip as more bullets came raining down on her. Three more to go, three more and a stupid human to take care of. Ruby spun her scythe and it stabbed the ground. Grasping the handle she fired a few more bullets at the remaining robots, and managed to hit one. Her foot planted on her weapon, she pushed herself up and kicked one of her opponents in the head before pulling up her scythe and cutting his torso halfway through. The last android fired his other gun, a Mini-Rein, and a burst of electricity flew at Ruby. The young android narrowed her eyes and looked through her settings to activate her special features. Using her weapon to deflect the blast, she instantly started her speed and raced at the attacking robot. Time seemed to slow down as her blade entered the android's outer skull, and she pushed herself back just as his head exploded by the click of her scythe button.
Plop, plop, plop. The sound of metal falling onto the street made Ruby grin. She had done it, now, where was-
"Nice playing with ya, Red," Ruby turned around and saw that Roman was escaping by climbing up a building ladder, "But I'm afraid I must go." He disappeared as he reached the roof. Ruby scowled and looked at her owner.
"You be okay if I go after him?" She asked.
"Uh-huh," He nodded, and she ran after Roman. Launching herself upwards, she fell onto the roof in a graceful position and watched as the criminal climbed aboard a large airship.
"Hey!" She yelled, and raised her scythe. Her eyes scanned the ship for any possible weaponry on board, but the coast was clear. Firing a few shots, she pinpointed the weak areas of the plane and managed to stop it from escaping. Suddenly, the unloading latch opened and Ruby could make out two bright fiery eyes boring into her mechanic soul. The person's body was encased in a golden color, and strange runes floated around her. A wave of confusion filled Ruby's mind; What was going on? Her information bank didn't say anything about runes and fighting. The mysterious figure waved her hands and thrust a ball of fire at the android.
Incoming: Flaming Object.
"Yeah, no kidding," Ruby muttered and flipped backwards as the fire hit the rooftop. The smell of smoke filled the air and she pointed her scythe upwards again. More runes appeared around the person's chest and several balls of other materials came flying at Ruby. Before the young android could deflect the attack though, an android with silvery blond hair and green eyes blocked Ruby's vision and fired her purple gun.
Name: Glynda Goodwitch. Android G-7-Y-N-4. .
Profession: Huntress
I.D Code: G-9702.
"Woah," Ruby breathed, "A real Huntress." The android woman named Glynda fired some rounds of Microbots at the ship, where they promptly began to feast on the piece of metal.
The fiery figure waved her hands some more runes encircled Ruby and Glynda.
"Move backwards!" She ordered. Ruby used her scythe to blast herself back and noticed that the airship was flying away. Silence filled the air as the Huntress turned to Ruby.
"Now-"
"You're a Huntress, you're a Huntress!" Ruby squealed, feeling as if her wires were about to explode from excitement, "Can I please have you digitally sign my forehead?!"
"I hope you realize that your actions tonight will not be taken lightly, Android R-U8Y-R.0-5-3." Glynda marched around the dimly lit room in anger, "You put yourself and others in great danger."
"They started it!" Ruby cried.
"If it were up to me you'd be sent home...with a pat on the back-"
Ruby smiled.
"And a slap on the wrist!" Glynda finished, causing the young girl to frown, "But there is someone here that would like to me you."
"Really, who?" Ruby asked. A tall android the entered the room, a large plats of techno cookies resting on his palm and a cup of oil in his left. His kind face instantly made Ruby feel comfortable.
"Ruby Rose," He said, and peered at her, "You...have silver eyes." Ruby didn't take this as an insult, as she knew that her creator didn't have enough money to buy the regular set of pupils. The man sat down and put the plate of cookies on the table. Ruby instantly took one and shoved it down her throat. Crackles of electricity snapped in her mouth and she grinned.
"So, where did you learn how to do this?" He pointed at the holographic tablet Glynda was holding, which showed Ruby's onslaught against Roman's androids.
"M-my creator sent me to Signal Academy to learn how to fight since programming an android to be a killing machine isn't legal," Ruby explained.
"And who was your creator?" The man asked.
"Tai Yang," Ruby answered.
"And they taught you at Signal how to use one of the most dangerous weapon ever designed?" Ruby merely shrugged, "Actually, my creator's brother taught me."
"Ah, I see," Ozpin watched as the redheaded android took another cookie to eat, "It's just that I've only seen one other scythe-wielder of that skill before. A dusty old crow..."
"Thafve mft broffhers-" She swallowed her cookie, "Ahem, excuse me. That's my creator's brother, Qrow, but I call him my uncle! He's a teacher at Signal. I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing. And now-" She scanned her memory for videos of karate demonstrations, "I'm all like-HOOOOWAAH! WITCHAAAA-" Ruby tried to swing her hands in a ninja-like way.
"So, I've noticed," Ozpin said, "And what is such a newly created android like yourself doing at a school designed to train warriors?"
"Well...I want to be a Huntress."
"You want to slay monsters?"
"Yeah, I only have two more years at Signal. And then I'm going to apply for Beacon," Ruby started, "You see, my 'sister' , well, she's not technically my sister because she's an android, but she was created two years before I was by our creator, so we think of one another as sisters. But she's starting there this year, and she's trying to become a Huntress, and I'm trying to become a Huntress because I wanna help people. My creators always taught us to help others, so I thought, Hey, I might as well make a career out of it! I mean the android police are alright, but Huntsmen and Huntresses are just so much more romantic and exciting and cool and really, gosh, ya know?!" A crazy grin was spread on her face and her mechanical eyes wide.
"So, Ruby, do you know who I am?" The man inquired.
"You're Headmaster Android Ozpin," Ruby said, "I.D Code O-9124. You work at Beacon Android Academy, where you train Androids to protect the world."
"Well, that's a lot of info."
"I'm sorry, my sister always says I talk too much."
"No, no, it's fine," Ozpin assured, "But..." he glanced at Glynda, who immediately scowled.
"Sir, I-"
"You want to come to my school?" Ozpin asked.
"More than anything," Ruby said honestly.
"Well then...okay."
"Oh, I can't believe my little android sister is going to Beacon with me! This is the best day ever! And not just because I just got a new robotic arm!" Ruby struggled to move her body under her older sister's grasp.
"Please stop!" Ruby moaned.
"But I'm so proud of you!"
"Really, Yang, it was nothing."
"What do you mean? It was incredible! Everyone at Beacon is going to think your the android's gears!"
"I don't want to be the Android's Gears," Ruby muttered, "I just want to be a normal android with normal gears inside."
"What's wrong with you?" Yang did a quick vital scan of Ruby to make sure she was functioning properly, "Aren't you excited?"
"Of course I'm excited," Ruby sighed, "I just...I got moved around two years. I don't want people thinking I'm special or anything."
"But you are special," Yang hugged Ruby once more, "And not just because your the latest android of your kind."
"Thanks, I guess," Ruby said. Suddenly, she noticed the screen behind her sister light up. The 'Vale Android Network News' Symbol appeared, followed by a holographic mugshot of Roman Torchwick.
"The robbery was led by nefarious criminal Roman Torchwick," The news reporter stated, "Who continues to evade authorities. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Vale Android Police Department. Back to you, Lisa."
"Hey, isn't that the human you fought?" Yang asked, only to be shushed by her younger sister.
"I'm trying to listen to this," Ruby complained. The news screen then went to a purple haired android with photos of a group of androids protesting behind her.
"Thank you, Cyril," She said in a bland voice, "In other news, this Saturday's Glitches Civil Rights protest turned dark when members of the White Glitch disrupted the ceremony. The once peaceful organization has now disrupted-"
"Hello and welcome to Beacon," The news screen was replaced by an image of Glynda Goodwitch talking.
"Who's that?" Yang questioned.
"My name is Glynda Goodwitch."
"Oh."
"You androids are among a privileged few who have received the honor of being selected to attend this prestigious academy! Our world is experiencing an incredible time of peace, and as future Huntsmen and Huntress androids, it is your duty to uphold it. You have demonstrated the courage needed for such a task, and now it is our turn to provide you with the knowledge and the training to protect our world." Glynda disappeared as soon as the speech finished and Ruby looked outside the airship window.
"Oh, wow! You can see Signal from here. I guess home isn't too far after all!"
"Beacon's are home now," Yang corrected, then turned around as the sound of grinding gears filled the ship. An android with blond hair and bright blue optics ran past her towards the repair room.
"Yikes, he's having a malfunction," Ruby said, a pang of sympathy going through her.
"Well, I guess the view isn't for everyone," Yang stated.
"It was nice moment while it lasted," Ruby. The airship prepared to dock at Beacon, "I wonder who we're going to meet!"
"Ugh, I just hope their better than Glitch Boy over there."
"Oh, Yang, gross! You have his oil on your shoes!"
"Gross, gross, gross, gross, gross, gross!"
"Get-get it away from me! Get. Away. From. Me!"
Please leave a like and review if you enjoyed reading. In case your wondering Penny will play a big part in this story, just not now, and since this technically an alternate universe, you can guess what she's going to be...
With that said, Ender out!