This is the second Volume of VIRG. Project Black Ghost. I was waiting for Age of Chaos to end before I start this. I'm also going to do some revisions to the first volume. I won't retcon anything, beyond some things my brother changed in his Remastered Ghosts of Onyx, but the story will be mostly the same.
As for this volume. It's going to explore the past of Viridian more, and focus on the General more. We'll also see more of the Ghosts, my brother's OCs. I highly recommend reading his stories to understand what the Riders are, since they will be an important part of the story.
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Throwing away a plan is a skill every great planner should have. But even predicting the unpredictable isn't always enough. There simply isn't anything Camo can do. If Viridian vanishes during the Vytal Festival, people will ask questions. Paranoia would attract the Grimm. They've already begun gathering in areas near Vale.
You should have finished him while you had the chance. Camo reminded himself. Maybe Eclipse was right. Maybe I was unfocused. Too certain of victory. He wouldn't make the same mistake twice.
Maybe Onyx's attitude was rubbing off on me. Having Onyx Rider, seemed like unbeatable odds at the time. But the chaos from the Breach gave Viridian an unexpected power boost. Onyx didn't conserve enough of his energy for a fight with Viridian, and Dr. Artemis. He was lucky the Grimm didn't interfere. There's no telling how the Armored Basilisk would have affected the battle.
Camo did have access to two more Rider's than last time. Anna Sage, Onyx's niece, and Desmond Night were both able to join the Ghosts. On the other hand, all Rider's were weakened after a recent battle with Umbra. The same Battle where Onyx sacrificed himself to preserve the Rider's legacy.
The Ghosts were in smaller number. Brass and Volt were killed by Umbra. Onyx was dead, and this time he wouldn't be coming back. Light left to handle a personal matter. Camo and Silicon were the only remaining members that encountered Viridian. Of course, Camo still had others assets. However, they were busy with various tasks.
The biggest concern was Eclipse. Their leaders vanished. None of Camo's spies planted inside the organization have reported anything. However, this is likely because the leaders are only communicating with their closest allies. Had Camo not revealed Aquamarine so early, he would know exactly what they were up to. But you got cocky, and threw away your shot at killing two birds with one stone.
That was your fault.
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Viridian watched Team RWBY battle Team ABRN in the Vytal tournament. You'd be able to fight there if you didn't get your teammate hurt. Viridian is surprised he hasn't left Beacon yet. He would have left a long time ago, had his partner Grey not been injured. You left him alone. You should have been there to help him. Grey's right eye was blinded, and it is currently unknown if he'll recover.
Grey wasn't his only problem. Rusty discovered his brother Damascus was aiding Eclipse. Now Carbon Steele is visiting Beacon to have a meeting with General Ironwood. And then Atlas will turn Gunmetal Industries against you. Viridian's thoughts were filled with paranoia. He knows He has enemies in Atlas. Powerful ones at that.
You let Eclipse use you as a distraction. Viridian helped Dr. Artemis fight Onyx Rider. Although Viridian did most of the fighting. In the end, Eclipse escaped. You helped them escape. Viridian spented hours searching mission boards for any signs of their return. But they've completely vanished.
Meanwhile, Ruby managed to capture Roman Torchwick. Because she wasn't thinking about herself. Torchwick's capture seemed to stop crime in Vale as a whole. There should have been a power struggle triggered. But no new criminal emerged to take Torchwick's place.
The quiet was only making his paranoia worse. Why isn't anything happening? Crime has never taken a holiday before. Yet, it seems to be taking a vacation for this Vytal Festival. Torchwick isn't that important that he could end crime with his absence. Not unless it was part of a larger plan. But whose? Who else could be looking for you?
Neither Eclipse, nor Atlas, have made any moves to capture Viridian. They're likely planning their next move. Or worse, already six moves ahead. You put yourself into this situation. Viridian couldn't help blaming himself. He had several opportunities to leave Vale. But you choose to stay, and bring trouble to everyone around you.
That was your fault.
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