Snake
Chapter 2: Sent To Hell By God Himself

Team RWBY and Team JNPR were sitting at lunch together the next day, when all their scrolls beeped, alerting them to check their alerts. Everyone pulled their scrolls out to see the news alerting them to tune in immediately. They were not alone. Most of the other students had opened their scrolls as well. As everyone opened up the news, the sound bounced off the walls, magnifying the sound of all the scrolls as if the loud speakers had been connected to them.

"The New Moon Killer has struck again!" the newscaster announced surprise and fear evident in her voice and wide eyes. Several people began to panic, the news making them begin to fear the killer even more. It wasn't that the man had struck again that had them terrified, it was the fact that last night was a half-moon. No longer could one could count on the absence of a new moon to protect them from being killed. "Not only that, but this time, several victims have been found this time, all in the same condition, except for one man. Suspect Dismas Gideon, who escaped on bail after being convicted for robbing several dust shops, was found in the street next to a dust shop he had previously robbed, his throat slit, and a message in his blood written on the nearby wall, that read, "The New Moon's once monthly appearance is no more. Every day has the possibility for it to appear", which leaves us to think that our time of peace between new moons is no longer a privilege. Police have responded by raising the previous 5,000 lien for his capture, to 50,000 alive or 25,000 dead". From this point, people began to shut their scrolls, no one speaking as the once loud room had become dead silent, the possibility of hearing a pin drop becoming reality as everyone processed the information. No one had much time however, as the loud speakers soon broadcasted Professor Ozpin's voice,

"I want every student to report to the auditorium immediately, no excuses, from both students and faculty", he said quickly, before the noise of the loudspeakers let them know that the sound system had been turned off. Everyone quickly got up, and just short of running, headed to the auditorium.

"What the Hell is going on?!" Yang asked Jaune as they sprinted.

"I can only guess, but I think Ozpin is going to speak to everyone about what was just on the news", Jaune said between breaths.

"That's what I feared", Ren said as he kept up next to his leader, before Jaune began to fall behind, breathing heavier and heavier.

"I'll catch up with you guys later, I need to catch my breath", Jaune said just slowing done, before stopping and being lost in the crowd.

When everyone had gotten to the auditorium, Jaune still hadn't joined back up with his friends, but they had faith that he'd get to them before Ozpin began speaking, as there were still people making their way in. Just before the last group of people had gotten into their seats, Jaune took his seat between Yang and Ren.

"Sorry I'm late", he mumbled, focusing his attention on Ozpin.

"Doesn't matter, you made it in time", Yang told him. Just then, Ozpin switched on his microphone.

"As I'm sure you're all aware, the New Moon Killer has left his usual pattern, and is now disposing of several victims in one night. I will assure you all now; I will not allow a single student of my school to be harmed. I've already seen to the positioning of no less than one hundred trained guards on Beacon premises at once. Half of the guards will maintain watch during the day, and the other half will maintain night duties. The New Moon Killer has only killed criminals thus far, so we can hope that he doesn't lose too much predictability and begins slaughtering innocent people such are you students, but curfew has been restricted from 10PM to 8PM, and all Beacon staff and students must have a special identification card when leaving and returning to Beacon property. I understand that this may seem to be little more than overreacting, but the fact remains that any day a serial killer who hasn't left a single trace of his deeds besides over a half a dozen bodies. We have no choice but to-", Ozpin was interrupted by the loudspeakers.

"That's all good Ozpin, but I'm gonna stop you there for a moment. You see, there's no way you can keep anyone I have targeted safe. I will change this world one death at a time Ozpin, and this changed shall be brought upon by the watching of the planet in the blood of criminals, the scum shall be purged, and a new breath of air greeting those left! The New Moon shall rise and take watch over this world, and bring it to peace, and completely eliminate sin itself! All shall watch their step as I become God himself!" the computer warped voice announced over the loud speaker before breaking out into a hysterical laugh, that of which even madmen would shudder at. Everyone's eyes held wide. Yang, as happy go lucky as she normally was, was terrified. This man, whoever he was, could get into Ozpin's office and access the loudspeakers without anyone realizing it until he had already done it.

"Glenda!" Ozpin quickly called to his fellow teacher.

"On it", she said, using her aura and magic to quickly hurry to off. A minute or so after she had disappeared, the laughing stopped as the man calmed down.

"By now, I'm guessing you've sent someone to take care of the loudspeakers, or you're heading here yourself. I implore whoever is heading my way to come, and be sent straight to Hell by God himself!", the voice screamed before an explosion was heard not far away as Ozpin's office, which sat in one of Beacon's towers, was alit by dust produced fires that bellowed out of the windows.

"GLENDA!" Ozpin screamed, his usual stoic features finally breaking as he rushed off towards the explosion, fear and anger etched into his expression. Everyone began to panic, but whether they were left frightened into scattering, only to be stopped by the teachers, or frozen by fear itself, remained to be determined. Yang was one of the people frozen in their seats. Thoughts of all her friends and family being killed flashed before her mind, and as strong willed as she was; the possibility of this began to break her. She couldn't help but begin to cry, a tear for every horrible scenario running down her face and falling into her lap.

The crying stopped when she felt a hand envelope hers. She looked to her left to see Jaune, eyes filled with anger and hatred, but also some sadness, gripping her hand.

"We have to remain strong Yang. We are the ones who stand in New Moon's way. If we don't keep up, and break down, he wins this sick game", Jaune told her, uncharacteristically brave.

"He was right", Yang thought to herself as she adopted the look in Jaune's eyes. If really was up to them, the ones who opposed this killer. If they let themselves break like she had for the first time in a while, then he had won before I fight even began. This was something that they couldn't let happen. Yang squeezed Jaune's hand back. Her and her friends were tough, and this pathetic killer who hid behind stealth couldn't win. They would find him, and when they did, Yang hoped to see him suffer as he got what he truly deserved at this point.

Death.