Chapter 2: Storm of the Lost Rose
Time: O300
Location: Grave of Summer and Marylin Rose
Normal POV
Ruby Rose and Yang Xiao-Long stood before two graves. The graves of Summer and Marylin Rose. They had the graves right next one another. Ruby visited more often than Yang because Ruby felt cheated because she didn't get to know them as well as everyone around her did.
Yang: *places a hand on Ruby's shoulder* Come on Rubes, we have to go. Wiess and Blake are probably worried about us.
Ruby: I know, but I wish we could see them. *starts tearing up* I barely remember what they look like. Why is that happening to me Yang?
Yang: Ruby… Look I know it's hard you were very young when they passed away. I know they aren't mad that you can't remember them as well as you would like to, but they are still here. You just have to keep believing.
Ruby: *smiles* You know sometimes I don't think Aunt Marylin is gone. Sometimes I see her in my dreams saying "Don't worry Ruby. I'm coming home. I promised you I would"."
Yang smiles at her little sister rubbing her head.
Yang: See you still remember.
Ruby smiles even more and wipes away her tears. Yang gives her a hug. They stay like that for a few minutes before they here barking. They look back to see their dog, Zwei and their dad.
Yang: Let's go Rubes.
They walk away from the graves as Ruby looks at the horizon for a moment then at the graves.
Ruby: *thinking* I know your alive Aunt Marylin. I can't wait to meet you again.
Ruby skips happily behind her sister as they leave with their dad before heading back to Beacon.
Time: O500
Location: Beacon Academy
Section: Student Dorms
Ruby and Yang entered their dorm to find Wiess doing homework and Blake is reading. Ruby and Yang look at one another before walking in like nothing happened. That's when Wiess turns to face them.
Wiess: Where have the two of you been!?
Yang: *whispers* Crap we were so close…
Ruby: We went to Patch to see our dad.
Wiess: Oh, well next time make sure we know because we were wondering what was taking you so long. *looks back at her homework*
Yang: *looks over at Blake and smirks* So, how was your date with Sun?
Blake: *blushing and deer catch in the headlights look* Um… well… it was… ah…
Wiess: *cuts in* They were making-out in the hall.
Blake: Wiess!
Ruby & Yang: *slyly* Ooo!
Yang: Was it rough?
Blake: *bright red face* Yang!
Ruby jumps on her bed and laughs watching the older girls argue.
Wiess: I don't know as soon as I saw them I walked back into the room.
Yang: So, Blake is he a good kisser?
Blake: *daydreaming* Sorry what?
Yang: HA! *does a little spin, and thrusts fists into the air* Finally the level head Blake is head over heels for Sun!
Blake: *embarrassed* Oh shut up! *looks away*
Yang: Blake and Sun sitting in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G!
Ruby lays on her back laughing hard as Blake and Yang continue to argue about Blake's date with Sun with Wiess cutting in at random times giving information she got from Neptune. Ruby soon looks out the window seeing a storm brewing. A storm? The forecast didn't say anything about a storm today.
Ruby: *thinking* Weird.
Location: Beacon Tower, Ozpin's Office
Ozpin stood in front of the window watching the storm roll in. He hid is shock knowing who could pull off such a storm. The lighting crackled with the silhouette of a rose appearing with each inside flash of lightning. That was how you knew it was her. Storm Rose, or better known by her long dead sister, Marylin Rose. She was alive. Thank Monty. Ozpin walks over to his desk and picks up his scroll calling Glynda.
Ozpin: Glynda please call Team RWBY please I have a mission for them.
Glynda: *over the scroll* Right away.
Ozpin hangs up with a smile knowing that Ruby and Yang, as well as Tai and Qrow will be over joyed to know that Marylin has returned. He looked back at the storm wondering was going on. Was Marylin pissed off?
Location: Emerald Forest
The Spartans were watching in awe as Marylin focused her energy. They had no idea what was happening, but it was really cool. They saw the rose in the sky wondering what it meant. Was there a monster in the storm? God, they hoped not. Then suddenly a lightning rod strikes near Marylin scaring everyone a great deal.
John: Marylin!
She doesn't answer him. She just stands her concentrating on whatever she is doing. The lightning flashes become more frequent flashing, faster and faster. Each one comes only a mila-second after the first one. Then Marylin starts making a whimpering sound and then a lightning rod hits her.
Marylin: AHHH! *falls to ground*
Everyone: MARYLIN!?
John is the first to reach her, lifting his fellow Spartan in his arms. He looks at her worried under his visor.
Tanaka: Look the storm is clearing up.
Kelly: That's weird…
Linda: We have no idea of what his planet can do.
John: We'll figure everything out later, right now we need to tend to Marylin. Locke is there a first aid kit in the Pelican?
Locke: There should be, I'll find it. *runs off back to the Pelican*
Vale: It's strange…
Buck: The storm? We know that.
Vale: I know, but what I mean is that the moment Marylin got struck the storm faded. And while we were trying to figure out where we are Marylin started concentrating on something then the storm appeared.
Fred: She's right, the moment Marylin began to concentrate the storm showed up.
Linda: And let's not forget that silhouette of a rose in the clouds.
Locke: Chief I found it. *Runs over*
John: Thanks Locke.
John opens the kit and with Locke's help they remove her armor piece by piece. That's when they notice her undershirt. The silhouette on her shirt is done in white and is the form of a rose made from lightning with a cloud behind it.
Buck: Did she always have that shirt? Looks really cool.
Tanaka: That looks like the rose we saw in the sky.
Vale: Marylin has explaining to do when she wakes up.
John: I know.
John took a moment to look at her feeling his heart race a little.
John POV
Come on Marylin wake up! This can't be happening. I can't lose another. I check her to any injuries as my ears pick up soft whimpering. Her hand latches onto mine instantly. I notice tears rolling down her face.
Marylin: Sum…mer I… s…sorry…I…did-didn't… *squints her closed eyes*
She looked like she was having a nightmare. She had no injuries thankfully, but I did notice a large scar that wrapped around her stomach and trailed along her back to her left leg. Why didn't I notice this scar before?
Locke: Sir, we need to find a hospital. It's obvious the lightning strike affected her psyche.
John: I know, but we don't know the area, who knows what is in the forest below.
Tanaka: Kelly and I will try to get the communications up.
John: Go, Vale and Linda, give them a hand. Buck and Fred scope the area from above. Locke help me get Marylin back to the Pelican.
Me and Locke lift her up and move her back to the Pelican. We lay her on even ground. I brush her wet crimson hair off her race. Marylin… I'll admit I always had feelings that went beyond just a brother and sister like relationship, but Marylin has always thought I and Kelly have been together. I wish I had the courage to tell her that I love her. All the hell I went through weather it was training or battle, this has to be one of the hardest things. I wish someone told me expressing attraction wasn't easy. Maybe I should ask Buck, hopefully he is still married to Victoria. I look at her scar one last time trying to figure out where it came from. I now there was a gap where I wasn't with Blue Team, but this scar looks older then that.
Kelly: We've got the coms working. We sent the distress signal. Let's hope someone answers.
Tanaka: There has to be some kind of civilization nearby.
I hope Tanaka is right. There has someone out there in not the forest then a city we can't see. I normally don't pray to God like some of my Spartan friends did, but please if there is a God out there, then please… Please give me the strength to remain strong and tell Marylin I love her.
Time: O600
Location: Beacon Academy, Ozpin's office
Normal POV
?: This is Spartan-087 of Blue Team requesting immediate UNSC assistance! We're stranded on an unknown Planet! We have injured. Repeat: This Spartan-087 requesting immediate UNSC assistance! We're stranded on an unknown Planet! We have injured.
Ozpin sat at his desk as the transmission played over. Team RWBY was in the room also listening to the signal that had arrive about ten minutes before them. Ozpin could only guess that had something to do with Marylin.
Ruby: Do you want us to find this Blue Team?
Ozpin: Correct Miss Rose. I do, I have a feeling they may have some valuable information on your Aunt's disappearance.
Wiess: *looks at Ruby* Your Aunt?
Ruby: Me and Yang had an Aunt named Marylin. She went on a mission and never came back. We don't know what happened to here. We couldn't find her body only her weapons.
Blake: Wait Marylin?
Yang: Yeah… what's wrong Blake?
Blake: You Ruby is related to The Storm Rose Marylin!?
Wiess: Storm Rose!?
Yang: Yep, that our Aunt Marylin. *tiny laugh*
Wiess is in total shock to hear who Ruby is related to. Marylin had quiet the reputation before she vanished. She was one of the strongest and kindest Huntress that lived. No matter what happened Marylin was up to the challenge.
Ruby: So, do we know where the transmission came from?
Ozpin: *nods* The Emerald Forest. We have no idea of the exact location but somewhere north in the Forest. Best guess by the temple at the northern end. You will use the launch pads from the initiation to get their faster. Now go and see what you find. But be careful we don't know they are, but it is clear they need help. And don't hesitate to ask them about Marylin.
Ruby: Understood, see you soon!
Wiess: Good day.
Blake: Bye Professor.
Yang: Later alligator.
Ozpin: *chuckles* After while crocidolite.
After Team RWBY left Ozpin gets a call from his fellow Headmaster and longtime friend, James Iron-Wood. The Headmaster of Atlas Academy and well decorated General.
Ozpin: Ah, Iron-Wood to what do I owe the pleasure?
Iron-Wood: I was hoping you could me, I have received a broadcast coming from the Emerald Forest in Vale. You wouldn't know anything about that would you?
Ozpin: *takes a slip of his coffee* And if I do?
Iron-Wood: *growls* Don't beat around the bush Ozpin! This could be serious.
Ozpin: I highly doubt that.
Iron-Wood: Oz! Vale might be in danger! As could the other Kingdoms!
Ozpin: Now, now, James calm down I have already sent some Huntsmen to look into it. I'll let you know what they find and if we are in danger. And remember James, we can't cause a panic. That will only bring the Grimm to my city and I will not stand for you bring your troops into Vale when it could be nothing. It is better if we felt it to the Huntsmen.
Iron-Wood: *glares* I understand your point Oz, but what if the Huntsmen never come back.
Ozpin: Oh, they will.
Iron-Wood: And what makes you say that? *quarks an eye-brow*
Ozpin: I have a funny feeling that is telling me there is nothing to worry about and that this broadcast will grant us old and new allies. *cuts off the transmission*
Ozpin turns his head to the window hearing thunder roll in. He watches the internal flashes of lightning. He noticed how the lightning was a distinct color. The lighting was a red color with small regular white flashes there and there. What did they mean?
Ozpin: *thinking* What are you trying to tell me Marylin?
?: She knows.
Ozpin: Whose there?
Monty: Monty.
Ozpin: It has been many years my old friend.
Monty: *laughs* I know. *solemn voice* Marylin now knows what happened to Summer and she is in emotional distraught.
Ozpin: Then it is an innovative idea that I sent Team RWBY. I also took the liberty of contacting Qrow Branwen.
Monty: Oh, that's going to be interesting. As you figured Marylin isn't alone. She is accompanied by some very powerful soldiers.
Ozpin: I see. Like I said that the beginning of the year: This will be an… interesting year.
Monty: Good Luck Ozpin, boy are you going to need it.
Ozpin only chuckled looking at the storm. He frowns and takes a deep breath.
Ozpin: Marylin, Summer I am sorry for the pain I have put you and your families through. I promise you once she is gone, I'll leave this world and repent for my sins. Though I guess I am already doing that now since I do to suffer every time I lose someone close to me.
Time: O300
Location: Emerald Forest, north cliff
Kelly's POV
It was strange the storm came back but it had yet to rain. I stood by the Pelican watching the white and red flashes of lighting that could be seen inside the clouds. It was beautiful and weird at the same time. I look over to see John sitting by Marylin reusing to move. Can't blame him, I always knew he had a thing for Marylin. There were several occasions I tried setting them up on dates. They all never got off the paper because of the all training and missions we had to go on. And then there has been me and Marylin teaming up to get Fred and Linda on a date at least once. Marylin thought it be funny because they two never get along on certain topics like missions and training. It's fun watching them argue. They often sound like an old married cuople.
Kelly: See anything Fred?
I walk over to him crouching next to him and that's when I notice he is "borrowing" Linda's sniper to look out into the forest.
Fred: I see some kind of black wolf.
Kelly: Let me see. *looks through the scope* It looks like it can stand on its back legs.
Fred: It did a minute ago while it was sniffing the air. *looks back through the scope* Looks like it's on the move. Heading south. Damn that thing is fast.
Kelly: I'll let John know.
I walk back to the Pelican only to jump a little when a there is aloud crackle of lighting. I look up to see a lightning bolt strike downward at the forest. Nothing catches fire thankfully. Or at least it doesn't look like it. I turn my attention back to the Pelican and enter to find John is exactly where I left him.
Kelly: How is she?
John: Fine for the most part. I wish she wake up.
Kelly: We always want that, John. *places a hand on his shoulder* Fred saw something in the forest.
John: Aid?
Kelly: No some kind of black wolf. It had white bone plating on it.
John: Think there are more?
Kelly: In a forest like that? I think there might be a lot more.
John only nods at me which makes me sigh as I sit down next to him.
Kelly: *whispering* If you don't tell her I will.
John: *whispering* Kelly!
Even with the visor on I know he is blushing. I mentally giggle at his reaction. But then give a heartfelt smile.
Kelly: *whispering* You need to tell her when she wakes up and take her on a date. Seriously don't think I haven't seen the way you look at her. Actually, I have noticed since we were kids.
And I mean that last sentence too. Ever since we first met her, John was always looking out for her. He always had an eye on her. At first, I was jealous, but I quickly got over it after I realize they were made for one another. Marylin the kindhearted soul who has a generous heart, always someone to talk to, and loves people for who they are. And John the stoic hero who looked out for the innocent and never asked for anything but someone to love him as him. Yep, a match made in heaven. Too bad neither of them knows how to approach each other and say the three words "I love you".
Buck: Holy Fuck! Guys you won't believe this.
We all go to him.
Buck: Look at that. *points to movements of red, white, black, and yellow*
Fred: What is that?
Linda: Is that my sniper!?
Busted… Poor Fred, he is going to get thrown off this cliff. And enter the old married cuople act!
Fred: I asked you and you said yes.
Linda: Like hell I did!
John: *sternly* Enough! Fred is there anything you can see?
Kelly: *thinking* Damn this was just getting good.
Fred: Not—*Looks again* Hold on… is that a girl!?
Buck: *looks through his scope* Make that four girls. Damn they are doing a number on those wolf things.
We each take a turn watching the girls tear apart the wolves. That's when I notice that there is a girl that looks like Marylin. Is that Summer? But in the photo Summer had a white cloak. Maybe another sister? She has sliver eyes like both of them but also, she looks around 15. And that is a huge ass scythe.
Normal POV
Marylin laid in the Pelican and soon opened her eyes to the sound of Huntsmen battling Grimm. She slowly sat up and used her storm to see who it was. She knew only two of the girls she saw.
Marylin: Yang, Ruby.
Marylin slowly stands up and walks outside the Pelican. She summons another storm while activating her sliver eyes. A lightning bolt strikes her but instead of falling she is appeared to be seen a dark red collar shirt that no sleeves. There where marking that looked like tiger strips they were lit a glowing white color resting on her arms, and she had what looked like shackles on her wrists. The shackles had chains tied to two chevalier daggers on her back. She charges past the Spartans and jumps down using her daggers to land safely.
Marylin: RUBY! YANG!
Yang: *gasp* Aunt Marylin!?
Ruby: I knew she wasn't dead!
Wiess: That's the Storm Rose!?
Blake: Is she half Faunus or something?
Yang: No, that's her semblance. Long story, *punches a Bea-Wolf* explain later!
Marylin and Ruby TagTeam a large Ursa that came rumbling through. The two of them made everyone see how deadly of a pair they already were. While Marylin and Team RWBY were fighting Qrow suddenly appears taking out a Grimm that was stampeding for Blake.
Qrow: … Marylin?
Marylin: Now is not the time Qrow!
Qrow: R-Right.
Now Marylin, Team RWBY, and Qrow are locked in battle not even noticing that something is coming. Not a Grimm. Spartans. They had jumped off the cliff realizing that Marylin somehow gotten past them. John and Locke where the first to enter the fray by punching two smaller Ursa that where in Ruby's and Marylin's blind spots.
Ruby: Who are they auntie?
Marylin: Long story little rose. Is the area clear?
Ruby: I'll check. *uses her semblance and comes back in two seconds* Yep the area is clear!
John: Marylin!
Buck: *referring to Ruby* How the hell did she do that.
Marylin: Relax John I'm—*Ruby and Yang tackle her to the ground in a bear hug* ACK!
Ruby: Auntie Marylin! We missed you.
Yang: Never letting leave us again, you can count on that.
Marylin: *smiles* I know. *Sits back up*
Soon the Spartans walk over watching the little reunion. John goes to speak but Ruby does first.
Ruby: Who are they? *points at the Spartans* Are the robots?
Marylin: No, their Spartans.
Ruby: Even cooler! *stars in her eyes speeds over to them* Whoa a BR55A3!
John: How did you know?
Yang: She's a weapon's geek!
Buck coos at Ruby finding that adorable. Vale laughs a little. And the rest of the Spartans are amused.
Ruby: *flustered* Yang!
Wiess: *walks over as Marylin stands up* I am Wiess Schnee. It is an honor to meet you Miss Storm Rose.
Marylin: Please call me Marylin. *looks at Blake* And you?
Blake: Blake Belladonna.
Marylin: Nice to meet you Blake.
Yang: So, Auntie what happened to you?
Marylin: it's hard to explain, and it is a story for when we get back to Beacon. And Blue Team, Osiris, I'll explain everything about Remnant on the way.
Time: O900
Location: Beacon Academy, court yard
Qrow had gotten them a ship before leaving them to go on a mission he needed to do. The Spartans enjoyed the ride but were attentive to all Marylin had explained to them. She with each of the girls' help explained; dust, semblances, the Faunus, the four kingdoms, the Academy and told some legends that Remnant had. The Spartans where in awe after Marylin explained her semblance and how she learned the passing of her sister, Summer. Blue Team felt like they had let Marylin down. They each had seen her looking at something. They sound have realized that was the picture of Summer and her. if only they had said something sooner then maybe Marylin would have gotten to see Summer again and watch Ruby and Yang from when she last saw them. Blue Team snapped out of their thoughts of letting Marylin down when each member of team RWBY explained their semblances. Then the ship docked at Beacon. As they left the ship the Spartans where…
Spartans: Whoa… *total awe*
Vale: The view over your city ain't got nothing on this. *looks around*
Yang: I know, right?
Marylin: Welcome to Beacon Academy.
Fred: You what, the Infinity doesn't have anything on this.
Kelly: Don't let Lasky tell you that. *laughs*
Blake: What's the Infinity?
Tanaka: It's a huge ship.
Wiess: Really? What can it do?
Buck: Uh, fly through space?
Marylin: Buck, Remnant is nowhere near us when it comes to space. We don't even have anything on the moon and not like we could.
The Spartans wanted to asked about what she meant but John asked something else.
John: And the Headmaster?
Ozpin: *comes out of nowhere* That would be me.
Everyone nearly jumps.
Marylin: *crosses her arms* How do you that?
Ozpin: As Qrow would say. It's a part of my charm.
Marylin only rolls her eyes at Ozpin.
Marylin: It's good to see you again Oz.
Ozpin: Likewise, Marylin. And your new friends. I must they are not as tall than Ruby had said. *Everyone looks at her*
Ruby: Why does everyone forget I'm the shorty! *embarrassed*
Marylin: It's okay Ruby. *pats her head*
Ozpin: Team RWBY why don't head to our dorms. I'll send Marylin and her friends to you after I have word with them.
Ruby: Uh, okay sure. Bye Aunt Marylin.
Marylin: See you later Ruby!
Team RWBY walks and talks about something as they head back to their dorms.
Fred: I love you niece Ruby. She's so … what's that word?
Kelly: Innocent?
Linda: A child?
Osiris: Pure.
Fred: All three.
Marylin: She reminds me of my sister in many ways. Now Oz, what do want to talk about?
Ozpin: Follow me.
The group follows Ozpin into the Academy wondering what he was up to. Marylin figured it had something to do with Iron-Wood.
Time: O1000
Location: Ozpin's office
Ozpin explained to them everything that Marylin couldn't explain on the ship. He explained who he really was, the four Maidens, and most importantly the relics and Salem. Then the Spartans and Marylin explained the UNSC and all sorts of events in return.
Ozpin: Now that you Spartans now the truth. What will you do? I don't let many people into my inner circle.
John: If Marylin is helping you stop Salem, then I and Blue Team will contribute.
Locke: I don't see why not. If Salem is trying to destroy and rule your rule, then Osiris will help in any way.
Ozpin: Excellent. Now Marylin, if it is alright I would like to become a Professor and have full super vision over Team RWBY when they go on missions.
Marylin: I would appreciate it, thank you Oz.
Buck: Does this mean we have to be teachers too?
Ozpin: *chuckles* Teacher slash students I'm afraid. There is a lot you, Spartans have yet to learn about Remnant but for now I find it best if you Spartans taught your tactics to my students in case of some unseen event. Marylin will see over your Huntsman training with the help of Miss Good-Witch.
Spartans: Understood.
Ozpin: Here are you scrolls. You'll need them for communication and they have some information on Remnant that you might find useful.
Marylin: Thanks.
Ozpin: Of course, now you all may go.
One by one the Spartans leave the room with Marylin trailing behind. They walk over to the dorms with Buck asking questions about the Huntsmen. Marylin explains best she can as they look for Team RWBY's room. It didn't take them along because they heard Yang teasing Blake about something. When Marylin opens the door, the Spartans have to jump out of the way because of a pillow that gets flung outside. Linda picks it up as they peek inside seeing Yang and Blake argue as Wiess and Ruby are on the top bunk watching slash hiding from them.
Blake: *red face* That didn't happen!
Yang: *smirks* Then what where you and Sun talking about? I know you where texting him.
Blake: N-Not I wasn't!
The Spartans follow Marylin as she sneaks into the room and walks over to Ruby.
Marylin: What did we miss?
Wiess: Blake went on a date with her boyfriend Sun not too long ago and Yang is trying to get details.
Ruby: You guys should have been here earlier. Wiess said she caught Blake and Sun kissing and then Yang wouldn't stop asking about it.
Marylin: Sounds like two, Buck, Fred.
Buck: Lies!
Fred: I for one wouldn't do that!
Rest of Blue team and Osiris: Sure…
Ruby giggles at them then looks back at Yang and Blake.
Ruby: Hey Yang! It's Professor Pot.
Yang: *freaks out* WHERE!?
Everyone starts laughing at Yang seeing how bad she freaked out.
Marylin: It's like Fred when he's scared of Linda. *Spartans start laughing*
Fred: I am never scared of her.
Linda: Sure, you're not *pulls out a gun* use my rifle without asking again, and I will kill you.
Fred: For the last time I did ask! *a little scared*
The room struggles down the urge to laugh. Linda and Fred start auguring as the room—expect for John and Locke—loses it and starts laughing.
Ruby: Yay! It's an old married couple act.
John and Locke finally laugh after Ruby said that. Marylin smiles at everyone as she looks out the window.
Marylin: *thinking* Don't worry Summer, I'll protect them. So long as my storm is strong, nothing will harm them. I promise.
John noticed Marylin looking out the window with a soft smile. John could only wonder what she was thinking. But now he knew that he had a chance with her. They weren't trapped in some war that didn't seem to have end now. He could finally find ways to tell her how he really felt. Thank you, Monty!
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I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! And Sorry that Qrow didn't stay long but don't worry he'll be back next Chapter!
Qrow: I better.
Me: Okay, okay Mr. Drunk
Qrow: *drinking out of a flask*
Buck: Damn you really can't go 20 seconds without drinking can you?
Qrow: What was that tin-can?
Buck: I challenge you to a drinking contest.
Qrow: I like this Spartan. *he and Buck go find a bar*
Rest of Osiris: Buck?
Me: He and Qrow are having a drinking contest.
Rest of Osiris: Fuck...