*Disclaimer; I do not own "RWBY" and/or "Digimon: Digital Monsters". All rights reserved to "Rooster Teeth Productions" and/or "Bandai". Digimon revealed! Digimon Analyzer activate! Scan complete! Hackmon; Rookie Digimon! The real owner of the Digivices is revealed to be none other than Hackmon, apparently Ozpin's 'old friend'. Let's see where this goes!*
The tension in the Headmaster's office had decreased ten-fold after things had been explained by Ozpin and Glynda. Turns out, Ozpin, Glynda, and a few other members of... unnamed Beacon staff happen to be these so-called 'Digi-destined', themselves. To further prove this, Ozpin and Glynda had shown their Digivices, and went on to mention that everyone in the room keep it hush-hush.
"All agreed?" Glynda asked. Once everyone had given their word, Ozpin continued the discussion.
"Now, while all of you have many questions to ask, i'm afraid it'll have to wa-."
"Professor." Weiss interrupted. "Forgive my interruption, but... what? Digimon? Hackmon? Digi-Destined? This doesn't make any sense. How do we know that he," Weiss gestured to Hackmon. "can be trusted."
Ozpin took a moment, and drank a bit from his mug. "As I've said: Hackmon and I have been teammates for many years. As a matter of fact, I am his Tamer."
"Tamer?" Ruby asked, cocking her head. "As in 'Owner'? So, he's like a pet?"
"I wouldn't go so far as to label me as a mere 'pet', miss Rose." Hackmon interjected. "Ozpin, here, is my Tamer. As in: He is my partner that prevents me from attacking you."
Ruby froze, and backed up until she was behind Yang, who's eyes were glowing red. "Y-Yaaaaang..." Ruby started to whine. However; Hackmon smiled.
"I am only joking, miss Rose. Ozpin is my Tamer. Or, how you humans put it, my Partner. So, that means I am a friend."
"Good to know." Jaune said. "Anyway, about this... mission?"
"Ah, yes." Ozpin said, retrieving a file from his desk. "It would seem those devices that each of you possess are, indeed, vital to each of you, as well as the mission."
"How so?" Nora asked. "I've been trying to work mine all morning."
"The devices each of you hold are in specific colors, correct?" Hackmon asked the group. When they all nodded accordingly, the Digimon continued. "Each of those Devices not only has a unique color, but they also will only activate when each of you express a specific trait."
"How does that even work?" Yang asked.
Hackmon sighed. "I believe it will be best explained once you all go on your mission. Ozpin, if you will?"
"Hackmon, here," Ozpin said, gesturing to his partner. "shall be accompanying you to an ancient temple located just on the outskirts of the Emerald Forest. Those Digivices in your hands will be required, as well as your weapons."
"While that explains mostly everything," Weiss pointed out. "Why would we also need our weapons? If we're not hunting Grimm, i mean?"
"The mission you eight will be going on is dangerous enough, that you'll regret not bringing your weapons." Glynda explained briefly.
"All in all." Hackmon said, now sitting on Ozpin's desk. It almost seemed to the others that he had teleported. Strange. "Do you wish to accept this mission? It will be long, and dangerous. But, if Ozpin believes you can accomplish this without fail, then I do, as well."
The teams took a moment to process this information. Strange devices appear out of nowhere, bearing their own unique color schemes and can only activate by using these 'traits', as Hackmon explained. The devices are to be taken to a temple somewhere in the Emerald Forest, and from there...
"We accept." Ruby decided. Looking around, she received nods of agreement from the others, sans Weiss.
"I... don't know, Ruby." Weiss said, unsure. "I mean, Ozpin says it's dangerous. Far more dangerous than any other mission we've ever done."
"Oh, come on now." Yang interjected. "We've stopped a high level criminal mastermind, took on a horde of Grimm until backup arrived, stopped a terrorist organization, even! If we can do that, who says this mission will go wrong?"
Weiss looked at Yang, then at Ruby. Ruby, of course, had looked at Weiss, causing the Heiress to look away to hide her blush. 'Damn, those cute silver eyes.' Weiss thought. "Alright. I'll tag along."
With that agreement, JNPR was next. "We'll come, as well." Jaune said as Nora, Ren, and Pyrrha nodded.
"Good to hear, everyone." Ozpin said. "Now then, I shall have a Bullhead prepped by this afternoon. 14:00, to be exact. I suggest you all take this time to prepare."
After leaving the Headmaster's office, Ozpin had mentioned that finding the Temple would naturally take up to two days, meaning that they had to thoroughly prepare.
RWBY and JNPR had decided to return to their respective dorms, grabbing any provisions they may need. Ruby made sure everyone had stocked up on extra dust rounds, Blake packed a first-aid kit, Weiss performed 'weapon inspection'- basically making sure each weapon didn't have any kinks-, and Yang had made sure the teams' food and water supply was in check. After making sure they all had their Devices, as well, RWBY went over some tactics in case they ran into any Grimm.
Back in JNPR's dorm, Jaune was in charge of First-aid, Ren was in charge of provisions, Nora was put in charge of guarding the Devices, and Pyrrha was in charge of ammunition support, seeing as how 3/4 of JNPR had weapons that doubled as guns. With everyone ready, Jaune had attempted to go over 'team attack names', seeing as how Ruby had easily done so before. Unfortunately, for the knight, that had only brought more questions then explanations.
After waiting a few hours for the afternoon to kick around 13:40, Teams RWBY and JNPR headed out to the docking bay to find that Ozpin and Glynda were waiting for them. "Students, it's good to see you made it here early." Ozpin said. "I assume you all are set for the journey?"
"Yes, sir." Ruby said, giving a hearty salute.
"Alright. This is where we will part ways, for now." Ozpin stated firmly.
"What do you mean?" Nora asked. "You're not coming?"
"I'm afraid not, Ms. Valkyrie." Glynda pointed out. "We wouldn't want the Headmaster absent for the time being, and people would be asking questions of his whereabouts."
"But, what about us?" Weiss sated, matter-of-factly. Ozpin gave her a curious eyebrow. "I mean, will our absence be known to our teachers? We do have exams this week."
"I wouldn't worry about that, Mrs. Schnee." Ozpin reassured the Heiress. "I've already gone and informed your teachers of your mission. Just be sure to be ready for your exams when you come back."
"Thank you, sir."
"Alright." Glynda said. "If that is all, i believe Hackmon is awaiting your arrival. Remember, the temple is just east of where you will be landing. If there is no delay during your mission, then it should only take a day and a half to arrive at the temple. If you run into Grimm, make sure they are eliminated before reaching Hackmon. Is that understood?"
"Yes, Professor!" Teams RWBY and JNPR sounded off.
"And, do remember." Ozpin added. "The strongest points about you are not your weapons. They are what is inside of each of you that matters."
Flying over the Emerald Forest sure did bring back some great memories for both the teams, as they flew over the temple that had brought them together in the first place.
"Hey, Ruby." Yang said, getting the younger sisters' attention.
"What's up, Yang?" The reaper responded, looking over from the seat by the window. Ever since the two were little, Yang always knew her little sister loved to sit near windows during rides on any vehicle, only to admire the scenery.
"Remember when you decapitated that giant Nevermore back in Initiation? Man, that was sick."
"I know." Ruby said, flatly. "This is like, what, the fifteenth time you mentioned it?"
"Still." Yang closed her eyes, smiling at the memory. "'Fifteen-year old Huntress-in-training decapitates over-sized Nevermore during Initiation'. Imagine that on headlines. You'll be just as famous as P-Money over there."
"Hmm?" Pyrrha spoke up, obviously distracted with keeping an eye on Jaune. The poor boy had been holding in his breakfast since take off. Yang just simply waved it off as nothing, sending Pyrrha's attention back to Jaune.
"Yang, I'm going to be honest with you." Ruby said, looking down for a moment before looking at her sister again. "I do want to be a Huntress. But, I don't want to do it for the fame. I want to be a Huntress because it's always been a dream of mine. And, if i do become famous for it, then so be it. As long as I am able to follow my dream, then that's the only thing i care about."
"That's... very admirable, Ruby." Blake said. "I'm actually quite surprised hearing that from you."
"What? Why?" Ruby said, sounding a little offended.
"Well," Weiss said. "In the beginning, you were childish, loud, and obnoxious. Now? You're responsible, skilled on and off the Battlefield, cu- cool." Weiss stuttered, almost dropping a bombshell of regret. "I mean cool."
"What was that last one, Ice Queen?" Yang asked, raising her eyebrows in a teasing manner. "Because, if I didn't know any better, i thought you were going to say-"
"Attention all Passengers!" The pilot spoke through Intercom, Weiss thanking the great Oum above for the timing. "We will be landing in Emerald Forest shortly. Please, be prepared as there are some Grimm nearby your LZ. Thank you for flying Air Gustavo!"
