Mpopl2, thanks for the new review! New chapter so soon?! Amazing! As this goes live, I'm re- formatting chapter 2. For anyone who likes Destiny that reads this, send me a message or leave a review. I'm planning a Destiny fanfiction for later in the year, which may or may not be a RWBY crossover (totally unused idea, ammirightguyshahaha). I'll take what you guys want into consideration. Nonetheless, please enjoy this chapter! And again, thanks for the Follows and Reviews! They keep me going, wanting to write more of this done. Favourite if you want, all I need are those reviews and follows. Sorry for the long AF intros, but again I hope you enjoy!
Two days after the encounter, I headed out of the ship, back in Ivara. I clambered around in the treetops placing the cameras and checking with Ordis that the data streams were all working. It took some time, but I was nearly finished. Setting up the final camera, I sat on the branch and let out a sigh.
-that's all of them, Ordis.
#Good work, Operator.
A few of those Grimm creatures passed below, ignoring my presence. Just to be certain I shot a Noise Arrow into the distance, which the beowolves moved toward to investigate.
Hopping down from the tree and making my way back to the ship, I couldn't throw off the feeling of being watched by someone or something. That's when the sound came from the brush. A human came out from the vegetation. Tall, male, orange hair wearing grey armour. Definitely not stealthy, and carried a hammer-like weapon. Stepping out of the tall grass myself, I stood opposite the boy, Vasto Prime at my side and Heliocor on my back.
"You, the weird armour guy, got somethin' here for you." It said, pulling out its hammer and shifting into combat.
#Operator, bringing up the HUD.
Run Initialize:
Initialise(CombatSystems, ShieldHealthMonitor, AmmoMonitor, EnergyMonitor)
Intialised
#Combat engaged Operator, fight well.
Dropping down instantly and pulling out Vasto, the boy charged. A few of the shells from Vasto slammed into him, but hit some sort of shielding system.
With my assailant a few steps away, I dropped Vasto to the ground and swung my own hammer out and caught him in the ribs. His shields held but was sent flying into a tree. Not deterred, he picked himself up from the floor and charged again. Now aware of my weapon, the assailant kept out of its way. Feinting a side swipe into a jab, the boy hit my shields. Deciding to finish the fight, I swung Heliocor a few times before twirling into him at high speeds. Flying away, I took the opportunity to pick up Vasto and run to the now-evident, young boy. Stopping next to him, I pointed Vasto Prime at his head, waiting for him to respond.
It took a good half-hour for him to make any movement. At first he was groggy, but then realised the situation. Reaching into his armour, I point my gun at him dramatically. Holding up his other hand, he pulled out a small white device and placed beside him.
"Can I go? Please, I don't want to die!" He cried, holding his hands in front of his face, like it'd make any difference if I decided to kill him. Putting Vasto away, I gestured with my hand, shooing him away. Picking himself up and grabbing the weapon a few feet away, he turned and ran away into the forest.
#Operator, what is that thing on the floor? I think that ~WeaKLing~ young boy wanted you to have it.
-good idea. I'll pick it up now.
Leaning down, and grabbing the device it sparked to life, a light blinking on the side. Tapping the device led nowhere, only realising to pull it apart a few moments later. On the screen of the device was a message in plain English, explaining that someone wished to speak with me, they meant no harm, and provided me with coordinates of where I should go if I wished to speak with them.
-what are your thoughts Ordis? is it a trap?
#Possibly, Operator. However, if they meant us harm, surely they would send someone better trained, more of them, or both. I think it would be a good idea to at least meet them. I'd recommend you take either a bulky frame, or stealthy one in case it is a trap.
-good idea Ordis, let's do it.
**Back at Beacon**
"Now tell me, miss Rose, what it was you saw?" A kindly looking fellow asked, sipping from a mug with a dark brown liquid inside.
"Well, Professor. I thought I could handle that Deathstalker on my own, but I couldn't. Just as I was about to be hit, WHOOSH, an arrow came flying past. Somehow, the arrow dissolved the armour on the Grimm, before a second arrow went SHWING past my head and cut the thing in half!" Ruby told him excitedly.
"What about the Nevermore? How did you deal with that?" The Professor asked her, his kindly look having not changed.
"Well, for a few moments I was trapped under the Deathstalker, and the Nevermore let loose a load of feathers but the person came flying in and stopped the feathers from hitting me." Ruby explained, having calmed down from the excitement she'd had describing the armaments of this mysterious hero.
"After that, they crumpled to the floor. I thought they'd died… Do you know how they survived that Professor Ozpin?" The young huntress said solemnly
"I'm afraid I don't know, Miss Rose." Ozpin explained calmly. "However, I do believe that we will know shortly. Ah! Mr Winchester, I trust your assignment went well?" He asked, turning his attention to the door as Cardin Winchester, school bully, stepped into the room.
"Yes professor. She's strong too." He explained grumpily, still sore from the beating.
"She?" The professor asked.
"Yeah, at least, I assume so. It looked pretty feminine." He said, gaining confidence.
"Is that all you need, Professor. I've got some studying to do." He told the professor idly, confidence still boosted by the fact he'd told the man something unlikely to be known.
"Of course, Mr Winchester, go join your team mates. Rest, and have something to eat. Classes begin tomorrow." Ozpin told the ginger boy, gesturing to the doors, who was already halfway there. Passing through the twin doors, turning and giving a sarcastic bow, the first year school bully was gone.
"You may go, Miss Rose. But first, I must ask, is there anything else I should know?" Ozpin asked, returning his soft gaze to the young huntress-in-training.
"She, as Cardin said, could turn invisible and didn't make any noticeable noise. Other than that, nothing that I can think of professor Ozpin. If there is, I'll let you or Professor Goodwitch know." Ruby told him truthfully, but didn't want to explain how hurt her pride was after the encounter.
"Thank you, you may go now." Ruby turned, her cape billowing behind her as she turned. Once she had left, Ozpin commented on her silver eyes.
