RWBY: Mixed Data

by poaling12

We all know that those with the power of the Gamer tend to be human, or at least human-like? Then why does mine tell me that I am not a human at all? Why does it say that I'm a golem? (SI - OC) (Rated T just to be safe, MIGHT be changed to M)

4. Chapter 4: Respect for Fallen Protector

Chapter 4: Respect for a Fallen Protector

(A/N Okay, so this story is finally getting some action! Poaling has gotten his first taste of combat, and now he has little else to do except grind levels for his skills and stats… doesn't he? After all, if his data got mixed, who's to say that stuff from other worlds didn't slip through to Remnant as well? Oh yeah, ME AND MURPHY!

I mean, many of you have probably wondered once or twice about what happens to all the items and such in your game files once they're deleted, right? Well, in this case, that stuff is essentially chucked into the Void between worlds, where they are seldom seen again. Sure, some of those files are deleted because of data corruption, but the vast majority are from players wanting to re-experience the thrill of the games. The question is "What are Poaling and Iris going to do about it?"

First Cookie so far goes to Ghest, who correctly guessed Void Heart as an element from Hollow Knight!

Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY, I only own this story, Poaling, and Iris.

On with the show!)

"External Speech"

'Internal Speech/Commands'

Gamer System

"Iris The Intern External Voice"

"Iris The Intern Internal Voice"

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Name: Poaling Mono

Race: Soul/Void Hybrid-Type Golem Core

Title(s): The Gamer

Level: 5: 15.4%

HP: 375/375 (VIT * 15)

AP: Locked ((VIT * 15) * 0)

MP:225/225 (INT * 15)

SP: 1

Current Body: Earth (No Bonus) (Durability: 45/60)

HPR: +3 every 30 seconds ((VIT * 0.1) + 0.5)

APR: Locked (((VIT * 0.1) + 0.5) * 0)

MPR: +2 every 30 seconds ((WIS * 0.1) + 0.5)

STRength: 15

DEXterity: 5

VITality: 25

INTelligence: 15

WISdom: 15

LUCk: 10

Stat Points Available: 0

'Skills'

Gamer's Mind (Passive):

(Level: MAX) (Cost: None) Allows the user to rename sane and protected against psychological effects. (Can be overloaded.)

Gamer's Body (Passive):

(Level: MAX) (Cost: None) The user's body will hold itself together as long as HP is above 0.

Observe (Active):

(Level: 1: 75.5%) (Cost: None) Allows the user to know more about an object, entity, spell, illusion, etc.

Least Creation (Active):

(Level: 1: 0.0%) (Cost: Dependant) Allows the user to turn Mana into items as massive as a 1x1x1 meter cube.

Golem Body ver 1.0 (Passive/Active):

(Level: 1: 25.0%) (Cost: None) Programmed by Admin Intern, Iris, this skill allows you to create parts of your body from materials and elements of your choice, as long as the required materials are present. You can also swap out body parts, as well as switching your appearance between that of a human-like race or a standard golem at higher levels.

Bodies: Earth (No Bonus) (Durability: 45/60)

Bow Mastery (Passive):

(Level: 1: 0.0%) (Cost: None) Attacks with bows and crossbows deal an additional 5% damage. Your odds of landing a hit on a moving target, or while firing from the hip, is increased by 5%

Crafting (Active):

(Level: 1: 0.0%) (Cost: None) Passively makes Crafting 10% easier, your crafts are 5% better.

Silver Soul (Passive/Active):

(Level: LOCKED) This aspect of your soul has yet to awaken.

Void Heart (Passive/Active):

(Level: LOCKED) This aspect of your being has yet to be fully formed.

'Hmm…' I think I have some time to kill grinding, but just in case. 'Iris?'

"Yes, what is it?"

'At what point in time did I land, relative to the timeline?'

I hear the rustling of pages. "About… four years, six months, and five days before the start of the show at Beacon. So… you should have some time before then, I think?"

'Well then, I guess it's time to start grinding Golem Body, Least Creation, and Observe until something else happens!'

"Er, maybe learn how to fix your arm, first?"

I looked at the stump where I had an arm not five minutes earlier, then down at the clumps of dirt and clay that used to be said arm.

'... I actually forgot about that.'

Think, how would this work? Golem Body makes a whole body, and remaking the whole thing whenever something breaks off is just inconvenient. I wouldn't even be able to focus on the battle and remaking my whole body at once, plus-

Wait… focus. In Hollow Knight, Team Cherry used Focus as a form of healing, so maybe…

I try focusing on my body, on where there should be an arm. Sure enough, after about two seconds, half of my arm grew back, and the various cracks and gouges across my body shrank, somewhat.

A new Skill has been created through a specific action.

Focus (Active):

(Level: 1: 5.0%) (Cost: 20 MP per second) By focusing your Mana, you are able to repair the durability of your body at a rate of 10 every 2 seconds. Note: Whilst Focusing, the user is unable to move or attack, thus rendering them vulnerable, so be sure to have enough breathing room when you do it.

'Huh, durability, not HP.'

"Your HP is for your actual core, the part that is YOU. The Golem Body is essentially just a suit of armor over your core, it isn't you."

'Good to have that cleared up, now to see if I can Meditate to recover my MP.'

"... Do you even KNOW how to meditate?"

'... Drat! Don't tell me I'm stuck sitting and waiting for my Mana to naturally regenerate!'

I hear Iris sigh. "I'll just count the consideration of Meditation as the skill requirement."

Meditation (Active):

(Level: 1: 0.0%) (Cost: None) When active, the user's MP regenerates at an additional 5 MP every 30 seconds.

'... Words cannot express my gratitude towards you at this very moment, Iris!'

Her only response is a light chuckle.

I focus again, fully repairing my Earth body. I then meditate for a few minutes to refill my MP.

'Now, time to grind my skills while wandering in a random direction and hoping I find someplace to make camp!'

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Observe has Leveled Up (*5)

Least Creation has Leveled Up (*3)

I had continued walking for about thirty-forty minutes, Observing everything and Creating tiny, inconspicuous pebbles.

Meanwhile, I managed kept up a conversation with Iris.

'Look, I'm just saying that going for a Magic build would have been a smarter, more flexible choice. Just about all Gamers go with it, and they succeed most of the time!'

'That is exactly why I didn't do it. I wanted to break from the Mage-Gamer stereotype, walk the path less traveled, you know?'

'But it was an opportunity especially wasted because you are a Golem Core! Magic would have been especially useful for your literal build!'

'Well, I already set the Stat Points, so there's no use-'

I tripped over a piece of metal.

'See? Even Murphy's Law agrees with me!'

Pushing myself back up, I look at the offending bit of scrap.

'Okay. One, my Luck isn't that low! And two, what's this doing out here?'

I Observe it.

Metal Scrap

A warped scrap of metal from a star-faring vessel.

If I had eyes, I would have blinked.

A few strong tugs and arm-brushings later, I'm holding up the full piece of metal, staring at the faded symbol on it.

An upside-down "U" with two bars on either side, in an imitation of wings, almost.

The insignia of the Terrene Protectorate, from Starbound.

'... How?'

I send the metal scrap to my Inventory, looking around.

'Planning to find the rest of it?'

'Yes, who knows what else came with it.'

'... Fair enough, I'll mark anything with a similar signature in the vicinity. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't curious, too.'

I see several not-quite glowing silhouettes showing through the trees to my left, with a lot of smaller ones scattered around a single massive shape, not unlike a wrench.

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Through constant exertion, your Dex has increased by 3

I kept running toward my new destination, only stopping to collect any pieces of metal I find on the way.

Now, I stood in front of a wreck of a Human Ship from Starbound.

'... Think it's safe to investigate?'

'I'm not getting any hostile signatures, so… if you want. Just… be ready to run.'

I climb through a hole in the cockpit windshield… spaceshield?

I immediately find a skeleton in the pilot seat, wearing the uniform of a Protector, and a wilted flower in his grasp. Strangely, he looked like he just fell dead for no reason, like he died before the ship crashed.

New Quest: The Fallen Protector

Those who dedicate their lives to help others deserve a proper burial, at least.

Objectives:

Dig a proper grave for the dead Protector []

Bonus Objectives:

Give a few words of respect for the burial []

Rewards:

Whatever was on his body, 200 EXP, 50 Lien

Bonus Rewards:

New Questline, Title, ?, 400 EXP, 200 Lien

I reluctantly strip him of his gear before getting to work on digging a grave for him, at the edge of the clearing. It takes a couple of hours, due to doing it with my bare hands, but I manage to finish making a divot in the ground deep enough to be considered a grave, about two and a half meters deep.

I lay the skeleton of the deceased Protector on his back in the grave, with his hands clasped over his chest, before I reverently refilled the grave with the fresh earth.

Due to strenuous activity, your Str has increased by 2

Kneeling above the grave, and ignoring the notification, I spoke aloud for the first time since coming to Remnant.

"Protector," I spoke, my voice barely keeping even. "Though I did not know you personally, I feel that you were able to fulfill much good during your life."

"As a Protector, it was thine duty to administer aid, in the name of peace, to all those who aspired to it. Be they Human, Floran, Hylotl, Avian, Apex, Glitch, or Novakid, you took it upon yourself as a Protector to help them all."

"Now, the time has come for you to finally rest, and be rewarded the eternal peace you have more than earned. And as I lay you to rest, I make a promise to you, Protector, that I will continue your duty, and help others in need, regardless of race. And as I make this oath to you, Protector, I bid you farewell, and wish you a safe and peaceful passage to the next life."

With that, I turn and leave the grave, marked only by the scrap with the Protectorate's insignia, as well as a certain flower, its pink petals now dry and wilted after so long.

'Poaling, I'm sure he would be happy with you if he could see what you've done for him.'

I inwardly smile, not noticing the ghostly figure who smiled at me before he faded away.

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Quest Complete: The Fallen Protector

Those who dedicate their lives to help others deserve a proper burial, at least.

Objectives:

Dig a proper grave for the dead Protector [✔️]

Bonus Objectives:

Give a few words of respect for the burial [✔️]

Rewards:

Whatever was on his body, 200 EXP, 50 Lien

Bonus Rewards:

Remnant of the Protectorate Questline, Spirit of the Protector Title, 1 SP, 400 EXP, 200 Lien

New Questline: Remnant of the Protectorate, Part 1

"Nothing is truly lost as long as we remember it."

Objectives:

? []

Rewards:

Continue Questline, 100 EXP, 50 Lien

Level Up!

I sat inside the wreck, pondering over the rewards and quest.

Protector's Uniform (Costume):

The standard uniform of the Terrene Protectorate.

(+5 Vit, Take 15% less damage from all sources)

Protector's Cape (Costume):

A cape made from a ragged piece of the Protectorate Flag.

(+5 Dex)

Matter Manipulator (Damaged Tool):

The all-purpose, signature tool of the Terrene Protectorate, now damaged.

(Can be dismantled for parts and "Matter Manipulator" blueprint)

Protector's Broadsword (Damaged Weapon):

The mighty weapon of the Terrene Protectorate, now damaged.

(Can be dismantled for parts, "Protector's Broadsword" blueprint, and "Empowerment System" blueprint)

Spirit of the Protector (Title):

+10% Vit, +10% Str, ?

I equipped the uniform, cape, and title.

Name: Poaling Mono

Race: Soul/Void Hybrid-Type Golem Core

Title(s): Spirit of the Protector

Level: 6: 11.7%

HP: 495/495 (VIT * 15)

AP: Locked ((VIT * 15) * 0)

MP:225/225 (INT * 15)

SP: 2

Current Body: Earth (No Bonus) (Durability: 60/60)

HPR: +3.8 every 30 seconds ((VIT * 0.1) + 0.5)

APR: Locked (((VIT * 0.1) + 0.5) * 0)

MPR: +2 every 30 seconds ((WIS * 0.1) + 0.5)

STRength: 17 + 10% = 18.7

DEXterity: 8 + 5 = 13

VITality: 25 + 5 + 10% = 33

INTelligence: 15

WISdom: 15

LUCk: 10

Stat Points Available: 10

I adjust my stats.

Name: Poaling Mono

Race: Soul/Void Hybrid-Type Golem Core

Title(s): Spirit of the Protector

Level: 6: 11.7%

HP: 495/495 (VIT * 15)

AP: Locked ((VIT * 15) * 0)

MP:225/225 (INT * 15)

SP: 2

Current Body: Earth (No Bonus) (Durability: 60/60)

HPR: +3.8 every 30 seconds ((VIT * 0.1) + 0.5)

APR: Locked (((VIT * 0.1) + 0.5) * 0)

MPR: +2 every 30 seconds ((WIS * 0.1) + 0.5)

STRength: 20 + 10% = 22

DEXterity: 10 + 5 = 15

VITality: 25 + 5 + 10% = 33

INTelligence: 15

WISdom: 15

LUCk: 11

Stat Points Available: 4

Due to your Dex reaching 15, you have gained a new skill.

Dash (Active):

(Level: 1: 0.0%) You can dash up to 5 meters in 0.5 seconds. Cooldown between dashes: 1.5 seconds.

Due to your Str reaching 20, you have gained a new skill.

Dual Wield (Passive):

(Level: Max) You can wield up to two objects at once, one for each hand. This applies to tools, melee weapons, opponents, allies, and more.

'Okay, I think that that's enough for my first day. The sun is going down, more Grimm are likely coming out, and I need to rest my mind.'

'You're saving those four Stat Points for later, then?'

'Yeah, I don't think I need to add anything right now. Besides, We can think more in the morning.'

As I began to peacefully slip into sleep, I heard Iris say one last thing.

'Goodnight, Poaling.'

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(A/N: Okay, we are getting things moving! First, Poaling becomes a Golem Core, then he lands in Remnant, and now content from Starbound (Copyright of Chucklefish) is found, after it seemingly sat there for years! What will happen next? I look forward to the next chapter, and you all for your time, feedback, and support! If you have any requests for content to have thrown in, here are the rules:

It cannot be inappropriate.

It can be something from another fanfic, if you wish.

Mini-Bears cannot be trusted.

(I may or may not have just added #3 because I wanted to. :D)

Also, I finally added a cover for this story, hand-drawn by yours truly! The image depicted is the basic idea of what Poaling's Golem Core looks like; you can still send me submissions for a cover image, if you wish. I want to give everyone a chance to be heard, so don't be afraid to speak up!)

See you in the Game!

-poaling12