Ironwood stepped into the headmaster's office as the two had their greeting formalities. Glynda decided to leave. Making sure she was out of the office, Ironwood became serious. "We also need to talk about your...visitors." He stated.
Ozpin sighed as he knew where this conversation would be heading. "Are you referring to my newer students?"
Ironwood shook his head. "They aren't students, they are dangerous. Two have already destroyed a number of city blocks, each in a different location I might add."
"And two others stopped them." Ozpin retaliated. "One had been drugged, the other was already on her own war to stop the White Fang. They just need guidance is all."
"Not the point. We need to know what they are, how they came to be." Ironwood argued.
"So, you intend to do experiments on them, despite what they've already been through?" Ozpin asked, Ironwood not facing him. "Did you know Sonic, the blue one, is quite protective of his friend? He swore Miles would never be locked up again, and judging by his attitude he doesn't really care much for ones title. He only respects me now because I gave them a home." Ozpin informed.
"Be that as it may, they are still dangerous. I can not allow them to roam around. The council has ordered me to bring them in, using force if necessary." Ironwood stated.
"They are children, James. They've been through quite enough trauma, especially the youngest one here." Ozpin replied, standing up for them. "How about you talk to the four of them personally?" Ozpin offered.
Ironwood nodded, wanting to see these creatures for himself.
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Sonic rode up the elevator, hands in his pockets as he leaned against the wall with a worried smirk. Blaze stood on the other end in the corner, keeping to herself. As the elevator opened, the two walked out to see Tails and Knuckles already inside, along with Ozpin and who Sonic assumed brought all the warships.
Tails ran up to Sonic. "Sonic, they want to-" But sonic cut him off.
"Take it easy Miles, nothing bad is going to happen. I promise." Sonic stated, walking up with the other three behind him. "You rang?"
Ozpin nodded. "Indeed. This is General Ironwood of Atlas. He has a fe-"
"I'm taking you four in." Ironwood cut Ozpin off. Sonic nudged Tails behind him as Knuckles stepped forward, bringing his fists together.
Sonic looked Ironwood dead in the eye. "And what's that supposed to mean? Because guess what? We aren't getting out of one cage just to go into another".
Ironwood steeled himself. "People are afraid of you. They want to know who you are and where you came from. And so does the council. They've requested that I bring you in, so don't make this harder than it needs to be."
Knuckles stepped forward. "Or what? Do YOU intend to take all of us down now? I'd like to see you try." He challenged.
Sonic popped his neck, bouncing on his toes a bit. "You aren't taking us quietly. I prefer to stay off the table, if you you don't mind." He said. "Look, you want our story? Fine. I'll even give you samples of my blood. But you are NOT taking us in. So tell the Council "Request Denied".
Ironwood shook his head. "You are making a big mistake..." He warned, reaching for the inside of his military uniform.
"Oh, take your ego and stick it where the sun don't shine, Private TinTwig" Sonic taunted.
Ozpin slammed his cane down, the boom echoing through the room. "ENOUGH!" He yelled, surprising everyone with his outburst. "Now...We are going to discuss this, peacefully." He said before an alarm went off on his scroll, showing a Grimm attack on an outer laying city. Before anyone could say something, Sonic and the others were gone.
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In the garage, Tails and Knuckles got on their Extreme Gear as Blaze boarded Sonic's as he volunteered to just run alongside them. Before they left, Tails slipped on a backpack. The four left in a hurry.
As they road along, Sonic finally took note of the bag on Tails. "What's that?" He asked, keeping pace just fine.
Tails checked to his side, glancing at Sonic through his eyewear. "I'm no good in a fight, so I made something to compensate." He said, bringing up his scroll. "We should be coming up soon!" He yelled desperately.
Knuckles scratched his head. "Didn't think we'd bring Grimm around here..." He said to no one in particular.
As the village neared, Sonic and co. could see that it was a small pack, but they brought destruction with them. Thinking quick, he formed up a plan. "Tails, steer people to safety. Blaze, can you direct flames for right now?" He asked as Blaze concentrated on a small patch, forcing the flame to move away and putting it out. "Good, you take care of the fires. Me and chuckles here will go to town on the Grimm. Ready? GO!" He yelled as the four charged.
Tails took to the sky's, using his tails to fly as his red bag transformed into an arm cannon. He shot Grimm away, getting peoples attention as he lead them out of the panic.
Blaze went from building to building, calming fires and putting them out, or redirecting the flames to kill more Grimm.
Knuckles threw a punch, shattering the bone platting covering a Beowolf's face as the Grimm disintegrated. He kept it up, using parts of buildings that he could get his hands on to throw when an Ursa came up to him, roaring with it's jaw opened ready to take a bite out of the red brawlers head. However, Knuckles caught the jaw, keeping it open as he skid back on the ground. As he struggled, he shifted his weight to the side, sending the beast into a wall. The Ursa got up, looking at Knuckles who came up with a powerful uppercut to the bottom of the jaw and killing the Grimm.
Sonic raced from Grimm to Grimm, slamming them as a ball which he dubbed his "spin dash". Every hit he ricochet from one monster to the other in a blue blur.
Everything seemed to be going fine until a King Tijutu appeared. Sonic moved in first, using his speed to confuse the Grimm. Knuckles would jump in occasionally and land a fierce blow to one head while Blaze would use flames on the other. Tails attacked from above, shooting charged shots down. Things were working, but Sonic took a nasty shot to the head. He was flung into a dust shop, dazed. Knuckles was shot down by one head and Blaze was running out of fire as she started to show strain. Tails was running low on energy, and was getting tired from flying.
Sonic shook his head, looking down to see several red dust crystals. "Ok, WHO'S UP FOR A BARBECUE!?" He yelled, absorbing the dust into himself as his body lit aflame as his quills turned upwards, his fur turning a red color as flames surrounded him. He pointed two fingers at the Grimm, firing a concentrated fire bolt as he got the Grimm's attention. "Now your blood REALLY boils, doesn't it?" He joked, dashing over to the Grimm as he gathered energy around him as he became a ball of fire. The Tijutu lunged as Sonic waited for the last second before exploding and vaporizing the Grimm in an instant, as well as singing the ground below him as he dropped back into his normal look. He looked around as he saw the other Grimm start to scatter away. "Aw come on! Don't wanna play anymore!?" He asked sarcastically.
"That's why Adam considered you the worst loss." Sonic heard, turning to see Blaze limping towards him. He gave her a confused look, asking what she meant. ""You can absorb dust crystals and use them, and I would be willing to believe you can harness all seven. Fire, Earth, Water, Ice, Wind, Gravity, and Lightning. I wonder, are you able to control two at once?"
Sonic waved his hands in front of him. "Not as far as I know." He answered. And that was the case, the White Fang never tested out that theory. Knuckles and Tails walked up to the other two, with Knuckles holding his arm before he jutted it awkwardly as everyone heard a pop before he rotated the shoulder.
Tails looked around awkwardly. "Uh...guys?" He said nervously.
Sonic looked at him. "What's wrong Tai-..." Sonic said when he looked around, noting how everyone was giving strange looks their way. "Oh." He said as he expected to need a quick getaway, when he heard sudden cheers. He half expected the people to start calling them freaks and run the four out of town.
Knuckles leaned in, getting Sonic's attention as he motioned to the sky to show Atlas ships heading their way. "Looks we're going public, whether the General likes it or not." He said as Sonic nodded.
As the Atlas ship touched down, Ironwood stepped out, signaling them to get in as Sonic decided now was not the time for conflict. The four got on the ship, ready to fight their way out if needed.
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Back in Ozpin's office, Ironwood paced back and forth telling them how reckless and foolhardy it was to go charging into the situation like that. Tails looked down, Knuckles had a scowl on his face while Blaze seemed somewhat neutral. And Sonic...looked like he couldn't care less.
As Ironwood stopped his rant, Ozpin talked. "Be that as it may, they still did what they believed was right. I for one commend their valor. And they saved the day in the end." He stated.
Knuckles grunted. "People know, REALLY KNOW, of us now. You can't just put us under the rug and act like it never happened."
Sonic chuckled. "Plus, we saved the day before you slowpokes even got to the place. Guess all those guns still can't get results, or were they to busy being stolen from under your nose?" Sonic said with a cocky grin on his face, remembering when they fought the massive mech with Team RWBY...unofficially of course.
This time, Blaze spoke up. "Would you take down those that have a different biology than others, despite of what they actually do? That sounds like what happened to the Faunas, and it's the reason the White Fang exists in the first place." She said with spite.
Ironwood looked the four down. "Make yourselves heroes and think you're untouchable. Well it won't work. I'm still bringing you in."
"No, you're not." Ozpin stated boldly, surprising everyone. "These are my students, and they will attend my school. All of this happened in Vale, making it MY problem. And if the Council TRULY wants them, they can take it up with me personally." He finished, his eyes like steel as he stared down Ironwood.
"FIne...have it your way." Ironwood gave in. "But under one condition. You are not to enter the Vytal Tournament."
Sonic got up. ""NO W-"
"Deal." Ozpin said, cutting the speedster off. Sonic looked at him confused. "While I will not allow you to be prisoners of the Counsil, I must also take care of my other students. The fact of the matter is, we don't know your limits. I don't think the four of you even know your limits. Take this time to completely understand your transformation." Ozpin explained. Had it been from someone else, Sonic would've continued to argue. But he had to admit, Ozpin had a point. He doesn't know how strong he is. He barely knows his allies. "Now, I will call an assembly in two hours, and I expect the four of you to be there." He said with a small smile, refusing anymore questions.
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As everyone gathered in the main auditorium. A new team was being put together, one that was very...special.
"Sonic, Knuckles, Blaze, and Miles." Ozpin announced as the four teens walked up on the stage. "The four of you are unlike anything I have ever seen, and I'm proud to have you at this academy. From now on, you shall be known as...Team SKBM (Sonic Boom). Led by, Sonic!" Ozpin announced as everyone looked at each other as reality set in. They weren't just four people with similar circumstances, they were a team now. Sonic raised his fist in the air, having what people are starting to call his signature grin on his face. "Congratulations you four...and Welcome to Beacon." Ozpin stated as Sonic fived Knuckles and fist bumped Miles. He looked at Blaze, holding out a hand as she looked at it then back at Sonic. She gave a small smirk, taking the hand. Whatever happened, they were all in this together now.
