Hey everyone finally got time to post this been sitting on this for a bit but here it is, Chapter 6 of Light in the black now before we get to it just want to say.
I am planning on this going on into volume four so hope your all caught up on it If not it is strongly recommended before I get there.
I also have been having a little bit of Writers block trouble but so far figured out the next two chapters after this, To say it is going to be a pain is a understatement.
also happy holidays to all and lastly enjoy the chapter and every review and comment I get gives me more motivation to try and get them out quicker, to that I am sorry they have not this is not easy, But thank you all for your support and sorry if this seems rushed I will try to make sure they do not seem that way in future chapters anyway enjoy the chapter
Chapter 6: Night time terror a Dance to remember and Something is a miss
During the night while the teams slept Yang had returned from Packers medical check up giving her and Chappy a clean bill of health and she had went straight for bed due to how tired she was from it. In her dreams however her mind was not giving her the Peace she sought for
Yang opened her eyes seeing a misty field but it looked nothing like Remnant. As Yang got up and saw several ships like the ones Chappy came on go by only for a few moments before she found herself in one looking around she saw she was in with guys that she did not know till she saw Chappy up front with Packer.
"Hey Chappy, Packer, what the heck's going on?" Yang asked confused but got more confused when neither answered her before she could speak up again however one of the others there beat her to it
"Lt You sure General Skywalker and Kenobi need a squad from wolf pack to help out here?" The first trooper to her left said
"Well I don't know for sure. But I do know this there is no enemy of the republic we won't face. Wolf runners get ready!." Chappy said as the others got their weapons from the racks above them
Yang watched them get ready and wondered even more what's going on till the light above turned red "Chappy what's happening?!" She shouted again no reply but she soon got her answer when the gunship started shaking
The door opened and the first thing she saw was the mist again but this time there was green bolts going by she saw them charge out into the fight returning fire determined for her answers she rushed out to see people shooting at them in the night of the world
"Watch your right flank!" One of the soldiers shouted as she followed their advance only to see one take a shot to the chest Packer made it to the man but soon left him when she got to the guy she saw he was gone she followed their advance and how many she saw fall to the fire coming at them Yang shook her head trying to make sense of this
"What is going on? Where am I? Why is Chappy getting shot at and who are these guys?!" Yang yelled as she ran forward looking for Chappy to find her answers only to find him and the remaining men surrounded "What the?! Chappy!" Yang Yelled again to warn him only for it to be too late
The fight started the hole they had gotten too was the spot were Chappy Packer and the remaining wolf runners made their stand she saw several charges by those in suits and she saw Chappy and Packer with the remaining ones go back to back holding out losing one of their own did not stop them she saw more during that fight by the end of it only Chappy Packer and two others stood out of it
"Packer you good?" Chappy asked hoping he did not get hit
"Yeah.. but Grey and the others didn't.." Packer replied as he stood from the man in front of him
"Damn it… who all's left?" Chappy said hoping he still had a team
"I am sir gonna take more then these Umbarans to take me down." One of the two replied checking his weapon
"Same with me sir." The second replied with a tone Yang remembers a bit
"Player? Hawk?" Yang asked out loud wondering what on remnant she walked into
"Good let's go we're still a ways out from the Rendezvous point, I got questions that need answered.." Chappy said as the four started their trek for the RV point Yang had started to follow only to trip and land on one of the fallen clones when she looked she saw through his visor his face partly she gulped and for some reason checked under it and backed up quickly his look was of terror but it also looked like Jaune was the one there shaking her head and rubbing her eyes she saw that the body's around looked almost like the rest of his team and a few others till one looked like Ruby she Then broke down before darkness took her
**/**\**
Yang shot up in a cold sweat panting like she had run for fifteen hours she looked around to see the rest of her team sleeping still and she sighed and wiped some of the sweat off her face -"What the dust did I just Dream about? Where was that? What the dust happened!?"- Yang thought confused to the point of ripping her hair out she then Got out of bed quietly and got dressed and decided to ask one of the two people there what happened On her way there she stopped and chatted a little with Velvet who she bumped into on her way to the Infirmary only to learn Packer was pulling the night shift for Ozpin if anyone needed it and for Yang it was perfect after thanking her for the heads up she made her way to the Infirmary to talk to him
Once arriving she opened the door catching him drinking some coffee though before she even opened her mouth he beat her to it
"Trouble sleeping?" Packer asked with a raised eyebrow
"Yeah.. I got some questions for you though.." Yang said as she walked over and sat down in the seat next to him
Packer looked at her then sighed "You had a dream about something odd right?" He asked already guessing it might be that
"Yeah.. you and Chappy were there along with several others I didn't know and Hawk and Player." Yang said trying to get it right and added "And it was on a misty... a misty place with guys in suits firing at you guys." Yang looked to see Packers jaw had dropped a little bit
"You saw the Umbara campaign. That was the hell that the four of us went through.. Yang was that all you saw?" Packer asked wondering what she saw
"I saw up to where you four were stuck in a fight heading to some RV point. I was gonna follow but I tripped and… I saw my friends… in that armor on the ground dead…" Yang said with a slight shudder
Packer lowered his head and sighed "You're feeling like it could happen to them. Aren't you?" Packer said with a slightly sad tone
"Yeah.. I guess.. You guys had it tough.. That's something no one should see." Yang said as she stood up "Guess I should get back to bed.." Yang added as she turned to return to her dorm
"Hold on." Packer said as he dug through the drawers and cabinets a bit and pulled out a bottle "These will help you sleep. But only take one if you really need it. I'll give you seven for the week but no more than one if you need it ok?" Packer finished up as he started getting seven pills out and putting them in a bag
"Alright but I don't think I'll need them." Yang said with her classic smile
"We all have ghosts haunting us Yang. if you start having trouble dealing with this. Me or Chappy will be able to help." Packer said as he handed her the bag and put the bottle back then added "Now go on and get some rest. dance is coming up and you'll need your energy." Packer smiled and then resumed checking the reports as Yang went back to her dorm to sleep
**/**\**
The next few day had been a little bit tense sense Yang had learned about what she was seeing and had finally managed to get it under control at first her team was a little worried but that faded when they saw her doing better now with the dance being just around the corner most of team RWBY minus Blake were working on the dance with it being tomorrow night they were having some… issues
Weiss had shown Ruby some table cloths but only ended with a slightly frustrated Weiss and as she walked away Yang placed a big stereo speaker down and oddly enough Player and Six shooter were roped into helping as they were carrying the second one
"So have you picked out a dress yet?" Yang asked with a smile
Ruby still in her slump that Blake might not be going "What's the point. Who cares about the dance if Blake's not going." Ruby replied in a slightly depressed tone
"Oh don't worry she's going." Yang said as she looked to Weiss and then said "Weiss! I thought we agreed no Doilies!"
Weiss walked up to her and pointed her finger right at her saying "If I don't get Doilies. you don't get fog machines!"
Player walked over to try and keep things from flying off the handles holding his hands up defensively saying "Woah woah now girls no need for trouble. I am sure there's room for both." Player also silently thought -"Please don't kill me for saying that."-
The door opened before anyone could reply as Sun and Neptune walked over
"Your dance is gonna have fog Machines?" Neptune asked with a smile
Weiss walked up first saying "We were thinking about it." keeping a kind smile to Neptune
"You ladies all excited for dress up?" Sun asked in a playful and kind manner
"Plff Yeah right." Ruby said not really taking it seriously
"Laugh all you want. I'll be turning heads tomorrow night." Yang stated with a firm grin -"And maybe a certain Faunuses head too."- Yang silently thought to herself
"What are you two wearing?" Weiss asked wondering what these two were gonna do
"Uuhhh... this?" Sun said Gesturing to his current shirtless outfit.
Neptune Steps up and holds a hand in front of his friend's face. "Ignore him for he knows not what he says." Neptune sadly said
Sun Knocks Netpune's hand away. "Hey, I may have moved to Mistral, but I grew up in Vacuo. It's not exactly a shirt-and-tie kind of place." Sun said defending himself
Yang Mirroring Ruby's and Weiss' looks of being told something extremely obvious. "Yeah, we noticed." Yang said with the same tone
Sun Rubbing the back of his head, preparing to ask "Soooo... what does Blake think of all this? She still being all, y'know... Blake-y?" Sun asked nervous a bit
"Obviously." Weiss said as she Turns and crosses her arms in disapproval.
"I still can't think of a way to change her mind." Ruby said slightly saddened at that
"Guys." Yang said as Everyone looks at her as she starts walking out. "Trust me; Blake will be at the dance tomorrow." she finished heading for the door
***/**\***
While Yang was handling getting to talk to Blake Jaune found himself in need of a more helpful approach with some added support
Emerging from the steaming bathroom in nothing but a pink towel wrapped around his lower body, Ren sighs in contentedness and starts walking away, only to be stopped by Jaune suddenly appearing in front of him.
"We need to talk!" Jaune said
And with that, amid Ren's single cry of surprise, Jaune pulls his teammate away, leaving his bottle of "Samurai Shampoo" to spin in the air before dropping to the ground.
Jaune Sitting on his bed in the dorm room, talking to Ren off-screen. "Ren... I'm just gonna say it. You are one of my best friends. These past few months, I feel like we've really bonded, even though you don't say much. I mean, you're really quiet. To be perfectly honest, I don't know that much about you, personally, but darnit, I consider you to be the brother I never had!" Jaune said
Ren still only wearing his towel and looking extremely uncomfortable, but he still nods and smiles to Jaune when he's done. "And I you." Ren said as he Tries to be attentive from then on, but keeps glancing at his usual outfit hanging by the door.
"Which is why I wanted to get your advice on... girls." Jaune then said with a sad tone
"Girls?" Ren said Sounding surprised, but starts reaching out for his clothes while Jaune is looking away.
Jaune Trying to find the right words. "I just... don't know... how to... girls. Um, I-I guess what I'm asking is... Well, how did you and Nora... y'know…" He said still with trouble
Ren Puts his hand down after almost touching the green robe, but looks even more awkward now. "Uh... uh... uh…"
At this point Nora decided to speak up Clearing her throat to get the boys' attention on her, wearing nothing but her emblazoned headphones, a "BOOP" T-shirt, and pink lightning bolt underwear as she reads a book resting on her knees, before she laughs nervously. "We're actually not "together-together..."" She said with a nervous smile
Jaune for some reason or another shouted "NORA I SAID HEADPHONES ON!" and like that Nora did so
Ren Focusing on his friend fully. Said "Jaune, what is this all about?"
Jaune Sighs deeply before speaking, obviously depressed by staring at the floor as he talks. "It's Weiss. I'm completely head-over-heels for her, and she won't even give me a chance. She's cold, but she's also incredible. She's smart, and graceful, and talented. I mean, have you heard her sing? I-I just wish she's take me seriously, y'know? I wish I could tell her how I feel without messing it all up." Jaune finished his head low
"Best let it go Jaune." Shadow said from the window
Pyrrha looked at Shadow with a slightly shocked face as Jaune stood up
"Why do you say that Shadow?!" Jaune said a little hurt by that
"Because as I stopped Player from making a fool of himself. doing the same for you. Weiss Has a thing for Ruby Found that out from my time on the roofs I hear things alright?" Shadow said in his defense
"Wha…." Jaune said shocked and could not form anything else
"You're better off asking Pyrrha sure she'd like to go with you." Shadow said trying to help
Pyrrha returned to her work hiding a blush -"Shadow what are you planning?"-
"W-wait a-a-are you sure about Weiss?!" Jaune asked just making sure
"When you over hear Weiss moaning Ruby's name softly in the showers at night alone… then come ask." Shadow said as he took his helmet off
Jaune just slumped his shoulders and then looked at Pyrrha he had to admit she may be out of his league but worth a shot specially after Six shooters pep talks "Yeah good point. So Pyrrha seeing as my first plan got well shot so to speak." He walked over and put in arm around her "Would you go to the dance with me? Not as a replacement but a true date for it?" Jaune asked with the biggest smile he could muster
Pyrrha looked at him and returned the smile seeing he really meant it odd she thought he would try it a different way but it works "I would love to."
Jaune's smile only grew "Alright! I'll make sure I have everything then." Jaune then retreated out of the room to make sure he had all he needed
Ren Looked at Shadow and said "Shadow Why did you come here to say that?" Ren asked with curiosity easily found in his tone
"Like I said I stopped player from making a fool of himself… felt Like I should do the same for Jaune." Shadow replied as he sighed "I got a long two nights ahead of me.."
"Why's that Shadow?" Nora asked confused
"I am working the night watch from the roofs. I found out Not only do I blend with the shadows well with my armor. But my semblance has some decent perks to it." Shadow replied as he checked his weapon "How else do I hear so many things at night?" He asked lastly rhetorically
Ren nodded at his logic and said "Be Careful the roof is not always the safest to be."
"Yeah I hear ya. best go oh and Ren here." Shadow said as he tossed him his bottle of shampoo and left through the window
***/**\***
While shadow was giving Jaune a heads up he also decided to give Yang a hand so he made his way via the rooftops to where they were however when he arrived he stopped hearing Yang startup
"Ruby and I grew up in Patch, an island off the coast of Vale. Our parents were Huntsmen. Our dad taught at Signal, and our mom took on missions around the kingdom. Her name was Summer Rose, and she was, like... Super-Mom: Baker of cookies and slayer of giant monsters. And then... one day she left for a mission and never came back." Yang said as she Looks down as she says this,
Blake looked sorry for her. As she waited for Yang to carry on
Shadow Felt bad for her but waited as well
Yang Continued on "It was tough. Ruby was really torn up, but... I think she was still too young to really get what was going on, y'know? And my dad just kind of... shut down. It wasn't long before I learned why. Summer wasn't the first love he lost; she was the second. The first... was my mom." Yang said taking a moment to collect herself
Blake looks amazed at this information as Yang keeps talking.
"He wouldn't tell me everything, but I learned that the two of them had been on a team together with Summer and Qrow, and that she'd left me with him right after I was born. No one had seen her since." Yang finished with a slightly sad look
"Why did she leave you?" Blake asked confused by why a bit
Yang Sighs, then turns to the chalkboard. "That question... Why?" she then gets off the desk and walks to the chalkboard, picking up a piece of chalk. "I didn't know an answer, but I was determined to find out. It was all I thought about. I would ask anyone I could about what they knew about her."
As Yang was remembering and recounting Shadow listened along with Blake wondering about all this
"Then, one day, I found something. What I thought was a clue that could lead me to answers, or maybe even my mother." Yang said while remembering and continued "I waited for Dad to leave the house, put Ruby in a wagon, and headed out. I must've walked for hours. I had cuts and bruises, I was totally exhausted, but I wasn't gonna let anything stop me. When we finally got there, I could barely stand, but I didn't care; I had made it. And then I saw them. Those burning red eyes…"
Yang kept drawing as she was drawing her story to a close "There we were: A toddler sleeping in the back of a wagon and a stupid girl too exhausted to even cry for help. We might as well have been served on a silver platter. But, as luck would have it, our uncle showed up just in time."
Shadow was shocked to hear this but happy her uncle saved her before it got costly
Yang had just finished drawing a clockwork eye. "My stubbornness should've gotten us killed that night." Yang finished her story
"Yang... I'm sorry that happened to you, and I understand what you're trying to tell me, but this is different. I'm not a child, and this isn't just a search for answers! I can't just-" Blake was saying before Yang cut her off
Yang Still facing the board, fists clenching. "I told you: I'm not telling you to stop! I haven't! To this day, I still want to know what happened to my mother and why she left me, but I will never let that search control me. We're going to find the answers we're looking for, Blake. But if we destroy ourselves in the process, what good are we?"
"You don't understand! I'm the only one who can do this!" Blake said sounded both tired and disperate
"No, you don't understand!" Yang said as she Turns around sharply to reveal red eyes and the sound of flames. "If Roman Torchwick walked through that door, what would you do?"
"I'd fight him!" Blake said Defiantly
"You lose that fight Blake.." Shadow finally said walking out from the shadows "Sorry for hiding. But figured you might need a hand Yang." Shadow then walked over and put his Blaster down and takes his helmet off and sits it next to his weapon
"Shadow I don't thi-" Yang tried to say but was cut off by Blake
"You. Don't have any right to say that!" Blake said with a bit of a angry and tired look
"But what I said Yang am I wrong?" Shadow said to her as Yang sighed
"No you aren't.." Yang said looking at Blake
"But I can stop him!" Blake again said trying to hold her ground
"Blake as tired as you are … you'd die… and I am sure Yang would not want that." Shadow said as Yang's eyes widened at that
"Hey how did you.." Yang started to say but could not find the words
"I thought something was wrong during the dock issue.. And I overheard you two.. So I have been doing what I can to help." Shadow explained as he sat next to his gear
"I see.. But -" Yang tried to say only to be cut off by Shadow
"You were in the middle of a point to Blake. I stepped in and I am sorry about that. Go on with your point if you would.." Shadow said as he sighed a bit internally slapping himself thinking Yang might have had a better way then he did at helping Blake
Yang sighed and Pulls Blake into a hug and said "Blake I'm not asking you to stop. Just please, get some rest." Yang then Pulled back to look at her partner. "Not just for you, but for the people you care about." Yang Steps away and starts walking past Blake, who turns when she says over her shoulder "And if you feel like coming out tomorrow, I'll save you a dance. And shadow We will be talking about what you said."
"Yeah another time though.." Shadow said as he watched Yang leave and then says "Sorry Blake I get you hate me for Killing those White Fang members. But if I had to chose between their life and yours I'd pick yours in a heartbeat. Because we're friends and to me and the others team RWBY and JNPR and that CFVY team are family. from what Six shooter says he seems to have some stuff in common with that Coco girl. Just wanted to get that off my chest." Shadow finished as he puts his helmet on and grabs his blaster and walks away leaving Blake to think
***/**\***
While Blake was thinking on what was said the other troopers were finding out something they were surprised at
Hell Shot was walking to talk to Nora about the dance seeing if she had anyone in mind however when he arrives at the door to team JNPR's dorm he hears something and listen in's a bit
"So you going to the dance with anyone?" Nora asked with a chipper tone
"Not really. Were you wanting to go with me as friends?" Ren asked with a kind tone
"Sure!" Nora said her voice full of energy and joy
Hell shot on the other side turns and walks away sighing a bit -"Aw well I missed my shot seems she likes Ren.. Aw well she's still a friend and who knows might find someone else new world… new home… new chances"- Hell Shot thought as he walked off to make sure he has everything for the dance
As he was doing that he ran into a few of the others who were pretty much going alone one being Player another being Hawk Packer opted to stay in the doctor's office with the line of 'You can never be too prepared' while Crackshot and Mother were going as well the remaining five went to get there suits rented for the night while Packer went to the Doctor's office and to check their supplies
***/**\***
As time past the time for the dance came a lot of people were happy about it Chappy however kept a watchful eye out after Ozpin covered for him with the general and working under the lines as a special Vale unit that has some advanced tech which is going to be shared with atlas despite Chappy's slight protest to it but relenting when Ozpin put up the point that it will be needed to help their cover he also convinced the general to allow Chappy to handle watching over the dance while his men handled the CCT tower that same night now Chappy has some of his men watching it from very key points while enjoying themselfs a feet which the general did not think possible
"Runner one to runner three hows thing's on your end over." Chappy said into his comlink with those in the party
"Runner three here all clear boss." Hawk whispered into his comlink as he was enjoying a drink of the punch there
"Copy that runner four what about you?" Chappy checked the next one out of the five there
"Runner four all clear the balcony provides a good view I got runner seven here. And gonna reposition to another spot while I am at it Runner threes on one as well boss." Player reported as he walked off the second floor with a smile
"Good keep me posted runner ten how about you?" Chappy checked with the fourth man
"ten here back of the buildings pretty much set no issues. Wish I could enjoy the party more though boss." Hell shot replied with a slight sigh
"I know runner ten but it needs to be done maybe next time." Chappy replied with a tone that told him he will do what he can to let him enjoy himself
"Copy boss runner ten out." Hell shot replied feeling a little better
"Right. Runner eight what about you?" Chappy asked as he heard some laughter on Mothers end
"Eight here got some of the guests and talking to them a little. Apart from that it's clear boss." Mother replied with a whisper as he had gotten a bit back from the group he was talking with
"I get ya Mother keep an eye out though. I don't know why but I got a bad feeling about tonight." Chappy said as he let out a sigh of relief that nothing happened so far
"Got it boss your gut feelings like hawks are no joke." Mother replied and closed the com channel
Chappy walked over to the punch bowl in his tuxedo after getting a drink he looks over the crowd and started thinking -"Everyone worked hard for tonight to be good. I hope it stays that way for Team RWBY's and JNPR's sake."- Chappy thought as he saw Ruby enter he couldn't help but chuckle a little at how much she was struggling in those heels and pitied her a bit -"Ruby is not a girl to be in heels boots yes but heels not really"- he thought watching over everything
As Chappy was watching he saw that Blake entered the dance he smirked that she finally looked rested glade something was done about that after a bit he saw Ozpin walk next to Ruby and decided to join them and walked over as he heard
"Not enjoying yourself?" Ozpin said as he walked next to her
Ruby Surprised to see the headmaster step up by her side, but shakes her head and laughs. "Oh, no, everything's fine! I'm just not much of a fancy pantsy... dancey girl."
"Well, you can't spend your whole life on the battlefield, even if you may want to." Ozpin said with a kind and wise tone
Ruby Crossing her arms, looking annoyed. "Yeah, that lesson's been floating around a lot lately." Ruby said repling
Ozpin Staring out at the dancing couples. said "If you think about it, fighting and dancing aren't so different. Two partners interlocked, although one wrong move on the ballroom merely leads to a swollen foot."
Ruby Looking down at her own feet. "Or a twisted ankle." She said in reply
"It's not every day that friends are able to come together like this. Time has a way of testing our bonds, but it's nights like these that can help keep them stronger than ever. Nights like these are ones we'll never forget." Ozpin said giving her some words of wisdom for the night
Ruby smiles at the words of wisdom, but turns her head at the sound of the doors opening.
Chappy Did the same and sees a green haired girl and the other guy she was with walk in and seeing Yang is back behind the podium, -"Now what do we have here…"- Chappy thought but turned his attention back to Ruby knowing mother would report anything odd if he saw it "Hey Ruby." He said as he walks next to her and Ozpin
"Oh hey Chappy glad you made it." Ruby said with a smile
"Glad I could too. Heard what was said think Ozpin's right. We didn't get days like this before so it's nice for a change." Chappy said making some small talk
"Indeed it is. so tell me Chappy how goes your night?" Ozpin asked with a kind inquisitive tone
"Normal night no trouble. That's how I like it but I can't shake a certain gut feeling. But I'm sure it's nothing." Chappy replied with a smile
"I'm sure." Ozpin replied back with a kind smile
***/**\***
As the dance progresses Yang decided to watch from the higher floors as she was Chappy Walks over to her and says "Enjoying the party?"
"Yup seems Ruby's enjoying herself too." Yang said as Chappy spots Ruby and Weiss talking a bit
"Yeah she is. Weiss and her seem happy." Chappy said as he smiles
"Yeah she is." Yang said as she saw her starting to leave the party
"Seems she's done for now." Chappy said with a small smile
"Yup." Yang said as she smiles and adds "She'll be back."
"Maybe… maybe.." Chappy said as he sighed
***/**\***
While they were talking Ruby walked out the door to look outside a bit while Mother was standing by just drinking punch still only for her to see someone moving along the rooftops thinking something was up she started walking to find out what was going on
-"Sorry Weiss Guess we'll have to go somewhere special another time.."- Ruby said as she remembered Weisses words from their convo
-Flashback-
Weiss Walked up to Ruby and smiled "Hello Ruby you enjoying the dance?" Weiss asked with a friendly tone
Ruby Turned to Weiss and smiled "Yeah it's great just kinda having a hard time walking in these Ladystilts."
"There not that bad once you get use to them." Weiss said as she stepped a little closer and whispered "Want to a dance? Somewhere private?"
Ruby nodded and whispered back "I'll wait by the door if you have anything to finish up."
Weiss nodded and Ruby started walking off while Weiss checked to make sure everything was fine
-End of Flashback-
Ruby kept going though unknowingly was being Watched by a shadow on the rooftops
She kept moving along for it
***/**\***
Shadow Watched from the roofs and followed the person keeping an eye on the figure and checked his blaster and kept moving the person he could tell from his night vision Visor that it was a woman but he could not tell much else she was in pure black blending with the night it was clear this woman was not a soldier but someone skilled still
The woman ran along till she got near the CCT tower Shadow watched as the woman knocked out one of the guards but did not follow he instead decided to give Chappy a heads up
"Boss man this is runner 12 I got something here at the CCT will advise when I know more. but possible hostile contact and I am preparing for the worst over." Shadow said into his comlink as he takes the understock on his DC-15s carbine and starts moving it into position for use and just waits though seeing Ruby approaching he hopes she does not do something rash
And despite his hopes she calls in her locker and goes in cursing slightly under his breath he radios again "Be advised boss man Rose entered the CCT tower I repeat Rubies in there."
"What? Oh for... ok Shadow watch it if that target comes out your weapons free.. Aim to disable we will need answers.." Chappy said on the other end of the commlink
"Roger that boss man Runner 12 out." Shadow says as he closes his comlink and aims taking steady breaths staying ready
***/**\***
Ruby waiting on the elevator keeping her weapon primed but something in her gut told her to be careful the moment the door opened she instead of calling out aimed her weapon and advanced forward something told her that she should not call out but against her better judgement she did just that "Hello? …. Is anyone here?"
After a couple minutes someone stood up every fiber of Ruby's being say danger shoot now but she did not till the person threw a dust vile and fired sharp projectiles at her the fight lasted at least two minutes before the elevator door opened to show general Ironwood With Chappy and Ozpin when Ruby looked back the attacker was gone "Wha?" Ruby could barely get out before Chappy stopped next to her
"Ruby you alright?" Chappy asked with slight worry in his tone
"Yeah but… the person that I saw up here is… gone.." Ruby said confused and wondering what happened
"We got someone on it I also got packer going to get two atlas soldiers. They will check out the dance if the target tries to hide in the crowd." Chappy said as Ironwood walked up
"I still say that my men can handle this." Ironwood said yet again in protest
"With all due respect general my men can do just as well and with both working together. The target will be caught with no trouble." Chappy said with enough logic that the General just sighed over
"Fine Lieutenant Hardrange.." Ironwood said relenting
***/**\***
Shadow lying in wait watched the door as the woman left surprised that she did not take the door but another route out of his field of vision but it did not matter he aimed down his sights and slowed his breathing once his sway in his eye was low enough he aimed just ahead of her and fired three shots in a low setting where they would not make much noise he watched them go down range as he made himself harder to see
The first shot missed by hitting the ground behind the target as did the second but the third just nicked her shoulder as she stumbled just enough for him to aim for a fourth shot but she then picked up her speed double timing it and made it to the dance hall cursing under his breath he opened a comlink to his team "Target made it to dance hall repeat targets at the dance hall how copy over?" Shadow said as he stayed in place covering the door
"Runner two solid copy moving in. all runner units in the dance hall anyone got eyes on?" Packer said as he walked into Shadows line of view with the two atlas troopers
"Runner three here got eyes on. she made her way to a girl with dark skin and green hair and a boy with silverish hair and lighter skin Over." Hawk said keeping a close eye on them
"Copy that hawk on our way." Packer said as he was close to the dance floor
"Be advised target has a burn mark from a blaster shot to the shoulder. Over." Shadow said for a heads up
"Copy that Shadow out." Packer said as he and the two soldiers entered the hall
***/**\***
Packer walked into the dance hall in armor checking around and sees a girl with green hair and skin tone that matches what he was told as he directed the two atlas soldiers over he followed behind once they arrived at the set of three and getting their attention the two soldiers started first
"Ma'am You'll need to come with us." The soldier said to Cinder who was in front of mercury
"Why? What is the reason?" Cinder replied calmly in her sleeve dress hiding the fact she was nicked
"Someone attempted something at the CCT tower. and we are looking for someone with a burn mark on their shoulder. We are checking those that fit the current description we have could you. Show us your shoulders for the moment?" The soldier asked hoping they can catch the one but checking a few of the people here
Cinder smiled and said "Certainly." She then moved her sleeves just enough to see for any burns and internally screaming due to the pain of the shot she took
The two soldiers did not see any burn and were starting to wave her off
"Alright you-" The first soldier started but Packer cut him off
"She's the one scans show the burns there." Packer said looking at Cinder who in turn was confused along with Emerald next to them
"What? Your scanners must be busted she has nothing on her. So back off buddy." Mercury said as he stepped forward poking him in the chest
"My gears just fine kid." Packer said as he shoved the kid back gently only for him to bump into Cinders bad shoulder and cause her enough pain to go to one knee
"Seems Packers right." The first soldier said as he aimed his side arm at Cinder
"If I had to guess mint head here was covering for her." Packer said as he had his pistol aimed right at her
"What about the silver haired boy?" The second atlas soldier asked
"Maybe muscle. bring him along the general and Ozpin and Chappy would love to hear their stories." Packer said as he took one step only to be cut off by Cinder firing an arrow it landing nearly hitting Mother as he dove for cover
Then things got a little crazy Cinder Emerald and Mercury made a break for the door as the soldiers and clones were hot on their heels
The moment they got outside it got worse for Cinder Mercury and emerald as they were running shots were coming in at them from behind signaling there pretty much made
A single shot hit Mercury from the side but when it hit it hit his leg the shot rebounded and nailed Emeralds right shoulder casing her to Yelp in pain Cinder at that point knew that they might have seen it and had to get them out quick so she picked up her scroll to call for a pick up covert pick up
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As the chase was unfolding Chappy in the CCT tower watched with his DC-15s carbine with Ozpin and Ironwood
"They'll get away!" Ironwood growled while Ozpin said differently
"I would have prefered if this was done more… covertly Chappy." Ozpin said with a look at the Clone Lieutenant
"Guess Packer had to improvise… sorry it came to this permission to provide fire support from here?" Chappy asked as he checked his weapon
"Granted although I do hope this won't cause a panic.." Ozpin said as he took a sip of his coffee
"That will be up to you and the general sir." Chappy said as he opened the window the only way he could he kicked a hole in it and knelt with his finger on the trigger and fired the rounds jumping from his Blaster nailing the ground in front of the three runners causing them to stop added fire from another location pinned them into a crossfire forcing them to the edge of the cliff
Ruby watching all this was stunned for words and wondered what this will all mean and if she really helped end a possible threat without even knowing it was a threat
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Back at the center of the escape attempt Packer Hawk Hellshot player and mother all surrounded the three packer was the first to speak up
"In the name of Vale Surrender your outnumbered and outgunned." He said while aiming his blaster pistol along with the others
"What is your problem we were just enjoying a dance. And then you came accusing our friend of something which was more than likely just an accident that hadn't healed up yet." emerald said as she tried to get them out of this without a fight
"Explain why the injury was hidden or how the atlas soldiers couldn't see it. Till I pointed it out you explain that and I might believe you." Packer said as he kept his aim on Emerald
"Oh I don't know maybe they had trouble seeing? It can happen you know!" Emerald said as the two soldiers looked at each other then sighed she was right
"Medical records would tell if they had bad eyes even than. It would have kept them out of this kind of work. Standard military protocol. Try again." Packer said as he was so close to putting one in her knee cap
Emerald stopped trying as she knew there was no way out Mercury how ever pulled a stupid move
"Hey bucket head how about you stop trusting your tech and trust your eyes for once jeeze you guys nearly took my leg off!" he shouted and pointed right at Packer
"Your leg is metal otherwise the shot would not have rebounded like it did. Now I have had enough of your crap today you're coming with us." Packer said as he took a step forward the others in his squad following him slowly
Cinder acting fast sent a message saying 'we have been found out send a transport fast its getting very close to me having to go full force on them.' as she did she tried one last thing "But we are of another Kingdom. You would not want to start trouble with them would you?" She said with a smile only missing Packers grin
"The four kingdoms are at peace.. So why would anyone from another Kingdom break into the CCT and knock out or kill the guards." Packer said with a grin and a tone that said gotcha
Cinder hide it but she was surprised that all the angles were covered against her these men these 'special forces of vale' needed more looking into and now she was made before her plan came to full circle and now she had to get out before they were taken to the general or it would be over
The sound of engines caught everyone by surprise as a bullhead appeared next to them for the three to jump on the moment they turned and jumped Chappy Shadow Packer hawk player hellshot and mother all opened up but there shots did not reach them the door shut the moment they were in and the bullhead took off as quickly as it could
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Chappy seeing this opened his comlink "Mav. Goose. get airborne if you got Crack shot with ya get him on the tail gun. hostile bullhead just took off with the targets." Chappy relayed quickly till Ozpin said
"That will be enough Chappy." Ozpin said firmly which was rare
"Mav. Goose. Scratch that order.. Standby." Chappy looked at Ozpin wondering what he has in mind
"Oz we can't just let them go!" Ironwood said in protest but was silenced when Ozpin turned to him sharply
"We have made quite the scene on what was suppose to be a peaceful night. Though it was not on our terms we still had a hand in it. Now if we go chasing them down we will cause a bigger panic. Should a aerial fight occur Which it no doubt will." Ozpin said in a harsh and sharp tone
Chappy Chuckled a little and said "No need to tell me twice boss. I know when to go and when to stay." he saluted Ozpin and started walking away
"Chappy I want to speak with You and Packer tomorrow morning at my office." Ozpin said lastly to him
"You got it." Chappy Said as he left the building Ruby still stunned was brought out of it when Ozpin spoke to her
"Miss rose would you please return to the party?" Ozpin asked Kindly
Ruby just stood and started walking back but stopped at the elevator "What do I tell the others."
"That it is under control." Ozpin said as he heard the elevator door close and he sighed
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While Ozpin and Ironwood keep talking Chappy took this chance to speak to Ruby a bit
"You ok?" Chappy asked as he made sure his Blaster was on safe
"Sorta… What happened?" Ruby asked confused as all hell
"Wish I knew Ruby… all I know is we may have just stopped a Plot against Beacon maybe.." Chappy said and from there neither spoke for the rest of the ride down
After they went down they returned to the others and then the party as Ozpin said Ruby relayed it and everyone seemed to buy it but were… confused but the rest of the night went undisturbed
Though as they did Chappy had a very big Gut feeling they may have a lot more work on his hands for the rest of the year
End of Chapter 6: Night time terror. a Dance to remember. and Something is a miss
Well that was it crazy eh? well let me know how you liked it be sure to comment/review also no flame or bashing only good comments or constructive criticism I am trying my best
