Um.
I'm sorry for the very, very long update. I got sick and experienced some Writer's block, and also, I get distracted from making stories.
I'm sorry, because this is not a real update either. Just an Interlude before the action.
I'm sorry again. I promise the next chapter would come soon.
Real soon. For now...Disclaimer: RWBY is the property of Monty Oum and Rooster Teeth, and The Gamer is the property of Sangyoung Seong.
Interlude I:
The White Serpent
Unknown Location, Vale
A man approached a warehouse in the slum area of Vale. He was clad in pure white cloak, with a scale-like pattern on its entire fabric. His hair was immaculate white and slicked back neatly, which heavily contrasted with his pitch-black mask covering the half of his young face. His half-smile was visible, plastered on his pale face.
His right hand was covered in an azure gauntlet, almost reaching his elbow. The symbol of a snake biting its own tail was engraved on these gauntlets. While his left was unprotected, but covered by red tribal tattoos in different places, with different patterns altogether. Those red markings were not a simple, meaningless decorations, but those will aid him in battles, possessing ancient, yet forgotten powers.
And behind his cloak, there's something else. A flexible appendage to his torso, moving around in vigor, white in color and scaly in nature. He flails it freely with the pride of his race, doesn't give a single damn on those filthy human's opinion and bigotry.
He smiled to himself. This is the night he waited for far too long.
At the entrance of the warehouse, two figures armed with mass-produced machine gun quickly approached him, bearing the signature mask of the White Fang and their black and white uniform. One, the female one, had the antlers of a deer, the other one, the tanned one, had no visible animal traits, probably hidden.
"Identify yourself." The tanned White Fang member inquired.
The man smiled before he answers the question.
"Cang Long."
The answer startled the guards, and the female one stuttered.
"Cang Long—as in, The Azure Dragon?" she asked hastily. "Why—why are you here, sir?"
"Also known as The White Serpent, Miss." The smile never left the man's face. "Mr. Taurus had asked me to assist you all with the mission tonight, and I complied. Is he here, by any chance?"
"No—The Captain just left a few minutes ago." The tanned man, having recovered from his shock, answered. "Apparently—he has some business with Ms. Belladonna. Urgent business, he said."
"Then, who's in charge here?" Cang Long tilted his head to the side.
"Um, The Lieutenant. He's inside now."
"Is that so? Then I'd like to see him, may I?"
He was polite, yet the guards can feel power and charisma flowing in his voice… just like their Captain—
It's not a request. It's an order, although a subtle one.
They nodded in affirmation, and let him enter the warehouse quickly.
Once inside, he scanned his surroundings. Many members of The White Fang spotted him—and instantly looked away after a look of recognition, out of both fear and deep respect.
Of course. After all deeds that he done for them, who wouldn't recognize him? He is not an official member of The White Fang, and as mysterious as he is, he has aided the Faunus group in their efforts of achieving 'Equality'.
Two months ago, he appeared from nowhere when the White Fang had their difficulties on their attempt to heist the warehouse of The Schnee Dust Company, thanks to the company's ambush on them. He helped them escape and healed the wounded members with a mysterious power that they had never seen before. Of course, not before he completely destroyed the warehouse just to increase the damage to The Schnee Dust Company, starting his fame right there.
A month after that, he along with The Captain and his trusted confidant, successfully and miraculously stole the Schneewitchen, newest aircraft that the Schnee Dust Company and Atlas Military made in their joint project... after killing all the crew inside it, only one of them was spared. A Schnee, though it was without any mercy or goodwill. He made her watch her fellow Schnee die before her eyes.
Plus, he humiliated her in front of her family and her family's colleague, just to add the salt to the injury.
On top of that, he flew the aircraft to carry the Faunus laborers in the Schnee quarry and took them to their freedom. How he can fly the aircraft on his own, and the newest model at that, nobody in Atlas knows.
Needless to say, he was the new hero of The White Fang. He also established a good camaraderie with The Captain. The Captain would do his best to deny them, but in fact, they were brother in arms, with mutual interest in their campaign. It doesn't help that they went to drink together in a bar, often.
"Cang Long."
A burly man with short black hair addressed him, his face completely covered by his signature mask, which differs greatly from the regular ones that the foot members have, with red eyes and red streaks.
He wears the same uniform like the other White Fang members, except for the metal guard on his forearms. He also has a distinctive top with collar, somewhat amplifying the imposing effect of his muscular body.
He brought his weapon along, an eerie-looking, weaponized chainsaw.
"Lieutenant." Cang Long nodded. "I take it you will lead the operation tonight? What about Mr. Taurus?"
"Yes, I am." The Lieutenant replied. "The Captain entrusted me with this operation just before he left. He needs to take care of something with Belladonna, something important."
"… Oh? What it might be, if I may ask?"
"Something about a new recruit. He found someone with promising ability and wants to enlist him into our ranks. And before you ask, I do not know who is this guy. He's as mysterious as yourself, Cang Long."
"Huh… Sounds interesting. I can't wait to see him." Cang Long once again showed his half-smile. "Let's see if Mr. Taurus can bring him to me later. Anyway… what is my role in this operation, Lieutenant?"
The Lieutenant grunted slightly before answering.
"You will serve as distraction while I go for the Heiress. Our spy in the Schnee Dust Company told us that the Atlas Military has lend some their resources to make sure their event went smoothly as their wish. And a Huntsman-in-Training from Atlas too."
"Well, that's sounds like problem. But no matter, I will do my part… the problem is, can you do yours, Lieutenant?"
"Of course. I'll make sure they got our message…clearly." The Lieutenant runs his fingers on his chainsaw, grinning behind his mask viciously. "After all this time… finally… I get to kill a Schnee…"
"Yes. It's about time… They will pay dearly for what they have done to us…"
Cang Long clenched his gauntlet-covered hand tightly. He closes his eyes behind his mask, the hatred and anger growing inside him. Yes. He must do this. For his family, whom those bandits slaughtered mercilessly. For his race, which those people looked down upon. For his world, which he would change to be better than before… and of course, for those people he had sworn to protect, their happiness was the most important thing for him...
... After avenging that cursed woman, the figure from his past. One of The Wizard's eyes...
The crimson blade that reaps the life out from his family and fellow villagers. The equally crimson eyes that burned into his own that day, cold and merciless. He can't forgive them for taking away everything from him. They will pay for his suffering.
"We will have our revenge…"
His gold eyes gleamed coldly, his heart full of determination.
...again, I'm sorry.
EDIT: This has been beta-ed.
