Before I start this chapter I just have to ask, has anyone seen the latest yu-gi-oh protagonist "Yusaku Fujiki"? Yeah I kind of think he looks like Kazuma from cardfight vanguard, though it does give me hope that he's not going to have a joke deck like Yuya's (god his deck sucked) and I quite like how he's described so far because I felt Yuma and Yuya were a bit repetitive, it was ok once but the second time with Yuya, just felt like they did a copy paste of the last protagonists personality and just added little features.

Rambled on long enough sorry had to get that off my chest call me whatever you want.

Also going to be honest this one took a while and if the ending disappointing sorry finished it late and was running on fumes.

Chapter 9

It was another day as team RNJR started to move again and for one Jaune Arc, he had to admit, he had become very skilled in talking to his friends and Ruler at the same time.

''still following us?'' asked Jaune.

''yes he is, but he's just making sure were safe, so he's not concerning'' said Ruler.

''I know its just I have a bad feeling in my gut, you know, ever gotten that?'' asked Jaune.

''yes I have and I have the same feeling you do'' said Ruler.

Jaune snapped out of his conversation with Ruler when Ruby asked what something ahead was, it was a small town, ''that's strange I didn't think the next village was for a while'' said Jaune.

Nora noted the buildings were damaged and Jaune quickly said ''let's search for survivors''.

The team then rushed in to scout it out and see if there were any survivors.

''Ruler, you can scout quicker than any of us, check the town tell me if you find anything'' ordered Jaune.

''its fine Jaune'' said Ruler ''the buildings aren't complete nobody ever lived hear and as to the damage, it's old, it's been this way for a good long while''.

Jaune gave a sigh in relief, they soon found out about the town and decided to move on.

Meanwhile in Atlas, Weiss was getting ready for the charity concert, when all of a sudden Klein burst in looking worried.

''Ms. Schnee, no time for questions I need your hand, we need to do this quickly'' said Klein.

He quickly grabbed Weiss's arm and took out a knife, Weiss freaked out and started to struggle but Klein's grip was like steel and he swiftly cut Weiss's palm, the blade was stained with her blood.

Klein quickly started dragging her, ''come Ms. Schnee I've already prepared the ritual for the exchange I just need you to be present'' said Klein dragging her into a room with a circle that looked like one of her glyphs on the floor.

''exchange? What do you mean exchange? What are you talking about Klein?'' asked Weiss.,

''master Schnee this is my resignation from you unfortunately, mistress Schnee, your mother accidentally summoned me when she wished to summon a servant of actual use, I'm an undesignated servant, do you remember the tales she told you of servants and masters fighting one another, their all true'' said Klein.

Weiss was silent thinking it over, her mother told her, Winter and Whitley every night before she tucked them in the story's of "the holy grail war" and its servants, but finding out or being told it was real was a bit much to process, but she knew Klein would never lie to her.

''I would never lie-''

''I know Klein it's just a bit much to process'' said Weiss.

''well now I am about to use the exchange ritual for you'' said Klein.

''what does it do?'' asked Weiss fearing the answer.

''to give you a chance in this war I need to exchange myself for a servant whom is useful to you'' said Klein.

Klein then cut his own hand with the same knife, mixing the blood together, one drop then fell from the knife.

''KLEIN WAI-''

Too late, the blood dripped onto the circle and a bright flash of light appeared, but it soon died down.

A new figure stood there, it was a man, he had pitch black hair and blue eyes, he wore a pitch black trench coat with silver outlining, he wore black jeans and a plain black shirt with black armor that had silver outlining, he also wore black gauntlets with silver lining and black boots, he had a sword and scabbard to his side.

Weiss looked down at her hand to see it had a sword like shape on it.

''I am the Saber class servant and I ask now are you my master?''.

Weiss was in stunned silence as she looked upon her new servant, Saber wasn't though as he looked at Weiss ''a child? I was summoned by a child?''.

That set off red lights.

''Child?! Child?! Do you have any idea who you're talking to?'' asked Weiss.

''enlighten me'' said the servant.

''I'm Weiss Schnee of the Schnee Dust company!'' Weiss exclaimed.

Saber clapped mockingly ''oh big whoop, very impressive, but I do not acknowledge you''.

''what!'' Weiss growled, she was upset that she was forced to lose Klein, one whom was more of a father than her father; she wasn't going to be bullied by some replacement.

''all I see at the moment is a bratty child'' said Saber ''unless I see proof you're a worthy master I see no reason to offer my skill and my sword to you''.

''oh is that so'' said Weiss glaring at her hand, she knew the sword shape were her command seals, she knew how to use them ''you give me no choice'' she raised her hand.

Saber began to freak out when he saw what she was about to do ''wait you realize what that is right?'' asked Saber.

''yes it's a command seal, if I use one your forced to do as I say'' said Weiss.

''yes but perhaps instead of wasting them instantly you'd want to prove yourself and use them wisely'' Saber advised soothingly.

''now I just want to use it more'' smirked Weiss seeing Saber squirm ''I order complete obedience'' a red flash burst from Weiss's hand and she grinned at Saber, ''bow at my feet'' she ordered.

But Saber scoffed ''how unfortunate I am to be pared with a fool of a master'' Weiss was shocked Saber then went on to explain ''a command seal cannot force complete obedience, even if they could I have anti-magic so I could break out of it if I wanted to''.

''so I just wasted a command seal'' said Weiss looking down.

''yes you did, but I felt a strong urge, meaning it almost worked, for that reason, my skill and my sword are yours to command'' said Saber, Weiss smiled happily as she heard that.

"alright then down to business, what's your name?" Asked Weiss.

"Actually master I wish to talk to you about that issue" said Saber "how did you summon me"

"Another servant sacrificed himself to exchange himself for you" explained Weiss.

"Ah I see well sadly because of that I don't have my memory's" explained Saber.

Weiss was a little concerned now "will they return?" She asked.

"Yes though it will take a while" said Saber.

"Alright good for now we'll just have to find a way to work around it" said Weiss.

Later after performing Weiss was at a ball, Saber was with her, dematerialized, behind her, but she could hear him scoffing.

''what's wrong?'' asked Weiss.

''nothing I just can't stand people like these'' sighed Saber.

''simple just look at them, people are suffering in Vale and all these fat cats want is to have a good time, their chattering, flirting, throwing around their wealth though in the end it leads to nothing'' said Saber ''not to mention some of the conversations, your father for example, I know his miners aren't getting minimum wadge and yet he acts so calm and causal as if they are, their greedy, filthy, scum, that doesn't deserve to exist''.

''I agree it disgusts me too Saber'' said Weiss ''but deal with it for now please''.

''yes master I will'' sighed Saber.

Weiss then made an excuse to get a drink and walked off, Saber materialized next to her but nobody took any notice of him, besides his clothing which caused glares to be sent his way, but Saber just ignored them.

''so why did you get up?'' asked Saber.

''just wanted to look'' explained Weiss steering at the painting.

''ah I see'' said Saber ''I have some of your memory's to catch me up with the times, I'm sorry about Vale''.

''no its fine, it wasn't your fault you weren't their'' said Weiss.

''it's beautiful, two for two'' said a voice, they noticed a boy standing there.

''yes it is'' said Saber ''keep it in your pants though, wouldn't want people getting the wrong idea''.

''Henry Marigold'' said the boy ignoring Saber offered his hand.

''Weiss Schnee'' said Weiss offering her hand which Marigold took, Saber readied himself in case he needed to do something.

''I know I saw your performance, obviously, you have a lovely voice, I'm not just saying that because your pretty honesty remember'' said Marigold.

''yeah you haven't done this before have you kid'' said Saber ''lady's not interested so take the hint, get lost''.

''I can't I know my way around hear'' said Marigold.

''yeah good one (I don't know what year that comeback made its debut was) it wants its easy comeback back'' said Saber.

Marigold just ignored Saber ''so are you planning on buying it?'' he asked.

''no, I don't think so'' said Weiss.

''yes kinda pricey for a painting'' scoffed Marigold.

Before Weiss reacted Saber did, grabbing the boys collar and lifting him up ''say that again kid, say that again I dare you'' he ordered ''see that painting, that pricey painting, yeah its for charity''

''Saber put him down'' ordered Weiss.

''yes Saber put him down'' Marigold mimicked.

Saber did as he was ordered ''I'll tell you the truth I only come to these things for the food and drink'' taking a glass of champagne as the waiter walked by ''as well as the extraordinary company of course'' Weiss had almost had enough of him ''so its another mantle fundraiser or something'' that put the final nail in the coffin.

''Get. Out'' she ordered.

''what?'' asked Marigold perplexed.

''get out or I will have Saber escort you out'' said Weiss and Sabers hand moved to his sword.

Luckily he just scoffed and left.

They continued to look at the painting.

''thank you'' said Weiss.

''I'm just doing my duty to the best of my abilities'' replied Saber.

''but still'' said Weiss.

They stopped chattering as they overheard a woman who started to badmouth Vale, but Weiss blew up like a bomb, accidentally using her semblance, guards then came to take her in, but Saber quickly got in front of her for protection.

''I will not allow you to harm my master" he stated as he began to draw his sword in defence, ignoring the whispers from him calling Weiss his master.

security rushed in, but Saber drew his sword and began to fight, he quickly made short work of the guards, but soon ironwood stepped up and drew out his pistol.

Saber quickly charged as Ironwood fired two rounds of his pistol, Saber quickly side stepped out of the way thought, he then muttered something under his breath and in a flash of light his sword changed, it was now a black katana with a chain at the end (ichigo's old Bankai)

He then charged again in a burst of speed and started to attack Ironwood from all sides, he then muttered under his breath again and began to attack again, but once again his sword had changed, it was now a green blade (dark repulser from SAO) it gave a burst of light and then Saber slashed ironwood causing huge cuts into his aura, he was almost out, Ironwood then fired many rounds simultaneously, but then Saber muttered again and the sword changed again it was now a silver katana with a blue handle (Yamato DMC not DmC that game sucked and ruined most of DMC for me).

Weiss, saw the look in Saber's eyes and knew he was about to kill, he quickly dashed forwards ready to attack ''NO SABER STOP!" Screamed Weiss, using another command seal by accident, Saber froze.

'Oh no' Weiss thought looking down at her remaining command seal.

Meanwhile with team RNJR, they were making their way out of Oniyuri,

''someones coming get ready'' said Ruler, Jaune quickly took her word and got into position, as Ren took out the Stormflowers and Ruby and Nora took out Crescent Rose and Magnhild.

And as they did someone leapt over the wall and immediately engaged them in combat, taking out his weapons seemingly out of nowhere he lathed eagerly and moved to attack them, Ren quickly went into close quarters combat with him, the individual in question was male, with long dark hair, a mad look and looked like a marauder, he was wielding a pair of claws, which he used with expert precision, as he easily parried Ren's attacks and knocked him back.

This man then went after Ruby, she rushed forwards to meet him going on the offensive only to be blocked by his claws, he then kicked Ruby back, but she stayed up, but the assailant attacked her arm causing her to cry in pain and him to lath, but she didn't lose her stride, instead she leapt back to attack with Crescent Rose again, only for the assailant to dodge and knock the attack back, causing Ruby's aura to shimmer, seeing this Jaune move in.

''what are you doing?!'' cried Ruler shocked at her masters actions ''you need to stay composed!''

''I know Ruler but I need to help Ruby'' said Jaune as he quickly slashed at the attacker.

''I know just don't let emotion get the best of you, remember I told you that'' Jaune nodded, he had to make sure none of Ruler or Pyrrha's training went to waste.

Jaune moved in at an incredible speed, Ruler had been making him run laps and it had worked increasing his speed by the tens, he was pushing down hard on the assailant too to the point that the assailant needed both his claws to block, Rulers training had done more than just an increase of speed but her training had also increased his strength and stamina, Jaune then used his shield to punch the assailant in the face, the hit sent the assailant back, Jaune then slashed again with his sword, but this time the assailant dodged ''nice moves kid who's your trainer I might seek him out'' smiled the assailant madly seeing a challenge as he slashed with his claws only for Jaune to block then stab with his sword, he had been trying to mimic Rulers style of fighting only replace her spear with his shield.

''good work, strong defence and good footwork'' coached Ruler, Jaune nodded as he slashed again which the assailant quickly dodged, he was grinning madly it was very clear he was enjoying this, Jaune had to admit he was too, this guy was strong and fighting an opponent on equal footing with this guy proved to him he could fight, he wasn't just a waste of Pyrrha's time and a failure as Rulers master, but then Nora quickly rushed in with her hammer, but the assailant skilfully dodged, leapt off her hammer and landed on the top of a narrow rectangular building, he then looked down at them with a mad grin.

''were not hear to fight'' said Jaune.

''who are you?'' asked Ren.

''who I am matters not to you.'' he pointed at Ren ''or you.'' he pointed at Nora ''or- well actually you kind of interest me'' he said pointing to Jaune.

Jaune was startled by this, he was worried 'did he see Ruler, is he a master too or a servant'.

''Jaune calm down its fine he's no master'' said Ruler, Jaune let out a sigh in relief.

''no I only matter to you'' he said pointing to Ruby, Nora and Ren looked at Ruby, Jaune didn't he kept his glare on the assailant one thing Ruler had taught him was to never take your eyes off your enemy, especially on the battlefield in any kind of battle an opponent wouldn't hesitate to use underhanded tactics, especially someone like him, so Jaune kept his eye on him, from what he could tell this guy seemed like a maddening 'I can't beat you so I'll commit suicide taking you down with me' type guys.

Ruby just looked down then back up confused ''me?'' she asked.

''what do you want!?'' Ruby snapped

''oh the rose has thorns'' said the assailant.

''The thing you did at Vale Ruby, not only did it freeze that dragon still but it also did damage to Cinder'' said Jaune ''thats what he means''.

''ding, ding, ding we have a winner folks'' clapped the lunatic ''I mean its pretty obvious and now my little flower I'm hear to whisk you away with me''.

''and what if she doesn't want to go with you?'' asked Nora.

''again obvious I'll take her'' said the assailant.

''were not going to let you do that, now before we fight tell me whats your name?'' asked Jaune ''you told me you were interested right and besides a friend told me when warriors true or false face one another they should reveal their names so they know who slayed them, I'm Jaune Arc''.

This cause the man to lath like a maniac ''I like you kid, you got balls saying that, ok then fine lets face each other like warriors I'm Tyrian, just Tyrian'' said the mad man ''you said some mighty strong words I hope you back them up or it'll make you look stupid as you die''.

''same with you unfortunately I can't lose, not in that I'm the strongest scene but in the sense I can't afford to lose'' said Jaune.

Tyrian closed his eyes, inhaled through his teeth and slowly opened his grin and happily growled out a single word ''good''.

'Moving faster than anyone could react Tyrian appeared behind Jaune.

''Jaune!'' cried Ren.

But before anyone could react Ruler appeared out of nowhere and blocked the strike with her sword, Tyrian was as amazed as anyone else, but then he began to lath ''oh I get it, now I know what I was feeling, this just makes it more interesting'' Ruler quickly went on the offensive with him, slashing with her sword which Tyrian only narrowly dodged, but spinning her flag overhead and lashing at him with it slashed him across the face, his aura shimmered with the cut, she then slashed down, delivering another powerful blow to his shoulder, Tyrian quickly leapt back.

But Jaune quickly rejoined the fight as Ruler charged Tyrian, her flagpole at the ready, she stabbed at him causing a huge blast, but when the dust cleared it revealed he was holding her flagpole with a scorpion like tail.

''surprise'' he smirked, revealing his scorpion tail, but Jaune cut his surprise short slashing at him causing him to jump back, but the others look in amazement wondering who this blond girl was before snapping out of it and focusing at the situation at hand.

''he's a Faunus'' said Ren.

''whats this about? the White Fang? Roman Torchwick?'' asked Ruby.

''plastic soldiers and pawns?'' Tyrian sighed ''my heart and body belong to our only goddess''.

''Cinder'' Ruby growled.

''only in her wildest dreams'' Tyrian grinned, before charging forwards, Jaune blocked him with his shield though, Ruler quickly joined him in a double sided attack slashing from behind Tyrian, but now Tyrian was using his tail as well he could deal with this, he struck at Jaune with his tail and at Ruler with his claws

'I need to help them, I need to protect Ruby, I've always been the one needing protecting, but now I need to protect them, I can do this it's not just me, it's me, Ruler, Ruby, Ren, Nora and… Pyrrha, she's not gone her memory is with me and with that I can fight' thought Jaune fiercely, keeping his focus though and kept slashing, swords, claws and tail clashed, but he wouldn't let up he wouldn't lose to this guy and one thought entered his mind but who knew where it came from.

'Become my Flesh, Become my Blood'.

A bright glow emanated from Crocea Mors, the next blow threw Tyrian back, he crashed through a wall, Jaune stopped, he felt something different about Crocea Mors, but when he looked down he saw the same blade, but Jaune had felt a definite change, Ruler quickly got next to him ''ready?'' she asked getting into position.

''ready, I won't let you fight alone'' said Jaune, Ruler smiled, but the turned back to the battle as Tyrian leapt out of the rubble and charged stinger ready to strike, but something intercepted him, Qrow, he turned to smile at the group, Ruby smiled back.

''nice moves kid mind if I lend a hand?'' asked Qrow before turning to Ruler ''don't know you you two are but you got this, just wanted to lend a hand if you'll have one''.

Jaune smirked ''Nah we got it''.

Tyrian lathed madly ''well then change of plans your far more important than her, I'll need to take you out first or you'll be a threat later''.