Before I begin, I would like to clarify an error I made in my last chapter. I meant to say that the Archangel would be conducting recon off the west coast of Sanus while the 8th MS team and team RATH were searching the mountains in the east of Sanus. Sorry if I got many of you confused.
Now, onto Reviews.
Marka Ragnos629: Thank you for those kind words and I am pleased that I am meeting your expectations. I will admit, I was a bit worried when I first started this story but I am glad you think I am doing ok.
Zach Flare Soldier S Class: I really understand what you are saying about Jaune and the Gundam's I had given him. Like I told you, Jaune will receive a better Gundam by the time I reach Volume 2, so for now please be patient. Now in regards to what you said about aircraft not being much use when Remnant has airships, let's not forget that even with the most advanced technology the old ways are just as good, such is the case with aircraft like the Sky Grasper.
Now, with that out of the way its time for a new chapter and in honor of the new chapter I have only one thing to say. LET'S GET THINGS STARTED! GUNDAM FIGHT ALL SET! READY! GO!
Disclaimers are the same as always, please enjoy.
Chapter 10: The Bond Between Teacher and Student
High up in the mountains of Anima, a small memorial dedicated to one of Remnants most fearsome martial artists and Gundam Fighters sits overlooking the railway line connecting the coastal city of Argus to the city of Mistral.
From its location, the person buried underneath the memorial watches over the passing trains and looks out into the distance as if guarding. For those who make the trip, flowers are placed in front of the memorial of the man who once defended the city of Mistral single handily and won the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Gundam Fight Tournaments.
As the wind blew past the memorial, a spirit rose from the memorial and looked towards the rising sun. "Ahh, it feels good to be out and about again. Now, time to see what my apprentice has been up to these last few years." The spirt said before taking the form of a man of fifty with grey hair dressed in traditional Mistral martial artist clothing and vanished into the rising sun.
Meanwhile on the other side of the world, all of Beacon was a buzz with talk. It had only been a few days since news of the 'undefeatable' Strike was bested in combat, to everyone's surprise the four other G-Weapons and the White Fang.
The Vale council was torn apart as to how the White Fang managed to get these Mobile Suits in their possession and were starting to wonder if the next step of the terrorist group would be to launch an immediate attack on the city of Vale. Sadly, Yuna Roma Seiran convinced the rest of the council that in order to stop such actions from occurring a 'tighter leash' as he called it was to be put into effect on all Faunus Students and civilians in both Vale and Beacon. By tighter leash, he meant the immediate deportation of every single Faunus regardless of if they were affiliated with the White Fang or not.
This sparked a city-wide protest by the people, both Human and Faunus who called the councils proposed plan a racist and bigoted action by those who wanted to better themselves. Fortunately, Seirans plan never came into effect. Rustal Ellion, Admiral Halberton and Ozpin were able to sway the rest of the council from even thinking of passing such an act and urged the council to let the military and Huntsmen handle the situation.
Needless to say, Yuna threw a fit like a child before he was reminded of his position. That was enough to shut him up, for now.
As for the pilot of the Strike himself, Robert not only lost quite a bit of blood but was also very confused. Nicol, the pilot of the Blitz for what ever reason didn't seem like the type of guy who didn't want to kill him despite the fact that he was vulnerable. Yet for some reason, Nicol held back like he made a promise to someone. Yet the Aegis pilot completely ignored this. It was like the pilot of the Aegis had it in for Robert and somehow knew him.
As the son of Admiral Halberton sat on one of the beds in Beacons nurse's office, he pulled out another picture this one of him, his sister and a girl with pink, brown and white hair and white eyes. The picture was taken at one of the many festivals that were held in Vale before the current date. "It couldn't be her. She died a year ago, there's no way it could be her. Yet she's the only one who knew my moves." He said to himself as Cody jumped up on the bed and nuzzled by his owner's head.
"Don't worry boy. I'll be better soon. Besides, you got Mika and little Atra to play with." The Strike pilot said to his puppy, rubbing his belly after the black lab rolled over on its back. After the Vacuo mission, Merribit gave birth to a healthy baby girl whom she and Nadi named Atra. Despite being only a few months old, Atra had taken a liking to Cody and took a lot of her naps with the puppy.
While he was happy for his dog to have a new friend, he was more worried about his effectiveness as the leader of his team. From what the head mechanic told him, the Strike was going to need a lot of repairs and maintance. Its 12.5mm cannons were destroyed, removed from the Gundam and replaced with two internal 20mm cannons mounted on both sides of the main body. A new Gun pod was being ordered from Atlas and rumors where that Wiess's father himself was coming with the new weapon along with a supply of Schnee company Mobile Suits, new fighters, ground vehicles and Dust.
Even worse, he wasn't allowed to pilot a Mobile Suit for a few days so he spent most of his days working on his homework and looking into the data being sent to him by the one who gave him the Strike. According to what he was sent, it appeared the Dark Army was planning something in the coming weeks and Vale was the target. Question was when it was going to happen.
Despite all of this, Robert still attended classes and was surprised at all the support he was given by his fellow students who all wished to see him back in action as soon as possible. He was even more surprised by the fact that during the days he was out cold Velvet came by every day to see if he was awake. He was starting to think that Velvet liked him as more than just a friend.
Shaking this off, he got out of bed and changed into his cloths and headed off to class. This was one class he wasn't going to miss being stuck in bed.
Meanwhile, in the Gundam Fighter classroom Yang was filled with excitement. When she first heard that the teacher of the Gundam Fighter class was back after a long absence and was ready to begin teaching again. It seemed that Yang knew the teacher and was looking forwards to being able to spar with the teacher.
Sure enough she did know the teacher. In the center of the room standing in front of the Legendary Burning Gundam stood Domon Kasshu, Champion of the thirteenth Gundam Fight, leader of the Shuffle Alliance, pilot of the Burning Gundam and bearer of the title of the King of Hearts.
"Welcome to Gundam Fighter 101. I am Domon Kasshu, winner of the thirteenth Gundam fight and bearer of the King of Hearts. It is my job to instruct you all on how to fight in the befitting a Gundam Fighter and in the ways of the School of the Undefeated of the East. Now, before class begins, I would like a volunteer for a sparring match, between me and my Burning Gundam?" he asked and introduced as his students took their seats.
Seeing that was indeed Domon, Yang raised her hand and walked over to the area. Once she was in the area, she stood silent for a few moments before finally speaking. "Its been quite a while, hasn't it master Domon?"
Domon smiled and looked at his student. "It sure has been Yang. Now then, answer me Yang. The School of the Undefeated of the East!" he said.
"The Winds of the King!" Yang answered striking a battle pose.
"Zenshin!" Domon shouted sending a fury of blows towards his student.
"Keiretsu!" Yang responded sending some blows of her towards her master before they both shouted. "Tenpa kyoran!" colliding their fists into a fist bump holding a pose and finished by both saying. "LOOK THE EAST IS BURNING RED!"
Yang smile with Domon before the two of them relaxed. "Looks like you've grown quite a bit since the last time I saw you. I even heard you pilot the Mk 2 version of the Shining Gundam. I am proud of you." Domon said proudly.
"Aw, its no big deal. I just do what I can with what I got." Yang answered.
"Then let's see if that's true. RISE BURNING GUNDAM!" Domon shouted and snapped his fingers. Jumping into the Burning Gundam's cockpit, the Mobile Trace system activated and a black bodysuit materialized around Domon who flexed his muscles and stood with both his arms and the arms of his Gundam crossed.
"RISE SHINING GUNDAM!" Yang shouted and snapped her own fingers as the Shining MK 2 landed behind her and like her mentor jumped into the cockpit of her own Gundam and waited for the Mobile Trace system to finish scanning her own body. She too then flexed her muscles and struck a pose.
All around the area, a ring of beam nets materialized around and from the control room above the area, Rain Mikamura pressed a button on the console and spoke to the two. "Remember, this is only a sparing match. So, no aiming for the cockpit." She said to the two fighters.
"Don't worry Rain. Besides, this is just a match between master and student." Domon assured his girlfriend.
Outside the area, Ruby was starting to drool with excitement at seeing an actual Gundam Fight match up close and personal albeit it was only a sparring match, she really thrilled. "You didn't tell us that your sister was the student of Domon Kasshu." A surprised Wiess said.
"Well that's because you didn't ask." Ruby answered.
Up above them, the same spirit from Anima had arrived and smiled. "Let's see what you can do Domon." It said with anticipation.
"GUNDAM FIGHT READY! GO!" the two shouted and the brawl began.
(Start Tempered to Win)
Gunning her suits forwards and firing her arm mounted 200mm wrist guns, Yang fired off a volley of cannon rounds fly towards the ground in front of the Burning Gundam before delivering a swift uppercut to the head of her opponents Gundam.
"Nice uppercut, but don't think it will that easy." Domon complimented to his student before sweeping the upgraded version of his original Gundam knocking his student to the ground while firing his machine cannons and Vulcan Guns at the same time.
With her options of movement limited, Yang did the only thing she could do. Jumping to her feet, she backflipped several times away from the Burning Gundam and drew one of her Beam Sabers. "I never expect anything to be easy." She answered.
"So that's how its going to be, is it?" Domon asked and drew his own Beam Saber. Lunging forward with his saber gripped tightly, the King of Hearts and his student locked themselves in an endless struggle for control over the battle.
"Damn, I didn't expect your sister to be Domon's student. I mean I suspected it, but I didn't think it was true." Robert said, taking a seat by Ruby and the rest of her team with Cody in his hands.
"Yeah, it has that effect on people. I mean they have been training together for four years. Kind of weird how everyone is always surprised by that fact." Ruby answered sheepishly.
"Well surprising or not, I have to say, I'd never thought I would see the one and only Domon Kasshu fighting against Yang. I have to say, I am envious." Robert admitted, scratching Cody's ears.
"Envious? Kid, you should be glad you're not fighting Domon. He never throws his punches." One Chibodee Crocket said taking a seat beside Robert and the rest of Team Rwby with his crew, Janet, Shirley, Cath and Bunny who took a seat beside him. "He wrecked my right arm the first time I fought him, but looking back its one of the reasons I saw him as a rival." He added.
"That so." Robert said to himself and returned his gaze to the fight.
Once again Domon and Yang had their sabers locked against each other's neither one of them gaining any advantage over the other. "Your skills with a saber have improved Yang, but you still have a long way to go to be a master in using a bladed weapon." Domon complimented his student before sweeping Yang and her Gundam off their feet, knocking the beam weapon out of her hands.
Jumping back to her feet, Yang jumped back to her feet and it was then that she activated her semblance. "Then its good thing I always got another weapon." She stated.
Upon the activation of her semblance, her Gundam turned bright gold and she charged forwards towards her master. "THIS HAND OF MINE SHINES AND ROARS! ITS BRIGHT CRY TELLS ME TO DEFEAT YOU!" she roared.
"If that's the way you want to play it, then so be it." Domon countered and activated the Burnings Hyper Mode. "This hand of mine is burning red, its loud roar tells me to grasp victory!" he shouted and drew back his fist.
"SHINING FINGER/ERUPTING BURNING FINGER!" both combatants shouted and their fists collided with one another. The power of their two attacks caused both Gundam's to get knocked back towards the edge of the ring just as the buzzer blared, ending the match.
(End Song)
Everyone in the audience had their jaws opened with excitement, while it may have been a sparring match, they never saw a Gundam Fight quite like the one they had just witnessed. "As you can see, the Gundam Fight is designed to test one's skills in martial arts. By perfecting your skills in martial arts, then you will become a skilled Gundam Fighter." Domon stated as he jumped from the Burning Gundam's cockpit and landed on the ground.
"However, to be a true fighter one must remember two important rules. Article one of the Gundam Fight regulation states that a unit whose head section is destroyed is disqualified from the tournament. Article two forbids attacks on the cockpit of an opponents Gundam. Remember these rules and practice your fighting skills and you will become just like many Gundam Fighters before you." He explained as Yang exited her own cockpit.
"Now then, I want everyone to pair up with a partner. We'll finish off class by assessing each of your combat styles, that means no weapons." Domon added getting a small moan from Ruby. He then turned to Robert. "Those with injuries will observe for the time being." He added, getting a moan from the Strike pilot as well.
Soon the class came to an end and while the rest of the students left the class Robert stayed behind. "Is there something you need?" Domon asked Robert. The son of Remnant's most famous Admiral then asked the King of Hearts for some sword lessons and if it was possible to reach someone through sword fighting. He had a theory that the pilot of the Aegis was someone from his past, but he didn't know for sure.
"If you want to learn swordsmanship then you've asked the right person. Keep in mind that it won't only be you learning the art of the sword but another student as well. I think you might even know her." Domon answered.
A grateful Robert thanked his teacher and left the classroom. Once he left, Domon looked up to see the greatest martial artist of Remnant, the Undefeated of the East, Master Asia leap down to the ground and smiled. "Looks like you found another pupil Domon. I am proud of you for upholding the title I once held." He said to his former student.
"I made a promise to you when you passed that I would always uphold your teachings. But I don't think you used your semblance to catch up. What's the matter?" Domon asked.
"Something is coming. A dark presence is about to bear its ugly shadow over the Kingdom. The Dark Army, Frozen Talon, the Grimm and White Fang are amassing for a massive operation. I don't know the details of their plans, but I already informed Ozpin of the situation and felt I should inform you. I suggest you get the rest of the Shuffle Alliance ready. I will do what I can for that young boy, he is searching for his sister and I fear she may play a critical part in what is to come." Master Asia said before disappearing from the classroom.
Taking his masters words to heart, Domon pulled out his scroll and dialed up each member of the Shuffle Alliance.
Unknown to anyone, in an abandoned warehouse in downtown Vale, the pilot of the Aegis pilot looked at the same photo they had of Robert and his sister with anger and returned it to their pocket. They were going to have their revenge against the Strike Pilot.
Zako Zako hour.
"Ladies and gentleman, welcome to the Zako Zako Hour. Today's meeting is all about. All together…" the lead Zako said to his cohosts.
"What the heck is the Gundam Fight?" they all ask getting an applause from the audience.
"Zako. Today's meeting is very special since we have as a special guest, Domon Kasshu himself, the King of Hearts." The Red Mic Zako said getting the audience to applaud as Domon walks out onto the stage.
"So, tell us what is the Gundam Fight?" the Yellow Mic Zako askes.
"The Gundam Fight is a tournament that was put into effect to avoid conflict between the worlds nations. Every four years, a fighter from each nation is selected to partake in the tournament. The fighters fight until only one fighter remains. The fighter of the nation that wins the tournament is then given the right to rule the entire world until the next tournament." Domon explains as clips from Mobile Fighter G-Gundam is shown behind the stage on the screen.
"But how does that effect Remnant? I mean, there are only four Kingdoms and no nations." The Blue Mic Zako asked.
"For the story, the Gundam Fight was established twenty years after the great war as a means for martial artists to test their skills and determine who is the best fighter in the Kingdoms. Sadly, the events of the thirteenth tournament put an end the Gundam Fight when the damage done to the areas where most fights took place proved to have devastating consequences on the cities, towns and other areas. The bright side is that now the Gundam Fight is a part of the Vytal festival." Domon adds.
"Wow." All three Zako's said in excitement.
"So then, does that mean the events of G-Gundam occurred in this story, the parts with you looking for the Dark Gundam and trying to save your father?" the Yellow Mic Zako asks.
"Yes." Domon answered exiting the stage in a great flip as the curtain closes.
"Anyways everyone, for the future of the Dark Axis. ZAKO SOLDIER FIGHT!"
JMF1336R Rising Gundam
Type: Mobile Fighter
Armor: Gundarium Alloy
Power Source: Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Weapons: Vulcan Guns, Heat Naginata, Beam Bow, Machine Cannons, Shield
Pilot: Yatsuhashi Daichi
Created during the development of the Shining Gundam, the Rising Gundam was designed for actual warfare against the Dark Gundam four years ago. Designed for close quarters the Rising's shoulder armor can detach and create a shield. When long range fighting is at hand, the Beam Bow on its left arm is a deadly weapon but can only be used with its special attack, Ultimate Bullseye Rising Arrow.
GF13-006NA Gundam Maxster MK 2
Type: Mobile Fighter
Armor: Gundarium Alloy
Power Source: Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Weapons: Gigantic Revolvers, Arm Blades, Wrist Blades, Shield, Vulcan Guns
Pilot: Fox Alistair
The upgraded version of the original Gundam Maxster, the Maxster MK 2's primary style of fighting of boxing. Whether they are activated or not, a single punch from the suit can deal devastating damage to an enemy machine. When the need for long range attacks is required, its Gigantic Magnums can blow a hole through an enemy cockpit with one shot.
XXXG-01H Gundam Heavyarms MK 2
Type: Long Range Attack Mobile Suit
Armor: Gundamium Alloy
Power Source: Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Weapons: Vulcan Guns, Machine Cannon, Homing Missiles, Micro Missiles, Chest Gatling Guns, Beam Gatling, Army Knife, Beam Saber
Special equipment: Transformation mode
Pilot: Coco Adel
An upgrade of the legendary Heavyarms Gundam used during the Dark War, the Gundam Heavyarms provides heavy hitting firepower for long fire-fights. Per the request of Coco Adel, the MK 2 is one of the few Gundams that was given a transformation mode, increasing its effectiveness for ground campaigns. While it is designed for ranged combat, it carries a single army knife mounted below the right arm and carries a beam saber mounted on the shield part of its primary weapon.
ORB-01 Akatsuki Gundam
Type: Custom Multi-Mode Mobile Suit
Armor: Yato-no-Kagami (Prototype reflector armor)
Power Source: Ultracompact Energy Battery
Weapons: 12.5mm CIWS, Type 72D5 'Hyakurai' Beam Rifle, Type 73J2 Twin Beam Saber, Type 71 Shield, Type 73 Kai High Energy Beam Cannon (Sky Pack only), M531R Guided Mobile Beam Turret System (Shiranui Pack only), 60mm nose cannons, missiles (Fighter mode only)
Special Equipment: Transformation Mode
Pilot: Velvet Scarlatina
The last link to the ancient kingdom of Orb, the Akatsuki was designed in secret before the fall of the ancient kingdom towards the end of the Dark War. It was thought to have been lost for all time until a man who claimed to have an ancestor from Orb gave the blueprints to Beacon, for Orb leader Uzumi Nara Athha had the belief that one day the world would once again be thrown into the chaos of war.
The Akatsuki is a one of a kind mobile suit, its armor is impervious to Beam Weapons making it nearly indestructible to any beam weapon. It has two packs, the Oowashi Sky Pack for aerial combat and the Shiranui high altitude pack for fighting at altitudes greater than ten-thousand feet. Like the Strike and Heavyarms MK 2, the Akatsuki can change its appearance into a multirole fighter jet for increased combat effectiveness.
And that wraps up my tenth Chapter. What did you all think, were you surprised to see the appearance of Domon, Rain and Master Asia? I bet you were. Truth be told, I was struggling on who to bring them in, though I already did for Rain and Domon in chapter three, can't believe no one figured it out.
Now in regards to the new weapon mode of Roberts rifle and the change made to his pistols in the last chapter, the BR mode is the HK 417 and the pistols are now the M7S from Halo with the bayonets of the Spiker attached to it.
Now, as for the changes to the Strike's Nose Guns, let's just say that after much consideration I'd figure I would go with two 20mm cannons mounted in the same place as the single 20mm of the actual F15. I can assure you that when a certain nuclear-powered mobile suit appears later on, it will be given an extra advantage for combat. I like transformable mech's.
Anyone figure out who the Aegis pilot is? Come on take a guess. Either way, I will see you all next time.