"SHE WHAT!?" Team RWBY screamed as Ash told them the story of why he was told to stay behind.
"If it makes you feel any better, even I didn't see this coming. I don't know why it happened, but in combat class tomorrow morning, I'll talk to her about it." Ash said. Team RWBY nodded to the idea he had.
"So, you up for a little test run with the new Keyblade Armor?" Yang asked as she eyed the pauldron on his arm. Ash grinned as he slammed his hand onto the pauldron, creating a bright light in the process. The Keyblade Armor revealed itself and Ash looked up to them.
"I'm in. Besides, it's been a little while since you guys and I practiced together." He said as the girls got a closer look at the armor. Suddenly, Ruby was trying her absolute best to hold in a laugh, but she failed miserably.
"What's so funny Rubes?" Yang asked.
"I think all of those cookies have finally messed with her sanity." Blake said as she just watched as her leader continued to laugh hard.
"YOUR BUTT ARMOR IS PINK!" Ruby screamed as she pointed. They looked down at the place where she was pointing at under his cape. Now the whole team was laughing so hard at this. Ash, on the other hand, was blushing hard.
'Thank god that my helmet is still on. Lord Arceus, why!?' He thought to himself.
Imagine her laughing from the first episode of Volume 4. You know the one.
"PIHI KAHA CHUHAHA!" Pikachu joined the laughing group. Ash began to lose himself silly from the situation. Thus, he decided to laugh with them, especially when he found out that it was pretty funny.
After they calmed down, they made their way to the courtyard to begin their practice, and Ash testing out his new Keyblade Armor.
"Alright, time to see what that new look can do." Weiss said as she readied her Myrtenaster, Ruby swung her Crescent Rose and struck a pose, Blake pulled out her katana from her Gambol Shroud, and Yang locked and loaded her Ember Celica. Ash then summoned his Divine Elemental and the Oathkeeper and prepares to strike.
"I never really used two Keyblades before. But let's give them a whirl." Ash said with a smile. As if on cue, all four of them charged forward and attacked Ash. Ash blocked the attacks and went on to the offense.
The practice went on for about an hour until they began to get exhausted. Ash stood up straight, gave his Keyblades a twirl, and dismissed them.
"I definitely need to get used to using two Keyblades from now on." Ash said with a smile.
"What I wouldn't give to learn how to wield one of those?" Yang asked.
"Yeah, I wouldn't mind learning as well." Weiss said with a smile.
"Wait a minute; all of you want to learn how to wield the Keyblade?" Ash asked them. They all nodded to the question. Ash thought about this for a few seconds, until he smiled at them.
"Alright, but be forewarned, if you wish to learn how to wield the Keyblade, you will have bigger responsibilities, meaning that this can change a lot for you four. So, think about this carefully." Ash explained to them.
"I've already made my choice." Blake said as she stepped forward.
"Me too, train me Ash." Weiss said in an almost desperate voice.
"I'm in. What better way to be with everyone here. What about you Ruby?" Yang asked her sister. She just looked at the ground and holding onto Crescent Rose tight.
"Ruby?" Yang asked once again, this time with a worried look.
"I really don't want to give up my little sweetheart." Ruby whimpered a bit. Ash walked up to her and kissed her on the forehead. She looked up to him with a smile.
"The choice is yours alone Ruby. I can't force you. Whether you do or do not want to learn the powers of the Keyblade, you still have Crescent Rose. You can make that your primary weapon, and the Keyblade a backup should something happen." Ash said as he held her close. Ruby smiled bigger and hugged him.
"Then I'll do it. Team RWBY will be better than ever before." Ruby said.
"Very well then. But before we begin, there's a special ritual that will have to be done. Sort of a Rite of Passage if you will. It's one of the things me and Sora learned not long after we became Keyblade Masters from Master Terra and Aqua. If done incorrectly, it will ruin the ritual." He said with a serious look in his eyes as he let go of Ruby.
"Just tell us what we need to do." Blake said with a smile.
"Alright, gather around." Ash said as he summoned Divine Elemental. Team RWBY was now about a foot close to him.
"I will need to speak a chant before you touch the Keyblade. You'll know when it is time. This is your last chance to turn back now." Ash offered them one more time. They shook their heads. Ash then nodded and raised his Keyblade and plunged it into the ground while taking a knee, creating a circle around him. A bright light then began to escape into a line and encircled around Team RWBY. Ash raised his Keyblade and brought it close to his face. He closed his eyes and began the chant.
"In your hand, take this Key. So long as you have the makings, then through this simple act of taking, its wielder you shall be. And you will find me, friend. No ocean will contain you then. No more borders around, or below, or above, so long as you champion the ones you love." Ash finished the chant and lowered his Keyblade towards them, allowing them to grab the grip of the weapon. All four reached out and as if in synch, grabbed it. Suddenly, a bright light erupted from Team RWBY, but kept hold of the Keyblade.
As the light finally died down, Team RWBY was still holding onto the Keyblade.
"The ritual is complete. You will earn the right to wield the weapon. Now…prepare." Ash said as he stood up. As the girls let go of the Keyblade, an image of a Keyblade began forming into their heads, resulting into them to feel like their heads are gonna split. This image is now working their ways towards their hand, causing them to shake.
"Don't fight it. Let it flow." Ash said in a calming voice. The power then began to go much smoother to the once struggling team in front of him. Suddenly, four new Keyblades emerged, first from Ruby, Blake, Weiss, and finally Yang, and they looked at it in shock. They have finally become Keyblade Wielders.
Keyblade Analysis
Ruby Rose
GRIM REAPER
A Keyblade with a long reach that is handed down to a hunter/huntress that has mastered the ways of the scythe.
Primary Effect: Enhances close range attacks
Secondary Effect(s): Increases the chances of critical hits against enemies on the ground, boost the power of all the Pokemon attack stats in the users current party
Attack Power: +4
Magic Power: +2
Blake Belladonna
PANTHER CLAW
A standard size Keyblade that is passed down to a Cat Faunus who has mastered the ways of tapping into ones darkness, and uses it for the safety of others
Primary Effect: Enhances the Cat Faunus's senses to superhuman level
Secondary Effect(s): Guarantees critical hits, Boost the power of all Dark type Pokemon moves in the users current party
Attack Power: +3
Magic Power: +3
Weiss Schnee
ABSOLUTE ZERO
A slightly smaller version of the standard size Keyblade that is passed down to a true heir/heirness, whose heart and soul is as cold as ice, to a sacred throne that seeks to make a better world for everyone
Primary Effect: Boost the power of all magic/dust attacks
Secondary Effect(s): Cuts the power of all dust usage in half and keeps the effects unchanged, boost the power of all Ice type Pokemon moves in the users current party.
Attack: +2
Magic: +5
Yang Xio Long
HYDRA'S FIRE
A Keyblade with long reach that is passed down to a worthy hunter/huntress who has a heart and soul of a golden fire, and seeks to become the strongest of them all.
Primary Effect: Enhances close rang attacks
Secondary effect(s): Boost the Special Attack stat of all Pokemon in the users current party, Increases physical base attacks
Attack Power: +6
Magic Power: +1
Ash looked at the Keyblades that have accepted them as their new wielders. He knows what will happen next.
"Well girls from this day forward, you will all be put into training under me." Ash said with a smile. Team RWBY dismissed their Keyblades and hugged Ash.
"This will be tough, but I know that if we stick together and train together, we'll be ready for anything." Weiss said as she kissed him. Suddenly, Ash looked up and starred at the sunset.
"What is it Ashy?" Yang asked.
"I sense a presence. Something…..familiar somehow. It's big…fast…..and heading this way." Ash said.
"PIDGEOT GEOOOT!" A loud squawk echoed from afar. A silhouette of a bird became bigger and bigger.
"Uh oh, GIRLS GET DOWN!" Ash shouted. The girls ducked behind Ash as a gigantic Pidgeot slammed into Ash. It began nuzzling him on the spot.
Pidgeot LVL 90 Normal/Flying Keen Eye
Twister Wing Attack Mirror Move Hurricane
"Pidgeot? Is that you?" He asked the Pidgeot. It squawked loud as it extended its wings.
"It IS you." Ash said as he hugged his first flying type Pokemon. As if on cue, another Pokemon was coming his way. It was as fast as a ninja. A Greninja jumped at him and dogpiled him.
Greninja LVL 92 Water/Dark Torrent or Body Bond
Water Shuriken Double Team Night Slash Hydro Pump
"Greninja! You have no idea how happy I am to see you again my friend." Ash said.
"ASH! Are you alright" Blake yelled as they ran towards him with Pidgeot and Greninja. Ash laughed as he stood up.
"I'm better than ever now that some of my old friends have come back. Oh yes, introductions. Guys, this is Pidgeot and Greninja. These were a couple of a few that I have released in the past. Pidgeot and Greninja, meet Team RWBY, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xio Long, also my girlfriends." Ash said. Before they could be acquainted with each other, Pidgeot began tugging on Ash's shoulder.
"Someone is waiting for me at the docks?" Ash asked Pidgeot. It nodded and lowered itself for Ash to climb on.
"You guys want to come along?" Ash asked his girlfriends. They nodded and they released their flying aces. In no time flat, they took off towards the dock. It didn't take long for them to arrive. Ash looked towards the sunset and he saw another silhouette, this time riding a wave. Ash's eyes widen as he realized that it was a Lapras. When it arrived to the docks, it nuzzled Ash with happiness.
Lapras LVL 89 Water/Ice Shell Armor
Rain Dance Ice Beam Safeguard Hydro Pump
"Lapras, it's been far too long." He said to it.
"Indeed it has my boy." A familiar voice said from behind Lapras's head. Ash looked over and his eyes widen once more. It was Professor Oak.
"Hello there Ash." Oak said with a smile.
"PROFESSOR! You're alive!" He yelled out with happiness. After the incident at the ranch, he feared the worst has happened to Oak, but now that he is standing right in front of him, he can finally relax more.
"Today has just been crazy for you, hasn't it Ash?" Ruby asked from behind.
"Indeed it has. So anyway, what brings you out here?" He asked Oak.
"I came here to help out with some research with Ozpin here in Vale. But with the incident, I had no ways of getting here. So I used your Pidgeot to track down your Lapras to give me a lift here. I also came here to deliver you their Poke Balls." Oak said as he handed his the balls he used to catch the three Pokemon. Ash happily accepted them and returned them for the time being.
"So you are here to help out with Ozpin? That's cool. We actually are studying at the academy where he is the headmaster at. You can ride along with one of us if you want." Weiss said as she stepped towards them.
"Thank you young lady. Well we have no time to lose." Oak said as he watched Ash sent out his Dragonite. Oak was stunned to see Ash with a new Pokemon. Along the way, Ash and Oak were doing a little catching up with each other.
"So, what has become of my mother?" He asked.
"She realized that it was no longer safe at Pallet Town, even I was agreeing with her. So, we relocated to my colleague Professor Kukui's ranch in the Alola Region. She never betrayed you by the way Ash. She just wanted to ask you if you should take up on a hobby while being a Pokemon Trainer." Oak explained.
Ash gasped a bit. He knew that something was up from that day. Why would his own mother do something this diabolical to him? The answer, she couldn't. She allowed him to go on many journeys, and even go out of his own region to fulfill his dream. He closed his eyes and breathed a sigh of relief.
"At least I know that she is safe. I should pay her a little visit just to ensure her that I am okay as well. After all, it has been 7 years." Ash said as they landed in front of Beacon.
"I can never get tired of this view." Ash said as he looked up to Beacon Tower.
"Well Ash, I best be on my way. I'll catch up with you soon alight?" Oak asked.
"Of course Professor." Ash said with a smile.
"Well, I'm beat. Who else is tired?" Ruby asked. Everyone raised their hands in agreement.
"Let's turn in for the night. We have combat class tomorrow morning." Weiss said as she yawned a bit.
By the time they made it into their rooms, Ash walked towards the window and looked out to the horizon. Yang walked up to him and wrapped her arms around him.
"You doing alright?" She asked.
"Yeah, I'm just happy that I can finally relax now that the ones that are closest to me are safe." Ash said.
"Well, I'm going to bed. Good night my shining knight." Yang purred as she pulled him down and kissed him passionately.
"Good night sweetie." Ash whispered after they broke apart.
Next morning
Ash woke up and he once again felt something heavy on him. He looked down and this time, he saw Ruby on his lap sleeping on top of his blanket.
"Huh, déjà vu." He whispered as he stroked her hair. Ruby then opened her eyes and looked up to him.
"It was my turn to give it a try." She whispered as she kissed him.
"You don't say." Ash replied as he kissed her back.
At breakfast, Ash sat with Team RWBY and JNPR at their usual spot. As Ash was eating pancakes, he sensed Velvet and Coco joining them with their team.
"Hey, Coco and Velvet haven't seen you guys in a while. What's up with you guys?" Ash asked.
"It's been busy for us. We actually wanted to see you Ash." Coco said with a smile. Everyone around them looked up to them.
"By the way, this is Fox and Yatsuhashi, the rest of our team, Team CFVY." Velvet said as she introduced them to Ash.
"Hello guys, nice to meet you guys." Ash said.
"Likewise Ash. All of us watched your examination, and I must say I'm impressed." Fox complimented.
"Never in my time here have I seen such skill. You have what it takes to be a worthy huntsman." Yatsuhashi said. Ash smiled at the compliment. With all that has been happening since he's been there, he needed some people he could turn to.
In combat class, Ash was sparing with a first year that could use a few pointers. By the time they were finished, Ash had the golden opportunity to talk to Glynda. He never realized that she was around the same height as he was as he walked up to her.
"Hey Professor, a word with you please?" Ash asked. Glynda nodded and they went to the back.
"What was that about yesterday?" Ash asked with a whisper.
"What do you mean?" She asked.
"The kiss on the cheek. What was that about? Don't get me wrong, it was nice and all, but….why?" Ash asked again. Glynda then turned a bit red from that.
"Oh….that. You see, ever since you have been my assistant in combat class, I never really had a chance to actually relax. You've been the helper that I never really had. Not to mention that you have not been one of those students." Glynda explained as she was looking down.
"One of those students?" Ash asked as he raised an eyebrow.
"There are always students that try to get on my good side since day one. You have never done that since you've been here. You treated me, aside from the staff, like a teacher that looks up to, rather than trying to get on my good side." She finished. Ash was shocked to see a tear shed from her, which was rare to many. Ash had to do something. He placed a hand on her shoulder, causing her to look towards it, and then to his eyes.
"If it makes you feel any better, I'm here to stay." He said with a smile. Glynda smiled and placed her hand on his.
"I just hope that Team RWBY would allow this." She said, losing her smile. Ash then got an idea.
"Well, there is one thing. All you have to do is this." Ash said before whispering to her ear. Glynda's eyes widen from the idea.
"Drop their detention?" She asked with shock. It was then she discovered that he may be onto something. She took this into consideration and will tell him before class is dismissed. During the rest of class, she watched as a few students decided to go for a little spar against Ash.
By the time class is nearly over, Glynda called for everyone's attention.
"Remember class, the Vytal Festival is just a month away. Keep on practicing, and you will be able to represent Vale for the upcoming tournament as well. Team RWBY, can you join me and Ash before you go?" Glynda asked them. As if in synch, the four of them slightly banged their heads on the railing.
"Haven't we had enough problems for one month?" Ruby asked herself. As soon as everyone else was leaving, they met at the center of the arena.
"Okay Professor, what kind of punishment are we doing later on?" Yang asked as they approached.
"That will be up to what your team thinks. First off, has Ash told you why he stayed behind yesterday?" Glynda asked.
"Practically everything. Why did you do that to him?" Blake asked as she was building up anger. Glynda then began explaining to them from the beginning, like what she did with Ash. By the time she was finished, they were puzzled a bit.
"So you started developing feelings for him all because he was your assistant, and how he never tried to get on your good side like so many students before him?" Weiss asked as she crossed her arms.
"Yes, this is why I am offering you this one time opportunity. If you let me be a part of this, I will drop your detention, but only this once." Glynda offered. Team RWBY's eyes widen. A teacher allowing to love the one that they loved, just to get out of detention? How could they say 'no'?
"DONE!" They said together. Glynda smiled at the fact that there was one more thing to not worry about today.
"Very well, you are dismissed." Glynda said.
"I'll see you guys at lunch." Ash said after they kissed him. They watched as they were leaving until they were out of sight.
"Very remarkable girls they are." Ash said with a smile.
"Indeed. A little stubborn now and then, but they do mean well. Thanks again Ash." She said as she turned towards Ash. She took a step forward and placed a hand on his cheek and closed her eyes. Ash didn't hold back as he and Glynda shared their first kiss. It was a short passionate kiss. When they broke apart, Ash looked into her bright green eyes.
"I wonder what would happen if the students and staff find out?" Ash wondered.
"Leave that up to me. But for now, we must be prepared for the upcoming meeting with the high council of your decision." Glynda suggested. Ash nodded and they head off towards her office hand in hand, while letting go as students and staff passed by.
Meanwhile
In the Unova region, a gigantic prison was built in the very center of the region. These are where some of the most notorious prisoners are kept. Suddenly, a gigantic explosion occurred on the far side. A dark figure jumped out of the exploded window with Roman Torchwick close behind. They dashed off towards the forest and successfully got away.
"Well done Adam. Thanks to your actions, I am free once again." Roman said with a sinister grin.
"I have my orders to set you free. Cinder has a little offer for you to see if you are worthy of returning." Adam said as he lifted up his hood. He had red and a small patches of brown hair with bull horns coming out of his head revealing himself to be a Faunus. He had a mask that covered half of his face. He wields a long sword, rifle hybrid called Wilt and Blush.
"Is that so? Well then, if it involves killing Ash Ketchum, then I'll do it." Roman said.
"Interesting that you would say that, because it does involves him. Except, Cinder needs him alive. She wants you to capture him however you can." Adam said.
"WHAT!?" He shouted. He sighed and just looked down. "Fine, but once she's done with him, I kill him."
Adam pulled out a scroll from his pocket and rang up a number.
"This is Adam, mission accomplished. Roman has been freed and he accepts the job." Adam spoke.
"Excellent, I'll fill you in back at our hideout in Vale. So, get him over here now." Cinder's voice said from the scroll.
"Roger that." Adam said as he turned off his scroll.
"This is gonna be a hell of a reunion." Roman said as they made their way to a nearby paladin. Roman Torchwick has escaped with the help of Adam. What kind of new peril will Ash be getting into when the news of Torchwicks escape gets out? Find out more as the story continues.
Oh boy, this is getting crazy. So now that Team RWBY has their own Keyblades, their training has begun. And now that Adam has helped Roman escape, he is now out for blood. After the last chapter, I immediately gotten into this chapter because I really wanted to put Team RWBY with their Keyblades in that chapter, but I really didn't want to go way overboard with that chapter, so there you go. Well anyway, thanks for reading as always. TheDrock900 is signing off.