No I have not played the DLC. I prefer to play the games, beating the main story with all six characters, and while I did start playing a Claptrap, I only beat the game with Athena and I still have five characters before starting the DLCs I got. That does give me interesting research material later, though.

Second order of business, I'm having trouble deciding on a few pairings. If I haven't figured it out by next chapter, I'll be asking you guys about it but for now all I'm gonna say on the matter is it involves a certain dragon. Also, sorry whiterose shippers but I don't think I'll be doing that one in this fic. I am doing another popular ship with the moe reaper, and no it is not Rosewick!

Darkness and Light, Into the Chaos!

I sighed as I wandered the halls. Lunch was still going on and I had finished quickly, getting stir-crazy and going for a stroll before classes started again. I also wanted to get the fuck out of there due to a certain Spartan shooting me death glares most of the day. I was NOT looking forward to combat classes today. I considered my various options. Text Neo and see if she's free? No, Cinder would get suspicious if we met too often at Beacon and I couldn't risk that. I had already gotten on the false maiden's shit-list for approaching "Natalia" and asking her to the dance, and as much as I really wanted to hang out with my crush, her safety was a little more important. Skip over to Sanctuary and play some games? No, I'd lose track of time again and Goodwitch is already mad at me because of a prank involving some canned tuna attached to a small explosive in her desk. I get bored, sue me.

"J-just go away Cardin!" I heard an aussie accent plead. One hand on my scroll and the other on my sword, I moved toward the voice. Guess Cardin didn't learn his lesson last time. Texting Coco that there was four assholes who's graves needed dug and giving her my location, I stepped from the shadows. "Coco's on her way, so I suggest you let her go before I get any angrier." I told the ginger that was once again pulling on Velvet's ears.

"Oh? And do you really think I'm scared of that fashion-crazed bitch?" Cardin asked me.

"Why don't you ask her? She's standing right behind you after all." Being the idiot he is, Cardin looked behind him and I moved, slamming my still sheathed sword into his gut. "Sword Stance: Batosai." I hiss, reclipping the sheath to my belt and slash-drawing my sword in the same move. Turns out Coco was nearby, as she caught a flying Cardin before dragging him off, Yatsu and Fox right behind her. I would have gone to watch, but I was given instructions.

"Hey Allie, think you can look over bun-bun until we've handled thing here?" Coco asked me. I nodded in slight annoyance but I supposed making sure the bunny girl next to me was unharmed was a bit more important.

...

Well Cardin wasn't at classes, and Velvet was none the worse for ware. I was still bored as I watched Pyrrha kick someone who I wasn't paying attention to's ass. Wait, wasn't this a key point or something? Oh well. Pyrrha won and I heard Goodwitch speak. "Well done Miss Nikos. You should have no problem qualifying for the tournament."

I gripped my Sekiryuki as Goodwitch surveyed the students. "Alright, I know that's a tough act to follow, but we have time for one more sparring match. Any volunteers?"

"I'll do it! Nya~" I shouted instantly. "I haven't gotten to play with anyone all day and I'm bored." I added in complaint.

"Well then, I'll find you a match-up. Let's see. Ah! Mister Black, would you be so kind?" Goodwitch asked, turning to the gray-haired boy. I smiled, having planned this in advance and asked Goodwitch's help. It was surprisingly easy to get it, now that I stop to think.

Anyway, Mercury agreed and we both came to the arena. My eyes slitted and I grinned at my opponent, going over what I knew. Mercury's weapons were those shotgun boots on his tin-can legs. His fighting style is incredibly similar to Yang's, except he relies on kicks more than punches. He was also agile, meaning I'd have to keep an eye on his footwork to keep a read on his movements and I shouldn't count on a takedown finish. Plus there's that other thing Neo told me about. "Sword Stance: Sesshomaru." I mutter, drawing my sword and holding it in a one-handed longsword fashion. I'd need my Binding Magic to keep him off balance, and this stance is best for that.

"Let the match...Begin!" Goodwitch declared, our auras coming up on screen.

We met in the middle, his boot against my sword. I grinned, pointing my palm at him. "Tiger Tail Trap." I whispered. Mercury's confused, but not for long as my tails wrap around his wrists and squeeze, his aura working to keep his bones from breaking. Deciding I wanted to play with my food a bit, I released him and swung Sekiryuki, hitting him in a slice that would have cut him in two if it weren't for the fact he actually HAD aura. He did however go skidding back a bit, holding his attacked side. Mercury glared at me before firing shots from his boots. I was able to block the first ten easily, but then they started coming at me from various angles. That damn trajectory manipulation!

Thinking fast, and bemoaning the loss of my Binding Magic for the fight, I unclip Sekiryuki's sheath and whisper, "Sword Stance: Wilt and Blush." I begin blocking the attacks with both sword and sheath, absorbing the shots that hit Sekiryuki. Damn, I'm glad my DEX is one of my main stats! Mercury was a smart fighter, I'll give him that. While I was distracted by his shots, he rushed me and kicked me in the stomach, dropping my aura more than I actually expected. "Damn, that was sloppy." I berated myself.

"What's the matter? Not tired already, are you?" Mercury taunted. Oh, that assassin was asking for it! Sheathing my sword, I set for the Moonslice attack, waiting for the cocky bastard to make a move.

He rushed me, and I drew, cutting into him and I would have killed him if it weren't for the fact he backpedaled at the last second, making me just scrape against his chest and drop his aura to the red. My eyes un-slitted and I smiled. "That was really fun, little lapdog." I complimented, whispering the last part so only he could hear. Smiling my sweet smile, I returned to my seat.

And I'm bored again.

...

"Haha! Get rekt!" I laugh, watching as I KO Ruby's choice character of Zasalamel with my own choice of Talim. We had both finished our homework and decided to play one of my Soul Caliber games to pass the time. I was about to offer a rematch when I heard my phone go off. Checking the caller ID, my eyes slitted. "I've got to take this. Feel free to use the Practice mode while I'm gone." I excuse myself, going into the Forge before hitting the ACCEPT button. "What's up Torchwick?" I asked, my cutesy demeanor gone.

"We're in trouble." Roman replied, sounding almost panicked. "I don't know how, but Cinder found out."

"What do you mean?" I asked, dreading the answer.

"Kitty cat, she found out." Roman repeated.

"Is Neo with you?" I asked. This wasn't good. Not at all.

"Yeah, she's right here next to me." Roman answered.

"Get to Sanctuary. Ruby's the only one here and I've already explained the situation to her." I ordered.

"You got I-shit! Hey you little brats. What are you doing in my office?" Roman asked someone on his end.

I paled slightly as I heard a familiar voice. "We're here to make sure you don't run off, traitor." Mercury answered.

"Roman, if you can hear me, use the Key now! They won't be able to follow you without one of their own!" I shout. There were shots and the line went dead. I threw open the door to the Forge, running as fast as I could toward the gate. Please, I prayed to any god listening, Please let them be okay.

And done! Well ain't I a...wait, this is my first true cliffhanger for this story. Wow, I'm actually a little surprised by that. Well, do you guys think Roman and Neo are okay? Or will our Gamer have to mount a rescue? Find out next time, and leave a review telling me what you thought.