Author's Notes:
Hello everyone!
For those of you who read my previous update, I did promise to make this final chapter a MEGA chapter. However, with a couple of unforseen events which occurred over the past two weeks (including getting sick and having lots of university stuff to do), I was not able to fully complete the chapter.
However, I shall fulfill HALF my promise by releasing PART 1 of the FINAL CHAPTER in this series! I still plan to do PART 2, an epilogue and a Q&A, but those are still a work in progress.
So yeah, I'm gonna do this last part DEATHLY HALLOWS STYLE!
Enjoy!
The Sith Lord stood at the bridge of the Star Destroyer; staring out at the unfamiliar landscape. As he observed the floating coliseum, he hastily searched for the presence that led him to the system. To his surprise, he sensed many who had impressive power, but none that knew the ways of the Force. However, the Sith Lord could sense the presence of a Jedi. He searched beyond the floating coliseum and into the distance. It was then that he felt it; the powerful presence underneath the castle. Finally, the Sith Lord found the one he had been searching for.
Vader turned from the window to make his way to his shuttle, but his path was blocked by Commander Tarkin. The old veteran, knowing that the Sith Lord had little patience, instantly straightened his back as he saluted.
"What are your commands, Lord Vader?"
"Prepare my shuttle and have Squadron 501 escort me. Await further commands when I have arrived on the surface."
"Right away..."
After a long period of silence, the crowd gasped when the underside of the gigantic ship opened. As five smaller ships deployed from the opening, countless screams echoed across the floating arena as spectators ran towards the exits. The four young huntresses watched the starfighters' flight in silence; yet were confused when the ships flew off into the distance.
"Aliens! Called it!" Ruby proclaimed proudly, but frowned and lowered her arms as she saw her team's disappointed looks.
"They must be making their way towards the school!" Weiss cried. "We have to get there now!"
The four members of team RWBY sprinted towards the exit; leaving behind their still motionless opponents. Although the huntresses had no idea what they would face when they arrived Beacon, they knew that they had to be ready for anything...
The young Jedi quickly opened his eyes atop the summit after sensing the immense evil. Karek felt dismal as he recognized the presence; knowing it to be of the Sith Lord he encountered at the Jedi Temple. He turned to his master beside him who continued to meditate and spoke in a soft yet disturbed voice.
"Master..."
"I know," the old man calmly replied. The Jedi Master opened his eyes and stood up, extending his hand towards the young Jedi.
"Come. We must hurry."
Karek nodded as he took the old man's hand and stood up; following behind the Jedi Master as they swiftly descended down the mountain. In little time, the two Jedi's made their way back to the wooden cabin. Karek stood in confusion as the old man extended his hand towards the cabin and motioned him to stand back.
"I had a feeling that I would need this someday..."
Closing his eyes, the Jedi Master concentrated as he lifted the wooden cabin into the air. After he slowly placed the house aside, he walked towards where it once was; the young Jedi quickly following behind in silence. Karek made his way next to the Jedi Master who stood staring down at the crater; widening his eyes as he saw the small starfighter inside.
"This ship does not have much fuel left," the old man spoke to Karek, "but there should be enough to get you to him."
The young Jedi looked up at the Jedi Master and nodded silently before stepping down into the crater. As he stepped into the cockpit of the ship, Karek quickly realized that there was only one seat in the starfighter. He quickly looked up at the Jedi Master, but remained silent as the old man gave him a reassuring look.
"One last thing," the old man called out to Karek as he reached into his coat. The Jedi Master took hold of the metal hilt and tossed it down to the young Jedi. "This is now yours."
Karek caught the weapon in the air; examining the lightsaber briefly before looking up at the old man one final time.
"Thank you, master. I will not fail."
The young Jedi attached the metal hilt to his belt before closing the cockpit. The controls to the ship were similar to the ones he had on his old ship, so he had no trouble activating the starship. The Jedi Master stood in silence as he watched the ship ascend into the air; watching as it flew off into the distance until it was no longer in sight.
"Be with him, Master Uldna," the old man spoke.
'I have always been with him. Always...'
The silver-haired hunter calmly sipped his coffee on the steps of the Academy as he watched four ships dock in the distance. He could see the doors to the starfighters open; a black figure being the first to step onto the dock. As the figure made their way towards Ozpin, a squad of white-armored soldiers immediately marched out of their ships and followed behind them; combat rifles at the ready. The sight of the army did not intimidate the silver-haired hunter, however, since he predicted that something like this would happen since the young Jedi's arrival. Suddenly recalling the last memory he had of Karek, the silver-haired hunter repelled the horrible vision. It was no use lamenting his past mistakes, especially now.
After taking another sip from his mug, the headmaster lifted his head as the group of soldiers halted their march below in the courtyard; all aiming their weapons at him before freezing like statues. The silver-haired hunter remained still on the steps as he addressed the black-armored man.
"The one you're looking for is dead," Ozpin called out. "Sorry to say, but you've wasted your time coming all the way here."
The Sith Lord pointed at the man atop the steps before replying.
"Your lies do not deceived me. Now stand aside unless you wish to suffer the same fate as the one you are hiding."
Ozpin took one final sip of coffee and sighed before replying.
"Very well then..."
Ozpin tossed his mug in the air; distracting the white-armored soldiers as they took their sights off him. In an green flash, the silver-haired hunter assaulted the stormtroopers at inhuman speeds with his cane. The Sith Lord turned to see his soldiers all motionless on the ground; clenching his fists as he looked up at the silver-haired man. Ozpin smirked as he caught his mug in the air and stared at Vader.
"Seems like I still got it."
In an incredible rage, Vader leapt towards the silver-haired hunter as he drew out his crimson blade. Ozpin remained still as he continued to stare at the Sith Lord; taking sips from his coffee as he did so. Vader swung his lightsaber with all his might, but his opponent remained unharmed. No matter how many times he continued to attack, the silver-haired hunter effortlessly evaded each attack with the use of his Semblance. As Vader raised his blade for a powerful blow, Ozpin dashed behind him and landed a solid blow with his cane. The Sith Lord instinctively pushed his legs into the concrete ground as he slid across it. After recovering, Vader looked up at his opponent; the silver-haired hunter lamenting over his empty mug.
Infuriated, the Sith Lord extended his hand and broke up the ground around the silver-haired hunter. Before Ozpin could react, he was thrown into the air as the concrete below him erupted. Vader's hand clenched as he choked his opponent in the air, then sent him hurtling into the ground. As the entire courtyard rattled, Vader stood in silence as he watched the cloud of dust disappear. To his displeasure, however, a transparent green dome came into his view from behind the cloud. Within it, the silver-haired hunter still stood.
"Your skills are impressive," Vader addressed his opponent, "but they are nothing compared to the power of the Dark Side!"
Ozpin shifted his glasses and readied his cane before replying to the Sith Lord.
"If you say so..."
The two charged at each other once more with the intent of finishing the other in a single attack. The silver-haired hunter swiftly swung his cane, but the Sith Lord deflected it and swung his lightsaber to counter. Ozpin quickly retreated before the blade sliced him and cursed under his breath. The silver-haired hunter dashed towards his opponent once again; tightening his grip on his weapon as he continued to swing his cane at incredible speeds. His attacks continued to be of no use, however, as his opponent would simply raise his hand to stop his cane from landing any blows. Before the Sith Lord could counter-attack, Ozpin quickly retreated; staring and the black-armored man as he tried to catch his breath.
Knowing that his opponent was vulnerable, the Sith Lord extended his hand towards the silver-haired hunter; lifting them off their feet as they flew in the air towards him. Ozpin quickly reacted by creating a shield around him; protecting him from the powerful strike of Vader's lightsaber. With his opponent cornered, the Sith Lord released a violent fury on his opponent; the crimson blade weakening the barrier with every attack. After a final blow, the silver-haired hunter's shield shattered and Ozpin fell to the ground.
"Your efforts were in vain," the Sith Lord mocked his weak opponent, "just as your death shall be..."
Vader thrusted his lightsaber into the silver-haired hunter. Ozpin grunted as he felt the fiery blade pierce his body, and the world around him slowly turned to black as he collapsed. Briefly looking down at his opponent one last time, the Sith Lord de-activated his weapon and returned it to his belt as he marched towards the entrance of the castle. As he climbed up the stairs, Vader took out a small, metal disk and activated it; a hologram of the old Commander appearing on it.
"Yes, Lord Vader?"
"Have all squadrons deployed. Leave nothing alive..."
The four young huntresses were restless in the cabin; irritated by how slow the transport shuttle was. Growing impatient, the blonde boxer grunted as she left her seat and stormed towards the pilot.
"Can't this thing go any faster?!" Yang yelled at the android.
'Madame, please remain seated and-'
"Can it, tin man!" the blonde boxer instantly retorted. "We don't have time for-"
The blonde boxer interrupted herself when she heard an unusual sound. The siren in the distance slowly grew louder and louder until it was impossible to ignore; sparking curiosity in the young leader.
"What is that?" Ruby questioned as she looked out the window. Ruby suddenly gasped when she saw a legion of ships flying straight for them.
"Guys!" the red-hooded huntress cried out.
The three girls rushed towards the window where their leader was; widening their eyes in shock at the sight of the starfighters. Before they could move, however, the TIE fighters opened fire on the lone transport shuttle. Team RWBY screamed as they lost their balance from the attack. Red lights and alarms began to blare in the shuttle as is began falling out of the sky.
The black-haired faunus was the first of the four girls to regain her balance. Thinking quickly, she ran towards the exit next to her and sliced the door down with her swords.
"Come on!" Blake yelled at her teammates.
Knowing it was their best chance, the three girls sprinted towards the exit and jumped out of the transport shuttle. As the four girls plummeted towards the forest below, they readied their weapons for their landing. With perfect timing, team RWBY dug their weapons into the threes to slow their descent; landing soundly in the forest.
Their luck was short-lived, however, as an unfamiliar carriers began to descend near them. As the four girls prepared themselves for combat, the door of the spacecraft opened wide and white-armored soldiers began flooding out. The blonde boxer pounded her gauntlets and let out a battle cry as her team charged towards the stormtroopers; their weapons forming sparks as they clashed with their white armor...