Can't believe none of you figured out who the Aegis pilot is. No matter, it will be revealed by the time I reach volume two. Now I am at a dilemma. There is one character from the Gundam franchise who is known as the Tiger but should I make him a Tiger Faunus or leave him a Human and are there any other Gundam Characters I should have be Faunus? I don't want to seem like I am racist or anything like that.
While we are on the topic of Gundam Characters who would you like to have appear later on in the story? I already have the Shuffle Alliance, three of the Gundam Miesters from the official Gundam 00 series, The Zaft Guys from Seed and Seed Destiney along with the beautiful Archangel Captain, its Second in command and the pilot who can make the impossible possible along with who I must say is the best Earth Forces Admiral ever, a couple of guys from Tekkadan and Gjallarhorn, Heero Yuy and the 8th MS team. I have plans to bring in a certain anger driven pilot in the future but have big plans for him, but as always, I want to hear from my readers. I am always willing to take ideas from my readers.
Now onto reviews.
Marka Ragnos629/SaurusRock625: Thank you for those kind words, I believe I told you that Mobile Fighter G-Gundam was the first Gundam series I ever watched and is by far one of my favorite entries in the franchise. I personally think that I could have done better on my last Chapter. Seeing that you are a Gundam fan, I again recommend that you check out the Gundam Seed Prime series by Lyokomarvelanime. The third story in his series has an even better G-Gundam part than I could ever do. Plus, I think you would like seeing the Autobots kick some Blue Cosmos and Zaft ass. Regarding the first review you left me on the first chapter, I like OC stories.
Zach Flare SOLDIER Class S: I believe I mentioned that while it would be cool, I am not using any Gundam Build Series Mobile Suits. Plus, I already have a pilot for the Exia in the future.
Before I forget, I need ideas for the semblance of the Strike pilot. If you have any ideas, please tell me. Now then, onto the next exciting chapter of Mobile Suit RWBY, for we are reaching the end of Volume one. Disclaimers are the same as before, please enjoy.
Chapter 11: The Stray
In the few weeks after Robert asked Domon to instruct him in swordsmanship, Robert had learned a great deal about the ways of the sword and despite a few mistakes in practice progressed rapidly. This was largely due to the fact that Domon pointed out his mistakes and helped him correct himself. But the main reason was that Domon's other student was Velvet. While the Rabbit Faunus was a skilled martial artist, she opted to use the weapon she constructed when it came to ranged and close ranged combat when fighting against the Grimm, she preferred to use her fists when fighting against the likes of Frozen Talon and the White Fang.
Despite blushing every time he saw her, Robert continued to excel in his training and proved to be a skilled swordsman. Hopefully, he would be able to confirm his suspicion that Aegis pilot was in fact one of his old friends. But it still seemed to be impossible, his friend died a long time ago.
Presently, Robert was with Team RWBY who were in the city after classes had finished that Friday afternoon. He would rather be working on the Strike or talking with Wiess's father about future Mobile Suits the Schnee company was developing and the days when Jacque piloted the Pluton Gundam. He had taking a liking to Wiess's father due to his skills as a Mobile Suit pilot.
His thoughts were interrupted when Wiess's excitement broke them. "The Vytal Festival! Oh, this is absolutely wonderful." She said in amazement.
"I don't think I've seen you smile this much before, Wiess. It's kind of weirding me out." Ruby said with a little frown. Robert just nodded his head in agreement.
"How could you not smile? A festival dedicated to the cultures of the world. There will be dances, parades, a tournament. Oh, the amount of planning and organization that goes into this event is simply breathtaking." She said more excitement.
"You really know how to take a good thing and make it sound boring." Yang said with a sigh and crossing her arms. Again, Robert nodded in agreement.
"Quiet you." Wiess snapped at her blonde-haired teammate as the five students approached the docks. "Remind me again why we're spending our Friday afternoon visiting the stupid docks?" Yang asked.
"Ugh, they smell like fish." Ruby said covering her nose.
"That's because it's time for Vale's fish train. The Railroad loves to send their fish by classic steam." Robert said startling the four girls and pointing towards the docks. Down by the Docks, a large green tender engine with a 4-6-0-wheel configuration was backing down onto a dozen box cars and a caboose was sizzling nicely before the doors to the cars were closed, the conductor showed their green flag and the engine blew its whistle before departing the docks with its important load.
"I love seeing that. But I have to agree with Yang, why are we at the docks?" he asked, turning back towards his friends
"I've heard that Students from Vacuo will be arriving by ship today. And, as a representative of Beacon, I feel it is my solemn duty to welcome them to this fine Kingdom." she answered with excitement.
As Wiess began to walk away, Blake spoke up and stated that it was so she could get the upper hand in the tournament. Wiess on the other hand denied such a thought only for Robert to grab her ear and pull her. "It's better to be surprised instead of knowing what to expect." Robert said, finally letting go of the Schnee girls' ear who nearly went over the pier only for Yang to catch her while trying to hide her laughter.
The moment was soon broken when Ruby spotted a couple of detectives standing by a crime scene. It was the second time in the week that a Dust shop was robbed and again the only thing that was stolen was the Dust. Both detectives came with the same theory that the White Fang was responsible for the robbery.
As the detectives left, Wiess sighed. "The White Fang, if they really did rob this store than what are they thinking? If they keep going on this path then they will only start another war." The Schnee heiress said, shaking her head.
"Sounds like you don't trust the Faunus." Blake said raising an eyebrow.
"It's not that I don't trust them. It's just that if they keep acting like this then they are only fueling Frozen Talons belief that the Faunus must be wiped out. They think that my ancestor was right in his goal of genocide. He was wrong and so are Frozen Talon."
"The White Fang are hardly a bunch of psychopaths. There a collection of misguided Faunus." Blake countered.
"Misguided is hardly the word I would use. They are split into two factions. Those wanting to wipe out humanity and those who want to reunite the people like we were back during the days of the War against the Dark Axis." Robert corrected.
"It still doesn't explain why they would rob a Dust shop in the middle of downtown Vale." Blake said with a hint of anger.
"Blake's got a point. Besides, the police never caught that Torchwick guy I ran into a few months ago, maybe it was him." Ruby said trying to break the ice.
"It still doesn't change the fact that 'if' the White Fang is responsible more and more people will join the ranks of Frozen Talon and continue to believe that the Faunus know how to only lie, cheat and steal." Wiess said in agreement.
"And we all know that is not necessarily true." Yang agreed.
Sadly, they almost thought they were wrong when two police officers chasing a Monkey Faunus wearing a white jacket with no shirt underneath, red wrist bracers over a pair of black fingerless gloves, blue cargo pants, black and yellow sneakers and a twisted golden neckless around their neck. Apparently, the Faunus hitched a ride on a freighter and had stolen a banana. Having dropped the banana peel on the head on one of the cops, the Faunus leapt off the lamppost he was hanging on landing on the ground and running away from the cops, giving Blake a small wink.
"Well, looks like someone from Vacuo just arrived and is already making a bad first impression." Robert said with a chuckle.
"Quick! We have to observe him!" Wiess exclaimed pointing a finger in the air and running after the cops and Faunus with her teammates following her.
Robert was about to follow when he bumped into a eleven-year-old girl with brown hair and purple eyes who dropped their scroll. Picking it up Robert handed the scroll back to the girl. "Try not to drop it next time kid." He said before quickly running after his friends.
He caught up with them only to find much to his confusion Wiess, Blake and Yang on the ground and Ruby being hugged by an Orange haired girl wearing an old-fashioned blouse with gray overalls and pink bow in her hair. "Oh, hello there. Are you one of Ruby's friends?" the girl asked letting go of Ruby.
"More like a classmate, but I guess you could say that." he answered.
"Oh, then that means you're the son of Admiral Halberton, Robert Halberton. Pilot of the GAT-X105 Strike Gundam." The girl answered.
"Guess than you heard about the Vacuo incident." Robert stated.
"Yes. Oh, that's right my name is Penny. It's a pleasure to meet you." Penny greeted.
"So, what are you doing in Vale?" Yang asked once she got back to her feet.
"I'm here to fight in the tournament." Penny answered which was met with a surprised reaction from Wiess. "Wait, you're fighting in the tournament?" she asked.
"I'm combat ready." Penny replied with a salute.
"Forgive me, but you hardly look the part." Wiess stated.
"Says the girl wearing a dress." Blake said.
"It's a combat skirt!" Wiess corrected, getting a low-five from Ruby who agreed with her. "Oh brother." Robert muttered under his breath.
He then turned to Penny. "So, Penny. You didn't happen to see a monkey Faunus pass by here being chased by the police?" Robert asked.
"The who?" Penny asked only for Wiess to show her a crudely drawn picture and by accident called him a filthy Faunus. This got Blake pissed who started to argue with the Heiress which lasted for the entire trip back to Beacon.
Weiss then explained that because of her family's history with the Faunus and the actions her ancestor took to wipe them out was the reason she once didn't trust the Faunus. "I used to believe that the Faunus were all like the White Fang. This is until one day." Wiess said looking out the window at the shattered moon filled sky, thinking back to that day.
"I had just preformed a concert and was on my way back home when the White Fang attacked my limo, killed my guards and took me hostage. They threatened to kill me unless my father paid them one million lien for my safe return. He brought the money to the location only to be captured as well." She began.
The rest of Team RWBY, plus Robert and his team who had just arrived stood in silence as Wiess explained. "Despite receiving the money, the White Fang planned to execute me and my Father to the whole world. My father had done nothing but try to mend the relationship between Humans and Faunus ever since he took control of the company. He made things better for them, but in the end, they wanted to kill anyone associated or part of the Schnee family." she added.
"But that doesn't explain why you hold the Faunus in such high regard?" Tammy questioned.
"It was because my father and I were saved by the Wild Bear of Atlas." She stated.
One year ago
Wiess sat bound and gagged with her arms tightly secured behind her back before she was moved to her feet and was forced to sit down on a chair which was directly in front of several cameras that were recording her. "This is a message to all the Humans of Remnant. Your time as the dominate species of the world has come to an end. The time of the Faunus is at hand and it is time for the blood to be spilled. We will start with the daughter of the family that started the greatest war in history." A White Fang grunt said, pulling out a knife and held it in front of Wiess's face. "Time to see if all your money can buy you a new life." The member said sadistically.
"LET HER GO! I'M THE ONE YOU WANT!" Jacque shouted trying to break free of the grip of the White Fang soldiers holding him back, only to get hit in the face with the butt of a rifle. "SHUT UP!" another White Fang soldier shouted.
Wiess sat silent and glared at the knife holding Faunus Terrorist. Just as the knife was about to be pressed to her neck a clanging sound was heard and the White Fang turned around to see a grenade had landed. Before anyone could shout a warning, it detonated, but instead of shrapnel a blinding light emanated from the grenade. "GO, GO, GO!" a voice shouted from outside the building as the door was kicked open.
Through the blinding light, several Atlas soldiers gunned down or subdued the White Fang terrorists before moving to secure the head of the Schnee company. "Colonel, all hostile forces have been dealt with. No injuries to the hostages." A soldier reported as a Bear Faunus with scar across the left side of his face walked over to Wiess and cut her bounds.
"Good work, see to it the prisoners are treated for any injuries, same for Mister Schnee and his daughter." The Faunus said to the soldier who saluted him and hurried off. "Don't worry. It's all over." The colonel said to Wiess.
Present Day
"Wait, back up. You're telling me that Colonel Sergei Smirnov, the youngest Colonel in all military history, the Wild Bear of Atlas, leader of the Chobu Special Forces a detachment of the Roughnecks saved you and your father?!" Robert asked/ shouted.
"Yes. It's because of that moment I've changed. I don't see the Faunus as lesser beings. They are people who while different are just the same as anyone else." Wiess confirmed.
"Guess then you wouldn't have a problem with half-breeds." Arthur said under his breath.
"Faunus, regardless of being full or half-breed are just people. The only reason they take this path is because of my ancestor." Wiess began, not noticing the Blake's anger and rage was building.
"WELL MAYBE WE WERE JUST BEING TIRED OF BEING SLAUGHTERED FOR NO REASON!" she shouted.
Everyone was taken aback by Blake's outburst and just before Blake could run away Robert spoke up. "Don't bother trying to run Blake. We all heard what you said, why don't you remove that bow of yours and just show us who you really are, Blake Belladonna. Daughter of Ghira and Kali Belladonna, former member and high leader of the White Fang. Yeah, I figured it out who you were. No reason to hide who you are, seeing as both your parents were respected individuals." The Strike Pilot stated.
Sighing in defeat, Blake removed her bow and to everyone's surprise revealed a pair of cat ears. "You're a Faunus?" Wiess asked.
"Yes, and I was once a member of the White Fang like Robert stated. In fact, you could almost say I was born into it." Blake said and told her story. When she finished, Team RWBY and RATH stood silently and waited for what would happen next. Wiess was about to speak when a new voice interrupted them.
"Well, regardless of your past I am grateful that you showed a great amount of concern for the crew of the Freight Train you and your former friend tried to hijack." Jacque Schnee said standing behind the doorway to Team RWBY's dorm room.
"Father?" Wiess said in surprise.
"I came here looking for the Pilot of the Strike to see if the new GunPod worked well. I didn't expect to find out that one of your teammates is a former member of the White Fang." Jacque began, walking over to Blake and looked at her ears. "There's nothing wrong with being a Faunus. You are who you are and no one can tell you to be something you're not." He added.
"I…" Blake began before Jacque spoke again.
"Miss Belladonna, your father and I were on respectable terms. Both of us want the same thing, peace between Humanity and the Faunus, but the likes of Frozen Talon and the more violent members of the White Fang. Like my daughter said, they don't realize that their actions are only making things worse. If we are to live in peace once again then we must unite our two races against the forces that conspire against us. I don't blame you for what you did and I have no intention of reporting a former White Fang member to the police." He finished.
"Thank you, sir." Blake said, wiping a tear from her eyes.
"Your welcome, now as to the third reason I am here, I need your help." Jacque said to the two teams before he turned towards the window. "That includes you too my Monkey friend." He said.
"Monkey?" everyone asked.
"Guess its true what they say, as a Gundam Pilot, you can see anything from a great distance." A voice said from the window. Pulling himself up over the window ceil was the same Faunus from this afternoon. "Didn't mean to eavesdrop and I'm not a peeping tom, I was just looking for the Faunus girl I saw at the docks this afternoon. Sun Wukong, Haven Academy first year. I pilot the Shenlong MK 2 Gundam." The Faunus said identifying himself.
"Another pilot of a MK 2 version of the legendary Gundanium built mobile suits? What do you know?" Robert said before he picked up Cody who had walked over to him after being petted by Jacque.
"So, what do you need help with?" Ruby asked. Jacque just smiled.
Zako Zako Hour
"Ladies and Gentleman, welcome to the Zako Zako hour, today's meeting is all about…" the Red mic Zako says as the curtain pulled back and showed the three Zako hosts.
"WHY ARE THERE TWO FACTIONS OF THE WHITE FANG!?" All three aske as the audience applauds.
"That's a good question Zako. Why are there two factions of the White Fang?" the Yellow Zako asks.
"That's because of the back story of a girl in the White Fang. She suffered a tragic ordeal when she was young and started to hate the humans for what they did to her parents. However, due the actions of a Roughneck unit led by then Captain Halberton, the girl's views on humans changed and she became a close friend with Robert Halberton. In fact, she was the one who gave him the Strike Gundam." The Blue Zako explained.
"But, but, but how does that even work?" the Yellow Mic Zako asked bouncing around the stage like crazy before he knocks himself out silly.
"He needs a nap. Now then, because of the actions taken by Halberton and his unit the girl is one of the few advocates for peace in the White Fang." The Red Mic Zako stated.
"Does this girl have a name?" the Blue Zako asked.
"Yes, she does, but it won't be revealed until it's time for the ZGMF-X10A to appear. Which won't be until Volume 2." The Red Zako answers as the curtains close.
"Anyway everyone, for the future of the Dark Axis. ZAKO SOLDIER FIGHT!"
GF13-017NJII Burning Gundam
Type: Close Quarters Combat Mobile Fighter
Power source: Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Armor: Gundarium Alloy
Pilot: Domon Kasshu
Armament: 60mm Vulcan Guns, Machine Cannons, Beam Swords x2, Forearm mounted Claws
The successor to the Shining Gundam, the Burning Gundam is the lead mobile suit of the Shuffle Alliance and the victor of the last Gundam Fight. Unlike its predecessor, the Burning Gundam's hyper mode and its special attack, Erupting Burning Finger can only be activated by a serene state of mind. Rumors of a MK 2 being developed are circulating.
AWS-G-11 Gundam Frame Gusion
Type: Customized General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Body Frame: Gundam Frame
Power Source: Ahab Wave Reactors x2
Armor: Nanolaminate Armor
Pilot: Akihiro Altland
Weapons: Halberd, 120mm Long-Range Rifle, Smoothbore Guns, Beam Sabers x4
Another Gundam Frame developed by Gjallarhorn during the Dark War, the Gusion Rebake or Gusion MK 2 is equipped with four arms to utilize as much firepower as it can carry. By the request of its pilot, Akihiro Altland the Gusion is equipped with four Beam Sabers for close quarters combat when the situation calls for it.
ASW-G-29 Gundam Frame Astaroth
Type: General Purpose Mobile Suit
Body Frame: Gundam Frame
Power Source: Ahab Wave Reactor x2
Armor: Nanolaminate Armor
Pilot: Lafter Frankland
Weapons: Knife, 150mm Rifle, Demolition Knife, 210mm Anti-Material Rifle, Panzerfaust, Beam Saber
Another Gundam Frame that was built during the Dark War, the Astaroth is the Gundam of Lafter Frankland, girlfriend of Akihiro. Like the Gusion, Barbatose and the other Gundam Frames, the Astaroth had its Alaya Vijnana System interface removed per Gjallarhorn's instructions. Like the rest of the Gundam Frames, they are named after the dukes of Hell. While it specializes in ranged combat, Lafter always prefers to have a few close-range weapons ready to beat the enemy senseless.
XXXG-01W Wing Gundam
Type: Transformable General-Purpose Mobile Suit
Power Source: Ultracompact Fusion Reactor
Armor: Gundamium Alloy
Pilot: Heero Yuy
Weapons: Buster Rifle, 120mm under-barrel Vulcan Gun, 60mm Vulcan Guns, Shield, Beam Saber, 40mm Machine Cannons.
Special features: Bird mode, Search Eye.
A scaled down, well balanced version of the legendary Wing Zero, the Wing Gundam sports maneuverability and firepower into one with its unique transformation mode. The basis for many other transformable mobile suits like the Astray Eagle and the Strike, the Wing Gundam is a capable dogfighter with its 120mm Vulcan Gun mounted underneath its primary weapon, the Buster Rifle. Unlike the Wing Zero, the Buster Rifle only has a limit of three shots before it runs out of power, so spare energy cartridges are carried. One shot from the deadly weapon can destroy an aircraft in seconds. When it the need for close combat is called for, the Wing Gundam is equipped with a single Beam Saber which is held in the right hand. Thought to have been scrapped, it is rumored that however restored it is preparing for something in the coming future.
So, the first part of the volume one finale is complete. Penny and Sun have appeared, Jacque is asking for help and the pasts of both Wiess and Blake have been revealed. Anyone care to guess who the girl that dropped their scroll is? I know who it is, but if you can't figure it out you will find out next chapter when their brother and parents are shown.
Now the part with the Green Steam engine and the fish train, I will admit I got a little bored a while back and decided to watch some of the old Thomas the Tank Engine episodes told by George Carlin and I included a little homage to my childhood. Anyone who has a problem with it can kiss my butt.
Anyway, the finale of the Volume one part of the story is next and the appearance of the horned mobile suit is next as well. Please read and review and I will see you all next time.