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Without any ado, here is Chapter 11, enjoy!
(Yu-Gi-Oh Theme)
[Ruby's symbol appears on top as Ruby Rose stays in the middle as she then separated, one with her innocent self on the left, while the right is Stardust facing right]
(Your move! Your move! Your move! Your move!)
[Ruby's shadow shifts as it becomes Stardust Dragon with his amber eyes glowing]
(Your move!)
[Ruby's astral body flies in the vacuum of space as thousands of cards fly around her like an atom with giant beasts breathing fire and ice]
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
[Thunder clashed as monsters pour out from the land, sea and air. Zombies abruptly come up from the graveyard. Volcanoes erupted as Grimm ran to avoid their molten death. Multiple creatures came out and attack the city of Vale. Team JNPR attempt to fight off a giant T-rex as Yang is surrounded by raptors. In the skies, Weiss and Blake were trying to fight a green legless dragon in the Bullhead but was being trapped by lightning bolts. Ruby and Jaune then fall into a large portal as they called their friends for help.]
(Your move!)
[Ruby faces off a man in dark armor as she flows show bright red while the man in dark armor flows black and white. The camera then shows the man in dark armor on his throne while cards surround him like a shield. The scene switches to show a piece of armor fall off to reveal a small black pupil in its blood red eye.]
(Ruby: It's time to du-du-du-du-dududududududuel!)
[The camera shows Ruby's aura fluctuating while Ruby show stillness]
[The scenes then switch as it shows Weiss's face as she poses, Blake's face while pulling out Gambol Shroud, Yang's face in her semblance as she poises a punch, Team JNPR, Ozpin, Glynda, Ironwood, and Cinder with fire tracing her right eye]
[The screen cuts to Ruby as she draws a card to the sky bolts of lightning comes from the card as it reveals Elemental Heroes on the right, Junk Warrior, Junk Destroyer, Junk Archer, Turbo Warrior, and Chevalier de Fleur to the left, and finally a red dragon with six eyes emerged from a star appearing at the top.]
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
(RWBY's Room)
Weiss, Blake, and Yang were on their beds as they tried to get used to the quiet time they are now getting. But unfortunately, that attack from an unknown trying to kill Ruby was still fresh in their minds, making a bit paranoid as Yang looked through her scroll. Most of it was news about the fog in Vale and Beacon being in some battlefield. But fortunately, no one was hurt in Beacon while repairs are being done outside. And Ruby, who is the catalyst here, is sleeping on her bed as their adorable Corgi, Zwei slept next to her.
"So… uh," Yang tried to start a conservation while break the silence, "Does anyone know when we'll be back into training?"
"Ugh, Yang we've spent most of our energy trying to hold off an invasion," Weiss scoffed at Yang's attempt, "But now that we're talking about something, what are we going to do with Ruby?" she asked curiously.
"To be honest, I'm not sure," Blake said unsure of herself, "We heard first hand that they going after Ruby with so many forces, do you think… it's possible that Ruby made enemies from someone we didn't?"
"Blake, how could you say that," Yang said hurt of her partner's words, "Ruby is one of the sweetest and kindest person ever, there can't be no way she would be enemies to anyone," Yang stated accusing her but turned soft, "But now that I think about it, there had to be the cause of all of it."
"She's right," Weiss agreed, "Everything was fine before the unusual happened to Ruby. And we find ourselves into a struggle against some unknown force. I don't think this is a mere coincidence. Something happened when we weren't aware," She looked to Ruby's duel disk, "And I think that thing started it all."
But before they could investigate, a knock on their door was heard as Blake opened to reveal team JNPR, but without Jaune.
"Hey Pyrrha, how's Jaune," Blake asked, letting them in.
"He's doing fine," she responded, "But he's not wanting to talk about what happened after the battle How about you?"
"We were just thinking on how it all happened, so we thought we would investigate Ruby's weapon," Yang said while pointing at Ruby's weapon.
"Huh," Nora said taking a closer look bending down, "It almost look like Jaune's."
"Jaune has one as well," Weiss asked curiously.
"He does," Ren said confirming it, "But when we tried to fiddle with it, it wouldn't budge, almost like only Jaune wields it."
"Then that makes the same to Ruby's," Blake said, "But what we want to know is why all this is happening before the Vytal Festival?"
But before anyone talked, someone knocked on the door… again, which is annoying WBY because whenever they to do something important, someone knocks and ruins it. This time Yang opens the door… and couldn't believe who was at it.
"Mom," Yang said surprised now seeing Summer at the door.
"Hi Yang, is Ruby doing okay," she asked coming in.
"Yeah, but she's sleeping right now," Yang said while Ruby's biological mom sat at Weiss' bed.
"I see," she said with sadness, "Hard to believe all this happened while I was on a mission, what kind of mother am I to let all this happen to my little rose," she covered her face with her hands, "I should've known better than to agree on a mission rather than stay."
"It wasn't your fault," Yang said attempted to comfort while put a hand on her shoulder, "No one had any idea how this happened."
"I know," Summer held Yang's hand, "It's just… things are turning worse for Ruby."
Now it got everyone's attention as they focus on Summer.
"I got word from the others," she started, "They said that Ruby now has a bounty on her head."
"WHAT," Weiss, Blake, Yang, Nora, Ren, and Pyrrha yelled in shock.
Summer nodded, "Those guys you've fought put a bounty of thirty million on her head. Now she'll be targeted by bounty hunters as well."
Yang gritted her teeth, clenched her fists, and her eyes turn red from that. Will there be a time Ruby will be left alone? What will it take for them to get off her back?
"Fortunately, Red and the others are bringing reinforcements," she said with some happiness.
That got everyone to stop their anger from within as they are curious about these reinforcements.
"After the events that transpired between Beacon and this 'Reverse World', they are bringing professional people to act as Ruby's bodyguards and soldiers stationed here," she finished.
"What kind of men are they sending," Ren asked.
"From what I got, they are bringing in some their best and Red is giving forward two of his most trusted and strongest soldiers here. One of them was promoted to Captain after the skirmish, now going as Captain Stukov," she said clenching his fist.
The girls and boys looked at her shaking fists, confused like that she knew him.
"Did you meet him," Yang asked curiously.
"Of course I did, he was one of the most dangerous people I have ever met. Cold, calculative, resilient and follows orders to the last letter. I went on a mission with him once and he doesn't mess around, he easily eviscerated his enemies and butchers in a heartbeat with his arsenal. One warning if you all meet him, don't get in his way," she said eyes narrowed.
This is the first time Yang is witnessing this tone from Summer. If she is saying it like this, then this serious… so she didn't doubt her opinion on this Stukov guy.
"Wait, you said two," Pyrrha said, "Do you know who the second one is?"
"The other is actually a mystery," she admitted, "The other is actually an exact clone of someone deceased, but… I heard he is an actual powerhouse. Equipped with dangerous enhancements and doesn't talk at all. No one saw his face since he always wears his armor every day. But he has a great amount of blood in his hands, so don't underestimate him."
"And they don't…" Weiss was afraid to ask.
Summer shook her and answered, "Yup, they don't have aura."
"I just don't understand," Pyrrha said confused putting her hand under her chin, "Why is it that most people in their forces don't have aura. It would be dangerous to fight out there because you can easily be injured in such a state."
"I once thought that too Pyrrha," Summer agreed on that, "But these guys proved me wrong. I have to wonder, when you guys fought Crow… were you afraid of killing him, weren't you?"
Everyone halted as sweat came down slowly. Everyone was afraid of killing him. Back at the time when they were introduced to Black Rose, they needed to get through to Crow first. Everyone was hesitant at the time and barely knew him. But, when they went ahead just to wound him, he easily broke off their assault like it was nothing. If he were to go full throttle, he could've crippled them permanently. Just like what he did to the Lieutenant and Adam copies, but killed them in the process.
To answer her question, they nodded in unison.
"I see, I thought so as well, when one challenged me. I underestimated him, I found myself hesitant to fight him in a duel. And…" Summer opened her clothes a bit for them to see, "I paid the price."
Yang's widened in shock while everyone else had their jaws drop. They can see a diamond-shaped scar at the very middle of her bosom. Whatever duel she had, she must've been stabbed through the area by either a katana or rapier, or shot by a point blank rifle.
"Stabbed through the sternum and pierced my spine, my doctors said to me," Summer closed her clothing, "That man was incredibly skilled and powerful, I could hardly keep up. Thankfully, the doctors assured a complete recovery and the bones were completely repaired. The man who challenged was a gentleman and bowed his head, apologizing for the blow he struck me."
They still stood completely flabbergasted that such an opponent could best her and apologized for the blow he bestowed upon Summer's chest.
"Ever since then, the scar reminded me to never underestimate them. Please promise me no matter what, never take them lightly and fight strong," she said firmly.
With that strong statement of never from her, they all obeyed Ruby's mom. If such people can do that to her, they shiver in their minds on that thought.
"As much as I want to stay here, I have to go," she said sadly standing up, "Crow needs me out there, and before I leave…" She produced a series of small packages from under her hood hands one to each of them, "I thought it would be nice give you all cookies for your good job on what happened to Beacon."
She left two extras at the drawer to leave for Ruby and Jaune, but the same time, Zwei began to wake up and sniff something extremely familiar. He looks down and recognized her immediately as he leapt over the bed and was caught in her arms.
"Zwei," Summer said lovingly petting the corgi as it ruffled around her arms with licks and small whines, "I missed you too Zwei! Who's a good boy? Who gets all the kisses? You do!" Summer then sets him down, "I'm not going to be here for a while Zwei, so keep an eye on Ruby for me okay?"
Zwei barked back with a small doggy kiss to her as she giggled a bit from his stunt. She patted his head as she begins to head out.
Now with her out, they are to think for themselves as Blake look at Ruby with concern. But something caught her eye when Ruby is holding onto something.
"Hey guys," Blake said to get their attention, "Did anyone notice Ruby had something in her hand?"
When they took a glance, she right. Inside her hand was a white card of some sorts and it had a picture. A picture containing a pink and gray knight with a pink flower helmet plume and holding a long narrow sword similar to a rapier. It even had a set of eight stars and a green icon next to the name.
"Che… Valier de Fleur," Weiss tried to pronounce the name correctly, "Why would she have this?"
"Maybe she is a fan," Ren thought.
"Or someone who was with her," Nora suggested before gasping in realization, "Guys! Back at the battle, didn't the ones who helped her look like that picture!?"
A moment passed as their eyes widen in realization that there was someone like the picture. And it can't be a mere coincidence. When Yang attempt to take the card out of her hand, some unknown force pushed her back falling into the floor.
"What was that!?" Yang yelled surprised as she quickly got up.
They look at the card suspiciously as they want to know how it did that. But little did they know, under Ruby's sleeve, her mark was shining. Ruby grumbled in her sleep as she moved away from them and turned her back at them. All it did is make them more suspicious of what is the importance of that picture. Yang cringed a bit as the hand she used to get the picture got a cut on her finger, and bled a bit.
What is Ruby holding that is so precious?
(Headmaster's Office)
At Professor Ozpin's office, General Ironwood and Glynda are arguing… again. Ever since the news showed about the fog and the scarred area of Beacon. Every person and student of Beacon began to get a little on edge as they all want answers to how this all happened. It almost made the Council want to stop the Vytal Festival from coming forth, fearing that such a skirmish would likely happen again. But with the General's assist in making sure everyone will get by safe, it still continues, but it continues to bring forth more forces on Remnant as they steel themselves all around Vale. But it wasn't the issue Ozpin is dealing.
Ever since Red's copy Bane manifested a Fall Maiden's power into a crystal, his mind has been doing countless possibilities on what this Alliance will do with the crystal. Their wounded Maiden lies within a chamber barely clinging to life with only half the powers, while they on the other have a complete copy of it in a crystal. He is beginning to fear what they would do instead of her. But something tells him that his student Ruby will be the one seeing it. If she can halt what Red's scheme, then at least it'll put his mind at rest. However the arrogant General, wanted to use his resources into finding their hideout. There was one time he and Ozpin had Team CFVY and some Atlesian forces to see the original meeting Ruby was invited into. But the area was left unmarked and no sign of anyone around for ten miles. What was confusing is that they left a mountain's load of Dust inside a part of an abandoned mining facility. And since it is in Vale's Kingdom, the Council took action of possessing all that Dust for theirs to have, not even the SDC (Schnee Dust Company) could find any legal means of taking the dust from Vale.
"And I don't think they will like it when they see a fleet just out there to apprehend them," Glynda continued her argument.
"All I'm saying is that if we find where they are at, we can go over there and question them about the crystal," he said.
"If by question you mean interrogate them," she harshly said.
"Please stop! Both of you," Ozpin yelled before pinching the bridge of his nose, "I know this past hour has been quite the predicament and their possession of the crystal is unforeseen, but we can't just lower ourselves to be arguable children."
At that time, Glynda and Ironwood stopped their heated debate and calm down.
"As much as I want to find where they are or get the crystal as soon as we can, our main focus should be on the safety of the students. Ever since that attack, we can't berate each other or lose the trust of our students. For now, let the Alliance go, I'm sure they'll probably deny us of any way to discover them," Ozpin said.
As he finished his sentence, simultaneously all of their scrolls were activated, eventually all of them answered. As automatically on speaker a distorted voice was heard inside the office, erupting from all three of their scrolls.
"I know that you can all hear me at this point so I'll make it quick," It said with authority, "Due to the circumstances that Ruby Rose will be targeted within the following days, reinforcements are acquired and sent to your school. However… the ones who are going to be stationed there are directly by us alone, so don't think about taking them. They are to be coming in as a private military company coming in from us. So please, do try to at least behave like you can coexist with them. For now, I have to go, I have important matters paramount than dealing with you three," It finished as their scrolls were simultaneously had the calls ended.
A large sound was heard as they look to see an unknown aircraft coming at them. A quad rotor heavy transport armed to the teeth with guns and has two cockpit windows as the front. While they don't what kind of ship it was supposed to be, the ones who serve in the Alliance recognize the ship as the C-21 or the Dragon Assault Ship.
(Dragon Assault Ship)
Inside the large transport, Captain Stukov looks down at the school from the window of the ship. It almost look similar to the ancient days of Earth, perhaps the Medieval Age, he thought but cared little. Right now his mission is to protect Ruby from hostiles coming in from different regions of this world and beyond. The Alliance had a thing for taking and experimenting technologies from other worlds and taking them for practical use, it is how they got this ship in the first place. He did have little doubt since this transport has enough to take down legions of forces before its ammunition would run dry. Walking back into the ship, he was met with his Special Forces and some professional duelists the other Signer Dragons called forth for the mission.
His Special Forces are comprised of 8 members. Each of them highly trained soldiers with specialized arsenal as well as their set of monsters along with them. The forces are black and gray uniforms with ODST Spartan Armor, but two having visors.
From Black Winged Dragon, there was a late teen, preferably nineteen. Wearing shiny spurs, dark gray cowboy hat with a violet line, black fingerless gloves, a torn cerulean scarf, blond hair, small blue eyes, an archeologist-design clothing, three different six-shoot revolvers and flips the coins for his amusement. His name was Marcus Ocelot, codename 'Crack shot'. On his profile, he holds one the best records in quick draws, capable of doing eight shots in a second with incredible accuracy. While one revolver can alter into a duel disk, he has a unique arsenal both out and hidden. On his hips are two sturdy 6-shot Ruger Blackhawks, on his back sheathes two Smith and Wesson 500 Model revolvers, by far one of the most powerful revolvers in some worlds. But inside his brown jacket hides two UNSC standard magnums, and a butterfly knife.
From both Life Stream and Ancient Fairy Dragon, there is a unique being that has been involved with the attack. While most of his history is unknown, he holds the Tech Genius monsters, summoned T.G. Blade Blaster and is here to assist with Ruby's skills. His name is Antimony, code name 'Vizor'.
Black Rose gave what he believes as an enigmatic. This woman's psychic and magical prowess is incredible and records say she is one of Black Rose's valedictorian duelists capable of dealing more damage. A young pale-skinned woman with red eyes and white curled hair, purple gothic loilita inspired dress with roses as a recurring motif, laced stockings have a pattern that shows a moth trapped in a cobweb over her body, wears an aubergine-colored hooded cape that splits down the middle, and four elongated, sharp claw-like armor rings on four fingers of her right hand. What's more mysterious is that there a violet luminescent orb floating next to her as her left arm holds what appears to be a state of the art duel disk with a capability to draw a card itself. That kind would usually belong to a professor or a well-ranked officer, then it means she also holds a rank wither similar, lower, or higher rank than his. Her name is Viola, code name 'Fortune Teller'.
(A/N: Yes, aubergine is a color. I checked!)
Finally, from Red's secret agents, this man is wearing only armor around him, perhaps an EVA Spartan Armor but predated with white and brown armor and a gold face visor. He is currently sharpening what appears to be a half knife and half rifle, but it is known to be called the Brute shot. To speak in nothing but growls and hisses, he doesn't look like the kind to work easily with, so it'll take time. This guy even has enhancements and power to become a one-man army. He doesn't know his name, but apparently he goes with one name. The Meta.
"Milady, gentlemen," Stukov called to their attention, "We have approached our destination and the strangers we'll meet will be anxious and paranoid about us, so as our orders are to watch this sector, stay diligent and follow protocol."
"As if we have ever fallen out of the mission," Viola calmly said coldly.
"It's about time," Marcus said grabbing the coin in midair and tuck it in his pocket.
"Yes sir," the eight responded.
The other two merely stood quietly as the Meta growled a bit.
(Beacon)
Everyone was one edge as the massive ship landed very near the school instead of the docks. Atlesian soldiers were around and some students had their weapons with them. As the hatch opens they are witnessing armored soldiers, a man in a cowboy outfit, a man in a pilot suit, and what may be the hottest girl to see as some blushed incredibly at her design.
On time, Ozpin, Glynda, and Ironwood broke off their hostility as the soldiers backed off.
"Hello there," Ozpin said greeting them, "You must the PMC here to assist with our dilemma?"
"You are correct Professor Ozpin," Stukov spoke up, "I am Captain Stukov, one of the forces in charge of the ship and 8 members. But I believe we need to chat with our stay."
"Of course," Ozpin said calmly.
"However, would you kindly tell the others not to dwell in, it is bad business after all," Stukov said looking to the crowd.
Ozpin stared intently at him before proceeding, "Calm down everyone, in light of what happened I have devised a way of hiring help from a Private Military Company, do not worry, despite their aggressive landing they are meant for the protection of the for the weeks to come and during the Vytal Festival."
"Break it up everyone, we'll handle everything from here on out," Glynda said to the crowd with a frown. With no one wanting to invoke her wrath, they completely complied as the yard was empty for the time being.
"Thank you again for that professor," Stukov said making a small bow to her, "Now, due to the tensions rising from what transpired here, we were sent here as support and protectors to Ruby Rose. And as what Red has ordered, we are to complete it without any distractions, and that includes finding out where we came from. So, we would kindly ask if you can provide some requisition for our stay."
"… I'll see what I can do, I can afford to give two rooms close to another within close parameters around Ruby's dorm," Ozpin offered while sipping on his coffee.
"Much appreciated Professor Ozpin," Stukov said respectively before going to his men, "Take the supplies out of the ship and lock it down when you got them all."
"Yes sir," The eight saluted as they got to work.
"Now Ozpin, would you be kind enough to show us to your… accommodations," Stukov said with a small but evil smirk.
Ozpin couldn't help but feel like he being played, but he had to keep his cool.
"Glynda, if you please," Ozpin asked as Glynda nodded.
"If you please follow me," she said waving a movement saying 'follow me'.
As eight stayed to get their supplies, Stukov and three others followed Professor Goodwitch to their temporary housing. However the last one stared at Ozpin and he stared back. The woman with pale skin, white hair, and red eyes, she looks almost like her. In fact, he can feel a bit of pressure from her. It was like meeting her once again in broad daylight before she left with them. One things for certain, Ozpin can't let his guard down with them in his school.
'Was that really necessary to glare at him Viola, we don't want suspicion from them,' Stukov asked telepathically to her.
'It was more than that Stukov, I could feel something is hidden in this school, and the way he looked at me, makes me feel like he is going edge for a while,' Viola answered.
'Huh, if you ask me they have a right to get suspicious about us,' Marcus telepathically said agreeing with Viola.
'Well for the time being we have to lay low and stay beside Ruby, I get the feeling her assassins are coming in as we speak," Stukov suggested.
'He is right about that,' Antimony said now joining in, 'It won't be long before something comes up and we have to deal with it. For all we know they are starting to find a way to get to her.'
'All for the reason to remain on edge,' Stukov said.
'…Let… them,' The Meta said ready for a challenge.
'Don't get too anxious for one Meta, for all we know, one would prove to be a handful,' Stukov warned.
As they finished their telepathic conversation, they see two doors parallel to another as Glynda looked to them.
"Here are your lodgings and here is the keys to the doors," Glynda said giving the keys to Stukov.
"Much obliged Professor Goodwitch," Stukov said thanking her as she left them.
With her gone, they took the time to open the doors as Stukov's forces bring in the supplies. Everything is going smoothly so far but it won't be for long.
(Vale)
In the midst of the peaceful, but anxious city, few people with black trench coats holding cases walk around to get to the ships for Beacon. Some in the ships already prepped everything they needed as they acted normal around the crowd. But unfortunately for the innocent people, they were alongside a multitude of assassins ready to claim the bounty on Ruby's head.
To Be Continued.
Narrator: As time flies by, they are met with a challenge. To witness who is the fiercest one shall emerge victorious. With a squadron of assassins coming for her, will she ever know peace? Next time on Dawn of Duel Monsters: Challenges Accepted! The Meta vs. Pyrrha! Will it be a simple match or another DEATH BATTLE?
Chapter Trivia: Marcus Ocelot is an inspired character based on Revolver Ocelot of Metal Gear.
Yes, I put Antimony from the 5D's plot but in an alternate universe.
Finally, Viola is a reference character to the game: Soul Calibur Five, who is now making an appearance as a duelist.
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