Here we are at chapter 21. Now that all the pleasantries are out of the way, it's time for Mikazuki's first official day on Remnant. Things shouldn't get too crazy, I mean it is Mikazuki after all…wait…we may have a problem. I do not own RWBY or Gundam IBO. They belong to their respective owners. Here's chapter 21. Enjoy.
Chapter 21: Settling In
Team RWBY stand around Mikazuki to get a look at the picture of his family back home.
"So, that's your family?" Ruby asks, curious.
"Yep, the blonde one is Kudelia. The other girl is Atra, and the boy is my son, Akastuki. I never actually got to meet him though. Atra is his mother," he replies, still focused on the picture.
Just then, Weiss starts turning red as reality sets in, "Wait, if he's your son, and this Atra woman is his mother, then does that mean that the two of you…t-that the t-two of y-you did…" she stutters as her face turns crimson.
"Do what?" he asks, not exactly getting it.
Blake starts blushing too, "W-what Weiss is trying to say is…did you and Atra…have, uh…" Blake trails off, unable to finish the sentence.
Ruby then joins in, "Hey, that reminds me. Yang, this is like that one question I asked you a long time ago about where babies come from. You never told me then, and kept avoiding the question. Where do babies come from exactly?" she asks innocently.
Yang goes wide-eyed and quickly turns away, "I told you, I'm not telling until you're older," Yang replies.
"Aw, come on, that was two years ago! How long do I have to wait?" Ruby pouts.
"Until I decide that you're old enough to know, and you still aren't at this point," Yang retorts.
"Ahem, I think it best if you all change subjects. We still have to discuss what we're going to do with Mr. Augus here…And Miss Rose, you are still too young to know about something like that in my opinion," Glynda says, making Ruby pout.
"Anyway, Professor Goodwitch is correct. Young Mikazuki, what are your plans for while you are here on Remnant?" Ozpin asks.
Mikazuki shrugs his shoulders, "Don't know. But I still have to follow Orga's orders. Fight until I die, and keep living," he says.
"Excuse me, but I believe in your story, you said Orga was your leader back on your world, but that he died. If that's the case, then why continue to follow his orders?" Ironwood asks.
"My life was given to me by Orga. That's why. Besides, fighting is what I'm good at," Mikazuki says.
"Then may I offer a suggestion?" Agnika speaks up. "I came to this world to protect its inhabitants. The Grimm pose a threat to them, and the people are living in fear. I have agreed to work with Professor Ozpin in combating the Grimm. May I ask, would you be willing to help us?" he offers, leaving a few key details out since Team RWBY is in the room.
"…Do I have to?" Mikazuki asks.
"No. Only if you want to. I must admit, you may be even more powerful than me, and we could use that strength in the fight against the Grimm. However, I will not force you. I'm sure you've plenty of that back on Mars. Professor Ozpin, do you agree?" he asks.
"I don't see why not. The more allies we have at our side, the better. Do you have any problem with it, General?" he asks Ironwood.
"I can't say that it wouldn't be better for us not to have you assist us. But, if that's the case, then you have to at least be willing to do as we ask," he says.
"I only take orders from Orga, and he gave me mine," Mikazuki replies.
"That's not good enough. If people were to see you, it would cause a panic. We have been keeping Agnika's extistence a secret except to a select few, and for good reason. We can't have some being from another world doing whatever the Hell he wants. Remember, this isn't your world anymore, this is ours, and you will obide by our laws," Ironwood sternly tells him.
This agitates Mikazuki a little bit, "I only follow Orga, not you," he says as he flexes his claws a bit.
Agnika then steps in between the two, "General Ironwood, I would advise against that. It would be better to make him feel more welcome to Remnant, not make him angry. Mikazuki obviously greatly respects his fallen leader, Orga Itsuka, and continues to show that respect by carrying out his dying orders. We must respect his wishes. It would be better to offer him the same deal that I made with you. That he will respect our wishes and laws as long as we let him act under his own terms. Your students are given the choice to choose their own path. Let him have that same choice," he explains and then turns to Mikazuki. "I apologize for him. He means well, he just thinks differently than we do. But anyway, as long as you obey the laws of this world, and try to work with us, you will be allowed to do what you need to do. With that in mind, I ask you again, will you help us?" he asks.
Mikazuki looks down, "I don't know," he mutters.
"Will you please help us?" Yang surprisingly speaks out. "Look, you saved us back there and you kicked that talking Grimm's butt. We could really use your help. People have…have lost family, loved ones, because of those monsters. I don't want to see any more people suffer because of that. Will you please help us?" she asks, thinking of Summer for a moment.
Mikazuki glances at her, and then the rest of Team RWBY, who all give him the same pleading look.
Mikazuki eventually sighs, "Alright, I'll help," he relents.
Ozpin smiles at this, "Thank you, Mikazuki Augus, we are in your debt. We'll set up an area here in Agnika's station for you and any belongings you may have. We'll transfer any supplies from your ship to the station for future use. We'll settle the other details later," Ozpin says.
With that Mikazuki starts walking away, making everyone freak out a little bit, "And where do you think you're going, Mr. Augus?" Goodwitch asks.
"To look around," he bluntly says.
"We can't just have you walking around without a care like that. If the other students see you, it will cause a ruckus," she argues.
"I thought you said I could do what I want," he retorts.
"Yes, we did agree that you could act of your own accord, Mikazuki, but there are still boundaries here. Please, you have to understand, we're just trying to keep things from getting out of hand. The students here would definitely feel nervous if they see a large robot walking around the campus grounds," Ozpin explains.
"…Fine, so I'm supposed to just stay put all day?" Mikazuki asks.
"No, as we have previously discussed, you will be given the same arrangement that Agnika has. He mostly remain here, but there are times when he goes out on missions involving the Grimm or criminals. There will be times, if you're willing, that you will go on these missions as well. You said that you would fight, well there's plenty of that going on right now thanks to the Grimm," Ozpin says.
"There's also the issue with the White Fang. However, I've been interfering with their operations for some time. Many of their members are in custody, and with Roman Torchwick now dealt with, their operations have declined immensely. The White Fang is not that much of a threat right now, but they are still a concern," Agnika adds, making Blake look away as she thinks about her former group.
"…Guess that works," Mikazuki says.
"Good, and while you're not out on a mission, we can surely find something to keep you occupied here. Team RWBY, I know you four are busy with your classes, but do you think that you can come by and help him pass the time when you've got time. Even if it's just individually?" he asks the team.
"Sure, that works for us. You guys okay with that?" Ruby asks her teammates.
"Works for me," Yang replies.
"Sure," Blake adds.
"I guess, but he'd better get my name right soon. I hate being called Ice Queen," Weiss says, making Yang snicker. "Quiet you!"
"So, Mikazuki, what do you like to do when you're not out there fighting?" Ruby asks.
Mikazuki looks up, as if he's thinking, "Um…do you have any books?" he asks.
This grabs Blake's attention immediately, "Yes, we have plenty of books. I have quite a collection myself. What genres are you into? Mystery, drama, romance?" she asks, going into bookworm mode.
"Easy Blake, we're trying to get him to like something, not develop a fear of literature," Yang jokes.
"Um, do have any books on vegetables?" he asks.
A question mark appears over everyone else's heads, "why would you want books on that?" Weiss asks.
"I wanted to have a farm like Sakura's back on Mars, but I couldn't read. However, Kudelia taught me how to read. I wanted to learn about vegetables, even tried growing some back on Mars. Didn't work out much, but I wanted to keep trying," he says.
Hearing that a talking Gundam, who was once a child soldier, wanted to grow vegetables and have a farm of his own, certainly wasn't something they were expecting.
"I'm not sure I have any books on stuff like that," Blake notes.
"Whoa, did Blake just says that she doesn't have a book on a specific topic? Someone pinch me, I must be dreaming," Yang jokes, making Weiss pinch her right arm, hard, "Ow! I didn't mean it literally!"
"We do have an extensive library at Beacon here. I'm sure we can find some books on your preferred topic. How well can you read though?" Ozpin asks.
"Not too good, but okay I guess," Mikazuki says.
"Well, then if you're ever having trouble with that, just ask one of the members of Team RWBY here. They'll be able to help you. Speaking of which, Miss Schnee, Miss Belladonna, why don't you two head to the library to check out some books for Mr. Augus. Meanwhile, Miss Rose, Miss Xiao Long, you two keep Mikazuki company for a little while. Answer any questions he may have while you're here. I need to speak with Agnika and the others about some things so we'll take our leave," Ozpin says and the adults leave the room.
"Well, I guess we'd better get those books. We'll be back," Weiss says as she and Blake leave the room.
"Welp, looks like it's just us for a while, so what do you want to know or do until then, Mikazuki?" Yang asks. Mikazuki just looks at her like a statue. "Okay, this may take a while," she deadpans.
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Meanwhile, in Ozpin's office, the adults talk about some sensitive subjects.
"You're saying that the unknown Grimm actually talked? That's impossible," Ironwood says.
"Believe it or not, I know what I saw, and what I heard. That Grimm has become far more powerful and more intelligent than the last time I foguth against it. It even said it has a name. Andras…" Agnika explains.
"Andras? Sounds like the name of a demon, I believe," Opzin notes.
"I am. You see, my Gundam's name, Bael, is from the Ars Goetia, one of 72 demon dukes of Hell, as I have explained to you before. However, the name Andras is also one of those demons. It is said that the Andras was a demon that brought discord and despair across the land. A suitable name for a Grimm, I must admit," Agnika explains.
"But still, how could it have become so powerful in such a short amount of time. Yes, over time, some Grimm get stronger and smarter as they get older and gain experience, but that's much more time than this," Glynda says.
"Could it have been…Salem's doing, Professor Ozpin?" Agnika asks.
"Perhaps, but if that's the case, then she must have poured much of her power into creating this Andras. And the more power she focuses into it, the stronger it becomes…Perhaps she made it in order to battle you, Agnika," Ozpin suggests.
"I would be inclined to agree with you Ozpin. I am an anomaly on this world. With someone with her powers and connections, it shouldn't have been too hard for her to gain knowledge about my existence," Agnika replies.
"Then, if that's the case, when my soldiers arrive from Atlas, the next time we face this Andras, the Atlas military will destroy it with our overwhelming power. It won't stand a chance," Ironwood says.
"I'm not so sure that will work, Ironwood. The next time, the Andras will most likely be even stronger than before. As it stands, I believe the only ones that can face it are myself and Mikazuki Augus. You're men wouldn't last long against it," Agnika retorts.
"You can't seriously be suggesting that my troops can't handle some Grimm. Do not underestimate the Altas military," Ironwood counters, getting a little irritated.
"And YOU must not OVERESTIMATE yourself. Your army may have the numbers and it may be strong, but it does not possess the strength needed to defeat the Andras. You may be willing to sacrifice your soldiers' lives, Ironwood, but I for one, am not. The Andras showed up with reinforcements this time, so there's a chance that the next time it comes for a battle, we may need your troops to handle the other Grimm while Mikazuki and I deal with the Andras. Mikazuki was able to deal with it easily, destroying its left arm and coming close to finishing it off. If I can't defeat the Andras, then he will," Agnika argues.
"My men are for me to command, not you. And I can't just sit by and leave the fate of the world in the hands of two aliens from another world. You may be more cooperative, but that Mikazuki is not. I can't trust him knowing he won't exactly obey our instructions," Ironwood says.
"Like I said before when we first met, you're the type of man that doesn't trust anyone but himself. If you continue to act this way, it will only leave us vulnerable to the enemy," Agnika counters.
"Like Hell am I going to listen to you over how I operate-," Ironwood begins to yell.
"Enough!" Ozpin yells, stopping both of them. He takes a breath to calm himself down, "You both make some good points, however I agree with Agnika that we cannot be fighting with each other like this. That is exactly what Salem wants us to do. We need to work together if we're going to defeat all our enemies. Ironwood, when your troops arrive, you may have them act as extra security for the upcoming Vytal Festival. Should Agnika and Mikazuki be away on a mission, we'll need to keep our defenses up in the meantime. Agnika, you and Mikazuki focus on the Andras whenever it appears. However, we'll still need the two of you to handle other problems that arise in case we can't. We must handle this tactfully, or else we'll have lost the battle before it's even begun," Ozpin comes up with a plan.
Agnika looks at him for a moment before taking a step back from Ironwood, "Very well. The Andras isn't our only problem, and we still do not know what Salem's next move will be," he says.
Ironwood looks between them and sighs, "Fine. But if things go sideways, I'll be doing things my way," Ironwood says as he begins to leave.
"One more thing, General," Ozpin says, making him stop. "We must be cautious about this. We can't cause a panic in the city. As I have said before, this is the Vytal Festival, a time for peace and celebration. So, we must not upset the population by bringing an army into the city. It will make the people concerned…and that will only bring the Grimm closer to our walls," he says. Ironwood makes no comment and leaves. Ozpin sits back in his chair and sighs, "He can be a bit of a handful sometimes," he says.
"He believes that every action must be a triumphant display of military bravado. He treats every situation like it's a contest of measuring di-," Glynda begins.
"Glynda," Ozpin stops her.
Glynda crosses her arms, "Well he does," she mutters.
"Hopefully he'll keep that bravado in check until after the Vytal Festival at least. We can't raise any unnecessary alarms for the people during that time. I've done my share of covert operations during the Calamity War back on Earth. Sometimes the subtle approach is much more efficient," Agnika says, crossing his arms.
"His heart is in the right place. He's just…misguided, but that's who he is. Anyhow, we have other things to attend to. For you Agnika, I suggest helping Mikazuki become more acquainted here at Beacon. We can't exactly have him wandering the halls, now can we?" Ozpin says.
Agnika nods, "I'll take care of it. Shouldn't be too difficult. But there is also another issue. Team RWBY was there when I fought the Andras and heard it speak. We can't just keep them in the dark about this, or else they'll most likely look for answers themselves, and get into trouble in the process. Eventually, we may have to tell them the truth about what's really going on here," he says.
"I understand your concern. However, I'd like to keep them as much out of this conflict as possible. They may be studying to become warriors, but they're not ready for what's really going on out there. Not yet anyway. I don't want them to have to go into a war that they might not come back from," Ozpin worries.
"I understand your concern….However, not may not be up to us. If fate wills it, they may be placed at the center of this battle without any of us knowing it. Only time will tell," Agnika says and then leaves through the opening in the ceiling.
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Agnika later returns to his station and finds a peculiar scene in front of him. He finds Mikazuki with a book in his claws…only the book looks like it has gone under some repairs. On his left is Weiss standing next to him, helping him pronounce words he can't read, and getting a little irritated at it.
"How do you say this word?" he asks, confused.
Weiss groans, "It's photosynthesis. Pho-to-syn-thes-sis, it's not that hard," she says, but Mikazuki doesn't look like he gets it.
Behind them is Blake, hold up in a corner and crying waterfall tears while Yang tries to comfort her with a supportive hand on her back.
"The poor books. What did you do to deserve this?" Blake cries.
"There, there. It'll be alright. We were able to fix…most of them. How were we supposed to know that Mikazuki's claws would accidently rip up the pages?" Yang says, which only make Blake cry even more.
Finally, to the side, Ruby is trying to inspect Mikazuki's mace, but is having a hard time lifting the large weapon.
"Geez, how much does this thing way?! I bet even Yang can't lift this," She says through gritted teeth as she tries and fails to pick it up. "Why won't it budge? I can't inspect it unless I see every square inch of it!"
Agnika can only hang his head and sighs, "This may be a challenge," he mutters.
And that's the chapter. Hope Mikazuki doesn't make a mess of the place. Well, things are getting more interesting as time goes by. What awaits Agnika and his group? Will they be ready for the Andras' next return? Will Mikazuki drive Weiss and Blake crazy? Until then, please Read and Review.