Chapter 26: Nix has left the Building

AN: So last time we left off, Lucifer just got some concerning information from Krim. Let's see how this goes.

Oh and before I forget, I haven't done this in a while so... take it away Michael!

Michael:*sigh* We don't own RWBY in any way, shape or form. That privilege belongs to Rooster Teeth. The Outsider Concept was created by Dis Lexic, who graciously gave us the opportunity to do this. Enjoy.

AN (2/27/18) So... I realized that an older file had been uploaded instead of the one I wanted. Sorry about that! Here's the new one!

I turned towards Nix and Skyler. "So… there was a complication." Skyler groaned.

"What now?" She asked. I chuckled. Boy she sounded pissed.

"Looks like Elec finally snapped. He's heading up here right now." I told her, looking around the room. Hmm… window could be opened, but we were about four stories up. Ah well.

"WHAT!? Are you kidding me!? Great, just great!" Skyler groaned out. I put my hands up, trying to calm her down. "Easy there. We can get out of this. Besides, he's gone up the main stairway. Let's just go down the way we came." I reassured her. I pulled out my gun, praying I wouldn't have to use it. "No just stick with me and this will all be over soon." I told them.

(Third Person POV)

Nix Oliver didn't know what to make of the situation she was in right now. How could she? Her best friend had just shown up to rescue her from her captors with complete stranger.

She grabbed Skyler by the arm as they followed the mysterious Lucifer, moving a bit slower than before. "What's the deal with you and this guy? I never knew you took partners." Nix asked. Skyler shrugged. "He was investigating your place at the same time I was. I figured I could use some muscle to help out. Besides, he's done a pretty good job so far." She said.

Nix rolled her eyes. "That's not what I meant. WHO is he? How do you know you can trust him? For all you know he's just some thug trying to make a quick buck." Nix said. Skyler was silent for a bit before answering. "Because he's not just some thug. He saved my life a while back. I trust him because he's… he's Knightmare." She finally answered.

Nix reeled back a bit. "Knightmare? The Knightmare? The vigilante that attacked Silver? The man that single handedly stopped the Liberated and one of the White Fang groups? How the hell did you convince him to do this?" She asked in awe.

"He just agreed to it. Hell all I had to do was ask. Besides, it worked out didn't it?" Skyler chuckled in response.

Nix chuckled as well. "You're right. Thanks for coming for me." She said, giving Skyler a side hug.

That's when the two of them hear Lucifer call out. "Do keep up ladies! Don't want to get caught now do we? Oh and by the way, I can hear you guys you know? Yes Ms. Oliver I am indeed Knightmare, unfortunately this isn't my true identity. However this does allow me to blend in far more than my outfit wouldn't you agree?" He said, turning around, smirking and winking at the two of them

Nix's face lit up as she looked at Skyler. "Is he usually like this?" She asked. Skyler nodded with a tired grin. "In the few days I've known him? Yes. Anymore questions?" Skyler asked with a raised eyebrow.

Skyler immediately regretted saying that, because Nix started grinning like a shark. "I noticed that he has some lipstick on him... it looks just like the one you're wearing. What exactly happened between the two of you before you found me?" She asked cheekily.

Nix quietly chuckled when Skyler wouldn't answer immediately, her face burning red. She got even more red when Lucifer quietly laughed ahead of them. "That? Well we were trying to sneak around and she heard a guard coming. Her first instinct? Make out with your's truly. It was bloody amazing mind you, thanks again Skyler." He answered, still laughing. "Let's just keep moving." Skyler scowled. Her scowl grew as Nix and Lucifer continued to laugh.

(Michael POV)

You know, I'm liking Nix more and more. Anybody who can get under Skyler's skin like that is good in my book. Thankfully as the two of them talked, we had managed to get out of the building without getting caught by anyone. What? Were you expecting some big battle against Elec? Now that we got out of the building, it was time to let Krim know about Nix. I pulled up the comm link. "Krim you there?" I asked hopefully.

"Yeah I'm here Lucifer. Any progress?" He asked. I grinned. "Yeah, there's someone I figured you wanted to speak to." I said, before passing the link over to Nix. She gave me a confused look. "It's an old friend." I said cryptically.

She hesitantly put the link to her ear, answering it. Then she squealed in joy. While that was going on, I turned to Skyler. "We should take her to your place. It's the safest thing to do. I'll stop by tomorrow to bring her to VPD." I told her.

Skyler nodded. "You're probably right. How far does that thing go?" She asked. I chuckled, before turning to Nix. "You should tell Krim that the comm device has a short lifespan. It's short circuit in a few minutes." I warned her.

She quickly informed Krim, before handing the comm link back to me. "What's up Krim?" I asked.

"...Thank you. Thank you so much. I owe you one Lucifer." I heard him say. God he meant it, I could tell.

"Don't mention it. If it helps, I'll ask for a small favor at the most. You know like a weapon or something." I told him. I heard Krim chuckle. "You know... you're pretty good Lucifer. Until next time." Krim said, before disconnecting the link. Well wasn't that vague? I turned towards Nix and Skyler. "Are you girls fine on your own?" I asked. Might as well try.

Skyler shook her head. "Don't worry, I know every shortcut possible to get home. I got this." She said with a smirk. I bowed my head lightly. "Until next time Ms. Oliver, Ms. Hardy." I said grinning cheekily, before leaving them to their own way.

(Some time later)

I ditched the Lucifer disguise about two alleys before I got home, besides I didn't want Blake to attack me on accident. When I got home I just tore off the suit jacket, tossing it to the floor. God that feels better. You know what? After all the shit I dealt with tonight, I really need a drink. That crap they gave at the party was way too lightweight. I reached into the cabinet I was becoming good friends with, pulling out a bottle of something that shocked me when I first saw it.

In my hand I held a bottle of Ryncol. Yep, the infamous Krogan drink from Mass Effect. Apparently someone had the bright idea to give the Huntsman and Huntresses something potent to drink. I poured a glass, before knocking it back. Time to get wasted once more.

(The next morning)

Why... why don't I learn? I went through half the bottle... I think, before I dropped. Now the hangover's killing me. Come on... with some hesitance, I got up. Ohh man... that's bad. One of these days my liver's committing suicide. I stumbled out, trying to catch my bearings. Blake was up yet again before I was. She didn't say anything, instead tossing me the pills once more. I downed one... fuck it didn't work. I popped another and another just to be sure. Ah... much better.

"So... how was your night?" Blake asked. I shrugged. "Could've gone better, could've gone much worse. All in all not bad." I said. Blake raised an eyebrow. "That's rather vague. What happened?" She asked curiously. I shrugged her off. "Just finished up some old business that's all. Nothing to worry about." I said, taking a sip from some water I got. I stood up to leave, only to get a plate of scrambled eggs shoved in my face. I raised an eyebrow at Blake.

"What? You need the protein, besides you must be starving." She told me. I shrugged, taking it with me. Besides, I had a call to make.

I entered my room, already finished with the eggs. Time to make that phone call. I pulled out my burner phone, preparing to dial in a number I never thought I'd use. Before I forget, I got Aurora's attention. 'Hey Aurora? Could you knock my signal around? Just so they can't trace it?' I asked. Aurora squealed. 'Finally a challenge! This is going to take a minute or so, might as well make that phone call. I'll be back in a bit.' She told me. Well somebody's happy. I dialed the number. And now we wait.

A few seconds later, someone answered. "Hello? This is Detective Midas. How can I help you?" I heard on the other line.

You can see where this is going. "Hello Detective." I said, putting on my Knightmare voice. I heard Midas curse. "You?! How did you get my number?" He asked. I chuckled, man this was fun.

"That doesn't matter at the moment. What does matter is that I found Nix Oliver. I'm having a friend take her to VPD. Is that clear?" I asked. Midas groaned."You found her?! How did you...? Never mind. Can I get a name for this 'friend'?" He asked. I smirked. "Michael Galloway. He owes me a favor." I said grinning. Midas sputtered on the other end. "Galloway!? I knew he had something to do with you! What is he to you?" He asked. Ah ever the detective eh?

I chuckled again. "Michael owes me a favor, that's all. Don't even think about questioning him. Now are you going to help?" I asked. I heard Midas sigh, before answering. "Of course. Tell Galloway to bring Nix here, we'll set up a place of her." He said. I sighed in relief. "Thank you Detective." I said before hanging up. After that I dialed another number.

"Hello?" I heard Jinx ask. "Hey Jinx." I said smirking. I could here the sigh of relief on her end. "Good to hear that voice again. You have good news?" She asked hopefully. I chuckled again. "Yeah. I got into contact with a Detective. He's setting up an area to keep Nix safe. I'm sending a friend over to pick her up." I told her.

Jinx chuckled. "Well that's reassuring. Who's this friend?" She asked. I smirked. Man I love doing this. "His name's Michael Galloway. He's about six foot five, green eyes, short black hair, scar going down the left side of his face, can't miss him. And just for safe keeping, to confirm it just ask him who he remembers. The answer is Katherine." I said, flinching at Mom's name. I hate doing this, but they had to be sure.

I heard Jinx breath sharply. Huh weird. "Alright. When will Michael be here?" She asked.

Glancing down at my watch, I took a small guess. "He'll be there in about an hour." I told her.

Jinx sighed on the other end. "I can't thank you enough for doing this. She'll be ready." She said, before hanging up. I moved to get ready. Time to do some good old fashioned transporting. That's when I heard a voice that hadn't shown up for a while. 'Are you sure this is wise Michael?' Knightmare asked me. I scoffed in response. 'Where the hell have you been? I've been busting my ass for the past few weeks and I hear nothing from you. Why now?' I asked. Knightmare scoffed. 'All I'm saying is that you're playing a dangerous game. Just think about this.' He said.

'I am. I got this, don't worry.' I reassured him. I could hear him mutter before leaving. Where was I? Oh right getting ready.

(50 Minutes later)

I was leaning against a car I... borrowed for lack of better term, in front of the place Jinx was staying, smoking a cigarette. Bad habit I know, but what else could I do? That's when I heard a cough. "Excuse me? Mr. Galloway?" I heard someone ask.

I turned to see Nix looking at me. I raised an eyebrow. "Yes?" Nix looked like she was preparing herself. "Who do you remember?" She asked, with a slight tremor in her voice. I threw the cigarette down, putting it out. "Katherine." I answered. Nix sighed in relief. I opened a door for her. "Step right in Miss Oliver. Don't worry, I'll keep you safe." I said with a reassuring smile. She got into the car, and I got in as well, starting up the car. Like that we were off.

As we were driving I got a good look at Nix for the first time since last night. Thankfully she looked like she had a good nights rest, so she was look far better now. Nix turned to look at me. "So... how do you know Knightmare?" She asked, gazing curiously at me. I shrugged. "Ran into him one night while I was out. He's... something else, that's for sure. Why?" I asked.

Nix shrugged. "It just seems weird that you happen to know a vigilante that VPD's been trying to hunt for a few months already. Why are you helping him?" She asked. Man she asked a lot of questions. I paused a bit before answering. "... He saved a friends life. I can never thank him enough, so here I am." I told her. After that little info dump, we sat in silence for the rest of the trip. At least that would have been the case if I hadn't noticed a car had been tailing us for a good five minutes.

I looked over to Nix. "You might wanna buckle up Miss Oliver. It's about to get bumpy." I warned her. 'I warned you' Knightmare said. 'Ah shut up' I told him, focusing on the car. Not a second later, I got a look at the driver. Elec. Motherfucker. I assumed Nix saw him, if the gasp was anything to go by. I sped up and Elec followed, pulling out a gun and shooting at us. I just can't get a break can I?

(So... going to try something a little different here. Cue: Help is On The Way by Rise Against. Might as well make this more interesting.)

I decided to try and improvise. Taking a chance, I drove towards the freeway. Nix looked at me. "What are you planning?" She asked. I shrugged. "Hope for the best. I didn't really plan on this, so we'll have to improvise." I said. Sure enough Elec followed, firing at us like crazy. Man he was determined. I drove down the thankfully empty highway, speeding up as I did, knowing Elec would follow. As soon as there was enough room, I did an immediate 180, driving straight towards Elec.

Nix looked at me. "What on earth are you doing?" She asked.

"I'm trying to throw him off. If he's serious, we'll know. Besides, can't let him know where we're taking you." I answered as I drove towards Elec. I dodged out of the way of a bullet, making sure to nick Elec's car. It definitely worked, but it also messed me up. Our car started to skid out of control, and I was lucky that I managed to gain control before we crashed.

I turned to see Elec's car was also slightly messed up, but not that much worse for wear. Well shit. "Hold on!" I warned, before slamming on the gas. Immediately we shot off, with Elec close behind us. While this was going on, I needed an answer. "Okay what the hell did you do? Knightmare told me about this guy. Why is he so hellbent on getting to you?" I asked.

Nix sighed. "I found out that Elec had stolen one of my father's newest designs and took it back. I guess you know who he is right?" She asked. I nodded. Nix continued. "My father had found a way to harness dust into a new weapon with the help of Dr. Graham Polendina. He called it the Model 6 Galilean Nonlinear Rifle. It's basically a dust powered laser. This was essentially made for regular soldiers to take down the older Grimm. Elec stole the blueprints and was planning on selling it to the highest bidder." I nearly swerved out of control hearing that, but kept my cool thankfully enough. Of course Graham had to help build a fucking Spartan Laser!

"Well... that explains that. So how did- SHIT!" I spat out a bullet hit my shoulder. Motherfucker! Elec was still chasing us. Thinking quickly I exited the highway. Thankfully I recognized the street we were on. Come on just a little more... I looked back to see Elec was about to ram us. There! I quickly made a U-Turn avoiding the hole in the ground, but Elec wasn't so lucky. He went flying in. I got out of my car to check it out.

Whoa... the bastard's car was totaled. Wait a minute... he's still alive! Aw hell no. I went to my car, opening the trunk. Let's see here... ah there we go! I quickly found a lock box I had stored in here, opening it. I pulled out a grenade, and after pulling the pin, I chucked it into the hole. I ain't having that recurring villain bullshit happening. I heard Elec give out a small scream, which was quickly cut off by the explosion that followed.

(End Help is On The Way)

I walked back to my car. After getting in I turned towards Nix. "You hurt?" I asked, inspecting her. Nix shook her head. "Shaken up, but not hurt. What about- you're bleeding!" She said, quickly noticing my wound. I shook her off. "It's fine, just a flesh wound. Let's get out of here." I said, reassuring her. I hit the gas, and we drove towards the VPD.

We drove up to the police station. I saw Midas standing at the entrance, looking exasperated. "What took you so long?" He asked. I laughed. "Hello to you too Detective. I brought Miss Oliver." I said, gesturing to Nix. Midas stared at Nix in relief. "Thank god you're okay. Detective Knight will escort you inside." He said, gesturing to Misty. The two of them left, leaving me with Midas.

"... Thank you for bringing her in. We'll handle it from here. See you later Galloway." Midas finally said, before heading inside. Well then. I guess that's my cue to leave. I got in my car, heading home.

For the next few hours after I got back, I just sat in my bed, thinking of what to do next. Being a vigilante was fun and all, but it took it's toll. I grimaced as I saw the scars I had gained. Yeah it did take it's toll. What now? I can't do this forever. Glancing at my scroll, I realized something. Unlike my old world, I had friends now. Friends that I could enjoy time with. You know... I might as well call one up right now. I dialed in a number and waited.

"Hello?" I heard a thankfully familiar voice say. I smiled. "Hey Scar, it's Michael. I was wondering... do you want to hang out sometime?" I asked. Time to enjoy life while I can.

So... HOLY SHIT THAT WAS A LOT! First and foremost, I figured I'd try something different this time. Let me know, do you guys like the 1000 words, or should I try and go longer? Anyway, the kidnapping arc is over, and now we move on to the relaxation part of this story. Like Michael said, time to enjoy life for a bit. Until next time.