Alright guys, another Tuesday, another chapter.

Now that the dance is over, that was practically five chapters of romance and no action, we can finally start the mission/breach arc.

Also special thanks to Slisor for the favorite over the weekend, you mean so much to me.

Anyways, I believe it is time to start, so sit back and enjoy.


Chapter 27: New Mission

The next morning, Airu wakes up to find Weiss with her arm around the harpy. Before she can freak out, she remembers what happened last night, and where she is. Carefully moving her arm, Airu gets out of bed and changes in the bathroom. She notices as she walks out that Ruby's bed is empty. Figuring she got up early, she shrugged and walked out of RWBY's dorm and to her own.

Airu opens her door to Auron putting on his red haori while Tidus adjusts his gauntlet. "Hey guys," she says.

"Hey Airu," responds Tidus, "Have fun with Weiss?"

Airu rolls her eyes. "Whatever, I'll tell you later." She looks over to Ren's bed, only to find it empty. "Uhh, where is Ren?"

"He left about an hour ago," responds Auron, "He said something about Ozpin wanting to speak with him. Apparently he and Ruby tried to stop someone who broke into the CCT, but she got away. Also he called himself James Bond."

"I knew I should've never let him watch those spy movies. Do you know when he will be back?"

"I'm back!" sings Ren as he bursts the door open.

"Speak of the devil," comments Tidus. The dream's scroll goes off with a message from Rage. I hear that. Tidus looks at his scroll confused before he put it away.

"What did you tell Ozpin?" Auron asks.

"Nothing new, though Ruby mentioned the base in the southeast."

"Smart," adds Airu, "She put the idea in their head while at the same time, not revealing how she truly got it." A knock on the door catches everyone's attention. Airu decides to get it, opening the door to reveal Ruby standing with a package wrapped in a green cloth.

"Hi," says Ruby.

"Hi, what's with the cloth?"

"Oh, this. It is for Auron and Tidus. My dad sent this with the package for us. He said this was from a friend of my Uncle Qrow, but that he never met him."

"Alright, I will give it to them."

"Thanks." Ruby turns and walks back to her room as Airu turns with the gift for Auron and Tidus.

"What do you think it is?" Tidus asks, "And who does their uncle know?"

"It can't be Seymour, he wouldn't send us anything," observes Auron. He takes the cloth from Airu and begins to unwrap it. His eyes widen as he removes the cloth. In his hand is a large black blade with four smaller blades in a rounded 'X' near the guard. The end splits into two curved blades with a slit down the middle of the sword. "It can't be. This is Masamune!"

"Masamune?" Ren asks.

"Yes, it is one of the celestial weapons from our world, but what is it doing here?" Auron then notices something else still in the cloth. The first is a stone with a hollow hole the shape of a sun. The next, is a golden sun. "And why is there a Sun Sigil and a Sun Crest? Wait, Tidus, remove all the water from your blade."

"Alright?" Tidus responds, wondering what he is planning. Doing as his friend asks, he removes the water from his blade to reveal the blue steel underneath. At the base of the hilt is a small hole, the size of the stone. Auron places the sigil in first, then the crest. A bright light surrounds the blade as it begins to change shape. The light subsides as the blue steel changes, looking more jagged and deadly.

Everyone looks in awe at Tidus's new blade, then they notice what looks to be a tank attached to his back. It isn't bulky, and moves with his body, but is filled with water, possible from the blades former form. "What is that?" asks Airu as she stares at the sword.

"Caladbolg, another of the Celestial Weapons," responds Auron, "Whoever sent these is from Spira, which means that someone we know is here, but who?" Before they have a chance to think, the intercom begins to ring through the school as Glynda telling all first years to report to the amphitheater. Team AART all nod to each other as they walk out of their room, all dressed for combat.

Auron and Tidus are still carrying their weapons as Team RWBY step out of their room. Weiss looks to be feeling better and more confident than the night before, Yang and Ruby look very happy, and Blake looks the same. Ruby looks at the new weapons and starts jumping in excitement. "Ohmygosh, those are so cool!" she squeals, "Where did you get those?!"

"Our package," responds Tidus.

"It seems your uncle knows someone from Spira," adds Auron, "And they know us well. I wonder who though."

"What are they called?" asks Weiss, who is surprisingly curious as well.

"Mine is Masamune, and based on how it works it Spira, it should be stronger the more damage I take."

"So, it is like my Semblance?" asks Yang.

"Yes and no. While I do get stronger as my Aura drops, if it were to drop to about ten percent, the power becomes nearly triple my normal strength. The only drawback is that while full Aura, I am only half as powerful."

"That is quite unique," comments Weiss, "What about you Tidus?"

"Auron told me that it is called Caladbolg," admits Tidus, "Apparently my old blade reacted with the Sun Sigil and Sun Crest found with his sword and changed it into this. My water is now on my back in a strangely flexible tank."

"It also has a similar effect," adds Auron, "But to a lesser extent, and he is not weakened when at full Aura levels."

"Wow," says Ruby, "You guys look so much cooler with those weapons. Whoever sent those must really like you guys."

"Maybe, we should get going though."

"Right, let's go get a mission." The two teams begin heading towards the amphitheater.


Team AART manage to sit through Ozpin's speech about the importance of missions and the kingdoms uniting in a time of peace. Now they look around for a mission. Airu looks at some of the combat based ones and finds one located at May Springs. "Over here guys!" she calls to her team. They make their way to the harpy. "I think this is it."

"What does it say?" Auron asks.

"'Location: May Springs. Type: Recon/Search & Destroy. Details: Strange creatures have been appearing in the forest nearby. Some have attacked, but were defeated easily. They release lights upon death and have more intelligence than most Grimm. Investigation and possible elimination is requested of these creatures.' Does that sound like fiends, Auron?"

"Yes. Accept the mission."

"Alright." Airu presses the accept button on the terminal, but a message appears on the screen. "'Must be third year or higher to accept mission.' What the Hell? Why is it even here then?"

"Because due to recent reports, the threat level has been raised," answers Ozpin, appearing behind the team, "We haven't had the time to remove this mission from the list yet."

"We need to go there," demands Auron.

"I am sorry, but-" Ozpin tries to speak, but stops as Auron grabs his collar with his right hand.

"I know what these creatures are! I know how to defeat them! I demand that we go there! You said it yourself that you knew we weren't from this world, well neither are these fiends! Tidus and I have more experience with them that even your professors! You send anyone else into that place, and they won't survive!" Auron pants as he sets Ozpin down. "From what your report said, your team only dealt with the weaker species. I can promise you that no one you know would be able to fight against the fiends that may soon follow. That one at the docks, that wasn't even scratching the surface."

Ozpin, looking at the guardian with a cold stare, pulls out his tablet and pushes a few buttons. Airu turns back to the terminal to find the restriction has disappeared. Airu hits the accept button, and the mission becomes registered by Team AART. "You better know what you are doing Auron," he states, "Because I am coming with you." The team looks in shock at the headmaster had just said.

"What?" Airu asks.

"I said I am coming with you. There isn't any professors available anyways, so I have to step up. We leave in three hours. Gather your gear and meet me at the air docks." Ozpin turns and leaves.

As he walks away, he notices Glynda staring at him, arms crossed and her foot tapping. "What was that?" she asks, "That student threatened you and you did nothing."

Ozpin shakes his head as he takes a sip of his coffee that appeared in his hand. "I am afraid you misunderstood. Auron was merely informing me that he knew more about the mission than others would. All I did was unlock it for them…," He takes another sip as he looks Glynda in the eyes, "... And agree to join them." Before she can respond, Ozpin walks away from her, leaving her in shock.


Team AART walk outside to the dock. They still had an hour, but they wanted to see RWBY off. Ruby and Yang talk with Auron and Tidus about their new weapons, Ren Glain makes some adjustments and checks his ammo and Dust levels, Blake reads a little on the bench, and Airu and Weiss talk on the bench next to her. "So, where are you guys heading?" Weiss asks.

"May Springs," Airu replies, "It is where Coco and them were sent."

Weiss raises an eyebrow. "I thought only third years and up could take that?"

"Auron 'convinced' Ozpin, and now he is the one taking us."

Weiss chokes on air and coughs in surprise. "Wait! You guys are going with Ozpin?"

Airu shrugs as Weiss regains her composure. "Yeah, I wonder where you guys are heading?"

"Quadrant 5. It is the southeast, so it gives us the chance to look for the White Fang."

"I see, so we won't be too far. If you guys need back-up, let me know, okay."

"You better do the same." The two giggle a little, but a running student catches their attention.

"Hey!" he shouts, "Team CFVY is back!" Team AART and Team RWBY quickly make their way to the airship landing. The door opens as Team CFVY steps out. Coco notices Auron and runs to him with a massive hug. Velvet walks to Blake, who is standing next to him

"Velvet, are you okay?" Blake asks. Auron and Coco let go of each other and look to them.

"I'm fine," replies Velvet, "There were just so many, and I didn't recognize most of them."

"Did you get any pictures of them?" Auron asks, noticing the camera on her back.

"Yeah, why?"

"I need a copy of each one sent to my scroll as soon as possible. My team is heading over there in an hour."

"Are you crazy!?" Coco asks as she slaps Auron, "We were gone for two weeks and you think you guys can handle what we went through there? Please, don't fight those things. They are not like anything you have seen."

"Actually, I have seen everyone of them." Coco and Velvet look in shock at what he said.

"What?" they ask in unison.

"The strange lights, the fact they are not Grimm, everything. Tidus and I know how to defeat them, which is why I need those pictures to show Ozpin on the trip over there. Please Velvet, I need those pictures."

"I will get them for you right away," agrees Velvet before she runs off.

"You better not die out there," commands Coco.

"I don't plan on it. I was worried about you. I am so glad you are safe." Before she could respond, Auron pulls her into another hug.

"Thanks, Old Man." He finally lets go after a minute.

"You should get some rest."

"Alright, but be careful, those things are a bitch to kill. Especially those cactus fuckers."

"I will. And those Cactuar are very annoying." Auron kisses her forehead before he lets her go back to the school. He looks over to Tidus, currently talking talking with Team JNPR, before giving Pyrrha a hug for luck. Ren Glain stands off to the side as he watches Airu and Weiss talk a bit before doing the same. Team RWBY gathers again as they speak with JNPR, now joined with Sun and Neptune, as the rest of Team AART regroup.

"You guys ready?" Airu asks.

"More than ever," claims Ren Glain.

"You know it," cheers Tidus.

"I feel much better knowing Coco is here," admits Auron, "Now I can truly focus." They turn and watch as RWBY boards the airship with Professor Oobleck.

"I feel bad for them," says Airu. The rest of her team nods.

"Ahh, good, everyone is here," observes Ozpin, now standing behind them, "And I see CFVY has returned, that is good news. Did you get a chance to speak with them about their mission?"

"I did, I should be getting images of what they encountered from Velvet soon," replies Auron, "I will explain to you what we are up against when we board the ship."

"Good, I feel that will be best." Everyone nods as they turn and wait for their ship.


Alright, so I know you all will have questions about Masamune and Caladblog. First of all, they are Spirian weapons, so they still have the properties of the games, but Tidus's has the extra effect of the water because it was infused into Brotherhood, which has adapted to Remnant's environment. In summery, Tidus's celestial weapon gives him water for his Semblance, since most of it is kept on him at all times anyways. And because Spirian weapons effect the wielder as well, they will get the benefits of their Aura levels for their weapons. I know I switched Caladblog, but it would not have worked for climatic battles if Tidus was almost dying and his sword couldn't cut paper, so I made it a weaker version of Masamune.

Is there anything else I can say, let me look. Nope, spoilers. Nope, unconfirmed plans. Oh, I can talk about this.

So, Volume 4 of RWBY. I know I said it was going to be an AU, and it still will be here, but I may still incorporate elements from the new season into my writing. How exactly it will, I don't know. If this story does finish before it ends, I will wait til about a month after the finale to post the next story. That gives me time to make any edits to what I already have done and how it will play into the plot later.

With all that being said, have a nice week, and I will see you all on Friday.