Chapter 27: Some New Outlooks in Remnant

Author's Note: Hello everyone, I'm back with another chapter of Team Akatsuki. Last chapter, I gave you all an interesting twist. In which case, the Atlas military has decided to create 3 beings who in the story will serve as opponents for the Akatsuki. A lot of you guys have questions and assumptions, so I'll answer them.

Project P.E.N.N.Y. (think RT will tell us what the acronym will spell out?) – Pretty obvious; Penny Polendina is based on/alludes to Pinocchio.

Project Cell – Based on Dragon Ball Z's Cell; Don't expect Saiyans, Namekians, Frost Demons, Ki Blasts, etc; I'm using my own version; As for questions surrounding DNA, the Akatsuki are made up of powerful, highly trained ninja so I think that description will answer your questions; Expect some elements of Mewtwo with the character.

Project Prometheus – Based on Frankenstein's Monster; A few selected of you guys figured it out, though most were too focused on Cell; I did leave hints, such as one of the scientists working on the projects is named Victor Frankenstein, the creator of the monster; If the name of the project did bring confusion, then I'll do my best to explain:

The novel Frankenstein has an alternative title, known as The Modern Prometheus. It makes sense since the story of the Greek titan Prometheus was one of the major things that inspired Mary Shelly to write her novel, to the point of making parallels between the two. The biggest parallel is between Victor Frankenstein and Prometheus, since the former created the monster while the latter created mankind.

I hope that I did my best to explain everything. We never got to see Penny's other two teammates, and it's kind of likely that we never will. I decided to change that as well as changing Penny's origins and purpose of creation.

Anyway, let's start the chapter.


"Project P.E.N.N.Y.? Project Prometheus? Project Cell?" Ciel asked in confusion. "What do you mean new teammates as well, sir?"

"It means that we created three new beings, bringing them to life in Remnant as our defense against the Akatsuki. Because they're going to be new to the world and you possess all the needed qualities, we want you to serve as their leader and guide," General Ironwood explained.

"I see," the young student muttered. "And you're taking me to them."

"Yes," the general answered. "They're nearly complete, but it would be best that you get to know them."

"Yes sir," Ciel said, following the general as he leads her to the hidden laboratory. Inside, the two can see three rooms with glass windows. Looking through the windows, the young Atlas student is able to see the nearly completed experimentations of the three new beings. She awes at the sights.

Through one window, Ciel can see a short, round aged scientist with a big white beard and short white hair. The scientist is with a few others, working on what seems to be a robot with the appearance of a female human. The creation's body is already built, but it seems that the scientists are working on maintenance.

"That's Dr. Thomas Poledina. He's in charge of Project P.E.N.N.Y., the first android to ever use Aura," General Ironwood stated.

"An android, but how can a machine generate aura?" Ciel asked.

"Well, it's not actual Aura but rather artificial Aura," the general explained. "She can generate an unlimited supply as long as she's functioning. Unfortunately, she can't use it to repair any damage done to her."

"Interesting," the young Atlas student muttered. The two walks toward the next lab room, where they see a younger man with short brown hair and a brown beard working on what seems to be a body strapped onto a table covered by a white cloth. The scientist is being helped by a strange looking man with a hunched back. They appear to be looking over weather patterns on a computer screen.

"Over there is Doctor Victor Frankenstein with his hunchbacked assistant Igor," Ironwood displayed. "They're working on a different kind of project, bringing a being made out of dead body parts to life."

"You mean a zombie?" Ciel asked worriedly.

"What? No. Nothing like a zombie," the general assured her. "Dr. Frankenstein knows what he's doing, as he had interest in conducting such an experiement."

"I see," the Atlas student said, obviously creeped out by the concept of the project. She hurries to the next lab room, seeing a group of scientists standing around a large tube filled in an unknown liquid. The scientist appear to be looking through charts and graphs while writing down on their clipboards. One particular scientist is an older male with a large white mustache. He has long white hair that goes past his shoulders and a zig-zag bang as well as a pointy beard.

"And lastly, there's Dr. Gero Fuji overseeing Project Cell. With this, we are creating a living being using the DNA of historically skilled hunters and huntresses. We have confidence that the test subject will be able to possess multiple semblances thanks to the multiple DNA used," Ironwood explained.

"Is it possible for someone, human or Faunus, to possess multiple semblances?" Ciel asked.

"That's what we're trying to find out, but Gero is very confident in his abilities," the general answered. Inside the tube appears to be a naked male Faunus around her age. She can tell that the test subject is a Faunus because of the large purple cicada wings on his back. The Faunus appears to have long green hair, most of it being a light shade with parts of it darker. The top middle portion of the hair is purple instead.

"They're such a strange group," the young Atlas student commented.

"Strange, but capable. I'm pretty sure that when they're ready, they'll look forward to working with you," Ironwood told her. "We look forward to future progress of your team."

"We won't fail you, sir. I can tell you that" Ciel stated, saluting before taking another look at the cicada Faunus of Project Cell.


"Any reason why I have to go?" Kakuzu asked as he is at the entrance of the Akatsuki's base. The miser has been instructed to travel to the Kingdom of Atlas to meet up with Whitley Schnee after Konan told the Akatsuki leader of important news.

"Whitley has informed Konan of machines that General Ironwood and the Atlas military are building to use against us," Nagato answered.

"Okay, but why me?" Kakuzu asked, slightly irritated.

"Well, you've always had a fond for money and economics, always in charge of the organization's funds. Since we're helping Whitley inherit the Schnee Dust Company, I see no reason for you to give him some pointers about the business world. I doubt his father would teach him anything truly noteworthy, so you teaching the boy would prove to be with beneficial to both parties," the Akatsuki leader explained.

"Alright, but any reason why I have to take her with me?" the miser responded, jerking at Amber standing next to him. The Fall Maiden gives them a little wave and smile.

"Hidan isn't fit for this kind of mission since he'll be looking to pick fights, something that can't be risked in this mission. He specializes in hunting down targets instead and killing them. Besides, Amber has experience in hiding and stealth due to her status as the Fall Maiden," Nagato stated.

"Fine then. At least I'll have time to get away from Hidan," Kakuzu muttered.

"Oh and one more thing. You aren't allowed to kill her if she does anything that agitates you even the slightest," the Akatsuki leader instructed.

"Wait, k-kill me?" Amber asked with confusion and concern.

"Have fun you two," Nagato said before closing the door of the base. Kakuzu and Amber just stood there before looking at each other.

"Uh… a pretty big mission isn't it? I've never been to Atlas before, mostly because of how cold it is," the Fall Maiden said, trying to start a conversion.

"Don't talk to me, don't look at me, and keep your distance. Follow those instructions, and we'll be fine," Kakuzu told her, silencing the maiden. The miser leaves the base, starting the mission. Amber sighs and follows him. It's going to be a long mission for them.


"You think they're going to be okay?" Konan asked, feeling uncertain about the fact that Kakuzu and Amber are going on a mission together. "Kakuzu has always been short-tempered with every partner he had, even with Hidan to this day. This is the first time we've sent Amber on a mission which didn't require 2 or 3 of us looking over her."

"There's nothing to worry about Konan. While Kakuzu never had the best track history when it comes to partners, he knows how important this mission is for us," Nagato assured his partner. "Plus, he knows how important Amber is considering her status in the world and her abilities. There are people still after her."

"Raven did say that General Ironwood is part of Ozpin's group," the female Akatsuki member pointed out.

"So? Ironwood is still one person, and someone not worth worrying for Kakuzu. He's far capable enough to take care of that tin man," the Akatsuki leader replied. "The only thing is that the general trusts no one but himself, therefore making him very paranoid man. However, that's still no problem for Kakuzu."

"I wonder what the general and Atlas was thinking when they believed their machines can beat us," Konan muttered.


In a small city, Itachi and Kisame are sitting at the edge of a rooftop of a building. Between the two Akatsuki members is a bucket of fried chicken and a cooler of sodas. Since the partners didn't have any assigned missions, the two decided to have some fun and hang out together.

"This is the life, eh Itachi?" Kisame asked his Uchiha partner.

"Agreed. I feel satisfied," Itachi answered.

"Back in our old world, everything was shit. It was kill or be killed. Now in Remnant, things are peaceful and relaxing. Nothing we have to worry about," the shark ninja stated.

"We still have the rest of the White Fang, the Atlesian military, Ozpin and his group, and the fire witch who stole Amber's powers," the Uchiha pointed out.

"So? We can take them. Hell, we can beat them if all of them came at us at once," Kisame assured his partner.

"True," Itachi acknowledged. "Don't you miss anything from our world?"

"Like what?" the shark ninja asked, munching on a piece of chicken.

"I don't know. Don't you have a clan or something?" the Uchiha asked.

"I kind of do, but it's very small. Plus, I never made any contact with them ever since I went rogue," Kisame stated. "I'm not sure if I have any relatives left."

"Like what, a son?" Itachi questioned.

"I wanna say no, but I could definitely be wrong. Yet at the same time, I might say yes but wouldn't be sure," the shark ninja answered. "I'm guessing that you still miss your kid brother Sasuke don't you?"

"Of course. Every day, I wonder how he's doing. Is he alive? If so, is he doing well? Did he find a nice girl to marry? Do they have kids? I have all these questions, and I won't be able to have the answers to them," the Uchiha replied.

"I could answer that third question," Kisame offered.

"Really? Sasuke found a nice girl to be with?" Itachi asked, filled with hope.

"Yup. Before he went off to fight you, Sasuke found me with his group. I kept his group from joining him as you instructed. His group consisted of two other guys and a sole female, at the same age as him," the shark ninja explained. "While I was fighting one of Sasuke's group members, I recalled him calling the girl Karin."

"Karin, huh?" the Uchiha muttered. "Can you describe her to me?"

"Well, she has red hair that's the same shade at Nagato's. Makes me wonder if she's related to him or something. She also wears glasses, therefore she's incredibly smart. And finally, she gives off this "tragic backstory" vibe," Kisame answered.

"Well it seems that Sasuke better take care of her then," Itachi said. "I definitely give her my blessing to marry him."

"Speaking of marriage, you've got to get married to friend," the shark ninja told his partner.

"Why do I have to get married?" the Uchiha asked in confusion.

"Well, you've been given a second chance at life just like the rest of us. We gotta get you hitched, seeing that you've got no chance of dying from an illness since you've never experienced anymore situations that required you to overuse the abilities of your Sharingan," Kisame explained.

"Still, there hasn't been a girl that caught my interest," Itachi said.

"You sure? I've overhead you talking to Mercury about some girl named Pyrrha," the shark ninja revealed.

"She's just a friend. While she's the first girl not to come over me due to my looks, I doubt she's interested in me," the Uchiha replied.

"I doubt she's not interested in you," Kisame said.

"Speaking of dating, you're together with that rabbit Faunus," Itachi pointed out. "You believe Nagato is okay with that?"

"He is, as long as Velvet keeps her promise of not telling anything about the Akatsuki," the shark ninja answered. "Besides, he allowed me to date her as long as I can help him court Konan." Itachi spits out some of the soda that he's drinking.

"Wait, Nagato wants to date Konan?!" the Uchiha asked in disbelief. "Does he not know?!"

"Nope. That idiot is a dense motherfucker," Kisame answered. "Some of the other Akatsuki members and I made a bet of how long it'll take before he realizes that Konan has feelings for him as well."

"Let me in on that bet," Itachi told him.

"Sure thing, pal," the shark ninja said, smiling a toothy grin. The two partners continue their relaxation, eating fried chicken and soda.


Later that night in Beacon Academy, Mercury is walking in the halls of the school. He's on his way back to his dorm after completing some training. Just because he hasn't been trained by Itachi doesn't mean he still can't improve. Plus, the silver haired teen wants to be ready when he participates in missions alongside the Akatsuki.

As he got closer to his dorm room, Mercury sees Pyrrha sitting outside the door of Team JNPR. The redhead Spartan has an angry expression on her face, appearing to be in a bad mood. The silver haired teen is wondering why she's in such a position considering she's always had a cheerful and happy personality. Knowing what to do, Mercury approaches the girl in a calm but supportive manner.

"Hey Pyrrha, did something happen?" the silver teen asked.

"Oh, Mercury, I didn't notice you there," Pyrrha responded in a startled tone. "Nothing's wrong."

"If nothing's wrong, then why are you sitting down outside?" Mercury countered. The redhead stays silent for a moment before finally answering.

"Jaune and I had a fight earlier," the Spartan revealed.

"Really? What kind of fight was it that got you into this state?" the silver haired teen asked curiously.

"I offered to train him after all the bullying he's receiving from Cardin. However… he didn't reacted very positively," Pyrrha answered. "He got angry and yelled at me. He even told me a shocking secret."

"Him? What kind of secret does he have that's so shocking?" Mercury questioned, raising an eyebrow.

"He cheated his way into Beacon with faked transcripts," the redhead revealed. While it was an interesting dilemma, it didn't really surprise the silver haired teen. However, it did made sense to him after witnessing all of Jaune's fights in combat class and especially from fighting the blonde himself. "After that, he asked that I leave so I did."

"Well then, he's an idiot for refusing your help," Mercury stated. "He came to this school unprepared as hell and received the consequences for it. After which, he receives the biggest opportunity of his lifetime and turns it down like a brainless moron. Knowing this, he doesn't deserve your help and you aren't obligated to help him."

"Mercury, don't say that," Pyrrha replied. "Jaune's my partner. We're supposed to look out for each other and help one another."

"Then he's being a shitty partner," the silver haired teen told her. "If he's a good partner, then he wouldn't reject your offer. He's being a selfish brat. Hell, he's the reason why you're like this right now."

"Jaune was just going through a difficult time. Cardin's bullying is really getting to him along with his troubles in his classes," the Spartan explain, trying to defend her partner.

"Cardin won't be a problem for Jaune considering the asshole and two of his teammates were sent to the nurse's office with moderate injuries. As for classes, it's Jaune's fault for falling asleep and not paying attention," Mercury pointed out. "Pyrrha, I'm just looking out for you."

"Really? That's sweet," Pyrrha thanked, smiling at the adopted Uchiha.

"Well yeah, Itachi did asked me to. He really cares about you, so he asked me to look out for you in his place since he's not a student. Besides, I'm your friend too," the silver haired teen stated.

"That's nice of him. How is he doing anyway?" the redhead asked.

"He's doing good, working hard in his job. He's with awesome coworkers who he considers his friends," Mercury answered. "Though whenever I get a chance to talk to him, he would always ask about you."

"Really? I didn't know," Pyrrha said, blushing at the thought.

"Well, you are the first person outside his job he befriended," the silver haired teen revealed, surprising the Spartan girl.

"Is that so?" the redhead responded.

"He was never that social to begin with. But for some people, things change," Mercury replied.

"Things change huh?" Pyrrha muttered, causing the silver haired teen to raise an eyebrow.

"You're wondering if things could change for Jaune aren't you?" Mercury asked.

"It's not wrong for me to be think so," the Spartan answered.

"Jaune isn't worth helping. Trust me," the silver haired teen said. "The guy keeps asking Weiss out despite the fact that she doesn't have an interest in him." Speaking of which, Mercury is still trying to figure out a way to get the Schnee girl be more rebellious and stand up against her father.

"Maybe you're right, but who knows. Maybe Jaune will come around or not," Pyrrha stated. "Thank you for the talk Mercury. I really appreciate it."

"Not a problem," Mercury replied. "I'll see you tomorrow." The silver haired teen heads to his dorm room and enters inside. Pyrrha would briefly hear Weiss criticizing the adopted Uchiha for arriving late. The Spartan girl gets up from her position and enters her own dorm room, receiving a warm welcome from Ren and Nora.


Meanwhile, James Ironwood is currently in his office. He just showed Ciel the hidden laboratories of Atlas, displaying her future teammates. After that, he helped escorted her out before leaving to his private office in his home. After spending a day with the young Atlas student, James knew he made the right choice in entrusting the girl with this important job.

This is the only option the general had ever since Remnant's awareness of the Akatsuki. Ironwood knew that the organization was too dangerous to be left unchecked. Thanks to his two seats in the Atlas Council, he managed to gain approval for the Atlas military's three special projects.

However, James knew that the Akatsuki wasn't the only problem. Out there in Remnant are the remaining force of the White Fang. Alongside them are what he believes to be the biggest threat to the world, Salem and her assailants. However, Ironwood believes that Ciel can lead the three projects to victory.

He joined alongside Ozpin, Glynda, Qrow, and the headmasters of Haven and Shade to combat Salem and her Grimm forces. Unfortunately, the White Fang and the Akatsuki made the situation difficult for the brotherhood. Thankfully, the two organizations aren't aware of the four hidden relics that the four academies are currently protecting.

Ozpin places his faith on his students in Beacon Academy and the four maidens. However, Ironwood wasn't entirely sure if they were enough. That's why he had the military build robots, mech suits, and the three projects as a force capable of handling these threats. He has faith in Ozpin, but sometimes James finds himself disagreeing with the Beacon headmaster's methods of handling such threats.

With the sudden disappearance of Ozpin, Glynda, and Qrow, Ironwood became increasingly worried. He didn't know why they disappeared and didn't know which group to blame. Every day, James wonder if they're alive and safe. If anything happened to them, the general knew that he had to take charge.

Right now, Ironwood is currently looking over some reports before his personal scroll starts to ring. The general sees that the caller's ID is Qrow's, surprising him. This is the first time James ever felt happy receiving a call from the drunk. He quickly picks up the scroll and answers it.

"Hello?" Ironwood asked.

"Hey, what's up?"

"Where have you been?!" James demanded.

"Hold up a moment, I'm ordering a drink."

"Damn it Qrow! Where are you? Where's Oz and Glynda?" the general asked.

"I can't find them."

"What do you mean you can't find them?" Ironwood demanded.

"I can't find them. There's only Faunus here."

"What do you mean there's only Faunus?" James asked.

"It means, there's only Faunus in this bar."

"Well then, get out of the Faunus bar!" the general shouted.

"Alright, you don't have to shout at me!" A moment passes before Ironwood hears Qrow's voice again. "There's more Faunus."

"What do you mean there's more Faunus?!" James demanded.

"There's just more Faunus here."

"Go to the next location!" the general ordered.

"There's still Faunus here."

"Where are you right now?!" Ironwood shouted.

"I'm with the Faunus."

"What do you mean you're with the Faunus?!" James asked.

"I mean, I with the Faunus!"

"What continent are you at?!" the Atlas general yelled.

"I'm at Menagerie!"

"Why are you looking for Oz and Glynda in Menagerie?!" Ironwood demanded, only at a louder tone.

"Fuck you!"

Qrow instantly hangs up, causing James to slam his scroll onto his desk in anger. By the sheer amount of force made by the slam, it's amazing that the device didn't break into pieces. Has Ironwood ever told anyone how much he hates Qrow?


Author's Note: That's it for this chapter everyone. There wasn't any action in this chapter, but we did get more info of Atlas' three projects. Next time though, I'm sure we'll get some action. Until then, see you next chapter!