GARO Saviors of Remnant
ESKK: Well new chapter is here please enjoy it.
*Insert When it Falls RWBY OP 3
The song began with a slow piano score as from it a red rose petal began to fall from the sky where Remnant's moon could be seen. As it slowly but surely fell it landed on a blooming rose as it was peaceful but the night was not for the night the Horrors ruled.
-Maybe red's like roses?-
When the guitar hit an Ursa was seen as it ran across destroying the flower as it ran across the land with a Horror riding its back. With the Grimm and Horror was an army of them from creeps to even Beowolfs as they were all accompanied by Horrors.
-Maybe it's the pool of blood! The innocents will lay in When in the end you've failed to save them?-
The screen began to change between Team RWBY, GARO, SSSN, JNPR, CMEN, and KIBA as behind the teams with Makai Knights were the armors of said Knights before the screen focused on Nexus, Akane, and Cinder as their eyes were starting to glow to show their own power.
-Their dying eyes! Are wide and white like snow! And now they know the cost of trusting you is obliteration!-
The screen went back to the army of Grimm and Horrors as they entered Beacon as the Horrors stopped to either possess any stray humans or for a quick snack on said humans as soon the Grimm, Hybrids, Horrors were upon Beacon Tower itself.
-Mirrors will shatter! Crushed by the weight of the world!-
The screen showed the Grimm and Horrors were at the window itself where Ozpin and Glynda were looking at it. But as Ozpin looked to the mirror he saw the past, four Makai Knights clearly identified as Garo, Yaiba, Bolg in its silver form, and Lord as the Makai Priestess with them looked like Salem but in a human form as behind her with a hand on her shoulder like a father to his daughter was a fifth Knight known as Kiba. Then the Window like mirror shattered showing James with his Atlesian forces on his airship.
-The pillars collapse in shame-
The screen then showed Aron, Blake, and Weiss walking as the trio were in what looked like Forever Falls but as they walked they soon looked and saw Adam with the White Fang there before his form shattered to revealed Jacque Schnee there but his eyes were showing Horror Markings as behind him was the shadow of a large Horror glaring at them. The scene then shattered revealing Akane as she was sitting on a combo of the CEO desk for the SDC and the throne for the White Fang as on either side of her was the White Fang's symbol and the SDC symbol showing Akane controlled it all.
-There'll be no rest! There'll be no love! There'll be no hero in the end who will rise above-
The screen then showed the Beacon people as Team's GARO, RWBY, JNPR, and the Atlas Soldiers lead the charge against an army of Grimm and Horrors who were being led by Nexus and Team KIBA as Gold and Nexus glared at each other before sliding to a stop and trading a crimson red and shining gold punch at each other causing he scene to change.
The screen then began showing Team's RWBY and GARO going against Cinder, Mercury, Emerald, and Adam and Team KIBA as they were in a major battle. Raymond and Yang were fighting against Mercury and Blaze. Blake and Aron were talking on Adam and Ico as it was clear this was an intense battle. Then it came to Weiss and Ollette as they took on Akane and Emerald as Weiss was trying to desperately save her half-sister from the darkness she was in. Trying to show the human Faunus hybrid that there are those who care about her but Akane wasn't listening as it may be Akane was too far gone. Finally it was Gold, Ruby, and Jaune vs Nexus, Solomon, and Cinder
-And when it ends! The good will crawl! The shining light will sink in darkness victory for hate incarnate misery and pain for all!-
The scene then began showing Qrow and Winter as with them was Ruby and Weiss as they left as from Gold was Lockwood another Makai Knight who had a cigarette in his mouth as the one who taught Gold got between the two to split them up before a photo flew in. On the Photo was an image of Team STRQ as the image zoomed in on Qrow's weapon's gears as soon the scene changed.
-When it falls!-
The song began to come to an end as it showed Team GARO, RWBY, and JNPR holding hands while falling downward before they were forced to split apart as the teams were being divided. But Gold look downward as Ruby was worried as she then glared seeing Nexus, Cinder, and Solomon there as Jaune saw this as well as did the rest of Team GARO as with the evil trio was the rest of KIBA.
Gold then flew downward faster as he then summoned his armor becoming Garo as the same could be said for Ruby and Jaune becoming Yaiba and Gaia. Nexus, Solomon, and Cinder all saw this and returned the favor as they jumped upward as Nexus and Solomon summoned their own armors becoming Kiba and Bolg as the two went at Garo and Yaiba while Cinder went for Jaune as when their blades clashed there was a huge flash of light.
Soon the screen showed the Madou Rings, Amulets, Brooches, Bracelets, and a scroll with what may be Penny's head inside it. The screen then showed GARO and RWBY sitting in a circle as the image circled around them as it looked almost sad for some reason. Soon the song came to an end as the image of Garo and Kiba appeared glaring at each other as with it was Yaiba and Bolg doing the same as it was clear this was only the beginning of things.
"GARO SAVIORS OF REMNANT"
(Start Salem Sanctuary)
"Are you sure of this?" Salem asked as the Seer was relaying to her communication with Blaze and Solomon which it then clicked its code in response. "I see I shall look into it report to me if any new information appears Blaze." Salem said as she then cut off the communication in question.
"What is wrong?" Hazel asked as Salem looked to be deep in thought.
"Blaze seems to have reported some... disturbing news to me involving Nexus not about what he did to Cinder but Nexus showing compassion." Salem said as she knew that was a weakness Nexus could not afford to give out recklessly.
"You do not believe Nexus will... turn on us do you considering your plans for him." Watts said as he knew Salem wanted Nexus to be more than her second in command considering his natural affinity to the Grimm.
"Hazel I want you to have a special training regimen ready for Nexus upon his return from Beacon it seems I must accelerate his training and development." Salem said as she looked down. "And Watts I want you to find every scrap of information on Dr. Merlot EVERYTHING before Nexus finds it and does something he may regret." Salem said as Watts knew Merlot was involved with Nexus creation as well.
"You don't believe he will go after him do you?" Watts asked as Salem then sighed.
"After he went after you for your involvement I wouldn't put it past him but better safe the sorry." Salem said as she looked to Watts.
"As you command milady." Watts said as Salem then looked outside her window to the Grimm pools deep in thought.
She then looked to the dragon fang upon her table and a small item with it as she caressed it. "I won't lose another one." Salem said to herself as it was so long ago when she Solomon, Ozpin as well as the Garo and Yaiba of that era were living their lives so peacefully. She pulled a secret lever and showed a picture she always hid here upon arrival. She looked to it with sadness to show herself in her younger days looking as human as ever with a smiling Solomon, and a young Ozpin with a silver eyed scythe wielder, and a man with a red duster as in the picture held in Salem's arms was a small bundle and holding to the silver eyes woman's hand was a silver eyed little girl.
"I may have to intervene." Salem said as she did not wish it so but she was being left not choice. She knew Nexus can succeed but she worries like any mother would that Nexus may get discovered and she needed to make sure Ozpin didn't put the pieces together connecting Solomon to Nexus and in turn to her. She then took the Dragon Fang knowing the time may have arrived for her intervention now.
(A few days later with Solomon)
Solomon stood atop a building in Vale as he looked around for his quarry knowing he had to find them. He was sent to scout the danger Yaiba posed to Salem and Nexus. He looked upon Vale as he glared upon it as somewhere in Vale another one of his quarry waited. "Well Dr. Merlot until I begin searching... I wonder how I may draw out the Scorching Heat Knight and the Golden Knight." Solomon asked as he looked down upon Vale knowing the ones he seek was hidden among its people.
Solomon then saw Juniors Club was due to open soon thus he would ask Junior what he knew and in turn get the information of Ruby Rose and Gold Strider from him when the sun sets once more. After all he should wrap up here before his Ex-Wife arrives. That was when he heard footsteps and a familiar voice.
"Hello Solomon." Salem was heard as Solomon looked to her with a glare.
'Speak of the devil.' Solomon thought as he didn't expect Salem to come all the way here and most of all in uniform of a Dragon Knight for females mixed for this modern age. "Salem why did you come here?" Solomon asked as Salem leaned over the railing with him.
"I have some orders for you that required me to hand deliver them. I will assist you with our shared quarry of Yaiba and Garo but we need to make sure Ozpin doesn't suspect Nexus hence why I am here our combined powers should be able to act as a smokescreen for Nexus to remain hidden after all a good ace is one saved for the right moment." Salem said as she pulled down her hoodie to reveal her pale face and red eyes.
"So I suppose by day you look normal but by night..." Solomon began as Salem then sighed in annoyance.
"Sorry we cannot all have your skill to hide what you are." Salem said as Solomon ignored her.
"Don't get in my way this time." Solomon warned as he wasn't going to lose his chance at a worthy foe.
"Follow my orders this time and we can all walk away happy." Salem said as she was mainly focused on hiding Nexus from Ozpin's senses.
(Scene Break a few days later)
Team GARO, RWBY, and JNPR were gathered at the Diner once again as they all ate their food in peace. "Here you go todays special." The waitress said as she then roller skated away. "Attacks on Weapon Shops, Dust Shops, and Book Stores." Raymond read as he took the letter. "For the past two weeks Dust Shops, Weapons Shops, and Book Stores have been attacked by what was one armed assailant which then became two in recent days." Raymond read as Gold ate while listening. "The stores were attacked at times even destroyed but nothing was taken but all of them left behind one thing a single Black Rose." Raymond read as Gold nodded half listening to this.
"The attackers shown signs of wielding Soul Metal from the male while the female shows skills of a Knight long since forgotten but the last victim who owns the store from Dust Till Dawn, was able to escape with serious injuries but spoke of the woman... with pale white skin and crimson red eyes." Raymond read aloud as when he did Gold went wide eyed as Raymond heard this as he then took the note from Raymond's hands.
"Give me that!" Gold snapped as he took the letter surprising everyone with how Gold was acting.
"Hey Gold wait up!" Ruby called as ARO, Ruby, and Jaune were about to give chase.
"I'm going alone!" Gold snapped at them surprising everyone. "I don't have time for a lesson to give you two so head back to Beacon I'm soloing this one!" Gold called out as this was completely out of character for Gold.
Ruby was about to give chase until Eclipse spoke with a yawn. "I wouldn't bother Ruby." Eclipse said as Ruby looked to her Madou Ring. "By the sound of this, this sounds personal." Eclipse said as Blake and Yang looked to each other knowing what was going on.
"But why did hearing those descriptions set him off like that?" Ruby asked as Yang and Blake then stood up as they both knew why it set him off.
"Rubes I'm sure he'll explain it to you when he can." Yang said as she knew Gold had to do it.
"Yeah just give him his space ok." Blake said as Jaune looked around.
"Well that was strange." Nora said as she then sighed. "I want happy lucky Gold back." Nora said as they never seen Gold act like this before.
(Meanwhile with Solomon and Salem)
The two were walking about down and alley as Salem was dressed in casual wear with contact lenses and a wig as with some make up and magic she was able to look like any other human with ease. As they walked a group of thugs appeared as they put their arms around the two. "What do we have here?" One asked as he was clearly the leader but the two kept walking. "Slow down there you two. The lovely couple aren't trying to go down our turf without saying hello are they?" The leader asked as he slammed Solomon's cheek a bit in a friendly way.
"You two must be new around here let us give you some orientation on how we run things around here." The second thug said as Solomon and Salem glared at the two in question. "Hey? You two listening drop your wallets and the lady drop her clothing." The man said as Salem and Solomon glared at the two as Salem saw him.
"Even after all this time... perverted humans never change." Salem said as soon well the two thugs didn't see what happened until it was too late.
(Meanwhile at Beacon)
RWBY arrived back at their dorm room as Ruby plopped down at her bed worried for Gold. "Hey Blake... do you know what's wrong with Gold?" Ruby asked as Blake looked from her own bed.
"How would I know?" Blake asked as Ruby looked to him.
"He's kind of acting like you when the White Fang are involved." Ruby confessed as Blake then stood up as Yang then spoke up.
"Well... before the dance Gold said that he and the woman with red eyes and pale white skin had a history a kind of score to settle. So um it maybe a Horror he's been hunting down for a long time." Yang both lied and told the truth as Ruby looked to them.
"Then we should help him!" Ruby called as she looked to the two.
"No..." Weiss began as she looked to Ruby from the desk. "I think... we need to let Gold sort this one out." Weiss said as then Eclipse spoke.
"I hate to say this but... someone was in the dorm room." Eclipse said as Ruby looked. "Look on your desk Ruby." Eclipse said as Ruby looked and gasped as on her desk was a Black Rose the same one at each attack sight.
"Ok I know I'm not supposed to get involved but... whoever sent that and been attacking the stores and stuff... their calling me out." Ruby said as she even saw her name tied to the rose by a tag.
"Great." Weiss said as Yang got up.
"I'll get Jaune and Gold's teammates." Yang said as whoever was calling Ruby out knew where to hit and that was her favorite stores in Vale.
(With Gold at Vale's hospital)
"Hey you're the old man who owns from Dust till Dawn right?" Gold asked as the man now in bandages nodded to him. "Um can you describe to me the guys who attacked you see I'm with the local Huntsman and any information on these guys you have can be a huge help like why they attacked you or any defining features you didn't already tell us." Gold said as the old man nodded to Gold.
"Well the male had a duster and this huge Glaive weapon with him and some armor as well. He and the woman walked in and when he pointed the glaive at me I panicked offering my Lien and Dust. But he said he wasn't here for either of those but information about someone." The old man said before coughing no doubt injuries acting up. "Then the Woman gave me a description of her but I haven't seen her in months and when she was about to let me go she told me it was ok... but what she and her associate would do next will draw her out." The man said as he then shivered. "After that the woman pulled out this fang looking dagger and stabbed herself and then next thing I knew I saw this dragon looking monster with a black wolf monster destroying my shop before I lost consciousness." HE said as Gold heard this.
"Tell me was the woman wearing anything noticeable at all?!" Gold demanded as he looked to him.
"Y-yes... I think she had this scale armor I swear was from the hide of a dragon on her so I assumed she may have been a Huntress somehow." The man said as Gold nodded to the old man getting some information he needed.
"Thank you please try and rest sir I'll make sure your store is repaired." Gold said as the man nodded and went back to resting.
(Later Outside with Zaruba)
"So anything?" Zaruba asked as Gold got on his motorcycle.
"Somethings... but I may need to talk with Junior again about this these two are nailing everyone for information of some girl." Gold said as he tried to think as Zaruba sighed to this.
"Did you ask for the girl's description?" Zaruba asked as Gold forgot to ask for said girl's identity. "This girl seems to play a major role in these attacks indirectly somehow." Zaruba said as Gold then looked and had an idea which he needed Junior to confirm.
"Let's go see Junior." Gold said before revving the engine and driving off to see Junior at his club.
(With Nexus)
Nexus was wide eyed when he sensed it as he was suiting up as Blaze and Ico looked or heard Nexus moving about. "What's wrong Nexus?" Akane asked as Nexus then finished suiting up.
"I can't sense myself." Nexus said as Akane looked shocked at this. "If I can't sense myself Salem is here in Vale... and possibly with someone as strong as her." Nexus said as Blaze and Ico then remembered the letter that arrived for them.
"Nexus stay." Blaze said as he held his blade out to stop Nexus.
"Stand aside." Nexus said as Ico then stood in Nexus way as well.
"My apologies Lord Nexus but... we were given orders to keep you under house arrest." Ico said as Nexus then glared as he saw he was trapped so to speak.
"I see... but you made an error in following orders... you forgot my portals." Nexus said as soon a portal appeared under him which Nexus vanished to no doubt to investigate why Salem has come here and to meet this new player.
"He took the bait." Blaze said as he and Ico knew Salem was banking on Nexus running off.
"Hate lying to him like this." Akane said as Ico looked.
"It has to be done something big is happening today." Ico said as they knew what must be done.
(With Salem and Solomon)
The two were talking to a homeless drunk as he saw the two and the question they asked. "You two are looking for someone?" He asked as Salem nodded to him.
"Yes she shouldn't be hard to miss has a red hood, silver eyes, and a large scythe." Salem said as they were running out of leads knowing attacking Vale would be a very bad idea right now with Ozpin there.
"A lot of people are in Vale." the man said before he hiccupped no doubt drunk out of his mind. Even with the Vytal Festival a girl like that would be hard to point out amongst all the Huntsman and Huntresses going about here." The man said as Solomon glared at him while leaning on the wall. "If anything if she's not in Beacon then she is either with her family or at a home. If not there possibly at some street corner as well." The man said as Salem nodded to him and took out a jewel from her pocket. "It's worth a lot so for your troubles." Salem said as she then left them man with the huge jewel in his hands as she and Solomon left.
"Attacking her frequent hangouts by night and asking about her by day is leading us nowhere." Solomon said as Salem glared at him for his impudence.
"It's the only option we have unless you want to fight off Ozpin's army in Beacon and ruin everything then by all means be my guest." Salem said sarcastically as they needed to learn more.
(Later with Ruby, Jaune, and ARO)
The five walked in as they saw the state of the club as it looked like someone had attacked before a hurricane came in, and turned the dance club into a fight club. "What happened here?" Ruby asked as Junior was heard cursing up a storm as he kicked another ruined item. "Hey Junior!" Ruby called as Junior saw her. "Did Yang do this?" Ruby asked as Junior scoffed.
"I wish! These two psycho paths came into my club asking me question and when they didn't like the answer they wrecked the place and told me to give some message for them." Junior roared as a pillar fell behind them surprising Jaune at that.
"Wait who were they looking for?" Ruby asked as she looked to Junior who then registered Ruby here.
"Oh... dammit." Junior cursed as Weiss, Blake, and Yang then arrived.
"Ok what's wrong?" Yang asked as Junior then went wide eyed at Yang being here.
"Ok long story short two insane people five times stronger then blondie here came in trashed my club demanding information on... red here." Junior said as Ruby and everyone was wide eyed here.
"So they left a message for me then?" Ruby asked as she looked to Junior.
"Yeah here." Junior said giving to Ruby a letter and a Black Rose.
Ruby nodded and took out her Madou Lighter lighting the letter causing the ashes to form into a message for her. "We seek you out Scorching Heat Knight find us at the places where you find comfort in Vale." Ruby read as Eclipse saw this as they realized what the attacks were.
"Those places... they were places Ruby frequented in Vale." Weiss said as it was clear Ruby was being called out and very violently as well.
"So... we going to see these guys then?" Yang asked as for Blake this just screamed a huge trap for her.
(Back with Solomon and Salem at the Police station)
A cop walked in to do inventory of data and evidence as when he opened the door he tried turning on the lights which would turn on making him sighed in frustration to this. He then began walking in to find the clipboard while pulling out his flashlight. It wasn't long till he was looking over the data as the flashlight was in his mouth while he looked over the things here.
As he walked by he soon caught notice of something as he looked and saw Salem and Solomon as they were going over a Police Report and saw their quarry and the information on her. "Ruby Rose arrested for vigilante justice but let go under self-defense clause proven by Professor Ozpin Headmaster of Beacon, currently a Student at Beacon Academy but permanent place of residence is Patch off the coast of Vale." Salem read as she then chuckled. "How cruel Ozpin recruiting such a young girl for your war." Salem said as she saw Gold was also involved but his file was in Solomon's hands as the thing was a cinderblock in thickness.
Soon the light shined on them as they saw the cop there glaring at them. "Don't move! What are you two doing here?" He demanded with his gun drawn.
The two ancient beings snapped the files closed as Salem and Solomon glared at the officer of the law. "Annoying pest." Salem glared as she was not having the best of weeks right now and she didn't need anything to really set her off.
(Scene Break that Afternoon the Diner)
Gold and Ruby were at the Diner with the rest of Team RWBY, JNPR, and GARO as Gold learned they butted in on his hunt when he asked them not to. "Someone is calling you out Rubes?" Gold asked as Weiss nodded for Ruby.
"Yeah they're targeting places I'm known to frequent and the last place is the Diner and this one other spot in Vale." Ruby said as she showed the address to Gold who saw this. "They sent a black rose to our dorm for me and left one with Junior to give to me with a letter calling me out Gold." Ruby said as Gold heard this as he looked down as he then sighed. "I know I won't be much help with whatever score you have to settle but..." Ruby began only for Gold to pat her on the head.
"Don't worry... you were a major help Rubes and you're going to be helpful even more so." Gold said as he smiled at her before offering his fist to her. "And sorry about earlier this woman she and I have a sort of score to settle from way back when and I shouldn't have snapped at you all like that." Gold said as Ruby nodded in response.
"It's ok we all have our demons Gold." Weiss said as Aron nodded.
"Yeah so you can count on us to help you out bro!" Aron called out with a grin as Gold nodded to them.
"Ok then I got a plan then these two may cause a huge scene like Kiba did so I'll need you guys to be at the top of your game and help set up some barriers about. There's a restaurant I used to work at to pay rent there that can help you set up just tell them I sent you, Rubes Jaune you guys are with me on this, once you guys got the barrier ready meet up with us at the place." Gold said as everyone nodded to Gold's plan.
"Alright GARO is back in action!" Aron called out as Raymond smirked a bit to this.
"About time too." Raymond said as Yang smirked.
"Whoever's calling out my sister better hope the power trio don't get him!" Yang called out punching her fists together as said power trio was herself Nora and Gold.
"Ok then lets head out." Pyrrha said as it was agreed as it seems RWBY and GARO can't help but get involved in crazy things here.
(Scene Break that Night Salem and Solomon)
"You think she'll show up here?" Solomon asked as he and Salem looked down upon the last place Ruby was known to hang around at which was a shop for her to get weapon parts and such. Since Ruby, Qrow, Summer Rose, and Raven frequented there it didn't take long for the store to become such a huge hit that the owner closed it down for a larger shop and gave it to Ruby for a bit of a hang out. Though she never did use it Ruby would most likely take it to make it into an apartment for herself.
"She will she got our invitation and will show herself soon." Salem said as soon she felt another presence as she looked behind her with Solomon to see Nexus appear holding his mask in hand.
"Can you answer to me why I was ordered to stay put at Beacon while you showed up with... this guy?" Nexus asked as he glared at Salem as he never met Solomon before.
"Reverse psychology Nexus you never let your enemies use it on you but your allies close enough like me and Akane use it on you when needed much like with Watts when he ordered you to stay away from Vacuo when in fact we wanted you to go to Vacuo.
"Heh well played." Nexus said as Salem nodded.
"Now Nexus this is Solomon a Dark Knight much like yourself he has been away for some time and now he's back to aid us with the Golden Knight, Scorching Heat Knight, and possible Ozpin if he shows up." Salem said as she looked to Nexus as this was like a family outing for them even if Nexus is unaware of his connection to Solomon.
"I see." Nexus said as Solomon stayed quiet here before Nexus glared.
"Now Nexus take a shadow face for now we can't let Ozpin be aware of you." Salem said as Nexus nodded as his face began to distort into shadows and take a different appearance as he put his mask on.
"Looks like our guests have arrived." Solomon said as Salam saw it with Nexus as they saw Ruby arrived there.
(Down at the Street Ruby)
The plan was simple to meet with the two who were calling her out and take them down. Ruby had only met one actual Fallen Knight and heard about Zex, and Zem but this was going to be her second. Plus she heard of another female Knight like herself as she never expected there to be other female knights like herself as she arrived at the place.
"Ok! I'm here so show yourself." Ruby called out as she looked for the ones trying to find her.
"Ruby..." Eclipse said as Ruby looked to her Madou Ring. "This Inga... I know this scent this taint anywhere." Eclipse spoke as she knew who it was. "Ruby you and Gold need to leave now!" Eclipse called out with extreme urgency as Eclipse knew the owner of this darkness both of them as they were forever seared into her memories after what had happened to her previous partner the first Yaiba.
"Ruby Rose..." Came a female voice as Ruby went wide eyed as all of a sudden she felt like the air had become hard to breath as a coldness ran over her like a cruel touch upon her skin. It was as if all light and joy in the world had been stripped away and in its place was darkness and cruelty with a sense of vengeance that would never end till all light was gone. Soon Ruby looked and saw the woman as Salem walked into the area with Solomon as Nexus. "You... have Silver eyes." Salem said as Ruby saw her as did Eclipse.
"Sally... it's been a while." Eclipse said glaring at Salem who she called Sally as Salem glared at the Madou Ring.
"Eclipse I thought you had finally rusted over. So I am to assume this is the new Yaiba." Salem said as Eclipse glared at her.
"That she is." Eclipse said as Kiba looked around for their other foes.
"She didn't come alone good call Squire Rose." Kiba said as he glared at Ruby as Ruby felt like she was staring into the very face of evil itself. "So Golden Knight and the other Knight why not show yourselves huh let the class meet here for this." Kiba called out but they did not show.
"No matter." Solomon said as soon Gold and Jaune appeared glaring at Salem and Solomon as Gold glared intently at Salem. "A new Golden Knight..." Solomon said as he saw Gold. "Hopefully you will be every bit as worthy a rival as Kaze was." Solomon said as Gold was wide eyed at his brother's name being mentioned.
"Don't even think about it." Kiba said as Solomon scoffed.
"Very well I'd never steal another's rival, what of you Arc Knight or your Rose Knight?" Solomon asked as he glared at the two in question.
"You..." Gold growled as he looked at Salem and knew the face of the woman who stole everything from him. The woman who dare mocks his mother's memory with her face. "You murderer!" Gold called out as he then drew his Madou Lighter and lit it hoping for a response as he was then shocked when he saw no response from her or Solomon's eyes.
"Hmm you seem familiar Garo..." Salem said as Zaruba knew her as well.
"Gold all of you run!" Zaruba called out as he didn't think Gold can handle two of the most powerful beings in Remnant to date without Ozpin's help.
"Gold... oh now I remember you were that boy years ago who stopped me from acquiring the Summer Maiden that night." Salem said as she looked to the angered Gold.
"Tell me... did you kill my mother?!" Gold demanded as he wanted answers from her.
"Well... depends on your perspective I did and I did not truth is she and I had the same Aura so she was the only vessel I had available though I'm surprised Ozpin never told any of you about me." Salem said as it was clear she and Ozpin knew each other.
"Vessel Ozpin?" Gold asked as Salem sighed.
"It matters not in the end..." Salem said as she then pointed to Ruby. "Now seeing as you all forced me to come here so far from home... I expect you to be a good little girl Ruby Rose and come with me." Salem said as she glared at the frightened Ruby. "Don't make the same mistake Summer made long ago." Salem said as Ruby was wide eyed when she heard her mother's name.
"How... did you?" Ruby asked before registering what Salem said.
"You..." Ruby growled as she then drew her scythe ready for battle.
"Told you she wouldn't come easily she needs more of a proper nudge but seems you nudged her the wrong way... I can work with this." Kiba said as Gold glared at him.
"Over my dead body!" Gold called out as Kiba scoffed at him.
"That... can be arranged." Kiba said as Solomon looked to Jaune as he was ready to draw his blade.
"That's a strong Aura and soul you have... you might prove to be of interest to me Arc Knight." Solomon said as he pulled out a handle similar to Raymond's Spear. "Perhaps I should indulge myself with you." Solomon said as soon the handle extended to a glaive weapon as he spun the weapon around ready for battle.
"Gold don't let them edge you on!" Zaruba called urging Gold to run.
"Ruby your no match for them you need to go now!" Eclipse called out as she knew Ruby wasn't ready yet.
"I can't." Ruby said as she glared at Salem. "They want me so they won't leave me alone until they have me." Ruby glared as Kiba scoffed a bit.
"Well then three on three the novice's vs the masters who will win?" Kiba asked sarcastically only for Gold to act and charged straight at Salem. Salem gave Gold a bored expression until Kiba jumped in and blocked Golds attack as the two then linked fists against each other as Kiba and Gold glared at each other.
"Out of my way!" Gold roared pushing Kiba back as Kiba then looked to Gold.
"Sorry you have your scores... but you aren't invited to this little bash so I shall be your entertainment." Kiba said as Gold knew he had to get through Kiba.
"Fine then!" Gold roared out as Gold went for his fists this time as Kiba used Void Gear for defensive and parrying attacks.
As the two went at it Salem and Solomon watched this as Ruby knew their plan was to divide and conquer them. Soon Solomon vanished as he appeared before Jaune as Jaune was wide eyed at this and quickly attacked him but Solomon blocked with his Glaive weapon before jumping back to safety as he smirked a bit at the near sword strike he avoided.
"Ah I see you don't use firearms amusing those guns have always been loud and clumsy in any situation." Solomon said as he then pointed his Glaive at Jaune. "Shall you amuse me young knight?" Solomon asked as he smirked at Jaune as he then gulped before taking a battle stance.
The two then charged at each other as Solomon was clearly stronger physically which was enough to push back Jaune hard as Jaune knew he had to play it safe facing a true master here even if it is one who fell to darkness. Ruby saw as Jaune swung his sword against Solomon's glaive as Ruby almost never sees a Glaive weapon.
"The Glaives a weapon of equal danger as the Scythe due to its difficulty to master very rarely does a Master Glaive Wielder ever appear in Remnant." Ruby said as being a weapon nut she knew dangerous weapons when she saw them.
"Huh knowledgeable then." Salem said as she then began to draw a sword of her own as she swung it about for a bit before taking a battle stance. "So will you come quietly or do I need to take you by force?" Salem asked as she smirked to Ruby.
"How about... not at all!" Ruby called out launching herself forward with her scythes gun function leaving behind a trail of burning roses as Salem knew that combat style.
"So be it." Salem said in a bored tone before spinning around sheathing her blade and slamming it into Ruby's stomach as she appeared to attack as Ruby was wide eyed at this. "You seem to be under the impression you stand any chance against me." Salem said as she looked to Ruby. "But you're wrong if you had awoken your bloodlines and the secrets of those silver eyes you may have stood a chance of the battle going either way... but you have not so you're made a mistake." Salem said as she then knocked Ruby away to a nearby wall which she then broke through with the force of the attack.
"I'm a merciful woman so give up and come quietly or I shall have to educate you on how inexperienced you are in battle." Salem said as Ruby got up and glared while taking her battle stance. Salem then sighed as she saw Ruby was like any little girl being difficult to her elders. "Very well I suppose it cannot be helped... let the lesson begin." Salem said as she then took her battle stance which seemed focused on her magic and quick draw skills.
(Meanwhile at Beacon with Ozpin)
"Oh dear." Ozpin said as both he and Eruba felt it and saw it of a private channel as James was no doubt ready to deploy his army on them.
"It seems Salem and Solomon made up and have arrived here." Eruba said as Ozpin looked at his soul metal blade as he knew what must be done.
"It seems a reunion is in order then." Ozpin said as he didn't think Salem would be bold enough to come to his front doorstep like this.
(Meanwhile Gold vs Kiba)
*Insert Sonic Adventures 2 OST: Throw it all Behind
The two were going at it as Gold was trying to get the upper hand clearly showing how much he has improved since their last one on one as Kiba chuckled at what he saw. "Impressive you've gotten better." Kiba said as he then pushed Gold away as Gold glared at him. "So you and my boss there have a history. Heh I wonder what you plan to do if you're able to get past me." Kiba taunted as Gold heard this and looked down.
Gold didn't think his plan through but he knew one thing he was going to take her down after he finds out what he did to his mother Fall. "Shut up!" Gold roared out as he and Kiba went at each other sharing a punch to each other's face which forced them to knock each other back from the force of it.
The two then pulled their weapons out as they then clashed there blades before beginning a sword fight with each other as it was clear they were trying to defeat the other. As they clashed Blades Gold slashed away any shadow attacks Kiba may sent at him as Kiba grinned under his mask as he saw this play out before him.
The two then clashed against before knocking each other back from their attacks as it was clear these two were meeting more toe to toe now.
(With Jaune vs Solomon)
The two were going at each other as Jaune blocked each attack to the best of his strength but it was clear Solomon was stronger than Jaune by a large margin. Jaune quickly ducked under a Glaive attack as he was more focused on surviving right now as he should have acted with more caution here. Jaune then spun on the soles of his feet and tried to slash at Solomon who simply moved his head to the side avoiding it with ease. But then to Solomon's shock he was bashed in the face by Jaune's shield as he spun back a bit before stopping a bit away from Jaune.
Solomon checked his jaw as he then smirked a bit as he looked to Jaune. "Interesting... no amusing I haven't been hit that hard in a long time." Solomon said as he then got back up as he enjoyed that. "You continue to prove yourself to be more amusing then I had anticipated young Knight." Solomon said as he then pointed his Glaive at Jaune. "I might even have to bother myself with learning your name." Solomon said as he pointed his glaive at Jaune.
"How about you go to hell!" Jaune roared as he then charged as his Aura spiked which Solomon saw this and smirked at the result before the two met half way and attacked with enough force to knock each other back. Jaune saw what Solomon was doing as he began to spin his Glaive about creating a very dark seal that then opened into a portal as Jaune was wide eyed at what he saw.
Soon Bolg appeared as he glared at Jaune with a skull face as Jaune saw this. Jaune saw Bolg was pulling out the big guns now so Jaune had to meet him with equal force as he then cut opened an energy circle of his own and in turn becoming Gaia as soon the two Knight glared at each other ready to battle while Gaia held his Claymore at the ready. "Have at you!" Bolg roared before charging in as Gaia glared at Bolg.
"Let's go Dark Knight!" Gaia roared charging as well before the two blades met creating a force of wind around them from the attack.
(Ruby vs Salem)
Ruby saw it Salem was holding back as this strange woman was just toying with Ruby. Salem knew her plan well as she was not trying to measure Ruby's strength but she wanted Ruby to taste victory in some way before tearing it away from her to show how truly weak she was in comparison to her.
Salem saw Ruby fire a flurry of bullets at her which Salem then smirked and with break neck speed slashed them all away with ease as they cut up bullets hit the wall behind her showing Salem saw them coming. Ruby then charged in swinging her scythe at Ruby to which Salem used this momentum to grab the Scythe in her arms before spinning Ruby away and taking the scythe in her own hands. "So this is the weapon of the Scorching Heat Knight Yaiba." Salem said admiring the weapon that her old yet former dear friend Sakuya had wielded so long ago. "I must say with recent times it has changed but its power remains the same." Salem said as Ruby then was heard roaring as Salem was wide eyed when she saw Ruby drop kick her in the face allowing the scythe to fly by spinning before Ruby caught it in her hands.
"Don't touch my baby!" Ruby yelled as she glared at Salem who then chuckled as she got up cracking her neck a bit.
"You know if you had kicked me just right with the proper and needed force and applied enough Aura you could have broken my neck." Salem said as she then smirked as she then remembered her plan. "But let's make sure the lessons stick now Ruby Rose... Lesson 1." Salem said before she charged at Ruby as Ruby tried to stop her attack but Salem was fast and strong as she then grabbed Ruby by the head before slamming her into any car, sign, lamp post, traffic sign, and car she could fine.
"Lesson 1! When facing a stronger opponent don't ever show signs of your own weakness to them!" Salem roared as she saw the holes in Ruby's attack pattern before this battle started. "Otherwise you will fall to them!" Salem roared as she then flung Ruby to the sky as she screamed before she slammed down onto the car nearby denting it as Salem was ebbing away at Ruby's aura. "Lesson 2!" Salem roared out as she charged as the two began attacking each other as Ruby then saw Salem appear behind her and then Ruby felt hundreds of slashes appear on her form. "Never leave any holes in your stances otherwise others will exploit them and easily end you." Salem said as she looked to Ruby as she saw Ruby's injuries had blood on them.
"And Lesson 3 the final lesson." Salem said as she then went for a stabbing motion as Ruby quickly used her Scythe and aura to block it as Salem saw this. "Never let anything compromise you loyalty to the orders duty, as ones who protect are such things that compromise you. The hypocrites even after all this time never change it's because of the Order that I am here today." Salem said as Ruby was wide eyed before Ruby roared out as her silver eyes flared up knocking Salem back with a powerful burning sensation as she cried out in pain as Salem saw this.
"What how did you?" Salem asked as she then saw Ruby's eyes were flashing a bit. "Ah I see now in a desperate move your body must have done what it instinctively knew to save you... I can see why Kiba wants you at his side so badly." Salem said as Ruby has potential to be the most powerful Silver Eyes Bearer in all of Remnant.
"I'll never abandon my ideals." Ruby glared as she was not giving up so easily. "So just try and convince me to!" Ruby yelled as Salem laughed a bit as it had been a long time since she last enjoyed herself.
"Very well then have it your way!" Salem roared as she then pulled out the Dragon fang as she held it. "You should consider yourself honored little rose no one till now has ever made me draw this out so be prepared to enter the Dragon." Salem said before to Ruby's shock Salem stabbed her own hand with it as soon it began to produce a dark fire that covered Salem's body as soon her body was endowed with an armor with a major dragon motif to it as in her hand was the Dragon Sword as she glared at Ruby with evil red eyes as Ruby saw this.
"The Dragon Knight armor named in honor of its last surviving member who died long, long ago... Edel." Eclipse said as Salem or Edel chuckled at Ruby.
"Now then don your armor Ruby Rose... let me see the limit of your power." Edel said as Ruby then roared out and then threw her scythe like a boomerang as it flew at Edel who deflected it as it returned to Ruby who caught it before she sliced at Edel while cutting open the portal and in turn summoning her armor becoming Yaiba.
Yaiba and Edel glared at each other as there weapons clashed struggling against each other as it was clear this was a battle now between Knights. The two then jumped back away from each other as Yaiba then sent her scarves rings at Edel who was caught in it before scoffing herself before grabbing the scarf and using it to her advantage. She then yanked Yaiba torts her as she then kicked Yaiba freeing herself of the scarf ring.
Edel then went for a stabbing motion at Yaiba as Yaiba saw it and charged in before jumping over it using her semblance before slashing at Edel's face who saw this and held her face to remove the headache she felt from that. Yaiba wasn't done as she began using the Red only version of Ladybug as Yaiba began running passed Edel who was hit by the attack left and right as she hoped Edel would go down.
'Go to sleep! Go to sleep! Go to Sleep!' Ruby mentally begged hoping to at least knock Edel out.
Edel started seeing the pattern and grabbed Yaiba by her neck before slamming her down and pinning her with her foot. Edel then got ready to stabbed Yaiba only for Yaiba to grab her scythe and hit Edel with the pommel of her weapon before knocking Edel off of her. Yaiba glared at Edel as it was clear Yaiba was being pushed to the edge while Edel wasn't even breaking a sweat. "Impressive you're quick on your feet to think of a plan on the spot." Edel complimented as she saw what Nexus wanted and was so far impressed with the whole 'package,' that was Ruby Rose the Scorching Heat Knight Yaiba.
Yaiba then roared as Edel saw this and once more there battle continued showing neither would let up against the other.
(Gold vs Kiba)
The two then knocked each other back as Gold was catching his breath as Kiba seemed to be getting a bit winded himself as both held there weapons at this before they saw how everyone was now in there armor as Gold saw this. "Heh well when in Menagerie do as the Faunus do." Kiba said as he then got his weapon ready.
"Yeah lets." Gold said as he got ready himself showing he was ready to go buck wild.
Soon the two summoned there armors as in their places was Garo and the Dark Knight Kiba as the two Knights glared at each other ready to go at it. They then roared at each other and clashed blades as there auras burst out from the clash creating a powerful force of wind as like everyone else they were tearing the city block apart as it was clear James was going to have a lot to answer for when this was over if the collateral damage was severe enough.
The two clashed blades as they glared at each other as Kiba and Garo were even now enemies as Garo glared at Kiba while they clashed blades and struggled against each other. "You know asshole with this kind of power you have we could have went into Makai itself and destroyed the Horrors at the source and destroy the Messiah." Garo growled as he glared at Kiba.
"Don't lecture me about a duty I held no interest in. You chose your path and I chose mine and here our paths cross in the field of combat!" Kiba roared knocking Garo away as Garo saw his bike as Kiba saw the gaze. "Very well I suppose I can afford this." Kiba said as it was clear what they both wanted.
Garo then jumped to his bike and inserted Zaruba who was still against this but knew Ruby had a point before. "Let's go Zaruba!" Garo roared out as once Zaruba was inside the bike it burst out with aura turning into its gold form.
"Zarathos Awaken!" Kiba roared as from his shadows his awoken bike shot out as Kiba jumped on and glared at Garo. "Come!" Kiba roared as the two then revved their engines and chase down each other to the highway to continue their battle.
(With WBY, RPR, and ARO)
"Ok we were able to get the shields and such set up." Weiss said regrouping with the other as Aron nodded.
"Should be running strong now let's go provide those guys with some help." Ollette said before they heard a powerful explosion nearby as Yang saw this.
"What are they doing over there?" Raymond asked as soon the sound of two motorcycles were heard as they saw at the nearby bridge in the area within the barrier Garo and Kiba were going at it on the road tearing apart everything in their way.
"Seems this problem is much larger than anticipated." Goruba said as Raymond saw this.
"Oh lets go break his legs!" Nora called as Yang stopped Nora.
"No!" Yang yelled as Nora looked.
"Trust us Kiba is not one to be hurt easily Yang blew his entire head off and he just got back up and even regrew his head!" Weiss said as Nora heard this as that was a scary thought.
"Then what can we do?" Ren asked as Aron then took command.
"Ok new plan we make sure the civilians are moved to safety and cover any small fry who get in." Aron said as the panic this would cause would no doubt bring in the Horrors.
"Sounds like a plan." Pyrrha said as they had to move fast before things got any more out of hand.
(Back with Garo vs Kiba)
The two were riding down the highway as they slashed at each other hacking and slashing as they knocked each other back before driving down opposite directions. They then pulled a doughnut U-turn and charged at each other before Zaruba and Zarathos summoned forth their grappling arms and met halfway. Garo and Kiba then stood up and clashed there blades as Garo glared at Kiba with the violet veins glowing as Kiba had his crimson red veins glowing as the two Knights glared at each other.
"Zarathos!" Kiba ordered as Zarathos then produced two guns as Zaruba saw this and quickly backed off just as the guns started firing as Garo and Zaruba rode around it while Zarathos performed a doughnut to fire at Zaruba.
"Kiba!" Garo roared in fury while jumping off of Zaruba and torts Kiba landing on Zarathos as the two began to continue their sword fight as it was clear these two were looking to end this but whatever strategy they come up with the other finds a counter as it was clear this battle could go either way right now unless Kiba pulls out one of his aces but most of his aces he was saving for the Fall of Beacon.
While Kiba was distracted Zaruba drove in and bashed into Zarathos forcing Kiba to quickly regain control as Garo took the chance to slash through Kiba's armor at the face area causing him to cry out in pain while Garo landed back on Zaruba. 'This battle.' Garo thought while glaring at Kiba.
'I must.' Kiba thought as he and Garo had the same thought.
'WIN!' they both roared within their minds as they then continued their battle.
(Back with Yaiba vs Edel)
Yaiba and Edel were running up a building side as the two female Knights swung there blades at each other while stopping before jumping off the building side creating a crater which shattered the windows and the windows they steppe don shattered no doubt due to these two going at each other in bathe at high speed. The two were then falling down to the ground area of the road as they charged at each other midair battling it out as it was clear Yaiba was not doing so well here as the damage around them being proof of this.
"How does it feel knowing every skill you use against me had failed left and right? Does it feel good knowing you tired and everything was for not?" Edel taunted as she grinned at Yaiba at her arriving victory.
"Shut up!" Yaiba roared slashing Edel away before she saw a familiar set of wheels and smiled under her helmet. 'Hello gorgeous.' She thought thinking she had an edge now.
As Yaiba and Edel feel Yaiba then charged at Edel who caught her attack with ease before flinging Yaiba to the ground unknowingly where she had hidden her wheels as when they landed they created a crater from the impact as Edel smirked under her helmet. "Pathetic." Edel said before she heard the roar of an engine as she then saw in the smoke to large eyes flash and from it Yaiba rode out on Eclipse who produced her grappling arms and grabbed Edel and rammed her into the wall nearby breaking through it and out the other end of the building for a few blocks before Edel was restrained to a wall.
"Heh impressive reckless and effective." Edel said as Yaiba growled at Eclipse kept ramming her deeper into the wall as Edel looked to Eclipse. "And it seems you've upgraded with the times Eclipse." Edel said as Eclipse growled at Edel. "Well too bad for you so have I." Edel said as Eclipse and Yaiba both heard this.
"What?" Ruby asked as Edel smirked.
"Come... Dragon Chaser... Bahamut." Edel ordered as she then snapped her fingers which then resonated all over the area.
(Deep Inside Mountain Glenn)
In the ruins and cave in caused by the incident leading to the Breach a red glow was seen as soon the rocks shattered to reveal a black coffin like container of sorts which then produced the emblem of Salem with it the emblem of Edel as soon the box opened revealing a set of four crimson red eyes as it was clear Edel just released something. It then roared out and launched out of the container free at last as it chased down to where its mistress had summoned it.
(Battle)
AS Eclipse kept her assault on Edel up Yaiba was soon shocked when both she and Eclipse were knocked aside by another motorcycle. They both looked and were shocked to see a motorcycle based around Edel's armor mixed with that of a Dragon Grimm as they saw the weapon glare at them as they even swore there was a tail swishing around at its tailpipe. "Yaiba and Eclipse meet my own personal Grimm Madou Tool... Bahamut." Edel introduced as Bahamut then roared with a dragon like roar mixed with that of a powerful engine.
"Oh crap." Yaiba cursed as she saw the machine in question.
"Now then... let's continue." Edel said as she mounted her motorcycle and placed her hands on the hand like prints on either side before the back part opened revealing some tendrils which to Yaiba's shock attached to her armor on the back where a tail then shot out to mix in, in the gauntlets, and finally at the head area as the tendrils then began to glow crimson red showing the connection has been made between them. "Now then..." Edel said with a sigh as she felt the flow of power go through her. "Come." Edel urged as Yaiba then roared out before the two began to drive off and begin their own road battle.
(Back with Gaia vs Bolg)
Gaia and Bolg ran down the road as they were slashing and hacking at each other as it was clear they were now at brute strength right now. Gaia then spun around as he was sliding on the road a bit as Bolg jumped at Gaia before there blades clashed as the result was a small burst of their aura fighting each other as they tried to overpower the other. But as Pyrrha said before Jaune has a huge amount of Aura thus the result was a similar burst to when Kiba and Gold first fought. Luckily the barrier held as people began to panic as this would no doubt attract the Grimm as it wouldn't be long to Atlas gets involved.
Gaia and Bolg swung there blades at each other as Bolg laughed at this as he was truly getting a true rush from this sort of battle. "Come on! Come on! Show me your strength!" Bolg called out as soon Gaia roared out as his azure blue eyes flashed to live as his Aura with his Madou Flame burst forth for the much needed boost in power. The two were soon flying torts a building which they busted through it as they were striking, hacking, chopping, and stabbing at each other as Gaia glared at him growling at the Dark Knight.
The two were soon airborne after bursting out from another building as they kept striking and slashing at each other before clashing there blades once more in an attempt to gain leverage over the other. "So... this is the armor and weapon of the Knight of Strongholds Gaia, an impenetrable fortress where none may intrude!" Bolg said as he heard some of the stories spoken of him.
"Well get ready for the real deal!" Gaia roared as soon the two split apart and landed on the building top as they glared at each other.
"I should thank her... for presenting me with an enemy like this." Bolg said as he was enjoying himself. "It was worth returning to her fold." Bolg said as he looked to Gaia.
"Why do you want Ruby for!?" Jaune demanded as Bolg then scoffed at him.
"If you wish to know ask me with your blade! Only strength is enough to move me." Bolg said as he began to take a battle stance. "Strength, power, and victory those are the only things that matter to me anything else is just a distraction!" Bolg roared as he glared at Gaia.
"Fine then... I'll make you talk!" Gaia roared as he glared at Bolg.
Bolg scoffed as he then pulled the visor down completing his helmets wolf motif and with it the circuits allowing the Aura to flow and making the crimson red veins glow with power. The two then charged at each other as they son clashed blades as it was evident the climax was almost upon them all.
(With Yaiba vs Edel)
The two riders drove about battle each other as it was clear Edel was superior in strength as she drove away a bit before doing a U-turn. Once she did she pressed a button as the Dragons eyes glowed before from the back pods opened and shot forth missile weapons as Yaiba saw this and began driving through the explosions avoiding them as best she could as they made an attempt to hit her. Yaiba took notice to the Eye like spots on them as Yaiba saw they were seeker missiles as she then drove torts Edel and then drove past her as Edel saw the missiles and smirked before she used her own Madou Tools to take the blow for her like drones.
Edel then saw Yaiba use her large rings on her scarves to make a sharp turn and straight back at Edel as when they clashed the two began spinning on their bikes which were going opposite directions as it was clear they were trying to beat the other. "I'm impressed even more now it seems you know how to fight." Edel said as she grinned at Yaiba.
"Yeah that's not all I can do." Yaiba called as she pressed a switch on Eclipse which then opened vents on her bike. Edel saw this and did the same but unlike Yaiba's vents her vents released ebony black flames as in turn the two were spinning around in the combo of fire and winds as they fought each other as Edel smirked.
"Your right but you're nearing your limit." Edel said as soon the Dragon's mouth opened as Yaiba was wide eyed as Edel had popped a wheelie which put Yaiba at point blank range.
"Oh no!" Yaiba called out as soon the blast fired forth sending both her and Eclipse flying back from it as they were hit hard as she cried out in pain from the attack.
Edel then scoffed as she began to investigate as the tendrils began to detach from her as when she saw Yaiba was down for the count she began to walk away. But as she did the rubble moved revealing Eclipse had used her arms to cover Yaiba as she took her stance glaring at Edel. "And yet she keeps getting back up." Edel sighed as Yaiba then roared and attack before the tail on the back of her armor shot out and to Yaiba's shock she felt a piercing pain in the center of her chest as she looked at it and saw the tail had run her through as Edel scoffed a Yaiba.
"Pathetic." Edel said just before the tail returned and both armors were disengaged as Salem stood over Ruby as the victor as her blood began to leak from her wound.
"You gave it your all little rose but in the end it wasn't enough you're inexperienced, weak, and that compassion of yours will be your undoing." Salem scolded as she glared down upon Ruby as she held her wound still alive but hurt very bad.
(With Garo vs Kiba)
Garo and Kiba were still at it as they both drove out of a twister made from the vent attacks as they then glared at each other. But then Garo saw the blast from Bahamut and soon with it Ruby's scream as he looked and saw Salem was standing over Ruby.
"Ruby!" Garo called out as Kiba smirked and bashed into Garo before jumping off Zarathos and stabbing him in the stomach allowing the blade to keep Garo suspended in the air. Soon the armors disengaged as Kiba smirked as he saw Gold in pain as he held the blade that ran him through.
"Again that compassion of yours gets you in a situation like this." Kiba said as he smirked at Gold as Kiba then pinned Gold to the wall with Void Gear Dark. "Don't you realize Gold with that much power you could even end me if you just abandon such useless things as bonds with those weaklings?" Kiba scolded as he glared at Gold.
"Sorry to disappoint you Kiba... but if I do that then I'd really be unable to face you." Gold said as Kiba glared at his foe as he was ready to finish it.
(With Gaia vs Bolg)
Gaia and Bold went off the edge of the building descending to the ground level as Gaia held his ground but was now using his blade as a crutch as he glared at Bolg. "Is this all you can do here?" Bolg asked as he was losing interest as he then kicked Gaia down as he glared at him.
"Give me a moment and..." Gaia began as he still had a grip on his blade ready. "Let me catch my breath." Gaia said as Bolg scoffed but soon roared in pain as Gaia slashed his face as he felt the blade pierce the armor as he felt the blood leaking from it.
"Impressive!" Bolg roared in pride, fury, and pain as he then knocked Gaia to where Salem was as she saw this with Ruby as Gaia reverted to Jaune.
(With Salem and Ruby)
The two saw Jaune flying at them as the armor had disengaged by force as Ruby saw this as soon Gold was heard as he was hurt bad as Kiba stood over him. Bolg walked in as he reverted to Solomon as the trio glared at their defeated foes. "Well it seems Ozpin's best wasn't ready nor were they good enough." Salem said as she glared down upon them as Ruby tried to crawl away as Kiba then stomped his foot on her chest as Gold was hurt, bloody, and may very well be dying today.
"I'll make this quick." Kiba said as he was about to consume Ruby's power make it his own. But before he could do so he felt a blade cut through him as he cried out in shock as his body turned to shadows to reformed with Salem and Bolg who jumped away.
They soon looked and saw a new Knight appear upon the back of a Madou Horse as he glared at them with horns pointed forward. This was the Makai Knight known as Lord as he glared at Salem, Solomon, and Kiba. Salem knew that armor as did Solomon as soon it vanished with the Madou Horse revealing none other than Ozpin as he glared at the two here.
"Salem... Solomon..." Ozpin greeted as he glared at them.
"Ozpin." Solomon greeted back as the tone they used showed they were not happy to see each other.
"Professor Ozpin?" Ruby asked as Ozpin looked to her.
"Just rest for now Ms. Rose the rest of your team with the rest of Mr. Arc and Mr. Strider's team will be arriving shortly." Ozpin said as he glared at Salem and Solomon as the trio glared at each other.
"I suppose my little visit didn't go unnoticed." Salem said as she glared at Ozpin as Ozpin glared back.
"No... It had not." Ozpin said as Solomon smirked a bit.
"But this reminds me of the Graveyard so long ago where we had our final battle which lead to your failure." Solomon said as Ozpin glared at him and Salem.
"I admit not one of my proudest of times... but Salem surely you wouldn't come her for no reason." Ozpin said as he was ready for anything.
"Your right... I came here to meet with the girl my... son vied for as an apprentice." Salem said as Kiba stood aside knowing when he saw signs of a grudge match approaching.
"I see..." Ozpin said as he saw Ruby as he knew he couldn't beat Solomon and Salem alone not like last time where he simply got lucky. "I suggest you both leave while you can." Ozpin said as Solomon glared at him.
"And why is that?" Solomon asked as he glared at Ozpin.
"The Atlesian Military will be here soon and when they find you two here you will both be hard pressed to fight your way out." Ozpin said as Solomon was about to fight but Salem stopped him.
"No... He's right for now... plus the time for our confrontation isn't now." Salem said as a portal soon began to form for the three. Ruby saw this as did Gold and Jaune as the blackness began to ebb at the edges of their sight as they began to grow heavy eyed in response. "But make no mistake we shall... meet again." Salem said as soon the three Knights blacked out as all they saw was darkness.
(Scene Break days later)
Ruby began to come to as she looked around and saw to her shock Yang was here as she was shocked to find herself in a hospital. "Y-Yang?" Ruby asked as she got up and noticed the bandages all over her body.
"Ruby!" Yang called as she saw Ruby waking up as she tried to hug her but stopped herself. "Um... how do you feel?" Yang asked as Ruby looked to them.
"Like I just went 10 rounds with you, dad, a Goliath, and a huge Horror all at once." Ruby said as Yang chuckled.
"You kind of look the part also." Yang said as Ruby looked and saw she was covered in bandages.
"I look like a mummy." Ruby said as Yang nodded.
"Yeah you and me both!" Gold was heard as Ruby looked to find Gold there as Jaune was there both were in a similar state as her.
"Gold! Jaune!" Ruby called out as she saw the state they were in at the moment. "Did we?" Ruby asked before Gold nodded.
"Yeah we got our asses handed to us five ways to Sunday... by the way how long have we been out?" Gold asked as Jaune looked to a calendar.
"About a week according to that." Jaune said as Ruby heard this and cursed their luck.
"But... they were so strong I actually thought I was going to... die." Ruby said as Yang figured Ruby may have been traumatized by the whole ordeal.
"Those two were powerful indeed Ruby... but you faced them when you were not ready to face them." Eclipse was heard as Ruby saw Eclipse on her perch scolding her.
"You should have heeded our warnings and now look at you." Zaruba was heard from Gold's left middle finger as Gold growled at this.
"Can we even beat them?" Jaune asked as Ruby looked to him.
"We have to try or else their just going to hurt even more people." Ruby said as Gold nodded.
"That's right no use sitting around moping about losing." Gold said as Yang saw this and smiled a bit.
"By the way... where is everyone else?" Ruby asked as she looked to Yang.
"Helping with search and recovery apparently a lot of people got hurt again." Yang said as Ruby heard this as she tried to go but Yang stopped her. "Don't even think about it right now your main focus is recovery." Yang said as Gold wined.
"But I hate hospitals." Gold called as Yang then cracked her knuckles as her gauntlets formed showing they can either make their stay here fast or extend it.
"Ok bed rest everyone." Jaune called as he did not want to take on a very angry Yang anytime soon.
"Great." Gold complained as they headed to continue resting their weary bodies.
(With Nexus)
Nexus was inside the Atlas main computers from his Scroll as he was going over them trying to locate a topic of interest. But soon his search came to an end as he saw what he was looking for and knew who it was. "Dr. Merlot..." Nexus said as he glared at the image. "Finally." Nexus said as he now knew Merlot was somewhere in Vale... and he was going to find him for one thing that has eluded him for years and that was answers to the questions that has been plaguing him for so long and that question starts with but one word.
"Why."
(TBC)
ESKK: Well new chapter is here folks so now that you are done reading be sure to leave a review before you left and remember as I say ja-ne.