Hey guys and girls.
Welcome back to the new chapter for RWBNY.
So the last place we left off was where Naruto had officialy awakened his power as The Avatar Of The Aether. Not only has this come as a shock to him, but also he has had his first dream of a past experience where Nero battled the Dark Masters and sealed them all away.
But can the Dark Masters be sealed away again? That is the real question. Or will Naruto kill them out right?
But that wasn't the only thing shown as Velvet (Crowe) confessed to be inlove with Naruto and the two shared their first kiss together. This relationship is on a strong path to growing fully.
Can Naruto stop the Dark Masters from trying to twist Remnant into their own world? Or will he fail?
Enjoy.
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Chapter 37: The Devil's Retaliation.
The next morning was filled with people readying weapons for the fight ahead. Once again, Grimm were sighted approaching their borders. And once again, Huntsman and Huntresses were sent in to stop them. Not only was there this, but there was massive distrubance of power in the area as well.
Readying Osiris and ensuring the fragment of Arbiter was with him, Naruto made his way out the room and headed to the pad where he'd be meeting up with everyone. There he found a few of the Reapers readying weapons and checking their Ragna Mail while others spoke to each other. Spotting his team far ahead of him, he made his way to them.
But his team was alerted when one of the Reapers spotted Naruto.
"Commander on deck." he said with the Reapers stopping what they were doing and giving Naruto a salute.
The teams all looked from the saluting Reapers to Naruto.
"At ease." said Naruto with the Reapers dropping their hands.
"As you were." added Naruto with the Reapers going back to what they were doing.
Pyrrha approached her husband and looked him dead in the eyes.
"Mind telling us what the hell that was?" she asked.
"As it turns out, when I killed their previous leader, who was being controled mind you, she made me their leader. Many of them are civilians while a few are trained as soldiers." stated Naruto with Pyrrha slowly nodding her head.
"So, now that you have a few soldiers with you, what are we gonna do? The Grimm are more battle synced than last time." stated Ruby walking to Naruto.
"We fight. It's the only thing we can do. But, we must find a means to stop the return of the Dark Masters. Should they return, I fear not even my own power as it is will stop them." stated Naruto.
"So we're pretty much screwed which ever way we look." stated Sun with Naruto shaking his head.
"There is always a way to end and win a war. We just need to look in the right direction." said Naruto with Maya and Velvet (Crowe) coming into view.
"We ready?" asked Maya checking her katana.
"Oh yeah. We're ready." said Naruto as everyone climbed into gun and airships while Naruto climbed in as well with the Ranga Mail pilots climbing on.
"Why not take your sky bike?" asked Yang over the thunderous roar of the engines.
"And miss out on the fun of killing Grimm from the ground? Not a chance." said Naruto as they lifted off the ground and flew out the city.
As they flew, Naruto found that Vacou was very much like a desert. How people lived here was rather astonishing. But soon the jets landed and the occupants got out with Naruto syncing his comms to the gunships that flew overhead.
"Rapter 5-3. Do you copy?" called Naruto over his comms.
"Rapter 5-3 here Alpha 7. Instruments are a bit buggy but we got you on radar." came the one Reaper pilot part of Rapter 5-3.
"Cpoy that. Ensure you're prepared to bring the hard deck should things get dicy." replied Naruto to the gunships.
"Copy that." said the pilot as they began to move.
"Hey Naruto." called Yang to the Reaper.
"Yeah?" called Naruto looking to the blonde.
"Good to have you back." said Yang with Naruto smiling as he pulled off Osiris and held it in his one hand while pulling out the fragment of Artiber and holding it in his other hand.
But as they moved through the sand, a powerful duststorm was kicked up before them and everyone got weapons ready should anything go wrong. But when the dust settled, they found two things. One was a rather large amount of dead Grimm in the area, while a woman was seen floating above the dead Grimm while her eyes burned an amber orange colour. Lowering his weapons and placing back where they belong, Naruto slowly walked to the woman whose eyes stopped glowing orange and floated back down.
The woman in question had charcoal black hair and a red dress on that came to her knees but was cut at an angle. Her one eye was obstructed by her one bang that framed her face.
"Cinder." said Naruto gaining her attention.
"Naruto. Thank the gods you're alive." said Cinder as she welcomed the Reaper warmly and approached to hug him, but advised against it when nearly everyone readied weapons.
"Naruto, step away from that woman." growled Pyrrha as what happened that night when Vale fell replayed in her mind.
"Easy. She's no longer is our enemy." said Naruto blocking their view of Cinder.
"It's true. I don't have any hostile thoughts to you. Naruto here showed me the error of my ways." said Cinder coming out of view.
"I don't believe you." barked Ruby as she aimed her rifle.
"Then let me show you." said Cinder walking off.
"All gunship and Ragna Mail pilots. Keep a close eye on our surroundings. We don't want any surprises." said Naruto.
"Copy that." said the commander of the fleet above.
"Not necessary." said Cinder as they walked on. "All the Grimm have been killed already."
They didn't travel very far in fact as they suddenly entered a barrier of some sorts and found an oasis type of scenery. The people looked to be happy and enjoying their lives while children ran about playing with each other. Instantly, Naruto was reminded of Misty and how she enjoyed life.
"As you can see, I've been here this whole time. I've been protecting these people from the Grimm that Salem have been sending this way." said Cinder as she had a child run into her.
"Cinder. Cinder. I picked these for you." said the child holding up some flowers.
"Aw, thanks little one." replied Cinder taking the flowers with the child running off.
"Salem. Who is Salem?" asked Naruto arching an eyebrow.
"Only the most scariest woman who don't wanna piss off. When I ran away that night, I chose a new path in life. I chose to protect and save others rather than ruling over them in fear. I became a protector for these people and created the barrier around this place for those cast out by Vacou.
"Wait, many of the civilians from Vale and Mistral were never found in Vacou. Could these be them?" asked Yang with Cinder nodding her head.
"They are. Vacou is really fucked in the head. They only believe in supremecy through biological means. Every single civilian that went through those gates, had to take a patch test. How that works is they put a patch on your arm and wait a few minutes before taking it off. The adhesive that stays behind shows you if you're compatible or not." said Cinder.
"Compatible for what?" asked Velvet (Scarlatina).
"That, I don't know myself. But whatever they are planning, it possibly could be bad." said Cinder with Naruto clutching his head as he soon heard the Dark Masters speak into his mind.
"This world is doomed. We have influenced everything. The inevitable doom, is coming."
Getting over it, Naruto found everyone looking at him.
"The Dark Masters. Their influence grows ever more stronger." stated Naruto.
"The Dark Masters?" questioned Cinder.
"The only beings in existance that ever lived. They seek to twist Remnant into a dark world. A world of eternal shadows." stated Maya.
"Great. More shit to add to the pile." said Cinder with Naruto nodding his head.
"Anyway as to why Salem has been sending Grimm against you. Why?" questioned Naruto.
"Salem is actually looking for the 4 relics. Predating the Four Maidens themselves. One relic actually exists in each city being Vale, Mistral, Vacou and Atlas." said Cinder.
"These relics. What exactly do they do?" asked Naruto.
"They are the most powerfulest relics in existance. The very essence of humanity made object. Should one obtain such relics, they can undo this world entirely." said Cinder leading them to a rather nice looking house.
Choosing to close the discussion until a later time, Naruto made his way to his room. He knew that Vacou would radio in as to why they were taking so long. But he'd deal with that when it came up. Hearing a knock on the door, he turned to find Cinder standing there. Watching as she sat on the bed, Naruto leaned against the wall.
"You seem different from the last time I saw you." she stated with Naruto nodding his head.
"I am. Not only have I gained more power and strength, but I'm also the new host to the Aether." said Naruto with Cinder arching an eyebrow.
"You see. A month ago, we went to find some scientists only for me to end up being killed..."
"You were killed?" asked Cinder with Naruto nodding his head.
"Yes. I was killed. Not only was this rather painful after losing an arm and then falling down a cliff, but it also gave me the joy of finding out that I wasn't the only one. I found a whole population of people like me. I trained there and managed to learn that I am the new host to the Aether. I am the true successor to the Aether." said Naruto with Cinder raising a hand.
"Okay, let's hold up a second. What is this...Aether." stated Cinder with Naruto reaching into his pocket and pulling out a cigarette and lighting before blowing out some smoke.
"The Aether is the afterlife. It is still unclear as to why the Aether selects a new host every generation, but I think it is due to the fact that you'll get that one idiot who tries to access the Aether. Two sides of the Aether exist much like a coin. They are complete opposites of one another, but can't live without each other. One side is Astral, the world where all great heroes are. While Purgatory exists for the evil and corrupt." stated Naruto with Cinder now understanding.
"And you're the Avatar Of The Aether." said Cinder with Naruto nodding his head as he blew out more smoke.
"Yes. But not only do I have command over Astral, but also Purgatory. That is what makes me the true successor. And that is why my arm is like this. My right shows my connection to Astral, while the other shows my connection to Purgatory. But what about you?" asked Naruto finishing his cigarette and throwing it out the window. "How have you been?"
"As you can see, I've taken your advice to heart and changed my ways. I serve as a protector and help any person whom I find. This way of life is more better than the one I once had. Emerald and Mercury have also helped me in protecting the people here. They are also engaged to each other." said Cinder with Naruto smiling to her.
"I'm glad you've changed. Truly. You seem more alive than when I last faced you." said Naruto.
"I feel more alive." said Cinder before a man ran into the room.
"There you are Cinder. We've found it." he said.
"Found it?" querried Naruto. "Found what?"
"Follow me and you'll see." replied Cinder as they walked out and followed the man.
And scene.
So Naruto has been sent to kill some Grimm and find the source of the disturbance that has been sensed in the area. But to his astonishment, he finds Cinder there who has changed from her ways and is now fighting to protect rather than to kill. Her, Emerald and Mercury are there helping the people whom were rejected by Vacou.
But what is Vacou's goal for taking in people who are compatible? What do they hope to achieve? And what is this thing they have found?
Stay tuned for more of RWBNY.
Chapter 38: A Relic Of The Devil.
Coming soon.
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