Chapter 55: The White Fang's New Move
Beacon Academy
Headmaster's Office
In Ozpin's office, Ozpin, Roman, and Keaton were all listening to everything that Cinder is now planning on Roman's scroll.
"Looks like Cinder is now going to go for a full swing," Roman said.
"All the more reason to prepare," Ozpin said.
"I have everyone prepared immediately," Keaton said as he grabbed his radio.
The Vault
Meanwhile in the Vault, Alex, Qrow, and Glynda continue to stand guard while Ironwood continues to get Amber's pod ready to go.
"General, how long until she's ready?" Alex asked.
"Almost there. I just need a few more minutes," Ironwood answered.
"Well hurry it up," Qrow said.
"Barker, this is Captain Gordon, do you read me, over?" Keaton asked through the radio.
"This is Barker, what's the situation, over?" Alex asked as everyone listened.
"Fall is changing course. She's having the White Fang attack Beacon pretty soon," Keaton informed.
"I'll contact my men and let them know about this," Ironwood said as he pulled out his scroll.
"I'll inform the others and our men to be prepared and be on standby," Keaton said.
"Roger that, Captain," Alex said.
"I'll make sure my men don't fire upon your men," Ironwood said.
Amity Colosseum
At the colosseum docking bays, the people were beginning to leave the colosseum for the night. Teams RWBY and CFVY, and Jacob, Ricky, Penny, Pyrrha, and Sun where all stand around, waiting for a ride back to Beacon.
"What's taking so long?" Yang asked.
"I don't know, but we need to get back and get Amber out of Beacon, then we can start hunting for Cinder," Ruby said.
"Allen and Kelly are already following them back to their hiding place. And once they locate the White Fang hideout, the U.S. and Atlas militaries will come and kick some ass," Jacob said. "And the U.S. has some help from platoons from the Japanese, French, Canadian, and British, militaries," Ricky added.
"Jacob, can you read me, over?" Keaton called through the radio.
"Loud and clear, Keaton. What is it?" Jacob asked on the radio.
"Cinder is changing plans, she'll be attacking Beacon soon along with the White Fang," Keaton informed.
"What's our orders?" Penny asked.
"Warn the Oobleck, Port, and the students of the upcoming attack. then come back down to the school grounds to help out," Keaton said.
"Got it," Jacob replied.
"And what about Kelly and Allen?" Keaton asked.
"They're following Cinder as planned," Jacob answered.
"Good, now go on with your objective," Keaton ordered.
"Roger that," Jacob replied.
"Well we have our instructions," Sun said.
"I suggest we split up. That way, we can cover more ground," Weiss said.
"The Ice Queen's right. It can be more quicker if we do that," Coco said.
"Alright, Team CFVY, you guys get Dr. Oobleck and Professor Port. Team RWBY and the rest of us will split off and warn the other students," Jaccob said.
"Alright guys. Let's go!" Ruby shouted.
Everyone then split off to spread the word of the upcoming attack.
Beacon Academy
Main Avenue
Meanwhile at the courtyard, Jaune, Ren, Nora, Neptune, Scarlet, Sage, Cassandra, and Team CFDT were all standing guard until Keaton called on Cassandra's radio.
"Rogers, this is Captain Gordon. Do you read me, over?" he asked through the radio.
"This is Rogers, what's the situation, over?" Cassandra asked.
"Cinder is going to have the White Fang attack Beacon soon. Be on guard, over," Keaton ordered.
"10-4, Captain," Cassandra replied.
"So what now?" Neptune asked.
"This is what we're gonna do. Jaune, you, Nora, and Ren go to the fairgrounds and evacuate the people out of there. The rest of us will stay and help fight off the White Fang when they get here. All in all, while waiting for our troops to arrive," Cassandra instructed.
"Right. Come on guys," Jaune ordered as he, Ren, and Nora ran to the fairgrounds.
"Everyone, ready your weapons and get to positions!" Cassandra barked out.
Suddenly everyone heard some whirling sounds. Everyone turned to see two MH-6 Little Bird helicopters and two Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters. The Little Bird helicopters were flying straight towards the fairgrounds while the Blackhawk helicopters were flying towards the courtyard. The Blackhawks hovered over the courtyard as everyone except for Cassandra, watched in amazement at the earthling aircrafts. A couple of ropes then dropped down from each helicopter as a group of soldiers then slid down from the ropes one at a time from each helicopter. The ropes were then unhooked from the Blackhawks, making them fall to the ground while the helicopters started to fly away.
With Jaune, Nora, and Ren, they all just arrived at the fairgrounds as they then saw the Little Bird helicopters flying over the fairgrounds. They watched in shock and amazement at the helicopters as they started to make their landing. The people within the fairgrounds all watched with a mixture of surprise, shock, and fear at their unexpected arrival. Four soldiers from each helicopter then got off the helicopters and started to make their way through the fairgrounds. One of the soldiers pulled out a megaphone and then spoke to the crowd.
"Attention, there is a possible upcoming Grimm attack coming to this location. Please vacate the premises in a calm and orderly fashion, for your own safety," the soldier said.
The Atlas soldiers were about ready to apprehend the U.S. soldiers until they received a call on their scrolls. They then went to aid the people out while the AK-200s stood guard.
"I guess we better go help them," Ren said.
"Right," Jaune said.
Then all then run over to the soldiers to help.
City of Vale
Industrial District
Warehouse
Meanwhile at one of the warehouses, the Air Bus had just made its landing next to five bullheads as Cinder, Emerald, Mercury, and Neo all boarded off while Neo used her semblance to change back to her original look. They all saw Adam who was waiting outside the warehouse entrance.
"Do you mind telling me why we are attacking early?" Adam asked.
"Things took an unexpected turn. So we decided to make some changes to our plans," Cinder answered.
They all then walked inside the warehouse. As soon as they were inside, Allen and Kelly then stepped off the Air Bus.
"Looks like we found them," Kelly said.
"Good. That means we can contact Ozpin and Keaton for help," Allen said as he pulled out his scroll.
He then texted his message and sent it to Ozpin. A few seconds later, he then gets a message from Ozpin on his scroll.
"Okay, he told us to stay where we are at, so that help arrives," Allen said.
"I say while we are at it, we get inside and see what else they are planning," Kelly said.
"That's probably a good idea," Allen said.
"Now how are we going to get inside?" Kelly asked herself.
They both looked at the warehouse and then noticed a window above some crates on the building.
"The window," they both said in unison.
Allen and Kelly then ran towards the crates and started climbing them until they reached the window. They both peeked inside and saw a huge crowd of White Fang soldiers, a few beowolves and ursai in cages, and three massive mechanized battlesuits.
"They still have more of those Atlesian Paladin-290s?" Kelly asked.
"What are they up to?" Allen asked.
Allen cracked the window open slightly so they can hear what's going on. They then saw Adam as he stepped on to the stage with Cinder, Emerald, Mercury, and Neo following behind him. Cinder was now in her original outfit. She was now wearing lipstick and violet eyeshadow. She wears a dark-red, off-the-shoulders, v-neck mini dress with yellow designs. There is a blue feather-like accessory on her right hip, at the top of an open portion of her dress. The dress ends in an upside-down triangular tail in the back, ending just above the knees. There is a baseball diamond-shaped keyhole on the dress' upper back at the same height as her chest. The sleeves end in a triangle shape, which are wrapped or tied around her middle finger, with the gold designs of the sleeve taking over at the wrists. Her fingernails are painted dark red. She wears black shorts underneath her dress, as well as a black choker on her neck. She has a gold loop earring with a black gem dangling from it on her right ear. She has dark, glass, high-heeled shoes and a jeweled anklet on her right leg. On her upper back, in the keyhole of her dress, she has a black tattoo of what appears to be a pair of high heel shoes placed sole to sole, forming a heart shape inside.
Allen pulled out his scroll and dialed Ozpin's number.
"Hello?" Ozpin answered as he and Keaton appeared on the screen.
"Professor, you and the captain need to see this," Allen said as he pointed his scroll's camera at Adam.
Adam stepped forward and started to speak.
"Brothers and sisters, the time has come to show the humans that the faunus are to not to be grinded under their heels, to not be seen as a curse to this world, and to show them that we are the dominant race," the bull faunus spoke as the crowd of White Fang soldiers cheered.
Kelly grabs out her scroll and starts to record the rally.
"For too long we have been oppressed by those wretched humans, but today, they will see our strength and then when Beacon falls, our voices will finally be heard. And with the help from Cinder, we will be the ones that shall grind the pathetic humans under our heels!" Adam shouts with conviction.
Cinder then steps up next to Adam and then starts speaking.
"We send our bullheads into Beacon which will be filled Grimm and you follow brothers and sisters and will use the Air Bus to send us all to Beacon. While that is happening, we'll use these paladins to create havoc in the city. The panic and fear will bring the Grimm into the city and Beacon until the Grimm will overrun everything," Cinder said with a smile.
"And tonight, Beacon will fall. And tomorrow, the world!" Adam yells out.
The White Fang roared into cheers and applause.
"You got all that?" Allen asked.
"Crystal. We're gonna have to send some heavy armor into the city to take care of those paladins and some Cobra helicopters to go for the bullheads," Keaton said.
"And stay where you're at so that help will arrive," Ozpin said as he hung up.
"And before we get started..." Cinder said, then looking towards Mercury and Emerald.
They suddenly then restrained Neo's arms as she gave a look of shock.
"Neo!" Allen and Kelly quietly exclaimed.
"Someone had to have exposed our original plans, and that someone was you," Cinder said, standing in front of Neo.
Neo spits right at Cinder's face as Cinder wipes it off then slaps Neo across the face.
"We've got to do something," Kelly said.
"Come on," Allen said as he opens the window all the way.
Allen and Kelly crawl through the window and land on the balcony. They ran across the balcony, pulling out their weapons in their melee forms while keeping their footsteps as light as possible.
"What a disappointment," Cinder said.
Cinder then summons her obsidian glass bow, Midnight, and summons an arrow as she points it at Neo's chest, ready to let loose. Just before she could do that, Kelly jumps off the balcony and lands right behind Cinder. Just as she had turned around, Kelly punches her right in the face making Cinder stumble backwards. Before Emerald and Mercury could react. Allen lands behind them and bashes them in the heads with his batons, making them fall to the ground unconscious, releasing their grip on Neo. Allen and Kelly stood in front of Neo with their weapons pointed at Cinder and Adam.
"It's two of the humans from the Emerald Forest from last week," Deery shouted from the crowd.
Adam took a close look at Allen and Kelly and then instantly recognized them.
"You! You'll pay for what you all did!" Adam yelled as he charged at them, about to unsheathe his sword.
Neo quickly grabs Allen and Kelly's hands. Adam slices through the three, only for all three of them to shatter like glass. Adam grits his teeth, knowing that they are still out there.
"Everyone get yourselves ready so we can destroy Beacon!" Cinder yelled at the soldiers.
Doing as she says, the White Fang started to prepare for their attack.
Back outside the warehouse Allen, Kelly, and Neo were all hiding behind some crates as the White Fang started looking for them.
"We thought you could use some help," Allen said.
Neo rolled her eyes with a small smile.
"Oh my god. Oh my god. Oh my god. I just punched Cinder in the face. I'll never wash this hand again. Never," Kelly said with a smile as she looked at her hand.
"Hopefully help will arrive soon," Allen said.
Meanwhile right outside of the city, six humvees, three trucks, and two tanks proceeded to move into the city as two Blackhawks and four Little Birds flew over them into the city.