Chapter 59: Aftermath
Team RWBY Dorm Room
February 1, 2020
A new day has arrived as the sun rose at Beacon Academy. Ruby was asleep in Weiss' bunk bed, wearing gray pajamas that are a matching dark-gray long-sleeved shirt and pants with faded-red polka dots and a white lining at the front and the collar. Ruby opened her eyes and saw Qrow, Yang, and a third person with them.
The man has blond hair that has two small strands sticking out from the top and blue eyes. His facial hair consists of a soul patch and small stubble along his jawline. On his right arm is a tattoo of his emblem, which resembles a heart. His hair was once a bright shade of gold, but in his older age, it has notably grayed and somewhat still blond, but far more subdued. He wears brown cargo shorts with a dark brown belt, black shoes, a red bandana on his left arm and a brown leather vest over a tan dress shirt with the right sleeve cut off. For armor, he wears a metal spaulder, leather vambrace and a brown fingerless glove all on his right arm. This man is Ruby and Yang's father, Taiyang Xiao Long. And next to everyone was a black-headed tricolor Pembroke Welsh Corgi with gray eyes. He wears a red collar with a gold pendant bearing a vertical black bone and two black dots on either side. It was the family's adorable pet dog, Zwei.
"Ruby! You're awake!" Taiyang exclaimed in relief as she kneeled next to Ruby.
Zwei happily barked as he climbed up the bed then cuddling up to Ruby.
"Ugh... what happened?" Ruby groaned, putting her hand on her head.
"Your uncle and sister found you, unconscious. They brought you back in your dorm room and called me as soon as they could," Taiyang explained.
Ruby quickly sits up and looks at her family.
"Wait! Is everyone alright? Is Jacob and Pyrrha alright?!" Ruby asked in a worried tone.
"They're fine, pipsqueak. They're still alive and Beacon is still standing," Qrow said.
"And you woke up long enough to save that boy's life," Taiyang added.
"And sure Pyrrha may be stuck in a cast for a while, but other than that, she's fine," Yang said.
"What's been happening while I was out?" Ruby asked.
"Take a look at this and you'll find out," Qrow said, grabbing a remote and turning on the TV.
The screen reveals a woman with amber eyes and white, short hair with one strand of her hair arched away from her face. She wore a purple, button shirt and a black dress shirt worn around the purple shirt and black pants.
"This is Lisa Lavender coming to you with a special report," the woman known as Lisa said on the TV.
"Turn it up," Ruby said.
Qrow turns the volume up on the TV.
"The attack made by the White Fang and the Grimm last night has been fully contained. Two hundred White Fang soldiers, thirty-seven civilians, two huntsmen, and twenty-seven soldiers were killed," Lisa said.
The TV then showed four images of Cinder, Emerald, Mercury, and Adam next to the news anchor.
"The people that led the attack were local White Fang member Adam Taurus and three fake Haven Academy students, Cinder Fall, Mercury Black, and Emerald Sustrai. We were given video footage of them attending a White Fang rally before the attack occurred. If you happen to sight any of these four, you are to contact a local huntsman immediately," Lisa reported.
Ruby sighs in relief, knowing that they probably won't be coming back to Beacon anytime soon. The screen now showed a few images of the U.S. military within the attack next to Lisa.
"During the attack, eye witnesses reported a mysterious, unknown military faction had been sighted in many areas within Beacon and the city of Vale. After the attack, this new military faction has disappeared out of the city. General Ironwood stated that he knew about their arrival beforehand, but doesn't know who these people are and is currently being investigated. Despite this, many citizens, General Ironwood, and Professor Ozpin were all thankful to these people," Lisa said.
Qrow mutes the TV then looks back to Ruby.
"What about my friends?" Ruby asked.
"Team JNPR are tending with Pyrrha, GRMA and CFDT are with Professor Ozpin, and Blake and Weiss are outside waiting" Yang explained.
"Can you send them in?" Ruby asked.
Yang walks to the door and opens the door and in came Blake and Weiss.
"Ruby!" Weiss and Blake exclaimed.
"Don't worry, I'm fine. I'm just glad you're all safe," Ruby said, smiling.
"You better get dressed kiddo. An assembly is gonna start in a few minutes," Qrow said.
Headmaster's Office
Meanwhile at Ozpin's office, Ozpin, his inner circle, Keaton and his team, and Teams GRMA and CFDT were all discussing last night's events and plans for the future.
"It will take a while to repair the damages that were made last night, but luckily I won't be alone in that," Glynda said.
"What do you mean?" Kendra asked.
"Roman and Neo are sentenced to do some community service," Ironwood said.
"Plus we put ankle monitors on them so they won't escape," Cassandra added.
"So what's gonna happen to us now?" Britney asked.
"After what had occurred last night, Salem would probably do everything she can to find you all," Ozpin said.
"So we all decided that you guys are going to have to go back home," Keaton said.
"What?!" both Terran teams asked.
"I know you guys like it here, but we can't risk any of you guys getting captured," Alex said.
"Besides, you guys need to get back to high school," Cassandra said.
"Damn it," Ricky said.
"We'll try to make arrangements if you really want to come back here," Ozpin said.
"We'll take any arrangement you guys make," Jacob said.
"We have an assembly starting soon, so all of you get to the amphitheater," Glynda said.
Amphitheater
A few minutes later, the entire student body all showed up. Teams RWBY, JNPR, SSSN, GRMA, CFDT, and CFVY and Penny were all grouped together amongst the crowd of students. Standing with her teammates, Pyrrha is now in crutches and a cast on her right foot. Ozpin, General Ironwood, and Glynda walked up on the stage as Ozpin then stood behind the microphone.
"We have some important news to tell you all. Due to the events from last night, the rest of the Vytal Festival tournament has been cancelled by order of the council," Ozpin said.
The student body murmured amongst themselves.
"I know you're all disappointed, but since the whole tournament was rigged by the fake Haven Academy students, the whole tournament is considered null and void," Ironwood said.
"So I guess that means nobody wins," Nora whispered to Ren as he nods.
"And to those who have defended the academy and the citizens, the world thanks you all for all that you have done and couldn't be more proud of you all," Ozpin said.
Main Avenue
A few minutes later, Teams RWBY, JNPR, GRMA, CFDT, CFVY, and SSSN along with Penny were all at the landing docks. The two teams from Earth were all carrying their bags.
"So you guys have to leave?" Sun asked the Terran teams.
"Unfortunately, but they said we could come back once they make some arrangements," Robert said.
"We're gonna miss you guys," Ruby said.
"Yeah, you guys are cool to have around," Neptune said.
"The same goes to you guys, too," Allen said.
"We really wish we didn't have to go," Kelly said.
"How about a picture before we all go?" Jacob asked.
"Great idea," Jaune said.
Yang then walks up to a random student.
"Excuse me, could you take a picture for us really quick?" Yang asked as she pulled out her scroll.
"Sure," the student said as he grabbed Yang's scroll.
Everyone then started huddling together. Standing next to Jacob, Ruby quickly stuffs something in his bag while nobody was looking. Everyone then starts looking at the camera.
"Everyone ready?" the student asked.
"Yes," everyone answered.
"Smile," the student said as he took the picture.
"Okay, thanks," Yang said as she grabbed her scroll from the student.
"We will have several copies of this picture made and have them sent to you," Blake said.
"Alright, I hope we'll see you again," Jacob said.
"Yeah, see ya, guys," Pyrrha said.
Everyone hugged each other then Teams GRMA and CFDT then walked up to the bullheads. Everyone waved to each other as the bullheads started to take off and fly away.
Land of Darkness
Evernight Castle
February 3, 2020
In the barren wasteland of the Land of Darkness where the Creatures of Grimm spawn in the large pools of darkness surrounded by rocky terrains and enormous purple crystals sprouting from the ground beneath the dark red sky, Evernight Castle stood within the land as it blended with the lands itself. Inside the castle, a worried Emerald and a cross armed Mercury stood outside a room waiting to see if Cinder would recover. The doors opened and in the darkness of the room a pair of red eyes glowed through staring at Emerald and Mercury.
"You may enter now," a female voice called.
Both Emerald and Mercury walked inside and disappeared in the darkness.
"Now explain to me how it is that you have failed so spectacularly," the voice said as the doors closed.
The End
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed RWBY and Earth. The squeal will start after the release of RWBY: Before the Dawn. Also enjoy this trailer for the next fanfic installment.
"Three more people have now lost their lives due to the coronavirus," a news anchor said.
"Riots and protests have broken out in various cities in the U.S. ever since the death of George Floyd," a reporter said.
"What's going on?" Ruby asked.
"Earth is falling apart," Jacob answered.
"How can it get any worse?" Jaune asked.
"Ma'am, I believe you should look at this," Watts said, handing Salem a teleportation Dust crystal.
A bright light flashes in the middle of a street as many people watched. As the light disappeared, the White Fang, including Adam stood in the street.
"Strike them down," Adam ordered.
A mob of white supremistists march down a street with weapons and signs that read, 'Animal people, go home!' on them.
The Creatures of Grimm run into the streets of a huge city.
Qrow and Raven clash and lock blades.
"We must stand united, even in the most darkest of times," Ozpin said as he stood next to Oscar.
"We will stand together and defend our country and our world from this new threat," Trump said.
Jacob, Kelly, Ruby, and Blake shoot at the Grimm.
Hazel and Keaton charge at each other as Keaton was wearing heavy body armor and carrying a riot shield.
Tyrian hopes from car to car on to moving traffic.
Yang, Velvet, and Kendra jump off of a skyscraper.
Salem was shooting out magical attacks as several U.S. soldiers and police officers were shooting at her.
Adam and Britney clashed and attacked each other.
Jacob and Britney lean in close for a kiss.
Ozpin and Salem shoot magically beams at each other.
RWBY and Earth II: Collision
"Desperate times call for desperate measures," a man said, turning to look at a shadowy figure.