Chapter 3
Raven was at the forefront of it all, with the few members of his tribe who had managed to survive the failed siege due to that mysterious peculiar- looking boy.
His partially tanned skin and white hair, he guessed that the boy came from the desert region of Vacuo; that for one reason or another he ended up in that place.
A part of her was really upset, being defeated by a boy of age for the academy would have been too much of an embarrassment that would put her role as a leader at stake.
But on the other hand, the combat skills displayed by the boy were worthy of a veteran Hunstman; but the boy's eyes were ones he had rarely seen in his "family".
A man who had fought in hell itself and was able to emerge from it victorious, sacrificing something along the way.
His potential was extremely great, one that would not let him fall to rival tribes, Salem or fucking Ozpin.
Snow began to fall where they were, following the path to their temporary camp...but he felt something on his right.
Someone was watching her.
Stopping slowly, he looked to his right and saw something moving in the icy wind.
Petals... White petals...
A white hooded figure was watching her, with the wind stirring her robes...it was certainly a nostalgic air.
And a small feeling of guilt came over her but she kept her stoic figure.
Was she aware of the suicide mission given by Ozpin to her former team leader to finish Salem once and for all?
The result? More than 3 days with no response from Summer. All given by his little twin brother ...
When his eyes blinked, he saw how the figure had disappeared. leaving
the last rose petals to blow away in the wind.
...
Flashback
Ozpin was in his office at Beacon Academy looking out the large windowhehadintheplace, ashesippedhiscupofcoffee; buthisdistressedandhopelesslookhintedatallthebadthatcould comeout.
Itcameout worse.
Withasighandapaininhisbeing,hedecidedtoaskhisassistant.Glynda...
WithasinglelookofsadnessheturnedtothetallestfigureinBeaconandlistenedtothewordsthatwouldbringgrieftoanentirefamily.
-SummerRose Report:M.I.A.;informallofthefailureofthemission.
File itas"WiltedRose".
-UnderstoodOzpin...-withanequallytoneoflightsadness,heplannedtoretiretogivethereporttoallthemembersprotectingBeacon.
Butnot beforesayingafewwordstohim.
SheknewthedangerOzpin...don't gocarryingeverything,"saidtheblondebefore leavingtheoffice.
Endofflashback
...
Summer had seen in the distance what was once her STRQ teammate, it hurt her heart to see her be...that.
Someone who just can't find herself and who hides her fears under a mask of power but who in the end...feels the same as she and all those who know of Salem's existence.
Fear.
Moving quickly using his semblance he took care to leave the place, to avoid complicated explanations and more problems than those already caused by his former companion.
He was now focusing with the brother and sister duo on rebuilding the structures and damage done by the Branwens, as well as giving a dignified burial to all those people who died in the fire or in the rubble.
While she, Shirou and Miyu were in charge of protecting the place from the Grimms attacks that would come due to the accumulation of negative energy in the place.
When I return with the aforementioned, I ask.
How many people do they take?" with sadness and pain in his heart.
There are more than 10 people, between those who arrived and those who were direct victims of the bandits. Nightfall will not be long, so we will stand guard to protect them from the Grimms that will come," I answered in a serious manner and with a more serious tone of voice than the first time he heard.
I understand... tell me, do you think it was right... to leave her alive..." asked the silver-eyed girl.
In all honesty I can't answer that question, we don't know what led her to become what she is; besides, I wouldn't be the best one to judge her," he answered calmly with his arms crossed, with Miyu watching everything with a notoriously sad expression.
At that moment he retired to the stolen ship while he was going to reflect on an idea he had after living this whole situation and what Summer had told him; at the same time he was going to patrol the area.
...
The redhead found herself looking at a souvenir photo she had taken on her mission, it was very small Yang looking next to her holding a newborn Ruby in her arms.
He looked up and watched as the villagers took care of their loved ones and victims of the situation created by his former teammate.
She was quite self-absorbed, until a hand touched her shoulder snapping her out of her trance.
It was Shirou.
You're still thinking about it, aren't you?" he asked as he stood, unconcerned about his mixed appearance.
Yes...it is difficult to see in the flesh what a person you once called a friend did," answered the mother.
Heh, I understand that... too well for me.
After that and a short silence, Shirou decided to drop the bombshell he had been planning.
In this time frame, he had seen and been informed of all the evils harboring this world; with the Grimms being an eternal threat if the well of the so-called "Brother of Destruction" was not destroyed and someone would want to take Salem's place being a constant cycle.
Plus the problems experienced by the faun society, still completely unknown about the... decided to release the plan.
Let's form an organization," the proposal took Rose by surprise and she simply stood up and saw the serious look on the dragon faun's face.
-An organization. Salem and Ozpin will continue this war for a long time if someone doesn't start moving the bases of the game board, and Salem will probably do it thinking you are dead, and Ozpin will want to keep everything under the table; plus the problems plaguing the faunus and the Grimm threat. I want to clean up this world so that Miyu can live in peace...as well as your daughters," he declared as he sighed in thought.
He didn't do it to be a hero and make amends for his sins committed in his world, but if he can bring about a better world so that his little sister can live in peace...he will do it without hesitation.
All in all, he is a dragon in a literal way; selfishness is normal.
I'll leave you time while we help the local population to restore the homes...rest...-after that, he retreated back to the forest where his stolen ship (which at that point should be out of fuel due to the hours of flight) was located.
Shirou's idea was a very risky thing to do, as they would have to cover a war between several flanks.
Salem.
Betray Ozpin and his group.
Having problems with the White Fang and the Branwen if his theory with Raven going after Shirou were to come true.
It was a risky thing to do, but if it could ensure a world where Yang and Ruby could enjoy the snow without fear...
Would she be willing to give her daughters, Taiyang and Qrow, suffering for a better future?
He couldn't help but look up at the shattered moon of his abandoned world.
Is it worth it?
...
Summer was happy baking cookies at home with her husband, just nowherdaughtershadreturnedfromBeaconforavacation;soherdaughtersweregoingtogetsomethingswhiletheparentscreatedthedesserts.
Everythingwashappyenough,untilasmallshiveringsensationranthroughherbody.
Tai?"herhusbandhaddisappeared,sowithanascentfearinher...
turningoff theoven,lookingoutthewindowof herhome.asastorm
alongwitharedmistwasfastapproaching;grabbinghergunshedecidedtogooutside tosee anotherterrifying scene.
everything was infestedwithgrimmsofallkinds,makingtheirroarsasthey slaughtered people and any living thing in the area, they quicklyspottedtheslayerandrushedtomakeherapreytobeslaughtered.
With scythe in hand he began a lethal dance switching between themodesofhisweapon,ascythewithdouble-barreledshotgunfunction.
Whenshetookcareofbeowolfsthatjumpedather,theyweresplitinhalfandthenwiththekineticenergyhitwiththeshotgunprotectingherback.
Sohewas,but hisbodybegantonoticethefatigueintheendlesshordesof suchcreatures;withhis auradescendinglittlebylittle.
Untilablowfromabeowulflefthervulnerableandaseriouswound...
Butatthat,theGrimmswentbackintotheredmistfromwhencetheywereborn.
Atthat,thesoundofbootsstompingloudlyalongwiththesoundofmetalclashing against rocks or the ground came; along with two femalesilhouettes.
TheywerethoseGrimmsversionsofhisdaughters,draggingwiththegianthandof"Yang" thelifelessbody oftheirfather.
HeySuper-Mama,looksliketheoldmancan'ttakeafewbrokenbones,but you'll take it, won't you?" he asked while maintaining a completelymadgrinashisnormalhandreloadedashort double-barreledshotgun.
Salemtoldustotakeyoutoher, deadoralive...makeourjobeasierandwe'll try to make your deal the most benevolent; but if you don'tcooperate..." "Ruby's" version was cut off as her organic-looking scytheseemedto flicker.
Wewillbreakeverypartofyou,soundslikefun,doesn'tit,"finishedthecorrupteddragon.
Summerwascompletelysilent,notreallyknowingwhattodo...butsheknewitwasn'therdaughters.
They were mere abominations using their faces.Reloadinghis[Eclipse'sRose],tothenarmtheweapon.Theanswerwas obvious.
Withouttakinganytime,shewasquicklyattackedbyRuby,clashingboththeirweapons.
Meeting their gazes and staring at each other, she couldn't help butremembertheinnocent,smilinggirlshehadleft...backthiscreature.
But he couldn't think long before he had to duck to avoid a blow fromYang to blow her head off, so he then managed to knock Raven'sdaughterdownbyhittingherlegs; butnotavoidingakicktothefacefromRuby.
Sentataconsiderabledistance,thesilver-eyedwomanneverthoughttheforcewouldincreasethatmuch...but somethingelsehadtroubledher.
Hewatchedasthesilverelectricitythatsurroundedhisbody left,implyingthathe hadexhausted hisaura.
Withspeedbutatthesametimedesperation,hedecidedtoloadthegunwithfirepowder andmanagedtoshoot quicklyat Yangandhisarm.
WhenthetwoSalemcreatureshadapproachedeachother,Yangraisedhishand...andfeltitfly awayasfirebegantoconsumeit.
Thefurywaspalpable,buttherewasnotimeforasecondreaction.WhenSummeractivateshereyes.
Anintensesilverlightenvelopedtheplace,wipingoutallGrimms inrange.
Wheneverythingwentbacktonormal,thehuntressfeltalittlehopethatitwasover...but.
Agh!
Ionlyloweredhisheadtoseehisstomachpiercedbythescythe, thebloodcoming fromhislips...
Nicetry...but, onceyouknowthetechnique, it hasnouse."commented
Ruby,asheryelloweyesfinishedregenerating.
Next,Rubyforcedhermothertoherknees.drillingmorewithherscythe
intoherstomachalongwithscreamsofpain.
Summerfeltmorebloodgushingfromhermouth,thenextthingshefeltwastwo cannonsoverherhead.
Aneyeforaneye, Ma'~.
Bang!
...
Snapping her eyes open after that nightmare, Summer also noticed that her whole body was sweating with fear.
He quickly checked his stomach, noticing that there was merely the scar from his fight against Salem, nothing more...
But the shivering sensation could not be shaken off, so he decided to get up looking out into the deep night with the moon in the sky.
Summer also had another problem, which was not directly hers...but more of young Shirou's.
Raven was a person who always had the words "Strength" and "Power" in her mind, her defeat will lead her to want to have Shirou in her tribe.
Or also, "something" about him.
It would be somewhat odd to see a grown woman go after a 16-year-old teenager to get her seed, but speaking of Raven...such an act is possible.
At that, he noticed Shirou returning from the forest with a square black object.
I have collected the black box from the ship and destroyed everything I could, if the nation you call Atlas is as you tell me; they should have already started tracking the ship and the last thing we should have is another target on us. When Miyu wakes up, we will leave from here.
Even if we don't have anything?
We'd better get a move on, because I also have no doubt that Raven wants to seek us out for revenge," he said and sat down next to Summer.
We can ask for a map or supplies from the locals for what we can; when we get to an important place that's when we'll split up in any case you go back to your family," the villain continued to narrate the coming plan.
After what she heard, the weight of the decision returned to the huntress. What should you choose?
...
The next morning when the cat faun awoke, her brother told her that they were leaving with Miss Summer.
He had asked for a few things from the locals in order to survive such as some food and camping gear; clothing in case of cold would be taken care of thanks to Shirou's projection.
Once the equipment was put away, the trio left the village (if not before leaving some projected weapons to the villagers so that they can better defend themselves if potential Grimms or bandits arrive).
Despite only having the little equipment given, Summer had returned to the abandoned ship before leaving in order to steal the ship's map; for minimal guidance and to avoid possible surveillance by Atlas.
According to the map, they had landed at a distant point in Haven; far enough away from the main Atlas control areas for their luck.
The redhead had noticed something about Shirou, something...odd.
So when they camped in one place and little Miyu fell asleep, it was to talk seriously with the burnt redhead.
Tell me, what is happening to you?" with a serious voice, he questioned the dragon faun.
I don't know what you're talking about," he ignored her question, trying to disguise something.
Your legs are giving out, aren't they?" being more of a statement than a question.
The question took the magus by surprise but then he just laughed and looked at her.
I thought you wouldn't notice so quickly, although it was to be expected from a slayer and an exemplary mother," he replied wryly before lifting up his worn pants and revealing some horrible burns on his legs.
They were not only burns caused by EMIYA's class card, but also by the fact that their magic circuits were literally burning.
The mana in the place is saturated enough to keep my legs from further damage but not enough to end up exploding," then he returned to that serious look, "but if I keep using my magic in an excessive way I will end up not being able to use it anymore and not being able to walk.
Is there a way to fix it?" the concern in his voice was palpable, as this could happen to semblance users who have no real control over it.
Unfortunately not in this world, maybe not in mine, but the damage I suffered is completely irreversible," after that, he decided to stand up, leaning against a tree and then staring at the moon again, "That's why I want to bring Miyu a future in this world, so that when I end up becoming a burden, she can manage to defend herself in this world when necessary if she should fail with the organization.
So you're determined to execute that plan?" Summer remained calmer but thoughtful about the plan.
Yes, The Remnant organization will be created to bring the change the world needs," and then looked at the little girl who was already asleep, "All for her.
-All for her... -that phrase stuck in the silver-eyed woman's mind. It wasn't unlike him...after all.
...
They spent a few days traveling unceasingly, searching for the first large settlement, so that when they were about to arrive.
The final situation had arrived.
Standing in the middle of the road to a city, where everyone would choose the way.
Tell me Summer, what did you choose?" the seriousness in Shirou's words was noticeable but did not reach the level of threat or manipulation.
I...
End of chapter.
Seeing what happened to Miyuverse shirou, I got inspired and came up with this.
Enjoy.