The Daemon Eater's Rose
By RyuJudge6614
I do not own RWBY, Velvet Crowe, or Tales of Berseria. They belong to their respective owners.
Notes: I apologize in advance if Velvet appears a little OOC at times since I never played Tales of Berseria.
Summary:
Velvet Crowe has defeated Artorius, but is fatally wounded in the process. However, fate is a mysterious mistress as she is somehow transported to the World of Remnant. In this new world, she will have a second chance at life, and meet a certain silver-eyed huntress along the way.
Chapter 1: A Second Chance
"VELVET!" Artorius yells as he charges Velvet Crowe, who meets his attack head-on.
"ARTORIUS!" Velvet shouts as they close in on each other, Artorius raising his sword while Velvet uses her left arm in its daemon form.
Both warriors launch their final attack in a powerful clash, with both sliding past each other. They remain still for a moment until Artorius suddenly falls to the ground as blood begins to seep from a heavy wound on his left side. Artorius tries to get up, but fails as he falls back onto the ground and coughs up more blood.
"N-no…All I have worked for…to be defeated like this…by a monster like y-you…V-Velvet Crowe…" Artorius gasps as he loses strength.
Velvet does not turn to him, "That was for Laphi…and for all the lives you ruined. We won't live by your rules anymore. Instead, we will walk our own path…and be free," she decrees.
"…D-damn…you…" Artorius speaks as he draws his last breath and passes on.
From the sidelines, Velvet's friends watch on in awe as Velvet finally defeats Artorius, and ends this conflict.
"Velvet…She did it," Laphicet says.
"Yes, and now we have achieved our goal," Eizen adds as he crosses his arms with a smile.
"Well, this has been quite the party, hasn't it?" Magilou says.
"You okay with all this, Eleanor?" Rokurou asks the spear wielder.
"I know I may be an exorcist, but I am also Velvet's servant, and I have made my choice. Besides, I made a promise to her, didn't I?" Eleanor answers him.
However, Velvet suddenly falls to the ground and they all stare on in shock for a second before running over to her.
"Velvet!" Laphicet yells as he kneels beside her.
Velvet coughs up some blood, and as the others encircle her, they notice a huge gash on her side, most likely from Artorius' sword.
"Hold on! We'll help you!" Laphicet cries, and reaches for her, but Velvet stops him with her left hand.
"I'm afraid that's not happening this time, Laphicet. That last battle drew every last bit of my strength, and a wound like this isn't helping," Velvet replies before she starts coughing again.
"But there has to be something we can do! Magilou, can't you heal her with your magic?!" Rokurou desperately asks.
"I don't have enough energy for that. And this injury is too deep…I'm sorry," Magilou confesses as she lowers her head.
"No! Velvet, you can't die yet, who am I supposed to serve if not you," Eleanor cries.
Velvet slowly turns her head to Eizen," Well Grim Reaper, looks like death has finally come for me…heh-heh," She laughs her fate off, and Eizen just closes his eyes and turns away.
"Velvet…V-Velvet," Laphicet cries with tears in his eyes.
Velvet places her right hand on his head, and he looks her right in the eye.
"D-don't cry…Laphicet…No matter what…you have to keep going. Keep living your life as you want…Okay?" Velvet says with a small smile. Laphicet cries even more, but eventually nods his head to her. Velvet then turns to Eleanor. "Eleanor, you are no longer my servant, but I ask that you keep your promise and watch over Laphicet for me," Velvet adds and then looks at Rokurou, Eizen, and Magilou. "As for the rest of you, this isn't really my style…but thank you for all your help. Now…just go and live your own lives now," She tells them.
"Haven't you noticed by now? We've always lived by our own rules. It will just be a little easier to do that now…Though it will be a little lonely without you around," Rokurou says as he barely manages to hold back his tears.
"Though I may be the Reaper, I won't be claiming your soul…That belongs with you…Have a safe journey to the next world…my friend," Eizen adds.
"I've had a lot of fun over the years…But the most fun I've had has been traveling with you, Velvet…" Magilou says as she tries to keep a smile through her tears.
Velvet smiles at all of them and looks straight up, "Thank…you…everyone…" she says and closes her eyes one last time…
…
In an endless white void, Velvet slowly opens her eyes. She sit up and looks around as she sees nothing but a white expanse all around her. She looks at her torso to see no wound from before, and feels around to sense no pain. Seeing that she is alright, Velvet stands up.
"Well, looks like I really am dead," Velvet says as she looks around.
"I wouldn't be so sure about that," a new voice says.
Velvet quickly turns around and gets in a combat stance as she eyes the source of the voice. It is a woman, older than her, with short black hair with red tips, wearing a white cloak with a hood. Her face is pale and she has silver eyes. For a moment, neither move, but for some reason Velvet can't feel any animosity from the mysterious woman. Rather, she feels a sense of peace around her, and so she relaxes her stance.
"Who are you? Some kind of angel to take me to Heaven…or send me to Hell?" Velvet questions her.
The woman shakes her head, "Who I am is not important, and though I do want to send you somewhere, it is neither Heaven nor Hell, but a different world entirely…My world to be exact," the woman explains.
Now Velvet grew curious, "And just what world is this exactly?" she asks.
"My world is called Remnant, and although there are a lot of differences between my world and yours, there are a few similarities as well," the woman explains.
"Like what exactly?" Velvet asks.
The mysterious woman slowly walks up to Velvet and raises her right hand to her face. Velvet gets defensive for a moment, but when the woman makes no further movement and inclines her head to allow her to continue, Velvet eventually relents. The woman places her hand on Velvet's forehead and suddenly, a rush of knowledge and information come into her mind. She sees images of the four kingdoms of Remnant, the huntsmen academies, humans and Faunus, and the creatures of Grimm. The huge load of information makes her cringe and her head hurt, but she pushes through it until it ends. The woman removes her hand as Velvet holds her head in her own. The pain eventually fades and Velvet calms down as she looks at the woman.
"So that's what your world is like huh? But what does this have to do with me? Why do you want to send me there?" she asks.
"For a few reasons, but the main reason is a selfish one…I want you to protect my daughter," the woman replies.
"Your daughter?" Velvet raises an eyebrow.
"Yes…You see, a dark and difficult path awaits her in her life, and though she'll have friends by her side, I'm afraid that won't be enough. That's why I want you to be there to protect her," the woman explains.
"In case you haven't noticed, I don't exactly like being told what to do, nor do I like being someone's slave or servant. I've had enough of that back in my world," Velvet retorts.
"I know what you have been through, Velvet Crowe. That is why I won't force you to do this. I can only ask you. If you refuse, I won't hold it against you…But please, I ask you: protect my precious little rose," the woman pleads as she clasps her hands in front of her.
Velvet thinks for a moment and looks right into the woman's eyes, seeing no deceit in them. She continues to think for another moment and then sighs.
"Would I still be able to live as I please even if I do this?" she asks.
"Yes. You would have a second chance at life, no longer bound by another's ideals," the woman says.
"…Then answer me this. Do you love your daughter?" Velvet asks.
"…She is more than my whole world. I love her more than anything else. If I didn't, I wouldn't have the right to ask you to do this," the woman answers.
"…Then I'll do it. I'll watch over your daughter," Velvet gives her answer.
The woman smiles and sheds a few tears before regaining her composure, "Thank you! Oh, thank you," she says and then raise her hand to Velvet again. "Are you ready?" she asks.
"Wait, what is your daughter's name?" Velvet asks.
"Don't worry. You'll know it's her when you meet her…And good luck," the woman says as her eyes begin to shin brightly before Velvet is engulfed in that brilliant light. A moment later, Velvet disappears. "Be safe, Velvet Crowe, and take care of Ruby for me…"