Wow, it's been a while since I've uploaded anything. Sorry, everyone. I've been taking college courses, and I'm trying to study this time. I actually had to drop physics because it's been so many years since I've taken a math course, and I've fallen behind again and again. Fortunately, I can still take it next semester. As for my other classes, I've been discovering the many wonders of AutoCad while taking a class in Drafting. I've actually begun to create the different emblems that are found in RWBY. It's pretty cool, not gonna lie. I'll hopefully be able to take a class that would allow me to make 3D models of them, and maybe even use a CNC mill or a 3D printer to make them physical objects.

I'm ashamed to admit I've also been distracted with recently purchased games like No Man's Sky. I honestly enjoy playing it, I don't care if there's been all sorts of drama concerning missing features at launch. It's just one of those mind-numbing games that are great for wasting time and relieving stress. I've also just started playing Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD after recently finishing Twilight Princess HD. First impressions are that the remake of WW is vastly superior. I especially like the Tingle Bottle feature, love the captions that people have written on certain photos.

(Volume 4 spoilers ahead, read at your own risk!)

Speaking of RWBY... the Volume 3 screening I went to last week was awesome, and the Volume 4 premiere was even better. It's a shame that we broke the servers, delaying the launch about 5 hours. But hey, it wouldn't be RWBY if we didn't crash the servers! Looks like there's going to be a lot of interesting characters this volume. The villains are pretty sick, though I do feel bad for Cinder. That Tyrion though... it was about time we had an insane villain added to the show, and he's as crazy as they come. I've seen a lot of comments comparing Dr. Watts' mustache to the Pringles logo, and they never cease to amuse me. Don't really have much of an opinion of Hazel, just that he's the strong, silent type, and that going against him would not turn out well.

That farmboy looks like he's going to be very important later on. I mean, he had at least 3 minutes of screen time, he's got to be a special person. And how about that fight with the Geist? It was pretty cool to see Team JNRR/RNJR working together. And I was one of many who may have gotten a little emotional at Jaune's new Crocea Mors. I really like how the smith was able to integrate Pyrrha's headpiece into the sword and shield.

(End spoilers)

Now, because it has been a long time since the last update, how about a chapter with a fight scene AND a song?

I don't own RWBY or Sonic. Enjoy!

Beacon Academy, Ozpin's office, noon

Ozpin glanced up at the man in front of him. "And you're sure about this?"

"Absolutely. There hasn't been any new activity from her," answered Qrow, taking a sip from his flask. "It's like she's waiting for something."

"Likely, that 'something' is Eggman," said Glynda. "The students aren't aware of it, but Grimm attacks have been steadily rising along the borders since he announced his presence. Granted, most of those have been stuffed into a robot and used for energy."

"I don't know whether I should be impressed or disgusted by his ingenuity. It sounds like he could easily use normal animals instead of Grimm."

Ozpin sat back in his desk chair. "From what Mr. Prower-"

"Who?"

"-also known as Tails, says that normal animals were the original source of energy for Eggman's Badniks."

"Interesting. Glad to know that he's fueled robots with monsters," said Qrow. "Now, when were you going to tell me about these aliens?"

In response, Ozpin put up a recording of the day when Eggman took over Remnant's digital realm. "We tried. But Eggman's takeover of the communications systems corrupted many messages. Even now, communications are still not as reliable as they used to be. We simply couldn't get in contact with you about this new development," Ozpin finished. "I am sorry, but it was out of my control."

"Well, isn't that convenient… So, why don't you tell me all about them?"

With that, Ozpin and Glynda related to Qrow the recent events surrounding the Mobians' arrival, as well as the various encounters with Vale's criminal network. Qrow listened with rapt attention, his flask temporarily forgotten. When they were finished relaying the events, Qrow sat back in the chair. "So now that they've gotten all seven of these special Chaos Emeralds, when do they depart for their home world?"

"I don't think that thought had occurred to them yet, but I imagine that they would want to return with Eggman in chains to their world. Because he's teamed up with the ones who want this time of peace to end, it will be difficult to locate him again," Ozpin said while tapping his cane in thought.

Qrow gave an amused chuckle. "Yeah, I doubt that dropping a banana peel from a flying Bullhead would work twice."

Glynda handed the Huntsman a computer chip. "Fortunately, an outside source infiltrated the White Fang and got locations for numerous weapon stockpiles and bases. We have not acted upon them yet, though holding back General Ironwood is beginning to become more difficult. This is a list acquired three weeks ago."

Qrow Branwen took the chip and put it away. "Those locations could easily be abandoned by now, but it's a good place to start. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to take a leak."

"Qrow."

The Huntsman stopped in front of the elevator at the Headmaster's word. "What do you intend to do regarding this information?"

"Me? Oh, I don't know…" Qrow glanced back at Ozpin and gave him a mischievous grin. "I think I'll play with my younger niece, then go out clubbing with the older one. Be warned, we may cause a little ruckus."

Ozpin chuckled softly as Qrow stepped into the elevator. "I'm sure you will. Just don't let the repair bill get too high."

"Can't promise ya that, Ozzy," he said, winking as the doors closed.

Later that day, 8 p.m.

Yang glanced at her uncle, now on his third shot of alcohol. "Hey Uncle Qrow," she began to ask, "where are we?"

"Whaddaya mean?" The Huntsman groaned before looking at the top of the screen. "Oh, right. Our glorious author hasn't put up the location yet. Hey buddy, why don't you do that now?"

Vale, Hei "Junior" Xiong's Bar

(Happy?)

"Very, thanks." Qrow let out a belch before turning back to Yang. "We're here because while the information gathered by Tali Williams points us to Mountain Glenn, having two independent sources confirming it make it more likely that it's not a trap. It's not that I don't trust her, it's just that we need more pieces to this puzzle. "

"Seems like a smart thing to do," agreed Shadow, who joined them at the bar as backup. "At any rate, it was worth seeing the panic on that guy's face when he saw Yang."

It had taken a bit for the dance club to get reopened after all the damage Yang had inflicted on both the building and the goons that were hired as staff. So Junior's thugs naturally panicked and pointed all sorts of weapons at her. Fortunately, Qrow's smooth tongue and large sword on his back eased and discouraged any tensions, and Junior was now digging through his information about the White Fang and Roman Torchwick. The Malachite twins watched them with tense expressions, daring them to try something.

"Kid, that reminds me… why did you come here in the first place?"

Yang turned her head away from his searching eyes. "I was looking for someone," she said softly.

"Yang… don't tell me you're still looking for your mom." Qrow rested his hands on his chin and gazed at the blonde. "Did you forget what happened with you and Ruby?"

Yang tightened her fists. "I haven't forgotten… But that doesn't mean I'm giving up on it. I know she's out there somewhere." Purple eyes met Qrow's red ones. "She was your sister, wouldn't you want to know if she's still out there? And if she is alive, why she left Taiyang… and me?"

Qrow took a long sigh, a pain in his chest as he tried to find the right words. "I would like to say that I would want to know, but Raven always had more of a temper than you… It's not at all likely she's alive," he lied, hating himself for doing this to his niece. He actually did know what became of Raven Branwen- but Yang wasn't ready to know yet.

Shadow glanced at the Huntsman, catching the lie. Before he could call him out on it, an envelope was dropped in the middle of the table. "Okay, Blondie. Here's all the information I have on Torchwick and others associated with the White Fang."

"Really?" Yang brightened up as she opened the envelope and began reading the information inside. "Thank you for helping!"

"Not that you had a choice," Shadow chuckled darkly, a hand stroking Crimson Dusk affectionately. Junior's expression darkened at the comment, and the Malachite sisters tensed up considerably.

"Well, it's been fun, but I think we should get back to Beacon. Yang, Shadow, let's go."

As the three stood up to leave, two of Junior's goons blocked the exit. "Not so fast. You think you can come into my club and make a fool out of me?" Junior challenged, putting on a pair of red shades. All at once, Qrow, Yang, and Shadow were surrounded by men in black suits- and each one was holding an axe, sword, or pistol.

"Oh come on, Junior, can't we just kiss and make up?" Yang asked, giving him a flirty flip of her hair and a teasing wink.

"I'm not falling for that again," he growled. "Boys, get the civilians out. Don't want to kill any paying customers by accident."

At Junior's command, a siren went up in the club. Anyone who had any sense immediately went for the exit that wasn't blocked, leaving the club abandoned. Only Qrow, Yang, and Shadow were left. "Oo, this is gonna be fun," said Yang, cracking her knuckles.

"Easy there, Firecracker." Shadow stepped forward and pulled out Crimson Dusk in rifle form. "Save your strength, I've got this."

Qrow held back a laugh. "You, against all of them? If you're trying to impress me, feel free."

Shadow glanced back at the Huntsman. "I think that seeing one of us 'Aliens' fight would allow you to realize we aren't just ignorant creatures. That being said, I doubt that beating this rabble would impress you. I just want to cut loose." He reached behind his quills and tossed a disk to the DJ booth. "You in the bear head! Make yourself useful and put that on."

The panicked DJ barely caught the disk and put it on in the player before the hedgehog teleported to the middle of the dance floor, a feral grin on his face. "Okay, boys. Let's dance."

"Try not to kill anyone, Shadow!" Yang called out. The hedgehog acknowledged her with a wave of his hand. The music began as Junior's gang started their attack.

Fall Out Boy- Novocaine

This is a black, black ski mask song

So put all of your anger on

In the truly gruesome do we trust

I will always land on you like a sucker punch

As the mob came at Shadow with swords and axes, the hedgehog shifted his weapon to katana form and deflected the blows of three axes, pushing them back with enough force to knock the owners down to the ground. He followed up with a punch to another guy's head, which was enough to deplete the unfortunate mobster's Aura.

Singing I am your worst, I am your worst nightmare

I am your worst, I am your worst nightmare

If you knew, knew what the bluebirds sang at you,

You would never sing along

Cast them out cause this is our culture

These new flocks are nothing but vultures

"Is this guy for real?" asked Qrow, an amused smile on his face as he watched Shadow completely decimate four guys that rushed him. "I'd hate to be his enemy."

"He was designed to be the Ultimate Life Form," responded Yang, dodging a bottle of booze kicked up from the fight.

Qrow caught the bottle and began to drink from it. "Designed, huh? Sounds like an intense story."

Yang glanced at her uncle. "You have no idea."

Because they took our love and they filled it up

Filled it up with Novocaine and now I'm just numb

Now I'm just numb

Seeing that half of the regular goons were now laying on the ground, the smarter ones began to shoot at him. Shadow fed power to his shoes and began speeding around the dance floor, dodging bullets with ease. Within a blink of an eye, the hedgehog began teleporting behind each goon and took out each one with a kick or a punch. Crimson Dusk was used to slice through each gun, often making them explode in the user's hands.

And don't mind me, I'm just a son of a gun

So don't stop, don't stop until your heart goes numb

Now I'm just numb

I don't feel a thing for you

As the smoke cleared, Shadow was the only one standing amidst the groaning bodies of Junior's gang. "Is that all? Surely you've got something else," the hedgehog taunted. His grin widened at as the Malachite twins raced towards him, "Oh, goodie."

Qrow sat back with his bottle of alcohol. He was beginning to admire Shadow, despite how obviously overpowered he was compared to the gang. "I'm beginning to regret my initial thought about those Mobians belonging in Menagerie," he said, referencing the continent where the Faunus were once sent before the wars.

I'm just a problem that doesn't want to be solved

So could you please hold your applause

Take this sideshow and all its freaks

And turn it into the silver screen dream

Shadow shifted Crimson Dusk to rifle form and began firing at the Malachites. Miltiades (AKA Miltia) blocked the bolts with her claws while Melanie jumped up and deflected them with her white heels. "Miltia, take right!" Melanie yelled. The red-clad girl nodded as she separated from her, getting behind Shadow while Melanie got in front. Both girls rushed again towards the hedgehog, forcing him to switch Crimson Dusk back to katana form in order to block the blows.

Singing I am your worst, I am your worst nightmare

I am your worst, I am your worst nightmare

If you knew, knew what the bluebirds sang at you,

You would never sing along

Cast them out cause this is our culture

These new flocks are nothing but vultures

The Malachites unleashed a flurry of kicks and slices against Shadow, hoping to overwhelm him. The black hedgehog deflected each one before performing a backflip and kicking Melanie in the face. He then turned around to block and redirect Miltia's claws, filling the nightclub with the clang of metal hitting metal.

Because they took our love and they filled it up

Filled it up with Novocaine and now I'm just numb

Now I'm just numb

And don't mind me, I'm just a son of a gun

So don't stop, don't stop until your heart goes numb

Now I'm just numb

I don't feel a thing for you

Miltia finally made a critical mistake and thrust a claw forward at Shadow, exposing herself. The hedgehog reflexively dodged and punched her in the gut, the sound of glass breaking heard as her Aura was finally depleted. "I have no problems with you. So leave, if you want to live," he snarled.

The Malachites were fiercely loyal to Junior, but even they knew that to continue fighting Shadow was suicide. The sisters quickly fled, and the black hedgehog looked around for the next round.

A spotlight shone down on a familiar figure walking toward him with a bazooka on his shoulder. "You're even more of a monster than Blondie," Junior growled before firing seven rockets at once at Shadow.

I said one day the valley's gonna swallow me whole

(Hijack the hype! Hijack the hype!)

"CHAOS… CONTROL!" Shadow yelled while holding up his Chaos Emerald. He disappeared in a flash of green light before the rockets hit, appearing behind Junior. "Thanks for the compliment," he chuckled evilly.

and I feel like a photo that's been over-exposed

(Hijack the hype! Hijack the hype!)

Junior turned around quickly, transforming his launcher into a giant club and began to hit Shadow with it repeatedly. The blows came fast and hard, and Shadow was knocked back by a smack in the face. Junior slowly walked towards the hedgehog with a triumphant smirk. He lifted his club up, then brought it down with all the strength he had.

They took our love and they filled it up

Filled it up with Novocaine and now I'm just numb

Now I'm just numb

A single palm blocked the club's path with a "BOOM". Shadow stood back up with a huge smirk and fired Crimson Dusk into the club, breaking it in half before transforming it and pointing the tip at Junior's neck.

"Who… who are you?" the mobster whispered, staring at his broken weapon and dropping it.

And don't mind me, I'm just a son of a gun

So don't stop, don't stop until your heart goes numb

"Me?" Shadow pulled the sword away before punching Junior straight into the bar. "I'm Shadow the Hedgehog."

Now I'm just numb

I don't feel a thing for you

As the song ended, the groans of the henchmen substituted the music. Qrow stood up and walked to the hedgehog, "I don't know what's more impressive, that you finished off this gang of hoodlums without a scratch, or that your fight had less death and destruction than I'm sure you're capable of."

Shadow shrugged as he stored Crimson Dusk away with a flourish. "I've seen and caused too much death for one lifetime. I'll never die of old age, so the fewer faces in my nightmares, the better. I only truly let out my aggression against monsters, be they human or otherwise."

The Hunstman smirked and got two shot glasses out, filling them with alcohol before passing one to the hedgehog. "I think I can help you and your friends out. Here's to bar fights and great fights," he said, clinking the glass against Shadow's before they poured the liquid down their throats.

Yang couldn't help but smile. "Now that you two are friends, can we get back to school and go over this information with the others?"

Shadow and Qrow followed the girl out, speeding up their walking pace as police sirens were beginning to approach the block. The black hedgehog glanced at Qrow and wondered how much he really knew about Yang's mother. He resolved to find, though.

By any means necessary.

"Ah crap, I forgot to get my Strawberry Sunrise!"

We're finally starting to approach the final battles. Now because this isn't completely canon, I do have the option of including characters that will appear in Volume 4. Any of you guys want that, or should I just finish it without making it more complicated than it already is? Let me know by sending me a PM, or include it in a review with your other thoughts or comments. Thanks for putting up with me, and I hope to hear from you!