Chapter 21: Avengers: Heroes of Remnant
Sorry everybody, the stupidity that was supposed to be shown will be pushed back for another day. Instead I'll be showing another fanfiction story from a person known as EvaShinobiKaiserKnight. His story involving the world of Remnant having some Marvel elements into it. And right now, we're going to focus on how it all began.
Beginning a day like no other.
*Insert Fight as One by Bad City
Start the opening music as the scene showed Vale as smoke rose from a distance showing it was under attack. Then it showed a large Grimm roaming about it roaring before it fired a beam from its maw causing the building major damage.
-Our world's about to break! Tormented and attacked!-
The screen began showing Weiss Schnee at the SDC Vale Branch during her visit from Beacon as she observed the attack before taking her leave to suit up. The scene then showed a man in disguise before his eyes glowed green. He then proceeded to turn into a green muscle bound for before roaring out.
Weiss hand was then scene in some skin tight suit as she moved the scene to show another one.
-Lost from when we wake! With no way to go back-
The scene then showed James as he had the Star Shield out and the Widow Magnum and fired at the Grimm and threw his shield at some White Fang Members. The scene then showed Turonn flying in the sky summoning thunder as Salem and Cinder were nearby and afar observing and glaring at her. She summoned forth Thunder before flying to the fight with the after image of Asgard in the place of Vale.
Weiss hand then appeared again before she showed the image of Azari, Pym, and Hawkeye in action as Pym went big smashing the smaller Grimm before going small to take down the Fang. Hawkeye with his new Bow and Arrow set fired off his Arrows showing them to be more like his fathers each with a different gadget to it. Following it up Azari charged in with thunder surrounding him before he mauled a few Grimm before spin kicking the White Fang who attacked.
-I'm standing on my own! But now I'm not alone! (Avengers Assemble)-
The scene was then moved by Weiss once more before she armored up in her Mk 7 armor before she launched through the tunnel.
-Always we will fight as one! Till the battle's won! With evil on the run! We never come undone!-
The scene began to show the group fighting off both Grimm and White Fang member as well as a few other foes about. James threw his shield and even converted the Widow Magnum into a sword slashing through his foes while holding back against the Fang and humans. The new Hulk came in smashing the foes as Pym flew and ran around in his small form before going big again. He then went for the big ones with Hulk before Tureen flew in.
-Assemble, we are strong! Forever fight as one! Assembled we are strong! Forever fight as one!-
Weiss or Iron Heart was then joined by the rest of Team RWBY as the team worked together taking on any foe they came across. Tureen and Cinder were seen duking it out with Ruby helping Turenn. Turenn fired off a powerful thunder blast from her sword as Cinder fired her strongest fire blast causing the two powers to struggle to overpower the other. Ruby then came in and broke the fight up before smiling to Tureen.
Ruby then ran over to James before helping him out as the two stood back to back taking on the Grimm side by side. Following, this up was Yang and Hulk both smashing to their hearts content before the two knuckle bumped each other. Next up was Azari as he and Blake worked in true symmetry as the Black Panther and Black Cat proved to be a powerful duo here. Pym was then seen helping out Weiss before Tureen came in to provide her support with James. Weiss fired a repulse beam at James causing it to reflect off his shield hitting the Grimm nearby.
The scene began to end with the two groups gathered around while glaring at the Grimm and White Fang surrounding them. The Grimm roared out but the Team was ready because despite being from separate world these Avengers had Assembled.
…..
"So, what do you all think of the song you just saw?" Mayden asked his audience. Each and every single one of them who happened to be more than a little...shocked.
Because one moment they had been ready to watch something, the next they then saw what appeared to be some kind of opening song. The type you'd see on a tv show that indicated the things that might happen on the show. So yeah, frankly, everyone in the room were more than a little surprised.
"What." Yet one person decided to speak up. A person who's young, has dreams, and is willing to make a change. "...The hell was that!? Apologies about my language."
In case anybody thought it was Ruby, far from it. The person who spoke their mind happened to be none other than a young Whitley Schnee. Who just stared in awe and confusion on whatever the heck he just saw. Even going so far to use profanity despite having been told not to.
Weiss and Winter weren't sure if that's a good thing, but then again, they to were seconds from saying such a thing as well. Along with the majority of the audience as well.
"The fuck…" Qrow just said looking at his drink. Maybe he had too much this time. Ironwood kept his mouth shut, though even he had said the same thing in his mind.
"...Intriguing." Ozpin went as he saw what had occurred on the screen. This...opening, of sorts, clearly showed that this world is rather more unique than their own. This green man-a semblance perhaps-Weiss in her armor, young people he's never seen before, and so much more. Just what exactly is this world?
"I liked it." Ruby said as she smiled at Mayden. Unlike most, she didn't see anything wrong with what she saw, just curious. "I also really liked Weiss's armor."
"Yeah, same here. But why was Weiss wearing that armor anyway, and where'd she get it?" Yang said pondering just how one of her friends ended up with it. Seemed super high tech. Weiss and Winter also wondering the same thing.
"Is nobody seriously asking about the giant green man?" Roman asked in disbelief.
"Really." Emerald went. "I thought the weirdest thing was the kid turning big and small."
"No way, it's that girl summoning lightning." Cardin said his piece.
"I loved that part!" Nora enjoyed it immensely.
"I'm more worried about Salem and Cinder." Glynda glared at the false Maiden. To think, one of the people who caused all that mess during the Fall, the death of so many, and she never noticed. If she ever met Cinder again-with full powers-she would trounce her like a dirty rag.
On Cinder's half, she just looked on in interest. What was happening that caused Salem to make an actual appearance herself. Must have been important.
"So, is this all you wanted to show us?" Adam asked the Keeper who shook that non-existent head.
"Nope. That was just the opening." Mayden told him and the rest. "You'll all soon be seeing the beginning of this story. How it started, with maybe some questions answered. Starting now." With that, the screen glowed as the real show started.
The Brother of Light was many things depending on who you ask. He believed in law and balance particularly with the balance between life and death the very fundamental force of nature as it were. But being a God granted him certain gifts such as the ability to peer into other universes. Mind you he had limitations in that the biggest was that he was not allowed near universes where a version of himself existed.
"...!" Now everybody in the room became really shocked. A golden dragon with lumerous scales and light ...also their own freaking GOD! Yeah, naturally this shut everybody up, as they all payed attention.
Ozpin especially since he knew about the Brothers and wondered what exactly it was this one is up to. Cinder also paying attention as she heard quite a it about the Gods from her mistress.
All of them ready to see the God of Light and what story he might tell.
Needless to say he and his brother had become enthralled with the tales of heroism and saviors in one universe. A Universe of Marvels. They ranged from comedic morbid to even dark and tragic. But none had given him more joy yet more sorrow as the one of the Avengers. Earth's Mightiest Heroes and one to many times he had seen them fail against a powerful foe. Chief among them being Thanos the Mad Titan with Ultron as a close second. So when he watched as Ultron had taken over the Earth wiping out all matters of life the very fundamental force he represented had all but demanded he intervened… at least until he saw hope.
The Avengers had managed to spirit of their children to safety with the Knight known as Iron Man. For years they lived in sweet naïve bliss of the danger they were in. While Ultron sought to destroy or enslave all organic life on the planet the Next Avengers were training preparing for a battle Tony Stark AKA Iron Man did not wish them to fight. But when a twist of fate caused them to cross paths with Vision another member of the Avengers. That chance encounter had changed their fates forever and the God of Light saw each of them grow as heroes.
"Becoming heroes…" Ruby went as she then felt sad about what happened to those children. Losing their parents and their homes because of this..Ultron monster.
Ironwood getting some small chills about Ultron. A deadly machine that kills all organic life, and wiped out the greatest of heroes. A machine wit sentience. 'I'm glad Penny is nothing like this...monster.'
Ren and Nora also gave a knowing look to each other. Knowing full well what it's like to lose one's family. It is never pretty.
James Rodgers followed his father's footsteps and rose up to become the leader his family needed. Despite disobeying Iron Man's orders James truly pulled the team together much like how his own father did.
James liked this one.
Torunn learned what it meant to be a hero and was humbled much like how her own father Thor was humbled. Though the Asgardian still retained some of her pride it was controlled by the love she had for her adoptive family and Francis Barton.
"She seems like fun." Nora went with Cinder rolling her eyes. Though a part of her did feel interested in this one's power. It felt like a Maiden's own strength.
Speaking of Francis, the survivor had truly become a member of the Avengers despite his dislike for his first name Hawkeye was one they were glad to have among them.
"He seems to have a sharp eye." Qrow felt he would get along with this kid.
Henry Pym Jr. or Pym as everyone calls him while still a young boy had grown as well to understand his gift with the Pym Particles and managed to inherit the powers of both his mother and father. Mind you his father was known mostly as Ant Man Pym had shown both his IQ and abilities went hand in hand. He can be cocky mind you but that is to be expected from one so young.
"Oh, such a shame." Mercury went as he heard about this kids powers. Knowing how he could grow and shrink thanks to the opening. "I can totally think of awesome pranks with that one.
Neo nodded, a part of her also wishing she had such power.
...Not because she wanted to go on fun rides, no siree.
Azari son of the Blank Panther and Storm truly was the best of both worlds in some cases. Inheriting his father's enhanced abilities and survival instincts while also gaining his mother's thunder based power the Prince of Wakanda showed that despite Wakanda being destroyed by Ultron its memory and people lived on through him. As he had told the Iron Panther HE was the Black Panther.
Now Adam found that to be an interesting tale. This boy is clearly human though, but Adam could at least understand one attempting to fulfill a legacy.
"Awesome just like X-ray and Xav." Jaune said as he saw these kids were badass and half of them were about Ruby's age. These kids sounded and looked to be as tough as actual Huntsman. Kid power, alright!
The God of Light was glad hoped survived through them as the world they lived in rebuild. Heroes who had gone into hiding make their return Hulk and Bruce were with Betty no doubt to grow old together, Tony Stark rebuilding Visions body and mentoring these new heroes, and the new heroes protecting the world or at least rebuilding it. Nothing was to note the Infinity Stones were safe seeing as Thanos was no more, with the chaos Ultron wrought foes such as AIM or Hydra did not possess the power to try any plans of conquest, and all was in peace.
And in times of peace… heroes were not needed but they were always ready for when it came time they were. The God of Light smiled to himself observing this world and was about to move on to the next world… at least until he felt a powerful pulse. He was wide eyed and looked through the universe he and his brother traverse and were shocked by it. His brother appeared in a burst of darkness almost panicked as the twin gods reunited.
"You felt it as well brother?" The Dark one asked as the Light Brother nodded.
"Something has them scared." Ozpin said as he didn't know what it was but to have the twin Gods who created their world scared… it had to be something unimaginable.
"That...can't be good." Blake said noting that the two Gods seemed worried. And if the Gods were worried, despite the fact one of them looked like death itself, then clearly they should be worried about.
"I wonder what could scare a God." Winter knew quite a bit about the Brother Gods, but didn't actually worship them, just knew about them. Everyone on Remnant did, none aside from followers just didn't believe they were real.
"Yes… one of our universe Infinity Stones has been unearthed." He said to which the Dark One nodded. They always feared what would come if the Infinity Stones were unearthed and right now there universe was not ready for an Infinity War. If what they fear is true Thanos has begun his quest and had built the Infinity Gauntlet.
"Thanos?" Emerald said.
"Long story short, a dead guy with a dead count so long, you'd be glad he isn't alive." Mayden instantly said. Oh man, the Mad Titan is so terrifyingly strong, that he's a living cheat code. Ten times over and infinity with the Infinity Stones.
Speaking of such things.
""Infinity Stones?" Oscar asked as Ruby looked to Mayden, who also thought of the same thing.
"What are those?" Ruby asked as Mayden sighed a bit.
"Some of the most powerful items in the universe, possibly even more so than the Gods and the Relics they created." Maden said as Ruby nodded worried about her enemies like Cinder, Salem, and others with bad intentions possibly getting them. "Trust me, those stones are small, but more than capable of causing mass havoc."
Like oh say, wiping out half the universe.
"Ok not a good thing then." Oscar said knowing those stones had to be kept from Salem's hands if that was the case.
"Don't worry only those of exceptionable power can wield them they'd destroy anything that touches them otherwise." Mayden said as Cinder was even more intrigued now as was Ozpin.
"Then we must leave the power of the Infinity Stones is too great to leave in that madman's hands." The Dark one argued but his twin disagreed.
"Wait the Gods are willing to turn tail and run over these Stones just how powerful are they?" Qrow asked as he was worried about the power of those Infinity Stones. I mean, these were the freaking Gods for crying out loud. These stones must be truly strong, this Thanos guy especially. Sent shivers down his spine.
"Quiet powerful if they are scared of someone managing to use them." Tock casually commented as she looked to the screen with curiosity.
Cardin looked a bit interested. He questioned if maybe there's a world where he would get them.
"No… I believe we need to prepare." The Light one argued but before his brother could argue he saw what his twin of light was watching.
"Bring those children here?!" He demanded angered at the foolish plan.
"Bringing in a bunch of kids...that doesn't sound smart." Those kids did seem tough, but Tock was with the God of Darkness on this.
"They had defeated Ultron the second biggest threat to life. Surely they have the experience needed to face Thanos if and when he comes here."
"Pretty sure that isn't how it works." Glynda said knowing that just because one defeats a strong enemy, didn't suddenly mean they could easily face another strong foe.
"But to bring these pups here you risk breaking the rules we erected." The Dark Brother argued to which his twin agreed.
"I know but the Infinity Stones together can challenge that law. And plus my champion has yet to finish his duty." The Light brother said knowing the task he had granted Ozma long ago. "After all by the time we have a full team here Thanos would have already won after all we only recently created Iron Man… or in this case Iron Heart." His brother said to which the twin growled.
Ozma-Ozpin-looked on in slight worry. But he along with Weiss were also curious by what the Light Brother meant by 'creating' Iron Heart. Did they have some role in her life perhaps.
"Very well bring those children but don't say I didn't warn you." He said almost pouting a bit but his brother then got to work.
"Oh great, what the world needs. More brats." Roman didn't like where this was going. None of those on the villians side did.
"Well looks like the story begins." Qrow said as he saw what was happening next.
(Earth 555326 Location Unknown)
The Next Avengers had taken a whole year to do so but they had finally toppled Ultra City. The Robots which Ultron had controlled have been shut down. The City laid to waste so humankind can retake the cities stolen from them. Powerful Mutants and heroes of old came to help rebuilt salvaging what they can to rebuild the great cities that humanity had inhabited.
The Next Avengers had succeeded in bringing peace one Tony knew would not last but one they would enjoy. They were children still and they knew it in a sense but thanks to Ultron they never got to experience a normal life. Now they have a tomorrow they avenged the planet but now what else was there to do. The villains who showed up were either crooks, con artists, or cripples trying to help out. The world has changed but it was only a matter of time before evil strikes again.
"Makes sense overall. But man that sucks." Yang is no fool in thinking that just because these kids somehow saved the day, that everything would be peaches and rainbows.
"I know." Blake lamented as she knew that even if the faunus could be treated as equals, there would always be those who discriminated against them. That's just how life worked.
So when James Rodgers opened his eyes he stood up and noticed he was in a void of white. IT was odd to say the lease before he heard Pym yelp and saw Pym getting up. With him was Azari, Francis, and Torunn. Now he knew Francis had the hots for Torunn and was against it like any brother would for his sister but he also knew Torunn could handle herself. She was in her old outfit with her sword resting in its sheath on her back.
"James is this a dream or is this real?" Pym asked trying to activate his powers to which James saw this.
"Try pinching yourself short stuff?" Francis 'Call Me Hawkeye,' Barton said as the spikey haired young man stretched a bit.
"Yeah that's Francis." Azari said as he looked around for some sort of exit. "But this is freaky I can't smell anything here save for you guys." Azari said to which James looked around.
"Be ready guys no telling what may be here." James said before Torunn looked around.
'Not for to long.' If anything, Ozpin knew what would come next. After all, he happened to be in such a situation not long ago.
"Avengers…" Came a voice causing the group to get on the defensive. James took out the Star Shield while Torunn took out her sword dubbed Asgard.
The group of five then saw a Chinese dragon descend upon them before it transformed to a humanoid creature with no distinct features save for the horns on his head matching the dragons own. "Halt identify thyself!" Torunn demanded as the being did not show any hostility.
"Please young Asguardian I mean you and your family no harm. I am like you a God though one from a different pantheon." The God of Light said as he looked to the Avengers.
"Wait so he's not Thor." Pym said as the youngest was then smacked in the back of the head by Francis who had his bow out and arrow notched ready to fire it.
"There are other gods?" Nora questioned.
"Makes sense." Ren told his friend. "With different worlds, then surely there are other gods out there."
"Why did you bring us here?" James asked ready for anything this guy may pull on them.
"It is difficult for me to explain… but I have need of your aid." The God said looking to them to which Torunn looked as everyone looked to her. Seeing as she was a God it would make sense she was the expert on such things.
"WE need details before we even go into that." James said to which the God nodded.
"Tell me… have you heard of the Infinity Stones?" He asked to which the group were surprised by this.
After all how could they not the greatest battle the Avengers of the past had fought the Infinity War. "Of course what's that got to do with it?" Azari asked looking to the God.
"As you know the Infinity Stones exists in multiple universes but they can only work in the universe they were created in." The God began showing an image of the six stones. "Time, Reality, Space, Mind, Soul, and Power. These Six Stones when gathered by a strong being would grant him or her god like powers enough to even best myself." The God explained before looking to the children. "I had felt a disturbance in my universe and knew the Infinity Stones were being hunted down… but my universe does not possess the Avengers or the Guardians of the Galaxy or any of those sort." He explained to which Francis got the message.
"Ok so you want us to fill in then?" Francis asked in a cocky attitude as he won't lie the offer was tempting.
"Please let me finish." The God said to which they agreed. "In the beginning of my world my brother and I came to a barren soil and had waged war against each other for a time… until we came to an agreement and in turn created the human race blessing them with magic." He began showing images of the events. "We in turn created four gifts to embody them the best, destruction, creation, knowledge, and choice when gathered would summon my brother and I back where we may judge mankind." The god said showing a lamp, a staff, a crown, and a sword but he wasn't done. "See some time ago… a tragedy befell mankind but like any human race they bounced back but this time without the guidance of my brother and me." He explained to which they paid attention.
"If our humanity managed to learn to live together in harmony despite their differences then we would live amongst them again and mankind would be made whole again." The God explained knowing at least ONE of those kids will make a smart aleck remark.
"There's a, but coming in wait for it." Francis said to which the God was spot on.
"Yes if humanity is unchanged and still demands our blessings while fighting amongst themselves then they would be irredeemable and be whipped from existence." He said to which James glared at this.
"Not to be rude or anything God guy but… that's the thing about humankind we can never actually get along for long term stuff. Sure we can put aside our differences but the thing about Choice is that we have to choose to get along and most of the time a lot of us don't do so." James said to which the God was surprised… but then again what was to expect from the Son of the Soldier.
"Hmm I like him more now." Ironwood said as he wondered how this boy can be wise for his age. Then again, a massive war can do that to one.
"Impudence… but impudence with wisdom to it." The God said conceding that mankind is known for such things. "But the relic are at the moment second worry… the Infinity Stones someone in our reality is gathering them and I fear that it may destroy any hope of cooperation between humans." The God of Light said before Pym spoke up.
"So what do you want us to do about it?" Pym asked to which the God spoke next.
"I want you to come to my world and do what you do best… be Heroes and if not Avenge it." The God of Light said while looking to the five.
"Wait hold up you can't expect us to drop our lives and go kick it in your Earth." Francis argued but Azari begged to differ.
"I can agree to that." If there is one thing Adam didn't like, it was being forced to do one thing while dropping another important matter he had been attending to. Cinder messing with his plans a lot back when he joined forces with her. Such a pain.
"Hey didn't your dad tell you about Thanos if this world has its own version of him but unimpeded by Avengers then we have to help them." Azari said as Pym took Francis side on things.
"Yeah but this is a whole new thing for us. We got things to do back home we can't just drop it all now." Pym said as it seems it was two for no.
"Azari is right these people have no idea what's coming we have to help them." Torunn said to which the decision was split down the middle.
"The decision falls to you James Rodgers." The God said looking to James who was thinking it over. "As it stands its two against and two for. The Tie Breaker falls to you." HE said looking to James.
"Before I decide I need to ask if we do go to your world… what will happen to those we leave behind?" James asked wanting to know what he was getting into before he jumped in head first.
"I can arrange for the Watchers to inform your loved ones or leave doubles in your place depending on what may be asked. I ask a boon from you so by law I must plan around your needs." The God of Light said to which James figured as much.
"Well that's nice...I think?" Ruby went glad that at least this God of Light wasn't just going to kidnap these guys without at least telling their friends and stuff.
"Hopefully those kids know what they'll be doing." Glynda went as she didn't want kids as young as these to suffer more than they had to.
"All on you, boss." Francis said as he waited for the answer from James Rodgers.
James thought it over and knew they owed this world nothing… but they also had a responsibility that didn't stop at the boarders of their universe. People needed help… and it was the Avengers Job to help those people.
"Now that's stupid." Mercury went. While he wasn't exactly a hero, he was pretty sure this is why so called heroes died. Because they kept snooping into other businesses they should be in.
"For once, I agree with you Merc." Emerald agreed.
"Ok we're in." James said deciding on what to do as the God of Light nodded grateful for this.
'Oh boy.' Neo signed knowing where this might lead.
"Thank you… when you arrive make haste to the Kingdom of Vale… there an alley will await you an old Wizard named Osma. Mind you he would go by another name and further more may even find your tale hard to believe. So reveal to him this mission and his own he will be an ally to you but please trust him as much as possible and call him on mistakes he makes." The God of Light said to which James nodded in response.
"Anything else?" Azari asked to which the God of Light has one last thing.
"Yes… one of your fellow Avengers or at least the variant of a soon to be member has recently begun her journey as an Avenger… her name or Alias is Iron Heart you will know her when you find her." The God of Light said to which the Next Avengers nodded.
"Iron Heart…" Weiss did see her becoming this..Iron Heart. Just what kind of version is she in this other universe? She only hoped its for the better.
"Ok we're ready." James said to which the God nodded.
"Please our creation is counting on you… Avengers." The God of Light said to which the five got ready for this.
"Here we go again." Pym said ready for anything as he was almost excited to go. After all things had gotten boring after they took down Ultron one more adventure was a huge thing for him.
"One last warning this world you will enter is inhabited by monsters known as Grimm… they will come to you with the full intent to kill you. They are mindless soulless beasts my brother had created in jealousy of my creations I understand you weren't trained to kill but you must kill the Grimm less they kill you first." The God of Light before Torunn raised her sword as if to challenge them.
"Then let them come they will taste the sting of my blade!" Torunn called out ready to move out.
"She and I could have been friends.' Nora says wishing this cool, loud, and strong girl could have been a nice person to hang out with.
"Don't worry Nora." Jaune told her. "I'm sure in that world you will be."
"Uh." Cardin could only scoff at that remark.
"Very well I wish you luck, God speed Avengers." The God of Light bid them farewell as he began to vanish from sight.
(Scene Break Remnant)
A Village was in chaos as people were panicking. Gun fire was heard as demonic roars were heard. As the chaos continued storm clouds began to form above before a thunder strike was seen hitting the ground. But instead of causing destruction a group of children were seen.
"All right." Ruby squealed as she leaned in to see what these guys could do.
These Children dressed in the garb they had worn in their own world were none other than the Next Avengers. James, Pym, Azari, and Francis chose these outfits for two things, style and usefulness. Torunn of course had opted for her Asgardian Armor for sentimental reasons seeing as her father had gifted it to her.
So they were all surprised when the God of Light decided to port them all into a village in fire as the saw creatures with bone armor attacking everything in sight. "Ok so it was legit." Francis said notching up an arrow in case of anything.
"That's...a pretty sucky place to be teleported to." Oscar says not sure why the God of Light would even do such a thing.
"He most likely did so in order to help those in the village." Ozpin said to his young host.
"Still.." Oscar says when Yang just gave Oscar a thumbs up.
"Don't worry pal, I'm sure these kids will kick butt." If this God of Light chose them, then surely they knew how to fight. Especially since they defeated this Ultron person.
"Ok um what's the plan?" Pym asked to which James took command.
"Ok here it is we got innocent people here priority is to get them to safety. Torunn, Hawkeye I need you two to help keep these um… Grimm corralled Hawkeye you have a second job to mark any strays or patterns." James said before focusing to Torunn. "If any try to break the perimeter light them up." James ordered to which the two nodded.
"Pym you, Azari, and I will work on taking them down and getting these people to safety." James ordered as the two nodded.
"Got it." Azari said as they got to work.
"Count me in!" Pym called out as already first da in remnant and they were already being heroes.
"Avengers Assemble!" James called out getting into action.
"That boy, he's a rather good strategist." A young prodigy indeed, Ironwood thought.
"Kids just get tougher and tougher." Qrow said as he faced Ruby and her friends. So young they are, and already they could defeat things most Huntsmen couldn't. Man they'll be monsters in the future.
Torunn grabbed Hawkeye and flew off to get him a higher vantage point which was a clock tower. Francis quickly began firing his arrows and setting up the perimeter while Torunn raised her sword upward. With focus the Goddess summoned forth storm clouds and lightning before bringing down the thunder on the Grimm hitting multiple of them at once. It didn't take long for the Grimm to notice these two humans would not let them pass so easily.
Pym then flew through the Grimm and starting mimicking his father's old moves as Ant Man. Pym had learned that in this size he was the equivalent to a bullet so he went for the soft spots in the Grimm and basically busted through them with ease. Pym manage to take down a Grimm before summoning his pixie like wings and looked up to Turenn.
"Now that's pretty cool." Jaune said impressed by these guys's teamwork. They were even greater than him, and they were supposed to be the same age.
"Now these guys are impressive." Qrow laughed as he saw these kids kick monster butt.
Turenn fired more lightning as Hawkeye nary missed a shot while firing off his arrows. But then to Pym's shock a large bird was flying torts Turenn. "Turenn look out!" Pym called out just in time.
Turenn turned and saw the Grimm coming at her as the bird like creature tried to attack her. Torunn flew over it and stabbed her blade into its back before slicing it in two. "None of these creatures of evil shall lay harm to this Asgardian!" Turenn called out as Pym smiled and regrouped with James and Azari.
(James and Azari)
A man was on the ground trying to slash away a Grimm as best he could, hoping to keep it a bay. At least until something happened. A small ball of light came in and fired beams at the Grimm getting its attention and hurting it. He looked closely as the Grimm backed off revealing it to be a young boy in yellow bee themed armor with black hair.
Then the Grimm was hit by a Shield that ricocheted off it and returned to its owner. The man looked and saw James running in with Azari as well. "Go get it Azari!" James ordered as Azari nodded just before the shield magnetized to his new gauntlet. See after losing the other ne Tony had built him a new gauntlet that allowed the shield to magnetize to it. Apparently his father had one just like it long ago and now James had his own today.
"On it!" He called out as soon the markings on his body began to glow while he produced thunder around it. He then moved like a cat pounced at the Grimm before attacking it with lightning charged attacks.
The Grimm eased up allowing James to get to him. "Don't worry we have things handled here." James said as he helped the man to his feet.
"Come on let's go!" Pym called still in his tiny form before guiding the man to safety.
"Such bravery, such courage...such luck." Tch! Roman couldn't believe these brats were so strong. You'd think that since they've never seen a Grimm before, they'd have problems. Instead, they were easily treating the Grimm like they were nothing.
Cinder herself though, instead of showing anger, showed interest. Mostly on Torrun, as she wasn't sure why, but found the girl interesting.
(Sky)
Torunn released thunder strike after thunder strike as she made sure the Grimm stayed away from the civilians. As she did this she noted the Grimm beginning to thin out either to escape or get the civilians. Luckily Hawkeye had marked the area where they would be and Turenn had a bird's eye view of the village.
"So cool." Ruby thought at awe at how Hawkeye just killed them even at a distant. Amazing.
(Azari)
Azari didn't know if it was irony or humor as he faced a wolf based Grimm as the two circled around each other. Azari growled at him as the Grimm returned it with force. "Ok black wolf any idea who you're messing with?" Azari asked as the Grimm then roared out just in time for him to take off his belt and using his powers to make it a bow staff. He then smashed the Grimm around before he sent it flying back with his staff.
He then focused his power before unleashing it on his foe in concentrated beam. "They call me the Black Panther!" He roared out as the Grimm fell down and turned to dust.
"Shame he isn't a Fang member." Adam said interested by this child. To bad the beginning showed him fighting against his group.
Blake on her half, was simply amazed at how strong Azari is. Considering the opening, she must get along with him.
(James)
James slammed his shield into a Grimm before using the edge to hit the neck ending its life. James saw no blood left behind which proved what the God of Light said about them. He then jumped over another attack and saw a larger Grimm attacking him as it looked like a Gorilla.
It roared and bashed its chest with its meats hands only for its back to explode. "Got you!" Hawkeye taunted from above but before it could attack Pym flew in.
"I got it!" Pym called out before flying upward. Once he did this Pym switched from small to giant as soon a Giant Pym slammed his foot down onto the Grimm crushing it below. Once this was done he lifted his boot and saw the Grimm was no more before he returned to his normal size.
The Grimm in turn began to escape being smart enough to know this fight wasn't worth the effort and thus chose to fight another day. "They're leaving!" Azari called out as he rejoined the others.
"Yeah they are so gone!" Hawkeye called from above before he began jumping down to rejoin the others while Torunn landed nearby.
"Looks like we're clear." Pym laughed as people began to appear again and saw what these children had done. Whispers were being told with many of them being 'Huntsman and Huntress,' as well as being called children.
"Excuse me children." Came a man as he walked over to the group. "Are you… huntsmen?" He asked as the majority of them were male after all.
"Now those people are just stupid." Roman then said.
"I can't believe I'm actually agreeing with him." Whitley uttered in disbelief. But it is true what he thought, how do those people think a bunch of kids are...Huntsmen?
"Considering their age, you'd think the people would just believe their just Huntsmen-in-training." Cardin questioned this worlds people intelligence.
"Huntsmen?" James asked as even Francis was at a lost.
"You know defenders of the world from the creatures of Grimm?" The man asked as he was clearly the town leader.
"Oh um no we were just passing through." James said as the man sighed in disappointment but nodded.
"Well our new Huntsman was supposed to be here but we got word his transport was delayed by Grimm. So until he gets here in the next few days we are currently defenseless." The leader said as James had an idea.
"By chance do you have a library and possible a blacksmith amongst you?" Turenn asked looking to the man.
"Why yes on both counts." The man said before Francis spoke up with a smirk.
"Then maybe we can work something out." Francis said before he began to negotiate with the town head.
Unaware to any of them a Grimm had stayed behind to observe as it had tentacles on its person and a glowing ball at the head like a lightbulb.
"Oh no." Many in the 'Good Side' went with those on the 'Bad Side' recognizing what was going on. Only one person used that sort of Grimm.
(Location Unknown)
"Interesting." Salem said seeing what had occurred. The Grimm were meant to take down that village and lure the Huntsman into a trap but it seems the plan was a failure. The Grimm were prepared for another raid… but it seems it may not be needed. That girl Turenn Salem knew not who she was but she possessed powers not of man's Semblance. She had used magic and if that is the case then she may be one of the Four Maidens.
"The what know?' Tock heard about the Maidens, but that couldn't be, right. I mean, they're a fairy tale. Those like her, Whitley, Cardin, and some others also thought the same thing. But then began realizing about other worlds weirdness. So maybe the Maidens were real, or in that world at the least.
Cinder just studied Torrun even more. Seems even this worlds Salem had become interested.
Salem had been hunting down the Four Maidens and it seems she had struck gold. A Maiden self-taught by the looks of it which meant she wasn't located by Ozpin. This would be perfect she needed the girl alive so she knew who to send since she apparently valued those boys with her and if she is inexperienced enough… Salem will have two Maidens instead of the one.
"Tyrian." Salem called as soon Tyrian was heard entering snickering and laughing like the maniac he was. "I have a task for you." Salem ordered as Tyrian began to laugh in a sadistic way.
"Anything you command my queen." Tyrion laughed as Salem needed all the Maidens so she may gather the Relics of Remnant.
"What makes these Relics so important." Ruby kept hearing them, but didn't entirely know what they were supposed to do. Those part of Ozpin's group, along with Cinder and her cohorts knew otherwise.
(Scene Break Atlas Schnee Estate bathroom)
Weiss Schnee walked out of the shower in a bathrobe as she headed to the mirror. She looked at her reflection with some form of scolding. It has been a good two months since her accident and her 'other self,' being announced. She calmly opened her robe a bit and in turn revealed a machine attached to her chest. It was magnet that kept Shrapnel from reaching her heart. It utilized a combination of Aura, Dust, and her Grandfather Nicholas Arc Reactor Theories.
"I'm sorry, huh?' Weiss went as she couldn't believe she had something stuck in her chest.
"I'm pretty sure our grandpa didn't have this Arc reactor..thing." Whitley murmured as he knew quite a bit about the company and its secrets. Even more so than Weiss as she just did her own thing instead.
Winter on the other hand is more worried. Wondering just how Weiss got this wound in the first place.
She laughed a bit before exiting the bathroom and heading to her workshop. "Jarvis start up my shop I need an update on the Mk. 6." Weiss said as she entered and took a tea set up for her.
"Wait I have two butlers?!" Weiss asked in shock as she saw Jarvis.
"Yeap and one of them is a computer." Yang said as she smiled at Weiss having the best tech.
"Of course Ms. Schnee." The AI Voice said as Weiss saw the blueprints for her armor appear. Once she has the Mk. 6 Armor ready for deployment Weiss was going to build a whole new armory of armors. Besides ironically enough she had her father to thank for that… thanks to his actions as the 'Iron Monger,' her mother reclaimed the SDC seat and had been working on changing things starting with firing the entire board of directors and through Winter managing to hire non racist business men to take their place.
"Mother in control.." Okay, Whitley just saw a bunch of mistakes already. For one, her mother shouldn't even be capable of even holding power, especially in her drunken state. Because his mom was out of it for so long, it didn't make sense.
Plus the firing of a whole bunch of men. Yeah some were racist, but also got the job done. One doesn't just fire the board on the whim, and just replace them like that. So how the heck did this happen?
Of course both Weiss and Winter merely just watched in awe, happy the company having a good change. Even Adam himself looked impressed.
Plus with the old androids being benched in favor for the Atlesian Knights Weiss suggested the old models be reprogramed so they can go to the deeper part of the mines to mine dust. Not only would this make conditions safer but with some modifications it would also open new Job opportunities with better pay seeing as the androids needed to be repaired and maintained. All it took for her wakeup call was being abducted by the White Fang for her higher IQ to build them weapons.
"Huh?' Weiss went again. She knew that sometimes the White Fang would try and kidnap her family, but why would they capture her for her intellect. She's smart, but not that smart. 'This version of me must truly be intelligent.' Weiss concluded.
See Weiss was born with an extremely high IQ and her father tried to exploit it. Weiss let him since she learned a great deal of things though she valued elegance and order she had built a great deal of things in her workshop. So when she was held prisoner she managed to build a suit of armor and fight her way out of the cave. Mind you at the time when she escaped she had suffered an injury which the result was now on her chest. See she always looked to the reactor and reminded herself the damage she caused and the reason why the White Fang are the way they are.
She though owed a debt to two people a man who helped save her life… and a kind White Fang Member who was the reason for her awakening. Looking at things from there angle was what made Weiss realize she had put innocent people in harm's way… becoming Iron Heart… that was her redemption. She no longer was racist to the Faunus she only hated the White Fang who strayed from their path.
Weiss of course had made a vow to remove weapons from the wrong hands. She had seen what the White Fang terrorists had done to people even their own kind and she had seen just as bad done amongst humans to each other and Faunus. The fun part was that it was thanks to a well-placed explosion that she had this eye opener.
After all… she was Iron Heart.
"Now that's a sucky origin story. Way to quick." Mercury went wanting to have heard more. Instead it was all done in less than a few minutes. That sucked.
"I'm...kinda hoping we hear more of the story later on." Blake is an avid story reader, so seeing this version of Weiss's story made her feel slightly irritated. The backstory might have explained a bit about this new Weiss, but not much either. She wanted details, lots of it. Especially if it involved the White Fang.
"Man Weiss seems so cool." Nora thought those armors were awesome.
"She's like a real hero." Jaune figured with a title like Iron Heart, then she had to be one. And if not, just a really amazing person. Not that the one he knew wasn't any less of a hero.
"A Schnee being all good huh." Adam wasn't sure exactly what to feel about this.
"Not to mention a White Fang Member helping Weiss survive and opening her eyes." Blake said as she smiled to see there was still some good in the White Fang and was happy due to that ordeal a hero was born or forged in this case. It made her wonder even more what went on.
"If your so interested, then maybe I can show you a bit extra." Mayden then went with a non-existent grin. "Because guess what folks, this isn't over yet. Prepare for the next part, now!" The screen then lit up to reveal a bit extra. The audience now ready to see what else was about to happen.
(Start Beacon Academy Headmasters Office)
Ozpin sat in his office online while overlooking the information before him. He had received reports of a Village whose Huntsman was late upon arriving. It seems the event was almost a bad case of unfortunate coincidence seeing as the village was attacked by Grimm. From what he read it seems the end was neigh for them until a group of children came in and turned the tides. The village survived and these children from what reports on travelers had said are protecting it until a professional could show up.
He had to admit the group was strong and he was grateful a group of good Samaritans saw fit to aid the village despite being children. But it was the reports on the girl that caught his attention. She showed abilities akin to that of a Maiden and considering the fate of Amber he doubt this was her attacker. From what he read it seems her power is whole unlike the attacker who stole half. Luckily Qrow isn't to far out of the way so he can investigate it. If the girl was in fact one of the four Seasonal Maidens then her protection was top priority at the moment. He did not doubt her friend's strength but with Salem about he'd rather not risk the girl being put in danger.
Hopefully the Huntsman will arrive soon and the children could be on their way. That way Qrow can intercept them and hopefully talk to them mainly the girl of the group. For now he best keep his ears open less he finds himself losing two Maidens two Salem instead ½ of a Maiden. Soon he reached for his Scroll and began contacting Qrow. It wasn't long till he got an answer as he knew Qrow was ok for the time being.
"Okay? What kind of missions do you go on?" Yang asked her uncle, figuring this is why he's always on the move.
"Eh, usually reconnaissance and information gathering." The cool uncle said. "Some fighting here and there, but overall just some good ol spying." Helps that he has the power to turn into a bird. People usually said a lot of stuff thinking a dumb bird wouldn't know any better.
"A spy huh. Sounds sweet." Jaune wondered if in another world he would become a spy.
"Doubt it Jauney-boy." Cardin then said seemingly reading Arc's mind. "You'd probably be kidnapped by a spy organization, possibly because of your little transcripts."
Jaune just muttered under his voice while Nora glared at the Winchester.
"Qrow it's me… I hope I am not disturbing you but I have received some reports. If it is not too much trouble can you go and investigate I believe we may have found another Maiden." Ozpin said to the scroll to which he received the expected response from the Dusty Old Crow.
(Scene Break Violet Village)
"Avengers Assemble!" James was heard as he and his friends were taking on a large Grimm called a Geist. Apparently it had a knack for possessing objects to form a body for itself. It had begun terrorizing the village not too long ago thus it fell to them to handle it. The Huntsman for this village would be here later this day and right now they didn't need any trouble upon his arrival. Pym went big and began punching and smashing the Geist while Hawkeye took a vantage point to fire off his arrows at it.
It seems the attacks did nothing from Hawkeye and Torunn had managed to remove a limb that the Geist easily replaced. "Any ideas!?" Azari called out as he stood next to their leader.
"Huh, not as tough as I thought." Mercury was under the assumption these kids were invincible. But considering their having a hard time with a Geist, I guess it showed even they could have problems. Thinking on it, these kids didn't have to much experience with Grimm after all.
"I'm sure those youngsters will do fine." Winter openly said, believing they'll find a way to win.
"Guys think every time we remove a limb it replaces it." James said before Torunn saw an attack.
"Look out!" She called out and in turn the group dodged the stone arm attack of the Geist.
Pym then went for the torso where the bone mask was located and hit it hard. But the Grimm blocked it as James saw what it did when Pym tried to attack and had an idea.
"Guys regroup I have a plan!" James called out before the Avenger Kids gathered. "Forget the limbs go for the head it doesn't care about the limbs!" James ordered to which they now had a plan.
"Hehehe. Like you Jaune." Nora said stating how when team RNJR faced a Geist, Jaune figured it out.
The blonde knight chuckled with Ren giving a small smirk. Ruby sighing at the good memory, knowing that while the battle was tough, they prevailed. Looks like the young heroes were about to do the same.
In turn Pym shrunk down and flew at the Grimm to its face. He then began firing his Stingers at the mask part causing it pain while trying to keep its ground. Torunn was seen above as she had flown up and gathered up Electricity and storm clouds around her. She then raised her sword upward to the sky and summoned the storms thunder before unleashing it upon the Grimm. The attack hit the arm destroying it with ease. But before it could replace the limb Hawkeye fired explosive arrows at its other arm.
The Arrows were made with Dust Crystals thus its explosive power was stronger than normal and in turn destroyed the Grimm's other arm. James and Azari came in next and went for the legs as James threw his shield at the joins like a Frisbee. The attack messed up the connection and Azari took the chance to sever it with the thunder Panther attack. The Grimm down to one leg fell to the ground before Pym went big and roared out.
Pym grabbed the leg and proceeded to tear it off with a roar leaving the Geist as just the torso. "Torunn finish it!" James called out to which the thunder gathered at Torunn's sword.
Torunn roared out and went straight for the Mask. The Geist made an escape attempt only for Azari to catch it. "No you don't!" He called out and after he restrained it he held it in position. "Torunn hurry!" Azari called out as Torunn increased her speed.
Soon just as the blade was inches away from the Grimm Azari jumped away and in turn the Grimm and some of the area was trashed with it. The Grimm turned to dust as Torunn raised her sword in victory. "Rejoice Victory hath been attained!" Torunn called out to which James smiled a bit.
"Yeah well we better head on to the Village that special order we made should be finished." James said as Pym rolled his eyes.
"Come on I could have made something better." Pym argued to which James smirked to the youngest member of their group.
"With what?" James asked the youngest Avenger.
"Shut up." Pym said realizing he was beaten at his own game.
(Scene Break the Village)
"What do you think they asked for?" Blake asked Ruby, who only shrugged. Though she hoped it was a weapon. A cool one to.
"Here you go." Came the black smith slamming the orders the group had made. The first was a pair of gauntlets designed after the Black Panther so it was obvious who it was for. The next was a brand new bow with a Quiver that had arrow heads easily attachable to switch to whichever Gadget is needed and seeing as Francis was the only bow and arrow user here it was obviously for him. Finally was a hand gun that seemed to have a blade attached to it signaling it could transform between a sword and a gun. The Blade was hooked but the gun had a Star and an hourglass like symbol engraved on it as well as painted over. This was obviously for James as they each took the weapons in question inspecting it.
"Yes!" Ruby said, glad her guess was right. Her eyes soon observing the new gear to see what she could get out of it.
"Wow nice." Francis said admiring the new Bow and Arrow and saw it was collapsible as well.
"Yeah think of it as a huge thank you for what you've done for us here." The Blacksmith said as these kids have been protecting them since the attack weeks prior.
"That long?" Winter said in surprise.
"Quite the talented ones they are." James said smiling a bit. Wish he could have students like them.
"It's what we do so don't worry." James smiled as he held the Gun out and smiled at it.
"So ya gonna name those weapons or what?" The Blacksmith asked as he looked to the kids.
"Already have one… The Widow Magnum." James said as seeing as he had a shield form his father a gun representing his mother would be best.
"Wakanda." Azari said as he put the gauntlets, now named Wakanda, on and smiled at how claw like daggers shot out of them after some converting.
"Ronin." Francis said as he retracted the Bow for easy carrying.
"Well them some strange names but you all sure ya don't wanna stay we could use a group like you." The Man said but James smiled in response.
"Sorry but we have somewhere to be besides in about an hour or two your Huntsman will arrive so we don't need to be here any longer." James said as the man nodded.
"Well then good luck out there and whatever Combat School will have you all will be one Hell of a School and damn lucky to have you." The man said before he began to take his leave.
"Thanks." James said as he and his group exited the shop to the open road.
(Scene Break Atlas Schnee Estate)
Weiss was tossing and turning in her sleep no doubt from some bad dream. It was accurate but it wasn't exactly a bad dream more of a memory a piece of what many comic book readers would call her 'origin story,' as Iron Heart. But her dream her memory her nightmare was the day her eyes were opened.
"Now this sounds interesting." Blake went having wondered a bit about Weiss's origin. Winter, Weiss, Whitley and even Adam began paying a bit more attention. To see what it was that made Weiss into this Iron Heart person.
(Weiss Dream)
Weiss was sitting in the back of a limo. After she had helped demonstrate a new Atlesian Weapon she had loaded up in the back of her private car and drove off. She was in Vacuo for this so she never saw it coming when it happened.
Her eyes glanced out the window as she saw the Vacuo Desert fly past her. The Demonstration was handled outside the main Kingdom so she never saw a reason for White Fang to come out this far. She didn't really feel like talking at the time seeing as once she returned to Atlas she would no doubt have to perform at a 'charity,' set up by her father. But before she could muse further an explosion was heard and for Weiss it all went by so fast she never saw it coming.
Shouts at her to get down, soldiers being gunned down by members of the White Fang. It was followed by Weiss escaping in hopes of getting to safety or calling for help. And then the missile that landed next to her one with the Schnee Dust Company crest on it. Then an explosion before a ringing was heard and thus the nightmare ended.
Winter gritted her teeth, angered at what was going on. Team RWBY also showed some horror at what they just saw. So is this part of the reason she ended up injured. They wished they could see more, Weiss also wanting to see the rest of this story, but sadly this version of Weiss began stiring up.
'Wait a minute,' Whitley then thought. 'How are we even seeing a dream?'
The viewing continued so he'll never know.
(Waking World)
Weiss woke up with a start as she saw an alert from Jarvis. "Ms. Schnee." Jarvis was heard as Weiss looked to the AI. It seems a SDC cargo train had the early warning alarms you set up go off I fear someone may be attempting to rob it." Jarvis said to which Weiss then got up.
"Then get the Mk. 4 Ready and send an alert to the authorities make sure they know I'll be intercepting the robbers." Weiss said getting out of bed.
"Of course Ms. Schnee and what shall I tell your mother and sister?" Jarvis asked seeing as Weiss did promise to meet them for brunch.
"Tell them the truth." Weiss said as she began to change into a skin tight suit while doing up her hair into a bun.
"Shall I be keeping your brother Whitely out of your room and workshop?" Jarvis asked to which Weiss rolled her eyes.
"What do you think?" Weiss said knowing ever since the whole Iron Monger incident Whitely has been trying left and right to get her suit designs and specs. No doubt to steal the SDC from under her nose.
Weiss gave a knowing look to Whitley, who showed no discomposure and just shrugged. He was certain that version of him had his reasons.
"Train..." As for Adam, he wasn't sure why, but he felt that scene seemed to be familiar.
"Yes and in fact bump up security I have a feeling he's been trying to adapt." Weiss said as she zipped up the suit.
"Of course ma'am and the Mk. 4 is prepped for suit up." Jarvis said to which Weiss nodded.
Weiss then stood on a platform and began to suit up. Or in this case the platform opened and from it her armor in segments began to come onto her. Each pieced was screwed and secured onto her starting from the feet to ensure each system was connected properly with both wires and segments at the correct spots as needed. Soon she was in a Red and Gold suit of armor with a gold plated face and the light of her Ark Reactor shining on the center of her breastplates. She got ready to launch as the hatch above her opened up before she launched skyward to the air.
At that moment, everyone in the cast thought that was pretty cool.
(Outside)
Ironheart flew high above with only one destination in mind. She in turn went supersonic resulting in her breaking the sound barrier and in turn creating a sonic boom. She had to hurry after all since well she had a train to catch torts Vale.
(Meanwhile back with the Avengers)
The group of five was walking down the road as Francis held the map in his hands. "Ok from what we know the Transport to Vale should be in the next town so if we keep up this paste we should be there in no time." Francis said as he kept walking. There outfits remained more or less unchanged but it seems Hawkeye added some new armor onto his but it blended it well enough that it barely changed his outfit.
"Is nobody going to question why there's a bunch of kids alone in the middle of nowhere?" Tock then went. Sure she didn't give a damn, but shouldn't other people care? Ozpin inside Oscar just sighed, knowing that sometimes people just ignored things like that.
James now had a holster for his weapon the Widow Magnum much like how Francis did as the new quiver Hawkeye had can change to the arrow head he wanted with a press of a button. "But it's taking so long!" Pym complained as he walked with his friends.
"Oh shut it you use for a bit of leg work." Azari argued to the youngest member of their team.
"Yeah kid I've been doing stuff like this all my life you know what with Ultron hunting me and my dad down with the others." Francis said while he walked.
"How have your legs not fallen off yet?" Pym asked while they kept their paste.
"Pym this is just like training with Tony just go with it." Azari said while looking to the Shrinking Boy who began to pout again.
"Pym thou must rejoice in but a few short miles we shall arrive out our desired destination." Torunn said using her Asgardian speech as the others had begun calling it.
"Yeah well we have to get pass this ruined village in between though." Francis said noting it on the map. "Apparently they weren't so lucky to have us there." He added to which Azari had to agree there.
"Well if there is a Thanos here then we're going to have our work cut out for us." James said knowing how Thanos was the first loss the Avengers ever suffered against and he wiped out half the universe to prove his love for Death. Talk about a major screwed up relationship.
"WHAAAATTTTT!" Everyone went. Some mad man actually-actually-wiped out half the universe!? And in some twisted form of love!? How did that happen!?
Before anybody could question this piece of information, Mayden instantly wiped that part from their memories. Was this an invasion of privacy, absolutely. But know way did he want to tell them about that event. It would take so long, that it'd take like say...a bunch of chapters to explain what happen while showing them. Best to move on.
"Look we should have some time before he gathers them. Remember we don't even know where the Stones are hidden and even then most of them has defenses ready to keep him out." Francis said hoping that was the case.
"Yeah Space, Time, Reality, Mind, Soul, and Power." Pym said listing off the six Infinity Stones. "And that assuming the Gauntlet still needs to be built to harness them." Pym said to which Azari spoke up.
"So we're going in blind well that's just great." Azari said knowing this job may get difficult real fast.
"Must be how you feel, huh Ozpin?" Oscar slightly joked knowing Ozpin had his own work cut for him. With the whole uniting humanity and protecting the Relics with the stopping of Salem. Not an easy job.
"You have no idea Oscar."
(Meanwhile with Ironheart Mission)
In a forest of red leaves and even red ground a young woman in black sat. She sat there looking at the sky as he outfit's primary color was black as on her back was what looked like a katana in a large bladed sheath. Upon her head was a large black bow as she looked to the sky as if trying to find an answer to questions that have been plaguing her.
"Blake." Came a Male voice as he looked to Blake while wearing a black suit. "It's time." He said as it caused the girl to turn to him as her hair was still being blown by the wind. When she turned to him it was revealed that her eyes were a topaz yellow as there seemed to be some makeup around her eyes.
"Alright." She said with a look that spoke she had been questioning her resolve for their cause.
"Yep. Should have seen that coming." Yang went as now everybody is seeing the duo Blake and Adam in action. The latter turning red as a part of her didn't want her friends to see her like this, Adam just looking a tad irritated. Remembering how Blake just left him. I mean, she just up and left without saying much of anything. Leaving him on a exploding train with killer robots with little to no back-up. That wasn't even including the Grimm nearby.
One of the reasons he was upset at her.
Meanwhile Ironwood and Winter gave a curt glance at Blake, who tried her best to ignore them.
Glynda doing the same to Oscar, or ore importantly Ozpin who's glad he couldn't be bothered with without Glynda doing something to Oscar.
(Later)
The two were moving with a speed of ninja's as they ran through the forest to their desired destination. As they ran they eventually arrived at a cliff where a set of train tracks were at the bottom. As they stood it was revealed that Blake's weapon Gambol Shroud had a large ribbon on it as they looked at the train. The two then saw the train was now passing there spot before they then jumped down and began sliding down the hill like cliff.
As the slid down they held the hilt of their weapons as Adam with red hair and a Grimm mask was holding his weapons scabbard as well so they don't lose their weapons. Eventually they arrived at the bottom and jumped onto the train as they grabbed their weapons and stabbed them into the train's roof to keep from falling off. When they got foot ground they began running to the desired cart so they can claim what they came here for and after jumping from cart to cart they eventually arrived at one cart in particular with a roof door.
Adam then with a quick draw movement cut the lock before opening the door and entering the train. Once inside the two looked around and quickly saw what was around them and knew they activated the traps. "Looks like we're doing this the hard way." Adam said as he was ready to draw his weapon as they realized they tripped inferred security traps which was oddly delayed for some reason.
The androids visors lowered and surrounded the trio as they Blake looked around. "Don't be so dramatic." Blake said as Adam looked and sighed as the Androids began to move.
"Intruders identify yourselves." The androids demanded aiming guns at the duo. Adam then smirked and fired off his sheath and launching his Katana at them knocking it back. Adam then went after it and slashed through the Atlas Android with ease as it slid in two.
The Androids looked between each other before going after Blake. Blake saw it coming and left a dummy in her place as she took the androids out with ease. Adam and Blake soon fought side by side and back to back slashing through bullets and taking down androids as they came at them.
After Blake took down multiple at once Adam came in and kicked one to the door knocking said door down. Then Adam and Blake came out and glared at the oncoming drones before all of a sudden they stopped and simply armed their guns at the duo. At first they were worried but that was until a sonic boom was heard above. They looked and saw Ironheart flying to the train before she pulled off a super hero landing and glared at the duo.
"Oh shit." Blake cursed realizing who it was.
"Oh yeah, definitely worth a curse." Roman laughed while Neo just silently giggled. Blake on the other hand just looked worried since she's facing a rather tougher Weiss than the one she knew.
"Don't worry Blake, I'm sure Weiss will go easy on you." Ruby tried comforting her faunus friend while looking at Weiss who just shrugged.
"Don't look at me like that. Not like this version of me would know here."
"But I'm sure things will work out." Ruby sent back believing things will be fine.
She then stood up tall and aimed repulse beams and any other weapons she had at them. "I suggest you both stand down and turn yourselves in I won't give you two a second chance." Ironheart said as Blake knew exactly when she was beaten. Not like she wanted to take part in this chaos any longer then she had to.
"Blake circle around we need those bombs." Adam said to which Ironheart heard.
"I…" Blake began but then Ironheart went for Adam. She fired off a repulse blast and then went for him in an instant.
"Stay out of this you'll be better off." Ironheart said before she went to Adam to take him down.
"Oh you'll try." Adam silently glared hoping this version of him might win. He did have some warriors pride.
Adam got his feet back under him before he began firing his gun at her. Ironheart tanked the bullets seeing as her armor was made of a highly dense and durable alloy. Hard to find and expensive to get her hands on luckily money was not a question here. Ironheart then fired a repulse blast at Adam who blocked the attack with his sword allowing the blade to absorb it.
(Weiss)
"Miss Schnee it seems Adam Taurus is prepping to use his Semblance." Jarvis said scanning his Aura levels.
"Yeah Jarvis I can see that." Weiss said knowing of Adam's infamous Semblance from news. "I have an idea." Weiss said knowing what may stop him.
(Battle)
Ironheart charged at Adam and began punching and kicking him while mixing Repulser Blasts as well. She was not giving him opening as Adam tried but the attacks that hit his sword did little for it. But this was just the opening act for him as he then jumped back and got ready to attack. Ironheart then proceeded to utilize the Uni-Beam and fired a powerful attack from her chest plate.
"Awesome!" Mercury said ignoring the stares from Emerald and Cinder. What, he liked what he saw.
Adam smirked and drew his weapon taking the beam attack into his blade. Once he did this he channeled it before letting out an evil chuckle. He then slashed out at her just as she charged in channeling her power to shielding.
Adam's attack hit only to be blocked by the shield which acted as a buffer. But it didn't stop there as to Adam's shock Ironheart grabbed his blade and held it in a vice grip. "Sorry but this is too dangerous for someone like you to hold." Ironheart said as to Adam's shock she shattered the blade in her hands. She then grabbed his collar and pinned him to the wall before removing his mask revealing the scar on his face.
"Oh!" Roman went with many in the audience cringing, including Blake.
Adam just stared angrily not liking this at all, especially with that damn Schnee doing what she did. Weiss just looked away with Winter holding her. The duo not liking what had happened to Adam. They may not like him, but even they felt that scar seemed a bit much.
"Yikes." Tock went. "I can see why you're all angsty."
"Maybe I should talk to Jacques." Ironwood had some choice words with the man.
"You Schnee bitch why don't you come out of that armor and fight me head on you coward!" He yelled raging at her to which Weiss opened her face plate to glare at Adam. She then gained a saddened look seeing the scar on her face a reminder of what her father had done before he tried to mimic her armor and became Iron Monger.
"Iron Monger." That sounded more than a little intimidating in Glynda's view.
"Wonder what father was doing." Whitley idly thought as he continued watching.
"You're not well, Adam Taurus." Weiss said as she then took him and made sure he was restrained properly. "You need help." She said making sure he was properly tied up.
"A Scnee helping..." Now Adam has seen it all.
He wasn't the only one either. Many were surprised that this version of Weiss, Weiss Schnee of all people, is actually trying to help Adam.
'This world truly seems interesting.' Ozpin thought.
She then began to push him through the cart as he then saw Blake there waiting for him. "Thanks for the tip." Weiss said looking to Blake. "This is the second time you helped me out, I really owe you one." Weiss said as she remembered Blake who was surprised by this.
"Wait what?!" Adam demanded but Blake spoke up.
"She's right about you Adam you're not well mentally that is." Blake said looking to her former friend. It was clear to Adam that these two thought he was insane and were going to put him in a strait jacket like some psychopath.
"Plot twist!" Cardin went honestly surprised. To think, BLAKE of all people would be a traitor to the White Fang. Those from Atlas actually reeling in surprise.
"Now that...that takes balls." Roman went.
"I knew it, you two are friends." Ruby hugged Blake. "Or at the least, teammates or something."
"Oh man, I didn't see this coming." Qrow took a big sip at the twist surprise here.
"This is rather unexpected." Glynda never thought she'd see something like this.
"So she's some kind of double agent. Isn't that right Renny!" Nora squealed.
"Maybe." Ren just shrugged.
Blake on her side, wasn't exactly sure what she was suppose to feel. But she did try her best not to look at Adam. Her former mentor now glaring at her, not amused at all.
"You traitor!" Adam roared in fury trying to get at Black but Weiss blocked him even putting her face mask back on. "How could you my love?! After everything we fought for you sold me out! YOU SOLD ALL OF US OUT!" Adam roared in fury raging before Weiss proceeded to use the Taser on him from her suit knocking him out cold.
"I'll pull some strings and ensure he gets a fair trial. But with his list of crimes don't get your hopes up for him getting off light." Weiss said knowing even with the insanity plea Adam was probably going to be put away for a long time.
INSANITY! Adam really wanted to tear someone now.
"Um thank you… and is the um… is it still doing ok?" Blake asked gesturing to the chest plate of Weiss' Ironheart armor.
"I know of her condition?" Blake wondered if she met this Weiss earlier somehow.
"Well it keeps the Shrapnel from my heart powering a magnet with an Ark Reactor so yes… it still works." Weiss said nodding to Blake who understood this. After all she was there when Weiss was held prisoner by the White Fang demanding weapons from her. Weiss was lucky another human was there with her who managed to attach the magnet and battery to her chest otherwise she would have died there.
"Wow, wish we could see that." Yang went. Happy that her friend not only got away from that jerk, but knew Weiss somehow.
Blake of course had a hand in that escape by providing parts the Fang wouldn't let them have and it was thanks to those parts that Weiss managed to escape from the White Fang and in turn become Ironheart. In a way the White Fang was to thanks for the SDC change in nature and the birth of Atlas' Ironheart.
The two would then wait for arrival at the station to which Weiss would spin a tale of how Blake was kidnapped and forced to aid Adam before Ironheart appeared and saved her. This would also destroy much of the White Fang moral that followed Adam seeing, him locked up and hopefully help get the White Fang back on track to what it once was. But they could only wait and see for any progress.
"Now I know I'm dreaming." Weiss sighed. If only such a thing could happen as easily in their world.
Whitley on his hand was just starting to question the law system of this world, and even his. I mean, this Blake faunus caused a lot of crimes, did bad things, and yet is getting off scott free. That...didn't exactly sound fair. Not to mention framing Adam for the supposed kidnapping, and while Whitley didn't like the terrorist, he's pretty much taking more blame than anybody.
"Wow, the law their sucks." Tock said also thinking the same thing as Whitley.
"Looks like kitty-cat isn't even suffering the consequences." Heck, even Roman paid for his crimes. Yet this girl got a practical get out of jail card. Lucky.
"All for the better." Ruby went just glad Team RWBY would be together.
(Meanwhile with Qrow)
When Qrow got Ozpin's call on the scroll he didn't expect to receive news on another Maiden. With what had happened to Autumn and Spring being in Raven's hands he was losing hope of finding Winter and/or Summer. So when he received words of a possible Maiden he instantly moved into action. Of course Qrow was flabbergasted. He just been to a nearby village that was on the central part on the continent of Sanus closest to Vale. To his surprise, they knew of the girl he was searching for her and her friends.
Apparently they had been protecting a village until its designated Huntsman could arrive. Once he did they took their leave of the village as their job was done and the only reward they asked was for their gear to be repaired and some new gear to take. He was surprised at the fact they spoke of children, a boy who could shrink to the size of an ant yet grow to the size of giant, a young man who had movements akin to a Faunus that it was curious if he had Faunus Blood in him, then the archer who manages to hit every and all targets he comes across possible the oldest of the group. Then came the leader a shield wielder who uses his shield as both a Frisbee for ranger attacks and a melee weapon.
At times he was called Captain but it was clear these kids had training from somewhere. Then came the girl the one they called 'Torunn,' who could summon storm clouds, fly, and do a great deal of things. The way they described her powers matched that of a Seasonal Maiden. The fact they worked together as they did and took out the Grimm that attacked the village without remorse showed they were powerful for being young.
"Way strong." The Qrow of the audience smiled. Although he is confused. Those kids protected the village for a while, yet the Huntsmen assigned to it didn't even show up. Even after weeks when it was stated they were stalled when the kids first arrived. What was taking them so long, sounded like bad writing.
However what was really eating Qrow up was not the event of the battle or the detail description of the girl, which he found awfully familiar. He was the second person to ask about the girl and her group. Someone else was already after her and they had a massive head start over him.
Qrow was brought out of his thoughts when he heard multiple gun shots in the distance, flashes of blue light could be seen in the clearing as well as explosions and from the sky thunder strikes. "Oh no!" Qrow ran as fast as he could toward the site of combat.
"That can't be good." Weiss said narrowing her eyes.
"Don't worry, uncle Qrow got this." Yang smiled certain her uncle could handle this.
(Scene Break Prior to this)
The Avengers were taking a small break at the ruined village they were told about. It seems either this village was the victim of Grimm or Bandits as the group of five was drinking water and cooling down a bit. "Finally I thought we were walking forever!" Pym complained as he sat on a chair.
"Surely Pym you are not that out of shape to be tired from some hiking." Torunn said as she looked to her adoptive brother.
"Hey I'm not like you or Azari I'm still a growing boy." Pym argued to which James smirked.
"Then you better eat your Vegetables if you want to get big." James said to which Pym stuck his tongue out.
"My powers can make me big enough thank you." Pym huffed as he began sitting cross legged with his arms crossed.
"Hey short stuff enjoy the break once we're done we head to the next village and get a transport to Vale." Francis said as he ruffled Pym's head causing him to swat the hands away.
"Stop it." Pym said getting Francis hands off his head.
"Want some Juice Pym?" Azari asked as Pym smiled to this.
"Yes please!" He called excited for a fruit drink and hopefully candy to go with it.
The Avengers laughed a bit at Pym's childish behavior as Azari took off his bag to give Pym what he wanted. But just as he was about to reach for the sweets his heightened senses picked up on something. It seems even Torunn felt it as well as her smiled vanished instantly getting ready for a possible fight. The Prince of Wakanda and the Princess of Asgard sensed a presence rushing towards their location.
"Guys we have company." Azari said as he got ready as did the others.
"Trying for a sneak attack?" James asked to which Torunn nodded.
"Varley." Torunn said as she held her sword at the ready.
"Then let's surprise them." Hawkeye said activating his Bow ready for the foe to make himself known.
The Next Avengers waited out in the open, as the wind blew passed them causing Torunn's came to flutter a bit. Azari noticed it was too quiet, all the birds and animals were silent, only the rustling of leafs could be heard. James had his shield out but was carefully reaching for the Widow Magnum to quick draw it. Pym of course got read with his Wasp Stingers active just in case of trouble. Hawkeye moved his arrow and notched it up as the Avengers were ready for anything.
Soon loud thud was heard from the top of an unfinished abandon building, followed by another when it hit the ground further behind them. The group quickly spun around weapon active as Hawkeye aimed at their new arrival with James shield up in a defensive position, Azari had his weapon Wakanda active as claws came out of the gauntlets he was wearing mixing with his hands.
Luckily they blocked their attack in the nick of time as Torunn had used her sword black an attack before she proceeded to push off a large figure before he could cause harm to her family. The man cackled manically. "Not bad! Not bad at all! This won't be so boring after all." The man cackled as he kicked himself off Torunn's sword, as he nimbly spun and flipped through the air as he landed further away from them.
Ruby and the rest of her former team, RNJR, then went wide eyed along with Qrow. That voice, they knew that voice.
It wasn't just them either, as those part of Ozpin's group also recognized it. Fully aware that these children were about to face a dangerous enemy. Glynda praying the children would be okay. Qrow praying they'll kick ass against that maniac.
The man had long dark brown hair, most of it pulled back into a long pigtail, his golden eyes lit with malice and mischief. His face was long and sharp, his massive smile filled with joy and insanity. The man wore a dark brown trench coat that exposed his heavily scarred chest and stomach. He wore white jeans along with boots that came with metal shin guard. What had the Next Avengers shared attention were his weapons, a pair of retractable wrist blades.
"Identify thyself attacker who are thee!" Torunn demanded of the man as she pointing her sword at their attacker.
"Yeah mister we never met you before and I don't think we offended you either." Pym said while looking to the insane looking man before them.
The man's eyes widened in surprise. "Mister!?" The man laughed uproariously. "Mister! Hahaha! That is brilliant! I'm no 'Mister' kid!" He began calming down as best he could. "But fortunate or unfortunate for you I don't care for you." He began by pointing at Pym. "Or you." He said pointing a finger torts Azari. "Or you." He continued while pointing at Francis.
His view was then onto James as he paused for a moment. "Well… you interest me at least." He said looking to James who was on the defensive. "But no alas I am here for you." He said pointing to Torunn surprising the Asgardian.
"...Didn't...he do the same with you Jaune?" Ren remembered that Tyrian had an interest in Jaune, which he doubted would be good. Jaune shivering a bit. Oh well, at least Ruby crippled him. No way that guy was getting his tail back, right?
"Me? And what words would ye have with me vile foe!?" She demanded while glaring at the man.
"Because they think she's a Maiden." Emerald went.
"A misunderstanding, but one that could be forgiven." Cinder went. Why, if it weren't the fact she and everyone knew Torrun is from another world, she'd think she to was the Spring Maiden.
"Oh my dear see I am here to whisk you away, at my Goddess command..." The man quite down and smiled maliciously. "And I most certainly hope you resist. I have been most terribly bored and you... are my prey." He said looking at Torunn with a sadistic madness filled grin.
"Then you gotta go through us crazy guy." Francis said as he was ready with his arrow to protect Torunn.
"Oh… I intend to." He said before the man vanished from there sight and appeared behind Torunn. His wrist blade unsheathed, his smile grew at the anticipated bloodshed. Only to be met with sound of metal colliding with metal, as James shield blocked his wrist blades. His smile only grew as he leaped away from the Avengers.
"Stay away from my sister!" James ordered as the Avengers surrounded Torunn.
"You show him!" Yang went ready to see some butt-whooping.
"High time we had a fight." Mercury said with interst. May as well see how Tyrian fought, just in case he ever faced him. Emerald also started paying attention, with Cinder more interested in the girl.
"Otherwise I'll be shove these arrows so far up your ass when I punch you in the face I may end up cutting myself on them." Francis said glaring at their unknown attacker.
"That's violent." Cardin deadpanned.
"What name are you know as swine!?" Torunn demanded glaring at her foe while she held her sword ready for any more of his attempted sneak attacks.
The man blinked once, twice then three times. He scratched his head then laughed. "Hahaha! You are really funny! But you are right, where are my manners? I am Tyrian, the most faithful servant of my Goddess. I belong to her body and soul." He said as whoever this 'Goddess,' he served was they were not keen on meeting with her.
"Very well Tyrian then prepare thyself to feel the sting of my blade as we send you back to your 'Goddess,' in humiliating defeat!" Torunn called out glaring at Tyrion.
Francis took the shot and fired off one of his newest arrows. The Arrow flew at Tyrion who saw this and quickly dodged it. The arrow hit behind him on the ground but when it did Tyrion was hit by an electrical current through his weapons. He of course cried out in pain but the cry was mixed with laughter seeing what Francis did.
Tyrion then charged at the group before he had time to notice one of them had vanished. Soon he saw a ball of light and was in turn being shot at by a tiny Pym as he flew around. Pym fired his stingers now infused with Dust causing Tyrion some pain as it hurt worse than he had thought.
Tyrion was about to attack him until Azari came in with claws out. Azari's claws met Tyrion's retractable blades as the princes glared at the grinning psychopath. Soon he heard something flying and saw James shield spinning towards a tree and in turn ricocheted off it torts Tyrion. Azari moved out of the way in time just as Tyrion got hit by the shield. The Shield came back to James as Azari landed like a cat before throwing his claws knives at the man after Torunn.
"Did that shield break the laws of physics?" Ironwood wasn't even sure how the shield even did that.
"Have at thee!" Torunn roared out flying at Tyrion with her sword out as Tyrion was wide eyed at this.
These children were more skilled then he thought as he narrowly avoided being cut by the girl's sword by leaning to the side. He then saw Francis attacking as he fired a volley of arrows at Tyrion who then smirked and went after him. If he wants to get the girl… he needs to get through the guards. Oh he just loved this sort of game.
He then delivered a swift kick to Francis and in turn threw him to the nearby wall with the kick in question. Francis was in striking ranger now thus Tyrion capitalized on the archer's weakness. He slashed his wrist blade torts Francis face, but he dodged the attack just in the nick of time. Francis was forced to use his bow as a bow staff while trying to get some distance between him and Tyrion.
"What's wrong can't fight up close!?" Tyrion asked but then Francis jumped over Tyrion and use his bow to fling him by restraining his neck. Tyrion went flying as Azari jumped up from an unfinished building and proceeded to kick him to the ground.
"Man, their taking down Tyrian like he's nothing." Qrow said glad that was happening.
"Perhaps, but he's still in the game." Glynda off hadidly mentioned. These kids were good, better than good, but Tyrian is still a fearsome combatant. Being unpredictable and wild made him very difficult to handle.
"Still, it seems these kids just might win." Winter mentioned believing they'll somehow succeed.
"No just needed to get you in position." Francis said as he and Azari knuckle bumped each other.
"Is that all?" Tyrion asked as he got up laughing to this.
"No this is! Pym now!" James called up and soon Tyrion looked up and saw the ball of light just before Pym went giant and came down with a roar.
Tyrion barely had time to dodge as he moved fast away from the giant boy. Where Tyrion had stood moments before a crater was left as Pym glared down at him. Tyrion began firing at the huge target but Pym once more went to the size of a pixie causing Tyrion to miss his shots completely.
"Well aren't you all just full of surprises." Tyrian said with a wide smile before he tried to close the distance again. Torunn of course saw this and rejoined the fight as she swung her blade about before going upward.
While she did this James went after Tyrion and fired his Widow Magnum at him with the Star Spangled Shield up. Tyrion dodged and avoided the attacks before James transformed the gun into a sword and attacked once close enough. His blade met Tyrion's retractable ones as the two began a sword fight against each other.
The fight as short though as James back flipped away only for Francis to jump over him and fire his explosive arrows around Tyrion who landed on the target going after James. A powerful Explosion resulted from this sending Tyrion flying back from it.
The battle wasn't over as Azari rejoined and in turn they began hacking and slashing at each other. Azari then retracted his claws once he jumped back and took out his bow staff and began spinning it and hitting Tyrion with it. Tyrion didn't anticipate the electrical current from the belt turned staff and was knocked back by it.
"Sorry Mr. Psychopath but I'm just too fast for you." Azari boasted as Tyrion was on all fours ready for more.
Tyrion then laughed as just then James came in with his sword torts Tyrion. He saw it coming and showed off his trump card. Soon the cloak came off revealing to their shock a large Scorpion tail that easily blocked James attack. "Wanna try that again?" Tyrion laughed as he then proceeded to use his tail and his weapons to fling James away from him.
"I remember that." Ruby muttered. Those of RNJR recalled their battle with the mad man. How he fought well and even better when showing his faunus trait. Catching them off guard for the moment and nearly won.
These kids might be able to do better though.
Tyrion then went after Azari forcing him to drop his staff as his tattoos glowed with his power. "Oh what's wrong am I to fast for you?" Tyrion taunted Azari with his own taunt trying to sting the Mutant Wakanda Prince with his tail and poison him. Azari managed to grab the tail and with his strength tried to keep it away from him.
Azari felt the beast inside coming out again as he was hoping for that. "You have no idea who you're messing with do you?" Azari asked as his marks began to glow brighter.
"That can't be good." Emerald said.
"Oh yeah, definitely." Mercury chewed on his burger. Talking with his mouth full.
"Slob."
"Oh and who am I messing with?" Tyrion taunted unaware that Azari reached his peak.
Azari's eyes went into slits as the electrical current formed around him as well. Azari roared out like a Panther and managed to blast Tyrion off of him. "You're messing with the Black Panther!" Azari roared out glaring at Tyrion with slit eyes like a Panther's eyes.
"Pretty sure eyes can't do that." Whitley said again.
"Just don't question it." Cardin adviced. "We'll probably see more crap like it in the future." He had a point.
Torunn then came in as Tyrion saw the storm clouds form around her. The thunder strike fell to her blade channeling it before she unleashed it upon Tyrion. Tyrion was forced to dodge it as the thunder followed after him creating a trail of destruction in its wake. Tyrion began getting some higher ground going for the tallest building to get close to Torunn's position.
Torunn and Francis fired their attacks of thunder and arrows since Francis wanted to protect Torunn. Tyrion of course avoided the attacks all the while rotating around Torunn and Francis. Tyrian had enough of this game of cat and mouse, so in response he shot at Torunn and Francis with his own hidden barrels of dust bullets. This caused enough of a distraction for the two to lose sight of Tyrian.
They began looking for him but Torunn failed to notice him coming up behind her. "Torunn!" Francis called out as he saw what happened as Torunn saw Tyrion had gone airborne with momentum involved.
"Peek a Boo!" Tyrian kicked Torunn in the stomach, sending her flying to the ground while dropping her sword.
"That had to hurt." Cinder commented.
Just as Torunn recovered from the recent kick, Tyrian had already closed in. His wrist blade closing in on her, only for her to reach out her hand. Confused but undeterred he never saw Torunn's sword coming in till he heard an odd sound. He looked and narrowly avoided the sword coming straight at him.
This caused him to lose his focus forcing him to stop before looking to Torunn. To his shock the sword returned to her hand like magic as she swung it about and held it at the ready. "Hey Scorpio!" Francis called out from above as Tyrian looked up towards the sky, he saw Francis with his arrow notched up from above before he released and fired it at him.
Tyrion quickly acted and jumped spin out of the way as the arrow hit the ground and exploded not to long after. "Hey!" Pym was heard as Tyrion saw him coming this time. Tyrion then grabbed the small boy and slammed him into the ground in his fist before flinging him away hopefully to kill him.
"PYM!" They called out as James acted and grabbed Pym just in time.
'Busted!' Neo's sign said, knowing what was to come.
"Oh man, he just hurt the little brother. You know what that means." Nora said all knowingly.
"If they're anything like Yang, all I see is a beat down." Ruby sometimes faced harassment once upon a time. Yang noticed, and those people never bugged her again.
"This should be fun." Cinder smiled genuinely. She never did like that maniac.
Azari roared in fury before the thunder formed panther appeared around him before he channeled its power and fired it at Tyrion. The attack hit causing Tyrion to let out a cry of pain or shock as the smoke formed from it.
"Called it." Blake said. So obvious the brother would attack with righteous anger. Pretty cool attack.
"You ok Pym?" James asked looking to Pym.
"Yeah remind me never to skip exercise day again." Pym said as he was lucky the Pym Particles shrinking his size but not his mass and his armor took most of the damage for him.
"Did we get him?" Azari asked positive they got him, that was until she heard laughter from the unhinged Scorpion Faunus.
"That's a no." Francis said as James had to agree while they all returned to their battle stance while Pym flew to a safer spot.
"Man he's tough." Mercury didn't want to anger Tyrian more than ever. Adam also felt unhinged by that faunus. He wasn't normal.
"Hahah. How utterly delightful! You almost had me there." Tyrion laughed as he got back up showing he was still able to fight but his aura had taken a major blow with that.
"What do you want vile cur? As I hath said before, I've nary seen ye before or even this goddess of thy worship to whom ye speak of. Why hath ye made a target of I?" Torunn demanded as she wanted answers now.
Tyrion seemed confused at this. "My Goddess commanded me so, but if you must know... she believes you to be a maiden." Tyrion said as he pointed to Torunn.
"A maiden?" James asked as that was news to him in all honesty.
"First I've heard of it." Azari said looking to his friend with a shrug.
"Wasn't that a story book in the library?" Pym asked as he flew next to James head.
"Oh this is rich." Tyrion said as he began to laugh once more. "A Maiden who knows not of her own power." Tyrion laughed as it seems Torunn had figured it out.
'He thinks my powers are that of these Maidens.' Torunn thought really wishing the God of Light bothered to tell them of important information like this one.
"But then that would take forever." Qrow mentioned.
"Then you must have made a mistake Torunn isn't one of these Maidens you're after." James said as he glared at Tyrion.
"Oh but yet you possess power that are very similar to theirs. Just like the maiden, you don't need dust to use any of your power. And your powers are too great and varied to be a Semblance." Tyrion said referring to her power to summon thunder storms, fly, and summon her sword back to her hand.
"Well your out of luck she's always had those powers got them from her parents." Francis said aiming another arrow at Tyrion.
"Oh that's rich." Tyrion laughed only for James to act and throw his shield at Tyrion. Of course the Faunus saw this and grinned. "Not this time!" He called out deflecting the shield and firing one of Francis's arrows away after he had shot it.
"I think I like this guy." Tock then said likingd his attitude.
James of course ran at Tyrion firing the Widow Magnum at him as Azari came behind him with Pym flying close by. Azari came in and slashed at Tyrion who forced him off only to have Pym firing his stingers at Tyrion's face. James then came in and got into a blade fight with Tyrion. James then jumped over Tyrion and got his shield back from the ground before holding it up.
Azari then got to the shield and used it as a spring board as James launched him into the sky. Azari then began throwing more daggers at Tyrion before he came and claws at him with Wakanda in melee mode. Azari then jumped away just as Hawkeye came running around firing his arrows at Tyrion who was hit with different arrow heads one of them being to his shock a boxing glove.
He then caught on and smirked only for spots to open on the arrow head spraying his eyes with a pepper spray like substance causing Tyrion to cry out in pain while grabbing his face. Soon Tyrion getting some vision back saw Torunn roaring out and slashing down with her sword now with the blade covered in lightning as Tyrion dodged it as best he could.
But it seems it was for not as soon he was bashed in the face by James shield who used his own weight to add to the blow. Tyrion was sent tumbling to the ground holding his face in pain from what had just happened. He thought he had them figured out but these Avengers just went and changed the rules on him. Unpredictable just how he liked it but he was starting to lose his patience with them. "You know this was so much fun when it started…" Tyrion began as he glared at his foes who began to surround him while they had grounded him. "I've had it just about here with you brats." Tyrion yelled out as he glared at them.
"I can share that sentiment." Roman also had his fill with annoying rascals. Ruby and a few of those kids just sticking their tongues at him. Ugh.
"Well should have picked your pray better." Francis said as he and his fellow Avengers began to surround the psychopath. All of them had weapons drawn at him giving him no room to move save for going after Pym the youngest of the group.
"Time to see how it all ends." Oscar went feeling that this just might be the end of Tyrians madness.
Tyrion growled in response before roaring out and firing wildly around him forcing the Avengers to either block the attack or dodge it. James was first to be hit as Tyrion grabbed the boy by the face and flung him towards Torunn who cried out in shock to this.
She caught him just in time on this. Tyrion then went for Francis knowing he lacked powers and grabbed him in a choke hold before flipping him over. Next was Azari and Pym as the two went at him from the sides. Azari and Pym fired off their attacks by Tyrion dodged it and spun on his hands kicking both of them down. He managed to hit the small Pym thus that left only James and Torunn.
Tyrion roared out and went for the attack as James tried to stop him. Key word being tried since Tyrion smacked James to the side. "Now you're coming with me!" He roared out ready to swing his weapon down on Torunn.
Torunn was about to face him head on but before the attack could go through a wall broke apart nearby and from it a new figure appeared. This figure was Qrow as he looked to Torunn and the Avengers around him.
"Well… glad to see you kids held your all." Qrow said as he was impressed with how these kids held their ground here.
"Uncle Qrow!" Yang and Ruby went, glad to see their uncle arrive in time.
"Better late than never." The cool uncle smiled with shining teeth.
"Well Qrow Branwen you appear at last." Tyrion said but before he could attack he felt an Arrow head at his head and saw Francis was back on his feet. Following it up was Azari who had his claws at Tyrian's tail. Then came James who held a gun at the side of his head with Torunn managing to move enough for her sword to rest at his neck.
"Well looks like you're in a tight spot." Qrow retorted seeing what was happening.
Tyrian glared at this before roaring out and managing to get them all off him by using his tail to swing Azari torts Francis before grabbing James and bashing him into Torunn all before they could react. Tyrian then jumped away just before Qrow could try and stop him as he saw he was beaten by his pray and Qrow.
Tyrian was in shock from his failure and angered but also fearful for the results of it. "She will forgive you. It's not your fault. She will forgive you." Tyrian tried to sooth himself from his fear before he soon fled with his between his legs.
"Tch! Got away." Ironood wasn't pleased.
"Tyrian always was one to know when to escape." Ozpin said using Oscar's mouth.
"Uh, what a pain in the ass." Qrow went. "At least he's gone though."
"Yes. Good job Qrow." Glynda congratulated the man.
"Well that handles that problem." Qrow said happy to see these kids managing to pull through.
"Yeah could have used you like um five minutes ago." Francis argued as he looked to Qrow with a glare.
"He has a point and who are you anyway?" James asked looking to Qrow.
"Kids it's not safe out here for you but the name is Qrow." Qrow introduced as he looked to the Avengers.
"Yeah we got that but right now we're trying to get to Vale and locate someone called Oz." Azari said surprising Qrow on this.
"Well I guess this makes my job a whole lot easier." Qrow said catching the kid's attention just as Pym regrew to his normal size.
"Huh?" Pym asked as Torunn was also curious of their mysterious savior.
"I was asked to get you…well to get her to the guy our looking for Ozpin. It's nothing like what that guy wanted he just wants to confirm something is all." Qrow said to which this made the Avengers jobs a whole lot easier.
"So let's help each other out." Francis said as this was going smoothly.
"Right I get you to Oz and everyone wins." Qrow said as it was agreeable for now.
"Very well but if this is some sort of ploy or ruse know my sword will taste your neck." Torunn said as Qrow laughed a bit.
"She can try." Qrow cockily said, pretty sure he would win. Winter rolling her eyes at his confidence.
"Trust me you'll have a lot of trouble doing that girlie." Qrow said causing Azari and James to hold her back from losing her temper while Qrow took a swig of his flask.
It seems things were going their way for the time being… but who was Tyrian and who had sent him after Torunn like that. It seems the Infinity Stones may be one of many worried the Avengers had to take into account on Remnant. But for now they had an objective to complete before they move to the next needed task. And that task was to make their way to Vale and meet with Osma who may or may not be going under the alias Ozpin. For now thought they needed some much needed rest.
(Scene Break Continent of Anima Shion Village)
Bandits were getting ready to kill the villages as one young man of Atlasian birth with orange hair and blue eyes was held in ropes. "Look punk stop screwing with us! We know that monster of yours is hiding here. WE want it so fork it over!" A Bandit yelled as the man tried to keep his cool.
"Uh great, a bunch of dirty bandits." Weiss coldly said, recalling her time as a certain someone's captive.
"Don't remind me." Yang angrily muttered.
Qrow also not looking to happy about that.
"I will not I cannot let him out like that." He said but the bandit glared and held a gun at a girl who began to cry and scream as the man was wide eyed.
"Tell me or she dies as does the villagers!" He roared glaring at the man who began to go limp.
"How despicable." Blake angrily glared at the man.
"Oh! Karma better strike!" Nora raged.
"Don't make me angry…" The man said looking down deciding that if they want the monster to come then they can have it. "You wouldn't like me when I'm angry." He said as he looked up revealing his eyes had turned green.
"Something stupid is about to come." Cardin went, where he would be right.
What no one would forget if they make it out was how a small unassuming man turned into a beast of pure rage and aggression. In fact the last thing anyone would hear after the tearing of clothing due to size growth… was the roar of a beast and one last thing before the bandits screamed in horror and fright.
"HULK SMASH!"
...Guess that explained the green giant back in the opening. Nobody even surprised at this point, knowing other worlds were more than a little strange. Still, maybe they could get some questions answered.
"Welp, time to see something else." Or not. It would seem Mayden is ready to show the next world.
"Wait a minute, wait a minute!" Ruby went as she waved her hands, trying to stop Mayden from moving on.
"What?" The entity said wanting to move on.
"I just wanted to know, that if Weiss got an upgrade, what about us?" She then gestured to the rest of her team. After seeing her friend Weiss, she pondered if maybe in this world they to will have some sweet new weapons or something of the like.
"Yep. All of you, Ruby especially, get a massive upgrade one way or another." Now that put a smile on the young Rose's face. It also got Mercury interested to.
"Oh, what about us, or me?" Ever the self-centered individual he is.
"Hey yeah, surely we get some cool upgrades." Though Emerald didn't show it, like Mercury and Roman, she also wanted to know about herself.
"None." Mayden then crushed their hopes.
"Eh?" Mercury went. "Wait, nothing. Nothing at all."
"Pretty much." Mayden says. "Aside from Salem, all of you on the 'Bad Side' aren't even as strong as those of the 'Good Side' and their future power-ups." I mean, sure Cinder in that world actually does have unique powers alongside the Maiden's, but doesn't even use them. Thus she's no different than the version of her here.
"But hey, don't feel bad." Mayden then tried soothing them. "If it helps, those like Whitley are super tough now, so maybe in the future you'll get an upgrade."
"!?" Whitley got an upgrade. Now that sounded something he could get the hang of. With all said and done, Mayden then readied himself as the cast went on to see the next world.
And so ends this chapter, with possible future ones in the future. We'll come back to this world one day, but for now, I hope you enjoyed. Now we go onto the next world. Man was this an extra long one. Combining two chapters as one. Until next time.
