Chapter 39: Avengers Heroes of Remnant (17)
And we're back to another chapter that involves EvaShinobiKaiserKnight. This one involves our heroes facing the threat of Ultron itself. Enjoy.
"Alright losers," Mayden began telling his audience. "We're back, going back to another world. I'm sure you all remember as...Avengers! Heroes of Remnant!"
"Oh that one." Qrow chuckled, remembering that.
"Ah yes, the world where marvelous things are at." Ozpin smirked remembering it quite well.
"With the children being very experienced more or less." Glynda added on.
"And evil-doers getting beaten." Ironwood smiled.
For the 'Bad Side' they didn't like it. Thanks to Mayden, he had gave them all the 'memory' of what that world was like. So it wasn't just Cinder, but everyone on Salem's side that knew what it was.
Raven just looked upset how these kids seemed to get everything served on a silver platter. Their crimes went away just like that. And they say she's reckless.
Lionheart just hoped he wouldn't see his alternative get beat up.
"Hopefully we'll see blood." Tyrian begged, wanting some anarchy and dead people. His mouth turned to a grin with his fingers tapping each other.
"I'd rather see the technology. Clearly more improved that the rabble Atlas made." Watts said ready to take notes. That world with him already gave him great ideas of what to build. So why not make more dangerous tech with ideas from this one.
"So long as Ozpin falls, I don't care." Hazel dryly states.
"Like that'll happen." Raven, in a moment of defense, said. While she didn't like those brats, it was either them winning or Salem ruling. Wasn't hard to make a choice.
"I guess we'll soon be finding out." Ozpin says ready to see the world and what new wonders it had.
"Indeed." Salem, in agreement, nodded.
"Cool." Mayden laughs. "And just a heads up, a lot has happened since you last saw that world."
"Like what exactly?" Ironwood asked.
"Oh, just the kids now teaming up to be the Avengers. The rise of powerful threats, Inhumans revealed, mad machines, and a certain someone is alive." Heck, Whitley being the powerful Titanium was one of them. Not to mention Salem having her sights on Thor's daughter. And Cinder being related to Loki of all people.
The story had some good surprises in it. Shame there are some problems here and there with it, but then again, all stories have that. Too bad it's a dead world, with it being on hiatus. Give it another year and it'll be forgotten.
"In the meantime, enjoy." The screen then turned on.
(Start SHIELD Safe House Evening)
"SHIELD?" Qrow questioned. "What's that."
"A secret group better than Atlas." Mayden answered. "They have some decent tech, and run by a cool but jerky and somewhat paranoid man." Nick Fury was awesome, but he gave vibes similar to Ironwood. Bth being paranoid.
The Avengers minus Torunn and RWBY were gathered in the dining room as they were eating a meager dinner. Despite how hopeful they tried to be they were anything but as the meal was silent. Just then Nick Fury walked in getting them all on edge as they saw the Director of Shield standing there.
"Well that was some welcome." Nick said eating a sandwich while looking to the Avengers.
"I already like this guy." Qrow smirks with Raven rolling her eyes.
"Yeah well let's just say a lot of us have been on edge lately." James said as Nick observed them.
"I can tell." Nick said as he walked to the side a bit with news. "Well good news I managed to locate Penny and our rogue AI." Nick said as this got everyone hopeful.
"Penny?" Ironwood said worried. "What happened to Penny?"
"Kidnapped by an insane AI robot, Weiss accidentally revived. Ha! Boy did she screw up there." Mayden laughed. Plot twist! Nice how she accidentally brought back an inhumane threat, good for battle.
The 'Good Side' felt worried for Penny, wondering what could happen to her. Watts though was just curious about this other machine. He wondered what it was like?
"Great where are they?" Ruby asked ready to save Penny from Ultron's grasp.
"Oh and why should I tell you all Ms. Rose?" Nick asked as this got everyone annoyed. "From the last two fights Ultron's been picking you guys apart so who's to say this time won't be the last time he has to do it." Nick said as he was going somewhere with this.
"Sorry Director Fury but we were kind of hoping you'd have something more then what we already know." Blake said as Nick smiled a bit.
"I do have something more. I have all of you." Nick said getting everyone's attention on this. "With SHIELD I have eyes everywhere and ears everywhere else and you kids have all the tech you could dream of and yet here we all are back on Remnant with nothing but our wit and our will to save the world." Nick said as he walked to the table and looking to the group. "Ultron could have easily destroyed your lab, your Intel, and leave to do his business without you all being the wiser. Yet he showed who he was to you all, why?" Nick said as they all heard this.
"He made it personal for Weiss." James said as he began to realize this. "He also wanted us to know he did this because for him it's personal." James said as he began to put the pieces together.
"I'm sorry, what?" Ironwood asked.
"Let's just say Ultron is considered a dangerous thing for a reason." Mayden told them. "That machine can beat down even the toughest of heroes, and this Ultron took over a planet and killed nearly every hero."
"What!" Nearly all the 'Good Side' said. Every single one of them was shocked by this. A simple machine, capable of that much power and destruction.
"What would happen if it came to our world?" Ozpin could only whisper, and he didn't get any good vibes. Even Raven felt unsure about this, with Lionhart panicking a bit.
"Is this Ultron really that powerful?" Watts questioned. Wondering if he was so strong, then how did he lose as the scene before them implied he's lost before.
"Very." Unless there was some kind of inconsistency in the powergap. Not like they knew aside from Mayden. "He's not unstoppable of course. And while those kids you see won, it wasn't because of their power entirely." They got lucky Hulk came otherwise Ultron would still be ruling earth.
"Exactly, Ultron says the Avengers are the only thing between him and his mission and whether he admits it or not his mission it total annihilation." Nick explained while looking to the group. "All this." He began gesturing to the group and beyond. "Laid in the grave." He said as everyone began to look to each other. "He may think he's ready for whatever you throw at him, but you kids grew some since you faced him last didn't you?" Nick said as Francis smiled a bit as did James. Azari and Pym smiled to each other knowing Fury was on the money there. "If that's so then stand and outwit the platinum bastard." Nick said as he began to sit down on a chair at the table.
"Nice line." Qrow smirked. Others feel the same.
"James doesn't like that kind of talk." Blake said with a smile as James glared at her for that.
"You know what Belladonna?" James began but Nick cut in.
"So what does Ultron want?" Nick asked as Pym then spoke up.
"He wants perfection and if Penny is an android and he took her without assimilating her he wants her to evolve." Pym said as this got everyone thinking.
Tch. Ironwood doubted it'd be the good type of evolution.
Watts of course was interested.
"And since Penny is the first machine capable of producing an aura… Ultron would have to go to the one person in Remnant who could make the perfect body he desires… Penny's creator." Ruby said as Forest realized what Ultron was trying to do.
"Ultron is trying to evolve and he's trying to force Penny to evolve also." Forest said as he looked around him to his teammate and friends.
"So it looks like you kids are on your way to Atlas." Nick said as James looked around.
"We'll need a faster ride." James said as Weiss was typing something on her scroll.
"Faster ride?" Glynda didn't look convinced. "Atlas isn't near Vale, and is on another continent. How would they even get there?"
"Plot armor." Is all Mayden whispered.
"I got us covered." Weiss said as she got to work on calling in their ride.
(Meanwhile back at the Avengers Tower)
Systems activated as something began to rise on the platform. Its wings were curled up but it was clearly getting ready to launch. It wasn't long till the boosters went off and from there the large jet launched out to the location of a beacon.
(Back over with the Avengers)
The group heard the sound of a get from outside as Nick Fury laughed a bit when he saw the group run outside to see what Weiss had recently built. They in turn saw a large get begin to land as it was sleek and clearly fast while the Avengers and Team RWBY were shocked at what they were seeing.
"No way." Pym said smiling while looking upon a familiar sight.
"I've been working on this for some time after the fight with Graviton. If we need to get to Atlas fast this will get us there at Mach speed." Weiss explained as she then smiled to the group here. "I call it." Weiss began but Francis cut her off.
"The Quin Jet." Francis said as Weiss was surprised to hear this from him.
"Now that's a beauty." The agent of Ozpin said very impressed. Ironwood musing getting even more ideas, along with Wasp.
'Imagine if I had that.' Then getting away would be much easier. At least what Raven believes.
"Ok here's the plan." James said as he looked to his friends. "Weiss we need you, Pym, and Forest back at the lab you managed to plug Ultron in make a program that can plug him out." James ordered as Weiss figured the tech geniuses would be needed for a task seeing as they helped make and reactivate Ultron in the same lab. After all if Ultron is unable to escape into the net it makes beating him simpler then it was before. "The rest of us are going in to get Penny out of there. Right now Penny is top priority as well as Civilian Life." James explained knowing that was important.
"I'm flying." Francis said as he headed for the jet.
"Think you can handle her?" Yang asked elbowing Francis.
"Comparing my skills behind the wheel to yours yeah I can handle her." Francis said as Yang rolled her eyes and in turn they began making their way to the Jet.
"Come on then let's go." Azari said as Ruby smiled to this.
"Alright next stop Atlas!" Ruby cheered as Nick then threw something to Ruby who luckily saw it and caught it. "Huh what's this?" Ruby asked as she looked the box over.
"You mom left that for you in case your powers ever surfaced." Nick said as Ruby was confused by it.
Qrow, Raven, and Ozpin all paid a bit closer attention. Clearly this Summer must have had a different story. None recalling Summer leaving anything for Ruby, aside from a broken heart. The bandit herself glaring at Ozpin, believing he was at fault.
"But what is it?" Ruby asked as Nick began to walk away to the jet that brought him here.
"Your uniform." He said as he left knowing whatever Ultron was planning they needed all hands on deck. And thus Ruby opened it and didn't know whether to blush or smile at her own super hero outfit that her mother left for her. With that in mind everyone began to board the Quin Jet and in turn make their way over to Atlas to save Penny from Ultron's machinations.
(Scene Break Atlas Polendina's lab)
Geppetto didn't know whether to pat himself on the back with pride with how fast he worked or be utterly horrified at what he was made to do. Ultron imputed the micro-chip that would be the source of Penny's new powers as the body was in the final stages of construction.
"The finishing touches may take a few hours, but we can begin the mind and soul transfer now." Geppetto said as he plugged Penny into a large machine that was plugged to the pod holding her new body.
"What the-" Ironwood looked at his head scientist. "He looks-different!"
"Yeah, that." Mayden spoke up. "You should realize by now some versions of you or people you know will certainly be different."
"Definitely." Hazel recalled the weirdos and forms others took.
The crowd accepting this fact as they saw things like Weiss being a cat, Jaune a cool superhero, Ruby a boy and so on.
"Acknowledged as the transfer begins begin construction of MY new body." Ultron said as Geppetto knew with Penny now in a delicate state he had precious time to act to ensure Penny survived what was coming.
"Of course." Geppetto said as he walked to the next cradle while imputing a flash drive to the larger machine.
But then Ultron stopped as he looked off somewhere as if he sensed something. "Impossible." Ultron said as he knew this schematics of this vessel. "The Quin Jet." Ultron said as he knew he had very little time to act.
"How did it even get there that fast, let aside find them?" Lionheart asked.
"Why," Cinder then smirked at him fighting the man. "Cheering for the bad guys?"
"N-no!" Lionheart looked away. "I'm just questioning how a vehicle got to Atlas from Vale, which is an entire continent away."
"Much as I hate to say it, but I agree." Qrow nodded. "How'd they get there so quick, it should have at least taken a few days."
"I know my engineering and I concur." Watts added in.
"Even I didn't get to Atlas that fast." Jaune admits.
"Eh. Plot powers." Nobody got what that even meant. And as always, Mayden wasn't saying anything.
"Pause the transfer." Ultron ordered as Geppetto saw him walking over to Penny. "This body serve no more purpose." Ultron said before he blasted it leaving Geppetto in shock as Penny's eyes were widened in horror before she went completely limp and silent.
"Penny!" Ironwood cried in horror. Others on the 'Good Side' also looking shocked at this act of cruelty.
"Getting rid of a possible problem. I can agree with that." Salem says with a small smile.
"So sweet!" Tyrian giggled. "But a shame there isn't any blood."
"Whatever." Raven said. "I don't see the problem. That thing is only a machine." If he had the power, aIronwood would have smited her there and then.
"PENNY!" Geppetto cried out as Ultron then looked to Geppetto.
"A copy of her matrix core survived in the Cradle the transfer will not be impeded." Ultron said as he then glared at Geppetto. "But now with current events you are a liability." Ultron said before blasting Geppetto to the wall. Ultron then looked to his androids and in turn they began to make their escape from the lab and from the Kingdom of Atlas.
His androids secured the cradle as they made their escape knowing full well the Avengers must not stand in their way. After all Ultron may be above human pettiness but he wants revenge against these children. And he knew the perfect way to acquire his revenge after all he calculated the perfect path to victory.
Unaware to Ultron Geppetto managed to sneak the flash dive onto the Cradle where it was currently plugged in.
"Sneaky bastard." Watts whispered angrily while Ironwood looked pleased. Even better, Penny was alive.
(Meanwhile over with James)
James was dropped off by the Quin Jet with Yang as the blond was given some cold gear for this mission. "Two minutes stay close." James ordered as he looked to the robotic lab Geppetto was in charge of which was also where Penny was at.
"Come on I got a punch with Ultron's name on it." Yang said as she punched her fists together ready to kick ass.
(Later at the Lab)
James and Yang arrived at the lab and saw the damage Ultron had done to it. It was clearly Ultron's doing since much of the androids and parts built here was taken. No doubt Ultron had assimilated them into his system while he was here. But then James was wide eyed when he saw the limp Penny as even Yang was shocked to see her dead. Soon they heard a coughing sound and looked to see Geppetto there. But he was injured as his blood stained his clothing proved as such. James quickly grabbed a cloth and applied pressure to the wound to keep it from bleeding any further than it already was.
"Dr. Polendina?" James asked as he looked to Forest's uncle.
But then Geppetto stopped James' hand and looked to him. "No… No time." Geppetto said before pointing to Penny's 'corpse,' nearby. "She's still alive… inside… inside the cradle." He struggled as Yang heard this and both knew they had to hurry. "Keep Penny… keep her as herself… don't let Ultron… don't let him tear her soul apart." Geppetto begged as James nodded to the man.
"You have my word." James said as they had a friend to save. With that he and Penny ran off to go rescue Penny making sure medical teams were on the way for the old man named Geppetto.
(Later outside)
"Guys Ultron is on the move!" James called into his scroll as he and Yang were outside.
"Yeah he has some cradle thing and Penny is inside it." Yang confirmed as they Avengers heard this.
"Our main priority is search and rescue so try to find them." James said knowing they needed their teammates to move yesterday.
(The Quin Jet)
"Do you think they'll find them quickly?" Glynda looked at Ozpin.
"Most likely. Fate seems to be on their side." Ozpin responded.
"Heck yeah." Qrow took a sip from his flask. "I mean, I bet they'll find them in no time."
"If things can work out for me in my world, I bet anything can happen for those kids." Jaune complimented.
"You mean things going wrong." Cinder mocks him, Jaune just ignoring her. He cannot give in to enemy taunts. Neo taught him the consequences of that.
"Way ahead of you." Francis said as it was clear he was the driver of the Quin Jet as promised. "I already got a visual on them. It's a truck from the lab right above you, Janes. On the loop by the bridge." Francis said as both Azari and Blake heard this knowing it was now or never for them. "It's them we got three with the cradle and one in the cab." Francis noted as Ruby stuck her heard out of a changing room of sorts hearing this. Her shoulders were shown to be bear as it was clear she was getting dressed now.
"I can take out the driver." Francis said causing Ruby to go wide eyed at this knowing exactly what could happen if Francis did that.
"Negative!" James disagreed as it was clear he and Yang were currently on the move.
(Over with James and Yang)
"If that truck crashes we risk hurting Penny or worse possible killing her." James said while he climbed a ladder to the bridge in question. Yang was close behind him knowing what was needed to be done for this fight. "We need to draw out Ultron." James said as he and Yang kept on climbing the ladder to the bridge.
"That could be dangerous." Ironwood said, not liking the idea of these kids facing a killer robot.
"Not like they got a choice." Qrow countered.
"They do. They just choose to die." Hazel mutters.
The two then arrived at the top the bridge and saw the truck approaching it. "Ready?" James asked as he looked over to his partner for their current mission here.
"Yeap." Yang said popping the P before the two then ran to the other side of the bridge and jumped off the ledge just as the truck was passing by. The duo landed on the trucks trailer and ended up rolling on the truck as it kept driving off. They rolled a bit as they made their way to the back where the doors were.
(Inside the Truck with Ultron)
Ultron heard the sound as he looked up and glared upon it. "Illogically dangerous… but not unanticipated." Ultron said knowing the Avengers would try to save the Penny unit somehow. Ultron then fired at the doors of the trailer and in turn nearly blasted James and Yang off.
"Dodge it." Qrow growled. Really hoping nothing bad would happen.
Raven's face remained unchanged. But for a second her eyes looked on in concern.
"..." Salem noticed this, and smiled. So she did have a weakness.
Outside James and Yang held on tight before forcing their way back to the closed position. This in turn caused Ultron to blast them again as the two ended up jumping off and landing on the door now as an improve ramp. It was being dragged across the ground as James looked to Ultron and his copies knowing he had to be stopped and Penny also rescued.
"Well he's pissed." Yang said as James then smirked over to his current teammate here.
"Then let's keep him that way." James said as Francis was then heard on the communications.
"You two are no match for him." Francis said as James then rolled his eyes at his friend.
"Gosh Golly thanks Francis." James retorted before he and Yang began to climb back up.
Ultron looked over Penny's cradle that held her new body and then proceeded to take care of the current nuisances to a perfected orderly world in the form of the Avengers. Ultron then blasted to two off only for Yang to jump in and punch Ultron only for him to block her attack.
"Time for the fun to begin!" Tyrian laughed.
"She's gonna beat that tin can down!" Qrow cheered.
"Go Yang!" Jaune cheered with both hands up.
"Yang has come a long way in our world." Glynda straightened her glasses. "I wonder how strong this version is?"
"Considering she's with the Avengers, possibly strong." Ironwood suggested.
"Or just a fool about to die." Qrow threw the middle finger at Cinder who just scoffed.
James wasn't as lucky as he was blasted into another car but he did not let that stop him. James then jumped to another truck and proceeded to use the momentum to jump onto the top of the trailer. He quickly found Yang there and not too far behind Ultron rising before them.
"I shall now allow you organics to stand before me and my mission." Ultron said glaring at the duo.
"Well can't exactly call your mission better for others." James said before launched his shield at Ultron with a spin throw. Yang joined in and punched the shield back at Ultron as it returned as it was clear Ultron was being double teamed and the shield was the method of attack.
(Meanwhile in the Quin Jet)
Francis maneuvered the Quin Jet through a ridge as the ship ran like a dream. "Ok Ruby you're up!" Francis called out as Ruby came out of the changing room a bit self-conscious but clearly going through with what she was doing.
"Ok." Ruby began as she then put a mask on her face. "Ready to go." She said as it was time to fly.
"That's a nice outfit." Qrow checked it out. "Wonder what it does?"
"Aside from possible inspiration, maybe nothing."Not like all outfits had special features. Though who knows, maybe Ironwood could be wrong.
"Be careful." Blake said as they knew Ruby would be facing Ultron first after all seeing as she was his prime target of organic termination.
"I will try." Ruby said as normally it would be too soon to go into battle but right now they had to take down Ultron.
(Back Outside the Quin Jet)
The back hatch open as from it Ruby could be seen but now dressed differently. Now Ruby often questioned her mother on the choice of outfit but she wasn't complaining. Apparently her powers needed a sort of material to allow it to flow easier so in the event she ever overloads not only will it be contained but she won't end up naked in the worse of situation. Her costume consists of black mask over her eyes, a scarf, long black gloves covering her arms, long black boots that reach her long toned thighs and a skin-tight suit that covers up most of her torso. The outfit was mostly red which she enjoyed very much, it had a secondary color of black mainly around the arms, and a gold star like symbol on the chest. The Scarf itself was red no doubt to replaced her hood while in uniform. Regrettably she didn't have Crescent Rose with her since Ruby needed to modify her to factor in her inherited super powers.
"Wait, what?" Glynda then said. "Modified suit? Naked? Powers!?"
"Okay Mayden, what the hell is this?" While Qrow liked the outfit, he wasn't sure he liked what it came with.
"Summer in this world had more than Silver Eyes." Salem listened to this. Pondering just how bigger a threat this Summer could be compared to the worm she faced.
"More?" Ozpin curiously asked.
"Let's just say she's so tough, that only a few people could stop her." Thus to make certain the villains weren't easily overpowered, the reason why Summer is in space. Served as a good way to allow the lesser heroes and main cast don't get easy wins.
Jaune himself understood this. He's read comics after all.
Ruby nodded before she began to glow focusing her powers. In turn she jumped out the hatch and flew her way straight for Ultron. Ruby was a bit shaky but clearly a fast learner seeing as it was just like using her semblance for her. Only without worry of wasting her Aura with constant use. She began to grin as she zoomed through traffic avoiding hitting anything or anyone. She had one target in mind and that was Ultron.
(Battle)
Yang and James were still at it as James fired the Widow Magnum at Ultron from behind his shield. Yang avoided his laser shots and went for the punch. But her punch was easily knocked back seeing as Ultron's chaste was impossible for Yang to break through with brute force. James then threw his shield hard enough at Ultron that it got lodged into his chest. Ultron saw this and analyzed the situation before grabbing the shield form his chest.
"This tactic of yours has proven to be ineffective." Ultron said before tossing the shield off the trailer and got ready for the next round.
Just then a new voice was heard as it caused Yang and James to smile to it. "Hey chrome dome!" Ruby roared out and just then Ultron looked ready to attack but instead he failed to accurately calculate the speed and trajectory as he was then hit by a bullet of photon and rose petals by the name of Ruby.
"Woah!" Qrow said surprised by that new attack, while the 'Bad Side' was now analyzing this new threat.
Ultron was knocked down as he looked up glaring at the attacker as Ruby had a shaky landing on the trailer but she was ok. "It's payback time." Ruby said as she glared at Ultron.
"Inquiry I am to assume they call you Captain Marvel?" Ultron asked as Ruby glared at him and saw Yang. So long as Ruby knew her mother was alive she wasn't going to rip off her name.
"Summer's alive!" Raven said, shocked with Qrow being the same. Salem just scowled and Ozpin was surprised.
"Definitely!" Mayden said. "She was just gone for a while."
"Gone! Gone where!?" Ironwood demanded.
"Let's just say somewhere where she never even bothered writing a letter." While she had her reasons no doubt, Mayden felt it was a jerk move. You'd think the wife of Tai and mother of Ruby and Yang would at least send a letter or two.
"And the powers!?" Qrow asked.
"Genetics." Oh great, another vague answer. Ah whatever. All they needed to know was that Ruby apparently super powers aside from super speed.
"No… they call me Ms. Marvel!" Ruby roared out and fired a burst of photons from her hands. They Photons hit Ultron who was knocked back torts James and Yang. James slashed at Ultron while Yang punched him away with her Ember Celica. In turn it became three on one as Ultron was outnumbered by the three combatants blasting at him from three different angles. Ruby with those Photon Beams, Yang with Ember Celica, and James with his Widow Magnum firing at Ultron.
But James was then punched off the front of the truck. Luckily was able to hold on leaving himself hanging in front of the wind shield. The Ultron android driving though then tried to punch James who managed to avoid the attack with trained ease. They could really use some help here right about now.
(Back on the Quin Jet)
Blake and Azari were heading to another spot on the jet Weiss told them about as Blake proceeded to open it. She then smirked at what she saw and knew why it was there waiting. Francis kept flying as he saw the battle going on from above while keeping distance from it to avoid Ultron. "Think you can drive it?" Azari asked as he looked to Blake.
"Only one way to find out." Blake responded as she got ready with Azari.
"She's going to crash." Hazel said, as no way a girl suddenly knew how to just use that veichle.
"Indeed." Ironwood hated it, but how would Blake even know how to ride.
"You got a window you two." Francis said as he got ready as well. "4, 3." Francis began before looking to the duo. "Give him hell." Francis said before pulling the switch.
(Outside)
The Quin Jet lowered to the ground and in turn opened the pod dropping off Blake and Azari on a motorcycle as the two drove down the road to the truck. The two bobbed and weaved through the oncoming traffic as it was clear the two were the perfect partners.
"Could she even drive a motorcycle?" Ironwood looked at Ozpin.
"Maybe it's this world." He answered.
"Or utter convenience." Lionheart said. Realizing a lot happening here seemed to be very convenient for the heroes.
"Does happen a lot in comics." Jaune shrugs his shoulders.
"Eh, happens in all worlds." Myden says, having seen damn hero moments thousands of times. Wasn't just this world.
"Heads up!" Azari called out as Blake saw James Shield on the ground.
"What am I the maid?" Blake asked as they began to pass by the shield. Azari then grabbed the shield and passed it over to Blake who then put it on the front of her bike like a battering ram.
(Francis)
"They're heading under the overpass I've got no shot." Francis said as Blake heard this.
"Which way?" Azari was heard as Francis kept flying.
"Hard right…" Francis began as he observed from his crow's nest above them. "Now." Francis finished as he saw the two were about do it.
(Blake and Azari)
Blake then took the hard right and began driving through another street. She and Azari took another turn and began driving through oncoming pedestrian traffic. They kept driving no doubt knowing James, Yang, and Ruby needed them and James no doubt needed his shield.
"Incoming!" Azari called out as they began to exit the alley and saw the truck there.
Blake nodded before Azari jumped off and onto the trailer seeing Ultron now had Yang under his boot and Ruby and James in either hands.
"Seems they got beaten quick. As expected." Cinder felt this would happen. Like children could beat a killer machine. Without their toys and their inexperience in certain matters, of course they'd get beaten.
"But that might change soon." Ozpin looked at what would happen.
"Boo!" With Tyrian realizing the same thing.
Blake weaved under the truck and in turn tossed James shield over to him. James caught his shield while Azari slashed at Ultron's head while he was distracted. This allow James to hit Ultron with his shield causing him to stumble and release Yang from his foot pin.
Ultron glared at Francis before using his gravity generator and lifted the ground forcing Blake to stop and spin a bit. She then turned a doughnut and drove back after the truck just as Ultron's androids began firing at her.
Blake in turn began to drive up a set of stairs to a bridge area as she made sure people were out of the way. "Sorry! Coming through! Out of the way! Sorry again!" Blake called out while making sure not to hurt any civilians.
"Oh my, reckless driving and endangerment." Cinder said not really caring if people got hurt. "Just like what Team RWBY did when facing Roman."
"Ha!" Qrow laughed. "Those are my girls!"
"You do realize people died during that incident." Glynda then coldly stared at Qrow, reminding him that Team RWBY's actions on the highway had some people end up dead, with many more injured. That got Qrow to shut up.
Ozpin himself also felt a bit guilty. While he hid the identities and put the blame on Roman, he didn't like the result of that battle. Hopefully Team RWBY will learn a bit from that battle.
(James, Ruby, Yang, and Azari vs Ultron)
The four were attacking Ultron as Yang knew punches will only serve to hurt herself. Yang had to fight smart and in turn had to be light on her feet. Ruby meanwhile fired off Photon beams at Ultron from her hands while Azari went for his thunder attacks. James then used his shield to bash away one of Ultron's attack before firing off Widow Magnum. This then caused Ultron to fire his beams at James knocking him onto another car.
Ultron then used his gravity arm to force the car to rise up by means of the ground and in turn began to cause a Car Crash. James tried to dodge and avoid them while also jumping but he would no doubt miss the truck. Thus Ruby flew in and grabbed him as James saw her while she smiled to him.
"Am I seeing things or-" Glynda was interrupted by Qrow who looked mad.
"He better not lay a hand on her!" Otherwise that kid was in for a butt whooping. Jaune shivering, recalling when he met Tai. Yikes that was bad.
Raven rolled her eyes, thinking it stupid. What was up with people always saying they'll hurt someone just over a few looks and meetings? She always found it dumb.
"Thanks for the assist." James said grateful for her help.
"No problem." Ruby before dropping James back onto the truck.
"Come on!" James roared out going for pure melee using both the Widow Magnum in sword form and his shield to fight against Ultron. "Keep both eyes open!" Azari called out as he then flipped over and kicked Ultron using his powers to knocking him back some.
"Come get some!" Yang roared out as she followed up with Ruby as she grabbed his head and using the strength from her semblance managed to flip him over allowing Ruby to blast him with her Photons.
"Man, this sucks." Tyrian commented. "The fight is good, yet the do-gooders are just winning."
"Shows that heroes always find a way." Cinder muttered angrily.
"At the very least we can use this chance to study their moves." Hazel said.
"Indeed." Salem agreed. "Even if we never meet them, doesn't mean we can't take their skills for ourselves." Already she was thinking of a new training plan.
"Two can play at that game." Ozpin will have his students train harder. Thus increasing their chances of survival and beating back the Grimm.
(Back over with Blake)
"Francis!" Blake called out to the communications as she drove by. "Can you draw out the guards?" Blake asked while easily avoiding the pedestrians.
(Francis)
"Let's find out." Francis said as he began to move into position.
(Blake)
Blake nodded in response confirming she heard what Francis had just said there. "Beep-Beep!" Blake called out to make sure people stayed out of her way.
(Back with the others)
The four kept hammering down on Ultron knowing the target was the cradle. But just as James got a good hit in the Quin Jet flew in and began to rain bullets down on Ultron. Ultron glared at the ship before he send his androids to deal with it. The Androids exited the trailer and went to deal with Francis and the Quin Jet.
"Not good." Ironwood said, now worried.
"Don't worry. I bet the kids will handle this." Qrow supported the children.
"I guess we'll soon see." Glynda added in, also worried but believed in the best.
(Francis)
Francis was then flying up as he saw the two androids guards were attacking the jet. Francis knew he had to shake them off somehow and he may just have the solution there. He then began to maneuver the ship by spinning it about which got him the desired results. The Androids who had latched onto the ship fell off but alas they activated their boosters and flew after Francis and the Quin Jet.
(Back with the Others)
The group was still fighting Ultron as they began to drive next to a train. Ruby flew around getting a better grasp of her abilities while firing Photon Blasts at Ultron. Yang gave Azari some momentum and allowed him to knock Ultron back a bit. Just then James bashed Ultron with his shield knocking him back some more. Ultron then began to counterattack and went at James only to be bashed by his shield into a nearby pillar breaking off a large chunk of it.
"That kid is tough." Hazel watches as the boy hits the pillar. Mildly impressed. "Most people would die from such an attack. Unless of course they had aura."
"Aura. Such a good thing." Ironwood can't count the many times it saved him on the battlefield. It was a good tool to have.
"Oh yeah." Jaune also remembered all the times his aura saved him.
Raven scoffed, at these fools who simply relied too much on aura. She made herself train without relying on it too much, including her tribe. Still, even she was a bit amazed the young boy didn't scream in pain from it. She wondered if she could get those kids on her side.
Ultron then glared at the group and then blasted both Yang and Ruby as Azari jumped away from the blast. He then charged at James and knocked him into the train. "Go I got things here!" Azari called out as the half-sister duo nodded before they went for the train.
(Francis)
While Francis was keeping Ultron's android henchmen busy he saw his sensors had pointed out the two bogey's flying away. "Heading back torts you. So whatever you're all about to do, do it now." Francis said as he kept flying knowing he may need to get back close again.
(James vs Ultron the Train)
James threw his shield at Ultron then punched it back allowing James to catch it. Ultron then flew at James who then jumped over his attack while he tried to keep civilians safe. Ultron then fired his beams at James knocking him back hard.
(Blake)
Blake was going for the truck as Azari moved to get inside the trailer itself. "I'm going in." Blake said as she drove the motorcycle. "James can you, Yang, and Ruby keep him occupied?" Blake asked as she had her target insight.
(Back with James)
"What do you think I've been doing?" James asked as he really needed to get this whole team thing working.
(Back with Blake)
Blake began to move the bike into position as she saw a road block coming up. She knew she only got one shot at this as Azari waited for her ready to get this job done with. She soon got onto a standing position on the bike as she got ready to jump into the moving trailer. She then jumped and rolled in as she was caught by Azari allowing the two to nod to each other. They headed for the cradle and began to look it over and saw the flash drive was in fact there and with it was what would be Penny's new body.
"Now I wonder what she'll do here?" Ironwood doubted they'd meet Penny without a plan.
"Probably set her free I bet." Qrow says.
"A likely possibility." Ozpin agrees.
"Then she might become a threat to Ultron, depending if he hasn't finished trying to control her." It made Watts ponder if he should try controlling Penny.
The duo got moving knowing full well they had little time to act on this. If they don't get this stuff out of here then that's another win for Ultron. Another win they CANNOT allow him to have against them.
(Outside)
The two androids had returned and proceeded to latch onto the trailer. Once they did so they saw a blockade in their way as they in turn began convert into full on boosters knowing they had to get Penny out of here for Ultron. Soon the trailer was flying with Azari and Blake inside it while they flew over the blockade allowing the truck to hit it instead causing the soldiers of Atlas to scramble away.
(Francis)
"Ok the package is airborne what now?" Francis asked as he was ready to shoot it down.
(Azari and Blake)
"DON'T SHOOT IT DOWN!" Azari called out as he and Blake began to cut the straps off.
"We'll send it over to you." Blake said as she helped out as well.
(Francis)
"How do you guys want me to take it?" Francis asked as he kept flying.
(Back with Blake and Azari)
"You probably should not have asked that." Azari said as he knew exactly what Blake was thinking since they had the same idea on this.
(James vs Ultron)
James was pinned as Ultron kept punching forcing James to either bob or block with his shield. Ultron kept the onslaught and then went for James Ribs causing him to cry out in pain. Just then a Photon Blast came in and knocked Ultron away from James. Ultron got up and looked before he saw Ruby there. He was about to attack her until a shot gun blast hit his back forcing him to look and see Yang there.
"Surrender and accept extermination the process will be quick and painless." Ultron said as he glared at the trio.
"Not on your life robot." Ruby growled as she glared at Ultron.
"That's my girl!" Qrow laughed.
"I guess she does have some strength." Raven dryly commented, ignoring her brothers smirk at her.
"She has come a long way, just like ours." Glynda said to Ozpin who nodded.
"But will it be enough?" Cinder says, wanting to see if the little rose can defeat this machine or not. Or fall and be defeated.
"It will be." Jaune had confidence in them.
Ultron scoffed a bit before firing his beams at Yang to ducked and cover allowing Ultron to blast the train's controls. This in turn caused the speed to pick up as the people held on tight. Ultron then took his leave knowing full well the Avengers would leave innocent civilians to die like last time.
"We lost him! He's heading your way!" James called out heading for the controls only to see them destroyed. James then was wide eyed when he looked down the bridge and saw what was about to happen.
(Francis)
"Azari, Blake you two better stop making a litter and hurry up!" Francis called out hearing this as he moved the Quin Jet into position.
(Blake and Azari)
Blake quickly cut the last strap and set up a grenade and in turn the two latched onto the cradle. The Cradle in turn flew out of the trailer and over to the Quin Jet. Luckily Blake's Faunus senses picked up on Ultron as did Azari with his animal like senses. The two quickly acted as Blake created a double using her semblance and Azari on the other hand made what appeared to be a thunder shadow like clone. Ultron grabbed both but the Blake copy vanished while the Azari copy burst into lightning.
"Interesting move." Salem saw these two had potential. Made her curious how far the Blake of her world can go.
The two landed in the Quin Jet allowing it to fly off leaving Ultron disoriented from this. Blake and Azari ran over to Francis as they got Penny's cradle strapped in. "We have her!" Blake called out before James was heard.
"If you have Penny go get her to Weiss!" James was heard and in turn Francis got moving. The Quin Jet flew off leaving the remaining Avengers to handle one last problem.
(Back with James, Ruby, and Yang)
"Ok here's the plan, Yang get every civilian to the back carts." James ordered as Yang understood.
"Got it!" Yang called out getting to work as she got to doing this before James looked over to Ruby.
"Ruby go out there and put both your semblance and powers to the test get every civilian out of the way!" James called out as Ruby was wide eyed about this.
"But what about you?" Ruby asked as she was worried for James only for the train to shake when the train flew off the tracks and kept going. The two were forced to hold on as they had little time to act.
"JUST GO!" James roared at her forcing Ruby to no and head off. Ruby was like a bullet of Rose Petals and Photons as she made her escape. "Ok… let's figure this out." James said as he went for the emergency breaks hoping it would help stop this runaway train from causing harm to innocent civilians.
(With Ruby AKA Ms. Marvel)
People scrambled out of the way but then vanished as a blur of Photons and Rose Petals flew by grabbing them and moving them to safety. People had no idea what happened but were grateful when they saw the train fly by nearly killing them. Ruby was pushing her powers to her limit as she was even beginning to sweat a bit from anxiety and strain.
(Back with James)
James got into position and used his shield to block whatever was coming. But as he did so James went wide eyed as he felt his Aura… shift somehow. He then stood his ground and focused as if instinctively knowing what to do. Just then his shield began to glow and was followed by a phantom image of it. The Shield then shot out outside the train and began to get to work.
(The Aura Shield)
The Aura made Shield flew below the train and began to divide into more before they hit lodged themselves in the wheels. This in turn caused the train to slow down while grinding against the phantom Shields.
"Uh!" Tyrian was really disliking this. "So no blood at all? I really hoped the train would be a disaster."
"Can't get everything you like." Qrow threw the middle finger with Tyrian growling.
"This also shows how skilled these children are." Glynda analyzed their capability. "I doubt regular Huntsmen can even challenge tem aside from the best."
"Heck yeah!" Jaune agreed. "They were like superheroes!"
"Indeed." Ironwood acknowledged. "Only my Specialist and maybe a few students can handle them, but overall most would lose."
"Such a shame their strength is wasted on protecting the weak." Raven muttered.
(Outside)
The train began to slow down as it was clear whatever James was doing was working as Ruby zoomed through the streets getting the civilians to safety. The train kept slowing down until it came to a full halt. This in turn allowed the doors to open as people were being helped off the train as Ruby was sitting on a box catching her breath.
"Ruby!" Yang called out as Ruby looked and saw Ruby in the outfit. "Are you ok?" Yang asked looking to Ruby.
"Yes ma'am." Ruby said as Yang realized why Ruby called her ma'am.
"Why?" Lionheart questioned, looking at Mayden.
"No clue." Is the answer.
"Good job then Ms. Marvel." Yang said as James stumbled out causing the two to notice him. Yang caught him as it was clear his aura was drained.
"Wow you ok?" Yang asked as James nodded a bit.
"Yeah… I… I think I… discovered my Semblance." James panted while catching his breath.
"A damn good one to." Qrow grins.
"Certainly a powerful defense and offense." Glynda nods as she could see the possibilities with that semblance.
"A shield." Ozpin can certainly see why it took that form. The boy James may be young, but his righteousness and wish to protect others was grand.
"Did we get the cradle?" Ruby asked as she looked to her friends.
"Yeah… Weiss will have it." James said as he was getting his energy back. "But right now we need a ride to Vale stat." James said knowing full well they had to get back before she does something reckless with Penny.
"Ok but how?" Yang asked as Ruby was out of juice and the Quin Jet was probably halfway to Vale by now.
"Fury." James said knowing Fury had a plan and just then a Shield carrier ship made a landing.
"You got that right." Fury was heard from the intercom allowing the trio to board it. They had to chase after Penny now because there's no telling what sort of nasty traps Ultron may have put into her. And Weiss may very well spring them if she isn't careful.
(Meanwhile at Mtn. Glenn Vale Ultron)
Explosions were heard inside a cave as Faunus of the White Fang were running for cover as fast as they could. Roman ran over as he saw his favorite Fanger Parry run in while Faunus were being attacked by Androids.
"Haha! Now this is fun!" Tyrian said as he liked the faunus being attacked.
"What is Ultron up to now?" Glynda watched what she recognized as the thieves and terrorists who initiated the Breach now under attack.
"It can't be good. Maybe he's trying to take the Dust." Though those were only guesses, Ironwood unsure what else to think.
"Well if any of those guys die, I certainly won't be crying." Cinder felt much the same at Qrow's comment. Though not entirely as this would ruin her alternatives plans. It w as annoying.
"What the, Perry did Atlas find us?!" Roman asked because if Cinder finds out they were all in some deep trouble.
"Hardly." Ultron was heard as the androids made way for Ultron as he grabbed Roman and pinned him to the wall. "Roman Torchwick criminal guilty of all chargers he has been accused of you no longer hold command of this operation." Ultron said glaring at Roman Torchwick. "You organics shall either assist me or be exterminated for now Ultron is in command." Ultron said as his plans have been derailed a bit but not enough to stop them.
"That can't be good." Ozpin can now see two routes. Obey, or death.
"You and what army!?" A White Fang member demanded before Ultron raised his hand. In doing so his androids all ran into the cave and was shown to outnumber the White Fang a hundred to one.
"Looks like they'll obey like good animals." Watts smirked at the Fang's fear of the androids.
"You had to ask." Roman said glaring at the idiot White Fang Member.
"Very well." Ultron said as he dropped Roman. "Get back to work I expect this train to be loaded within the day." Ultron said as they all gulped a bit. "And if not… you will all wish the Humans had still enslaved your kind." Ultron threatened showing he was in command and had no problems killing worthless organics. IT was all for the mission of global peace and thus sacrifices must be made for this desired goal.
Ultron was getting ready for his final card to show the world who its new master was. He wants the Avengers to know they failed and this time he will ensure that any and all form of hope is deleted. James and Ruby must die first then the rest of the Avengers, followed by all the heroes roaming this chaotic world, then the Huntsman, and finally he will make sure that all of the organics are brought to heel.
The screen ended.
"Now this can't end well for anybody." Ironwood could already see the Breach being much worse. I mean, Ultron's in command now.
"Jeez, you think." Qrow says to the general. "Heck, I bet Ultron will make some extra problems for Vale."
"I wonder if that's a good or bad thing?" Cinder herself pondered, though then concluded it was a bad thing. As a plan hijacked by a soulless machine might interfere with her main plan. Still, if it doesn't, then at least her enemies will be suffering one way or another.
"I just hope chaos ensues." Was all Tyrian had to say.
"Considering how powerful we saw James and his team, along with RWBY," Ozpin states at what he saw, "It's safe to assume Vale may be fine."
"Plus with my army, they'll have a great backup." Ironwood realized, now thinking the Breach may be not as bad as theirs. Or at least he hoped it won't be as bad.
"Doubtful." Lionheart still thinks Ultron will just spread ruin and despair. I mean, the Keeper already told them how dangerous he was. Sure the teams sent him away, but didn't even beat him.
Raven also felt the same. That machine was strong, she wasn't certain if the kids could even win against such a force. Especially since it now had backup with those weaklings the White Fang.
"Yeah, so many questions you have." Mayden felt their curiosity of wanting to know if the kids can beat Ultron. "Time to move on." And once more he showed himself not caring for their curiosity. Deciding to leave them with questions instead of who will win without an answer.
"Please tell me we can punch this guy." Jaune asked.
"Doubtful." Qrow mutters.
"Who knows, maybe things will turn out fine after all." Jaune then decides to leave it at that, with those on the 'Good Side' agreeing to it. All they could do was hope for the best with them.
"Glad you came to an understanding." Mayden gave a non-existent grin. "Now lets continue on the next world. Time for a song!"
A song huh. My brother just showed me one that I liked, that I will try adapting. I hope you'll like it as much as you liked this chapter. Until Next Time.