Captured Spider
( Cinder's pov )
I honestly couldn't believe my eyes, this was going all according to plan. It was going so incredibly smooth that I almost thought that Emerald had the nerve to use her semblance on me, of course she knew that even the mere thought of that would land her in a world of trouble. As I kept my eyes on the arena I couldn't help but admire the way those two fought one another, it would seem as they had no plans on holding back and have decided to fight with all there strength. Still, I couldn't get rid of this uneasy feeling I had, I couldn't explain it but it almost felt like the Maiden's power that I had stolen was trying to speak to me. It was a distant voice, telling me about some kind of...
Cinder: ... what are you trying to tell me? A knight... a warrior... what does it all mean?
Of course all good things must come to an end, as soon as I looked up I noticed the Atlas military had just arrived on the scene, I decided it was time to take my leave, after all I had an appointment with a certain spider later today and I am not a lady that keeps her guests waiting.
( Normal pov )
This is insane, is Ironwood seriously going to go this far just for the sake of arresting me?! As I struggled against the restraints I took a look over in Jonathan's direction to see him struggling with the airships weapons that were keeping him occupied.
Carlos: Ironwood... what's the meaning of this... why are you so persistent on arresting me?!
He simply continued to look at me with an angry expression, if I had to guess he was probably going say something along the lines of " that's classified " or " I don't have to answer to you".
Ironwood: Men, continue to keep your weapons focused on him. He may be detained for now but don't think this means you can let your guard down.
Soldiers: Sir yes sir!
As I tried getting back up to break out of my restraints I noticed Jonathan taking down several soldiers while avoiding gunfire, he was able to cause some confusion by deploying several drones to keep them busy.
Jonathan: It's gonna take more than your toy guns to take me down!
After taking down a group of about 10 soldiers he set his sights on taking down the airship above us, as it began firing at him again he flew as fast as possible and managed to blast away its weapons with little difficulty. Once that was done he came back down and formed several guns and missiles and aimed all of his weapons at Ironwood while his men surrounded him in an attempt to keep him safe, including the guys that were told to keep an eye on me.
Jonathan: Ironwood, I'm only going to say this once so you better pay attention. Let my brother go right now or so help me I won't hesitate to blow your entire fleet into burning husks of empty metal!
We were all surprised that he was going so far as to threaten an entire military just to make a point, then again the situation was pretty dire so I couldn't really blame him.
Ironwood: Interesting offer, let me propose one of my own.
He turned back and walked towards me, once he was near me he kneeled down and pointed one of his guns toward my head.
Ironwood: It was decided that once we took him back to Atlas that he was to be publicly executed, however if you do much as fire a single shot towards our fleet or try to resist any longer than we have no choice but to execute him here and now.
Everyone in the audience including us couldn't believe what we just heard, he was really willing to kill me in front of all these people. Suddenly I felt my heart rate increase, I began to panic, my breathing became more rushed as I began to hyperventilate.
Carlos: ( Is this really happening?! Is he really going to kill me right now?! )
Ironwood: What's it going to be, are you going to surrender and let us do our job, or do you want to be solely responsible for the death of your brother?
Jonathan: Damn you Ironwood!!! Take your gun off my brother!!!
While all of this was happening we were unaware that back in the stands Blake had managed to get past the soldiers and was on her way to the arena, the rest of her team wanted to stop her but she didn't listen to them, and before they could attempt to do the same she was already closing in on the arena.
Soldier: Sir, we just received word that someone has made it past the guards in the stadium and that she is on her way here. Permission to apprehend her?
Ironwood: No, in fact let her come. I have something in mind, hopefully this should work to our advantage.
Blake: Carlos!!!!
I turned my head towards the sound and saw Blake running towards us, however just as soon as she set foot in the arena someone came out from behind the rubble and attacked her. She barely had time to react as her attacker quickly put her on the defensive with her superior sword skills.
Winter: Stand down, this is official military business and you have no authorization to be here!
Weiss: Winter?!
Ruby: Weiss what's your sister doing?! Can't you tell her to stop!
Weiss: I can't, as much as I hate to admit it all we can do is just stay put.
Yang: Are you serious right now?! Our friends are in trouble and all we can do is just watch?!
Weiss: What choice do we have?! Do you really think I'm okay with this, of course I'm not!
As the fighting continued Blake managed to put up a decent fight for a while, unfortunately she wasn't prepared for Winter using her summoning to bring out an Alpha Beowulf and attack her. Because of the surprise attack she was knocked down to the side of the arena pretty hard, her weapon fell far from her reach and her bow was knocked off allowing everyone to see her cat ears.
Carlos: Blake!! Winter leave her alone right now!
I began to struggle again, Ironwood noticed my behavior and he gave Winter an order that made me feel as if my blood began to freeze.
Ironwood: It seems I may have been doing this all wrong. Winter!
Winter: Yes General Ironwood.
Ironwood: Kill her.
Winter: Sir?
Ironwood: You heard me Schnee, kill her!
Winter: Y-Yes sir.
As her summon dissipated she put the end of her sword at Blake's throat. I looked on in fear as the girl I loved was about to be killed right in front of me, in that moment everything around me was blocked out. I couldn't hear my brother screaming at Winter and Ironwood to let her go, I couldn't hear the panic in the audience as they were witnessing the military show an aggressive display of force just to get their way, I especially couldn't hear the rest of our friends screaming for this nightmare to end.
Carlos: ( Why can't I get free?! This can't be all I have to offer right?! Blake needs my help, and I won't let her get hurt because of me! )
????: That's right, the girl means everything to you. So why not show the General and his little subordinate how powerful you really are.
Carlos: Yes, I can easily beat them if I show them my true strength.
I didn't know why I was agreeing with a voice that appeared in my head just now, all I was focused on was trying to get Blake away from danger, I wanted Ironwood to pay for putting people I care about in harms way.
????: Do it, release all that bottled up anger. The anger that has building within you since you were a child. You now possess the strength to truly unleash your wrath on all those who will wrong you, all you have to do is let go.
I began feeling less afraid of the gun pointed at my head and turned it into anger as I focused my strength into freeing myself, my sole mission was to get to Blake before anything bad happened to her. Even if it meant taking down Winter by any means necessary, her and anyone else who stood in my way.
Carlos: Ironwood, let her go right now!!! If you don't I won't hesitate to kill you in front of everyone!!!!
Ironwood: Really. Then I guess I should be a bit more persuasive if I want you to cooperate.
He began walking to Blake and soon the gun that was pointed at me was now pointed at her. This only served to make me even more mad, luckily it was just the push I needed to break the restraints as I rushed forward with an intent to kill. Unfortunately I ended up ignoring my spider sense as multiple restraints were fired at me and the electrocution was far stronger than before.
Blake: Carlos!! Stop you're hurting him, just let him go!!!
Ironwood: I'm afraid you're not in any position to be making demands young lady. Your life is in their hands and if they don't comply than I'm afraid you will be used to make an example of what happens to those who defy the military.
Carlos: Ironwood!!!! Let her go!!!
I began thrashing around like some kind of rabid animal, all I could think about was how much I wanted to be free so I could get Blake back safe and sound. The voice in my head didn't make things easier for me as it kept whispering in my mind all of my darkest thoughts in an attempt to make me do something I would surely regret.
????: These pathetic humans are nothing but scum, they thrive on preying on the innocent and don't care who gets hurt. All they rely on is themselves, they must be punished for their crimes and you are the only one who can dispense true justice on these fools.
Carlos: IRONWOOD!!!! LET HER GO NOW!!!
????: Why would he listen to you, your powerless against him. Compared to him you are nothing.
Carlos: ( No that's not true! )
????: Really? Then prove it! Unleash the beast within, unleash your inner predator and finish them off!!!
Carlos: IRONWOOD, I'LL KILL YOU!!!! LET BLAKE GO RIGHT NOW!!!!
Suddenly the sound of gunfire filled the air, a single shot was taken and the sound of it was enough to bring everyone to silence. In my mind I only thought that I failed in keeping Blake safe, that the one person who actually fell in love with me was taken from me. When I looked again I saw that Ironwood merely fired a warning shot near her that missed, the look of fear on her face reminded me of that time when her secret came out, how she was so afraid and how I wanted to protect her so she wouldn't have to experience that ever again.
Ironwood: That was a warning, the next one won't be. Would you like to test that Spider-Man?
As I looked towards Blake I knew what I had to do, she instantly knew what I was up to and the look on her face was practically screaming at me not to do this. But I had no choice, I had to keep her safe, to keep all of them safe, even if I would no longer be with them.
Blake: ( Carlos please don't do this! Please don't go! )
Carlos: You win, I'll surrender.
Jonathan: Are you serious?! You're not really going to just hand yourself over to them are you?!
Carlos: What choice do I have! I can't let people I care for get killed because of me! If it means I have to give up my freedom then so be it!
Jonathan: What about the rest of us?! Are you saying that we're unable to protect ourselves or make our own choices?!
Carlos: You know I don't think that at all, but look around you! If it means everything can go back to normal then it's a price I'm willing to pay!
Even though he was thoroughly against it, Jonathan retracted his armor and stood back. Thankfully it was enough for Winter and the General to step away from Blake and come over to me.
Ironwood: Carlos Ortiz, in regards to your actions within this city you are hereby under arrest. You will be taken to Atlas and as punishment for your crimes you will be executed. Take him away!
Winter then grabbed me by my shoulders and escorted me without any difficulty. I couldn't even look at Jonathan or Blake in the eyes, but I could hear both of them trying to hold back tears. Once I was inside a small private bullhead I was taken to special holding cell, they searched me and took my scroll as well as my web shooters and soon both of my hands were cuffed to the wall and the security guns were focused on me and programmed to shoot me if I tried to escape.
Back in the arena, as soon as I was out of sight Blake began to cry uncontrollably as the person she loved the most was taken and likely to be killed within several days. A few minutes later the rest of our friends came to comfort her as best as they could. Jonathan was feeling so many things all at once...
sadness...
anguish...
rage...
helplessness...
Jonathan: I will make them pay.
As he began walking away to confront Ozpin about the whole situation he took notice of my swords lying on the battlefield, he picked them up and walked towards our friends. When they saw him they all felt ashamed that they couldn't do anything more to help ease the situation. He knelt down and looked at Blake in the eyes and handed her my weapons.
Jonathan: I promise, I'm going to get him back. Just hang on for a little while longer and I'll bring him home.
All Blake could do was nod her head as she took my swords and hugged them closer to herself as she tried to control her tears. The entire audience both in the stands and at home remained silent as they watched my brother walk away with a fury in his eyes. As he made his way towards the edge of the coliseum he formed his armor and flew off to Beacon as a single thought ran through his mind...
????: These inferior life forms are only holding you back Stark. You have the power to take them all down with a single thought, all you must do is let go, let yourself evolve to become a superior species, then and only then can you truly reach your full potential.
