To Ghost: Yup sir I watch Modaiji blabla can't memorize it well. But I didn't base Maho from the Anime but still thanks. Yes, please do give me your request. I'll need all the help I can get from my readers. But take note that I really don't aim for many followers and favs. I just want to write and share it. Still, please do. My writings have been a disaster since I came to FF. Nice name new name by the way, Mr. Shadow Marshal.
To Evinco: Oh about that I…Wait? I already sent a reply to your review right? Ok.
To Kawaii Cream: I'm literally in love with you right now because of your name. Anyway, thank you if you loved the story, really appreciate it. I didn't really meant or wanted this story to be world building but it just kinda happened, still I'm happy that you liked the story.
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AN: That was a long delay. About that I'm sorry for the late update because School is kinda you know?. Um Is it just me or the story gets more complicated and confusing as I continue on, well also I'm sorry for that, I did tell you back in Chapter 1 that it is a Weird Story hahaha. But yeah thanks for understanding. Don't worry guys, War and Action scenes are coming in later chapters. Please tell me if I should stop making or explaining new weapons and eye witnessed weapons because I think it's the reason on why the Story gets more complicated.
So here you go guys. a bit of spoiler. This will be split into 2 parts. But I'll tell you the rest in the next update.
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"conversation"
'thoughts'
-SFX-
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Location: Town of Baldonia
We see a man whose leg is injured and was now leaning his back against a wall of a certain medieval house. Then a figure in black jumpsuit armor and red glass helmet walked to the injured man while cocking a pistol in his hand. Reaching the man, the figure shot the man in the head.
-BANG-
"HQ. All Targets Eliminated" The figure said with a… (AN: You guys do know how Shadows talk in the game right?)
"Copy that Shadow Alpha, Stand by for your next orders" An officer said through comms. Then the figure sliced an incoming Ursa down to the bottom.
-Slice!-
"Kekeke…I can see blood…everywhere" Kyle sadistically said with a wicked smile behind his helmet as he admired the carnage in the town. Limy sweatdropped a little at her teammates sadistic side.
"Having fun yet brother?" Limy asked also smiling.
"Humph…I love this type of job"
"Come on…We need to regroup with Ray and Maho"
"All units regroup with me on the bell tower" Kyle said as a pair of glider refracted on its back.
Back in the Town of Baldonia, The Town Militias fight against invading Grimm with the help of Vale Hunters continued. Ray and Maho now got united back with the squad. Maho and her squad took the time to 'observe' the fight between the defending Humans and attacking Grimm.
"Dang, these hunters sure do know how to be creative with weapons" Limy said.
"Can't argue with that, they got unique abilities which they call semblances" Ray said.
"Such power, yet why they are not able to reclaim a portion of the old lands" Limy said. The Shadows then noticed a Carryall approaching near town and landed as Militants went out and kill any threat.
"Well there goe- GAH! –THUMP-" Ray said but got cut off as he slipped by the roof and fell from three stories high. Kyle just sighed.
"Evac is here, come on we've stayed here for long" Kyle said as Limy just nodded and Maho stood back up to her feet.
Location: GDI InOps Headquarters/Earth
"I think someone just broke a leg" said a black haired girl in Blue uniform.
"You think?" replied a GDI officer beside her.
"Enemy Support Crawler spotted!"A GDI officer yelled.
"This is Firehawk Strike Team, Engaging enemy Crawler" a pilot said through the comms.
Location: Vale Central Park
"Gryle's POV"
"Seriously, this day" I said under my breath as Chloe and I held hands peacefully walking around the central district of Vale.
Exhaling deeply, another morning and afternoon is finished for the day. Such tiring days is more frantic here in Remnant than my days with General Slavik back then. Except the moment Blake and Sun was really curious about my powers this morning and the Military structure of Nod.
Well, I did gave them a run-down basis about my Tiberian-self and power but that's it. I wouldn't mention my Sidebar Powers, I mean who would not be shock to hear that I can destroy a small portion of this city every 7 minutes. If you're asking what I was referring, it was actually the Nuclear Missile.
I can't help but smile a bit in relief for Blake and Sun accepting for who I am, you know, being the second feared cult disciple and social outsider in the public due to my status. As the official statement given to the Councils of the Kingdoms stated that the Brotherhood of Nod only wished to end the tyranny and to unify the developing villages and towns that is being 'ignored' and 'neglected' by their respective kingdoms with their so-called voice of the people or Beacon of hope doctrine. Don't get me wrong, I bluntly emphasized those words right in front of their priceless faces with Atlas and Vale being the most comical. That's when tensions grew and doubts began to squabble the councils. It's no surprise to Vacuo and the Brotherhood that they would narrow their eyes towards us. I'm pretty sure Mr. Grog had enough listening politicians or councilman's acting like children bickering gimmicky bullshits how blahblahblah progress.
Finishing our little gathering in the café, I then went to Tuckson's and there I planned out our tonight's operation in the Eastern Port of Vale with the rest of my forces operating in Vale.
Ending my deep thoughts about the earlier events, I lightly shook my head and paid attention more on Chloe in our little girl date around the city.
"Now where should we go?" I asked the little girl again as we just finished another certain place.
"Um…sorry sis but I'm still clueless of how this village works" Chloe said, she doesn't really care the location, as long as she's with me and having fun. Such a blessing to be the center one soul's happiness. I don't blame her, what can you expect from a girl in an Isolated village.
"Well how about an Arcade?" I suggested as she tilted her head in confusion.
"What's an Arcade sis?" Chloe asked, arcades don't really exist back in the yellow zones of Earth. But I've heard it from Hana that from her country that.
"Well, Arcade is a place where you play games and have fun with someone" That's all I know but the word 'Fun' was enough to make Chloe smile wide in excitement.
"An Arcade!" Chloe repeatedly said with glee as I just smiled. If I'm correct, according to Yang, Ruby usually play this 'Arcade' establishments at nearby malls in the Vale Shopping District. So Chloe and I then hired a Taxi for the travel.
Location: Nod Underground Base/Vale
"Hana's POV"
To: Hana
From: Neopolitan
Please inform my mentor that I'm won't be participating in tonight's Heist due to Romans worry towards my own well-being. Though I insisted at first, I was told to not interfere with the operation and was given a considerable time of break for giving the information regarding the transports.
If I am needed, I am just at the base near Emerald Forest.
Send my regards and luck to mentor, Neo.
It's been months since I set out of that holy building and step into this world. In this world, GDI and Tiberium didn't exist but peace and prosperity wasn't. It was not as torn as our old world or so we thought if this Grimm did not exist in this world. It was the only reason Humanity sought together and opened to the path of unity but not peace.
Deep below the streets of Vale. Unknown to the citizens, an Underground Facility exists beneath the ground housing hundreds of Nod Weapons, Vehicles and Followers (Soldiers). It was actually the headquarters of the Sect of Nod Intelligence. The Cave System was man-made and it had very wide spaces. Here Undercover Nod followers living in Vale would gather and report any sensitive Intel or major movements and changes of the kingdom.
Apparently, Vale seems to be the primary target of Dust robberies due to the endless robbing sprees of Roman Torchwick with the help of the White Fang and Neopolitans cover along with hundreds of followers ready to betray the White Fang. Most trains or unprotected transports from the Public Schnee Quarries in Vytal would ship the most supplies, they would be an appropriate target for Dusts yet why does Torchwick sticks with second rate Dust shops. Was it to gain attention? How far was the White Fang can go just for trust or revenge.
Don't lecture me about loyalty or trust here, the conclusion is always trivial. Traitors, is acceptable, but death is the price. Never had I seen someone like Gryle who would happily cut the throats of General Killian and Alexia in the front of our brothers and his eminence.
Sighing heavily, I sat in my red-glowing and black painted office as I just finished going over folders and papers. Then my Communication device on my table spoke breaking me out of my meditation.
"Priestess Hana, Kark wishes to see you" said an officer through the comms and I reached to press and hold a certain button.
"Send him in" I responded. Seconds later, a man in blue suit came in the room holding a black folder.
"How can I help Brother Kark" I asked the man.
"I wish you and the commander to have this" Kark said with a grin as he gave out the black folder. The grin meant something good so I reluctantly grabbed it and opened to read the details.
"You can go now" I said as he bowed and left the room.
CLASSIFIED REPORT # 00116
SECURITY LEVEL: LEVEL 3
Kark Roland
Sect of Nod Intelligence Database
Office of Dust Shipment Agency Representative
Following months prior to the SDC Incident. Glory to Kane for the Prophecy has fulfilled. As of Nod Calender March 25, 0001. The Vale Council has demanded an emergency meeting with all affiliating Industries and Agencies in Vale with their respective representatives.
The Assembly brought appalling information to those who were present. The Kingdom of Atlas has requested Vale to support in Military and Hunting action against the Brotherhood of Nod operating in the Southern-Central Regions of Vale, thus ensuring a war against the Brotherhood. Tonight, the information will be spread all over the face of Atlas, then the world in the next few hours.
Though information regarding about their movements to Vytal is unknown, it is safe to say that Atlas is readying an Invasion force to march into the Sacred Lands…
-CLOSE-
I stopped reading the details as I already know where this was going. I quickly tapped another button on my communication device alerting the person in the other room.
That day, I had the report sent to Legion and the Commander. I hid a smirk at the report of our spy.
Later that day again, Brother Grog also informed the commander, Legion and I about the demand of Atlas towards Vacuo. Luckily, the Vacuo Council had faith in us and refuse to cooperate with the Council of Atlas, some of their citizens we're willing to give their lives to protect the new life they have acquired, mostly Faunus. We requested The Kingdom of Vacuo not to step into Military Action against Atlas to avoid another declaration of War and let us handle the situation.
Location: In the skies Outpost Focur/Northern Central Vytal/Nod Territory
NAS Deadlock.
Meanwhile in the Eastern Borders of the Nod occupied lands, we see 12 Flying Battleships in a V formation patrolling and floating in the skies above the green forest and the small Nod Outpost overlooking the forest. This 12 air ships was the first commissioned air fleet of the Brotherhood of Nod's Aerial Navy and was now on standby at the outer territories of their borders. The ships were all escorted by Venom aircrafts.
(AN: Okay now I really wish Salamanders we're here, please just imagine Space Battleship Yamato)
It was another day of peace and silence to Nod. The outpost on the ground stand on the defense for any Grimm attacks or interference from the four kingdoms. The men and women in the ranks of Nod didn't complain about peace, but there is a trace in their faces that they're a bit hungry for battle. It didn't feel like two months ago since they started relief operations on scattered Faunus villages in Vytal and the other regions.
The Captain of the NAS Deadlock was very confident in his standpoint, the commander and Legion assigned him to supervise the first air fleet and guard the borders of their territory from any unidentified interference of other kingdoms except Vacuo. The peace was broken when a crew member on the bridge broke the silence.
"Captain…Outpost Embark are reporting that they detected massive heat signatures in Sector Gamma and is currently and slowly advancing just north of their location. Reports says it's too large for a Grimm Nevermore, It seems to be airships" said the crew man to his captain surprising him. Airships flying in Grimm territory are not to be expected.
"Are there any scheduled flights of Vacuo Dustplanes today?" the captain asked one of the crewmen on the bridge.
"None captain" answered the crewmen. That was odd for the captain, the captain hesitated that this airships were SDC's or Vale but travel for the four kingdoms are very difficult, Unlike Nod who achieved stealth technology. Hunter on missions would only use Bullhead aircrafts for 'Hunting' purposes. These are either airships or a new hybrid of Grimm airborne creatures.
"Get Legion on the line" The captain instantly said wasting not another moment.
"Patching you through sir" The crewman and took his time contacting the AI.
"This is Legion, how can I help you" asked the Modified EVA.
"Outpost Embark just detected massive heat signature from their long range scanners. Sending you the readings" Captain said as an officer on the bridge did so.
"I'll notify the Commander about your findings Captain. You are to stand by and wait for further orders" Legion concluded and cut off the communication.
Location: Vale Eastern Port
We see Gryle on top of a high tower as she was holding her Command Tablet, her eyes moved like she was reading something. Then came a small trace of smile on her face.
"Legion, Direct forward command to Captain of the NAS Deadlock, designated as the flagship of the fleet, put all my ground forces in the south on red alert. Tell Hana to rally her troops in Vale and prepare an upcoming invasion" Gryle said.
"At once, how about the readings commander?"
"Have a single Vertigo to scout the area. I want a report as soon the recon is finished" With that Gryle concluded then jumped and activated her gliders.
A while after, night has fallen throughout Vale. In the docks, hundreds of Crates filled we're being off loaded from the Atlas freighter. Afterwards, the workers and sailors went home leaving the crates and its security alone in the docks.
On top of a Docking warehouse, we see Stella in prone looking through the scoop of her silenced sniper rifle that stood motionless with its bipod supporting the precision and balance of the weapon and user.
In her scope, she sees about 6 foot mobiles patrolling a certain area of the docks. After planning her tactic in taking them out. She preceded to cleanly headshot them one by one while avoiding detection. No one was able to notice the corpses. What can you expect from a sniper?
After taking out guards outside for the White Fang. She was now currently covering Nate who was slowly advancing to the other building where their target is located.
"You got three coming on your left" Stella whispered through her comms. Nate then activated his Optical Camouflage and waited for the approaching the three guards. Reaching Nate, the guards kept walking unaware of Nate who was readying his Dagger.
"Take the one on the right I take the other two on the left" Stella did so as she fired a shot and killed one while Nate stabbed the other two in the back-neck instantly killing them and dumped them both in the water and proceeded to his objective.
Nate then finally reached the building and went through the vents. In the sky, Gryle landed on the rooftop and proceeded grapple down at the western side of the building and waited for the signal for her to break through the third window leading to the main warehouse, she saw about 10 Security Guards armed with SMG's inside, 2 behind the window she's at and Nate invisible by the back doors of the warehouse.
Back with Stella she then turned her attention in the other side of the docks and saw a bullhead touchdown by the Dust Crates.
"Mother Eye to Steelhead-Actual, Insurgents have arrived and begun towing the crates" Stella said to Gryle through the radio. As soon the Bullhead landed she saw about 5 White Fang Grunts coming out along with Roman scolding them.
"Copy that Mother Eye, do you have sights on Roman?" Gryle replied.
"Yes commander, all clear. wait?" Stella stopped when she saw someone just attempted to restrain Roman.
"What is it?" Gryle said with concern in her voice.
"Commander, I spotted a civilian and she's currently got Roman on a leash, permission to fire?" Stella blankly said.
"Civilian? Describe the civilian?"
"A Faunus Cat, black hair, black outfit and black katana" Stella said but then recognized her, she's Gryle teammate in Beacon. Then Stella noticed more Bullheads appeared in the area.
"Hold your fire Stella. I want a status of the situation"
"More White Fang Bullheads are closing in commander." Stella informed.
"Don't engage the White Fang and Blake. Proceed with the plan, Nate I want you to-BOOM-"Gryle was cut off when an explosion occurred in the other side of the docks where Blake and Roman was.
"What the hell was that?!" One of the guards said in the warehouse building as they all tensed up by the sudden explosion. Then came another explosion so loud that the entire district heard it.
"You three! Go check that out!" One of the guards ordered who seemed to be the leader.
"Report in Mother Eye" Gryle said.
"Targets are engaging the White Fang Militia"
'Tch…Be okay Blake. You're more than capable' Gryle thought out. Gryle cursed, everything didn't went well as she wanted to so she decided to play it rough.
Before the three guards could go out and check the commotion outside.
"Stella, keep assessing the situation. Fredrick, blow up the bridge. All units, Go loud -BOOM-" Gryle said through the communications as another explosion occurred in the other side of the port, she then swing back and used the momentum to break through the glass window with her boots.
-SHATTER-
The glass-breaking sound and impact of the window startled the SDC Guards in the warehouse. Upon entering and landing in a balcony, she immediately brought out her pistols switching it Semi-auto and aimed at the guards then preceded to pull the trigger.
-BANG-BANG-BANG-
"What the!" One of the guards exclaimed as they were again startled at the sudden series of gunshots. The guards gazed over to the balcony and saw a girl in black long coat and in her hands are foreign looking pistols firing at their fellow guards who now fell now landed to the first floor from three stories high.
"Terrorists! Open fire! –Ratatak-" Acting in common instinct. The guards aimed at Gryle and fired up their weapons but she stood her ground as no bullets we're landing onto her. Unnoticing, Nate came out of the shadows with his pistol out and proceeded to fill holes on the guard's bodies. More guards we're coming out in the rooms and joined the fight.
"Clear the building!"
"Over here! Have some of this!" Out of nowhere, Black Blade Militants we're storming the building with Fredrick yelling and throwing a Hallucination Grenade which landed at the group of guards.
–BOOM-
After the explosion, the leader noticed that the grenade had no effect on his men.
"Covering Fire!"
-BANG-BANG-BANG-
"Nod?! Kill the terrorists!" The leader said noticing the figures as the guards also began returning fire at the attacking militants trying to stand their ground and defend the building. The leader then noticed some of the other guards weren't firing their rifles as the fight just continued.
"What are you 6 numb nuts doing?!" the leader angrily asked them as they just stood motionless. He then noticed they aimed their weapons at him.
"Hey, what are you- Guhk!" The leader said before dying from a hail of bullets meeting his torso. The other guards were puzzled by the sudden event.
The other's who wasn't caught in the grenade we're now confused, but after a brief moment, their comrades then aimed at them and started shooting. They we're seriously confuse and scared right now. They've been shooting some terrorist earlier, now they're killing each other.
-Pyew- (AN: LOL, what a weird sfx coming from a laser pistol)
Moments later. Nate finished the last of the guards leaving no survivor. The building was secured in less than a minute. It was a risqué tactic in Gryle's opinion, normally soldiers tend to clear buildings tactically but it worked out well, good thing Fredrick didn't came through the window riding an Attack Bike.
In one of the office rooms of the building. The target burst in from the door followed by two Atlesian Knights, the target quickly went to his scroll.
"Sir, what is happening out there?" Someone said through the comms.
"No time to explain, you have to extract CQ-001 right now, take her back to Atlas!" The target replied rashly. But before the man in the comms could respond, he already cut off the transmission and grabbed a pistol by the table.
The target was a man in White lab coat with the emblem of Atlas at his shoulders who was now currently holding a red-trimmed pistol. Stood beside him are two Atlesian Knight 200 with their weapons ready and aimed at the only door of the room.
-BOOM-
The door exploded and Militants came through the breach relentlessly but carefully choosing their targets and proceeded with the kill.
-BANG-BANG-BANG-
The room was cleared in a matter of seconds as the AK's weren't even able to fire a shot.
"Tch…What do you want with me?" The target said in kneeling position as a Confessor walked up to him.
"Mr. Henrick Bronde, head of the Robotics Division of the Schnee Weapons Foundation, you are a potential follower to our cause" Fredrick said through his helmet emitting a dark voice.
"Penny, where are you when I needed you" Henrick said behind his breath. He cursed himself for letting a certain someone for roaming around Vale.
They we're able to secure and detain the target. All that remains is to interrogate the target, to know if his one of the corrupted advisors of the SDC or a generous one that also cares the well being of the Faunus.
"Mother Eye, how's the White Fang doing?" Gryle asked.
"Not good commander. Two hunter-in-training took out about 15 of their militia. Roman is currently engaging them but he is managing to detour the two" Stella said in the comms, Stella was amused at Romans skill in handling his Cane as she just watched him parry all their attacks at him. Gryle turned to Nate and the other militants.
"Nate, secure the target to the underground base, everyone else prep for evac" I ordered them as they did.
The militants opened the gate to the warehouse as 3 Reckoner's with 2 Raider escorts rolled in to pick them up.
"All right. Everyone on me!" Fredrick said as they followed Fredrick and entered the Reckoners with Nate carrying the target in a sack bag.
"What are you doing?" Nate asked as he stopped by Grlye.
"Teammates look out for each other" Gryle said calmly as Nate understood what she meant. She made bonds with people in the city so she can be concerned for Blake.
"Be careful" Nate said as Gryle just nodded and gave out a smile, Nate then ran to where Fredrick and the other militants we're heading while Gryle took off to the opposite direction where the fight with Roman held.
"Stella, get to the Evac point, I'll take it on from here."
"Yes commander"
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"Gryle's POV"
Deciding not to use my Glider and Optic Camouflage, I was now running towards direction where Blake and Sun we're still fighting Roman and the White Fang. After running through Dust crates like a maze, I found myself in an open area then I heard loud thud behind me stopping me in my tracks. I calmly turned to see a brown haired man in his twenties wearing a blue trench coat, in his hands we're two pistols that seems to resemble as dagger-revolvers. The man started walking towards me.
"So you're the one who's been terrorizing this town, I didn't expect someone so young and who's also a part of 'them' nonetheless." The man said with a sadistic voice like a snickering murderer and stopped walking, giving himself some space.
"Terrorizing is a wrong phrase for my doings, I prefer cleansing. Killing is just a part of the art" I calmly said towards the man as he just smirked.
'What a nuisance' I mentally cursed.
"No doubt that you target the corrupted nobles, how naïve of you to even care about animals and that pretty kitty girl in there" The man said referring to the Faunus. I stood cold and calm at his approach, although I mentally flinched at his words.
"I care no less for people like you but I cannot let anyone roam the streets just like that" I coldly stated.
"Heh! Name's Jake and this is my town bitch, which means I run it" He said and pointed at me.
"I challenge you newcomer assassin of Vale" He said with a smile. Jake Relend, an infamous assassin in Vale. While Roman took the title of being the most infamous Criminal and Mastermind and Cinder as the Mysterious assassin, they we're still criminals besides Roman.
"Ah yes, Jake Valend. 27 confirmed murders and no failed contracts" I stated and faced him with full view. I've been here for two months and it was that long for him to track me. What a dumbass.
"28 after tonight, I'll have your corpse a Beowulf's meal later" He said as I just chuckled for a moment then gave him a death glare and also a sadistic look.
"Jake, it's so misgiving for a man who acts like a sadistic mammal himself. A Hunter-in-training isn't even a worthy title for you. Such a pity" I taunted the man as I saw him gritted his teeth and saw anger in his eyes.
'Wow. He's easy to piss off. That was even the worst statement I have ever spoken'
-BOSWOSH-
"Don't you belittle me bitch!" He angrily shouted as he suddenly charged with tremendous speed leaving a shockwave and a small crater behind him.
'And fast'
Finally! Someone with controlled speed! A small challenge. I tend to kill my enemies swiftly and smoothly, I think I should pull out a gap in this fight.
'Faith in death' I whispered.
Deciding not to use my Gunslinger stance, I unsheathed my Blade with my right hand using the one-handed sword stance. He wields dual daggers and his revolver fires small caliber dust bullets, it's no problem deflecting light weaponry.
I quickly readied myself and prepared for his attacks. During his sprint, he aimed his dagger-revolver looking weapon at me and fired it like a machine gun.
-Spark-Spark-Spark-
I dodged while deflecting some of the bullets with my blade, as the bullets met my blade, small sparks would appear and can be heard. He then stopped firing as the chamber was empty but continued sprinting towards me as I just stood in the defense.
Closing in, he thrusts his knife-dagger to my chest but I just simply sidestepped it then our blades clashed, he gave out fast chains of slashes yet I managed to parry them all effortlessly. He cursed as he saw me without a scratch from his first move.
-SWING-CLANG-CLANG-CLANG-
"Keke…Have some of this!" He roared trying to land a blow as his attacks becomes way faster than earlier. Instead of dodging, I parried them all his attempts in matching with my speed. Our blade dance performance raveled through the area.
-CLANG-CLANG-CLANG-CLANG-CLANG-
'He's fast…faster than Blake'
Hit and Run tactics, his moves we're very similar to Weiss, using every momentum of force to power up every strike. I saw an opportunity and deflected an attack breaking his combo and his chance to regain his offensive.
-CLANG-CLANG-TING!-
'But I'm faster'
Reacting fast enough, I started to go on the offensive with my own blade as I started a plain horizontal strike followed by fast chains of slashes from different directions on his front. He barely dodged and parried my strikes yet I manage to land a cut on his left arm that made him slightly growl in pain. Soon he will feel the Tiberium effect except if he unlocked the full potential of his aura. He then jumped back to safety.
He then regained his stance and took his turn in unleashing another chain of stabs and slashes as I again perfectly parried all his attacks.
-CLANG-CLANG-CLANG-
He thrust his right dagger to my face but I managed to tilt my head to the left barely evading the attack. Seeing an opening to his right waist, I swung my blade and slipped behind him followed by a roundhouse kick to his head. He received the kick but he dramatically tumbled forward to avoid from losing his balance and regain his stance.
-CLANG-SWING-SWING-CLANG-CLANG-
After another round of steel to steel duel, our blades and gazes then locked at each other as our faces were also close. He stared deeply at me and then I saw fear and confusion in his eyes.
"Not bad for a self-proclaimed assassin" I complimented Jake deciding to finally break my silence.
"You…y-you're holding back aren't you" He nervously asked. Not even using a quarter of my power.
"So you noticed, more than you would think" I said and finally held out a smirk. I pushed him back by giving out a wide-horizontal swing breaking our blade-lock and giving him a bit of distance. I was seeing signs of exhaustion, the Tiberium was already reacting in his body but he was putting much resistance.
Dramatically filling the chamber, I then saw his revolvers glowing blue and aimed it on me. I anticipated that he was charging his bullets for a more powerful effect so I jumped back to safety after he pulled the trigger revealing a medium blue fireball heading towards the ground I was from.
-BOOM-
The explosion created a small crater in the area as shattered rocks fly by, I felt a pain trigger on my left arm. I look to see a wound on my left forearm and small green bloods we're dripping out. My anticipations we're correct, his manifest's his aura to empower his Bullet for a greater effect.
"Impressive…You managed to injure me, now time to end this"
As soon my foot was back on the ground, I immediately sprinted with enormous speed. I can see his face was startled as I why was closing in too fast for a human. He tried to raise his weapons to ready up for my attack but it was too late.
With Inhumane speed, I swing my blade from all his direction, leaving ripped clothing and revealing large red scratches on his skin.
-SLASH-SLASH-SLASH-
"GAH!" He screams in pain and agony as I just continued to slash at him from all sides. Then he blindly swung his dagger to the left which almost hit me, so I jump back again to safety.
"Hahh!-BANG-" He blindly aimed his left gun at my head then pulled the trigger as I just dodged the bullet and used the momentum to separate his left arm from his torso with my blade passing him.
-SLASH-
He shrieked in pain and anger, he then turned and aimed his right weapon at me then fired another shot but I cut the bullet in half and proceeded to swing my blade attempting to cut off his right arm but he anticipated this and hardly dodged my attack but without leaving wound on his shoulder. He finally fell to his knees with his head lowered and panting heavily.
"Guhk…To think I could be beaten by some runt, I apologize for not satisfying you" He cursed himself as he looked up towards me with eyes accepting his defeat with a smile. What's with the change of character, wasn't he just a sadistic killer just earlier.
"You had speed, but you lack strength and you're defense was too low" I coldly explained.
"Then I'm no different to a weakling, I wasn't able to make you use your semblance" He said amusingly.
"I was looking forward for a good challenge, but I didn't say it was bad. I take back my word about the hunter-in-training." I calmly said walking towards the kneeling assassin with my blade still out as he gave out smile.
"Hump…The pleasure's all mine then. Can I at least have your name before my last breath?"
"Jake you have repented your sins in this world, In the Brotherhood, we accept anyone who would dedicate themselves for its cause"
"I know where you are going woman. I would happily accept the offer and have cyborg arms. But please just end my life, I do not wish to find a purpose for I have found it long ago" The assassin stated with pure resolve on his voice.
"It's Gryle… Gryle Bane, the Blade of Kane" I said as I readied my blade.
"Gryle Bane…Let's meet again and have a rematch" He said closing his eyes.
"See you again…In the afterlife. Jake Velend, I now judge you for the crimes and oppression you have caused in this city. You have earned my respect. May your soul carve all of your sins" With that, I horizontally swung my blade and cut his throat. He's body fell to the side and was limp now.
Cleaning myself off and sheathing my blade, I turned to the sky too see a Bullhead flying in midair with a SDC Dust Crated towed at its bottom, I expected it to fly off but then I noticed 5 short swords we're stabbed at the Bullheads left hull, there we're threads connected to each of the short-swords preventing the Bullhead to flyaway, only a bulldozer or Titan can stop or pull a Jet-Engine aircraft with mere strength. Then the Bullhead came crashing to my location, so I quickly tumbled and run off to Blake's location leaving Jake's Corpse get crushed by the Bullhead that was about hit the Ground and a couple of Dust Crates.
-BOOM-
The explosion caused about 10 SDC Dust crates flying and crashing to the nearby building while some of the crates we're thrown onto the waters. That's not going on my paycheck, but someone came out of the shadows, naturally my eyes would widen but I stayed calm when I saw Nate de-materializing.
"Did I tell you to return to base with the others?" I blankly said to the Commando
"Sorry, can't let my girl get killed by some sadistic person" Nate said with a small grin on his face. Well the mission was a success so its off-duty once again so I just smiled back.
"-sigh- I'm going to meet my teammate"
"May I?"
"Sure"
We then walked up to the scene, we saw about more than 30 White Fang militias on the ground grunting in pain while some of them we're retreating. Then I see Blake and Sun standing in the center, Ruby on top of a building and a girl with a weird or rather creepy smile.
"I'm impressed to see you both still on your feet" I said startling them with my sudden appearance.
"Gryle! I heard some gunshots and explosions in the other side of the port" Blake asked with concern.
"I did some business, there's nothing to worry about" I said back reassuringly.
"Um…Gryle is he a?" Sun said looking and pointing at Nate.
"Yes Sun, you do notice that emblem on his clothing" I said and he just nodded as Nate just looked at me.
"Introduced yourself" I said with a smile.
"Greetings, I'm Lieutenant Nate Kroger of the Brotherhood of Nod, I specialize in close combat using any kind sharp edge weapons that can impale an enemy right through and infiltrations, in short, assassinations" Nate explained showing his personal Liquid Tiberium-Forged Dagger.
"Blake of Team GRWBY, Gryle's teammate"
"Pleasure to meet you Blake, I heard Gryle that you can be a potential Shadow" Nate said kindly. Somehow Blake let out a satisfied smile as they made a friendly hand shake.
"Name's Sun, you got awesome looks dude I'll give you that, nice to meet you"
"Likewise, also a pleasure to meet you Sun" Then I noticed Blake's expression change as if she remembered something.
"Nate? Gryle…Is he the one you…you know?" Blake said bringing back the subject during the Sleepover.
"Yes Blake, Nate is romantically acquainted with me. But please keep this away Yang if you can" I coldly said as they just kept silent.
"Besides, you two look seems to be a potential couple that I could support" I added with a simple tone and a mental grin as Blake looked away and Sun's face redden.
"Oh hey look, cops are here" Sun said breaking the subject and pointing several police cars arriving in the scene.
"Nate you might want to hide that one" I said gesturing our Emblem in his shoulder.
Moments later. The police had showed and began detaining the injured White Fangs. The rest and I got regrouped with Ruby, the girl with a creepy smile named Penny. Weiss and Yang then appeared.
"Look Weiss, she's not what we really think she is- you know she-" Ruby continued blabbering and defending Blake but Weiss just ignored her as if she was not there and just walked up to Blake with a stern look.
"Look Weiss, I'm not a part of the White Fang anymore, Back wh-" Blake started.
"Stop, do you have any idea how long we have been searching for you. 12 Hours, that means I had 12 hours to think about this AND in that 12 hours I've decided…" Weiss cut off Blake. Everyone looked at the duo. I was the most eager one to hear her decision. I can see Nate with expectant eyes as I just gently grip my sheathed blade. With the report of Hana telling that war will rage here in Vytal, I've also decided to choose her faith here and now. I don't care if they'll witness her death and Blake already knew of this.
"I don't care" Weiss said.
"You don't care?" Blake asked as she is taken back by her response.
"You said you're not one of them anymore, right?"
"No, I actually haven't been wi-"Again cut off by Weiss raising her hand while looking away a bit.
"Upupupup! I don't wanna hear it" Weiss stopped Blake.
And there goes Team GRWBY, back on the hook. Weiss finally accepting Blake's heritage is a Big-step in the future, I turn to see Nate also smiling at Weiss's resolve. Not everyone in the White Fang or SDC is really evil.
Weiss walks up to my front with an apologetic face and her gaze to the ground.
'What sympathy for an ashamed heiress'
"Gryle…You can save your punishment later for my doings. I hope you can forgive me" Weiss aopologized. I put up a hand on her shoulders and she looks up to me as I gave out a kind smile.
"You're already forgiven Weiss. I hope you grow up more to be a fine and humble hunter" I emphasized as she just replied witha determined smile and nod.
"Yay! Team GRWBY is back together!" Ruby cheered
"But first…What's the name hotshot" Yang asked looking at Nate as everyone else also looked at him quizically.
"Nate Kroger" Nate greeted with a smile and waved as Yang then widened her eyes but quickly replacing it with a grin. I glared at her saying 'Don't you dare Busty-slut' as she glared back saying 'try me'.
"I'm still not quite sure how I feel about you" Weiss said, pointing a finger on Sun as he nervously laughed.
"Commander this is urgent" I heard Legion say in my ears.
"Go ahead Legion" I said behind my breath.
"Atlesian Forces have been spotted in the Northern Central Regions of Vytal and is currently attacking Outpost Embark" Legion said as I widened my eyes at the information.
Of course, I knew they we're going attack sooner or later after the announcement but what a reckless and risky tactic for an officer to take such move! Yet I have been taken by surprise. I anticipated for Atlas to make a move first on Vale before proceeding to our lands due to the Grimm Infestaion. Now, they took the risk of travelling the most farthest and dangerous pattern just to make landfall on the northern central coast and invade our doorstep.
Most of my fellow Nod commanders would never make such aggressive move that would conclude us into a head to head fight against an unknown or well-known enemy. One thing that we learned from CABAL before Kane, LEGION and the rest of the EVA's woke up and contacted Slavik to reorganize the Brotherhood.
Though a part of me was …happy. To see someone challenge the Brotherhood head on, this will turn out challenging and bloody as I have wanted. I'm not sadistic in battle by the way. I just act like one if I plan to piss someone off.
I turned to Nate and signal him to walk away right now and return to base. He just nodded and started sprinting will full speed away from the group.
"Hey where's Penny?" Ruby asked breaking me out of my thoughts.
"Ah you're boyfriend just took off" Yang pointed out but I just ignored her.
"Guys, I have to go. My people are in deep danger"
"What!? Where?" The heiress asked earning everyone's attention.
"Home, something happened really badly!" Now Blake was looking concerned.
"Why? What happened?" Weiss asked again. Oh for Dust sake stop with the questions.
"Ask Ozpin about it, when you get to your second semester, whatever happens. Don't participate on missions related on the south okay?" I said demandingly to the group as they're faces we're getting a little troubled.
"Wh-" Yang begun but I cut her off for I had no time to discuss it all.
"OKAY?!" I yelled as they all step backwards at my sudden outburst.
"Okay, okay! Geez no need to raise your voice" Yang said. I turned to Blake as she held confused looked at me.
"Be safe okay, don't let me be a burden to your studies" With that I runoff will full speed and activated my Cloaking device leaving the confused group. Guess my vacations over.
-BUZZ-BUZZ-BUZZ-
"Yes" I can already tell that he was aware of the situation.
"Ozpin, let's talk"
"Earlier that evening" (Or rather flashback)
Location: Air Tower
We see Erika and Erich just peacefully finishing their snacks sitting by the edge of the Air tower. The Hartmann twins we're already contented with their life, all that is left was to apply all the knowledge they have learned and just live on. The rest of the 23rd Black Wings also sat at the middle of the Air pad bonding with each other.
"Brother Erich, I wish to speak with you" Steven called out at the duo as they turned to him. The twin stood up and walked up to him.
"What is it sir?" Erich said.
"The commander bids ONE of us to do some air recon in the northern borders"
"And you want me to handle the mission"
"It's worth a try and experience for your first day in the field"
"Wow, First day first mission. What an eventful day" Erika said with glee.
'Well, I accept the mission"
"Your mission starts right now. Good luck" Steven said. Erich then went to his personal VTOL Vertigo Bomber Mark 2.
"Stealth systems, check. Fuel cells, heating. Sonic engines check. Automated Rear Turret, activated. Ejection seat, functional. Bomb bay doors, operational. All systems green. This is Burakku Debiru 1, lifting off" Then the Vertigo Bomber vertically lift off the air pad then sped off in the distance.
"Alright, Black Devil 1. You are to proceed in Sector Gamma 8, apparently the Outpost there designated as Outpost Embark have detected massive heat signatures north of their location. You are to check this unknown signatures and report the sight"
"Copy that Black Wing Leader, Black Devil 1 out"
In the air, Erich finally reached the Outpost. The base was left intact and it seemed unharmed if you try to look it from the sky.
"Unidentified Aircraft this Embark Command, Identify yourself over"
"This is Black Devil 1 of the 23 Black Wing to Embark Command, proceeding to check unidentified signature north of your location"
"Copy that Black Devil 1, more Unidentified heat signatures has appeared to the north. You are advised to proceed with caution"
"Roger that Embark Command, Black Devil 1 out"
As minutes of flight have passed, Erich's radar finally started blinking red dots. He's sensors we're now in range of the heat signatures and it still kilometers away.
"Activating Stealth Emitters…Cloak engaged" Erich said to himself as the aircraft was now literally de-materializing from eyesight. Erich had a combined feeling of fear and excitement in making contact with the unknown. After moments of silence, he got through the foggy and thick cloud as his visibility was once again clear, he reached the location and what he saw wasn't he really expecting.
He became and speechless as he was greeted a sight of 20 or so Large airships with hundreds of smaller aircrafts being followed in formation. Erich quickly composed himself and took advantage of his stealth capability as he tried to slipped pass through the airships. Beside every Airships hull was a painted emblem of a lance or torch of some sort with large cog in the background. Erich quickly realized this, An Atlas Armada!
He then saw the smaller airships descended a bit lower to the ground. Then doors of this airships opened wide as Atlesian Knights we're jumping off. Upon seeing this, Erich quickly opened a transmission to the Outpost.
"Embark Command, do you copy" Erich somehow said with a little calm voice.
"…" No respond but static.
"Embark Command! Can you hear me!" Erich started to panic.
"This is Embark Command, we hear you loud and clear"
"Activate your Disruption Towers immediately and request reinforcements from high-command!"
"What wrong Black Devil 1"
"We have an Invasion in our doorstep! The Atlesian Air Fleet!" Then he noticed some of the smaller airships we're descending to low altitude and started air dropping robot-shaped figures. The bots landed without flinching and started marching south.
"After a While"
Location: Ozpin's Office
"3rd Person POV"
Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang and Sun stood in front of the Headmaster of Beacon as he just holds another cup of coffee. Large Cogs moved around in the room as loud and slow rhythms of a ticking clock can be heard. Gryle and Ozpin had already talked about her leave to deal with the situation. The four girls and Sun we're expecting answers from Ozpin, Blake and Sun knew that the subject was about Gryle's relationship with Nod but they didn't know why she left.
"Go ahead students, I'll try to answer as many question as I can" Ozpin said.
"What was Gryle talking about her people being in trouble?" Weiss started. Ozpin took a sip then put down the cup and rested his chin on both hands.
"As I have said, everything what I'm going tell is personal for Ms. Bane, but she informed that me I can tell you five due to circumstances this Kingdom and I cannot reveal. But sooner or later the whole world will hear about the news"
"And what is that news?" Yang asked.
"I'll get straight to the point, the Kingdom of Atlas declared war against the Brotherhood of Nod" Ozpin said earning shocked faces from the five, Blake covered her mouth and she had watery eyes. The closest person she can call Best friend left because of war, and war means death and bloodshed. For her at least.
"Wait!? How come Gryle is connected with that Mr. Ozpin" Weiss said back still clueless of Gryle's relationship with Nod.
"For she is the Commander in Chief of their military, Ms. Schnee" Another shocking news to the group as their jaws dropped except for Blake and Sun. The three were taken back on what Ozpin just said about her. Gryle, the calm, mysterious, deadly and motherly person who hid her identity now revealed as a follower of Nod from her teammates, a commander nonetheless.
"Nod, She's with Nod?! All the time she-"
"Calm down Ms. Schnee, I'm sure Gryle had a reason to conceal her true identity. She would never want you all to be troubled too much for her, we rarely talked about her objectives during free times but I can assure you that she would never to put Vale in the middle of the board. She would never jeopardize the relationship you altogether built inside this academy" Ozpin said.
"I can't believe it. Atlas just crossed the line" Yang said rubbing her forehead.
"As am I but please stay away from Gryle for the moment. She is not someone to be easily reckoned with, she personally told me this herself. She had a darker past that a 9 year old child shouldn't have. She took lives from an early age" Everyone widened their eyes at the another revelation but Blake and Sun knew of this.
"B-but, Gryle is kind, she always act so motherly to us. Yes, she might be cold but she's not a type of person who would take people's lives. Taking someone's life is just so…wrong" Ruby said still innocent to such things.
'Except the fact that she only smiles when she's with us' Ruby thought.
"Ruby…I respect your view on Gryle but she is something else you could ever imagine, she told me that her innocence in the public have been long gone and she is beyond more than committing murder and she does this acts with a reason. Yes, life is sacred and must not be taken, it is the way every Hunter would think but Gryle was not raised to have that kind of mindset. As I have said, she had a rough childhood life which is obviously far more different than your daily play time. She grew more farther than all of you combined"
"So all the things she did here in Beacon, all of her trust and love are…fake?" Weiss stated with a sad face as Blake and Yang winced at her words.
"No, Ms Schnee. Gryle would never deceitfully act just to come here in Beacon and get along with the four of you. All her love towards all of you was real, you wouldn't be who you are right now because of her. The reason she came to Beacon was a just form of companionship between her and me, she never expected that her future here would eventually situate with the four of you" Ozpin said.
Ruby, Weiss and Yang are somehow in relief as some questions about Gryle were answered.
But Blake was in a different situation, if only she had realized what she meant earlier, she could've joined her, for she knows heck everybody knows that, Everyone is welcomed to join the cause of Nod. Now shocked and scared, fearing she might never see Gryle, her closest friend again.
FLASHBACK
We see RWBY in their pajamas waiting for Gryle just outside her room in the corridor.
"Hey guys! You guys noticed something about Gryle" Yang said.
"Please don't tell me that you just realized that today" Weiss face-palmed as Yang just glared at the Heiress.
"After the initiation, yes. Like she's hiding something from us" Blake joined in.
"Well, she's been kinda a little bit strict about her past, what you think Ruby" Yang asked.
"I don't know, she kinda reminds of mom a bit" Ruby said as Yang was surprised a bit. Ruby rarely talks about their mother Summer Rose.
"Why is that?" Yang asked curiously.
"Well, she always teach me the ways of being a leader and how to lead a group during our vacant" Ruby explained.
"No matter how far we can reach the wrap. We can all agree on one thing. She's not just some Hunter-in-training student here at Beacon and she's hiding it" Weiss said and everyone agreed with a nod.
"But what is it. I'm curious to know more about her" Blake said as Yang grinned.
"Blake, I didn't know you have a thing with girls" Yang said still with the grin.
"What are you talking about" Blake darkly and confusingly asked as her eyes narrowed.
"You said you want to know about Gryle. Right!? Eh!?" Yang teased as Blake just shrugged it off and Ruby and Weiss just ignored her.
"Of course, she's my teammate. Don't you dare stretch it further Yang" Blake threatened as she returned back to her book.
"Oh now, she's yours?" Yang asked as Blake just ignored and kept silent. But behind the book was Blake's red face, Gryle reminded her of Adam a lot, her gracious sword dance with her Black Katana tingled it, Yang just growled for being ignored. Team JNPR then walked to them and joined the conversation. As Yang tried to tease Blake again but the a footstep can be heard stopping her from spilling out a word, they turned to see Gryle across the hallway holding assortments of boxes filled with sweets, snacks and cakes.
A smile formed on Blake's face.
END OF FLASHBACK
RWBY was now worried about the outcome of this new war started by Atlas, but what really worried them was Gryle's well-being, sure they know she's strong and noble but everyone can agree that she can be weak at times and needs someone lean onto.
Ozpin dismissed the five and have them return to their respective rooms, all with a depressed and concerned faces.
"It's too much" Weiss started.
"What, the Atlas, Gryle's reasons or the White Fang?" Yang said.
"All of them…I can't believe a lot happened today" Weiss said with a sad face and sat on her bed. True, this day would've been the greatest day of their semester. Right now, they should be celebrating for uncovering truth about the robberies and GRWBY being once again reunited. Instead, a certain event pulled the trigger and cut off the party.
"Tell me about it. I'm still wandering why would Gryle hid her past from us"
"Maybe she thinks that we think the Nod are terrorist's"
"I don't think so, there's more than that. I always believed the Brotherhood of Nod was the real path to peace, back on when I heard about them, I wished they could somehow deal with the White Fang"
"Why would Atlas do such a thing in the first place?"
'There's only one person I know that could convince the council. Someone that I'm very close with' Weiss thought. Weiss knew her father's jealousy was nasty and was a horrific one. He would never let his father or Weiss's grandfather's damn inherited company to fall to the bottom ranks.
"Weiss…Do you…" Blake started immediately earning her attention.
"What?" Weiss replied.
"Never mind" Blake said leaving the heiress confused, Weiss noticed that what Blake was about to ask was important or related to her but decided wave it off for now.
[END]
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BGM - Nightcore - Run Devil Run
Outro - Just imagine a smirking Neopolitan and beside her are tall and intimidating Black Hand troopers behind a burning Beacon Academy. Because it's awesome!
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***NOD INTELLIGENCE DATABASE***
Sect of Nod Intelligence
Operated by the Black Blades most loyal and skilled Confessor Priestess and founded during the Brotherhood of Nod first stepped Vale. Priestess Hana, The Sect of Nod Intelligence is separate security-based faction and was the central core of the flow of both Information and Naval Intelligence regarding sensitive, major or important intels in Remnant from Saboteur and Spies from their respective positions and locations. They are currently operating in man-made underground tunnels and facilities 20 meters beneath the roads of Vale. The Sect's main purpose was to gain any crucial information about certain tensions, conflicts and events that occurs in the everyday works of the Kingdoms. At the time being, Vytal is the only gold mine of the Sect and they are responsible of the security of Faunus's protestors or followers and Nods influence within the kingdom.
Intercepted Transmission #401. Trace: Forward Base of Operations/Emerald Forest
[Confessor Fredrick Daniel]
To all forces in range with this signal. We are on full Red Alert, Atlesian Armed Forces have crossed our borders and an attack on every outpost and base is imminent. You are to report with you respective commanding officers and await your orders from the High-command.
The 23 Black Wings, along with the first Aerial Fleet will be the first counter-offensive against the Atlesian Navy harassing Outpost Embark. Reinforcements are en-route to all northern outposts.
Brothers and sisters, the time has come for you to show your loyalty to his eminence, falter not childrens of Nod for Kane will watch over your soul.
This is the test our faith brothers. May Kane and his army be glorious in each battle.
One Vision. One Purpose.
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PixeliteMC: Well that ends for Chapter 11 Part 1.
Ruby: Geez what a day. A lot happened.
PixeliteMC: Well that is it for this chap-
Kane: This writers a liar, a traitor, a GDI Royalist! Don't listen to anything he says, you bastard. –points at me-...-whispered- just kidding.
PixeliteMC: -sweatdrops- Anyway, been a long time since I wrote an action scene in this story. Was it good enough guys? Please leave your opinions. Do you wanna settle it with Aerial Navy Battles, Ground Battles or all of them. Thank you, please do leave some reviews. The reason that I got delayed is that I had to develop tactics how you know what and who so I needed to review A LOT about the Map and World of Remnant.
Elsword: Mind you continue your other story?
Raven: That's not much of a concern, I suggest you all do it tactfully.
PixeliteMC: Well thanks, please wrap it up Kane.
Kane: I own the Brotherhood of Nod with the extension of EA!
Monty: I own RWBY with the extension of Rooster Teeth.
Erika: Hey!
PixeliteMC: I do not own Erika of the Strike Witches…Happy?!
Erika: Yo! Shana…
Gryle: My name's not Shana young one.
Erika: Oh uh…Akame.
Gryle: Again. I am not.
Erika: Uh…Mitsu-
Gryle: Enough! PixeliteMC owns me and my forces with the extension being part of the Brotherhood of Nod.
PixeliteMC: See you in the next chapter and thank you for reading.