Ruby and Blake stood in front of Dr. Cain. Both of them having finished reporting what they have done. Dr. Cain looks to be in deep thought before he turns to Blake.
"You are aware that your actions in the White Fang have declared you a Maverick, yes?" He asked.
"Yes," Blake nodded.
"And you're aware that not everyone in the based trusts you?" He asked again.
"Yes," Blake answered.
Dr. Cain then turns to Ruby.
"While I'm surprised you can fight, you are aware that you are not to pull something risky, like jumping from the recuse ship, again?" He asked her.
"Yes," Ruby said.
Dr. Cain leads backs. He knew that Blake will have a harder time fitting in than Ruby because of her time with the White Fang. He also knew that they both would need some more training before they become full-class Maverick Hunters. He also decides to keep a tight lid on this, fearing that if the world were to find out, then any human will try and join the Mavericks Hunters. And that was something he didn't want.
"Welcome to the Maverick Hunters, Ms. Rose, Ms. Belladonna." He said, surprising them.
"Wait? That's it?" Ruby asked, surprised.
"Yes, was there something else you thought there will be?" Dr. Cain.
"Well, our history?" Ruby asked.
"No need, I already know. Ruby Rose, daughter of Summer Rose. My apologies, by the way. Father was imprisoned for beating on Summer. Had just escaped from prison, during an attack. Dreams of joining the Maverick Hunters at a young age." He said, surprising her.
"Blake Belladonna. Daughter of Ghira Belladonna and Kali Belladonna. Former White Fang Member. Reasons for joining are unknown. However, I believe she truly regrets her actions. Since the White Fang changed after her father step down as leader." He said, surprising Blake.
"How did you?" Blake asked, keeping that part of her life a secret.
"Your father and I were close friends during my younger years." Dr. Cain said.
Blake blinks. She didn't know her father and Dr. Cain knew each other.
"Well, in the meantime, I suggest you two get to know your base some more. And Ms. Rose, while he may not be a Maverick, we'll make sure that your father will never find you." Dr. Cain said.
Ruby nodded before she and Blake left the room.
"I can't help but think that was too easy," Ruby said, sighing.
"Yeah," Blake said, nodding
"So, want to walk around together? You know, as teammates?" Ruby asked her.
Blake looks at her before looking away.
"Thanks, but I can find my way on my own." She said before walking down the other end of the hall.
Ruby frowns. Did the White Fang really make her like this? Remember what D. Cain said about others not trusting her because of her time with the White Fang, Ruby rushes after her, knowing that she might need someone if it becomes too much.
Weiss groans as she had to help a few rookies move some boxes. Labor Work was new to her, but if there was one thing she wasn't, it was a quitter. Luckily, a few other Rookies did help her, and she tried her best not to come off like her father. She didn't want to be like him. After setting another crate down, another Hunter came walking up to her.
"Weiss Schnee?" He said.
"Yes?" Weiss asked, confused.
"You have a guest at the front gates." He told her.
"Um, thank you," Weiss said, confused.
Weiss follow the Hunter to the front gates before she was surprised who it was.
"Winter?" She asked.
Winter looks mad before grabbing her arm and pulls her away.
"Winter! What are you doing?!" She asked, shocked.
"Mother told me what you were doing. Out of all the stupid things, you went to join the Maverick Hunters?!" Winter told her.
Weiss yanked her hand free before glaring at her older sister.
"And how is this different than you joining the GRIMM Forces?" She asked.
"The GRIMM Forces deal with things we can handle. The only time we deal with Mavericks is when they are in our way." Winter said.
Weiss sighs. She still didn't get why the Maverick Hunters and the GRIMM Forces were not on friendly terms. However, Weiss wasn't going to leave the Maverick Hunters.
"Mother already gave me permission, and I was already drafted into the Maverick Hunters. And I just help a city from a dangerous Maverick attack by preparing them to get ready to head to safety. Dr. Cain isn't stupid, Winter." She told her.
"Look, I know Dr. Cain is nothing like father said, but this is too dangerous," Winter said.
"And it's not dangerous in the GRIMM Forces?!" Weiss yelled.
Winter was surprised. Weiss sighs before crossing her arms.
"What I'm doing isn't too different from you, Winter. I'm not going to head out on dangerous missions without any kind of training. I may be human, but I'm also a Schnee. I can be just as stubborn as you." Weiss said, glaring at her sister.
Winter glares back, and it looks like they were about to fight. Finally, Winter sighs before reaching behind her and pulled out a saber.
"I was hoping to give this to you if you decide to join the GRIMM Forces. General Ironwood was even prepared to have us work together." She said before handing it to her.
"It's made from the strong metal that was found. It can stand against a beam saber with no issues." She said as Weiss took it.
She then turns and nods at the two soldiers. They nodded back before entering the ship.
"Weiss, I may not agree with your choice, but please know I'll always support you. If you ever need help..." Winter said before Weiss hugged her.
"Thank you." She whispers.
Winter was surprised for a second before returning the hug. Sure, they might be on different sides now, but they will always be sisters first. The two Soldiers returned when they broke the hug, surprising Weiss with a suit of armor that she only heard about.
"The Prototype of the Power Armor. It's a big risk giving this to you, but if there's a time you need some protection, then you should have it." Winter said.
Weiss smiles before hugging her again. She then broke it before nodding. Winter nods back before she and the two soldiers enter the ship and left. Weiss sighs before she waves at a few hunters close by.
"Can you take this to Dr. Cain, please? I have to get back to my station." She asked, politely.
They nod and carefully took the Power Armor inside the base. Wess looks back at the flying ship before smiling. She soon follows the other Hunters, ready to prove that she was her own person.
With Blake and Ruby,
Blake knew that her time with the White Fang would cause trouble for her during her stay with the Maverick Hunters, but she didn't think that they would start whispering things about her behind her back. Some mentioned they couldn't believe that Dr. Cain let a Maverick join them. Some question why a White Fang Member was even here. Sure, she helped the people near the mountain base to safety, but some believe that she was some kind of spy.
"Blake, you know you don't have to listen to them," Ruby said, trying to cheer the girl up.
Blake said nothing. Ruby frowns. She was never good at talking to other people. One of many reasons she kept jumping from job to job. Yeah, her mother left her a lot of money, but that didn't mean she didn't want to get her own.
"I know!" Ruby said, coming up with an idea.
"What?" Blake asked.
"How about we get you some new clothes? I mean, you're still dressed like a White Fang member." Ruby said, pointed out.
"Have you been shopping?" Blake asked.
"Not really, but I'm sure someone can help us. There should still be a few shops open even during the attacks." Ruby said.
"I can't leave. Not without the White Fang looking for me." Blake said.
"Hey, I get it. I'm worried about my father finding me. Even if they do, they can't touch us." Ruby said.
"We just join, Ruby. We're not full-class hunters." Blake reminded her.
"There's nothing I can do to make you change your mind, is there?" Ruby asked.
"No," Blake said, walking away.
Ruby sighs, trying to think of a way she could help Blake.
"I wish you were still here mom. You always know how to help a person." She said before rushing after her.
Short, but see this as a breather chapter after what Ruby when through. So, both Ruby and Blake have fully joined the Maverick Hunters, leaving Yang the only one that has yet to join. Weiss had to deal with her sister, but the two did come to an agreement. Weiss was given her armor, but since she's a Rookie Hunter, she can't use it. She's also having Dr. Cain look over it since it's still a prototype. Meaning that it's much different than Ruby's. I'm going to try to add other things to this version of team RWBY in between the Maverick Attacks. And I was asked about Team JNPR. As of now, I have no plans of them appearing. Maybe in the future, since there are 8 Mega Man X games. I got a lot of work ahead of me.
I'm still open for ideas of Ruby's copy weapons. To help some of you come up with ideas, I went and found a list of the weapons of Mega Man X.
Shotgun Ice.
Electric Spark.
Rolling Shield.
Homing Torpedo. Fact, this was misspelled as Horming Torpedo in the SNES version.
Boomerang Cutter.
Chameleon Sting.
Storm Tornado.
Fire Wave.
I did get an idea for Ruby's version of Shotgun Ice, but I want to see if anyone else come up with any more ideas.
