HERE WE ARE, the first chapter or section…? Or possibly arc?
Ummm... section it is then…
The following section is about how this entire story comes to be. We will go form the very begging where this story start: Remnant.
Oh my f***king god, I must be totally crazy before I start writing this story, so many lines to think, to create. And I end up writing 25000 words just for this prologue; just for this legit background story, which I have to divide into 3 parts. But on the other hand I am really satisfied with the character development I made.
BUT FIRST: prologue
2020/9/19 update: I fixed the most complaints problem, but as those that have been around since the beginning of this fic, the ground layout takes a lot of space, as well as length. It's long no matter how much shorter I want to make this prologue being. As the prologue is now one chapter.
I DO NOT own any of the characters in this story except my OC, RWBY belongs to their rightful owner & creator: Rooster Teeth; Super Smash Bros. Ultimate belongs to Nintendo & Sora Ltd. ,and so as all the other video games franchises that's going to appearing in this story.
"Talking." "Whispering."
'Thinking.'
'Telepathy.'
(Author note.)
{Talking through device.}
[Technology text.]
Location: Unknown
Time period: Unknown
Where is this pl- , no, a more appropriate question would be: What is this place? Under normal circumstances, this could be any sort of environment, but no, that is not the case here, because there is nothing, not the blue sky, nor the grassland, nothing. Absolutely nothing.
The only thing that is visible here is white, and white only. Not the white light that obscures your vision, more like an un-sketch white paper, and the said paper's size seemly have no bound. This place has nothing. And on top of that, no sound either, it's like this place is dead, there's simply no life here. But wait… there is something… no, a voice, someone is here and is currently talking.
"…And that is both of your missions, do you both understand your job here?" It is a deep voice, not the smooth type or the accretive type, just a voice from a deep vocal cord, the owner of this voice is a male no-doubt, possibly 20 or 23 years old. Who is he?
"I Understood now, m-my l-lord." A voice that seems to be echoing while overlapping with various version of it's own, it is a voice that sound gentle, divine, yet there's an un-friendly tone hidden in it, but sound like a male that's for sure, he seems to be struggling with uttering the last sentence.
groan* "I understand… sir." A voice that is anything but nature speaks, it sounds extremely out of order, like something coming straight out from a nightmare, it echoing overlapping like the previous voice, but only more nightmarish, it…he sounds like a male too, but his tone is clearly anything but happy or positive reaction. Seems like he is trying very hard to control himself.
"I understand you both don't like the situation you both are in, but I assure you both, once this is done, it would be really worth with all these efforts, I know it really is a lot to take in, but I am so close to reach my goal, I simply can't not have both of you back out now... can I? Beside… do I really need to use threats when I can easily offering a simple yet good deal? Or do you want me to actually try?" Said the first voice, there's a little hint of annoying and some smug? In his voice, but the last sentence is full of a well-hidden wrath in it, and it makes the other two individuals have chill running down their non-existing spine, how that's even possible is really a mystery.
"Well? What do you two think?" This time a dangerous hint in his voice.
"…" If word really can describe anything, then the best term to be used now is this duo is both fears, scared, and surprisingly holding respect toward this person.
"I'll take both of your silence as agreements then." A sincere and joyful mood in his voice this time, as well as excitement in it?
"Well then, since the meeting is settled, now let's go onto our grand plan then." There's no hidden or restrict in his voice this time, it is full of energy and excitement in it. like a child that is opening Christmas present. As he finished his sentence, he disappeared out of existence. Leaving the duo alone.
"How do we get our-self into this mess?" Ask the gentle voice.
"Beats me, Captain Oblivious." Says the nightmarish voice, with an obvious hint of venom in it.
Sigh* "Could you please No- you know what, the faster we done the job, the faster we return to our own business life. OK?" Return the voice that is feeling helpless, as well as a headache for his non-existing head.
"And just what do you actually mean with our own. Hun? Whatever, just don't screw up this job, the last thing I need is clean up your mess." Retort the voice that's clearly done with the situation.
As their conversation done, the duo disappeared out of existence too, leaving the place truly lifeless, but unknown for this place, the fate awaits this place is anything but lifeless.
Location: Remnant/ Kingdom of Vale/ Beacon Academy/ Team RWBY's dorm
Time Period: 3 weeks before the Vytal Festival start. Afternoon of the day
While it is still 3 weeks away before the grand Vytal Festival start, and on the bonus part it is holiday break for the Hunters Huntresses IN-training, every student in Beacon Academy is enjoying their peaceful break time, expect one certain individual…
"I AM BORD!" It was none other than our favorite Little Red Riding Hood: Ruby Rose, and clearly she is really feeling boring and helpless. Like a poor puppy who got it's chewy bone snatch away from it.
"You know, instead of complaining about the situation, you could always do something about it, like… making study schedule or planning strategies for Vytal Festival, not whining all the time." Coming from none other than the usual Cold Snow White: Weiss Schnee. Whose eyes never leaving what is currently her next month's personal schedule.
"But you already HAD(forced) me making my next 2 weeks' schedules. And we already had the planning strategies meeting covered yesterday. And I am NOT whining all the time!" Retort back from Ruby. "Besides why are you making plans which clearly had a lot of chance of being altered, a lot of things can happen in a day you know? Let alone a month."
"Well it's call planning ahead, and as a soon to be Huntress, as well as the heiress of the SDC company, which mind you I will take up the role and set everything right once the day comes. SO it is rightfully for me to make sure I can adapt any kind of sudden change of plans." Come back from Weiss with a solid point which Ruby can't deny the importance.
"Ruby, you know, reading can help passing times as well as keep a person entertained. Just suggesting." Voiced by the usual silent member of team RWBY, the Mysteriously Beauty: Blake Belladonna, apparently she is reading her slightly unique literature that is totally not smut, which she hidden it this time with a changed cover as disguise.
"Urghhh." It is clear by her voice that there's a problem.
Seeing Ruby is not contented with her suggestion. Blake decided to detail her option.
"Besides, didn't you like to read those fairy tales you usually talk about? Or those Weapon Magazines I once see you reading? How about just read those to take your mind somewhere?"
"The problem is that I already read those story soooo many times, I can even read any of it without using the book, and the next Volume of Newest Weapon Design won't publish until next week. Noaauuu, entertaining ME." Holding out her scroll with a screen looks like some sort of co-op fighting game.
"Sorry Ruby, but you know me and Weiss aren't the type who play video games. No offense Weiss."
"None taken, and Please, Ruby, this is just a little problem, there's no need to make such a big fuss about it."
Ruby, as a defeated puppy, crawling into her totally (not) save bunker bed. 'Why must Yang choose to do some exercise training now of all the time, she keeps talking about she has gained too much weight over the semester. She looks the same to me.'
"I just wish something happen to keep me occupied." Ruby muttered before she buries her head in the pillow.
(Oh my native child, you have no idea just how powerful your wish is.) Cause one always be careful with what they wish for.
Location: Remnant/ Vale/ Beacon Academy/ Gym
Speaking of the Golden Bombshell of the team, the Fierce Goldilocks: Yang Xiao Long, is currently at the gym of the academy's facility. Looks like she just finish whatever training she was doing.
Right now her gorgeous hair is tied up in a ponytail, on the upper body her exercising outfit is an orange shirt that has no sleeves and didn't reach her waist, leaving her curvy yet still not fully develop figure exposed to the world, on the bottom body is a black track pant with one yellow strip line on both side, she is sweating and gasping, trying to regain her breath, and her body is not doing any better than it's owner, perhaps she push herself a little bit too much.
'Just HOW in the world was Nora able to consume all those ridiculous amounts of pancake and yet still able to keep her figure?!' Thinking by Yang very jealously. As a flashback of witness Nora consuming a plate of pancakes like a straight out of cartoon character, gain a belly of fats, and then turn back as if those fat never exist.
'Ughh, definitely gonna feel that for the next few days. On the bright side, at least all those fat is gone now, I think I'll just head back to the dorm, take a quick shower, and hit the bed and call it a day. It's not like missing dinner is going to starve me to death.' Settle up her mind, Grab her own towel and water bottle, Yang is onto her way to the dorm. Still a bit sore about not having a good day, but little did she know, a few hours later, this is going to be her best day ever.
Location: Remnant/ Vale/ Beacon Academy/ Team JNPR's dorm
Today is just another normal holiday break for Team JNPR, nothing too special, the Legendary Joan of Arc: Jaune Arc, is currently having a bit of trouble on his studies, and our Lovely Goddess Achilles: Pyrrha Nikos, is doing her best to help her secret crush with hoping that he would finally notice her felling.
As for the Endless Energetic Hammer-Wielding Fem-Thor: Nora Valkyrie, she is currently sinking in her own world, why, she is wearing a white headphones with pink outline on each side, listening to what music? We don't know, but she is humming with it, and she is focusing on it, which… is actually a good thing, not that her teammates don't like her, but some of the past holiday breaks always ended up the other 3 members trying to restrict her from using the seemly endless energy to do some of her unique team-bonding activity. ("Cough Cough", Ursa riding race.)
And for the last member of the team, The male Hua Mulan: Lie Ren, he is meditate, like he always do.
Yep, everything is normal, that's unless someone has the ability to feeling god-like deity's present.
Location: Remnant/ Vale/ Beacon Academy/ Beacon Tower/ Ozpin's Office
This is the very office room of The Wizard of Oz: Ozpin, where he mostly occupies himself with various task: as the Headmaster of the academy, as the secret guardian of the very world, granting test scores, office documents, highly secured secret information, and... dealing with some stupid things called political.
But right now, he is having none of it; he is having a huge trouble. Of all the things to forget, he forgot one of the most important things in his life.
He forgot to order restock of the academy's coffee stock. And the coffee that's currently in his mug is the only last drop he has right now.
"Hum…" He is having a very somber expression, why? Even if he makes his order now, with the Vytal Festival coming, it's most likely a lot of coffee stock demand in the whole city, it will probably arrive 2 weeks later if no other incident happens, emphasize the IF.
If only his not focusing himself on such worry right now, maybe he would notice a sudden energy shifting up in the sky.
Location: Remnant/ Vale/ Beacon Academy/ up in the sky
above the sky of the academy, exist an individual, right now his current presence is completely hidden, even if someone below suddenly had an urge to look up, they will see nothing.
If there's a way to describe this situation, it like reader and story, said individual is the reader, and the world he's watching is the story.
"Tsk. It seems this world too is all filled with ungrateful life that clearly doesn't know their place, and the fact that I can feel those "filthy abominations" that NEED to be destroyed from everywhere does not help the situation.
But a deal is a deal, I too have come too far to be end here.
To think a person that has powers that can surpass gods actually exist... and all he want to do is such nonsensical things.
*sigh*
I really should just be glad I am still alive.
Well... time to purging this world... partly though.''
And with that sentence done, half of the Remnant is suddenly covered by white light.
But… unknown to the other half of Remnant. There's another being ready to unleash his power to the world.
- - - - - Earlier, somewhere in the world, location unknown too... - - - - -
Death, that's the word to describe this wasteland, the sky is not blue, but red as blood, the land is not green, but blood-red mix with deep purple, and there's purple spiky crystal filled with negative energy everywhere. Creatures made from hatred, blood-lust, and darkness looming everywhere.
For any normal sentient beings, this place is neither for living nor for meddling,
Well... save for one being...
"Sniff, beautiful... simply beautiful... if I can shed tears now I really would. But meh, I don't, and that's a shame, because I am really feeling it. The voice's owner seems to be in a dramatic mood? Or was it sarcastic?
"Whoever creates this place has my full respect and approve, such dread, much chaotic, this place is a living paradise for me." By simply staying here, this individual is feeling comfortable now; after all, he is the presenting of the embodiment of chaos and darkness. "Too bad I am on work(debt) right now; I would love to take a vacation here. Oh well... better start my working then." As he's talking with no-one but himself, he is ready to unleash his energy.
"ALL SHALL BE DEVOUR IN- wait..." He suddenly stopped in his track, eye widened, for he detecting a present, what is this? His curiosity fully alerted, it has been a long time since he ever feels like this again. With his task have no time limit, he decides to put his task aside, and began to investigate this mysterious present.
He looked...
He examined...
He smiled...
"So that's how it is... Hun?... Interesting... to think someone actually gave herself into the negative, which gave up the positive, and embraced the darkness." After finishing the study, he at least has a fair idea of what's going on. "But then there comes one problem, there's still a tiny bit of light exist, as long as that pathetic light still exists, you cannot fully grasp the true meaning of darkness. Let along become one." And he is not amusing with this result. "I'm afraid I have no choice but to list you out from my possible allies list. I only accept ones that FULLY embrace dark."
"However... you do have potential... perhaps I should do you a favor by getting rid of that light of yours. Imagine who much death you can creat if you can finally ascend."
"Then, you will understand the true meaning of darkness. And finally become one…"
"Oh yes, Yes, this could totally work. We could even become this relation thing called FRIEND." If he have a functional mouth, he would smile like mad.
'What do you think you are scheming?' The voice he least wants to hear, suddenly, invaded in his mind.
'! ! !' Our dark friend here lost all the previous feeling he was having, and felt his blood ran cold, his color went pale.
'You wonder how did I notice? Well... I have eyes everywhere.' The voice talked this matter like it was just some normal fact.
'Are you actually saying you are some sort of creep?' The dark identity finally regains his voice and retort. Not wanting to back down again.
'Don't try to change the subject please, and besides, I was the one that's questioning.' Speaking the voice with patient and a nice tone, sounds like he already knows this event is going to happen.
'So you are not denying it either.'
'Sigh… Aren't we? And before anything, you were planning to do something to others without getting their permission. If that's not a definition of creep then I don't know what is.' (Said from the voice with a bit of uncomfortable and ashamed in himself.)
'OH, Now You are telling me that you can do it but I can't?' (The dark figure is clearly had enough of the voice's deal.)
'I fully admit the things we did were the action of creep, But there's a HUGE difference between us, You only want to benefit yourself, you don't care about others but your own.' The voice explains clearly, and his volumes rising with each word.
'And yet you use US to benefit yourself.' The dark figure is slowly reaching his boiling point. His voice mixing with venom and blood-lust.
'I never say I am using you both, I already reveal to you both what I am planning and what's the action and consequence in it, I even tell you what's the resulting benefit should you both accept or deny. I only offer the deal, and you both accept it.' The voice calmly and slowly explains. There's no emotion in his voice, only fact. The harsh, cold, cruel, real fact.
'You manipulate us into agreement.' The dark beings spell out the fact, this is it, the breaking point. He is the victim here. There's no way this bastard can justify his action.
'…' There's no answer, nor a refutation.
This is it, he won the argument. Now this bastard had got nothing over him anymore.
How he thought so…
'Hee… Hee-Hee-Hee… HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!' The voice laughed, yep, laughing, laughing like he just heard the funniest joke in his life, under normal circumstances, you could say this person probably just snap and went crazy, but that's not the situation here, there's no angry, annoyed, Frustration, no negative in his laugh. He laughs out of joy, and that makes all the anger the dark beings built up ran chilled
'Ha ha hahahah…Ooooo w-wait...'snort'…I-I can't breathe…'gasp'… Ooooo, Noooo…my-my stomach…'wheezing'… oh gods it hurts….hold on…'cough cough cough'… 'gasp'… Urggggg.' Judge by such reaction, it seems he's laughing to a point that he is rolling on the ground.
At this point, the dark being is not sure what he should say, or should he talk.
'Urgggggg. Ahem, OK, I am good now; 'phew' and what were we talking about? Ah, yes, yes, we were talking about I manipulate you two.
It seems that we both holds different knowing to the meaning of manipulating. My friend. Let me just… Ahem, Google, please explain the definition of Manipulate.'
'[Manipulate, verb.
Definition no.1: Handle or control (a tool, mechanism, etc.), typically in a skillful manner.
Definition no.2: Control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously.]'
'So… which definition was the one you thought?'
'…'
'…umm, you still here?' Asked the voice, unsure if he answers have broken his dark fellow.
'You can't possibly be serious.' And looks like he is fine.
'Woah woah woah, hold on there, first thing first, I am always serious, that is a life problem of my, I just can't stop being serious.' Coming back from the voice, with tone of helpless in his voice.
'You really expect me to believe your ridiculous answer?'
'To be honest, I don't believe, I TRUST. If I really want to manipulate you two, then I would use false promise and benefit, to lead you two do whatever I desire, but I didn't, because I knew if I do that, there's NO WAY any of you would agree or accept.'
'And just how did you know we would accept?'
'Simple, when you offer a deal, you don't just focus on making benefit for yourself, that will only lead to failure. Instead, you need to think about what your partners want, and you try to work around their needs, only that can you make the deal success.'
'And you both want to LIVE. You both have experience death, and you both were scared of it.' Stated out the truth by the voice.
'I scared NOTHING, HOW DARE YOU TO THINK OF ME LIKE THAT.' The dark being immediately went aggressive after the last part being said.
'Funny you say that, I don't think, I KNOW. And suddenly, the voice's carefree nature gone, replace with a chilling serious tone.
And before you trying to come up with retort, here's a question: How does one knows, if they don't understand?'
'...what are you trying to imply?' Our dark friend already had an idea what the answer is, but really don't want to acknowledge it.
'What I am saying is: If you don't understand what fear is, you wouldn't be able to FEAR. That's unless you are mental disable, which the last time I checked, you are NOT.' It was spoken in a deadly tone, no emotion, only death.
'! ! !' Seems like the truth has struck him hard.
'I am fairly sure I've made my point clear, so, do try to push the button again, I politely ask you to do so.' Still want to make sure his word has stuck in his dark fellow's mind, the voice makes his hopefully last threat.
'...'
'So for the last time, please do not forget our deal, pretty please?' Asking the voice with a truthfully sincere.
...
Seeing his dark fellow still have a problem around the deal, the voice made a decision.
...
'You know, how about we both take a step back? You do the mission I asked you, and if you follow that, I'll give you a new offer, how's that sound?' With his newly made up mind, the voice offered once more.
'And just what these new offer is?' Seeing himself have no better option, the dark beings take the bait.
'You GET to destroy something. Eradication, annihilation, whatever you want.' Now that's something he didn't expect.
'And how can I tru-' Still have doubt, but want to make sure, but before he can even question, the voice cut off him.
'Have I going back my word? Name one time. Please.'
...
Thinking very hard, but so far, the voice really stays true to the word of his deal.
...
'…What do I get to destroy?' Seeing this offer is real, the dark being decides to ask for detail.
'Sorry, this part of the information is off-limits. But… it's something you would love.'
...
Of course that would be his answer, but... if this man is serious about making this beneficial relationship, this result probably is the best outcome.
...
'Sigh… alright… fine, I accept your new offer.'
'Then, it is an agreement. Pleasure of making the deal.'
...
'OH, by the way, just let you know, he is about to start his part, you might want to do your part too, if you really mean it when you say you are better than him.'
"What?! Hey, what do yo-"
'Sorry, gotta go, bye.'
"…" The dark being staying still for a moment, its brain trying to process the meaning of the last message.
And then it struck it.
"I REFUSED TO BE BEST BY HIM! EVEN IF IT'S THING LIKE DOING JOB!"
"ALL SHALL BE DEVOUR INTO THE ETERNAL DARKNESS! ! !"
As he finishes his outburst, half of the Remnant is consumed by darkness.
And… wouldn't you know, both light and darkness burst at the same time, so who is the winner here?
Definitely not Remnant. That's for sure.
Location: Unknown
Time period: Unknown
Back again into our empty white place.
Silence, lifeless, that's what the state of this place, well… not anymore.
Because all of sudden, a huge group of people appeared and fell and landed in this place, fortunately for them, it seems whoever did this had make sure they didn't land on their butt, or face.
This group is full of colorful individuals, not just the various, I mean as actual color too.
The first group was the Hunters & Huntresses IN-training: team RWBY(in Yang's misfortune, she's still in her exercise gear.), and team JNPR; next to then was Coco Adel, Velvet Scarlatina from team CFVY; and Sun WuKong and Neptune Vasilias from team SSSN.
The second group is the staff member from Beacon Academy: Pofs. Peter Port; Dr. Bartholomew Oobleck; next was also the Prof. and the usual second in charge of the school: Glynda Goodwitch; and the Headmaster himself: Ozpin; but right next to Ozpin is a young farm boy that no-one here knows: Oscar Pine.
The third group is the Headmaster of Atlas Academy and the General of Atlesian Military: James Ironwood; next to him was the elder sister of Weiss & the Specialist of the Atlesian Military: Winter Schnee; the last one is the recently became One of the best friends of Ruby & also secretly a robot girl with a soul: Penny Polendina.
The fourth group are all adults, the father of Ruby and Yang: Taiyang Xiao Long; the dusty old crow: Qrow Branwen; the leader of a bandit tribe as well as the mother of Yang, and the twin sister of Qrow: Raven Branwen; the last two is a lovely couple and parents of Blake: Ghira Belladonna & Kail Belladonna.
And Oh, wouldn't you know, the intelligence cute Corgi: Zwei, is here too.
The last group is what surprised everyone the most, the current leader of White Fang: Sienna Khan; the member of White Fang and as well as the childhood friend of Blake: Ilia Amitola; the information bouncer of the entire Vale and the owner of a dance club: (Junior) Hei Xiong; the bodyguards and hench…ummm… henchwoman of Junior, the twin sisters: Milita Malachite & Melanie Malachite; the supposedly currently imprisoned in the Atlas air fleet, the best thief of Vale: Roman Torchwick; and his partners in Crime, a walking ice cream incarnation: Neopolitan.
The first ten seconds, no one made any move. All of them were trying to processing what's going on.
To say everyone was shocked was really a HUGE understatement.
And once the first voice was made. Others soon follow after.
And now the chaotic conversation is starting.
"What?" "Wha-?" "Wait- wha-?" "How the-?" "Ummm"
"Ren what is this place? Are we dead?" "I-I don't know. And I don't think we are dead."
"Winter!" "Weiss!" "Friends Ruby!" "Penny!" "Nor-!" "Nora please don't"
"O-Ozpin, what is this situation?!" "Hummm…" "C-Children's please remain calm." "W-Where am I? where's the farm? Auntie?"
"This… is not a dream, right? Barty?" "N-No, I don't think so, Peter."
"Velv, got an idea what's going on?" "N-No…"
"Dad? Uncle Qrow?/Dad? Uncle?" "Girls?" "Wha- I am not drunk, right?"
"…Taiyang." "…Mom./…Raven./…Sis." "Wha? A-Auntie Raven?" "Arff!"
"Mom? Dad?!" "Blake!/Blake!"
"Psss, Neptune, you think those two are what I think they are?" "I-I'm… sure… I think?"
"Blake!" "I-Ilia?"
"Ghira." "Sienna."
"Look, Melanie, it's her." "Great, Miltia, we should get our revenge." "Girls, I don't think that's a wise decision."
"The leader of White Fang: Sienna… Ozpin, we should arrest her now." "Hold it James, now is probably not the best timing." "Then what IS?! We can't let terrorism like her getting away!"
"Psss, Neo, any idea why we are here? Not that I don't like this little freedom." ( ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )
"Torchwick!" "How is he here!?" "Did he escaped?" "How did he escape?! Specialist!" "Yes. Sir!"
"Team RWBY, we should help get him, and his henchwoman." "We'll help!" "Count us in!"
"Ahh crap, now I really wish I was still in my jail room."
"WHAA—Where is my baby!?" "My weapon!(multiple voices)" "Our weapons are ALL GONE!"
"AHEM." A powerful male voice suddenly cut in, it sound nothing like Human or Faunus, it echoing and overlapping with various version of its self, heard something like this had stopping everyone in their track.
"W-Who said that?!" Weiss nervously asks, eyes snapping everywhere, trying to locate the source of the voice.
"W-Who's there? Showed yourself!" Winter, pull Weiss close to her, as she too is looking everywhere to locate this mysterious individual.
"Look up." Hesitantly, everyone decides to follow the instruct.
As everyone did, their jaw all drop, even individuals like Raven, but the One who's the most shocked, was Ozpin, because right now his mind is running crazy. 'I-Impossible, this thing is NOT their creation, It's present is completely different, is it friendly? N-No, there's a twisting present in it.'
Right now, what they see is a massive Creature? Things? Whatever this thing is, it looks nothing like anything in their life, and it looks like something coming straight out from a fairy tale: there's a bright shining light ball that looks like a sun which locates in the very center of its… body?
Around the sun, was what to be described as an angel wings kind of thing, but instead of connecting to the sun, is looks like some ribbon that is surrounding it, acting as its wings.
The wing looks like some sort of sturdy metallic material, with gaps all over it that make out the look of a wing's feathers, but yet it was waving like an actual wing.
On the outside of the wing is colored mostly white with a tint of red, blue, and yellow; on the inside of the wing is colored with what looks like a chromatography that is made out of red, blue, and yellow too, but the colors is constantly changing.
With the four ribbon-like wings surrounding the sun, complete its looking, needless to say, it looks divine, holy, majestic, like some sort of godly angel deity, but yet, there's an un-friendliness aura around it, makes it intimidating.
Was it a friend? Or was it an enemy?
Seeing the creatures in front of it are scared of it, the light deity decides it's time to ease out their doubt. As it was already the part of his deal with his new master.
"There's no need to fear, for I have no ill will or intention for any of you."
Being probably the only one in the group who can at least feeling something, Ozpin, if his life experience told him anything, there's no way they can trust this… beings, for now, he hopes. Looking around, everyone is still too shock to do anything, he decides to being the voice for the group.
"Ahem, I presume our arriving here was your doing's right? My name is Ozpin, Mr.?"
"Galeem, you may call me Galeem, in your language, I am what you can be referring as The Lord of Light. And yes, it was my doing that you all are here." Now that's something no one was expecting, The Lord of Light? As if he controls the actual light? Or owns it?
If there's anything, this information only makes Ozpin feeling worse. 'Lord of Light, does that mean he is over the Brothers? Does that mean he create the Light God? No, that is not possible; The Brothers never mention anything like that before, nor do they act like someone was higher than they, was he trying to use some false title to influence our judgments?' So many questions right now, for the first time, Ozpin feels extremely lost, he needs to- No, he have to be careful with all his questions. But before he can make his next question, someone makes a move.
"Are you some sort of God? Can you make pancakes? Do you like pancakes?" It was asked by none other than the Pinky Energetic Girl: Nora.
"Nora!/Miss Valkyrie!" Yelling/Scolding by Ren and Prof. Goodwitch.
…
Everyone is at loss of word right now, not only was this girl blurts out a sentence that is questioning a God's place, but what she asked was a ridiculous question.
…
…
'Is… is this girl serious?! What kind of question is that?! Is this girl mockin-' Suddenly he remembers something, before this master plan begging, the conversation with his master.
- - - - - - - - flash back - - - - - - - -
"Sooo, when you finally making your present to them, you probably need to expected this question to appear: Do you like pancake?"
"What?"
"Yep, a girl named Nora is going to ask you this question, I don't know about you, but for your sake and everyone's, you probably have to answer that question."
"What?!"
"Sigh… somehow I am not surprised, just say you like or dislike, or say you don't have a mouth, therefore you can't ea- wait no, hold on, that will only make her trying to find a way for you to eat."
"WHAT?!"
"Yep, that the Pinky Energetic Battery for you. How nice of her, don't you think?"
"…This is weird, WEIRD you know?!" If Galeem had a hand and a face, he WILL facepalming. Cause right now nothing makes sense.
"But it feels nice, doesn't it?"
"Why? Why did you make us interact with them? Especially when you can do it yourself, why, isn't that the very thing you so desire?"
"You make a very good point. Galeem, but, I do this because I think this will benefit you two."
"How so?"
"Because I think you two can learn a thing or two from them."
"Ok, you've lost me now."
"Think of it like this, You tried to create a perfect world, but yet, do you truly understand the true meaning of perfect?
"What are you…"
"No one is perfect. No one. Even I have things I don't know, don't understand, things I can't do. Yet, every day, I learn new things, by watching all these worlds, watching how these people overcome their problem, I feel myself become better.
All of them are so different from each other, yet, they are similar, some have things other don't, one way another, for example Ruby is energetic, immature, childish; while Weiss is cool-head, mature, reasonable. But yet both of them are still inexperienced, and they learn things from each other. Ruby learns how to act like an adult, she learns how to stay alert, not un-guard all the time, she learns how to take the world more seriously; while Weiss learns how to act like a normal girl, not some celebrity on a pedestal, how to enjoy herself more, not tense all the time, how to view the world more openly, not just the world she's been told.
So, by letting you interact with them, I think you can become closer to reach the perfect world you desire."
"…"
"Well?"
"There's no way in hell I would learn things from that eldritch abomination."
"Phfff, no, no, of course not, why would I try to make two people who want nothing but kill each other learning from another? No~ that's basically asking for trouble.
Anyway, all I am asking is you give it a try, I promise you have nothing to lose here."
"…"
- - - - - - - - flash back ends - - - - - - - -
…
…
"To answer your question, Yes, in a way I am a God; No; and No, I don't think I know if I like these pancakes or not, I don't have a mouth, therefore never tried."
…
He just can't believe himself, he just basically answer a stupid question, now he really is starting to regret-
Nora: "GASP! WHAAAAAT! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT PANCAKE TASTE LIKE! RENNNNNY! weneedtomakethisgodtryyourdeliciouspancake!"
…
What?
Did-did this girl actually reacting the exact way his master predicts? And the first thing she is concern about is not her safety, but a question that never bothers him?!
These-these creature is unbelievable, yet… it does feel nice…
…
"Ahem" A voice cutting in this time, it was Ironwood. "So, Mr. Galeem, you said you bring us here, then I believe there is a reason in it, especially if ones like those are here's too." Said Ironwood while sending a sharp gaze toward the leader of the White Fang, and the Criminal that's supposed to be locked in his air fleet.
"Ah yes, yes there is a reason, It was under my Master's wishes that I bring you all here.
…
Ok, it is official; things just went south even more, A God, ok, A Master that's beyond A God? Dear God (Pun entirely intended.), just what kind of trouble did they run into?
…
"Excuse me, ummm… Mr. Galeem" Surprisingly, this time it was Velvet who speak.
"Yes, Ms. Scarlatina?"
"We aren't bringing here to be… ummm… judged, right? I-I mean…"
"At ease, young lady, I assure you, non-of you did anything that's wrong to get yourself bringing here by me, in fact it was a completely different reason, and no, non-of you are dead, this place is not afterlife."
That is a huge relief to everyone here, at least they knew they are not dead, but the problem still remains, if they are not dead, then why does this Master want them here?
"Excuse me for being rude. Mr. Galeem, Why? The Headmaster, the professors, the general, I can understand, they are important figure, but why the students, the normal citizens, and this drunk alcoholics, and most importantly, this terrorism, and this criminal." Asked by Winter this time, while gesturing each group by each. In which she gets a low growl by Ilia, and eye rolls from Qrow, Sienna and Roman.
"Unfortunately for you, that is a question I'm ordered to not answered by my master."
"Why?" Ask by Ruby.
"THAT'S BECAUSE EVERYONE IS NOT FULLY HERE YET." Another powerful voice cut in, but unlike Galeem here, this voice is full of the taste of venom, bloodlust, chaotic, and nightmare.
"Wha- " "What the heck was that voice." "God…" "What in the world…"
"…Dharkon…" Galeem's calming attitude taking a 180, replaced with a tone of spit.
Galeem: "I would suggest all of you stay behind me now, after all, our new friend here is a little bit of a… complex." Not wanting to risk anything, everyone does as he says.
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!" A faint laugh can be heard, it was chaotic, a sound straight out of a nightmare.
Without any warning, the space across them start to cracking up, like shattering glass, bit by bit, and inside the crack, is pitch black dark, no light, and for some reason, everyone all gets the feels that someone is staring them, like the old saying: "when you stare into the abyss long enough, it stares back at you." But the problem is, all of them get the feelings before they even start looking.
And suddenly, eight spiky blood-red crystal tip reach out from the crack hole, and it crushes the space around it even more, make the crack even bigger, and the spiky crystal tip looming out from the dark, revealing it's full view, it was some sort of tentacle made out of darkness, it looks like ropes made out of curling hairs, with some part which is probably the inner side that looks like light purple energy crystal exposing. But this is not what made the group feared the most.
It was its main body that makes everyone's blood ran cold, an eye, a demonic eyeball, staring at their very soul, the backside of the eyeball is some kind of solid dark material, at the front, the supposedly white of the eye is not white, but light blue, the iris is the shape of slit-like an angry cat, and the pupil, is pitch black, like a black hole, there's no light reflect on it, like it devours any light that came across it.
Now finally reveal its full body, this thing, it's no nature, it was a demon, a nightmare, it was worse than the creature of Grimm the habitats of Remnant ever seen.
Dharkon: "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha~, our long wait unions, and yet, you still spouted such nonsense, I have feelings too, Galeem, and you've hurt it. Ohh~ how could you?" That laughs, as if seeing this abomination isn't disturbing enough, that laugh had clearly sending chill running down everyone's spine. And the fact he's entire sentence seems to be a totally sarcastic comment.
"Well, glad you actually can feeling, I always thought you were mentally disabled, what do you want now? Dharkon." It seems whatever the relationship these two had, it clearly is anything but friendly relation. The people of Remnant figure that out easily.
"Tsk, don't be such an ass in front of our guests; we are supposed to make a good example for them. And to answer your pointless question, just doing my part of the job: Which reminds me, I should probably deliver the rest of the guests here now." As Dharkon finish his last sentence, underneath him, a pool made out of dark start merging itself. And it's getting bigger and bigger.
Everyone is on the edge of their toe, what was this monster saying? Deliver the rest of the guests? What was this monster trying to do? Summoning some monster? But before anyone could make a comment. The dark pool start rising up, the shapes keep expanding, then the dark goo start splitting, forming out the shape of eight humanoid figures, the shapes keeps getting detailed and more detailed. Until it finally stops moving.
…silence…
No one dares to make a move, but, that doesn't stop their brains from thinking, and, one person in the group recognizes a figure.
'Salem…'
…
"A group of dreadful, dark, and interesting guests has arrived."
The dark goo slowly fading away from these figures, showing these people's appearance,
As the dark finally fading away, fully reveal these peoples.
Blake's heart skips a beat when she spot a familiar mask that still haunts her in the dreams. 'Adam'
So as Ruby's heart. "Wha?" 'Team CEMN!?'
"Hun?" "What?" "How the-" "Wha?" "Ooooo~ What is this?"
There are peoples the previous arrived group can recognize, while some they have no idea who they are. But there's one thing the group that was brought by Galeem all agree: Whoever these people is, they can't be good news.
"Tada! All in flesh, now EVERYONE IS HERE!"
Still haven't figure out what happened, the new group's attention was brought by Dharkon's voice, and without thinking too much, they look into the direction of the voice, and they immediately regret it.
"Holy shit, What the Heck is this ugly ass thing." Blunt out by a shocked Mercury Black.
"What in the dust…" Jaw slacking a Emerald Sustrai, who thought she was seeing hallucinations.
"What?" Speaking by Cinder Fall, who's usual calming composure was lost upon seeing the monster.
"What the-" A Adam Taurus finding his vocabulary running dry, what even is that thing.
"What in the tarnation is this thing?!" Arthur Watts took a step back upon laid eye at the giant eyeball.
"Oooohhhh what is this thing? Looks interesting." Tyrian Callows, the mad man who's sanity probably never exist at all, was eyeing the monster like a kid in a candy store.
"What?" Hazel Rainart, being a man who had witness things, finds himself unable to process the situation.
"…" Salem said nothing, but her eyes were widening.
"Ahh yes yes yes. I know that look; after all, it's not like every day you get to meet an embodiment of chaos and darkness. So you should feel yourself honored." Dharkon, being an arrogant monster he is, was enjoy the reaction these mortals is displaying.
"Should you at least do some introductions?" Not wanting to deal with mortal kind's problems. Galeem decides to step in.
"Nan, you of all the people should know that was not my things, if anything, I am only good at erasing worlds. And I REALLY MEAN IT~" Darkon waving one of its tentacle, as if gesturing a "Come on~" And judging by his tone, he clearly is messing with all the mortals here.
"Of course I'll be the one who's doing it. Ahem, then, forgive my Partner here, he was never the one to be trusted with jobs like this." Grumbled a Darkon "Hump."
"Please allow me to introduce myself, I am Galeem, The Lord of Light. The eldritch abomination right there is Dharkon."
"Snort, Really, Lord of Light? You actually lying to them? You were no longer the Lord, you are just an EX."
"So what, that makes you an EX too, you fool."
"Ahh Ahh Ahh, I NEVER referring myself as any kind of master of darkness, I AM THE DARKNESS! I never need to polish my non-existing EGO, unlike YOU! Mr. I want to create a world only about myself!
Look at me~ I am the Lord of Light, I am so awesome, phrase me~, kneel before me~, bow down to your new God." It was at this point he clearly want to start some fight with Galeem.
"ENOUGH!" Galeem shouted. Refuse to be mocked by his greatest enemy. He'll shut this bastard's mouth if he have to.
"Do you seriously want to start a fight here, you insolence moron." But starting a fight here is clearly not a wise decision.
"Oh ho ho, I've always want to rip your stupid prideful face apart, I can take you on any days." Seeing right through Galeem's intension. He pushes the button once more.
"Did you seriously think you can get away like this?" Really not wanting to waste his time on this bastard, he gave his final warning.
"No, but as if I care in the first place, I've already tried to be a nice guy here, but you know what? The very moment I saw your stupid face, Boom, Mr. nice is gone, no more playing nice, even if I can't kill you, I still will bury you 6 feet under! ! !"
"Then so be it, I've had enough of your insolence." Galeem re-position its wings, as if taking a fighting stance. His light seems to shine brighter.
"Took the word RIGHT OUT FROM MY MOUTH! ! !" Same with Dharkon, it's tendril-like tentacles position like a spear, all aiming at Galeem's mini-sun body.
Save for Tyrian, who apparently is very exciting to find out what clashes between two Gods would looks like, while everyone else is scared, even Salem herself is scared, for her past experiences with the brother teach her the damage a God could cause, let alone an actual war between Gods.
If these two start fighting now, could she get away without getting harmed? If she still has her power, then that would be no problem, but that's not the case here, the very moment she got transported here, she cannot feel any of her power. If she had to guess, the Maiden power Cinder had now is probably gone like her.
This is dire, really dire situation. She didn't even feel the dark one's present before that sudden darkness outburst, if they can hide their power like that, snatched them away from Remnant to here in a blink of eyes, these two, these two is proba- no, they are powerful than the brother.
She hates it, she hates this very situation, everything was going according to her master plan: Cinder will cause the calamity in Vale, then obtain the rest of the Fall Maiden's power, then Ozpin will die, Beacon will fall, and so as the other kingdom in the near future, then, mankind will finally be eradicated from the Remnant. If not for this sudden outburst events.
"Ahem, what do we have here?" A voice, it was a simple male voice. coming out from no-where.
Everyone is having different thoughts, for the younger minds: 'who said that, didn't he know what was going on here?'
But for the more cautions mind of the group: 'Is this their Master? Is he going to stop them from fighting?'
...silence...
The motion of these two Gods stopped.
They stopped moving. Like a little child getting caught with his hand in the cookie jar.
"What did I say about killing each other in front of the guests?" Said the voice in a somewhat nice tone.
"I remember I said: DO NOT." And then it changed to a very very VERY Dangerous tone.
"And what did you two do?" Suddenly it changes backed to a nice tone.
"We were just holding an un-friendly conversation!/We were just insulting each other's!" Explaining by both at the same time, or was it excuses?
There's no reply.
And without any sign, an invisible force strikes these two Gods, sending them both flying, and landing on the currently non-visible ground with a huge THUD sound.
"GahHHHHH!/UrggGGGGGG!" Needless to say, they sound like they are in huge pains.
Seeing two Gods were basically punched in the face, right in front of their very eyes, the people of the Remnant really don't know what they should think anymore.
"Sigh… I can understand Dharkon to be reckless, but Galeem? I expect more from you.
But I guess this is part of my fault, I only tell you two not to kill each other, never tell you to not auguring, Insulting, threatening, fighting, picking on… Ummm… what else did I miss?" The voice slowly goes off the trail for a second. "Anyway, that's not my point. Ahem, Dharkon, from now on, could you PLEASE, TRY NOT to start anything between Galeem? And Galeem, PLEASE start to TAKE an insult or two, you let your pride had the better of yourself."
"Yes, Master." Reply in union form both.
"Good, now go back to your realms, and think about what you did." Said by their master, as if he was lecturing two kids like a parent.
With the order made, the Gods duo disappeared out of existence, leaving only the people of Remnant left.
Still haven't recovered from these events, everyone still doesn't know what they should make out of this situation, but before they could even comment, another new thing happened, the cracked space hole that was made by Dharkon fixed itself. As if it was never broken.
Then a few yards from them, the white space start flipping out like a flip door. Soon, on the flip spared out, forming a huge gate door from it.
It was a white gate door, with a symbol on it, a sun shape circle located in the center and a circle forming by 12 swords point out which act as the sunray.
And without any warning, the gate opened, and the so-called Master walked in, finally making his present.
?: "I apologize for all the troubles, inconvenient, confusion, emotional traumas, that those two may have or have not caused to any of you.
And first thing first, I have no ill intent here." He raised both hands in the air, gesturing that he comes with peace.
As he getting closed, everyone can start to make out his appearance, he looks exactly like a human adult, he is 6'8" feet tall, black hair in a slicked hairstyle that is combed to the right side, heart-shaped face with a not too long chin hair, his wearing black square shape glasses, his eye shape were downturned shape types while as sharp as eagle's gaze, his eye color was black, overall, he looks like any normal citizen in Remnant.
His clothes, a white business shirt with a light black basic four-button vest, and a neon blue medium business tie, a light black straight business pants with a neon blue belt, and black combat boots with white shoe tie. He's gloves is what caught everyone's curious, on his right hand was a white glove, on his left hand was a black glove.
Overall, he looks like a normal businessman, not too outstanding, but stylish.
Coco: "Hmmm… not bad, a basic formal attire, could use more work tho. And I thought God would wear something that looks more… outstanding."
Velvet: "Coco!"
?: "Hahaha~ why thank you for your comment, Miss Adel, and don't worry, Miss Scarlatina, I take no offense from that.
And to be honest, I do though about wearing something like robes or cape, or even a full set of armor, but… the robes always tripping my legs if going downstairs. The cape always stuck on something.(Which earning a "That's not entirely true." from Ruby) And the armor is just restricting my movements. Sooo yeah, this is the best I can come up right now, besides, this is the first time we've met in face, I don't want to wear something too casual."
?: "AHEM, allow me to introduce myself, I am what you can be referring as Outsider, Watcher, Observer, Reader, Writer, and Creator, I am the owner of this wonderful little dimension, I go by many names, but, you can simply call me EXRB." He introduces himself with a polity bow.
The RWBY casts have finally learned the Master's name: EXRB
"E-X-R-B?" Says Ruby, trying to pronounce the name.
"Pronounce in Ex-serb. A word combination of EX and Observer."
And he notice Yang's current outfit.
"It seems that I have chosen a wrong timing for this event, hun? My apology Miss Xiao Long. Let me help you with that. Refresh." He snaps his right-hand finger
And suddenly, Yang was back in her Volume 1.2.3.'s outfit. With herself feels like she just getting showered, all the muscle's pain is gone, As well as her precious hairs. All polished up like the most advanced maintenance one can get from the best salon in Vale. She feels herself all Fresh and Clean.
Yang, amazed, eyeing herself, as her gorgeous hair. "…'whistle'… Nice. "
Such display getting a few comments from the Younger members of the group:
"Cool." "How did he do that?" "Amazing, he just snaps his finger. And then woosh." "I want that treatment too."
EXRB: "Consider the things I can do, such a display is nothing but an action like pouring a glass of water. But, let's not getting ourselves off-topic here, you guys must have so many questions, Ask, I'll answer."
And now he wishes he didn't say that, because everyone was asking questions, all at the same time… even tho he can hear all of them just fine… (I'll start from the order the RWBY cast was brought in here.)
Ruby, eagerly rais her hand in the air. "Do you have a personal weapon? Can I see it?"
Weiss, demanding pointing her hands at EXRB. "Why did you want us here?"
Blake, cautiously eyeing the god. "What is it that makes you want to bring us here?"
Yang, still feeling her polished hair. "What else can you do? Man, this feels awesome!"
Jaune, hesitantly asks. "Ummm… no offense, what do you want from us?"
Nora, raise her hand. "Can you make pancakes? Do you like pancake?"
Pyrrha, twiddling her fingers. "Sorry, but, what is your intension here?"
Ren, calmly eyeing the god. "Is there any reason you bring these many people here?"
Coco, lower her shade and look at the god. "So why did you kidnap me and my teammate?"
Velvet, unable to find her word. "Ummm… Why di- Ummm… I mean…"
Sun, being a knuckle head. "So… can you make bananas too? Can you-Muff!"
Neptune, putting his hand to stop his leader from being an idiot. "Forgive him for he doesn't know what he is talking, and also, where are our teammates?"
Port, stroke his mustache. "Impressive, while I am still not sure what to make of this situation, seeing beings that are very different from what we know is very exciting."
Oobleck, tug out a notebook out from nowhere. "Indeed Peter, Mr. EXRB, you referring yourself as Watcher, Observer, Reader, with titles like this, I presume you have a place like a library where you storing books with knowledge that is not Remnant's, am I right?"
Glynda, adjust her glass, put up her usually stoic face. "So… you brought us here, but remove all our personal weapons, and you put us together with criminals, I presume there's a good reason? No?"
Ozpin, with his usual friendly face. "Now now, Glynda, there's no need for being hostile, our host here seems very friendly." It was a lie, Ozpin was still not sure what to make of this… God in front of him.
Oscar, nervously asks. "Ummm… Mr. God, c-can you ummm… send me back to my auntie's farm? Please?"
Ironwood, eyeing the man in front of him with doubt. "What is it you want with us? Mr. EXRB. You order your… servants to kidnap us, and put us together with a terrorism & wanting criminals. Pardon me, but I do not personally pleased with the situation we are in."
Winter, eyeing the man dangerously. "I agree with the general here, your action could cause harm to both the students and the citizens."
Penny, being the adorable cinnamon bun she is. "Salutation, I am Penny! It was nice to meet you, Mr. EXRB."
Taiyang, eyeing the man with skeptical. "So… you are some sort of God, and you kidnap me, and my girls, there better be a good reason."
Qrow, uncaring. "(Drinking his flask.)… need a stronger drink for this; can you grant me that wish?"
Raven, eyeing the man with wary. "You… kidnap me; you better had a good reason here." If she had her sword here, she would fight this man, but she doesn't, and she didn't want to risk blowing up her Spring Maiden's secret.
Ghira, politely speaks. "I am not sure what I should make about this situation, but, considering I reunite with my daughter, I'll let this slide. But should you have any ill move toward my daughter, God or not, you are dead to me."
Kail, added. "Well, it seems you didn't hurt any of us with whatever plan you are doing, and mostly I finally reunite with my sweetheart, I think I am ok with you. But touch my daughter, I'll kill you."
Zwei: "Arff, arff." (Translation: Can I get a chewy bone please.)
Sienna, eyeing the man from head to toe. "So… you are a God, but… you have the appearance of a human, tell me, what's your opinion of Faunus?"
Ilia, being lost and wary. "Lady Sienna! Do you think it's wise to question him?"
Junior, awkwardly speaks. "Ummm…I feel like I don't belong here, can you send me back to my club?"
Milita, looking to her twin, then to Yang. "Can you make that Blondie there suffer?"
Melanie, looking at Yang. "She hurt us once, and we still want to get our revenge."
Roman, being a smug bastard he is. "Well… not sure should I fell honor that I been kidnap by a God. But… you got some cigar?"
Neo, Holding a sign: Can you make Ice cream?
At this rate it was clearly some of them was seeing him as some wish-granting machine, for the love of NOVA, is this what it actually feels like being a lantern Genie?
While the first group is asking their question, the second group is collecting there's thoughts.
Mercury, eyeing Qrow with wary. "Ummm… what now?"
Emerald, noticing how many goodie-two shoes were present in the room. "Cinder? w-what do we do?"
Cinder, eyeing EXRB with interest and doubt. "We… we stay low, act as natural as possible, our disguise still hasn't been found."
Adam, glance at EXRb, then shifting to Blake. 'Humm… a ridiculous farce as it is, perhaps this not a bad situation, after all, I finally get an early chance to return my feelings, my love.' For whatever reason, Adam is the only one with weapon here. But still, he needs to play his game safe. So he'll wait if he has to.
Watts, narrowing his eyes to Ironwood for a second, then to the man who claim to be a god. "What is this? Some kind of stupid shenanigans?"
Tyrian, had his shoulder, head, and tail slumbered. "Aww, why must he stop them, I wanna watch Gods fighting."
Hazel, upon spotting Ozpin, had all his cool lost. "Ozpin! My lady, permission to kill him now." However, his wish was not answered.
"…no, not now, you will remain still for now. That goes to the rest of you." Salem, while she hates to admit it, knows better than to act hastily now, especially when this mysterious man rubbing her off the same way like the brothers.
But Hazel wasn't haveing any of that. "But! M-"
And so is Salem. "No but, YOU WILL OBEY MY ORDER, and that's a final."
Back to our current occupied host.
"Sigh…" EXRB message his temper, raises his right hand, then making a gesture of zipping. "Mute." He says.
And everyone's voice is gone. They can still move their mouth, but no sound is coming out.
"I should probably add: -Ask your question, one by one.- But, since your questions are partly similar, I'll just address one by one. But please no more sound once I un-mute all of you. Ok? Un-mute." He made the zipping gesture again, but in the reverse direction this time.
"1. For those who ask for things, I am NOT a lantern Genie, but, I'll grant it, just this once… maybe later tho. Wish Granted." He snapped his right-hand finger again.
And now those who asked got their wishes,
Nora got a plate of delicious-looking pancakes, with a little card said: -Yes, I do like pancake.-
Sun got a basket full of bananas.
Qrow got a new flask with a note said: -Unlimited flask, just think the flavor you're seeking and it'll change, and the drink only had flavor, no alcohol, can't have my guest drunk. And don't worry, this flask is been enchanted to you and you only, even your bad luck can't make it lost.- this got a smirk from Qrow, and he immediately tries it, …, this God really knows what he was doing.
Zwei got a big chewy bone; he is chewing it, with cute squish sound coming from it.
Roman got a box of cigar and a lighter, the box had a brand label: -Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Río Seco- (The best Cuban brand that was titled in 2018. Google it.). He doesn't know what language is this, but decide to take out one and give it a try, …, now that's what you called good stuff.
Neo got herself a bucket of Ice cream and a spoon, with a card said: -Unlimited Ice cream bucket, as well as changeable flavor, just thinking the flavor you want and it will automatically change. It's been enchanted to you, think about it and it shall appear to your side. But don't eat too much, can't have you having a bellyache, or frost brain. - The expression on her face is extremely happy.
"2. For Dr. Oobleck's question, yes, I do have an entire library just for knowledge. I'll show you where it is later, but for now, please wait."
Needless to say, the doctor is having a very exciting expression.
"3. For Sienna, while I may look like a human, No, I have literally NO PROBLEM with species. I only saw a person in hearts. And I personality SPITE racism, people like them can all go suck a D**K for all I care. So, that being said, if any of you tried to comment anything that is racism here, let's just say… You may regret being born in this world."
Hearing this makes the leader of the White Fang genuinely happy, a God that doesn't see in species like those awful humans, so as the Belladonna family, Sun and Ilia too, but Adam only huff in those words. However, that last part of the sentences makes everyone feel chill running down their spin.
EXRB: "4. Sorry, Malachite Sisters, as your host, it IS my responsibility to make sure my guests were never harmed in any ways. That being said, for the time beings, as long as you are here, non-of you can ever, I mean EVER, hurt any other, no matter how you tried. For example, you can grab a knife, stab a person, and the skin won't even be pierced. But PLEASE DON'T DO THAT. And revenge is pointless, what you gonna get once you achieve it? Nothing, you will only feel empty, that's all. So here's an advice: Try to let go your anger, I'm not asking you to forgive, but don't let your past & emotion control you."
Hearing this makes the twin sister frown, but they should know such a thing to be expected, this however got Ironwood, Neo, Adam, and pretty much the whole Salem's circle frowning too, with Tyrian and Hazel frowning the most.
"5. For Miss Rose, I do have a personal weapon, but unlike yours who use various materials for crafting weapons, I craft mine in different ways." He holds out his right hand all the way to his left, while making a pointing hand gesture.
Suddenly, a sword made out of lights energy appears behind his left. (And wrapping his hand back to his right in a circular arch), making more lights swords appear. Forming a circular arch made out of lights swords, which looks like the symbol on the gate door.
"This, is one of my battle abilities, Light Energy Manipulation. I can control the lights around me; compress them into various types and forms of weapon, even this." This time, he holds out his left hand, making a holding gesture.
The lights around his left hand starting to gather around, until it forming a shape of a handgun.
"It's a fully functional gun, and I don't need to worry about the problem of ammunition, it fires lights bullets. And no recoil, No firing sound."
Then the shape of the gun changed again, into machine gun, Sniper gun, shotguns, Uzi, you name it.
"And base on my need, I can change it into any type of guns I need. So yea, I pretty much got my basic covered."
"Can I take a look at it, PLEASE?" There were stars in Ruby's eyes.
EXRB awkwardly stare at Ruby.
Meanwhile RUBY still had that fangirling smile on her face.
"Ummm… you see, there is one little problem, because I don't want my enemy to use my own weapon against me, it's basically only for me, only I can hold it, anyone else will only go through it. And the swords are basically HIGH DEGREE lights rays, it will cut through almost everything it made contact. It ignores aura too. So if you try to grab the sword, you will get your hand burned, or, cut off from you. Sorry to disappoint you."
"Awwww… I-I mean no worry, its ok, I mean, it's cool."
"If it makes you feel better, I do have an Armory for all the cools & unique weapons I collect. Which is touchable." He said that while dis-summon his weapons.
"Really!"
"Yes, I can show you, but not now. Be patient." Earning a whining form Ruby, who is trying to Puppies eyes.
"Puppies eyes won't work on me, for I have no SOUL. Just kidding. But it won't work." Deadpan by EXRB.
"And finally, 6. For those who ask why I brought you here, or ask to go back to where you were. I am going to answer you my reason."
Finally the mysterious God is going to reveal his reason. Everyone all pays extra attention.
…
"Have you ever imagined the other worlds that are out there?"
"What?" "Hun?" there's multiple voices said in the unions. But it didn't look like our host want to stop here.
"Have you ever looked up in the night sky, and wondering: Is there any other life out there?"
"What?!" This time the voices are more certain, and lost too.
"I mean… have you ever thought the fairy tales in the book are somewhere real out in the galaxy?"
"Ok, pause, pause, you are telling me, that you, a God, kidnap us, all the way from our world to here, just to ask us this question?!" Qrow, having enough of the absurdity, question the man.
"Umm… Yea?"
…
Qrow just stares at the man for a few second, then he takes a huge chug at his new flask, once he finished, he's expression is unreadable, and only one word comes from him. "Okay…"
"And just like that? You are not even going to do something? Or say something at least?" Winter, bothered by Qrow's manner, criticism him before her brain could think. Which... Qrow himself wasn't appreciated.
"Do you really expect me to have an answer to this situation? And what are you going to do? Arguing with a God?"
"At least it's better than do nothing, you drunk!"
"That's enough, specialist, there's no need to arguing, at least not with this drunk." Ironwood, knowing where this conversation is going, cut in before it escalated.
"This is stupid." Raven pinch her brows in annoyance.
"After all this time, I can't believe I am saying this, but ditto." Qrow rolled his eyes, finding it hard to believe there is still things he agrees with his hard-ass sister.
"I didn't ask your opinion." Yep, hard-ass sister.
"Ok that's enough everyone, there's really no need for us to arguing our option, and I believe our host here was trying to explain his reason, how about we heard the full of it, then we can arguing." Ozpin, knowing very well the situation is very confusing, and how quirky the people in presence are, to not making the things go south, he took charge in resorting the order. He then looks to their host, who gives him a polite nod.
"So you mean… there's actually other world that exist?" Ruby hesitantly start, finding the situation she is in unreal.
"Don't be ridiculous, that's impossible." Weiss dropped in.
"You live in a world where people had the chance to have superpower, a natural shield to protect harms, weapons that can transform into guns, energy sources that acts as actual magic, not to mention the creature that's made out of literal darkness. Then this event happened. And you're now telling me such thing is impossible?" EXRB, knowing how subjective bias Weiss is, refutes her false statement.
"I…" And as expected, Weiss can't find an explanation to back herself up.
"Exactly."
Nora rush in front EXRB. "So aliens really exist?! What do them look-muff!" A hand placed on her mouth, stop her in track.
"No, no you have mistaken me, I mean as actual other sentience life society. Other Humans or Faunus just like you. Exist in the galaxy around you."
"Really?" Jaune says, looking at EXRB with amaze.
"As real as your very own existence."
Pyrrha raises her hand. "Sorry, but… what does all of these have to do with us?"
EXRB muse on her words, as he put a finger on his chin. "Have you ever…
Read a good book, but have no one to share?" Nods from Blake, and Ren.
"Think a good idea, but have no one to talk about?" Nods from Nora, and Sun.
"Design something, but have no one to ask option?" Nods from Ruby, and Coco.
"Invent a good pun, but no audience to tell?" "Oh Oum that really stinks." "I hate it when that happens." Reply by Yang and Taiyang.
"Developed a new strategy, but no opponent to test out?" Nods from Jaune, Pyrrha, and Ironwood.
"Thought a brand new theory, but no one to debate?" This earns nods from Oobleck and Watts.
"All of these examples… Is exactly my life here."
…
No one have words after hearing that.
…
Ruby: "You mean…"
Weiss: "Of all this entire time…"
Yang: "You were all alone…"
Pyrrha: "By yourself."
Without thinking, Ruby gave EXRB a hug, which he kindly return.
"You won't be alone ever, you have us now."
EXRB can help but have an amusing smile on Ruby's action. "Hahaha, thanks for the hug, I really appreciate it, but don't you think it's too dangerous to hug people you barely know? I am but a stranger to you, you know."
"Doesn't matter, nobody should ever be alone."
"Heh. I guess that's the reason why you are one of my favorites. You always put anyone before yourself. You always hope for the best for everyone."
"Wait. Favorite? What do you mean by that?" Weiss, confused by EXRB's word.
"Ahh yes yes, I supposed an explanation is in order then." He suddenly lifts both his arms up.
A huge white wall suddenly rises up from the ground.
"So… let me explain, here (He gesturing his right hand, and a circle appeared on the wall.), so this circle right here is your world, (He make a snap with his right hand. Lots more circle appeared on the wall. Each is different size.) and these other circles are another worlds."
"In the universe, exist all kinds of worlds, and depends on how big the world had developed. The circle will expand its size. Sometimes, the circle will touch each other. (Two circles overlapping and intersecting each other.) Making two worlds connect with each other."
"And sometimes, a world's technology is so advanced that they developed a way to reach other world. (Some lines appeared, connect some circle together.)"
Oobleck watches with amaze. "Marvelous, so I assume if we finally find a way to reach the space, we will come across one of these worlds, right?"
"That would be correct, doc."
Penny then raises her hand. "Excuse me, Mr. EXRB, I have a question."
"Yes, Miss Polendina?"
"So the other worlds do exist, but what does all of this have to do with you? Our world's circle didn't connect with any others. You have to at least come from one of these worlds, if not, how do you reach out to us?"
"Well… that's where the most shocking part coming from. I don't."
Ironwood: "Excuse me? You don't? What does that mean?"
"I don't belong to any of these worlds. I am the wall."
"What?!"
EXRB awkwardly rubbed his neck. "Yea… It's really complex to explain. But I'll give you the simplest version."
"So… there exist other beings like me, a God who doesn't belong to any of the worlds. Who had the power to see, interact or observe with any of these worlds. There's really a lot of us. You can say the number is as big as an actual society, There's rules & laws too, and we simply follow these rules & laws just like your mankind's society system. One will be heavily punished or erased if said one decides to mess around the balance of the universe. Kind like your Legal system, you break the law, you get punished. And as long as you didn't do stupid things that breaks the law, you are good."
Winter however, was not amused with the explanation. "But you kidnap us from our world."
"Sigh… that's why I said this is really complex." EXRB reply with his shoulder dropped. "Ahem, basically, our system has false just like yours, you ever heard these two theories called: Butterfly theory? Timeline theory? Anything rings the bell?"
Few of the heads nod, while others shake.
"Let me explain,
First, it was the Butterfly theory: a theory that thinks if one butterfly flapped its wings from Location A, It could cause a change in the airflow of the weather, and therefore, cause a tornado in Location B in the possible next month or future. Ridiculous as it sounds, it basically means even the little, tiny, completely insignificant things like moving a rock could cause a huge change to the entire world. For everything is possible.
Second, was the Timeline theory: a theory that views the times of the world as a tree branch, and thinks if one time-travels back to the past, and then do an action as simple as like talking to a person, the future will be change just because of that action. Therefore, creating a new branch on the spot where the original branch did not have.
So… by all means, I snatch you from your world, filled your brains with knowledge you shouldn't know or possessed, therefore, I create a new timeline for your world."
Glynda, however, was not amused with the explanation too, as she stares at the man with a deadpanned. "So you basically break the rules."
EXRB holds up his hand in defense. "Ah-ba-ba-ba-ba. That's where you are wrong, there's no law, NO LAW says that we gods can't create new timelines."
"So you are basically infringing the rules loophole." Glynda replay with her arms crossed.
"Well… aren't we all? That's one of the reasons that make me fascinate all of you. We are so different, yet so similar. No matter how small the things are."
"Excuse me, but I don't think we are similar at all, I don't break the rules."
EXRB however, was expecting such a reaction from her, as he have the perfect counter words prepared. "A model example hun? Then I presume you NEVER lied in your life. No?"
"I-I…"
"Like I said: different, yet similar." He said that while lower the wall back to the ground with a wave.
…
"So… That's all? I mean, you say you bring us here to talk about the existence of other worlds, or there's more you didn't share with us." Ghira speaks.
EXRB scratched the back of his head. "Yea… about that. Basically… I want to invite you all to watch the other universe with me."
…
…
"You can't be serious." Raven deadpanned.
EXRB slaps his hand on his face. "I swear if I get a Lien every time someone tells me that.
But all things aside, what do you guys have to lose here? Non-of you would be harmed, I'll provide all the necessities you need, the place to stay & rest, and you get new knowledge, if anything, I am at the disadvantage here.
Oh by the way, if you are wondering about wasting time, there's no time in here, you won't age, and when I sent you back, you will be back to the time period I snatch you away."
"I am still very much not convinced." Ironwood speaks without missing a beat.
"General. If I remember right, Atlas still have problems figuring out how to build a rocket, right?"
"What are yo-"
EXRB smugly looking to the side, a sly smirk presenting on his face. "Hummm, I don't know, of all the worlds out there, a lot of them have already start studying the space, and even reach their moon already. Without the use of energy sources like dust, mind you."
"Wha-"
"And the most interesting part is, they all use some same kind energy and elements to build their rocket. Hack, their rockets even share similarity.
Perhaps by watching these worlds, I don't know… Hmmmmm~ maybe you can finally solve that problem that Dust Crystal lost its power when leaving the atmosphere." A cheeky grin presenting on EXRB's face as he faced the general.
Ironwood says nothing. "…"
"Well?"
"Sir?" Winter looking at her boss worryingly.
Ironwood let out a sigh. "Sigh… Fine, I accept your invite."
"Glad you can see my point. Then, what about you guys?" EXRB moving his gaze to the child.
Ruby: "Yes please! I want to see the other world."
Weiss: "I guess this won't be a bad idea, considering we get to learns new knowledge. I accept your invite. Mr. EXRB." She is exciting. But don't want to show it, typical Weiss.
Blake: "Fine, I guess." Underneath that stoic face, Blake is very exciting.
Yang: "Hell yea! It's like watch movies."
Jaune: "I am curious about this question when I was little, so Sure, why not?"
Nora: "Yea! Movie night!"
Pyrrha: "Hummm… I'll be lying if I say I'm not curious. So I accept your invite, Mr. EXRB."
Ren: "I am… curious too, I accept your invite. Mr. EXRB."
Coco: "Well… The incentives you have made are very attractive. And plus I get to see what other world's fashion looks like, I accept."
Velvet: "I-I am curious too, so… I-I accept your invite, Mr. EXRB."
Sun: "Rejecting opportunity like this, Nan, I don't think so, I'm in. How about you, buddy?"
Neptune: "You serious? Of course I'm in, but seriously, Mister, you still haven't answered why our teammates are not here."
"That's because I don't find them interesting, sorry I am being favoritism. But they won't be here with us." (Author note: Sorry but I really have no idea how to write those two in this story. And other team's in Vytal Festival.)
Neptune: "Oh, …ok then."
Sun: "Sucked to be Scarlet or Sage now."
EXRB: "Sorry, but life isn't always fair."
It seems the Hunters & Huntresses IN-training all agree.
"Then let's move to the next group? Teachers?"
Port: "Hohoho, A chance to see what otherworldly creature looks like, of course I'll accept such opportunity."
Oobleck: "Quick question: Will we seeing the conflicts between other world species?"
"There's so many of them out there, enough example for you to reference. Your world's conflict definitely will need it."
Oobleck: "Fantastic, we can learn from other world's success or failure to improve our world's relationship. As a research scholar I simply can't let a chance like this going waste. I accept your invite, Mr. EXRB."
Glynda, message her temper with a finger. "Is there really no way for me to refuse?"
"Of course not, you can always say no, I only giving you options, all you need to do, is making your choice. But Miss Goodwitch, you have to admit you are curious too, after all, this plan of my is actually foolproof."
Glynda had her eyes twitch upon hearing the word. "You're saying that on purpose."
"I don't know what you are talking about~"
"Sigh… I accept your invite, Mr. EXRB. There, you happy?"
"Happy as I can ever be~"
…
Following the order the people is standing, the next on would be...
"Headmaster?" Glynda look at Ozpin worryingly.
The man says nothing, as his eyes closed, his expression showing that he is having trouble with his answer. "…"
'Looks like the talk comes earlier than I predict. Oh well… ZA WARUDO! ! !'
Suddenly, everything stopped and losing their color. And Ozpin notices it. But for some reason he can't move his body.
'Do not panic, I just simply stop the time. We are the only two who's still functioning here.'
'Is there any specific reason for you to do this?'
'No need to play innocent with me, Ozma, I know your history. And I don't blame you; you have every right to suspicion me.'
'…Then I'll get straight to the point. Why?'
'Harsh as it is, but your current plan failed in the future, the future is a huge tragedy, and it cost the people around you HEAVILY, REALLY HEAVILY. Especially Team RWBY & JNPR.' He sending important scenes of Vol. 3, 4, 5 and 6 into Ozpin's mind, mainly focus on the most important one, Vol. 6 ep 3. Where they learn about the real history of their world. As they realize how pointless their life is.
And the reaction of Ozpin? Was speechless. He did not think a day like this would actually happen, someone actually learning about the truth of the world. He understands this part is no one but his own fault, as he never really brings himself to face this problem.
'…I-I…I see…'
'No need to beat yourself for the things that haven't happened. Besides, the future is already changed.'
'You mean…'
'Yes, it was one of the reasons why I am doing this. I've seen enough sad stories, and I ask myself, do I really want to see another one? HELL NO! ! ! So I am creating a happy ending. And I don't give a damn S**T what fate think, It can go suck a D**K. A BIG ONE!'
'You seem to be acting particularly sensitive. Is there an unpleasant past?'
'You got the idea, my friend, It is a F**got that always pick on everyone.'
'Ditto.'
'Yep.'
'So… how do you planning… to… to deal with-'
'If by Miracle, Really MIRACLE, then we can save your love.'
'! ! !'
'I really mean it, buddy, everyone deserves a happy ending, as long as they still have their humanity. That includes Salem.'
'But…'
'There's still a light, while very weak, but it was there, she still want to love, she still want it. She just doesn't know who to love, she doesn't even love herself. She is just lost. And think hatred can fill her empty hole.'
'Why?'
'As I already said, I hate tragedy; I am a very emotional individual. Can't even watch a heartwarming story without crying.
And… you should thank Miss Rose and Mister Arc for this event.'
'Why?'
'As you said before: Victory is in simpler things, things that require a smaller, more honest soul.
While I am not the most forgiving and understanding individual. Both Ruby and Jaune believe the kindness in people, they don't just think, they believe. Everyone can be good. And I believe them.'
'I-I see… thank you.'
'Don't thank me yet, we still have much to do. And if you really want to thanks, thank Miss Rose & Mister Arc. Not me."
'Understood.'
'One last thing, in the future, when the time is right, I'll reveal the original future to everyone.'
'Why?'
'If there's one thing I learned in my life here, that no secret can stay hidden forever, one day, they are going to find out the truth. Or the truths are going to find them. One way or another. It's one of the things that amazes me, the world itself seems to having a conscious of its own, and it will act. Whether we like it or not.'
'…'
'Don't worry, when the truth is revealed, you won't be alone, I'll do that with you, and I'll make sure the children's mind is ready to take it. So as the others.'
'I see… thank you.'
'Now… I think whatever doubt you have for me are no-more, would you like us to start over? My name is EXRB, nice to meet you.'
'Yea… I would love to, my name is Ozpin, the pleasure is all my.'
'Then without further ado, I am going to resume the time.'
And then the colors return to the world, everything starting to move again.
…
"Well… I think this is a great opportunity for us, even if we are professional figures; we still need to constantly learn for ourselves, so we can teach our students more. So yes, I accept your kind offer, Mr. EXRB."
"Humm~ Today just keeps getting better and better, well… the general had accepted my invite, what about you? Specialist Winter? And Miss Polendina?"
…
Winter, by the fact she is being outnumbered. "I guess there's really is no harming in doing so, but, I am still not fully trust you yet, so I'll keep an eye on you."
"Yes yes yes, I suppose that's only fair… but, you still haven't said the Magic Word~" This earns a snicker from Qrow.
Winter had her eye twitching. "…Yes… I accept your invite. M-r. E-X-R-B ." She utter out the last word forcefully.
"Glad the deal is settled." He then snap his right-hand fingers.
Suddenly, Winter's weapon is back at her side. This startles her.
"You say you want to keep an eye on me, but how are you going to do so without an advantage? It's only fair in this way. And by the way, I am not immortal; I can feel pains just like you all, it's just the pains can't kill me.
What about you, Miss Polendina?"
"Yes, while this event is completely off schedule, it was really a sensation opportunity; I accept your kindly offer. Mr. EXRB."
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"Ummm…Sorry." suddenly Oscar's voice cut in. "Unmm… sorry, but I think… you forgot I am here."
EXRB looking at the little boy, with a blank face. "Oh…" 'OH NO.'
He then did something none of them were expecting. Punched himself right in the jaw. "Are you f**king... Damn it! I did it again!"
He apologetically bows at Oscar, with his hand together, begging for pleading. "I am so sorry Mister Pine, I totally forgot you are here too."
Oscar was startled by this drastic behave. "So… does that mean I can go home now?" He hopes.
"No." And the hope has been crushed.
"W-Why?!"
"Sigh… I shouldn't be doing this, but the situation is calling for." (Horrible memory of Volume 3. And afterward suddenly reappeared in his mind.)
"AHEM. I am only doing this in order to prevent confusion. TO ALL OF YOU, DO NOT! ASK ME TO DOING THIS, EVER, UNDERSTOOD? AND NO FURTHER QUESTION ABOUT THIS WHEN THIS IS OVER!" His voice is more and more serious with each word said.
"Ahem. You, young man, is one of the most important people in the future of Remnant's history, you act a very important role. So that's why I bring you here." This sudden reveal surprise everyone.
Oscar was taking a step back by the word. "Really! But-but I am just a farmhand."
"Where you coming from, does NOT mean everything about you. Even if you are just a nobody. You can still achieve great things. Everyone all starting from somewhere." This earns a few nods from the adults & profs.
"So what does he achieve? It must be great things if you bring him here." Weiss asks with interest.
"What DID I JUST SAID?!" EXRB immediately snaps his head to Weiss's direction, in a very freaky, uncomfortable, unreal way. Deadpan on his face, Wrath in his voice.
His sudden outburst scared most of the group.
"Sigh… I apologize, I overreact, but, the future's knowledge is off limit, it is an actual rule for us Gods. If I leak anything, I will be directly punished." Telepathy to Ozpin 'It was a lie; this is exactly what I mean. The truth will try to find a way to leak itself. Act with me please.' 'Understood.'
…
"OK… young man, let us start this again, cough cough, Hello my name is EXRB, and I want to invite you to join me, watch the other worlds. But of course you can accept or deny, what do you say?"
…
After a moment, Oscar replied. "Ok… I think that sound nice, my name is Oscar Pine, and I'll accept your invite, Mr. God."
"Please, just call me EXRB, and the pleasure is all my."
"Ok… with this problem out of the way. Ahem, Then what about you guys?" He gestures to the parent group.
Taiyang: "…I really am not sure; part of me is telling me I can trust you, but… I really don't have a reason, and I still don't trust your intension to my girls."
"Hummm. Then it seems I have to erase that doubt of yours then." EXRB said while stroking his chin.
Looking left and right, he comes up with the best solution. "Everyone, please, take a few steps back and make rooms for me, I am going to performing a little miracle."
Taiyang asking skeptically. "What are you going to do?"
"Please, Mr. Xiao Long, I really just want to show goodwill."
"…Fine… but try something funny; and the deals are off."
"You won't regret this decision. Promise."
As everyone stands back, making rooms for him, then a glyph appears on the floor, it was the same one as the symbol on the gate. This surprised Weiss & Winter. 'He can do that too?!' they both thought.
Then EXRB raises both his arms to both sides.
"By the Powers of Creation,(He open his right palm. A white light energy ball appeared.) and the Powers of Destruction,(He open his left palm. A black light energy ball appeared.) I, EXRB, Have surpassed the power of LIFE & DEATH, FATE AND DESTINY.(His voice getting more powerful with each word said. His eyes start shining.) Hereby, summon a fallen ones back to us, COME, FALLEN ONES, COMING BACK TO YOUR LOVES, YOUR FRIENDS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, YOUR FAMILY. COME BACK TO US, SUMMER ROSE! ! !" (As he finished the last word, he slams both his hand together, merging the energy ball together. Creating a strong wave of shockwaves.)
"RESURRECTION! ! !"
Then a shining bright light bust out from the glyph, blind everyone's sight.
As the light fade away, a new figure standing in the place where the glyph were. It was a person who wears a white hood, and for a certain bunch of people, they only knew one person in the world who would wear white hood.
"Summer?" "Shortstack…" "…"
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…
She can't believe it; there she was, standing there. This is too good to be true; this must be some kind of dream. The brains are thinking.
However, the body doesn't think, it acts, and before Ruby even noticed, she was hugging her supposedly deceased mother.
"T-This is not a dream… r-right? I-I am… I am not… dreaming. Right?" Her body shaking, her mouth stuttering, she can't believing it.
"No, my precious red rose, Mommy is here. I am really here for you. Mommy is home." Summer gently put her hand on Ruby's cheek.
"Mom… Sniff, MOM! ! !"
"Let it all out, Ruby, there's no need to holding back all the sorrow anymore."
It was at this point Ruby just burst into tears, she cried, of all these years, those horrible loneliness, sadness, negative emotion that was hidden underneath that bright smile, were all released.
"Let it all out, its ok, Mommy is here, and she is not going anywhere anymore." Summer softly said those words. Comfort her daughter.
Taiyang was at a loss of word. So as Qrow, and Yang, both their eyes widened, one of the most important people in their life, is backed. And it was not a dream.
What about Raven? She is not doing better too. She really concentrates all the will power of her body to control the trembling her body was having. And she was failing.
As for everyone else? They were shocked. They just witnessed a miracle, a revival of a dead person. This God just revival a dead person back to life. The WB of RWBY is socked, but happy for their teammates, their sister team JNPR, is having the same thoughts, shocked, but happy. The CV of team CFVY & SN of team SSSN were having the same thought too.
The teachers? Port is happy to see one of his best students back to life. Oobleck is happy the broken family is finally complete whole again. Glynda is actually trying to stop the tears left by this emotional moment, after all these years; it feels good to once again meeting a good friend. Ozpin is shocked, but in an expected degree, right after their secret talk, he believes there's nothing impossible for this God to pull off. And he feels relieved. One of his greatest regret has been undoing. Perhaps he really need to make a fully apologize for the Rose & Xiao Long family later.
For the General and the Specialist, they were mind blown; this God would go as far as revival a person back to life just to convincing a person? Was he serious when he means he really just want companions? Suddenly it all made sense for Winter, the reason why Qrow is the way he is. Why he never associate with anyone, why he is always drinking alone. Just like her mother. For Penny, she is extraordinarily happy for her best friends. And for Oscar, he is touched with these scenes, he wishes his auntie is here, he really could use a hug right now.
The Belladonna parents are heartwarming by the scenes in front of them, and Kali move close to Blake, gave her daughter a huge hug from behind. Blake, while startle by such sudden act, did not resist or struggle, but accept her mother's embrace.
Zwei is… well… being Zwei, but he knew his masters are happy.
The White Fang leader Sienna is silently watching the scenes, what is she thinking now? We don't know, but her expression is a sincere happy expression. The usual stoic eyes now soften, no longer a prideful face. As for Ilia? She is having a difficult time deciding what to do, part of her is touching by the scenes; part of her is trying to remind herself this is a Human family; and part of her is jealous of this family. For both good & bad. But the body is always the honestest, the darker spots over her body is constantly changing colors from pink, red, green, and blue.
Junior? He is holding both the hand of the Malachite twins, the sisters is sharing the same expressions, the -on the verge of tears- expressions. Perhaps a story that's untold? Maybe it's a story for another time. Right now, we'll just keep our focus on present.
As for our selfish crime lord? Roman just simply adjusts his bowler hat, and took a breath of smoke, mumbling something very quietly that no one can hear. However, Neo hear what he said, it's was something so simply Roman's style: "Lucky bastard.", for others, they will think he is just being a d**k. But to Neo, she knew exactly what he means. And she just steps close to him, and leaning her head against his body. Which earns her another mumbling: "Guess I'm a lucky bastard too. Thanks. Kiddo."
What about our darker guests? Shocked they may be, Mercury just watching it without a caring. So is Cinder and Adam. But there is a longing in Emerald's eyes. Tyrian is having a much complex expressions, an expression mixing with craving and impulse, like a beast that can't wait to hunt down its prey. Watts is narrowing his brows, as if he is annoyed with the turns of this event. 'Great. It's another one of those sliver eyes...' As for Hazel? He was simply watching the scenes like his companions, but there is a hopeful spark in his eyes.
For the Queen of Grimms? Salem just watching with a stoic & bored expression, but behind that mask, she was shaken, this God, is manipulate these people, he was giving them everything they want, and they are falling for it, one by one. There's no doubt there's another ambition behind that friendly mask, he is turning everything she worked against her, slowly and effetely. She hates it, she hates this so much, she was ripped away from her power, she was putting in a controlled situation, and there's nothing she can do. For the second time in her entire life, she feels helpless.
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…
What about our miraculous host? He is crying ugly, tears slide down from his eyes; he takes off his glasses and is holding a handkerchief to constantly wiping his tears. This really caught everyone off guard. They weren't expecting him to react like this.
…
Roman hesitantly ask. "Ummm… buddy? You ok there?"
"(Blew his nose.)…No… I am not ok… Sniff… always getting emotional no-matter-what. (Blew his nose again.)… Urggg… Sniff… why am I such a cry baby… Sniff… for the love of create… (Blew his nose again.)… Sniff… whyyyyy?"
Mercury takes a snapshot with his scroll. "Now that's something you don't see every day." Smugness in his voice.
Without saying anything, EXRB points his unoccupied finger at Mercury's scroll.
"Clink" And… there goes his scroll. It breaks into tiny tiny pieces.
Emerald Snickered. "Now THAT IS something you don't see every day." Smugness in her voice.
"Screw you."
EXRB speaks through the tears. "Excuse me for a few minutes. I need a moment." And he teleports out.
With the host out, leaving the guests only themselves.
It was then Yang decides to join her stepmother's embrace. Taiyang soon follows afterward. As for Qrow? He just standing aside, watching the scenes with a big smile. It was then he notice Winter was walking toward him.
"What do you want?" his eye never leaving his families.
Winter looking at the family reunion. "I… I take this as the reason why you drink so much?"
"What are you trying to imply? Schnee."
"I… would like to apologize for all those hostile comments I made toward you. I never knew you had lost someone so close to you."
Qrow however, holds his hand up. "Save it, I am not worth it."
"Wha-"
"I said I don't need your sympathy, this is the life of Hunters & Huntress, I already accept the fact from day one, there's no need to waste your time on a person like me." It was now Qrow turn his head toward Winter.
"But… you were broken, Just-just like my mother."
Qrow taking a sip from his new flask. "Let me guess… papa Schnee's doing?"
Winter holding her shoulder. "It was at Weiss's 10th birthday. Father reveals his true intension of their marriage."
"Sigh… poor girl had to experience such horrible hell? And I guess there's more?"
"Yes, And the worst part. Weiss heard the entire thing."
"Oh dear."
"It was the hardest period of my life, Mother had shut herself down that day, and since then, it was only me and our butler Klein to help Weiss going through this trauma. There are so many nights she wakes up from horrible nightmares. Tears running down her face, her body trembling. And most of the time it was Klein to soothe her to sleep, not me, and ever since I join the Military, I rarely have time to spend with her. I-"
"Enough." Qrow put his hand on her shoulder. "I don't need to know about your life story, Schnee. Especially not now. Not in a moment like this." He gestures his hand toward his re-whole families.
"… I... I am sorry."
"Don't be sorry, Be better." He takes another sip at his flask. "Now... You said you rarely have times to spend with your lil'sis? Now is your chance. Go on, give her a hug and tell her how much you love her. Only that God knows how long we will stay here. So don't waste it when you still have the chance. Take it while you still can, unlike this fool right here that realize when it's too late."
"… I-I… thank you."
…
As this conversation ends Winter had a new goal in her mind. She then walks away.
"Schnee." Qrow suddenly called her.
"Yes?"
"If you ever want, I can try to take care of your bastard old man. Hack, I can even use my semblance to mess with him."
Winter however, had her eyebrow raised from his word. "Your semblance?"
"Yep, bad luck, my semblance brings bad luck to anyone that's around me. Or at the very least, causing misfortune to happen."
"How are you going to do that, the Schnee Mansion is off-limit to people like you, especially if you want to harm Father."
"I have my ways." He was smirking.
Winter remains stoic expression. "…"
"I really mean it." He's expression change to a serious one.
"Thanks for your offer, but I think it was my response to solve my family's problem."
"The offer is still up, if you ever change your mind."
"It seems I really miss-judge you." She was smiling.
"The reason?"
"You act like you don't care, but in truth, you care more than anyone."
"I have no idea what you are talking about."
"By what you just told me, you stay away from everyone because you afraid you semblance is going to hurt them."
"Sigh… it seems I said too much. And it was to non-other than the Ice Queen."
"And it seems I miss-judged again." Winter's face deadpan once again.
"What? Can't take the truth?" He smirked.
"No, it was because I was considering being your friend. And then you just had to ruin it."
"Don't need, and even if you did, you are just going to get yourself a lot of misfortune."
"How bad can it get?"
"Death."
…
"Do you ever learn how to associate with people?"
"Does it look like I did? Hello? I spend most of my time away from people."
"That's doesn't give you the right to excuse yourself."
"Oh what now. I can't even excuse myself? I was doing that to protect others."
It was at this point they start to head-butt each other.
…
From aside, the Belladonna pairs look at this scene with interesting.
Kali watches the two coming back and forward with amusement. "Awww~ look at them, how lovely. The youths."
Ghira however watches with a sweat going down his head. "I am not sure if this could be identified as lovely…"
Kali wave at her husband. "We used to do it a lot before we get together. Honey."
"Please don't remind me of that, sweetie." Said Ghira embarrassing about the old memories.
Then Kali changed her focus direction to her daughter. Blake was being forcedly pulled by Yang to meeting with Summer. So is Weiss, and team JNPR.
"Look at her, she is smiling. I never saw her this happy before."
Ghira watches with a smile. "And to think she become friends with a Schnee, of all the people, it is unbelievable, I almost wouldn't believe without seeing it. However..." His expression changed. "Was she still with the White Fang?"
'That won't be the case. Mr. Belladonna.' Suddenly, Galeem's voice appeared in the couple's head.
"Wha-" Kali suddenly feels her mouth being shut tight by some force.
'I am use telepathy to talk to you both. Under the instruction of my Master of course, who is still weeping... Please use thinking to communicate with me for now. I've connected your thoughts together; don't worry about not knowing what other's thoughts.'
Ghira then asks. 'What is it you mean that won't be the case? Mr. Galeem?'
'1 year ago, on a mission of raiding a SDC train. Your daughter finally had enough with all the violence the Fangs are causing, she only wants equal, not blood spread everywhere. And the fact Mr. Taurus is willing to blow up an entire train while there are people on it did not help with the situation. So your daughter finally made up her decision and cut off the train cart's connection when Mr. Taurus wasn't pay attention. Parting their ways, prevent the death of the people on that train, and as a way to find herself again, she decides to go to Beacon Academy. Thinking becomes a Huntress that's protecting the people will help her set this world right. And as a way to atone for her sins.-'
'Oh my…'
Ghira cursed in his mind. 'I know that boy is extreme. But not to this degree, I knew letting Blake get along with him was a bad idea.'
'- and soon after going to Beacon, everything is going normal, that was until she got pair up with Weiss Schnee as her teammates.'
'Did the Schnee did anything to her?!' Ghira aggressively demanded answer.
'Completely the opposite, it was your daughter who changed the Schnee.'
Both parents apeak in union. 'What?!'
'As impossible as it sounds, during a fierce arguing they were having, your daughter slipped out the fact she is a Faunus, and then escape from her teammates, it was this moment that the Schnee starting to collecting her thought, about all those horrible history the Faunus were having, those mistreatments, and after 12 hours of thinking, the Schnee came to a conclusion, your daughter was her teammates, her friends, whatever past your daughter have doesn't matter, she is her friend, and she shouldn't judge a person because of their past. So as her other teammates. Ruby Rose & Yang Xiao Long.'
'So, just like that, the Schnee girl just accept our daughter?'
'Despite knowing she is a Faunus? And the daughter of the one of the White Fang's leader?'
'The part she is a Faunus? Yes, the part she was an EX-member? Yes, The part she was your daughter? She still hasn't mentioned that to anyone. But I don't think that matters.'
'B-But the White Fangs were at wars with the Schnee for so long, how can she just forgive Blake like that? Not to mention if she know Blake were once a member.'
'If I understand this right, there goes a saying like this around you mankind: "Don't let a few rotten apples spoil everything" '
'So just like that, they become friends?'
'Correct, the best friend kind, and to ease your doubt, the Schnee girl knows that the company's doing was not right. And she plans to take over the company once she becomes a true Huntress, she want to set everything right.'
Kali was overwhelmed by the information drop. 'Sniff… I-I am so happy, it-it like a dream come true. After all these years, perhaps we can finally put an end to this horrible conflict.'
So is Ghira. 'I-I… this is a lot to take in… to think our daughter is the one who finally changes the world… sniff…I am so proud of her.'
The Belladonna parents were having proud moments for their daughter. Until a voice cut in.
"Mom? Dad?" It was Blake, she notices her parents were staring at the blank white space. And she worries something was wrong.
Without thinking, the parents pull Blake in a huge hug.
Kali sheds a tear as she hugs Blake dearly. "I am so proud of you, my baby girl."
Ghira too, shed a rare tear. "Me too, my precious gem, we were so proud of you."
Blake, being sandwiched by her parents so suddenly, asks. "Ummm… Mom? Dad? What is this all about?"
Kali put a hand to Blake's cheek. "Mr. Galeem told us about your life at Beacon, about how you leave the White Fang, how you want to start over, how you meeting your new friends. And mostly your relationship with the Schnee girl." Kali said excitedly, the tears of joy on her face can't stop.
Ghira put a hand on Blake's head. "You always talked about how you want to change the world when you were young, and look at yourself now, you actually did change something."
Blake, however, doesn't feel the same way. "But-but I still did horrible things, I still ignore the damage that was caused, I was with Adam all the time, and I didn't do anything!"
"Blake, it's fine. We never held anything against you, and I never feared you would fail. The only thing I ever feared was that you would fall down the wrong path, and I am so proud to see you haven't."
Unknown to them, someone is watching from above.
'Funny he said that. Guess something never changed, even with the timelines.'
'Well… guess I am done here, Master, you ok?' 'No… Not yet, but you still have to take care one group, Sniff… tell Miss Khan and Miss Amitola about their future. No need to hasty. Take your time. Sniff… So am I…' 'oh…' Even he may leave, He still want to watch these creature interact with others, they did spike his interest. So he silently watched.
*Sniff* Blake said nothing, she just hugs her parents. After all these years, she never feels this relieved. She always thought her parents were disappointed with her action, but she was glad she was wrong.
"Ahem." A voice cut in, it was Weiss's.
She was looking at the Belladonna family, with the best professional polite stance she could measure. "You must be Blake's parents, correct?"
Ghira steps forward to greet Weiss. "Then you must be Weiss Schnee, right? First I want to than-"
"I am sorry! ! !" Weiss's suddenly burst cutting him off.
This surprised the Belladonna parents. Weiss was bowing her head down as far as she can. "I am sorry for all the pain and suffer The Schnee Dust Company have caused on your kind. I am sorry that as a Schnee myself, I didn't do anything to stop my father."
Blake: "Weiss, you don't have to-"
"NO! I was there! Right at the Schnee Mansion, where every shady & illegal business deals were made. Where my father would order more Faunus labor to work restlessly all for his wealth."
"I can try to convince my mother to stand up against father, who became a Schnee through marriage, But no, I didn't do anything. I was busy trying to gather myself for who I am, I was… I was there… a-and I-I…" It was at this point tears start forming in her eyes. Her voice getting more and more trembling. Guilt eating her heart out.
'She is letting things she did not do eating herself, why? Why are these creatures putting burdens that are not theirs on their own?' Galeem was troubled, another one of the actions about these mortals he can not comprehend.
Then Weiss feels a pair of arms hug her, it was Kali.
"Shhhh. It's ok, your apologies is enough for us."
Never in her life was there another person other than Winter & Klein to comfort her before. Weiss didn't know what to do, so she let her heart act, she accepts the kindly woman's embrace. Was this what it feels like being comfort by a mother?
They stay like this for a moment, until Weiss finally calm down. Her friend's gathering around her, as giving her support, even Penny is here, Ruby is still hugging her mother, she doesn't want to let go. Taiyang remains at Summer's side too, he doesn't want to leave her again. (To bad Winter is still head-butt Qrow to realize her sister need her. Those two…)
Weiss wiping her wet eyes. "I… thank you."
"No. If anything, we should thank you for accepting our daughter." Ghira says.
"Allow us to introduce ourselves; I am Kali Belladonna, Blake's mother." Kali introducing herself with a bow.
Ghira follows after. "And I am Ghira Belladonna, Blake's father, and the previous leader of White Fang." This shocked everyone first, well those that wasn't aware.
"Don't forget the part you are the Chieftain of Menagerie." Kali add.
"What?!" Yelling by various voices, RWY, JNPR, CF, SN.
Yang holds her hands up. "Woah Woah Woah, Hang on a second there. You mean to tell me, of all this time, you were a Royal. Blake?!" Yang, shifting her eyes at Blake, as did the others.
Kali put a finger on her chin. "Well… if you want to think it that way. Then Yes, my baby girl is a Princess."
A blush appears on Blake's cheeks. "MOM!" However, her embarrassment wasn't done yet.
"I'm afraid I have to agree with your mother, sweetie, you ARE a Princess to us." Ghira adds.
"DAD! WHY!"
Sun was the first who comment. "Why wouldn't you want to tell us that, man, it's awesome! You don't normally meet a Princess every day!"
"Guys Please, Stop!" Blake's face is blushing out of embarrassment.
Ruby was amazed by the reveal. "No way, I actually befriend a Princess, It's like fairy tale came true!"
Penny joins in. "I agree with your statement, friends Ruby."
"STOPPED!" Blake's blush getting as red as Ruby's hood. However, this isn't the worst part.
"Why would you want us to stop? Purrrrr-rincess~" A Cheshire Cat grin appears on Yang's face.
"Urggggg!" The young group all groaned. It seems Yang just find the new material for her Puns.
Galeem looking at Yang's attempt of pun with a... ... well, you know, if he had a functional face, he IS going to deadpanned. 'It seems black cat here is living up to its name: Misfortune' (Not tragedy, mind you.) 'And that pun is just horrible. Onto the next task then.'
"Humm… Looks like the unexpected really is happening." From not too far. Sienna is watching the Belladonna family interacted with The Schnee.
"Why would they do that? Didn't they know she is the reason why we Faunus are suffering?" Ilia looking at the scene with mixing feelings.
'Then you clearly did not see the true picture here, Miss Amitola.' Galeem's voice appeared in their mind, and they found they cannot move or talk.
'What the… why can't I talk?!'
'How the… how did you do this?'
'Telepathy. Please use thinking to communicate with me. And I am here for a warning.'
Ilia grit her teethes. 'And what is it? Tell us don't touch the Schnee?'
'Completely the opposite. Your true enemy lies with you this whole entire time.'
Sienna skeptically asks. 'And just who is our true enemy you speak?'
'The bull Faunus. Adam Taurus.'
'What?! Adam?!' Ilia was not expecting this answer.
'Is that so? Then tell me Mr. Galleem, How is Taurus our enemy?'
'Because this.' He then shows both of them Vol. 3, 4, 5's important scene, and mostly, Sienna's death.
'Wha-WHAT?! Lady Sienna?! But WHY?! Why would he do that?!' Ilia watches the scene in horror, this isn't the Adam she knows. She knows Adam once said one day he is going to take Lady Sienna's place, but nothing like this!
Sienna says nothing as she watches herself getting killed by Adam in an instance. With adam showing no emotion, respect, regard, or whatsoever during the process. '…'
'That boy, he does not seek peace. The thing he is seeking? Is BLOOD, he does not want peace, he want every human to suffer with him. He does not want any human in his life, he wants every human dead, even the baby. No exception. And what my Master feared the most? Is that once all human dies, he'll turn his weapon to his kind; he is a monster who seeks blood. Not peace. If he succeeds in his plan, the relationship between Human and Faunus is over, and there won't be any method to fix it.'
Sienna, swallowed her doubt, as well as pride, asks. 'This…this is the future… right?'
'You must be wondering about the laws about not leaking the future. Well… technically I am not a God, similar, but I am not, so it is fine for me to do this. My Master and I are digging the loophole.(How is Master going to explain everything when they find out this law is all just a lie?)'
'May I ask why? Why tell me this?' Sienna asks.
'While my Master does not approve your idea about using violence, he is a person who truly understands the value of life, he treasures every life, and thinks no matter what, death can never be the only solution to problems. He'll save any life if he can. But at the same time, he'll forsake any life the does not value, respect others. With Taurus currently being one of those.'
Ilia, recover from the shock, realize with happened between her and Blake in the future, asks. 'Blake… sh-she still care about me?'
'She still cares about you. You are one of her best friends. It is just that she fears you will never forgive her for her sudden betray. Her decision of leaving the White Fang all happened so fast.' He shows them the scene of 'Black' Trailer.
'God. I only tell him to raid the SDC's property, and he want to blow up the train. This man is clearly out of control.' Sienna wants to pinch her brows, if she can move that is.
Ilia, however, was puzzled beyond word, these things go against everything she's been believed. '…this… this is ALL SO CONFUSING! ! !'
'Truly it is, however, as long as the futures haven't been reached, everything can be changed, there's no such a thing as certain, 100%? No. 99%? Yes. And to quote my Master: All you need to do; is making your choice. You still want to be her friend? Then go ask her. I am sure you'll find the answer you are seeking.'
'But she be friend with a Schnee! A SCHNEE! ! !'
'As I said: You clearly did not see the true picture here. You know nothing about this Schnee, you don't know what kind of person she is like, you are using her father's action to judge her. You are judging a book by its cover. Miss Amitola.'
Galeem's sentence made Ilia remember an old memory.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - Flash back - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3 Years ago (3 Years after Sienna become the leader of White Fang.)
It was night, Blake and Ilia can be seen resting on one of the buildings in White Fang's base.
"Sigh… another boring day. Don't you think?" Ilia, trying to start a conversation.
But instead of a reply of any sort, she received none.
...
"Blake?"
Turns out Blake is reading her book, Ninjas of Love. She is completely sunk in her own world.
Ilia rolled her eyes once she saw Blake is at it again. "Oh great, you are reading that smut again." And you don't say those words to Blake,
Blake closes the book with a slightly triggered mood. "Sigh… Ilia, for the last time, this is ART, ok? It is not smut. It's a work of someone's talent & effort."
"The title & cover says otherwise."
"You said that because you haven't even read it."
"Why would I want to read something that's creeping me out?"
"Because you don't even know what the story is about, You don't just judge a book from its cover. The same thing can be said to us people."
"Yea… when we are not undercover, no one knows who we really are."
Blake, however, pulls our her mask and looks at it. "I am still not sure about how to think of this. Our identity."
"Come on, Blake, we are doing the right things, those Humans are respecting us Faunus now."
"Yea, out of fear."
"They ask of this, we try to be nice, they turn down us; we try to be vicious, they listen to us."
"It's not the Humans I am worried about; it's what our kind will think of us... my mom & dad."
Ilia put a hand on Blake's shoulder, in hope to console her. "Blake… I am sure they'll understand."
Blake, however, does not feel comfort at all. "I hope…"
- - - - - - - - - - - - - Flash back end - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Ilia says nothing as the memory floods back in her mind. '…'
'The Schnee girl rebel his father, coming all the way from Atlas to Vale, just so she could escape his control, so she can get stronger; so one day she can over-thrown his father from his position, take over the SDC, and set everything in the company back to where her grandfather's glorious days.'
This information drop took the members of extremists by surprise again. '! ! !'
Sienna asks with distrust. 'Really?'
'You wouldn't even know this if I said nothing, however, is this true or fake; only you can decide. So, what are you going to do? Believe the words from others? Or find the truth yourself? As my master would say: what choice are you going to make and live with?'
Both Ilia and Sienna says nothing afterward. '…'
'It seems my job here is done, I'll leave you two to thinking about what you should do.' With that, Galeem's voice disappeared, and the two found themselves able to speak & move again.
'Let's see… what these creatures can offer.'
The little group of Oz is having a little chat.
"Sigh… And here I thought God-like deity should be more serious at matters, not for… such a nonsense thing." Ironwood stretches his temper, finding the action of EXRB being extremely arbitrary.
Glynda gives him a pat on the shoulder."Tell me about that."
'Then you guys won't want to meet the Brothers.' Thought by Ozpin very bitter.
'Truth, what kind of Gods create things that are imperfect.' Thought Galeem very arrogantly.
Oobleck, however, was viewing the entire deal from a different perspective. "But this is truly a golden opportunity, maybe this is the only chance we'll ever have in this life."
Port too share the same view, with a little extra to boot tho."Hahaha~ I think he just want to have fun, why? He reminds me of One of my younger days…"
"NO!" The rest of the group, except Oobleck, yelled in unison.
'Another group then. … Hun? What is this?'
Then Galeem notice a huge Negative source. It was coming from Hazel. He was side glance Ozpin, His eyes with nothing but fury.
'Hummm…'
...
'Why are you so angry?' Hazel suddenly heard the white deity's voice in his head, but he can't speak or move. How?
'I am using telepathy to communicate with you. No need to panic, and it was my doing you can't talk right now, wouldn't want people to see you talking to yourself.'
'Why are you talk to me?'
'You seems to hold an unspeakable hatred toward that cursed man. Which pokes my curious, any reason?'
'HE IS THE REASON WHY MY SISTER IS DEAD! ! !'
'Ahh~ Vengeance I see. Understandable reason. But you do realize he is just a soul possessing in a person's body, right?'
'Doesn't matter, THAT BASTARD NEED TO DIE NO MATTER WHAT! ! !'
'And then he'll just come back again, and again, and again. That is, until your mistress finally died.'
'I don't CARE, I'LL KILL HIM AS MANY TIMES AS I HAVE TO.'
'Which is infinity at this rate. You will repeat this process to the day you died, and he will still remain alive. That is... unless you somehow gain the same curse as him, then you can haunt as much as you wish. Creating another endless cycle.'
Hazel flinched at the bloodless word Galeem is using.
'There's no point in discussion about a pointless fact like this, let's change a subject: Have you ever thought about what you are going to do once he finally died?'
To Hazel's own surprise, he doesn't have an answer to that. 'I…'
'I take your answer-less response as a No then?'
'…'
'Tell me, when is the last time you put yourself aside from this life goal, and truly enjoy yourself?'
Again, Hazel doesn't know what he can or should say. 'I…'
'If I remember my Master's word right, you never took your eyes away from your goal since that day. I am actually surprised. You manage to focus on one task for this long. Not many mortals can manage such a meanless lifestyle for that long without going mad. Yet you did, guess that means you are something else.'
Galeem's praising contempt does not seat right with Hazel. 'What do you want?'
'Nothing, just curious how you creatures are so blind eyes, only focus on such little things, failed to see the big picture.'
The word Galeem uses here makes Hazel's blood boil, nobody mocking Gretchen's death. 'ARE YOU MOCKING MY SISTER'S DEATH?!'
'No, I have better things to do then mocking a mortal's loss.'
'THEN WHAT THE HELL DO YOU WANT?!'
'Answer.'
This took Hazel by a surprise. 'wha-'
'Tell me, do you think you are living your life as you pleased? You are making your own decision. That no one is controlling you. And no, I am not talking about your mistress.'
'Of course, I make my own swear I'll kill Ozpin to revenge my sister.' Hazel answers without missing a beat, all these decisions he made so far are all his own.
'Hummm~' Galeem however, find a flaw in this answer.
'What? You got a problem with that?'
'Do you want to know what I think? The way I see it, you think you are living your own life, but in the end, you are just nothing but a puppet of life.'
'WHAT?!'
'You talk so highly that you are avenging your sister. So life throwing your sister's death at you. And you just accept it. Then devoting yourself on the rode of vengeance, you throwing everything away, just to focus on such little things. Don't you see? You have been played by life, you are doing the exactly what it wants. Not living your life, but its. You were never the one in control.'
Hazel was shaken by the word. '…'
'And the most irony part? Your sister was the one who's living her own life, she want to become a Huntress; it was just unfortunate that she died in the process. But the difference between you two? She dies while living her own life, while you live by being a slave to life.'
'I am no slave…' He's voice is shaking.
'Then tell me. What was your dream before your sister's death?'
And as Galeem expects, no reply comes. '…'
'It seems this conversation cannot continue anymore, I'll leave you thinking for yourself. Puppet.'
And with that, Galeem's voice disappeared in Hazel's mind, and he found he can speak once again. Everything seems to return to normal.
But this time, Hazel is not glaring at Ozpin anymore, he's looking down on the floor, sinking in thoughts.
Seeing there's nothing too interesting, the Ex-lord of light decides to leave. Unknown to him, there was someone here with him too, but it was because EXRB's rule, they can not sense other's presence.
Because right now, the embodiment of darkness joins back to the group. Not because there was absolutely nothing to do in the dark void. Nope, not at all.
Seeing there's nothing too interesting, the Ex-lord of light decides to leave. Unknown to him, there was someone here with him too, but it was because EXRB's rule, they can not sense other's presence.
Because right now, the embodiment of darkness joins back to the group. Not because there was absolutely nothing to do in the dark void. Nope, not at all.
'Hummm… let's see. Is there anything funny or interesting here?'
Then he feels it, the feeling of self-doubt, someone's will is shaking, fabulous, the Master gave them a lot of freedom here, as long as he didn't manipulate these mortals, he has all the free pass, Ohhhhh~ it's going to be so fun to poking this mind. So who is the victim here?
It was a self-proud warrior, someone who only believes in power, and a predator, it was Raven, she was standing away from everyone.
It seems this entire event is driving her mind crazy.
'Well well well. It seems like someone here is having a problem. I wonder what it is.'
...
'You seem to be having a problem. And it seems like it is eating you from inside, and at this rate, soon it'll reach the outside. Then completely devour you whole.' The nightmarish voice suddenly appeared in her mind, startled Raven, and she found herself un-able to talk, un-able to move.
'If such things can startle you, then clearly you are still not strong enough. Or, not strong as you believe yourself to be.'
'What are you doing in my mind?!'
'Hun? You seem to adapt this situation quickly than others. I guess this isn't the first time someone talking to you in minds. Right?'
'Answer my question.'
'Now now, dear Maiden. There's no need to tense up, I am just simply doing my job, my Master is currently trying to stop himself from crying. So it's up to us to ensure the guest is doing fine. Which, you clearly are not.'
'I am fine, just because I didn't interact with others, doesn't mean I am not fine. I just prefer alone.' He emphasizes the word Maiden, does he knew?
'A lone wolf it is then.'
'Yes, now get out of my mind.'
'You do realize how much of a bull crap your excuse is, right?'
'And will you leave me alone. You are invading my privacy.'
'Sheesh, there's no need to getting aggressive. Like mother; like daughter I guess.'
'What did you say?'
'Nothing. If you really insist you are fine, then I'll leave you alone. But, hear me out: Just how long do you think you can escape from your past? How long do you think you can dodge your sin? The more you push it away, the harder it is going to bounce back at you. Then, will you get crushed by it? I can't wait to see the result. Dear Spring Maiden. You know what you have done. Coward.'
'! ! !'
And with that, Dharkon leaves Raven's mind, she found herself able to speak, move again. But now she feels worse than before. Dharkon's last sentence echoes in her mind.
Just how long do you think you can escape from your past?
How long do you think you can dodge your sin?
The more you push it away, the harder it is going to bounce back at you.
You know what you have done.
Coward.
She shakes her head. No, those doubts never affect her before, and it won't affect her now. She is no weaker, she is a stronger.
Seeing this target is a concert head, Dharkon still feels not satisfied, he needs to at least mess one or two minds to call it a day, or he won't be the embodiment of chaos, and darkness too. But who to mess? Who? Hummm… Why not a group at the same time? I mean? How bad could it be? These mortals are the victim. Not him.
'Hello~~~! It's is I, Dharkon, your replace host for the time being~' The darker group of Remnant all heard his voice in their minds, and found themselves un-able to speak, un-able to move. Again in Hazel's case.
Emerald 'What?! Wait I can't talk!'
Mercury 'What the Heck?! Why can't I open my mouth!'
Cinder 'What? I-I…Why can't I talk?!'
Adam 'What the… how are you in my Mind?!' (Adam was not with them, he too was standing away from everyone like Raven.)
Watts 'How the… I can't talk?!'
Tyrian 'Ooooo~ You can telepathy?'
Hazel 'Oh great, another one…'
Salem '! ! !'
'Yep. that's right Mr. scorpion. I can telepa- wait.. wait a minute, Hazel Rainart. What do you mean another one? Wait…' Dharkon's amusement was cut off as his brain process with Hazel means.
Mercury speaks. 'Ah-oh.'
'THAT BASTARD IS HERE TOO?! WHY CAN'T I FEEL HIS PRESENT! THIS DOES NOT MAKE ANY- Oh right. Master's doing. I forgot this place is working around his will. He probably separates our feels completely so we won't sense each other, ect ect. What a bunch of load crap.'
Cinder is trying her best to not haveing a scowl on her face. 'Could you please not ranting your thoughts in our mind please? And get out of our thoughts; we didn't give you any permission to invade our thoughts.'
'Does it look I give a damn care? No. I don't. And before you said anything. Our Master gives us a lot, A LOT of freedom here, as long as I don't harm, kill, manipulate, mind control any of you guys. I am completely free pass.'
This word took them by surprise. 'What?!'
Watts asks. 'How is that even fair at all?!'
'Then you mortals clearly have no idea how our relationship works.'
'This is ridiculous, you and your master are all ridiculous.' Adam
'Hum~ so instead of thinking what you did wrong, you choose to blame the others? Mr. Bullhead.'
'What did you just call me?!'
'BULLHEAD~. I CALLED YOU BULLHEAD!~ B, U, L, L, H, E, A, D.' Dharkon intentionally spell the word childishly and separately to piss off Adam.
'Do you have a death wi-'
'Do What? *snort* KILL me? Ha! I would love to see you try, Bull boy, I would like to see how a puny bugs like you trying to standing your ground in front of a World Destroyer, who have slaughter billion lives in his life. Who doesn't care to add another number to his kills account. Who can crush you ANY DAY, ANY TIME. In a second. I really would love to see how you try to kill a God like ME.' And now only venom in his voice.
It was at this point Adam realize how much of trouble he is in. 'I…'
'Save it, whatever retort you have DOES NOT affect me. You think yourself higher than any other, but in the end, you are just another stupid mortal. You think just because I can't touch you so that make us equal? Don't make me laugh; you'll never be equal as me, A God. You are just a pathetic mortal, and I am a God. I was born as a God. And you; were born as a mortal. And that's IT.'
'…'
'Oh good, you finally decide to shut up. Just by looking into your thoughts annoyed me. Sheesh, never seen someone so arrogant and annoyed. I may kill lives, but do you see me boasting around? No, so shut your stupid mouth. You annoy little S**T.'
No one dares to say anything.
'Now where was I? Ahh yes, I was talking about why Me and that stupid bastard have all the free pass to invade your thoughts. Because my Master doesn't give a crap about it.'
Cinder can feel a chill crawling up her spine. 'What?!'
'You heard me, Fire ashes, our master doesn't give a crap. If anything, Dare I quote my Master: They kill people just because they think they can, and that cross the line with me, no life have any right to kill other life, the only reason I want you to brings them here is because I still find them interesting. So do as you pleased, but DO NOT harm, kill, manipulate, mind control any of them. Have fun.'
'WHAT?!'
Watts 'What kind of stupid logic is this?! And you said you kill lives too, how does that give you any right?!'
'Ah hahahahahahahaha, Ohhhhh~, How cute, perhaps this is why I love to crush peoples belief." If Dharkon can show his face, Watts would be seeing a demonic eyeball stare right at his soul. 'You still think you are equal as me? That I can't kill life just like you? I'm sorry, I, Dharkon, was born with PURPOSE, and that is brings ends, causing chaos, slaughter lives, commending genocide. Devour any life I came across, I was born with an actual purpose. Unlike any of you stupid mortals, who comes to this world without any purpose. Which I find very irony, because those soulless Grimms in your world were born to kill life as their purpose. Don't you think so, mother of the Grimm?' There is another meaning behind his word, and it's directly toward Salem.
It took Salem's entire will and determination to have every part of her muscle not moving or flinch.
'And I think that-'
Suddenly Dharkon's voice stop, no one was sure what is happening.
'Sigh… of all the time to recover, it has to be my playtime. Urggggg… fine, news update, Master has finally recovered from his crying. That means I am going to leave. Have a nice day, NOT.' And with that, Dharkon is gone from their thoughts. And everyone finds themselves able to talk and move again.
…
But no one dares to say anything. Or have anything to say.
…
Finally, Cinder decides to speak. "Mistress, what do we do now?"
"Do not worry dear Cinder, as far as I can tell, this… mysterious God clearly means his word, if he said non-of us would be harm during our times here. Then I believe there's nothing we need to worry about." Salem calmly speaks. For them, it may seems she at least knows what to do, but in reality, Salem her self is stressful beyond words, what in the absolutely f**k is this unfair s**t. How come there is gods higher than the bastard brothers?!
Watts, however, didn't feel reassuring at all. "But what if he decides to go against his word? He clearly had the power to hurt any of us; I wouldn't be surprised if he can even remove our memories."
…
Salem: "Truth, he can do that if he really want, there's no doubt he can do such a thing, but, if we compare him to the Brothers, I would say he is more tolerant than the Brothers, it seems he treasure lives way more than the Brothers, the Brothers won't even hesitate to remove anyone that challenge them. Take the example of Mercury here, when he is crying ugly, you trying to take a photo of his embarrassing moment, and he only destroyed the scroll. If he truly is ruthless as the Brothers, dear Mercury wouldn't even be with us anymore." The mention of Mercury's possible death unnerves him.
Cinder, finding her mistress's point solid, speaks. "I-I see, then we will… play this… game he is setting for us?"
"For now." Salem's word being the final conclusion of the situation.
…
Suddenly everyone hears a jingle.
[This is an announcement; to all the guests from Remnant in Area-CH, please gathering together. The Master is on his way back.] It was a male computer vocal voice (Please imagine Portal 2's Aperture Laboratories announcer system's voice) After hearing the announcement, the people of Remnant do as it said, gather together.
Ironwood looking at the empty white space around them. "A announcer system? Just what exactly is this entire place, a facility?"
"And Area-CH? Some sort of acronym of a location?" Glynda add.
"It stands for Central hall." It was EXRB's voice.
Then he teleport in front everyone, he is back at his normal self… if that's what he usually is. "And you have no idea just how big this place is. Took me a lot of times to design this entire dimension." He then looks around everyone. "It seems when I was dealing with my problem, that everyone has got to know each other more. I see."
"But, those are not important for now. Because after all, our business is still not done yet. So… where were we… Ahh yes, yes, I believe I was asking what your thought about my invite, Mr. Xiao Long. And after this short period, what is your answer?"
Taiyang looking at Summer, then back at EXRB. "Well… consider you actually done the impossible, how can I say such a thing as no? You make my family whole again, I-" A hand was hold out to cut him off.
"There's no need to thank me, I am just nothing, but a man who do what he think was right. All I am asking right now… is your answer. Mr. Xiao Long."
"Right… Ok. I accept your invite, Mr. EXRB."
"That's all I need to hear. What about the rest of you?" He looks toward the old Rose, and the Branwen twins.
Summer answers with a beaming smile. "Of course, thank you for revival me back to life… wow, saying this out loud sounds way weird than I thought in my mind, but yes, I accept your invite, Mr. EXRB."
"Deal accepted." Qrow, holding out a thumb up.
"Please, I would rather think this as a friendly invite than a business." EXRB looks at Raven.
"Deal."
EXRB could only doing a visible eye-rolled. "Fine, be it your ways, at least it means the same to me." He turns his attention to the Belladonna family.
"I finally get to reunite with my baby Princess, of course I accept your invite, Mr. EXRB." Kali hugging Blake from behind.
"Princess?" EXRB cases a glance to Blake, who only looks embarrassed.
Ghira stretches his neck awkwardly. "Umm… don't ask, our daughter is embarrassed enough. And I accept your invite, MR. EXRB."
"I am sure I don't want to poke someone's misfortune, What about you, little buddy?" He ask Zwei.
"Arff"
"Hahaha~ Good, good. Then what about you guys?" He then gesture the questionable criminal group.
"…Consider I can see what other world dealt with their conflict. This may prove me good idea about what the Fangs should do. I accept. Mr. EXRB." Sienna reply.
"I… I accept." Ilia didn't say much, but she is slide glance Blake. EXRB however, notices her nervous.
"If you are not sure, you can still bailout in the middle, there's no need to force yourself." 'Seems like the plan of guilty is working. Good.'
"No no no, it… it's just… I have a lot to think about."
"Then take all the time you need, for there's no time here. What about you guys?"
Junior, looking left and right, knowing that he really doesn't have much choice here. Says. "Sign… ok, I guess."
Milita/Melanie looks at each other first, then turn to EXRB. "We accept." Twins gotta be twins, right?
Roman smugly taking a drag at his cigar. "Well, this is way better than sitting in that boring jail; you got the deal, my man."
"Ok, and pause." EXRB made a gesture. Signing everyone to stop. "There's something I have to take care first."
"What now?" Roman, puzzly asks.
"Nothing, just something I think of when I was stopping myself crying. Can Penny, Neo, and Adam stand-out please?"
Adam wary asks. "What do you want to do?"
"I promise you it is nothing bad, if anything; this is going to benefit you three the most."
Sienna, knowing how hard it is going to negotiating with Taurus, ordered. "Just trust this God, Taurus, we've don't have all days, even if there's no time here."
And with that said, the three stand out.
EXRB glance his hand first. "Ok, quick warning, thismightstingjustalittletinybit." He said the last sentence very quickly.
"Wait wha-"
"Fix." EXRB then snaps his right-hand fingers at the group. Immediately, the three people burst into white flames. This startle everyone.
"Penny!" "NEO!" "Adam!"
As the flames die down, the three people stand where they were, but nothing looks wrong, as nothing happened.
Adam was the first to recover from this, and he is not happy. "What did you do to me?!"
EXRB however, snort at his rudeness. "Why don't you take a look at the mirror with your left eye?" He then summons a mirror in front Adam.
"My left-!" Adam immediately removed his mask.
"Wha?" He was at a loss of word, he's left eye, is backed. The eye that's ruined by the damn SDC, is backed. The god damn brand mark was gone, his ruined red eye return to the healthy white like this right eye.
Ironwood comes to Penny's side, checking her from head to toe. "Miss Polendina, are you alright? What is the meaning of this?!"
"Penny! Are you ok." Ruby
Penny hesitantly answered. "Y-yes, General, friends Ruby, I think I am ok… it's gone." Her eyes moving around crazily, as if trying to find something.
"Penny?"
"I can't see any reading. Nor sense any of my circuits… I think I... I became a... real girl."
Ironwood/Ruby shout in surprise. "What?!"
EXRB pulls out a party popper, a party cone on his head already. "TADA! You become a real girl now. Congratulation." *POP* Confetti flys. *Child horray sound effect.*
"WHAT?!"
Yang was the first to talk. "Wait, Ruby, you mean this whole time, she is-" She pointed a finger at Penny.
*Party Blower sound effect* EXRB was blowing a party blower.
"A robot? Yes. Android if you want me to be accurate." EXRB continues to blow the whistle rapidly. *Party Blower sound effect like Annoying Air horn.*
"Woah."
"Woah" *Party Blower sound effect* "Indeed." EXRB still toying his blower.
Qrow, looking at Neo with a skeptical eye. "Please don't tell me the Ice cream girl is a robot too."
"I don't know? Why don't you tell them? Miss Neopolitan?"
Roman, coming to Neo's side, asks. "Neo. You ok?"
"I… ! ! !" It was then Neo put a hand over her mouth, then her throat. "My voice! My voice is back!" (Seriously, I had no idea who I want Neo to sound like, so you guys decide that yourself.)
Roman: "I knew you would have a nice voice."
"Ohhh! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" She was very exciting having a voice.
"That's right, since we are going to do some reaction of the other words, I need you all to be able to see, feel, and voice your thought, so I thought: Why the hell not?"
"Umm… I think you left out someone." It was Mercury.
"Hun? What do you mean? You are completely fine, you disabled." This shocked most of the group, except Salem's circle. (And disclaimer: I am not racism, this line is just for the story, I have family member who is disabled.)
"Wha?" Jaune flabbergasted speaks.
"Hold on, they get their body fix but not me, and one of them is a robot!"
EXRB looking at Mercury with an amused smile, as he put a finger on his chin. "Humm~ If I remember right, a certain someone want to get himself some blackmail material from me. Humm~ forget who he was. Probably not important since I forget." He jokingly says, this earns a huge laugh from Emerald.
"Hey, this isn't fair!"
EXRB let out a laugh. "Fair? Funny you say that, when I was crying, what did you do?" His eyes, however, were looking at Mercury with mild annoyance.
It was at this moment Mercury realizes he just makes a deadly mistake.
"You try to take a photo of my embarrassing moment. Let me ask you: HOW IS THAT FAIR?" His joking manner all gone in the last sentence, there was DEATH in it. Completely unfitting with his warm smile face. A deadly black aura emitting from his body.
Mercury's color drained, his face paled.
EXRB opens his eyes, and there is no light in it, his eyes stock become two bottomless black holes, devouring any lights, there is no life nor mercy in it. A sticking smile forming on his face. "Let me tell you a little secret: You are a mother f**king piece of f**got a** s**t to me." No one was expecting such language form him.
Mercury can feel his heart skips a beat.
"But… I am a generous heart person, so here is a deal. You, stopping being a mother f**king piece of f**got a** s**ting d**k to everyone, and~ I'll fix your leg. How's that sound? Oh wait, we all know that's impossible. You are a d**k, and you'll forever being a d**k." His action scares everyone.
"NOT." Suddenly his joking manner is all back, his eyes return to normal with a blink.
"Wha?"
"Got you there~ didn't I?" (Mans gotta go got tem.)
This action got a few "Wot?" from the group.
"I am not that cruel. I'll fix your legs, All you need to do, is apologize to me…"
Well… that's not a hard task, right?
"Sincerely."
Right…
…
EXRB looking at his wristwatch. "the deal is limit times, so you better make up your mind, quickly."
…
"I… I… "
"Nan, forget about it."He snaps his left-hand fingers.
And then Mercury is covered in black flames. He then screaming in pain, rolling on the ground.
"AHHHHHHHHHHH! HAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" His screaming sending chills to everyone. Expect Tyrian, you can guess the reason.
And the flames stopped. Mercury's legs were fixed. But he is lying on the ground, whining in pain.
"Now we are even. Heal." This time it's his snap his right hand.
And Mercury was healed. His pride? Not so much, if there' any left, that is.
EXRB cast a look at them. "Just to clarify, I HATE PRICK'S LIKE HIM. It was bad enough among us Gods. And don't ask, bad memories." Everyone obeying his word without question.
...
"Alright... your answer. Neo?"
Neo blink blankly upon being called.. "Oh… yes. And thank you again."
"Good, good, now to our last group. What do you guys thoughts?"
All of them expect Tyrian and Salem just nods.
EXRB laughs. "Come on, don't be shy, I won't bite. But I'll bark if I have to." No one can tell if he is joking or serious.
Tyrian however, wasn't fazed by it at all. "Oh ho ho ho ho ho~ This is going to be fun~"
"Oh you better bet it is. It going to be GRAND."
…
"Then, it is just you left now, what do you say? Dear Maiden?" He looks at Salem. An unreadable face on both man and woman.
"Humm… despite so much unnecessary shenanigans. I am interested. So, I guess I'll accept."
"Excellent, It seems everyone all accepted my invite, this is truly the best day. Then, without further ado. Welcome to my world." He claps both his hands and the white space fade away, reveal the true form of this place.
Around them was the most beautiful landscape everyone ever saw; there was Grasslands, a forest with a massive tree that's as tall as Beacon tower, a mountain that was cover in colorful crystals, a huge flower that is as big as Beacon academy, floating islands, Cherry blossoms gardens, desert with oasis, beach with ocean, volcano lands, you name it, it like Fantasy theme video game's landscape come true.
But that's not the most shocking part. They are standing on what to be described as a round square, located in the very center of this world. The huge white gate was still there, but behind it, was a long road connects to a massive Mansion. (Think Disney castle. But with white & gold color schemes.) There was front yard, garden, other huge facilities that is currently unknown for what purpose, there's even a colosseum. Such a massive place put both Beacon Academy & Schnee Mansion in shame, and needless to say, Weiss & Winter's jaw all drop.
"Yes yes yes, I know, Impressive. It is basically the hard-working result of my blood, sweat, and tears. My pride and joy. But we have time for a tour later."
"Now, let's move to the Cinema room, please stand still and don't move." Then everyone is teleported into a huge room, a room that's as big as the Amphitheater in Beacon, there is a huge screen there. There are seats too. And walls of… file cases?
"Now everyone, please take a seat, and if you require foods, just thinking about the snack you want, it'll appear in front you, please get comfortable, make yourself home, meanwhile I am going to look for our first world for reaction."
