Greeting my fellow readers, it is I again.
Here with the first official chapter of RWBY Effect 2. Since the one was a prologue of course. I won't say much else, but I do hope you come to enjoy it as those who did with the first. Mass Effect and RWBY have always been special to me, and I can't wait to expand more on this story; and the lore I've intertwined with the lore of both Mass Effect and RWBY itself.
Also, the start of this chapter might be a bit confusing at first. But it will make some more sense as you read on.
Anyways that's all I need to say on the top notes. So, enjoy the chapter ahead.
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RWBY EFFECT 2
Ch.1- Allies of another kind…
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A simple word that's had universal meaning through the ages of mankind and alien kind alike. Despite the light years away from one another. That was fact, an odd one. But a fact either way, to those who called this galaxy home.
But with that, there also came a saying also as old as time itself. One that was always used whenever a plan was made up. One of the various versions of the saying being 'Plans never tend to survive first contact'. An also rather truer than life statement. That said, even the plans of God like beings were not excluded from this rule. Like for example the plan of Ogla's the alien Priestess and her friend Virgil the sentient; living protean A.I. Which leads up to the current issue at-
"GET DOWN!"
That was a scream, coming from a man. A man with peach skin, brown spiked hair and a brown goatee of a unique cut. His attire consisting of a black pair of pants, boots, and a trench coat. While oddly he had two pieces of black metal infused t the sides of his skull, near his eyes. Which currently produced glass from them, making it out as a sort of sunglasses. But oddly enough, the most striking thing about him, was that his arms were pure metal, in jet black with some bits of gold barley seen around the wrists. In his hands, was a rifle of sorts that looked like a FAMAS F1, but wasn't also.
Currently he was hiding behind a high, long and thick barrier of dirt, that was high enough ro be good cover while being shot at by… well it was rather bewildering what they were fighting. Well at least what they were guessing at least.
Still, to the man's left was the person he'd just pulled down. Who was a young woman, Japanese ethnic wise from the looks of it. Her skin a light olive tone, with light steel colored eyes and short oddly light pale blond hair, that had small strand point out the front in an upwards curved shape. Her attire consisting of black bow holding back some of her hair, a pink kimono that had a black sash around the waist and a purple skirt that covered a bit of it to; that went down pass her knees a bit. She also sported brown heeled boots, a pair of black fingerless arm guards and had in a sheath. A Katana. All in all, compared to the man who'd pulled her down, she seemed out of place in the current situation.
"I was just looking Adam, I need to know who to-" The young lady argued back a little, only for Adam to cut her off
"Attack, right. With what Okita, your sword there. Sorry to say kid. But you aren't gonna get anyone without getting shot up after." Adam chastised the odd young girl before him
"Where do you get off telling me-" Okita began to say, only for the argument at hand to be interrupted by someone else to Adams right
"Enough you two. We have enough trouble dealing with being shot at. We don't need to fight with each other right now!" A man from Adam's right scolded, sternly while a dog was to his left
Said man was muscular, with rosy skin, green eyes, slick back hair and a black goatee. His outfit consisted of a worn black leather jacket, a pair of worn olive pants, black combat boots and black gloves. While on his whole left arm was metal arm guard, and he wore a brown Stenson hat with one side pined upwards. Finally he had around his wrist, something she called a 'Pip-Boy'. That had already showed had the capacity to digitize various weapons and even something called 'Stimpacks'.
Speaking of the weapon he was using currently. It looked to be makeshift into some sort of rifle body frame wise, with a green metallic tube was connected to some gears and such. A crank placed on the right and a green colored scope above. As he used crank again two times, a red hue appeared and became slightly brighter by the second crank.
The hound next to the man, was a male German Shepard with a light brown and black fur color; big brown eyes and wore a worn out looking black tactical vest. One made specifically for a dog. One that also had an old worn plaque on the side that said in bold white letter 'Police K-9 Unit'. Despite that, the dog was happily wagged his tail as he laid next to his master.
"Arf!" The dog happily barked
"See even Dogmeat agrees. Don't ya boy?" The man rhetorically asked, petting the dog's head as he happily wagged his tail some more
"Sorry Nate." Adam and Okita apologized, more sincerely from Okita as considering what had only occurred a while ago. That led them and the rest of their odd part to come together; Nate had already proven to be the groups father. That and he was a little scary when he scolded someone so far, again the groups father for sure
"Well you all seem to be calm…" Another man suddenly stated to Nate's, well it was more of grumbled then anything
This man's face was covered completely by a red hood and a mouth mask made from dark wrapped bandages. This man wore a one piece black body suit from head to at least lower tights at least. Since the rest of his legs were covered by metal leg armor that went up pass his knees. He also wore a metal shoulder guard on his left shoulder, had a grey belt around his waist, gray straps around his thighs and biceps. Had a red cape that was connected to his hood, that hung down around his other armor. While finally he had on his left side, a knife in its sheath and in his right hand. Currently firing back at their attackers, a machine pistol. Taking a few shots more, before ducking back down as he was shot back at.
"Emiya, just chill okay. Sure we're being shot at. But's it better than being overrun now ain't it?" Nate replied back, smirking a little "Or is it because you're worried about your wife being out there hm. Maybe you're not as cold as you're acting right now?"
"Oh trust me Nate he ain't." Okita chimed in, as Adam pulled up firing off a few shots himself now as she did her best to not flinch at how loud his noisy machine was "He's a lot sweeter. Specially with kids and his wife. Just a softie!"
"Thank you Okita…" Emiya replied back, sighing some as even if he didn't appreciate being teased so much. At least it was from someone he actually knew and even trusted
"Hey no problem worrying about your wife. I was the way with my wife, even before we officially got hitched. Hm… god how miss he and Shaun even now." Nate stated, seeming sad for a moment before he steeled himself once more "Still at least she's with Nick, Friender and Aayla. They can keep her safe, don't ya think?"
"I guess so. Still, hope they get back soon." Emiya exclaimed, as a hint of worry betrayed his cooler tone he was trying to keep up
"No kidding. We have enough ammo to hold out for a while. But we need back up sooner or later. More hopefully on the sooner." Adam stated, ducking back down now as he reloaded his gun
"I keep saying if you send me. I can take out quite a few. I and Emiya here are Heroic Spirits like I keep telling you!" Okita stated, irked a little that she was being treated like a porcelain doll "That and-"
Though as Okita was about to say more, she stopped when she started to cough some while blood started to come out from her mouth. Scowling a bit once she stopped coughing. Though felt Adam pat her back some as she stared back at him.
"And nothing. You're more of a liability currently with your tuberculous and this weather isn't helping I can tell." Adam stated, sternly still but with a slight softer edge too as Dogmeat moved over to Okita now and started to nuzzle her side some in some form of comfort for the girl
"How did you…" Okita asked, her voice a bit weaker now as she petted Dogmeat back
"It's not that hard to tell kid. Look we're not treating you like some fragile doll right now. Despite what you think. But Adam's right. Right now, we can't risk you getting shot up just because or your pride. So sit back and make sure to attack whatever MAY get up close enough if they do. Understood?" Nate said, with a hint of maternal concern for the younger girl
"But-" Okita wanted to argue, but it seemed Nora mainly wasn't having any of it
"UNDERSTOOD?" Nate said, in much more commanding tone as a grenade close to them blew up from the other side of their cover
"Y-Yes sir." Okita replied, a bit irked but could see where her newfound allies were coming from. She cursed her sickness, cursed it so much. Still as she smiled at Dogmeat who was wagging his tail as she petted him a bit more "We'll guess you and me are on guard duty buddy."
"Ruff, ruff!" Dogmeat happily barked as Okita chuckled some
"Hehe, glad to hear you're at least happy about it." Okita stated as she sighed as she rested her head against the dirt cover for some comfort for her neck at least "What about the others, think they'll find anything on the other side too?"
"You mean those two aliens Scarface and Chewbacca. Nates robot Codsworth and your friend Helena?" Adam asked back as Okita nodded, Adam sighing a little "Hopefully. Two different directions to look for more like us. I'm sure they will… I hope."
"Same here…same here." Okita whispered, as she decided to just stare up at the sky as she saw the red bolts being fired past them every few seconds; while the faintly hearing the words 'Roger, Roger' every few seconds from the distance
All she and the rest here could do was to wait; and hope the others found something or even someone to help them. Dear lord they really…REALLY hoped for that.
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At the same time, as battle was going on. For one group, let's call them simply 'Bravo Squad'. Was exploring the eastern direction of this stranger world. This group consisting of two women, one man and one dog. Though they weren't what you'd call… normal.
For one, the first of the two women. Was an average height blue skinned woman. With two cones instead of ears, two twin tails coming from her head instead of hair and had pretty light brown eyes. She wore a pair of dark brown almost reddish pants, that hung rather tight against lower half, she also wore a pair leather boots that went up to almost her knees. With finally short loin clothes that hung down the front and back of her pants. Her upper half consisted of a tank top of a similar color as her pants. But with a scale like pattern outlined by white. Her right arm bare, while her left had a sleeve connected. Her head had an also similar colored brown head piece, with strands of the leather tied around her tail like appendages. Finally she had hooked to her belt, two silver cylinders.
Next was the man, who though looked like an average height male body shape wise. He was in fact some sort of rather well articulate made robot. From what could be seen of course, as his skin if one were to call it that, was a sort of old worn thick; but sturdy looking plastic. With some holes and parts of the skin completely gone. Like around his neck, showing the mechanics of his robotic inners. His eyes meanwhile were a rather creepy black eyes with glowing yellow irises and his right hand was completely without the plastic skin of his. Meanwhile he wore brown pants, a white under shirt that could be barely seen alongside a barely seen green tie, as an old worn light tan trench coat was placed over him. A sash was also tied around the waist, while he also sported an old brown fedora, black dress shoes and finally had holstered; an old but well maintained 44 Magnum. All in all, one could say he looked kind of like a stereotypical 1950's Noir flick detective.
Third of the four person squad, was the hound. Though like the only man. This dog, who we'll assume is male. Was also robotic in nature, despite how close he looked like a mix between a husky and Doberman. If one were to ask of course. Still his color scheme was a mix of a worn dark navy blue coat and a pale yellow under side. His eyes were pure yellow and he was leading the group as he sniffed the air. While he and the other two before were keeping an eye on, their most well not to be mean. But their less than battle experience fourth member.
That said, the fourth member was the only one who was technically a human looking woman in appearance. But even then her lovely fair skin, red eyes and long white hair made her more exotic too. Her attire that, from the white sleeves that hug down on her arms, the long white boots, lovely white skirt with a red accent the hem of it and the basically white colored tank top with red; and even some gold as accents. To finally the white and red colored cap. Made her stand out fiercely; though she didn't seem to have a weapon on her either.
Still as these four had been walking and walking. They had made some small talk here and there. Just to get to know each other some more. I was rather enlightening so far to gauge how each of them were. Personality wise at least. As for their names. Aayla was the blue skinned woman, Nick the male robot, Friender the robotic hound and finally was Irisviel. The woman in white and who so far, at least when it came to learning new things. Was kind of…
"Wow, I never though the future could be so cool. Yet kind of sad too. Poor world." Irisviel said in slight childlike glee, but also frowned for moment after Nick had explained about his own era
"I'll have to agree. Rather… unfortunate." Aalya chimed in, with a sympathetic tone, but smiled some at some of the other info Nick had given them so far "But I am glad that man, Nate who was with you when we met up. Did do the best he could to help out."
"That's Nate for you. He was always… different from most. Very different, but that's was fine. He was a nice change of pace when we first meet." Nick explained, as he smiled a little at some fond memories "Still your era's were pretty interesting. Nicer than mine, no offense."
"None taken Nick. Despite the war, I'll admit. I may rather have that, then to live in the after math of an apocalyptic war." Aayla stated, as she smiled a bit herself
"Same. But I'd take either of your era's if it mean not constantly dealing with preventing the death of humanity. From various otherworldly beings, gods and just crazies." Irisviel exclaimed, as she shivered some "Not that it didn't have it's good. I got to be with my full family finally, and even though most aren't here. At least my dear husband is."
"Emiya right?" Nick asked as Irisviel happily nodded "Okay, well no offense. But it's a bit hard to believe you two really are married he doesn't seem…well you know."
"Hehe. no offense taken Nick. At least you're trying to be nice about it. But yes, he can be a bit… cold at times. Distant too. But he's a very loving man one you get passed that. He's just been through a lot sadly." Irisviel explained as she understood, even she knew her darling husband wasn't the most warmest person to be around
"How nice, the love you share I mean. I can even feel that warmth you speak of by your words alone." Aalya kindly exclaimed, before she looked to Friender still sniffing the air as he lead them to where ever "I wonder where our escort Friend comes from. Nick are you sure he didn't come from your era?"
"Pretty sure. Not even the tech in my era was as advanced as our robotic hound here." Nick remarked, as Friender stopped sniffing for a moment and eyed the three behind him
"Ruff!" Freinder barked, as the others swore he sounded almost a little smug from the compliment alone
"Guess the hounds smarter than he looks." Nick remarked, as Irisviel giggled some and Aayla simply smiled. Before Friender stopped all of sudden, perking his head up as he sniffed once more. The others quickly took notice "What is a boy. Got something?"
"Arf, arf!" Friender simply barked, before he bolted off ahead before anyone could stop the metallic hound
'Quickly follow him!" Irisviel yelled, as Aayla and Nick didn't have to be told twice as they alongside Irisviel followed
Followed and followed, for what seemed to be quite a while or at least that's how it felt. In actuality. It wasn't even passed three minutes before the trio stopped. Seeing no sign of Friender and only his foot prints that lead off into a canyon.
"Well that isn't eerie…" Aayla muttered, with a small sigh before looking to her two remaining companions who also didn't seem to thrilled going into the large canyon. She decided to try some humor for once, something wasn't the best at. But she did learn from her troops back in her era. That it did help at times "Remind me you two. To put a leash on that dog next time."
"I don't know. Maybe a tracker would be better, I think our little friend is smarter than he gives off that's for sure." Nick joked back a little himself, appreciating the effort it seemed Aalya was trying at making a simple joke
"Hehe. I don't think he'd like either. He's a free spirit that one." Irisviel chimed in, a little joke of her own as the other two just smiled back at her own contribution
But before anymore could be said in a joking manner between the three. Suddenly the attention was caught by something else. Something within the canyon. That was loud, clear and knew how to speak english/basic/whatever else. Though it wasn't exactly something you hear every day. For in fact what was heard was-
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"ROBOT PUPPY!"
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The excited and joy filled shrills of a happy young woman. From how far, no of the three could even start to guess. But one thing was for sure. Friender must have made contact with whoever was squealing in delight now, accompanies by robotic barks of happiness.
"Well guess that answers any my questions to where the dog is. Let's go." Nick stated, as he checked his magnum for a moment and saw it was fully loaded. Then he started to make his way off, alongside Aayla and Irisviel into the canyon
It wasn't until they reached where Friender had gone to, that they realized later just how things were gonna to be different from there on. So very….VERY different.
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Speaking of…
Let us rewind back, back a while to our five recently awoken hero's. Who were happily enjoying the feeling of flying once more on the Normandy; or in this case basically the Normandy's kid sister. Much larger kid sister from what they had seen back in the hanger bay.
Still as the five stood in the cockpit. Behind a gleeful Joker and Eve who's holo was placed on the dashboard currently. The ship finally slowed to a halt, once fully still or a still as one ship could be in space. Joker spun around in his chair.
"This baby is AMAZING!" Joker screamed in glee, with the biggest smile he could muster up as he even got comfy in his seat "And guess what, they actually have leather seats. I'm always gonna be an Alliance boy. But Cerberus has got them beat in the comfy chair department!"
"Hehe, glad to see you happy Joker." Yang exclaimed, as she was glad Joker seemed pretty much the same from these past four years between "Still. We didn't get much of a brief on the ship since the others had to get ready for well whatever this first mission of ours is."
"Eh don't worry ladies, I'm sure they just want you to explore and find whatever that energy spike is. I just want to let the ships core run for a good half an hour or so before we get to that mystery planet." Joker stated
"Makes sense. Though if don't mind me asking, but why haven't you put Eve in the systems yet?" Weiss asked, as she and the rest had taken notice of that
"Yeah that is weird." Blake chimed in, as Joke sighed a little while Eve giggled. Blake raised a brow a bit "Huh?"
"Oh it's nothing Blake. Simply put the Normandy already has it covered." Eve cheerfully explained
"Meaning….?" Ruby asked now, as she was quite confused on what Eve was going on about
"She means me Miss Ruby." A new voice suddenly echoed, answering the sixteen year old in the body of a twenty years old's question
"FRACKEL COOKIES AND VAREN!" Ruby screamed, as she seemed to be the only one who freaked out a little just now. The others looking at her as Ruby sheepishly laughed with a small embarrassed blush "Hehe…hehe, sorry. J-Just got startled."
"Ever so adorable my baby sis." Yang teased some, as Ruby stuck her tonuge out much to Yang's amusement
"Still, who was that just now?" Elizabeth asked, bringing the conversation back before they started getting effected by that stupid little curse of theirs
"Right… that would be another, less than welcomed addition to our once quiet, lovely Normandy." Joker answered, grumbling some as he did not seem happy about whatever this was much
"Oh hush Joker. I for one am happy to have a fellow program onboard!" Eve exclaimed, as she pointed to the left or Jokers right as a holo popped up a blue sphere connected to a thin holo cone of sorts "Everyone please meet the Normandy's newest A.I. EDI."
"Greeting Commander, ladies. Pleasure to mee you. I am EDI, the ships cyberwarfare and secondary operator of the Normandy SR2." EDI greeted rather politely as Joker rolled his eyes some
"Sure, it's nice to meet you at first. Then she's goes overlord with us the second she gets!" Joker exclaimed, grumpily as he sighed some "I like the Normandy when it was quiet and controlled mainly by Eve. Now we got this thing stuck in her. It's like ship cancer."
"Oh don't mind his grumpy attitude gals. He's just upset that his 'Man Cave' has been invaded. I for one am happy with EDI. Joker could use another woman in his life, one that will help keep him from lazing about TOO much." Eve teased, as she smirked at Joker who gave her the stink a bit a little while the others chuckled
"Yeah thanks mom…" Joker said, grumbling some more as he smirked a little too now "Hey gals, you think they'll be ticked off if I 'Accidently' spill some soda on EDI's holo projector here?"
"Joker." Elizabeth said first, amused but also stern a little as she couldn't put it pass Joker to no actually do that
"What, no one would know aside from us. It will be the perfect crime." Joker suggested, smirking some still
"Joker…" Team RWBY all at once said next, crossing their arms as they raised an eyebrow at the man
"Alright fine, fine. I was kidding, sheesh." Joker replied back, sticking his tonuge out at the five as only Yang and Ruby returned in back
"Never change yourselves my dears. Never change." Elizabeth remarked, as she patted the top of her daughters heads; before turning her attention back to Joker and Eve "Still girls you can take a walk around a bit if you want. See how everyone's doing and maybe get to know em a bit better. I'm going to stay here . Need to ask EDI a few questions. So that said, better behave Joker, you're in the company of three delightful ladies now."
"Roger that Commander. Scouts honor!" Joker quipped
"You were a boy scout?" Elizabeth questioned, though more curious if he had really been
"Nope. Anyways, I'll play nice as long as EDI doesn't take over everything up here.' Joker remarked, as he swiveled his chair back ahead towards the controls
"That, along with me and you keep an eye on him Elizabeth!" Eve exclaimed joyfully
"And I must reinstate Joker. I simply am an aid here, no need to worry about me 'Taking over' as you say." EDI reassured joker
"Yeah, yeah. Promises now, overlord later." Joker snarked back a little, before looking over the controls while Eve and Elizabeth chuckled at the banter
The girls smiled some at the sight of banter between an old and new member of the crew. But without saying much more, the four made their off and down into the walkway to where the new galaxy map was. As they did, they noticed a few individuals here and there. Part of the large crew that had been assigned to this ship. All Cerberus operatives apparently, which was a little nerve racking.
That was until they saw someone else near the map, talking to a red headed woman in a Cerberus uniform. But it was none other than dear old Navigator Pressly. When they saw the older man, the girls at least made a quick dash to another old friend from back then.
"PRESSLY!" Team RWBY screamed in joy, as the ran up to the man
"Huh, wait g-" Pressly who'd been talking with a nice young lady named Kelly, said as he and Kelly overhead the shouts; only for them to see a bit older looking women in the same appearance as that of team RWBY leap at Pressly himself. Before crashing into him as they fell on the ground, Pressly ignoring the pain as he saw the girls all giving him a big hug and he smiled realizing it really was them. No one else could make him feel so at ease so easily like team RWBY always had "Haha, girls it really is you. I'm so glad you're alive. Older, but alive. Haha!"
"We're so glad you're okay yourself dude." Yang cheered, as she and the girls got up while Blake and Kelly helped the older man back on his feet
"We really are. Honestly most of us worried you'd died back then." Weiss exclaimed as she felt better now having another ally with them on this ship
"Would have been. But Tali's little shield back then saved me." Pressly exclaimed, patting his chest where the shield had been as if was still there
"You mean her aura shield. You were one of her testers?" Yang asked once more
"That's right. Saved my life, whenever I get a chance to see her again. I'll need to thank her." Pressly said, as the girls nodded in agreement
"Well don't worry there. Mama is gonna join later on most likely. That said…" Ruby began to say, before she looked at Kelly. Smirking she decided to have some fun teasing the old man "So, hitting on younger girls Pressly. Didn't know you had a type."
"W-What no I wasn't-" Pressly began to say, blushing some at the statement while Kelly giggled some. Realizing Ruby was just simply teasing him, he sighed "That was a joke… very funny Ruby. Still, this is Kelly Chambers."
"Hiya. Nice to meet you four, I heard quite a bit about you girls from back then when you first came about. Anyways if you're wondering, I simply will be helping you and the commander to keep track of messages and if anyone wants to talk with you." Kelly explained
"Um, but why. Wouldn't a V.I just be better to OW… Blakey what was that for?" Yang asked, a bit surprised when she got an elbow to her right side by her girlfriend "That hurt ya know…"
"Shush you. That was being rude. Now apologize dear." Blake scolded, as she was already proving to be getting into the role of future wife with Yang
"No, no it's fine honest!" Kelly quickly tried to reassure
"Are you sure Kelly?" Weiss asked, as she really didn't want Yang to be a reason for someone hating them already "Yang doesn't mean ill, she sometimes just speaks without thinking. Most of the time now that I think about it."
"Hey!" Yang yelled, a little irked being teased now all of sudden
"Well you kind of do big sis. No offense, we still love you!" Ruby chimed in, as she gave Yang a hug
"Thanks Rub's…" Yang replied back with a sigh, as she knew she'd been asking to being hit by the side by her dear Blake and even getting teased a little by her well pretty much sister in law Weiss; even if by not legal standards yet. Smiling a little, she focused on Kelly "Sorry, really I am."
"And again it's fine girls honest. Besides even though being pretty much your secretary is my 'OFFICAL' job. My other more important job is the ships therapist. I mean we're going to be a ship of soon different types of individuals. Not to mention the crew we have already on here. Its gonna end up having a lot of our personal needing to talk with considering our mission. Which is where I come in." Kelly happily explained "Speaking of. None of you have to now, but from what was debriefed to me. You were out for a while. So whenever you feel like talking, Your big sister Kelly is here."
"Thank you Kelly. We'll keep that in mind, anyways me and the girls are going to walk around some more. See what else is on this floor at least, if you don't mind I mean." Ruby said kindly
"Oh no, no. You're fine Ruby really. You and the girls enjoy exploring okay?" Pressly responded back with a reassuring smile as Kelly nodded in agreement
Without saying more, the girls made their off. Deciding first to make their way to the armory since they wanted to see if anyone was in. As they entered, they found their few true allies in Cerberus. Being Ilia, Oscar, Melanie and Miltia. All in the so far seen Cerberus fatigues. That and looking over some weapons on the table in the large room too. The other four took quick notice of team RWBY. Smiling seconds later, as Ilia decided to greeting them first.
"Hey girls nice to see ya!" Ilia greeted, waving at the girls as the others of her group waved too
"Nice to see you too Ilia, sorry we couldn't talk more back on the station. But you know." Ruby replied back herself, sheepishly smiling
"Nah we get it. Besides having a chat while escaping a base filled with reprogramed murderous mech isn't the best place to catch up. So no probs." Melanie responded back kindly
"Still gotta say. It's gonna be a little hard getting used to seeing you well older now." Oscar chimed in "I mean we are too. But you get the idea."
"Yeah I'm gonna be honest myself. It's kind of odd to hear my own voice a bit different." Weiss exclaimed, as she touched her ponytail and smiled "But I think I'm going to keep the hair. I like it."
"Same here." Blake, Yang and even Ruby said next as they had grown already fond of their new long hair
"Good to know you're feeling okay so far. But must also be weird to be still in your younger mindset. Can't imagine how your dealing with that considering." Miltia exclaimed herself as she sheepishly smiled herself "Eh…no offense of course."
"And none taken. But we're fine. Well me, Yang and Weiss since we were eighteen before… that day. But Ruby well…" Blake began to say as everyone looked at Ruby. Who was now just looking over her in the mirror and making funny faces
"Hehe…" Ruby chuckled a little, before she noticed everyone else giving her deadpanned stares much to her confusion "What?"
"Yeah…." Blake muttered with a sigh, as she wondered what odd situations they'd get into when it came to Ruby; considering she was pretty much a woman-child now
"We can get the picture Blake." Oscar replied back with a sigh of his own "Anyways should have said it. But welcome to the armory. Jacob usually is here, but he and Miranda are talking over this newest mission; and guess who's going with ya."
"Oh sweet. So you'll be with us and mom?" Ruby asked, happy even more now as they were gonna be on their first new mission with good friends of theirs
"Actually just you four. The commander needs to go get some checks up and a bit more debriefings on what's to be expected. Miranda and Jacob will be doing that alongside her. But might be for the best unlike your four who were just frozen in a big crystal. Your mom well… ya know." Ilia answered, though did her best not to make it uncomfortable as hearing that your mom died even if she was back wasn't something any kid wanted to hear again
"Guess that makes sense, thanks by the way." Yang stated, half smiling some "Anyways, you all know the mission ahead too right?"
"That we do Yang, that we do and like you four. We'll be going out in some new armor and weapons. Ones that don't scream at least Old School Cerberus operatives." Oscar explained as everyone else got a quick chuckle from that. Once they all calmed down, Oscar decided to addressing something else "Hey ah… look, girls I know you're not fond of our group and believe me. Lately most of us here haven't been as much either. But, I think me and the rest here can agree, we're happy you decided to accept our help either way."
"And we're just glad we have friends already here." Ruby replied back as Blake, Weiss and Yang nodded in full agreement there. But just then, the comms went off before anymore could be said between the two groups of young adults
"Girls, you and you're team are needed in the docking bay. You're missions is going to start soon, though Joker isn't too happy about that. Elizabeth has also been informed that she'll be staying back here and she as well has expressed her displeasure. Please make your way down soon."EDI stated, as it seemed she had a holo-emitter in the room as her holo had appeared before them, before going away
"Aw man. Guess the rest of the tour will have to wait then. That's sucks." Ruby whined a little, followed by a pout
"Oh don't worry Ruby. You'll have plenty of time later to explore and we can be your official guides." Miltia kindly reassures, as Ruby nodded back in a silent 'That sounds fine' manner
"Well no time like the present then. Let's make our way down Our storage lockers will be there and your gear from the last mission will be already set up," Ilai explained
"Right then, let's get going people!" Ruby cheered, pumping herself up once more as she began her way out of the room to where she had a feeling the elevator was at. Since she believes she'd seen it when she and the girls said hi to Pressly
The others didn't have to say anything more as they all quickly followed behind Ruby. Though none of them would realize what this fated mission would in the end, gain them.
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And now so far this mission had gone smoothly…
That was the shared sentiment between the group of now eight. Both sets of four having easily integrated with one another; then again their past friendships helped with that a lot. Still that was or…well now 'HAD' been the sentiment of the temporarily dubbed 'Ground Team Alpha' as the name was still pending.
For why it was passed tense for the team well….
"Hahaha. Good puppy!" Ruby screamed in joy as she was happily petting a large mecha hound that came out of bloody nowhere a minuet or more ago in the creepy canyon they found themselves in. Having leaped on Ruby, only for now she and the hound happily acknowledging each other as friends "Oh who's a good boy, you are. You are!"
"Oh yes you're such a handsome and adorable boy. Yes you are, yes you are!" Weiss also was saying as she stood next to the two already enamored with the new arrival just as much as Ruby was
"Well… this is a thing." Oscar stated, confused beyond all belief but happy at least that this wasn't a dire situation he had first assumed it had been. With him were the four original others of his group, along with Blake and Yang. He like his fellow Cerberus Operatives all in updated armor and with updated weapons for the mission ahead
Like for Oscars case, he now wore a currently prototype new suit of armor for possible future endeavors when it came to Cerberus. It had what seemed to be a black rugged under suit of sorts, akin to fatigues one would wear in the normal military but all black. Metal plates covered his shoulders, forearms, chest, shoulders and lower half of his legs. Black gloves and boots added to the military aesthetic here. Also he had a metal plated belt, pouches in the front filled with whatever and no helmet currently. Since the air was breathable. Anyways finally his armor was painted in old school military tan and brown, and with no logo. This Armor was simply known as the 'Ajax Armor'. His weapons meanwhile consisted of Cerberus funded and civilian government handcrafted weapons. But painted in more civilian colors. From his mostly used M-22 Eviscerator Shotgun, to his M-25 Hornet SMG and finally his M-358 Talon sidearm. Oscar in this set up, screamed true and true frontline solider.
The when it came to Melanie, she surprisingly was like Oscar in that regard. Despite the fact, her gear was all out Juggernaut as some would call it. From her heavily plated light and dark grey colored armor, that made her looked like a walking tank; and showed barley any part of the under suit of hers between the thick plated armor. She too forgone her helmet here. This set of armor was known as the 'Aegis Defensive Armor'. Meanwhile her weapons cemented her heavy duty look. As they were odd ones to say the least, Geth made of all things. But reversed engineered. As she sported a Geth Pulse Rifle as her primary, a Geth Plasma Shotgun as her secondary, followed by a Geth Plasma SMG for her side arm. Then second to last having a freaking Geth Sniper rifle or a dubbed 'Javelin' b Melanie herself. To finally having something else clipped to her back as her heavy weapon. What it was, none knew. But also was Geth made, that and no one asked HOW she even got these weapons in the first place. But that might be left better unsaid. Finally all these weapons were re-painted a plain gun metal grey to look if barley, more civilian.
Then it came to Ilia, who was the reverse opposite in some manners to Melanie's Juggernaut appearance. As she looked fully ready for stealth, well heavily armored stealth. But Stealth no less. As it too showed very little of the black under suit she wore. But was honestly just more of a less plated version of Melanie's armor, painted manly silver with some grey and royal blue. She too didn't have her helmet on and she even said this armor hadn't been hers. But had belonged to a man who left it for her and was her mentor alongside Miranda her mother; before he suddenly disappeared. She didn't get into more of it, but her armor was known simply as the 'Infiltrator Armor'. That aside, her weapons were the Cerberus Harrier, an auto version of the M-96 Mattock Blake was currently using herself. Then she also sported a M-13 Raptor Sniper rifle and a M-358 for her sidearm. All in more Alliance friendly colors.
Finally came Miltia who looked much more stealth oriented. Be it for her armor which was much more ahem… curved around her body type. To the lack of very little heavy plated armor aside for the more vital areas. She also didn't have her helmet on, but the armor showed much more of the black under suit that came with it. All colored in a deep purple with red and violet mixed in. It was though like Oscars, a current prototype to be tested out. Dubbed the 'Shade Armor'. Her weapons were that of Turian design. Like her sister, maybe it was best not ask how she got such weapons considering. Still they consisted of a Phaeston Assault Rifle, a Krysae Sniper Rifle and for the sidearm; the only human issued weapon being a M-3 Predator Pistol.
Like team RWBY, these four of Cerberus were freshly equipped and ready to help the girls with whatever was to come their way on this mission. All again, except… this current predicament.
"Yeah…. I get you Oscar. Didn't expect THIS to happen." Yang replied back. Somewhat perplexed with the fact a robot dog appeared out of nowhere. But seeing how easily the pup seemed to be with her baby sister and sister in law. She wasn't too worried "But hey look at it this way. At least the dog's nice right?"
"True but it's still freaking weird." Oscar replied back, as Yang couldn't argue with that logic honestly
"Weird or not. Think maybe this guy's a native of this place?" Melanie questioned as anything by this point could be up for speculation. Though looking around, realizing this baren wasteland was probably what the whole planet was like. Her theory all of sudden seemed more likely considering the dogs make up "I mean this place couldn't sustain life. Well any organic life at least."
"Then why does this place have breathable air for us organics Melanie?" Blake replied back as Melanie was about to answer; only to realizing that glaring bump in her theory
"Oh man. I was on a role too.' Melanie grumbled some
"Yeah she actually was seriously using her brain for a for seconds." Ilia teased, as Melanie gave her a stink eye. Ilia, Miltia and Yang at least snicker some at the tease
"Anyways. Jokes aside, let's see if the dog knows anything." Blake exclaimed, as she moved closer to where the dog, Weiss and Ruby were at. The rest followed behind, before Ruby and Weiss took notice of them first; followed be the mecha hound
"Oh guys, need something?" Ruby kindly asked
"Yes we do. We just wanted to see if the dog here can tell us anything or at least understand us." Blake answered, before she turned her full attention to the mecha dog who was staring back at her. Kneeling down a little as the rest stayed quiet. She decided to see if this dog was smarter than he seemed "Can you. I know most people say most dogs aren't the brightest. But, considering you're not a normal dog. Maybe you're smarter than you look. Well, are ya?"
The dog didn't do anything in the matter of saying something, but he did do a series of rolls on his back suddenly in the first. Then after what seemed like at least seventeen seconds at best he stopped as the dust that had formed a bit started to die down. But not before kicking just a little bit of dirt in Blakes face. Blake herself not really amused for obvious reasons.
But before she or anyone else could saying something. The dust had cleared and on the ground now was a word. A rather horribly written word but a word none the less. One that simply said 'YES'. Blake and the others looked at the dog, who proudly was wagging his tail.
"Arf. Ruff, ruff!" The mecha dog barked loudly
"Guess that's a yes then, if not a bit of a rude one…" Blake stated, getting back up on her feet as she saw Ruby and Ilia this time pet the dog while Weiss was doing so too if not followed by a cutesy voice filled with compliments towards said dog
"Come on Blake, you had that coming." Oscar remarked, amused himself as he didn't even flinch at the slight glare Blake was giving him
"Funny…" Blake muttered as she swore he saw a smug smirk just a little on the dog. But sighed and smirked a little of her own, realizing she probably did ask for that just a little bit "Well at least he's smart. So that brings up another questions, does he live on this planet and if so or not; well at least who made him?"
" That might be a little hard to answer miss." An older voice suddenly said from behind her and the others
It wasn't even seconds later when team RWBY and their Cerberus allies snapped around with weapons up and aimed. But they were all rather shocked even more, when they came face with an alien none of them had ever seen, a rather exotic looking woman in white. Then finally they saw a freak plastic skinned robot man, that looked like bloody detective of all things. Which was already adding even more on the oddness.
It was presumed the older male voice came from the robot. Though it seemed he and the two females either anticipated this would happen or that maybe they were just fast to getting the idea. As all three raised their arms up. Ony the robot man placing his gun down before putting his arms up after. Then he spoke.
"Not the most unexpected welcome. But not one I'm not use to either." The robot man stated as he smiled all for just a moment; like a fond memory. Before he focused full back on eight armed young adults "Names Nick, Nick Valintine and I see you meet our mechanical pup Friender. Speaking of, how you doing boy. Didn't give these folks too much of a scare now did ya?"
"Arf!" Friender barked happily, wagging his tail some
"Hehe. Had a feeling that would be the case. Oh I'm Irisviel Von Einzbern. But you can just call me Irisviel for short." Irisviel said now, deciding that it was fine by this point and lower her arms "Now will you please be a dears and lower your guns. We're not going to hurt you."
"Well…" Ruby began to say, as she looked at everyone else who slowly gave her a nod. Once they all did, Ruby let out a relived sigh as she lower get gun first; the others following in suit "Whew. I did not want to shoot strangers ya know?"
"Hm, that's a good way of thinking young lady." The alien of the group spoke kindly, before she cleared her throat "I'm Aayla Secura. Now I know you have questions probably. Believe us we do too. A lot to be honest, but for now. Would you mind coming back with us. We need to rendezvous back with some more friends of ours and you eight could be our answers."
"Answers?" Miltia, Weiss and Ilia asked at least as they were confused on what answers exactly those answers were
"Like Aayla said. We can explain more later. For now, will you come with us." Nick said now, as he gave them all a reassuring smile "I know this is asking a lot, mostly based on blind faith here. But believe me when I say, we're friends. So what do you say, friends?"
Nick then held his hand out shake, and once more another few moments pass of semi-tense silence. The wind blowing past them all, only for Ruby to move near the rather primitive looking gun Nick had on him. Then smile as she held it by the barrel before placing the handle in Nicks hand. Nick without missing a beat holstered his weapon. While Ruby held her hand out, Nick smiling a little wider when he looked back at Ruby.
"'Friends Nick." Ruby kindly said, as she and Nick shook hands; before letting go. But Ruby decided to suggest some good advice to Nick at least "Oh and not to sound rude. But we can get you a new handgun later on. That one from what I remember, would be considered a relic by this point. No offense."
"Heh. None taken kid, this old forty-four has been through the ringer. Hate to put the old girl into retirement. But I might need too, so I'll take your offer on that new gun later. Irisviel might need one too." Nick said, before he look at the white clad woman "And I know you don't like em. But better safe than sorry."
"Hm…fine." Irisviel simple pouted, as Aayla chuckled some
"Well this has been nice and all. But maybe we should get back to your friends now." Weiss cut in, before she realized she sounded a little rude just there "I mean if you would.. please."
"And we shall, Friender lead the way." Aayla answered, as Friender simply did as he was told and began backtracking his way back
With that team RWBY, their Cerberus allies, Nick, Irisviel and Aayla began to follow behind Friender. None realizing what this one simple really meant for the future of the era alone.
Though the same could be said for the other group of allies Nick, Irisviel, Aayla and Friender belong too. Well mostly….
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A team consisting of four other individuals as well and dubbed 'Charlie Squad'. Were currently dealing with their own situation. But before we get to that, these four individuals went by the names Chewbacca a being knows as a Wookie, then came another called Scarface who species wise was called an Yautja. After that came the second oddest of the four. That of a robotic Bulter called Codsworth. But what was the oddest here, was the young girl of about fourteen at least called Helena Blavatsky.
Chewbacca was easily one of the larger of the four. Standing a good of seven feet and five inches. His body was lean yet muscular. His face more dog like around the nose and mouth. His eyes a light blue of all things and his body covered in all brown hair with strands of black. His hands or at least the palms and the tips of his toes could be barley seen. But were a dark black coloring. He wore no clothing aside from a bandolier across his body and held in his hands a rather high-tech crossbow of sorts or as Chewbacca called it, a 'Bowcaster'.
Next was Scarface who was the more armored of the four in Charlie Squad. Also standing at a good seven feet and five inches. Maybe even slight taller. His armor was all a worn gunmetal grey. Most of it covered the sides of his thighs, the lower half of his legs and feet. His arms and part of his left chest area, with some red markings on it. While chainmail mesh covered the right side of his chest and around his waist. A wide fishnet like coat covered his skin too, along with red loincloth. Next was his back piece on his left that seemed to house some sort of shoulder canon. After that was his mask that he wore, which look menacing enough with the spikes on top and the blood red markings over his left eye. His actually body showed still, from his light palish yellow skin with black markings, his clawed hands and the organic gold decorated dreads that hung from his head. He had no weapons on him. Aside from his wrist blades that came from his right gauntlet. While his left one, seemed to house come kind of computer of sorts.
Then came Codsworth. Who was a literally floating three eyes ball robot, with long squid like arms. That was the simpler explanation. Because even if he looked like that, it wasn't as simple. For one his ball like body had three long appendages that connected to his wide robotic eyes, while having a jet below that made him hover more than actually float. His arms squid like yes, also came in three types. One with a pincher to grab things, another with a mini-flamethrower and the last with what some called a freaking laser. Well one that shot more like a gun, but a laser no doubt. His body old and weather, was a gunmetal grey. Thankfully it seemed his body was the only real armor he needed, you know being a robot and all.
Lastly was Helena, a cute peach skinned girl. Who's attire…ahem, was a little revealing for a girl her age unfortunately. At least appearance wise, as from what she'd explained she was actually a much older woman who could never age. Still she was more childlike at times so far, despite her actual age. Still her attire, consisted of a pair of detached white sleeves with white ruffles at the ends. A pair of stocking that went up to near the ends of her thighs, a pair of black boots with also white ruffles at the ends. A dethatched collar around her neck and a cap on her head. Oddest was her shirt. Which was more of a one piece bikini style wise if barley, but had a short ruffled skirt; a wide belt and a golden medal on her chest. She also had over her body currently a large fancy coat that hung off her arms a slightly. All in the color scheme of black, white and wine red. Her most striking features though, were her purple eyes and neck length light purple hair.
There four like their fellow allies from when they somehow woke up from pods of all things. Had been tasked like Bravo squad to find something or someone, which again they did. Only for the situation currently to be less than… predicted on first contact.
"How long have they been at this again?" A259-Noble One or Carter asked, as he along with a a good few others from his group and most from the newly found four manned squad stood on the side lines
Why you may ask. Simple, it seems that Scarface and Emile of each respective groups. Weren't too keen on being nice. Which ended up in a sudden fist fight that was going on. Now that would have been just ignored as a simple quick brawl between their more meat headed members of their groups. BUT, it didn't end there.
Soon after, Chewbacca came in defense of Scarface considering they were allies. But that caused Sev to come in as Emiles back up, alongside the female swordsmen Miyamoto. As she just wanted a fight is all, even if it was a fist fight. After that Boss ordered Scorch and Fixer to see if they could reel in Sev at least. Thorn meanwhile suddenly decided to join the brawl too, because he wanted to let out some pent up frustrations. That and fight Miyamoto, mainly as a friendly spar since they'd ended up talking a bit and started to try one upping each other; after they each learned they'd died previously in their own respective eras. So now was a good time then any, by Thorns logic at least. Seriously dude?
Sill if that wasn't bad enough, the Eldar Isha went into the fray too against Emile after he made a comment about her ears when she tried to reel him back in herself. Which indicated she had a bit of a short temper when it came to her ears at least. Anyways by this point, Carter got Jorge and Cat to try in reel in Emile now. Thankfully by that point, the twins Eliphas and Locasta decided to send in a few of their own to help out with the de-escalation of the fight. Those being Jeanne since she was pretty good at that stuff, and Ereshkigal who was sent in as more of the cute pleading factor; because she was so darn adorable without even trying always. The Arbiter and Da-Vinci also decided to join in also, to help de-escalate the situation. Arbiter out of slight annoyance and Da-Vinci, mainly because she was a little tired still and needed something exciting to help wake her up.
All in all, those thirteen were doing their thing. While everyone else were standing on the sides line. Either unamused, disappointed or just SO done already. All the while distant sounds of gun fire and explosions still echoed on.
"About five minutes I think." Helena answered, sighing a bit as she was sitting currently on the right shoulder of Master Chief who was just staring at the little brawl/ attempts of de-escalation before him
"Well at least they're getting this over with now then later. Much as it annoys me so with the timing." Arbiter exclaimed, moving back to the others now. Deciding to just let it run its course, sighing some too while he heard the gun fire from far away echo still "Let us hope this ceases soon. We have more important manners to deal with."
"Speaking of that. You two." Cody said now, as he looked to Helena still on Master Chiefs shoulder and Codsworth who was next to him
"Yes, may we be of help Mr. Cody?" Codsworth in his proper gentlemen tone asked as he and Helena turned their focus back to Cody
"Cody, just Cody." Cody responded back, as if he was being honest. Codsworth was probably the oddest droid or robot as Codsworth called himself; that he'd ever seen. Which was admittedly nice, refreshing too "I wanted to ask. But did either of you get a good look at those attacker of yours?"
"Hm… well I didn't get a good look at them. But they were quite rude when we tried hailing them after being re-activated." Codsworth answered, before his eyes looked to Helena "What of you Miss Helena. Did you get a better look at them?"
"I think I did Codsworth. Not by much, but I did. Just give me a second…" Helena began to say, as she took a moment to think it over. Before some of those blurs began to come back "Right. Right, so I think they were like robots, thin limbs and I swore I heard them say-"
"Roger, Roger." Rex, Cody, Wolffe and Boos said all at once; in a rather uneasy if not angered fashion
"Um… do you know something we don't?" Rin asked, curiously but already getting a bit of a bad feeling about this now
"Yes we do." Plo-Koon exclaimed. Sighing a bit as he rummaged through his pocket and pulled out a holo-pad of some make; before turning it on as it displayed a rather odd looking robot "The enemy we are to face soon."
It was like Helena said. Thin in the limbs, but it's body, neck and it's head were thin too; even narrow at certain points. It had a backpack on it and held a black rifle of sorts in its three fingered hands. Everyone who wasn't STILL stuck in the bawl. Looked at the holo in either curiosity, worry or a bit of both.
"Is that what you saw Helena?" Sidonus asked, as he could tell already. This wasn't a robot used for effective war and more of cannon fodder
"That's it, that's what I saw if barley!" Helena answered, suspired that she wasn't just crazy and making it up at what she saw
"What are they though?" Eliphas questioned, hoping these weren't TOO troubling to deal with
"B-1 Series Battle Droids. The main infantry and cannon fodder of the Confederacy." Plo-Koon answered, as his tone was a bit more grim now
"Aren't those the other guys against who you're side in your era were fighting against?" Anya asked, as she was already trying to spot the weak points
"That they are kid. They're cheaply made and not too bright when it comes to complex strategy. But they make up for that with-" Wolffe began to explain, before he was cut off by Titus
"Sheer numbers and fire power. Smart I'll admit." Titus exclaimed as he had to admit, if he ever dreaded any type of enemy in a more of the annoyance fashion. It were the ones who had quantity over quality, since those types were always ammo eaters
"It is. Reminds of a few hunts I went on in my mortal life and the bandits I fought off later on. They may have been dumb animals and people. But their numbers always made it a chore to fight off ." Atalanta chimed in as she like Anya and few others, were already memorizing certain areas of the droids
"That aside. But what weakness do they have?" Shirou asked, hoping it wasn't too complicated from what the holo showed alone
"A few. Mainly the joints, hit those they go down quick." Boss answered back, as he pointed to the joints that held the droids limbs together. Then he pointed at the neck "The neck is also a weak pint. One clean cut or even a certain amount of ripping force and the head comes clean off. A good shot can take them out too, since that area houses the more critical parts of their functions."
"Well good to know it won't be too hard to deal with." Jun exclaimed as he was already prepped to snipe a good few droids
"Agreed. But just in case… are there other types?" Anya agreed with Jun, before she brought up another good question; mainly out of slight paranoia and an uneasy gut feeling if she were to be honest "Please say no. PLEASE."
"Gotta disappoint you then miss. But they do." Rex replied back, as Anya groaned some while Plo-Koon changed the holo showed a new droid
It looked like a much more armored version of the B-1, except it's head was fused with its body. It's arm had what looked like built in blasters. It's legs thicker too with armor plating. All in all, for those around. Be it military oriented or civilian minded. This machine was defiantly the heavy unit.
"This here is a B2 Super Battle Droid. I don't think I have to say much more on why it's called that." Rex explained, crossing his arms as he waited to see if anyone could make the obvious answer
"You mean the fact it looks just like a super roided out version B-1 Battle Droid Rexy boy?" Locasta remarked, a bit rudely without realizing "Kind of obvious there dude. Just saying."
"Locasta. Manners." Rin scolded, as daughter of the Emiya's flinched a little
"Oh ah… sorry Rex. Didn't mean to-" Locasta began to say, but was cut off by Rex himself
"Eh no problem kid, you kind of remind of someone else from my era." Rex reassured, as Locasta was a bit like good old Commander Tano personality wise; lords how he missed the young and yet brave woman
"That aside. I'm sure there are more you could show us. But-" Anastasia began to say, before a loud explosion from aways echoed louder than before. The former queen hugged her doll a little as she didn't care for such noises even now "B-BUT, we should get moving soon. Because none of that sounded good."
"Anastasia's right." Master Chief finally said, as Helena still on his shoulders flinched some for a moment or so. Then he looked to Plo-Koon, since he was quite curious on the aliens abilities that he displayed a while ago after they'd awakened "Plo-Koon, would you be able to get them to stop?"
"Perhaps, I'll admit. The forces is… oddly stronger in everything here so far." Plo-Koon explained, as the longer he was awake the much stronger the force seemed to be for him then it ever was back in his own era. Odd as it was, it may prove useful for later situations in the future. Holding both his hands out he decided to test something "This may take but only a moment."
No one from the sidelines group said anything but were a little tense. Mainly since those aside from the Clones. Had at least seen a Jedi or two use the force before. Still, Plo-Koon's hand shook for moment before he slowly raised them up. With that, to the silent surprised to the much more obvious shock. Plo-Koon used this so called invisible power called the Force; and then lifted those who had been in the brawl at least. Up into the air, much to most of their own surprise. But before any of them could scream or yell. Plo-Koon decided to speak once more.
"Now I know you have…issues currently. But we have new and recently know allies in need of assistance against a foe from my own era. They will die without our help. So I need you all to put aside this squabble before unnecessary and avoidable deaths happen. Is that understood?" Plo-Koon sternly explained, but was so calm about it that it made him seem much more intimidating; his more synthesized voice thanks to his mask didn't help lessen that factor either
The only ones who seemed to quickly agree, were Chewbacca, Sev, Thorn and Isha. Chewbacca and Thorn since they respected the Jedi enough beforehand. Sev similarly, but mostly because he could tell Boss was giving him a stern gaze even from behind his helmet. Sev didn't want to deal with another lecture from his brother, so he complied. Isha, well it was more from her own embarrassment at the fact she allowed her anger to get a hold of her… again. She was currently blushing madly at how childish she must have been acting.
Meanwhile Scarface only complied because he wanted to know if this was part of that force stuff Plo-Koon spoke of a bit earlier. That and see if he could somehow weaponized it for his own. If possible. Emile meanwhile just decided it wasn't worth getting an ear full from Carter at least. So he just nodded, even if he wasn't fond of being man handled or alien handled in this case.
Miyamoto well….
"HEY, HEY LET ME DOWN. I WASN'T DONE I GOT JIPPED, YOU HEAR ME. JIPPED!" Miyamoto was screaming irritably as she was just flaying around angrily as she yelled at Plo-Koon; who seemed to be a bit confused on how this woman was supposed to be a resurrected hero of old for her era's people; a few others in the group couldn't help but wonder too by this point
"Well at least one out of six out of seven listened mostly. Good job sir." Wolffe said to his commander even if not by title anymore
"Thank you. Though for Miyamoto, will she be like this for a while?" Plo-Koon asked, placing most of those he held up back down. Before turning his attention to those part of Miyamoto's era. Mainly the twin masters, who seemed to be a bit embarrassed at the woman's current behavior
"Eh… maybe, maybe. She can be a bit…immature sometimes." Eliphas exclaimed, as he and his sister sighed a little; before Eliphas looked to his sister "Should we, it's kind of cruel but…"
"It might be the only way to calm her down." Locasta replied back, though seemed to feel a bit bad herself all considered
"What is?" Jorge asked as he and most of the others sent to de-escalate the situation had regrouped with them; along with those who'd been in the brawl themselves; aside for a still levitating Miyamoto for obvious reasons
"It's just ah… a bit of a low blow is all." Eliphas explained as right when he said that. The parents, and servants all cringed realized WHAT exactly he; and his sister were deciding to do
"OH…oh that is cruel kiddos." Da-Vinci exclaimed, as she felt bad that it had to be used and brought up around new allies of all things
"Seriously. To cruel…but needed." Ereshkigal exclaimed, as she seemed a bit shameful now
"Okay is ANYONE going to explain what's the fuck is going on?" Emile demanded, as he wasn't one for cryptic nonsense in the slightest
"Hey you're part reasons this even happened. I don't think you got a right to ask." Scorch snarked back a little, though Fixer, Sev and Boss groaned a little at that
"What you say dude?" Emile asked, in an aggravated tone as he faced Scorch who crossed his arms
"I said-" Scorch was about to say, before Rin cut in
"Shut it you two, you're acting like kids right now. So just back off and start acting like adults got it!" Rin yelled as she moved in between gave the two a slight shove that barely pushed them. Emile and Scorch though, were mainly just a bit surprised at how much of a drill sergeant this woman sounded just now. That and the aura of authority she gave off. Not saying a word, but defiantly taking her words in consideration; the two looked just nodded as Rin smiled quickly after that; patting their shoulders "Hehe, good boys."
"She's good." Cody, Titus and Anya all said, as the others simply nodded in agreement
"Well she is a mother." Mashu exclaimed happily, as she looked back at Plo-Koon still holding up Miyamoto who was still screaming at him "Um Senpia's..."
"Right, right. You want me to, or do you want to sis?" Eliphas asked kindly as his sister thought it over for a moment
"Hm… I think I'll take the lead on this one here." Locasta answered back as she gave her brother a pat on the shoulder, before moving closer to Plo-Koon who looked more disappointed in Miyamoto's then annoyed by it "Hey there Plo. Having a good time?"
"If by good time you mean wondering how a grown woman like her can be so… childish. Then I guess no. Is she usually like this young Locasta?" Plo-Koon answered
"Not really. Just when a good fight gets cut off, she's kind of a battle nut." Locasta answered back sheepishly
"I see, well I hope you have a way to calm her. We still need to hurry and regroup with our yet met new allies." Plo-Koon stated, as he really did wonder how long the woman would be if she couldn't be calmed down
"YEP. But it's kind of low blow none of us like using against her. It still works." Locasta said, before she turned her focus to the still yelling Miyamoto. Clearing her throat before she spoke "Miyamoto Musashi. You behave right now or else were gonna tell everyone here about the your little 'Incident' with the Nemo Marines!"
"EPP!" Miyamoto quickly screamed, as she went from rageful to scarily quiet. Locasta nodding to Plo-Koon to let the woman down. As he did, Miyamoto shyly looked at the ground as she tapped her index fingers together; that and a heavy nervous blush formed. Locasta walked up closer to her as Miyamoto shyly looked at the younger lady "S-Sorry master…"
"You're forgiven. But, I'm not the to be apologizing too." Locasta said, kindly as she pointed at Plo-Koon; without missing a beat Miyamoto walked closer to Plo-Koon
"S-So um… sorry about ah… well um… you know." Miyamoto shyly apologized once more, to Plo-Koon now as she felt like a little girl again being scolded by a stern teacher
"All is forgiven young lady. But please, keep take that temper of yours in check next time. You are a proud warrior. So behave as such." Plo-Koon stated, in rather fatherly and kind tone as he gave Miyamoto a pat on the head; much to the woman's own surprise at how forgiving the man seemed to be even after she cussed him out
"I… I will, thank you." Miyamoto simply responded back, even doing a slight bow to the alien monk
"Well now that's all and done with. Might I suggest we hurry to our yet met allies. I might not be a proper Mr. Gusty. But the sounds echoing do worry me." Codsworth quickly cut in as the sounds of gun fire, explosions and lasers being shot were echoing much louder by this point "Oh my, does that sound dreadful."
"Graa!" Chewbacca roared as, apparently that's how he actually spoked. Scarface simply growled in a similar fashion to how Chewbacca spoke assumingly
"They are right. We should get moving again and fast. Time isn't on our side." Fixer chimed in
"And I want to see what kind tech our little droid enemies are made of. Maybe I can keep one and tinker with it to be my assistant. Haha!" Da-Vinci cheered, as she was more interesting in the tech that could be obtained. Some of the others swore they saw a more maniacal smile for a second there; that and heard lighting
"Never change deary. Never change." Helena mused with a much more maternal tone; before she looked back at Carter "Commander?"
"Don't ask me, the kids are in charge remember." Carter stated, with little to no hesitation to that
"Wait really?" Locasta asked first as they knew they'd rallied everyone up; but that didn't mean at least to her that they were leaders here
"Seriously, when did this happen?" Eliphas asked next, as he like his sister didn't think they were the best to at least take command of 'THIS' group
"Since after you rallied us. When we started talking before meeting Helena, Codsworth, Chewbacca and Scarface here." Isha answered this time, as she crossed her arms "Look I'm not what you'd call a military type. But I can even tell. You two are the best choice when it comes to a group like this with such…varied specialties. No offense."
Everyone else just either shrugged or said it was fine considering the fact they all knew Isha had a point. Some who were leaders too, were ones who lead in a more uniform sort of manner or knew their teammates well enough that they could rely on them with little to no problems arising later on. But the twins from what they, Mashu, their parents and servants had explained.
They had been in charge of many heroic spirits. Some more willing to help, others not as much. Some good as can be and other, well does anymore need to be said. Oh yes, when it came to keeping such varied personalities in check. It would be the twins, even if they didn't feel like they were the right choice here.
Though after the reassurances and such. Isha couldn't help but feel for the twins. Having to be thrusted into such a position in such a short time would be nerve racking for anyone. But she gave the two a smile, before addressing them once more.
"Look I get it. But we can all agree, you two are the most qualified here. Don't worry either, we'll help along the way when needed. So cheer up bosses!" Isha kindly reassured the twins, who seemed to take the kinds words to heart
"You can do it Senpia's!" Mashu cheered, as Rin, Shirou and then everyone else nodded in agreement as they could see the twins needed a bit of boost
Seemed to work to after all was said and done, as the twins seemed to be less tense after a few more seconds. Looking to each other, then donned on a more confident look as they focused on everyone else. Eliphas was the first to speak up.
"Alright listen up. I know we all just meet, all just woke and recently got into a small fight. But that doesn't matter now, like what was said before. We're stuck in this new era together. Given a task to help save it from its end. That all starts, with heading to the battle that rages on near us." Eliphas said first, before his sister took over without evening being asked to
"That said expect heavy resistance with these hopefully only B1 Battle Droids. Now let's get a move on people. We got a fight to get to and lives to save. SO MOVE IT!" Locasta finished up, before she and her brother began making their way off to the battle in the distance
It need not be said. But Mashu was the first to follow behind alongside a proud Rin and Shirou. Then Helena as she leaped off of Chiefs shoulder. Followed next, alongside the other servants. The rest took a moment or so, some still not too keen when it came to having young teens in charge of them. But they all eventually followed behind too.
Yet again, none of them realizing either. What was to come and what would change upon their meeting of four unique young ladies.
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It is said, that at times of great peril and battle. Individuals forced together for a simple common goal. Will end up become a force unlike any other. Who said that, who knows. But it was a saying. Maybe.
Either way, that little statement pertained to the current situation of our four young ladies of team RWBY or at least their allies and such. Who'd meet up rather quicky after, only for them to be forced into the fight by the overwhelming forces of the B1 Battle Droids. Not even time for pleasantries aside form telling their names as they began to fight back.
Which is where it leads now in the battle, to currently-
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"CLANKERS SOUTH OF US, TAKE THEM OUT!"
"RAHHHH!"
"PHOEBUS CATASTROPHE!"
"GRAHHH!"
"NADE OUT!"
"DIE, DIE HAHAHA!"
"TAKE THIS AND THAT YOU MEAN OLD BUCKET OF BOLTS!"
"I HATE TECHNOLOGY!"
"AMMO'S STARTING TO RUN LOW!"
"SAME HERE DAMN!"
"STAY STILL AND LET MY PATCH YOU FOOL FIGHT LOVING IDIOTS UP!"
"DON'T LET THEM GET AN INCH MORE!"
"STILL ANNOYING EVEN NOW!"
"HAVE AT THY YOU UNCOTH WASTES OF METAL!"
"THIS ALL YOU GOT SKINNYS. I'VE FOUGHT OLD FOLK TOUGHER THAN ANY OF YOU!"
"BACA SUPPLIES ARE LOWERING FAST!"
"DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE COLD FEELS LIKE. NO, WELL YOU WILL SOON!"
"THIS IS INSANE!"
"TOTALLY INSANE, BUT BITCHIN TOO!"
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Those were the many war cries from Thorn, Jorge, Atalanta, Scarface, Scorch. Emile, Helena, Rin, Adam, Emiya, Irisviel, Carter. Aayla, Codsworth, Miyamoto, Fixer, Anistasia, Ilia and finally Oscar. Each of them doing what they could against the B1 Battle Droids. Who just kept coming, be it from afar or be it too close them for comfort. Close Range and Long Range were both in play. But this was for only the south side of their hillside protection.
For the North side well…
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"SCIENCE FOR THE WIN HAHAHAHAHA!"
"STEAD FAST AND SHOW NO MERCY!"
"THE WOLFFE PACK AIN'T DEAD YET CLANKERS!"
"SIXTY-SEVEN HEADLESS RUST BUCKETS ON MY SIDE. BEAT THAT JUN!"
"WHY DID YOU LET ME USE THIS BOLTER PISTOL. I SUCK AT AIMING!"
"LESS TALKING, WE NEED TO BREAK THEIR FLANK SOON!"
"WE KNOW CHIEF, WE KNOW!"
"HEY SEV I THNK I HAVE TWO MORE THEN YOU!
"KEEP GOING WE CAN HOLD THEM BACK!"
"YOU'LL NEVER SEE MY BEAUTIFUL UNDERWORLD YOU SCRAP METAL REJECTS!"
"YOU MAKE ME ASHAMED TO BE AN ANDROID!"
"WE NEED A NEW PLAN SOON. THE CENTER BETTER GET THERE QUICK!"
"THEY WILL, I KNOW THEY WILL SO JUST KEEP FIRING ON THSE DAMN CLANCKERS TILL THEN!"
"MY HATRED FOR THIS DROIDS HAS ONLY INCREASED!"
"STAND TOGETHER, WE CAN ONLY SURVIVE IF WE KEEP DOING THAT!"
"MORE, I WANT MORE OF OIL FILLED BLOOD TO SPILL. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"
"DIE, DIE AND STAY DEAD. GOD THIS IS A NIGHTMARE!"
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For the North side, it was similar actually. With Da-Vinci, Titus, Commander Wolffe, Sev, Isha. Master Chief, Catherin, Jun, Shirou, Ereshkigal, Nick, Cody, Rex, Boss, Plo-Koon, Melanie and Miltia. All also doing the same as the South side. Making sure that be it from range or up close. That the B1's didn't over run them.
So far for both sides, it was working. But finally came the center. Which instead of staying behind cover. Had been tasked with charging into enemy territory.
That is where team RWBY with their allies consisting of The Arbiter, Anya, Chewbacca, Sidonus, Eliphas, Locasta, Okita, Jeanne, Mashu, Nate and Dogmeat were in. For how they were faring, well you'll see.
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Today had been so weird….
That was what Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang thought as they were running and gunning down the odd droids known as B1's in various parts of the areas. Having been force to separate for the time. But for their new allies of many, each having split up with the girls too. These one's so far had shown they were quite adept in combat. Like for example Yangs current group…
"SICK HIM BOY!" Nate yelled, as he threw a frag grenade he materializes from his Pip-Boy; before he materialized a round magazine shotgun simply called a 'Combat Shotgun' and then began firing off at a few B1's unlucky closer to the man; all the while he ignored the screams of terror from the B1 currently being shredded up by Dogmeat
"OH MAKER, OH MAKER GET THE FURRY ORGANIC OFF!" The very B1 screamed in utter terror as Dogmeat was tearing out it or his wires since the droid sounded more masculine if barely
"Man got to say-" Yang started to say, as she was next to Nate currently with her N7 Crusader out and blowing the head off a B1 that had just aimed at her; before it fell over headless seconds later "Sorry, anyways. Got to say, that dog is adorable yet scary strong."
"That's good Dogmeat for ya Yang. Oh crap beh-" Nate started to say, until he saw another B1 about to fire off a round at Yang, only for the head to be cut off seconds later as the body fell over while Okita landed in front of them "Never mind."
"And here I kept hearing my sword wouldn't be much help." Okita exclaimed, smirking some "Well?"
"Okay. Okay maybe it is, don't have to be smug about it." Nate replied back, before he fire a round past Okita at another B1 and blew it's legs off; followed by Dogmeat now attacking that droid as it started to scream in terror like all the others one before "You missed one."
"I did not. I knew it was there." Okita replied back, pouting and blushing a little
"Sure you did." Nate snarked just a little as Okita pouted some more; while Yang chuckled
"Hehe. You both are funny you know that?" Yang remarked, before she saw Dogmeat having finished off the droid walk up next to them. Yang smiled at the adorable hound and petted him "Good boy Dogmeat.'
"Ruff!" Dogmeat barked, as he wagged his tail in delight before Yang stopped petting him and looked around taking in the moment of peace for all she could
"Anyways as nice as this moment of peace is. Any idea where the others are?" Yang asked, only for Nate and Okita to shrug much to Yang disappointment "Man we were supposed to stick together too. Hate that we had be split off. Hm, guess we'll just have to-"
But before Yang could say more. A bunch of B1's fell from the sky and into the ground. With big holes either in them, bit marks or deep dents. That and series of small gun shots through them.
Followed by that was Sidious with Weiss holding onto his back with her left hand as she held her M9-Tempest in her right. The barrel with some smoke coming from its recent B1 kill. Friender landing next to them as he shook his head off the fresh B1 blood or just the oil that came from them. Jeanne was to Sidonus left, taking in a few deep breaths like she'd been in an intense fight also. The Arbiter was next to her, patting the back of the young saintly woman with his left hand. While in his right hand was the handle to his rather cool energy sword he displayed a little while ago upon the first meeting.
Finally was Mashu, now in her Demi-Servant attire as it seemed that what she was. Her attire black, purple and hung onto her body. Pieces of black armor on the more vital places; but it was still a bit revealing. Though she also oddly didn't need her glasses in this current form of hers. But the most striking thing was the large cross/ round shield she easily was holding up with one arm. That also was her weapon.
Still it wasn't seconds later, before they all noticed Yang, Nate, Okita and Dogmeat. Weiss the first to get off of Sinodinos with quick thank you to the older man who just nodded back. Weiss looking back at Yang and her group as she eyed Yang, sternly.
"There you are sis. I thought you said we NEEDED to stick together. I know we had to split off, but I would have thought you'd try to quickly regroup back." Weiss said, a bit sternly as Yang rolled he eyes some "Nate, Okita. I hope she hasn't been TOO much for you so far. Dogmeat might be fine with her, but I know sis here can be a bit much at times."
"HA,HA. Funny ice sis, love you too." Yang exclaimed as she stuck her tongue out; though Weiss did the same back before they stopped. Yang sighing just a little "Sorry though. Those stupid droids ended up being more trouble then they're worth. Slowed us down. Speaking of, how about the rest of you. Hope my ice sister wasn't a bit too much with her bratty ice princess…ness."
"I will get you back for that Yang…" Weiss grumbled as she saw the smirk Yang made, which only irked Weiss towards her future in law more
"She was fine Yang. Actually she was a big help for me and Jeanne. We haven't fully gotten our strength back so we had a few close calls." Mashu explained kindly
"Ruff!" Friender barked
"Yes you helped too Friender." Mashu reiterated with a giggle, as she gave the mecha hound a quick head pat
"That aside. I think we're thinning out their numbers more. There have been less and less these droids in the past few minutes." Sidonus stated, before he held his side grunting some much to the others worries
"Hey you okay?" Nate asked, as Mashu and Jeanne made sure the older man didn't fall over
"Y-Yes… just my older age and that pod did a number on me a little. It may be a while before I'm back to full strength." Sidonus answered with a half-smile "Don't fret, I'll be back in no time to my former self."
"That's all well and good. But please, don't push yourself too much." Jeanne said first, as she simply was looking out for the older man; war vet or not
"Seriously. Please make sure to keep an eye on your health. Believe me I know." Okita added in, as she whipped off just a little blood from the corner of her mouth as Nate kept his eye on her just in case she passed out
"Yes please don't. I know we haven't all known each other that long. But I consider you like everyone else a friend already. So please be more careful." Mashu said next, with a worried frown; before she got a pat on the head from the older man much to her delight as it felt grandfatherly despite the cold armor being all she felt "Hm."
"Thank you child. Thank the three of you, you're worries have been noted." Sidonus replied back, as it wasn't needed; but he did find it nice to have folks fret about him and even consider him a friend already. It was bit refreshing, if he were to be honest
"Heh. It seems were in good hands with you young ladies." Arbiter exclaimed in all good intent there. Before he looked around some more "Banter aside. Now we just need to find-"
But if fate were listening. Suddenly two B1's landed near them. Back first to the ground, and trying to get up. But not before Ruby and Blake landed on each of their heads, with the heels of their armored boots Taking the droids out.
Then following that, a third B1 that was ripped in half landed in between the two. Chewbacca walking up to it and then stomped on its chest hard. Crushing the internals of the droid. Chewbacca let out a mighty roar.
From behind, Anya ran up next to Chewbacca. While holding both Locasta and Eliphas in her arms. Both twins seeming to get a scratch or two somehow as Anya set them down; and it was she who was the first to speak.
"Man gotta say. That was super badass of you three. I mean like WOW!" Anya cheered as she hadn't seem something that cool in a while; then she saw the others "Oh hey sup. Was wondering where you were."
"So were we, that said…" Ruby began to say, before she ran up to Weiss and hugged her followed by a kiss on the lips "Weiss, I'm so glad you're okay!"
"I relieved to Ruby. Hehe." Weiss replied back as she and Ruby hugged a bit more before letting go
"I'm glad you're okay as well sister." Blake exclaimed as she gave Weiss a smile, having walked up to them alongside the rest. Before she gave Yang a peck on the cheek "Behaving?"
"Oh Blake, you know I'm always so… PUR-fect!" Yang said, making her first pun in a long while
"UGH!" Blake, Weiss and Ruby groaned as Yang simply just chuckled
"If this is part of our new lives now… gonna be honest. Not looking forward to it." Locasta said, with small whine
"Dear whoever is up there. Give us strength." Eliphas muttered, while Mashu walked up to them and was patting their backs. But was also feeling suddenly disheveled at the fact Yang seemed to like to make horrible-horrible puns
"ANYWAYS…. we're all together again. Ruby, Blake, Did either of you or your part of the team see anymore B1's?" Jeanne asked
"Oddly no." Ruby answered back, as Blake nodded in agreement
"Grawhh, rawar, hraah." Chewbacca growled, as thankfully it seemed team RWBY and the others understood him
"Big guys right. It is weird, but that just means we might be making a dent in their numbers after all. Speaking of." Anya said, as she moved past everyone and looked ahead. Doing something with her helmet on the left side of it "My visor is picking up the shape of an entrance just a few clicks ahead inside what looks to be a mountain. If I guessing girl, that's where these droids were made. So if we get in there…"
"Then we can get rid of these annoying droids. Oh yeah I'm game!" Ruby cheered in utter glee, as she so far found these droids funny she'll admit but also rather bothersome at how persistent they were in attacking
"Same here. Let's all get a move on, before anymore droids can be made. Then hopefully we can get some answers on what's going." Nate said, reloading his Combat Shotgun with a new clip
"And you will, trust us it's a bit…hard to believe." Arbiter exclaimed as those who also knew, being Locasta, Eliphas, Anya, Mashu and Sidonus nodded back in agreement. The Arbiter then turned his focus back on the four girls who would need their help after this "Ladies, lead the way."
"Sure, come on people let's get a move on!" Ruby said, as she decided to just run normally to the hidden base ahead since she wanted to save some energy just in case another fight broke out sooner or later
The others were quick to follow behind, no one really saying much as they ran. But thankfully from a distance behind were the others were. The sounds of constant echoes of gun fire, explosions and the phrase Roger, Rogers were become less frequent. So that helped with the groups worries for the others.
Anyways, after maybe a two more minuets and a good few feet left at where the door was. The group slowed down to a walking pace, before Ruby began to plan their soon to be attack on the hidden base.
"Okay so Mashu. I think you, Sidonus, Yang and Anya take the front. Since you all have the heaviest armor and from what I saw too. Sidonus and Anya have their shields. You all will be able to take more hits." Ruby explained as she was making sure her weapons were all loaded one more time
"Sounds fair, I'll be in front-front though. Since I have the literal shield. If that's okay with the rest of you." Mashu stated, as she was ready to do her best to be the groups Sheild
"Guess that could work. Just don't do more than needed okay?" Yang stated, kindly as Mashu simply nodded back
"Good. Now for the next part of the group attack. Weiss you, Okita, Arbiter, Jeanne, Dogmeat and Friender take the center. When front guard is close enough. You five will leap in and start with the CBQ. That clear?" Ruby continued on, as they got closer and closer to the hidden bases door
"That is acceptable, I'm sure we and the hounds here can handle it." Arbiter replied back, as he was prepped for the fight ahead
"Yes we will and these two good boys will be our little knights. Isn't that right you fluffy pups!" Jeanne stated, as she looked at Dogmeat who was next to Weiss and then Friender who was next to her
"Ruff!" Dogmeat barked, like he actually understood what was just said to him; Friender meanwhile simply wagged his tail; the others chuckled a little at the dogs adorable responses
"Hehe adorable puppies. Anyways finally will be where Blake, me, Chewbacca, Locasta, Eliphas and Nate act as the rear guard. Nates Laser Musket, the twins Gandar spells, Chewbacca's Bowcaster along with mine and cat sisters weapons will be best for that longer range attacks. So we all understand the plan?" Ruby stated, as she pulled out her M-97 Viper; while Blake switched to her Kishock Harpoon Gun "Because we're closing in so I need to know."
"Me and sis here are fine with it Ruby." Eliphas answered, as Locasta gave Ruby a thumbs up
"And like the rest said. They're good with it too, still good plan kid." Nate stated, as he gave Ruby a pat on the shoulder seeing she was little nervous "And relax. You're doing fine and I think your own team can agree."
"She's right dear. You're doing fine." Weiss exclaimed sweetly as Ruby smiled back, then saw the others nod in agreement with what Nate had said which helped ease Ruby
"Thanks, I think I needed to hear that after being out of practice for a while now." Ruby responded back, appreciative of the reassurance her dear Weiss, sisters Blake and Yang; and even her new allies were giving her. With this boost of moral, she focused back on the door as they stopped near it and it was much clearer to see now "Alright people. Now this is gonna be dangerous; probably filled with a lot B1's. So we all need to stick with the plan. So let's get-"
But yet again for whatever time in a row in this world, on this mission. But Ruby was interrupted as the door to the hidden base exploded into a fiery heap. Forcing everyone to back up just a bit from the sudden intense flames. Before they took notice of charred B1's laid scatter on the ground.
Heck even a few B1's on fire, ran out screaming in a panic before falling over. Sparking up and with melted hulls. After a few more moments of reeling in what just happened and staring at the fiery hole that was once, what the assume the front entrance to the base. Ruby was the only one able to find any kind of words to say.
"W-What just happened?" Ruby loudly questioned, blinking just for a few moments at what she was seeing "Seriously, what happened and how. J-Just HOW?!"
She would get her answers not even a second later, as from the fire ran out a charred up B1 Batte Droid. Flaying it's arms around as it screamed bloody murder. It was a little perplexing to some in the group at how sentient the B1's seemed even though they were really mainly just cheap cannon fodder. At least those that knew a bit more on the B1's thought that. Still again, Ruby's question would be answer very soon.
"MONSTER AHAHAHA, RUN. AHH THE FIRE BURNS. BURNS!" The B1 shrieked out as it could feel it's insides melting and its main central processors melting to. It took notice of the group and didn't even care if they were the enemy anymore. They were now it's only saving grace as it ran towards them "HELP ME. H-"
That was the last thing the B1 said, before a bullet shot right through its head as the body fell over. Sliding a little, before it stopped right near Ruby's feet. It was silent for a few moments after that, as everyone just stared at the B1. Confused even more than before on again, what in th world just happened. But just then something else caught their attention or to be more clear. Someone.
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[CRUNCH, CREEK, SHFFRRR!]
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The sounds of metal breaking under a force of pressure echoed loudly from the fire itself. Everyone in the group looking at the fire now, as slowly but surely the silhouette of a woman walking over burnt B1's could be seen. That quickly changed to a fu view f the woman, as she slowly made her way over to the girls and their team. Giving them all a much clearer look at her.
She was at least the average height one would expect when it came to human females. Though they couldn't leave out the possibility it could be an Asari either. Why because from head to toe this woman was cover in a very…distinct type of armor.
The armor itself again covered the woman from head to toe with a black body suit. But the armor over that, gave off the appearance of an medieval knight that got a slight modernization. The armor was a steel grey coloring, but with some red.
Like the visor that eyes of the helmet worn. While a sheathed black leather gripped sword could be seen on her right. In her hands looked like a rifle, but it was in a similar design of her armor. But what was most striking, was the blood red dragon painted on the left side of the chest piece. All in all, this woman was a Knight straight from a story book.
The very same woman who now stopped a mere few inches from the group. Ruby feeling like she needed to be the one to commence greetings.
"Um…. Hello." Ruby began to say, waving at the woman who just stared back. Feeling a bit awkward now and noticing some of the slight tension from the others. Ruby quickly try again to establish communications with the stranger "Ahem ah…um, thank you for saving us. I-I'm Ruby Shepard, and...who are you miss. Hehe…heh…"
Once again silence was all that followed, for a good few more seconds before the knight holstered her current weapon. Before suddenly patting Ruby on the head, much to Ruby and everyone else confusion there. A moment after, the mask of Knight began to fold away before the person underneath could be seen and it was quite a shock who it was.
"Hi Ruby." The knight or in this case of all people. Elizabeth herself said, smirking as she patted her younger daughter head "Nice to see you, I'm mom."
"M-MOM?!" Ruby yelled back, wide eyed alongside mainly the rest of team RWBY
"W-What are you doing here mom?!" Yang asked next, shocked beyond belief; but not enough to not notice the mom-dad joke Elizabeth had made "A-Also nice mom-dad joke."
"Thank you sweetie." Elizabeth replied back to her elder daughter, as she stopped patting Ruby's head
"Seriously though. How are you here?" Weiss asked now, as there was no way her future mother in law could have been dropped out without them knowing
"And what's that armor and those weapons?" Blake asked next, as she was s very confused herself and her mind felt like it was gonna exploded with all the sudden questions coming to her
"Eh… that's a bit of a story. Though can I ask too, but ah…" Elizabeth began to say, before she pointed to everyone else with the girls "Who are THEY first off and second, what happened on this mission for all these hunks of meta to pop up?"
Team RWBY took a moment, as they heard some whisperers from the others around them and even from the distance now, cheers at where the rest of their new allies were at; pure cheers of victory. Taking a moment or so more, they looked back a curious if not also confused Elizabeth. Weiss deciding to start of this time answering her future mother in law.
"Well you see Elizabth ah…." Weiss started to say, before she lost any thought of where to even start
"It's really a bit of um, something." Blake said next. But cringed on the inside a little at how vague that was, as she too had no idea on where to even start off
"Yeah something for sure. But…well. It's really hard to explain at once I guess. But not really either so…" Yang explained, but she had been already stumped form the start of this madness so she was at a loss
"Point is mom, it's… its…" Ruby started to say, but took a moment to sigh before she answered
And as Ruby would answer, yet again it should be said. But the events of today would cause changes and ripples. From small to even large in this already rather odd if not also wonderful galaxy. But as of the moment, Ruby's answer would suffice for the current situation.
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"It's a long and confusing story."
Da-Na-Na!
And here we are at the end of chapter one of RWBY Effect 2. Liked it lots, not too much. Have some questions or so?
Well P.M if you feel the need, I always try to get back to those who do as quicky as I can.
Anyways, that said and done. Hope you enjoyed what I wrote and those who I decided to add as last minuet since I was kind of half-half on that. But decided to add them in. Only two more will join excluding the original companions in the game
Which will in total end up I think if I counted correctly. Fifty it total. Now that might seem much. But considering what I'm gonna throw at them later on and what you just read being an indication. They will NEED the numbers and skilled personal.
That said, this chapter is one of maybe two that they ALL are together for a battle/mission. As after this, most of them will be in many mixed squads for the main story missions and side quests. That along with the DLC content. Even special original missions made by me.
Also, when things aren't too crazy or with constant missions. Everyone will get to know each other quite well after a while. Some will be easier for our girls to initially get along with, while other well... you can guess.
Either way, it will be fun to write up when I get to it. That said, next as you can see. I decided to add some more ME3 weapons and such to this time in the era. Because If I'm gonna be honest. Though ME2 did have a variety of weapons, I just think ME3 had the best variety of weapons. So, I did it because why not. That said some lore changes will be applied to those certain weapons and the armors set included of course. Also, that plus some content and even lore connections to an old but fun mobile game I played a lot called 'Mass Effect Infiltrator'. With changes here and there so they work better with ME2 timeline wise.
Speaking still on armor and weapons. How about that reveal at the end. How'd you like me adding in the official new set of armor and weapons for Elizabeth. The armor a rather liked set by many and even myself. While the weapons are of my own design. For why, well I decided to incorporate the Blood Dragon Armor and original weapons with new/ made lore that's tied to the story itself and will be explored later on once we get there. Believe me on that.
Finally, as you can see too. Collectors might not be the only thing the crew has to worry about. For what else could be, will be or may show up. You'll have to simply wait and see my dear readers.
P.S: Almost forgot to place the list of companions fully aside from the future last two. So here they are...
Official RWBY Effect 2 Companion Guide
[RWBY]
. Ilia
. Oscar
. Melanie
. Miltia
[Halo]
. Master Chief/ Serria 117/ John
. Arbiter/Thel 'Vadamee
. Commander Carter-A259/Noble One
. Lieutenant Commander Catherine-B320/Noble Two
. Warrant Officer Jun-A266/Noble Three
. Warrant Officer Emile-A239/Noble Four
. Chief Warrant Officer Jorge-052/Noble Five
. Lieutenant Anya-B312/Noble Six/OC Spartan
[Star Wars]
. CT-7567/Captain Rex
.CC-2224/Marshall Commander Cody/Commander Cody
.CC-7634/Commander Thorn
.CC-3636/Commander Wolffe
.RC-1138/Clone Commando Boss
.RC-1262/Clone Commando Scorch
.RC-1140/Clone Commando Fixer
.RC-1207/Clone Commando Sev
. Jedi Master/Plo-Koon
. Chewbacca/Smuggler/Rebellion War Hero
. Jedi Master/Aayla Secura
[Warhammer 40k]
. Ultra-Marine Chapter/Captain Titus
. Ultra-Marine Chapter/Captain Sidonus
.Farseer/ Isha Asuyran/Female Eldar OC
[Fate Stay Night/ Grand Order]
. Chaldea Mage/Family Daughter/Locasta Tohsaka
. Chaldea Mage/Family Son/Eliphas Tohsaka
. Third Rate Mage/Family Father/Shiro Tohsaka
. First Rate Mage/Family Mother/Rin Tohsaka
. Caster Class Servant/Leonardo or Lena Da-Vinci/Female and older one
. Archer Class Servant/Atalanta
. Ruler Class Servant/Jeanne
. Saber Class Servant/Miyamoto Musashi/Stage 1 attire
. Caster Class Servant/Anastasia/Stage 2 attire
. Lancer Class Servant/Ereshkigal/Stage 3 attire
. Shielder Class Servant/Demi Servant/Mashu Kyrielight/Stage 3 attire
. Saber Class Servant/Okita Soji/Stage 1 attire
. Assassin Class Servant/EMIYA/Kiritsugu Emiya/Stage 1 attire
. Caster Class Servant/Irisviel Von Einzbern/Stage 1-4 attire
. Caster Class Servant/ Helena Blavatsky/Stage 3 attire
[Fallout]
. Nate/Sole Survivor/General of the Minutemen
. Dogmeat/Loyal Hound
. Nick Valintine/Prototype Synth
. Codsworth/General Atomics Mr. Handy Unit
[Predator]
. Scarface/ Dark Blade Clan Predator/ The New Way Devil
[Deus Ex]
. Adam Jensen/ Ex-Safire Chief of Security/ Augmented Agent
[Casshern Sins]
. Friender/ Survivor of the Ruin
And there's the list, aside from the last two yet to join.
So, I guess that's all I have to say for now. Till the next chapter, have yourselves the best days ahead and stay safe as always. See ya till then! : )
