Ruby sat across from Yang who had just finished off her smoothie crushing the cup in her grasp before throwing it into the trash can a few feet away, gulping down the last of her own strawberry smoothie throwing it onto her own growing pile the two sisters currently engaged in a smoothie drinking contest. Their friends sat around them each with their own level of amusement and attention towards the scene.
"Face, it Ruby you can't beat me give up now while you still can" Yang said with a confident smirk
"Never, I will not lose!" She cried pointing her hand skywards, before grabbing another smoothie from the tray and began furiously gulping it down, oh how wrong she was to do so after her first gulp the cup dropped down onto the table Ruby holding her head in agony "BRAIN FREEZE!" she cried before her head fell flat onto the table the others struggling to hold in their laughter, Yang got up moving around the side to comfort her younger sister.
For the huntress's earth by all accounts seemed like a distant dream, with the threat of the creatures of Grimm non-existent here humanity had thrived covering near the entirety of the earth, from how Alex described Bellwood it seemed similar Vale despite the city being one of hundreds across the united states.
It had been a few days since they arrived, the plumbers, had been kind enough to give them a place to stay while they were in a sense stranded in Ruby's opinion Magister Tennyson was cool he reminded her of Professor Ozpin in a way. The food was a little weird Weiss once said she saw something blink at her once, luckily, they served the same things as home including Ruby's beloved cookies.
There had been a few hiccups along the way let's just say someone may have "accidentally" locked themselves in the armory when they (she was not going to say who) tried to take apart one of the weapons and possible find a way to integrate it into their Scythe which had gotten her in some trouble as the armory went on alert and sealed the door behind her when she entered without proper authorization let's just say there was now a notice outside not to allow her in.
"Better luck next time sis" Yang said patting Ruby's shoulder the young reaper giving a groan in response "
"You know, after everything we've been through over the last couple of month I for one think we really deserve this" Weiss said returning to her own beverage taking a moment to relax
"Definitely, with Torchwick behind bars we can finally relax till we get home" Blake said shifting her attention away from the book in front of her titled a 'Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde' the book reminded her of a similar one she read at the start of Beacons first semester about a man with two souls that night when she and her future team snuck out after Alex the Night everything leading up to this began, looking up at each of her friends a gentle smile graced her face she wouldn't have change it for the world.
"Yep, we'll be well rested and ready for the Vytal festival I might actually miss it here I mean this place is pretty cool." Yang said taking a seat beside Ruby as she and he others stared up at the skyscrapers that dotted the city skyline the others taking time to enjoy the view
"It is rather impressive, I've only seen a few buildings like this back in Atlas" Weiss said
"When your species isn't constantly under attack, it gives you the chance to expand and build your community however you like " Koan said
"Bellwood still gets attacked by mindless monster's gangs of interstellar and common crooks and the occasional appearance of an alien armada "The four girls looked at him in shock for a moment" Don't worry nothing like that's happened for a while but I'd rather not tempt fate discussing it, Bellwood's been a hotspot for alien activity over the years." Alex said taking a sip from his own grape smoothie he didn't know what it was but it felt like something was missing from the drink.
"But it's gotten better as of late." Koan said
Suddenly an explosion erupted two blocks away a mass of screaming civilians erupting from the street
"You were saying?" Yang said
"Hey, I never said things were perfect" Koan said
"THUNDER-THUNDER THUNDER PIG!" A voice bellowed as a car was launch into the air crashing through a store front window alarms blaring
"Some things never change" Alex said the six abandoned their current activity braking off into a sprint towards the scene of chaos
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(Beacon Academy)
Jaune exited professor ports class alongside his partner Pyrrha and teammates, the four walked together although neither could shake the worry they had for their friends, RWBY Alex and Koan had been missing for almost a week now after the breach in Vale.
"I know Professor Ozpin said he'd tell us if there was any news in finding them but I can't just sit here while they're in trouble" Jaune said
"I'm sure their fine Jaune" Ren began
"I know your worried Jaune but we don't even know where they are, we have to be patient" Pyrrha said placing a hand on her partners shoulder
"Yeah Ren and Pyrrha are right I mean come on what's the worst that could happen to them." Nora said causing Jaune's eyes to widen in shock quickly stopping in front of the red head
"Nora you're not supposed to say that" Jaune said in alarm
"Why?" Nora said innocently
"Because when people say, 'What's the worst that could happen' bad stuff happens " Jaune said in slight panic
Nora was quiet a thoughtful look on her face before she said "Nah!"
Suddenly a pair of large hands grasped their shoulders and the four were yanked into an empty classroom the door slamming shut behind them, regaining their footing the two found themselves among the members of CFVY Fox sitting at one of the desks alongside Velvet, Yatsuhashi leaning against the wall beside the entrance their beret wearing leader standing in front of them her aviators tilted down just enough for her eyes to meet theirs and she did not look pleased.
"Alright you two, start talking" Coco said walking up to the four "Ozpin's talking with that general guy about what happened in Vale we've" She gestured to her team " been told to keep quiet about the whole thing...so what I want are some answers."
"Uh... what are you talking about" Jaune replied glancing to his partner
"For starters what the hell was that thing that attacked us back in Vale, it definitely wasn't a Grimm and why did it seem to know Alex." Coco said tapping her foot impatiently, everything leading up to now after the breach and Team RWBY vanishing had been nothing but annoying. First after recovering from the fight well more like beating her team had received from that... whatever it was they had been told not only by the headmaster but the general to keep quiet about the situation, secondly no one was telling them anything nothing about possibly finding Team RWBY Alex and Koan nothing right now she had more questions then she or her teammates had the answers to.
The blond and redhead looked at each other Jaune let out a breath there was no arguing with the upperclassman "Okay we'll you may want to sit down this may take a while" Jaune said
"So, you guys have probably figured out Alex... isn't exactly from around here." Jaune began
"Yeah, that's kind of obvious where are you going with this"
"What we mean is that Alex isn't from here... Remnant" Pyrrha said
"What?" the four said simultaneously
"You're kidding" Coco said in disbelief
"Not at all" Ren said
"So, what your saying is he's an alien. "Fox said his blank eye's staring at the four skeptically
"No, he's human but basically-"
"He's a dimension hopping super cop." Nora cut Ren off "What... well he is"
Coco was silent staring at her friends eventually she sighed she couldn't deny they sounded genuine "Okay say I believe you can you tell me what was that thing that attacked us and how it knew Alex"
"There is quite a simple explanation actually Miss Adel." a voice called out suddenly a blinding white light erupted in the center of the room a swirling vortex came into existence as a familiar figure emerged.
The middle-aged man pulled out a pocket watch from his white lab coat "Hmm, strange I appear to be off by six seconds... or is this thing running fast again" Paradox noted tapping the face of the timepiece
"Professor Paradox" Pyrrha said
"What!" Coco said in astonishment her eyes wide as plates her teammates not doing any better Yatsuhashi and Fox stared at the man in undisguised shock, a loud thud emanated from behind the group the beacon students turned to find Velvet passed out on the floor, most likely from shock.
"Oh dear" Paradox said
After twenty minutes the group had successfully roused Velvet the members of CFVY took a seat alongside JNPR Nora munching on the bag of gumballs offered by the time travelers as he spoke the older teams hung on each word tales of worlds beyond their own one of said world home to the human race which surprised many of those present at the thought of a world occupied by powerful heroes and villains, along with Alex's role in the defense of his world.
" So... these rangers, they protect all life?" Velvet asked
"Yes and No the power rangers protect the source of life the Zeo crystal" Paradox walked over to the chalk board at the back of the class and drew a small diagram of remnant along with what the students supposed was the crystal "You see each planet that houses life has a piece of the crystal buried beneath its crust, a ranger's duty is to watch over the crystal and the inhabited of that world and ensure it is never taken."
"What happens if they take the crystal" Coco asked
Paradox grew quiet for a moment before turning back towards the students "Tell me what is the most powerful weapon remnant has at its disposal?"
"The dust bomb" Pyrrha said "It was used during the great war against an enemy stronghold it's capable of wiping out a city."
"Yes, well imagine over one hundred thousand of these bombs going off simultaneously across the surface of your world" The others adopted looks of horror "The Zeo crystal is capable of grate miracles giving life to dead world's, but if it's link to said world is severed... then it is the seed of Armageddon "Paradox stopped for a moment allowing the information to seep in
"So those Psycho creeps are after it?" Nora piped in
"Most likely yes, although they aren't the only one's" Paradox said "There are others among you who seek its power and will go to any extent to attain it, although yours is a special case"
"What do you mean" Yatsuhashi asked
"Your crystal is fragmented, something I never would have thought possible yet here we are the four shards are scattered across the globe hidden away by those who know of its power and thought to protect it, to gain access to the crystals full power all four shards would need to be gathered and someone is already trying to do so " Paradox opened his pocket watch staring down at the time piece "And we are all running out of time."
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Cinder sat in her dorm going over footage from resent training sessions for the vytal festival Emerald and Mercury had left an hour prior to the classes that were scheduled even if the plan was going smoothly the needed to keep up appearances or risk suspicion from the faculty or worse Ozpin. Her plans for Vale were moving ahead as planned with the disappearance of those meddlesome huntresses and their allies she felt somewhat relaxed, everything seemed to be falling into place
A subtle knock sounded from the door shutting her scrolls she turned towards the entrance to the dormitory "Enter" she said
A familiar young man entered his bright red eye's meeting her Amber Red walked over staring out of the window "So tell me how are things going oh great Queen." he asked
Cinder ignored the comment "As one would expect our plan is moving forward as expected with the addition of your forces Vale will have little chance." she said walking up alongside him staring at Vale in the distance
"In a way I admire humanity for their determination" He gestured out towards the city "Even in a world where everything wants to kill you they persevere it's something I learned not to underestimate about your fellow man you would do well to do the same." Cinder looked at him quizzically
"Your still worried about the boy and his little friends interfering " she said
"Call it what you will I'm preparing along with my brethren for all outcomes I would suggest you do the same, I've fought his kind killed a few along the way and I've learned not to underestimate them." Red said
Cinder grew quiet before turning to address her alley "What are the chances of him returning with others like him." Red turned heading back towards the door, stopping in the doorway looking back at Cinder
"Some of them are already here." With that the door shut behind him leaving cinder to her thoughts, an audible crunch echoed through the room. Cinders scroll dropping to the floor it's casing crushed and screen cracked scorch marks present on the surface her eyes gave off an unnatural glow as she growled in anger
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The street was in utter chaos debris from damaged buildings scattered around, parked cars overturned, lampposts uprooted and strung about dented and battered being used as improvised weaponry bullet casing scattered across the tarmac alongside some discarded clips.
"Uhhh whoop's" Ruby said wincing at the sight of the damage
"Magister Tennyson is most certainly not gonna be happy" Weiss said
"Yep" yang said emphasizing the 'P' sitting on top of Thunder pig his flail hanging over her shoulder while Blake hummed in agreement the alien warrior struggled against the lamppost wrapped around his body trapping his limbs
"Ugh, you can't hold me, I will have my revenge against you humans." he said with a snort throwing his body around wildly "Get off me human!"
"Oh, will you shut up!" Alex said, "Ok first off how did Thunder Pig get out?" Alex asked looking to Koan
Ruby couldn't help but laugh at the alien warriors name
"After you left a couple of these guys got bold and broke out." koan said
"Define a couple" Alex said slightly annoyed
"Six" Koan responded shrugging his shoulders "most of the others besides this guy and Trumbipulor"
"Great" Alex said rubbing his brow. "We better get this guy back to his cell"
"Aww" Ruby pouted " I was kind of hoping to seem more of the city."
"Sorry Rubes maybe next time." Alex replied pulling out his repaired badge while Ruby pouted, Koan nudged Alex the two looking past the girls who quickly followed their gaze spotting a balding man wearing glasses, a dark pink bow-tie and a light pink-striped yellow shirt with a dark pink apron and brown pants who had just exited one of the building.
Sighing in relief at the sight of the only un-destroyed vehicle in the street he rubbed his brow in relief just as he lay his hand on the hood the four wheels gave out dropping the car shattering the windows the hood popping open and the engine bursting into flames everyone simple stared at the cartoonish scene in front of them, the man dropped to his knees in front the destroyed car
"My Car!" he cried to the heavens, his anguish quickly replaced by anger his eyes locking directly on Alex and Koan "YOU TWO!" he yelled stomping over towards the group
"Oh no" Koan said
"Do you two know that man?" Weiss asked
"Thoroughly" Alex said walking over to greet the man "Look Mr. Baumann-" suddenly Ruby darted in front of him.
"Were so sorry! we were fighting that monster guy and things got a little out of hand I'm really, really sorry about your car" Ruby said as she poked her fingers together looking up at the man apologetically silently preparing herself for the berating to come.
Mr. Baumann sighed all his anger just vanishing "Well... I suppose since no one was hurt there's no harm done" Ruby sighed in slight relief "But!" Mr. Baumann yelled making them jump as he turned his eyes towards Alex and Koan "I'm sending Max the bill" he said before walking off.
"Of course," Alex muttered
"Ok that was a thing" Yang said
"So, who was that?" Blake asked
"That would be Mr. Baumann he's kind of a consultant to the plumbers, and he isn't exactly fond of us or Ben considering we've kind of destroyed allot of his property over the years" Alex said
"Causing property damage, huh I guess that's something we all have in common" Yang said surprisingly the others laughed at the ironic truth
"Yeah, your probably right" Koan said
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'Later that evening'
Alex sealed the cell behind Thunder pig, said villain reeled back around slamming his fist against the energy field "You think this can hold me, I will return and have my revenge on you and Ben Tennyson for eating my farther!"
Alex just sighed "Dude, it's bacon theirs like a billion pigs out there how were we supposed to know it was your dad, better yet how do you even know it was us I prefer turkey bacon over the original." Alex said before walking off, Thunder Pig still crying out in anger Alex made his way back down the hall to his own room, thing's had been relatively normal well normal for him at least oddly though he hadn't seen Ben recently something about a meeting with Azimuth he wasn't going to ask too many questions whatever it was must have been serious most likely saving the universe again, walking down the hallway he was instantly greeted with the blaring cheers of Yang Xiao long.
"Ha-ha oh yeah that's two games in a row, anyone else want to take me on" Yang challenged the room was currently occupied by the Members of team RWBY each enjoying their own activity's Ruby and yang were engaged in a game of street fighter Weiss sat off to the side watching the two sisters in some amusement while Blake sat on his bead indulging herself in her book occasionally glancing at the others, Koan sat cross legged alongside yang a root beer in hand watching the two sisters game
"Nooooo~" Ruby cried to the heavens dropping the controller in her lap "you cheater!"
Yang placed her hand over her heart gasping in false shock "How could you suggest such a thing, I'll have you know what I did was a legitimate strategy" Yang said with a smirk
"Blocking me in a corner and constantly knocking me into the air is not a legitimate strategy!" Ruby seethed as she crossed her arms pouting
"Come on sis maybe I could teach you a few combo moves to help you out" Yang said Ruby took the initiative while her sister was in the middle of her boasting she selected rematch while simultaneously removing the battery from Yang's controller.
As the game started Yang quickly grabbed her controller smirking to her little sister "You don't know when to quit huh Ruby" only to realize her character was not responding to her command "Huh what the" Yang said within seconds K.O Flashed across the screen, looking down at her controller in shock her confusion quickly changed into anger when she saw the sabotage and the snickers from Ruby.
Yang pounced on her little sister the two dissolving into a ball of flailing limbs as the two siblings fought the others just laughed. Alex walked over and took a seat next to Blake "Want to fill me in"
Blake set down her book looking over to the dust pile that was her Leader and partner "While you were at lockup Koan invited us in, Ruby and Yang have been at street fighter for the last thirty minutes Ruby's been getting stomped ...hard" Blake said
"So, the usual" Alex said with a smirk
"Pretty much" Blake responded although with a small smile, she glanced over to Alex who intern did the same the two locking eye's before looking away from each other a small blush creeping onto Blake's cheeks as Alex did his best to hide his own "You…wouldn't happen to know any decent book stores in Bellwood would you." She asked
"A few if you're interested also theirs a descent Sushi place I know " Alex said, after a few moments the two nodded to one another before they silently stood up and left the current chaotic scene, as the two rounded the corner at the end of the hall four heads poked out of the door Weiss Koan Yang and Ruby the first holding the latter in a head lock watched the two before a smirk formed on her face "So~ are we gonna follow them or not?"
"Oh, Yeah." Koan said
'To be continued'