Here it comes, Chapter 12 is here. This brings an end to the New World Arc and a few announcements. First off I'm changing my update schedule. I'll be releasing new chapters after I have six done instead of after having a whole arc finished. Writing this arc made me realize just how long it'll take to write out a full arc, especially given that later arcs are likely gonna be longer than this one.
Second, I'm still unsure on how to introduce all members of team RWBY into the fic. I know where and when they'll all end up but I'm unsure of how to integrate there stories. Right now I'm planning on releasing their stories as bonus chapters. However I'm opened to suggest on what I should do.
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New World Arc
Chapter 12: Worlds Collide
"SMASH!" Izuku shouts.
He fires off another blast of [One for All] breaking his eighth finger. Izuku didn't let up in his assault. He knew the minute they could get any attack around him he'd be finished. As such the minute they'd try anything he'd fire off another blast to stop it. After recovering from the most recent blast, Cinder and Overhaul resumed their assault with new found confidence seeing Izuku's eight broken fingers.
"You put up a good fight brat." Cinder taunted. "But unless you plan on breaking your arms you'd best accept your fate."
She begins to take command of a section of the ground. Izuku smirked.
"What are you talking about?" Izuku questioned with a laugh as he brought his thumb into his mouth. "I've still got two left!"
Using his cheek, Izuku fires off another blast.
"GAHhhh!" Izuku grunted in pain.
I've only got three shots left. Hopefully someone will show up soon. Heck at this point I'd take Kacchan. Even if he is an ass he still wants to be a hero.
"LOOK OUT!" Eri shouted, breaking his train of thought.
"Huh?" Izuku expressed.
"To your left!" She shouted.
Looking to his left he comes face to face with a giant earthen spear heading right towards him.
"What but how?" Izuku questioned.
He was about to ready another flick when he noticed how the spear was heading towards him. If he would fire off a blast of [One for All] he'd risk destroying the nearby builds. She must have sneaked that one around by gathering debris and moving it during the blast so I wouldn't notice. I can dodge it but I won't be able to get Eri and the woman out of the way fast enough. And unless I destroy that thing it won't let up. He looked to see Overhaul and Cinder charging him with Cinder already readying up to launch another spear. They'll get them I won't be able to do a thing. Dammit I have to think of something! The spear was nearing it's target. Eri's eyes widened in fear. As far as she was concerned Izuku was done for.
"No…" She whispered.
The spear was about to find it's mark.
"NOOOO!" She screamed.
In that moment power erupted from her horn. At the same time Izuku stepped towards it and channeled [One for All] into his left arm. He swung his fist around so when it collided with the spear the blast would be directed away from any buildings and down the street. It, the villains, and many other things were blown away. Expecting excruciating pain Izuku was surprised when his arm felt perfectly fine. In fact all his already broken fingers were fully healed somehow.
"W-w-what just happened?" Izuku questioned looking over his arms and hands.
He turned to look at Eri to see her power dissipate and her horn shrink slightly. She looked at Izuku with wide eyes.
"Eri was that you?" Izuku questioned.
"Uhmm…" She began.
"This is amazing!" Izuku beamed.
"Huh?" She expressed.
"I'm fully healed now. My arm was healed so fast I didn't even feel pain. Your quirk is incredible!" Izuku declared.
Eri stared at Izuku eyes widened in awe at his words. Tears slowly began to stream down her face. Izuku turned his attention back to Overhaul and Cinder who had been sent back a good ways from his most recent blast. I doubt I can rely on her healing ability it doesn't seem she has a good grasp on it. And from the way she's reacting to my words tells me there's more to it than what I've seen. Izuku smirked. Even still I'm back at a hundred percent so I should be fine till help arrives.
"Hey!" He heard called from behind him.
Speak of the devil. Suddenly Ruby landed right next to him.
"Glad I made it in time." She expressed.
"Same here." Izuku expressed.
"Bring me up to speed what's going on happening here?" Ruby inquired.
"I found these two on my way home. Not long after I tried to help them we were attacked by two villains." Izuku explained, directing to the two individuals behind him.
Ruby looked to the people Izuku had mentioned and was shocked to see one of them.
"That's Neo she's one of Cinder's goons." Ruby pointed out.
"What, but someone named Cinder was one of her attackers." Izuku stated.
"What?!" Ruby shouted.
She looked ahead to see the two villains approaching them. Even from the distance she was at she could easily recognize one of them. Ruby's glare hardened has hatred gripped her.
"It's her." She muttered, her rage slowly building. "There's no doubt about it that's the Cinder I know."
As Ruby glared at Cinder. Said woman also glared back. Each side prepared for a fight. Suddenly an earthen spear made of rubble came hurtling towards Cinder.
"What?!" She exclaimed.
Overhaul stepped forward. With a slap of his hand the spear was blown apart.
"What was that?!" Izuku shouted.
"Took her long enough." Ruby expressed.
Glynda struted towards the group.
"I don't want to hear it young lady. Speed isn't my forte unlike yourself." She pointed out as she went to stand by Izuku and Ruby. "Now then let's take care of these miscreants shall we."
"Right, Izuku stay back. With the way your quirk is now we'll only get caught in the crossfires of your attack." Ruby ordered.
"I was thinking the same thing. I'll focus on keeping these two safe while you guys handle them." Izuku added. "We just have to hold out till some heroes arrive."
Both sides readied for a fight.
"The man, Overhaul, can disassemble and reassemble anything he touches. Cinder seems to be able to take control of anything she touches even the air. I don't know if she can do the same with people so be careful." Izuku warned.
What, but Maiden powers don't work like that. Could that have been affected by the transfer like our semblances.
"Ruby you take Cinder I'll take on Overhaul. My [Telekinesis] should give me an edge over him will your speed will help against Cinder." Glynda ordered.
I can worry about stuff like that later. For now I need to focus on the enemy in front of me.
"Got it." Ruby replied.
By the time they got everything set Cinder had already readied several earthen spears. Overhaul readied himself for a fight himself. Immediately Ruby bolted towards Cinder. Glynda went forward and gathered up several pieces of rubble. With them she launched an attack on to Overhaul.
Elsewhere…
All Might had just finished taking care of another incident when he checked his phone. He was on his way to breakfast when several incidents occurred. First he had to break up a fight between two villains, then take care of a burning building, then deal with a villain attack. He was in the middle of helping hand over the culprits to the police when he checked it. He saw there was a text from Izuku which surprised him given he told the boy he won't be available to contact. His confusion grew even more when he saw Izuku had simply sent his location. Strange why would young Midoriya send only this. Perhaps it was his instincts honed through years of heroism but a strong sense of foreboding gripped him. I don't like this something doesn't feel right.
"All Might Sir!" Someone called out.
All Might turned to see Kamui Wood running up to him.
"Is everything alright sir you seem… tense?" He questioned.
"I'm not sure. Call it a hunch but I've got a feeling something bad's going on." All Might stated.
He turned to had off to the location Izuku sent.
"I'll leave you to take care of things here." He stated. "I need to check and make sure I'm not just being paranoid."
With a mighty leap All Might left to where Izuku was.
Meanwhile with Ruby…
She burst out of the way of an earthen spear only for another to come flying towards where she landed. Quickly Ruby leapt out of the way. With the constant attacks from every side it took all Ruby had to not get hit.
"You know I actually feel kind of bad I have to kill you. Whatever that power of yours did to relic was a godsend for sending us here." Cinder expressed.
"What are you talking about?" Ruby questioned as she burst out of another spear.
She skid to a stop.
"What power, I thought you did something to that crown thing." Ruby added.
She tried to close the distance between herself and Cinder only for another earthen spear attack to force her on the defensive.
"I see you don't know yourself. Not that it matters we're here now and if she does show up she can be stopped now." Cinder replied.
"She?" Ruby questioned.
"Don't concern yourself with that. Just someone I need to crush in my path towards absolute power." Cinder answered.
Ruby dodged another spear. Dammit how am I supposed to get close! I hope Professor Goodwitch is doing well.
With Glynda…
She didn't let up. Attack after attack she sent at Overhaul. While he blew each away with easy, the sheer volume of attacks Glynda sent forced him on the defensive.
"You know I'm surprised. Even a blind man could see that woman can't be trusted so that begs the question." Glynda stated. "Why do you?"
"Haha… who says I trust her. I'm simply user her for my own gain. Not that I'm gonna tell you what I'm after." He returned.
"While you maybe a criminal I can respect you intellect and skill." Glynda expressed.
"Your not bad yourself." Overhaul replied.
Unfortunately we'll have to back out. The heroes will be arriving soon and we can't afford to get caught. While letting go of Eri will ruin my plans, I'll have cut my losses or we'll both be captured.
"Cinder we're pulling out before the heroes so up!" Overhaul ordered.
"Right!" Cinder replied.
"Oh no you don't!" Glynda shouted.
She sent several more attacks towards Overhaul only for Cinder use one of her spears to knock them away. Ruby tried to use this moment to attack Cinder. However Overhaul had already moved to her side and reformed the ground into spikes forcing Ruby to fly up. Cinder then sent her three spears at Glynda and Ruby. Glynda tried to stop them with her [Telekinesis] but much to her surprise she could only slowly them down slightly. As such Ruby and Glynda were forced to dodge allowing them to escape.
"Damn they got away." Ruby muttered.
"But it looks like no one other than that Neo woman was seriously injured." Glynda noted.
"Which reminds me…" Ruby began as she turned around. "Izuku how did you…"
She stopped when she saw both Izuku and Eri frantically searching for something. In that moment she noticed that Neo had somehow vanished.
"Huh? Where did she go?" Ruby questioned.
Suddenly a loud whistle caught their attention. They all looked to see Neo waving from atop a building.
"She must have gotten up there when we were busy fighting." Glynda noted.
Neo created an illusion which stated, 'Take care Eri. I got you out like I promised, now enjoy your life.'
"Wait y-y-y-your leaving?!" Eri cried out.
Neo nodded.
"B-b-b-but why?!" Eri cried.
Neo created another illusion which stated, 'I have my own path to walk Eri. I'm not the one who can give you the life you deserve.'
"W-w-who then?!" Eri cried.
Neo simple pointed towards Izuku. Eri turned to look at the boy with wide teary eyes. Izuku looked up to Neo giving her a nod. Neo smiled, saluted goodbye, and then vanished. After several seconds Eri began to cry. Izuku went to comfort her with a gentle hug. She reciprocated by grabbing onto his shirt as she continue to cry into his chest.
"I AM HERE!" All Might shouted as he leapt on the scene.
Immediately he was confused by the sight of Izuku with a crying child, the destroyed street, and Ruby with a mysterious woman.
"What the hell happened here?" He questioned.
Elsewhere…
By the time they stopped running in an alleyway, Cinder and Overhaul were exhausted. Overhaul lend back against a wall to rest and catch his breath. Cinder collapsed to her knees far more exhausted than Overhaul.
"Dammit!" She shouted punching the ground in anger.
"That damn bitch and her friend had to get in my way again." She expressed.
"We'll find them. But we'll have lay low and buy our time. The heroes will be searching for us." Overhaul pointed out in annoyance."
"Yes… There's also the matter of Neo… she was more loyal to Torchwick than myself. Something must have happened to him for her to betray me." Cinder noted. "Her skill in the using of [Illusion] is what allowed her to escape as easily as she did. If I had to guess she probably arrived in her room by happenstance"
"Meaning we'll have to be vigilant in our own base for unexpected arrives. How annoying?" Overhaul expressed. "For now we should return to base and formulate our plans from there."
"Right behind ya." Cinder replied.
Later, at the police station…
Eri lay asleep on Izuku's lap. They had just finished up explaining everything that happened to them with the incident to All Might and his friend in the force Naomasa Tsukauchi. Now he along with Ruby and Glynda were waiting to hear what they planned to do. In that moment Inko burst into the room.
"MY BABY!" Inko wailed.
"MOM?!" Izuku exclaimed in surprised.
Eri awoke in a panic. Immediate both Izuku and Eri were squished together in a tight hug from Inko.
"Mom stop, your crushing us?" Izuku squeaked out.
"I was so worried when I got a call from the police saying you were in a villain attack." Inko wailed. "Where's the precious little girl you fought so valiantly to rescue?"
"I'm here." Eri whimpered.
Inko blinked in surprise. She loosened her grip to see the red-eyed little girl.
"H-h-hi Mrs. Izuku's Mom." Eri greeted shyly.
Inko eyes shimmered. She squealed in delight as she pulled Eri into another tight hug.
"You are so cuuuuute!" She squealed. "And call me Inko dear."
"O-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-k-k-k-kay." Eri expressed with her face bright red.
Ruby giggled lightly at Inko antics.
"I take it that's the woman you've been staying with Miss Rose?" Glynda questioned.
"Yep," Ruby answered.
"She seems nice. Albeit she seems to be a little too emotional about stuff." Glynda noted.
"You have no idea." Ruby muttered.
Suddenly Naomasa along with All Might, in his hero form, stepped into the room drawing everyone's attention.
"Ah… Mrs. Midoriya glad you could make it." All Might greeted.
"A-All Might! Nice to see you again as well." Inko returned as she set Eri down.
Said girl immediately returned to Izuku and sat up on his lap.
"So what did you all decide?" Ruby asked.
"We we're about to get to that." Naomasa stated. "For starters while I should punish you all for illegal quirk usage, I'll let it slide given the situation."
"T-thank you sir." Izuku replied.
"Yeah your a life saver. I wasn't even think of that when I went to help Izuku." Ruby expressed.
"Yes now then, Miss Glynda Goodwitch was it?" Naomasa continued
"Yes?" Glynda replied.
"We're working on getting you a place to live and a license to act as a hero. You, obviously, aren't the first to come here and were still working on an integration system." The detective explained. "In the meantime we'd appreciate it if you kept your true origins a secret. We're still trying to work this whole thing out so we'd like to keep it secret till we have our ducks in a row."
"Understood. By the way, what will I be doing to get income in the meantime?" Glynda asked.
"Actually, given your teaching history Young Rose told me about, I talked to the principle of UA High, Nezu, about you teaching there." All Might brought up. "He'll like to talk to you personally about it at some point."
"Glad to hear it. It'll be good to get back to some form of normalcy." Glynda expressed.
"Now then on to Eri's situation." Naomasa began.
The girl tensed up.
"There's many things we'd like to go over including a full medical examination." Naomasa continued.
The girl began tremble her face becoming pale.
"But that, I think can wait." He finished.
The girl let out a sigh of relief, which did not go unnoticed.
"It's clear she's been through a lot. Some time to rest and grow comfortable with her new surroundings will help immensely when that time does come." He explained.
"So what's going to happen to her in the meantime?" Izuku questioned.
The green haired boy was determined to make sure Eri stayed with him. He promised the woman who rescued her that he'd take care of her.
"I think it'd be best if she stayed with you." Naomasa stated.
Izuku blinked in surprise given he expected to have to fight to keep her.
"If that's alright with you ma'am?" He added.
"Oh well… I don't see a problem with it, though I will have to talk with my husband about it, but might I ask why?" Inko inquired.
"Just look at her. She's clearly very attached to your son." Naomasa pointed out. "Separating her from him will only do more harm than good."
"Well then I'm sure we'll work something out." Inko stated. "Who knows maybe we can adopt her."
While she'd only known the girl a few minutes she already wanted the adorable child as a daughter.
"I'm sure we can work something out." Naomasa replied.
"Wait if we take in Eri won't we have to move for our safety." Izuku pointed out.
"That'd be exactly what the villains will be thinking so instead of moving you we'll keep you right where you are." All Might explained. "An ingenious strategy if I do say so myself."
"I guess?" Ruby questioned.
"That… doesn't seem like a good idea." Glynda pointed out.
"It isn't." Naomasa sighed. "The actual reason is we believe there's no real danger to the Midoriya's. They don't know your name and so long as we're careful about hiding Eri's identity you should be safe."
"That horn would be troublesome but if we dyed her hair green like mine we could easily pass her off as my daughter." Inko pointed out.
"Your really adamant about adopting her aren't you mom. Not that I have anything against it." Izuku noted. "I kind of want a little sister."
Eri stared up at him with big wondering eyes. Izuku look down and gave her a bright smile.
"Hey what about me?!" Ruby shouted.
"I said your like a little sister to me. Your technically older." Izuku pointed out.
"Anyways what about me, Cinder knows my name." Ruby pointed out.
"While also true it shouldn't be too troublesome. It's not like they can find you easily even with that. Though we will be informing local heroes to keep an eye on you all and make sure that your safe." Naomasa stated.
"Now then we've got one last thing to discuss." All Might stated. "You can come in now."
A door opened and a man all to familiar to Ruby stepped into room though he appeared older than she remembered. She gasped in surprise. Glynda's eyes widened. Inko and Izuku we're confused by the man presents but figured he was from Remnant given Ruby's and Glynda's reaction. Eri was just happy she might become Izuku's little sister.
"Uncle Qrow." Ruby whispered.
"Hey there kiddo." He replied.
Ruby: What we're ending it here?! But Uncle Qrow just got here!
Izuku: Unfortunately yes at least until the author gets six more chapters done.
Ruby: But he only has like three of them done!
Izuku: Ruby! You weren't supposed to tell the audience that!
Ruby: Oh it's not a big deal the writer has to get his lazy butt to work.
Izuku: Hey it's not his fault, kind of. He's busy with a full time job and other stuff. Plus this story takes a lot of planning to fully flesh things out.
Ruby: I guess, he just better get them done soon.
Izuku: Anyways we can talk about what'll happen when this story comes back. *Feels a tug on his leg*
Eri: Izu?
Izuku: What is it Eri?
Eri: C-c-c-can I h-h-help you w-w-w-with the next chapter preview.
Izuku: Of course you can, first say hi to all the nice viewers.
Eri: O-o-okay. H-h... *faces turns bright* T-t-t-t-there's so many of them. *Hides behind her hands*
Ruby: Don't worry Eri there all nice people.
Eri: A-a-a-are you sure.
Ruby: Of course, here just say this. *hands Eri a piece of paper*
Eri: Okay *takes the paper, clears throught* N-n-n-next time Izu, Ruby, a-a-a-and all the nice people h-h-h-h-have a talk with Ruby's u-uncle. *Breathes a sigh of relief*
Izuku: Good job Eri. We can take the rest from here.
Ruby: Yep, we also go on a girls only shopping trip. I hope your ready to spend some time with your new honorary big sis.
Eri: Big sis?
Izuku: And you also get a chance to start adapting to your new living environment. I hope your ready?
Ruby: Next time Chapter 13: Setting Things Up. See ya then.
