Chapter 3
It is been moment's after Yang's and Weiss's battle with Team FNKI as the girls were in the infirmary being treated for their injuries.
Yang's injuries were minor as her aura took care of that, Weiss however had seen better days as she was treated for burns on her body and suffered aura exhaustion. Visiting the them both was Ruby and Blake, as well as Team JNPR to congratulate on their victory.
"Hey guys, how are you feeling?" Asked Ruby.
"Doing alright sis," Replied Yang. "Doctor's say I'll be fine, my aura is taking care of me.I should be good to go in no time!"
"That's good to hear, how about you Weiss? How are you doing?" Jaune asked in worry.
Appreciating the concern, Weiss said.
"I'm fine Jaune, thank you. I'm just going to need a lot of bed rest since my aura ran out due to me pushing Flynt into that lava geyser."
"We wish you a speedy recovery, you deserve it after what you've been through." Said Ren"
"That's right, not many people take such a risk to sacrifice themselves to save another." Added Blake.
"It showed the loyalty that you were willing to sacrifice your life for friend in need." said Pyrrha.
"Yeah, I got nothing fancy to say about you falling into that lava geyser, BUT OH MY GOSH! DID YOU GUYS SEE HOW YANG WAS AWESOME BACK THERE!" Excitedly yelled Nora.
"Hey!" Complained Weiss as they began to speak about the battle between Yang and Team FNKI instead of her condition.
"Oh yeah, Yang was great wasn't she?" Said Ruby. "I mean I was worried about her, but then when I saw her pick up that sword-"
"Rapier!" Interrupted Weiss.
"Same thing. Anyway, when she picked up that sword, it reminded me when our dad taught us how to use swords before we came to beacon! Oooooh those were good times."
"Tell me about it," Added Yang. "I can't believe I almost forgot about our sword lessons! Thank goodness it gave me the upper hand on that fight."
"Your dad gave you sword lessons?" Jaune said with a hint of jealously as he didn't knew a single thing on how to use a sword.
Luckily, and thankfully, Pyrrha became a teammate and teacher at the same time to teach him about using a sword and a shield.
"Just a moment," Asked Pyrrha. "If your father taught both of you using swords, how come you are using different weapons right now?"
Yang Answered.
"Well, me and Ruby have different tastes in weapons and fighting styles. I like using my fists and Ruby took an interest in scythes. As Dad saw our curiosity in weaponry, he decided trained us as he is the master of any weapon he comes across. With a little help of course."
"So your dad can use any weapon to kick butt? AWESOME!" Yelled Nora.
"So cool…"Said Jaune as he imagined how Yang and Ruby's dad uses many types of weapons at once.
"Interesting indeed." Complemented Ren.
"Your father can master any weapon be comes across in seconds?! How is that possible?!" Said Pyrrha in shock as it was impossible to learn the use of any weapon just like that.
Ruby Shrugged her shoulders and said.
"I dunno, dad says it could be his semblance. It the only explanation on how he's so good with other types of weapons."
"I...suppose that makes sense."
*Ding Dong*
*Pyrrha Nikos, please report to the Headmaster's office. Pyrrha Nikos.*
"Oooh, someone's in trouble." Joked Nora as and the others heard from the announcement.
"Nora." Scold Ren slightly as he knew his teammate was joking around.
"Any idea what they need you for?" Jaune asked.
"No idea, but I'm sure I'll find out once I'm there." Replied Pyrrha as she said her goodbyes and left the room.
As the girl left, the others wondered why did the headmaster needed Pyrrha for.
Beacon Academy, Ozpin's office.
Looking into the sunset from his office, Ozpin stared at it, as he hoped the decision he had made earlier would perhaps give them an edge and stop things from becoming worse.
His thoughts were interrupted when his elevator door opened, revealing Dante walking in and said.
"Heard the announcement has been made, are you sure this is what you want? By choosing this 'girl' as your new guardian?"
"Not really." Replied Ozpin as he turned around to face the man. "Maidens choose themselves, but I believe I have found the right candidate. Right now our enemy could be planning anything at this moment, and time is running out. This might be the only hope of keeping them from the gaining the rest of Amber's powers away."
"By choosing 'her' as the new host? She has potential Oz, but she's just a kid. She might be the best but even the best can fall, you're taking away her future. Most importantly we don't even know what it will do to both of those girls."
"I know. But ever since the day I met her, I had a feeling at might be the one. She's strong, intelligent, caring. And I believe she's definitely next become our new maiden."
Dante shook his head as this was a bad idea already.
Suddenly the elevators bell ranged as the doors open once more, revealing-
"Miss Nikos, it is a pleasure you could make it here. We have much to discuss, please, take a seat."
"Thank you professor Ozpin." Replied Pyrrha as she walked toward the desk and sat on the chair in front of him.
"Before we begin, your previous battle in the tournament was very impressive, you handed it like it was child's play. Such a display would put most veteran huntsman to shame to see your performance."
Pyrrha smiled as she was praised by the headmaster himself. But she didn't do it alone.
"Thank you headmaster, but I would never have made it this far without my teammates as we have become great friends along The way. Of course seeing I'm the best in the group, they have chosen me to be in the final round."
Ozpin laughed.
"Yes well, it comes as no surprise that they've have chosen you to move onto the final round of the tournament. You fight very impressively amongst your peers."
"I agree with Ozpin here. You fight good for your age, but I was a lot more stylish back in my days."
Hearing a voice behind her, Pyrrha turned around and saw a man in a red coat near the elevator she exited from. Where did this man come from? Did she pass him earlier?"
"I'm sorry but I didn't see you there, who are you?"
Dante shook his head, how did she not seen him?! Ah well, it didn't matter.
"The Names Dante, you might've heard of me from my daughters."
"Daughters?"
Ozpin answered her question.
"Dante is a very good trusted friend of mine, and Ruby and Yang's father."
Father?! Did he say this man is Ruby and Yang's father? Hearing this surprised Pyrrha as she heard about him and his skill of weaponry from them earlier.
"Your Ruby and Yang's Father?"
"That's right! Have they mentioned me?"
"They have. Your daughters told me a lot of things about you. Mostly about your skill of mastering any weapon you come across in seconds."
"What can I say? I'm good."
"I see…" Replied Pyrrha as she wanted to know why she was called here. "Um...Professor, I hope you don't mind me asking but, why am I here?" Asked Pyrrha as she wanted to get the point.
"Ah yes, I believe we were off topic for a moment. Take a seat and I'll explain."
Feeling worried, and cautious, the redhead took her seat and waited for what the headmaster had to say.
"Now then,Tell me Miss Nikos. What is your favorite fairy tale?"
Vital Festival, Colosseum.
Everyone within the colosseum were excited and cheering as the finals for the festival had arrived. People who were watching made their bets, as they wondered who would win the tournament.
"NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, FOR THE MOMENT YOU'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! THE ONE ON ONE FINALS!"
The Crowd cheered as they eagerly waited for the fights to begin.
In the arena were several finalists, such as Yang, Penny, Pyrrha, Sun, Mercury, and more.
The announcers explained the rules for the finals.
"BARTY, WHY DON'T YOU EXPLAIN THE RULES?"
"WHY IT'S QUITE SIMPLE PETER. INSTEAD OF A BRACKET SYSTEM, EACH ROUND WILL BE RANDOMLY DETERMINED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE THE MATCH TAKES PLACE."
"LIKE ANY GOOD HUNT, THERE WILL BE ZERO TIME TO PREPARE!"
"AHH, YES YES. NOW LET'S SEE WHO OUR FIRST MATCH WILL BE!"
On the huge screen around the colosseum, the photos of the combatants spinned randomly as the audience were in the edge of their seats. And it wasn't just the colosseum, it was the whole world as well. Many looked at their t.v. screens to see who will win and the kingdom they represent.
At last the screen shown who are chosen to fight.
"YANG BRANWEN V.S. MERCURY BLACK! THERE IS YOUR MATCH FOR TONIGHT LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! WOULD THE OTHER COMBATANTS PLEASE LEAVE THE ARENA!"
With that, the others left the area as Yang and Mercury faced each other to fight. The stage transformed around them as it was surrounded by stage lights, and the area around them lowered themselves as the floor below their feet became a large platform.
Facing each other, Yang spoke.
"You better not go easy on me."
"Heh, you wish." Replied Mercury. "And there's no swords here either to give an edge. It's all nothing but punches and kicks here."
"I know, and it's just the way I like it!"
"THREE. TWO. ONE. FIGHT!
The battle had begun, and it was quite a display as the teens showed talent of raw power into their punches and kicks as Mercury and Yang were at an equal into their attacks as both used their knowledge of martial arts in this fight.
They started with a series of punching, kicking, and blocking, as well was using their weapons to increase their speed and strength to throwing each other off guard.
There were moments when one of them had the advantage, but they just kept on fighting with all they got.
Eventually, the match came to a close when Mercury fired a salvo of bullets into the air and spun around the arena. The bullets the landed on Yang as it pummeled her onto ground. As it ends Mercury started to walk away as the fight was over already.
That was until a burst of flame ignited behind him. Mercury turned around and saw Yang standing, looking angry with her hair glowing bright and eyes turned red.
Using all her strength from the attacks she absorbed thanks to her semblance, she attacked Mercury a fury of punches as it caught the teen off guard.
With one final punch, Mercury's aura completely depleted as he flew a couple of feet away. Making Yang the winner of the match.
"MERCURY BLACK'S AURA IS DEPLETED! YANG BRANWEN WINS!
"WHAT A WAY TO KICK OF THE FINALS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!"
With a quick deep breath Yang's hair and eyes returned to normal as she celebrated with an armed raised as she was glad she won that fight. She turned to Mercury and said.
"Better luck next time."
With that, she turned away to exit the arena and join the others.
That's is until.
"There's not going to be a next time, Blondie!"
Yang turned around and saw Mercury charging towards her with a kick! Quickly thinking, she raised her arm and punched his leg, breaking it in the process as the boy was knocked onto the ground in pain.
Seeing this caused a shock amongst the crowd as they looked in horror and disgust.
Seeing her work done in self-defense Yang said.
"That's what you get you little-"
"Yang Branwen! Stand down now!"
"Huh?"
Yang looked around and saw atlas soldiers and droids surrounding the area and all their weapons were pointing at her!
"What?! Why?!" Yang demanded why are they pointing their weapons at her instead of Mercury? He was the one who attacked first!
"Mercury!" Shouted a green haired girl who ran towards her teammate to help him.
"Why she do that?! Why Emerald?! Why she attack me?!" Said Mercury as he held on his leg in pain.
This doesn't make sense! Why is she being accused of attacking him when it's the other way around!
Yang looked up and saw on the screen to see what truly happened. She saw Mercury on the ground defeated and regaining his breath.
Suddenly the blonde girl saw herself walk towards the boy and shot his leg as it made a bone cracking sound.
That's not what happened! That's not her acting heartless on a student that had just been beaten already!
Yang looked around and saw her teammates, looking at her in shock and surprise as they couldn't believe what she had done!
She didn't do this! She would never do such a thing!
"I didn't do that! Please you have to believe me!" Begged Yang as she hoped they would listen.
"Stand down Branwen! I repeat, stand down!" Said the soldier as he down listen.
"Just listen to me!"
"I SAID STAND DOWN!"
*Bang* *Bang* *Bang*
The crowd gasped see what happened.
Yang closed her eyes as she heard shots firing near her. But she didn't feel pain. Not even a feeling of numbness. She Opened her eyes and saw-
"Dad?!"
There he was, her father, Dante, guns drawn pointing towards the atlas soldiers. At least what's left of them. The droids were shot to pieces and the human ones were left defenseless as their rifles were destroyed.
He saved her. Her own father! Boy was she glad to see him!
"Dad I…"
"Yang are you ok?"
"Yeah I-"
"Get out of here and get to safety! I'll handle these bastards!"
Wanting to argue but seeing the situation she is in, Yang left the arena as she hoped things get solved.
Dante looked at the rest of the others and said.
"You boy scouts better run, or else I'll put a bullet in between your eyes for threatening my daughter!"
The soldiers nodded in fear as they ran away seeing what he can do. Leaving Mercury and Emerald alone.
"You two." Said Dante in an angry tone as he pointed his guns at the two teens.
"Shit it's him!" Cursed Mercury as he and Emerald met Dante a long time ago.
"You're gonna pay for what you did here."
"Damn it he knew!" Said Emerald. "How?!"
"This isn't the first time something like this happened. Remember Amber?"
"Yeah, he knew." said Mercury as he knew they were screwed.
Dante pulled the hammer on his guns.
"Here's what we're gonna do…"
"Dante Redgrave! Stand down!"
Hearing his name, Dante turned and saw a dozen atlas robots pointing their weapons towards him. He turned around and saw Mercury and Emerald running away from him as the teen boy was hanging on his partner's shoulder to continue his act of being in pain.
"Shit! That's just great. Goddamn you Ironwood!"
"Dante Redgrave! I repeat, stand down!" Replied the robot as it was voiced by one of the soldiers controlling it temporarily.
"How about this," Suggested Dante. "You guys walk away and I don't have to break your toys. That way your boss can come here and we can chat."
"Not a chance pal."
"Is that so? Well then, you should know that all the guys you got right now won't stand a chance against me."
"I can arrange that. I'm need major back up now!"
Hearing something falling, Dante looked up and saw drop ship sending in reinforcements on his location. From it was more atlas droids armed to the teeth, surrounding him with weapons drawn.
Still hanging around, the crowd looked in shock as atlas dropped in what it looked like hundreds of robots in the arena. How can one man ask for this much and fight them all by himself?!
Not knowing what to do, the announcers called the headmaster for help.
"Headmaster, what shall we do?"
"Seeing what happened with miss Branwen, I say the show must go on." Replied Ozpin. "Give the people some entertainment as I hope it will ease on what happened earlier."
"But-"
"And turn the camera's back on. I want to show our audience that they have nothing to fear. Yes it sounds ridiculous, but I have a feeling this will work."
Both men knew this was crazy, but they had no choice. Getting back into their senses, they spoke.
"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! IT SEEMS WE HAVE A DARING COMBATANT WHO DARES CHALLENGE ATLAS! WHAT SHALL OUR HERO DO? DOES HE HAVE A CHANCE?"
"HO! HO! I BELIEVE WE MAY FIND OUT! AS OUR COMBATANT HERE IS A FORMER STUDENT FROM BEACON ACADEMY, AND VERY TALENTED ONE! LET ME INTRODUCE TO YOU, DANTE REDGRAVE!"
As crazy as it seems, the crowd and the world started to cheer as they wanted to see how can one man can stand against the world's most advanced military.
Seeing this is Ozpin's work, Dante went along with it as he was aching to let off some steam.
With a smile, Dante twirled Ebony and Ivory and aimed once more, and said.
"This party's getting crazy! Let's rock!
To be continued...
Authors Note: Hey guys I hoped you enjoyed the chapter and the fic, I got great positive feedbacks as it made me proud on what I've created. But let's give thanks to capcom and rooster teeth for creating such great series we all enjoyed. Also I wanted to add a fight scene with Dante against the atals robots, but I feel like it would take too much of my time at tho moment as I am kinda busy. If you want, you can create the fight by playing devil may cry 4 special edition on bloody palace. Just saying. Anyway I'm taking a break form this as I said I'm busy, so tell me what you guys think so far and I will create more chapters for you. See ya!