Chapter 6
The Grimm have invaded Vale. The hunters and huntresses of beacon, including the army of atlas, fought back to take back the city. But it wasn't enough. The Grimm had greater numbers, and were everywhere! The whole city had been thrown into panic! And to make matters worse, the White Fang had attacked as well. Killing any human that were in their way, no matter the age. As for the faunus, including those who were hunters and huntress, they were given a choice. Join or die. Simple as that.
The battle of beacon had begun…
Vital Festival, storestands.
Looking around, Weiss and Blake saw panic everywhere they turned. The Grimm were destroying everything, civilians running for their lives, atlas soldiers and robots were fighting back.
It's like a nightmare!
Quickly, Blake used her scroll and called Yang.
"Yang are you ok?"
"..."
"Yang? Are you there?"
"..."
"Yang?!"
"Oh for the love of…" Weiss grabbed Blake's scroll and said. "Yang this Weiss are you ok?"
"...Yeah, I'm fine. Zwei and I are heading out! Where is Ruby? I can't get in touch with her?"
Hearing Yang talking to Weiss instead of her, Blake lowered her head as she knew Yang still hated her for treating her wrong for what happened in her match. It's still unknown if Yang did really injure that kid, despite saying she saw him attacking her after the match.
"No, She isn't." Replied Weiss to Yang over the scroll. "Listen, Yang, I'm sure she's fine. She can take care of herself. She is our leader after all."
Yang clenched her fists as anger flowed into her again, her eyes glowed blue again unknown to her. She wanted to be there for her sister. She may be a hunter like herself but she's still a kid. Knowing getting angry won't solve anything, Yang calmed down,and the glow in her eyes died out. She replied back.
"Right…I'm heading to the docks near the courtyard. Watch out, the White Fang are releasing into the school!"
"The White Fang is here?!" Shouted Blake.
Before Yang could reply the call lost it's signal.
"Yang!"
Both girls frowned.
"This can't be happening...All because of that match with Pyrrha and Penny…what are we going to do?" Asked Weiss as this situation was beyond than the action they have been in.
Blake took her scroll back and said.
"Were going to the docks, and were doing what we're trained for."
With a few taps on the scroll, a locker landed behind them. Inside it, was Blake's weapon.
Knowing she was right, Weiss agreed. She and her team were trained for this. If they can survive this like their previous encounters, they can win this too.
Right?
Vital Festival, Colosseum.
Still attacking the colosseum, the Nevermore screeched in frustration as it couldn't penetrate the barrier. For now it flew around the area, thinking what it could do now.
Horrified and frightened at the sametime, Ruby was still on her knees as she couldn't believe Penny, her best friend, was gone. And her secret of being a robot was exposed. The young girl could do nothing but weep.
On the arena, Pyrrha looked at what was left of her opponent, Penny. Torn to shreds by her own hands. All because of an allusion she saw.
Unknown to her, a voice was calling out to her.
"Pyrrha! Pyrrha! That thing is going to break in! You've gotta move!" Cried out Jaune as he saw her not listening to him.
*Tap* *Tap* Tap*
Everyone in the arena looked up and saw the Nevermore used its beak to tap the barrier. It was weakening!
Seeing this to finally break through, the Nevermore flew high into the air, and dived down.
Seeing it coming down, Jaune jumped down to the arena and ran towards Pyrrha to save her.
But it was too late.
*Crash*
The barrier shattered! The Nevermore broke through and landed on the arena, causing a shockwave to push everyone onto the ground!
Seeing its first prey, The Nevermore screeched at Pyrrha dashed towards her.
The redhead closed her eyes as the large Grimm attacked.
Suddenly.
*Zoom*
*Stab*
A red streak dashed faster than the Grimm as it was pushed back.
Pyrrha opened her eyes and saw her savior.
It was Ruby!
As the Nevermore screeched in pain, Ruby jumped back as she held a familiar weapon in her hand.
It was one of Penny's swords.
Ruby held the weapon tightly as she shouted at the Grimm.
"LEAVE HER ALONE!"
Her screams were loud enough that whoever was inside the colosseum, can hear it.
"I WON'T LET ANOTHER FRIEND GET TAKEN AWAY FROM ME! YOU HEAR ME?! I WON'T LET YOU! I'LL KILL YOU, AND ANYONE WHO THREATENS THEM!"
Unknown to Ruby, and everyone else, her eye's glowed, but instead with a hint of silver, it was pure yellow.
"HOW YOU AND THE OTHERS GOT HERE, IT DOESN'T MATTER! I'LL KILL THEM! I'LL KILL THEM ALL! I'LL KILL EVERY SINGLE GRIMM HERE AND OUT THERE! I'LL FIND THEM! AND I'LL SHOW THEM NO MERCY! STARTING WITH YOU!"
Suddenly, a mysterious light appeared behind her. Ruby and whoever was left, turned saw the light and something within.
It was a backpack. Penny's backpack! It floated towards Ruby and stopped in front of her. From it was a voice.
*Take it Ruby...use it to help you in your battles from now on. Please, take it, my friend…*
"Penny…"
Without hesitation, Ruby touched the backpack and a bright light covered her entirely.
A second later, Ruby was wearing the backpack.
As she wore it, visions of Penny using the backpack filled Ruby's head as she gained the knowledge to use it.
"Penny...I don't know how this happened, but...Even though you are gone, you are still my best friend. Those who are responsible for this mess...will pay!"
(Play Devil May Cry 3 ost taste the blood)
Ruby opened her eyes as they returned to normal, and saw the Nevermore screeching at her. The young teen smiled as she used her newly acquired weapon as it opened, revealing ten swords floating in the air behind her.
She is combat ready.
"What are you waiting for? Let's rock!"
The Nevermore began its attack by charging towards Ruby. She did the same as she ran towards the large Grimm. As both were getting closer, Ruby's swords came together and fired out three large lasers behind her, giving the huntress the ability to fly at incredible speed! She tilted the lasers downward and flew into the air!
Now above the Nevermore, Ruby separated the swords and began slashing on its back as she flew over the Grimm as it fell down in pain. Landing safely on the ground, Ruby looked back the large bird, and saw it wasn't done yet as it screeched back her.
As the battle continued, the Nevermore shot its feathers at Ruby to keep its distance from her. Seeing the projectiles coming towards her, she spread her arms and the swords hovered around her and split open. The young leader then pointed at the Grimm with both hands as finger guns and 'fired'. With that, a salvo of green laser bolts shot towards the feathers and disintegrated into dust. As the feathers were taken care of, Ruby dash towards the Nevermore and began to strike at it with her swords as she dashed around and attacked. The Grimm couldn't keep up as it's enemy was moving around too quickly. Having no choice but to flee, the Nevermore spread its wings, knocking Ruby away.
Now having its chance, the Nevermore flew into the air, and began to leave the colosseum.
*Stab* *Stab* *Stab*
Screeching in pain once more, the Nevermore tired to move but was being held back for some reason. Looking back, it saw Ruby holding some wires in her hands. Following the wires, it was attached to a couple of swords impaled into its back. Preventing the Grimm to leave.
Smiling at her work, Ruby yelled.
"Where do you think you're going? GET OVER HERE!"
Using all her strength, Ruby pulled the Nevermore down into ground, causing it to damage to arena. Not done yet, she then pulled the Grimm and tossed it around like a ragdoll towards the wall, another wall, the ground, and back into the air.
Seeing this chance to finish the fight, Ruby brought her swords together once more in front of her, and they began to spin.
As the Nevermore was in the air, it floated back into the air but wasn't able to concentrate as it was in pain due to being thrown around. It shook its head and finally was able to see it's surroundings. However it saw something. Something green. Looking closer, it looked like a ball. A big one at that.
Then it realized what it was. The Grimm tried to escape but it was too late.
As the energy sphere, was fully charge, Ruby said the words she always wanted to say.
"Jackpot."
*Zap*
A large laser beam fired towards the Nevermore, it made contact. The large Grimm shrieked in pain as it was unbearable to bear. Slowly and painfully, it began to break apart as the laser continued to fire. Eventually the Nevermore turned into dust as nothing else was left.
(End Music.)
With the battle ended, Ruby's swords returned back into her backpack, where it waits to be used again.
"Holy crap…"
Ruby turned around and saw Teams JNPR, CFVY, SSSN, and other teams from the tournament, looking at her in shock, and surprise.
"Ruby?" Said Pyrrha as she began to apologized for what happened. "Ruby I...I'm so sorry…"
The leader of team RWBY frowned as the image or Penny's death by Pyrrha was still fresh in her mind. But...she didn't do it in purpose. It was one's who caused this mess. It was THEIR fault!
"It wasn't your fault Pyrrha, it was those did all this."
"She's right," said Jaune as he walked towards the teammate with her weapons in his hands. "Whoever was in that microphone, they're that ones that did this. And we have to make sure, they don't take anyone else."
Seeing his determination, and bravery, Pyrrha smiled at Jaune as her feelings and love, towards him grew strong. Taking her weapons from his hands, Pyrrha nodded as she and the others have a job to do.
Seeing themselves defenseless, Ruby said.
"Come on guys, it's time arm ourselves. We can't save our Vale if we don't have weapons."
Seeing she was right, everyone took out their scrolls and called their weapons. A second later, multiple school lockers rain down from the sky and landed on the arena. Revealing their weapons. Grabbing and arming themselves, everybody, prepare the fight of their lives.
Seeing the others armed, Ruby spoke.
"Sun, I need your scroll, I lost mine."
"What? Aren't you armed yourself? We all saw how you took down that Nevermore with that backpack of yours! Plus-"
Ruby gave Sun a deadpan look as she wasn't in the mood.
Seeing how serious she is Sun replied.
"Ok, ok! Just don't use those swords against me."
Sun tossed his scroll to Ruby as she taped its screen. Suddenly, a locker fell from the sky and landed in front of her, revealing her own weapon.
Cresent Rose.
Taking her weapon, she felt prepared, alongside her with a new weapon, Penny's weapon.
*Roaaaar*
Looking up, everyone saw more Grimm coming their way.
"Heads up! We got Griffons!"
The group of Griffons saw their prey and Began their attack. All jumped off the roof and dived toward the teens.
*Bang*
A shot was heard, Killing one of the Griffons and stopping the rest to attack and break off their formation.
Ruby and the others wondered who fired that shot. They got their answer as a voice spoke out.
"Studens! I think it would be best for you to leave." said Professor Port as he lowered his rifle ax.
Not wanting to leave them behind, Ruby spoke.
"But we can-"
"Miss Rose." Interrupted Professor Oobleck. "This day will surely go down in remnant's history. I'd prefer it if my students could live to tell about it.
Seeing it would be useless to argue, Ruby nodded, and told everyone to leave and fight the battles they can handle.
All alone, Port, and Oobleck, read themselves to fight as the Griffons returned. Surrounding both of them.
Port laughed. "One final match, Barty! Place your bets!
As both professors began their battle, a mysterious figure appeared on the arena, whose presence is not paid attention by the two men and the Grimm. Looking next to them was Penny. Lifeless. They smiled and said.
"It would be a shame if I let this stay here. I hope Atlas don't mind if I take a piece of their property. What they don't know, won't hurt them."
…
It was getting worse. Worse than it can be. First The Grimm have invaded, then the White Fang are attacking. Now Altas robots have turned against Atlas and beacons students! Finally, a huge Dragon Grimm has awoken from mountain Glenn and it can spawn Grimm from it body!
This battle just became from a fight, to a war…
To be continued...
Authors Note: Oh who knew cliffhangers could be so much fun! Yet annoying. Ah well. I hoped you enjoyed this chapter as I wanted to make it longer, but I felt it would be proper to end it with a cliffhanger. Next Chapter will probably make you feel better as I placed a surprise in it. I won't spoil any of it as you have to wait for the next chapter soon. Until next time, see ya!