Finally done rewriting this chapter.
I only hope that this computer lasts for a longer time.
anyways... enjoy this chapter!
What with the two lions
Both teams RWBY and MSTH bonded during their first two weeks in Beacon, they also created a bond with Team JNPR. Their combat experience, Jaune's especially, grew tremendously. The three teams became inseparable. The carefree member of Team MSTH, Ujiyasu Hojo, also known as the Lion of Sagami, had some questionable interactions with the bustiest member of Team RWBY, Yang. From time to time, they disappear completely, even Ozpin can't find them at that time. Ruby didn't have any idea on how to get the answer from her sister, Masamune however…
*Bang*
The shot past Ujiyasu's head as he was glued to the wall behind him.
"I'll ask one more time" said Masamune while releasing a deadly aura "What are you doing with Yang when no one sees you?"
"H-H-Hey, you know that's rude to invade people privacy?" ask Ujiyasu as he was trembling with fear.
"Do you think that I care?" asked Masamune as he glared at the Lion of Sagami "Ruby asked me to find the answer, and I intend to do it even if I have to take your brain out of your skull"
"F-For my defense, I don't ask you about your free time with Blake!" replied Ujiyasu as he tried to find a way out.
"Then ask" said Masamune as he lowered his pistol "But you'll also need to talk about what you do with Yang"
Ujiyasu sighed and said "Fair enough"
"Before we can go deep in this, can we focus on something else?" asked Kojiro while putting himself between the two samurais.
"What are you talking about?" asked Masamune annoyingly.
"Today is the day each team will try to perform their first Musou release" answered Kojiro as he emitted a pulse of his own Musou "Even us"
"Let's go then" said Ujiyasu while walking toward the direction of the classroom they're supposed to be in.
"We'll complete this discussion later" growled Masamune, following Ujiyasu and glaring at him at the same time.
"I can't wait to see Ruby unleash her Musou for the first time" said Hanbei with glee as Kojiro followed them silently.
Later in Zhuge Liang's classroom, there were many people who appeared to be excited to unleash their Musou for the first time. He taught them for two weeks, prepare them to be ready for this moment, he already knows that Team MSTH won't have a problem since they already could use it from the start.
"Professor!" called Ruby as she was in front of him "I've wanted to ask you this question, but I didn't know how to ask you this, but… what is your weapon? I never saw you use it before"
Zhuge Liang chuckled and said "It does not matter if the monkey uses a tool or not, he will get food at the end"
"What?" asked Ruby with total confusion.
"Weapons are only accessories used to make one more imposing, the real weapon is the same one that every human possess" replied Zhuge Liang "You may possess a different opinion than me, but that doesn't mean that I don't respect it. Some may find it appealing, other may find it repulsive, in the end… you are who you are, and that's a quality that leads to the better end"
Ruby was stunned, she never heard someone saying those things to her. Many in Signal were mocking her because of her tendencies in being a nerd when it comes to weapons, even some teachers that were saying that she needed to change and that the world isn't only around weapons. But not this one, Zhuge Liang admired how she was thinking and even encourages her to stay that way, Even if it sounded like a childish way to think.
"Thank you sir" said Ruby with a bright smile.
"Your strength comes from your heart, and if you remember my lessons, you would know that your real strength originates from you heart" replied Zhuge Liang "Now if you excuse me, I have a lesson to prepare" with that he made his way toward the front of the classroom, he then took a quick glance at Ruby 'Your mother would be proud of who you are'
"I wonder what this lesson is going to be about" whispered Yang to the rest of her team.
"Maybe he'll teach us another thing about strategies" replied Blake before turning her head and looking around.
"Is something wrong Blake?" asked Ruby.
"No, everything's fine" answered Blake.
"You're looking for Wingy, right?" asked Yang teasingly, already knowing the answer.
"N-No" replied Blake while blushing heavily.
"What good will it be if that's the case" scoffed Weiss "He's just a faunus"
"He's also a person" replied Blake harshly "But maybe the princess doesn't like have someone stronger than her in the same class as her"
"Wha- that doesn't have anything to do with this!" snapped Weiss.
"You are treating him like he's nothing" said Blake with a stern look "But don't forget that he's also a leader, the Leader of Team MSTH"
"Well… at least he's a good person" said Ruby nervously.
"Why are you defending him?!" asked Weiss with frustration "With little time after becoming huntsman he'll join the White Fang!"
"Calm down Ice Queen" said Yang "Uji told me that the White Fang and Wingy are day and night"
"Uji?" asked Ruby with confusion.
"She meant Ujiyasu" replied Blake before smirking to her partner "Using nicknames already? Should I take that you past the high point in your relationship?"
Yang laughed nervously and said "I-I-I don't know what you're talking about"
"Really?" asked Blake, teasingly, taking some revenge on Yang.
At that moment the door opened and Team MSTH entered, but instead of taking their normal seats, they stood next to Zhuge Liang.
"Welcome students" said the Crouching Dragon, gaining the attention of the students "For the past two weeks, I though you how to get to your inner strength and to be true to yourself. As I told last time, today, I'll test all of you to see if they can do it. I asked Team MSTH to show you how it's done" he then turn his head and nodded to Masamune, who nodded back. The winged Faunus closed his eyes as electricity began to appear in his hands.
"Did you see that electricity?!" asked Ruby with glee.
"As you just saw, you can enhance you attacks with different elements" continued Zhuge Liang "For some of you, it may appear weak, but…" he then took a red dust and threw it to Ujiyasu, who made it glow "With the right weapon, it can be very, very powerful. Any questions?" at this, Weiss lifted her hand "Yes Ms. Schnee"
"I still don't get how we can enhance our attacks" she said.
"Quite the question" replied Zhuge Liang as he turned to get a yellow Dust from his desk "Normally, you use Dust when you wish you use an element, unless it's your Semblance, but you can't use a Semblance with your Aura exhausted. Therefore, all you can do with no Aura to support you is using your weapon, if you can use it without your Semblance, of course. But the power that you just saw uses the natural element that define yourself as a weapon"
"Sir, I have a question" said Blake while lifting her hand, gaining the attention of the Crouching Dragon "If we can use it as a weapon, does that mean we can use it as armor?"
Zhuge Liang chuckled and said "That's the question I was waiting. The answer is: yes. But, that is in a whole different level, the result can be compared to deities as you use your own soul is used to the fullest, now you're using it only on the tenth of it" that left the student speechless "That power is called 'Fury', and if you wish to use it, you will be forced to push yourself beyond the limit of your body. Now, I'll call each one of you by names and you shall try to unleash your Musou for the first time" with that, he grabbed a list and began calling.
Elsewhere, some non-friendly individuals were standing in a warehouse full of Dust.
"How much did we got from the last shipment?" asked a young man who had slanted, dark-green eyes and bright, long, orange hair, with long bangs covering his right eye. He wore a red-lined white suit with long black pants and black shoes. His accessories included a small gray scarf, black gloves with buckled sleeves, and a black bowler hat with a small feather tucked into its red band.
"We still need some if we wish to achieve the quota asked" replied a male member of the White Fang.
"This is troubling" replied an elderly voice, revealing an old man with two reptilian eyes and prayer beads circling around him "Roman Torchwick, I trust that you know how much insignificance you are"
"S-S-Sorry about that my lord, but thing got very difficult" replied the young man, now known as Roman Torchwick "After the last time, the Dust shipments got guarded by some highly reputed Huntsmen, getting them without fighting them is…"
"Problematic?" said the voice of a woman with light purple skin and purple eyes "You know, I thought that asking you, the only and great Roman Torchwick to do something like that would prove to be easy, but maybe we were wrong..."
"Um…" Roman tried to say something, but he feared that talking would prove to be his undoing.
"Maybe you still need help" said the old man before snapping his fingers, as a boy with white hair, red on top, and appeared to be a Faunus since he had a monkey tail "Wukong, help him. You have my permission to use any troop you wish"
Wukong snickered and said "Don't worry old man, I got this… as long as I don't do to you any massage using my staff"
"The little monkey is finally going to leave his tree?" asked the light purple skinned woman with a giggle "I was wondering if you're going to be of little use to Kiyomori"
"Shut it you she-devil" replied Wukong casually, his face showing a hint of annoyance "Beside, are you sure that sending a kid with Cinder is a good thing?"
"Himiko can do her job without any problem" said the woman before tightening her hand "But if that excuse of a pathetic life form dared to harm her… I don't care what would Lord Orochi think, I'll vaporize her…"
"H-How about Neo?" asked Roman with a worried tone.
"The girl won't be harmed, as long as you do your part well" said Kiyomori before turning to the purple haired woman "Da Ji, call Lord Orochi and ask him to send both Gyuki and Dodomeki, I need to make some advancement in the ritual"
"Still trying to control others?" asked Da Ji with a bored expression "Why don't you try to do something else?"
"Because, it's a gift from Lord Orochi and I need to make good use of it" replied Kiyomori with a dark smile "Just thinking of all the puppets that I can get with it makes me wish to get over it soon"
"You got some weird hobbies old man" said Wukong with an amused smile "But then, that's why you're much fun to be around"
"I'll take that as a compliment" replied Kiyomori "Now, let's go"
Yup...
For those who aren't familiar with all the Koei games, you may have some difficulties with the last characters.
I wanted to add them because boosting the good side only would be boring, since it would be easy to know who would win.
And I dare you to try and guess how Zhuge Liang knows Ruby's mother.
Anyways, leave your thoughts.