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Chapther 13 : The Coming Storm.
Yesterday was a horrifying day, that day had a fight in the Vytal festvial tournament, the fight was Yang Xiao Long vs Mercury Black, Yang was able to win but suddenly Mercury rushed to attack her, for Yang she defended herself, but for everyone they saw Yang shot Mercury as assault on him, that made the people in the arena and who watch from their houses terrified, after what seemed as crime.
The Next Day wasn't any better, as General Ironwood with team RWBBY at their dorm was talking, Yang tried to talk about that Mercury attacked her, but the general has different opinion, as he wanted to believe her, he can't deny what happened Yesterday.
Yang : I saw him attacking me i swear !
James : Yang as i want to believe you, everyone saw you, the news talked about you.
Yang : But There is something wrong i saw him attacking me, while everyone didn't, probably something wrong.
Ruby : Yeah. I know Yang for so long, she won't do anything like that.
James : I'm sorry after what happened, you're disqualifed.
With that Ironwood left the room. The team still tring to recover, Yang still in hot mess of emotions, and she's not sure about her teammates either. "You guys believe me, right?" Yang said
Ruby : I am.
Weiss : You may be hotheaded and dangerous, but not ruthless.
Blake : Me too. I can't just stay to see you in this situation, after what you did to help me, i can't just turn my back.
Ben was on different level, he was sad, guilty, anger, simply because Cinder's plan started to happen, and they did it on his teammate and friend, Ben went to hug Yang to comfort her. " Yang. I want to help you with everything i can, i believe you, even if we saw you attacking him, i still trusting you." Ben said.
Ben released the hug and Yang felt better and wiped a small tear from her eyes. "Thank you guys. You're the best, without you i don't how i will be.
...
Now RWBB left the room leaving Yang for sometime alone and met team JNPR.
Weiss sighed. "This is very big mess."
Jaune : Is she okay?
Ben : She will do her best.
Ren : If anything we can do, you can ask us.
Ruby looked down. "Alright. Now Pyrrha you will represent Beacon, don't let us down." Ruby said as she lifted her head.
Pyrrha smiled but turned to frown. "I will do my best." Pyrrha said.
Ruby : Hey i will watching you, and if you fall down after a touch fight i will help you.
Pyrrha : You don't have to Ruby, but i will appreciate it.
Ben : I will stay with Yang to see if she needs anything.
...
Few Hours Later.
Pyrrha was sitting alone thinking about Amber and the fall maiden's situation, Ozpin gave her a choice to become the next maiden, but she can't decide, is this what she will do to save the world, or refuse and let other had the chance, and what will happen if she choosed it, what about her relationship with Jaune, or her friends, every second feels more and more heavy on her, because she will carry the world and help to save it from the evil hidden in front of them.
While Pyrrha in deep thinking Jaune came with a large cone of cotton candy.
"Hey. I-It's no green goop, but I think it still might do some good." Jaune said.
Pyrrha stares at the offered treat while she comes back to the real world before hesitantly taking it."Um, right. Thank you, Jaune." Pyrrha said.
Jaune's beam fades as he sees her still-tormented face, and looks to the far end of the building as Nora and Ren come around, the latter carrying a cotton candy, a tub of popcorn, and a drink to sip on.
Nora knowing what's happening right as she sees it and gesturing to her distracted friend. "Uh... come on, Ren. Let's go back to the fairgrounds. I'll win you another stuffed animal." she said drag him away from Jaune and Pyrrha's private scene
Jaune looks back to Pyrrha and takes a seat next to her. "You were the first person to ever believe in me, you know that?" He said. He manages to get her to look at him as he laughs in sadness to himself. "Even when I told my parents I was going to Beacon, they told me not to worry if I ended up having to move back home. How depressing is that?"
Pyrrha : I'm sure they didn't mean- Before she continue her sorrow becomes surprise, eyes widening and dropping the pink fluffy snack as she realizes Jaune's hand is placed upon hers
Jaune : I guess... I'm just trying to say that... you've always been there for me... even when I didn't deserve it. And I can tell there's something on your mind, so... I don't know. How can I help?
As Pyrrha in her astonishment melts away into contentment, she leans over and places her head in a startled Jaune's shoulder, closing her eyes. "You're already doing it."
Jaune quickly matches Pyrrha's smile with his own, and the two stay there for a long moment, but as an additional autumn leaf joins the first, Pyrrha's expression darkens once more.
gets up from her nestling. "Jaune..."
Jaune : Hmm?
She suddenly takes her hand out from his, looking away. "I don't know what to do."
Jaune : W-What do you mean?
Pyrrha : Do you believe in destiny?
Jaune : Um... I-I don't know. I guess that depends on how you view it.
Pyrrha : When I think of destiny, I don't think of a predetermined fate you can't escape. But rather... some sort of final goal, something you work towards your entire life.
Jaune: Okay. Uh, yeah. I can see that, sure.
Pyrrha struggling to find the right words as she glances at him. "Well... what would you do if something came along that you... never expected? Something that had the potential to stand between you and your destiny?"
Jaune : Like what?
Pyrrha : Or what if you could suddenly fulfill your destiny in an instant, but at the cost of who you were?
Jaune leaning over and attempting to place his hand on her shoulder. "Pyrrha, you're not making any sense."
Pyrrha stand up away from his touch, holding herself as if on the verge of tears. "None of it makes sense! This isn't how things were supposed to happen!"
Jaune : I'm sorry! Please, I-I'm just trying to understand what's wrong.
Pyrrha : I've always felt as though I was destined to become a Huntress - to protect the world... (sighs) and it's become increasingly clear to me that my feelings were right. But..." she turns to look at Jaune ...I don't know if I can do it."
Jaune : Of course you can. The Pyrrha Nikos I know would never back down from a challenge. And if you really believe it's your destiny to save the world... you can't let anything stand in your way.
Despite Jaune's intentions, this doesn't bring relief. Instead, Pyrrha looks absolutely shattered, covering her mouth as she begins to sob.
Jaune : Pyrrha?
Pyrrha : (turning away, face still in her hands) Stop...
Jaune : Did I say something wrong?
Pyrrha : STOP!
She holds her hand out, a black energy surrounding it as she unintentionally uses her Semblance to push Jaune's armor and its wearer into the dining hall column. He weakly watches her from his spot above until she opens her eyes and realizes what she's done.
Pyrrha : Jaune!" she lowers her hand and lets him fall to the ground, finally letting the tears come as he looks up. "I'm... I'm sorry..."
Jaune : Pyrrha, wait!...What did I say?
...
Back in the Colosseum, people are back in the stands cheering and ready for entertainment as Ruby descends down the steps to an open seat. Despite everything that's happened, she's smiling widely, looking around at the assembled crowds... until her stupefied eyes see a familiar, glaring face on the other side of the arena.
Ruby : Emerald's... here?
As if sensing she's being watched, Emerald leans forward to glare at Ruby, who suddenly gets up with a worried expression and runs towards the exit tunnel. Checking to see if no one's around, she enters a door labeled with a yellow maintenance sign and finds herself inside of the Colosseum. She walks forward with determination as the announcers' voices are heard, muffled behind the brick walls.
Oobleck: All right, it's now time to begin the randomization process for our next fight!
The sound of the roulette is heard faintly, but what makes Ruby stop in her tracks is the sight of another unexpected "friend" stepping out from a nearby tunnel, completely unharmed and definitely not going home.
Ruby : Mercury?
Port : It looks like our first contender is... Penny Polendina from Atlas...
Ruby : What are you doing?
Port: And her opponent will be... Pyrrha Nikos from Beacon!
Her head dips in thought until she realizes the awful truth "No..."
Mercury : Ooh, polarity versus metal. That could be bad.
Ruby glares at her new opponent, reaching back to grab Crescent Rose, only to remember she doesn't have it on her. Mercury simply grins maliciously and sets himself up in a fighting pose.
Outside, the arena's center is lifting back into the air, and an oblivious Penny is grinning wildly, with her fellow redhead Nora cheering excitedly from the stands, even getting Ren to let out a reluctant "Yaaay..." The screen fades to black as Pyrrha, face and body still filled with depression, looks to the ground while the stage finishes being set up.
...
After the opening, the scene opens with the clanks of turning gears found over the headmaster's office, with Professor Ozpin himself walking back to his desk and pouring himself a drink from his teapot as he watches the Vytal Festival Tournament's roulette system deciding the next match.
Oobleck : Alright, it's now time to begin the randomization process for our next fight!
Port : It looks like our first contender is... Penny Polendina, from Atlas! And her opponent will be... Pyrrha Nikos, from Beacon!
Ozpin seats himself behind his desk and takes a sip from his cup as he stares at the "randomized" fight to be.
Down in the arena of Amity Colosseum, Pyrrha is still looking hesitant and distracted while Penny politely salutes her opponent.
Penny : Sal-u-tations, Pyrrha Nikos! It's an honor to finally meet you!
The troubled Pyrrha doesn't respond, looking at her hands as she clenches them in attempted determination.
Penny : This is going to be so much fun!
In the same structure behind closed doors, Ruby Rose is still facing down an up-and-standing Mercury Black, who's smugly smiling at the younger girl's confusion.
"Mercury, what are you doing? You were hurt! Why..." narrowing her eyes in suspicion "What's going on?" Mercury doesn't answer, still grinning with malice "Fine. If you're not going to tell me." she attempts to move around him, but he blocks her path, then does it again when she sidesteps.
...
With Ben and Yang at RWBBY Dorm.
Ben Narrows her eyes until he realized.
"No they will do it on Penny and begin their plan now" Ben said in his thought.
Yang : Hmm..This is interesting.
...
Back to the arena.
Oobleck : Fighters, are you ready?
Mercury smirks.
Penny beams widely in anticipation, but Pyrrha is still looking around as if in a daze, though she manages a small scowl at her opponent, her weapons Miló and Akoúo̱ already in hand.
Oobleck counting down as General James Ironwood calmly sits to observe the fight, Nora Valkyrie and Lie Ren cheer for their teammate while Jaune Arc simply watches anxiously, and Emerald Sustrai leans forward with a glare . "3, 2, 1...BEGIN!"
Suddenly, Penny is surrounded by Floating Array, gesturing the swords around to her command before launching a volley of them at Pyrrha, who runs towards them and leaps though or deflects each aimed blade. The swords fly into the air until they turn around and come back to the fight.
Mercury : Showtime.
He goes forward, blocking Ruby's path with his arms outstretched, restraining her movements no matter where she moves. Panicked, she grimaces and spins forward, becoming a blur of red and petals rocketing toward Mercury, only for the villain to kick her twice mid-dash with Talaria and knock her to the ground. He advances on her just as she gets out her Scroll, about to push the button to call for help when a bullet sends the device flying out of her hand.
Pyrrha, now having returned the shield to her back, twirls the javelin to block each sword swipe of Penny's, dropping her weapon when she needs to somersault away after being hit by a slash, only to magnetically return it to her hand as Penny readies another wave of blades.
Port : My word! What a tremendous display by Miss Polendina!
Fully glowering, Pyrrha rushes forward and jumps on an incoming sword, swinging down on Penny, only to have the assault halted by a collection of blades, though she leaps away from the retaliatory slice as Penny backs away as well. She tries to defend against the multitude of swords with the length of her weapon, but is forced back regardless, prompting Pyrrha to roll the shield from her back onto her arm with her polarity.
Noracheering with her arms wide alongside a fist-pumping Ren and worried Jaune. "Whoo, yeah! Goooo Pyrrha!"
Despite the cheers, Pyrrha isn't doing well, looking down to see her Semblance's black energy bend the weapons in her hands unnaturally for a split second. Emerald narrows her gaze further, continuing to concentrate on Pyrrha.
Ruby attempts to block a kick from Mercury with her arms, but gets a face-full of boot. Next he fires a shot but she manages to duck then barely misses being hit by his downward kick and leaps over his leg, spiraling past him, this time getting much father down the corridor. She kicks off of the wall and falls to the ground, pumping her arms as she runs for the exit.
Pyrrha spins wildly as she deflects and dodges each sword, until she gets close enough to Penny to deliver a few slashes with the spear, sending her flying back as Pyrrha bats aside the blades called to their wielder's aid. Penny slides to a stop and makes a new series of motions, the weapons folding up until she's circled by several laser rifles, a few of which open fire on the approaching champion. Pyrrha avoids the blasts and fights off the remaining swords with her blade until she slides into position to charge at Penny and knock her back. Pyrrha straightens with a victorious grin that disappears into dizziness, just as she sees Penny rocketing forward, weapons firing behind her like a jetpack so she can leap into the air, then come down as an energized meteor on her opponent.
Rolling back to her feet, Pyrrha doesn't expect a sword to knock her shield off, then another to do the same for her blade. She tries to get the latter back with her magnetism, but has to use the power to send a flying sword back at Penny's side. It disappears behind Penny, only for her to grin and raise her arms as several appear above her, aimed to strike.
With Emerald still squinting down on the arena, the sharp sound of Emerald's Semblance is heard as Penny's eight swords double, then triple, multiplying into an unreal thicket of blades. At the sight of this, Pyrrha unsteadily steps back, both in reality where the eight swords are ready to go forth and in the hallucinated world, where the cloud of weapons thicken to even block the crowds around her.
Penny sends them all forward, few in reality and hundreds strong in Pyrrha's mind, who is left with no choice but to spread her arms and send out a magnetized shockwave. Each blade is sent reeling back to Penny, who is also unintentionally affected by the Semblance attack clutching her chest in pain. Pyrrha only has a brief moment to understand what's happening before Penny's arms are spread wide as she gasps, the strings attached to her own weapons curling around her left arm and midsection, which are crumpled by the force with the ease of an aluminum can.
There is a moment of darkness, cut by the wire slicing through the electronics in Penny's torso to reveal a shocked Pyrrha, and the entire stadium watching the now unmoving swords drop to the ground. A piece of fabric flutters to the arena floor, only to be pinned by the point of a falling blade, away from the torn halves of Penny Polendina.
Pyrrha stares in abject horror, eyes wide and mouth agape.
While the remains of Penny's missing arm spark with electricity from the exposed wiring inside, her big green irises, now looking like camera shutters, slowly expand so her dark, lifeless pupils take up most of her eyes with the sound of a machine shutting down.
In an Atlas laboratory, a balding white-bearded man watches the live footage on the news, his hand gripping the armrest of his chair tightly. The crowds are still terrified by the sight, and miles away in Mountain Glenn, Grimm of all kinds turn toward the Colosseum, and begin to charge.
Finally, Ruby turns a corner and emerges from the service tunnel, only to see with her own eyes that she is far too late.
Ruby falling to her knees. "Penny..." she begins to cry, the tears fall as she sobs miserably.
The levitating arena is lowered back into place under the spotlights, and Mercury appears behind the weeping Ruby, grinning widely at his success in delaying her before stepping back into the Colosseum's maintenance area. Ruby tenses slightly as she hears his footsteps, but slumps forward once again as the door noisily swings shut.
Oobleck : Broadcast, what are you doing? Kill the feed!
Broadcast Op: Something's wrong! We don't have control of the cameras! We can't even stop the broadcast!
Oobleck: What!? How is that possible!?
...
In answer, the background behind the two teachers changes to the video feed of the sight before them, tinted an ominous bright red with a black queen chess piece hovering over the scene. They turn back to the arena as a familiar voice rings out throughout the Colosseum and the rest of the world watching these events.
Cinder standing on a rooftop, speaking into her Scroll. "This is not a tragedy. This was not an accident. This is what happens when you hand over your trust, your safety, your children, to men who claim to be our guardians, but are, in reality, nothing more than men. Our Academies' Headmasters wield more power than most armies, and one was audacious enough to control both.
Ironwood, realizing who she's talking about, grimaces and rises from his seat, marching up the steps.
Cinder : They cling to this power in the name of peace, and yet, what do we have here? One nation's attempt at a synthetic army, mercilessly torn apart by another's star pupil. What need would Atlas have for a soldier disguised as an innocent little girl? I don't think the Grimm can tell the difference.
Pyrrha continues to stare at the remains of Penny in dread and guilt. Lips parting as she raises a hand to cover her mouth. Then her eyes start watering, a single tear falling. Back in the fairgrounds, a gaping Weiss Schnee and Blake Belladonna watch the hacked screen of the Shopkeep's stall. The owner and several others including Roy Stallion are gathered nearby. Blake's expression becomes a glare as the speech continues.
Cinder : And what, I ask you, is Ozpin teaching his students? First a dismemberment, now this? Huntsmen and Huntresses should carry themselves with honor and mercy, yet I have witnessed neither.
The two teammates share a look before the other 2 member of RWBBY, Yang and Ben, is watching listening to the speech before she straightens and turns as Zwei barks behind her.
Cinder : Perhaps Ozpin felt as though defeating Atlas in the Tournament would help people forget his colossal failure to protect Vale when the Grimm invaded its streets. Or perhaps this was his message to the tyrannical dictator that has occupied an unsuspecting kingdom with armed forces. Honestly, I haven't the slightest clue as to who is right and who is wrong. But I know the existence of peace is fragile, and the leaders of our kingdoms conduct their business with iron gloves.
Ozpin watches the screen intently, The Long Memory at his side and Atlesian Airships hovering beyond his window. Amid the silence over the Colosseum as they absorb the revolutionary words, no one notices Emerald exit the stadium.
Cinder : As someone who hails from Mistral, I can assure you the situation there is... equally undesirable. Our Kingdoms are on the brink of war, yet we, the citizens, are left in the dark.
Two blue Atlas Soldiers watch the message on their Scroll, not noticing the wave of Grimm coming out of the mist shrouded treeline until they hear growling. Both turn and open fire the best they can, shooting down a few. But many more rush past them with Cinder's voice still stirring up trouble from her position with a malevolent smile.
Cinder : So I ask you: When the first shots are fired... who do you think you can trust?
...
In the Colosseum, the screens cut from red and black to complete static.
The question is answered with the sound of a wailing alarm throughout the structure, with humans and Faunus and even a Henchman holding a tub of popcorn looking up in alarm at the orange flashing screens reading "CAUTION".
Warning Announcer : Alert. Incoming Grimm attack. Threat level: Nine. Please seek shelter in a calm and orderly manner.
The crowds begin to flee, wild and screaming, through the exit tunnels, while Ironwood enters the announcers' box and grabs the microphone from between Port and Oobleck.
Ironwood : Ladies and gentlemen, please. There is no need for panic.
With that said, a Giant Nevermore appears atop the arena's domed force field, giving a series of deafening screeches as it claws and pecks at the defense with its beak.
Sun : A Nevermore!?
Coco : How did it get past the Kingdom's defenses!?
Ren : It wasn't alone.
In the headmaster's office, Ozpin is gripping his cane tight, watching the city come under attack with a horrified expression.
Qrow : Oz!
Ozpin : Get to the city!
Qrow : But-
Ozpin : NOW!
Qrow and Glynda exchange a look before going back the way they came. Meanwhile, Mountain Glenn is almost silent, as every monster lurking there from Beowolves to Boarbatusks, Ursai and Nevermores, and even lumbering Goliaths with wide red eyes rush forward.
Ironwood : Ozpin, Pyrrha... I-I can explain!
Ozpin : You brought your army to my Kingdom, James. Use it.
Ironwood's worry turns to determination. His fleet of ships are being attacked by even more giant Nevermores though to minimal effect. Soldiers inside are scrambling to enter commands inside the bridge around their commanding officer.
Atlas Ship Captain speaking into his Scroll as he turns to the screen of data "This is Blue Four! Blues Two and Three, fall into defensive position!"
Blue Three: Roger! Blue Three, in position!
Atlas Ship Captain: Blue Two, what's your status? (no response) Blue Two, come in! Someone answer me, dammit!
He doesn't know that the bridge of the last ship is wrecked, computers sparking and men down as a pair of high boots walk through the destruction. Dressed in an Atlas uniform and holding both Hush and Melodic Cudgel with a feathered hat on top, Neopolitan opens the door of a familiar-looking cell with a devious grin.
Roman: Well... it's about time.
Cut to outside the Airships, where the furthest craft suddenly turns towards its allies and fires several bright red lasers at the engine of the one closest to it.
Roman laughing manically at the controls as Neo watches from the side. "Woo baby Oohh, it is good to be back!"
...
At Beacon's cliffside landing platforms, three Bullheads arrive, the middle one opening its hatch to reveal four members of the White Fang, and their leader.
Adam: Bring them to their knees!
Another Bullhead opens its door, this time with several creatures of Grimm inside. A growling Ursa jumps from it and lands on Academy grounds. The foreboding scene darkens as the Ursa's roar echoes, leaving only the burning red eyes of the monster.
...
Ben : WIll this party is going wild? Let's see who will stands.
Ben activates his Omnitrix. "Okay Cindy! You want it like this. I will gave you the punish."
AN : OHHH Boy! The kamikaze itself. Seriously i feel pain in my guts.
As we enters the big bomb i will add Ben of course i plan on things with Ben, like interesting things. Maybe for me. because next chapthers will be a dozzy
As for other things outside this story, i had a school to go, so the updates won't be a lot, even if i'm lazy, i will force myself if i had to. and promise that V3 will end before the end of this year. Hopefully.
V8 is near and i'm worried, really worried, how RT is fucked up and other things, like now Geoff Ramsey is riding this wave of stupidity, RT needs to stop and give her studios and shows for better companies.
For the topic of OC aliens, i said i won't add them. but maybe just maybe i will put some in the future. but it won't be a faunus DNA, first it's complicated to imagine, secondly the faunus counts as humans, even with animals parts, i know that the Omnitrix stores multiple aliens from the same planet, like the gourmands or others, and for Earth are Humans, Rats, Dolphins, and Elephant as i remember
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