This story may be my own original story, but RWBY, the characters and everything else is owned by Rooster Teeth and created by late Monty Oum(1981-2015). And even though it's almost been 2 years, since your passing. We all still miss you Monty.

RWBY Volume 6 Devastation, Chapter 2

WAKE UP!

Ruby is walking around a forest, looking around, making sure that Grimm are nearby.

"Ruby."

Ruby looks around, to find where the voice came from.

"Ruby."

Ruby takes out Crimson Rose, and has it ready.

"Who's there?" She asked. "Show yourself!"

Ruby notices a flow of roses passing her. She turns around, and sees the roses swirling around. Ruby then sees the roses, quickly forming into a person. A woman. Wearing a white cloak.

Ruby's face turns to anger, and she puts Crimson Rose away. The woman takes off her hood, showing her silver eyes to Ruby's.

"We need to talk." Summer Rose said.

Ruby turns away, and walks. As she does, she then sees that Summer is now in front of her.

"Ruby. Speak to me. We haven't spoken, for months."

Ruby crosses her arms and angrily stares at Summer.

"We both know why, Mom. Why I haven't spoken to you." Ruby said. "You and Qrow both lied to me. For years! YEARS, MOM!"

Summer closes her eyes, as Ruby yells at her. Ruby then calms herself down.

"How can I trust you both, anymore?" Ruby asked. "How, Mom?"

Summer opens her eyes and sighs. "I don't know, Ruby. That question, is something you have to answer, yourself."

Ruby scoffs. "Of course. Well. If you have nothing else, to say...then I guess, you should go."

"...Very well." Summer said, before putting her hood back, and turning away.

"And one more thing, Mom." Ruby said.

Summer turns back to Ruby.

"Don't try to talk to me. Especially, in my dreams, again." Ruby said, before everything goes white.

WEISS' ROOM

Ruby opens her eyes, and stares at the white ceiling above her. She sits up, and sees that she's in Weiss' bed, and Weiss herself is absent. Ruby sighs and sits on the side, placing her hands on her face.

The sounds of a door opening is heard. Ruby turns and sees the wardrobe doors open, and Weiss exits it. Weiss' eyes go wide, upon seeing Ruby.

"You really need to show me, where that elevator goes." Ruby said, standing up. "I'm eager to see, what you've been working on, down there."

"Well, you're in luck, Ruby." Weiss said, placing her hands on her waist. "I suppose, you could check it out, after lunch."

"Alright, then." Ruby said. "Cannot wait." She then gives a quick peck to Weiss. "Join me for breakfast?"

Weiss smiles. "Absolutely."

JNPR ROOM

Bark.

Jaune, lying on his bed, groans.

Bark.

Jaune slowly opens his eyes, and sees what's barking.

A white wolf sits on the ground, its tail wagging happily.

Jaune slowly sits up and yawns.

"Morning, Fenrir."

Fenrir happily barks. Jaune shushes him, but he notices that the other beds were empty. The door to the bathroom opens. Jaune turns to see Pyrrha, all dressed up, yawning.

"Morning, Jaune." She said, before crouching down to pet Fenrir. "And good morning to you, as well."

Fenrir happily barks, and Pyrrha giggles.

"Ren and Nora already went downstairs, for breakfast." Pyrrha said to Jaune, before standing up. "Care to walk with me? I don't mind waiting a few more minutes."

Jaune gets up and bends his back, cracking noises heard.

"You go on ahead, Pyrrha." Jaune said. "I might take long."

Pyrrha, though disappointed, nods. "Okay. I'll meet you at the dining room, later. And Fenrir here, is going with me. Aren't you, boy?"

Fenrir answers with a fast wagging of his tail.

Jaune sighs and smiles. "Go ahead, boy."

Pyrrha walks, with Fenrir following her, outside the room. Jaune then turns and walks to his drawer, and opening it. Frowning, he then picks up an umbrella. Neo's umbrella. Jaune proceeds to sit on his bed, and stare at the umbrella. He then rests it on his head, and closes his eyes, sighing in sadness. Jaune then squeezes the umbrella, and tears fall down his face, before he begins to softly sob.

DINING ROOM

Yang yawns and stretches, as a plate of food is placed in front of him. She turns and sees Klein, who nods at her.

"Will Miss Belladonna be joining you, Miss Xiao Long?" He asked.

Cracking her neck, Yang gives a thumbs up.

"Klein."

Klein turns around, and walk to the person asking for him.

"Ah. Young, Mister Schnee. What will you be requesting, this morning, sir?"

Whitley Schnee sits down, and clamps his hands together.

"I'll have the usual, as before. Thank you, Klein."

Klein bows and leaves the room, leaving Yang and Whitley. Well...also Ren and Nora, who are sitting nearby. Nora eating a small stack of pancakes, as Ren eats just eggs and toast. Whitley raises his eyebrow, before looking at Yang.

"You have...interesting friends, Yang." He said. "Some even more interesting, than the rest."

"Eh." Yang said, shrugging. "I'm used to them. But, in these days, you take what you can get."

"...I see." Whitley said. "By the way...I must ask. Exactly, why did you decide to be with Miss Belladonna? A Faunus?"

Yang, Ren, and even Nora stop eating, upon hearing his words. Yang clenches her fork, before looking at Whitley.

"We had this discussion before, Whitley." Yang said, some anger in her voice. "And I gave you a clear answer."

"I am aware of your answer, Yang." Whitley said. "But, still. Miss Belladona-"

"Her name is Blake!" Yang exclaims.

Whitley raises his arms. "Now, now. I'm not trying to cause any fights, or nothing."

"You sound like you are." Ren said, standing up.

"Yeah." Nora said, standing too.

Whitley sighs. "I just simply asked a question. Given that it's been a few months, since I've asked it, before."

"Yeah? Well, I seem recall you, calling my wife an animal, yesterday." Yang said, her eyes glowing red. "Don't think, I didn't hear you say that, after we talked."

"Oh, really?" Whitley, surprised. "Well, I do apologize if I was being honest."

"BEING HONEST?" Yang screamed, angrily standing up, and her hair glowing.

"Yang!"

Yang looks up, and she sees Ruby and Weiss entering the dining room, having heard the conversation. Weiss walks and stops next to Whitley. She then crosses her arms.

"Did I just hear you admitting to insulting my friend, Whitley?"

"Indeed, I did." Whitley answered, before standing up. "I was just-"

"Do not continue that sentence!" Weiss exclaims. "When Blake gets here, I expect you to tell her, what you said. And I want you to apologize for the insult. And in front of all of us. You will do so, Whitley."

"And why would I do that?" Whitley asked, crossing his own arms.

Weiss moves closes, till their faces are a few feet away, staring at each other.

"If you don't...then we'll just stand and watch, as Yang break every bone, in your body."

Whitley is surprised, and turns to Yang, whose Semblance is still on. He then looks back at Weiss.

"I'd rather be in a full-body cast."

Whitley then begins to walk away. Weiss goes to grab him, but Ruby stops her.

"Just wait for it." Ruby said.

Whitley the proceeds out the door, and is met by a fist punching him, and sending him to the ground.

"And there you go." Ruby said.

Whitley gets up from the ground, a hand on his face. He turns to see Blake, who has her arms crossed.

"I don't take insults that easily, Whitley." Blake said. "But, you should really be careful, with what you say in the future. It affects not just me and my team. But, my friends too."

Whitley then just angrily stares at Blake, before he turns and walks away.

Ahem.

Blake turns around, and sees Klein, holding a tray that carries a couple sandwiches.

"He's not hungry anymore, Klein." Blake said, before taking the tray. "But, I'll be happy to not let this go to waste."

"As you wish, Miss Belladonna." Klein said, before sighing. "Young Whitley's going to have to get with the program."

"He will." Blake said. "One day."

Klein nods, before he walks away. Blake then picks up a sandwich and takes a bite. She then walks inside the dining room, where everyone present is now sitting at the main table. She goes to sit next to Yang, her eyes and hair, back to normal.

"How'd it go?" She asked.

"I think, he's learned his lesson." Blake answered.

"For now." Yang said. "He'll just blow through it, in a couple hours."

Ren and Nora went to join Team RWBY on the dining table.

"I really hate him." Nora said, before finishing her last pancake.

"I agree." Ren said. "We've been living here, 6 months. And he's still uncomfortable with Blake living here."

"Sun and Velvet, too." Yang said. "This is getting ridiculous."

"Believe me, Yang." Weiss said. "I tried to convince Whitley. But, he won't accept anything, I say."

"He came close, to fighting Sun the other day." Ruby said. "And if keeps on going, Sun's going to literally kill him."

"I know, Ruby." Weiss said. "But, let's worry about that, after breakfast."

"I agree." Blake said. "Can't think, on an empty stomach."

"Yeah, I guess so." Ruby said. "I am a bit hungry."

Ruby then turns her head, and sees Pyrrha and Fenrir entering.

"Uh-oh."

Nearby barking is heard. Fenrir stops and starts to growl. Turning, he sees the corgi, Zwei, entering. Both dogs begin to growl at each other.

"Zwei!" Yang yells. "Enough!"

Both dogs stops growling, with Zwei turning to Yang.

"Go back to the lounge, Zwei." Yang said, lowering her voice.

Zwei barks and leaves the room.

Pyrrha sighs. "When will they ever get along?"

"It'll happen, soon." Ruby said. She also notices someone absent. "Where's Jaune?"

"He...he'll be down, in a minute." Pyrrha said, sitting down.

Ruby noticed that Pyrrha slightly hesitated answered, but decides not to ask about it.

Woosh.

Everyone turns and notices that the fireplace went out.

"Oh, great." Weiss said.

"No worries, Weiss." Pyrrha said, standing up, and walking to the fireplace.

Crouching down, Pyrrha opens her hands, and fire expels. The flames go to the logs, and the fireplace lights up again. Pyrrha begins to smile, before it fades. She then stares at her hand, noticing that it is slightly shaking.

2 WEEKS AFTER REMNANT SQUAD FORMED

Pyrrha opens a door, and she sees Ruby sitting down, next to a sleeping Weiss. The three are in a hospital room, with Weiss recovering from her injuries.

"How is she?" Pyrrha asked.

Ruby lowers her head down. "She still hasn't woken up. Doctor said that her Aura is slowly healing her. But, the damage was...severe."

Pyrrha turns and is shocked. Where Weiss' leg was, lays nothing, except a bandaged part of her leg, near her hip. Pyrrha clenches her hands into fists.

"Who did this?"

Ruby lifts her head, and looks at Pyrrha.

"I don't know. But, he said he worked with Torchwick."

"What did he look like?" Pyrrha asked.

"Had a ponytail." Ruby answered. "And the most sadistic smile, I've ever seen."

Pyrrha's eyes go wide, before she closes them "Crap. Why him?"

Ruby is confused. "Pyrrha?"

Pyrrha opens her eyes, and she sits down on a nearby chair.

"I know him. Back when I was Salem's prisoner, years ago."

Ruby sits straight, suprised.

"His name is Tyrian." Pyrrha continued. "He's...not exactly the kind of guy, you want to mess with. In fact, he'll just straight up kill you, if you look at him, the wrong way. He incredibly insane, Ruby."

"Why haven't I heard of him, before?" Ruby asked.

"He, and two other associates. Hazel and Watts. They were on their way from Vacuo, around the time Neo tried to kill you. But...a huge sandstorm surrounded the area. I assumed their airship was destroyed. And with them, as well. But, now that I know, that they're back..."

Ruby notices that Pyrrha's voice was starting to break and the latter begins to softly sob.

"Pyrrha? What's wrong?"

Pyrrha, still sobbing, does her best calm down. Slowing her breathing, she looks at Ruby, tears down her face.

"Salem had me tortured. Wanted me to be broken. And those three were the ones that did that."

Ruby is shocked, hearing this. Pyrrha continues.

"Hazel handled the beatings. Watts, with the electrocutions. And Tyrian...the scars, you might've seen on my body. He did those. They tortured me, every day. Right until, they left for Vacuo. At first, I thought it was a relief. But, Cinder and Salem continued. But, resorted to psychological methods. But...I don't want to talk about that, right now."

Ruby nods, stands up, and hugs Pyrrha, who hugs back.

"Of course, Pyrrha. If you ever want to tell me, I'll be there."

"Thank you." Pyrrha said, releasing the hug. "Do me a favor. And please don't tell Jaune. He doesn't need to know. Especially right now."

Ruby nods. "I promise. Jaune or anyone else will not know. You have my word."

"Alright." Pyrrha said, standing up. "Also...I made a decision, Ruby. And I will do it."

Ruby is surprised. "Are you sure?"

Pyrrha nods. "Yes. If you believe, I am ready...I will allow you to transfer the Fall Maiden's power to me."

Ruby places her hands on her hips and sighed. "Okay. Meet me, at the courtyard, back at the mansion. Couple hours, from now." She sits back down. "I'd like to stay with Weiss, a little longer."

Pyrrha places a hand on Ruby's shoulder. "Of course. Take all the time, you need, actually. I'm willing to wait. And I do hope Weiss wakes up soon."

Pyrrha then proceeds to leave the room, leaving Ruby, with Weiss.

PRESENT DAY

"Pyrrha?"

Pyrrha quickly stands up, and she sees Jaune, who had arrived in the dining room, a minute ago.

"You okay, Pyrrha?" Juane asked.

Pyrrha smiles. "Of course, I am. Why would you think, I wasn't?"

"You were staring at the fireplace, for a few minutes." Ruby said, from her spot on the dining room.

"Oh." Pyrrha said. "Well...maybe I just wanted to be warm. And probably have some thinking."

Jaune raises an eyebrow. "Well...you should be careful, next time. You were a little too close, to the fire."

Pyrrha chuckles. "You worry too much, Jaune. But...I'll be careful, next time."

Jaune smiles. "Great. Now, come on. Got a busy day, ahead of us."

"You mean you...have a busy day, Juane." Yang said, neaby.

Jaune places his hand on his face. "Oh, crap."

"Yep." Yang said. "And I would prefer metallic yellow spray-paint. That's what brings the shine, on Bumblebee."

Jaune groans, annoyingly. Pyrrha just chuckles and pats Jaune's shoulder.

"Let's not worry, about that now. Let's have some breakfast, first."

MEDICAL ROOM

Velvet is sleeping, in her hospital bed, when the sound of a door opening, is heard.

"Good morning, Miss Scarlatina."

Velvet groans, as she wakes up. She also blocks her eyes from the lights above her.

"I hate waking up to bright lights." Velvet said.

She then rubs both her eyes, and focuses on the voice. She sees Wesley Grey, smiling, and holding a tray of food.

"Hey, Wesley." Velvet said, as she carefully sits up. "What brings you here?"

"Just thought, I'd bring you some breakfast." Wesley answered, setting the tray on Velvet's lap.

Velvet, her arms crossed, raises her eyebrow. "And why would you do this, for me?"

Wesley shrugs his shoulders. "It's what friends do, I suppose."

"Are you sure, this isn't one of your flirting attempts?"

Wesley's smile fades, and he sighs. "Velvet. I'm just trying to be your friend. You've been rather distant from everyone else. Staying in your room, most of the time. And only coming out, whenever there's a mission going on. The team is worried about you."

Velvet then lowers her head. "Including Blake?"

"...Including Blake." Wesley answered.

Velvet clenches her hands hard. Wesley notices this.

"One of these day, Velvet. You're going to have to let her talk to you."

"Why should I?" Velvet angrily asked.

"Because she is your friend." Wesley answered. "I know, you don't think that. But, we all know, that she's accepted her mistakes. She just wants to apologize, and she hopes that you will, one day, forgive her."

Velvet lifts her head, and looks at Wesley. "Perhaps. Maybe one day."

"Well, that's good enough for me." Wesley said. "I just hope, that it'll happen real soon." He then looks at his watch. "I should get going. General Ironwood will want be to be present for the Dust shipment, coming in an hour." He bows to Velvet, before turning to the door.

Velvet watches as Wesley leaves the room. She then lowers her head, and looks at the food, in front of her. Velvet stares at the food, for a few seconds, before she picks up a piece of toast and eats it.

GRAVEYARD

Neptune sits and stares at three graves. The graves belonging to Brawnz Ni, Nolan Porfirio, and May Zedong. Neptune hears footsteps, but doesn't turn his head.

"You really blame yourself. Don't you?"

Neptune turns his head, and he sees Emerald, who sits down. After a couple months, since hearing the truth, about his parents deaths, Neptune eventually forgave Emerald, for her part, in the Citadel attack. But, he doesn't still consider her, a friend.

"I do, in fact." Neptune answered. "I could've done something. But, I just stood there, and watched as the building collapsed on them."

"You were ten blocks away, Neptune." Emerald said. "You would've never made it, on time."

"How would you know?" Neptune asked.

"...I don't, Neptune." Emerald answered. "It's just a fact."

Neptune the stands up, and places his hand on Brawnz's gravestone.

"Sorry, you guys."

That what he says, before her turns and walks away, with his hands in his pockets. Emerald sighs and just stares at the gravestones.

WEISS' ROOM

Team RWBY is inside Weiss' room, in front of her wardrobe.

"Okay, Weiss." Blake said, crossing her arms. Exactly, why are we standing in front of your wardrobe?"

"I agree." Yang said. "What? You get a new dress?"

Weiss sighs, while Ruby chuckles.

"I did, in fact." Weiss answered. "But, that's not why we're all here."

Weiss then takes out her Scroll, opens the wardrobe doors, move all the hanged clothing, and presses on her Scroll.

Blake and Yang are surprised, to see the back wall of the wardrobe open, and an elevator appears.

"Uhh..." All that Yang could say, before she gets silent.

"Just get in, you dolt." Weiss said.

Team RWBY all go inside the elevator, all four of them fitting in it, very well. Weiss then presses a button, and all the doors close. They eagerly wait, as the elevator goes down, and some classical music plays, inside.

"Really, Weiss?" Yang asked. "Violins?"

"It helps me calm down." Weiss said. "I often go in here, when I'm having my panic attacks."

"...Oh. Sorry."

"It's fine." Weiss said.

The doors open, and Team RWBY exit and look around the room.

"Um...Weiss?" Ruby said, confused. "This is the same lab, you go to, everyday."

"Exactly." Weiss said, crossing her arms. "What? Were you expecting some sort of secret room?"

Ruby rubs the back of her head and shrugs. "Maybe?"

"Well, I'm sorry to disappoint you guys." Weiss said. "But, heading to the lab, from my wardrobe proves to be a fast alternative, rather than walking from my room, to the main lab entrance."

"So...this is the secret, you've kept from us, all these months?" Blake asked.

"Well...part of it." Weiss answered.

She then turns and walks to a desk, pulls out a device, and presses a button. The rest of RWBY turn to see a part of the nearby metal walls open. Inside, there was a small room, with incomplete sets of metal armor, hanging in separate compartments.

Team RWBY walks into the room, and look at the armor. Yang notices that one of the armor, is painted yellow. She turns to see black, red and white armor, all lined up.

"You made us armor?" Ruby asked.

Weiss nods. "Yeah. I figured...after the attack by the damn psychopath, we would need extra protection."

Weiss the types on a computer, showing schematics on the screen.

"Tyrian had the whole attacked planned out. But, when the plan changed, he was very adaptive, and turned to hurt me, in order to hurt you, Ruby. He was able to break my Aura very easily, and was able to incapacitate you, briefly. So, after I received my new leg, I began planning on these."

Weiss points at the armor.

"But, why is there one for you?" Yang asked.

"You're not planning on going back into the fight? Are you?" Ruby asked, worried.

"Of course not, Ruby." Weiss answered. "In fact, I had begun work on my armor, shortly before deciding to end my fighting. But, since I had started on it, might as well finish it. Along with your guys' armor."

"And do these provide anything other than protection?" Blake asked.

"Yes. But, in due time, Blake. Once they're completed, I'll explain what they can individually do. But, I can tell you this: Each armor has a unique feature, that you guys will like."

"And, you made these?" Yang asked. "All by yourself?"

"Not by herself."

The team turn and they see Adam Salfire walking inside the room.

"While Weiss was brilliant in designing the armor, I myself, had to help her with some difficulties, that she encountered. Such as measurements."

"So, that explains the unexpected clothing measurements, you had us partake, months ago." Yang said.

"Yes, indeed." Adam said. "And I might say this: You, Miss Xiao Long, were very interesting to measure."

Yang just lowers her head, and blushes. Blake growls. Adam sees this and raises his hands.

"Alright. Alright. I do apologize. But, if it weren't for me, then the armor would never fit you guys, properly."

"And I thank you, Adam." Weiss said. "But, I won't need your assistance, anymore."

Adam smiles. "Oh, you've said that before. But, when there's a small problem, that you can't solve, you eventually call for my help."

Weiss groans in annoyance. "Just go, Adam. I need to start working. You guys should go, too. I would prefer to be alone."

Adam bows. "I will see you all later, at lunch."

As Adam walks away, Blake and Yang follow suit. Ruby stays and decides to surprise Weiss, who's already staring at the computer. She the wraps her arms around Weiss' waist, earning a small yelp.

"Tell you what, Weiss.' Ruby said, resting her head on Weiss' shoulder. "I would like to have my armor done first."

"And why should I?" Weiss asked, in annoyance.

"Because...if you can do that for me..."

Ruby finishes her sentence, with whispering in Weiss' ear. Weiss is surprised, and blushes, as Ruby give her a peck on the cheek.

"I will ensure, that your armor is finished first."

"Appreciate it." Ruby said, smiling and walking away.

SHION VILLAGE

A woman is humming, while setting some books into a bookshelves. She doesn't notice, the person approaching her.

"Excuse me?"

The woman, surprised, turns around, and sees Tyrian, who is just smiling.

"Oh. Hello." She said. "How may I help you?"

All Tyrian does is shrug. "Well. I was hoping you could give me a...private tour of your village."

The woman then hears booms, coming from outside. She is then startled when Tyrian begins to giggle, which quickly turns into a maniacal laughter.

ALPHA BASE - ROOM

Qrow gets up from his bed, stretches and yawns. Scratching his head, he walks to his bathroom, and opens the door. He becomes fully awake, when the scream causes him to quickly close the door.

"Knock next time, Qrow!"

"Why the hell, are you even in my bathroom, Terra?" Qrow asked, before realizing something. "Wait a minute. How did you even get in my room?"

"Your bathroom window was open, last night." Terra said.

Qrow then notices the clothes that was scattered on the floor. Clothes that aren't his.

"Did we do-"

"No! You were fast asleep, when I snuck inside." Terra answered quickly. "But, that didn't stop me, from laying my head on your chest."

The bathroom open and Qrow backs away. He sees Terra, fully dressed, and holding a toothbrush in her mouth.

"That's...my toothbrush." Qrow said.

Terra takes the toothbrush out of her mouth and smiles.

"No." She said. "I just happen, to have one, that matches yours."

Qrow raises his eyebrow. "Okay. Another question. Why were you in my room, in the first place?"

Terra then begins to move forward, and tilts her head forward. She does this, until her face is a foot away from Qrow's, smiles.

"Oh, I think you know."

Qrow sighs. "Come on, Terra. You know, I'm twice your age. You deserve someone, better than me."

All Terra does is tilt her head, her smile still there. She then moves her head forward again, and gives Qrow a quick peck on his lips, before backing away.

"You charmer, you." Terra said.

She then goes to grab her clothes, and leaves the room. Qrow sighs and goes inside his bathroom.

HALLWAY

Penny walks down a hallway, looking at each door. Penny stops by a single door, and is about to knock on it, only to hear someone talking.

"And you're sure, it's not in Vacuo?"

"We're positive, James." Another voice said, to Ironwood. "Out agents there, looked everywhere. There's no doubt, that Vacuo is now out of the options, sir."

Penny hears a sigh.

"Keep on doing, what you can, in your search. It's definitely somewhere. And we need to retrieve it, before Torchwood is." Ironwood said.

"Understood, sir. We'll continue our search, shortly. In the meantime...good morning, James."

Ironwood chuckles. "And you too. Bye for now."

After a few seconds of silence, Penny then decides to knock on the door. She backs away, hearing the footsteps getting louder. The door opens, and Ironwood, in his uniform, exits the room.

"Good morning, General." Penny said, smiling. "I have your schedule, for the day."

Penny raises one of her arms, showing a device. She, with her other hand, presses a button. A beep is heard, and Ironwood takes out his Scroll. He then reads his schedule.

"Okay...breakfast, of course. Couple meetings with officials. Conference call with William. Mission briefing with Remnant Squad. And...shave?"

Ironwood raises his eyebrow, and looks at Penny.

"Well...to be honest, sir...you do need one." Penny said.

Ironwood touches the stubble, on his face. "Perhaps. But, not now. Follow me, Miss Polendina."

Ironwood and Penny both walking down the hallway. Ironwood turns and notices that one of Penny's hand is twitching.

"Miss Polendina. When was the last time, you've had your maintenance check?"

Penny lowers her head. "I...about 6 months, sir."

Ironwood is surprised. "6 months? You're supposed to have one, every month, Miss Polendina. Otherwise-"

"Otherwise, my circuitry could go bad." Penny said. "I know, sir. I'll be sure, to go see Father, ASAP."

"Will you be able to perform your duties, at all? Despite your condition?"

Penny nods. "Absolutely, sir."

"Good." Ironwood said. "Because it looks like we have a busy day, today." He sighs. "Again."

MEDICAL ROOM

Velvet sits on her medical bed, looking through her Scroll. As she does this, she sees a picture that makes her sad. The picture is that her her, being kissed on the cheek, by her deceased lover, Coco Adel, in front of a waterfall.

Velvet quickly puts her Scroll down, and clenches her hands, hard. Tears fall down her face, as she begins to shake.

She is on the verge of sobbing, when a hand grabs hers. She sees the hand, and stares at it. Seeing a ring on the man's hand, she sees the orange gem, that is on top of the ring. Her eyes go wide, recognizing it.

Velvet then lifts her head up, and looks at the man, with a mix of shock and surprise.

"Hey, Bunny Girl." The man said.

Velvet looks at the man, staring at his orange eyes, and seeing his orange hair, and seeing him smile.

"It's been a long time." He said.

"...Aiden?" Velvet said, in her shock.

TRAINING GROUNDS

Sun yells, as he leaps into the air, and prepares to strike with his staff. His target, Ruby, jumps out of the way, and takes out Crimson Rose. She quickly notices someone behind her, and manages to avoid the attack, caused by Neon, her staff hitting the ground. Ruby charges at Sun and delivers a few swipes, with her sword. Sun deflects most of the swipes, while receiving a couple of them. Ruby makes a swipe at Sun's head. The latter quickly ducks, but not noticing the foot, that strikes his face. Ruby flips backwards, after kicking Sun, who flies and lands on the ground.

Ruby hears a yell, and she stops an attack from Cyan, using her bow/staff. Ruby quickly jumps back, to avoid a double attack from Cyan and Neon, and charges at them. Giving Neon a kick, she then attacks Cyan.

Yang, Blake, and JNPR are watching the fight nearby.

"She's getting better." Blake said. "I have to admit it."

"Well." Pyrrha said. "We do have to thank Jaune, for training her, in the first place."

"Well, she did ask." Jaune said. "I just merely accepted to train her."

"I have to admit." Ren said. "I am impressed, myself. Ruby managed to master what would've taken years to perfect...in less than months."

"Ruby's a quick learner." Yang said. "In fact. Before Crescent Rose, she would always play with a wooden sword, now and then."

"How old was she?" Nora asked.

Yang begins to think. "I think, around 5 years old."

Nora whistles in amazement. "That young? Wow. I didn't even wield Magnhild, until I was 8."

"Well...you're not Ruby." Yang said, smiling.

Ruby grabs Neon's staff, lifts her, and slams her to the ground. She sees Cyan charging at her. Ruby throws her sword into the air, and does a spin, kicking at the blunt side, sending it towards Cyan's face. She falls to the ground.

Ruby smiles, and sees her 2 defeated opponents.

"Um...good fight?"

Sun groans, lifting his arm, giving a thumbs up. He, Neon, and Cyan slowly get up, clutching bruised areas of their bodies, while Yang walks to Ruby.

"You defeated them, in under 4 minutes." Yang said. "That was close to your own personal time, Ruby."

Ruby shrugs. "It's only a few seconds. I'll try again, later."

"And next time, you do that...it's going to be me, Blake, and...Jaune." Yang said.

Jaune is surprised. "Wait, what?"

Suddenly, the screen in the room, turns on. The group turns and sees the live video footage.

Burning building, smoke rising, and people lying on the ground is shown.

"What the-?" Yang said.

She is interrupted, by the footage showing a man, tied up to a chair.

"The mayor of Shion." Sun said.

"And that mean, that's Shion Village." Nora said, sad.

On screen, the camera is picked up, and Tyrian's face is shown, smiling evilly and chuckling. When Ruby sees him, she tightly grips Crimson Rose.

"Hello, People of Remnant." Tyrian said. "It's finally to good to meet you all. I'm Tyrian. Coming to you, LIVE, from Shione Village. Where, just yesterday, was defended by Ruby Rose, and her so-called Remnant Squad."

Sun growls in anger. Neon grabs his arm.

"You may be asking, why you're seeing all this death and destruction." Tyrian continues. "Well...let's just say, I wanted you ALL to see the consequences, that occur from Ruby Rose and her friends. They save a village...we go destroy it, after they save it."

Tyrian begins to giggle, which turns to laughter, and the camera shakes. His laughter, is interrupted by the sound of groaning, making Tyrian groan in annoyance. He then swings one of his claw blades. The sound of it striking someone, who yells, in heard.

"Some people, just don't have manners."

Ruby lowers her head, trying to hide her anger.

"People of Remnant. You all need to understand something, right now. And that is...no matter, what you do. No matter how you try to stop us...evil always come back, and it gets stronger, with each return. And that cycle will repeat itself, until one day...evil prevails. And good falls. SO WAKE UP! AND GET WITH THE HARSH TRUTH, YOU DENY YOURSELF, EVERYDAY."

Tyrian groans in annoyance, when a ring is heard. He takes out his black Scroll and looks at it. He then puts it away.

"Well, ladies and gentlemen...it looks like, it's time for me to go."

An explosion occurs nearby, making Tyrian laugh.

"Don't worry. We'll ALL be back soon, to repeat this cycle of destruction. So, hold on to your hats, folks. CAUSE YOU AIN'T SEEN NOTHING YET!"

Tyrian lets out a maniacal laughter, before the screen goes to static.

END OF CHAPTER 2

Character OCs:

Fenrir - Created by saintxarc

Aiden Inferno - Created by Alexis12345

Well...that ending was a last minute change. But, let's just say, it's a foreshadowing of what's to come in the next chapters. Some characters will die. Some will nearly be broken, but feel like they can't come back. And Ruby will drastically change in mid-finale. I won't tell you, how. You need to be patient.

NOTE: After maybe...Chapter 6, it could get a little darker. Trying to do my best to lighten that up. But, it's needed to change the selected characters, emotionally. So, yeah. Warning.

Next Chapter will probably be out in 2017. Which means this chapter is the last of 2016, I guess.

See you guys, later.