Before you readers begin reading I wanted to thank you for all the Favorites, Follows, and Views by doing a long chapter in honor of that.I've been looking forward to writing this part Oh and the new cover I said I've been working up is coming up nicely just need to finish the coloring and it'll be done soon.
Last night the whole world is in shock after they watched Yang attacked a defenseless Mercury and broke one of his legs on live TV. Team RWBYS were in their dorm room trying to explain to Ironwood what really happen
"I'm sorry but you've left us with no choice." Ironwood said
"But he attacked me!" Yang shouted
"Video footage and millions of viewers say otherwise"
"But Yang would never do that!" Weiss points out
Ironwood lets out a big sigh and looks at them "You all seem like good students, and the staff here at Beacon are fully aware that you would never lash out the way you did...under normal circumstances. But I believe and hope this to be, nothing more than the result of stress and adrenaline. When you're out on the battlefield, your judgment can become clouded in an instant. Sometimes you see things that simply aren't there. Even after the fight has passed"
"But I-"
"Enough!" Ironwood shouted making her stop. "The sad truth is...whether it was an accident or an assault...it doesn't matter. The whole world saw you attack an innocent student, they've already drawn their own conclusions and it's my job to inform you that….you're disqualified."
After saying what he needs Ironwood glanced at Daven who isn't even looking at him. He lets out a sigh and left the room.
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"You guys believe me...right? "Yang asks her team
"Yeah!" Ruby shouted
"Of course." Daven nodded his head
"You're hothead, but not ruthless." Weiss explains
Everyone turned their heads to Blake who didn't respond right away she looked down earning a shocked look from them
Yang couldn't believe it she was almost about to cry. "Blake?"
"I want to believe you." She said
"What's that supposed to mean?" Weiss asks almost angry at her answer "Yang would never lie to us."
Blake closed her eyes and took a deep breath. "I had someone very dear to me change. It wasn't in an instant, it was gradual." She explains "Little choices pilling up, he told me not to worry. At first, they were accidents..then it was self-defense, before long, even I began to think he was right." She looks at Yang "This is all just...very familiar but you are not him and you've never done anything like this before. So..I want to trust you, I WILL trust you. But I need you to look me in the eyes and tell me he attacked you. I need you to promise me that you regret having to do what you did"
Yang wiped her tears and look directly at Blakes' eyes "I swear...I saw him attack me so I attacked back"
"Okay Blake lets out a small smile "..thank you."
"I think I'm gonna rest up." Yang said to them
"We'll get out of your hair." Blake said as the rest got up
The four left the room to give Yang some alone time
"What a mess." Weiss said waving her head
"She doing okay?" Jaune asks from his room as the rest of Team JNPR looked worried
"She's doing the best she can" "Blake answer
"I hear Mercury and his team rushed back to Haven to be with his family." Ruby said "So, until they land, no one can really question him about what happened."
"If there's anything we can do, please don't hesitate to ask" Ren assured them with a smile
"Alright then..if that's the case. "Ruby looks at Pyrrha and calls her. "Be sure to win one for Beacon okay!"
"It's what Yang would want."
Pyrrha slightly paused but lets out a confident smile to them "I'll do my best"
"I'll be sure to watch if you get pick tonight." Ruby said to her
"Sorry, but I think I've had enough fighting for one year. "Blake said
"Ditto." Weiss agreeing "Coffee?"
"Tea"
Weiss and Blake went to the fairground leaving Daven and Ruby alone. With them gone Ruby can maybe hang out with Daven she knows he would love to but we all know how he feels now "So Daven do you want..hey where he'd go?"
Evening
Daven he walked around Beacon for hours his mind still muddled he didn't felt like doing anything now not even to listen to his music that would always calm him down. He eventually stops and sat by a tree only still to be more confused and afraid, all this is happening right after what he's been told. He summons a small orb to his hand but looking at it only made him feel more worried at himself he sulks his head
"Soo this is where you been."
Daven heard a familiar voice and raised his head to see Ruby standing in front of him
"Hey Daven." She said with a smile
"Umm...hey Ruby."
Ruby stood there and saw the look on his face that something deep is troubling now she never seen Daven like this before, she scratched her head and wanted to help. She sat next to him resting her head on his shoulder and place her hand to his which surprised him
"You've been alway helping out me." She said to him as she began to blush a little " And it's not just me...Weiss, everyone on the team and Jaune's too the best you can to brighten our day. But you need to remember I'm your leader Daven and I can tell there something on your mind sooo if...if you want I can try to help you in a way…. I'm here for you"
For some reason hearing those words from her made him feel a little bit at ease to himself he lets a small laugh and smiled
"You already are" he rested his head on her but after a brief moment of silence, he began to feel lost again. He sat back up and broke away from her "Ruby..I don't know if I can accept this.
"Huh? Accept what?"
Daven lets out a big sigh and asks her this "Ruby...Do you know the difference between Faith and Destiny?"
Ruby became confused at his question "Umm.."
"What I think the difference are is...In Faith it's someone or yourself having confidence about the path up ahead and the end but that someone and you will never how it will actually go or end." He explains. "But with Destiny ….it's a predetermined path of a prophecy or a goal that the end is already set in stone and it will happen regardless"
"Umm...Yeah..that makes sense." Ruby nodded her head
"Well ...what would you do, along the way in your life you were suddenly given with a task only you can do?" He asks her " A mission you alone can do and no one else."
"Like what?"
"Or do you just accept the task while suddenly realizing you didn't had a choice, to begin with, and what has been leading to it?!" Daven abrupty shouted startling her
Ruby suddenly became more worried more now for him "Daven you're not making sense." She places a hand on his shoulder"...Are you feeling okay?"
He quickly got up walking away from her he crossed his arms with a distraught look " I'm not okay! I don't know what to do now! Why..why is all this happening to me?!"
"Daven I'm sorry." Ruby trying to calm him " I'm trying to help. Can you tell me what's wrong?"
Daven grits his teeth can he even tell her about it? What he really is? What he has to do? Will she even believe him? He took a deep breath and look up at the orange sky
"I always thoughts I just choose to go where l want in life whether it's to be Huntsmen like my mom wanted me to or not...just live my own life the best I can while helping and protecting this world...but I...I realize now the choices I've been making has been leading me to a life I never thought will ever happen, that someone has already cast down a path for me the moment I was born only I can do alone and I don't know if they chose the wrong person. Was that someone having faith in me or is it my destiny? Do I just accept it? I don't know if can do it I should I even do it?!"
"Of you can you do it. Whether that someone has faith in you or if it's your destiny I know you Daven." She assured him with a smile " You always put yourself second before others and i know you'll make the right choice no matter what.
Ruby's word only made his heart tugged even more and afraid now he covered his face as if he was about to cry "You...you don't understand"
"Daven?" Ruby slowly went up to him " W-what did you just said? Are you feeling any-"
"S-stay away!" He pushed her back without knowing he pushed her too hard that she went flying away from him hitting a tree hard
"Oww"
"Ruby!" Daven took a step back his eyes widen in horror he realizes what he just did he looks at his hands they had the Arc Aura effect..he didn't mean to use it to hurt her it just happen! He began to tremble his eyes tearing up "I'm...I'm sorry!" He quickly turned around and ran away from her in guilt
"Daven wait!" Ruby tried to stop him to assure she's fine but he was long gone.
Daven kept running ignoring Ruby's call. Managing to lose her he eventually stops to realize he's alone in all this, a feeling he'll never get to use, he doesn't know who to go to or trust even to his own team and friends now. He looks at his hands and an orb summoned he grits his teeth in anger at it...for the first time in his life he regrets having this power
He walked around aimlessly around campus he eventually noticed he was at the landing bay. Many airships are there taking the spectators to the skydome arena. Giving out a depressing sigh he waited in line he didn't know why anymore
Waiting to get on board he saw Velvet to the side taking pictures of Sun waving his bo staff with her personal camera. His curiosity peaked he went to check it out.
"Velvet?" He called her getting her attention "What are you doing?"
"Oh Hi Daven! Just working on my photography." She replied "Wanna see?" She showed him the recent the picture she took and it just showing part of Sun waving his shotgun nunchucks.
"They're...getting better?" He nicely answers
"I'm...I'm sorry to hear about your teammate." She said sounding worried " Is she doing okay?"
"Yeah..Yang's doing fine...she just needs time that's all…and I think need too" he whispers the last part to himself
"I think it's just awful what people are saying about her." Velvet said putting her camera away "Yang is such a nice person!"
Daven gave out a small awkward laugh "Well glad some thinks so"
"Most people don't know what it's like on the battlefield." Velvet said crossing her arms. "I mean, experienced fighters can get scared and start seeing things. If it happened to Coco, it can happen to anyone." She added earning a brow from Daven
"Wait..Coco?"
"Yeah! She swore she saw Yatsu with her in the forest during the fight with Emerald and Mercury but he never made it out of the geyser fields." She explains "Stress-induced hallucination, apparently."
Daven paused at her answer thinking more about. It happened to Coco just like Yang? But during the match he saw Coco was completely calm when she was in the forest she didn't look stress or anything and he knows Coco is a strong-minded girl he thought she lost sight of Emerald in the forest. Coincidence?
"Is something the matter Daven?" Velvet suddenly asks
"Huh? W-why you ask?"
"Well you look different than your usual normal happy self." She pointed out
Daven didn't reply right away he rubbed his arm feeling guilty for he did "I...I got into a fight with Ruby...and now I don't think she wants to see now"
Velvet gasped at what she hears "That's terrible! I never thought you two would get in a fight! Both of you always look so happy together. "She said with a reassuring smile. "What happen?"
"It's...it's complicated." He answers crossing his arm before looking at the Skydome. "She probably waiting for the next match to start."
"That does sound like her." Velvet agreeing "Well I hope you two fix whatever happens."
Daven reluctantly smiled a little but he doesn't know if he can fix what he did.
*Snap!*
Velvet suddenly snapped a photo of him surprising him "Also next time I want to take a photo of you two smiling together again"
With an awkward laugh, he hopes that could happen, He a wave bye as he took the next airship to the skydome
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Arriving at the Colosseum Daven walked to the bleachers hoping to find Ruby in the amidst the crowd but his eyes widen when he saw a familiar green haired girl sitting across the stadium from him
(Emerald?...She's here?!) Daven thought she was on her way to Haven with Mercury! Something wasn't right to him she shouldn't be here. He wanted to speak to her and the quickest way for him to her across the stadium was through the backstage. He carefully sneaks in and makes his way to the other side but after walking a bit he stopped when he saw someone standing in his way he couldn't believe who it is.
"Mercury!?" The Merc with Mouth standing before him with no broke leg
They then heard the contenders who will be fighting next Penny Polendina vs Pyrrha Nikos. Daven saw Mercury form a huge sick grin on his face.
Daven stood still "Mercury…. Why are you here? I saw you got hurt..Why is Emeral- What is going on here?" He asks sounding serious
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"Very well if you not gonna tell me..." Daven took a step back but noticed Mercury entering a fighting stance. He can immediately tell Mercury want to fight him, he slowly pulls out Mura and gets ready as well
They heard the crowd counting down "3,2,1 Begin!"
"It's showtime!" Mercury shouted as he dashes kick right for him. Daven rolled out to the side dodging his attack and try to get through him but Mercury isn't gonna let that happen before he could sprint away he quickly roundhouse kick him in the gut knocking him to the ground
Grunting from his kick Daven saw his scroll on the ground he could try to call someone what's happening he tries to grab it but as he got close to it Mercury kickshoted it destroying it.
"Really?!"
"Let's keep this between us 'friends'" He mockingly said
Daven jumps to his feet and tries to get the exit on the other side but Mercury isn't gonna let him get away so easily he kickshoted for his head. Daven reacted in time and slashed it that shot could've been fatal if he didn't react. He looks at Mercury in shock who looks very eager to fight him again is he trying to kill him?
He didn't have to think about it as he noticed Mercury charged right for him and jumps in the air doing a high kick slam. Daven blocked it with his forearms but as he did Mercury counter doing a spinning kick with his other leg hitting him in the head knocking him to the side.
Daven stunned a little he then felt something dripping from his forehead. He touched with his finger and saw it was his own blood...yup Mercury is trying to kill him. His Aura quickly healed the wound and he snapped his tongue confused at what is Mercury doing. He doesn't have time to fight him to know why he needs to get out of here and tell someone.
Mercury again charges doing a high sweep kick to his head. Daven ducked, dodging his attack and counters by doing a spinning back fist to his face stunning. With him stunned a bit Daven made a break for the exit. Running as fast as he can he suddenly realize.. who he can tell? Ozpin? Ironwood? Glynda?No...he doesn't know can he trust them now. He shook his head it just needs to get away now.
He ran through the door but just he did he heard the crowd screamed in horror. He looks up at the jumbotron and saw Penny cut down into pieces by Pyrrha who couldn't believe what she has done.
"No…"
Everyone looked in silence, petrified at what just happened. Suddenly the jumbotron and every live network across Remnant suddenly turned to a red screen showing a black queen chess piece and a voice came on
"This is not a 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. They cling to this power in the name of peace, and yet, what do we have we 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. 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. Perhaps Ozin as through 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 that the existence of peace is fragile. And the leaders of our Kingdoms conduct their business with iron gloves. As someone who hails from Mistal, I can assure you; the situation there is….equally undesirable. Our Kingdoms are at the brink of war. Yet we, the citizens are left in the dark. So I ask you this….when the first shots are fired...who do you think you can trust?"
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And with that more silence but would change quickly as a loud alarm went off telling that Grimm has begun invading Beacon and Vale.
A large Nevermore appeared at the Skydome and began smashing at the dome barrier trying to get in. People began to panic running for the exit as quick as they can that was just the beginning of it down at Beacon a large group of White Fang members lead by their leader appeared and started to attack many panic civilians and up in the air Roman Torchwick is out from his prison cell airship with the help of his henchmen Neo and they have control of one Atlas capital battleships
Everywhere was complete chaos Grimm was everywhere the Atlas androids and many Huntsmen and Huntress are trying their best to contain the situation while evacuating many civilians
Away from the Skydome Blake and Weiss are running through the fairgrounds and couldn't believe what they see. Just Blake scroll started ringing she pulls it out to see Yang calling them "Yang are you alright?" Sounding worried
Yang was running through the halls of the dorm alongside with Zwei trying to get outside "I'm fine. She assures them "Is Ruby is with you? Is Daven too? Neither isn't answering their scrolls."
"No there aren't!"
Yang stopped and paused at what she hears they're alone out there
"Yang, don't worry" Blake assured her "those two can handle themselves"
Yang took a deep breath she right those can take of themselves and if they're together that's even better. "...Right...I'm heading to the docks near the courtyard. White Fang are releasing Grimm into the school!"
"The White Fang is here?!" Blake shouted shocked
"Look I have to go! Be careful! "Yang hangs up and went off.
Blake and Weiss stood there in silence not knowing what to do next
"Blake" Weiss calling her "what are we going to do?"
Blake looks at her before giving a determined look "Our job."
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Back in the Center of Skydome arena, Pyrrha mind was in shock, she stood there frozen as she stares at Penny body
"Pyrrha!" Jaune shouted trying to snap her out of it "That thing's going break in! MOVE!"
But Pyrrha still stood there unable to snap her out of it. Jaune jumps down and ran to her but as he did the Nevermore finally broke through barrier landing hard knocking away Jaune and Pyrrha.
Pyrrha on the ground shook her head to see the Nevermore standing in front her, It roared and charges right for her with its claws but before it could get to her multiple light purple arrows was shot at it, not before a black and blue blur tackled it pushing the Nevermore back
Daven with a serious and pissed off look on his face began grinding Lightbringer into the Nevermore as it screeched in pain he jumps way landing in front of Pyrrha
"Daven?"
"Leave her alone!" Daven ready his sword as the Nevermore jumps into the air circling around them it dives down for them but before it could get close a barrage of lockers hit it back making it crash sliding in front of Daven
Daven surprised at what he sees as the locker slowly opening Team JNPR, SSSN, CFVY, ARBN, and FNKI weapons as each of them grabs them and stood before him
The Nevermore slowly began to rise still alive after all that almost everyone jumps off the giant bird. Ren slashes down at its eyes, as down below Arslan swings down with her string picking up Yatsuhashi taking him up into the air. Sage jumps into the air as Nora runs along the Nevermore back not before jumping off and smashing its head with her mighty hammer. Both Yatsuhashi and Sage slash down with their large broadsword at the same time cutting the Nevermore head off, killing it as it slowly fades to ash
With the Nevermore gone Daven turns his head to Pyrrha who was in tears now she looks down at a piece of Penny feeling guilty at what she's done...she killed her.
"Daven I...I'm..I'm so sorry!"
Daven sulks his down feeling the same way "I know you are...but this wasn't your fault."
"He's right." Jaune agreeing walking up to her with her sword and shield. "Whoever was on the microphone, they're the ones that did this. And we have to make sure they don't take anyone else"
Pyrrha slowly grabbed her weapons before wiping her tears and look at Jaune. He's right they all know what to do now
Daven looked at them a little glad Pyrrha back to herself now. He turns his head and his heart almost stopped when he saw Ruby walking to him. He took a step back is Ruby mad at him? Is she gonna yell at him?
"Ruby I'm.. I'm-"
Ruby just went up and gently hugged him "I know...and I'll always be here for you when you are ready"
Her words almost made Daven want to hug her back but now's not the time for that, he looks at everyone with their weapons ready. They all look up to see a swarm of Grimm Griffons that looks like the mythical creature Gryphon staring at them
"Uhh Any ideas anyone?" Neptune asks aiming his energy rifle at them
"Yeah, I got one." Daven answer standing next to him in his hand his Golden Gun he takes aim at one going for them, but before he could fire someone else shot it. Everyone turns their head to see Professor Port and Doctor Oobleck with there weapons in hand
"Students. I think it would be best for you to leave." Port politely suggested
"But we can-"
"Mr. Sirius" Oobleck interrupted him "..this day will surely go down in Remnant's history. I prefer it if my students could live to tell about it
"….Yes, sir." With a nod, Daven looks at everyone "Okay you heard him! Let's get a move on!" He shouted as everyone made their way to the exit. Nearby Velvet took a quick pic of Daven with his sword and Golden Gun active before it disappears, she smiled at what she sees
"Now that's a better picture."
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All of them running to the landing bay and they all see General Ironwood finishing off a large Beowolf with his weapon a large handcannon revolver. He saw them coming to him
"What's going on?"
"Grimm are crawling all over the city, The White Fang has invaded Beacon and to make matters worse some...Vagabond has seized one of my ships." Ironwood explains "Until we regain command, the skies are out of our control. So I'm..give me a moment" He quickly draws out his handcannon again and fired at Beowolf coming from behind the group. " Going to take it back." He said walking to his ship
"What should we do?" Jaune asks him
The General turns around and looks at them all "You have two choices: Defend your kingdom and your school...or save yourselves. No one will fault you if you leave. Let's move out!" He shouted as he enters the ship and flew off.
Everyone look at each some were feeling unsure what to do. The General said it's okay to save themselves but they all knew what they've been training for and there's no way all of them are gonna do that.
"Seriously." Sun spoke up"..Are we really gonna do that?"
"We can take a ship to the school." Jaune said as everyone follows him to another airship.
Flying down everything almost look in control on the ground with the help Atlas Androids and what not, but that will soon change quickly as for Roman Torchwick is fooling around in the battleship firing off random artillery shots, releasing androids in the worst place possible, and he has something up his sleeves that will change the fate in the Atlas Military and the people who trust in them. He placed a black scroll into the mainframe of the ship, every screen slowly turned red, as every android and Paladins in Beacon, and Vale began to glitch out and started to attack innocent people.
And to make matters worse the ships Ironwood was flying in. It had a platoon of those in the cargo. It attacked him causing the ship to fall out the sky. Nearby in the other airship, everyone took, they looked in horror when they saw the burning ship falling
"Oh this is not good"
"Daven.." Ruby held his hand getting his attention she looks at his face, she has plan but she has to do it alone and Daven can tell. "Be safe."
"You too."
Before Ruby could go she went up to his cheek for a kiss of good luck to him catching him off guard as his face turns slightly red and with that, she jumps out the airships. Daven turns around to everyone who looking at his flushed face with an amused look on their faces
"Don't even say a word"
Ruby sniper boost herself back to the stadium she enters the arena and hooked her Crescent Rose to a locker and launched herself into the air flying toward the stolen battleship where Roman and Neo are.
Down at Beacon Blake and Weiss were fighting off a swarm of rogue androids and White fang goons everywhere doing the best they can but they only do so much together and decided to spit up to cover more ground
"Be careful"
"You too."
With a nod to each other, both went there separate ways. Weiss going to the east side of the school and Blake to the west.
Blake running around she found herself at the outside cafeteria she then heard someone screaming for help. She looks where the scream came from and her eyes widened in fear she couldn't believe it who is it. The person she ran away from her former mentor, and former lover...Adam Taurus
"No.."
"Hello Blake."
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Back with Daven and the others they landed and were fighting off the Grimm and some of rogue Atlas androids near Beacon Tower. Away from them on a rooftop is Cinder,Emerald and Mercury the three responsible for all of this chaos. They all almost looked proud at what they've done.
"Beautiful isn't it?" Cinder asks them
"It's kinda sad." Emerald said
"It's horrendous" She tells her. "Focus on the Atlesean Knights and make sure you get all of it." She orders Mercury who is recording on his scroll.
"Oh I'm getting all of it." Mercury said with a sick smile
"Good. Continue the broadcast until the end." Just then the ground shook almost making them trip. Cinder sinisterly smiled as she walks off "And don't miss what happens next it's gonna be good"
Cinder is right it was gonna be good for them as the ground shook more getting stronger than the last. Everywhere and everyone stops even the Grimm, stood tense, at what's going on. After a brief moment of silence, they all heard a loud roar in the air and it's something they all never seen before
"Well...that's a new one"
A giant Grimm Wyvern with red wings soaring in the air around Beacon. Flapping its wings it began dropping black goo on the ground and created more Grimm around the school
Team, SSSN and Team JNPR alongside with Daven stood together ready for another wave of Grimm. Team SSSN went off to fight but before Team JNPR and Daven follows them, Daven and Pyrrha froze a little when they saw Ozpin standing ahead of them looking at them both.
Pyrrha stood there she knew she had to make a choice to make before the festival ends but given the situation now she can't wait anymore. She looks at Daven who probably know what's going through her head now.
"If you're going to Pyrrha," He said "….I'll follow."
His words made Pyrrha knew she had no choice she had to try regardless how she feels she took a deep breath and they went up to Ozpin as Jaune, Ren, and Nora stood behind
"Where are they going?" Nora asks
"I don't know..I'll go find out"Jaune replies "You two stay here and keep fighting." He orders them as Ren and Nora nodded yes. Jaune follow them as all of them enter the tower
(During that time with Ruby)
Ruby 'safely' landed on the ship landing runway but she was quickly greeted by Roman and Neo who was waiting for her.
"Hello Little Red!" Roman waved at her with a smirk "I was kinda hoping you be the Blue Brat but I can work with this! Neo would you kindly?" He asks his henchmen who is a little disappointed she was hoping to 'play' with him again she had special plans for him but that's another story for later
Neo dashes at Ruby as she rapidly swings her giant scythe at her but Neo easily ducked, dodging her attack like it was nothing to her. Ruby then spins Crescent Rose throwing it Neo which causes her to fall back her scythe bounced in the air Ruby quickly grabbed it and fired a sniper shot managing to hit her but it was an illusion the fake Neo shattered revealing Roman behind it firing an explosive shot at her blasting her back.
Ruby quickly stabs Crescent Rose on to hull she sighed in relief but she looks ups to see Roman walking to her with a grin
"Little Red, Little Red you are just determined to be the hero of Vale, aren't you?"
"What are you doing!? Without these ships, the Grimm will destroy the city"
"That's the point!" Roman aims his cane at her but before he could fire at her, Ruby quickly grabbed the bar of it pulling it away making him almost trip. She quickly got up and she was greeted again with Neo who vaulted her and kicks her behind the head
Ruby quickly got up as she backed away from a few kicks from Neo but luckily stopped when she noticed she was at the edge of the ship she looks down and saw a swarm of Grimm the air she doesn't understand at Roman means she turns back to him
"But Why?! What do you get out of it!?"
"You're asking the wrong questions Little Red" Roman said " It's not what I have to gain. It's what I can't afford to lose!"
Ruby still doesn't understand him but she has to stop him. SHe charges for him but Neo isn't gonna let her she vault over Roman back and kicked Ruby. Neo dashes at her jump into the air and used her hook part of her umbrella grabbing the base of Crescent Rose pulling it and Ruby down flipping them in the air she then superkick her in the back sending her to Roman. He bops his cane sending it flying to Ruby hitting her chest he grabbed his cane and fired a shot blasting her to the side of the ship. Ruby luckily grabbed her scythe that was near the edge but she dangling off the ship.
"I may be a gambling man, but even I know there are some bets you just don't take. "Roman said as Neo slowly walks to the hanging Ruby and point her umbrella that has a blade on the tip "Like it or not, the people who hired me are going to change the world." He explains. "You can't stop them, I can't stop them! And you know the old saying 'if you can't beat then joi-" *Click* "Neo!"
With quick thinking, Ruby pressed a button on Neo's umbrella causing it to open and send her flying away with the wind. She got up and looks at Roman
I don't care what you say! We will stop them, and I will stop you! BET ON THAT! She used her fast semblance weaving around to catch him off guard but Roman can easily counter this he fired of a shot not before he grabbed the shot with the hook part of his cane and throws it Ruby knocking her back. He then follows up with a hit to her ribs and a point-blank explosion shot to her body knocking Ruby to ground
You got sprint red! Roman said walking up to her spinning his cane "But this the real world! He hits her the knee. The real world is cold! " He again hits her "The real world doesn't care about spirit! .
Ruby isn't gonna give up he kicked his shin pushing him back and getting up but Roman the dust it off like it was nothing. He looks at her with a disgusted and annoyed look "You wanna be the hero?! Then play the part and die like every other Huntsman in history!" He wacks Ruby in the head pushing her back "As for me, I'll do what I do always do best! Lie, Cheat, Steal and Surviv-"
Before Roman could even finish his grand speech he was horribly eaten by a Griffon from behind shocking Ruby. The Griffon roar at her as it flaps its wings pushing her back before charging right for her. Ruby did the same as she got close she jumps on its head making it crash in the bridge of ship but doing so cause the ship to slowly plunder down. Ruby had to get off and quick she saw her Crescent Rose still hanging near the edge she quickly ran to, grabbing it and jump off. She used her sniper boost to safely land on the ground.
Landing in the courtyard of Beacon Ruby looks at the falling ship she felt a little guilty destroying it by accident but there's a silver lining for destroying that ship, it shut down every Atlas Androids and Paladins just leaving the Grimm and White Fang to worry for the others.
"Now to find the others," Ruby said as she went off the search the other members of her team
Daven, Jaune, Pyrrha and Ozpin reach down to the Vault of and quickly ran out of the elevator and made way to their destination
Jaune was in utter shock at what he see as they make way to the pods "What...what is this place?"
"It's a...vault of some sort." Pyrrha answer
"You two...been here before?"
"…"
"…"
Jaune became more confused "What would this school need to...hide?" Reaching to the end he was in more shock to see the pods. "What...who are-"
"Jaune we can ex-"
"Get to the pods!" Ozpin shouted as he begins opening the pod Pyrrha took a deep she wishes she can explain all of this to Jaune but not now. She set her sword and shield down and stood by the pod
As Pyrrha gets ready to enter the pod Ozpin turns to Daven he still feels guilty for hiding the secret about his mother to him
"Daven I'm sor-"
"Now's not the time for that Ozpin." Daven interrupted "….what do you need me and Jaune to do."
Ozpin stared at him and nodded his head. Stand guard and Protect us"
With a nod Daven and Jaune turn around holding out their swords. Waiting for it to happen the sound from the outside doesn't sound like they're winning even with the Atlas androids shutdown
"Daven" Jaune spoke up getting his attention "...what are they doi-"
"AHHHHH!"
"Pyrrha!" Jaune quickly turned around to her in agony as Ambers Aura transferring into her
Daven closed his eyes hearing Pyrrha in pain is unbearable she made her choice and he can't do anything but stand guard and protect them. Trap in his own mind... If this actually works….and Pyrrha becomes the Fall Maiden will she still be herself? He doesn't know he can still trust Ozpin anymore even Glynda after this. Daven doesn't actually know why he's doing this, being here, he could've just thrown away Ozpin trust in him and run away from all this and let him handle this on his own but if he did do that…..he'll never feel the same again.
Slowly opening his eyes he then saw an orange glow in the dark. He ready his blade for whatever it is but as it emerges from the shadow he almost held his breath..."C-Cind- AHH!
Before he could finish Cinder fired an arrow near his feet exploding knocking him to a pod landing on the ground near Jaune and Ozpin
"Daven!" Jaune cried as he and Ozpin quickly turns around to see Cinder holding a bow pulling back another arrow this time aiming for Amber's heart and release it
"No!"
It was too late the arrow pierce through the glass hitting Amber killing her. The halls of the vault became dark and the rest of Ambers Fall power transfer to her assailant Cinder now she's the Fall Maiden her entire body began to have an orange glow and so did her eyes too.
Jaune stood there but he had to do something he charges at her
"J-Jaune...don't!"
But it was too late Cinder easily knocked him with her 'given' powers knocking him to ground.
"Jaune! "Pyrrha cries as she desperately tries to get out of the pod
Daven on the ground trying to get up but he couldn't he stared at Cinder in shock who's floating in the air the orange glow from her eyes and body it's the same from the person he saw at the CCT that. Why didn't he saw this sooner!
Pyrrha finally manages to get out of the pod. She quickly grabs her sword and shield to help but Ozpin stopped her
"Don't! Take Jaune and Daven and get out of here." He shouted "Find Glynda! Qrow! Ironwood! Bring them here! The tower cannot fall!"
"But I can help"
"...You'll only get in the way"
Pyrrha doesn't want to admit but he's right Cinder took out Daven and Jaune like she was swatting a fly! She quickly went up to Jaune getting him up as he went up to Daven up putting his arm over his shoulder as the three ran out
Cinder watches the three, run by her she saw the look on Daven's face she couldn't help feel excited inside to see it. She looks at Ozpin " So you brought Daven into your fold...how...good, but this whole time, right beneath our feet. 'She' was right about you….such arrogance."
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Daven,Jaune and Pyyrha made it outside of the tower
"Okay, I think this is safe for now. "Jaune said as he set Daven down. I" think I have Glynda's number somewhere"
Resting on some rubbled Daven still couldn't believe it Cinder….she is behind all of this. The girl he met at the beginning of the second semester he never thought she would do something so...dark. He has to fix this, he summons an orb and used his Rising Sun ability to heal himself and restore his aura, catching his breath he looks at Jaune and Pyrrha. "Now what?"
Before either could answer they felt the ground shake they all turn their heads at the tower and heard a loud hissing noise, they all knew Ozpin couldn't do that and that means
"No..it..it can't be"
"We're out of time..."Pyrrha clenches her fist and looks at Jaune "Jaune...you need to go to Vale and call of help"
"Huh? But what about you and Daven?" Pyrrha looked at Daven then at the tower. Jaune realized what they're going to do "No...No! He begged them" You two can't! Both of you saw how powerful she is! I won't let yo-"
"Oh!"
Daven took a step a back that Pyrrha is Kissing Jaune but it wasn't a passionate kiss instead it was a kiss goodbye. Slowly breaking away and looks at his eyes but only said "I'm sorry." She pushed Jaune into a locker trapping him in
"No! Pyrrha! Daven! Please don't do this!" He begged them but both took a step back as they watched Jaune being taken away.
They both sighed at what they're going to do but they had a job to do. The two re-enter the tower and took an elevator that fortunately still works. As they slowly made their way up Pyrrha wanted to say something to him "Daven this could be goodb-"
"Don't say it Pyrrha. "He stopped her before she can finish that word "Please" He begged her
She saw the look on his face he really didn't want to hear that word "Okay….then...I'll see you after this." She said as both get ready
Up at the top in Ozpin office Cinder entering she walks to the window as the Wyvern climbs to the tower it roared at her but she wasn't scared at all
"Now now...This is your home now." She tells it as it somehow understood her, Cinder grimly smiled as she flicks out a flame from her hand, she then heard the elevator beeping behind her and out from the elevator door Pyrrha sword was thrown at Cinder she easily dodging moving her head out of the way. But it was a distraction as Pyrrha shield was thrown at her, Cinder blocked with her hands but she didn't notice Pyrrha herself kicked her shield trying to knock her off.
Pyrrha backed away and called her sword and shield she readies herself against her
Cinder smirked at her as she blasted a few fireballs. Pyrrha dodging, rolling to the side, Cinder then did do a heavy blast to her
Pyrrha blocked the heavy blast with her shield and push her way to her she jumps into the air and swings her blade at her, but Cinder caught her blade with her hand and counters doing a palm strike and fired a blast knocking her to the wall.
Pyrrha quickly got up as Cinder looks at her with an amused look "You really think you can take me on alone?"
"Who said she's alone?"
The voice of Daven caught Cinder off guard. She looks around for him but there was no sight of him. Daven then suddenly appeared to Cinder side with his short Arc Blade in his hand he swings his Arc blade at her but before he could hit her Cinder grabbed his wrist stopping him.
Cinder holding tight on his wrist she looks at shock face with a smile "That's not gonna work on me my sweet...I'm a little disappointed you didn't take my advice...but I can work with this." She point blank blasted him in the gut sending him a pillar hard
"Daven!" Pyrrha cried
"Owww….So much for my surprise attack." He said getting slowly getting up and pulled out Lightbringer. He looks at Pyrrha there sneak attack plan didn't work but that's not gonna stop them he gave her an assuring smile he can still fight.
Both charged at her Pyrrha shield bashed slightly pushing Cinder as Daven following up with a few rapid swings. Cinder taking a step back a little overwhelmed by them but she wasn't even trying after another strike from them she counters them by doing a backflip kick launching Pyrrha into the air and knocking Daven away
But that didn't stop Pyrrha still in the air she quickly throws her spear/sword that knocked Cinders hand into the air giving her an opening she tackled Cinder slamming her to the ground hard she manages to get hold of Cinder from behind with her sword trying to pin her.
"Daven!" She called him
Shaking his head Daven got up with the help of his sword and saw Pyrrha holding Cinder he went up to them and raised his sword but before he could strike Cinder he saw Pyrrha eyes widen and Cinder smirked at what they see behind him. Daven quickly turns around and see the Grimm Wyvern charging right for the tower What the...Fu-
Before The Wyvern hit the tower Cinder manages to break free from Pyrrha hold by burning her sword destroying it, she then did a powerful elbow to her gut that created a large blast force destroying the office The blast knock Pyrrha to a broken pillar but for Daven the impact from the Wyvern and the blast force from Cinder knocked him out through the window
"AHhhh!" Falling from the tower Daven quickly used Lightbringer to stab the wall, grinding down he eventually stops and looks down at the falling debris "Well that was...uhh...interesting" He looks up he can hear Pyrrha still fighting he has to get back up there quick to help she can't take Cinder on alone he pulled out Akari and processed to climb up.
Near the top Daven hopes he's not too late, he launches himself in landing on his feet he saw Ruby there but when he turns his head back to Pyrrha her heart was pierced with an arrow by Cinder and was just turned to ash by her only what remains was her headpiece, after that he heard a loud scream in his head and things went completely white
Alright Done and NOOOOO! Penny,and Pyyrha! I'm sorry but I had to for the story I have in mind.
A lot has happened in this chapter for everyone but mostly for Daven
As for Adam finally showing himself... I somewhat have plans for him still thinking though
And that ending...remember Daven has one silver eye
Hope you enjoy this long special chapter and see you all on the next!