Okay the Third one is up and running, and like I said before let me know how much of an improvement this is compared to the last one, becuase I feel like this is where the story will cement itself as to where the story will go.
If that makes sense to ya all.
But enough outta my rambling, you came to read and I won't stop ya!
3-Level 2: Ready? Fight!
I walked inside the store and looked in the back to the little red reaper herself. Reading a magazine like in the first episode. I searched the stand to see if there's anything useful here before Roman shows up.
Weapons issue monthly
Shows different weapons used by popular huntsman.
Cost: 10 Lien
'Nope that's gonna be of no use to me'. I thought as I looked on the stand and found something that caught my eye.
Weapon upgrade manual
Allows weapons to have 3 forms of Mechashifting
This is a skill book-Requires you to be LVL 15
Cost: 10 Lien
'Well what you know?' I thought proudly before turning my attention to Ruby. 'Observe'
Ruby Rose
Title: Little Red Reaper
Level: 18
HP: 500/500
MP: 250/250
AP: 425/425
Current Status: Not worrying about anything.
'Let's change that shall we?' I thought just as I was about to talk to her a notification appeared.
The status of Ruby Rose has appeared showing what the person is currently feeling at the current time. You can also gain their trust and grow closer people allowing you to gain incredible rewards as well. The people you talk to can be added to your friends list.
'Fuckin oath, that's pretty nifty'. I thought smiling before continuing on with my action. I gently tapped her on the shoulder and she turned around and pulled her headphones off. Here we go then. "Sorry I don't mean to bother you Ms But, I couldn't help but notice the weapon on your back, might I ask what type it is? If it's too big I wouldn't suggest bringing it out just in case you accidently smash something". I said pointing to Crescent Rose.
"Oh it's fine, this here is my baby Crescent Rose, a High Calibre Sniper Scythe. What do you have?" She said proudly patting her weapon before asking.
"Heh, I have a dual Gatling assault rifle Great sword, and a 454 Casull Auto, or "Jackal Gun" Machete. I said pulling out my side arm. Her reaction was that her eyes were replaced with stars just looking at it.
"What are their names?" She asked.
"Well the Great Sword is Called thorn because of a Rose's thorn and the Pistol is called ANZAC. I take it you really into weapons?" I answered her question before asking one again.
"I'm kinda a nerd when it comes to weapons, but they are a part of ourselves when you think about it you know?" She smiled which caused me to do the same.
"Heh, yea, I hear ya on that." I stated. "Guess we're both weapon enthusiasts in our own right huh?" I said with my hands in my pockets.
"I don't really have many friends because of my obsession with weapons, people think I'm weird". Ruby said dejectedly.
"So? That shouldn't really matter, there's no shame in it. You shouldn't let people's opinions bring you down". I said to her which seemed to cheer her up a bit and smile.
"Thanks, I guess I didn't really think of it like that". She replied with a smile.
"No worries Rosebud". I smiled back as she tilted her head to the side. "It's a little nickname since I see a rose on your belt and I don't really know your name". I explained.
"Well, my name is Ruby, Ruby Rose". She said extending her hand with a smile.
"Connor Camerone". I said smiling and accepting her handshake.
"Now were not really strangers anymore huh? Unless you don't wanna be friends, it's cool". She said shyly while rubbing her arm.
"Why wouldn't I be? I mean we're both nerds when it comes to weapons and the way I see it that's pretty hard to come by these days. Friendship or even life itself, is only as hard as you make it. You can do anything, and I mean anything you can set your mind to". I stated with a smile.
"You know I think you're on to something there Connor". She smiled back at me.
Ruby Rose has been added to your friends list
Your closeness with Ruby Rose has increased.
Your interaction with Ruby Rose has increased your CHR by 1
'It's a start. Now time to buy some dust'. I thought while smiling.
After I bought a couple of things due to me having some time to kill before Roman gets here. I looked outside and saw that it was dark out, meaning he'll be here any minute. I had bought 5kg of fire, water lightening, wind, ice and earth dust. Enough for me to experiment with. I walked back to where Ruby was and looked to see if there was anything I could buy before I enter the first episode of RWBY.
Metalwork guide
Learn the Basic and advanced guides on how to smith armour, apparel and weapons
This is a skill book.
Cost: 10 Lien
'Ok, one more. Let's see, what's this? Observe'. I asked myself mentally as I had a look at the book.
Dust Munitions Guide
A Guide on how to infuse/make dust ammunition
This is a skill book
Cost: 10 Lien
'Nice, now to buy this and be prepared for the events'. I thought as I walked over to the counter and paid for the books before going back to Ruby, and noticed the amount of stuff I had bought.
"Where do you keep all the stuff you bought? I can't see it on you and you don't have a bag". She asked inspecting me inch by inch.
"It's part of my semblance". I said but I was interrupted before I looked at a notification. Check that, 2 notifications.
New Quest Added
[Ruby Rose]
Time to put on a show, fend of Roman and his thugs from robbing the place with the help of Ruby Rose
Main Objectives
Stop Roman from robbing the store
Defeat all enemies
Reward-700 EXP, 500 Lien, +3kg Dust, Pair of Dust infused Cestus's
Bonus Objective 1-Ensure Ruby Takes no damage during the Heist + Questline BFF's 4 Eva questline unlocked early + Closeness with Ruby Rose
Bonus Objective 2-Defeat all enemies (Excluding Roman) without taking damage + SMG/Shotgun Blueprint (Green)
Ruby and I saw Roman come in, and not a moment too soon. I then tapped hr on the shoulder getting her attention.
"Let them come to us then we'll show em we mean business" I whispered to her. Ruby then looked at me and nodded so went to acting casual and then eventually out attention was brought to one of the gang members. 'Observe'.
Hired Gangster
Level: 6
HP: 350/350
AP: 100/100
'God these guys are weak that it ain't funny'. I thought to myself.
"I said hands in the air". He said snapping me back to reality.
"Are you, robbing us?" Ruby asked.
"Yes!" He said in an annoyed tone.
"Oh". We said in unison. Right before I made a swift kick to the nuts and knocked his lights out. A second gang member came and pointed a gun at us, but was kicked out the window by Ruby with me following behind. We stood there in the street, Ruby revealing her scythe and me pulling Thorn from my back and then getting into a ready position.
"Ok…get them!" Roman said to his henchmen who bum rushed us.
"Take the two on the right, the left's mine". I said to her which she complied by nodding.
'Observe'.
Roman Torchwick
Title: Crime lord
Level: 75
HP: 755/755
AP: 150/150
'He barely has an aura. Which is kinda a good thing because I'd be more worried if he did'. I thought before turning attention to the gang members attempting to attack me.
One went for a slash at me but was met with my Great sword swatting the weapon out of his hands dealing 25 DMG, while I was swinging I kept going until I spun around and struck upwards at him again sending him airborne dealing 225 CRT DMG before spinning a third time hitting the other one with a swift strike to the side dealing 157 DMG sending him face first into the ground.
The first one I attacked landed on the ground and was struck by the fall damage practically taking him out of the fight. The second however rushed at me again, I brought the blade of my weapon up and slammed it into the ground creating a small shockwave finishing him off.
New Skill Has been Developed-Blade Crush
New Skill Has been Developed-Pain Wave
'Ok, I'll check those momentarily'. I thought as we then turned our attention to Roman who crushed his cigar with his cane.
"You were worth every cent, you truly were. Well Red, Green I must say I'm sure that this has been an eventful evening. As much as I would like to stick around, I'm afraid this…is where we part ways". He took aim at us, but mainly Ruby.
He fired but I used my sword to block the attack and saved her from harm. Although this cost me my health as I took 88 DMG from the blast with my sword taking the brunt of the attack, if I took the shot to the body without an aura I would've kicked the bucket early. All worth it for saving Ruby. Roman took this moment to make his getaway.
"You ok we go after him?" She asked the shopkeeper as he nodded, then we made our pursuit. Ruby helped me out by using her speed and her weapon to get me up on the roof with her.
"HEY!" We shouted.
"Persistent". He muttered before a Bullhead appeared. The wind came at us but I used Thorn to black most of it, but Ruby wasn't as lucky as the wind made her recoil.
"End of the Line kids!" He shouted tossing the expected crystal at us. He fired his cane which caused the dust to explode but a certain Huntress came to our rescue and shielded us from harm. Ruby shifted her weapon to its sniper form as Cinder Appeared tossing fireballs at us. I changed Thorn into its rifle form and fired away, occasionally letting go of the trigger so I can reline the sights with the target. But all of it was futile in the end. But had to do at least something.
'Observe' I thought.
Cinder Fall
Title: The False Maiden
Level: ?
HP: ?
MP: ?
AP: ?
'Not Surprising, she stole some of the Fall Maiden's power. I'm not sure if I can stop her from getting the rest'. I thought seriously. As the Bullhead left the scene we were left with Goodwitch looking at the both of us. But mainly at Ruby.
"You're a Huntress. Can I have your Autograph?" She said excitedly.
Quest Updated-Survive Goodwitch's interrogation.
'Augh, this gonna be fun'. I thought sarcastically.
As Ruby and I sat in the interrogation room, we were waiting for Goodwitch to come back and address us. Ruby was a nervous wreck. Me? I was waiting patiently but it was wearing thin. I then got a notification.
New item has been added to your inventory
'Huh? Inventory'. I thought. And what had been added surprised me.
IPhone 6-S
This device is something from your previous life is it not? Not that you'll need to worry about battery life anymore right?
'I never thought I'd see this again'. I thought smiling internally, the door open to reveal Goodwitch and began to pace around the room.
"I hope you realize that your actions tonight will not be taken lightly you two, you put yourselves and others in great danger". She stated.
"They started it". She cried back.
"We merely acted in self-defence, I made sure we couldn't see any other bystanders that would get hurt during the conflict that would occur". I state as matter of fact.
"However this is true, if it were up to me you'd be sent home with a pat on the back…" Ruby smiled at this but she didn't know what would happen next. "…and a slap on the wrist". She said as she smacked her crop on the table making ruby recoil and me only flinching a little. I mean could you at least say we did a good job of doing what we did?
"But…there's someone here to see you". Then right on schedule, Ozpin came through the door.
"Ruby Rose…you have, silver eyes. And you are young man?" He asked the last part in my direction.
"Connor Camerone sir". I said bowing my head a little to show respect. 'Prick, Observe'. I thought. I know where this was going but wouldn't hurt to check.
Professor Ozpin
Title: Huntsman Legend
Level: ?
HP: ?
MP: ?
AP: ?
Status: All Great & Powerful
Glynda Goodwitch
Title: Beacon's Witch
Level: 81
HP: 3200/3200
MP: 4000/4000
AP: 3000/3000
Status: Annoyed of Ozpin
'Yep, I thought as much, but DAMN! Level 81?!' I thought surprised but didn't show it.
"So tell me, where did you learn to fight like this?" He asked as he showed me and Ruby fighting side by side fighting the thugs on his scroll.
"S-signal academy". She asked timidly.
"They taught you how to use one of the most dangerous weapons ever designed?" He asked.
"Well one teacher in particular". She replied.
"I see…It's just that I've seen only one other scythe wielder in particular. A dusty old crow". He said after putting the plate of cookies for Ruby to munch on. I took four of them and stashed them in my inventory for later.
Ruby muffles her words then swallows.
"Sorry that's my uncle crow, he's a teacher at signal, I was complete garbage before he took me under his wing, now I'm all like-woooaaaahhhh, witchaaaaaa". She replied before making Karate noises and poses, which to be fair made me chuckle at how cute she is. And that's no lie.
"So I've noticed. So what made you want to train to fight like this?" He asked not really fazed by her actions. Nothing really does.
"I want to become a Huntress". She said to him seriously.
"You want to fight monsters?" He asked intertwining his fingers.
"Yeah, I only have two more years of training at signal, then I'm going to apply to Beacon. You see my sister is starting there this year and she's trying to become a huntress. And I wanna become a huntress 'cause I wanna help people. My parents always taught us to help others, so I thought hey, why not make a career out of it!" She giggles. "I mean the Police are alright but huntsman and huntresses are so much more romantic and exciting and cool and really, gosh, ya know?" I had trouble getting the detail of what she just said but hey I got it in a nutshell.
"Do you know who I am? He asked her.
"You're Professor Ozpin, Headmaster of Beacon academy". She answered.
"Hello". He greeted with a smile.
"Nice to meet you". She responded.
"You want to come to my school?" He asked her. She was excited that he had offered her this chance.
"More than anything". She said.
"Well okay". He said which really made Ruby's day.
'The fuck bro'. I thought to myself as all eyes were now on me, and I was really nervous on what he had to say.
"Now Mr Camerone, I want to hear your story. I searched for any known people to find a match but nothing came up. I should know because I checked on my way here".
'Well fuck me sideways'. I thought to myself. "Well you see sir, I'm a drifter I travel all around even inside and outside the Kingdoms". I explained as it wasn't really a lie, if the gamer ability works something like I think it does.
"And what do your parents think of this?" Ozpin asked me.
"Don't know, I was separated from my family from events I'd rather not talk about". I said as I wasn't lying about that either, just not the full truth. If my Charisma is good enough I can get through this interrogation, besides if there's one thing I know, lying comes back to bite you in the ass.
"You're not very trusting are you?" Goodwitch said.
"I don't give it easily. I only give it to those who have earned it". I stated.
"That's a decision I can respect Mr Camerone". Ozpin said making me look at him. "I'm offering you a chance to join Beacon academy much like Miss Rose. If you're willing to accept". He offered me.
"Well, considering I don't have a place to stay or go since I just got here, I guess it wouldn't hurt". I said truthfully.
Your smooth talking has increased your CHR by 1
New title has been unlocked
Titles now unlocked to view
Ozpin smiled at my answered but I mentally smirked as I was getting into his Academy. He then turned his attention to Ruby.
"Miss Rose since Mr Camerone has no home in Vale you wouldn't mind having him stay with you until the school year starts. That's your choice of course, I can always have him stay in a temporary dorm at my School". He stated to her.
"No I'm totally fine with it. Besides he had my back beck at the robbery. So why wouldn't I?" She said smiling at me, which caused me to smile back.
"Thank you for your kindness Ruby. I owe you that much". I said.
"Nah, it's fine really". She replied. Ozpin pulled something from his back pocket, revealing it to be a letter.
"Give this to Ruby's father, it has everything that I have written down during our talk tonight". He said as I was handed the letter and stashed it in my inventory.
Ozpin's Letter to Taiyang
Give this to Ruby/Yang's father from Ozpin to explain the recent events that transpired.
As Ruby and I walked out of the police station I went to check the quests I had that were active.
Quest Complete
[Gearing Up]
Reward- Reward-400 EXP, Skill Book Create I.D (Instant Dungeon)
LEVEL UP!
LEVEL UP!
Aura Meter Activated
'Ya done?' I thought. But this didn't go unnoticed by Ruby.
"You ok? What's with that look?" She asked with a brow raised.
"Hmm? Oh, just contemplating on how to help explain this to your dad along with the letter". I said as she nodded in confirmation.
"So you ready head to my place?" She asked me. But I remembered something that just came to me.
"Uh, Ruby you have your scroll on you right?" I asked her in which my answer was a nod. "Well, I think it might be best if you let your Dad know that I'm coming with you. We don't want any misunderstandings to occur now don't we?" I said regarding Ruby's father Tai. Not to mention Yang as well.
By letting Ruby's family know your arriving has increased your WIS by 1.
'Huh, that's helpful'. I thought to myself.
"Yea that might be a good idea. Just give me a minute ok?" She asked in which I responded with a nod. Ruby brought out her scroll and started to call her Dad…I just hope he and Yang don't pummel me before I get to explain myself.
"Hey Yang is Dad there? I have to talk to him…Hey Dad…yea I'm ok…listen I got accepted into Beacon early how cool's that? I stopped a Robbery and Professor Ozpin noticed and I got accepted…Thanks…listen I'm bringing a friend over since he got accepted the same time I did and he needs a place to stay…yea he's with me right now and he has a letter from Ozpin that will explain everything that happened tonight, he wanted me to call you to let you and Yang know that we're coming, so that it didn't give the wrong message…ok…ok Dad, love you too bye". She then Hung up and turned her attention to me.
"Dad knows that you're coming with me". She said to me.
"Sweet, let's get some shut eye". I said yawning but I was suddenly I was heavier and noticed it was Ruby who was on my back.
"Since you staying at my house you can carry me home". She said which just made me laugh in amusement. Which caused another notification to pop up.
Quest Updated-Take Ruby home
"Alright but you gotta point me in the right direction though. Which way milady?" I said in a mock chivalry voice.
"That way, mush good sir mush!" She laughed, which made me do the same as I walked to the Xiao Long/Rose house with their Little Red Riding Hood on my back.
After what seemed like half an hour's walk, from a Bullhead station we came from to get to Patch we finally reached Ruby's house. I set her down on the ground gently so she can hop off, along with a notification.
Constantly carrying Ruby has increased your DEX by1
Carrying Ruby has increased your STR by 1
"Well looks like carrying you all the way here has paid off, by that I got a little workout from it". I said which made her look at me accusingly like I did or said something wrong.
"You're not calling me fat are you?" She said with her arms crossed.
"What? You? Fat? No way, in any sense you're way stronger than me, I'm just weak as anything. I'm only stronger than the average man, so it would be tough for someone like that to carry a young woman such as yourself". I explained which made Ruby grow a little red along with it.
Your speech has increased your CHR by 1
Closeness with Ruby Rose has increased
I knocked on the door and waited for a few moments to reveal none other than Tai and Yang Xiao Long in the flesh.
'Observe' I thought as their stats came up for me to inspect.
Taiyang Xiao Long
Title: Berserk Huntsman
Level 70
HP: 4000/4000
MP: 600/600
AP: 3800/3800
Status: Concerned for Ruby a little
Yang Xiao Long
Title: Little Sun Dragon
Level: 20
HP: 800/800
MP: 320/320
AP: 750/750
Status: Suspicious of you
"Hi, you must be Ruby's Dad yes?" I asked making sure I was polite as well.
"That's me. You're the one she said she was bringing correct?" He asked in which I nodded yes in response. Which reminded me, I took the letter out of my inventory and held it.
"Like Ruby said, this will shed some light for you. It's from Ozpin like she said". I said as I handed the letter to him. He opened it and read through it to see what Ozpin had meant. When he reached a certain point his eyes went wide.
"You took an explosive attack for my daughter and survive?! With no Aura at that? I must say that is quite impressive". He gasped, which made Yang go wide eyed as well before raising a brow.
"Granted I used my sword to take most of the attack but I did knock the wind of me". I stated.
"That's actually quite impressive. We should spar sometime". Yang said to me.
"Well to be fair I just reacted and I only just got my Aura unlocked. If either of you were to fight me without holding back you'd possibly kill me". I explained, and letting them know I had no chance against either of them. Let alone all together.
"So why did Ozpin accept you again if this was the case?" She asked in a confused tone.
"Well he must have his reasons, plus I was a drifter before I met Ruby. However I can amp up my regiment before we leave for Beacon". I stated to which.
"Well it's good to know that you care for others safety instead of your own. And by that I mean Ruby here". Tai said.
"I would've done the same for anyone in the same position". I replied.
"I know you would've. Not many people are willing to do what you did. Well come on in you can sleep in the guest bedroom we have". He said as motioned us to come in and he shut the door behind us. Ruby guided me to the bedroom and said she would turn in for the night, which left me alone in the room.
Quest Complete [Ruby Rose]
Reward-400EXP, 3kg Dust, Pair of Dust infused Cestus's
Bonus Reward 1- Questline BFF's 4 Eva questline unlocked + Closeness with Ruby Rose
Bonus Reward 2- SMG/Shotgun Blueprint (Green)
Ruby has developed an interest in you
LEVEL UP!
Select Reward- SMG Blueprint or Shotgun Blueprint
'Wait what kind of interest? Well not that I'm complaining but…really? I'll get to that later, the Blueprint, now I don't wanna be overloaded with SMG's in my inventory, Shotgun Blueprint'.
Shotgun Blueprint-USAS 12
A shotgun that doesn't seem special but it does know how to get the job done.
Pair of Dust Infused Cestus's
These armoured Cestus are able to not only protect your fingers from being cut off, but are able to use Dust based attacks at the cost of Mana. + 3 END.
Infusion choice (This is permanent)
Fire
Lightening
Wind
Ice
'Well, looks like I only get one choice. Sometimes you just want to see the world burn. Fire'. I thought to myself as I chose the element for my new Cestus.
Abilities
Fireball-Casts a ball of fire that slowly burns a target for a short amount of time when contact is made.
Melee effect: The user's fists are ignited and DMG is increased by 15 and damages enemies' overtime
'Oh, ok I get it. It's like the Pyromancy glove from Dark Souls. Yea I can work with that. Plus it got me started on armour so yea, equip'. I thought to myself before closing the info on the Cestus and looked to see that they were on my hands. I unequipped them for the time being and checked the new abilities I got.
Blade Crush-(Swords and Axes only) An ability where damage is increased but at the cost of a long recover time. Bring down a heavy weapon and create a small wave around you and push enemies' back. Enemies take 2X DMG if the weapon comes in contact with an enemy.
Recover time: 60 seconds
Pain Wave-(Swords and Axes only) An ability were the ground is struck with a heavy weapon sending a shockwave toward a target causing the said target to ragdoll for a brief time.
Recover time: 25 Seconds
'Damn son! I knew a Greatsword was a good choice'. I thought to myself as I closed the ability screen and went to my stats. I put one point in STR, CHR and WIS each. I pulled out the Create I.D skill book from my inventory.
This skill book teaches how to create an Instant Dungeon and how to escape Instant Dungeon
Would you like to use Create I.D?
'Yes'. I thought as the book faded in a golden light and I now know how to create an I.D.
New Skills have been developed
Create I.D
Escape I.D
'Now for the others'. I thought to myself.
This Book teaches Metal working
Would you like to use this Skill Book?
'Yes'. I thought as I took my coat off.
This book teaches Dust infusion in ammunition
Would you like to use this skill book?
'Yes'. I thought as I took the rest of my clothing off besides the tank top I wore and underwear so I'm covered up, I put my clothes over a chair that was housed by a desk I could use to infuse ammo and other various things while I'm staying here. I threw the covers over me and drifted off to sleep.
Connor Camerone
Title: Gamer (No Bonus)
Level: 6
HP: 57/145
MP: 130
AP: 125/125
STR: 9
END: 8 (5+3)
DEX: 10
WIS: 9
CHR: 11
LUCK: 8
Stat points: 0
EXP: 75/600
Relationships: Ruby Rose (Best Friend)
Condition: Recovering
Three down two to go, Now I had removed the unnecessary titles and other abilities that were way too much for me to keep track of, and also the damage with Roman was scaled down to balance for reasons that will be explained for later when Beacon rolls around. Anyway I'll get back to uploading the next chapter and I'll get back to ya!
Cronus Prime Out!