Ok here it is, the Last Rebooted Chapter, before heading over to the other ones, so expect updates from this story down the road since I wanted to fix this story for a long wile now.
I won't take your time here so yea.
Enjoy!
5-Level 4: Ready for the long run
When night fell, we were having dinner as soon as Tai got back from the errand he went on. I get this vibe that Tai is sceptical about me staying here. I mean I get the fact that he's protective of his daughters and all. Hell I would be too if were in his position. I mainly kept silent whereas the girls were talking with each other or their Dad. "Hey Connor can I ask you something?" Ruby said getting everyone's attention. "Shoot". I replied. "Ozpin said you were a drifter of sorts when we were at the police station, is it ok if I ask why? She asked which made me in the middle of the spotlight.
"Well, before I say anything Rosebud I just want to clarify that I'm willing to let you know little by little. But Right now I'll explain why in a little more detail". I responded by looking at the blonds of the family and they seemed to understand.
"The reason why I became a drifter is because I was on my own going for a walk and decided to call it a day but my chest felt tight and found it hard to breathe and passed out". I explained shocking them that I pretty much had a heart attack and was lucky to survive.
"If your heart was under that much stress why are you fighting?" Tai asked me.
"Because I couldn't let that stop me from keeping my loved ones safe. When I woke up I was near Vale and since I was a long way from home I decided to use what I got on me to buy the essentials to keep me going". I explained telling half the truth and keeping out the other sections for obvious reasons.
"Sounds like you had quite the experience, but where did you learn to fight like you did when you met Ruby?" Tai asked.
"I always carry my great sword with me but I guess it couldn't help me against a heart attack huh?" I chuckled at the last part. "Look I'm thankful you guys took me in until we start classes at Beacon. Really I am, I mean you could've turned me away but you didn't, so thanks".
"It's ok Connor, to be honest I'm greatful that you were looking out for Ruby when we weren't there". Yang smiled.
"I'm not a kid anymore Yang". Said reaper groaned.
"And you always get into trouble Ruby" Tai said with a smile making her pout which put a smile on my face. But at the back of my mind I'm not going to let what happened in Volume 3 happen. And I'll be dammed if I do.
Your Health, Mana and Aura have been fully replenished through sleep
'I get the feeling that's gonna get annoying sooner or later'. I thought to myself as I got myself prepped for the day. It was day 2 of the training for Beacon Academy and I planned to get to level 20 or a minimum of 18 so I felt safe to do the Initiation. That and survive the "wrath" of Weiss when we see her there. Huge quotation on the wrath part there just so you know. I walked out of the room and decided to grab a light breakfast and went outside.
'Create Instant Dungeon'. I thought to myself as everything had changed back to the "Void" area. 'Observe'. I then pulled out Thorn and got into a battle-ready stance.
Ursa Major X2
Level: 15
HP: 630/630
Status: Enraged
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Beowulf X6
Level: 13
450/450
Status: Prowling
"These ones are higher than the ones we fought before. Good, I like a little challenge". I smirked before dashing at the nearest Beowulf. I dragged my sword against the ground as a I ran and spun around and sliced the beast in the chest doing 196 CRT damage before following up by changing to my Gatling rifle mode and unloading the clip into it with each shot dealing 250 all up which left the creature in critical condition. I simply lifted my sword up back into melee form and brought the blade down decapitating it. Two tried double teaming me from my left and combat rolled out of the way and charged a fireball in my hand, making it erupt in my palm.
"Catch!" I called to them as I tossed the flaming orb and exploded covering them in fire dealing 15 DMG over time per second. I switched my weapon to rifle mode and fired into them dealing 25 DMG per shot doing 125 DMG all up on each of them. I then switched back to melee mode and ran up to them and jumped in the air. "Comin' though". I called and brought down the sword right onto my enemies and surely enough they were hit with 243 CRT DMG as they flew back, but managed to recover. As I landed in a crouch I brought my sword behind my back and swung it while spinning with tremendous speed slicing the Grimm in half with one go, finishing them off. "Another one bites the dust!" I cheered whit my sword resting on my shoulder before looking at the other Grimm still standing as I placed a fresh mag in my rifle.
Level Up! You've Reached Level 15!
'Well I'm making progress every day'. I thought before holstering my Sword on my back, to check the loot I got. It wasn't much I got 4000 Lien for the combined kills over the past hour. I allocated my points to LUCK and CHR so I had a better chance of winning a conversation and getting better loot. Win, Win! I then went to the store and looked at the Focus Upgrade in detail.
Focus upgrade-Upon being struck by an attack in the middle of dodging you will enter focus for a short time.
Cost-12,000 Lien
'That's gonna take a bite outta my money but if it helps me survive then who am I to say no to it?' I thought in surprise before fully upgrading the ability. But then I Had found something out of place in my inventory. 'Observe'.
Familiar core-An item which ones power is dormant, shatter enemies aura or slay Grimm to awaken the familiar. [Progress: 0/10]
'Well what do ya know, looks like I can get some help when no one else is around. That will come in handy'. I thought 'I wonder what he'll look like when I awaken it.' I thought to myself as I looked through the rest of the loot and it wasn't much other than 2000 Lien and three new items. "What do we have here? observe".
Grimm Bone fragment
A fragment which could be made into armour or a weapon if enough fragments are found.
"Looks like I can make a weapon or an armour piece with this". I chucked before inspecting the other new item that came with the bone fragments.
Grimm Mask (Blue)
This is a rare drop that is exclusive and unique to Beowulfs only, this will grant the user to see Grimm and have them highlighted on the HUD in red and see through the dark as if it were daylight. +5 DEX when equipped.
"Damn! A Grimm mask lets me see in the dark and have them highlighted on my Heads Up Display and grants me 5 Dexterity as long as I got it on". I smiled in satisfaction. I then looked at the last piece of loot and observed it.
Familiar core-An item which ones power is dormant, slay Large Grimm to awaken the familiar. [Progress: 0/20]
"What's so different about this one? Is it stronger in it's own right or what?" I asked myself but shrugged as I made sure to track the easiest one first so I can have some backup as quick as possible.
"Alright I'm ready for another go. So who wants some shotgun shells?". I smirked as I loaded my USAS 12 and cocked it as more Grimm appeared before me.
I fought several waves of enemies and I eventually reached my minimum goal of level 18. I had read some RWBY gamer fanfictions and knew that Beacon is no pushover so I had to make sure that I could reach level 20 when the first day starts. While I fought I put my new shotgun to the test and I gotta say it just rips through them like butter but I know that this weapon isn't going to last me. I'll find something that will get the job done in the higher levels. I walked over and checked the loot that as dropped from the Grimm. There was nothing I haven't seen before until I found a skill book that stood out.
Parkour Handbook
This book allows you to run and manoeuvre past obstacles with ease without slowing down.
This is a skill book
'Well I guess being more manoeuvrable isn't going to be much more of a problem'. I thought to myself as I then decided to l call it a day. I went inside to let Yang and Ruby know that I'll be going to find a book store and said I'll be back before dinner. "money ain't worth a thing if ya don't spend it" as Marcus from Borderlands always said.
As I was in Vale I went to a weapons shop to replenish my ammunition and upgraded the firing system of the rifle to fire both 5.56 and 7.62 rounds putting on par with an AK-47. I kept walking until I found an all too familiar store called Tukson's Book Trade. It's surely to have some skill books in here. I walked in and decided to take a look of what Good old Tukson has in store. I kept looking and didn't find anything useful, until I saw something caught my eye.
Robotics & Engineering Handbook
Learn how to build simple drones and prosthetic limbs and body parts.
This is a skill book
Cost: 10 Lien
'Well this would come in handy whenever the time arises. And hopefully not the third Volume.' I thought to myself while taking the item off the shelf. 'Let's see what else is here'. I browsed through the books and found nothing useful other than the Robotics and engineering book I found earlier. I walked up to the counter and found none other than Tukson himself. I feel really sorry for this guy when he's offed by Emerald and Mercury. What if I can prevent that?
"Hello there how can I help?" He asked. "Hey there I came to pay for this, also is there any, I dunno manuals on…munition forging perhaps?" I asked. I know how to make dust ammo, but what good is it if I can't make standard ammunition? "Hmm, I might have some, I'll see what I got. Anything else?" He replied. "No that seems about it". I said and in which he then went in the back to search the books. I then heard the door open and to my realisation the person who walked was someone I was guaranteed to see in the future.
Blake Belladonna.
She then looked down the front to see if there's anything that peeked her interest. 'Observe'.
Blake Belladonna
Title: Faunus in plain sight
Level: 20
HP: 650/650
AP: 580/580
Current Status: Reading "Literature"
'Whatever helps you sleep at night Blake'. I smiled with an eye roll. I then saw Tuckson come back with my product and…something else. "Listen, there's something I need to tell you. About a month ago someone came in here and gave this package to me and was told to give it to someone matching you're description". He told me. "Is that so?" I said curiously. "Yea, I couldn't see his face though he had a hood up. Anyway if ya want it, it's free of charge". He explained. "Did he say anything other than to give it to me?" I asked. "Well he did say this will help you on your journey, somewhere along those lines. Didn't tell me what it was in it though". He replied.
"Well I'll take it then, no point in leaving to collect dust on the shelf am I right?" He then nodded as I paid for everything I decided to buy. I then looked at the package and observed it.
Mysterious Package.
-You don't know me, but I can assure you I am 100% on your side. Think of me as your source for "Loot" as you may call it due to your unique ability. I will send another piece of equipment when you complete your Initiation of Beacon, with it you will be able to buy things both Legal and…questionable. Don't worry your secret is safe with Me. See you soon, Gamer ~Anonymous
'Hmm. He must know of the gamer ability then. Whoever this Anonymous is'. I thought to myself. I then looked up from the package and saw the future ninja of team RWBY looking at me. "Uh can I help you miss?" I asked her.
"I'm sorry to intrude, but I was just curious about that myself. Not every day you get an anonymous package". She said.
"Yea well, I've had my fair share of weird things the past couple of days so yea, this ain't any difference". I shrugged. "Anyway, it wouldn't hurt to ask what kind of books you read. I mean took a peak of what you were reading, and it had Ninja on the cover but I didn't get a good look". I asked and when I did I saw her go a little pink in embarrassment.
"Well, it's called Ninjas of Love. It's about…uh…" She trailed off. "Oh, it's one of those kind of books. The love part in the title must've been the giveaway". I said casually.
"You're actually calm about this". She said with a brow raised.
"I will admit, that I have come across a couple of those kind of stories every now and then. But as long as they're well written and all that they're actually not that bad of a read". I said as I rubbed the back of my head. "Plus I mean if someone is into that by all means you do you, I got no problem with it. I feel like everyone has a problem with everything these days". I rambled on.
"So you're actually ok with it?" She asked.
"Well I will admit it is embarrassing to talk about none the less. But since you have your fair share it's completely normal to the two of us. Y'know?" I ended pulling a dibble.
"Well, when you put it that way I'm inclined to agree with you". She replied with a smile.
Relationship with Blake Belladonna has been established early!
Closeness with Blake Belladonna has increased.
Blake Belladonna has been added to your friends list.
Your calm reasoning has increased your CHR by 1.
I then remembered that I didn't really introduce myself. Let's see if I push it a little.
"Oh where are my manners? I haven't introduced myself. My name is Connor Camerone, might I know yours dear madam?" I asked doing a small bow in the process. She just chuckled in response.
"Blake, Blake Belladonna". She replied.
"Belladonna. Quite fitting for a young woman like yourself Miss Nightshade". I said with a smile. "Care to elaborate?" She asked in curiosity.
"Well, Belladonna's name meaning is beautiful woman, and the name of a deadly plant which is also called Nightshade. And I must say you fit the bill there in all aspects". I explained. Now due to the pink on her cheeks I dunno if the compliment was good or bad. "I didn't mean to say that if the compliment was that dumb". I said as I scratched the back of my head while looking away.
"I-it's fine. And it wasn't, it was actually…nice to be honest". She said looking down.
"Really? I mean, you really think so?" I genuinely asked. She looked up and smiled, with her cheeks still pink. "I really do". She replied.
"Well. You welcome then". I smiled. "You wouldn't happen to be going to Beacon would you? Due to the weapon on your back". I pointed out.
"Oh yea, I am why? Are you going too?" She asked back.
"Yea, my friends and I are going as well. Maybe we'll run into each other when we get there? I mean it would be nice to see a familiar face wouldn't it?" I replied.
"Perhaps we might". She offered a small smile.
"That's good to know. Well I'll see you at Beacon Blake. Count on it". I smiled back and walked out while giving a wave. Blake waved back and walked back near the bookshelves back in the store, leaving me to make my way back to the Rose/Xiao Long house.
When I got back home I was in the guest room and took some skill books out of my inventory and learned the skills from them.
Parkour (Passive)
This skill allows to mantle over, around and under objects without losing speed or slowing down. This skill is passive the action can be thought of when in transit.
'Sweet, I just have to think of doing something and this will allow me to get past obstacles. Nice leeway of the skill gamer'.
Glide
The ability to glide using the user's energy for a short period of time allows to access hard to reach areas and make softer landings. Jump to gain air and then activate the ability to glide through the air. Note that this ability needs to cool down for a few seconds before being used again.
'If it's the glide like in Destiny. That is something I can use'. I thought with a smile before checking the Focus ability.
Focus (Passive)
[2/2] Maxed Out
Focus now last for 5 seconds and gain increased damage when active. Dodging into an attack will trigger the ability and lasts 3.5 seconds. Costs no Mana points upon use.
'Combining this and the Focus from Transformers Devastation then I'll be harder to hit'. I thought as I decided to call it a night. But something stopped me.
By fully upgrading 'Focus' your DEX has been permanently increased by 5.
'Damn! I guess upgrading Focus time really paid off'. I chuckled internally before hitting the hay. I had Beacon tomorrow and I had to be ready for whatever happens in the initiation. 'Heh, bring it on Beacon'. I thought before drifting off to sleep.
Connor Camerone
Title: Gamer (No Bonus)
Level: 18
HP: 300/300
MP: 265/265
AP: 280/280
STR: 14 (10+4)
END: 12 (5+3+4)
DEX: 16
WIS: 11
CHR: 14
LUCK: 11
Stat points: 0
EXP: 597/1800
Relationships: Ruby Rose (Best Friend), Yang Xiao Long (Friend), Blake Belladonna (Friend)
Condition: Recovering
Well there we go, next is Beacon Academy. I will also change some of the events in the Initiation from the original, so with that outta the way I'll get to work on the other chapters during the week.
So until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime out!