RWBY: Strange Fate

Chapter 4: Preparation

After combat class, both team RWBY and JNPR were exiting class however were stopped by team KCSA. Charlemagne greeted them, "Hey guys."

"Charlemagne? What are you doing here?" Jaune asked.

Charlemagne smiled, "Come with us to Ozpin, we have to talk about the mission that we will be on."

They nodded and as they started walking they began to make small talk. Yang felt sore, so she stretched a little, "Ah Emiya do you think you could have taken it easier on us. I'm going to be sore in the morning." The rest of team RWBY agreed.

Emiya chuckled, "I did."

"What?"

Charlemagne and Astolfo laughed, "Oh he held back a lot," Astolfo said.

Curious but also scared of the answer Ruby asked, "How much?"

Emiya smirked slightly, "Lets just say both, you and Yang, wouldn't have been even able to scratch Rho Aias. Not only that if I fully charged Kaladbolg you all would have been killed."

Team RWBY froze as they looked at Emiya with a frightened look. "P-please tell us he's joking?" Weiss asked.

Astolfo smiled and shook his head, "Nope. To put in perspective how strong Caladbolg would be full power it would probably wipe out a good portion of Beacon in one shot. Maybe half."

"What about Mordred," Pyrrha asked.

"Hmm about 10% maybe 25%."

Pyrrha let that sink in, 'She's that much stronger.'

"So for comparison which one is stronger?" Nora asked.

Charlemagne thinks, "That's hard. Most of the time, I would say Mordred, however he is able to project Excalibur to near perfection. So all out at most it would be a draw."

Emiya nodded to this, as fact, "Excalibur is one of the strongest weapons in the world of Remnant. Said to be engraved in stone and only the one true ruler would be able to draw it, with Artoria drawing of the blade. The blade has the ability to give unlimited youth. While the user would age they would appear as if they haven't, making it what the people of Remnant would call a holy sword."

Ruby looked entranced and wanted to see said weapon, but thought of something, "How do you know so much about Excalibur."

"Because I know the ruler of Vale. Personally; however, I won't say anything outside of that."

"With you being able to project a near perfect Excalibur, then you must be the strongest fighter on your team," Yang asked.

Emiya laughed at her ignorance, "Not even close."

"Then who?" Blake asked.

Emiya motioned to his leader, "That would be Karna."

Karna obviously heard everything but only decided to keep walking, until they hit the elevator to which he opened it so that everyone could get in and then pushed the button. Ruby, who was to the right of him looked at him in wonder, 'How strong is he.'

As the elevator stopped Karna finally spoke, "We're here."

The doors opened, "Took you guys long enough," Mordred called out.

"Sorry we're late. Now that we're all here, professor Ozpin."

"It is not a problem Karna. Now it's time to get team RWBY and JNPR up to date. We have a mission to where Mistral has requested both Karna and Gilgamesh's teams be sent to take care and get the bottom of why there are so many concentrated Grimm near Haven. So they requested the King of Mistral to give direction personally," Ozpin said.

"We will be leaving in a week's time. Get ready to take off by then, and if you are not then you will be left behind. Do I make myself clear?"

Due to the sudden authority shown by Gilgamesh they all stood straight and saluted to him, "Sir, yes sir!"

Gilgamesh smiled with amusement, "Good." He then turned to Ozpin, "I'm going to set up our transportation and let the Mistral council know that we will arrive in a week's time," Gilgamesh then turned to his team, "If you would make sure, that both teams, RWBY and JNPR, are prepared that would be much appreciated."

They all nodded and with that Gilgamesh left.

"Well then what about your team Karna?" Cu asked.

Karna thought for a second, "We could never be too careful. My team can help you guys out as best as they can. However Emiya I would like to speak with you before you go with them if that is okay."

Emiya nodded.

With that everyone left Ozpin's office.

Team KSCA dorm

"So what is it that you want to discuss."

"Yes, it's about Team RWBY," Karna said

Emiya crosses his arms, "So you saw it too. How Ruby's eyes glowed in response to mine in that battle."

Karna nodded, "Such a strong response in return to yours is rare."

"Then again, as you know these eyes of mine were not always this color. I may have a variant of the power of the silver eyes but it will never be as powerful as an inbred silver eye." Emiya explained.

"Which brings us to now. I have a task for you." Emiya perked up at this slightly, "I feel as though Ruby will be a crucial part in the battle with the queen of grimm, so I want you to secretly train her in her silver eyes."

Emiya was slightly surprised at this, he knew that Karna would never ask him of this unless he truly believed that someone was very special. "This is a surprise but you do realize that we shouldn't get them into this war unless we have to."

"I understand that, and I don't mean to tell her about her silver eyes and train her to use them. What I mean is to push her in the right direction."

Emiya saw the reasoning in that; however there was still one more question he needed to ask, "Why me? You know just as much as how the silver eyes work as I do?"

"The reason for that is, because she is very similar to the younger you. But she is not the only one. I want all of team RWBY to be trained if I'm being truthful. I see a lot of potential for what they can become and I want to see that potential come out to its fullest."

Emiya smirked, "You also would like to fight them at said potential don't you?"

Karna smiles slightly, "It seems you used my ability against me."

Emiya chuckled, "Last question. Why are you so interested in Ruby? From what I remembered you saw all of the new years' initiations. To think Karna, one of the strongest in this school, is interested in a little rose."

Karna chuckled, "Whatever do you mean?" He said playing dumb.

Emiya smirked, "Very well. I will take her on and teach her about her silver eyes; however her weapon is more attuned to your weapon. You train her in combat."

"Fair enough."

Enkidu, Mordred, and team JNPR

After collecting dust and spare parts for their weapons, Enkidu, Mordred and team JNPR were all heading back to Beacon Academy.

"Enkidu."

The person in question looked over to the red headed huntress, "Yes, do you have a question?"

"Well um, it was about your team leader, he just seems kind of …"

"Arrogant?" Pyrrha nodded, "Well he is." This confused all of team JNPR because they had the assumption that Enkidu and Gilgamesh we'd best friends from how they interacted with each other. "Don't get me wrong, he is my best friend; however he is quite the prideful person. With that said he truly does want what's best for people; his story is not mine to tell."

Pyrrha understood that and essentially expected that she would have to ask Gilgamesh himself.

"What about you Mordred?" Ren asked.

"Hmm?" She replied lazily.

"You've been quiet this whole trip," Nora said.

"And you haven't bought anything," Jaune said.

Mordred sighed, "It's because I don't need it or use it." This answer made team JNPR question why, and sensing their question Mordred answered, "I have what I need, which is my sword, my aura, and my semblance. Unlike most that you know I don't need dust or a changeable weapon. If you are skilled enough and smart enough then you should be able to handle anything no matter the weapon."

The team of JNPR looked in awe at Mordred, especially Jaune as he looked at his weapon on his waist and smiled.

With RWBY, Charlemagne, and Astolfo

"Okay! We are now ready to go!" Astolfo said with a smile, "Now then is there anything else that you guys need."

Team RWBY looked at each other, "No I think we got everything there," Yang said.

"Cool then let's be on our way," Charlemagne said.

It was quiet for a long while, for Ruby there was a question that she wanted to ask, but she felt that she might be out of place to ask. "What is it Ruby?"

Ruby looked up surprised, "Huh?"

"You wanted to ask a question I could tell," Charlemagne said.

"Is it about our leader," Astolfo teased with a smirk on his face.

Ruby blushed, "I um well uh," she stammered.

"Astolfo leave the girl alone," Astolfo pouted but did so anyway, "Anyway, go ahead and ask away."

Ruby sighed slightly, "As a leader, what is he like?"

This caused the rest of team RWBY to look at her in confusion, "Why would you ask something like that?" Weiss asked.

"Do you not think that you are adequate?" Blake asked.

"Because if so I don't think you need to worry about that," Yang said.

"No it's not that," Ruby began, "It's just that every time I've seen him, he has exuded one that represents strength but with such a kind soul. His presence feels so tense yet so caring. I just don't know how to gauge him, so I was wondering if you could tell me about him."

"Hmm an honest question," Charlemagne began, "He's is as you described, but for more detail, he is strict, but he is much more laid back than you've seen him. What you've seen is his business face. Where he takes things seriously and that is where we say he is strict."

"However, when we are behind closed doors he is much more relaxed and his compassion and caring side appears," Asolfo said.

"Maybe one of these days you'll be able to see that," Charlemagne said with a smirk.

A week has passed with little to nothing happening and now the time has come to take off.

Karna and Gilgamesh's teams were walking to the airstrip with teams RWBY and JNPR with their leaders (Karna and Gilgamesh) already there waiting. "Aw yeah, we're going on a mission already, this is going to be fun," Astolfo said.

"Remember Astolfo, we are here for business, this may be a serious threat to the kingdom of Mistral," Charlemagne said.

"But the guy is right, this still could be fun, even our resident female blondes are itching for it," Cu spoke the obvious, as both Mordred and Yang shoke with excitement.

Both Yang and Mordred looked at each other and smiled as Yang slammed her fist into her palms, "Of course we, we are going on a mission, in Mistral no less."

Morded wore the same smirk, "This is going to be fun."

Jaune leaned over to Ruby, "You sure that they're not related."

Ruby leaned back to Jaune, "Trust me, I'm questioning that every time they interact with each other."

Through the door they all went and were greeted to the aircraft which was large. It looked like it was a ship that would carry regular passengers however there were many things in it like lockers and an open hatch similar to a bullhead. It also appeared to have weapons on the aircraft as well. And at the entrance were Gilgamesh and Karna both in combat attire, "Glad to see you guys could make it," Karna said, as everyone loaded on the aircraft. "Everyone ready?" everyone nodded to Karna except Gilgamesh.

Karna then turned to Gil, who in turn nodded as well, "Alright pilot lets get this thing in the air."

"Of course King Gilgamesh."

With that they took off.

Gilgamesh turned to everyone, "I suggest everyone gets some rest. There are small rooms throughout the ship. This will be a long trip to Mistral. I recommend you save up your strength," Gilgamesh looked to the pilot, "Let us know if there will be any pressing matters that need to be dealt with."

"Yes sir of course."

Everyone decided to reside in their quarters and so did Ruby.

"BEEP! BEEP!"

Ruby awoke to an alarm going off. Once she regained consciousness and sense she ran out her door to be introduced to everyone, "What's going on?"

"Looks like we were snuck up on, and the bastard got us filled with multiple holes," Cu said.

"Is there anything we can do?" she asked. Just then another shot of feathers was shot at the aircraft and multiple of them hit the plane's engine and went through the pilot stabbing his chest killing him.

"Well there goes the pilot and the engines."

"Astolfo!" Karna commanded.

"On it!"

"Wait what is he going to do?" Pyrrha asked.

"Salvaging the situation. Astolfo can pilot anything," Charlemagne said.

"You guys!" Everyone turned to Astolfo, "I need to land this thing! The engines are shot and the other is having too much stress put on it, but I can't land with these bird brains all around us."

Gilgamesh grasping the situation gave orders to his team, "Cu, Morded stay with Astolfo. Enkidu you and I are going to take care of our bird problem."

Karna caught on to this, "Charlemagne support Astolfo as well, Emiya you'll help us on top."

Ruby looked to Jaune who nodded and had those who could handle aerial combat go on the roof (which consisted of Ruby, Blake, Pyrrha, Ren, and Nora) while the others stayed.

"Ruby," she turned to Charlemagne, "You guys get to see why Karna and Gilgamesh is so special." She nodded and went up top with her team.

On top she saw a swarm of griffons, nevermores, ravagers, and lancers. She switched to her rifle and saw Karna jump to all of the grimm maneuvering through all of their attacks with a bored expression on his face as he slashed and stabbed through all who oppose him. "Let's support them,'' she said to which they nodded.

Karna had just slashed through one as he kicked off a grimm only to have a lancer follow him. He prepared to stab it only for it to be shot down by a bullet. Once Karna landed he turned to see it was Ruby to which she smiled, "We'll support you guys."

Karna nodded with a slight smile, "Thank you." He said as he launched back to them.

Emiya was firing his bow with quick succession; however a griffon got through to which he jumped to avoid it and fired arrows to pin him. He was going to finish it but it struck back in the air by Nora with it colliding with another griffon. Emiya nodded in thanks and began firing more arrows. Gilgamesh had his arms crossed as he fired weapon after weapon from his treasury, with Enkidu right by his side firing chains after chains at the grimm. The same was said about Ren and Blake who were firing their weapons while slashing any who landed.

Karna jumped back into the fray as he sliced multiple of his enemies and jumped onto a rather larger Nevermore. Multiple ravagers came attacking only for them to be shot down by Ruby, Karna pointed his weapon at the Nevermore's head and out came a ball of fire which destroyed the grimm with Karna descending on the ship.

"You guys, brace for a rough landing!" Yang yelled.

As they were approaching the ground, glyphs appeared to slow the descent; however it was still a rough landing.

Okay now I know there were a lot of angry people that were upset by how the Emiya fight turned out in the last chapter and understandably so, however through the whole fight and from the Mordred I tried to relay that they are heavily holding back. Now yes Rho Aias can defend against things as strong as noble phantasms. And that Caladbolg (that I miss spelled my apologies, I swear I looked it up from somewhere to find out how to properly spell it and that came up) can essentially nuke all of Beacon. Explanation of charging a noble phantasm, is still in Fate too as that's what Emiya did to Caladbolg, he overcharged to bring them to the power that it originally was making it a broken phantasm. This time I had him take more power away from the weapon making something akin to a bomb instead of a noble phantasm or broken phantasm.

All in all what I'm trying to say is that this is RWBY version of those characters and I grabbed those characters instead of weaker servants because their interactions with the RWBY cast would be more entertaining in my opinion. With it being a RWBY alternative, they're strength will be different than the original. I try to keep as close to the original as I can but if that is not enough then that's fine. Those who don't like this or any explanation that I have then you don't have to keep reading but thank you for your comments and reading this far. For those who will be still here thank you for your continued support even though chapters come out slowly.