Remnant's 5th Kingdom

by EvaShinobiKaiserKnight

10 years ago the Kingdom of Lucis had appeared within Remnant as this Kingdom had since its arrival made great changes to Remnant. This Kingdom had more then made a name for itself for its equality to the Faunus, its own alternative fuel source and Elemancy, and most of all its Astral Gods power to keep the Grimm out. But a threat had followed Lucis. Will Remnant survive or fall?

2. Chapter II

Remnants 5th Kingdom

ESKK: Hey guess what everyone new chapter and let me just say this will take more of the FFXV Soundtrack. Now then please enjoy and remember leave a review on your way out.

(Start Chapter 2)

The entire ballroom began to wake up as Gladiolus got up holding his head in pain as he looked around trying to make heads and tails what happened last night. Then it came back to him and the source of last night's events were... Prompto. It's like the cant bring the guy many places without him causing something like this but he would admit to himself that it was fun. Which reminds him where is, that Fox, Faunus Photographer anyway?

Prompto meanwhile soon yawned tired as he got up but failed to remember he was on a hammock before he fell from the beams and to the ground below as he cried out and landed. "Ow." Prompto cried out as Gladiolus looked.

"Oh there he is." Gladiolus said as he looked to the Fox Faunus Gun Slinger Photographer. Prompto got up and saw both Ignis and Noctis with Weiss and Ruby together as he grinned at this as they made it to easy.

"Gladiolus are you thinking what I'm thinking?" Prompto asked as Gladiolus looked.

"Depends is it blackmail that we also get Yang involved in as well?" Gladiolus asked as Prompto nodded with a grin. "Take the pictures before they wake up." Gladiolus said as that was ok good to go symbol for Prompto. Prompto then took out Photobooth and took the pictures of their two friends and the two ladies in their arms as this was gold.

"Alright then Gladiolus you're on Noctis Morning duty no doubt Ignis is still out of it from last night's party." Prompto said as Gladiolus nodded as it was early morning for them.

"Got it." Gladiolus said as he had to wake up both Noctis the guy who hates mornings, and Ignis the early bird of their group of friends.

(Later as everyone one was getting up)

With everyone getting ready, as Ren, the one who got hit by a pillow during the pillow fight that made the crazy girl join in, put his weapon in his sleeves as he talk to his friend.

With everyone did the same, grabbing their weapon and arming themselves, with Ruby and Yang getting by ruby's locker as she get her weapon as Yang asked, "So, you seem awfully chipper this morning."

"Yep! No more awkward small talk or 'getting-to-know-you' stuff. Today, I get to let my sweetheart do the talking," Ruby said as she strokes Crescent Rose as she sighs happily about it as Yang looked at her sister and wonder who is she in love with the most Noctis or her weapon… or weapons in general."

"Well, remember, Ruby, you're not the only one going through initiation. If you wanna grow up, you're gonna have to meet new people and learn to work together, maybe with Noctis if you're lucky," Yang said as she gave a smile to her.

Ruby can only blush at that, as she quickly shake it off and said, "You sound like Dad, and will you stop that!"

Ruby puts away her weapon into the locker as she said, "Okay, first of all: What does meeting new people have to do with fighting? Secondly: Why are you bring Noctis into this? He maybe going to be with his friends. And thirdly: I don't need people to help me grow up! I drink milk!"

Yang sighed a bit and asked, "But what about when we form teams?" "Um, I don't know, I... I'll just be on your team or something..." Ruby said it nervously.

"Maybe you should try being on someone else's team?" Yang suggestive as play with her hair a bit as Ruby walked up to her sister and said, "My dear sister Yang, are you implying that you do not wish to be on the same team as me?"

Yang panic a bit as she said, "What? No! Of course I do! I just thought... I don't know, maybe it would help you... break out of your shell!"

Ruby suddenly freak out when she hear Yang say that as she said, "What the-?! I don't need to 'break out of my shell'! That's absolutely-

"Ridiculous! There's no way I put my gear in locker 636 yesterday! I would've remembered having to count that high! Why does this have to happen today?" Jaune said as he walked by the sisters, as the scene goes to Noctis and his Ignis as for some reason Gladiolus and Prompto weren't with them as last they saw hanging out and talking silently like they were planning something, and just waited for them to join them.

"So the initiation is a partnering stage before a team can be form, gather the relic and paired with another partnering to form a whole team, from what I gather, "Ignis said to Noctis to get the idea of what's going to happen.

"Ok so we just gather two of the same relics and we are on the same team." Noctis said as Ignis nodded.

"Precisely highness." Ignis said as soon the saw the red head green eyes Spartan like girl from initiation appear.

"Hello sorry if I'm intruding." The young woman said as she went to grab her gear from her locker to prepare for the day which was just as Weiss appeared once more.

"So, Pyrrha, Noctis, Ignis have you three given any thought to who's team you would like to be on?" Weiss asked as she seemed to blush big time around Ignis. "I mean I'm sure everyone must be eager to unite with such strong well known individuals such as you two." Weiss said referring to Noctis and Pyrrha.

"GOLD DIGGER!" Prompto was heard from the distance as Weiss glared where it came from.

"Personally I'd just like to be on a team with Ignis, Prompto, and Gladiolus we just work the best together out of any other combination of teams." Noctis said as seeing as a team would comprise of four members so he and his friends were the best combo for a team in his opinion.

Weiss of course ended up deflated as she had met at least one of Noctis's friends the Faunus boy who she noticed seemed to be laughing at her every now and again when that large young man with the tattoos would pass by. Weiss quickly regained herself before looking to Pyrrha as she had to get Pyrrha on her team at least. "And what about you Pyrrha?" Weiss asked as Pyrrha looked thoughtful for a minute.

"Hmm... I'm not quite sure. I was planning on letting the chips fall where they may." Pyrrha said as Weiss looked hopeful.

"Well, I was thinking maybe we could be on a team together." Weiss said as Noctis may have to agree with Prompto on his comment.

"Well that sounds Grand." Pyrrha said as Noctis thought that was probably a bad move on Pyrrha's part.

"Great." Weiss said as Weiss inner thoughts had thunder clouds and evil look upon her mental face.

"This will be perfect! The smartest Girl in Class and the smartest boy in class combined with one of the four strongest guys in class who is a prince and the strongest girl in class. Together we will be unstoppable! I can see it now: We'll be popular we'll be celebrities, we'll get perfect grades! I'll be Ignis's Girlfriend and he'll be my boyfriend! Nothing can come between any of us now!" Weiss thought as she may by some very small part be a Yandere.

Ignis and Noctis saw the look Weiss was making before they opted for a specific tactic. "Tactical Retreat?" Ignis asked as Noctis looked.

"I thought you'd never ask." Noctis said before the two left before Weiss left her mental fantasy.

Jaune walk up behind her leaning on a locker and says to Weiss, "Hey there beautiful."

Weiss was knocked out of her thoughts as she hear Jaune as she turn around and said, "What? Who are you?"

"Jaune arc is my name, nice you meet you," Jaune said as Pyrrha look to him as she stood in front of him for a moment as she said, "Nice to meet you, Jaune."

Jaune looked at the redhead girl before he push her aside "Yeah, yeah. So, Weiss I heard you name was, couldn't help but see you lonely and I hope to be your knight in shining armor?" Giving a tooth smile that shined.

"Oh, you've got to be kidding me!" Weiss said as she put a hand over her eyes for a moment as Jaune step a bit close to her as he said, "Don't worry! No need to be shy! So, been hearing rumors about teams! I was thinking you and me would make a good one! What do you say?"

Pyrrha took the moment as she started to say, "Actually, I think the teams are comprised of four students each, so-

"You don't say?" Jaune said as he moved from Weiss to Pyrrha as he started to say, "Well, hot stuff, play your cards right and maybe you could join up with the winning team."

Weiss is getting pretty annoyed by the blonde hair moron before her as she got between Pyrrha and him as she said, "Jaune, is it? Do you have any idea who you're talking to?"

Jaune gave a smile to her thinking she's into him a bit, in his dream mostly, but he said to her, "Not in the slightest, snow angel."

Weiss raise a hand to Pyrrha and started to say, "This is Pyrrha." "Hello again," Pyrrha said as she wave her hand to Jaune.

"Pyrrha graduated top of her class at Sanctum!" Weiss said to Jaune as she gave a smile to that with pride knowing she is one of the best, but with Jaune he had a confused look on his face and said, "Never heard of it."

Weiss give a scoffs as she said, "She's won the Mistral Region Tournaments four years in a row! A new record!"

Jaune blink to that as he said, "The what?"

That was the last straw for Weiss as she started waving her arms around as she yelled at Jaune to get it through his thick head as she said, "She's on the front of every Pumpkin Pete's Marshmallow Flakes box!

Jaune gasped all of the sudden as he pointed out to Pyrrha and said, "That's you?! But they only do that for star athletes and cartoon characters!"

Throw Jaune eyes the design of the cereal box in question is seen with Pyrrha's smiling face on it, as he remember seeing that one, with Pyrrha moving around on in front of cover the cereal box as she said, "Yeah, it was pretty cool. Sadly, the cereal isn't very good for you."

The image of the cereal box came crumbling down behind Pyrrha as Weiss step in front of her again as she said, "So, after hearing all of this, do you really think you're in a position to ask her to be on your team?"

Jaune dropped his head down after hearing how much of a celebrity she was as he said, "I guess not... Sorry..."

"Actually, Jaune, I think you'd make a great leader!" she said after she saw how depress he was, and she thought he is a nice guy and wanted to cheer him up by saying that while putting a hand on his shoulder.

Jaune immediately brightening up as he wave his hand to her and then put them together as he said, "D'oh, stop it."

"Yes, seriously, please stop it. This kind of behavior should not be encouraged!" Weiss said stepping up to them hatting how close Jaune is standing close to Pyrrha and how she reacting to him and seen she is enjoying herself for the moment.

Jaune took a step to Weiss as he said while pointing his thumb at her, "Sounds like Pyrrha's on board for Team Jaune. Spots are filling up quick! Now, I'm not supposed to do this, but maybe I could pull some strings, find a place for you. What do you say?"

Gotten too close to Weiss as she said out loud, "All right, that's a bit too close! Pyrrha, a little help, please?!"

Suddenly Pyrrha launch her spear at Jaune pass his head and at his hood pit him to the locker as Pyrrha walk up and said, "I'm sorry." She really is and hoped she didn't hurt him.

That was when the intercom was heard as on it was Glynda Goodwitch. "Would all first year students please report to Beacon Cliff for initiation? Again, all first year students report to Beacon Cliff immediately." Glynda said as Weiss and Pyrrha passed her.

"It was nice meeting you." Pyrrah said as she took her javelin like weapon back causing Jaune to sigh.

"Like wise." He said as he was on the floor. "Maybe I should have joined the Kingsglaive's they have someone who's literally called 'The Hero,' on their team." Jaune mumbled to himself sadly.

Prompto and Gladiolus heard this and smiled as Prompto took out his scroll. "It's ready?" Gladiolus asked as Prompto smirked.

"Yeap." He said before send appeared on his scroll.

"This should be good." Gladiolus said as Prompto clicked send.

(With Yang)

Yang scroll buzzed as she looked at its screen as she began to laugh as on it was Ruby using Noctis chest like a pillow as Noctis was still out cold after the Pillow Fight. "What's up Yang?" Ruby asked as Yang smirked.

"Oh nothing just something Prompto sent." Yang said as that should have been a sign for Ruby.

"Oh ok." Ruby said as she smiled.

(With Prompto and Gladiolus)

"Hey lady killer need some help?" Prompto asked helping Jaune up.

"I don't understand. My dad said all woman look for is confidence. Where did I go wrong?" Jaune asked as Gladiolus looked.

"Maybe it was flirting with a girl who has her eyes on another guy and calling her snow Angel probably wasn't your best choices." Gladiolus said as Prompto got Jaune on his feet.

"Don't worry Jaune you'll fine Mrs. Right someday." Prompto said helping Jaune out.

(Later at the cliffs)

Ozpin and Glynda stood before the potential students as they were each ready to launch. "For years you have trained to become warriors. And today, your abilities will be evaluated in the Emerald Forest." Ozpin said before Glynda spoke.

"Now, I'm sure many of you have heard rumors about the assignment of teams. Well allow us to put to rest your confusion." Glynda said before she began explaining the rules. "Each of you will be given teammates... today." Glynda said as Ruby looked worried.

"What?" She said making a scared noise.

"Well this should be interesting." Noctis said as Gladiolus had his arms crossed.

"These teammates will be with you for the rest of your time here at Beacon. So it is in your best interest to be paired with someone whom you can work well with." Ozpin explaining the rules as Ruby made a scared look before Noctis put a hand on her shoulder.

"Hey it will be ok just let the pieces fall where they need to be." Noctis said as that cheered up Ruby a bit.

"That being said, the first person you make eye contact with after landing will be your partner for the next four years." Ozpin said as Ruby and Noctis were wide eyed.

"WHAT!?" They called as Prompto was worried.

"Told you!" The orange haired girl from the Pillow Fight was heard.

"That's not good." Prompto said as Gladiolus was worried.

"Best to stay hidden until we reunite." Ignis said as he began coming up with a strategy.

"After you partnered up make your way to the, the Northern Forest. You will meet opposition along the way. Do not hesitate to destroy everything in your way, or you will die." Ozpin said as Jaune and Prompto made a nervous laugh, Jaune more them Prompto though. "You will be monitored and graded for the duration of your initiation. But our instructors will not intervene. You will find and abandoned temple at the end of the path containing several relics. Each pair must choose 1, and return to the top of the cliff. We will regard that item, as well as your standing, and grade you appropriately." Ozpin said finishing the explanation and lay out of the rules. "Are there any questions?" Ozpin finally asked as Jaune had a few.

"Yeah, Um, sir-" Jaune began as he was ignored.

"Good! Now, take your positions." Ozpin said as everyone got ready.

"Um I got a question." Jaune said nervously as it was soon that everyone began to get launched starting with Noctis follow up by Weiss.

"So this landing Strategy thing uh w-what is it your like dropping us off or something." Jaune said as everyone was getting launched one by one.

"No you will be falling." Ozpin said as then a Mohawk guy got launched followed by Gladiolus as he gave a smile when he got lunch up in the air.

"Oh I uh see." Jaune said as Prompto was launched next followed by Ignis after he push up his glasses. "Oh um did you hand out parachutes for us or something?" Jaune asked next who was lunch launched is the crazy orange hair girl.

"No you will be using your own landing strategy." Ozpin said as guy in buffed up armor was launched next.

"Uh yeah." Jaune said as Yang looked to Ruby as Yang winked before she put on her sun glasses and was sent flying as she yelled in joy. Ruby was next as she was sent flying to the forest as Jaune was the last one there. "So what exactly is a landing strategyyyyyyy?!" He yelled as he was sent flying off the cliff.

Ozpin turn and watch the student go flying as he took a sip of his coffee as well give a smile.

(In the forest)

A bird was flying over the forest as it gently glided over the forest before it was killed and a red blur passed where it used to be. "Birdy no!" Ruby cry in sadness as she came flying in.

Ruby fired her weapon in rifle mode before she had Crescent Rose change into scythe mode to stop her fall before going forward by latching onto a tree branch after she slowed down enough and leap off onto the ground.

Weiss summoned her Glyphs as she leap onto one, so on and so forth as she came down.

Ren came in as he brought forth his weapon and latch onto a tree and spun around to help slow his fall and then leap off and hid his weapon back in his sleeves again.

Yang gave a cry of joy as she flew in the air, as she use her weapon and blast herself further ahead while dodging trees, and soon enough when she saw a safe landing area, going throw a tree to slow herself a bit before jumping onto a tree trunk and jump to another before rolling to the ground and got back up in a run as she said, "Nailed it."

Pyrrha came in with her shield out and break throw many tree that were in her way but soon landed safely on a tree branch with her spear turn into a rifle and look down a scope she had on it and looked around for anything, until she hears scream, as she turn to see Jaune falling and it seem without a landing strategy.

Quickly change her weapon back into a spear and throw it in Jaune direction as it latch onto his hood once again, Jaune gave a call out saying, "Thank you!"

"I'm sorry!" Pyrrha said as she sees Jaune head into a tree.

(With Noctis)

Noctis was free falling as he saw a spot and send a dagger at a tree allowing him to warp there as Noctis grabbed it once he landed. "Ok that's handles my strategy." Noctis said as he then jumped down to the forest floor.

Once Noctis was at ground level he began making his way to North End of the Forest to reunite with his friends. "Ok gotta find either Ruby or the guys yeah no problem." Noctis said as he ran which begged to question where the others were.

(With Ignis)

Ignis said through the air being calm as he soon came in for a landing. Ignis had already figured his landing strategy and thus summoned a dagger with a robe attached and threw it to a tree where it stabbed in. Once Ignis had a firm grip on the rope he used the robe to swing and landed atop the branch. Ignis then jumped down and began dusting himself off as he then fixed his coat a bit.

"Now then to rendezvous with the others and form the Team." Ignis said as he began making his way to the forest. "Though if my research is correct I should expect some Lucian monsters who were able to migrate to the rest of Remnant among the Grimm." Ignis said as he traveled the path north.

(With Gladiolus)

Gladiolus was sailing through the air as he fell before he summoned his claymore and sliced down on a tree cutting it in half as he used the tree to slow his descent and land safely on the ground. "Piece of cake." Gladiolus said as he called off his weapon. "Hopefully Prompto doesn't get himself hurt." Gladiolus said as he wondered where Prompto was. That was until Prompto was heard above him for a moment sailing through the air as Gladiolus looked up. "That idiot." Gladiolus said before he began to give chase before said idiot got himself into trouble.

(With Prompto)

Prompto was having a blast as he summoned two powerful guns and did what Yang did as he was having a blast. Prompto soon saw a safe spot to land before switching his aim as he used the guns to slow his fall before he then did a bit of a dash and grabbed a branch before spinning on it and rolled on the ground landing safely as he then ran as he smirked. "Perfect score nailed it!" Prompto called as he began running to the ruins.

(With Ruby)

Ruby landed as she then took off in a sprint as she had to find one of two of her go to teammates. 'Gotta find Yang. Gotta find Noctis. Gotta find Yang gotta find Noctis. Gotta find-" Ruby began mentally as she then called out to them. "Yang! Noctis!" Ruby called looking for them. 'Oh this is bad this is really bad. What I'd I can't find them? What if someone finds them first?" Ruby said trying to think of other possible partners.

'There's always Jaune, he's nice he's funny but I don't think very good in a fight.' Ruby thought picturing a cartoonist Jaune being mulled by Beowolves after picturing his positives. 'Oh! What about black wearing girl? So mysterious, so calm. Plus she likes books! Well, then again, I'm not sure I'd be able to hold a conversation with her.' Ruby thought as she pictured the girl she met yesterday and her faults and advantages. 'Ugh! Okay... who else do I know in this school?' She wondered before she remembered.

Wait Ignis so soave and cunning and best part an awesome cook from what Noctis said. But them again he does seem up tight and boring at time, but he's good with words and likes books.' Ruby thought picturing Ignis and his advantages. 'Oh what about Prompto, he's fun, funny, and an awesome shot. But he might end up teaming up with Yang on teasing at me and Noctis.' Ruby thought as she looked for her friend. 'Wait there's also Gladiolus he seems good and strong plus he gives off that over protective older brother vibe... ok who else is there?' Ruby thought as she already had an over protective sister and father on her neck. 'Ok theirs Yang, Noctis, Jaune, Blake, Ignis, Prompto, Gladiolus, and...' Ruby mentally trailed off before she stopped herself as in front of her was Weiss Schnee who turned to Ruby as they made eye contact.

As ruby give a smile to Weiss, as she looked at Ruby for a moment as she shows no emotion, but deep down she is disappointed now she stuck with Ruby, as she turn away and walk along, as ruby Said, "Wait! Where are you going?! We're supposed to be teammates..." said that last part a little sadden.

Weiss just walk through bushes as she hear a voice over in the direction as she came to a small open area and look up finding who was making sound and she found someone who she think is worse than ruby, as she sees Jaune stuck In a tree with Pyrrha weapon stuck in his hood still keeping him up in the tree.

AS Jaune saw her and wave down to her giving a nerves smile as this wasn't something he thought could happen, then Weiss turn away and Jaune groin in disappointment.

Weiss went back to Ruby as she walk pass but grab her hood as she said, "By no means does this make us friends." For her all she can do is take what she got, but for Ruby is happy for this as she said, "You came back!"

Over by Jaune still stuck in a tree as he struggled as he said, "Wait! Come back! Who's going to get me down from here?!"

From down below as foot step is hear and a voice called out saying, "Jaune?" As the blonde hair knight look down to Pyrrha as she is without a partner it seem and she said, "Do you... have any spots left on your team?"

Jaune cross his arms as he said, "Very funny." As Jaune stay like that for a moment but he turn to her with a smile.

(Ruby and Weiss)

Weiss rush along as Ruby follow behind her as she said, "What's the hurry?" "I will not let my mission be delayed because you're too slow!" Weiss answer her as Ruby stop for a moment when she hear that letting Weiss go up ahead up a bit as she went on saying, "I swear, if I get a bad grade because of your-

Suddenly Ruby appears next to her with a cute look on her face like she was acting like a pet of some sort like a cat or a dog as Weiss freak out and said, "What the...?"

Ruby put her hand on her hips as she give a smile and pointed thumb to herself as she said, "I'm not slow, see? You don't have to worry about me!"

"When did?" Weiss began but Ruby continued.

"Weiss, just because I don't know how to deal with people doesn't mean I don't know how to deal with monsters. You're about to see a whole different side of me today, Weiss!" Ruby said as she put her arm around Weiss's shoulder. "And after it's all over, you're gonna be like..." Ruby began but soon Ignis came out of the bushes catching their attention.

"Pardon me I do hope I'm not intruding on anything." Ignis said as he looked to the two as Weiss smiled.

"Ignis!" Weiss said as Ruby pushed her to talk to Noctis friend.

"Hey Iggy have you seen Noct anywhere?" Ruby asked as Ignis looked.

"I have not located him as of yet as currently I am in the task of locating him before Prompto does and gets him into some sort of trouble." Ignis said as the way he spoke made Weiss convince that Ignis was brought up in high class society... wait now that she thought about it, how did Ruby know Noctis on a personal level? "Though seems you two have formed your team thus I cannot provide too much assistance though I will confess that your combination is both odd, and a good formation." Ignis said as Weiss was surprised.

"Wait what?" Weiss asked as Ignis looked.

"Simply put it Ruby's speed plus Weiss's Semblance would make you a good combo as from what I gather the Schnee's had a time dilution Glyph which would allow Ms. Rose a speed boost." Ignis said as Weiss was surprised by that. "Though your Glyph once given time and practice would be an excellent offense as good as a support fighter as well." Ignis said praising Weiss in a small way as Weiss blushed at that.

Ruby looked between them as she knew one thing. "When Yang and Prompto get their hands on this they won't ever hear the end of it." Ruby said as she looked between the two.

"Now Ms. Rose I do hope you do not mind me taking command but I feel it's prudent we scout the area I fear we are not alone here." Ignis said as Ruby nodded.

"Got it!" Ruby said with a salute before using her semblance to check out the area.

"Hopefully Noct hasn't gotten himself into too much trouble." Ignis said Weiss looked to Ignis before speaking.

"Um Ignis perhaps we can trade partners I mean Noctis could have Ruby and." Weiss began but Ignis cut her off.

"Sorry I fear I must decline simply put I feel you and Ms. Rose would form a better combination of a team with Ms. Xiao Long. My other reasoning is that I have fought alongside Prince Noctis for many years thus I find that I would work more efficiently with him, Prompto, and Gladio." Ignis said as Weiss saw the reasoning there.

Soon rustling leavers were heard as Ignis summoned his daggers as he saw the glowing red eyes in the bushes. "It appears we are not alone." Ignis said as Weiss drew Myrtenaster.

Soon Beowolfs came out as they roared as Ignis had his daggers drawn at the ready as he was ready for a fight. Soon the Beowolf was about to attack before a Sword stabbed into it revealing it to be Versus XIII which meant one thing, Noctis was here. Soon Noctis appeared at his sword and took it as he looked at the two. "Hey." Noctis said as Ignis smirked.

"Seems you've found me highness." Ignis said as Noctis smirked.

"Yeah I did Iggy." Noctis said as the Beowolfs looked to them.

"I had sent Ms. Rose to scout around it and it appears I may have made an error in judgment." Ignis said as Noctis smirked.

"Well you got back up now." Noctis said as the three took a battle stance. "So I say let's show them what we got." Noctis said which Ignis nodded.

(With Prompto)

"Hello!" Prompto called as he was alone walking through the forest. "Hello-hello!" Prompto called again as he looked around. "Gladio big guy you out there?" Prompto asked as he looked around. "Iggy, Noct what any of you there?" Prompto called as he soon heard some bushes rustle. "Hey guys that you or someone else?" Prompto asked as he went to investigate. "Noctis if you and Ruby decided to do it in the bushes I give you two and A for experimenting and an A for nailing her man as your first time." Prompto said as he moved the bushes. "Congratulations you two and giving your V-chips!" Prompto said with a smile which then turned to one of slight surprised as he looked up. "You are not Noctis or Ruby." Prompto said before he jumped away just in time to avoid an attack from a Midgardsormr as Prompto was wide eyed now that he got a good look at it.

"Oh crap." Prompto said as he just got the Lucis equivalent to a King Taijitu. Prompto summoned his weapons and began firing at it as he really wished one of his friends was nearby.

The Midgardsormr hiss in pain by the shots damage Prompto is doing to it, as it leap at the Kingsglaive as he dodge it by rolling out of the way before rapid fire upon it like a cowboy would do.

Midgardsormr slithers out around the trees as Prompto got some hits and misses, and soon enough he reload as he started running while break open his gun as the ammo casing flung out, Prompto throw a speed loader in the air, while still running.

The new ammo round drops out of the speed loader and fell directly into the gun smoothly before Prompto close it up and started firing again.

The Midgardsormr waited for its moment, as it slithers pass a tree, as Prompto follow it, a moment later it did not come out on the other side, as Prompto was confused for a moment, as he keep his weapon pointed out to the area where the Midgardsormr vanish at.

As prompt walk around seeing no trace of the Beast, something weird for him, as his sense of smell is saying the creature is still here, and then soon enough his fox ear twitch, as he pick up the sound of movement, he didn't know where it was coming from as he waited, and waited.

As he took a step in, chasing the view angle below looking up, the Midgardsormr was above him, as it gives a hiss, Prompto froze for a moment before he quickly turn around as the Midgardsormr came at him, with no time to dodge it, he thought going to meet his maker, until a huge sword came in and slash it away, as it hiss in pain.

Prompto is surprise as he look to see who save him as he saw Gladiolus saving his ass as he, smack the Beast away with his strength.

The Beast smash through a tree, with Gladiolus landed down as Prompto look to his friend and said in cheer, "You have no idea how glad I am so see you."

"let's not celebrate yet, its coming back," Gladiolus said as the Beast got back up and with a scar on its being down, piss off at the Kingsglaive that just join the fight.

Midgardsormr hiss at Gladiolus down as he held his sword out and said, "Come get me you piece of crap Beast."

Midgardsormr roar out at that as it almost seem it knew it was being insulted and went at the big guy first, as Gladiolus held his sword to block it, the Beast slam into his weapon pushing his far back skidding the ground, but it also keep going not stopping for anything, as Gladiolus held his own for the moment as he growls out in anger, his entire being glowed, an earthy color as he put his right foot back and stop the Beast movement on him.

Gladiolus grit his teeth as he held back the giant snake creature, he soon give a battle cry and throw back the Midgardsormr. Flew back into a tree again and stun it for a moment, as Gladiolus stomp his foot down again, the earth around his rose up as rock spikes before he charged at the creature as he yell out holding his claymore behind him as he was giving it his best shot.

Prompto came from a tree as he used the scope on his revolved to take aim activating his semblance Critical Shot which he soon saw the beast's weak point. "Got you now." Prompto said before he fired hitting the eyes and the sacks on its head as the Monster roared in pain as Prompto looked to Gladiolus. "Gladio finish it!" Prompto called as Gladiolus got that.

Gladiolus jumped upward using his Semblance to raise some earth flinging him upward before he came back down with his Claymore and in turn cut the Midgardsormr in half. Once the monster was slayed Prompto jumped down and he had one thing to say... which was him signing the Final Fantasy Victory Fanfare. This of course caused Gladiolus to laugh as the two then knuckled bumped each other as they looked.

"Ok so time to grab the relics." Prompto said as Gladiolus looked.

"Yeah I know so let's go." Gladiolus said as Prompto nodded.

"Ok North is that way!" The both called out pointing at opposite directions. "No it's that way!" They both called out as Gladiolus sighed.

"Alright we don't have time to argue so I brought a Compass for such an occasion." Gladiolus said as he took out said Compass which showed they were both wrong.

"Well let's go NORTH!" Prompto called out as they began heading to the direction of the Ruins in a run as Gladiolus looked.

"Hey wait up!" Gladiolus called as he gave chase to his Faunus friend to the ruins.

(With Yang)

"Helloooooo?!" Yang called as she was walking through the forest with swamp sounds being heard in the background unaware something moving in the forest. "Is anyone out there? Helloooooo!?" Yang called as she was looking for a partner. "I'm getting bored here." Yang said as she stopped to see if anyone would answer. That was when she heard the bushes rustling as she looked to that direction. "Is someone there?" Yang asked as she looked to the bushes before heading over to the bushes. "Ruby is that you?" Yang asked before hearing beast snarling. Yang looked and saw that it was in fact not Ruby at all. "Nope." Yang said popping the p sound as she saw the Grimm before her.

Yang then jumped out of the way to avoid being clawed by an Ursa as the Ursa jumped out to attack. Yang activated Ember Celica as soon another Ursa came out from behind opting Yang to jump and avoid the attack. The Ursa to the right roared as it then charged at Yang who then proceeded to punch the Ursa sending it back with a shot gun punch just before its cohort attacked as Yang then sent an uppercut punch which was followed up by a kick sending the Ursa back.

"You guys wouldn't happen to have seen a Girl in a red hood would you?" Yang asked as she looked to the two Ursa while mocking them. The Ursa roared before charging as Yang smirked to this. "You could just say no!" Yang called as the Ursa then charged at Yang who dodged their attacks with ease before she back flipped away while avoiding said attack. Yang laughed at them as these things were one of the more common Grimm who were physically stronger so they were easy-peasy for her.

Yang laughs at the Ursa as she said, "Geez, you two couldn't hit the broad side of a ba..." Her words trail off as a single blonde hair fall in front of her, from her head.

Yang closes her violet eyes for a moment as she said, "You… You!"

Yang open her eyes as now they were bright red as she yells, "Monsters!" Fire exploded around her before she launch herself at the two Ursa, as at this moment, you do not want to be in their shoes.

Yang punch the crap out of one Ursa before she sent it back, and then she fire her behind her, propelling her forward at high speed and came upon the same Ursa before she unleashed all of her fury upon the Ursa that dare touch her hair and cut a single piece off as she blow it out making it hit into many tree and killing it soon after.

The other Ursa came up from behind her as she hear it coming up, she turn to it as she face the Grimm and said, "What! You want some, too?!"

The Ursa was soon about to attack her, but from behind with the sound of a sword slash, the Ursa stop in its tracks, and then drop down dead, as standing behind it holding a black rope on their weapon, the girl that Yang seen the other night, but never got an intro because of the epic pillow war.

Blake pull out her weapon as she tug on the rope as it flew into her hand in a gun mode, as she gave a smile while holding it as Yang said, "I could've taken him."

Blake put away her weapon and said, "Maybe… maybe not, but I didn't really had a choice, most people in this area are already paired up and you were the nearest one without a partner."

Yang thought for a moment and just shrug it off and just accepted as she said, "Alright then, thanks anyways, Names Yang."

"Blake," Blake said to the blonde brawl fighter as she soon said, "We better get moving, I scouted up in the trees and spotted a temple in that direction so we better move." Blake pointed in the north direction.

Yang only nods as she said, "You got it, I'll follow you." Blake nods as she turn and walk off with Yang following behind as Yang said, "Nice bow by the way." "Hm." Blake reply was.

(Noctis, Ignis, Weiss, and Ruby)

The three hunters were fighting together back to back, as a sword was thrown at one and Noctis came warping in and cutting it down and fighting back the others.

Ignis push up his glasses while he held his daggers in hand, as he duck under a Grimm swipe, he cut it at its arm it attack with before cut open its side and end it with a spin and a back stab before he pull out and charged at a another.

Weiss face a Beowolves as she took her fighting stands as she thought, "Remember your training, Weiss. Head up, shoulders back, right foot forward- not that forward!- slow your breathing, wait for the right time to strike, and..."

Weiss held up her rapier weapon as the cylinder in it spin on a dust as she said, "Now!"

Ruby appeared between Weiss and the Beowolves and cut it down, stealing Weiss kill as she cut it down saying, "Gotcha." as she is in the way of an on-going attack as Weiss panic and trip herself, as Weiss stab the ground off on the side with a steam of fire came out and kill some Grimm on the side.

Ruby saw this and in turn the Beowolf attacked as Ignis saw the whole thing. "Hey, watch it." Ruby said as she had been knocked torts Weiss.

"Excuse me, you attacked out of turn. I could have killed you!" Weiss countered as Ruby looked away.

"You'll have to try a lot harder than that." Ruby mumbled as the fire began to spread.

"A tactical retreat would be highly prudent at the moment." Ignis said as he threw a dagger at a Beowolf before stabbing another in the neck.

"What but we have this!" Ruby called as Weiss looked.

"No he's right we're out numbered and in the middle of a fire!" Weiss called as she respected Ignis tactical mind.

"We will need a distraction." Ignis finished as Noctis had just the thing.

"I got it!" Noctis called before he was about to throw a Spell Curative but Ignis looked and nodded to which Noctis acted. Noctis threw the Curative to the Grimm as once it went off it created a level 1 Fire Spell which was their distraction as it made a bigger fire. "Go, go!" Noctis called as the four retreated to the woods.

As they ran the Grimm knew they had to run as well or risk being burnt to a crisp as they howled and ran away.

In the woods they four stopped as they took a breather as Ruby was surprised that they ran away. "What was that?! That should have been easy!" Ruby called out shocked that they ran from a fight.

"Yes you are correct but the odds weren't favorable for us. We would have been burnt nearly to ashes before we had a chance to escape after we won add the fact they had numbers a tactical retreat was more ideal." Ignis said as Ruby looked.

"But we could have gotten out in time!" Ruby countered as Weiss then spoke up.

"No we wouldn't if you hadn't attacked out of turn, exercised the slightest bit of caution in the placement of your attack maybe I would have ended up burning down the forest." Weiss said to which Ignis was getting frustrated.

"Well I'm sorry you need my help to fight. I'm just fine fighting on my own!" Ruby yelled as Noctis saw Ignis face contorting in frustration causing him to step back in case Ignis blows his top.

"Well congratulations on being the youngest child to sneak into Beacon." Weiss countered as Ignis had enough.

"Quiet both of you your both too blame for this!" Ignis called out shocking both.

"Uh oh." Noctis said as when Ignis yelled outside of battle a lecture would follow.

"What how dare, how am I sharing the blame?" Weiss asked as Ignis looked to Weiss.

"She had rescued you a Beowolf was about to strike you from behind when you were preparing your stance and attack!" Ignis countered as he remembered it.

(Short flashback)

Weiss was preparing said attack as a Beowolf in her blind spot was ready to attack watching her movement. When Weiss attacked so did the Beowolf and when Ruby attacked the Beowolf got burned.

(End Flashback)

"In battle you will not have the opportunity to prepare and attack, you either attack stance or no stance or you step aside." Ignis lectured as Ruby snickered at Weiss getting roasted.

"As for you Miss Rose you're just as much to blame, you should have announced your strike in some way or form, doing so would allow Weiss time to adjust and strike in combination to you!" Ignis countered as the two girls looked down as they glance at each other knowing the both screwed up. "You two are going to be teammates for the next four years thus you need to learn to work together otherwise you'll be a danger to your team on the field, to innocent lives, and most of all yourselves." Ignis sternly said as he began to control his breathing and anger.

"Now let's go we still have to retrieve those relics." Ignis said as he stormed off.

"Sorry about him but you two have to admit that he's right." Noctis said as he went to catch up to Ignis.

Weiss and Ruby took a moment to think on their action, for Weiss as she thought it over it was true as she took her time to prepare herself for battle, but also given the beowolves to attack her.

Ruby is thinking over the battle, as she was using her semblance to take out many Beowolves around but didn't pay attention to her surrounding of other people, and didn't even give a head up or a notice to say she there to help, she didn't think, she just acted and cause trouble.

"He's right… I took too long to get into my stands and lost track of around me," Weiss said taking her blame, as ruby follow up saying, "And I didn't give anyone a heads up of what I was doing."

Up ahead Ignis and Noctis stop and look back at the girl as they were talking it over a bit as Noctis started to say, "Well at least they are taking the reasonability of their actions, but was blowing up like that necessary?"

Ignis let out a sigh and said, "Maybe not, but sometimes people hear the loudest voice there is to pay attention to, for them to learn from it or not, that up to them all the same."

Soon enough the girls were walking up to them as Ignis look to them and said, "Sense we're all done with our moment, let us move on and retrieve a relic."

Ignis and Weiss walked up as Noctis stay behind with almost seem to be taking her talk even walking, as Noctis look to her and said, "You alright?"

Ruby stop for a moment, sighed, and shake her head saying, "Not really."

Noctis walk to her and put a hand on her back patted a bit and said, "It's going to be alright Ruby, not everyone can come out perfect or great, sometimes 'Good enough' is enough to talk away with and being alive too."

Ruby didn't say much as she still look a little down still as Noctis took a moment to think as he said, "What make you feel good?"

"Hmm?" Ruby said as Noctis said again, "What make you feel good? Make you feel better about yourself, happy about yourself?"

Ruby took a moment to think as she said, "Baking cookies, some weapon fixing or making… ah…" Trailing off her words as she try to think of something that make her feel happy.

"How about light training?" Noctis said as Ruby look to him and wonder what he meant by that as Noctis went on saying, "Sometimes when I feel upset about stuff? I just pick up my fishing rod and try to catch some fish to cook up."

"So you fish to make you feel better?" ruby asked confuse a bit as shrugs and said, "Maybe now fishing every time, but something like that, but with me after I catch a big one I feel better… why not give it a try right now like cut down a tree or something?"

Noctis step back for Ruby to try something as she give it some thought and nods, as she pull out Crescent Rose and have it in scythe mode and begin her movement, as Ruby swing her scythe around, Noctis watch her closely as she slash the air, spin her weapon around and soon Ruby finish up with cutting through a tree, bringing it down.

Ruby took a breath as Noctis walk up and said, "Feel better?"

Ruby nods a bit then give a small smile and said, "Yea… a bit better." "Good, now let catch up with Ignis and Weiss, no doubt they are not stopping any time soon." Noctis said as he began to walk off, Ruby put away her weapon, and follow soon after.

When the duo left the area, black feathers began to fall down, even a huge one fell as it show Ruby had cut down a Nevermore nest.

(Jaune and Pyrrha)

As the pairing walk down a path as soon enough gun fire is hear in the distant as Jaune said, "Did you hear that?"

Gunfire. It seems some of our comrades have encountered the enemy," Pyrrha said as now she gotten a bit worry as thing were picking up, as the more they went into the forest, the more Grimm they running into.

Pyrrha push a tree branch off to the side with Jaune following, and without paying attention to ether of them as Pyrrha let go, Jaune turn his head and saw the branch coming at him with no time to block or dodge it, its hit him hard as he fell down yep in pain a bit as Pyrrha turn around quickly as she heard that and said, "Jaune! I'm sorry!"

Jaune gave a small laugh as he held his hand on his face for a moment before letting off seeing little blood and said, "It's, okay. Just a scratch!"

Pyrrha walked up to him as Jaune got up on his own as Pyrrha asked, "Why didn't you activate your Aura?"

"Huh?"

"You're Aura."

"Gesundheit."

Pyrrha looked at Jaune a little weirdly as she said, "Jaune, do you... know what Aura is?"

Jaune piffs it, and then waves it off, while not looking at her as he said, "Psch! Of course I do! Do you know what Aura is?"

Pyrrha gave a soft smile and said, "Aura is the manifestation of our soul. It bears our burdens and shields our hearts. Have you ever felt you were being watched without knowing that someone was there?"

"Uh... yeah."

"With practice, our Aura can be our shield. Everyone has it, even animals," Pyrrha told Jaune as she held her arms out like she blocking an attack of some sort.

"What about monsters?"

Pyrrha shake her head as she said, "No. The monsters we fight lack a soul. They are creatures of Grimm, the manifestation of anonymity. They are the darkness, and we are the light."

"Right, that's why we fight them!"

Pyrrha give a sigh as she was about to saying until a deep voice is heard as they say, "It's not why we fight, and it's knowing the reason to fight."

The pairing partners turn and see Gladiolus walking out to them passing some bushes with Prompto following behind spinning his gun on a finger as he looked around making sure they won't get attack.

"Sorry, I didn't know there were others nearby," Pyrrha said as Prompto spoken up saying, "Same here, until I hear someone yelping like a little girl." Jaune drop his head to that.

Gladiolus elbow Prompto wanted him to take things seriously Pyrrha nods and said, "Well it's nice to see other faces, and you are right about that as its not why but knowing."

Turning back to Jaune as he still had his head down a bit and started to say, "We have to understand dark and light helps us manifest our Aura. Everyone has some of both."

Jaune look up at her as Pyrrha started to explain as she held up her hands as she said, "By baring your soul outward as a force, you can deflect harm. All of our tools and equipment are conduits for Aura. You protect yourself and your soul when fighting."

"So it's like a force field!?"

"Force field are purely energy produce, what she saying is like a shield made from your own soul to protect you or the people around you," Gladiolus said as Jaune understands as Jaune asked, "So how can I use that?"

Pyrrha walk up to him and said, "Let me help with that, just close your eyes and concentrate."

Jaune nodded as he did so as Pyrrha walk up to him and sync her aura as she begin to help unlock Jaune aura as she says, "For it is in passing that we achieve immortality. Through this, we become a paragon of virtue and glory to rise above all, infinite in distance and unbound by death."

Pyrrha place her hand on Jaune chest as she touch his soul as she said, "I release your soul, and by my shoulder protect thee."

Once the deed was done Pyrrha let go as she began to catch her breath as that was very draining. "Pyrrha?" Jaune called as he saw how winded Pyrrha was.

It's alright, I used my aura to unlock yours, but the energy that protects you is now your own." Pyrrha said as she smiled to Jaune and got back up. Pyrrha smiled as the cut on Jaune's face healed up as that was surprising. "You have a lot of it." Pyrrha said as she saw the cut was all healed in an instant.

Jaune smiled before he saw himself as he was glowing. "Wow." Jaune said as he Prompto decided to speak up.

"Kissy, kissy someone's in love!" Prompto called opting Gladio to push Prompto away as Pyrrha was blushing.

"Idiot." Gladiolus said as he walked to the two. "Ok then let's start heading north ruins should be that way anyway." Gladiolus said as the two other initiates agreed to that.

(With Ruby, Noctis, Weiss, and Ignis)

Ignis was being their guides as Weiss wanted to be the guide but Noctis word and Ruby's agreement with Noctis outvoted her. The way Ignis had spoken to her wasn't like how her own father would lecture her. Ignis saw a mistake and had acted accordingly to what he felt was needed. Ignis was stern and to the point her father saw responded to every mistake with the same force. Hell when she wanted to study in Beacon well let's just saw her scar on her face had to come from somewhere. Noctis and Ruby were a bit behind them chatting as Weiss heard Noctis mention his favorite past time which was fishing and riding Chocobos which Weiss had always wanted to do but Atlas wasn't Chocobo friendly for long periods of time and her father wouldn't order her one from Lucis especially after his last visit there. There's a reason why Lucis don't have a Schnee made CCT Tower over there.

Weiss had heard that Lucis was able to sign the Vytal treaty once they made a CCT Tower of their own using their own resources as well as the shared resources between them, Vale, and Menagerie as it was the only Tower not built by Atlas. Weiss had only been to Lucis once which was actually how she met Pryna who was probably still in the trunk with air holes waiting for Weiss' return. That little snow ball always knew how to cheer up Weiss especially when Whitely and her father were involved.

'If you're going to try and make me obey father Whitely then be ready for Pryna to bite you'" Weiss thought as she often debated on awakening Pryna's own Aura at times. Well since she was in a Huntsman academy maybe she should do it since Pryna was always such a smart dog.

"A lien for your thoughts Ms. Schnee." Ignis began as Weiss looked.

"Pardon?" Weiss asked as Ignis looked.

"I have noticed that you seem to have a need to make yourself seem perfect or try to be perfect, I shall confess that mindset does concern me at times for I have seen what such a mindset has done to people even those your own age." Ignis said as Weiss looked. "If it's something you wish to discuss I'm more then honored to listen." Ignis said as Weiss looked at him for a moment before blushing.

"It's... um..." Weiss stuttered as she looked away. "It's complicated." Weiss said as Ignis saw the signs.

Weiss was clearly starved of parental affection and seems the damage was very much there. "If I may ask how did you get that scar Ms. Schnee?" Ignis asked as Weiss looked.

"Oh this... I got it when I had decided I wanted to be a Huntress." Weiss said as that was intriguing.

"Oh were you attacked?" Ignis asked as Weiss looked to Ignis.

"No I wasn't not exactly. See when I told my father of this he didn't agree with me I kept telling him I wanted to be a Huntress while he kept trying to convince me to stay in Atlas and take a desk job in the SDC. It all lead up to a test from my father, he had me take on a suit of armor possessed by a Grimm and well long story short I defeated it but not without getting a scar from the battle." Weiss said as that surprised Ignis.

"Weiss... is that considered legal in Atlas a father sending a Grimm against his daughter as a test where she may have died before he could act?" Ignis asked as that caught Weiss's attention. Now that she thought about it where did, her father get such a Grimm like that, in fact she noticed that some of the servants would look to her with sadness when she passed by like she was some sort of victim.

Weiss's silence was all the answers Ignis needed as he knew something wasn't right. He may have only been a child when he had caught sight of Jaques Schnee and seen his picture on the net and every time he saw him Ignis felt that the man was lower than even trash and a monster that could rival a Grimm in cruelty. 'I should begin investigating this after the initiation if this is what I fear it is then either Jaques has been bribing the Atlas Council or Jaques knows how to hide his tracks and is a corrupt individual.' Ignis thought as if he was right then Weiss was unknowingly a victim of Child neglect and possible child abuse. Both of which by Atlas' laws would see the SDC Head in Prison for a long time.

"Weiss I shall say this now perfection is impossible to attain, because with perfection we cannot thing as individuals and further more in a case of perfection there will always be someone stronger and more cunning out there who will destroy that sense of perfection. I am telling you this now in hopes that you may take this to heart for those who strive for perfection constantly will be doomed to death and insanity." Ignis said as he led the group.

"Wait how do you know?" Weiss asked as Ignis looked.

"I had seen and almost experienced it once in my life time, but after that I had learned all too well that we are merely human and we are prone to mistakes but as humans we learn from those mistakes and become stronger for it. Much like a path we may stumble and lose our way but in time we find it once more and when we do." Ignis said as he moved a few bushes to reveal the ruins. "Our path is made clear and our destination is not as far as we once believed." Ignis said as Weiss was surprised at this as she smiled at Ignis trying very hard to hide a deep blush of hers.

"Alright Iggy," Noctis said to him with Ruby standing beside him as she gave a smile knowing they are just halfway done, as once they get a relic and get back to beacon the team can form and Ruby hope she is on a team with Noctis, or Yang, which ever first.

Walking out to the ruin and then a voice called out to saying, "Ruby!" Ruby turn and saw her sister Yang coming down the hill with the girl from last night she still doesn't know her name.

"Yang!" Ruby called as she wave to her sister as they came up as Yang said, "It's great to see you got here sis, you too Noctis, and nice seeing you Iggy."

Ignis push up his glasses as he said, "Call me Ignis, only my closes friends can use that."

"Why do they even call you that at all, it's seem ridiculous," Weiss said as Ignis give a small laugh as he said, "It maybe but I don't really mind it, and it show the kind of bond me and my friends share, of brother in arms sort of thing."

Noctis nod to his friend as he said, "It's, how things roll with us as well, and… hello again." Looking to Blake as he said to her as Blake look to him as she said, "I believe this is the first time saying hello."

"True, but if you stay long enough before it could have been, I'm Noctis," Noctis said as he held out a hand to as she look to him and said, "I know, your prince Noctis of Lucis, I caught it the other day. My name's Blake." She shakes his hand once before letting off.

"I'm Ruby, Yang's sister," Ruby introduce herself as Blake nods as Ignis give a nice nod now knowing everyone has been introduce to each other now as he said, "Now that we have been intro duce, let us grab a relic, shall we?"

"Right, let look over them," Noctis said as he and everyone walk over to the temple and pick out a relic, as they reach them they saw chess pieces.

(Jaune, Pyrrha, Prompto, and Gladiolus)

A the two paired up partners look at a cave with cave drawing on the side of it as Jaune said, "Is this it?"

"It could be," Pyrrha said as Jaune shrugs as he about to walk in, but for Gladiolus and Prompto saw the warning in the cave drawing as Prompto said, "I wouldn't go in their if I was you."

Jaune turn to him as he said, "Why, it can't be that bad to quickly check out." As Jaune seem somewhat persistent so do so, as Prompto held out his hands and said, "Whatever, but I've warn you."

Pyrrha know what they were trying to do, as they think the save could be dangerous as she was about to say something, But Jaune was already walking in as she grab a few things off the ground to make a torch and said, "Hold Jaune."

As the two went in the two Kingsglaives stood outside as Gladiolus said, "You think they are going to find trouble in there?"

"Well if my instinct is to go by, as well the drawings, it's a good chance, but the question is, what it could be… My lien is on Death Stalker," Prompto said to him as he did wanted to know but didn't want to check it himself.

"I'll take that bet, it has to be a deadeye," Gladiolus said as he look to the cave and waited as Prompto look to his friend and said, "You're on. 20 lien?" "30, I want to make my money worth something," Gladiolus said to him.

"You're on." Prompto said as he sat down knowing this was a bet he would win. After all cave warning plus his own senses as a Faunus ensured he would win this bet.

(With Jaune and Pyrrha)

Jaune who had made a torch was taking the lead as Pyrrha followed close behind. "I not sure this is it..." Pyrrha said as she followed causing Jaune to sigh.

"Pyrrha, I made the torch." He began as she gestured to, said torch. "Could you at least humor me for maybe 5 more feet?" Jaune asked before he tripped with a yelp and dropped the Torch into a puddle as the puddle put out the fire. "Ow." Jaune whined as he got back up in the now pitch black cave.

"Do you feel that?" Pyrrha asked as she felt something off as she looked around.

"Soul crushing Regret?" Jaune asked but that wasn't what Pyrrha was talking about.

"No, it's... warm." Pyrrha said as something wasn't right as there may be something in there with them.

(At the Ruins)

The group were looking over the Chess piece as Ignis noticed that there were two of each pieces from both colors, Two White Knights, Two Black Rooks, and Two white and black Bishops. Though there was an oddity as there was a white and Black Queen and a White and Black King. "Hmm it appears this is the method in which teams are put together." Ignis said as everyone looked to him.

"Can you explain I'm kind of lost?" Ruby said as Ignis looked.

"The pieces are here in pairs thus from that reason those with matching pairs form one team of four." Ignis said as Ruby looked as she could now be on the same team as either Noctis or Yang.

"Oh I get it." Ruby said as all she had to do was grab the same piece as Yang or Noct and they'll be a team.

"Highness I believe we should grab the two King Pieces save the other one for Gladiolus and Prompto in the event they had formed one team as I have informed Ms. Schnee before a team with us four in it would allow us to work at our best on the field." Ignis said as Noctis understood.

"Got it." Noctis said as Weiss looked.

"Wait isn't that cheating, I mean isn't it supposed to be at random?" Weiss asked as Ignis simply made a small smile and put his right index finger to his lips making a shushing gesture.

When Yang heard this she smiled as in her mind one thing was present. 'A king should have a queen.' She thought before grabbing a Queen piece. "Hey Blake how about a Black Queen?" Yang called holding said piece.

"Sure." Blake said as Yang took said piece.

"Well... QUEEN!" Ruby called as she grabbed the White Queen Piece as now they had their team.

(With Jaune and Pyrrha)

Jaune and Pyrrha continued walking down the dark cave as they soon saw the darkness was letting up as it made way for light. They soon found a large glowing yellow object as Jaune had a smile on his face. "That's the relic!" Jaune called as he saw it but Pyrrha knew better because it was far too big. Jaune reached for it as it looked suspended in the air as when he made a swipe for it the 'relic,' moved as Jaune missed as Pyrrha knew this wasn't a good sign. "Hey. Bad Relic!" Jaune said as he made another swipe at it and missed. Jaune then jumped to it and grabbed it as he smiled. "Gotcha!" He said as he was being lifted up.

"Jaune..." Pyrrha said as she saw this.

Jaune was soon faced to face with the glowing red face of a Death Stalker as he was soon wide eyed.

(With Prompto and Gladiolus)

The two soon heard a very girly scream as they looked at the cave and at each other as they were confused. "Ok either Pyrrha isn't as brave or a major champion as people thought or..." Prompto began as Gladiolus finished.

"Or that was Jaune." Gladiolus said as the two opted to stay to finish their bet.

(At the Ruin)

The six heard the scream as Yang looked to find its source. "Some girls' in trouble." Yang said as Noctis looked to Ruby who looked back.

"You don't think the instructors will really let someone die do you?" Ruby asked as Noctis looked.

"I really hope not." Noctis said as that would be bad.

"Blake did you hear that?" Yang asked as Blake looked up and saw something flying above as she also heard the faint sound of something stomping around, something big.

(With Prompto and Gladiolus)

The girly screams were getting louder as the two waited as from the cave Pyrrha ran out with weapon drawn. "Ok Prompto get ready to pay up." Gladiolus said as Prompto smirked.

Soon the cave burst apart as from it a Death Stalker came out with Jaune hanging on its pincer screaming like a little girl. "What was that Gladio about paying up?" Prompto asked as he had his hand out waiting for his wad.

"Dammit." Gladiolus said as he took out the Lien and put it in Prompto's waiting hands.

"Thank you very much." Prompto said as Pyrrha looked.

"Can you guys focus?!" Pyrrha called as the two quickly remembered where they were.

"WHY? PYRRHA! PYRRHA!" Jaune called between screams as he was hanging onto the Death Stalkers tail. "This is not the relic! It's not!" Jaune cried out before screaming some more. "Do something!" Jaune called as Prompto had Photobooth out in its revolver form.

"Get the thing to hold still I'll shoot him down!" Prompto called as he switched his ammunition to a piercing type as he aimed for the stingers joint.

"Jaune! Whatever you do, don't let-" Pyrrha began as the Death Stalker tried to shake Jaune off before flinging Jaune off the Pincer.

"...go." Pyrrha said as Jaune flew through the air.

Prompto and Pyrrha smiled nervously as Gladiolus was ready to fight. "Run!" Prompto called as he and Pyrrha ran away as Gladiolus looked.

"Wait what?!" He called as he was now alone. The Grimm hissed and roared as Gladiolus as he growled. "Wait for me!" Gladiolus called as he chased after the two.

(With the Group at the Ruins)

"Well whoever is it, I'm sure they can get through it, but right now we need to locate Gladiolus and Prompto, as there is a chance they may have paired up," Noctis said as Ignis nods as he said, "Perhaps but we should still think of other possibility they may have paired up with others students or not at all, and the those are less worst possibility."

"What could be worse than those?" Weiss asked as Ignis sighed and said, "Dead, died in a belly of a beast or being 6 feet under, as you have to remember what Ozpin said at the start, as there still a chance people can die out here."

Weiss is shock by this as it sound ridiculous, but not wrong ether as the Grimm's are real, and the road to this place was dangerous.

"Then let get moving and help our friends!" Ruby said determined to do what is right as everyone agrees and about to set out until a loud scream is heard as everyone look and saw a blonde figure came flying by and then-

"CRASH!"

Into a tree as Noctis cringe a bit Ignis just push up his glasses, with the girl gave a, 'WTF' look as Blake said, "Did that guy flew into a tree?"

"Ahh," everyone started to say and then a sound of an Ursa is heard as everyone got their weapons ready as they turn and see an Ursa coming out with a loud roar, but then a strike of lighting happen behind it with the sound of a "YEEEE-HAAAAW!"

The Ursa fell down dead with the orange hair crazy girl roll off before getting up saying, "Awwww... It's broken."

Ren came running up trying to catch his breath as he said to the girl, "Nora! Please... Don't ever do that again."

When he look to his friend, she was gone and looked around for her, as with the group they follow the orange hair girl with their eyes as she was already at the chess pieces relic stands as Nora look at them and looked to the Rook.

She took it as a pink background with her symbol on it as she started sing and dance a bit, "I'm queen of the castle! I'm queen of the castle!"

"Nora!"

Nora stop singing and dancing with the chess piece on her head before it fell off and into her hand as she look to Ren and said, "Coming Ren!"

Nora rush over to her friend as Blake said, "Did that girl just ride in on an Ursa?" "I/ahh…" Everyone started to say but didn't know what to say and then a loud screech as 3 people came running in with a death stalker on their asses.

"I told you so Gladiolus I told you so!" Prompto called as he held onto his wad of Lien for dear life.

"Less talking more running!" Gladiolus called as he ran with Prompto and Pyrrha.

The three avoided and attacks from Grimm as they ran torts Jaune. "Jaune!" Pyrrha called as she chased after Jaune.

"Pyrrha!" Jaune called as he was stuck in the tree. "Prompto Gladiolus!" Jaune called as he wanted to get down.

Noctis and Ignis saw this as they were surprised at this. "Prompto, Gladio?" Noctis asked as he saw this.

"NORA!" Nora called as she appeared in the middle of the group surprising everyone.

"Did they just run all the way here with a Death Stalker on their tails?" Blake asked as Yang looked ready to blow.

And at that moment Mt. Yang Xiao Long erupted... again. "I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! COULD EVERYONE JUST CHILL OUT FOR TWO SECONDS BEFORE SOMETHING CRAZY HAPPENS AGAIN?!" Yang roared as her eyes were glowing red.

"Hopefully the Nevermore up there is willing to listen." Blake said as she pointed to said Nevermore flying around the area. Two seconds passed as Ren caught up to Nora as soon a roar was heard as it wasn't the Nevermore in the sky nor was it the Death Stalker as the group looked to the wood line and saw none other than a creature from Lucis and that beast was a Behemoth.

"Oh crap!" Prompto called as Noctis and Ignis saw this.

"Well you got your two seconds and then some Yang." Noctis said as soon Gladiolus, Pyrrha, and Prompto all came flying torts them as Prompto landed first with Gladiolus landing on Prompto's back causing Prompto to yelp in pain as finishing the pile of Deathstalker throws was Pyrrha as Prompto screamed in pain.

"A behemoth why now?" Gladiolus asked as he knew Lucis creatures had migrated to other parts of Remnant but a Behemoth of all things that was just asking for trouble.

"My back." Prompto cried out as soon Jaune landed on the ground after getting out of the tree as he got up.

"Ow." Jaune moaned as he went to catch up to the others.

"Great the Gangs all here! Now we can die together." Yang said as Ignis then spoke.

"We have retrieved what we came for so it is in our best interest to retreat to live and fight another day." Ignis said as these three were some of the toughest creatures in Remnant.

"Let's go!" Noctis said as he, his friend, Ruby and Yang with their partners and everyone started to run as the two ground beast follow, the nevermore was circling them as feather started to come down, everyone ether dodge it or move to get out of the way as Prompto said, "Why the heck is that thing coming after us for?"

"Hard to say, if it's hungry, angry, or relocating and we were in its territory," Gladiolus said as Noctis said, "Should it be going after the other two things then if it's territory?"

"Maybe, but that nevermore seem to be focus, and when its hungry it would go after a random victim, so in other words its angry and its aiming for one of us," Ignis said as Weiss said, "Then at who though?"

Noctis looked to everyone and see what the nevermore is going after as the next wave of feather came at them, Noctis and Ruby were the one to dodge it the most, as Noctis stop for a bit he notice a black feather on Ruby and he remember the tree she cut down, with most Nevermore lay nest in trees high up.

If ruby did accidently did cut it down then… its going after Ruby, as Noctis shouted to her, "Ruby, is coming after you!"

Ruby stop for a moment and look back at Noctis, which was a mistake as soon as she didn't the nevermore shot more feather down and at Ruby which now confirm it was her.

"Ruby!" Yang yell as Ruby is alive but now she stuck in feathers as they piercer her hood, as everyone else try to help, but the behemoth pounce down in the middle of the gang making them spread out and way.

The death stalker came at Ruby as Yang call out to her saying, "Ruby get out of there!"

Ruby struggle, as the Death stalker was upon her, there was no way for anyone of the group to get to her in time, as the Death Stalker raise its stinger and strike down, a Noctis came in warped over to her and block the stinger with his sword as it came down to a battle of strength, Noctis reach deep inside and use his aura to help and force back the Death stalker by a burst of energy. The same thing would be seen in a trailer of FFXV called Stand together)

Ruby saw what happen as her eyes widen and said, "Whoa." She knew Noctis was powerful and strong, but this show it well, as Noctis turn to her as he said, "You alright Ruby?"

Ruby looked to him for a moment before nodded, as Noctis smile and slash the feathers away getting her unstuck as Ruby Stood up and Yang was close enough to rush over and hug her sister before let off as she said to Ruby, "I'm so happy you're okay!"

The nevermore cried out as it was coming around for another pass, and then Prompto call out to them saying, "Hey guys, if it's not too much trouble but… a little help here!" he got out of the way of the Behemoth attack.

"We need to fall back we got what we came for no need for anymore unneeded fighting!" Noctis called as everyone agreed to that.

"Let's go!" Ruby called as everyone ran for it.

The mass of 12 ran torts the ruins bridge area as Yang smiled at Ruby and Noctis who stood upon a rock. Noctis actually in a certain light did look like a king in the making as Ruby stood next to him with the two leading the charge. "What is it?" Blake asked as she looked to Yang.

"Nothing." Yang said as she and Blake then ran ahead to catch up to their allies.

As they entered the ruin bridge area the Behemoth and Deathstalker were right on their tails as the Nevermore provided its Fellow creature of Grimm and temporary ally aerial support of sorts as it flew on ahead. As they ran the Nevermore had gained a major lead on them as Noctis cursed their luck.

*Insert Final Fantasy XV OST Omnis Lacrima Boss Battle Version

Everyone with weapons drawn took cover as the Nevermore was now blocking their path as Noctis looked to Ignis. "Ignis any ideas?!" Noctis called as Ignis looked as right now they can't turn back because the Behemoth and Deathstalker was after them and they cants move forward due to the Nevermore. Plus if they don't deal with these creatures then chances are they will chase them all the way to Beacon which means this was no longer and unneeded fight.

"We need to split into three teams of four and these three teams will deal with the three beasts at their own judgment. Mr. Arc, Ms. Nikos, Ren, and Nora you four shall battle the death stalker Mr. Arc you shall take lead of this team." Ignis said as Jaune nodded nervously.

"Got it." Jaune said as unknown to Ignis he was basically forming the team's right here and now.

"Ms. Rose, Ms. Schnee, Ms. Belladonna, and Ms. Xiao Long you four shall handle the Nevermore with Ms. Rose leading your charge." Ignis said as that surprised Weiss. But Weiss only nodded as she trusted Ignis' judgment as they had yet to lead any of them astray.

"You got it Iggy!" Ruby said as she was ready.

"The rest of us shall deal with the Behemoth doing this shall allow us maximum effectiveness and shall handle any assist with the fights of others once we finish with our own." Ignis said as everyone understood that.

"Alright Prompto get a good shooting position Gladio your taking the frontal assault." Noctis said as the two nodded.

"If we survive this Ignis you are going to cook the biggest victory meal you have ever made." Gladiolus said as Ignis smirked.

"Now need to fret I have already made plans for that meal Gladio." Ignis said meaning he knew they would all win simply because he had faith in them.

Soon the Death Stalker and Behemoth burst through the wood line as the Behemoth roared as clearly it was angry about trespassers. "Ok everyone you all know what to do split up!" Noctis called as the three teams split up and began their fight with their designated opponents.

"Really hope this is worth it in the end!" Prompto called out as he went to find a sniping position to attract the Behemoths attention.

"Hey at least you're not taking it head on!" Gladiolus called as he and Noctis were the bait at the moment.

"Eyes forward everyone!" Ignis said as the Behemoth came at them as it swipe at the three melee fighters, but they have dodge it with Prompto open fire upon it.

3 shot hit its side as it roar out to that, as soon enough Noctis came out as he warp at it and started slashing with his engine sword, Follow by Gladiolus swinging his claymore over his shoulder at the beast causing some damage as well.

Ignis try to come up with a quick plan to help as he pull out a small roll of something and un roll it as inside were dust powder of different element, few are the same some different, but he grab the fire and wind dust two each, and if he can use them right they could cause massive damage to the Behemoth.

"Hold it off for just a moment while I prepared something," Ignis said as he going to making something that goes bang as Noctis dodge a tail whip from the beast as he said, "Don't let us hanging then."

Ignis worked as fast as he could as he grab some leaves on the ground and pour the dust onto them and started to get to work.

Gladiolus block an attack with his claymore and feeling his power growing but he didn't know if it would be enough, as he yelled to Prompto as he said, "Hey Prompto, get working on finding a weak spot!"

"Got it!" Prompto said as he, change his gun to camera mode and started to seek weak points as he started to try target them as the Behemoth keep moving around.

Prompto grunted at this as he yell out, "Can't get a clear shot!"

Noctis jumps back a bit and said, "Then let's slow it down." Noctis raise his hand as frost started to show as Noctis cast the spell Blizzard at the Behemoth as ice form at its lets as it show slowing down a little, Noctis change up his spell as his hand now showing some lightning dancing around as he cast it and hit the Behemoth again this time cry out paralyze by that as Prompto got a clear shot with his camera.

Prompto smile as he look to his camera and use his semblance to target the Behemoth weak spot as it show on camera as he took the shot to mark them.

"Oh! Hi there… Opening!" Prompto said as he then change his camera back into his gun which he then fired as he found the weak spot.

Prompto then began firing at the weak points causing a double critical as thanks to Prompto's semblance he can get the double damage bonus of sorts. Noctis threw a warp dagger at a pillar as he was just above the Behemoth. Noctis then came down on it as he stabbed into its back causing it to roar in pain before Gladiolus slashed at it causing it some major damage sending it back.

The duo each made sure to hit the weak points Prompto had begun hitting as Noctis was showing how strong her could be as he slashed at the Behemoth with his weapons. As Noctis fought he made sure he didn't take too much damage as he warped all over to keep the Behemoth guessing. Gladiolus was their heavy hitter as he swung his claymore down on the opponent while Prompto shot at it with his guns.

Of course the Behemoth roared and knocked back Gladiolus as the claymore wielder was hurled back to a wall where he made a crater. "Gladiolus!" Noctis called from a high spot as Gladiolus looked.

"Don't worry I'm ok!" Gladiolus called as he looked to Noctis. "Just keep hitting it." Gladiolus called as Noctis looked to Prompto.

"Prompto send a Fire Spell I'm shooting a Blizzard at it!" Noctis called as Gladiolus saw what he was doing.

"This should be good!" Gladiolus called as Prompto switched out with a Mortar. Once it was loaded with the Fire Spell Prompto took aim.

"Ready when you are Noct!" Prompto called as Noctis then pulled out a Blizzard Spell.

"Here it comes!" Noctis called as he pulled out the Blizzard Spell in his round grenade like container threw the Blizzard Spell at the enemy causing damaged as the area around it and on the Behemoths body began to freeze.

"My turn!" Prompto called as he fired the Fire Spell causing the Behemoth to roar in pain as it was hit and burned causing the ice on it to melt creating a sort of fog.

"Here it comes!" Gladiolus called as he threw the Thunder Spell at the Behemoth with the skill of a professional Baseball Pitcher and shocking the Behemoth heavily as the water covering its body conducted electricity causing it major damage.

"Alright!" Noctis called but the Behemoth roared out in fury as it still wasn't down yet. "Ignis give me some good news!" Noctis called as he warped away to avoid an attack from the Behemoth who was now very pissed off.

Ignis was pouring mix dust from the leaves used as a funnel into the small bottles he had keep the dust in before as he said, "Just about there, just keep him occupied for just few more seconds."

Noctis groin at this as he looked to the behemoth as he called out, "Gladiolus!"

When Gladiolus heard Noctis call his name he knew he was going for a link attack like they practice but it time to put it to use, as he Raise his sword onto his shoulder as he jump in the air and slash down as he said, "This one just for you!"

Noctis follow up as he warped in and slash at the Behemoth as it roar in pain as Noctis yell out, "Prompto!"

"Don't mind if I do!" Prompto said as he unleashed a barrage of rounds upon the Behemoth as it roar out again, now it's showing they were doing a lot of damage to the behemoth but they still need to kill it.

Ignis put the cork back on the last bottle as it glow a light red color, as he other things on the ground, he soon pick them up, soon enough reach into his inner pocket and pull out some thread and said, "Never leave home without it."

Quickly using the thread and wrap it around the 4 bottles, then over them cross wise so they will stay in place, as he bit the threat off, he stood up quickly as he look to the behemoth as he roar out, Ignis said, "Open wide and taste my spicy mix."

He throw it into the mouth of the beast as the behemoth took it as he quickly said to the others, "Everyone hit inside its mouth with fire!"

Everyone nods as soon enough as everyone held out their hands with a fire spell including Ignis as they quickly throw the spell at its mouth and soon enough-

"BOOM!"

An explosion came from within its mouth with flames and black smoke puff out, giving a death cry before its drop down dead, with the inside of its mouth still smoking.

Everyone waited a moment to see if it's really dead or playing dead… nothing happen, with Prompto cheering saying, "Heck yea, we kick its butt!"

"Killed it dead," Noctis said with a cheap one liner with Gladiolus following it up, "It better stay dead."

Ignis walk up and said, "I think this was a complete success."

Noctis put away his sword as it wrap out of his hand as he said, "Lets' go find the others."

The gang nod and soon headed out to see how the other two team worked out with their problem.

(Meanwhile during the same time of the battle)

With the two team took off into a different ruin area that almost seem to be a part of a castle, with the nevermore flying high above, the two team took cover behind pillars and stay out of site for the moment with the nevermore landed on a tower look down, Yang look back and saw something coming as she said, "Well, that's great!"

The death Stalker ran through everything that got in its way as Jaune said, "Ah, man, run!"

The nevermore spotted them as it took off and flew at them as Ren saw this, he said to Nora, "Nora, distract it!"

Nora obliges as she ran out taking her weapon off her back as she had it in a grenade launcher mode and started firing at the nevermore with the grenades themselves were pink with hearts on them and they exploded in pink smoke.

Everyone began running to the bridge as Nora soon noticed the Death Stalker coming in behind her as luckily Ren and Blake came in blocking it off. Weiss soon jumped in and grabbed Nora before jumping away. "Weren't we supposed to be dealing with our opponents separately?!" Weiss called as Ruby called from ahead.

"We just need to keep them separate!" Ruby called as she knew what she was doing.

The group soon got to the bridge as Pyrrha saw the Deathstalker coming at them as she stopped and turned her sword into its rifle form. "Go, go!" Pyrrha called as she began firing at the Deathstalker to keep it occupied while Blake and Ren caught up.

Once everyone was on the bridge the Deathstalker stopped as it was unable to cross the bridge be it out of fear or size it did not matter. The Nevermore was soon flying in as Ruby still remembered that she was the one who cut down its nest. The Nevermore soon hit the bridge wrecking it as Ruby, Weiss, Jaune, Nora, and Yang were on one side away from the Deathstalker while Ren, Pyrrha, and Blake were on the other side closer to the Deathstalker who made swipes at them.

"Man we gotta get over there, they need help!" Jaune called as Nora smiled.

"Let's do this!" Nora called as Jaune was unsure.

"Yeah, but uh... I can't make that jump." Jaune said wishing he had that Warp thing Noctis had.

Nora smiled before bashing Jaune back with her Grenade Launcher as it transformed into her mighty War Hammer. Once it was done transforming Nora charged forward and once she got in the air she spun behind her and hit the already ruined broken bridge which sent Jaune hurdling to the other side as he spewed out objections.

Nora was soon standing on her hammer as she put her hand to her eyes like she was seeing how far she needed to go before she pulled the trigger sending herself flying torts the Deathstalker. "WHEE!" Nora called out as she flew at the Deathstalker. "AH SMASH!" Nora called out smashing the Deathstalker in the head. The Deathstalker tried to sting Nora with its stinger as Nora of course slid back avoiding it. But when she did this she had hit Black and knocked her off the edge as Blake was falling. Black then converted her sword into its hand gun form and threw it to a spot where it stabbed into. Blake then swung around as the Nevermore was coming in close.

Blake responded by using her sword and slashing at it with both sword and sheath as she had already pulled her sword back. She was soon on the Nevermores back as she ran down and slashed at it with her heavy blade like sheath. The four girls were soon at a high vantage point as Blake saw the being was quiet powerful. "It's tougher than it looks!" Blake called as she looked to Yang.

"Then let's hit it with everything we've got!" Yang called out as she was ready to take on the Nevermore and bring it down.

Ruby change her weapon in scythe mode with her hand on the trigger, Yang reloads, Blade had her weapon in gun form, and Weiss spin the cylinder for a new dust and soon enough they fire all they got at it, a the nevermore doesn't seem to be much effected and a lot of misses, it was upon them as it flew through a ruin building and brought it down with the four girl on it.

All they ran for it and jump from bolder to bolder, blast their way up, clime up a pillar like a ninja, and dash up with a little help of a semblance.

Yang got up and ran to somewhere, with Weiss looked at the nevermore as she said, "None of this is working."

Ruby looked over as she saw Blake coming up, then the sound of gun fire is heard as they look to Yang as she fire round after round at the nevermore as Ruby hatch a plan as she said, "I have a plan! Cover me!"

Ruby rush off as she blasts away as Weiss raises her weapon and join the fight with Blake and Yang.

(The other team)

As Jaune, Pyrrha, Nora, and Ren stuck on what was left of a bridge being attack by the Death stalker that was on normal land as it attack the bridge the team is on.

As the bridge was about to a no bridge, Jaune said to the group, "We gotta move!"

All of them rush towards to the Death Stalker as the thing swing down its claw at Pyrrha, she block it with her shield, and slash it away with her weapon in sword mode as it the death stalker pull back, it use its other claw to attack at Jaune as he bloc it with is shield, Pyrrha came in and knock it off of him.

Ren came in firing his weapon, and dodge a stinger as side step and grab hold of it as Ren fire at the joint where the stinger connect to the tail.

Nora came up with her grenade launcher and fire it at the Death Stalker, with Jaune and Pyrrha pull back as the grenade hit against its claws, Pyrrha also did her part as she change her weapon into a spear again and launch it at the death Stalker as it went into its eye causing it pain.

With that it's freak out swinging its tail around with Ren still on it, as he got thrown off, Nora look to him and said, "Ren!"

Ren hit into a ruin build, very hard and fell down maybe knocked out, Jaune got up and saw the deathstalker stinger was about to fall off thank to Ren doing.

Jaune came up with a quick plan as he said, "Pyrrha!" pointing to the stinger as she said, "Done!"

Throw her shield like a Frisbee and cut where the join is weak at, as the stringer fell down on top of the Death Stalker's head, Pyrrha shield return to her, as Jaune soon turn to Nora and said, "Nora hit him!"

"Heads up!" Nora said as she went up to finish the job as she jump onto Pyrrha's shield with her grenade lunch pointed downwards while in hammer mode, Nora fire and shot into the air.

Nora was sitting on her hammer with a big smile on her face before she came down and changed positions to a standing position which allowed her to start spinning in the air once she fired her weapon as she soon smashed down on the Deathstalker's pincer and stabbed the pincer into it. The result was Pyrrha and Jaune being launched over the Deathstalker as Nora saw this and fired her weapon again as she was launched to Jaune and Pyrrha as said Scorpion Grimm fell to its doom. Jaune landing got messed up as Nora landed on her bum while Pyrrha stuck her own landing and finally Ren ran in sore and exhausted before Ren fell down possible out cold or catching his breath.

Soon Noctis and his group ran over as they had defeated the Behemoth and saw the Nevermore circling torts Ruby and her group.

(With RWBY)

Yang was firing Ember Celica at the Nevermore as it flew over the ruins before she was able to hit its face. The Nevermore roared as that did hurt it quite a bit which opted the Nevermore to fly at Yang as if it was going to eat Yang. Yang of course jumped up and into its mouth before using her left arm to hold said mouth open and began firing into the mouth. "I! Hope! Your! Hung-ry!" Yang roared as she fired each shot with each word she spoke. Yang turned around and was wide eyed before jumping out of the Nevermores mouth and landed on the ground where said Grimm crashed into the wall.

The Nevermore roared as Yang looked to Ruby and the others and saw their plan was ready and smiled at what was to come. Yang soon saw Weiss charging forward as Yang ran passed her to the others to help get the plan ready as Weiss reached her target with a jump before she stabbed and froze the area causing the Nevermore's tail to be stuck to the ruins. Weiss soon summoned another Glyph before making her way to the others as they prepared Ruby's reckless plan.

Blake got her sword into its gun form and threw it over to Yang who caught it and stabbed it into a pillar deep as now was Ruby's part. Ruby then with Crescent Rose launched herself at the rope as it was now more like a slingshot with Ruby standing on Crescent Rose as Weiss then used her gravity Glyph to pull Ruby closer as Ruby was ready.

"Of course you would come up with this idea." Weiss said as she held the Glyph.

"Think you can make the shot?" Ruby asked as she didn't take her focus off the Nevermore and where she would cut.

"Humph. Can I?" Weiss asked sarcastically as she knew she could.

This gave ruby a confused look as she looked to Weiss. "...Can-" She began but Weiss cut her off.

"Of course I can!" Weiss countered as they were ready.

The Glyph soon turned red and once it did it launched Ruby torts the Nevermore with Crescent Rose letting a shot out for increased speed as soon as once Ruby was upon the Grimm Crescent Rose was hooked around its neck. Ruby then landed on the wall where Weiss then created a path of Glyphs for Ruby to run on before Ruby in turn ran up the wall while firing shots from Crescent Rose. Ruby roared as the Nevermore was creating a path of destruction as its body was being dragged on the wall and once Ruby reached the top the Nevermore lost its head before Ruby landed on the cliff edge.

*End OST

(With the others)

"Wow." Noctis said as Prompto elbowed him.

"There she is Noctis your wife to be." Prompto teased as Noctis simply responded by pushing Prompto to the ground as Ignis was looking through his bag of ingredients for a bit before he knew what he could use them for.

"That's it!" Ignis called out as he snapped his fingers.

"What's up Iggy?" Gladiolus asked as he looked to Ignis.

"I've come up with a new recipe for our small acceptance party tonight." Ignis said as Noctis chuckled forgetting about Prompto's teasing.

"I can't wait to try it." Noctis said as he knew anything Ignis cooks is a basic masterpiece.

"Will there be pancakes?" Nora asked as she really wanted some pancakes.

Noctis simply looked to Ruby as her cape released a flurry of Red Rose pedals as Noctis admired how Ruby looked.

(Later at the Team Naming Ceremony)

The new Team CRDL walked off the stage Gladiolus made sure to keep a close eye on them knowing they just screamed bullies right there. Soon it was their turn as Ignis had luckily prepared ingredients prior to the ceremony as once it was over it would be time to cook and then eat.

"Noctis Lucis Caelum, Ignis Scientia, Prompto Argentum, and Gladiolus Amicitia." Ozpin began as they climbed onto the stage to meet them. "The four of you had claimed the Black and White King Pieces. From this day forward, you four will work together as Team NIGP (Night Peer)." Ozpin said as their names and pictures appeared on screen forming into their team. "Lead by Noctis." Ozpin said as people clapped for them as Noctis looked a bit surprised as he had thought Ignis would be the leader with his tactics. Noctis wasn't the only one surprised as Weiss was sure Ignis would have been made leader considering his own ability to keep calm and his own tactics that Noctis relies upon.

"Way to go Noctis!" Prompto called as he put a hand around his best friends shoulder.

"Jaune Arc. Lie Ren. Pyrrha Nikos. Nora Valkyrie." Ozpin continued as the four came on stge. "The Four of you retrieved the White Rook pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as... Team JNPR." Ozpin said as Nora responded by hugging Ren. "Led by... Jaune Arc." Ozpin said as people applauded as that surprised Jaune.

"Huh!? L-led by...?" Jaune stuttered as Ozpin smiled.

"Congratulations, young man." Ozpin praised as he looked to the four.

Pyrrha of course punched Jaune's shoulder knocking him down as people laughed at this as it was kind of funny as she smiled a bit. "And finally Black Belladonna, Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, and Yang Xiao Long." Ozpin said as the screen showed the team with their pictures as it formed into said Team format. "The four of you retrieved the Black and White Queen Pieces. From this day forward, you will work together as... Team RWBY. Led by Ruby Rose." Ozpin said as that was surprising for Ruby and most of all Weiss as that was three people tonight who got a leadership role who probably shouldn't have gotten it. Noctis she could understand Jaune maybe but this just didn't make sense plus that look Ignis had gave her in the forest... it was like he had questions he needed to research first.

"I'm so proud of you!" Yang called as she hugged her sister as Ozpin looked between Noctis and Ruby discretely as the look in his eyes showed pity for them... for he had learned alongside Regis the cruel fate that awaits them, the one for Noctis he was unable to truly escape from, and the one for Ruby who now shoulders part of Noctis's burden though unknowingly which he knew would one day be made known.

"Ok this is a group photo worthy moment." Prompto said taking out his camera. "Hey Professor Ozpin mind taking the picture?" Prompto asked as Ozpin smiled and agreed as everyone got to position for the picture.

(Scene Break that evening)

*Insert Final Fantasy XV OST Relax and Reflect (Camp Theme)

Team NIGP, Team RWBY, and Team JNPR were invited to their little cook out as of now the three teams were gathered together around a small cooking spot with lights around for their little part (With Glynda's approval) as the Students were enjoying their little feast. "So is Ignis cooking really that good?" Ruby asked as she and Weiss looked to Noctis.

"One of the best but don't take my word for it just wait and behold." Noctis said as Weiss was wondering what was so great about Ignis' cooking that seems to have all of Team NIGP at the edge of their seats.

"Come on Iggy hurry it up I think our guests are getting rabid." Prompto said as he then turned to Gladiolus. "Help me out here big guy." Prompto said only to see he was preoccupied with Blake who was laughing a little as the two were reading a book which surprisingly wasn't smut this time around.

"Come on Foxy Photographer don't rush the chef!" Yang said as she dragged Prompto away.

Weiss saw Ignis was alone as she then approached him for a bit. "Hey Ignis." Weiss said as Ignis looked from his task at hand.

"Yes Weiss." Ignis said as he looked to Weiss.

"I was wondering are you content with Noctis being leader of Team NIGP?" Weiss asked as she looked to Ignis.

"Quite frankly I fully approve, you may not have known Noctis for as long as I have but if anything he is most deserving of his rank as he may not be key on tactics but he can rally the team with boosted moral and furthermore he has his moments when he sees which skill is best for a situation when it calls for it." Ignis said as Ignis was prime example of that. "Weiss do not fret it hasn't even been the first day yet I suggest you relax and wait to see how Ruby will do in the leadership role, if she makes a mistake that's why you and the rest of her team are here, to help guide her. After all she is two years your junior." Ignis said as he looked to Noctis and Ruby talking and laughing as the three Teams laughed and enjoyed the relaxation as for them this was a time to Relax and Reflect.

"Hey guys I got the pictures for the day!" Prompto called as he held his camera.

"Do view this with full stomachs." Ignis said as he had returned to the food and it was all ready. "Alright!" Noctis called as he went to the food ready to eat as did everyone else as they grabbed the plate.

Once food was served Weiss took the first bite as when she did her eyes were widened as this as she had stars in her eyes. "Incredible you need to consider becoming a Gourmet Chef Ignis!" Weiss called as she dug into her food as Yang and Blake weren't too far behind.

"This is incredible!" Yang called as she never tasted food like this before. Her dad's food was nothing compared to this master piece.

"It's delicious." Blake said as she ate the food as Ruby and Noctis ate together as Noctis smiled at Ruby's reaction.

"I think I'll get spoiled on this." Ruby said as if Ignis can cook this good she can already imagine that Ignis may be able to bake the legendary ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie the one her mother always told her stories about.

"Ren..." Nora began as Ren looked. "First chance we get, we're making Iggy bake Pancakes." Nora said plainly as she was clearly spoiled on Ignis's cooking.

"Agreed." Ren said surprising many as Pyrrha and Jaune had to admit Team NIGP were the luckiest team of all as they got what could be Remnants Greatest Chef.

For everyone it was like their taste buds exploded into battle as the battle quickly ended in the food and the taste buds victory which was as a form of peace which ended with a party. No one could describe the food and its taste like this as for them it was the pinnacle of cooking. "I am please you all enjoyed it." Ignis said as Prompto laughed.

"Ok then time for the pictures of the day." Prompto said as he took out Photobooth and activated its third form which was a projector that showed the images. Like for example Jaune when he was screaming stuck on the Deathstalker's tail before showing him thrown and the three who were with him running. It also showed the pictures of RWBY's arrival as clearly Prompto should be a photographer as no doubt these pictures were the kind that gives even the professionals a run for their money and make them green with envy.

All in all this would be a celebration well spent as no doubt their uniforms and their luggage was brought to their dorm rooms. But like all celebrations it had to end eventually thus everyone before the nights end returned to their dorms.

*End OST

(With Team RWBY)

After dinner, the celebrating, and getting pictures taken it was time to turn in for the night, as team ruby brought in their luggage with them with Ruby, Yang, and Blake has suitcases and one or two carrying bags, for Weiss, as it seem she brought a whole wardrobe with luggage stack on luggage, and Weiss was carrying one herself.

"Tonight was fun," Ruby said with a smile as she set herself down by a bed, as Yang doing the same as she said, "And the food was good too, Ignis know how to cook a mean dinner."

"It was enjoyable," Blake said as she put her stuff down, as she happy to see an old friend of hers and getting back hanging out together like before.

Weiss set her stuff in the corner as she started to say, "It was nice, the dinner, the people, the music." Weiss has her mind on Ignis and seem like music was playing for them.

Team RBY would agree but for one part as when she said Music as Ruby said, "Music?"

"I don't remember hearing any," Blake said as she should know with sensitive ears of hers, she keeping hidden under her bow.

Weiss snap out of it and try to fix herself as she said, "I-I meant I wish there were music." All 3 of them thought for a moment and give small shrugs and went off to unload some stuff to prepare for the night.

Weiss was doing the same as she went too heard and took the top one off and then suddenly the trunk she brought in started to shake for a moment as everyone heard that.

"What was that?" Ruby asked as Weiss perked up and said, "What's what?"

The trunk shakes again and this time everyone turn their attention to Weiss's trunk with the air holes as Weiss got over to it putting her hand on it as Yang look to it and said, "What's in the trunk?"

Weiss gave a smile and said, "Nothing." A whine was soon heard as Blake open her eyes a bit to that as Ruby gasp and said, "You brought a pet with you?"

Weiss was about to say something but the trunk shakes again as the dog inside has been cooped up for too long and wanted out as she started whining again.

With Weiss as she heard it, she sighed in frustration and said, "Okay, fine, I guess you'll know anyways I guess."

Weiss unlock her trunk and soon open it as Pryna pop out and after a moment the team reaction was mix as Ruby took a breath and, 'Eep!', Yang was speechless, and Blake freak out as she jump in the air like a cat would.

Ruby came to the dog in a blink of an eye, and started petting the dog as she said, "Oh she so cute, and white! Oh she so fluffy."

Yang joins in petting and said, "She, kind of looks like Umbra in a way." Blake was on her bed with a fort make of her books as she said, "Please keep her away from my stuff."

Pryna lick the sisters as she is loving the attention given from them as they laugh a bit to that as Ruby said, "S-stop, I'm ticklish."

Weiss got in between the sisters and her dog as she said, "Okay that enough of that."

Ruby back up a bit as she said, "What's her name?" She leaning in a bit and scratch the dog chin as Weiss grab Ruby hand to get her to stop, and push it away and said, "This is Pryna, and she is my dog. I brought her here with me so she would be not lonely at home."

Weiss petted her dog and said, "Who's a good doggy?"

Pryna barked happily as she was glad to finally be out of the trunk. She luckily did her business this morning and before the ceremony as of now she was just hungry as she scratched her ear. "Ok girl time to eat." Weiss said as she grabbed the good food she loves and once her food and water was set Pryna barked happily and began eating.

"Well then we should all get ready for bed we'll have so much fun with Pryna tomorrow." Ruby said with a smile as she just loved dogs.

"Yeah though I've been considering awakening her Aura for some time now. We'll I guess I still have time to decide." Weiss said as she yawned. "Well I suppose rest would be prudent." Weiss said as everyone agreed and began getting ready for bed.

(With Noctis)

Noctis put the letter in Umbra's mouth as the dog knew who the message was for. "Make sure this gets to dad alright." Noctis said as everyone was prepared for bed.

Umbra understood and began walking away. Sure Noctis could have used his scroll but he would rather be sleeping as that letter was a request so his father could pull a few strings. He won't go into detail but team RWBY will be seeing a lot of Lucis once the head over for the Vytal Festival.

"Well time to sleep knowing Iggy he'll be waking everyone up here to get ready and if he's sneaky enough have our neighbors be early for class tomorrow." Noctis said as he went to bed not looking forward to mornings... morning are evil.

(Scene Break Dark Unknown Location)

A young woman with milk white skin with a slight tan was looking at herself in the mirror and needless to say she was impressed. She had almost forgotten what her original form had looked like as the only change that stayed was her red eyes which now held a power equal to the Silver Eyes.

"I must confess Ardyn when I allowed you into my inner circle I did not expect this." The woman said as her black dress and white hair also remained.

"Well Salem it's only suitable for the future Queen of Lucis." Ardyn said as Salem smiled. Ardyn still held his outfit that he wore when he was in a position of power in Nefilheim on Eos which was basically his day to day cloths.

"Yes you are correct, the Star Scourge and the Grimm United, it seems wiping out humanity would be a waist." Salem said as she looked at her hands to make sure the magic was real and low and behold it was. "Ozpin was content with transferring his soul to a host but now who needs to do that." Salem said as Ardyn took one of Salem's hands.

"Yes the Throne that was denied me. Its King would need a Queen to rule by his side as equals." Ardyn said before kissing said hand.

"Yes but if you are correct we still must locate the current Oracle, the one called Lunafreya only has that power connected to the Crystal but the power itself was entrusted to another." Salem said as she looked out the window where the Grimm roamed freely as they seem to be having a glaring contest with their new neighbors born from the Star Scourge, the Daemons.

"But the Grimm and Daemons seem to be at odds a lot." Ardyn said looking down up the two side.

"Then perhaps we should make our little union official, the physical form of the Star Scourge and the physical form of the Grimm they call this a match made in Hell." Salem said as Ardyn smiled.

It was only fair a union between them would not only ensure loyalty but also boost morale and would also opt the two species of monsters to get along or die plus as a personal favorite of Ardyn see Tyrion break down in tears. That was when a knock on the door was heard as Salem looked. "Enter." Salem said as speak of the Devil there's the being right now.

"Hello your Grace." Tyrion said before Salem cleared her throat causing Tyrion to go wide eyed as he saw Ardyn there. "And your highness." Tyrion fixed himself as Salem looked to Tyrion.

"What is it Tyrion?" Salem asked as Tyrion was surprised his different his grace looked.

"Watts was right the Ring of Lucii isn't in Lucis anymore in fact no one knows where it is now, tried torturing one to tell and he didn't know." Tyrion said as Salem scowled causing Tyrion to freeze up.

"Seems Regis and Ozpin have thought ahead, perhaps we should pay Vale a short visit, after all it appears there might be a Chosen Queen to challenge is alongside the Chosen King." Ardyn said as Salem smiled.

"Perhaps you're right, with both our powers I can escape this place for a short time, it would be all the time I would need." Salem said as Ardyn nodded. "But first Tyrion inform Watts to send out some invitations to a celebration." Salem said as Ardyn smiled and sat on a couch.

"For what?" Tyrion asked as he didn't like that sound.

"For, my and Ardyn Lucis Caelum's wedding.' Salem said as Tyrion was wide eyed. "Now leave us." Salem said as Tyrion stumbled out the door wide eyed at what he heard as tears began to form. Tyrion never liked Ardyn after all and to think he and her grace would soon complete their union was shocking.

"Now then I suppose we best prepare a ceremonial outfit." Salem said as Ardyn stood up.

"Then I'll go retrieve a tux of mine." Ardyn said as he did have to look his best.

All in all an unholy union is about to be made whole and with it only darkness shall follow in its wake.

(TBC)

ESKK: Well hoped you all enjoyed this chapter and remember I'll be with you guys next time so until then leave a review and like always ja ne.