I wasn't really happy with the original reactions story I did, from both the lore of my OC to the reactions and even just… the length. I thought id give this another go. Run it up the flagpole. See who salutes.
Summary: The Repository, the world between worlds has been opened up for the members of RWBY to avoid oncoming disaster. Watch as they defy fate and change their destinies with viewings from other worlds.
Pairings: Arkos and Bumblebee. Maybe more.
Side Notes: Please no more Suggestions! If you must, please let me know how im doing then post one or two at the end of it!
Reviews and Critiques: I do take reviews and critiques, no hate, I will Ignore it *insert I don't care song*
Inspiration: Ace Combat X
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The Repository was home to all sorts of manners of creatures and ideologies, all walks of life and alignments. It was always interesting to see people of all shapes and sizes walking along the Repository market place smiling and laughing while others were keeping an impassive look to them. With all the worlds, the Repository Market place was one such place where people can come and find what they need, and they always find what they need, from food to weapons.
Azrael hums as he walks along the marketplace, checking the watch on his wrist. He still had a while to go before the others finally make it back to the theatre. So he decided to come to the marketplace, see if he could find some food as he looks around, seeing all sorts of vendors.
He smiles as he walks up to one of the many food vendors. It was a small little ice cream shop as he hums. "Ah Miss Shirayuki, it's a pleasure to see you again, anything of interest today?" The fallen Archangel asks, walking up to Mizore Shirayuki, a Yuki Onna high school student.
"…these are good I hear" She says sucking on one off her lollipops as she grabs one and offers it to him, strawberry flavored icecream cone.
"Thank you Miss Shirayuki" He says puling a coin from one of his pockets and giving it to her before giving her a small bow before once more walking off as he hums, enjoying his cone.
It was nice to see all of these people mingling and talking with one another. Demons and cyborgs, angels and military. It was an interesting place.
There were others of course besides the marketplace, they had parks and theatres, living areas. A place where they could all come and relax or get away from their universe for a while without worry.
Azrael hums as he continues to walk, having at his ice cream cone, checking his watch once more before continuing along the same path. Hell have to start heading back soon and greeting those from the RWBY verse.
Eventually hell let RWBY and their friends to come visit the main area of the repository, for now they'll continue to watch and prepare themselves like their master wanted them to. Which was fine by him, he listened to his masters orders to the letter.
He munches on the cone before sighing in content. "Ill have to try those cones again. It was particurlaly good"
It wasn't long however, on the way back, that he caught sight of a 20 ish year old blue haired boy. "Ah Mister Shiota, nice to see you again" The archangel hums walking over to the Nagisa Shiota, His look hasn't changed since high school much. Hes a bit more confident now, though he suspects that's because hes been taken as a lover by his master.
"Ah Mr Azrael, it's a pleasure to meet Raphael-kun's Assassin again" The young man smiles, wearing his pigtails and waistcoat and tie, much like his school days.
"I told you, you don't have to call me that" Azrael says as Nagisa chuckles lightly, a light blush on his face.
"I know, I just like teasing you. What does Raph-Kun have you doing today?" Nagisa asks, keeping his hands at his side, his smile on his face. Azrael however, knew better, He knew this was how Nagisa struck, he let his innocent appearance allow him to get close, then strike without giving them a chance to block. That wasn't to say that Nagisa wasn't weak by any means, that was just his prefered method of assassination.
"Lord Raphael has me assisting in some new arrivals to the Repository with their own issues" Azrael says with a hum as he prepares to head back to the theatre.
"Hm? Maybe I could help?" Nagisa asks innocently as Azrael looks at him for the longest few moments before nodding.
"Cmon then… I had asked Albedo to meet us there as well, Gabriel isn't particurlaly happy to watch over the group with Raven there" He says getting a small chuckle from the blue haired boy. He looks at the blue haired assassin for another long minute before motioning him to follow.
(-Repository Theatre-)
Azrael walks in to see a few members of the RWBY team already there. "Ah your not all here yet…" He says wth a hum.
"Yeah were waiting for a few people" Yang says with a small shrug as she hums, munching on some pocky sticks. She was glad she didn't get her hair hurt or Ruby.
"Well we'll wait for them to arrive before I introduce you to your new guides" Azrael says as he hums, waiting as Nagisa and Albedo were waiting outside the door. Azrael watches as more and more of the others file in, taking their seats back at where they were at. When he saw that everyone had arrivd once more, he nodded in satisfaction.
"Have you all cleaned up good and rested?" He asked with a hum as he walks to the front of the stage, getting many affirmatives at this. He nods in satisfaction as he hums. "Good. Miss Bismarck had to deploy on a mission and miss Gabriel is still… very peeved at miss Branwen, for good reason… regardless." Azrael coughs into his hand softly as he motions for the two to enter the area. "I would like to introduce you to Nagisa Shoita and Albedo. Assassin and Overseer to Lord Raphael" He says as Nagisa bows respectfully while Albedo looks impassively at the humans seated on the couch.
"Well Raph-kun does always enjoy mixed company" the blue haired assassin chuckles softly, seeing who was seated in the seats.
"Hmph, she doesn't look like an assassin to me" Vernal comments with a humph
"And not everyone is a murdering psychopathic bitch," The assassin gave a bright smile. "Yet here you are." Growling at thinly veiled insult, Vernal pulled her weapons and lunged at Nagisa- only to be parried by a knife from nowhere. Nagisa then threw Vernal to the floor on an arm bar, with the combat knife at her neck. "First of all, I'm a guy, but more importantly, you are all here on Raph-kun's behest, and it wouldn't do for you to...overstay your welcome~. Frankly, I think you're just a weakling, not even worth the time, but that's not my choice to make." He smiled, and sheathed his knife. "Let's get along from now on~"
"As you can see, he is very skilled despite his appearance. Please do not tempt him" He says with a hum as he watches Vernal return to her seat. "Albedo here will be the one to keep everyone on track." He says as Albedo, the Succubus bows before the two make their way to the seats by the projector
"Now that everyone is settled. I would like to get started if you all do not mind" Albedo says holding up the crystal.
"So what universe are we watching this time if I may ask?" Salem asks, tapping her fingers on her chair and watches Azrael preparing to leave.
"You will be following the footsteps of Gryphus One, a Mysterious fighter pilot as he takes back his country" Azrael says with a smile. He met the pilot before, someone he enjoys talking with. To the watchers however, he wanted them to fill in the blanks of who he was.
"Sounds like a military drama" Ironwood says with a smile, getting a small smile from Winter and an eyeroll from Qrow.
"It is… though I feel I should clarify some things before getting started. Gryphus 1 will… remain ambiguous as that was his wish, wanting to add to the mystery around himself. Youll see why that's important later but he wants to keep this air of mysticism around him and his actions. And secondly, in this Universe they managed to use satellites to… reload their craft. Its difficult to explain, but basically, their aircraft holds more ammo then shows physically… got it? Good. Miss Albedo?" Azrael says as he checks his clock and began to walk out.
"Let us Begin then…" Albedo says putting the book down onto the projector.
(-Viewing Start: Mission 01 Skies of Deception-)
Briefing Room
Eugene/Crux: Ok lets begin the briefing. Operator Eugene Solano. Ill be keeping you up to date. Weve got news that the invading Leasath Squadron has taken off from the Puna Plains en route for an attack on our position, Aubrey base. From their perspective, this attack is the final nail in our collective coffin. After all, this is the only base that hasn't fallen under their control. I guess we should consider ourselves lucky. It looks like the enemy has gotten a little overconfident and only sent a small attack force. Gryphus Squadron, prepare for launch immediately, fly around the mountains and avoid enemy radar. Oh I forgot, the enemy squadron consists mainly of bombers supported by several fighters. Please protect this base and destroy these bombers. If everything goes well, we should get the upper hand on the enemy in this area. All right, please prepare for launch. Lets pay back the Leasath forces with at least one defeat. One final thing. During combat, my codename will be Crux. I will keep you up to date on the situation so please pay attention to your radio.
"Their on the ropes and hanging by a thread but not backing down until the last man is killed… admirable" Raven says with a small smile, getting an eye roll from Qrow as he took a long sip.
"Yes… its important to listen to communications, they contain valuable intelligence for those in the field." Winter says with a hum getting a nod from Ironwood.
"He sounds new" Nora says with a snicker, getting a head shake from Ren who simply watches on, curious on how this will play out.
-Down in the hanger-
Gryphus One, the leader of the squadron walks up to his aircraft, the F-22 Raptor, running his hand along the underbelly. 4AAM loadout. Nodding in satisfaction, he climbs into the cockpit and does his preparation for his flight.
"Damn that's a nice looking aircraft…" Roman says, able to appreciate such things, he may be a theif but he had other interests. While not as big as others, military toys was up there.
"Agreed" Signed Neo, again, able to appreciate military toys as they watched the Squad leader pick their aircraft.
-In the air, 20 minutes later-
The planes were flying in the air coming up on the bombers, the others flying behind their squad leader. They were in the much smaller F-15 fighters.
Crux: Crux to Grypus One, Maintain your present course. Do you see the enemy formation on your radar?
Roy: Read you loud and clear, Were coming up on the enemy like we planned.
This causes Yang to snicker under her breath, this could be taken in a dirty way, which causes Qrow to snicker as well, getting an Eyeroll from Winter and Glynda.
Gryphus one wasn't one for waiting as he turns up the throttle, wanting to keep the bombers away from the base at the moment. He checks over his missile loadout and nods. Only four in range for now. He flicks a button, before hearing the distinct whine of a lockon.
Crux: You can let the escorts go, just make sure you take out all the bombers.
Gryphus however, wasn't one to leave a job half done as the four missiles fell from his plane and flew straight to their targets,
"Nice to see someone doesn't do sloppy jobs, they make sure theu finish it all the way through" Cinder says appreciatively as she hums.
Salem and Emerald nods, getting a small eyeroll from Mercury.
"Bitch" Roman says, not scared of voicing his displeasure with the woman, but never going more then just voicing it.
Ruby Rose/Ruby Rose: Well show them what we got, after all, were Aurelian Pilots! Isnt that right captain?
"Hey look Ruby! Its you!" Yang says with a grin and pull her into a small headlock, Which the red reaper was trying to free herself from her sisters grasp.
Crux; Excuse me Gryphus 5, please use codenames during the mission.
Gryphus One watches as the four missiles slams into their targets and explode in a fiery explosion, nodding with satisfaction, he steps on the peddle once more.
Rick/Gryphus 2; Understood. Jeeze, this new guy does everything by the book, don't you think Gryphus 1
"Someone has to be" Ironwood says, getting an eyeroll from Qrow.
"Oh its just a name slip, the newbie could've let it slide, besides, I call you Jimmy all the time"
"Much to my displeasure Branwen" Ironwood says with a twitching brow.
Leasath Squadron: The enemy! They snuck up from behind! Where the hell did they come from?!
Ruby: W-Wha… hold on a second. The cities being bombed!
Crux: Unbelievable, there are no military facilities in that city.
Gryphus almost growls as he turns his plane to rush towards their new set of bombers. Loading up another set of 4AAM missiles.
Leasath Squadron: "What are you doing? You shouldn't be wasting ordanance" "Relax, were just going to bomb some base in the sticks right? Theryll be more then enough ordanance to finish the job"
"Those fuckin assholes" Sienna says with a snarl. Sure she wanted equality but she would never stoop so low to attacking civilians, it just made the White Fang look bad.
Blake however, was looking down in shame, knowing who would resort to such lengths to get the job one, and she was sure gklad he wasn't here right now.
"Monsters…" Glynda says gripping her riding crop with quite a bit of force. To attack civilians…
Gryphus one launches the missiles at the escorts and one bomber, the last too far away as they quickly reaches their target as it explodes.
Leasath Squadron: Another ones been shot down! Where the hell is our escorts!? Were sitting ducks up here! Hurry up and shoot them down! How many aircraft are left, someone please respond.
Gryphus one watches in satisfaction as one after another the planes were shot down in burning wrecks, either by him or by his squadmates. The others form up behind him
Rick: Yeeeehaw, take that! Bagged every last one of them. Didn't even break a sweat. Gryphus one, what do you say we head back to the capital and take her back right now?
"yeah… give me guys like that, guys willing to fight tooth and nails for friends and family, not that synthetic garbage you call soldiers" Qrow says taking another long swig of his drink.
Ironwood however, didn't say anything, almost as if he was agreeing with the drunkard. And apart of him was.
Off in another area, in the Puna Plains, something massive flying overhead decloaks before launching a missile.
Rick: Im willing to bet they got scared and ran away.
Crux: Ive got something on Radar, coming in at high speed! It's a missile!
Rick: What? Where? Where is it? Answer me now… Eugene!
"Demanding answers like that will cause more distress for the operator" Winter says gripping her seat as she watched. She was interested in the beheamoth sure but she wanted to see if these pilots would make it out alive.
Crux: The Puna Plains, its coming from the Puna Plains! The Gleipnir?
Roy: Hey that better be not what I think it is…
Crux: Its an SWBM! Get out of there now!
Rick: Where should we go?! Where is it coming from?! How Far is it?!
Taking the initiative here, Gryphus one banks and dives straight to the floor. He didn't even hear Crux saying it was too late as the shockwave hits, shaking the air around them as he fought to control his aircraft, barely able to keep flying. His squadron however, wasn't as lucky. Three of the six were killed immediately, and the last was trying to get his plane under control before slamming into the mountain. Gryphus growls under his helmet. He and Gryphus 5, Ruby Rose, Barely managing to make it back to base.
Yang and Qrow watches with wide eyes before letting out a small breath seeing that Ruby survived the ordeal. However, the others weren't as lucky it seems. Only Gryphus 1 and Ruby survived.
Ozpin and the more respectful people among rhe group lower their heads in respect.
Raven just scoffs, causing Nagisa to grip his knife forcefully.
Crux; Gryphus 2. Come in Gryphus 2! Gryphus 3! Anyone!
(-Scene Change-Albert Genette. Reporter-)
"Aurelias Last remaining unit surrenders" The newspapers read.
"Let this be a symbol of the fury born by our countrymen towards Aurelia, who have sought only to capitalize on our country's inner turmoil."
"Damn… it really Is looking bad…" Jaune says as he reads the news paper articles that were littered on the desk.
"They can come back from that!" Ruby says with a grin.
"Never count an enemy out until the last breath" Weiss says, getting a smile from winter.
"Such was the impassioned speech of Leasaths commander, Diego Gaspar Navarro as images of the Aurelians Squadron Destruction over cape Aubrey played in the background. A Day later, his Gravelly voice continued to echo through my hungover brain." He says as he continues to type. On screen: Leasath forces have seized control of 95 percent of Aurelia just 10 days after declaring war.
"Holy shit, they absolutely steamrolled Aurelia…" Qrow says getting some glares from the audience at the disrespectful tone for those who died.
Mercury snorts and watches on. He didn't care, he just wanted to be entertained.
"October, one year after the cessation of the democratic republic of Leasath's civil war. After the civil war, Leasath began to set their sight on their peaceful neighbor, the Federal Republic of Aurelia. Claiming 'Retribution for years of exploitation' the Invasion suddenly began. With the ever present threat of the airborn fortress Gleipnir overhead, there was little time to react to the few concerns of the validity of the war. Such was the speed at which all of Aurelia fell under Leasaths control. Well… not everything has fallen into their hands. But its only a matter of time."
"Looking out at the capital, Gaius tower is home to both Leasaths central command and the very symbol of its power. It was originally intended to be a symbol of Aurelias peace… how ironic. As I looked up at the sun traveling the same old path across the sky, the rays burned my tired eyes. Dammit… I wish I could just finish covering this completely one sided war and head back home. Ill never get used to being in the southern hemisphere with its backwards seasons."
"Its funny how a symbol of peace had been turned into a symbol of its very own downfall.. to be home to Leasaths Central command is almost insult to Injury" Ozpin says with a hum, taking a long sip of his coffee before putting it down to watch.
"It's a shame really' Glynda says with a soft sigh, getting a nod from Ironwood.
(-Scene change-Aubrey base-Mission 02 Out of the fire-)
-Breifing-
Eugene sighs as he walks infront of the projector, showing current layout of the base and where the Aurelian Squadron will be coming in from. "The Airborne fortress, Gleipnir, nearly wiped out our entire attack force. Even with you sir, our remaining aeirial attack strength is severely limited. We no longer have the manpower or supplies to pursue Gleipnir. In addition, there are reports of enemy forces gathering at Port Patterson. If we don't move soon, itll only be a matter of time before they attack from behind. Given the situation. We are left with only one plan of attack. On the Puna Plains, lie between Aubrey base and Port Patterson. Leasath have hastily constructed a resupply base to house the large quantity of supplies needed to support their troops. Attack Puna Base. Destroy all parked bombers and base facilities. Take away the enemies abilities to fight. If you succeed, well gain an important foothold for an attack on Port Patterson, and whats more, well gain the supplies we need to win this fight. Unless we succeed in taking this base, that's it for our supplies. Please don't fail sir."
"It really is do or die now then hm? Let us hope little rose and the gryphon doesn't fail" Salam says with a hum. While she had no care for humanity, she did want to see how this panned out.
Cinder watches on, though her mind was on what Salem had just said. Curious on what was going on through her mind.
-In the Air, 1300 hours-
Gryphus 1 hums as he was doing his usual checks during flights, looking over his bombloads and the like as he clicks a few buttons, seeing targets pop into visual range.
Crux: Five more miles to Puna Base. Attack formation please.
Base Soldier: I got something on Radar! It's the enemy! Its an attack!
"Surprise bitches…" Yang says with a grin as she puts her hands up in a fighting pose.
"Yeah! Time for some Payback!" Nora says with a grin as she too was standing with her hammer at the ready as she watches on.
Base Commander: What kind of enemy? Air? Land? Agh everythings in chaos! Whats going on.
All the while Gryphus wasn't idle as he drops his first two bombs on the bombers parked on the runway. While it wasn't the Gleipnir, it was a good proxy for the moment.
Base Commander: Just send up every available pilot! Weve got to intercept them!
Base Soldier: It's a squadron of enemy fighters!
"You never count out an enemies ability to fight" Cinder says with a small snort, as Raven smirks, knowing there was a joke in there about power or something.
For now, she didn't want to antagonize their hosts any more then they had already. She wasn't stupid, just power hungry.
Base Commander: What?! Didn't our last attack finish of any remaining Aurelian Air Power?!
Base Soldier: Look for yourself! None of our guys have a southern cross!
Gryphys however dropped two more bombs on the bombers that were rolling onto the runway to take off.
Base Commander: Port Patterson, we have an emergency, come in!
P.P. Commander: This is Port Patterson, come in, whats your situation Puna Base?
Base Commander; Were under enemy fire! Requesting Reinfrocements immediately!
"Even if they send reinfrocements, would they even make it in time?" Pyrrha asks, getting a shaking head from Jaune who watches on with intrigue.
"Their already being bombed. They'll be lucky if they get there to save some supplies" Roman comments already knowing how things like this went as he watches on.
Gryphus watches as Ruby Rose, Gryphys 2 now, dropping her own bombs on the fighters that were taking off into the air, leaving them to crash into the crater or leaving them a flaming wreck. Hell keep an eye on her, hes lost the rest of his squad. He doesn't want to lose any more.
P.P. Commander: Itll take some time, we need to get fighters into the air, just hold on until they arrive!
"You were right Mr. Arc" Ozpin says with a hum as he takes another ling sip of his coffee before setting it down. Interested what he and the others could learn from this but he already had a good idea what speceifcally they would be learning.
Not to give up untul the last man.
Base Commander: Hurry up! If you don't therll be nothing left of this base but a pile of rubble!
Gryphus one looks up to see a squad of fighters heading their way. His wingman, Ruby Rose, also noticed before radioing their commander.
Ruby: Ill intercept captain, you keep bombing the base.
"Good plan Ruby, he would focus on the ground while you kept to the sky" Ren says getting a grin from the red reaper. She had good plans from time to tiem thank you very much!
Gryphus one gave her vocal confirmation before turning his sights back to the base that was currently being bombed. He fired a missile at a helicopter taking off. He nodded in satisfaction as he looks around at all of the craters that were left behind by bombs and the like. He turned to see his last few targets, the Enemy HQ and a Chinook ready to leave. 'Not if I have anything to say about it'
Ruby Rose was currently doing her hardest to keep the planes from going after her squadron leader. "Cmon dammit… just… go down already" She says as she does something Risky when she was in a turning fight with the SU-30. With a hard yank of the stick and maneuvering of the throttle, she performs a high G turn. She was pinned to the seat as the F-15 Eagle was flipped quickly.
Hearing the whine of a lockon, she pressed the button twice, sending two of her missiles towards the target, slamming home. When she evens out, she laughs, settling into cruising speed when she turns to see a burning crater where the HQ used to be. He must have dropped like 4 bombs on it. No kill like overkill.
Crux: Leasath soldiers are abandoning the base! The mission was a success.
Ruby: About time something went our way
"Good Job Miss Rose" Winter says with a hum, getting a conflicted face from Qrow, on one hand, Winter complimenting someone. On the other hand, it was his Neice.
Weiss however on the other hand was proud that she was helping mold her leader and friend int someone many people could look up to!
Damn she was good!
-briefing room-
"Retreating Lesath Forces have abandoned Puna Base. The base, including all provisions stored there, belong to us. Now well be able to provide backup support for our troops." Crux, Eugene says as he debriefs the two of them. Having already gone over the rest of the mission by now.
Ruby nods in satisfaction, looking at her flight leader for a moment, wondering how he was holding up losing most of their squadron. Shell have to speak to him later about it, but for the moment she had to prepare herself for the next coming battle.
"Sometimes its best not to say anything at all" Blake says with a hum knowing all too well what her silence has caused her friends.
"Othertimes it could be exactly what the other person needs" Yang says reaching over and taking Blake shand once more and smiles.
-1 Week Later-
The battle to retake Port Patterson is about to begin. Our scattered forces are coming together for this battle. Their few in number but we managed to gather a small ground force. However, the Leasath fleet continues to gather in Port Patterson. And the Presence of the Transportation Corps has also been confirmed. Having lost Puna Base, it seems Leasath intends to shuttle in supplies and forces oversea. If any of their forces land, its current strength would be more then our current ground forces could handle. In order to prevent this, we need you to launch a preliminary strike on Port Patterson. Destroy all landing ships and supply ships. In particular try to keep as many landing ships from landing inside the port as possible. Battle supplies must NOT reach the enemy. This time, a substantial enemy counter attack is to be expected. It seems the loss of Puna Base has put them on guard. Please be careful.
"This isn't some hastily constructed base. Thhey will no doubt have a lot more defenses set up in order to deter attackers" Ironwood says noting the layout of the harbor. Only one way in our out. That is both a blessing and a curse in terms of Military.
-Hanger-
Gryphus 1 hums as he walks into the hanger. He noted that this would be primarily a strike mission, however some air forces are to be expected. He walks over to one of the other hangers that were now based on Puna Base. He opens the door to reveal the SU-47 Berkut.
Checking over his special weapons, they were the Long Range Anti Ship Missiles. Devestating to any ship. Nodding in satisfaction, he climbs into the Berkut as he began to power the engines as the hanger bay doors opens to let the advanced fighter out of the hanger bay.
Crux: Gryphus 1, your clear for take off
Nodding, he began to push forward on the throttle and pull back on the stick. Eventually he was airborne. Settling on a crusing speed as he leans back into his seat, looking back to see his wingman, Ruby, settle behind him in the F-15 Eagle. She would be flying Aerial backup while he focused on the ships below.
Heres hoping things go well.
"Sometimes you just gotta have faith" Sienna says with a smile, getting an eyeroll from Raven, she prefered to have strength over faith. Shell fight her way out of issues thank you.
"Faith gives us hopes and dreams to strive for" Ozpin says, gripping his cane lightly.
-Prelude 1200 Hours-
Gryphus 1 hums as he was in cruising speed, keeping an eyeout around him as he checks his location on his GPS. Almost there.
He hums as he then notices the gauge appear on his HUD, letting him know he was entering the mission area.
Major Yang Xiao Long: So your Gryphus 1 Huh? Im Major Yang Xiao Long, Ground force commander. Hey listen, there are landing ships among the fleet, we wont be able to win if you let them through. Lets take back Port Patterson!
"Look yang! Its you too!' Ruby says with a grin, causing the blonde brawler to smirk in return.
"Hell yeah! I take the fight to the enemy! I get up close and personal" She says with a grin.
Ruby: Yang! Your leading the ground troops?
M. Yang: Ruby? Nice to hear you made it out, we had watched the squadron get wiped out and I feared the worst. Thank god.
Ruby: Yeah, we've come to help. Just try to make it out, I got so much to talk to you about.
M. Yang; You too Ruby.
Yangs facial expression softened whens he realized what that version of herself had almost gone through. She probably lost her mother too and almost losing Ruby would probably be heart broken.
Ruby, sensing her sisters turmoil, reaches over and takes her sisters hand and giving her a soft reassuring smile.
Gryphus 1 hums as he listens to the two sisters banter, smiling as he hums as he catches sight of the port city. Over run with Leasath boats and anti aircraft weaponry.
P. : Wait… we got something on radar… Put the city on high alert! I don't want to see as much as a kitten out on those streets. Just make sure that bridge is raised!
Gryphus 1 however wasn't idle as he pushes the throttle to the max, lining up his shot for the first landing craft. With the flip of a switch and press of a button, the hatch underneath his aircraft opens up as the missile drops free, before-
FWOOOOSH
"God that is so satisfying" Mercury says with a little grin as he watches the missile slam into the target before exploding. Flashy? Sure. Satisfying? Hell yes!
The missile launches towards its target with a purpose as Gryphus 1 pulls up, going way to fast to maintain the fleet infront of him. He turns back to see the sinking landing craft. Nodding in satisfaction, he pulls up on his stick and turns around to release two more missles towards two more landing craft.
Ruby: Gryphus 1 you got one on your tail!
"Well she wouldn't be able to get every last one off his tail" Cinder says with a snerk.
"Time to see if this guy can dogfight" Raven says, Vernal getting equally as excited as she leans forward.
Nora was bouncing In her seat, as if knowing what was coming.
He turns back to see an SU-37 lining up behind him for a shot. Quickly he cuts the throttle and pulls into a post stall maneuver as his pursuer passes him before he engages the throttle once more and launches two missiles towards the plane before it went down in a fireball.
Crux: Good going sir.
"That's how you do it!" Ruby says with a grin.
"Impressive" Raven says leaning back, satisfied with the outcome.
"Holy shit you gave a compliment" Qrow says wiping his eyes playfully.
Leasath Fleet: Hurry up and get inside the port! Weve raised the bridge! Don't crash into our allied ships!
Gryphus 1 was currently seeing a new wave of ships coming in as he turns, noticing a cruiser with them. He mentally cursed as he had to take that thing down before he could get anywhere close to the landing ships. Moving with a purpose, his plane screamed towards the target.
Leasath Fleet: All guns fire artillery barrage! Don't let the enemy get close!
"If fighters couldn't stop him, what makes you think you could" Nora says with a grin as she watches.
"Well they were put on the ship for a reason Nora, as ineffective as it seems at the moment" Weiss says, getting a nod from Pyrrha.
He could hear the flak going off around him as the AA flew past his plane, when he got close enough, he heard the familiar whine as he launches two of the four loaded LASMs towards the cruiser as he pulls up. Looking back, he watches both of them slam into both fore and aft sections of the ship as it began to list and sink.
Leasath Fleet: Enemy approaching, somebody help us!
'Too Late' Gryphus 1 thought as he turned his plane, seeing his two LASMs already reloaded, as he launched two more.
"No more special weapons remaining" Cursing his luck, he switched back to his all purpose missiles and began to sink the landing craft one after another.
He looks up to see Ruby was doing her best in screening the enemy fighters away from him, who was in a current dogfight with an F-16. Nodding in satisfaction, he turned his attention back to the remaining few landing craft.
"My sister is badass" Yang says pulling her into yet another headlock.
'Damn right" Qrow says with a grin as he watches, taking another long sip of his flask, humming.
One by one, they sank beneath the waves as he aims at the last one. Launching two more missiles before they too slammed home and began to sink.
Crux: Destruction of the enemy fleet confirmed. Good Work sir.
Ruby: Woo hoo! We did it!
"Again, good job miss Rose" Ironwood says, sure they might have lost a few ground forces but the fact that they managed to do so much with so little is a testament to their skill.
"At this rate hell be a hero to Aurelia!" Ruby says with a grin.
He heard Ruby call over the radio. Nodding to himself, watching Ruby return to form an element as they made their way back to the now captured airport of Port Patterson. As they gained more ground, they would be able to gain more squadrons to continue to fight back. Perhaps its time to give Rose her own squadron. Something to discuss with Crux. The idea had merit.
-Debreifing-
"We've succeeded in destroying the enemy fleet gathering at Port Patterson. Our ground troops scored a major victory by attacking and storming the port and securing it. We've freed Port Patterson from the hands of the enemy, I still cant believe it myself sir." Eugene chuckles as he hums. "Have a good rest sir, we will discuss our next plan of attack in a week or so."
When they were dismissed, Yang had found the two and walks over to Ruby. "Ruby! Its good to see you!" She says pulling the smaller girl into a headlock as she gives her a noogie.
"Ack! Yang stop that" She says trying fruitlessly to get free, her red hair being turned into a shaggy mess by her older sister.
Yang grins, even here she was still very close to her sister, something she took great pride in as she pulled Ruby into yet another headlock.
"Help meeeeeee" Ruby says trying to reach out for Weiss, who simply ignored the Duo.
"And stop the fun? Nah" She says with a grin before her features softened. "I'm glad you made it out Ruby. I cried my eyes out when I saw most of Gryphus go down" She says pulling her into a tender hug, which Ruby graciously returned.
"I'm sorry Yang that I worried you… I know dad must be worried" Ruby says with a soft hum.
"yeah… knowing dad he would be" Ruby says finally freeing herself from her sister grasp, getting a snort from Qrow. Worried would be an understatement.
"I'll call him and let him know. I know were gonna have a busy few months with taking back Aurelia from those Leasath punks. But its gonna be a fight were gonna go down swinging for." She says with a grin as Ruby nods, giving her sister another long hug.
"Love you Yang"
"Love you too Ruby… take care of yourself yeah?" She says rubbing her back.
"Love you too" Ruby says with a smile at which Yang returns, holding her sisters hand affectionatly.
"Ill try… but you know how it goes here…" Ruby says with a soft smile.
"Yeah… anyway, I have things to do now that we have the Port. Were still fighting pockets of resistance. Any chance I can get you to grab a gun and help?"
"Nope!" She says copying her uncle Qrow.
"Thought so haha, alright, enjoy your time off sis. You earned it" Yang says waving as she began to walk off to do what needed to be done.
"Damn right I do! Im pulling my weight around here!" Ruby says with a grin, getting a light smack from Weiss, earning an Ouchie from Ruby, who deflated at this.
Weiss had to keep her in check after all.
(-Scene Change-Albert Genette. Reporter-)
"Communication with Border Base lost"
"The Aurelia Armies futile resistance"
"The Emblem of the southern cross. It was that very day that the aircraft bearing the mark of the southern hemisphere brought about the defeat of Leasath forces but the story barely made the news and the Army showed no apparent reaction."
"Their going to regret that… they have to keep themselves informed, bit it almost seems as if they don't believe they'll be a threat, or they want them to fight back and keep the war going." Ironwood says with a hum.
"And both options are terrifying." Ozpin says, getting an eyeroll from Cinder.
"Almost Nightly, Leasaths commanding officer Diego Gaspar Navarro plays host to grand banquets within Gaiuss tower. This Evening, hes once again proudly trumpeting the glory of his airborne fortress, Gleipnir. Ive heard the speech so many times, it feels like I wrote it."
"Which In a way is a good thing, because it lets me concentrate on enjoying the food instead."
This caused Nora and Yang to snicker, they never one for fancy stuff so they went usually straight for the food! All that delicious glorious food!
"As I gazed out the window at the night sky, I felt as even the phases of the moon were somehow at odds with those of the northern hemisphere. The words of a fellow reporter, who fancied himself a connesoir of fine wine really got me thinking of the price of wine in my hand"
"One Glass of it is roughly equivalent to several years of a Leasathian's citizens salary. Havent the long years of civil war left Leasath an impoverished and war torn nation? Whatever the case, much is unclear of the flow of money in Leasath."
"Sounds like the Wealthy wanting the statu quo to stay the same" Qrow says cynically. At which Winter and Weiss would have commented, however they knew it was true with their father.
He was a greedy man.
"Ever since I arrived hear, ive only ever covered stories the military had approved. Howevver this particular mystery might be worth investigating on my own. The idea was nothing more then the product of an idle mind at the time. At least at the time"
-Breifing Room-
Eugene hums as he types in the password on the computer, the projector showing off a map of the area. He looks around, now they had two squadrons to work with, Gryphus Squadron and Rose Squadron. Now that they had gained more forces as they moved further in land they were able to scrounge enough pilots for two separate squadrons. He nodded in satisfaction.
"Ah… ok. Lets get started with a report of the situation. I think our best option given our current situation would be to head towards Santa Elva. Santa Elva is a strategic location that we have to pass through to get to the capital of Griswall."
"One more step at taking back the capital!" Jaune says with a grin, getting a nod from Weiss and Pyrrha and the other members of RWBY and JNPR.
"And another step to winning the damn war…" Sienna says with a hum.
"However there are a few strategic points on the way to Santa Elva. Which points you both chose and which order you do so is up to you both. It looks like your decisions will effect the course of this battle. I know its an immense responsibility, but theres no one else to count on. Were relying on you both to get us through this."
"It appears the enemies Miller Unit is gathering at kings hill. It looks like their trying to take back Port Patterson. I wonder what their up to"
"Not if I have anything to say about it!" Yang says with a grin, putting her arm in a pose as if shes ready to knock some heads. The idea of them bombing civilians was just fresh in her mind. She didn't mind taking names at the moment.
"don't kick the bucket blondie" Roman says with a smirk, getting a knowing smirk in return from the blond bombshell.
"Next, we have reports that the allied Davis unit is cut off at stand canyon. Gleipnir took off from Puna base and is standing by at the terminus island. With the long strike range of the Gleipnir, theirs not much our forces can do. It appears the enemy is moving towards stand canyon to eliminate our remaining forces. Well need those forces in our attack on Santa Elva, so I think we should probably send help. If left alone, they'll be helpless against the Aerial Fortress. Just like what happened to us at Cape Aubrey…"
"Also, Santa Elva is a key location for the enemy and I think they'll concentrate their forces there. Well have major problems if they send in their Aerial Fortress. Ill give you more details once you both decide on a route. Please tell me which route you both decide to take." Eugene says as he clicks the shut off button, leaving the two squadron leaders to decide their course of action on what to do next. Though there was almost a silent consensus among them, one of them was going to attack the Gleipnir at Terminus Island.
"The Gleipnir Is an ever looming threat… its almost terrifying, like a beast out at see, occasionally rampaging on land before retreating back into the sea from whence it came" Ozpin says, causing Nagisa to chuckle, almost describing monster movies to a Tee.
"The weapons it has is also terrifying…" Glynda says with a hum.
-1 Hour Later- Rolling Thunder- 1700 hours-
Ruby Rose was humming as she was currently going towards the Canyon. She and Gryphus one had agreed, She would defend the Davis unit while he attacked the airborne fortress at terminus island. They were worried about the Miller Unit however they were confident in Yang's ability to defend the port if need be. So for the moment they'll trust her and prepare for the assault on Santa Elva. Hopefully by crippling or destroying the fortress in the process.
At the moment however, she would still be vulnerable to SWBM Attack. It was then they heard their AWACS, Crux over the radio, giving them a quick debriefing.
Crux: Allied Ground forces are stranded at stand canyon. They are members of the Davis Unit who were en route to an assault on Santa Elva when they were cut off from the main force. The Santa Elva offensive could use their support and we could hardly leave them for dead. However, Leasath already sent in a Search and destroy operation. Its only a matter of time before the Davis unit is wiped out. Although the airborne fortress is within attack range with its SWBM, hopefully Gryphus Squadron can keep it busy, but don't take that as a definite possibility, However, if one is sent, fly through the canyon or remain low and you should all get out alive. Good luck Rose Squadron."
"Seems Simple enough, Fly low and keep killing people on the ground until our guys are safe" Mercury says with a shrug as he watches on.
"yes well sometimes plans never survive first contact with the enemy Mercury" Cinder says, tapping her fingers.
"Alright… we can do this…" Rose murmurs to herself as she was at the stick of an A-10 Thunderbolt. Her squadmates, Blake Belladonna, Jaune Arc, and Pyrrha Nikos flew close behind in F-15 Eagles, flying air support and giving her cover to do her job and protect the Davis unit.
Ruby: Alright Blake, Rose 2, youll be my wingman, keep close above while I attack the ground forces. Rose 3 and 4, Jaune and Pyrrha, you both clear the sky, but pay attention to your radios incase of an SWBM attack.
"Hey look! Theres Fearless leader and Pyrrha! Hey guys!" Nora says standing and waving at their counterparts on screen, which causes ren to grab her shirt and pull her down into her seat.
Yang nudges Blake who says nothing but was interested in the counterpart on screen.
How much was she different because she didn't have adam.
Blake: Understood Ruby, Ill keep close and tight.
Jaune: Alright, well be careful
Pyrrha: You lead Jaune, ill protect you from behind.
Ruby: Alright… best we can do is hope Gryphus does their best in holding off the airborne fortress. For now. Lets get moving
Ruby calls out as she gets closer to the ground as she spots AA guns and sam sites already littering the landscape below them.
Winter Schnee/Davis Unit Commander: This is the Davis Unit, is backup on its way?
"There you are too sister, leading a group into combat" Weiss says, getting a somewhat surprised look at first from the elder sister before smiling.
"And im sure shes lead her unit to many victories" Ironwood says, getting a bow and thank you from winter as they continued to watch, tapping his fingers on his knee, his specialist was in trouble and he was hoping these fighters were reliable.
Crux: Rose Squadron is on the way, try to hold out as long as you can.
Winter: Understood, No problem, we can still fight back!
Ruby hums as she was going full throttle into the canyon, which in the A-10, wasn't as fast as some of the other fighters overhead. Hearing the whine of a lockon, she let her first missile fly and hit one of the Sam sites.
Crux: Keep the enemy attack helicopters away from the ground units. They don't stand a chance against the enemies anti tank missiles.
"A Bullhead like craft against a jet to specifically kill flying craft… that's no fun at all" Emerald says, noting how it was almost an unfair fight.
Ruby was already hard at work as she was dropping bombs left and right on tanks, her missiles slamming home on the helicopters.
Leasath Ground force: Aircraft sighted, likely backup for the enemy ground forces. Don't sweat it, we got the Gleipnir covering us.
Davis Unit Soldier: Help has come!
Winter: This is the Davis unit, the enemy is converging on our position! Please Hurry.
Ruby: Understood Davis unit. Swinging around to provide air support. Keep your heads down.
Ruby hums as she grabs the stick and yanks hard on the stick and pulls into a turn as she headed towards the main force. Seeing the line of tanks, she checks her reload on Fuel Air Explosive Bomb. Loaded. Good. She pulls over into dive bomb, wanting to make sure it hit as she flipped the switch, and with a click, the bomb was dropped as she yanks back hard on the stick as it drops right into the middle of the formation as the resulting explosion rocks her plane a little but she was perfectly unharmed.
"Look at you go Ruby… though I would've picked something more appealing to the eyes" Weiss says before looking at the fighter jet she was flying in, which caused ruby to stick her tongue out at the princess.
Blake: Nice drop.
Ruby: Thanks Blake.
Crux: Airborne fortress missile launch, estimated time to impact, 20 seconds.
Rose: Dammit.. Rose Squad, hit the deck!
She calls out as she dives back down into the canyon, taking strafing runs with her gatling gun ever so often, waiting for the threat to pass as she watches as the AA attempts to shoot the two down to no avail, they were simply way too fast.
Crux: 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Impact!
The Good guys held their breath as they watched the SWBM Land home, almost killing the allied aircraft but…
Ruby gripped her controls as tightly as she could as the shockwave hit her plane. Thankfully it was only air as she got back into a normal cruising speed and flight.
Crux: Is everything alright?! Your still flying right?
Rose: yeah, were still flying Crux, don't worry.
Crux: Im sorry, I just cant get the previous SWBM attack out of my head.
Blake: Don't worry about it Crux, we understand.
Yang and Qrow, once more, let out a breath they didn't realize they were holding. They hoped that Ruby didn't decide to become a fighter pilot any time soon. They don't think theyr heart could take it with all the close calls.
"At least it shows he cares" Ren says with a hum, glad he was in control of his emotions.
Ruby however, continued to work at the ground units below them as bomb after bomb was dropped. "Almost done…" She says as she drops another FAEB on a column of advancing tanks. The last units of advancing tanks.
Crux: Destruction of target confirmed. Comencing evacuation of Davis unit.
Ruby smiles as she pulls back on the stick and began to make their way back. No one was lost. All in all, it was a good first flight for her as squadron leader.
"Even there my baby sister was such a great leader!" Yang says pulling the girl into yet another headlock. Ruby, getting tired of all of this, she loved her sister but damn. She grabs a dust catrige, before popping it open and waves it infront of yangs face.
ACHOO.
Yang sneezed a bolt of lightlning.
"Bless you" Albedo says with a hum.
-Debreifing Room-
He watches as Gryphus as well as Rose Squadron walks into the debriefing room. He was glad that they now had more resources to fight with. It meant a higher chance of taking back their country from Leasath.
"Ill give a quick rundown in whats happened in the last few hours. As it will be important for us to continue. The Miller Unit has encroached on Port Patterson but because of Yang Xiao Long, they were quickly taken care of before they could leave the tunnels." He says as Ruby smiles at the mention of her sister.
"See? Im just as badass as you Ruby!" She says with a grin as she was wiping her nose clean of any electric dust that she still had in her nose. Shell get her sister back fro that.
"Good Job miss Xiao Long" Ozpin says with a smile.
"Rose Squadron has managed to save the Davis unit from destruction at Stand canyon, allowing us to attack Santa Elva with even more Forces then before."
"And Lastly, Gryphus Squadron managed to push back the Gleipnir back to Santa Elva, though not without significant damage to the SWBM ports." He says watching Gryphus smirk at this.
"But lets continue. Ground Forces have almost finished preparations for a ground assault on Santa Elva, They are the same troops we rescued from Stand Canyon. The mission is to recapture Santa Elva, a vital transportation route. If we take this city, our capital Griswall will be within reach."
"Your almost there… its just within your grasp" Sienna says, almost jealous at how these people, not just humans from seeing Blake there, but people fighting so hard to retake their country.
They were so cloase to their goal. They just cant trip at the finish line.
"Analysis of the SWBM shows that the shockwave dissipates before reaching ground level. Our ground forces will have a much higher chance of succeding, Gleipnir has troubled Aurelia long enough. The time has come to finally drive it out. Pick your best aircraft Gryphus and Rose Squadron. Dismissed"
-Next day-Standoff in the Skies- 1700 hours-
Aurelia Ground: This is the recon unit, somethings wrong, theres nothing to be found. No sign of the Gleipnir. Damn Leasath what are they up to?
Something caught their ears however as the Gleipnir above them uncovered itself from its active camouflage. It was then that all ground forces beneath the Gleipnir began to fire on the beheamoth.
"Damn I almost fotgot it could disappear like that… that's terrifying" Jaune says, getting a nod from Pyrrha. You cant fight what you cant see usually.
Especially with something as massive and heavily armed as that.
It scared her.
Aurelia GF: Hold on… whats that glowing disk on the bottom… whats it doing?
The disk continued to glow until it expanded, and all the vehicles beneath it were vaporized in an instant, leaving nothing behind.
Crux: Our ground forces are strong enough to handle it on their own…? I don't think so… Gryphus 1, Rose 1, it appears the enemy has some sort of new super weapon. If they destroy our ground forces with it, we wont have enough manpower to support the war effort and maintain our military presence
"That is true… they will habe to work fast if they want to have any hope of surviving the next few weeks for the attack on their capital to take it back" Ozpin says with a hum.
"If they are destined to die then so bea it. It's the fate of the weak to do so" Raven says as Nagisa was gripping his knife but Albedo grabbed his wrist and kept it there fot the time being.
They wont get any rewards if they go against their lovers wishes.
Ruby: Understood Crux, well put a stop to that…thing
Ruby and Gryphus 1 were already speeding towards the giant at max speed. The Gleipnir tried to go undetected by using its optical camouflage but the two squadron leaders were too smart and launches missiles anyway, slamming into the side of the Gleipnir.
Gleipnir Officer: Optical Camouflage system critical! We cant go invisible!
Jaune: Alright! Their covers blown!
"You cant hide now can you ahah!" Nora says with a grin as she was at the edge of her seat now. This was an interesting watch.
"You almost got it… just bring it down!" Ruby says with a grin.
"their getting into this" Ozpin says with a small chuckle.
"Well… they are seeing themselves and their friends in different universes. It is only natural."
G. Captain: Dammit cant someone do something about them! Fuck it, Ready an SWBM, I don't care if we sustain alittle damage, I want those two blown out of the sky!
G. Crew: Roger! SWBM Will be ready to launch shortly!
G. Captain: Pest. Its time to meet your maker! Launch!
Crux: Airborn fortress missile launch… 10 seconds ti impact… …5 … 4 … 3… 2 …1… Impact!
"Dive Ruby!" Yang and RWBY and JNPR yell 0ut
"We are!" Ruby says seeing her other dive for the deck like her life depended on it. And it was.
Thankfully, by now, Rose and Gryphus squad had learned to counter the Airborn fortresses weapons. Ruby however was head of the game, in her F-22, she flew just above and uses her 4XAAM, to lock on all the remaining shocwave launchers.
She grinned as she let loose with all four missiles, slamming into their targets, rendering the missile launcher inoperable. With these explosions however, caused a fire.
G. Crew; Dammit! Smokes pouring into the bridge! Engine 6 is on fire!
"Yeah you did it!" Jaune says with a grin as he watches as the airborne fortress begin to go down.
"their still flying,.. they could do something still…" Blake says with a hum, tapping her dinger.
G. LT. We cant maintain altitude!
G. Captain. Command, it regrets me to inform you we wont complete our mission, its time the southern cross face Leasaths might! Prepare the shock cannon!
Crux however, knows what the captain was doing as they were advancing on the city.
Crux: They intend to use the shock cannon on the city! Rose 1, Gryphus 1, please you must destroy the shock cannon!
"Those Monsters! That's so fuckin petty of them!" Qrow yells out, gripping his flask tightly.
"They plan to flatten the city because their about to die…" Sienna says with a small gasp.
"Sonds about right for Humans" Salem says with a hum.
"I would never resort to such tactics" Ironwood says with a snarl.
Ruby: Understood… Rose Squadron, form up, were going to unload everything we have into that thing!
Blake: Copy, right behind you captain!
They then sped forward, rushing ahead of the Gleipnir before they turned on a dime before they rushed towards the Gleipnir, when they all heard the distinct whines of Lockons, the unloaded every last missile they had in their arsenal.
It wasn't just limited to the shock cannon, but the engines and wings, anything they could do to bring the beast crashing into the ground.
Crux; You've done it Rose Squadron! The Gleipnir is finished
"You've done it again miss Rose" Winter says with a small smile, calming herself now seeing that the city was no longer In danger.
"I aim to please" Ruby says with a grin puffing out her chest. Which causes Weiss to smack her chest lightly, to bring her back down a peg.
The Gleipnir however changed course, as it tried desperately to crash into the city, but…
G. Crew: The controls wont respond! Agh!
Lower and lower the Gleipnir moved until finally, it crashed into the river, the only trace of it, was the fact that its wing was sticking out of thewater when the river subsided from the sudden waves.
Crux: We did it! Come on back… you two deserve a rest.
"God that was an emotional roller coaster' Qrow says taking another loooong sip of his flask before letting out a sigh of content.
"No kidding… especially with ruby flying there too.." Yang says rubbing her chest lightly, her heart calming down some,
"I don't know about you all but damn that was fun to watch, destruction of military property" Roman says with a smirk.
"of course youd enjoy that" Cinder says rolling her eyes lghtly.
-Scene End-
"Alright… that one has gone on long enough… Normally we would hve you all face a little trial but this one went for a long time and Raph-Kun thought itd be best for you to all get up, move around and the like." Nagisa says as he got a glare from Vernal who wanted nothing more then to gut the blue haired assassin but at the moment that wasn't advisable since he had made a fool of her earlier.
"Yes… I think its best if we got up, moved around and the like. Perhaps discuss some things" Ozpin says with a hum, getting a look from Qrow and Ozpin.
Albedo Snorts at this, already knowing where this was long going. She however, decided not to interfere since it was against the wishes of her master Raphael.
"Alright… lets go find some grub or something… heavens knows I need it" Weiss says getting a nod from the others as they all got up and began to file out of the theatre.
Alright I know this one took me a little longrt then the last one but it was a little daunting on how to do it! What do you guys think? Let me know please, how did I do, could I improve in some areas?
I love this game, it was my absolute first Ace Combat Game, and I was hooked to it! So please, tell me if I did this justice at all
-{PREVIEW}-
"THE TIME HAS COME FOR THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! In our first corner JAUNE ARC!"
"I chose you… Gallade!"
"Will our upcomer defeat the Reigning champion?!"