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AN:Hey everyone. Welcome to chapter 18. Before we start, I wanna address something. When volume 2 started, I asked if Ironwood should know about team HANT. Those who replied, thank you. However, the votes were tied. So thanks to Yogwind's suggestion, I decided that while Ironwood won't know the truth about Hakuno and the others YET. He'll at least get a handle on what they can do. In the last chapter, Penny asked some questions. Since she reports to him, Ironwood now knows that team HANT can sense Aura. Also, from what we saw in canon RWBY, Ozpin has Vale wired. Since he saw what happened at the docks in volume 1. So, whose to say that he didn't see what happened with Torchwick and the Paladin? Ironwood isn't stupid. Just out of the loop at times. So there's no way he wouldn't notice that he's missing some of his tech. So what if Ironwood saw the footage of Roman vs RWBY & HANT? That's what I've decided on. This way, Ironwood knows that team HANT are above what 2nd year Huntresses can do. And at the same time, he doesn't know everything about them. I will however, put a little scene with him and Hakuno after the dance.

Now then, let's get to it.

{Begin "Imitation" -Fate Unlimited Bladeworks Movie theme by Sachi Tainaka}

The opening begins with a black background that shows Altera turning to the screen from the left side at the first beat. The second beat shows Tamamo turning to the screen from the right side. The third beat shows Nero turning to the screen from the left side. As the music begins, Hakuno appears on the screen opening her eyes. The camera zooms in on Hakuno's right eye. The background changes to a light blue as dozens of magic circuits begin to activate. The title fades in.

RWBY Extella

Tadoritsuita yume no hate de

As the lyrics begin, the title fades out and the screen changes back to black as class cards slowly fall from above.

Hito wa nani wo omou no darou

The scene changes to Yang riding bumblebee through Vale at night. A raven watches her before it takes off.

Yagate kuru sono toki boku wa

A close up of the planet Remnant is displayed as the screen zooms out. The academy sigils fade in on their corresponding continents.

Donna kao wo shiteiru no ka

Team JNPR is seen overlooking Beacon from the roof as the sun begins to rise.

Moshimo dareka ni

The scene changes to a background of Forever Fall with Blake looking towards the screen with a serious expression. The wind blowing through her hair.

Uragirarete mo

Blake fades out and is replaced with Weiss mirroring Blakes expression. The wind blowing through her hair as well.

Hitsuyou tosare nakute mo

Tamamo is seen holding a flag of the White Fang with a disgusted expression. She turns around and walks away while throwing the flag aside. The flag floats to the ground before it is quickly slashed by a red blade.

Wasure wa shinai

Sun and Neptune are seen smiling at the screen with Beacon's cafeteria in the background before it quickly changes to Charlemagne and Astolfo smiling with Beacons courtyard in the background.

Jibun jishin ga eranda koto

Team HANT stands in front of a hoard of mutant Grimm with serious expressions. The two sides are at a standstill before the Grimm charge. Team HANT draws their weapons. First Altera. Then Tamamo. Then Nero. And finally Hakuno.

Itsuwari no yume datte kanaete miseru

The scene changes to Blake and Tamamo tag teaming Roman Torchwick for a few seconds before Neopolitan shows up to support Roman. The screen quickly changes to Yang blocking a kick from Mercury.

Ima wa mada wara warete mo ii sa

Weiss and Altera are seen tag teaming Emerald before the scene changes to Ruby and Nero tag teaming Cinder.

Kireigoto da toshite mo mezashitainda

Hakuno is seen cutting down mutant Grimm with a modified version of Ser Veresta as her Semblance rapidly changes her appearance corresponding with the right fighting style. First Nero, as Hakuno's hair and eyes change to blonde and green respectively. Then Altera's, as Hakuno's hair and eyes change to white and red respectively. An mutant Ura Major appears as Hakuno cuts down a mutant Beowulf. The mutant Ursa attacks Hakuno but she backflips away.

Ima wa mada kanata da keredo kitto

Hakuno lands in a couched position as her hair stays white but her eyes change to a shining silver. A black bow and a oddly shaped arrow appear in her hands. Blue whisp of light gather around Hakuno as she prepares to fire. The scene changes as we close in on Hakuno's face. At "keredo", we see a white outline of someone's hand reaching for the moon. At "kiito", the moon shatters and the hand recoils. The hand then raises into the air as the screen turns white.

Nisemono wa honmono ni kawaru darou

At the last line of the lyrics, we see Hakuno fading in as she flourishes Ser Veresta before sheathing it. She looks at the screen as it zooms out to display her team, team RWBY, team JNPR, Ozpin and Glynda, Ironwood and Penny, Sun and Neptune and Charlemagne and Astolfo as they all look towards the sky with Beacon Academy in the background.

Escalation Arc Extella 5-Extracurricular

-Beacon Academy/Combat Class-

Hakuno:Well... To quote Yang, "That was a thing".

That was the thought that went through team HANT's heads as they witnessed Pyrrha wipe the floor with team CRDL. While the four boys had been making stride's to be better Huntsmen, when facing the 4 time Mistral champion, they never stood a chance.

Nero:Umu.

Pyrrha definitely lives up to her title as the Invincible Girl.

Tamamo:Altera-san, you've spared with Pyrrha-san a few times. What did you think?

Altera:She's definitely someone you shouldn't take lightly. In our spars, she's managed to match me while I was holding back. All our matches ended in a draw.

Nero:So given the chance, you could best her?

Altera:Yes. But still, she's quite formidable.

Glynda approaches a downed Cardin from behind. Cardin clutches his ribs.

Glynda:And that's the match.

Cardin:Lucky shot.

Cardin collapses.

Glynda:Well done, Miss Nikos. You should have no problem qualifying for the tournament.

Pyrrha:Thank you, professor.

Glynda taps her tablet.

Glynda:Alright, now I know that's a tough act to follow, but we have time for one more sparring match. Any volunteers?

Glynda looks around at the observing students and see's Blake reading instead of paying attention.

Glynda:Ms. Belladonna?

Blake slams her book shut and stares wide-eyed at Glynda.

Glynda:You've been rather docile for the past few classes. Why don't you-

?: I'll do it.

Glynda looks to see Mercury raising his hand.

Glynda:Mercury, is it? Very well, let's find you an opponent.

Mercury:Actually, I wanna fight... her.

Mercury points to Pyrrha.

Pyrrha:Me?

Glynda:I'm afraid Miss Nikos has just finished the match. I recommend you choose another partner.

Pyrrha:No, it's fine! I'd be happy to oblige.

Team HNAT's eyes narrow at Mercury as he struts into the arena, visibly sizing up Pyrrha. Mercury charges in and kicks at Pyrrha, but she lunges forward and blocks it with her shield. She then sweeps his other leg from beneath him with Miló. Mercury falls onto his back but then kicks his legs into the air. He spins on his hands and does a double back-handspring. The two stop and stare at each other for a moment as Pyrrha stands up from a kneeling position. She runs forward to attack. But Mercury strikes first, leading her to instead block the first kick with Miló and a second with her shield, before Pyrrha turns around to block a barrage of kicks with her shield.

Pyrrha ends the barrage by hitting Mercury's leg away with Miló, creating an opening for her to ram her shield into him. He lands on his feet and slides to a stop some distance away. Apparently slightly impressed, Mercury tilts his head and gives a slight nod with a "Hm". He then leaps into the air and, with a spin, brings his foot down on Pyrrha's shield, making her jump back slightly. After landing on the floor and dropping to his hands and feet, Mercury spins with one leg out. But Pyrrha raises her foot over it and steps backward. He quickly stands and leaps into the air, kicking at her, But Pyrrha blocks with her shield.

As Pyrrha turns, dives and rolls away, Mercury continues his spin, swinging his leg high in the air. Only to find that she has moved away from him. He chuckles while Pyrrha instantly rights herself, crouching on the floor with her shield in front of her. She flips Miló in her hand so that the blade points behind her. Mercury then charges forward, leaps, and lands three consecutive kicks on her shield. She moves her shield to the side and begins to raise Miló, but Mercury kicks her shield, then quickly switches in mid-air and kicks the arm with which she is holding Miló, before switching once again to kick her shield.

As Mercury lands the kick on her shield, Pyrrha flips Miló into the air. But before she can catch it, Mercury switches once more to kick her in the side. This forces her to move her arm forward and block the kick. He then turns away, spinning once again and leaving an opening for Pyrrha to turn around and catch Miló. Both combatants continue their spin to face each other, Pyrrha swinging Miló and Mercury kicking. Their attacks deflect each other, and Mercury turns in mid-air and kicks at Pyrrha's shield. Pyrrha swings Miló upward, scraping it against Mercury's boot, but then Mercury kicks it out of her hand.

The two watch Miló stab into the floor and Mercury triumphantly smirks at Pyrrha before spinning around and raising his leg up high to kick her. However, Pyrrha activates her Semblance as she moves her hand toward his boot. When her hand is about half an inch away, she repels his boot, sending him into an off-balance spin. He stumbles and drops into a kneel, gaining a thoughtful look on his face. Hearing footsteps approaching him, he looks behind him and rises to face Pyrrha, who is charging toward him shield-first.

Mercury puts his right foot on Pyrrha's shield, hops up onto it and fires a bullet to propel himself from it. He spins in the air and lands in a kneeling position. With a determined look on her face, Pyrrha continues to charge toward him with Miló. However, her opponent casually turns away from her.

Mercury(Nonchalant):I forfeit.

Pyrrha almost stumbles as she stops beside him.

Pyrrha:You... don't even want to try?

Mercury shrugs.

Mercury:What's the point? You're a world-renowned fighter. We're obviously leagues apart.

Glynda:In that case... Pyrrha Nikos is the victor of the match... again.

No one see's Emerald's smirk or Mercury's smug sneer. Except team HANT. Pyrrha has a annoyed and disappointed look on her face while she places her left hand on her hip. The Aura displays for Pyrrha and Mercury are shown as Mercury's is changed from green to red indicating his loss.

Glynda:Next time, you may want to think a little harder before choosing an opponent.

Mercury:I'll be sure to do that.

An alarm sounds which jolts Blake who has nodded off.

Glynda:That is all for today. And remember, the dance is this weekend. But you all have your first mission on Monday. I will not accept any excuses.

As everyone leaves, Mercury stops beside Emerald.

Mercury:Learning is so much fun.

Team HANT watches Emerald and Mercury leave with narrowed eyes. The two notice the teams gaze and turn to them. They stare at each other for a few seconds before Emerald and Mercury smile and wave. They then leave the room.

Tamamo:(You all noticed, yes?)

Nero:(Umu. That boy was testing her.)

(He's stronger than what he displayed.)

Altera:(Not only that, but he insulted Pyrrha by not taking their match seriously.)

Hakuno:(They're up to something.)

(Also, that woman, Cinder. She wasn't here.)

(I don't think that was a coincidence.)

?:Are you four alright?

Team HANT turns to see Glynda approach them.

Hakuno:We're fine professor Goodwitch.

Glynda:Very well.

I've been meaning to ask. How are things? You four have been here for a year now. Have you adjusted to life as students?

Hakuno smiles.

Hakuno:Thank you for your concern.

Technically I went to school back in SERAPH. But I guess it's not that much different then what I'm use to. Unless you count the classes that center around the Grimm.

Altera:School is a wonderful experience for me. I'm learning a lot.

Nero and Tamamo nod. Glynda then gives a faint smile before resuming her normal expression.

Glynda:I'll be sure to let Ozpin know.

Now then, there's something we need to discuss.

Hakuno:What is it?

Glynda taps on her tablet before turning it to face the four girls. Footage of their fight with the Paladin is being displayed. Team HANT exchanges glances with each other before Glynda speaks.

Glynda:You four have attracted a lot of attention.

More so from general Ironwood.

Hakuno's eyes narrow.

Hakuno:(I knew it.)

How much did he see?

Glynda:The whole thing I'm afraid.

Tamamo:And yet, he hasn't confronted us.

Glynda:Ozpin is trying to keep him away from the truth. But who knows how much longer he can keep it up? Nothing get's by him for long. He's bound to found out. And when he does, you can count on him telling the council about you four. After he interrogates you.

Hakuno:Understood. We'll be more careful.

Before the group can continue their conversation, the sound of an airship landing can be heard. Glynda's tablet beeps and she taps on it. She then looks closely at her tablet.

Glynda:It seems Ms. Benihime has arrived.

-Courtyard-

Dozens of people can be seen waiting for the idol known throughout Vacuo as Benihime. Her airship has just touched down. Out of curiosity, team HANT decided to see this person for themselves. However, the second they set foot on the courtyard, they sense something and gasp.

Altera:(Is that...?)

Tamamo:(It can't be.)

Nero:(A Servant?)

Hakuno:(But why would one be here?)

Hakuno thinks for a moment before gasping in realization.

Hakuno:(Unless... Benihime...is a Servant!)

The Bullheads hanger doors open and a group of Atlesian Knights step out. Followed by general Ironwood. The military forces part to make way for the other people on board.

One is a girl with short black hair in a twintail style and black eyes. She wears a black sailor uniform and a wears a red belt that has a red side skirt cover. She also wears red gauntlets. On her belt is what appears to be a sword with a red handle. She also wears long black socks and black shoes. In her hands is a bag of cookies that she is currently munching on with a bored expression.

The next person is another girl with mid-length black hair with a single left-swept red highlight on her bangs. Her blue eyes have peculiar gear-shaped pupils with eight grooves around the edges. Her outfit coming into the series is a simple white shirt with a red ribbon tie, a black miniskirt, white sneakers, and a black & white jacket with rolled up sleeves. On her back is what appears to be a guitar case.

A boy steps of the Bullhead this time. He's tall with long blonde hair and blue eyes. He wears a light blue shirt and pants with tan boots and gloves. Like Jaune, he wears blue armor. He also has a face that makes a few female students swoon. At his hip is a sword with a spiked handle.

The next person was a man with light skin and gray eyes. His hair is messy and light-blond with strands framing the sides of the face and hanging between his eyes, and he has chin stubble. He wears a dark coat, which sports a white diamond pattern along its bottom half, with a dark green shirt and pants underneath. He also wears Japanese wooden sandals and a striped dark green and white bucket hat that shadows his eyes. In his left hand is a paper fan. In is right, a cane.

But the most surprising one was the last girl that stepped of the Bullhead. She has mid-back length pink hair tied with purple ribbons and light blue eyes. She has slender figure and is clad in a cyber-goth-loli dress with white detached sleeves, with a circular skirt and several belts on the top connected to her collar that cover her chest area and wears knee-high shoes with two sharp spikes. Her most prominent features are the dragon horns and the protruding fangs of a dragon fangs, along with a long draconic tail and pink scales scattered throughout her body.

To Remnant, she's known as the idol Benihime. But to team HANT...

Nero:BWAAAAH!

Tamamo:MIKON!

Altera:I can't be!

Hakuno:Elizabeth Báthory?!

Elizabeth waves to the students as they cheer.

Elizabeth:Hello Beacon Academy!

Have you all been good little boys and girls?

The students continue to cheer. Amongst the crowd are Sun and Astolfo. The latter of whom can't help but squeal.

Astolfo:AAAAAH!

I can't believe she's really here!

Sun:Wait, she's a dragon faunus?! She's got more traits then Tamamo! Ugh. I really need to sit down.

Glynda and Ozpin make their way through the crowd.

Glynda:Clear a path everyone!

The two professors soon stand face to face with the man in green. Said man closes his fan and waves with it.

?:Ozpin! It's been a while. Glynda. Always a pleasure.

Glynda polity nods.

Ozpin:Indeed it has Kisuke.

Though I must say, I never pegged you as the musical type.

Kisuke:Yeah, well it pays the bills. Being a manager can do that for you. Speaking of which...

Elizabeth and her entourage make their way to the adults.

Kisuke:Meet the band.

Kisuke gestures to the girl with the cookies. Of which she is still eating.

Kisuke:Our drummer, Kurome Jaeger.

Kisuke gestures to the girl with the guitar case.

Kisuke:Our guitarist, Ryuko Matoi.

Ryuko:Sup.

Kisuke gestures to the blond boy. Said boy smiles and waves.

Kisuke:Our keyboardist, Gourry Gabriev.

Gourry:Nice to meet ya!

Kisuke gestures to Elizabeth.

Kisuke:And last, but not least, our star, Benihime. Otherwise known as Elizabeth Báthory.

Elizabeth:Charmed, I'm sure.

Ozpin:It is a pleasure to meet you Ms. Báthory.

Welcome to Beacon Academy. I am professor Ozpin. The headmaster. This is the head mistress, Glynda Goodwitch. We hope you'll enjoy your stay here. If there is anything you or your band require, myself and Beacon's staff shall assist you.

Elizabeth:Great!

All of a sudden, a loud noise is heard. The source, Gourry's stomach. Said boy rubs the back of his head in embarrassment.

Gourry:Actually, can we get some food? I'm starving.

Gourry gives a slight glare at Kurome, who continues to eat her cookies.

Gourry:It doesn't help that SOMEONE won't share her snacks.

Kurome protectively holds her bag of cookies while making a face. (You know the one)

Kurome:Keep your hands off my cookies Gourry.

Ryuko yawns loudly.

Ryuko:Honestly, I just wanna get some sleep. The ride here was boring. When does this festival start again? I wanna see some fights. Killing Grimm back home just isn't as exciting anymore.

Ozpin:Of course.

If you'll follow Ms. Goodwitch, she'll take you to your room. The cafeteria is on the way.

Glynda:This way please.

Glynda turns around and walks back to Beacon with Kurome, Ryuko and Gourry in tow.

Ozpin:Now Kisuke, I'm sure you and Ms. Báthory would like to see the ballroom.

Kisuke opens his fan an holds it to his face.

Kisuke:Lead the way.

Ozpin, Kisuke and Elizabeth make their way to Beacon while the Atlesian Knights block the students from following them. Meanwhile, team HANT is still stupefied.

Hakuno:That is Elizabeth... right?

Tamamo:Unfortunately, the mana coming from her says so. It's that useless maid alright.

Altera:But how did she get here? Hm?

Altera looks to see a fuming Nero.

Nero:How dare she...

Flames of jealousy burn behind Nero.

Nero:How dare she become an Idol before I have yet to grace this world with my talents?!

The rest of team HANT sweatdrop.

While making her way to inside the school, Elizabeth finally spots team HANT. At first she is shocked to see them. Her face then morphs to anger before she calms down and huffs. Time seems to slow down as Elizabeth passes team HANT They stare at her and she stares back before moving on ahead. Ozpin stops at the entrance and gestures for Kisuke and Elizabeth to go in. The two step inside as Ozpin glances at Hakuno who mouths "Servant". If Ozpin was shocked, he didn't show it. He simply nods before going inside. The crowd of students disperses and goes about their business while team HANT stays still.

Nero:What should we do, Soshayo?

Hakuno stares at Elizabeth's retreating form. Unawear that general Ironwod is staring at her and her team.

-To be continued-

AN2:And there you have it. Elizabeth fans, your prayers have been answered. How she came to Remnant will be explained in the next chapter. Now, Elizabeth's entourage. Yes I added Ryuko, Kurome, Gourry and Kisuke to my story. Big whoop. Wanna fight about it? ...Sorry. Couldn't help myself. Like Charlie and Astolfo, these are Remnants version of them. Before you ask, no this won't be a multi crossover. They're just characters I added as Elizabeth's band. And no, they don't know who Elizabeth really is. Well... Kisuke might have a few thoughts because come on, it's Kisuke. I put these guys in because 1:I like their shows and 2:I couldn't think of any proper OC's to be the band. They won't have any major parts in the story. They're just here to preform.