Xenoblaze:Well, I might have written myself into a corner with that last chapter.
Elizabeth:Oh relax Blaze. I'm sure you can keep this story going.
Yang:What I wanna know is, why did it take a whole volume and six chapters for me to get in here? I'm a main character for crying out loud. Why's the girl with the dragging tutu here?
Xenoblaze:*Groan* That's why Yang. Your puns are-
Yang:Clawsome?
Elizabeth:...That pun...physically hurt me.
Yang:Come on Liz, don't get your scales in a bunch.
XenoBlaze:Arg! What will it take for you to stop?!
Yang:Strawberry sunrise. No ice. Oh and one of those little umbrellas.
XenoBlaze:...
Fine. Just do the disclaimer.
Yang:XenoBlaze does not own RWBY, Asterisk War, the Fate series or anything else in this fic. All rights go to their rightful owners. Fangs for coming.
XenoBalze:God's dammit Yang!
{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 6-Burning the Candle
-Beacon Academy/Benihime's room-
Things were going great for Elizabeth. So what if she was in a new world? So what if her powers were cut in half? She had what she always wanted. To be worshiped by her adoring fans. So why was she having trouble sleeping tonight?
[Flashback ]
-SERAPH/Zero Dark-
Elizabeth had been wondering around SERAPH for the past few months trying to figure out what to do. Saber, Caster and Altera were living the good life. And no other Servants wanted anything to do with her. It didn't help that she was corrupted by Velber either. But even that didn't make her intimidating.
Elizabeth:Mou. It's just not fair!
Ko risu (Little Squirrel) and her Servants get to be all lovely dovey at Saber's Roman place. And what do I get? Nothing but dirty looks!
Elizabeth looks at herself.
Elizabeth:And THIS look isn't working for me anymore.
To bad Archimedes is gone. Otherwise I'd get him to get rid of this icky look.
As Elizabeth continues to wander, she is met with a Beowolf.
Elizabeth:Huh? What is that?
The Beowolf growls and lunges at Elizabeth. Wasting no time, Elizabeth summons her lance and slices the Beowolf in two. The two sides then begin to evaporate. Elizabeth huffs and stomps her feet.
Elizabeth:Great. It's bad enough being treated like a dog. Now I'm being attacked by them?
Before Elizabeth can continue her rant, she is interrupted by a bright light, coupled with a loud boom. Elizabeth looks toward the noise and growls.
Elizabeth:Now what?!
Elizabeth makes her way to the center of Zero Dark. Along they way, the sounds of combat can be heard. She reaches her destination to find Saber, Caster, Altera and other Servants fighting Beowolves. Saber and Caster are currently in their Moon Crux forms. Once she sees this, Elizabeth ducks behind a rock to avoid being spotted.
Elizabeth:What are they doing here?
Elizabeth looks around and her eyes land on a familiar face.
Elizabeth:What?! Archimedes?! I thought he died!
Elizabeth watches as Saber and Caster exit their Moon Crux forms after wiping out the majority of Archimedes' Beowolves.
Caster:Almost there.
Saber gives a confident grin.
Saber:Your forces are all but gone Archimedes.
Your trap has failed.
Archimedes:Once again you assume too much.
By coming here...you were already caught.
Archimedes transfers the spiritrons he took to the last of his creatures. The Beowolves begin to grow and become Alpha Beowolves.
Elizabeth:Hmph. Looks like Saber jinxed them.
Saber is caught off guard by an Alpha Beowolf and is sent sliding pass Artoria. Hakuno leaves the Regalia and kneels to Saber while shaking her.
Elizabeth:That dummy! She was safer in the Regalia!
Elizabeth then takes a moment before shaking her head.
Elizabeth:Wait, why do I care what happens to her?
One of the wolves seems to dissolve into a black puddle. The puddle then moves towards the two Servants and Master. Before the puddle engulfs the two Sabers, Hakuno pushes them away. Leaving the puddle to engulf Hakuno instead. Leaving Elizabeth somewhat touched that Hakuno would put herself in danger to save her Servants.
Elizabeth:(I wonder. Would she do that for me?)
Elizabeth is interrupted from her thoughts as Artoria frees Hakuno from the black sphere. She then sees her Servants rush to Hakuno's side. Seeing this makes Elizabeth grit her teeth.
Elizabeth:(Tsk! That should be me up there!)
Elizabeth furiously shakes her head.
Elizabeth:(Why do I care?!)
A black aura surrounds Archimedes. As he opens his eyes they appear to be glowing red. He thrust his left hand out and a black portal appears in the sky above the heroes. A huge gust of wind surrounds them.
Ruler:What is this?!
The heroes struggle to stay rooted on the ground but the wind is to strong. Some of the Servants use their weapons to stay rooted to the ground. Hakuno and her Servants huddle together. Ruler is the first to be sucked into the portal.
Ruler:AAAAAAH!
Rider and Lancer are the next to go.
Lancer:Dammit!
Artoria holds on with all her might but slowly loses the battle and is sucked in.
Artoria:AH!
Hakuno:No!
Saber glares at Archimedes.
Saber:Archimedes! What have you done?!
Altera begins to lose her grip on the others. Before she is sucked in, Hakuno grabs her hand.
Hakuno:Altera!
One by one the four saviors lose their grip of each other and are sucked into the portal. Just before they are sucked in, Caster raises a barrier to keep them togther. Elizabeth tries to hold on to the rock she hid behind. At one point, she even uses her wings to try to avoid being sucked in. But it doesn't matter as Elizabeth gets sucked in anyway.
Elizabeth:AAAAAAAH!
-Remnant/Vacuo-
Elizabeth:*Moan* What happened?
Elizabeth slowly gets up and brushes herself off. She then gasp to see that her claws have turned into regular fingers. Not only that, but Velber's corruption is gone as well. Returning her to her old outfit. But before she can celebrate, Elizabeth looks around. She finds herself in a desert.
Elizabeth(Echoing):Where am I?
[Flashback Ends]
Elizabeth:(Even when I came to this world, I was treated like a animal. At least I learned that I was being treated as a "faunus".)
(If not for Kisuke finding me in that alley, I would've starved to death.)
(After that, I met Kuro, Ryu and Baka.) (Come on, we know how Gourry is)
(Kisuke thought of the name Benihime. And we became famous.)
(And I was finally happy.)
Elizabeth clenches her bedsheets and grits her teeth.
Elizabeth:(But now. Those girls are here!)
In their room, Elizabeth's band mates can be seen sleeping. Kurome is sleeping soundly with an Beowolf plushie in her arms. Ryuko is sleeping with her arm out of the covers. Gourry on the other hand is snoring loudly sprawled out on top of his bed. Kisuke is sleeping setting up on a couch.
*Note:Ryuko and Gourry's pajamas are their canon pajamas. Elizabeth is wearing her Sweet Room Dream outfit. Kurome wears Akame's pajamas from the "Kill the Mad Scientist" episode. Kisuke wears his normal clothes without his coat.*
Elizabeth turns around to face the window and tries to go back to sleep. Unaware that Kisuke's eyes were open under his hat.
-Ballroom-
The next day comes quickly for teams RWBY and HANT. Since team CFVY was away on a mission, the two teams were asked to prepare the ballroom for tomorrow night. However, Blake wasn't present. After talking with the remainder of her team, team HANT discovered that Blake was still focused on stopping the White Fang. To the point of obsession. Sun even asked her to the dance and she refused. Saying that the dance was a waste of time. So here Ruby sits. Glum and resting her head on her hand while staring into the distance. She is startled by someone slamming their palms on the table she is at. She is greeted by a smiling Weiss. She slides two squares over to Ruby, both seeming to be similar shades of white.
Weiss:I need you to pick a tablecloth.
Ruby(Confused):Aren't they both the same?
Weiss:*Sigh* I don't even know why I asked!
Altera and Hakuno walk by with a few plates in their hands.
Altera:I would go with the one on the left.
Weiss:Thank you Altera. At least SOMEONE understands proper etiquette.
Weiss walks away from Ruby who sticks her tongue out before resuming her sullen mood. Yang is in carrying a massive sound speaker on her shoulder, which bounces her sister and the table she's moping on again to jump in the air when she drops it on the ground. Nero and Tamamo can be seen arguing about what color curtains to hang up. Yang brushes her hands as she approaches Ruby.
Yang:So, have you picked out a dress yet?
Ruby:What's the point? Who cares about the dance if Blake isn't going?
Yang:Oh, don't worry; she's going.
Yang looks over to Weiss, exasperated.
Yang:Weiss! I thought we agreed: No doilies!
Weiss walks up to Yang, pointing in her face.
Weiss:If I don't get doilies, you don't get fog machines!
Hakuno tries to play mediator.
Hakuno:Come on you two. Can't we compromise?
The girls are interrupted by the sound of doors opening. Sun, Neptune, Astolfo and Charlie enter the ballroom.
Neptune:Your dance is gonna have fog machines?
Weiss:We were thinking about it.
Charlie:That's pretty cool.
Sun:So, you ladies all excited for dress-up?
Ruby:Pfft... Yeah, right!
Yang:Laugh all you want. I'll be turning heads tomorrow night! Which reminds me...
Yang turns to Hakuno and Hakuno looks back and tilts her head.
Hakuno:What?
Everyone takes a moment to recompose themselves after Hakuno's unintentional display of cuteness. To which Ruby is reminded of a certain pet back home.
Yang:Who are you going to the dance with?
Hakuno:Hm?
Yang grins as she slides toward Hakuno and pokes her shoulder teasingly.
Yang:Weeeelll? You've got a hot blonde, a foxy pinkette and an exotic beauty to choose from. So who are ya takin'?
Hakuno deadpans.
Hakuno:Nice try Yang. But We've already talked about it.
Yang:Huh?
Altera:We've decided to go together.
Nero:Umu.
This isn't the time to worry about our own squabbles.
Tamamo:That comes after the dance.
For now, we'll remain civil for Goshujin-same's sake.
Altera:Besides, this is the first time we've been to a dance like this.
Weiss:Really? I would've expected Nero to attend one or two.
Nero:Indeed I have. But it was...a long time ago.
Hakuno:So Sun. Neptune. What are you two wearing?
Sun gestures to his current shirtless outfit.
Sun:Uuhhh... this?
Neptune:Ignore him for he knows not what he says.
Astolfo:What can you expect from someone who was raised in Vacuo?
Charlie:I'll admit, it's not exactly a shirt-and-tie kind of place.
Sun:At least you two understand.
Soooo... what does Blake think of all this? She still being all, y'know... Blake-y?
Weiss turns and crosses her arms in disapproval.
Weiss:Obviously.
Ruby:I still can't think of a way to change her mind.
Yang:Guys. Trust me; Blake will be at the dance tomorrow.
Yang prepares to walk out, but she bumps into someone as she turns around. The person is revealed to be Elizabeth. Team HANT looks on edge at the appearance of the small lancer.
Yang:Oh. Sorry.
Elizabeth waves Yang off.
Elizabeth:Forget it. It was an accident.
Astolfo squeals and rushes next to Elizabeth. Yang takes this as an opportunity to leave.
Yang:(I know how Ruby is when it comes to famous people and weapons. And it looks like Astolfo's the same way. No thanks.)
Astolfo:Oh my god's! It's Benihime in the flesh!
Astolfo pulls out a notebook and pen.
Astolfo:Can I have your autograph?
Ruby winces as she remembers doing the exact same thing when she first met professor Goodwitch. Elizabeth smiles and happily signs Astolfo's book.
Elizabeth:Sure! Anything for a fan.
Astolfo:This is so going on my wall of celb autographs!
Weiss leans in next to Charlie.
Weiss:Is she joking?
Charlie face palms in embarrassment.
Charlie:Nope.
Ruby:So uh... Ms. Benihime? What brings you here?
Elizabeth:No reason. Just wanted to see the decorations.
Also, when I'm not on stage, call me Elizabeth. It's my name after all.
Sun:I still can't believe your a dragon faunus. Those are really rare.
Elizabeth winks at Sun.
Elizabeth:*Giggle* It's part of what makes me special.
Elizabeth's face turns serious for a moment when she glances at team HANT. She fully turns to them a gives a fake smile.
Elizabeth:It's been a while, Ko risu.
Everyone turns to team HANT in surprise.
Sun:You guys know each other?
Astolfo looks offended.
Astolfo:And you didn't tell us?!
Elizabeth:Sure do. We knew each other before I became famous.
Elizabeth gives a slight glare.
Elizabeth:We should catch up.
Hakuno and her Servants glance towards one another before turning back to Elizabeth.
Hakuno:Sure.
You guys can handle the rest, right?
Hakuno's words sounded more like a statement as team HANT follows Elizabeth out the ballroom. Leaving everyone else confused.
-Empty classroom-
Team HANT leads Elizabeth to an empty classroom. Just in time to see a sleep deprived Blake leave that same room.
Hakuno:Are you okay Blake?
Blake gives a tired smile.
Blake:...Yeah. Better actually.
Tamamo:Does this mean we'll see you at the dance?
Blake:...Yeah. I'll be there.
But right now... *Yawn* I'm going to get some sleep. See ya.
Blake turns around and leaves. A smile appears on team HANT's face before becoming serious again. The five girls walk into the classroom. Tamamo then uses her magic to sound proof the room as she closes the door.
Tamamo:There. No one should overhear us now.
Team HANT turns their attention to Elizabeth. Nero puts her hands on her hips.
Nero:Now Lancer, explain yourself. How did you get here?
Elizabeth folds her arms around her chest.
Elizabeth:The same way you four did. I was at Zero Dark when Archy made that hole in the sky.
Hakuno:...We didn't even know you were there.
Elizabeth(Agitated):Of course you didn't.
Altera:What happen to Velber's corruption? Last time we saw you-
Elizabeth:Who knows and who cares? I hated that look anyway.
Tamamo:So you DON'T know where Archimedes is?
Tamamo raises two fingers that begin to spark with lightning.
Tamamo(Menacingly):If you're hiding him from us...
Elizabeth:I don't know where he is. I didn't even know he was in this world. And I. Don't. Care.
Elizabeth points a finger at the four saviors.
Elizabeth:Look! The only reason I'm talking to you four is to tell you to back off. I've got a good thing going for me now and I don't want YOU messing it up.
Nero and Tamamo look outraged at Elizabeth's declaration.
Nero:What is that suppose to mean?!
Elizabeth stomps her feet in anger.
Elizabeth:Exactly what it means!
Everytime I'm near any of you, bad things happend to me! Whether its being electrocuted, or force to serve some alien calamity!
Elizabeth's hands begin to tremble.
Elizabeth:I got a second chance. And I want to live it MY way.
Hakuno stares at Elizabeth for a few moments before walking up to her. Everyone is shocked when Hakuno suddenly pulls Elizabeth in for a hug. Elizabeth remains speechless.
Hakuno:None of us want to cause any trouble.
And your right. This IS your second chance. It's ours too. You should be free to live your life how you want it.
A small blush appears on Elizabeth's face. She then snaps out of it and untangles herself from Hakuno.
Elizabeth:G-good. As long as we're clear on that.
Elizabeth stares at Hakuno.
Elizabeth:You've changed... Ko risu.
Nero:Umu.
Soshayo has dedicated herself to becoming a huntress since we arrived on Remnant. Under our tutelage, she's overcome many obstacles.
Tamamo:She's even the leader of our team.
Elizabeth:...I see.
Elizabeth shrugs as she stops blushing and walks to the door.
Elizabeth:Anyway. Like I said, you leave me alone and I'll leave you alone. And everyone's happy.
Elizabeth reaches for the doorknob.
Hakuno:Lanc- Elizabeth. All we ask is that no one discovers who we really are. This world is different from SERAPH. Magic is rare here. So if something magic related comes up, let us know okay?
Elizabeth stays silent before opening the door.
Elizabeth:I'll see you at the dance.
Elizabeth then smirks and turns toward Nero.
Elizabeth:And my big performance, Saber!
Elizabeth leaves. Leaving a fuming Nero.
Nero:Rrg! How dare she mock me!
Altera:Is it safe to trust her Hakuno-sama?
Hakuno:I honestly believe all she wants is to live her life by her own rules.
-Ballroom-
The night of the Festival Ball comes quickly as all of Beacon begins to have the time of their lives. In a short white dress with black heels, Yang stands at a podium while she greets the guests. Four figures walk toward her. Upon reaching her, Yang recognizes them.
Yang(In awe):Whoa...
*Nero:Crimson Noble Wear
*Tamamo:Jet Black Mage
*Altera:Planetary Arabian
*Hakuno:White version of Artoria's Lapis Lazuli Dress
Yang:You guys look... Wow.
And I thought I would be turning some heads tonight.
Nero and Tamamo stand proud while Altera and Hakuno shuffle their feet in embarrassment.
Hakuno(Bashful):This was Nero and Tamamo's idea.
Altera nods.
Tamamo:Hmph. What's that old saying?
"If you've got it, flaunt it."
Nero:For once, we agree.
Hakuno:So, is everything going okay?
Yang:Oh yeah.
Ruby, Weiss, Sun. Everyone's here.
Tamamo:And Blake-san?
Yang smiles.
Yang:See for yourself.
The girls walk inside. A few people turn to look at team HANT for a few minutes before going back to their business. After looking around to see their other friends enjoying themselves, team HANT finds Blake in a dark purple dress talking to Sun who is wearing a closed black jacket with a white tie.
Yang:That reminds me. Blake owes me a dance.
Yang walks over to Blake and Sun.
Yang:You guys enjoy yourselves.
Nero:What shall we do, Soshayo?
Hakuno smiles.
Hakuno:Well, it is a party.
The three Servants smile as they all say in perfect unison.
Nero, Tamamo & Altera:I call the first dance!
The three Servants then pause before glaring at each other. Hakuno face palms with a sigh.
Hakuno:(This is gonna be a looong night.)
-To be continued-