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{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 11-No Brakes
-Mountain Glen/Underground-
Guess you could say its a good news bad news type of situation. The good news;Ruby found the White Fangs base. The bad news;She almost immediately got captured. Now here she is with Roman, a White Fang member by the name of Perry and a mystery man with chinese clothes.
Roman laughs as he throws Ruby to the ground.
Roman:Wow! You are much more manageable without that oversized gardening tool of yours.
Ruby gets up and charges at Roman. Roman simply sidesteps and sends Ruby stumbling across the floor. He laughs at her again.
Roman:Oh man. You know Perry, I really did need this.
Perry raises his thumb in agreement as Roman laughs. Roman then walks over to Ruby and aims Melodic Cudgel at her.
Roman:But seriously. How'd you find this place, Red?
Ruby growls and uses her Semblance to escape Roman and start running for an exit. Roman looks around slightly startled. It doesn't last long however when Ruby is suddenly knocked back to the ground. Ruby shakes her head and looks up to see the strange man staring at her impassively.
Ruby:(How did he do that?)
Roman laughs as he walks towards them while spinning his cane.
Roman:Nice work . I didn't even see you move.
Li Shuwen:She's fast, I'll admit. But I'm faster.
Ruby looks at Li Shuwen with shock which soon changes into a glare. Or at least what Ruby can manage as a glare.
Ruby:(Is he saying im slow?!)
Roman:I see you've got some tricks up your sleeve! Let me make this clear: We're not through here yet.
A massive explosion sounds, causing Roman to look up.
Roman:Oh, what the... Perry, if you and the boys could take care of that? Kinda in the middle of something.
Perry nods and goes off to investigate the explosion just as another one sounds. Annoying Roman further.
Roman:WHAT is going on here?!
A third explosion sounds and multiple White Fang members come running around the corner, some firing at an unknown enemy. Weiss, Blake, Yang, Zwei, Oobleck and team HANT come running around the corner. Ruby decides to take this moment to try and escape. She jumps on Roman's shoulders, pulls his hat down over his eyes, and then flees towards her friends. Roman readjust his hat and glares after Ruby.
Roman:Somebody kill her!
Roman and the White Fang members around him open fire on Ruby, which she dodges and weaves between. Roman angrily turns to Li Shuwen.
Roman:Well? What are you waiting for?!
Li Shuwen ignores Roman in favor of staring at the newcomers. More specifically team HANT. He then smirks.
Li Shuwen:Ka ka ka. This may be fun after all.
Roman(Annoyed):What are you talking about?
Li Shuwen:Attach this cart and spread the word: We're starting the train.
Roman:What? And what will YOU do?
Li Shuwen turns around and walks back to the train car with his hands in his sleeves.
Li Shuwen:I'm going to prepare for our new guests.
Roman growls at the mans retreating back before snapping his head towards a White Fang grunt.
Roman:You heard him! And while your at it, unleash those mutant Grimm to stall them.
White Fang Member:But we're not finished!
Roman pins the White Fang member up against the wall with Melodic Cudgel.
Roman:Do it or you're finished!
-Back with Ruby-
Ruby flees, but screeches to a halt as she realizes she's running towards a group of White Fang members. A huge explosion appears behind the White Fang members, sending them flying and reveling Yang behind them. Ruby jumps into Yangs arms. After they separate, Blake hands Ruby her weapon.
Yang:Ruby!
Weiss:Are you okay?
Ruby:I'm fine, I'm fine! But listen! Torchwick's got all kinds of weapons, mutant Grimm and robots down there.
Blake:What?!
Ruby:Androids, mechs, they're all loaded up on the train cars!
Oobleck:Ahhhh, that's ridiculous. These tunnels are sealed, the tracks lead to a dead-end.
Roman(Speaker):Get to your places, we are leaving now!
The train starts moving towards the tunnels.
Yang:Well, it sounds like they're going somewhere.
Ruby looks down in depression and frustration. Hakuno notices and speaks up.
Hakuno:Is something wrong Ruby?
Ruby:...Torchwick has another henchmen. ...And he's faster than me.
He managed to knock me out before I even knew he was there. That's how I got captured.
Yang:What?! Someone faster than Ruby "Speed Demon" Rose?
Everyone deadpans at Yang's nickname.
Weiss:Seriously?
Yang:Forget it. This guy got a name Rubes?
Ruby:I think Torchwick called him...Shuwen?
Team HANT:What?!
Weiss:What is it? You know this guy?
Nero:It couldn't be.
Altera:But we felt it earlier. It must be him.
But why would he side with the enemy?
Tamamo huffs and folds her arms.
Tamamo:Mikon! I honestly can't say I'm surprised.
That man is a battle junky. He lives to fight.
Yang:Hey! Something you wanna share with us?
Team HANT looks towards one another before facing the others.
Hakuno:If what Ruby said is true, then we're facing the Master of the Demon Fist. Li Shuwen.
Yang:Master of the Demon Fist? So he's a martial artist?
Hakuno:One of the best. He's known for his stealth and love for battle.
Tamamo:No offense to Blake-san, but he is much more stealthy than you. He can erase his presence completely.
Blake narrows her eyes.
Altera:He's brutal on the battlefield. He won't stop unless his opponent can't move or is no longer breathing.
Team RWBY shivers at Altera's statement. Oobleck narrows his eyes.
Ruby:Ooh. Scary.
Blake:How do you guys know so much about him?
Nero:Because...he was an ally of ours. And a survivor of SERAPH.
Ruby:Your village?!
Yang folds her arms while hiding a smirk.
Yang:If he's from your village, then he must be tough.
Hakuno:Don't even think about it Yang. He's too much for you at your level.
Another thing to know about him is his Noble- I mean Semblance. He can focus his aura into a single strike. No Second Strike. If he hits you with that, you won't be getting back up.
Nero:Luckily he has his own code of honor. He will not use his Semblance unless it is of the utmost importance.
Tamamo:In other words, he won't use it unless you are worthy of it.
Blake:Sounds dangerous.
Hakuno:Which is why none of you are to engage him. The only ones who can take him are the four of us.
Hakuno gives a pointed glare at Yang.
Hakuno:Got it Yang?
Yang:Why are you singling me out?
Weiss:Beacuse out of all of us, you're the most likely to pick a fight with him.
Yang grumbles under her breath.
Blake:Uh, guys?
Blake points in front of her and the others turn to see a few mutant Beowolves coming towards them.
Hakuno:Tamamo.
Tamamo:Hai.
Tamamo takes out a talisman and slams her hand on the ground. Spikes of ice shoot out of the ground, impaling the Grimm.
Yang:That's good and all, but there's more coming. And we don't have time to deal with them all.
Weiss:So, what do we do?
Oobleck:I believe we only have one option...
Ruby:We're stopping that train!
-Train-
The train rushes through a tunnel, loaded with mechs. A White Fang member standing on the train hears a noise and looks outside the train to see rose petals. He brings out a communication device.
White Fang Member:I think they're on the—
The White Fang member falls down as Oobleck hits him in the head with his weapon. Inside the train a White Fang member rushes to Roman.
White Fang Member:Boss! They made it on the train!
Roman:*Sigh* Then grab some cargo and get them off the train!
The White Fang member nods and leaves to follow Roman's orders.
Roman:Man, animals, every one of them.
Roman looks awkwardly at the White Fang member sitting next to him.
Roman:Not you though, you're, heh, you're great.
Meanwhile back on top of the train, Oobleck, along with teams RWBY and HANT, are seen standing. The latter of which is taking care of the mutant Grimm that are following the train.
Oobleck:Hurry, children! We must get to the front and stop this train!
Weiss:Err... Professor?
Oobleck:Doctor...
Weiss points down to a hatch into the train.
Weiss:What's that?
Oobleck kneels down to take a look.
Oobleck:That my dear... appears to be a bomb.
Teams RWBY and HANT all cringe away from the hatch. Ruby then points forward on the train.
Ruby:We've got baddies!
Dozens of White Fang members can be seen climbing onto the top of the train. Oobleck then stands up.
Oobleck:Well, I didn't expect them to go—
The bomb underneath them charges up and starts beeping.
Oobleck: —easy on us. Time to go!
As the girls start running away, Oobleck stops Blake.
Oobleck:Blake! Detach the caboose! It will kill us all!
Blake:On it.
Blake jumps down onto the connectors and gets ready to cut the connection. But as she does, the connection comes loose on its own.
Blake:Huh? It decoupled itself!
Oobleck:What?!
Yang:I guess he really doesn't want us on this train.
As Oobleck looks back at the detached cart, it explodes in the tunnel.
Oobleck:That's not good...
Ruby:Err, neither is this!
Ruby stands next to a hatch to reveal...
Blake:Another bomb?!
Oobleck looks around and runs to the next train car. He then opens the hatch and looks in.
Oobleck:No. No. No. They ALL have bombs!
The bomb under the girls charges up and starts beeping. The cart they're on detaches itself, forcing them to run to the next cart.
Yang:This doesn't make sense!
The White Fang members climbing the train can be seen again.
White Fang Member:Get the humans! And the traitor!
Tamamo glares at that particular member and sends a lighting attack his way. Blasting him off the train.
The girls then jump forward to attack the incoming White Fang members while Oobleck and Hakuno stay behind. They turn around and watch as the detached train car explode. Only this time it creates a hole allowing multiple types of Grimm to emerge.
Oobleck:Oh, dear...
Hakuno:So that's their plan!
The horde of Grimm begin advancing quickly toward the runaway train.
Oobleck:He's leading Grimm to the city!
Weiss:What?
Hakuno:It's the cars! They detach and explode, creating openings for the Grimm!
Blake:That's insane!
Nero:Madness!
Another train car detaches itself. Oobleck turns to Weiss, Blake and Yang.
Oobleck:We have to hurry! You three, go below and try to stop those bombs!
Ruby:What about us?
Oobleck:We're going to stop this train.
Ruby:Yeah, I know. I said that earlier.
Hakuno turns to her team.
Hakuno:You three help Ruby and Doctor Oobleck.
Tamamo:But Goshujin-sama, if Li Shuwen IS on this train-
Hakuno:I'll be okay. Im actually hoping it won't come down to a fight. But if it does, I'll be careful.
Nero, Tamamo and Altera look at Hakuno with uncertainty and worry.
Hakuno:Trust me.
The girls look towards each other before looking back to Hakuno with determination. They then nod.
The group moves forward. As the train continues towards it destination. White Fang members start to pilot multiple Atlesian Paladin-290s and jump to the top of the train. Ruby, Zwei, Oobleck and the remainder of (H)ANT run foward.
Oobleck:Up ahead!
A Paladin is seen charging towards them.
Oobleck:We got a problem!
Oobleck takes a sip from his thermos before transforming it into its weapon mode. A small flame burns at its tip. Zwei barks as he jumps and flips in the air. Oobleck bats him, turning him into a small fireball. The Paladin is seen shooting, only for it to get knocked off the train by the combination attack. The Paladin tumbles on the train tracks, and explodes when it hits a barricade. Another Paladin appears in front of Zwei, its guns aimed at him. Suddenly, multiple fire attacks hit it and Oobleck swiftly knocks it off the train as well. All of this while team (H)ANT looks at the scene with their mouths agape.
Tamamo:Did he just...?
Nero:Umu...
Altera:...Weird.
Down below, Yang, Weiss, Blake and Hakuno enter the train car.
Yang:I guess this is what we trained for.
Weiss reaches into her pouch and gives Blake a magazine filled with Dust vials.
Weiss:Here, this should help you.
Blake slides the mag into Gambol Shroud and then the four of them charge forward. Suddenly, Neo Politan drops from the ceiling and blocks their path.
Yang:You three go on ahead. This one's mine.
?:Actually, there's a small change in that plan.
Hakuno:*Gasp* Look out!
Neo jumps back just as Li shuwen drops down from above. He then spins himself on his hands while kicking Weiss, Blake and Hakuno forward into the next car. The door closes behind them as the girls get their barings.
Blake:Yang!
Blake rushes towards the door only to jump back as Neo appears.
Hakuno:Go on ahead! I got her!
Blake:But-
Hakuno:Go!
Weiss drags Blake away as the two move on ahead. Hakuno glances back before turning her attention to Neo.
Hakuno:Im going through that door.
Neo does nothing but give Hakuno a sinister smile.
Hakuno:The silent type huh? Fine.
Hakuno closes her eyes as she activates her Semblance. Her hair turns completely white. She then opens her eyes to reveal that they have turned blood red. She then draws her sword.
Hakuno/Altera:Then lets begin.
-With Yang & Li Shuwen-
Yang:So, your this "Master of the Demon Fist" I've heard about?
Li Shuwen:Oh? So you've heard of me? No doubt from the Master.
Yang:I thought you'd go after her. Since you and her were friends.
Li Shuwen:Ka ka ka! Is that what she told you?
I'm a man who is drawn to battle. Her goals intersected with my own interest at the time.
Yang looks slightly creeped out.
Yang:(Tamamo was right. He is a battle junky.)
So, why me?
Li Shuwen:Your Whushu.
Yang:My what?
Li Shuwen:Your fighting spirit. I can sense it. It burns brighter than the sun itself.
How could I ignore it?
Yang:(Sorry Hakuno. But this guy isn't giving me a choice.)
Yang assumes her stance as Li Shuwen assumes his.
Li Shuwen:Before we begin, tell me. What is your name girl?
Yang:Its Yang. Yang Xiao-Long.
Li Shuwen:Sunny little dragon eh? Ka ka ka!
A fiery aura begins to radiate from Li Shuwen.
Li Shuwen:Very well Yang Xiao-Long. Come!
In the next train car, Blake and Weiss are seen running, and then look at each other when they hear the sound of revving up ahead. The White Fang Lieutenant is seen dragging a chainsaw along the floor.
Weiss:You go on ahead!
Blake:Got it!
The Lieutenant chuckles menacingly as he holds up his chainsaw. The two Huntresses-in-training charge forward, with Blake deflecting an attack as Weiss flips backward. Weiss delivers multiple strikes at the Lieutenant, knocking him down. She then smiles at Blake as she proceeds to the next car. The Lieutenant gets back up, again chuckling menacingly.
White Fang Lieutenant:Finally, I get to kill a Schnee...
Weiss holds up Myrtenaster en garde.
In the next train car, Blake stops and grits her teeth when she's greeted by a familiar foe.
Roman:Hello, kitty cat. You miss me? You know, we really gotta stop meeting like this. People are gonna talk...
Blake charges forward to attack, starting their brief battle. She soon knocks him down, and when he attempts to get back up, Blake steps on his chest and points her sword at his throat. Roman chuckles nervously before his voice gets a dramatic change in tone.
Roman:Why are we fighting? I saw you at the rally, we're on the same side and you know it...
Roman grunts as Blake points her blade at his throat.
Roman:Oh, still feisty. Soooo, what are we gonna do now? You think a little bow on top is gonna make people forget who you were? What you've done...?
As she grits her teeth at his words, an explosion sounds as the train rocks. Roman uses this opportunity to grab his cane a hit Blake with a point blank blast. Blake notices and uses her Semblance to avoid the blast. Roman grunts in frustration before he is disarmed again. Roman looks up to see another Blake with her sword at his neck.
Roman:...You didn't tell me you had a twin.
Blake looks on in shock until another explosion sounds. She looks back between Roman and the back of the train before making her decision. She then turns to her clone.
Blake:Keep an eye on him.
Clone Blake:Got it boss.
Blake then makes her way back to her friends.
Meanwhile, Weiss is fighting the Lieutenant. Weiss puts up a valiant effort, but things soon take a turn for the worst.
White Fang Lieutenant:C'mere, princess!
The Lieutenant grabs Weiss' face and slams her into the floor. Battered and close to losing consciousness, Weiss manages to stand on her knees. Just in time for the Lieutenant to raise his chainsaw. Time seems to slow down as Weiss sees the attack coming. She starts too lose hope before flashing back to a conversation she had with Hakuno.
(Hakuno:You might not have been chosen as the leader of team RWBY. But you can still do your part and help Ruby grow to be the leader she's meant to be.)
Weiss:(That's right. I promised Ruby I'd be the best partner she's ever had. And I'm going to keep it!)
Weiss' eyes are filled with determination as a blue aura begins to envelope her. The Lieutenant pauses for a moment seeing this, but its just enough for Weiss to make her move. A glyph appears in front of her as Weiss lunges through it with Myrtenaster in hand. As Weiss dashes through the glyph, the aura around her intensifies. She hits the Lieutenant with the speed and strength of a fright train. The evil faunus doesn't have time to recoil as Weiss twist her body around and lunges through the Lieutenant again. Weiss lands right behind the Lieutenant with her rapier still held in a striking fashion.
White Fang Lieutenant:What...the hell...?
The Lieutenant loses consciousness and falls to the ground. Weiss slowly stands up.
Weiss:Sorry. *Pant* But you won't be killing a Schnee today.
Weiss then slowly makes her way to the next car. As the door closes, Weiss incases the door in ice before falling to her knees. She then passes out from exhaustion as her Aura starts to heal her. At that moment, Blake shows up. She sees Weiss and rushes to her aid.
-Earlier with Yang & Li Shuwen-
{Play Marvel vs Capcom 3 Akuma's theme}
Li Shuwen:Come!
Yang immediately fires her gauntlets for a boost in speed as she charges forward with her fist raised. Shuwen responds by matching her fist with his. The two fighters clash. As Yang tries to power through, Li Shuwen holds his ground. He stares at Yang for a moment before he grins. Shuwen uses the same hand he matched with Yangs and maneuvers it to toss Yang aside. Undeterred, Yang lunges for him again.
The two fighters exchange blows for a moment before Yang goes in for a kick to the face. Shuwen blocks with his left arm before striking Yang with his right. Yang is forced back as she recovers.
Yang:(Damn. He's good.)
Yang lunges for Shuwen again. Shuwen focuses his chi and stomps on the floor, creating a shockwave. The wave causes Yang to lose momentum and Shuwen uses it to his advantage. Shuwen seems to blur behind Yang as he strikes Yang with his elbow.
Li Shuwen:Back Gate Elbow Strike!
The force of the strike sends Yang tumbling forward. Yang again uses the recoil of her gauntlets to break out of her tumble and rush forward.
Yang and Li Shuwen begin to exchange blows again with the later deflecting each blow. Yang starts to get angry as she goes for a right cross similar to the one she used on Junior when they fought. Shuwen raises his left hand and blocks Yangs punch. The shockwave that generates from the clash rocks the train car. Yangs eyes widen in shock. Shuwen then ducks down to deliver a double palm strike to Yangs chest. The force of the blow sends Yang flying back as she falls to the ground.
{Song ends}
Li Shuwen exhales before placing his arms behind his back.
Li Shuwen:I've enjoyed our little spar Ms. Xiao-Long. However, I must say I'm a little disappointed. Your skills do not seem to match your Whushu. You charge in blindly without analyzing your opponent.
Yang struggles to stand up with her eyes closed as Shuwen continues.
Li Shuwen:Whoever taught you...did a poor job.
Yangs eyes snap open to reveal they have turned red. She stands up as a fiery aura surrounds her. Shuwen looks on in interest.
Li Shuwen:Oh?
Yang clenches her right fist as the aura surrounding her transfers to it. Behind Yang, an ethereal glowing fist begins to form. With a rage filled scream, the ghostly fist rockets forward the same time Yang fires a shot from her gauntlet. The fist and the shot seem to fuse together to form a flaming fist. Shuwen looks mildly surprised as he prepares to block Yangs attack.
BOOM
-With Hakuno & Neo at the same time as Yang vs Li Shuwen-
{Play Altera's theme from Fate Extella Umbral Star}
As Yang and Li Shuwen begin their fight, Hakuno preparers to take on Roman's sidekick. The two stare each other down before Hakuno makes the first move. She dashes with Ser Veresta raised to strike Neo. Neo responds by blocking with her parasol. Hakuno and Neo then begin to exchange blows with their weapons. After a brief clash, the two separate. With a twirl, Neo opens her parasol and holds it over her shoulder.
Hakuno/Altera:(Judging by her posture and the way she moves, I'd have to say she the type who plays mind games. She taunts her opponents into making mistakes and exploits it.)
Neo gives off a smirk.
Hakuno/Altera:(However, with Altera's mindset, I will not fall for her tricks.)
Neo closes her parasol as the two girls rush forward. Again, they start exchanging blows. However, both fighters match each blow without giving the other an inch. The girls almost seem to blur around each other in flashes of white and brown. After another clash, Hakuno jumps back only to charge Neo again.
Hakuno/Altera:Surging Sword!
Hakuno unleashes three quick strikes that manage to break Neo's guard. Neo eyes change color as she looks on in shock. Hakuno then capitalizes on Neo's state as she starts to cover herself in light.
Hakuno/Altera:Sword of the War God!
Hakuno's attack hits Neo, but her image shatters.
Hakuno lets out a grunt in frustration as she turns around to face Neo who appears to be unharmed. Neo frowns before her eyes turn white as they widen. Hakuno looks confused as Neo twrils her parasol and seems to teleport away.
{Song ends}
Hakuno/Altera:She's gone?
Hakuno deactivates her Semblance.
Hakuno:Why did she look so sacred?
Hakuno then gasp as she feels a presence.
Hakuno:That feels like...mana?
Its feels similar to Cinder's. No. Its more purer then her's. But at the same time...dark.
BOOM
Hakuno snaps her head towards the car with Li Shuwen and Yang. And is met with a strange site.
-Back with Yang & Li Shuwen-
A explosion sounds in the train car. The smoke clears to reveal Li Shuwen with his arms crossed and his gi slightly singed. As well as an unconscious Yang Xiao-Long. Shuwen takes a moment to dust himself off before he turns his attention to Yang.
Li Shuwen:That was a surprise.
Shuwen walks toward Yang.
Li Shuwen:Looks like that last attack drained her of the rest of her Aura.
Just before Shuwen reaches Yang, his instincts flare up. He jumps back just as a red vortex forms and a figure shoots out of it with a sword in hand. Shuwen takes a moment to observe the figure and finds that its a woman with black hair clothed in red and black. A Grimm mask is on her face. However, if you look closely, you can see crimson eyes through her mask. After Shuwen takes in her appearance, he begins to chuckle until it evolves into full blown laughter. After a few seconds, he calms down and resumes his stance.
Li Shuwen:Well...here comes a new challenger.
The mysterious swordswoman slowly draws her sword again - long and crimson red - and holds it up intimidatingly. Before either side can begin, Shuwen stops in place.
Li Shuwen:Hm?
The woman looks on, seemingly confused as Shuwen begins to talk to himself.
Li Shuwen:Retreat? But-
...Very well.
Shuwen drops out of his stance.
Li Shuwen:It appears we will have to cut our meeting short.
Shuwen bows to the woman.
Li Shuwen:May we meet again, Hóngyǎn nǚ lièrén. (Red eyed Huntress)
Shuwen vanishes. The swordswoman looks down at the still unconscious Yang, and slashes her sword to the side, opening an eerie red portal. She walks away from Yang and into the portal. At that moment, Yang regains some consciousness and slowly gets back up. As she opens her eyes again, she gets a brief glimpse at her rescuer before the woman disappears. At that moment, Hakuno rushes in.
Hakuno:Yang!
Are you okay?
Yang rubs her head, still reeling after just regaining consciousness.
Yang:Y-yeah. You weren't kidding though.
Yang clenches her fists.
Yang:That guy...is leagues above me.
Worst part was...it was almost like he wasn't really trying.
Hakuno stays silent as she observes the spot the mystery woman was last seen.
Hakuno:(First Cinder and now this? Ozpin has some explaining to do.)
Hakuno is knocked out of her thoughts as Yang speaks.
Yang:Where's Weiss and Blake?
Hakuno:They went on ahead. We should get going.
Yang stands up and she and Hakuno leave the scene.
Back to Ruby, (H)ANT and Oobleck, the Doctor dodges a couple swipes from the Paladin and then runs to the top of its head He shoots it in its engine before jumping back down. Ruby twirls Crescent Rose around a few times and then she and Oobleck fire simultaneously at the Paladin's feet, knocking it off the train. The both of them switch positions.
Oobleck:Ruby! You go on ahead!
Ruby:But-
Oobleck:Don't worry, Ruby. It's time... I teach them a lesson...
Oobleck then looks at (H)ANT.
Oobleck:Girls, make sure everyone else is safe.
The Doctor goes on to take on two oncoming Paladins. Before the girls leave, Ruby notices the saddened Zwei looking up at her. She smiles and motions for him to go join his new friend.
Ruby:Go.
With that, Zwei expression changes dramatically and barks happily before running off to fight alongside Oobleck. Ruby and the Servants hurry to the front of the train. The remaining members of Team RWBY and Hakuno reemerge from the train cars to rejoin their leaders. Ruby looks on worriedly as she realizes the train is on a collision course with a thick concrete wall.
Blake:What do we do?
Ruby and Weiss smile at each other as Tamamo gets the message. The two ice wielders form an ice shield to protect their teammates, bracing themselves for the impending crash. The train crashes into the wall, the explosion causing everything to go white.
-Topside-
Ruby is the first to recover from the collision. She hears the sound of an emergency alarm blaring as her vision comes back with buildings into her view. She turns her head to the lower right and sees Blake, Altera, Yang and Nero slowly getting back up, her sister coughing as the dust settles. She turns her head again and sees Weiss and Tamamo sitting up against a large piece of debris. Weiss gives a thumbs up at her team leader signaling she's okay. Ruby then hears a groan as she looks down to see Hakuno under her. She quickly gets up and helps Hakuno to her feet.
The two huntress teams then notice, much to their chagrin, that they have returned to the central part of Vale and multiple civilians in the area notice them among the debris. Ruby and Hakuno hear the sounds of low rumbles and growls from behind them. Suddenly, a giant King Taijitu emerges from the hole and multiple Grimm start pouring into Vale. The civilians scream as they attempt to flee the chaos. The sounds of screams and roars fill the air, and all Team RWBY and HANT can do is watch in horror.
Ruby's expression changes from worried and scared to angry and determined as she looks toward Hakuno, matching Ruby's expression. The alarm continues to blare and the two teams prepare for a fight of their lives.
AN:And done. I had to think long and hard for how I wanted this chapter to go. I hope things turned out okay. Now, I want to address the fact that there are over 100 people following this story. To all of you, thank you so much for your support. As thanks, before I get started on volume three (which is considered the saddest volume in RWBY), I will have a bonus chapter that may be the first of many. So again, thank you.