XenoBlaze:Hello and welcome to RWBY Extella volume 3. Otherwise known as the Heaven's Fall arc.
Rin:Who would've thought you'd make it this far. Guess its proof that you're doing something right.
XenoBlaze:...I don't know whether to take that as an insult or a compliment.
Rani:Both.
XenoBlaze:Well, let's get to it. Disclaimer?
Rin:XenoBlaze does not own RWBY, Asterisk War, the Fate series or anything else in this fic. All rights go to their rightful owners.
Heaven's Fall Arc Extella 1-Reunion
-Amity Colosseum-
Elizabeth walks down a hallway leading to an elevator with a microphone in her hand. She enters the elevator and turns to the screen with a smile before the door closes. As the elevator rises, a large crowd can be heard cheering.
Port(Loudspeaker):And now, the moment you;ve all been waiting for! Here to open the Vytal Festival Tournament...!
Oobleck(Loudspeaker):All the way from Vacuo! Please welcome...!
Port & Oobleck(Loudspeaker):Benihime!
{Play Asterisk War by Shiena Nishizawa} *(English lyrics by NateWantsToBattle)*
As the music begins, the rest of Elizabeth's bandmates can be seen on a stage podium playing their instruments. Elizabeth then rises to the center stage.
Elizabeth:The battlefield is bright
The sun, it shines today
Our emotions and shadows are casted away
But everyone's aware that soon enough it's bound to go down
The light will fade out
Even dreams we have that came out of our lowest times
Will be forgiven by the world by you and I
Now close your eyes and reach out
Let me guide you
If not alone, will you go with me?
Elizabeth takes a few steps back before jumping of the stage. The crowd looks on in shock. Just before she reaches the ground, Elizabeth deploys her wings and soars high into the air. The crowd roars at Elizabeth's display.
Elizabeth:We'll fly high
Elizabeth soars around the stadium while high-fiveing a few members of the audience.
Elizabeth:Ringing out to break apart and like a spear you pierced my heart
I'm screaming out to you, "you're my star, will you shine forever?"
Live on and guide this madness
All of the things that we need are in front of us
Love will guide you and pick you right up off the ground
We have a purpose
We'd rather die before we back down
And I'll scream it out louder than before
Maybe someday you'll get, this is the Asterisk War
Elizabeth flys back to the center stage and slowly descends. She then strikes a pose.
{Sond end}
The crowd cheers loudly at the bands performance.
Later on, Elizabeth is seen walking down a hallway again. Only this time, she isn't alone.
Elizabeth:Hm?
Elizabeth looks ahead to see a girl her size with her hands behind her back smiling. She has black hair in twin tails and green eyes. Her attire consists of a sleeveless black blouse with white frills on the chest and collar and a black ribbon bow hanging from the front of the collar. The blouse exposes her midriff, and she wears medium-length black armbands on both of her wrists. Along with the blouse, she wears a knee-length skirt fastened with a white belt. She wears black shoes with a triple tomoe emblem on the soles, with white legwarmers. The girl in question approaches Elizabeth.
Elizabeth:And you are?
The mystery girl brings her hands forward. Revealing a poster of Elizabeth and a pen. Elizabeth looks at the items then looks back at the girl. She then smiles and takes the pen and poster.
Elizabeth:So, who do I make this out to?
The mystery girl takes out her scroll and types on it. She then shows the message to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth:Sundae huh? Okay.
Elizabeth signs the poster and gives it back to the now named Sundae. Sundae then waves at Elizabeth before turning around. Elizabeth waves back as Sundae walks away. Unknown to Elizabeth that "Sundae's" eyes chaged to brown and pink when she blinked before switching back to green.
-Fairgrounds-
The time has finally come. The Vytal Festival. An international festival held every two years in one of the Kingdoms of Remnant. This year, Vale has the honor of hosting the event. Along with the festival comes the Vytal Tournament. An event where hunters from other kingdom gather to represent their school and test their skills against each other. Team HANT had the pleasure of being the opening act and easily won their match. After team HANT was team RWBY facing off against team ABRN. The result was team RWBY winning by throwing Yang at the opposing team. And now, the two teams reconvene at the fairgrounds to celebrate their first victory. Ruby leaps into the air.
Ruby:WE DID IIIII-
As Ruby lands back on the ground, she suddenly hunches over.
Ruby: -...is anyone else starving?
Blake:I may have worked up an appetite.
The growling of an angry beast from her stomach proves her statement, much to its owner embarrassment. However, that beast pales in comparison to the beast that is Nero's stomach.
Yang:For a moment, I actually thought there was a Grimm around here.
Nero sheepishly rubs the back of her head.
Weiss(Sarcastically):Gee, if only there was somewhere on campus to get food around here.
Weiss then mockingly looks around to see a myriad of tents and small shops wreathed in colorful flags in a large forest clearing as people mill about to experience it all.
Weiss:Oh, wait.
Yang looks to Hakuno.
Yang:Aren't you gonna hit her?
Hakuno:I'll let that one slide. Besides, she was being facetious.
Ruby:Gah! Well if you were hungry, why didn't you say so!?
Yang:Come on! I know just the place.
The two teams start to follow Yang, but Weiss suddenly stops as she hears a ringtone on her Scroll. Pulling it out, she sees the caller ID labeled "FATHER", and glares at the device, putting it back from where she got it, unanswered. Altera seems to notice Weiss' irritation, but says nothing about it. Hakuno and her team suddenly tense up.
Hakuno:Is there something we can help you with Emerald?
The girls turn around to see the girl in question holding a red wallet.
Emerald:I was just gonna say that it would be hard to eat without this.
Ruby frantically patts around her outfit in a panic.
Ruby:No, no, no, no!
Emerald:Haha. Good to see you, Ruby.
Team HANT watches the exchange with a glare as Ruby takes back her wallet.
Ruby:Oh! Thanks, Emerald! Oh. Guess I dropped it. Girl pockets are the worst!
Yang:What's up, Em?
Emerald:Just left the stadium after your amazing fight! You guys were awesome!
Ruby blushes and starts gushing.
Ruby:Oh, shut your stupid little face...
Emerald then directs her attention to team HANT.
Emerald:You guys were pretty amazing too. Maybe you guys WILL win the tournament.
Hakuno:Like I told Cinder, we'll just have to wait and see.
Blake:I heard your team progressed to the next round too.
Weiss:You know, I feel that we haven't seen your other teammates.
Yang:How'd they do in the fight?
Emerald tilts her head up in thought, remembering how her team easily won their fight.
Emerald:Really well.
Ruby:That's great. Uh. Why don't we all go and get a victory food together?
Emerald:Oh, gosh, that's so nice of you, but my teammates are all kind of...
Emerald looks back at Mercury as he sniffs the inside of a boot, looking perplexed after he does so.
Emerald:...introverted. Really socially awkward.
Tamamo claps her hands in mock hurt.
Tamamo:Gee, that's just too bad! Oh well, maybe next time.
No one except team HANT and Emerald catch Tamamo's sarcasm. Emeralds eye twitches for a moment before regaining her composure.
Emerald:Oh yeah, looks like Merc and I are going to move on to the doubles round. What about you guys?
Ruby:Well, as the leader of this team, I thought long and hard-
Tamamo pops up and covers Ruby's mouth.
Tamamo:As much as we'd "loved" to continue this conversation, we really must get Nero-san some food. She tends to get grumpy.
Nero plays along with Tamamo's act.
Nero:Our victory really worked up an appetite.
Tamamo:So we must be going.
Team HANT pushes team RWBY along.
Tamamo:Bye.
Emerald looks on with a scowl. Mercury then comes up behind her.
Mercury:Well, that could've gone better.
Emerald:Ugh! Its bad enough that we have to act..."nice" to these people. But the fact that those girls are on to us makes this even more unbearable. Those four aren't stupid like the rest of these morons.
Mercury:Maybe. But, they can't blow the whistle on us without any proof. And by that time, it'll be too late.
Emerald:Remember, Karna and Berserker were sent here. HE must think they're a threat to send them. Still, I'd rather those two be here then the others.
Mercury:Point.
At one of the unassuming huts set up in the fairgrounds stringed with paper lanterns with a sign overhead saying A Simple Wok, Team RWBY and team HANT sit at the stools outside, ready to order. Turns out, the owner is the old shopkeeper.
Yang:I'll have a bowl of the regular, please.
A large bowl of noodles slides in front of Yang.
Nero:I shall have the same.
A large bowl of noodles slides in front of Nero. Ruby stares at Nero's meal.
Ruby:Oohhh... I'll take the same.
A large bowl of noodles slides in front of Ruby as she clasps her hands in excitement.
Hakuno:Can I get a half bowl?
Altera:Me as well.
Two smaller bowls of noodles slide in front of Hakuno and Altera. Weiss looks on in concern.
Weiss:Do you have anything with a low-salt ...?
A large bowl of regular noodles instantly slides in front of Weiss instead.
Weiss:Um... okay...
Yang:Should've just gotten a a smaller bowl like Hakuno and Altera.
Instead of saying anything, Blake and Tamamo merely give a nod and smile to the Shopkeep who returns the gesture. He rushes through one door of his shop and comes out the other to leave a large bowl of noodles topped with fish in front of Blake and Tamamo. Blake's eyes light up as she drools over her order while Tamamo bows with a smile. While Weiss looks strangely at her teammate, she gladly offers her Schnee Dust Company credit card to the Shopkeep.
Yang:Aw, Weiss! What's the occasion!?
Weiss:Consider it thanks for sending me to the doubles round.
Weiss' joy is ruined when the card is flung back at her and the annoyed Shopkeep points to his register as it beeps "DECLINED".
Weiss:What?! How can my card be declined? I was barely into my monthly allowance!
Blake looks around in a panic. She then attempts to slowly slide her bowl closer to herself before the Shopkeep disappears with her food, causing the poor girl to slump over in defeat.
Blake:Nooo!
?: Maybe I could help?
The girls of look up to see Team JNPR approach the stand.
Ruby:Pyrrha!
Hakuno takes out her wallet and hands the shopkeeper a card.
Hakuno:Thanks for the offer Pyrrha, but I've got it covered.
Yang:Aw, you don't have to ...
Blake:But she could!
Jaune:Mind if we join you?
-Beacon Courtyard-
After their meal, the three teams split up. Team JNPR went to their match in the tournament with team RWBY going to cheer them on. Team HANT however wanted to explore the fairgrounds. The four saviors did manage to make it in time to see JNPR's win against team BRNZ. Basically they did the same thing RWBY did in their match. Sending Nora to finish their opponents off. The three teams then went on to see team SSSN's fight. Where they discovered Neptune's fear of water. "Ironic for someone to be named Neptune and be afraid of water" was the only comment Altera had on the matter. Sun and Neptune were able to pull a come from behind victory even though their opponents knocked out their other members.
Yang:Kinda cutting it close there, huh guys?
Tamamo:I still find it hard to believe that Neptune-san is afraid of water.
Neptune:I am NOT!
Tamamo shrugs her shoulders.
Tamamo:Terrified then.
Neptune slumps in defeat.
Hakuno:Are Scarlet and Sage okay Sun?
Sun:Yeah. They'll be fine.
?:Nice match you guys.
The young hunters turn around to see Charlie and Astolfo.
Ruby:Hey guys!
Charlie:You guys did great. Now we know which teams will be tough to beat.
Astolfo nudges Neptune's shoulder with a smirk.
Astolfo:Tough break fighting on a stage with water, huh Nep-Nep?
Neptune sour mood deepens.
Neptune(Depressed):Leave me alone.
Weiss:Your match is the last one of the day. Nervous?
Charlie:Try fired up!
Blake:Considering you're up against team CRDL, I wouldn't expect much.
Pyrrha:They have been getting better though.
Tamamo scoffs at Pyrrha's comment.
Ruby:By the way, where's the rest of your team?
Charlie and Astolfo nervously look towards each other before turning their attention back to their friends.
Astolfo:Well-
?:There you are!
Charlie and Astolfo cringe as they turn around. A group of people are briefly seen before they part. As they do, Hakuno eyes widen in shock. For the two people in front of them are very familiar to her and Nero.
Nero:It...can't be.
The two people are none other than a tan girl with purple hair and eyes and another girl with brown hair in twin tails with green eyes. At that moment, Hakuno has a flashback to another pair of girls matching the ones in front of her.
Hakuno:(...Rani. ...Tohsaka.)
Rin approaches the group with Rani following her. Charlie and Astolfo start to sweat.
Charlie:B-Boss. We've...been looking for you.
Rin grabs Charlie by the ear.
Rin:Don't you dare lie to me Charlemagne Franks! You and Astolfo ditched us so the two of you could play carnival games!
Rani:And you didn't even get us a prize.
Astolfo tries to slip away.
Rin:Oh no you don't!
Rin grabs Astolfo's ear. Astolfo flails around in pain.
Astolfo(Whining):We're sorry! We're sorry! We're sorry!
Meanwhile the others not involved look on in confusion. Except for Hakuno, who is still in shock.
Yang:Uh...
Rin finally notices the others.
Rin:Hm?
Rin lets go of her teammates ears as the rub their sore ears.
Rin:Well, its been awhile, hasn't it Weiss?
Weiss:Indeed.
Blake:You know her?
Weiss:Both of them actually. Rin Emyia and Rani Atlasia. They're from Atlas. Well, Rani is. Rin moved to Mistral around the same time Charlie moved to Vacuo. Rani's family also happens to be in the Dust business. Second to my family that is.
Rani gives Weiss a polite nod.
Rani:Hello Weiss.
Rin:These must be the friends you both told us about. Sun. Neptune. Congratulations on making it to the second round. Barely.
Neptune rolls his eyes.
Neptune(Sarcastically):Always nice to see you Rin.
Rin(Cooliy):Don't start with me water boy.
Neptune:Oh come on!
Rin turns her attention to the others.
Rin:You're teams RWBY and JNPR.
Ruby:Uh... yeah. That's us. I'm Ruby.
Blake:Blake.
Yang:Yang. Nice to meet'cha.
Rin:Jaune Arc, Lie Ren, Nora Valkyrie and the Invincible Girl herself, Pyrrha Nikos. I saw your match. You should really discuss your strategies OUTSIDE the ring.
Jaune laughs uncomfortably while rubbing the back of his head. Rin then turns her attention to team HANT.
Rin:And you are the infamous team HANT. Out of all the matches I've seen today, yours was the most interesting to watch.
Rin walks to Hakuno, who is still frozen in shock. She then holds her hand out.
Rin:You're the leader correct? I'm Rin T. Emiya. Leader of team RACR.
Hakuno looks down at Rin's hand before looking back at her. The girl in question begins to get slightly uncomfortable from Hakuno's staring.
Rin:Um...are you alright?
Hakuno gasp as another memory plays back.
(MC Rin *Moon Cell Rin*:Are you alright?)
Ruby and the others begin to see Hakuno's episode.
Ruby:Hakuno?
Nero(Worried):Soshayo?
Hakuno doesn't even register the others calling her name.
Rani:Are you alright? You seem ill.
Hakuno begins to hyperventilate as she looks between Rin and Rani. Memories of her time with Rin and Rani in the Moon Cell begin to flood her mind. She remembers the conversations she had with them. Fighting alongside Rin. As well as Rani's death that she couldn't prevent. Hakuno doesn't even hear her friends calling out to her in concern and worry.
Nero:(Soshayo, please! Compose yourself!)
Altera:(Master!)
Tamamo:(Goshujin-sama!)
Hakuno:I... I...
With her head full of emotions, Hakuno does the only thing she can do. She runs away from the scene.
Ruby:Hakuno!
Hakuno's Servants chase after their Master.
Nero:Soshayo!
Weiss:What happened to her?
Blake:It was almost like...she saw a ghost.
The young hunters look on in confusion. But no one is more confused then Rin and Rani.
Later on, Hakuno is seen alone slumped against a wall. Her eyes are still wide from shock and looks to be shaking uncontrollably.
Hakuno:Why? Is this someone's idea of a cruel joke? Out of all the people to be reborn in this world... Why them?
-Crow Bar-
A man with black hair and red eyes is seen drinking an alcoholic beverage. The bartender is seen cleaning a glass in his hand. The man speaks with a slur.
?:The fights have been garbage so far.
?:I wouldn't say all of them.
The man turns to his left to reveal Lancer. Otherwise known as Cu Chulainn.
?:Right. Those kids. Team HANT right?
Cu grins.
Cu Chulainn:Yeah. Those four. Who knows, they might give your niece's a run for their money Qrow.
Qrow:Yeah right.
Qrow then chugs the rest of his drink.
-Atlesian Military Airship-
A tall and fair-skinned young woman with slate-blue eyes wearing her white hair tied up in a bun and her arms folded behind her back is seen looking out the front window of a cockpit. Soldiers can be seen maintaining their flight. The woman's attire consist of a white coat with sleeves that expose her upper arms, a red-lined high collar, with a red brooch and black gloves, as well as pants that have garters incorporated into them. A strong but feminine interrupts her from her thoughts.
?:Excited to see your younger sister Winter?
The now named Winter continues to look out the cockpit while addressing the voice.
Winter:Quite. I'm sure we have much to talk about.
Winter turns to the direction of the voice.
Winter:And what about you? Do you think you will find what you are looking for at Beacon?
The woman steps forward to reveal herself as Saber. Otherwise known as Artoria Pendragon.
Artoria:I certainly hope so.
-To be continued-
{Begin "Another Heaven" -Fate Heavens Feel theme by Earthmind}
The scene begins with shadowy outlines of people walking around Vale. The scene changes to a person wearing black boots wondering around aimlessly. The person is revealed to be Ruby with a dazed expression. She seems to disappear and reappears in a different location multiple times. She then looks towards the screen. In a ripple we see Weiss, Yang and Blake with their backs turned.
Nani wo dakishimeru youkubou no kage de
As the lyrics start, we see Elizabeth with her lance in hand in what looks like a sky world. The scene then changes to Nero looking out into the distance with her sword in hand.
Itami ni mamireta risou wo sutete
We then see Lu Bu Fengxian with his spear for a moment before it changes to a close up of Altera before it zooms out.
Marude betsu sekai soredemo shinjitsu
Next we see Tamamo and Karna looking at each other before the screen circles around Li Shuwen with his hands behind his back. An image of a ruined Beacon Tower flashes.
Yogoreta kono te de kimi mo mamoru yo
After the image of Beacon Tower fades, we see a image of Pyrrha with her back to the screen and with her weapons drawn. Her hair blowing in the wind. The scene then changes back to Ruby gasping as she holds her hands to her face. Tears fall from her eyes as they begin to shine. Ruby then screams as the shadowy images disappear in flashes of light. Leaving only Ruby.
Tsukamenai hoshi wo mitsumenagara
The next scene features the inhabits of SERAPH drawing their weapons or preparing for battle. First Nero. Then Elizabeth, Li Shuwen, Karna, Lu Bu, Altera, Tamamo, Nero and finally Hakuno as the screen zooms out as the title fades in.
RWBY Extella
The title fades out but before the new set of lyrics can begin, we see someone with a golden left eye. The right side of the persons face is covered by a mask.
Senkou no yume wo ima yami ni furikazasu yo
As the lyrics begin, we see Qrow Branwen and Winter Schnee running on opposite sides of Beacon Courtyard. The two veterans clash with each other multiple times with each clash having them land on opposite sides. After one last clash, Winter prepares a large glyph.
Kasaneau inochi wo terasu you ni
The next scene features Artoria Pendragon and Cu Chulainn rapidly countering each others strikes. They then clash with their weapons locking. The two Servants then grin as they enjoy their battle.
Eranda tsuyosa de itsuka tadoritsuku
We then find Rin T. Emiya in Amity Colosseum drawing her versions of Archers blades while charging. Her opponent is revealed to be Hakuno in her Archer persona. The camera begins to close in on Hakuno as she closes her eyes and says a few words. Blue wisps of light begin to surround them before Hakuno's eyes snap open. We then briefly see a image of past Hakuno and Rin sitting on a roof.
Sono basho wo rakuen to shinjite
In rapid succession, we see Hakuno and Rin clashing blades. Each scene has the two with different blades. We then see Rani Atlasia standing with Charlie and Astolfo. Rani then turns to the screen.
Kizuna to iu kibou ga tsunaideku ashita e
The next scene shows Blake defending herself from Adam in a burning building. Adam knocks Blake down, but before he can deliver a final blow, he quickly has to block a fiery blast.
Ienai kanashimi wo koete yukou
The attacker is revealed to be a red eyed Yang. She charges in with her fist raised while Adam prepares to attack.
Michiteku omoi wa kakete yuku koto mo osorezu ni
At the next set of lyrics, Ren and Nora lead the visiting huntsman teams as well as Beacons against hordes of Grimm and SERAPH Attack Programs. Each team cutting down an enemy before moving forward. We then briefly see Jaune with his eyes closed shouting with tears in his eyes.
In rapid succession, we see five more scenes. The first features the shadowy figures of Salem and Archimedes with a third figure in shadow.
The second scene features Tamamo preparing to face Adam with an injured Blake and a unconscious one armed Yang behind her.
The next scene shows Hakuno in her Artoria persona about to take on Cinder on top of Beacon Tower.
The fourth scene shows Ruby unleashing her Silver eye powers. The final scene shows Pyrrha and Penny looking at the scene with warm smiles.
Tada yoake wo matte iru
At the final set of lyrics, we see Hakuno and her team standing on opposite sides. Hakuno is in front with Nero behind her. Tamamo is on Hakuno's right with Altera on her left. The screen gets staticy for a moment but clears up to reveal a new scene. Nero, Tamamo and Altera have disappeared. Leaving Hakuno alone.
And now we begin volume 3. RWBY's saddest volume so far. Now I know what some of you are gonna say. "Why did you make Hakuno so emotional?" Now I mention this in a previous chapter. Hakuno couldn't display her emotions well because of her being an NPC. Now that she's 100% human, she's more emotional. As for Rin and Rani's reveal to Hakuno. Based on Fate Extra Last Encore, Hakuno saved Rin but couldn't save Rani. So Hakuno feels guilty that she couldn't save Rani. At the end of the series, Hakuno went to the Moon Cell Core knowing that He/She would die. Meaning that Hakuno would never see Rin again. Those are my reasons for those scenes. And yes, Cu Chulainn was the one who was tagging along with Qrow at the end of volume 1. And Artoria has been with Winter this whole time. I have alot planned for this volume. So I hope you all stick with me on this.