Disclaimer: I don't own Arrow, Flash and RWBY they are the rightful property of DC comics and RoosterTeeth.
Italics are thoughts
*Communications through scrolls and other devices*
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
Chapter 5 Turning point
(Time skip: months later)
(Location: dust plant Schnee Dust Corporation Atlas headquarters Remnant)
The Arrow was on the top of the tallest building of the dust plan. He had an important mission according to the information Ozpin has given him. The miners that work in the dust mines were apparently taken hostage by a terrorist organization. Now the archer vigilante didn't only rely on the headmaster's information, he has made his own investigation. The terrorist organization wasn't the White Fang but rather a group called Black Fist. If anything they were the opposite of the White Fang they will steal and kill anyone that gets in the way of their mission. Most importantly they were an anti-faunus group they despise them more than anything.
Black Fist were demanding to the president of the Schnee Dust Corporation a large quantity of lien in exchange for the lives of the miners. And the vigilante wasn't surprised that all of the mine workers were faunus. He perfectly knew what will happen to if the president of the corporation didn't agree to their demands. He wasn't going to wait for his answer his blue eyes were on the main gate leading to the plant. His mission was to infiltrate the plan, get to the mines and rescue the workers from the terrorist group. There was no way he will let any of the faunus workers die on his watch. He was grateful this was only mission he had unlike Flash. He mentally grinned because of the vigilante's speed Ozpin gave him many missions, it wouldn't be a problem for the scarlet speedster.
And thinking about the headmaster of Beacon he hasn't forgotten how he and Barry ended up working for him. Though so far he hasn't regretted his choice in working for him. Because of such both have been helping the people of Vale more than when they used to work alone. Still he felt uncomfortable that someone he hardly knew has found out about his identity. Or more precise he showed him his identity along with the speedster. The archer saw Ozpin as a strange individual who was hard to read most of the times. But he could tell his intentions were good and he wants to help the people of Remnant. After months of working for the headmaster things weren't that bad after all.
Once they have removed their masks arriving at Beacon Academy Ozpin told them to wait for him at his office. Oliver took noticed the headmaster's reaction and he didn't look that surprised finding out their identities. Obviously he probably knew who they were before they took off their masks. The archer had a bad feeling about this and he wasn't the only one. Barry was nervous it happened so quickly and he didn't know if it was the right thing to do. He knew the importance of keeping an identity though he didn't felt that way when he wanted to tell Iris. So here they were standing in the large office awaiting the headmaster. The speedster turned to his partner and he didn't looked comfortable.
"Oliver...?"
"Don't ask me again."
"Are you sure it was okay to tell Ozpin?"
"That's the fourth time you're asking me that."
"It doesn't feel right."
"Look we know Ozpin trains students into becoming huntsman. That's what his school is for and as far as I'm concern he doesn't mean harm. He said the Flash and the Arrow are consider role models to all who wants to become huntsman, which is why he invited us here. But I believe there's more than he lets on."
"What do you mean?"
"A man like him looks like he has done his research. I think he already knew who we are without the mask..."
"Are you saying we didn't had to show him?" Barry was shocked that they didn't had to remove their masks.
"I hope I'm wrong but my first impression on Ozpin, he's hiding a lot of information."
"I think he's creepy. The guy hacked our scrolls, invited us to his school then he proposed to help us if we show him our identities. Sounds like something a future villain would do."
"Whether Ozpin has any ill intentions, its still too early to say."
"Do you think he will make us attend his school as students? Because honestly I wouldn't mind, a school to train hunters that would be so cool."
Oliver rolled his eyes at Barry's change from nervous to excited" can we focus on school work and our priorities at the same time?"
"You're right but I wouldn't mind."
"I just hope this has nothing to do with Ruby."
"Ruby? What does she has to do with this?"
"You know she wants to go to Beacon."
"Not for two years" his eyes softened remembering the rose petite was feeling a bit down because her older sister graduated from Signal Academy.
The office doors slid opened revealing Ozpin and the blond woman that was accompanying him. The headmaster was holding a coffee mug and a coffee pot. The blond woman was holding a small pot while both vigilantes were staring at the headmaster. Ozpin just gave them a cordial smile setting the mug and pot on his desk and the woman set the small pot too. They stood in thought watching the headmaster poured some coffee in his mug like it was the most important thing in the world. After he was done he took a sip before gazing at the guests.
"Where are my manners, coffee?"
"No thanks" Oliver replied.
"Same with me" Barry thought the situation was too serious for him to drink some he even misses the coffee from his favorite café in Central city.
"Well" he took another sip setting the mug down.
"Now Mr. Queen and Mr. Allen I believe you have some questions allow me to clarify them. First your secret identities will be kept classified so there's nothing to worry about."
"But you already knew who we were" said the archer.
"Perhaps" he smiled taking another sip.
"Then why did you ask us to show us our faces if you already knew?" followed the speedster.
"To prove my assumptions were true" the headmaster took a glance at Goodwitch who only shook her head.
"You assume?" Oliver didn't know if he should call BS on that.
"I have my sources Mr. Queen I know every resident in Vale. Yet you and Mr. Allen have only been in this city for over five months and what a coincidence that is the same amount of time since the Flash and the Arrow appeared don't you agree?"
"He got us there Oliver."
"All right Ozpin what do you really want with us?"
"I don't mind repeating myself Mr. Queen. As I said you two are role models for the future generation of huntsman and huntresses, it will be the right choice that you join my academy. I'm willing to offer my services to aid you in your quest of helping the people of Vale. I want nothing but the safety of the four kingdoms we're experiencing a time of peace and I believe you two are the key to maintaining that peace."
"Okay we get that. But, you said we'll join your academy. Does that mean we get to attend it as students?" Barry didn't hide his eagerness at the topic.
The headmaster gave a chuckle taking another sip" students...? Hm not quite, you two are special I just can't put you in the same category. From what I have gather both of you have more experienced than the average huntsman, that also includes fighting Grimm" a small grin appeared on his features.
Barry gazed at Oliver shocked that he knew when they fought the pack of Grimms when they first arrived at Remnant.
"How did you-"
"As I said Mr. Allen I have my sources."
"You've been keeping an eye on us that long?" asked Oliver.
"I have and after watching everything you have done for the people of this city you have earned a place at my academy."
"You still haven't said our place in your school. If we're not going to be students then what will it be?"
"I will fill you in those details later. But for now we have a lot of work to do. What do you say? Shall we get started?"
"I hope he doesn't make us teachers there's no way I can do that" Barry whispered to the archer.
"You won't be a teacher either" Ozpin heard him taking another sip.
"Oh...okay that's cool but I'm curious now."
Oliver decided that they have made their mind as he smiled at the headmaster" we're ready whenever you like to begin Professor Ozpin."
The headmaster gazed at Goodwitch who gave a nod and gave the vigilantes a smile" let's get started then."
The archer was ready to move when his scroll vibrated opening he knew it was Ozpin calling him" I'm here..."
*The hostages should be deep in the mines along with the terrorist group. Be wary they are starting to lose their patience.*
"And the president has he agree to their terms?"
*I'm afraid he has no interest in doing any negotiations with the Black Fist. I'm doing my best in convincing him but its starting to be all for naught.*
"Then I have no choice but to save the hostages or the Black Fist will kill them all."
*There is also another matter you should look into. It appears Mr. Schnee's daughter has left towards the plant, a result that has made the president very upset.*
"Why in the world would she go to the plant?"
*Good question perhaps you should ask her when you see her. Good luck and be careful.*
The Arrow closed the scroll and took another look at the plant. Obviously the security was taken out and it looked empty from the outside. He prepared the zip line firing an arrow near the entrance sliding down passing a fence. Though it looked like there was no one and that the terrorist group was said to be located in the mines he needed to be careful. For all he knew the Black Fist may have sent small groups to watch over the area. The vigilante has carefully made his way through the inside of the dust plan and noticed the lights and the machinery were still activated. It looked like everything was normal except for the fact that there wasn't a single person in plain sight. All the plant workers ran away when the Black Fist arrived since they were human they were able to escape with their lives.
He stopped hearing footsteps not too far away his suspicions were true. There were members of the group here he has taken his bow preparing to fire an arrow. The archer stood hidden in a corner behind a machine hearing the footsteps getting louder and closer. Whoever it was the person was coming this way he had a view of white hair and quickly faced the enemy about to launch the arrow. The Arrow didn't expected to see a girl around seventeen with white hair tied on a single pony tail, aqua eyes wearing a light blue dress with light blue boots and a bolero jacket. It surprised him the girl was holding a rapier with a dust rolling chamber ready to attack. Looks like she must have heard him coming here. Oliver didn't expected he will meet with the president's daughter so soon, at least that was one problem out of the way.
"Y...you. You're that vigilante the Arrow" she felt relief that it wasn't a member of the Black Fist.
"And you're Weiss Schnee heiress of your father's company."
"Why are you here? Did my father sent you to get me? You can tell him he's wasting his time I am not going back" she sheathed her weapon while putting her arms on her waist.
"I should be asking you the same question and no, you're father didn't sent me I'm here to save the mine workers."
"You are..." she stood in thought before nodding.
"All right then it's clear I have to take you to the mines, I know where to go follow me."
"Hold it. You're not coming it's too dangerous-"
"Don't you dare tell me such nonsense I can take care of myself thank you" she got in front of him with a glare.
"You shouldn't be here in the first place..."
"If I don't go with you do you know where to go? Because I doubt you'll be able to reach the mines in time to save the workers. There's no time my father would never negotiate with terrorists. Those faunus have been given a death sentence the moment the Black Fist got to them. I've been to this plant many times before I know its layout inside and out. Well are you going to take your chances o your own or go with someone who knows the way? Better decide quick the more time we waste here the less time those miners have."
"..."
Oliver was trying hard to control his temper from flaring up. The attitude from this girl was infuriating he has never met such a detestable person ever. She was more than a spoil rich brat but putting those thoughts aside, she was right. They didn't have time any minute they waste it was a minute been wasted to save the workers of the mines. The dust plant was huge and it will take him a while to reach the mines it was better if he had someone that can help him get there sooner than anticipated. Weiss was still in the same position as she were before she stood quiet still staring at him.
"Fine lead the way. But if things turn too dangerous run."
"I can fight" she showed him her rapier.
"Let's go" his comment made her frown because she was the one leading him.
The heiress took the lead her frown still visible while the archer gave a sigh, he knew he wasn't going to get along with her. Though he was wondering why she was helping him he actually thought she was selfish and she wouldn't get involve with affairs from her father. Or at least endanger herself the way she was doing right now. Thinking about that wasn't important the mission was the only priority. He followed through the corridors of the plant and somehow he was impressed that Weiss was been cautious with every footstep she took. Looks like she knew they needed to be very careful. It didn't took them that long to reach the end of the plant just a long corridor that lead both to a tall elevator.
Oliver made a mental note that without the heiress help it would have taken him longer to reach this place. He will have to thank her later for the assistance.
"Here this elevator will take us underground to the mines."
The vigilante gave a nod as the elevator open its door. They both entered as the heiress pressed a button making the door closed. The elevator was going down and it looked like it was going to be a long trip. The archer has taken a glance at the Schnee heiress her aqua eyes were showing some sadness something that got his attention. It was definitely unusual for a girl like her even if it was the first time he has seen her. From the information he gathered the Schnee family were as rich and powerful as the Queen family once was. And he perfectly knew the darkness that the family kept from him until that day he was shipwrecked with his father. Maybe the same thing was happening with her family.
"What?!" she snapped at the hooded archer.
"Is there something in my face that you're staring at me so much?"
"Why are you helping me save the miners?"
"Is there a reason I shouldn't?" she frowned at him.
"Maybe..."
"Excuse me?" she glared at him.
"The miners of the Schnee Dust Corporation are all faunus I know all about your family history with faunus, namely with the White Fang."
"The workers of the mines are not with the White Fang!"
"How can you be so certain of that?"
"I...I just know!"
"I also know the intense labor their been forced upon. It wouldn't surprise me if some of them have sided with the White Fang to gain their freedom."
Instead of glaring at the archer she lowered her head like she was ashamed" I know I'm not blind to know what my father has done, even if they're faunus they don't deserve that. No one deserves to be treated like a slave" she lifted her head glaring at the vigilante.
"The miners are part of my father's company and I think they deserve some respect they work for the better of the company no matter if they're been exploited . Besides I know some of the miners and-" she stopped herself from saying another word.
"The heiress of the Schnee company getting acquainted with faunus I don't think the president will approve of that."
"I don't care what my father thinks I do what I want whenever and wherever I want" she slide her pony tail to the opposite direction.
"But don't get me wrong I don't like the faunus of the White Fang. I can never forgive them after everything they've done. Black Fist aren't so different they must be stop."
"Well said" he understood now that it was the right thing to do to let her come along.
Weiss saw the floor they were about to reach" we're almost there."
"From this point on I will take the lead" the archer took his bow and one arrow ready to fire it.
"But-"
"No questions ask" his deep voice sounded serious.
"Fine but I'm staying" she gave him a glare before taking her dust rapier.
"You said you can fight, then show me what you can do."
The Schnee heiress saw his comment as a challenge and she wasn't planning in letting him down. Both got into a corner as the elevator reached its destination. The doors opened making sure they weren't any members of the Black Fist ready to welcome them. To their surprise there was no one the mine entrance was empty just like outside and the inside of the dust plant. The Arrow kept his eyes on the entire area all they needed to do was follow the tracks of the mine carts. But he was expecting the mines will be a big place like the plant and this was the first time he was here so he needed someone who knew the place well.
"You know your way around the mines too?"
"Of course I do."
"Then tell me where to go. We don't have time to get lost here."
The heiress wanted to make a comment since he was supposed to take the lead but chose not to. He was right the lives of the miners were at stake and as long as she was here she wasn't going to let anything happen to those faunus. They took the main tunnel luckily it wasn't dark because of the lamps hanging on above the corners of the tunnel. Once they were further inside they were two tunnels with a long path along with some unwanted company. The Arrow signaled Weiss to stop as they were staring at members of the Black Fist. Their uniform consisted of a black hockey mask with a bullet proof vest and black cargo pants with black combat boots. Their regular weapons were fire weapons like assault rifle no different from the White Fang.
"A patrol...?" said the heiress.
"No, they seem to be guarding both tunnels. You know which one to take?"
"Yes, the right one. If the hostages are in the excavation area then that's the one we have to take."
"We should expect more of them once we head deeper inside."
"You take the left one I take the right one."
"No killing."
"As if" she frowned.
The vigilante used one of his sleeping darts to take out his guard. Weiss has used her rapier to freeze solid her guard. The Schnee heiress smiled with pride gazing over the archer.
"Don't worry he's alive."
Oliver just strapped the sleeping guard so he doesn't get anywhere when he wakes up.
"Listen once we get to the hostages you'll get them to safety, leave the Black Fist to me,"
"You're planning in taking them all on your own?" Weiss stood shocked.
"Saving the hostages is my top priority. You know what the Black Fist will do to them?"
The heiress gave a nod she understood but still she didn't like for him to fight the terrorist group alone. She has heard from him like everyone else from the news about him and the Flash and how much they have done for the people. She remained quiet as they continued to travel the underground mines. For now she was planning in following his orders after all saving the miners was the reason why she came here.
(Scene change)
There was a large group of faunus workers forming a circle. The excavation area was a wide place but the miners have all been placed in one particular area. Fear was clearly in all of their face as they were surrounded by at least twenty members of the Black Fist. The heavily armed terrorist group were looking like they wanted to go trigger happy on the faunus workers and one of them was currently checking his watch. The mask group was more looking forward to kill all the miners than receive their demanded payment as a ransom. Among the faunus miners there was a wolf type around seventeen with yellow eyes and his animal ears were grey. He was the only one who wasn't showing fear to the group but was actually glaring at them, though his expression was starting to tempt the terrorist to open fire.
One of them went to the member who was still checking the time" well...?"
"It's been two hours. Time to call the president."
He opened the scroll touching the number of the company's president he grinned hearing the voice of Mr. Schnee" hello Mr. President time's up are you ready to pay us?"
Instead of frowning he was grinning" that's a real shame but be happy we'll be doing you a favor. Come on we know how you really feel about these freaks I hate them, you hate them, we hate them. I'm sure you'll find more freaks to work in your mines you have plenty of money to afford them"
Closing the scroll he grinned at the rest of the mask members" what we've been waiting for is happening boys, take out all the freaks."
The members grinned behind their masks coking their rifles at the panicked faunus. The sound in the railings caught their ears and they turned to the entrance tunnel where a mine cart arrived covered by a long cloth covering the entire interior. The group turned their attention eyeing it carefully they knew the machinery was still active but mine carts shouldn't come here, unless someone outside send it.
"The others in the front must have send it check it!"
"It better not be one of their stupid pranks I'm not in the mood."
As soon as he got closer to the mine cart the cloth was lifted revealing the Arrow and Weiss. The archer was able to fired twelve arrows in a row. He felt himself getting faster suddenly, it happened when the heiress made a clock appeared. Whatever it was he was able to fire the arrows so quickly he figured it has something to do with her semblance. The arrows hit the same amount of members as he prepared to fire another one.
"Get them out of here hurry!"
Weiss wanted to protest but instead she went to the workers been held hostage" everyone follow me!"
The faunus didn't thought twice following the heiress they all headed towards the tunnel. The Schnee heiress saw the vigilante was fighting the remaining Black Fist members in hand to hand combat while dodging rifle fire. She knew he needed help even if he was experienced and skilled. The white haired teen stopped the teenage wolf faunus from leaving.
"Owen you know the way out get everyone out of the plant and contact the police."
The wolf faunus gave a nod leaving and she turned to the terrorist group. She glared at them they weren't no different to the White Fang. They were evil and kill for the fun of it she could never forgive people like them. Now she has the chance to fight them and punish them for all their crimes. Whether the Arrow likes it or not Weiss Schnee was helping him. The dust barrel from her rapier spin changing to a yellow color she charged at one of the mask members firing at the archer and unleash an electrical wave shocking the member. The others firing turned their attention to her before she was grabbed by the vigilante getting her to safety.
"I told you to get the hostages out of here!"
"I did! They're been lead by a frie-I mean a miner. The police will be heading their way here shortly and don't you yell at me!"
"Stay behind me. The rest aren't going down without a fight."
"Who do you think you're talking to?!"
"I'm not in the mood for this" he growled trying to calm down since she has done well helping him so far.
"All right let's fight them together" he took an arrow which had the tip colored blue.
The heiress smiled waiting for the right time to attack. They waited for the members to reload their weapons. Once the archer heard the sound of magazine been clipped he signaled the white haired heiress to attack. The mask members didn't saw it coming as they were caught in a barrage of arrows and lightning. Weiss change the barrel of her weapon changing it to ice dust freezing one member, then follow to use a glyph to jump start another member. The Arrow has taken down more members with his martial arts and arrows before they realize they have taken down all the members of the terrorist group.
"Black Fist you have failed this city."
(Scene change)
Minutes later the police arrived to apprehend the Black Fist members. The faunus workers from the mines were given medical attention to the ones that have gotten hurt by the terrorist group. The Arrow knew his work was done though the miners been over exploited with extra work hours was out of his reach. What matter to him that all the faunus workers have been saved, and he didn't do it alone. The vigilante turned to his bike ready to report back to Ozpin. He noticed Weiss wasn't that far away he was able to see a small smile on her lips. Looks like she was glad she was able to help the miners.
"You did well, not bad for the heiress of the Schnee Corporation."
"Of course I did well. This has shown me that I'm ready."
"Ready for what?"
"Ready to become a huntress."
"I think you'll do fine. What about your father will he approve of your actions tonight?"
"Honestly I don't care if he's angry or happy."
The archer vigilante expected such response before getting into his bike" good luck, now if we can do something about that attitude of yours."
"What?!"
He has already took off while the heiress was frowning at his comment.
"How rude" she saw her scroll ringing and gave a sigh opening the device.
*Do you have any idea how much trouble you are in?!*
"Not so loud! You can yell as much as you like father but I did what you should have done."
*Don't you dare take that tone with me young lady. I had everything under control*
"Let's be honest father you weren't planning in saving your own workers who are working long periods of hours in your dust mines. At least I know you should respect your employees no matter if they're faunus."
*How dare you talk to me like that, you will listen to me-*
"No I am done listening to you and just to let you know I have decided what to do with my future."
*Don't tell me you're planning in becoming a huntress after all.*
"I am and there's nothing you or my sister can do about it. I made it my mind father, I'm going to Beacon."
*Wait Weiss-*
The heiress closed her scroll without a second thought.
The Arrow speed through the street he just recently called Ozpin telling him his report on the mission. He suddenly stopped spotting the red blur with lightning streaks. The archer shook his head the speedster picked a bad time to arrive.
"For been the fastest man alive Flash you took your time getting here."
"Don't give me that. Ozpin gave me like a hundred missions and he only gave you one."
"I already did my mission."
"Whatever you'll be hearing the news talking about me. How I saved so many people and took on a pack of Grimm outside of the city."
"Fine by me you can take all the fame. Never been a fan of it."
(Time skip: the next day)
(Location: From Dust Till Dawn Vale)
"Here you go sir enjoy the dust crystals."
Barry smiled handing the bag with the purchased items to another happy customer. It was just another day in the dust shop and so far the customer numbers have increased during the past months. He really like working in the shop and with Ozpin telling him that he can continue working in it as long as he was willing to leave when he calls him for another mission, he was satisfied with the choice. The speedster turned to Seymour who was done doing a quick sweep of the store. The elderly man seemed to be happy for a while obviously because more customers are visiting his store frequently. Which lead to sales increased and double earned lien. The happy shop owner went to the cash register where the teen was.
"Barry your shift is up."
"Already? Time does fly when you're attending customers."
"Don't forget your things" he gave him a bag with a couple of things inside.
"Thanks Seymour I'm glad you took care of them while I was working. They're very important."
"Important enough that they're for a girl?"
"Hey how did you know?" the speedster thought he made a lucky guess.
"You can't fool these old eyes I can tell that much."
"But they're always close" Barry didn't know if he should face palm.
"Now go out there and make her happy" the shop owner gave him a slight jab on the ribs.
"Whoa wait...she's just a friend she's not my-"
"Sure thing lad now get going."
He rolled his eyes taking the bag leaving the store while Seymour smiled at the retreating teen.
"Aww young love."
Barry walked to the park where he called Ruby to meet him there. He knew she needed some cheering up even if she was good at hiding it, but not good enough to hide it from him. Also probably not good enough to hide it from her sister either though she was the reason why the rose petite was down. Not exactly her fault but ever since Yang graduated from Signal Ruby's demeanor has changed and the speedster has noticed it. It's like she has put on a mask to hide her real emotions and he couldn't blame her. Her older sister graduated leaving her alone until she graduates, which leaves her two more years. It was worst when she wasn't good at making friends now she was particularly alone in Signal academy.
A smile appeared on his features spotting the petite seated on a bench, and she wasn't alone. He got curious seeing she was holding a dog on a leash colored grey with white and the canine was the most adorable dog he has ever seen. No need to guess that the pet obviously belongs to her. The speedster checked the bag with the things he bought for her before making eye contact with the young rose. Ruby has immediately smiled when she laid eyes on the teen, she got up waving at him back and forth. The sight was so cute it brought him another smile.
"Barry! I want you to meet Zwei my dog. Zwei say hello to Barry."
"Hey there Zwei" he was now petting the small dog who was so loveable.
"I don't like putting the leash on him but my dad said I couldn't bring him unless he wears it."
"It's okay Zwei don't see to mind. Aren't you a cute dog I know what you want, a belly rub."
Ruby giggled seeing her dog with his legs in the air as Barry was giving the small canine a belly rub, and he was enjoying it a lot.
"Can I keep him?"
"No silly because Zwei's mine" the scythe wielder stuck her tongue at him.
"It was worth the try I have always like dogs" he smiled as Zwei was on his feet wagging his tail.
"Then why don't you get one?"
"I think I will do just that" his comment earned a laugh from the rosette.
"So, how you feeling?" they got seated.
"I'm okay why are you asking?"
"I just thought you..." he paused seeing Ruby looking at him curiously, then he remembered what he bought her.
"Oh that's right I almost forgot, I got something for you."
"For me?" her silver eyes lit up.
"Yep I got you some cookies-"
"From the candy factory in downtown!" her mouth watered at the box of chocolate chip cookies.
"They're my favorite" she started munching the sweets.
"They are?"
"Yeah they're the closest to taste like the ones my-" she paused afer swallowing.
For a brief second Barry saw some sadness reflecting in her eyes before she shook it off and smiled back at him.
"Thanks Barry" she ate another cookie.
"I got you something else" he showed her another box.
"Really? Oh my gosh I gotta open it now!" Ruby gaped after opening the box.
"Oh my Monty is this a super enhance scope rifle?!"
"Yeah I thought it will look good on Crescent rose-"
"Definitely! oh wow it even has a laser dot sight, you can even turn it on or off awesome!" the rosette was jumping up and down.
"You really like it?" Barry was smiling.
"Like it? Are you kidding, I love it!"
"Glad you love it."
The young rose has taken her scythe studying it while taking another look at the scope" hmm...I will have to get back home and find the right parts to adjust it, it doesn't fit with the small scope I added for a default."
"You can do whatever you like its yours."
"But wait, this is a very advance part its very expensive. Barry how could you afford it?" she got worried she didn't wanted him to spend so much money for her.
"I just saved some lien that's all don't worry about it."
"But I don't think it's right that you have to do this just for me."
"I did it to cheer you up."
"Cheer me up?"
"Look Ruby I know you've been kind of depressed because Yang graduated and you feel lonely at Signal and won't graduate for two years. I just thought buying you this will make you feel better."
At that point Ruby felt her face getting red and her shy nature was shown. She has put on her red hood and turned away from Barry not knowing why she was feeling nervous. This has never happened before, whenever she was with the teen she was happy along that her heart was beating fast. It was the second time this was happening and still she had no idea what it could mean. The petite never realized how much he cares for her that he was willing to spent a lot of lien just to cheer her up. He was right she was feeling down because of her sister graduating leaving her alone at Signal. Unfortunately she forgot that Barry was next to her and he got worried by her sudden change of behavior.
"Ruby you okay?"
"..."
"Ruby" he removed her hood making the petite gasped.
"You okay?"
"I-I'm okay of course I'll be fine" thought her face was no longer red her cheeks remained with the red tint color.
"I was worried for a moment."
"Don't get worried I...you're right I was sad that Yang graduated and I have to wait two years to graduate, I just want the two of us to attend Beacon together. It's been my dream to become a huntress I don't need two years in Signal I know I'm ready."
"Can't help you there with graduating with Yang. But hey, you're already a great huntress in my book."
"Silly I have to graduate from Signal first, and hopefully graduate from Beacon" she gave a giggle already feeling better.
"Barry...?"
"Yeah..."
"Thanks for the cookies and a million thanks for the scope rifle" the rosette gave a big smile.
"If you're feeling better that's what matters to me" he smiled before looking down and got worried.
"Um...Ruby, where's Zwei?"
"What?" she gazed down only to see an empty dog leash.
"Oh no! Where did he go?!" she panicked gazing everywhere in the park.
"Calm down I'm sure he didn't went too far and...there he is" he smiled spotting the canine.
"Where?" Ruby gazed at a tree and the small dog marking it.
"He's only marking his territory."
"Zwei" the scythe wielder went to the dog and grabbed him while he happily laid in her arms.
"You scared me boy don't do that again."
"Are you going to wait for Yang to pick you up?"
"I don't know about that, she's out with her friends. Even if its been a week they're still celebrating graduation."
"If you're staying here a little longer I don't mind staying a little longer."
"Thanks Barry."
(Scene change)
(Location: Tukson's Book Trade)
Oliver was having another day in the book store. It was a busy day filled with people luckily he was pretty quick attending the customers. The business has done a good sale today and right now he just sold another book before going to the back and bring another stock of the new titles that have recently arrive. But there was something bothering the archer for quite a while. For the past months Blake have been visiting the book store more frequently, at first he didn't know why. Eventually he started thinking that her reason for coming was to watch over him. He had that bad feeling that she was suspecting him of his identity been the Arrow it wasn't a crazy guess because he knew how observant the cat faunus is.
Just as he started stocking the books, there she was reading a book in a far away shelf. The raven haired faunus was reading "War and Peace" he chuckled mentally knowing her taste in mature novels. Blake was that good every time he turn his gaze away she will pull down the book and gaze at him, but it was a quick glance. At first he couldn't notice but eventually he did once more, he was impressed by her observation skills. Then he thought if she does find out his identity he doubt she will tell anyone, after all she saw the Arrow as an ally. The sound of his scroll interrupted his thoughts gazing at it he knew it was Ozpin calling him. The vigilante went to a corner making sure Tukson or Blake didn't saw him. Unfortunately the later has pulled down the book and her amber eyes were on him.
"What's the situation?"
*I have an important mission for you Mr. Queen. I found the location of the criminal Roman Torchwick.*
"Send me the coordinates and I'll be there."
*Will do but please be very careful.*
"Something wrong?"
*Just have a bad feeling, expect the criminal to be accompanied by the White Fang.*
"Right..." Oliver saw the coordinates have been sent to his scroll.
By now Blake went back to read the book but kept her cat ears were in check. She heard the footsteps of Oliver heading to the counter where Tukson stood. From her distance she was able to hear his words clearly he told the book shop owner that something came up and he needed to go for the rest of the day. She slowly pulled down the book to see him leave the store. Closing the book the young faunus went to the counter wanting to buy the book she was reading.
"I'll take this one Tukson it's very interesting."
"Sure thing" the book shop owner took the lien.
"Did Oliver said where he was going?"
"He only said something came up and he needed to take the rest of the day off. But you already know that, we're faunus after all."
Blake gave a nod taking the book thinking she should follow him. Then again she was looking forward to go to her favorite café and continue reading the book. Oliver wasn't a priority but at this rate her suspicions were getting stronger. Only time will tell if they are true.
(Time skip)
The Arrow was in his bike heading towards his destination. The coordinates of Torchwick's location was in an abandoned factory of the outskirts of Vale. Flash couldn't join him because the headmaster has given him a couple of missions, making him feel sorry for the speedster. However something was wrong and he could feel it Ozpin sounded worried when he called him, and telling him to be careful didn't help either. Its like the headmaster knew something was very wrong and he could also feel it Torchwich wasn't going to be alone, he knew it. The White Fang will be there too and yet he didn't felt like contacting Blake. He had about enough of her watching him from afar having her here will complicate things.
The archer stopped arriving at the factory which looked like a real dump. It was definitely the hideout for a most wanted criminal. He left the vehicle in a secure place prepare his bow and his quiver his eyes were on the main building. So far there weren't any White Fang members patrolling the perimeter and that was very strange. The vigilante walked carefully reaching the building and stood surprised that it looked like it was completely empty. It looked there hasn't been no one for a long time, now the bad feeling was getting worse. Something caught him eye there was something stuck to a rusted pile, a device with a note attached.
"Got U..." his eyes widened seeing a countdown.
3
2
"Damn it..."
1
BOOM!
(Scene change)
(Location: City Hall Vale)
The important building today was surrounded by so many people. Every member that has gathered were all faunus because simply they have taken this day to fight for their cause. Members of the faunus right movement (FRM) were doing one of their protest with the hope to finally earn their kind the respect and equality they deserve. So many faunus holding signs that said" we demand freedom" or" we're human too we have rights" or" we're not animals" and the most common" we deserve to be treated equally". Security police has already been dispatch making sure nothing goes out of control. The movement organization has been wanting for the mayor to listen to their demands so the political structure does something regarding their kind in the face of society.
Unfortunately the event was taken as the perfect opportunity to lure out a certain speedster vigilante. High above a building next to City Hall stood Torchwich with a group of White Fang members. The criminal was expecting for the Flash to arrive once the other part of Cinder's plan works. He admitted her plan was truly effective even if it took her months to make. First to separate the vigilantes lure the Arrow into the factory with the bomb, that was one vigilante down. And now the lure out the Flash, stop him in his tracks and take him out. The one thing that made the plan took so long to fulfill was their secret weapon to stop the speedster. It was suppose to be a high tech ray and funding it wasn't easy.
"Gotta hand it to Cinder she really thought this through. All right boys keep your eyes open for the masked running pajama. Time to set the bait" he used a communicator contacting another group.
In a minute the protesting faunus group were now screaming in fear. A group of White Fang members were shooting at them without any mercy, like they wanted a faunus massacre. Men, women and children tried to escape the deadly rifle fire but it didn't last long. A red blur came taking every faunus away from harm, the members of the terrorist group has been taken down by the blur. The Flash stood at the unconscious bodies while the faunus were cheering for his appearance. While Torchwick was grinning gazing from a pair of binoculars since the fish has taken the bait.
"You guys don't know when to quit don't you? And what's this? Why are you trying to kill your own kind? I thought the White Fang hated humans."
The remaining members pointed their rifles at him and the speedster just shook his head.
"Guys when will you learn your lesson, you will never touch me-"
Just like that something hit the Flash like a sting from an insect. He felt to the ground and he couldn't feel his body, in fact he couldn't move at all. Somehow he was paralyzed and that wasn't good. He was now surrounded by the White Fang and he heard chuckling from near by. The speedster saw Roman Torchwick walking to him with a smug grin next to him stood a member holding a long ray gun. The orange haired criminal was still chuckling poking him with his cane like he was some dead animal.
"Not so fast now eh speedy."
"What did you do?" the speedster replied in his echo voice.
"That is the result of this" the orange haired man pointed to the large ray gun the masked faunus was holding.
"It's a paralyze gun and as you can see its extremely effective, it looks fun from the way I see it but not so fun for you" he chuckled.
"You won't get away with this."
"Please enlighten me what are you going to do about it?"
"The Arrow will come."
"The Arrow?" he laughed in complete mock" I wouldn't count on your Robin Hood friend, he's toast."
"What did you do to him?!" the speedster was glaring at the criminal.
"Nothing that you will have to get concern with, not anymore" his smile faded gazing at the White Fang members" give him a slow and painful death."
" Now don't look so disappointed my speedy friend. As much as I want to be the one to turn your lights off I have other business to attend to."
A bull head ship arrived opening the hatch revealing more members of the faunus group. Torchwick gave a grin at the helpless vigilante he twirled his cane ready to depart.
"Ta ta speedy can't say it was nice knowing you."
The criminal gave the speedster a wave with his hat before heading to the bull head. As the ship took off the Flash was now surrounded by so many White Fang members. Never has Barry felt so helpless and defenseless he still couldn't move his body he didn't even know if this was permanent, or maybe he won't have to worry about it. With the way the faunus group has prepared their rifles they were going to follow Torchwick's orders. Fear was taking over him was this it? He was going to die again just when he has started to call Remnant his home. Ruby was on his mind not wanting to go and leave this world, he didn't wanted to die.
"I failed again..."
Expecting to be filled with bullets from the faunus's rifles it never happened. He couldn't close his eyes because he was about to embrace the end, but what he saw shocked him. The White Fang members were taken down and the first thing he saw were rose petals. He couldn't believe it as suddenly a figure was in front of him protecting him from the terrorist group. Her red cloak was moving with the breeze and she was holding her deadly scythe, her silver eyes were on the people who were about to harm him. Next to the teen girl stood her faithful dog who was once again out of his leash. Barry couldn't help but smile so happy to see her risking her life for him.
"Ruby..."
"Leave him alone!" the rose petite glared at the masked faunus.
"What are you doing? It's too dangerous" said the speedster.
"It's my turn to save you now" she turned to him with a quick smile.
She used her semblance to take quickly take out more members. The petite changed her scythe to rifle mode shooting at the remaining members while Zwei happily moving around. As for Flash he was in awe though Ruby wasn't as fast as him she was able to give the White Fang a run for their money. Now he knew he has underestimated her remembering she has been trained by her uncle. He had no idea why he was feeling his face heat up watching her fight she was a force to be reckoned with. To think a fifteen year old girl was so strong and skilled and he stood there feeling himself blush staring at the scythe wielder petite.
His eyes widened spotting a White Fang pointing his weapon at her from behind" look out!"
The faunus was taken down by an arrow. Barry saw the Arrow heading their way on his bike he shot more arrows stopping the remaining members. Even if the battle has ended the speedster still couldn't move he really felt so useless in this fight.
"Flash are you okay?" Ruby went next to the scarlet vigilante.
"I can't move...Torchwick hit me with a paralyze gun."
"I will have to analyze your blood to see if we can reverse the effect" replied the Arrow helping him up.
"He's going to be okay right?" asked the worried Ruby.
"He's tough he'll be fine" said the archer.
"Wait" Flash turned to the rosette with a smile" Ruby thanks for saving me."
"No problem!" she happily smiled with her cheeks red.
The Arrow gazed over at the faunus victims the ones who came to protest for their rights. Instead they were almost kill by the White Fang and that wasn't the worst. A terrorist group like the White Fang only fuels the people's hatred towards the faunus making those in the FRM more difficult to spread their voice and beliefs. It felt like all their hopes of equality getting crush with what just happened. He needed to do something reminding him how hard it had been for the faunus to be accepted by the world reminded him when Blake told him her story. He and Barry as vigilante it was their responsibility to save and protect the people of this world that also includes the faunus race.
"To all faunus do not let this incident crush your dreams. Violence isn't the right path, hatred will only lead to more hatred. No matter what happens the White Fang will never take your right to fight for your freedom, for your rights to live in this world as equals. Show to everyone that you're not like them, show them that you want to be accepted not hated. Everyone has a right for freedom, everyone has a right to be equal you are no different. Let Remnant hear your voice!"
The result of his speech has lifted the spirits of every faunus present. They all cheered for the archer as he took the Flash to his bike heading back to Beacon. Ruby chose to stay as the vigilantes left she also felt happy especially when she was against the whole discrimination thing with the faunus.
(Scene change)
Blake took a sip from her tea seated in her usual spot at her favorite café. Next to the cup was the recent book she bought at Tukson's store. She will come here most of the time to read and so far she was enjoying the story. One of the images from the café interrupted the program it was showing bringing a news bulletin. Her amber eyes turned away from the book and into the screen.
*This is Lisa Lavender with this special Vale News report. Just minutes ago during a FRM protest in city hall it was interrupted by a sudden attack from the White Fang...*
Blake now her entire attention at the news report.
*Luckily no faunus were harmed thanks to the Flash and the Arrow. Most importantly the Arrow has given an inspiring speech showing his support for the faunus rights movement.*
*To all faunus do not let this incident crush your dreams. Violence isn't the right path, hatred will only lead to more hatred. No matter what happens the White Fang will never take your right to fight for your freedom, for your rights to live in this world as equals. Show to everyone that you're not like them, show them that you want to be accepted not hated. Everyone has a right for freedom, everyone has a right to be equal you are no different. Let Remnant hear your voice!*
Hearing the speech Blake has given smile knowing the Arrow supported the faunus. He already helped her face the White Fang and now this somehow she felt better with herself. After the news bulletin was over she resume her reading but now she was in a even better mood than before. While reading her smile was still visible maybe finding out the archer vigilante supported faunus brought her hope that they might be accepted someday.
(Scene change)
(Location: Beacon Academy)
Barry lied in a bed in the medical bay he was able to move his body again. He felt so relief that the effects of the paralyze gun wasn't permanent and if it was he will never forgive himself not looking forward to change from the fastest man alive to the immobile hero. Not to mention that the feeling reminded him of getting hit by Captain Cold's freeze gun, only difference it was more painful. The speedster was in thought remembering Ruby saved him and the mistake he made in underestimating the White Fang. He should have known Torchwick would have prepare something to use against him and he felt for it. He wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for the young Rose, his mistake almost cost him his life. The doors of the medical bay slid open revealing Ozpin, Goodwitch and unmasked Oliver.
"Mr. Allen glad to see that you're all right" said the headmaster.
"Glad to move my body again."
"Mr. Queen already filled us in on the situation from his mission and yours."
"I messed up" replied the speedster tightening his fist" this happened to me because I truly didn't know what Torchwick was capable of, I let my arrogance get the better of me."
"A mistake that could have cost you your life" said the headmaster.
"I know, I should have taken the situation more seriously..."
"Thankfully no faunus were harm thanks to your interference. In addition that their hope to fight for their civil rights have been renewed thanks to the Arrow's inspiring speech."
Oliver rolled his eyes at the humorous tone from the headmaster.
Barry turned to the archer" so what took you so long?"
"Too busy escaping an explosion."
"Mr. Queen managed to escape the bomb at the abandoned factory by using the sewerage system and it seems my suspicions were true that it was nothing but a set up by Roman Torchwick."
"Going through the sewers, well that explains the smell" Barry covered his nose while Oliver ignored him.
"We will have to more cautious the next time. Now we know how dangerous or foe can be" said Ozpin.
"Honestly I think they could use some training" Goodwitch finally spoke.
"I agree" Oliver replied not minding to do more training.
"Yeah Torchwick's no amateur I know that now" Barry got up from the bed.
"The training can wait, now I have some news that might interest you both" said Ozpin.
"In exactly one month the new semester at the academy will begin. Many freshly graduated students will be attending Beacon but only a chosen few will be set aside for been worthy over everyone else."
"Okay and what does that have to do with us? You said that we won't be students in your school" said the speedster.
"Not students but your roles in the upcoming academic semester is crucial. Your positions are more important than one of a student."
For some reason Oliver had a bad feeling about this.
"Mr. Allen, Mr. Queen this upcoming semester you two will be serving our prestigious academy as teacher assistants."
"What?" Barry blinked not believing it.
"Somehow I knew this was going to happen" replied the archer.
"Of course I can't put any of you in the same rank as a student. It is more suited to put you under the guardianship of one of our teachers."
The doors slid opened making the headmaster smiled" and here they are."
One of the teachers was a middle aged man looking in his mid fifties with gray hair, a mustache and he seemed to be overweight. He was wearing a double breasted burgundy suit with gold piping and buttons, his pants were tucked in to olive boots similar in appearance and constructions to calvary boots. The second teacher was younger with messy green hair and brown eyes. His attire was disheveled his white shirt partially tucked into his dark green pants and his collar raised, showing a slack yellow tie along with mismatched brown and black shoes. He also has round glasses that appear to be opaque. Something was definitely odd about the last teacher that made both vigilantes wonder if he was normal or just out of the ordinary.
"Mr. Queen, Mr. Allen I want you to meet Professor Peter Port and Professor Bartholomew Oobleck. Mr. Queen you will be assistant to Professor Port and Mr. Allen will be assistant to Professor Oobleck."
"Please to meet you" Oliver showed his hand.
"I think it is truly an honor to finally meet the vigilante knows as the Arrow. You are quite the accomplish fighter and I bet the same thing as a huntsman" Port shook his head looking very pleased.
Both vigilantes weren't surprised Ozpin has told them their identities.
"We have so much to talk about Mr. Queen. I will do my absolute best to teach everything I know about Grimm studies. Let's head to my class room so we can begin the lesson and perhaps I shall tell you about that time I slay a Deathstalker without the need of my weapon."
"I can't wait Professor" the archer felt like he was about to enter a torture chamber as he left the medical bay.
"Hi Professor Oobleck I'm-"
"Yes I already know who you are Mr. Allen you're the Flash the fastest man alive wonderful just wonderful. Honestly I am glad they have given me such a fast person like you for my assistant. I don't want the students falling behind in my class like last year..."
And that's when Oobleck started talking like a motor that made Barry gasped. That's when he found out that he may be the fastest man alive but Oobleck had the fastest mouth ever.
"Come along Mr. Allen time we begin the wonderful world that is history" he left the medical bay in a speed similar to he's.
The speedster stood shocked gazing over the headmaster" how did-"
"Best if you never know" replied Ozpin while Goodwitch gave a nod.
"O..okay."
To be continued
-I'm back and here I am staying in beautiful Orlando Florida. I have good news I have finally bought a new PC which means it increases the chances of faster updates. I'm currently looking for a job so I might have more time in my hands now.
-To get something clear maybe I should have added to the chapter but Barry and Oliver told Ozpin their identities but they haven't told him that they are from another world. But I will bring in that detail in further chapters.
-Yes I totally intended for Ruby to save Flash since he saved her, they're even now.
-I think it's more suited for Oliver and Barry to be teacher assistant than regular students. The Arrow and the Flash will become important role models to the students attending Beacon.
-If you haven't figure out yet volume 1 starts next chapter.
-I wanted to include Weiss in this chapter rather than introducing her at the start of volume 1.
-Once again thank you very much for all the favs, follows and reviews it means a lot to me.
-Those that are still asking me to update my Naruto stories please don't make me repeat myself. I wish you would respect my choice I understand what you feel it was so hard for me to respect Kishimoto's choice in screwing up his manga but eventually I did. I'm not going to continue writing stories of a series I hate, I'm sorry but I am done with Naruto. Any action manga is way better than the piece of crap Kishimoto has made with his series.
-Again thank you and I will see you all next time.
Next time: Beacon