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Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
*Communications through scrolls and other devices
Chapter 15 The New Team
"People do make mistakes and I think they should be punished. But they should be forgiven and given the opportunity for a second chance. We are human beings."
-David Miller-
(Location: Vale Maximum Security Prison Vale Remnant)
Leonard Snart and Mick Rory had no idea who would come to visit them. When they were taken from their respective cells, the guard only said they had a visitor that's it. As they were taken to visitors area they were still thinking of who will be, they only had two guess. One was the Flash or Barry Allen he was after all, their arch nemesis it will be normal for him to pay them a visit. But that was out of the question because the speedster has already visit Snart not too long ago, questioning him how they were brought to this world. With how upset he got after leaving they doubt he will come again. The second guess was the Arrow coming to beat some sense into them, just to get some answers. That was exactly how he does thing, completely the opposite from the Flash. So it was any guess for the two rogues who will visit them, there was no one else who will fit the guess list.
Finally the guard lead both criminals to the visitors room. Snart was a bit surprise the guard was letting both of them enter, since usually only one convict gets to enter. But he wasn't surprised when they entered and there was another guard, the guard who brought them decided to stay. The rogue leader grinned it was necessary for security measures, and those were necessary since knowing Mick he will try to escape without a thought. There was someone else in the room, man stood seated in the table with a calm expression to his face. He was tall with silver hair, brown eyes with clear spectacles wearing a black and green suit. His appearance obviously said that he was a man with wealth, Snart took notice of the cane lying next to him which he took a guess that it might be a weapon like a sword of sorts. Their handcuffs were taken off as one of the guards closed the door locking it both rogues got seated meeting the man face to face.
"Good morning gentlemen" replied the man with spectacles and silver hair.
"Who the heck are you?" Mick replied in his usual rude way.
"Behave you" the guard behind them warned him.
"No need to correct him guard I know the security protocols in this facility are very strict. But you've being called here by someone you have never met before, I don't blame you for your reaction."
"So what do you want?" Heat was stopped by his partner.
"That's enough Mick. Let the man say his reason for being here. It's not every day a complete stranger goes his way to visit two dangerous criminals. Doubt you could be our lawyer."
"I hardly look the part Mr. Snart. I never study law, so I apologize if you have confuse me with one" the man chuckled at his comment.
"If you're not a lawyer, then state your name and reason for this visit. Not that me and my partner aren't happy to have finally being dragged out of our cells just to see a random person. Being stuck in four walls every day isn't as fun as one makes it to be."
"Right to the point Mr. Snart excellent. My name is Ozpin I am the headmaster of Beacon Academy."
"Beacon? Never heard of it" said Mick.
"I on the other hand have heard of it. It's one of those schools where they teach kids to fight the Grimm. They are taught and prepare to face them while keeping the people of Remnant safe, all that mumbo jumbo."
"That's correct Mr. Snart. However, Beacon isn't just any academy it's among the most prestigious in Vale. I am proud to clarify that statement. Also the correct term to refer those kids is preparing them to become fully huntsman and huntresses. We have all the resources, the knowledge and the experience to prepare all of them to become the future defenders of this world."
"Becoming heroes" Mick was amused at the term.
"Very well we now know who you are. Now the only question left to ask is, what does the headmaster of Beacon want with us? As you can see, we're not exactly huntsman or hero material" the rogue leader grinned while Heat gave a chuckle.
"Very true and accurate but the way I see it, Beacon isn't just a school for fully trained students inspiring to become huntsman or huntress. I see it as a place for anyone to fit in and be accepted. Whether you didn't had any training, forge your transcripts, or you're someone who isn't the most likeable person because of your attitude. There is always hope for anyone, my school is also a place for those individuals to get the proper rehabilitation and be corrected of their error ways."
Mick was chuckling while Snart was amused at his speech.
"Am I humoring you gentlemen?"
"Maybe. I finally understand your reason to be here Mr. Ozpin."
"Please call me Professor, though I'm the headmaster I used to be a teacher."
"You believe you can take us to your school...and change us for the better. Turn us into good people and maybe fight the bad guys or the Grimm, is that it?" the rogue leader finished while Heat was still chuckling.
"I am simply offering you a chance to do better. I truly believe everyone deserves a second chance no matter how many crimes or mistakes they have committed in their lives. Beacon can provide the necessary method to rehabilitate the both of you. As for the part of fighting the Grimm or protecting the people of this world...well that will be completely up to you. I will not force any of you in something you don't want to be part of."
"But you already did Professor. You're forcing us to come to your school and turn us into good guys. And that's something neither of us aren't interested, so you can go back to Beacon on your own. We're the rogues and we're going to remain that way."
"Yeah we're rogues to the end. Now get lost" replied Heat.
"I guess your answer is no. It's a shame I was looking forward for this turn of events. But I'm nice enough to give you those choices."
"Shut up and get the hell out of here-"
"Mick shut up" Snart gazed seriously at the headmaster" what choices?"
"Well, you can accept my offer come to Beacon and be part of our rehabilitation program. Or you can stay here and spend the rest of your lives in a cell, or those four walls as you say Mr. Snart."
"….."
"The choice is yours. I will leave you so you can talk things out with your partner" Ozpin got up from the table and took his scroll opening it.
"I will give you ten minutes to think it over. Mr. Snart these ten minutes can be very crucial to you and your partner's future" he left the room with one of the guards.
"There's no way we're accepting his offer….Snart?" Heat turned to the rogue leader who was in deep thought.
"Snart….?"
"Son of a bitch" he muttered.
"I haven't said anything to offend you."
"Not you Mick, I'm talking about Ozpin. He's pressuring us to make the right choice, he wants us to accept his offer."
"I'm not going to some school to be some goody goody."
"What would you prefer, go to Beacon or stay here?"
"…"
"My thoughts exactly, Ozpin knows we don't want to spend the rest of our lives here. So he's pressuring us to take his choice, it's his way or the highway."
"And what's wrong with the highway?"
"Try four walls, a cell, horrible food, lousy exercise programs and dropping the soap."
"Fuck" mumbled the pyromaniac if he had to chose between those choices and going to Beacon the choice was obvious. Not to mention if he drops the soap in the shower he will beat the living crap of anyone who tries to get behind him.
"So what are we going to do?"
"Do you want to stay here?"
"Hell no."
"Neither am I, which leave us with the only viable option we can take."
"We're taking his offer aren't we?" Mick gave a sigh.
"I want to leave this hole, what other choice is there? We weren't brought to this world just so we can rot in prison."
"You got a point there."
"And if we have to be good in order to leave this place, then so beat it. Always take the choice that suits us best."
"I don't know about this choice."
"I know, we'll have play along with Mr. Ozpin for the time being."
"But seriously you really think we can pull this off? Acting all good like we can change our ways."
"We'll cross that bridge when we get there" the rogue leader gazed at the guard in the room "hey, call him back."
Giving the rogue a glare which he ignored the guard left the room and Ozpin returned with his usual calm self and smile.
"Mr. Snart made up your mind already? And with five minutes to spare how wonderful."
"Okay Professor, my partner and I talk things through and we came with one conclusion. Can you guarantee us you will get us out of here if we accept?"
"Of course being part of the rehabilitation program means you have to be outside of this facility and into the rehab center which will be my school. But a fair warning will be wise to mention, if you and your partner commit any kind of crime no matter how small, or try to leave the academy without my consent. The offer ends, the rehab program fails and you two will return here with no other possible options. So if you accept then I hope for both of your sake you have thought about it over clearly, Mr. Snart and Mr. Rory do you accept?"
"…..."
"Hesitant aren't we? Perhaps I should add some recent events that took place at Vale mall. I saw the news of your performance with the hostages and though you were expecting the Flash and the Arrow, you two got more than you could ask for when you were defeated by Weiss Schnee and Yang Xiao Long, am I correct?"
"Yeah, so what?" Mick grumbled though he thought of the blond brawler.
"The irony that you were beaten by two huntresses in training, and both of them go to my school" he smiled.
"They go to Beacon?" Cold was surprised but ended up grinning as he looked over at his partner and Mick did the same.
"Well gentlemen what will it be? Do you accept or decline my offer?"
"I'm in" Mick was the first to replied.
"I'm in too Professor Ozpin" Cold agreed and maybe this whole rehab thing wasn't going to be as bad as he thought.
(Present day)
(Location: auditorium Beacon Academy Vale)
"No way...Snart" Barry was shocked staring at him and his partner Heat Wave.
"We meet again Barry."
"Nice to see you again" followed Mick.
"What's going on?" Oliver asked not letting his guard down.
The speedster didn't said a word he only stared at the rogue leader not looking happy.
"Not even a hello?" Cold pretended to be hurt.
"What are you two doing here, in Beacon?"
"We decided to pay a visit to you, the Flash" Snart turned to his partner" and to Oliver Queen known as the Arrow. Honestly I never thought you would be the famous vigilante."
"Ask the question Snart, what are you and your partner doing here?" Oliver was serious.
"No need to be serious we're not here to cause trouble."
"I find that hard to believe" said the speedster.
"We mean it, we promise to be good. I still don't like it" the pyromaniac mumbled the last part.
"But why are you here? Better yet, how did you guys got out of jail?"
"Now before you jump to conclusions Barry, we didn't escape. Let's just say we have choices and we chose the one that benefits us more."
"No he wouldn't have" the archer couldn't believe it.
"What is it?" the speedster turned to Oliver.
"This has Ozpin written all over it" his comment made the rogue leader chuckled.
"I'm afraid its true."
The vigilantes and criminals turned to see Ozpin and Goodwitch arriving to the auditorium. The blond huntress was glaring at the two rogue members she didn't like this idea one bit. Now there were many ideas from the headmaster she didn't like and she has greatly disapprove of them, always giving her opinion in the matter. But this was possibly the worst one yet, she sometimes wondered what was going on in his head. Asides from the fact she has known him for years she still didn't understand his way of thinking. Seriously using criminals to come to an academy for huntsman and huntresses and put them into a silly rehabilitation program, as he calls it and find out if they change their ways it was crazy. Might as well sent Roman Torchwick and put him in the same program see if he becomes a good guy.
"I suppose its not as bad as it seems. We can keep an eye on them" the blond huntress kept her serious gaze at the two rogues.
"Wait a minute, you brought them here? You do know who they are?" Barry was shocked.
"Yes Mr. Allen I'm well aware who they are. And for that very reason they are here, they're taking part of our new rehabilitation program."
"Rehabilitation program?" Oliver didn't know if he should laugh or just call BS on that one.
"It's something I've being wanting to try for a while. A chance to turn criminals with their life around and turn it into something better, a new path if you would like to call it" replied the headmaster.
"Last I checked this was a school for huntsman and huntresses not a rehab center."
"I absolutely agreed with Mr. Allen. These two are not our responsibility Ozpin" said Goodwitch.
"We already discuss this Glynda. If it doesn't work it will be deal with. Until then let's welcome our guest into this program."
"This is going to be great" Oliver whispered to the speedster obviously being sarcastic.
"Everyone is being so nice to us" Mick said with a lot of sarcasm.
"Only the most appropriate welcome for us" replied Snart amused.
"Professor Ozpin you can't be serious they are criminals they will never change, I have dealt with them b…." Barry paused about to reveal his past encounters with the rogues when he was back in Central city.
"Yes Mr. Allen go on" the headmaster was calm but he was suspicious of his comment.
"I mean I...Snart and Mick they will never change, they are criminals and they will remain criminals. I don't see them changing…."
Oliver remained calm but he was mentally face palming at how close his partner was of spilling the beans about their world. Goodwitch was suspicious about the speedster's comment too, he was about to say that he has dealt with the two criminals before when this was the first time they have heard of them since they made an appearance in Remnant. Cold however, he has grinned knowing exactly what was going on why his arch nemesis has stopped from finishing that sentence. Apparently neither him or the Arrow has told Ozpin that they were from another world, and it was obvious why they wouldn't. Who in Remnant will believe that they have died and miraculously brought back to life by some unknown being that transported them to this world, with the side effect of being ten years younger? The rogue leader has chuckled getting everyone's attention.
"Is there something that should be consider humorous Mr. Snart?" Goodwitch gazed was piercing him like daggers.
"Maybe for me, but Barry looks like you haven't being completely honest with the headmaster."
"The same should be said to you Snart. I doubt you and Rory aren't being completely honest either" Oliver countered trying to defend Barry.
"I don't want throw away this chance" Mick said but his tone wasn't that sincere.
"As long as we're out of prison we will do our best to behave" followed the rogue leader.
"We can continue this conversation later, right now I would like to give our guest a tour of the school. Hopefully it will be an educating experience for them" said Ozpin.
"We're looking forward to see what Beacon has to offer" said Snart with a smile.
"I can't believe this is happening" Barry felt a headache coming on.
"Professor Goodwitch!"
The group of people turned to the source of the voice. It was Russel Thrush from team CRDL he was wearing his school uniform, but something was very wrong with him. The teen was covered what it seems to be gravy sauce, chocolate pudding and tomato sauce. It was all over him ruining the appearance of his uniform, nobody knew what just happened to him. It was like the teen has being involve in a war that includes food. The blond huntress rubbed the bridge of her nose sensing this was going to be nothing but trouble while Ozpin seemed amused of the boy's look. Barry thought he looked funny and felt like laughing but he chose to be quiet while Oliver didn't know what to say but also chose to stay quiet.
"Mr. Thrush what in Remnant happened to you?"
"Professor Goodwitch it's an emergency!" the teen continued to be frantic.
"Calm down and explain" the blond huntress kept her composure.
"It's horrible, a food fight broke out at the cafeteria. Everyone got caught in it. It was all started by team RWBY and team JNPR."
That was it Barry couldn't hold it in and laughed imagining the chaotic food fight. He actually imagined Ruby and her team fighting Jaune's team with food like breads being used as swords, or food tray like a surf board, or even soda cans as grenades. It was truly a cool thing, but not so cool noticing Goodwitch staring at him with her disapproval frown so he eventually went back to be quiet. Oliver on the other hand shook his head not wanting to see how that was turning out, he never thought Blake will do something like that unless she decided to take the food fight as a form of training. Then again the faunus member of RWBY might have decided to lighten up and join in the fun, it will be an improvement to her character. She was always serious and her focus are always on the White Fang, she needed to catch a break every now and then. So the archer approved of her being part of the food fight.
"I'll be there Mr. Thrush thank you for telling me. I suggest you get back to your dorm and clean yourself up."
Russel nodded as he left the auditorium.
"Shall we head for the cafeteria? It's my duty to be present as well" Ozpin was still looking amused while Goodwitch sighed.
"Mr. Queen and Mr. Allen please keep an eye on Mr. Snart and Mr. Rory while we attend the cafeteria."
"Sure thing" Oliver replied while the speedster looked like he was ready to disobey that order.
Once they left the speedster grinned at his partner" I am not missing this."
"Barry don't-" it was too late he has left using his speed.
"So Oliver, why don't you tell us about your adventures in Starling city? I'm sure the Arrow has a lot to say" Snart said while Mick was grinning.
The archer's only response was a glare to the rogues.
(Scene change)
When Barry arrived to the cafeteria he was shocked at the sight. There were tables and seats scattered all around along with different types of food, it was definitely a food fight. On his right he caught a glimpse of the members of team RWBY, Weiss and Blake were downed, there was no sign og Yang and Ruby was still on her feet facing her opponents team JNPR. What happened next made the speedster to be in awed as the petite leader used her semblance to create a whirlwind that brought dishes, food utensils, cans among other things together. The team were all caught getting slammed hard on a wall leaving a big mess of different colors from the food. That was it, Ruby defeated all four of them but he didn't noticed he wasn't alone. Next to him stood a certain monkey faunus and another teen with blue hair and eyes wearing a cool looking outfit.
"I love these guys" obviously Sun smiled at the food fight turning to his teammate Neptune Vasilias who was covered in some kind of purple substance.
"I know what you mean" the speedster replied with the same smile" you're Sun right?"
"Yeah, this is my buddy Neptune."
"Hey" he didn't sounded happy because of his appearance.
"You must be Barry. Ruby mentioned you, she's always taking about you."
"Yeah, nice to meet you" he smiled again.
The doors to the cafeteria slammed opened as Goodwitch emerged not looking happy at the sight before her. She used one of her abilities revering back the turn of events as all tables and seat were returned to their proper place and before anyone knew it the entire cafeteria looked as new. It was like nothing has happened, that is except for team RWBY and JNPR they were still covered in food in their uniforms. The blond huntress frowned seeing Barry present in the cafeteria but turned back to the students responsible for the fight.
"Children please, do not play with your food" she adjusted her glasses.
Barry was still wondering where was Yang and he got his answer, when the blond brawler fell from the ceiling hitting the floor. The speedster was shocked gazing above he saw two holes on the ceiling obviously one was from the blond RWBY member and the other, maybe it was from Yang too when she first hit the ceiling. It was probably the result of getting hit by something very strong like an attack from Pyrrha or Nora, remembering the Valkyrie's semblance was channeling lighting through her muscles a bit similar from his yellow lightning offensive semblance. Ozpin arrived getting next to Goodwitch while both teams were all happy, they had a lot of fun with the food fight.
"Let it go Glynda."
"They're supposed to be the defenders of the world" she gave a soft sigh.
"And they will be, but until the time comes, let them be...kids. After all, it will be a role they won't have for too long" the headmaster walked away.
"It's better to enjoy and cherish these memories while we still can" the speedster smiled at everyone, mainly at Ruby who seemed to have had the most fun.
"And why are you here Mr. Allen? You were supposed to be with Mr. Queen looking after Mr. Snart and Mr. Rory" Goodwitch kept her serious gaze on the teacher assistant.
"I couldn't help but see the food fight" he gave an innocent smile.
"I should give you three days in detention for disobeying orders" her comment made Barry gasped, anything but detention with the blond teacher.
"Unfortunately I have other matters to attend to, consider yourself lucky" she walked off.
"That was a close one I am lucky."
He walked over to the two teams who were still laughing not caring their uniforms were ruined, being covered in food" let me guess, team RWBY started the food fight?"
"Actually it was JNPR who started the fight. Nora threw a pie at Weiss" Ruby explained smiling at the speedster.
Barry chuckled while the Schnee heiress was glaring at him" okay maybe it's not so funny."
"It's not funny if it happens to you" she scolded.
"And it was Ren who threw that pie!" cried Nora while the magenta eyed teen sighed.
"I only managed to see the last part. You were awesome Ruby."
"Heh thanks" the scythe wielder blushed at his compliment she will always love his compliments.
"Barry there's something I need to know" Yang went closer to the speedster" how come you haven't ask my sister out yet?"
"What?" Barry has blushed.
"What?!" the petite leader's face resembles the color of her cloak.
"How long have you known Ruby? Answer, almost seven months" declared the blond brawler.
"I think it's a bit longer than that" mumbled the speedster still embarrassed.
"Yang stop it!" the young Rose was still blushing she thought it couldn't get worse.
"I think Ruby and Barry make a cute couple, you should be together together" Nora was supporting FlashRose.
"Yeah I think you guys have that chemistry" followed Jaune.
"I must agreed" followed Pyrrha.
"Yes" Ren was the last one to make his opinion.
"See sis, everyone is boarding the Barry/Rose ship."
Ruby had her mouth wide opened at everyone supporting her to be with Barry. While Weiss and Blake were amused she has finally had it and she couldn't take the embarrassment anymore she used her semblance to leave the cafeteria in a heart beat. Barry stood there with his cheeks red while everyone was staring at him. Talk about awkward, however Yang was the only one grinning. It was always fun to tease her younger sister but it was even better to tease both her sister and the teacher assistant. The speedster just left the place without saying a word currently too embarrassed, he's not use to have so many people supporting him to be with a girl. At least with Iris it was reserve since Joe kept the secret, even if Caitlin and Cisco were suspicious about it.
"You think they will hook up soon?" Nora smiled at Yang.
"Oh yeah, its building slowly but its there. If it doesn't happen soon, we might have to give them a small push."
"Or maybe we could just let them find out on their own" Pyrrha gave her two cents.
"That will take too long I don't want to wait for years for Ruby to make her move" said the blond brawler.
"I think we should let Ruby decide for herself, she's still young" replied Blake.
"Traitor" muttered Yang.
"I feel the same way Ruby's only fifteen she needs a couple of years before she goes into a serious relationship" said Weiss.
"Says the one who hasn't being in a relationship yet" grinned the blond female.
"Like you're one to talk!"
Yang was about to retort but remained quiet because the heiress was right. She has never had a boyfriend, sure she had plenty of crushes back when she was in Signal. But those boys were too intimidated by her appearance to make a move or just ask her out. So she couldn't counter Weiss's comment but who knows, maybe she was already found her knight in fiery armor. The last part made her mentally grinned there was only one person she was thinking about, she won't say a word yet it will be her secret for now. Only this time it will be different she won't wait for that person to make a move and she will make sure he doesn't chicken out from making a move on her. She'll be damned to pass this opportunity.
"At least Ruby's lucky to have found someone at her age" Jaune.
"You sound sad Jaune, are you jealous?" grinned the brawler.
"Of course not, I'm just glad she found someone unlike some of us. I'll be lucky if I find someone special."
"….." Pyrrha was gazing at him but the blond knight never noticed.
"But Jauney Py-" Nora had her mouth covered by Ren.
"I think it will be better if you keep quiet Nora" whispered her partner and childhood friend.
The red head champion looked confused at her teammates not knowing what was going on.
(Time skip)
The rogues, ever since they arrived in Remnant they have become the most notorious duo in the four kingdoms. They have stolen billions of lien from the four most powerful crime families in the world. That was enough to make a name for themselves and they were already placed among the most wanted in Remnant, that was the popularity they've being looking for. They were unstoppable and the police couldn't do a single thing against their arsenal the cold and heat gun. They joined forces with the famous Queen to help bust out Torchwick from Atlas prison and ended up having hundreds of people hostage at Vale mall, until they were captured and arrested. That was until Ozpin came to the picture and gave them the option of freedom from Vale prison with the condition to be part of his" rehabilitation program".
The rehabilitation program wasn't very like by the rogues, the answer was quite simple. After Ozpin gave them the tour of the school he has given them things that are meant to be used by a janitor. That was it, from notorious criminals they have become cleaning workers. So far they have done plenty of chores from taking out the trash, scrubbing sweeping and mopping floors. Both weren't happy in the least, this was worst that being in prison. At least in Vale maximum security facility they weren't give such tasks. Sure the food was terrible and the exercise routines were stupid but this was too much. It wasn't just tiring but embarrassing too, it was also damaging their reputation. This was probably the biggest punishment they've being given so far, not even Central City gave them such.
Currently Snart and Mick were cleaning the hallway of the team dorms. The rogue leader was sweeping the rug while his partner was washing the doors with a piece of cloth and a cleaner chemical. Neither of them hasn't seen looked at the other because they were in a bad mood, they hated this there was no doubt about it. After they were done here they still needed to clean another part of the school, right now either of them would prefer to burn in hell for their crimes than doing this. They could imagine the headmaster laughing evilly at them, his plan was truly effective. Maybe Ozpin was really a villain pretending to be a nice person, or maybe he had a double life. Headmaster by day evil ruler by night, it sure made sense at least for the pyromaniac.
"I'm starting to miss prison."
"Oh shut up Mick, stop whining and suck it up. You sound like a baby who's crying because he lost his pacifier."
"You got a problem with that?"
"Yes" glared the rogue leader.
"At least I admit this sucks instead of pretending like you're not bothered by it."
Snart felt like breaking the broom in half from the anger" I don't like this any more than you. I'm acting more mature by holding it in. What will you gain by opening your mouth and complain?"
"I guess nothing…."
"Not nothing, we'll probably have more chores added to the list. And I swear if that happens, I will beat the crap out of you."
"Try it" glared back the pyromaniac.
"Please don't tempt me."
"What the hell were you thinking agreeing to this?"
"You were the first to agreed."
"That's it" Mick grabbed the rogue leader but he got square punched in the face.
"You were never the brightest light bulb of the bunch."
Mick charged at him sending Snart to a wall, he was gasping for air" Mick, wait…."
"You started this" he was trying to calm down.
"It's this place that is making us turn on the other."
"We really have to get out of here. If we stay here any longer we might go crazy."
"Or we might end up killing each other" followed the rogue leader.
"Any bright ideas?"
"None so far, but I'll think of something eventually…."
"I don't understand Snart. How or why the heck did we agreed to do this?"
"I know, this rehabilitation program is nothing but a hoax with the only purpose to punish us for our crimes. This will never change us for the better, we don't need this."
"You said we didn't had a choice that it had to be this, or staying in prison."
"Yes, but now I think staying in prison was the better choice that benefits us more."
"There's something else, I think there was another reason to agreed to this."
"You're right, there is something that made us agreed to do this insanity. But what could it be?"
They heard a door to one of the dorms opened and came three girls. One of them who Mick recognized as the blond bombshell, the fire goddess that beat him in battle. The pyromaniac was in a dream state, his eyes were only on her ignoring the other two girls with her. She was still as beautiful as ever from that day they fought at the mall. Then she turned to his direction, her lovely lilac eyes met his eyes and she gave an overjoyed smile that made his heart burst to flames. That smile was gorgeous, everything about her was perfect then her way of fighting she was unique in every way. His mind started playing tricks imagining her wearing a yellow bikini showing her sexy curves. Yang was signaling him to come to her while saying" let's set this world on fire".
"Mick!" her voice was enough to snapped the pyromaniac from his trace.
"Yang…." he gulped feeling nervous.
"What are you doing here? And Snart's with you too. Not that's I'm angry that you guys are here but why are you guys here? Shouldn't you two be in jail?"
"That's it, that's the main reason we agreed to do this" the rogue leader chuckled finally realizing why they would agree to take this torture.
"Who are they?" asked Blake.
"I don't know but Yang seems to know them" Ruby replied she was holding her strategy board game "War for Remnant."
"Is Weiss ready to go?" the cat faunus followed.
"She must be ready by now. Weiss come on we're heading for the library to play, JNPR's already there" said the rose leader.
Hearing the name of the white haired girl who defeated him made Snart grinned. From the opened form emerged Weiss Schnee and the rogue leader's attention was only on her. She was still the same from that day, wearing the beautiful dress and the bolero jacket minus her weapon. Just gazing at her reminded him of their fight, he knew he never stood a chance against her. It wasn't just her skills but her abilities and able to use to aura to protect and heal her injuries put him a huge disadvantage. But he wasn't ashamed for his lost the fight opened his eyes, she was perfect in every way. Her temper and stubbornness made her special. Finally her gaze fell on him as their eyes met she reacted in anger, just as he thought. At least he was going to have some fun while he was here. In fact, he was longer in a bad mood.
"You!" she stormed towards him glaring daggers at the rogue leader.
"Nice to see you again Colder."
"What are you and your partner doing here?! You're supposed to be in prison, both of you!"
"Though I'm starting to miss the place" Mick said while his partner smacked his head.
"Let's just say we we're given a second chance to start over."
"After everything you've done. I watched the news you two have done so many bad things neither of you deserves a second chance."
"I guess that means you guys are going to be staying at Beacon, that's great" Yang smiled she was being the opposite of the Schnee heiress.
"We will it's part of the headmaster's "rehab program"" said Heat.
"Rehabilitation program? Seriously you two?" Weiss found it hard to believe.
"That's what Ozpin calls it anyway. I call it slavery" said the rogue leader.
"The only thing you two deserve, is being behind a cell."
"Thank you for the compliment Colder" Snart grinned.
"I don't mind being in a cell" added Mick.
"Don't be like that I'm sure you guys will do something else than do chores in the school. Like going on missions kill Grimm, beat up bad guys" said the blond brawler.
"Don't think so."
"Never."
"Seriously? You guys can't go on missions like us?" Yang was surprised.
"Of course they will never go on missions, they're criminals not huntsman" frowned the Schnee heiress.
"But what's the point of rehab? I mean it should be about doing the right thing right? Sure cleaning the school is okay but there's more to it. Fighting for the right reasons because those who cause harm to innocent people deserves to get beaten up, I think that's what rehab's all about."
"You're wasting your time Yang, they will never change. These two will remain criminals. This rehabilitation or whatever Professor Ozpin has in mind, it's nothing but a waste of time. In fact I think I will have a talk with him, so he can send you two back to prison."
"Come on ice queen stop being so mean."
"I have every reason to be mean to these two, they are scums to society."
"Ice queen….? Nah, Colder suits you better" Snart grinned while the heiress glared at him.
"You will keep quiet you low life!"
"I wouldn't mind some action if it means we will leave this place" said Heat Wave.
"I know what will you make me happy, a rematch" Yang's lilac eyes lit up while giving a grin.
"Now you're talking, I'm pumped up for that" Mick was grinning.
"Except you can't, Ozpin said it clearly we can't engage any of the students in combat" replied the rogue leader.
"Damn it, I forgot about that" the pyromaniac went back to a bad mood.
"Seriously? Well that sucks" the blond brawler wasn't happy.
"Hey Yang?" Ruby went to her sister with Blake.
"Oh that's right almost forgot. Mick, Snart this is my younger sister Ruby, and this is my partner Blake.
"Hey nice to meet you" said the young Rose.
"Wait I think I've seen them before, aren't they the criminals that took the hostages at Vale mall?" said the faunus member of the team who has obviously watched the news.
"Huh? These guys are the crooks that Yang and Weiss beat up?" followed the scythe wielder.
"That's us they put up a good fight" said Snart.
"Oh shut up you're not fooling anyone with your fake kindness" glared the Schnee heiress while Cold gave another grin.
"Come on guys we really have to go to the library, I want to play War for Remnant" said the excited Ruby.
"Right, we'll guess I'll see you later Mick. Hope we can have that rematch" Yang winked at him before leaving with Blake following shortly.
Weiss kept her glare at the rogue leader before she started walking off.
"Be seeing you Colder."
The heiress frowned walking back to him" I'm going to keep my eye on you!"
"Wouldn't want it any other way" he grinned while she glared.
Weiss kept her glare before walking off to follow her teammates.
"We have to do something Snart."
"Meaning?"
"I hate this whole cleaning the school thing. We should be out there beating crooks up."
"We're not good guys Mick, we're criminals, thieves. This rehabilitation program will never work."
"But I need to hit something or someone, or burn something up, or maybe both. I don't care as long as we're not here doing these pain in the ass chores."
"If you want to play hero, then go ahead. You will only be making a fool of yourself. Why criminals like us should be hunting other criminals? Oh that's right we will only be making Ozpin's rehab program a success, and the point of it is that it fails by remaining here and doing the chores."
"Will you prefer to be here playing servant than fighting? Hurting someone, making someone's life miserable by beating them up and let them get thrown in prison instead of us?"
Snart was about to reply but stood quiet letting his partner's words run through his head. It was true he did miss the action, the rush, the chase, stealing something. He wanted to be out there and a thought occurred to him and was pretty amazed his partner of all people was right.
"Touche, you have made a good and valid point Mick I'm impressed. You're right I would prefer to be out there hurting someone than playing butler here."
"What can we do about it?"
"It's easy all we need to do is talk to Ozpin to let us take missions. I'm sure he won't hesitate since he originally intended for us to be doing such. He might believe his" program" is working but that doesn't have to be" Cold grinned putting an arm around his partner.
"We make him believe it's working."
"I get it, we pretend like we're changing into good guys."
"Exactly but we have to be very careful. It will be wise not to underestimate Ozpin, we still don't know what he's capable off. The moment he lets his guard down, he won't see it coming."
"The rogues will be back better than ever."
"Yes, for the time being let's play along. When we find the perfect chance to turn on him, we will take it."
"Awesome now let's find him and make our request."
"Patience Mick, the headmaster isn't going anywhere. We have to make it as real as we can. Let's finish up here first."
"No complaints from me."
(Scene change)
(Location: Vale Hospital downtown Vale)
Oliver walked the halls wanting to meet up with the Malachite twins. He was relief to know they only got eight hundred hours of community service as their sentence for breaking into Atlas penitentiary leading to Torchwick's escape. It was definitely way better sentence than the one Junior got, but still it was going to be a pain for the sisters. He arrived at the elderly care section which it was the place the girls were working today. The archer spotted one of them wearing a pink nurse assistant outfit, judging from the way she was smiling at the old patients he could tell it was Miltia. She was always the most caring for these kinds of things, which sadly he couldn't say the same for her sister. Knowing Melanie she will be mumbling curse words for doing this kind of work.
Miltia was giving the patients their perspective pills while helping others like giving them a pillow or adjusting the television set. Then he spotted her twin sister and it was just as he thought Melanie entered not looking happy. She was also wearing a pink nurse outfit and she looked like she was ready to burst from anger and frustration. Oliver smiled even with everything that has happened they haven't changed one bit. They were still the same people when he first met them at the Klub. It did hurt him when he found out they were involved at the Atlas prison break, he felt betrayed they would do such thing. However he felt better when he found out Junior did it for the sake of his daughter. Because the Queen has threatened to harm her if he didn't follow her orders.
"Miltia is your turn to give them a sponge bath, I am done."
"But Melanie, we're supposed to do this or they will add another two hundred hours to our sentence."
"Then you do it, I'll take over here."
"Not a very pleasant experience isn't it?" the archer smiled at the twins.
"Oliver you're here" smiled Miltia.
"Just thought I came to pay you guys a visit. How's everything?"
"Just great" Melanie was obviously being sarcastic.
"Eight hundred hours of community service. What else are you guys doing asides helping the elderly?"
"Cleaning the streets picking up the trash and helping the animals at the animal shelter, that's my favorite" Miltia smiled happily.
"You can guess which one is my less favorite" Melanie was frowning.
"Excuse me little lady, could you please bring me my teeth?" said an old man in a wheel chair.
"Bite me you old prune."
"Melanie be nice! It's okay Mr. Henkins I'll bring them to you shortly."
"Oh thank you, I wish you're sister were a little nicer."
"She is, she's just feeling cranky today" she smiled moving the wheel chair.
"Well it's just another day" Oliver smiled at the girl.
"Why are you really here?" Melanie kept her gaze on the handsome teen.
"I'm not allowed to see my friends?"
"I know what you're going to say. I can tell you're upset for what happened to Junior."
"Not really I'm more upset, that neither of you told me about this. Why did you kept this from me?"
"I told Miltia to keep quiet and I didn't said anything because if I had, you would've being in our place. Or maybe worst" her green eyes were tearing up.
"You don't have to watch over me Melanie I can take care of myself and I would have being able to help. Maybe contact someone like the Flash and the Arrow."
"You know about them?" the teen girl stood shocked.
"Not exactly but I would have done anything to help Junior. Look at the vigilantes, they saved Mei Lin."
"Yeah I saw the news. Junior must be feeling so relief."
"He is. I told him about it and he couldn't stop crying. He said he will be forever in debt with the Arrow and the Flash. And if you and Miltia had told me sooner Mei Lin would have probably being saved earlier."
"I didn't tell you because I didn't wanted you to be in danger I care for you a lot, is it wrong for me to get worried over you?" Melanie got angry but tears were falling.
"And I'm happy you care for me but the point is, you didn't had to think about me it was Mei Lin who you should have thought of. Because she was the one who was in real danger, not me. I think the life of a seven year old girl matters more than the life of an eighteen year old who knows martial arts, don't you think?"
The girl gave a nod as she dried her eyes as Oliver comforted her with his arms on her shoulders" you're heart was in the right place thinking about my safety. But you should have put your heart in Mei Lin instead. If anything had happened to her do you think Junior would have being able to live with himself?"
"He would never forgive himself if something happens to her…."
"Melanie please, the next time something like this happens. Don't hesitate to call on me okay?"
She gave another nod being so closed to him she started moving her face closer, wanting to claim his lips with her own again. She hasn't stopped thinking about that kiss she gave him the day he returned to the Klub after being absent for so long. But just when she thought she was going to have her second kiss Oliver pulled back, not feeling like getting caught off guard again. Melanie was hurt by his action this makes her think that he probably didn't felt that way about her, or maybe he has someone else. The last one didn't suited her it will anger her to know that her long time crush has another girl. It made her stomach turned letting the jealousy take control if it was true, then she wasn't planning to go down without a fight. A beeping sound interrupted her thoughts realizing it was coming from Oliver's scroll.
"I gotta go, I'm needed back at Beacon" he checked his device.
"I need you more" she whispered.
"You say something?"
"No I just think it's a bit too soon for you to go."
"I know but I'll come again and visit I promise" he smiled passing Miltia.
"You're leaving already?" said the surprised girl.
"I'm sorry I'll visit next time" he walked off.
Miltia looked at her sister and she wasn't happy" are you going to be okay Melanie?"
"Yeah yeah" she mumbled.
"Then I guess it's not a good time to tell you, Mr. Henkins throw up in the hallway when I was about to sent him to his room. It's a real mess."
"Fine I'll clean it up. Just make sure you give the sponge baths from now on" she sighed.
"You got it" she smiled happy that her sister agreed to clean up the vomit mess.
(Scene change)
(Location: Ozpin's office Beacon Academy)
Barry Allen couldn't believed what he just heard. He was called by the headmaster to his office needed to talk something important with him, but he never imagined something like it. When the speedster arrived at the office to his surprise Snart and Mick were present. Ozpin told him exactly what the rogue leader told him and he still couldn't believe it. Apparently Leonard Snart known as Captain Cold has asked the headmaster of Beacon that he and his partner are interested in fighting villains or Grimm and they wouldn't mind doing that sort of thing. So many things ran through his head, the first one he felt like laughing at the thought of the rogues fighting evil, the second to call it BS because there was no way they would do such a thing and the third, was this real?
"You're kidding right?"
"I'm afraid I'm not Mr. Allen. While we wait for Mr. Queen I would like to hear your opinion regarding this matter."
"My opinion on this about the rogues doing good stuff? I will say you must be crazy Professor Ozpin. They will never do that, the only thing they live for is stealing money."
"Thanks for the vote of confidence Barry" Snart wasn't surprised of his reaction.
"We just want to be out there doing what is right" said Mick.
"I can't believe that just came out of your mouth. Look Professor Ozpin, the minute you let them go the least they will do is protect the people. If your rehabilitation program works, then we should wait for a while until we see some results. But for now, I think it's too soon to send them out there."
"You make a good point Mr. Allen, after all it's only being half a day. We can't expect to see results under such short notice."
"Snart this isn't working" Mick mumbled to his partner.
"Be quiet…."
"Fortunately I have come with a solution that will be beneficial for the program" Ozpin reached for his scroll" Glynda you may enter."
Shortly after Goodwitch arrived carrying two briefcase, she set them both on the headmaster's desk.
"Mr. Allen you are correct, sending them to the streets its too soon. That is why I have come up with this how to put it, safety measure."
The blond teacher and huntress opened one of the briefcase revealing two steel mechanical devices resembling an oversize bracelet. The rogues however, didn't like the sight of them they had a bad feeling about them.
"What are those?" asked the rogue leader.
"In simple terms Mr. Snart, they are your leashes."
Goodwitch put one device on Cold's neck and the second one went to Heat's neck.
"What gives?" the pyromaniac glared at the headmaster.
"This is the safety measure I mentioned Mr. Rory. Now as long as you wear these devices you will have no choice but to do good deeds. If you don't then, I wouldn't want any of you to find out the hard way."
"I have a pretty good idea what they do" Cold knew now he didn't had a choice but to play along being the" good guy".
"Like hell I'm going to listen to you! This isn't working Snart, I won't be a dog with a leash."
"Mick shut up and behave" warned the rogue leader.
"You have no right to do this to us! I would rather rot in prison than continuing this bull shit program of yours-" Heat has being electrocuted by the device on his neck he felt to the ground his body trembling from the after shock.
"Yeah that was exactly what I'd thought it would do" said Snart.
"Holy…." Barry was speechless at what he saw.
"Well since you found out the hard way Mr. Rory allow me to explain what they do. If you and Mr. Snart don't behave, don't follow the rules I set up, or even curse the devices will sent an electric current at you, quite shocking isn't it?"
"Oh boy that was even lamer than Yang" the speedster was amused at Ozpin's pun.
"If you try to remove them you will get shock too. Any action that will lead to criminal behavior you will get shock. But that's not all, the devices also have a camera so we can keep an eye on your progress. They also have a tracking device so we can tell your exact location. To sum it up, as long as you have those collars and while you two are outside of the school doing missions we will know exactly where you are and we will exactly know what you are seeing. Also there's a microphone installed in the devices so we will hear all of your conversations between yourselves or with other people."
"There's more" said Goodwitch.
"Really? There's more?" Barry was shocked not knowing what else could there be, while he was mentally applauding Ozpin's plan to put electrical leashes on the rogues.
"Yes there's more. If any of you go over board no matter how many times you've gotten shocked, if things take a turn for the worst the devices have installed a GPS chip that will send a signal to the Vale Police Department main frame. And you know what that means gentlemen, you will get arrested and back to Vale security prison. Only this time you will stay there for good. You will not pass go, you will not collect two hundred lien, you will go straight to jail" Ozpin smiled at the last sentence.
"You got to be kidding me, he did a monopoly pun, not even Yang will go that far."
Goodwitch seemed to have read Barry's mind as she sighed while rubbing the bridge of her nose.
"Gentlemen, are there any questions?"
"You really thought this through" Snart was impressed as he was checking on his partner.
"Of course I have to be prepare if I want the program to be a success."
"That's fine by me. I have nothing to hide you want us to wear these all the time, all right count me in. But I can't say the same for Mick, its going to be hard for him to get used to it."
"With due time he will eventually. Now if through the course of this semester, if both of you show signs that you're conduct is improving and you're behaving as it should be. Then we might consider removing the collars, but if you resume with the same attitude and behavior as shown here by Mr. Rory I'm afraid you will remain wearing them. Are there any questions?"
"I...what the heck happened?" Mick woke up getting up.
"There are none Professor" replied the rogue leader.
"What's going on?" the pyromaniac turned to his partner.
"Behave Mick or you will get shock again."
"Oh right, now I remember. Damn collars…."
The double doors of the office slid opened revealing Oliver. The archer was surprised to see the rogues in the office with Barry.
"Mr. Queen so good you were able to join us, even if it's a little late."
"I know and I'm sorry for that but I got distress signal. There's an attack at a chemical plant on the northwest of Vale."
"How splendid, Mr. Snart and Mr. Rory can begin their first assigned mission."
"What?" Oliver turned to the speedster like he had no clue.
"It's a long story but to put it short, Ozpin agreed to let Snart and Mick help us protect the city."
"You're kidding?" the archer stood shocked.
"I know, I had the same reaction for a while."
"Mr. Queen and Mr. Allen you will be aided by the rogue members on this mission. This might be the beginning of something, the birth of a new team."
"You're making us an official team?" Oliver wasn't surprised that Ozpin was planning this from the start.
"First I must see your performance as a team before I make any calls. But nevertheless, you have new allies that will watch over your backs."
"Allies?" Barry never thought he will hear the word allies with Snart and Mick.
"I just hope they watch our backs instead of stabbing them" said the archer.
"That's something to worry about, wouldn't want that to happen" replied Snart.
"And it won't that's why we have these" Ozpin pointed to the second briefcase.
Goodwitch opened it revealing something familiar that the rogues haven't seen in a while.
"How I've missed you" Mick smiled staring at the heat gun.
Cold smiled at his gun but gazed back at the headmaster not looking convinced" what's the catch Professor? You just don't hand over weapons like these to criminals like us just like that. That is, unless you did something to them that will be good for you and bad for us."
"You truly are clever Mr. Snart, you are correct. I decided to add an auto lock chip on the weapons, it will allow you who to shoot and who not to shoot. So before any of you get the idea of shooting me with them, then sadly nothing will happen. The moment you aim those weapons at me the trigger mechanism will be activated locking it, preventing you from firing them."
"That is a good idea" Barry approved.
"I don't care about that I just want to use it again" the pyromaniac smiled taking his weapon.
"I suppose its all part of your rehab program, very well I will accept these...conditions" the rogue leader took his cold gun.
"For now…."
"Just to be clear you can't fire on any civilians or anyone from this school, are we clear?" said Ozpin.
"As day" said Mick.
"All right, Flash get ahead and report what's going on at that chemical plant. Find out if there are any people who needs saving, I'll follow shortly."
"And what about us?" asked Snart.
"Take a bull head ship and meet us at the plant."
"Then gentlemen I wish you all good luck. One more thing, Mr. Snart and Mr. Rory it will be best if you change your clothes. We kept your outfits in one of the rocket propeller lockers. I wouldn't be suitable if you go on a mission looking like janitors" the headmaster gave a slight smirk.
"Right, let's go Mick we have a job to do" the rogue leader left the office with his partner following him.
"I hope this doesn't turn into a bad idea" said Barry.
"There is nothing to worry about. Glynda and I will be watching their progress through our scrolls."
"Suit up" said Oliver.
(Scene change)
The Arrow was riding on his bike speeding through the streets of Vale. His destination was the chemical plant who was under attack, behind him on the skies was the bull head ship carrying Cold and Heat. He was still doubting the rogues that they will be able to help him and Flash. However, with the conditions Ozpin have set up they didn't had a choice but to obey. If they didn't they will get electrocuted through their collars and also the chances that they will get arrested and sent back to prison. It was hard to think of them as allies but now wasn't the time to be thinking about it. His thoughts were on the plant why was it under attack and who? Thinking about the choices, the White Fang were the first on his list but they will only be interested in dust, not chemicals. His scroll was beeping having an incoming call.
"What is it Flash?" he opened his device.
*There's a lot of fire in the plant, bet Heat Wave will love that. I managed to get all the workers to safety but something's not right. This was clearly no accident whoever did this….
"Flash….?"
*…
"Can you hear me?" the hooded archer got worried from the lost of communication, he increased the speed on his bike.
The Arrow arrived at the chemical plant and he could see the smoke coming from the facility. The fire was everywhere looking like an explosion might occur any minute it was a good thing Flash managed to get all the people out just in time. He prepared his standard bow ready to fire the arrow at any hostile forces his thoughts were on finding the speedster. Judging from the way his communication was cut off it sounded as he got attacked by someone. So he was right just like Barry, this was no accident and whoever did this clearly had no intentions in being discreet in the attack. His eyes widened as he spotted the scarlet speedster on the ground, and he wasn't alone. The archer's eyes glared at the familiar figure next to his partner, second in command of the White Fang Adam Taurus.
"Adam!"
The faunus slowly turned to him not showing fear at the arrow being pointed at him" we both know that won't harm me…."
"So now you're attacking chemical plants, why would the White Fang be interested in that?"
"….."
The green archer saw Flash moving he was all right" answer me!"
"Hm…." he sheathed his weapon like he wasn't planning to fight the hooded vigilante.
Suddenly a wave of fire was sent straight at the faunus who jumped out of the way, and part of his black coat was slightly burn. The Arrow didn't needed to look at the one responsible as Cold and Heat arrived after the bull head dropped them of. The pyromaniac was grinning watching the entire fire on the plant with pure joy.
"Beautiful…."
"Now's not the time Mick. Our opponent is before us."
"….." Adam remained in the same spot not looking intimidated at the numbers against him.
"You think you can win against all of us!" taunted Heat Wave.
"Not me" he replied in his cold voice" I'm the least of your worries."
Someone has suddenly jumped from out of nowhere and as soon as it hit the ground it sounded like a brief earthquake. The one responsible was now before all four members of the supposed" new team". It was a really tall man wearing a black mask with a black jacket a torn out gray shirt with long black pants and black boots. The sight of the tall figure was intimidating, he seemed to be around 7'3. The tall and muscular person was holding two metal barrels, which they obviously contained chemicals from the plant. Flash has recovered and was staring at this new individual, he was a bit creep out by his size. Adam paid no attention to him as he walked away reaching where a ship was waiting for him, he boarded without giving a glance at the four or their opponent.
The hooded archer was the first to make a move firing an arrow which the mysterious individual grabbed with his bare hands. He crushed the projectile as it was a small fly. Snart was the second to attack firing his cold gun and managed to freeze him solid, at least that's what he thought. But neither expected him to break free like it was nothing, he was followed by the yellow lightning courtesy of Flash's semblance. It was a direct hit and he got on one knew looking like it was hurt, for a moment the speedster thought he had him. But he got up and countered hitting the scarlet vigilante with slap that sent flying out of the plant. Oliver was shocked at the person's super strength and somehow it felt familiar. Clearly this was no ordinary opponent, and it wasn't going to be an easy fight.
"Flash!" the archer went downed speedster" you okay?"
"Ouch...damn he can sure hit."
"It's my turn!" Mick fired his heat gun at the super strong masked man.
Yet he grabbed the steel barrels and performed a huge leap like he was a human frog getting further away from the team. It wasn't long before he got away and with the Flash downed, there was no way to catch up to him. The Arrow grabbed the speedster with his arm around his shoulder while Mick was paying attention to the fire still admiring. Snart was quiet looking in thought he wasn't worried about their opponent escaping. The rogue's leader attention was on the two vigilantes while glancing back at his cold gun. He pointed the weapon straight at them and just as he thought the mechanism activated, he couldn't pull the trigger after all. Looks like Ozpin was telling the truth all along, which meant the collars are true too, in other words he and Mick didn't had a choice but to obey and behave for the time being.
"Professor Ozpin...Flash saved the plant's workers but the attacker got away. We're heading back to Beacon."
As they were ready to go they could hear the sirens coming from the police and the fire department. The bull head ship arrived to picked off the rogues as they were walking towards it.
"Our first missions as good guys and it blows up in smoke."
"I don't find that funny Mick, I find it lame."
"Whatever, I really want to know who the hell was that guy? He was really strong."
The Arrow gazed at them as he checked on the Flash" can you move?"
"Yeah I'll manage I can run. But who was that guy? His strength was unreal. Not even Yang is that strong."
"I don't know…." the green archer kept his eyes at the direction where the mysterious man went.
"There really is something familiar about him…."
(Time skip)
(Location: Beacon Academy)
After returning from their first mission, or first failure Snart and Mick were given a few more chores by the headmaster. It was too good to be true that they will be saved from such but it couldn't be help. As long as they were in the school they were criminals undergoing the rehabilitation program, so their primary work remains as giving maintenance to the academy. So they will attend the floors, the garbage disposal, assist the cafeteria and other things that they didn't wanted to bring because they saw it as too embarrassing to share. After a few hours they were able to finish them and decided to take a small break, at least Ozpin had a heart and knew when they were tired. The rogues were given their own room, which it was on the other side from the team dorms. It was a decent place, way more better than their prison cell that's for sure.
Mick got seated on his bed not looking happy. He hated the chores a lot but most of all, his heat gun was taken away again the same with Snart's cold gun. According to the headmaster they can only use their weapons when they were doing missions. That wasn't even the tip of the iceberg for his unhappiness, the main reason he was upset is the metallic collar he was wearing on his neck. So far he has gotten shocked four times, three of those were when he was doing chores. He ended up cursing and got more than he bargain for while his partner stood on his feet looking quiet and in thought. The pyromaniac could never understand him, he was calm, patient and he looked like he wasn't bothered by their predicament. Then again, he was probably bottling things up which wasn't healthy.
"This is a nightmare…."
"Have to agree with you."
"I prefer prison over this. At least they don't give you dog collars that fry you if you curse."
"True but prison was too boring. We spent sixteen hours in a cell and the rest were for those stupid exercise routines. At least here we have some freedom, mobility, we get to leave this place every now and then, we get some action and also those two are here."
Mick grinned knowing what his partner was talking about" yeah, maybe I can finally have that rematch with Yang. Now that we're doing missions the headmaster might give us permission to fight his students."
"Perhaps, but then again I wouldn't look forward to fighting colder again. The look in her eyes when we fought, I have a feeling she wasn't going all out. If I were a Grimm she wouldn't have being so merciless and yet she was able to beat me. The kids from this school aren't a joke, that's for sure."
"All that nonsense of aura and semblance. There's nothing wrong with fighting old school style."
"There's nothing wrong at all, but if we want to get stronger and survive here we may need those additions."
"You mean having aura and a semblance? Can we unleash it?"
"Barry and Oliver were able to have it, we just need to know how to acquire it."
"Will the Professor be so kind to tell us?"
"Maybe, if he's going to keep sending us to missions we may need aura. We failed our first mission and who knows if the upcoming ones will be even harder. I will talk to him."
There was a knock on the door that caught the rogues off guard not expecting anyone to visit them. That is if it was either Goodwitch or Ozpin and that will be bad. Maybe they were going to give them more chores, that will be a pain. Snart was the one who chose to answer the door while he could hear Mick mumbling" this sucks" he ignored him. When he opened the door he was surprised to see his arch nemesis or more precise his new ally Barry standing in the doorway. The rogue leader only smiled while the speedster just rolled his eyes, he was still not used to the idea of having Cold and Heat as allies. Even if the attacker of the chemical plant escaped they did good for their first mission. But he won't be accepting the rogues as ally knowing they were being obligated to help them because of Ozpin's measure's.
"If it isn't our new ally Barry, we're so glad to see you."
"Drop the sarcasm Snart."
"Sorry about that it's not so easy to get along with you after everything we've being through."
"The feeling's mutual."
"So what's brings you to our dorm?"
"I need to talk to you...alone."
The rogue leader saw it strange by the request but gave a nod" Mick…."
"Whatever, I was getting bore being here" the pyromaniac got up leaving the room.
As Cold closed the door he could tell something was strange and off. Turning to look at the scarlet speedster he was serious but there was no anger in his eyes. Now that he gave it another thought, it was the same expression he had when he went to visit him at Vale prison. There was something about that stare that made him realize whatever Barry wanted to talk to him it had to do with him and Mick being in Remnant. Though he saw no reason why to bring the topic again, the speedster knew Doctor Fate was the one who brought them to this world and that they died. Wait, maybe that was it why bring that up? It didn't matter if he died fighting a villain, what good will do telling him of what befell on Central city? The rogue leader chose to sit on his bed while Barry remained standing.
"Well...we're alone, why so serious Barry?"
"We didn't finish our conversation from prison."
"Wrong we already did and there's nothing else to discuss. Now I will appreciate if you leave my and Mick's dorm."
"We didn't finish Snart and you're obviously hiding something. You said you and Mick died...how?"
"Does it really matter how we died? It's all in the past no point in thinking back about it. Why do you even care about how we died? Last I check you're not fond of your enemies and just because we're temporarily allies, it doesn't mean nothing has change between us."
"What are you hiding? Did you guys died getting shot by cops?"
"I wish that was the case but then again, that will be too embarrassing. Mick and I would never fall to something as ludicrous as that. How about I ask you why do you care in knowing?"
"I…." the speedster didn't know how to answer while the rogue leader chuckled.
"Looks like you're hiding something too, what could it be?" he was grinning.
"I just...I couldn't stop the Reverse Flash, I told you I died fighting him and I failed protecting Central city."
"You got that right things didn't end well for the city…."
"What….? What are you saying?" Barry was becoming pale" Snart what happened?"
"Maybe it will be for the best that you don't find out. We're no longer in Central, it's all in the past let it go. It's time to move on for good."
"No...you're going to tell me right now what happened to Central city or else."
"Is that a threat? I had no idea you were like that Barry. I expected your friend the Arrow will be like that using the threats and torture to interrogate his enemies, but not you."
"Let's look at the bigger picture Snart. You have your collar on and you don't have your cold gun with you. Right now you can't defend yourself and you can't fight back, but I can. I might give it a try to use Oliver's methods to get the truth out of you and I admit I'm not a fan of his work, but that doesn't mean I will not give it a try. Now tell me what I want to know, did something happened to Central city?"
"….."
"Snart….?"
"Very well, I will tell you but don't say I didn't warned you."
"Tell me everything…."
(Scene change)
Oliver walked the hallways of the school after doing a long and hard training session, he has changed into his teacher assistant uniform. The archer has being in deep thought since the encountered with the attacker at the chemical plant. There was something about him, not just his appearance but his strength too. Everything about him was so familiar that it felt nostalgic, he has seen this before and it was scaring him. The fear of the truth was sinking in his mind and if he was right, then he will fear what will be of Remnant. He didn't wanted to believe it to face this again and the many lives of innocent people will be put on the line. His hands trembled slightly without noticing he has bumped into someone three people to be exact wearing uniforms from Mistral. One of them the girl with dark skin was blushing at him.
"Well that was rude" said one of the three who was a teen male.
"I'm sorry I wasn't looking where I was going" Oliver turned to the three one of them caught his attention.
She looked older than the other two with medium length raven hair and amber eyes, her characteristics were similar to Blake. Something about her he didn't like, there was this bad vibe surrounding her. The woman only gave him a smile, but behind it there was malice in it. It was enough he was thinking about the attacker of the plant he had no time thinking about students. The archer has actually forgotten that since the Vital Festival tournament was almost here other students from different schools will be coming to stay in Beacon.
"It's all right we weren't really paying attention to where we we're going either" said the dark skin girl smiling sweetly at him.
"No we-" the male didn't finished as he was elbowed on the side by the same girl.
"Enough you two let's not bothered him. I apologize for their behavior, you should be keeping an eye to where you're going" said the amber eyed woman.
"You're uniform...you're from Mistral?" asked the archer.
"We're visiting from Haven, here for the tournament."
"Are you lost?"
"No we were just told to where our guest dorms are located" said the dark skin girl.
"I wish you luck on the tournament" Oliver smiled before walking away.
"Not bad, not bad at all" Emerald blushed staring at the walking teen.
"Oh boy here we go. You seriously think someone like him will have the hots for you" Mercury laughed.
"Shut up" she glared.
"I'm just being honest."
"Let's keep focus on what we're here for" Cinder smiled her eyes were on the teen.
"I wonder if he's one of those teacher assistant we've heard of" replied Mercury.
"Perhaps now let's get to our dorm. We have a lot of information to gather."
Oliver saw Blake waiting for him wearing a different outfit from her usual one. A white v-neck zip up shirt that is black along the bottom and has mid-length sleeves, her symbol was on the left side of the shirt with black pants that have a vertical gray stripe on the outer side of each leg, and wears a black belt with them. He admitted this outfit looked good in her and she was more attractive with it than her regular outfit.
"Hey, I was about to call you" Oliver took his scroll.
"I'm here now" she smiled.
"Is there a special occasion?" he signaled to her outfit.
"You may call it that, let's head back to my team dorm."
"What's this all about?"
"I will tell you all about it when we get there."
"Sure lead the way" his eyes were on her and couldn't help but give the compliment" you look great."
The cat faunus was caught in surprise by the compliment that she blushed" th..thanks…."
"Did I just stuttered?" Blake blinked.
(Scene change)
(Location: unknown region)
The mysterious super strong man arrived to a dark place holding the steel barrels. He was successful in avoiding the Arrow and the Flash, but he didn't like it one bit. Of course he could have taken them both on without a problem. But his orders were clear and he couldn't ignore them, he glared thinking about the green hooded archer. There was a lot of hatred enough to forge it into a sharp sword that can cut the air. He settled the steel barrels on the ground as a new figured approached him. The person was checking on the barrels making sure it was the right chemical. He gave a nod confirming it was exactly what he was looking for.
"Well done, this is the first of many. The list is long and we have to make sure to get every ingredient necessary. Do you understand?"
"And the Arrow?" said the super strong masked man.
"Your only focus will be to get all the right chemicals for now."
"But because of him Brother Blood-"
"You will gather the chemicals and pay not attention to him, understood?!"
He gave a nod as the figure took a further step" the Arrow and all of his friends will be deal with in due time. For now, our focus will be on the plan."
"As you wish…." he knelt.
"I perfectly understand your hatred for him. Revenge is a dish best serve cold, I know that feeling. You will not engage him, you will not be the one to pass judgment on him…that honor belongs to me…."
"Yes Brother Wilson…."
The man's face was revealed from the small rays of light. A younger face of man in his late twenties wearing the eye patch covering the eye he never got healed when he had the Mirakuru in his blood. Slade Wilson known as Deathstroke was smiling thinking of the hooded archer.
"After all...I still have a promise to keep."
To be continued
-Yep it's official Slade Wilson aka Deathstroke is confirmed. As for his super strong henchmen well I already gave a clue of his identity.
-Volume 2 has officially started expect some new things added as well as sticking to the canon RWBY story line.
-I know you're thinking that Snart and Mick will become good guys easily but I say you're wrong. They're being obligated by the new additions they're wearing because of Ozpin. I will only say Cold and Heat won't switch sides so easily. And with Cinder and her group in Beacon that will make things harder for the rogues to become good guys. But giving a small hint you can bet Weiss and Yang will play a big role in their" rehabilitation".
-RWBY volume 3 OMG that match between Qrow and Winter was freaking awesome even if it was a small warm up I love it. Also I have officially become a Qrow/Winter shipper. I love Qrow especially after finding out he's a big time drunk lol, so I'm guessing his weapon changes into a scythe but since he wasn't fighting Winter seriously he didn't change it. And I am looking forward to the fight of Emerald, Mercury against Coco and Yatsuhashi my money's on team CY.
-I just got added hours at work during this upcoming week (I even work at Thanksgiving damn). So I don't know if I'll be able to finish the next chapter this week because of the lack of free time but I will still try.
-As always thank you very much for the favs, follows and reviews I really appreciate it.
DC SPOILER SECTION
Flash season 2
-I lol at Grood arriving at Earth 2 in a place that screams" Planet of the Apes shit".
-Hell yeah Hackgirl and Cisco dating I love it.
Arrow season 4
-Feel sorry for Diggle his brother being a bad apple.
-Looks like Damian Dark is the solution for Thea's blood lust.
-OMFG Vandal Savage finally makes an appearance and he looks so much like in the comics in the upcoming Arrow/Flash crossover event on December 1st can't wait.
Next time: When all is lost