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Italics are thoughts
Bold and Italics are flashbacks
**Communications through scrolls and other devices
Chapter 16 When All is Lost
"If I was drowning you would part the sea and risk your own life to rescue me…."
-Jamie McGuire-
(Location: Team RWBY dorm Beacon Academy Vale Remnant)
When Blake told Oliver she needed to talk to him he thought it will be about a simple topic. Part of him thought it will either be about training or the White Fang, and he got it right. During the past few days the faunus member of the team was feeling restless worried about the faunus organization. They have being very quiet recently, not since the dock incident last semester and with Torchwick out of prison the raven haired girl was worried. At first the archer vigilante was afraid she will run off and probably try to find them taking them all on her own. But he was glad he was wrong because she has chosen to tell her teammates about it and currently the rest of team RWBY was ready to aid her. Which it was the reason why each member were wearing a different outfit apart from their usual one.
Ruby's outfit was more mature than her regular one, at least that was Oliver's opinion. It suited her well fitting with her role as team leader. He knew if Barry were here he'll be blushing because the outfit showed the petite's beauty in a new light. It was his mistake if he wasn't here thought the outfit made her mature, she was still the same person on the inside. Weiss was wearing something similar to her regular outfit but the difference it was colored white. The colored white suited her especially that it goes well with the color of her hair. As for Yang her outfit was sexier than her regular one it was still showing more skin than the outfits of the rest of her teammates. Obviously the blond was the daring one of the group not feeling ashamed to wear any sexy clothes, still he knew with this outfit Yang will be getting the attention of a lot of teenage boys.
As he got together with the team each member explained what they were trying to do. Apparently they wanted to gain information on the White Fang since they haven't heard anything from the faunus organization in a while. It was the same for him, he hasn't had any leads on them since his encountered with Adam at the docks last semester. Weiss was the first to say, that she was planning to visit the CCT which means Communication Center Tower and Ruby volunteered to accompany the heiress. She will call her father's company and find any records concerning dust robberies in the past months, and the archer vigilante admitted it was a very good idea. Blake said she knows places where White Fang will held secret meetings to acquire new members, she will go and gain information of any of their future plans. Hearing that he wanted to accompany her just in case things go south.
Yang said she knew someone on the other side of town who owns a place where she might get information regarding Torchwick or the White Fang. Oliver was actually happy that Blake chose to let her team know that she wanted to know more about the organization instead of running off on her own like she did last time. She was now opening to them more making a lot of progress with herself. Eventually the dorm room got crowded with Sun arriving because he was listening from the window, because he climbed the tree next to it. Neptune was also there who was hanging from the ledge outside of the window. Both teens were informed of their plan and the archer didn't minded if they wanted to get involved. Looks like team RWBY had more help than they could ask for, and it wasn't a bad thing.
But he had too much to think about and as much as he wanted to help them, he felt like he couldn't. The only thing in his mind was what just happened a while back during their mission, the attacker at the chemical plant. He couldn't stop thinking about him, his appearance and his super strength it was all familiar that somehow scared him. He has seen it before many times back when he was still in his world. Oliver never realized Blake staring at him studying his expression, and she was worried. She has come to understand the archer so much that she was able to tell when something was troubling him. Her teammates didn't noticed but she did, and she wasn't going to stay quiet about it. The archer was in deep thought probably he was no longer thinking about team RWBY's investigation mission.
"Everyone knows what to do?" asked Ruby.
"I think everyone knows what we're doing" said Weiss.
"Right, so Blake you and Sun should go to that White Fang meeting because you guys will fit in with the faunus" the Rose petite explained while both faunus gave a nod.
"And Neptune?" asked the heiress.
"I already said he should go with Yang."
"I thought it will be better if he goes with me. You and Yang are sisters."
While the blue haired teen smiled not minding being near the Schnee heiress. Ruby just laughed ignoring her partner's request.
"Guess I'm going alone then, it's okay" said Yang.
"Nah Weiss is with me" the scythe wielder smiled while the heiress nodded.
"And you Oliver?" asked Blake.
"I…." the archer pretended he was listening since he was still in deep thought.
"You okay Oliver?" asked Ruby.
"Yeah I'm all right" he smiled.
The raven haired girl gave a slight frown she knew he was lying.
"I think you guys have everything under control and it's just an investigation mission. Hopefully you won't have to engage anyone in combat. That's why I should sit this one out."
"You're not coming with us? But we need you" said the RWBY leader.
"Yeah man as long as you can fight you're good to go" added Sun.
"I have other things to do. I have work from Port's class I haven't being doing my work for a while."
"But we could really use your help, you're the Arrow after all."
Weiss, Yang, Sun and Neptune have reacted after the scythe wielder's comment. Blake just shook her head knowing her leader have made a mistake and Oliver sighed in return. The rest of the group just stood shocked for a moment gazing at the teacher assistant. The blond brawler kept shocked expression the same with the Schnee heiress, but Sun reacted as he has met his biggest idol as he was shaking Oliver's hand rapidly.
"Oh my Monty I can't believe it's you! You're my hero and also every faunus hero."
"Thank you Ruby for telling everyone my secret."
"Sorry got too excited…."
"You really are the Arrow?" Yang was still shocked.
"Yes, I am" the archer confirmed it.
"I suppose I'm not that surprise. We all knew you can fight and the Arrow and the Flash have being aiding us since the initiation test. It should be obvious they must be residing within Beacon."
"It's not that I don't want to aid you in this assignment, I trust you all will do fine. You can all take care of yourself. Now, its not a good time for me. I'm sure the next time the Flash and I will be more than happy to aid your team."
"Okay I understand, Flash must be pretty busy too" Ruby smiled but on the inside she was sad she understood Oliver for not wanting to go with them, but she wanted the Flash to be there for her team more than the green hooded archer.
"Now we need to figure out who the Flash is" said Yang while her younger sister hold her laughter.
"I wish you luck on your mission and don't do anything reckless" Oliver walked out of the dorm closing the door.
"You're not all right."
The archer gave a sigh as Blake stood on the door way.
"I can't lie to you. No I'm not all right."
"What's wrong?" the cat faunus walked closer to the teen.
"It has to do with a mission a couple of hours ago. A chemical plant was attacked and...Adam was there."
"Did you fought him?" Blake got worried that he got hurt fighting her former partner and mentor.
"No I didn't he was only there to get our attention. He wanted to make sure that the attacker at the plant was in league with the White Fang and the Queen. At least that's what I believe his purpose for being there was."
"Attacker….?"
"This person was huge in size and his strength was unreal. Neither me, Flash or Snart and Mick couldn't take him on. This opponent wasn't to take on lightly."
"But you guys are okay?" the raven haired girl was still worried, though she needed to ask why the criminals from Vale mall was helping the vigilantes.
"We're fine Barry got hit pretty hard but his aura will heal it eventually. I'm just worried…."
"About this new enemy?"
"There's something really familiar about him including his strength. I hope I'm wrong but I think he's from my world."
Blake gasped as her amber eyes widened from the revelation" are you sure?"
"I'm certain and also...I'll be honest with you Blake. Snart and Mick they also come from my world, they are villains from Barry's home town."
"And you think this new enemy is from your home town?" the cat faunus was still shocked.
"I don't know but me and Barry knows that we were brought here by the being who calls himself Doctor Fate. He brought the rogues to Remnant too, so I can assume he has also sent this guy here, why? I don't know what's he's up to or what he's planning but it's nothing good. If he brought Snart and Mick and this new enemy who else he has brought up to this world. Remnant is already filled with so much evil, the Grimm, Torchwick, the White Fang, the Queen, and now it's being filled with evil from my world" he sighed rubbing his forehead.
"Calm down Oliver you can't find the solutions to everything. We're still not sure if this enemy is really from your world."
"That's something I intend to find out. I'm not stopping until I find him, I need to confirm if he's really who I think he is."
"You just got back from a mission and you already want to leave on another. Shouldn't you get some rest?" she got worried.
"I can't rest with him out there. Remnant is in so much danger with him on the loose I can't risk that. It's my responsibility to protect the people of this city-"
"This isn't Starling city" she cut him off glaring at him" it's not your city, you don't get to put the whole weight of the world on your shoulders…."
Her expression softened getting closer to the archer" that weight falls on all of us. Every student in this academy will take part of it because that's what we're all preparing for. Don't do this on your own, last I checked you have a team. A partner and well Snart and Mick whether they're criminals or not they are part of your team too. You helped me to trust my teammates and not do things on my own, shouldn't you do the same?"
Oliver has given a sigh at the truthful words of the young faunus of course she was right. He has gotten used to do things on his own, even back at Starling with team Arrow. This was a new world and he shouldn't be doing things like he was still in his world, in his city. Looks like old habits die hard. Gazing at Blake she has given a small smile and it was the same beautiful smile he loves so much to see. He had a time now no matter if he still disapproves of Cold and Heat they were part of his team and he also has a partner in the Flash. To think he was reminded of such an important and obvious lesson from the same person who ran off from her team after they found out of her faunus heritage.
"Get some rest, take the rest of the day off. My team and I will go with this and I will tell you every detail that took place."
"Why do I have the feeling you're going to end up fighting the White Fang?" he smiled.
"It's only an investigation but I can't guarantee it will go out smoothly. Besides I'm not going alone, Sun will be with me."
"Right Sun…." he remembered about the monkey faunus going with her and for some reason he didn't like it. He felt his stomach and heart twisting with that horrible feeling known as jealousy.
"Oliver….you all right?" the raven haired girl got worried noticing his hurtful expression.
"Yeah sorry about that. You can take care of yourself and you know better than cause a fight in a White Fang rally."
"You're lying again" she frowned why was he lying to her?
"Fine I think it will be better if I go with you instead of Sun. I'm worried about you" his tone he tried so hard to make it sound so sincere.
"You're sitting this one out remember?" she smiled happy to know he worries about her safety.
The archer vigilante was about to say something when his scroll beeped getting a new message. Opening the device he realized it was from Ozpin telling him to go to his office, that it was something urgent. He was glad that he got the message before Blake realizes he lied to her, not admitting that he was jealous because she was going to spend time with Sun over him.
"Ozpin wants me in his office. I'll let you and your team do your investigation mission" he didn't said a word walking off the hallway.
"…..." the cat faunus kept her amber eyes were on Oliver's retreating form but they eventually fell on his butt.
"I really have to stop reading ninjas of love" she mentally dismissed the impure thoughts running through her head regarding herself and the archer.
As Oliver arrived at Ozpin's office he suddenly had a bad feeling, something was really wrong. The headmaster stood seated on his desk with his usual coffee mug, Goodwitch was next to him her usual serious gaze was on him. But that wasn't all Snart and Mick were present too, something he wanted to dismiss. This was probably another team meeting that will lead to getting another mission. But he realized someone was missing, where was his partner? Where was Barry? The absence of the speedster worried him if this was a team meeting he should be here, especially with his speeds he should be the first to be in the headmaster's office. Another thing the archer took noticed that Ozpin was staring at him with this peculiar expression like he has done something wrong.
"Glad you could join us Mr. Queen."
"Where's Barry?"
"That is one of the reasons I have called for your presence. You see a few hours ago Mr. Allen and Mr. Snart were having a conversation in he's and Mr. Rory's dorm."
Oliver gazed at Cold who was ignoring his glare whatever they were talking, it was nothing good.
"I did mentioned that the collars they were wearing have a microphone, so any of us can hear anything they were saying. At the time of their conversation Glynda was the one who was listening in through her scroll and recorded everything from it. Would you like to do the honors Glynda?"
Goodwitch opened her scroll and press the play button on the recording of the conversation.
*Tell me everything*.
*What I have to say is nothing good. Don't blame me if you don't take the news lightly*.
*Just tell me already, you know what happened to Central city after I died. Start talking*.
Oliver was worried and he was doing everything he could not to freak out. He has taken a glance at the headmaster and the blond teacher and both their gazes fell on him. There was no turning back this conversation has already revealed Barry's origin and the worst case scenario will be for him to tell them everything about their world, their death and the second chance of life getting to Remnant by Doctor Fate. He knew it couldn't stay a secret forever but he hope it could have remain one for a little while. The other thing that concerns him, whatever Snart told Barry must be the reason why he isn't here.
*I will say it straight, as I know of...there is no Central city*.
*What….? What are you talking about?*
*As I said there is no more Central city. A powerful cyclone appeared from the sky and destroy everything in sight. Every building, vehicle, men, women and children were all caught by it and died*.
*No...you're lying...it can't be true….*
*I wouldn't lie about something like that because I saw it all happened. Mick and I watched as the entire city was being rip apart from the ground and it shattered as it was all over taken by a powerful storm. It was the last thing I saw before...we met our end*.
*You're lying you're lying! Everyone can't be…I mean my dad, Joe, Iris, Caitlin, Cisco everyone can't be dead no!*
*Scream all you like but its the truth. All there must be left of what was once Central city must be nothing but a crater. Like I said the news aren't meant to be taken lightly, I warned you. You should have listen to my warning, I knew you weren't going to like the news*.
*Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!*
Goodwitch turned off the recording as the office stood in a deep silence. Oliver was now beyond worried and nervous. He couldn't believe the fate that has become to Barry's home town and his thoughts were on his city, on his friends and family. What if Starling got caught in that cyclone and it was no more? This wasn't the time to panic he needed to remain calm and focus on the situation at hand. Ozpin knew the truth and telling him otherwise or just lying wouldn't be an option. As for Snart and Mick neither of the rogues said a word they just stood and watched the whole thing as the events were about to be unfold. Cold knew Barry hasn't told the headmaster their world of origin or the fact that he died and was sent to Remnant by a powerful being. The thoughts of the archer were on the speedster, he got worried at how he must be feeling hearing the news that his city, and beloved people were all gone.
"Hm...Central city I've never heard of such a place. Nor I think there is a city name like that in Remnant. Mr. Queen is there any possibility that Mr. Allen isn't from this world? And not just him, Mr. Snart, Mr. Rory and even you…."
"I can explain Ozpin, it's not that we didn't wanted to tell you. We just needed time to get accustomed here. It took us a while to finally swallow that we weren't in our world anymore."
"And I believe you have had that time. Ever since we started our partnership I have suspected the two of you have more to explain to your origins. Then I made a quick check on you two and neither of you appeared in the records of Remnant's citizens, making me believe you're not from this world. Now as impossible as that sounds I had my doubts, but time has given me reason to believe that this information is pretty much true."
"Please Professor Ozpin, let me find Barry first and then we'll explain everything" the archer was more focusing in finding the speedster over telling the headmaster about his world.
"I consider myself a very patient man Mr. Queen. But even my patience has a limit and I am not please you have kept this information a secret for far too long. Therefore, once you find Mr. Allen you two will tell me everything regarding your origin. Are we clear?"
"I know we won't keep quiet. We owe you an explanation."
"Very well, then I suggest you start searching the city for Mr. Allen."
Oliver gave a nod glaring at the rogues" you two are coming with me."
"Why the heck should we go with you finding Flash?" asked Mick.
"Because last I checked we are a team. As much as I disapprove Ozpin made us a team, and the least we can do is act like one."
"I'm not getting involve-"
"Enough Mick before you get shock again. Let's go help him find Barry, he looked pretty upset when I told him" replied Snart.
"Not to mention this whole thing is your fault" the archer pointed.
"He wanted to know the truth and that's exactly what I told him. I even warned him not to find out because he will regret it knowing about Central city. Either way blaming me won't help finding Barry."
"Professor do you have any transportation for them that isn't a bull head ship?" asked the vigilante.
"Hmm...well I do have something faster than a bull head" the headmaster stood in thought and Goodwitch gave a sigh.
"Whatever it is it will help us find any leads on Barry quicker."
(Scene change)
(Location: Downtown Vale)
There were many times when Barry Allen felt like he has lost all hope. When his mother was murdered, when his father was arrested getting blamed for the murder of his mother, when he found out the man he used to look as a mentor was the same man who murdered his mother and of course when he got killed fighting the same man known as Harrison Wells or more precise Eobard Thwane known as the Reverse Flash. When he was brought to Remnant he thought he lost everything that makes him who he is, that there was no point to be living in a different world without the people he loves. Remembering his failure to protect them hurt him the most like a knife stabbing his heart over and over again. That was until he met Ruby Rose the young girl who has taught him to believe and hope again for the better.
The life of Remnant wasn't that bad, in fact he found a new home filled with new friends and people worth protecting. He made so many great memories he has come to cherish and he has sworn to protect this city and the four kingdoms, not wanting to remind him of his failure. But today he was reminded in the worst way possible that he has more than just failed his former home. The speedster can still hear Snart's words clearly in his head repeatedly. The tragedy that has struck down Central city and all the lives that claimed the unknown whirlwind. If he was present there he knew he might have being able to do something to stop it, and thus saving the entire city. But he wasn't there and as a consequence everyone was killed everyone he love and held dear, they were all gone.
Everyone was dead, his father Henry, Joe, Iris, Eddie, Caitlin, Cisco, Ronnie Dr. Stein along with millions of innocent lives. He has failed because he wasn't there to save them, he was killed and because of it there was nothing he could do. The thought has crushed his heart and soul to new heights. So he stood there in an alley seated with his knees, hugging them with his head down. The soft sounds of sobs filled the long and dark alley as the scarlet speedster was crying his eyes out at his failure. He cried and cried but it wasn't helping him get better just the opposite, the pain was tearing him apart. As Barry lifted his head his eyes were filled with tears of sorrow, of anguish, of hurt. The only thing he wanted was to be alone and let the solitude ease his heart, the pain wasn't going to end and he knew it.
Slowly depression was knocking at his door and he welcome it. What else he could do knowing he failed an entire city and he was useless to do anything about it. He always wanted to help people to protect those that couldn't defend themselves and he got his wish when he became the Flash. Now, even with his gift he failed he started questioning himself if there was any point to be alive now? What will be the chances he might fail the people of Remnant too? Could he risk it? If he fails and they die he would never be able to forgive himself, his eyes widened imagining a dead Ruby before him. Losing the petite will be the end of everything and sobbed more, he suddenly got up and left using his speed not caring where he was going. He thought it might clear his head and somehow get over this without going crazy.
(Scene change)
The Arrow ran the streets on his bike with the rogues close behind him. Ozpin was kind enough to give the criminals in rehab a regular car that was able to keep up with the speed of hooded archer's bike. The hooded vigilante looked like he was searching for a needle in a haystack. Because Barry turned off his scroll he couldn't hack the signal and pin point his position, meaning it wasn't going to be easy finding him. How do you find someone who can run so fast? He could be anywhere in Remnant within seconds. His scroll sounded getting a distress signal from a chemical plant not too far from their location. Oliver's eyes narrowed another plant was under attack it was definitely the same super strong man from earlier morning. He sighed knowing finding the speedster will have to wait, this has become the new priority.
"Snart, there's an attack at another chemical plant a few miles from our position. We're heading there."
*I thought finding Barry was our priority*.
"We can resume searching for him later" the green hooded archer hoped he was making the right choice, fighting the super strength with one missing team member wasn't wise.
*Roger, we're ready*.
(Time skip)
Oliver reached the chemical plant, it wasn't that far from their current location. He saw ambulances and police have already arrived attending any of the injured. The hooded archer didn't looked happy that the attacker was gone and left with whatever chemical he took. But he was wrong he spotted the tall super strong mask man carrying one steel barrel with the chemical symbol embedded on it. It looks like he hasn't seen him yet so this was his chance to chase after him before he gets too far. The vigilante signaled to the rogues to follow him as the mask man jumped high heading to the highway. His accelerated his bike getting into the highway where the big man was actually jumping from car to car. Once he was near he fired an arrow that pierced his the flesh on his back.
Just as he thought the super strong man didn't feel the arrow but noticed the presence of his enemy behind him. Mick moved from the window and fire his heat gun at the giant man but it didn't reach him. Oliver cursed mentally he could really use Barry's help right about now, the three of them couldn't stop him. Soon his eyes caught something he never thought he would see. If tonight was has become a complicated evening it was an understatement. On the other side of the highway he saw Blake and Sun fighting a giant mech and the archer recognized it to be the top secret model from the Atlas military. He has seen the mech from doing research on General Ironwood and noticed both faunus weren't alone. Yang was on her bike Bumblebee with Neptune behind her firing his weapon in rifle mode.
He had no idea why they were fighting the Altesian Paladin Knight but his eyes went back on his opponent. The masked strong man was still jumping from vehicle to vehicle. There was one arrow in his quiver that might be able to slow the man down, there were a couple of arrows he stored an excessive amount of yellow dust on them which it was lightning dust. He fired three of them hitting their target which gave the masked man a strong electrical surge that managed to stop him on his tracks. The archer stopped his bike getting off the vehicle with the rogues behind him taking the chance he was wide open Heat Wave fired his gun and the super strong man was engulfed in the flames. When they cleared they couldn't believe he was still standing and he used his body to protect the steel barrel containing the chemical.
Mick was shocked that he was still standing after getting hit by all that fire. However the only thing that was affected from the man was his mask, it has being completely burned. The trio all saw the face behind his mask and Oliver was the first to react as he stood shocked. The face was so familiar it was disfigured and white, he knew it was like this because he was responsible when he released one of his arrows that caused the accident on his face. The chemical that turned him unrecognizable, and also believed that he was dead. He was among that were injected with the Japanese drug Mirakuru by Slade Wilson and someone who used to be a close friend to former villain Sebastian Blood. Oliver couldn't keep the arrow on his bow straight still shocked that he was right from the start, he was from his world.
"Cyrus Gold…." he whispered.
"Cyrus Gold is dead I am...Grundy!"
Before Grundy made a move he was shot by Snart's cold gun. The rogue leader decided to put the cold gun to its lowest temperature level reaching absolute zero. The super strong man was frozen solid while Heat Wave was ready to fire his weapon just in case. Oliver decided to use his explosives arrows, it was the only thing in his arsenal that might be able to stop someone like the Mirakuru soldier. But Grundy was too strong as he broke through the ice and got attacked by a flame wave courtesy of Mick, the pyromaniac couldn't believe he was still standing after enduring such high temperature levels. The strong man ignored his opponents and grabbed the steel barrel jumping heading out further into the highway. The green hooded archer got on his bike following him, with the rogues not too far behind.
Oliver couldn't risk firing an explosive arrow with the busy traffic and hurting any innocent bystanders. He will have to rely using the tranquilizer arrows he come up with in order to stop Grundy. They were enough to put down a Goliath so he believe it will be enough to work on the Mirakuru soldier. So far he hasn't had any luck getting a clear shot and the rogues weren't helping either. Because there were civilians in the way the weapons will activate the auto lock system, meaning they couldn't fire freely whenever they like. Again the hooded archer wanted Barry to be present, really needing his help right about now. The strong man stopped on his tracks settling the barrel on the ground he managed to stopped on truck with his bare hands. He swung the vehicle like he was holding a baseball bat.
"Look out!" the archer shouted to the rogues.
The truck hit his bike sending the vigilante out of the highway. He hit the ground hard and silently thanking his aura for protecting him from such an injury. Without it he would have broken many bones. Not that long the rogues have jumped out of the way getting hurt when they landed, Oliver thought it was really stupid of them to take the jump. That was until Grundy jumped down and he was holding the car where they were riding, the same vehicle Ozpin has offered to the two criminals going on rehab. He crushed it like it was a small can they knew it, they were in big trouble. The sounds of steel clashing on steel caught the archer's attention it was coming from far away. Using his semblance to enhance his vision the hooded archer spotted further ahead to see team RWBY fighting the same mechanical robot from the highway.
He was impressed that the four team of huntresses in training were beating it up badly. Looks like the strategy from Ruby were very effective and the Altesian Paladin doesn't stand a chance. But he turned his attention to his opponent Grundy who had his attention to the rogues firing their weapons. This was his chance to use the tranquilizer arrows on him. He needed the perfect shot while Snart and Mick were doing a good job distracting the Mirakuru soldier who was dodging the cold and heat gun. The green archer took the shot and fired two of the arrows hitting his left leg, it made Grundy glared at the vigilante. He fired another but the strong man caught it with his hand and crushed it. Looks like two arrows weren't going to do it he will have to use two more. Ignoring his body getting frozen and burn Grundy charged at the archer wanting to crush his body with his bare hands.
"Mick I have a plan! We'll cross our rays!"
The pyromaniac was shocked remembering that's how the Flash defeated them the first time" the last time we did that we-"
"I know, only this time it will be different. Just focus the fire on that giant freak."
He gave a nod pointing his heat gun at Grundy who was attacking the Arrow relentlessly. Then he thought his partner was thinking in letting the vigilante get struck by the blast, but doing that we'll get them in big trouble like prison for life. Not that he care for the archer's life but he care for his own, he didn't wanted to be sent back to jail. And if doing this will keep him from spending the rest of his life in a cell, then so beat it he will keep pretending he was a good guy. The rogue leader has done the same aiming the cold gun in the same length as his partner.
"Keep your distance Arrow, this is going to get ugly" said Cold.
The green archer decided to do what he said getting far away from Grundy as he made a growl that got him angrier and went to follow him.
"Now Mick!"
Both rogues fired their respective weapons and the rays met together right in front of the Mirakuru soldier that cause the massive chain reaction from the last time they fought the Flash. The explosion sent the super strong man falling to his face and he looked like he was out. The Arrow wasn't going to take the risk as he fired two more tranquilizer arrows on the big man. For once Oliver was glad to have the rogues backing him up, quick thinking from Snart was enough to take down Grundy. Mick has given a chuckle in victory they have done it while the rogue leader kept his gaze on the downed man. It was the same for the hooded archer he wanted to make sure that he doesn't get on his feet by some unknown miracle. But such thing were possible when Grundy got up shocking the rogues and the Arrow, they couldn't believe what they were seeing.
"No way, that's impossible!" cried Heat Wave.
"Who is this guy?" Snart didn't know what else to say.
Oliver was about to fire another tranquilizer arrow when Grundy punched him sending him feet away from him.
"What do we do Snart?"
"We can't fight him, he's too strong."
Grundy gave a growl when he realized the steel barrel containing the chemical was damaged in the explosion. He gasped realizing he made a big mistake, checking on it that barrel was still intact maybe the chemical didn't spill after all. He gave a glared to the Arrow before he left, he couldn't stay here anymore. He wouldn't want to anger his master.
"Damn it no" Oliver glared that the Mirakuru soldier was heading towards team RWBY's location.
"We have to go after him!" he said to the rogues.
Team RWBY were in an advantage against something like the Altesian Paladin Knight considered to be the latest model in the Atlas military. Thanks to Ruby's battle planning they managed to get the upper hand using code names for different strategies of fighting. The one piloting the mech Roman Torchwick who wasn't happy he was losing and that this machine wasn't enough to take on the four huntresses in training. The criminal cursed when the girl "red" as he calls her was moving too fast for him to see. She has gotten faster since the last time he saw her at the shop From Dust to Dawn. That was until he managed to hit the blond haired girl who was red's older sister crushing a concrete pillar. He grinned enjoying the view, that was one down now he needed to take care of the rest.
That's what he thought when the blond girl was back on her feet and her eyes were of a different color, from lilac to crimson red. He attacked but she dodged and started punching the mech with such force, it was stronger than before. Red has come up with another battle strategy as kitty used her weapon to send blondie flying and right straight at him, she launched a fist using all her strength that was able to shattered the Paladin to pieces. He fell to the ground and didn't like seeing his favorite suit all dirty from the destruction of the mech. Just when the red eyed blond fired one of her gauntlets it was blocked by his henchmen. A grin was formed on the criminal's lips always happy for Neo being there for him, he can always count on her. Using her semblance Neo created and image of her and her boss made of crystal giving them enough time to escape in a bull head ship. The image was shattered by Yang not happy they he has gotten away.
The rest of team RWBY gathered at the retreating form of them ship. They couldn't stop Torchwick like the Arrow and the Flash once did. But at least they were able to stop the mech he was piloting who knows what kind of danger he would have caused using that thing. Also another good thing from this, they were able to foil any plans the White Fang have in the future. Blake gave a soft sigh happy to be able to stop the criminal but she was still worried about Oliver knowing he was panicked about having a possible villain from his world here. Maybe she should make some tea for him when she return to Beacon, Milena has always told her tea can calm the mind and ease the soul. The rest of the team were pleased with their work especially with Ruby leading them into the fight.
"I guess he has a new henchmen" said the blond brawler.
"We can say we really made their plans...fall apart" said Weiss with some humor which caused Ruby to hold her laughter.
"No just no."
"What?"
"There's a time for jokes and there's a time for not."
"Wasn't this the right time? You're always saying puns."
"Yeah, but yours wasn't good."
"I wonder what happened to Sun-" Ruby started.
"Everyone watch out!" Blake shouted.
Team RWBY were caught off guard by the arrival of someone big and strong. Grundy got in the middle of the team and launched a fist at Yang that sent her on the other side it was a more powerful punch than the one she got from the Altesian Paladin. Blake reacted using her clones and performing an attack on the big man but he countered punching her sending the faunus member in the same direction as her partner. But she was caught by the Arrow who set her down once he saw she wasn't that hurt even if she got punched by someone with the Mirakuru, aura was truly an amazing thing. The hooded archer fired an arrow that turned into a net catching Grundy, but he broke it with his super strength. Weiss gasped as the super strong man was about to attack her and she has actually froze on the spot before his back was shot in ice courtesy of the cold gun.
"That's enough play time for one night" Snart grinned holding his weapon.
The Schnee heiress didn't know what to say, this criminal has saved her life. Grundy growled taking the damaged steel barrel and ran away as the Arrow threw something that got stuck on the Mirakuru soldier but he didn't noticed. He took a big leap getting back on the highway as he was already gone. Ruby got over her shocked at the sight of the man that beat her sister with one attack. The petite leader was frozen by his appearance and speed, she couldn't attack him because she actually felt scared. She never got like this whenever she was fighting Grimm or fighting the White Fang, whoever was this person he was someone to be feared. Mick went after Yang who was looking dizzy as the members of team RWBY regrouped. Blake assured the archer she was all right she was only concern for her teammates.
"What was the truck that just hit me?" asked the dizzy blond.
"It was worst than a truck" replied Mick.
"What was that thing?!" said Weiss.
"Someone you don't want to make angry" followed Snart.
"Everyone all right?" asked the Arrow.
"That guy was scarier than a Grimm" said Ruby.
"If it's not the Grimm or the White Fang it has to be something weirder" said Yang recovering from the hit.
"Do you know who was that?" asked Blake to the archer.
"I'll tell you back at Beacon."
"Hey, where's Flash?" the scythe wielder finally noticed the absence of the speedster.
The green archer gave a sigh he knew he will have to tell her about Barry. He was still worried if he made the right call in seizing his search for him over going after Grundy. The results were good he was able to place a tracer on the Mirakuru soldier, so he will be able to find him wherever he is or goes. Now the hard part was telling a fifteen year old girl that her closest friend was missing and he had no idea where he could be. Also that he just found out all the people he love were dead and he might do something stupid that he didn't wanted to think about it. Oliver knew very well that Ruby like Barry for a while and even if she was young and she might not know yet how she truly feels for the speedster, finding out he was missing and depressed will hurt her. For now it will be better to only tell her leaving the rest of her team.
"Ruby can we talk alone?"
The young Rose was confused not knowing the occasion why the archer vigilante wanted to talk to her in private. The rest of team RWBY got the same reaction, why only their leader and not everyone? Blake seemed to have respect Oliver's decision in only talking to the petite. Yang seemed unsure and curious at the same time, he wanted to talk to he sister alone just the two of them. She got the impression it was probably something important and the he asked her that just after she asked about the Flash. Maybe that was it, Oliver needed to tell her something about the speedster vigilante. The blond knew how much her sister admires the Flash so it should be obvious she wanted to know of his whereabouts. Weiss was confused too, the tone of the Arrow sounded serious whatever it was, it had to do about the Flash and it was probably nothing good.
"Sure, I don't see a problem with that" Ruby gazed at her team who nodded to her.
"Going to tell her the bad news" Snart said while he got a glare from the archer.
"What bad news?" asked the team leader.
"Let's go somewhere else Ruby" Oliver walked off with the petite following him.
"What will you know about it?" Weiss glared at the rogue leader.
"More than you think."
"I still don't approve of you two being in a team" said the heiress.
"Don't remember asking for your opinion" Cold grinned as she gave him another glare.
"Anyone curious to what Oliver wants to talk to my sis about?" said the busty blond.
"Something personal maybe" Blake added her thoughts.
"We're far enough" Oliver said seeing the rest of RWBY and the rogues in the distance.
The archer removed his hood and mask staring at the petite leader" you're wondering why I want to talk to you alone."
"It has to do with Barry?" the young Rose smiled but on the inside she was worried.
"You've seen through his memories?"
"Yeah, like Blake has seen through yours though I stopped having them a while back."
"You know about the people he left behind back at Central?"
"Uhuh" the scythe wielder gave a nod.
"Well Barry...he just found out something bad has happened to his home town. He believes everyone from Central city...is dead."
Ruby felt herself turning pale at the last part looking horrified" what….?"
"According to Snart the city was destroyed by some kind of tornado that left Central looking like a wasteland. And before you ask, both Snart and Mick are also from Central city. They were brought to Remnant the same way we were."
"I...are you sure? Not to be mean or anything but Snart's a bad guy he could have lied to Barry."
"That's what I thought too. But from what little I know of Snart he's not the kind of person to lie by these means. He claims him and Mick were killed by the tornado, and they are now here just like us."
"But you and Barry didn't die and you're here so he's probably lying about everything" the Rose retorted.
"Ruby, we both died. I died trying to save my city and Barry died trying to save his city. We we're brought back to life and sent to Remnant just like the rogues."
"Barry died…." she lowered her head looking shocked and her tiny body trembled at the thought.
"He never told me" she whispered.
"I thought you saw all of his memories when he was still in Central city" Oliver got confused.
"I didn't saw anything of the sorts. I remember I saw him fighting that evil man in the yellow suit not…." she paused feeling like she wanted to cry.
"That's strange Blake knew I was killed by Ra's Al Ghul so how come Ruby doesn't know about Barry's death?"
"Barry probably didn't wanted to worry you, so he kept it a secret. But what matters right now is...I think he's in trouble."
"What do you mean?" Ruby was hysterical.
"Finding out what happened to the city he was supposed to protect, to find out that all of the people who were close to him are gone. All of this must have taken a toll on him and affected him in a very bad way" the archer knew Barry must be feeling devastated, of course he will feel the same way if he finds out Starling city was destroyed.
"What are you talking about?" the petite's lip tremble and tears were forming on her silver eyes.
"In the emotional state of mind he must be right now...I really hope I'm wrong. He must be so depressed he might try to do something crazy...like committing suicide."
That was all the petite leader could take, her eyes widened the tears were falling and she fell on her knees.
"NO!"
It was loud enough to get the attention of the team and the rogues. Yang was the first to ran towards her sister after she immediately heard her scream. When she got to her she was worried her sick, first she was in tears, second she was trembling and third she was pale like she has experienced the most shocking thing in the world. It hurt the blond to see her like this she has never seen her this emotional crushed. When Summer died she was heartbroken and she kept on crying for days, after that she will keep quiet and refuse to leave her room. It took weeks for Ruby to return to her normal self, but this was completely different. She has never seen her acting like this, she was an emotional wreck. This was beyond hurt, beyond any pain the young leader has ever experienced.
Soon Weiss and Blake arrived and they all gasped seeing their friend and leader like this. The rogues weren't too far behind and they have chosen to remain quiet, it wasn't their place to stick their noses where it doesn't belong even they knew that.
"Ruby! What's wrong?! Speak to me!" the blond brawler got her sister to her feet but she wasn't responding.
Blake was worried she has never seen Ruby in such a state. She has always seen her as the happy, cheery hyperactive girl ever since she first met her that night at the Beacon ballroom. This was a whole new Ruby she was seeing, the one who can cry and be emotionally hurt. Weiss was in the same boat she never thought she will ever see her partner so heartbroken. She has gotten used to see her always smiling with an unbreakable spirit, Ruby Rose was basically the heart of team RWBY she wasn't just the leader. Now seeing her this way made her go to her and try to comfort her, she may not admitted sometimes but the young Rose was a good friend to the point that she might see her as a best friend.
"Ruby please say something!" Yang stopped as she turned to the one responsible for her sister being like this, her lilac eyes turned blood red glaring at the teacher assistant" Oliver what did you do?!"
"….."
"What did you tell her?!" she was about to charge at him but she was stopped by Blake.
"Yang let's try to calm down. Let's hear what he has to say first before we jump to any conclusions."
"He better say something or I'll make him say something! You better have a good reason for doing this to her you bastard!" her eyes were still red.
"I didn't wanted to tell her! I don't like this any better than you" the archer snapped.
"Tell her what?" asked Weiss she went next to her partner in an attempt to calm her down, but it wasn't working.
"I think Barry's in danger…."
"Is someone after him?" asked the raven haired faunus.
"What I mean is that he's in danger from himself."
"What does that mean?" asked the Schnee heiress.
"Barry isn't in the right state of mind and he might not be thinking clearly now."
"You're still not making any sense, better be more specific before I lose any patience I have left" Yang clenched her fists in Ember Celica her eyes still red.
"He wouldn't…." Ruby whispered.
"Ruby?" Yang's eyes turned to their normal lilac walking to her sister" you okay?"
"He would never…."
"What are you whispering about?" Weiss was worried.
"Barry would never…."
"What is wrong with you? Please tell me" the blond pulled the girl closer.
"Barry told me he...I can't let him do that…."
"What about Barry? Ruby please tell us what's wrong? Maybe we can help you" said Blake.
Instead the young Rose avoided the concerned expressions from her sister and teammates and left using her semblance. She was gone in a second with a trail of rose petals falling behind.
"Ruby! Damn it I can't believe she will leave without a word" Yang turned to Oliver with a glare without her eyes turning red" you, start talking now!"
"You're right I have a lot to explain, but first" the archer vigilante turned to the rogue" Snart you and Mick wait here, I will call Ozpin to pick you up and return to Beacon."
"I'm getting sick of taking orders from him" Mick muttered.
"This is only temporary, we'll behave and obey for the time being" Cold muttered back" all right we'll wait here."
"I will tell you guys everything while we search for Ruby and Barry" Oliver decided to reveal everything concerning him and Barry being from another world and that they died before being sent to Remnant.
"Are you sure it's all right?" Blake whispered next to him.
"I trust you all I'm sure you can keep secrets. Even if you might not believe me."
"Okay fine, tell us everything. Let's start searching the whole city" said Yang.
(Scene change)
Ruby was helplessly searching the entire city of Vale for any signs of Barry. She was using her speed non stop not caring if she runs out of aura, or even if she faints from aura exhaustion. All she could think about were Oliver's words regarding the speedster, that he was destroyed emotionally after finding out his beloved people and city were all gone. The words were echoing in her head that the teen might be on the brink to commit suicide because of his emotional state. That's what it was scaring her so much, the thought of losing Barry his closest friend, her most precious person. Then many memories ran through her head since she first met the speedster. Everything she has shared with him, so many happy memories that made her so happy to be alive. All she wanted right now is to find him before anything bad happens.
"You know, ever since I came to Remnant I thought I was never going to find any happiness. I was devastated when I found out I died and I can't return to my world, I can't return to any of my family and friends"
His words from Christmas Eve brought more tears to Ruby feeling the ache in her heart.
"But I was wrong, I met so many people I consider my friends and I have found happiness here. And you Ruby, ever since I met you I realized I was happy in this world. You're the best thing that ever happened to me in Remnant."
Was he really right? Was she really the best thing that happened to him when he arrived in Remnant? At first she thought he was right and she was overjoyed to know about it. But now she was sad to think she could be wrong, if Barry was willing to do something crazy as suicide then he didn't meant his words. Did he lied to her? No she refused to believe that she remember the tone of his voice, it was sincere he did meant it. So why he was...no she will not think about that horrible thought. He was obviously hurt, broken for finding out what happened to the people of his home. She came to the conclusion that she will comfort him and do her best to make him feel better, because he was her friend and maybe he was something more. The team leader dried her tears and continued running through the city hoping the speedster was still well, wherever he was.
"Please be okay Barry, please be okay, please be okay…."
(Time skip)
(Location: Ozpin's office Beacon Academy)
Snart and Mick stood before the desk of the headmaster as the rogue leader has given his report on the situation with Oliver and team RWBY. Ozpin was sipping his coffee while Goodwitch was giving a critical eye to both members of the rogues. She was listening to their entire conversation, especially when he mentioned they will be obeying the rules for the time being and she didn't like it one bit. The blond huntress knew they couldn't be trusted and most likely they weren't going to change their ways. That is why she has taken upon herself to watch over them because Ozpin wasn't planning in doing it. The moment they plan to do something that goes against the rehabilitation program she will make sure they get sent back to prison in a heartbeat.
"That's all from the report" said the rogue leader.
"So Mr. Queen is with team RWBY searching for both Mr. Allen and Miss Rose?"
"Yes, Oliver didn't wanted us with him so he ditched us. I don't exactly blame him though."
"I see…." Ozpin stood in thought.
"I don't know what his deal is, we've being behaving we've being following his every word" said Mick.
"It's understandable for Mr. Queen to feel the way he is. But give it time, if you two are successfully rehabilitated then he will start trusting you. And perhaps maybe he won't be the only one" the headmaster turned to Goodwitch who frowned in return.
"Then if you don't need us anymore, we'll take our leave" Cold.
"Yes you two are dismissed gentlemen."
Both rogues gave a nod as they exited the office. Snart decided to stay by the doorway while his partner was already gone.
"I still think you're making a mistake with having those two among academy grounds."
"Glynda go easy on them they will eventually change their ways."
"You're putting too much trust in them, I'm afraid this program of yours might not have the results you're hoping for."
"That is yet to be seen."
"I should report to you that there has being an incident regarding their collars."
"What happened?"
"During the chase with the chemical plant attacker who calls himself Grundy both Mr. Snart and Mr. Rory got hit from a strong attack that has affected their collars, the surveillance camera to be precise. It's being damaged losing visual in the process."
"We can fix it right?"
"We can, however we have to remove the collars to fix the cameras. I don't think its wise to remove them Ozpin."
"You're right its still too soon to remove them. We will have to rely in the audio for the time being."
"And that is not a wise thing to do either."
Snart grinned knowing that the cameras from the collars were damaged. This gave him an idea since he did spotted a familiar figure in the school. With this happening him and Mick might return to what they do best. It was time to confront this person who knows, things might turn for the better or things might go their favor after all. It all depends if he plays his cards right, he walked away going to find Mick and tell him the good news. Looks like being patient really has its benefits or it pays off.
(Time skip)
(Location: Downtown Vale)
(Music: RWBY volume 1 soundtrack by Jeff Williams and Cassie Lee Williams "I may fall")
Barry stood at the top of a high building gazing down at the city of Vale at night. It looked so peaceful from where he was like there was nothing to disturbed the peace. It was people like him and the Arrow that managed to protect the city from all kinds of evil. Together they have taken down the crime and the threat that is the creatures of Grimm. That will be something he will feel proud of, except that wasn't the case for tonight. Emptiness, that was all he could feel in his heart like a big hole has grown on his chest and the only thing he could feel was pain. His life didn't mean anything now that he knew the truth, that he was a real failure to the people he love those who were close to him, his family and his friends. Their death took the heaviest toll on the speedster as there wasn't any will to live left in him.
He gazed down at the ledge where he was standing a fall from this height will certainty kill him, even with aura he wouldn't make it. The teen stood in thought as he started moving back and forth in a slow matter his eyes were empty, like they have left all life in them. All he did was closed his eyes and threw himself forward, he was falling and he didn't care. What else was there for him to live for? There was nothing that was what he thought, he gave up on life. He fell and fell not showing any fear or regret he was waiting to hit the ground and eventually die. But it never came he couldn't realize he was no longer falling because he was caught by someone who was traveling at almost equal speed with a trail of rose petals following her. She ran fast enough to be able to climb the surface of the building and catch him just in time.
The force from the speed has sent them both far away reaching the park. Barry felt his a body getting wet because he was on water. He and his savior were on a fountain and that same person was embracing him feeling the head burying on his chest. As his eyes opened gazing down at whoever saved him he couldn't believe it, he was shocked to see Ruby. The young Rose was wet too but as she buried her head on his chest sobbing the speedster realized his mistake. He was about to take his own life when there was one person in this world he cares for him so much, and probably means the whole world to her. Once more she was hurting, once more he has made her cry only this time he did it on purpose. All he could do was stayed in place like he was frozen or like he was in a trance.
(End song)
(Music: RWBY volume 1 soundtrack by Jeff Williams and Cassie Lee Williams" Red like Roses part 1")
"I love you. I know you're hurt and you must be in great pain, Oliver told me what happened in Central city. And maybe I might not understand how you must be feeling right now but I felt devastated when my mom died. I felt like I couldn't live anymore but Yang and dad reminded me that I still have precious people to continue living, they taught me that my life is special and I shouldn't throw it away no matter how much I miss mom. You're feeling the same way but taking your life isn't the answer your life is special too. Do you realize how many people you will hurt if you die? Everyone from Beacon, Oliver and even me we will all be sad. None of us wants this from you Barry, especially me…."
"…..."
"You told me at Christmas Eve you found so many great friends in Remnant. If that's true, then continue living should be your choice not what you were planning in doing. And me, didn't you said I was the best thing that happened to you in this world? Because I know you weren't lying and I'm still so happy you think that way. That's why I'm going to continue working hard to keep being that best thing that happened to you, just give me a chance to prove it to you. But please...don't throw your life away please...I'm begging you Barry…don't leave me like my mom!"
The last part has struck deep in the speedster's heart as his eyes widened of realization. How could he have being so stupid to do something like committing suicide? Seriously he knew better than that, he was a freaking hero not an emo jerk. And here he was who made that choice and went through with it, if it wasn't for the petite girl who was crying her eyes out hugging him. The thoughts were clear if he had taken his life everyone he has become friends with would have being sad, they would have mourn his loss. Not to mention Ruby would be crushed so heartbroken, he couldn't bare with the thought. Everything she said was true, to think a fifteen year old could say such obvious and yet wise words. Tears were falling as Barry finally accepted the hug taking the young Rose in his arms pulling her closer.
"I'm sorry Ruby...I'm really sorry, I'm so sorry…." he sobbed rubbing the girl's hair.
The petite leader smiled as she slowly broke the hug" as long as you no longer want to take yourself out I'll be okay. You don't want that anymore right?" she fixed him a serious glance.
"No, never I don't know what was I thinking, I'm sorry I made you cry Ruby. I was ready to let go and I didn't care if I'll be gone I was such a wreck…."
"It's okay you'll be fine now right?"
"Yeah but I think we should leave this fountain before you catch a cold."
"What about you?"
"I haven't gotten a cold since I became the Flash."
"You're lucky."
"I am because I have a lot of great people to care about. People who are worth protecting...like you" he smiled.
(Song end)
The petite giggled while blushing they left the fountain both of their bodies soaked wet. As they left the fountain walking away from the park, there were people present at the scene. The Arrow along with the rest of team RWBY have arrived and they were more than glad to have finally found them. Yang was the first to react as she ran to her little sister and gave her a big hug, she blinked realizing she was soaked wet from head to toe. She gazed at Barry who was as wet as the petite and got confused, she didn't had a clue why both were wet. But because she was Yang and she was no longer worried for her sister's safety, she has to come up with one of her teasing remarks. Because she couldn't help it, as the older sister it was her job to teasing her younger sibling when it comes to these sort of thing.
"Ruby I hope you guys didn't get wet because you were skinny dipping" of course she grinned.
Barry blushed and the Rose petite had her mouth wide open while her face was red. The result from the others was obvious, Weiss rolled her eyes thinking the blond would never change her ways, Blake just smiled while the hooded archer just shook his head but he was amused. The blond brawler chuckled at her comment and the reactions of both teens, yep she still got it. And as usual the team leader would react all embarrassed denying such thing with her face still red.
"Yang would you stop that!"
"Then why are you guys wet?"
"We fell to the fountain at the park" replied the petite Rose.
"Yeah and Yang don't you think if we were skinny dipping our clothes wouldn't be wet?" said the speedster.
"Barry!" Ruby was still blushing.
"I'm just pointing out the truth, so just stop teasing Yang."
"I can't help it its only nature I tease my little sis."
"You all right?" asked Oliver finally dismissing the topic.
"Yeah I'm sorry if I worried any of you. And also I want to apologize to both Ruby and Yang."
"Huh what for?" the blond raised an eyebrow while the young Rose stood in thought.
"It's because I tried to do something very stupid that made me regret ever doing it. Because of my actions a few minutes earlier I...caused Ruby to cry and ended up hurting her. I hope any of you can ever forgive me…."
The team leader turned to the rest of her team. Weiss and Blake were confused they had no idea what Barry could have done to the petite they believed he wasn't the kind of person to hurt his friends intentionally. As for Yang the blond stood serious before she went to check her younger sister, and yes she has being crying. Now the blond made a promise long ago since the death of Summer Rose that she would never let Ruby cry again, remembering how much she cried. The young Rose was scared noticing her lilac eyes turning red, yep she was angry. She immediately went to shield the speedster she wasn't going to let her sister beat him up for something that wasn't his fault. Barry was hurt and broken and for a moment he gave up on life, Ruby would never held it against him.
"Wait Yang don't do it! Barry didn't meant it and besides we already talked and everything's okay now."
"Did he made you cry?" asked the irritated blond.
"No."
"Yes" Barry replied making the Rose petite gasped.
"What are you doing?! Do you want Yang to punch you? Trust me her punches can be deadly."
"Look Ruby I know you're trying to protect me but I'm not going to lie. I did caused her to cry and hurt her emotionally, I didn't meant it but it happened. If you want to hit me then go ahead. As Ruby's friend I shouldn't have done that…."
"….."
Oliver sighed knowing this won't end well for his partner. Weiss pinched the bridge of her nose also knowing the teen was going to get punch by the blond. Blake was probably thinking the same thing for as long as she has known her partner, Yang had quite the temper and it will reach critical if anything happens to her sister. Ruby was panicking of course she didn't wanted Barry to get punch and probably end up in a coma, just like the day when he was struck by lightning that he was for nine months turning him into the Flash. Yang just stood in her spot staring at the teen and gave a sigh as her eyes turned back to lilac. This was noticed by the three females members of team RWBY which surprised them a lot.
"I have no idea what you did or said to Ruby, and I don't like it one bit. Ruby seems to be fine now and that's the only thing that matters to me. But can you promise me that you won't do it again?"
"You have my word I will never hurt Ruby ever again."
"You better not or you will regret it. You're a good guy Barry and I don't want to start doubting you."
"I swear and I'm going to start by making it up to you Ruby right now. I know it's early since we're a week away from the school dance but I think this is the perfect chance. Ruby would you like to go with me to the dance?"
The scythe wielder stood frozen in place as once more her whole face has turned red. Yang was grinning elbowing her sister on the side, Weiss was actually smiling and the same with Blake. Oliver admitted that he admire Barry's bold move of asking the leader of team RWBY to the upcoming dance being held at Beacon. The hooded archer has briefly turned to the raven haired faunus a thought running through his head, and suddenly she turned to him their eyes meeting. It was like they were thinking the same thing.
"What do you say Ruby?"
"I I..I I I….I I I…."
" think you should say yes sis" the blond brawler was still elbowing the Rose leader with a bigger grin.
"What are you waiting for you dolt? Say yes" said Weiss of course she wasn't going to let her partner back out from this invitation.
"I...okay…." she whispered.
"Sheesh Ruby say it loud so Barry can hear you."
"Okay fine! I accept!" she was still blushing while Barry smiled.
"Since we have that finally out of the way. How about we return to Beacon?" said the Schnee heiress.
"Why don't you four return to Beacon. There's something I need to talk with Barry" said the Arrow.
The team didn't argued with the archer's decision they decided to leave while Ruby kept staring at the speedster, smiling and blushing that he asked her to the dance.
"What is it?" asked the speedster to his partner.
"There's something you should know. You missed out while you were in depression" the green hooded archer opened his scroll seeing the signal from the tracking device he put on Grundy.
"Suit up. I'll explain on the way."
(Scene change)
Barry has changed into the Flash suit running through the streets of Vale. He was holding his scroll thanks to Oliver's he has passed the tracking signal on his scroll. The speedster was on his way to the location where Grundy was at. Something that shocked him that the super strong man was from their world, an enemy of the Arrow to be precise. Someone who was exposed to the super strength drug known as the Mirakuru. He agreed with his partner having someone so strong like the formerly known Cyrus Gold in Remnant was a real danger to everyone in this world. So he was able to understand Oliver's concern and panic over this situation. He finally arrived at the location only to stood in his place, shortly the Arrow arrived at the scene on his bike.
"Well where is he?" the archer had his scroll opened the signal was exactly within their position.
"Here it is, not him unfortunately" the speedster grabbed the tracking device on the ground.
"Damn it. I thought he wasn't smart enough to noticed the device and throw it away."
"Unless someone found it for him and threw it away" said the speedster.
"You're right I can guess the Queen is somehow behind this. Adam was present when Grundy attacked the first chemical plant, meaning he's tied with the White Fang, who is also tied with Torchwick and it all leads to the Queen."
"What do we do now? I doubt we'll be able to get any leads on Grundy."
"We're heading back to Beacon. But we have to watch out now, Remnant isn't safe with Solomon Grundy out there."
"I'll try analyzing the chemicals he has steal so far. Maybe we can somehow get a connection or a lead."
"Good, you do that and I'll be keeping an eye on his movements. If he's stealing chemicals he's bound to do it again. Considering the many chemical plants in Vale and the other kingdoms."
(Scene change)
(Location: Beacon Academy guest room dorms)
Cinder stood seated in one of the beds of the dorm. Since this year's Vital Festival tournament was being hosted by Vale Beacon has offered to accept all visitors from the many different schools from all over the four kingdoms giving them additional dorms to spend the days until the tournament ends. She was enjoying the accommodations while Emerald and Mercury were doing their job as part of their missions. Thanks to her skills both were able to hack into the Beacon mainframe and search through the records of all the students. They were busy gathering information on the them, namely on their weapons, semblance, strength and weaknesses everything regarding their stats. They were interrupted by the knocking sound of the door, immediately they stopped what they were doing closing their scrolls.
Cinder was the one who volunteered to open the door and to her surprise it was none other than Snart. The rogue leader has immediately signaled her to keep quiet, and the raven haired woman has shortly signaled to her subordinates to do the same. Cold gave a grin recognizing her, there was no doubt in his mind the woman before him was the Queen. Though he didn't know what she was up to or why she was in Beacon posing as a student from another school, he knew her presence here will benefit him and Mick. He handed her a small piece of paper before he left the dorm. The amber eyed woman raised an eyebrow not knowing what he was up, she already realized he knew of her identity. The only thing she did was opened the folded paper and started to read the information in it.
Before you start asking questions Mick and I were given a ticket out of prison. The headmaster of Beacon was kind enough to offer us shelter in his school, he highly believes the two of us can change and be" rehabilitated" as he calls it. But he's very cautious deciding to keep close tabs on us, by giving us a leash collars to be precise that has a tracker, microphone and camera. Now don't panic my reason for visiting you is because I know you're the Queen, but you probably already knew that. I'm not foolish enough to come to you with camera on so they can expose your identity. I just found out the camera on the collars have being damaged during one of our" extracurricular activities" outside of the school I'll tell you about it later. However, the microphones are still active which is the reason we needed to stay quiet, and thus why I have to write you this note.
Whatever you're planning me and Mick want in we can offer our assistance anytime, just say the word. But I'm afraid its going to cost you, you must know by now our services aren't for free. No we don't want lien, if you can find a way to remove our collars we will be in your debt. Don't forget you still owe me a favor for helping you bust out Torchwick from prison, doing what I just said will be enough to pay off that favor. Write me back to know you're answer if you're interested. We are currently located in the dorms of the last row. We're bore from doing all kinds of ridiculous chores, with you here I know things will get very interesting. Be seeing you Queen.
-Leonard Snart-
Cinder gave a chuckle of amusement as she burned the note to ashes" interesting indeed…."
"That was Leonard Snart right? What is he doing here?" asked Emerald.
"The rogues are in Beacon and they're willing to assist us in exchange for a favor."
"So we're joining forces with them again?" followed Mercury.
"As I said before they're still valuable and can be use for further services. From his note Snart isn't in the least happy with the living arrangements in this school. He and his partner are looking for some entertainment to remove their boredom" grinned the amber eyed woman.
"Entertainment is right, they have no idea" Mercury gave a chuckle.
"Then their presence here doesn't jeopardize the mission?" asked the dark skin girl.
"None in the slightest, on the contrary. Their presence is quite benefit to our plans. We could sure use some eyes and ears in this school. After all, we have a lot of work to do."
Both of her subordinates grinned as they were ready to begin with their plans.
To be continued
-Honestly I didn't like writing emo Barry it doesn't fit with his character. That is more Oliver's thing but it was necessary I had to do it to further develop FlashRose.
-Snart is up to something knowing that Cinder is in Beacon. It only shows more trouble heading for our hero's way.
-For those that guessed Solomon Grundy to be Slade's henchmen you guessed right. I mean its obvious that he's still alive and he's bound to show up in Arrow again (either in this season or probably the next one).
-All right I need help with coming up with a team name for Arrow, Flash, Cold and Heat like JNPR and RWBY I'm not very good with coming up with those names. Anyone interested in helping me just PM me and please don't do it using reviews.
-RWBY volume 3 chapter 4- holy crap I never saw Coco and Yatsuhashi to be beaten so easily, it only shows that Emerald and Mercury are stronger than they look and that they have being holding back since the beginning. Also I lol at the relationship between Qrow, Ruby and Yang it is exactly as I thought. He's the kind of person who cares a lot for his nieces, though he's a bit perverted lol. I also like the relationship between Weiss and Winter it's similar to Ruby and Yang's and though I decided to make it look different in this story I'm happy she cares for Weiss and she's not some cold hearted bitch who doesn't give a crap about her family.
-As always thank you very much for the favs, follows and reviews I really appreciate it.
DC SPOILER SECTION
Flash season 2
-Holy crap Vandal Savage rocks
-I haven't seen the Arrow episode I will watch it tomorrow.
-DC Legends of tomorrow premieres January 21I am looking forward to watching it.
Next time: Dance and Infiltration