Alright here is chapter 18 with a special in look at Ryan's Atlesian Paladin, and if anyone asks for its name it will be answered in this chapter.
Team RWBY and JNPR blinked in surprise at what they were seeing. Here was Ryan, hanging upside down like a kid on the monkey bars, messing with the inner mechanism of his blue Atlesian Paladin. He was using the outstretched arm as his hanging spot. While Ironwood had given him clearance to use it, Ryan had to repair it during his own time, and repair it he did. With some personal tweeks and a model change to make it more human looking, he has made it more reactive than what he's seen from the others, making his a unique model.
Ryan shut the door to the inner mechanism and flipped back onto his feet, stretching as he did so. "Um Ryan...why exactly did you call us here"? Weiss asks, having got a scroll message from Ryan to bring the two teams to his workshop. "Well, I finally got a certain aspect of the Paladin down that the military couldn't and I wanted you guys to see". Ryan says while cleaning the oil off his hands. Ruby squealed and sat down on a nearby bench, ready to watch. Nora shared her excitement and even brought out popcorn. "I am interested to see how you can top the military". Pyrrha said before sitting down. "Is it going to make you stronger than me"? Yang asks, remembering her fight against the Paladin. "No". Ryan answered simply.
They all sat down as Ryan walked towards the Paladin, only for his watch to beep and the Paladin to grab him. They all gasped before the Paladin stuffed Ryan inside itself. "I added an automatic seating system. So if I don't want to make myself vulnerable while getting inside, my Paladin will put me in position". Ryan says before the door shut. "Now then". Ryan's voice rang from the Paladin. "Time to show you another trick". Ryan says before the Paladin began to move.
They all watched as the Paladin moved just like a human, cracking its metal knuckles, getting a deep groan instead of a bony crack. And walking around with its hands behind its back. "I added a 'mimic' system. So whatever I do the Paladin does, however that doesn't mean I'm idly sitting by. This also puts exertion on my part, meaning that while I am bigger and faster, I have to move and fight through my own devices". Ryan explains. To prove his point. The Paladin suddenly did a barrel roll and picked up a metal pole on the ground. It swung it around with incredible dexterity, showing how much Ryan's work as payed off.
The door opened to show Ryan, slight sweat on his brow. "The best part, it also has a cooling system"! Ryan says with a grin. Ruby and Nora cheered while the others sweatdropped. "Then again, it would get pretty hot in there". Blake musses while observing the Paladin. "What happens if someone else was to get inside"? Ren asks, bringing up a good fact. "It only responds to my Aura signature, that's how its so reactive. Anyone else would just get a frozen robot". Ryan says while they nod. "Plus I added a beta AI mode, still has some bugs". Ryan mutters. "Looks a bit skinny don't you think"? Yang asks. The others had to restrain their laughs as Ryan put his hand on his hip, making the Paladin mimic his movements, and lets say an Atlesian Paladin putting a hand on its hip was something to behold.
"For the record, I am not good with slow movement, I like to be agile thank you very much". Ryan says while Yang nods, barely keeping her laughs in. "What about weapons"? Pyrrha asks, noticing the lack of weapons on the robot. "To make up for its speed, I had to remove some things, I have the rockets, and the arm mechanism, however I don't have the machine gun arms anymore". Ryan says while the Paladin moved its fingers, showing no weapons. "So what will you do"? Jaune asks. "I am making a custom rifle for it, however a rifle of that size takes time, alongside with special ammunition since my Aura would be drained to dust if I used aura bullets". Ryan says while pointing to a huge, in the process, rifle. Some rounds which could give Ruby's sniper rounds a run for their money.
"How exactly will this be able to get to you"? Ren asks. "You can't very well carry this thing around". He points out. "You are correct Ren, but I planned for that". Ryan says while walking over to a container of some sorts. "This is my carrier. On my command from my watch, this thing will rocket towards my location and drop off the Paladin, and will retrieve it after the battle is over". Ryan explains, pointing to the rockets under the container.
"Is there anything this thing can't do"? Weiss asks. Ryan thought for a second. "It's not good in water or tight spaces". Ryan says. "Or at least until I add the water proofing". Ryan adds. "Well, not everything's perfect". Weiss says while tapping her finger against the Paladin, before noticing handles on the top. "What are those handles for"? Weiss asks. "To get a grip during a intense situation, or for someone to hop on". Ryan says while the Paladin gets on a knee in front of Weiss. Weiss blinks before gripping the handles and hanging on, yelping when the Paladin began to walk around, Weiss settled for sitting on the Paladin's shoulder, enjoying the view. "Cool huh"? Ryan asks from the cockpit. "Yeah, never thought the grime and grease from mechanics could lead to this". Weiss says while patting the Paladin's shoulder. Ruby and Nora began to whine, wanting to ride. "Sorry, but I have to put it away, gotta work on the rifle". Ryan says while letting the Paladin kneel once more, allowing Weiss to hop off. "No fair". Nora says while pouting. "Maybe next time". Ryan says while Nora cheers.
Just as the others were about to leave, Yang asked one last question. "Does it have a name"? She asks. Ryan stopped for a second before glancing at the Paladin. "Not really, never really thought of it". Ryan says while turning to it with his hands on his hips. "Got any ideas"? Ruby asks. "How about...Code Name: Blizzard"? Ryan suggests. "Its blue and strong, which is what a blizzard is known for". Ryan mutters. "That settles it, Blizzard it is"! Ryan says with a grin. The others sweatdrop at Ryan's name. "Well, it fits". Yang says halfheartedly.
And there we go, a good look on Ryan's Paladin, code named: Blizzard. Yes the name is a small point to Ryan's feelings for Weiss, but it is true in terms of the name. Also for a reviewer in my story: The Grimm Hunter, the next chapter will be for you, a more in depth explanation of Yaron's blood infusion. R&R This is Oathkeepe0317 signing out.