A/N: And welcome back to the story. for those who had read the last chapter before the update, im sorry for the inconvenience of changing his new weapon, but I couldn't choose.
Disclaimer: I do not own Anything but my OC. RWBY is owned by Rooster Teeth, and any mentioned song belongs to their respective artists.
Mave Pov:
After a whole day of working in the forge with my team until midnight in order to make myself a new weapon, we went back to our room to sleep. Safe to say, the school will not know what to expect, since I will be a complete surprise to them. When we entered the room, we found a larger, fifth bed in between the two improvised bunks with some clothes and a note from Ozpin. It wished a good night and good luck at my initiation. We all took turns to take a shower, me taking it last.
When I entered the shower, I started peeling the armor off of my body. Yes, peel the armor, leaving in it's place torn skin. The hardest part to take of was the chestplate, since it practically glued to my chest, so I took my towel, and bit on it hard, and started pulling. It hurt, but it was finally time I got rid of this second skin glued to my body. After a while, I noticed only a big was all that connected the armor to my chest, so I bit the towel and pulled, hard, ripping the skin off and letting out a muffled scream. Since it was only the upper layer of skin, it didn't bleed a lot, and what remained was a muscular body that was full of scars, stitches, an impalement wound around the stomach area and patches of skin missing, showing the red-pinkish muscle underneath. The only region that was not touched was the groin and upper thighs.
They didn't touch my jewels at least' I sigh, almost snorting from laughter at the thought. 'God i'm too immature sometimes.' After that moment, I hear a soft knock at the door, pulling me out of my thoughts.
''Mave, did something happen? We heard a weird sound coming from the bathroom.'' I heard Ruby ask.
''Crap! I can't let them see me like this, It will be to much for them, and I don't want them to make me remember how i got each and every scar.
I peeked my head through the door and nodded frantically.
''*cough* Fine...''
''Dont worry, take your time, nobody is rushing you.''
''*Nod*'' After that I closed the door and started the actual shower. I was a bit taller than the actual shower head, so I had to lean down in order to wash my head. The warm watter prickled my unprotected muscles, but after that sensation, I could fell them relaxing and all the stress leaving my body. This was heaven. I took one of the bottles of bodywash and started cleaning myself.
After I finished the shower, and clean the armor from the torn skin, I looked around only to find a towel. I wrap it around my waist, open the door and peek out my head.
''Um...Clothes*cough*?''
''Oh yeah. Here.'' Weiss said, bringing me a white undershirt and a pair of black track pants. It still showed the wounds on my arms, but it was better than nothing. I grabbed them, closed the door and started putting them on. I looked in the mirror, especially at my arms and upper chest. The scars were like a sign that said 'Hey look at me I'm a walking mess.' But at least it covers the worst of them. I exit the bathroom and immediately fell the gazes of the girls on my exposed arms. They gasped a bit when they realized in what state my arms were. Exposed muscle from being flayed. Yang found the courage to ask.
''What happened?''
''Skin...*cough* Flayed...*grunt*''
"FLAYED!'' They all screamed when they realised what I meant. I just nodded my head.
''Who would do such a thing?'' Ruby was worried about me. I just shrugged my shoulders, not wanting to continue this discussion now.
''Do you want to talk about it? asked Weiss'' I shook my head, and placed my body on the bed, trying to go to sleep for my initiation tomorrow.
''Ok. Then let's all go to sleep, tomorrow is his big day.'' said Blake I just gave her a thumbs up and went to sleep.
''Good...Night''
''Goodnight Mave.'' they chorused.
Weiss POV
As we look at him going to sleep, we trace the scars on his arms. We figure it out that there are more than what we've seen, and he doesn't want to show them. I can't help but trace the scar on my eye, thinking of my fight with the armored giant.
''Do you guys think he's okay?'' asked Yang.
''He really has lived through some though torture. I wish we could help him.'' replied Blake
''Let's hope his life get's better here, Dust knows what has happened to him. Come, let's go to sleep, we have to support him on his iniation.'' I said. the girls nodded and went to sleep themselves. I took one last glance at him before going to sleep myself, the silver light from the moon shining on his large body.
Monday morning, Mave POV:
'Well, this is it. The initiation. I wonder what i'll have to do. Probably kill some grimm, or maybe fetch something. Who knows?' I tought as I put on my armor, and sheated my new weapon. I covered myself in a black cloak to hide my armor, since I want to surprise the students. As i exited the room, I saw Glynda aproach me.
''Good morning Mr. Rick. I came to tell you that your initiantion will begin at the cliff overlooking the Emerald Forest. The rest of the mission details will be given by Ozpin himself.''
I nodded at the information and headed straight to the cliff, starting this sooner rather than later. On the way, i saw my team walking down the hallway to the auditorium alongside what I assume another team. Ruby noticed me and waved.
''Hi Mave! How was your morning'' I gave her a nod and thumbs up.
''Whoa! Do you girls know this guy?'' asked a blonde boy, stepping back when he saw me.
''Yes Jaune, he will be our new team member after his initiation today.''
''Oh. Wait, so you get to have five members! Aww man.
''Yup! Oh! where are my manners. Mave, this is team JNPR(juniper), great friends of ours.''
The blonde man approached me and stuck his hand out for a handshake which I took
Name's Jaune Arc, leader of team JNPR. These are Pyrrha Nikos, Lie Ren and Nora Valkyrie.
''Hello!''
''Hello.''
''Hi!''
''Mave...Rick''
They winced a bit at my voice, a reaction I fully expect now, and looked at my team.
''He can't talk much.'' Weiss told them.
''Oh, Ok. Well any friend of team RWBY is a friend of ours, so you need something, you can count on us.'' I nodded at Jaune's statement.
''Are you going to the cliff?'' asked Pyrrha I nodded
''Then we wish you good and hope you stay.'' Pyrrha said with a smile.
I nodded again and resumed my walk to the cliff.
''He seems like a nice guy.''
''He is!'' He made us breakfast yesterday and we helped him make a new weapon.
What?! you helped him make a weapon.
''Yeah. It was difficult because of the heat, but in the end, he got a beutifull weapon that I can't wait for him to show.''
''Well, let's get to the auditorium and watch his performance.''
''I wonder what he can do. OH!OH! Maybe he can eat grimm'' Nora exclaimed.
''Nora. That isn't possible. They decay to fast on death.'' returned Ren, trying to calm Nora down.
Yup. Not possible at all. Said Yang, remembering the night they found him and how he butchered an alpha beowulf. ''Let's not tell them about his semblance, maybe he will show it.'' She whispered to her teammates. they nodded.
Beacon cliff.
I finally reached the cliff overlooking the forest. From here, it looked like a sea made from leaves, bustling in the wind. Ozpin was waiting for me, mug in his hand and a small smile plastered on his face.
''Ah welcome Mave. I assume you are ready for the initiation''. I nod. ''Good. I assume you know your progress will be seen by every member of the school, teacher and student, in the auditorium. Your initiation will be similar to the rest of the students. You will be launched into the forest. Then you will head north to the shrine to retrieve a relic. After you retrieve it, head back to the auditorium and your initiation will be complete.'' I nodded again. Before i got ready, I looked at Ozpin and tapped my ear twice. He got the gesture. ''Yes Mave, The students will be able to hear you. Even now they can hear our conversation. Why do you ask?'' I took out my earpiece, fully charged, and asked him to connect it to audio system so they can hear my music.
'If they're gonna watch my initiation, they will witness a spectacle.'
''Ok. Now that that's done, step on a platform and you will begin''. I did as he said and walked on one.I removed the cloak, revealing the armor I was wearing and the sheathed sword on my back. It was a sword that reached my chin. to them it was a greatsword, but to me it was more of large longsword The blade was straight, four fingers wide near the guard,and it thinned a bit at the tip. The blade reached from my feet up to my chest. The guard was a small rectangle that thinned at the ends, with a black iron cross with a grey outline. The thick handle was made from a wooden core wrapped in steel wire and covered with black leather for a good grip. The pommel was the same iron cross, that also housed a dust crystal. I named it Wehrmacht
I took it out and dropped the sheath on the ground, since i won't need it today. The sun was shining, giving my armor an ethereal sheen, while the furs were swaying from the wind.
I placed my earpiece in the slot on my helmet and played the song I selected.
''Rammstein-Rammlied''(A/N: I recomend the live one from Madison Square Garden.)
As the song started playing, I readied myself for the launch, sword on my shoulder and feet spread. I could see the faces of my colleagues right now. Full plate armor, fur, music and a giant sword. The plate readied underneath me for a moment and next i know, i was soaring in the air falling at a rapid pace. I huddled close and braced for impact
*THUD*
I landed on my feet full force, not even shaken by the fall, and immediately started running to the shrine.
Auditorium Weiss POV:
Let's just say the school was not expecting this. Even the teachers were surprised of his antics. We could hear other students exclaim their surprise.
''Look at his armor!''
''That sword looks awesome!''
''He looks like a knight!''
''He's massive!''
''What's with the music?!''
''Well, he knows how to make an entrance that's for sure.'' Yang whistled.
''I couldn't agree more'' said Blake
I just starred at the screen, at the form of the man I've found that night.
''This guy looks so cool! He looks like metal man''. Exclaimed Nora. ''Where did you meet him.''
''We met him the night we went on the mission with Ozpin.'' I explain.
''Was he also hunting the forest beast?'' Pyrrha asked.
''Well not really. Can you guys keep a secret?'' asked Ruby
They nodded and approached
''He...well...He is the monster.'' Ruby whisperred. They were taken aback by this statement and looked at the screen again.
''Are you sure you haven't drinked something bad this morning?''. Jaune asked, not believing what she said.
''Hey! It's true!''
''But he can barely talk! How can he even roar like the monster?''
''Let's just watch and see.''
Back to Mave
' I finally reached the shrine, now where is the relic he wanted me to find?'
*snarl*
''Sabaton; any song really''
'Oh just perfect, i get to test my new weapon.' I knew they followed me the minute i landed. I just wanted to lead them all in one place so i could kill them easier. Slowly but surely, they came out behind the trees. Their red orbs starring at me full with rage and hunger. I got into an overhead stance, waiting for the first Lupi to jump me. One couldn't wait anymore and tried to assault me from the front. I brought my blade down on him, stopping his assault and planting him in the ground. I dragged my sword through him to make sure it's dead and pulled it out, reentering my stance. Three more jumped in front. Before they reached me, I swung my sword in a wide horizontal arc. My sword sliced through the first two and got stuck in the third. I pulled Wehrmacht out, swung it over my head, and used the momentum to slice it's head off. Before another one could attack me from behind, I grabbed the sword with one hand by the blade and thrust the sword deep into the daemon. I grabbed the handle and swung in an arc, hitting another Lupi with the body of it's comrade. Another one charged, and I swung for it's legs. I hit the ones from behind, and he fell but before he could get up, I stabbed it through the mouth. I see five of them charge me at once, so i activated the ice dust crystal and coated my blade in cold mist . I slammed the sword into the ground, creating an ice wave that freezed all of them, and some trees.
This time I charged into the fray, shoulder first, Wehrmacht held high, aiming for the skulls of these daemons. I slashed in a diagonal line hitting the chest of one of them. Before it could recover, I bashed it with my shoulder, took a large swing, and hit it straight in the head, cutting through the bone mask. One of them nicked my left shoulder, barely cutting into the leather. I grabbed it by the snout and stabbed it in the hearth. I pushed the body from my blade and resumed cutting these beasts down, heavy swings and precise strikes followed. By the time i had cleared most of them, I was covered head to toe in black blood. A bigger one showed itself. It was no alpha, it was just bigger than the rest. When it saw me, it roared, trying to instill fear into me. I was annoyed by these things, constantly thinking they can threaten me. The only thing I feared was my father. Not even his helper that caused my burns could scare me now, even if she was completely mad.
I took an overhead stance, sword held high, and as the song filled my mind with visions of victory and glory, I charged head first, letting out my most intimidating battlecry
''RRRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH"
After that, only the sound of bodies hitting the ground followed.
Weiss POV, auditorium:
The entire school could not believe what they have just witnessed. A giant of man covered in metal armor and grimm furs, fueled by songs of glory and honor, single handedly mowed down a large pack of Beowulves. When he let out that battlecry, the entire school remained silent. If that wasn't enough, we watched as he skinned some of the ones that remained after they died. Those who were squeamish looked away and tried not to hurl. Some poor souls didn't succeed and ran for the bathroom. Jaune was able to keep it together, but had a green tint on his face.
''So he can eat the grimm! I knew It!'' Nora exclaimed, not being phased at all by the skinning.
''How can you watch this without flinching?!'' I asked her, trying not to watch what was happening.
''She had this dream once where she was skinning some Ursa's with me and sold their pelts as rugs.'' Ren explained.
''We were RICH!''
''So he was the monster after all.'' Jaune said, distant and scared.
''I told you.''
I mean, he still seemed nice, right? Pyrrha asked, trying to calm everyone down.
''Right...''
''Well, at least it's over. He is now a fully fledged Beacon student.'' I said, and for a wierd reason I was both happy and scared that he got in, and i do'n't know why.
After a few minutes of silence, the doors opened with a loud thud, revealing Mave, Wehrmacht, some beowulf pelts, and a black knight chess piece. He went to the center and faced Ozpin
Mave Rick. You have brought the black knight piece. As a result, you will become a new student at Beacon Academy and the fifth official member of team RWBY. Congratulations, young man.
After that, Mave faced the crowd, dropped the pelts, raised his sword and unleashed his second cry of victory
*RRROOOOAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHH*
And for the second time that day, the students remained silent, but not from fear, but pure awe.
The monster of the forest was a man
And that man was now a fellow student, a colleague, and an ally.
A/N: This is the sixth chapter done, i hope you enjoyed it, and I hope you enjoy the songs, as i wrote the fight while listening to them. Bye.
