Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or Yu-Gi-Oh. They belong to Monty Oum (R.I.P) and Takahashi Kazuki respectively.
Without any ado, here is Chapter 14, enjoy!
(Yu-Gi-Oh Theme)
[Ruby's symbol appears on top as Ruby Rose stays in the middle as she then separated, one with her innocent self on the left, while the right is Stardust facing right]
(Your move! Your move! Your move! Your move!)
[Ruby's shadow shifts as it becomes Stardust Dragon with his amber eyes glowing]
(Your move!)
[Ruby's astral body flies in the vacuum of space as thousands of cards fly around her like an atom with giant beasts breathing fire and ice]
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
[Thunder clashed as monsters pour out from the land, sea and air. Zombies abruptly come up from the graveyard. Volcanoes erupted as Grimm ran to avoid their molten death. Multiple creatures came out and attack the city of Vale. Team JNPR attempt to fight off a giant T-rex as Yang is surrounded by raptors. In the skies, Weiss and Blake were trying to fight a green legless dragon in the Bullhead but was being trapped by lightning bolts. Ruby and Jaune then fall into a large portal as they called their friends for help.]
(Your move!)
[Ruby faces off a man in dark armor as she flows show bright red while the man in dark armor flows black and white. The camera then shows the man in dark armor on his throne while cards surround him like a shield. The scene switches to show a piece of armor fall off to reveal a small black pupil in its blood red eye.]
(Ruby: It's time to du-du-du-du-dududududududuel!)
[The camera shows Ruby's aura fluctuating while Ruby show stillness]
[The scenes then switch as it shows Weiss's face as she poses, Blake's face while pulling out Gambol Shroud, Yang's face in her semblance as she poises a punch, Team JNPR, Ozpin, Glynda, Ironwood, and Cinder with fire tracing her right eye]
[The screen cuts to Ruby as she draws a card to the sky bolts of lightning comes from the card as it reveals Elemental Heroes on the right, Junk Warrior, Junk Destroyer, Junk Archer, Turbo Warrior, and Chevalier de Fleur to the left, and finally a red dragon with six eyes emerged from a star appearing at the top.]
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
Everything turned hysteria to mostly everyone residing in Beacon. First the mysterious event with the fog in Vale, second the soldiers that came for extra protection kicked the butts of General Ironwood and Pyrrha Nikos, now finally looking like the head honcho of the group here arrived himself. To make matters worse, the fluorescent dragon easily destroyed a squad of androids with barely any effort. If that man wearing the draconic armor is their superior, it means that he is stronger than any professional human. And since none had aura, it would make him a monster.
The monster above monsters.
"The prisoner has been taken to the ship," Stukov said, "Two of my forces are watching him at this moment."
"Good," Red said, "Take me to the ship."
"Yes sir," Stukov said firmly as he led them to the dragon ship.
None of the students wouldn't dare interfere or oppose. Every one of them parted way like the ocean being split. Everyone are having a few emotions in their minds: confusion, worry, anxiety, paranoid, and fear. It didn't ease their minds when Black Rose stomped along with them. Each step she took, made small quakes that made some lose their balance. The reveal of her teeth, the cold glare of her eyes, and the predatory snarl made it seem like she would eat anyone at any time. All they could do is stare at them and bring whispers among themselves.
However, only a few remained brave and are right in front of them.
The ones that did are Ozpin, Glynda, Ironwood, Perter Port, Dr. Oobleck, and RWBY and JNPR with their leaders fully recovered from their practice duels. While the professors posed no threat to them, the only ones that gain his respect were Ruby Rose and Jaune Arc.
Ruby first started off in bumpy road, but her skills and feats made him see a future in her. She not only bears the Mark of Destiny, but she saved the people of Reverse Vale from an untimely demise. The bond she has with her partner and deck, made her more powerful than she ever was.
Jaune on the other hand was a late comer. With the background he originally had made him weak, but there is something in him that makes him more than anyone believes. His assistance in fighting the battle was not unheard, but what's more is that he bears his mark. It seems fate has something special for this rascal. And it looks like he has more power than he usually has.
But despite this, he still sees them as inexperienced. Not just not seeing the glimpses of what's happening outside the kingdom or Beacon, but the discipline, flaws, and naivety they have may end up giving them a quick death. Looks like he and his friends would need to give them what it's like to face something stronger, darker, and how their choices make it harder on everyone else, even themselves.
Ruby Rose took a small step closer as Red stops to face her. Not even a word of saying hello, but it is a conversation that is via telepathy. With a nod from Red, Ruby looked to her friends and gestured them to come with her. Although with some hesitation, they reluctantly complied as they followed the group. When the Staff attempt to follow them, Stukov's squad prepped and aimed their weapons at them. Sharp gasps were heard as they never seen them act like that. Still aiming their weapons, the soldiers walked backwards with the group. When they got into the ship. They closed themselves from the outside, while Black Rose stayed out to keep a watch outside.
Once inside the ship, WBY and NPR looked in awe at the sight inside. Weapons, unusual tech, and substantial amount of charts, pictures, ammunition, and maps of Vacuo, Mistral, Atlas, and Vale. The guys who came here looked like they are preparing for an all-out war against all of Remnant. However, the ones who came here are looking at a purple robed man with a hood on, a spider tattoo on the right arm, and a stub of what used to be the left arm. Yang cringed at the sight and the feeling of losing an arm.
"Nice to see one of the head honchos taking a chance to meet just me," the prisoner joked.
Without wasting time, Red grabbed the prisoner's good arm and gave it a good press. The result came when the prisoner screamed in agony, feeling the bones in his arm already being broken beyond repair. RWBY and JNPR looked with some fright at the sudden approach in the interrogation. They never realized how it easily escalated.
"I don't have time for jokes," Red growled as smoke emits from the metal mouth, "Tell me what you are doing here. Right now."
"I would love to tell you all about it, but I can't just say it without my superior. However," The prisoner looked to the girls watching, "If you allow me to have some time with them and make worth my while-."
He was abruptly stopped when Red repositioned his actions and broke a finger. Forcing it to bend a full 180 as the prisoner screamed in pain.
"Throughout my time in multiple battlefields and relief aids, I was forced to act as a surgeon to deal with the most mortifying wounds my soldiers have to face. All the blood left from their bodies, all the screams I heard when I made a painful procedure. Try to smart-aleck me or even think of a perverted thought with them, and I will be forced to bring out the surgical equipment," Red threatened.
RWBY and JNPR shivered at the thought of being interrogated by a doctor. The prisoner now losing his cool, began to sweat as he became completely silent for a few moments.
"Meta, Stukov! Bring it here," Red ordered as the two began to bring the necessary instruments.
The Meta brought in what looked like a long purple-striped tube with latches at the ends, while Stukov brings out a small computer as he typed some codes. Red grabs one end and latches it at the back of his armored neck. Two soldiers held the prisoner down as the Meta walked next to him with the other end. With an approved looked from Stukov, the Meta forcibly latched the end to the prisoner's back neck. All the prisoner could is make a small, sharp gasp with a face showing shock. Seconds came by as the computer Stukov used beeped with a dark tone.
"We got it sir," Stukov confirmed to his superior.
With the process done, the Meta forced the latch out of the prisoner as he slumped down unconscious. Unlike the prisoner, Red did it himself without even feeling a sense of pain.
"What did you do," Ren asked.
"The device we used is called the Cervical Psychic Patch, CPP, it's useful when you need information from your enemy or to see the memories from one within," Red answered as he gave the latch to a soldier who returning the said device away, "Originally, I was considering using the surgical equipment as I promised, but we don't have much time. The prisoner has no use for us," Red then ordered a command, "Kill him."
On command Stukov brought up his hand cannon and shot the prisoner at the back of the head. The young teams flinched at the shot as they saw blood and gray matter decorate the steel floor.
"What did you that for," Weiss asked sick of the sight before her.
"We had no need for the prisoner. If he were to remain alive, the enemy we face would know our move and begin taking serious matters," Red said nonchalantly.
"That doesn't mean you can just kill because he is your enemy," Blake accused.
"Oh, is it the same reason that almost got one of you killed in Mountain Glenn," Red countered.
"What are you talking about," Jaune asked wanting to know.
Red nodded at a soldier as the latter presented a holographic screen for them to watch. The two teams looked at the screen with curiosity. They were met with a scene in a train and find…
"Isn't that you Yang," Ruby asked as her sister nodded in response surprised to see herself.
"And there's Roman's henchman," Weiss pointed to the screen, at the three-color schemed girl with an umbrella.
They continued to look as they see a fight between the girls. The battle ended with Yang down as the little girl drew a sword from her umbrella. The footage stopped they see her ready to deliver the final blow.
"Yang," Ruby said softly as the said sister looked at her, "Why didn't you tell us?"
Ruby looked at her with sad eyes, tears almost ready to fall. Yang couldn't help but feel a guilt trip when she then sees her teammates with disbelief looks. But the one most affected was Blake. They were all prepared to take on the White Fang at Mountain Glen, knowing the dangers of doing so. But when she saw her partner down and about to die, she couldn't believe a friend she had would die in such a fast rate.
"This is not meant for you all to feel this way. The reason I showed this to you is because you, despite determined to end the White Fang, are reckless and naive. Do you honestly believe you would end this once and for all with just ambition and determination?" he asked team RWBY.
While most of them didn't respond, Ruby did with a silent nod and hung her head in shame. Red only observed as he let out a small sigh.
"For now, you all look like you need time to think," Red said as the soldier puts away the footage, "Come on, we'll discuss this later. I'm going to have a lunch set near the statue if any of you are willing to join me. Would any of you be kind enough to clean up here?" he asked to one of the soldiers as one nodded and proceeded to get the cleaning equipment.
Soon the locks on the ship are unlocked, letting the demonic dragon and the teams out.
Sometime later, on his word Red had the troops create a large table near the statue. Soon the table was filled with various dishes of pizza, sausages, omelets, steaks, burgers, fish, sushi, as well as fruit salads, chicken salads, cookies, double chocolate cookies, teas and juices. However one area that took the majority of the table was a small building made of food. Most are made with meat, while some contain some vegetation, and fruits with most being watermelons, pineapples, bananas, and mangoes. It almost looks exactly like the Shade Academy in Vacuo. To all the students looking, it looks like a banquet.
The soldiers surround the table with discrete discipline as they allowed barely no one near the food. The ones that are there are Red, Stukov, Viola, Marcus, the Meta, and Black Rose. When they are preparing to eat, they look to see Ruby and Jaune walking over to them. As they approach the soldiers, the ones looking are surprised to see the soldiers allow passage to the banquet in front of them. Now some students from the cafeteria look to see that two people are invited into the banquet. A few are envious and want to know what they did to get to deserve such food.
Ruby sat next to Viola, while Jaune sat next to Ruby and the Meta. Soon they began to eat with diligence. While they eat in peace, Black Rose was somewhat the loudest. Before moving into the cooked protein, she started with the watermelons. She grasped two in a single mouth and swallowed them. Some and even Ruby thought she was going to choke on the watermelons, but she proved them wrong as she did it without discomfort.
The watermelons went down easily in her throat, but something got Jaune to flinch. When the watermelons went down, they could hear the fruit being crushed by her powerful neck muscles. The sickening crush sounds ended when they reached the ends of the neck to her fluorescent body. Ruby would guess it is no wonder she has no fear of other monsters of the Grimm, everything in her body screams it is basically one of the most powerful predators to ever exist. Her flowery body could give her enemy a false sense of security, the loud roar with her powerful lungs could destroy buildings with ease, her control with the whips for a strong defense, her talons can shred anything with ease, her bite can slice anything with no effort, and her spiked tail can make one feel like they were rammed by a train, while impaled with terrifying wounds. But her most powerful weapons are her destructive power as the being of rage and ultimate control on nature. All these characteristics screamed the perfect weapon, with results that would mean death to her enemies and the worlds they inhabited.
Black Rose stopped for a moment to look at the young girl as the latter quickly resumed eating while giving a telepathic apology. Willing to forgive the young girl, she resumed eating without delay.
"Ruby," Red called for a telepathic conversation, "You probably won't forgive me for what I showed you, but you must to embrace what happened. Everyone has to realize how dangerous and cold your world truly is. Reality is one of the truths you must face."
"I… I know," Ruby responded with shame, "I just… never expected anyone to die so easily and quick."
"Not everyone can make it out alive when one chooses to fight. When you experienced the battle at Reverse Remnant, it shows that anyone can die at any time. Many caught in the crossfire, some innocent or cruel, you may end up choosing who will survive while the other dies, but there will be times someone will go desperate and cause death," Viola lectured.
"I guess it's that hard when you guys go out there. Just fighting without stopping, not knowing when someone you care will die in a snap," Jaune joined sadly.
"Death, is the fate all warriors. Whether you are a huntress, a soldier, or anyone of it, death is something that even we may soon embrace," Black Rose said eating two more watermelons.
"It is something we all agreed when we chose this life," Stukov said, "Once we have a taste of blade and blood, you can't go back. You must go into it with both eyes open."
"So you see?" Red first said inserting a steak inside the teeth, "Everyone who is here and willing to fight alongside us knows the consequences of taking the life as a duelist. Perhaps the reason behind your innocence is because the school here is babying you before going to the outside world. In truth, they should tell them the harsh meanings of reality. Only by showing them the cruelty of both the life of a huntress and the tragedies in history can you hope to grow and prepare for the worst."
"It is also the reason why he doesn't like the school," Black Rose added, "You can take Violet for example. While she is one my greatest duelists in my forces, she too had her share of bloodshed and faults."
"She is correct," Viola said sipping her tea, "There was a time I was in charge of my own platoon. I was so foolish to think I could make a flawless victory. But, everything change when the ones I faced place a clever ambush strike. While I emerged victorious, ten people ended up dead. They were my closest friends, sacrificing themselves to save me and had faith I would avenge them. But in truth, it was my naivety and ignorance that took them away."
"Not everyone has been all sunshine and rainbows like you two," Marcus joined, "Eventually you will all have to face the same predicaments as us. It's not pretty, but you would be more aware in the future."
"Then why tell us this?" Jaune asked curiously, intrigued that even they have their own flaws while terrified that it will happen to him.
"To have you prepared of course," Red said, "Since your practice and that battle, you are still inexperienced. So, I think it is time for you two to evolve."
"How?" Ruby asked.
"The marks you two bore can let you have access to the predecessors' memories, including mine as well," Red said clenching his food for a moment before eating it.
Black Rose looked at him for a brief moment before eating already two-thirds of her meal.
"You must know that once you use the marks, you will experience you have never once had. By unleashing the mark's power, you will obtain your predecessors' power without noticing, but the cost is seeing the dark tragedies and pain they have as well," Black Rose said.
"So then, if we use the power of the marks…" Ruby said nervous.
"You would be dealing with pain you never knew, your body will be altered from its change and soon, you won't recognize yourself. You would become… something greater," Red said with Black Rose saying the last part.
"I… I don't know if we're up to the challenge," Jaune said unsure of himself.
"There is a way to make the pain tolerable. And it is going to need both of you," Red said as smoke was release from the mechanized jaws.
Ruby and Jaune looked at each other with senses of relief, confusion, and caution.
After the feast is done, the food was all finished when they began to go in a feeding frenzy, with Viola, Stukov, and Marcus being the well-mannered. Soon they leave to the area near the dragon ship. Once there, the soldiers of the Alliance acted as a barrier outside the ship with Black Rose, while Red had the two leaders sit crisscrossed facing one another inside the ship.
"The procedure will be most scarring, but it's worth having it. When we start this, it'll cause a powerful feedback that'll change everything. It'll even attract some of the most powerful beings to come here to stop you. Are you two ready?" Red asked.
The two look at each other first in uncertainty and then closed their eyes. Silence was set in the ship as the two opened their eyes and said in unison, "Yes."
Red began to emit black and red smoke as it engulfed the two leaders. Within the smoke, Ruby and Jaune's marks flared up like stars. Soon the preparations are now within reach as Red observes with incredible vigilance.
But throughout all over Remnant, everything is reacting to the procedure.
Vacuo has been engulfed by a powerful thunderstorm, Atlas has been in range with a powerful heat wave, melting the snow at high temperatures, and Mistral is facing powerful winds easily uprooting trees.
But it had more effect on the Grimm themselves. Many of them are having terrifying seizures as they bash everything around them. Some of them died in the process, while some force change into themselves. Now they are attempting to find the source of their agony and end it all. Moving in hundreds, every Grimm in Vale are heading towards Beacon at an alarming rate.
There are also those that are wielding aura that are suffering from this. Every huntsman and huntress could hear thousands of whispers in their minds and the massive migraine they feel as some clutch their heads to stop the pain. What they were feeling was so powerful it hurts. Some even got mercy by knocking themselves out.
Taiyang at the island of Patch rammed his head over and over on the walls of his home.
Winter at Atlas wailed in pain as she begs the voices to stop.
Qrow in Mistral yelled in fury as his mind felt like it was being shredded apart.
Adam Taurus, leader of the White Fang, fell on the floor as he rolled around while holding his head.
Summer in Vacuo tried to shield her mind from the migraine she looked at the sky with a worried glance.
"Ruby," Summer said with concern.
However, the only ones that aren't affected were Weiss, Blake, Yang, Pyrrha, Ren, and Nora as they look around in a panicked manner outside of the school. No one had any idea what to do.
"What's going on?" Blake asked worried.
"I don't know," Pyrrha said looking at the students in pain, "Whoever is doing this, must be somewhere nearby."
"Yang."
Yang's eyes shot up at the voice.
"Pyrrha."
Now Pyrrha did the same as Yang.
"What is it?" Weiss asked the yellow brawler.
"I'm not crazy, but I think I heard Ruby calling to me," Yang responded with a sense of worry.
"Me too, I could hear Jaune in my mind, but in sadness," Pyrrha said.
"Yeah, I could hear him too," Ren said putting two fingers near his head.
"I think she's calling for help," Blake deduced as she looked at the others.
"Then let's find them and stop this," Weiss said the six began to leave the school.
Once they left, they look to the ship and saw black and red mist circulating inside. With nods from the other, they bravely charged in. Once in the smoke, all they see is utter darkness.
Slowly but surely, they began to wake up and stand up. What they are seeing is nothing they have saw. They are standing in a grass plain, greener than they have known. A look to the sky shows countless colors stroked around like a beautiful portrait.
"It's beautiful," Weiss said in awe.
"Over there," Pyrrha said pointing up.
All six of them look up and see something never seen before. Ruby and Jaune flying across like comets.
"They can fly!?" Nora gasped in utter excitement, "They never told us they can do that!"
"I don't think they can Nora," Blake said.
"Look, behind them," Ren called out pointing.
The six look at Ren's finger was pointing at and were shocked beyond belief. Behind Ruby and Jaune are two dragons three times taller than Yatsuhashi. The one on the left is a white dragon with wings like sails, and perhaps the most benevolent being they have seen. The right one got them cautious as they see a red demonic dragon flying behind Jaune. It was unusual, but it looked a lot like Red.
"Where are they going," Weiss asked.
"Would it matter? Let's follow them," Yang implied as she ran.
Soon all of them followed Yang's lead, with Weiss rolling her eyes of her friend's charge in punches blazing first thing.
While it took a long time to catch up with the four, their efforts weren't in vain as they now witnessed some sort of temple. A massive temple craft in pure steel, like it was retrofitted for the modern age. Hieroglyphs and patterns decorated it. In front of it there were six steel pillars placed around in a semi-circle with crimson lights shining the entire area. Soon they went down, looking the place in awe as some were interested in this temple's history. But their observation will have to wait.
They see Ruby, Jaune and the two dragons walk to the entrance with grace. They couldn't believe the dragons were silent on their walking. When they attempt to sneak up behind them, they were caught completely off guard when the demonic dragon made an immediate 180 and jumped in front of them. As they prepared for a fight, the dragon merely raised its claw. To their shock, their weapons were torn off from their hands and now place in its claw.
"Enough Red!" A voice was heard as the six widened their eyes in shock.
They look around for the source of the voice, but to no avail.
"They've should've known better than try to stop the procedure," another voice but fierce said as the dragon tossed the weapons back to their owners.
"… Who are you?" Blake asked nervously at the demonic being.
"You don't recognize me?" the demonic dragon said with a scale eyebrow rising up a bit, "I thought you would've known me already since he already said my name."
"Wait," Weiss said now in shock, "You're Red!?"
"In the flesh, more likely my purest state," Red said before walking back to the three at the entrance.
"This is awesome!" Nora yelled in excitement, "I can't that you two had pet dragons the entire time, why didn't you tell us," she yelled while giving an accusing finger at the two.
"Pets!?" Red growled as he faced the hyperactive girl.
Without moving from his spot, he gave a massive roar, it was so powerful it got Ren and Blake blown away.
"You dare to equal us as pets, you foolish girl," Red yelled with authority as he glared at Nora as she was a bit scared now.
"Take it easy Red, they had no idea who they are talking to, so please show a little patience," the voice again rang to them.
"Um, who is saying that," Pyrrha nervously asked.
"That… would be the white dragon next to them," Red said pointing to them while walking back, "His name is Stardust, the dragon of the stars and Weiss' replacement."
"Replacement," Weiss repeated in shock as she glared at her partner.
"No! It's not like that Weiss! He meant as my best friend," Ruby denied Red's words.
"Uh-huh," Weiss said putting her hand on her hips while acting suspicious.
"Perhaps this will jog your memory," Stardust suggested as he gave a harmonious wail.
It was like a rush to WBY's heads. That beautiful wail from the docks when they were fighting the Black Wings.
"That was you," Blake asked as the six caught up to them.
"Yes, it is pleased to see you all face to face," Stardust said as he opened the large doors via telekinesis.
When they are fully opened, Stardust and Red led them to the inside as Ruby and Jaune followed. While some are reluctant to follow, they did it for their leaders.
"I bet you all have questions on how all this was possible aren't you," Red asked the teammates.
"Uh yes," Weiss said, "I want to know how you guys are dragons, and how you have all this. Also on why someone is after my teammate?"
These are the questions they all want answered. Seeing they want to know the truth, they'll show it to them.
"Ruby, Jaune," Red called, "Show them."
A simple order nevertheless, but they followed without hesitation. Ruby moved her left sleeve, while Jaune pulled his right. The two showed their respective marks to their teammates as they look with suspicion.
"Ruby," Yang started, "When did you decide to get a tattoo?"
"Yang! It's not a tattoo! It is literally a part of me," Ruby said stating the mark, "Just look."
They obeyed as they see her mark glow red as Stardust's right arm has a mark similar. They hear him gave a small roar as Red did the same when Jaune's mark glowed.
They looked to the dragons as they had the same marks as their leaders'.
"…What are you?" Pyrrha curiously asked.
"We live in a place no life can exist," Red said, "We are the Signer Dragons. Powerful beings who have existed throughout the endless ages."
"Shepherds of the cosmos and guardians of the eternal legacy. We existed long ago, before civilization has even started," Stardust said.
"Does this mean… that you are gods," Ren asked afraid to say it.
"Please, we are not arrogant to be gods, we have evolved to be something even greater," Red said as they continue to advance deeper into the temple.
"Perhaps we can explain this better when we reach our destination," Stardust said, "Let me ask you something, have ever wondered and believed in fate?"
"…What are you talking about," Pyrrha asked nervously.
"The term fate for us is the synchronicity of events with a grand design behind them," Stardust said, "Think about it, what caused everything to make it this far? Do you remember the train being robbed in Forever Falls?"
Weiss nodded at the bad memory, while Blake flinched at that.
"Your father Weiss was infuriated when it was stolen, while you Belladonna were partially responsible for that event. Am I right," Stardust pointed out.
Weiss looked at her friend with a suspicious and angry stare, while Blake turned away, not wanting to meet her gaze even when Stardust was right.
"Pyrrha, you are a strong warrior when you joined in. You would be wanted in any team because of your feats. But instead, you picked the one who barely learned to fight," Stardust said as Jaune rubbed his arm in shame.
"But, you were happier. Despite the bumpy road you two had, you had a bond stronger than anyone," Red continued, "I believe the words you said to Jaune at the dance are-," Red then altered his voice as he said it just like Pyrrha, "I've been blessed with incredible talents and opportunities; I'm constantly surrounded by love and praise. But when you're placed in a pedestal like that for so long, you become separated from the people who put you there in the first place. Everyone seems I'm too good for them. That I'm on a level that they simply can't attain. It's become impossible to form any sort of meaningful relationship with people. That's what I like about you. When we met, you didn't know my name, you treated me like anyone else. And thanks to you, I've made friendships that will last a lifetime."
When Red was done, everyone was surprised at the speech Pyrrha said to Jaune. They thought she usually lives the good life, but in truth… she was alone.
"I had no idea Pyrrha," Weiss said solemnly, "If I had known, I wouldn't treated you so greatly."
"Huh, who would've thought you had a tough time," Yang said completely not expecting the speech.
"Me too," Ruby said moving slowly and then hugged Pyrrha.
"I'm okay guys, there is no need to worry about me," Pyrrha said glad that they are as understanding as Jaune.
"It seems fate drawn you both together Jaune," Red said with his normal voice as Jaune continued to look forward with a blush on his face, "Jaune stood no chance, but wanted to be a great huntsman like those before. And Pyrrha helps him achieve something that he never had. Don't tell us it is just… a mere coincidence. There are things that cause a great meaning behind these events."
"He's right, how about you two," Stardust looked to the sisters, "You both originally lost your mothers. One abandoned at birth, while the other disappeared from your childhood. To the point you both wanted to be huntresses for different reasons. You chose to be a huntress like the heroes you have read, while Yang wants the thrill, but desires to find her."
Ruby and Yang went silent as they never thought about it.
"And yet," Stardust continued, "During the train incident, your mother rescued you Yang. Even for a short time, you found your own mother."
Ruby looked at Yang with surprise while the latter looked down, not wanting to admit that he is right.
"So then everything that happened during our past and into now, our fate was to be together?" Blake asked now believing.
"Yes," Stardust responded.
"But if that's true, what caused our friends to have those marks," Ren asked.
"It was because of one thing… something with a higher power wanted to see Remnant completely destroyed, but there was a major obstacle that was in the way. And that obstacle took shape, into a girl with a dream," Red said without wasting time.
"The marks your friends has are the keys capable of ending all evil. Since these two have been given something greater, their enemy won't stop until those with the marks cease to exist," Stardust said.
"The powers your leaders have predates even the most powerful of magic. The powers they possess have existed for over 10 millennia," Stardust said as they finally reached their destination.
Inside was a large room with the ceiling and walls decorated as the night sky. In front of them is a large building practically 30 meter tall, while on the floor reveals a hieroglyph of the Crimson Dragon with parts that are shaded more than the rest. The ones that are shaded are the tail, the claws, the heart, the wings, and the head.
"And it is time to see if they are up to the challenges ahead," Red said as Ruby and Jaune stood inside the hieroglyph, while the dragons fly to the opposite sides.
The cards in Ruby's deck begin to brighten as the monsters appear before them. Weiss, Blake, Yang, Ren, Pyrrha, and Nora had their eyes widened never before as they recognize the three who helped Ruby in the invasion. Jaune on the other hand had to change his deck as he is now the wielder of Red Dragon Archfiend. Unlike Ruby's who are warriors and machines, Jaune has a variety of dragons, fiends, and warriors who approach Red's side.
"Watch closely you six, you are to witness nothing you have seen. Ruby, are you ready? Stardust asked his partner.
"I am," Ruby said confidently.
Red looked at Jaune as the two nodded, ready to go.
The four took a deep breath as they began.
"I am Stardust Dragon, bearer of the Head of Destiny," Ruby and Stardust said in unison.
"I am Red Dragon Archfiend, keeper of the Wings of Power," Jaune and Red said aggressively and dark.
"I am the one who holds the power of the cosmos," Ruby and Stardust stated.
"I am the being who stole the powers from the demons themselves," Jaune and Red stated.
"I resent the infinite and pursue the dream," Ruby and Stardust said.
"I mock the infinite and fret over the dream," Jaune and Red said.
"Has always in faith," Ruby and Stardust said.
"Has always been power," Jaune and Red said.
"No matter the occasion," the four said in unison as red energies spiraled around them and the hieroglyph glows dangerous.
All six of them could feel goosebumps as they listen to the chants they speak. Some are even dripping sweat of the power being so immense.
"I chose the path for the future," Ruby and Stardust said as their marks glow.
"I chose the path to rule," Jaune and Red stated as their marks glowed.
"From the stars of the Endless Void," Ruby and Stardust stated.
"From the flames of Crimson Purgatory," Jaune and Red stated.
"I call to you! Watcher of the universe, the Crimson Dragon!" the four declared as the marks glowed to no end.
Then, the shaded parts of the hieroglyphs shot beams of light at the top of the building. Then, a large portal opened to show a dark void with endless stars. A red light was seen at the distance as it flew closer to the opening. Three figures appeared out the portal as the room they were in changed into a massive area of space. Now the students of Beacon floated as they see two beings fly and dance around them. The one spiraling at the left was the First of Dragons, while the one on the right was a large sun as it took shape and absorbed by the dragon known as the Star Eater. Then they stopped their dance, the Star Eater appeared behind Stardust and Ruby, while the First of Dragons stopped behind Jaune and Red.
But the one thing that got the six in awe is when the third still flies around. A massive red dragon made of nothing but pure, sacred fire. The being gave a divine roar as it shines. The six who were on edge, felt the energy the dragon has made. It was benevolent, more comforting and relaxing than they have felt. They stopped their nervous breathing as they look at it in pure awe.
Soon the Crimson Dragon landed on the building floating in space as it observes the two Signers and Dragons. Both Stardust and Red roared at the Crimson Dragon as the cosmic entity looks down on Ruby and Jaune.
"Our knowledge is your heritage," The Crimson Dragon divinely spoke, "Our heritage is your future. Bearers of my marks, you have come to seek both knowledge and heritage."
The two leaders without hesitation, nodded as they look at the cosmic entity.
"Now, let the universe flow around you and embrace its eternity," The Crimson Dragon stated as its aura flows into their bodies.
Soon, Stardust gave his energy to Ruby, while Red did the same for Jaune. Surges of energy flow as Ruby and Jaune closed their eyes, concentrating to endure its universal power. The six continued to look in awe as they see them being engulfed in pure energy. They can even feel the great energies that pour into them. It was… beyond words.
When the streams of energy flow to an end, the Crimson Dragon became a beam of energy as it return to the dark depths of the Void. With the portal closed, Star Eater and the First of Dragons altered, transformed into simple cards. Ruby gently held Star Eater as Jaune held the First of Dragons the same way. The monsters that belong to Ruby and Jaune, began to fade away as it left only, Red Dragon Archfiend and Stardust Dragon to stay. When the procedure ended, the two fell to their knees, never forgetting the powerful feeling they have taken. As they stood and walked to their friends, they see a slight difference. Somehow the two grew a bit taller with Ruby being slightly taller than Weiss, her hair now reaches her neck, and the legs are somewhat slimmer… along with a bit bigger bust, while Jaune has developed muscles inside his clothing.
"How does it feel Jaune Arc," Red asked gliding to his position.
"I feel like… like I can rip worlds apart," Jaune said looking at his fist and clenching it, feeling the power flow through his veins.
Yang whistled at Ruby's transformation, "Gotta say Ruby, you are looking good."
"Hey, Ruby," Stardust called getting her attention, "While the transformation was finished, I thought I would give this to you."
Ruby looked into his claw and saw a silver pin with her logo.
"I think you should have it," Stardust said as Ruby took it from him.
Ruby took another glance as she placed it on her hair.
"Thank you, Stardust," Ruby thanked with a smile.
"Jaune," Red now calls his partner as he got something for him, "I too have something for you. It is a token of how far you gained, but don't think we're already buddies just for this."
"Uh sure," Jaune said sweat dropped as he observed the unique bracelet.
It was similar to Yang's shotgun gauntlet, but it is white with a sense of gold. When he put it on his right wrist, his family's logo was facing outward. But he didn't observe the under, because it has Pyrrha's logo as well.
"You. Guys. Are. Amazing!" Nora said exciting, "There were dragons, stars, and a dragon made of fire! The chants were cool since, they gave me the chills. Why didn't you tell us that you can do that! I want my own!" she continued to say at the leaders.
"Your friends are always like this?" Stardust asked.
"Nah, that's just Nora," Ruby answered back.
"So, with all the light show ending, can you explain to us what kind are you," Blake asked.
The two dragons look at each other and then at their partners.
"I guess the secret is over, isn't it you two?" Stardust telepathically said to only them.
"I know, I'm sure they are just as understanding as Jaune. They have the right to know after everything they've been through," Ruby responded via telepathy.
The two dragons nodded as they are now ready to explain them.
Sometime later…
"So you guys exist in a card game," Weiss said.
"With monsters that assist you in battle," Ren said.
"With stakes being usually high," Blake said.
"And that one game would end up going between life and death," Nora yelled.
"In a nutshell girl," Red said.
"Ruby…" Yang first said before, "Why didn't you tell us this!? That would've been the most awesome thing I would ever do!"
"Wow, I actually expected you guys to be more negative," Ruby said surprised that they are calm about it.
"Are you kidding? Having monsters that give out more power is a dream come true! I would have more butt kicking power and be the champion of the game at the same time," Yang said proudly.
"Yeah, right. Like you can be the champion," Ruby grumbled.
"I guess that's the reason you became so strong a few days back," Weiss said.
"Now that there are six more that knows of our appearance, I think it's time that they have their own set," Stardust said.
"You thinking what I'm thinking?" Red asked.
"That's right, we'll have them master their own monsters," Stardust said as they heard their conversation.
"So you're getting us our own like Ruby's or Jaune's," Nora gasping at the thought having monsters at her side.
While Ren, who looked at Nora's excitement, paled if her monsters run loose.
"However," Red said sternly as it got their attention, "Like Ruby and Jaune, you must keep Duel Monsters a complete secret at all costs!"
"But why?" Pyrrha asked.
"Perhaps you don't realize how dangerous Remnant is," Stardust said, "If they see a group summoning monsters that can destroy anything with ease, what do you think it will happen? The people will get scared, confused and would only use violence as their expression. After all, humanity has a record of hating what they don't understand."
Blake flinched at that remark and thought, 'Is that why humans hate Faunus, because they don't understand them?'
"And what happens to the monsters if they were taken, they would be manipulated, brainwashed, experimented or worse treated as nothing as slaves? Do you want it to happen like how it changed the White Fang?" Red questioned.
"NO! I don't want it to happen," Blake angrily said quickly as she got looks from all of them and quickly calm down, "I'm sorry… it's just…"
"You have the right to make an outburst like that. No one likes to be discriminated, whether you are human, Faunus, or monster. We just want you all to know that the monsters we have, have souls inside of them. Meant to be your friends and allies to trust," Stardust said, "Ruby here made friends with all of them. Gaining their trust and befriending them like they are a part of her. You all should do the same."
Soon the dragons unleashed beams of light at all six of them as they scanned their personalities, techniques, strengths and weaknesses. And then with their power, they have constructed six different duel disks with the respective color schemes of Weiss, Blake, Ren, Pyrrha, Nora, and Yang.
"These are the same versions as Ruby and Jaune's. Light, collapsible, and has the firepower of a cannon. Do treat them like they are your own weapons," Red said as they observed every inch of it.
Then they look to see cards flying all over them as they began to assemble themselves into decks with card sleeves to dignify the owner.
"The monsters you now hold are allies of the Alliance. Now with everything done, let's return to Beacon, we already caused enough chaos already," Stardust said has he glowed with light.
"Agreed," Red said as he glowed in a black and red light.
With the procedure done, all of Remnant managed to turn back to normal as the natural disasters that were held are gone. All those who wore aura began to pick themselves up, but could not stop hurting from the powerful backlash. When teams RWBY and JNPR left the dragon ship with duel disks and their own decks. They were greeted with a large black smoke.
The entire place was filled with black mist as Grimm were littered all over from Beowolves to Creepers, Ursas to King Taijitu, and from Nevermores to Griffons. They see the soldiers, the Meta, Marcus, Viola, and Stukov standing in the midst of it while somewhat exhausted
"Uh, what happened here," Yang asked.
"While you were with Red in the ship, the Grimm here made an all-out invasion to the ship," Stukov said, "Since then we're tirelessly killing them all while the students were all incapacitated. Thankfully, Black Rose killed nearly 80 percent of the Grimm in the skies, while we held the fort."
"How many did you kill," Nora asked joyfully.
"Well… we lost count on 112," Marcus said.
"That many were here," Weiss said flabbergasted at the number of Grimm.
"Oh yeah," one of the soldiers said emphasizing the 'Oh'.
"Well we succeeded in defending Beacon, that's all that matters," Viola said, "For now, we're getting some rest. This battle made me lose my leisure time."
"Quite the sight," Red said exiting out of the ship, "You all preformed much more than all the huntsmen together. I guess having the squad here was a good idea after all. Ruby, when you and your friends get used to their new customs, I am going to give you something as a way of both a token of your service and saving the people in Reverse Vale."
Black Rose landed as Red walking away. Before doing anything Black Rose looked to Ruby.
"You've grown so much in the past few days, I want to let you know, me and Summer are proud of you. Just remember one thing, if you ever need help, you can always call me," Black Rose said to her before following Red.
Soon, the teams watch the dragons fly away to the sky.
After everything somewhat settled down, the teams stayed in RWBY's room as they access to the cards they now hold and read the rules of the game. Some of which are liking the monsters even if they are just cards.
Weiss was interested that she has the monsters known as the Ice Barriers.
Yang had set of Laval monsters, matching her aggressive and fiery personality.
Ren found himself using the Six Samurai.
Nora has what can be described as the Gaia Knight series.
Blake… well she got her hands on a ninja deck, muttering on something like 'Oh yeah I'm liking this one'.
Pyrrha has a monstrous set of Gladiator Beasts. While they show more animalistic, she couldn't help but feel attached to these warriors. A mix of destructive, aggressive and versatility for another.
But the one thing odd is that Jaune and Ruby were silent, sitting on the beds with their heads down, almost like they are in a coma.
"Anyone want to know what's going between the two," Ren said concerned.
"Ooh, I know," Nora said getting an idea, "Hey flower knight!"
As if irritated Chevalier summoned herself to meet them and closed the curtains.
"What is it?" Chevalier asked annoyed.
"Can you tell us what's happening to them?" Nora asked.
"If you must know, they are in a trance, secretly witnessing the heritage of the marks," Chevalier said somewhat calm.
"How," Weiss asked.
"The marks aren't just tools for anyone to use. The Crimson Dragon chooses the bearers as they are the ones worthy of wielding it. What they are doing is going through the memories of the Signers who once wield them. Now experiencing horrors that were seen in their eyes. It would be better if you leave them like that for a while," Chevalier explained.
The teammates looked at each other before reluctantly obeying her request. Chevalier can dwell deep into her mind, completely traumatized by the bloodshed and battles she is witnessing. Unfortunately the challenges ahead will grow extremely difficult now that her powers are unlocked.
Unknown to the others, Ruby's shadow remained stiff as the owner, but… it opened two red eyes.
To Be Continued.
"Comfort is a myth given to younglings until they are ready for the trials and pain that is true existence." – Alarak (StarCraft 2: Legacy of the Void).
Narrator: With newfound power comes great responsibility. Now unlocked, the shadows grow furious. Next time on Dawn of Duel Monsters: Token and the Doppelganger. To control ones power, one must accept both the light and the darkness of the heart.
Please Review! But please no Hates or Flames!