8/16/17
Disclaimer: I do not own RWBY or Yu-Gi-Oh. They belong to Monty Oum (RIP) and Takahashi Kazuki respectively.
Without any ado, here is Chapter 24, enjoy!
Narrator: Previously on RWBY: Dawn of Duel Monsters, Ruby had successfully defeated Earthbound Immortal Uru and the tower has been rendered useless. While back at Remnant, Ozpin, Gylnda, and Ironwood caused a setback for Tilla's group and the Gem Knights. When Adam and the White Fang arrives to the battle, tension rises for the group as their new orders from Red were to deal with them and kill Adam Taurus.
(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 Star Eater emerged from a star appearing at the top.]
(Yu-Gi-Oh)
(Reverse Remnant)
The loud gunfire and smoke ran through as several robotic limbs flew around the sky like confetti. Craters were being made with explosives and the continuous sounds of boots stomping and a motorbike running.
"Come on lads!" a surviving warrant officer yelled to the soldiers, "We need to get to the tower! The others are counting on us!"
"Don't think we tried sir!" a soldier barked back as she head-shot three different AKs.
"The faster we beat the robots, the better!" the officer said as he saw Yang and Pyrrha going through squads of robots faster than them.
"Well at least the blond knows how to have fun in war," another one commented.
"Keep your comments to yourself until we win," the officer ordered.
"Since when do we talk during war," one soldier asked shooting about.
"ALL THE TIME!" the group around the asking soldier yelled as they put suppressive fire.
"I just hope General Arc is having a better time," the officer groaned as he and the soldiers moved on.
Unlike Ruby's group who were shot down from the sky, Jaune's small fleet was trying to evade the fire placed. Unfortunately he didn't know how maneuverable his and Blake's pilots are with a ship half the size of the Atlesian Airship.
"I'm. Gonna. Hurl," Jaune groaned as he held his mouth for the incoming vomit.
"You shouldn't be able to have air-sickness you goof," Red said in his ghost form, "I even made amplifications that should prevent that."
"It isn't the same as being tossed around in a ship. Like an out of control pinball!" Jaune argued as he heard the intercom from the ship ring out.
"Hey sir! You better not puke back there, I've put two hours of making this beauty nice and clean!" the female pilot barked, "We're going to make it! And I better not see stomach contents on the floor when we land!"
"Trying!" Jaune said now finally grabbing a handle and steadying himself.
Then came a powerful thud as it shook the ship itself. Blake, who was sitting with a seat belt, held on very tightly as a loud screech was heard outside. They all felt a big whip lash, but managed to hang on as the ship made a complete stop. The back doors open as soldiers from within rush out with weapons ready as they left and began to open fire, while Jaune and Blake recuperate from their wild ride.
"Really you guys," Shae walking to the two calmly sighed, "You should be used to these kinds of danger."
"Totally different circumstance right now," Blake huffed as she got up and massaged her back.
"At least we're here," Jaune said as he swallowed, "I felt something when we arrived here. Must've been one of the Immortals defeated."
"You are correct Jaune," Red said, "Ruby Rose has terminated Earthbound Immortal Uru and a tower has been deactivated. All we have to do is take some down ourselves. Besides, we're already near one."
"What?" Jaune and Blake asked as they ran out.
Running out, Jaune can actually see the tall tower, just near the gate the ship almost crashed.
"It looks like our luck turned out well, right Blake," Jaune said a bit happy, but he turned when he didn't get answer from his comrade, "Blake?"
He found Blake with a shocked expression as he followed her vision and found what made her stunned. Corpses of Faunus wearing White Fang armor as far as the eye can see. Some had piece of their heads torn off, animal features eviscerated, large holes in their bodies, limbs sheared revealing bones, and the continuous flow of blood still spilling out of their fallen bodies.
Even Jaune felt a surprise in seeing the carnage, yet somehow in his mind he knew there will be death and feeling more draconic than human.
"Jaune," Red said in his ghost form snapping his attention to him, "The sooner we end it, the better. What you are seeing is the price of war. Our enemies have paid the price, we too as well. Do not allow your naivety and morality get in the way."
Jaune couldn't help but create deep breaths to hold his shock. Red was right, this is war and war can mean death if you're not prepared to die in it. Cautiously he touched Blake's shoulder as he got her attention now.
"Blake, we need to end this conflict here and now. There was nothing we can do for them," Jaune said attempting to get her to snap out of it.
Blake only looked at Jaune before she looked to the massacre. Gently she brushed off Jaune's hand and slowly walked away to the other tower. Not even responding to Jaune's words.
"Shae, take most of our forces to the other tower and escort Blake, she'll need it," Jaune sighed not knowing what to say to the ninja Faunus.
Shae noted the tone of Jaune's orders and complied as she mustered the ground forces consisting of modified AK-130s and the dangerous Archfiend Soldiers, curtesy of Red Dragon Archfiend.
When they are far enough, Red fully materialized near Jaune as they spoke freely.
"That was a bold move Jaune, giving most of our forces to Shae," Red said looking at the back of the dark member of RWBY, "I am more concerned about your silent friend."
"I don't think I can convince Blake that this is war," Jaune admitted. "But I know Shae will try to. You look like you've seen her before."
"I have seen that mindset before," Red corrected noting Blake's actions, "She is one of those people who believe this war can be stop without the need of death. But unfortunately, in war there are little chances of that even happening. We need to keep an eye for her when we're done."
Red walked to the tower as Jaune took a few seconds before following Red. With a claw, Red effortlessly lifted the barred gate with ease as they entered.
"Why did you say we need to look out for her when we're done," Jaune curiously asked.
Red stopped as he turned to face Jaune, "Because Jaune, people with a naïve mind like her… tend to suffer and die faster in war."
(Remnant)
"This is ridiculous," Glynda Goodwitch said as the two men aimed their weapons at them not even afraid of what'll happen next, "Is it necessary to incapacitate us?"
"By our orders, yes," Stukov said still aiming his hand cannon, "He doesn't like proletarians messing with our agenda, all you guys do is make more trouble than good."
"So calling us amateurs meant you have faced things better than a whole group of huntsmen," General Ironwood challenged.
Stukov then said, "What exists outside the kingdoms. Every soldier has taken precautions whenever we have fought. We all know what transpires beyond and they are more terrifying than you screw-ups!"
The Meta growled with agreement as he aimed at Coco.
"Um can we talk about this," Sun spoke out nervously.
"Oh yes Wukong, let us idly talk, lowering our weapons and having gourmet meals," Stukov mocked, "When we should be ending the most deadly entities that now walk upon us! And thinking now, it's even pointless to even fight you now. Since we have been giving more negativity than at Vale."
"And it will bring the Grimm," Ozpin said now holding his cane like a sword.
"We won't hesitate to take you down when you're associates with teams RWBY and JNPR," Stukov said slowly pulling the trigger, "And we have our orders."
"Do you intend to take all of us on, we outnumber you and have aura," Ironwood pointed out bringing his pistol out.
"Heh, I disagree," Stukov said as he now snapped his fingers.
"Coco," Velvet shrieked.
"What!" Coco yelled as they all saw one of Stukov's men holding Velvet hostage with a knife near her rabbit ears, "Let her go!" Coco demanded as he mini-gun span to life.
"You really are easy to deceive," Stukov commented as he fired at Coco's hand.
"Gah!" Coco yelped as she instinctively let go of her weapon to ease the pain on her hand, which led to her downfall.
Four more of Stukov's men threw eight grenades at SSSN, CFY, and the held Velvet, as they exploded with smoke, surrounding most of them in a white fog. Surely, the two teams fell completely unconscious as the soldier who held Velvet stood tall.
"What was that about aura?" Stukov asked as the Meta charged in.
In an instant, the Meta tackled Ironwood to the ground, while Stukov's men revealed themselves and fought Glynda. When Ozpin and Stukov were about to fight, a purple orb stood in the middle and a woman stood on it. It turned out to be…
"Viola," Stukov said interested at her sudden appearance, "I thought you'd stay behind as our reserve."
"We don't have time to face these mere hindrances," Viola said stepping down to the ground, "It's escalating Stukov, we don't have much time."
"So we are both right," Stukov agreed, "You alright fighting the headmaster of Beacon?"
"Do not worry," Viola said turning to Ozpin who narrowed his eyes, "This won't take long."
Several Bullheads flew directly to the castle with stealth, each having a scarred, red wolf decorated as a symbol of the changed White Fang. Within one of them, was the leader of the Vale Division, Adam Taurus. Surprisingly along with him are three humans, Cinder, Emerald, and Mercury all of which recovered from Diabolos' assault. Although Mercury kept rubbing his throat since it took a heavy hit from a two-handed sword.
"You sure that we should be here," Adam asked Cinder cautiously.
"Yes, from what I heard, this place holds a significant value that even the Huntsmen don't even know. And that it holds that organization the rumors spoke of," Cinder answered.
"You mean that there is a different White Fang operating on their terms," Adam said, "I would know when I see one."
"Oh do not worry Adam," Cinder assured, "You'll see them soon enough."
A small explosion near them rattled the Bullhead just a bit as several made emergency landings near the castle while some were shot from the skies and exploded nearby, leaving no survivors. Cinder and her faction got off fast as she looked at it with intrigue.
"Interesting, who would've thought they had special weapons to fight off Atlesian technology," Cinder said engrossed.
"It would be, if we weren't surrounded," Mercury said preparing to fight as they and several White Fang grunts stood together.
Out of nowhere holograms of white wolves surrounded them, each having red clawed scars on their faces. When they disappeared, several white-themed Faunus arrived. Each of them have the white and black body armor similar to the normal Atlesian soldier, but difference is that the mask envelopes around the head while having red eyes and armor on the legs and arms.
"What do we have here," an AWF soldier with a lizard tail said, "Men, open fire!"
By command, they didn't hesitate to open fire at the originals as some were shot dead, while the others took cover.
"Brothers, sisters," Adam yelled as the AWF temporarily stopped, "Why are you doing this? Are we not the ones who both seek justice upon humanity?"
A small snicker was heard before the sound of gunfire now continued.
"I don't think they are willing to listen," Emerald said bringing out her two guns ready to retaliate.
They started to get ready to fight back, however they soon realize the gunfire is going somewhere other than them. When they looked up they saw two people easily taking them out. The first was a woman with neck-length blond hair, light-gray eyes, and a gothic-themed dress with a combat skirt long enough to reach her feet. The second is as tall as Mercury, wears a red and black cybernetic armor on him, a special set of reinforced armored leggings similar to vambraces, and a mask similar to a robot from the AK-200. Watching from afar, they watched as they mercilessly killed the different White Fang.
"Looks like we'll need to split up," Cinder said before ordering, "Handle things here Adam, we'll look around for an entry."
Begrudgingly, Adam acknowledged as Cinder, Emerald, and Mercury went around with stealth. When they are fully gone, Adam now stands as he sees various Faunus soldiers dead on the floor while the two stood looking at their murderous work.
"As we live and breathe, Adam Taurus," Tilla said making a mock bow, "I have wondered when you would reveal yourself."
"And what does a mere human want with me," Adam asked holding the hilt of his sword.
"Simple really," Tilla said, "I have been given my orders to take care of this place, but since you arrived in your leisure, we were given the opportunity to kill you here and now. And we cannot disgrace our lords."
Tilla looked to her comrade as the said person nodded and went off, flying to a different area by kicking the air.
"So, ready to die?" Tilla curiously asked as she slowly walked toward him.
"The one who will be dying is y-," Adam didn't get to finish as she disappeared before his eyes.
Sudden screams got his attention as he looked and gasped in shock. Many of the loyal White Fang who were standing behind him are dead, some had their throats slit close to decapitation, hearts pierced, and some had holes between the eyes the size of a finger. When he turned back, he saw her innocently smiling as her hands had drops of blood.
"I'm waiting," Tilla innocently said hiding her hands behind her back.
With rage in his heart, Adam brought out his sword and attempt take strike down this murderous killer. Every time he swung his sword, the woman seemed to easily dodge his attacks. Closing in for the kill, the woman just jumps back with a nonchalant expression. It infuriated Adam as he kept going in again and again, but the woman evades all of his attacks.
"What's the matter Adam? Can't show why the Faunus are the 'superior' beings than humans? To think I would be dealing with someone with strength to surpass the Huntsmen, but I guess I was wrong. You can be so predictable," Tilla said mockingly and insultingly with a bored expression.
"Silence human, your death would mean more if you just hold still," Adam said before losing her sight again.
Feeling her presence, she was beside him. When he attempted to turn, he was struck by the back of his head from her elbow as he flew a few feet. Quickly getting up with sword in hand, he was surprised to see her just two feet from his personal space.
"What are you," Adam angrily asked.
"Oh let's just say… I outclass you in many ways Adam Taurus," Tilla asked honestly.
"You think that Faunus can handle someone like her," Emerald asked Cinder.
"I have no doubt Adam can easily defeat her," Cinder said as they jumped to the second floor of the castle. "We should get answers on what has been going on."
While technically true on her point, however her true motive is to see what is transpiring behind everyone's backs, including theirs. Her master, Salem had ordered her to see what is going on since the past weeks. Most of the Grimm slaughtered, silence made through Vale itself, and the uneasy peace there has been since the Breach. They have to know what is going on behind their backs.
Before they can intrude to the inner places, the same man who killed the Faunus landed near them with one knee and a hand. Slowly he stood up and caught their gazes at him.
"This is a surprise," the man said, "What would the team from Haven academy want with this castle? Ozpin and Ironwood couldn't have possibly sent you."
"We are their reinforcements," Cinder said making him believe they are on the side.
"Like I would believe that," the man laughed, "That would be like saying the headmaster from Haven is prepared to go to war on Atlas. I'm not as thoughtless as the others Cinder Fall," he then said seriously, "Yes I know your names, and my leaders keep tabs on everyone on Beacon. Especially gray and green hairs, Mercury Black and Emerald Sustrai."
"You seem to be quite the knowledgeable one," Cinder said impressed that he knew them, "Do tell what else you have learned."
"I already know enough that you keep dangerous company," he said now looking to her subordinates, "Especially when having an orphaned illusionist and a patricidal assassin at your side."
The two look at the man with surprise as what he described them were true.
"So you know more than you know," Cinder said now wary of the man before him, "I want to ask, how did you know about them and who are you?"
"Simple, from my lords who govern a very powerful empire and the name's Steel," he said pausing before saying, "Emerald whatever you're doing, stop it. You look like an idiot right now."
Cinder and Mercury look to see Emerald crouched with weapons ready in her hands. Now she stands surprised and confused.
"What," Emerald said as she found herself kissing the soles of his vambrace.
The other two were surprised by the speed this Steel had as he went on to fight them both. They never expected that this man would interfere and go toe-to-toe on them. He read their moves with a calculating mind, counter with lightning fast kicks, and even made Emerald bite her own tongue by kicking her jaw up. To Mercury's surprise, he was using his technique and knew every move he was going to make. Just who is this guy? Mercury couldn't help feel like he's familiar in some way.
"You are impressive, that's for sure," Cinder said, "But this has been going on long enough!"
Fire laced around Cinder's right eye as she brought her hand up. A large stream of fire erupted from her as it aimed at Steel. But before it even reach him a transparent light transformed near him as a shield, blocking him from the harmful effects of the fire.
"Nice try Cinder," Steel said as she stopped her attacked, "But the scientists have worked on my armor ever since my last mission. So, any more surprises?"
The shield faded out as the three were together now wanting to end his life right now.
(Reverse Remnant)
Jaune and Red entered deeper as they found a small but large arena similar to where Ruby fought her Immortal.
"Is this it?" Jaune questioned the area, "I thought villains were supposed to give out some gloomy, dark appearance."
"Jaune, the Earthbound Immortals practically don't care about doing some flashy thing you read in comic books. And watch your step," Red said then warned Jaune.
"What?" Jaune said as he took a step forward making a click sound.
Jaune temporarily looked down as he pressed a button. But when he looked up, he found himself staring at a very pale head with sharp teeth, dark eyes and a snake-like tongue.
"Boo," it said softly.
"Gah!" Jaune yelped as he fell on his back with surprise and then quickly stood up.
"Perhaps I stand corrected," Red said before speaking, "Enough games Apu! You know the drill!"
"Sigh, and to think I can have a little fun before our duel," the head said as it floated to the other side as it morphed into a regular being.
A large man similar to Ironwood appeared with a hat, a large jacket, and an iron mask hiding his eyes.
"Hmm, you seem familiar," Red said putting a claw under his gaping jaw.
"I thought it would be better if I use this form to suit my physique," he said with a smirk, "In this form, I am now known as Titan!"
"Titan huh," Jaune said seeing that his physical body matches the name.
"Titan… Titan," Red said closing his eyes and then snapping his claws, "Now I remember! It's that fallen duelist the Supreme King had beaten!"
"You know the guy?" Jaune asked Red.
"Oh yeah," Red said nodding, "Former Duel mercenary that had been dealt with by the Supreme King, also known as the Herald of Gentle Darkness. Once rose up from the shadows to be a Shadow Rider, only to fall again by the Supreme King's fiancée, who eventually became his wife."
"Really," Jaune said with disbelief that a mercenary fell to a king and his queen.
"Humph, it may be true about this form's history, but I assure you my playstyle remains the same," Titan said inspecting his arms and duel disk.
"Well I hope you're ready to be beaten," Jaune said prepping his duel disk.
"On the contrary," Titan said snapping his fingers as a portal appeared beside him.
"He won't be fighting alone," a mechanical raspy voice said as an entity came out of the portal.
A creature stood taller than Titan with a green long coat, shoulder pads, spiked collar, bracelets, and a belt. His eyes were covered with a red lens and his nose and mouth are covered in a green breather. Completely bald with thick veins and signs of deformity featured on his face.
"Whoa," Jaune said as he was a little intimidated by the newcomer.
"Why hello Jinzo," Red said crossing his arms, "Quite the surprise that you would arrive in this war. Last time we spoke was when I offered your archetype a place in our special project."
"It was an incredibly tantalizing offer," Jinzo said putting a hand on his heart making a small bow before the two, "However, the Earthbound Immortals has made something that considered me interested. So what better way to witness one's ambitions than to have their abilities at their best in a war?"
"Well here you are at last," Red said as he gaze at the two, "So what happens now? I suppose you both are going to team up against Jaune?"
"Very perceptive,"Titan said,"Last time I fought, it was against Stardust in one-on-one. But you came here instead, I knew I need a little boost to duel you."
"Oh you have no idea how completely honored I am," Red said with his claws in flames, "So now it'll be a team match then?"
"Wait Red," Jaune making Red lose his fire claws, "Let me fight them both alone."
"Oh," Red said interested, "And why is that Arc?"
"Because most of my time I have been fighting others and being idle," Jaune explained, "If I am to show that I am a Signer that can use your power, I should be able to fight them by myself. Sanction me to prove myself by letting me duel them with my strength."
Red would rather argue and have them work together, yet Jaune does have a point. Signers do need to prove themselves worthy to be selected by the Crimson Dragon or the Signer Dragons themselves. And if a Signer can beat the most deadly monsters or duelists by themselves without outside help other than Signers, then others will respect and/or fear them. If he fought and won against Master Diamond in that duel, what would if he can oblige with his partner's decision.
"You do know there is a difference between boldness and recklessness," Red said looking to his partner.
"I know, but I'm willing to do it regardless," Jaune said with determination in his eyes, the ones that Red Dragon Archfiend reminded of himself and the other Signers.
"…Alright, I won't argue with you any longer, Jaune," Red said stepping back, "But if you are in trouble because of your overconfidence, I won't hesitate to intervene."
"Thank you, Red Dragon Archfiend," Jaune said grateful for Red's support.
Stepping away from the arena, Red crafted his old throne again as he sat by and ready to witness Jaune's performance.
"How touching," Titan said, "So I'm guessing since its two-on-one, you'll be having the eight thous-."
"No," Jaune said abruptly, "This duel with War Mode will be a battle royal, each of us having 4000 life points and our own fields for this time! On our first turns, no one is to attack!"
"Do you really believe you can take us both on by yourself," Jinzo challenged as he summoned a set of five holographic cards to his side with a wave of his hand.
"When before I met my friends and Red, I would run screaming for my life," Jaune said stepping forward, "But now, I'm standing my ground!"
"Well then," Titan said smiling, "We accept your challenge!"
"LET'S DUEL!" Jaune, Titan, and Jinzo yelled as the game starts.
Jaune: 4000
Titan: 4000
Jinzo: 4000
"I'll have the first go," Jaune said with five cards in his hand, "I'll start with the Shard of Greed! Then I activate the spell, Cup of Ace from my hand!"
"A risky move on your first turn, you must be desperate," Titan said as a coin appears on Jaune's hand.
"Or maybe I'm in need of supply," Jaune said as he flipped the coin.
"Let the coin drop!" Jinzo requested, "Let us witness the side of the coin!"
Jaune complied and retracted his hands. The coin bounced three times with fate swinging on both sides. Just as the coin rolled, it revealed the side, the side of heads.
"Yes, now I can have a full hand," Jaune said now with a hand of six cards, "I summon Red Sprinter in attack mode!"
A portal in front of Jaune shows a maroon with horns and fire placed in its mane, legs, and tail. It proudly neighed as it fell on all fours.
Red Sprinter
Attribute: Fire
Level: 4
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 1700/1200
"Thanks to the power of Sprinter when it's summoned, I can special summon a level 3 or lower Fiend type tuner. So come out Dark Tinker!" Jaune explained as he summoned out another.
Another fiend showed up small enough to reach Jaune's knees as it had stubby legs, six arms, and two nicked knives. Its face showed orange eyes, pale green skin, and the top of its head was violet with two long furry ears, despite already having elf ears. In addition, the fiend had small hands along with its minute arms.
Dark Tinker
Attribute: Dark
Level: 2
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 1000/1300
"Next I tune them both to summon Red's shadow, Red Rising Dragon!" Jaune declared.
Red smirked as his shadow came to life. Crawling to where the two monsters were, the monsters were enveloped in flames as the physique of Red revealed itself to everyone. Its entire body is made of sacred flames as the stomach of Red's was revealed.
Red Rising Dragon
Attribute: Dark
Level: 6
Type: Dragon
ATK/DEF: 2100/1600
"When Dark Tinker is sent from field to grave, I can look at the top of my card and choose to place it at the bottom or remain at top," Jaune explained as he drew.
The card he had drew was Revival Gift. Thinking of the possibilities that involved his two enemies he chose.
"The card I have will go to the bottom," Jaune said placing the card, "I'll place two cards face down and end my turn!"
"Then I'll have the next draw," Titan said drawing a card, "I activate the spell, Double Summon! Next I summon Mist Archfiend and Flare Resonator!"
Two portals showed as the first resembled the Summoned Skull with mist as its lower body and crown, while the other was a little floating demon with fire on its back and has a tuning fork and a mallet.
Mist Archfiend
Attribute: Dark
Level: 5
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 2400/0
Flare Resonator
Attribute: Fire
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 300/1300
"Mist Archfiend can be summoned without a tribute, but I would need to destroy it at the end," Titan explained, "Now, I tune Mist Archfiend with Flare Resonator! Prepare to meet one of the strongest servants of the Immortals! I synchro summon Hundred-Eyes Dragon!"
A portal darker than others appeared before them. Then a large dragon before Jaune as it roared, opening all of its purple eyes to gaze at Jaune. He couldn't help but shiver when all eyes are on him.
Hundred Eyes Dragon
Attribute: Dark
Level: 8
Type: Dragon
ATK/DEF: 3000/2500
"When Flare Resonator was used for a synchro summon, Hundred Eyes gains 300 attack points!" Titan explained as laces of fire were seen on the dragon.
Hundred Eyes Dragon: 3000-3300
"I place two cards face down and end my turn," Titan finished with one card in his hand.
"My turn!" Jinzo said waving a hand as a card appears near him, "Excellent! Already I will be an instrument to your destruction! By activating Cost Down, all the monsters' level on my hand will be reduced by two! So first I'll send Malice Doll of Demise to the graveyard to initiate its effect! Now I can summon… myself! Jinzo!"
Electricity surrounded Jinzo as he began to summon himself. Slowly an afterimage begins to bleed out of him and steps forward on the field.
Jinzo
Attribute: Dark
Level: 6
Type: Machine
ATK/DEF: 2400/1500
"But I am not done yet! I now activate my personal equip spell, Amplifier!" Jinzo said as a helmet with needles land on top of his copy, "As long as this card in play, I can activate any of my trap cards without the risk of my ability! I will finish by placing my last two cards face down!"
'Whoa, already in just our three turns! They are not holding anything back!' Jaune thought looking at the field.
"Time to draw," Jaune said on the fourth turn with a hand of three, "I now summon my own Flare Resonator!"
The same monster appears next to Red Rising as they are prepared for Jaune's strategy.
"I tune Red Rising Dragon and my Flare Resonator!" Jaune declared as the monsters combine, "The heartbeat of a ruler pulses strong and pure! An inferno of power and might shines as bright as a star! Your essence of power and justice is law to those who knelt before you! I synchro summon, Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss!"
As Flare Resonator chuckles and changes into energy, it emerges it Red Rising Dragon. Its eyes shined brighter as the flames diminished to show its alternate form. Its arms grew bigger with axes on their arms, spikes appeared on its shoulders, wings, and legs, and his chest had a spiked mask with gold eyes shining. Once completed, it roared with its newfound strength.
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss
Attribute: Dark
Level: 9
Type: Dragon
ATK/DEF: 3200/2500
"Not that one!" Titan said with surprise.
"And remember with Flare Resonator," Jaune reminded as the dragon's eyes glowed.
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Abyss: 3200-3500
"Now, attack Hundred Eyes Dragon!" Jaune ordered as the dragon with a powered fist attacks.
"Not so fast, I activate the Quick-Play spell, Shrink," Titan countered as his spell card opened and fired a beam at the attacking dragon.
"The Abyss' ability activates," Jaune declared, "During either player's turn, I can select a card and negate till the end of the turn! Crimson Prejudice!"
Before continuing its assault, the Abyss telekinetically creates an orange barrier around itself and soon it expanded to where it repels Shrink's effect. Continuing onward, the dragon charges forward and impales Hundred Eyes in the chest along with four of its eyes.
Titan: 4000-3700
"Grr, Hundred Eyes' ability activates!" Titan said growling that the dragon was easily destroyed, "With it destroyed, I can have an Earthbound Immortal from my deck to my hand!" he then grabbed his personal Immortal as the deck shuffles itself.
"I end my turn," Jaune announced.
"Now it is my go," Titan said drawing now having three cards in his hand, "You left no choice but to have a monster face down in defense mode."
"Now it goes to me," Jinzo said waving his hand again as a card appears, "It seems the tide of the duel is in your favor Jaune Arc. I'll end my turn here and now."
"So it's my turn now," Jaune said with a hand now three again, "I activate the spell Shard of Greed! By sending it to the graveyard with two counters, I draw two cards. And now I summon my second Red Sprinter!"
The said monster appears near the dragon, neighing with anticipation.
"With its ability, I can special summon Dark Resonator," Jaune summoning out a regular floating demon with tuning fork and hammer.
Dark Resonator
Attribute: Dark
Level: 3
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 1300/300
"With these two monsters, I then synchro summon another monster, the Red Wyvern!" Jaune declared as the two merged into a red dragon with wings of fire.
Red Wyvern
Attribute: Dark
Level: 7
Type: Dragon
ATK/DEF: 2400/2000
'So far I am the only one that can destroy either one,' Jaune first thought, 'however, with Jinzo's ability, their face downs, and them working together, I'll need to think this through.'
"Next I activate the spell, Pot of Greed," Jaune announced as a card showed a small base form of Red, "So now I draw two cards."
'Alright, let's see now with four whole cards,' Jaune thought looking at his hand, 'May not be much for this turn, but it'll probably shake them off.'
"I now place my entire hand face down," Jaune said placing all of them face down, "And I'll have Abyss assault Jinzo!"
"Not so fast, I activate the trap, Half or Nothing!" Jinzo countered.
"Then I'll use Abyss' ability again!" Jaune said as the same barrier came out again.
"Now, Titan," Jinzo yelled as Abyss flies closer.
"I activate the quick-play spell, Fires of Doomsday!" Titan said revealing his face down, "Thanks to this I can special summon two Doomsday Tokens in defense mode!"
Erupting from the card itself, two dark flamed tokens with one blue eye each appeared with their arms crossed.
2x Doomsday Token
Attribute: Dark
Level: 1
Type: Fiend
DEF/ATK: 0/0
"Like it'll count now," Jaune said continuing the offense at Jinzo as the Abyss collided with the said monster.
Jinzo: 4000-2900
"Now I am free to use Time Machine," Jinzo said, "With this trap, I can re-summon myself in my original position!"
A large machine presented itself in front of Jinzo as it blew steam. The steel door slowly opened as he climbs out with no damage at all.
'I didn't expect Jinzo to protect Titan from Abyss' ability, now he has three monsters on the field, on the other hand, Jinzo has made everyone unable to use traps. Red Wyvern's ability can only work if a monster has higher attack than him,' Jaune thought, 'I think the best move now is to destroy one of Titan's tokens!'
"Red Wyvern now attacks one of your tokens," Jaune declared as the said dragon incinerates one of the tokens, "Now I'm done!"
Titan silently drew his card and looked to it, "Perfect!"
Jaune looked to Titan all more curious than caution.
"I first set a monster by sending my token and my face down monster to the graveyard," Titan said as he did it, "Then I play the field spell, Sorcerous Spell Wall! As long as this card is on the field, my monster gains three hundred attack on my turn and three hundred defense during you and Jinzo's turn! I now then place my last two cards face down and end my turn!"
"My turn now!" Jinzo said drawing a card by waving a hand, "I activate the spell Pot of Greed to draw two new cards! Then I am going to play one of my most deadly forms and all I need to do is sacrifice myself!"
A massive current surrounded his monster as it began to alter form. His green design changed to purple, several belts behind him sprung to life and finally he has and additional eye on top, replacing the red to aqua green.
"Behold my higher form, the Jinzo-Lord!" Jinzo introduced.
Jinzo-Lord
Attribute: Dark
Level: 8
Type: Machine
ATK/DEF: 2600/1600
"Now as long as it remains here, all trap cards can't activated and all face up traps on the field are negated as well!" Jinzo described its effect.
"You're kidding!" Jaune said with shock.
"That's right, I now use the spell Card of Sanctity, now we all have to draw until we have six whole cards!"
Doing so, Jinzo drew five, while Jaune and Titan drew their own six cards.
"I then play Supremacy Berry! With my life points lower than yours and Titan's, I can gain two thousand life points!" Jinzo said playing it.
Jinzo: 2900-4900
"Now I equip Lord with the Axe of Despair, it will give him and additional one thousand attack!" Jinzo activated.
Jinzo-Lord: 2600-3600
"Then I'll use Abyss ability to nullify it for the turn," Jaune said as the axe in Jinzo-Lord's hand came incased with an orange shield.
"That's good, because now I summon Malice Doll of Demise!" Jinzo said summoning a demonic doll with big eyes, sharp teeth and an axe similar to the equip spell.
Malice Doll of Demise
Attribute: Dark
Level: 4
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 1600/1700
"But I am not done! I now play the continuous spell, Ectoplasmer!" Jinzo said bringing out a card with a fiend having its soul sucked out, "Of course I'll equip Malice Doll of Demise with Shooting Star Bow Ceal! It may reduce its attack by a thousand, but it grants him to do direct attacks!"
Doing so, a bow and arrow strapped behind the doll as it lost power.
Malice Doll of Demise: 1600-600
"Now for the offense, I attack Red Wyvern with Jinzo-Lord! Augmented Shockwave!" Jinzo declared as a ball of purple energy flew and destroy Red Wyvern.
Jaune: 4000-3800
"Now Malice Doll, Cleaver Heaver!" Jinzo ordered as the doll threw his axe at Jaune making him flinch and shiver when he felt that blow.
Jaune: 3800-3200
"With that I'll end my turn with the activation of Ectoplasmer!" Jinzo said, "Within the End phases of our turn, I can deal damage equal to half the original attack of my Doll!"
The doll's eyes became lifeless as its spirit appeared above, then it split into two as it attack Titan and Jaune.
Jaune: 3200-2400
Titan: 3700-2900
'Okay that hurt,' Jaune said, 'so in this case if the battle doesn't end me, it'll be the effect damage that would. But why would Ectoplasmer also effect Titan?'
'Humph, don't forget that made this into a battle royal,' Red thought while sitting on the throne, 'In accordance to the battle royal you challenged, effect damage can be inflicted to other duelists, in this case Ectoplasmer can deal damage to two people with just a sacrifice. I wonder how you'll get out of this one.'
"Alright, it's my turn," Jaune drew, "I play one of my face downs, Double Summon to summon twice this turn! So now I play Red Resonator!"
A small demons appeared near, this having its small cloak being made of fire.
Red Resonator
Attribute: Fire
Level: 2
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 600/200
"When this card is regularly summoned, I can special summon a monster from my hand, however another monster can also be special summoned when a Resonator is normal summoned," Jaune described, "So I special summon Bri Synchron and Red Warg at a cost of half his attack!"
Near Abyss and Red Resonator came forth a flying green transformer and a red werewolf partially on fire.
Bri Synchron
Attribute: Earth
Level: 4
Type: Machine
ATK/DEF: 1500/1100
Red Warg
Attribute: Fire
Level: 6
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: (1400-700=700) /2200
'Alright, I think I have a way,' Jaune thought as a strategy came in mind.
(Remnant; Vale)
Cinder, Mercury, and Emerald are exhausted, almost to the point where they can't break through Steel's solid defense. Mercury and Emerald were sweating profusely, while Cinder was panting looking at the standing Steel who is slowly making his way to them. Emerald's semblance had no effect, Steel easily anticipated every move Mercury made, and Cinder was forced to use half of her Maiden's power on him. While they almost overwhelmed him with terms of firepower, numbers, and teamwork, Steel kept fighting and countering their moves. But it is starting to wear him down.
"Alright, this has been fun and all, but if you just keel over already that'll be great," Mercury said kneeling while winded.
"What's the matter? Getting tired?" Steel taunted with small pants from his breath.
"I'm not tired, you're tired! We can do this crap all day!" Mercury said getting up.
"Good, in fact I was planning that," Steel said.
"What the hell was that supposed to mean?" Emerald said grabbing her weapons again.
"The entirety of the time for me was to incapacitate you until the mission is accomplished. While General Tilla deals with Adam Taurus, the headmasters are now locked in combat with our forces. Everything was going according to plan, and you are just a bonus," Steel said shaking his legs a bit.
"Is that so? Why is it that this castle holds significance that you would be willing to fight the White Fang and the head masters?" Cinder asked as Steel stopped.
"I'll tell you three things: one, this place is a powerful stronghold where Diabolos crafts his own Alpha Grimm, a major success in destroying Atlesian Paladins and capable of holding their own against huntsmen," Steel explained, "Two, the intervention of the parties that came here are a nuisance that need to be dealt. Three, which is a two-parter, this castle is more than the first reason, and I'm just following orders from my superiors. I thought that we shared so much in common, Emerald and Mercury."
"I highly doubt we have much in common," Emerald said nursing her aching stomach.
"Maybe, but more with Mercury than you," Steel said now moving in closer.
A loud explosion got all four of their attention as they see a figure flying towards them. Moving back a few steps, Steel watched the thing tumbled near their battle grounds. Looking more, it turned out to be Adam Taurus, but filled with rips and bruises. He even had a crack on his mask and a small scarring on his neck. Adam tried to get up as he copiously coughed. All while Tilla who appeared near Steel with incredible speeds that would rival Ruby Rose. The three didn't even recognize her presence until now.
"Hello, Steel Valor," Tilla greeted, "I trust you are faring well against these three?"
"They have been troublesome, but manageable General Tilla," Steel said, "Do you need assistance with Adam Taurus?"
"That won't be necessary Steel, I can take care of him, he can be so easy to deal with," Tilla said walking to the struggling Faunus.
"I'm not dead yet you monster!" Adam cursed at Tilla.
"Funny, shouldn't YOU be called that after what you've done," Tilla said as she kicked him off and gave pursuit.
Seeing the two go off, Steel continued his conversation.
"Now, where were we?" Steel said turning to them, but happened next caught him off-guard.
He now sees Mercury below him as he swung his body up, kicking Steel Valor's mask off completely from his head as Mercury jumps back in case of counter attack. Steel just stood there completely caught off guard and took two steps back before stopping.
"What's the matter Steel? Didn't anticipate that," Mercury mocked while proud of being able to strike him.
"No… Not at all really," Steel admitted slowly reeling his head covering his face with his hand, "But I should know better when it comes to you."
During the battle between the headmasters and the soldiers, Glynda was incapacitated by Stukov's men, while Ironwood and Ozpin are still going. Ironwood was deadlock with the Meta, meanwhile Ozpin is dealing Viola. The two moved with lightning speeds, each hitting each other exactly where they strike. Viola jumped back as her floating orb conjured and launched several dark lances, but Ozpin deflected to where he left some afterimages. When he was about to rapidly strike Viola, her orb deflected every attempt to beat her. Then Ozpin struck hard enough for the orb to launch at Viola. As she fully took the blow, she then created purple runes surrounding her, levitated as she prepared to fire a devastating beam. Ozpin prepared himself by making a green barrier around himself.
But before they could continue, two things have happened that made them all stop. One is that the castle is emitting a loud hum as the battle rages on and the second is Adam flying towards completely bruised from the fighting as they are greeted by a newcomer they haven't seen.
"General Tilla," Stukov saluted, "Has the threat been neutralized?"
"No, we still have work to do," Tilla said shaking her head, "And Taurus is still breathing."
Adam made this chance to stand tall again. When one of Stukov's men fired at him, Adam blocked with his sword, each bullet made him and his sword glow brighter.
"Stand down Warrant Officer," Tilla addressed the one who shot Adam, "I'll take care of him from here."
"Yes, General Tilla," the officer said putting away his weapon.
Tilla walked to him in a regular pace as she looked at the bruised Faunus. He stood as he held the sword in his sheathed, teeth grinding as he waited for her within striking distance. Willing to play his game, Tilla kept going in the same speed. Almost within striking distance, Adam crouched a bit as he readied himself. With two steps forward, she went in without hesitation. In a mere flash, Adam struck her with sword with lightning speed. Everyone was silent as they watch, while Ozpin and James Ironwood anticipated that she foolishly had herself killed. But to the head masters and Adam's surprise, Tilla is fine with no severe wounds. The only thing that got them in disbelief is that Adam's sword was stopped in its tracks with two of Tilla's fingers.
"Impossible," Adam muttered as he looked at his sword with continuous disbelief.
"I told you," Tilla said as she looked at her fingers, "I outclass you in many ways. Do you really believe that you have a chance against me?"
To almost inhuman speed, Tilla thrusted her palm at Adam's chest as he skidded back. But while this was happening, Adam can actually feel his heart temporarily stop. He kneel down as he placed a hand on his chest, feeling pain he never had.
"How? What kind of human are you?" Adam asked.
"Oh-ho, I am nothing like any human you had dealt, I am crafted with something that made me beyond human. Where humanity has faced Grimm and Faunus, they have completely forgotten one race that can be the downfall of everyone," Tilla said, "One where even they can be the greatest threat if left unchecked."
Instead of listening more, Adam started to swing his sword at Tilla who easily dodged it and then punched Adam in the throat. Launching him in the air and landed on his back. Unable to move and his aura finally fading from him, he attempted to look at his powerful opponent.
"That was rude Adam Taurus," Tilla noted as she placed her boot on his chest, "Very. Rude."
More pressure on his chest made him yell in agony as he tried to pry her off. Every second she kept pushing more of her weight, Adam can feel his ribcage crack, his heart beating faster, and pain rupturing faster like he was being crushed by a Goliath.
"Stop!" Ozpin yelling begging Tilla to cease her hostility, "You don't need to kill him! There are peaceful ways to deal with him!"
"Your sense of peace is different than ours Ozpin," Tilla said, "By killing Adam Taurus, the world would be safer. It will be beneficial to annihilate the Faunus extremists in the most brutal as possible."
"But you'll only be causing more bloodshed! If you continue to show brutal force on the White Fang, then the violence won't stop," Ozpin said pointing it out.
"Then that's good! Because the more they become a nuisance with violence, then we'll just eradicate them all until no one is left," Tilla said expressionless, "By only arresting them until they recuperate for what they've done will just bring a repetitive cycle of violence that'll be tedious and bothersome. But by truly erasing them from existing evils, then can we move on to something new and productive for a change. Times are changing Ozpin, so you better be ready to make the most drastic measures. Or else disaster will hit you harder than anything else!"
"But by doing so, you'll only rule with fear!" Ozpin said not believing the logic Tilla made.
"Perhaps, but it is one of the ways to deal with pests like him," Tilla said putting more pressure on Adam.
"Excuse me, General," one of Stukov's men spoke out, "I hate to interrupt both of you, but a massive horde of Grimm is heading our way."
"How many?" Tilla asked turning her attention to him.
"…Enough to recreate Mountain Glenn," he then said as a cacophony of roars, screeches, and hissing can be heard from a distance.
"Our fighting had ended up bringing the Grimm," Ironwood said as he shoved off the Meta before reaching his personal scroll, "Have the ship relocate to the structure!"
"Humph, I wonder how long it'll take before they overwhelm the Atlesian forces," Stukov said sheathing his weapon, "Have our men bring the unconscious teams to the castle and summon a battalion to halt the Grimm!"
"Do you really think you can handle this much Grimm? You can't be able to defeat them by yourselves," Ozpin said.
"We have no aura and yet we've dealt with two teams and bested Goodwitch," Stukov pointed out, "I think we can handle two things at once."
(Reverse Remnant; Jaune's duel)
"Alright, before I can make my next move, I think I know what you're strategy is," Jaune boldly stated to them.
"Oh, is that so," Titan asked.
"Then do enlighten us what our strategy is," Jinzo taunted him.
"This entire time you led me to believe I have the upper hand, but you are meant to make my moves restricted," Jaune started, "With the usage of Jinzo, I won't be able to use my trap cards that are a great asset to my deck. Then you would then have Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu capable of attacking me directly so that I can't counterattack! But since I summoned an evolved version of Red Dragon Archfiend that can negate one thing once, you then resorted to a new style. By using Ectoplasmer we would all be forced to sacrifice a monster to where only one can be a victor! And since Jinzo drastically drain to almost of my life points, I would either lose to a direct attack or by effect damage alone! So in this case after my turn and you both still have life points, you would bring up Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu to destroy one of my monster and deal me damage equal to the attack of my destroyed monster. And once done with life points still existing, you would sacrifice Ccapac Apu that'll scratch Jinzo's life and erase my life points to zero!"
Although the two didn't show any expression, they were overwhelmed by how Jaune evaluated their strategy perfectly. Meanwhile, Red placed a claw under his gaping jaw and snickered mentally.
'Impressive, incredibly impressive,' Red said pleased that Jaune can read his opponents' strategy.
'No, that's impossible,' Titan thought with disbelief, 'To be able to analyze our strategies with just the play on our turns and he managed to see it like an open book!'
"And if it were to be true, how do you think that we would orchestrate everything that you heard, since the entire time we don't even know what's in our hands," Jinzo chuckled.
"I know more since I had Red by my side for more than days and sometime during our vacation," Jaune said, "And I can show by activating this from my hand, Dark-Piercing Light! Time to see who your monster is!"
The light of the card shines a beam at Titan's face down monster, promptly making it turn face up. And when it did, a massive giant appeared with a blank eye appearing by the highlights.
Earthbound Immortal Ccapac Apu
Attribute: DARK
Level: 10
Type: Fiend
ATK/DEF: 3000/ (3000+300= 3300)
"I thought so," Jaune said looking at the behemoth before him, "Then it's time I end this with this turn alone!"
"Hah! What can you on your turn?" Jinzo challenged, "My new form nullifies all of your traps and we have just enough to destroy you!"
"I wouldn't be so sure," Jaune said smirking.
Now the two forces look at him with some disbelief.
"Just watch!" Jaune said as he starts, "First I play Monster Reborn to resurrect my Red Wyvern! Then I tune Bri Synchron and Red Wyvern to summon another of Red's forms! I now synchro summon the Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Bane!"
The two said monsters united into a single entity that resembled the very thing that met Ozpin and the others when Beacon was first attacked.
Hot Red Dragon Archfiend Bane
Attribute: Dark
Level: 10
Type: Dragon
ATK/DEF: 3500/3000
"Next I summon another Red Resonator!" Jaune declared as he summoned another resonator.
"Now I tune Red Warg with Red Resonator to summon the original Red Dragon Archfiend!" Jaune said as the monsters disappear.
'Ah, so it's my time to shine huh, alright then,' Red thought placing a claw out as a spirit form of him materialized with the other Red Dragon Archfiends.
Red Dragon Archfiend
Attribute: Dark
Level: 8
Type: Dragon
ATK/DEF: 3000/2000
"Good, now everything's in place," Jaune said, "I now play one of my face downs, Red Dragon Vase to draw two cards so long as Red Dragon Archfiend is out, but I can't summon anymore monsters until the end of my opponent's turn."
"Then what's the point of using it when you are going to restrict yourself from monster and traps," Titan questioned as Jaune has four cards in his hand.
"You'll see soon enough, because the fun is just getting started!" Jaune said with a smile, "From my hand, I activate Riryoku! Time give power to Bane from Jinzo!"
Just as he said it, Bane brought a claw up and shot a beam at Jinzo-Lord. When in complete contact, Jinzo-Lord's purple energy then flowed to Bane as its eyes turned purple and roared.
Jinzo-Lord: 3600-1800
Bane: 3500-5300
"Now I activate one more magic card, Scarlet Security! With Red Dragon Archfiend out on the field, he then has an ability to destroy all your spell and trap cards on the field!"
"NO/NO!" Jinzo and Titan yelled.
They can hopelessly watch Red Dragon Archfiend raise its fiery claw and slam hard on the earth. The result created an infernal shockwave as many of their cards were being destroyed. Titan can even see Ccapac Apu being burned alive as the field spell used to protect him was wiped out, now the dark giant dissipates into nothing while Jinzo-Lord merely staggers back as his axe is gone in flames.
Jinzo-Lord: 1800-1300
"And now for the coup de grace!" Jaune said punching to the sky, "Bane, Abyss, and Red! Triple Power Force!"
The three dark dragons charge their fists with hellfire as they simultaneously jump. Now in sync together the three dived and slammed their claws together. Unfortunately their combined might violently shook the island.
Titan: 2900-0
Jinzo: 4900-0
"And that's game," Jaune said as his duel disk deactivated.
A slow clap echoed in the ruined arena as Jaune looked to see Red in his throne clapping his claws. It didn't take a fool to realize that clap meant as a way congratulations.
"I always thought I made the right choice of making you the bearer of the mark," Red said standing up as his throne disappears, "You have proven yourself, Jaune Arc. Although, I personally think using three different versions of me is a bit much wouldn't you agree?"
"Well…" Jaune said scratching the back of his head, "I was in the heat of the moment."
"As many passionate duelists are, now for him," Red said looking to the fallen form of Jinzo while Titan's body disappears into nothing.
"To think… I would lose… against another king," Jinzo wheezed laying on his back.
He could hear the footsteps as his recent adversaries coming closer to his form. Sitting up, he can now see them both look down at his defeated form.
"I suppose this is where I am to return to the shadows," Jinzo said with defeat in his voice.
"Perhaps, but my partner decides otherwise," Red said stepping back.
Seeing an opportunity to converse, Jaune knelt beside him as he started, "What do you mean by losing to another king?"
"As what I said," Jinzo said wheezing, "I had once a chance to live again in a human world, but with a cost of a dark offering. When I almost completed it, one defied my right to exist. After the defeat of that boy, I was swore to not attempt again. In a few years, his energy surfaced and the entire time I dueled against one of the most powerful people to exist in the human and shadows. Even if I had known, I would still fight. Then he came for me."
Jaune turned his head at Red before focusing his attention at Jinzo.
"He had given me an opportunity. If I were to join his cause and live in the dragons' home, he would place me in a place of my own and allow me to be one as a human," Jinzo continued, "But I guess I won't be living that dream, a dream to exist, after I opposed you."
"…No," Jaune merely, "A monster should have a chance to live a regular life, even you Jinzo," Jaune merely said standing up, "Red, is that offer for Jinzo still good?"
"That depends, what you intend to do with him," Red said now curious of his decision.
"It means a lot that I have made many friends the past months, and I could always have more," Jaune as he offered a hand to the still Jinzo, "Come with us."
"…You would have me at your side… after what I had just done now," Jinzo asked with some disbelief and surprise.
"Of course, if my friends can believe in me at Beacon to be a Huntsman and believe me to be responsible with a powerful army, I am can be confident to have someone like you with us," Jaune said innocently.
"…You can be unbearably naïve," Jinzo said looking down before looking at Jaune's dark blue eyes, "But… I accept."
Jinzo raised his gloved his hand to Jaune's. Although he retracted his hand a bit with hesitation, he fully grasped Jaune. Jaune then put his strength to get Jinzo up on his feet, as the latter can stand proud for once. Red took several steps to Jinzo's space as they both look at each other eye to eye. Red then offered a handshake to him as Jinzo assents.
"Welcome to the Alliance my friend," Red said honorably to a new ally.
(Remnant)
Back at Cinder's group fighting against Steel, Steel then began to chuckle at himself for being caught off guard by Mercury.
"What can be funny now," Mercury asked slightly frowning.
"For someone like you not be able to notice anything particular with our characteristics and fighting moves, but then again we are of blood after all," Steel said looking at them with a slightly closed hand.
"Of blood? What is he talking about Mercury?" Cinder asked her subordinate.
"I have no damn idea," Mercury answered confused by Steel's words.
"Since you are dense, allow me to show myself," Steel said as he peeled his hand off his face.
Once they got to see his face, they were in complete disbelief with Mercury having his eyes widen in surprise. Despite the nose bleed, Steel had a face of composure with gray eyes and gray hair. Completely surprising is that he almost has the same facial features as Mercury.
"Please tell me your using your semblance Emerald, because this is not funny," Mercury said with clenched fists.
"I'm not," Emerald yelled just as surprised as he is.
"Who are you?" Cinder demanded, "Why do you look exactly like him?"
"Well, one could say sibling, but in truth I am biologically his family," Steel said, "Born from my very father, Marcus Black."
"There is no way we can be related," Mercury said defiantly, "My father is dead!"
"Yes, like I care about your sudden patricide in the past," Steel said wiping off the blood and grabbing his helmet to put on, "I on the other hand have more important things."
"Steel, do you read?"
"Loud and clear, Crack shot," Steel said out loud.
"I may be biting more than I can chew in here, I may need some assistance please," Crack shot said ending the call.
"Roger, I'll be on my way," Steel said looking at them before turning his back.
"Where do you think you're going," Mercury demanded.
"I'm going to assist a comrade," Steel merely said slowly walking away from them, "You guys are in a war where our survival is vital. This is one war you can't win, and there are many that'll come. You want to find out what's been happening, then look within the castle. You will see what RWBY and JNPR had seen."
Steel then took a leap and struck a piece of the castle wall out as he entered the inner castle. Cinder's group looked onward still with disbelief. Looks like things are showing up for the many in the war.
To Be Continued.
Narrator: With two towers deactivated, things are going well for RWBY and JNPR. But at their home, things turn dire just by fighting for one castle. Unknown to the others and the dragons, everything has been going according to Diabolos and the Immortals' plan. Next on Dawn of Duel Monsters: Signer War Part 4. See you guys there!