A/N: Alrighty, quick A/N before we start. Thanks to those who reviewed, followed, and favorited.
PLEASE READ THE A/N at the end of the chapter, I know I'm guilty of skipping them, but I'd like you all to read it for some important aspects of the story.
Disclaimer: I don't own RWBY or the few elements from Bungie's Destiny that are in this.
The next morning found Ozpin looking at his prospective students while standing on the edge of the cliffs. Explaining the process of Beacon's initiation, with a grin at Miss Rose's reactions, he says one last thing.
"I unfortunately will not be able to oversee this test." The aged headmaster says. "If all goes to plan however, I'll be joining you tonight at the team placements." Turning to his deputy-headmistress, Ozpin nods. "Glynda, I leave them in your care." Ozpin leaves the cliffside as the first few students launch into the air. Making his way to the airship dock, he boards a Bullhead and it takes off, making its way towards the Dead Zone.
The Overwatch, Security tower on the Dead Wall.
General Ironwood paces back and forth inside the control room. Winter Schnee stands at parade rest off to the side when Ozpin enters the room.
"Ozpin." The General says, turning to greet his longtime friend.
"James." Ozpin returns. "What's the status of the mission?"
"The beacon is still active and kicking." Ironwood says. "It went offline briefly last night, but was reactivated quickly enough. We believe that they shut it off to do a quick repair." Ozpin nods before turning to Winter.
"A good day to you Miss Schnee." The aged headmaster says. Winter gives a small smile and nods to him. "Might I ask why you are here however?" Ironwood steps forwards.
"Specialist Schnee will join the Knights in the rescue." The general says. "The Iron Lord has been alone for five years, he should see a real face when he gets pulled out." Ozpin nods.
"Alright then." The headmaster says. "Let's go pull him out then."
Deep in the Dead Zone
Shade awoke at the sound of beating bushes. Jumping up, the last Iron Lord grabs his blade before slipping out into the chilled morning air. A roaming pack of Beowulfs caught his scent and Shade must kill them all. Pulsing aura into his blade, the flaming blade roars to life as the Iron Lord pushes every last bit of his aura into it. The Beowulf pack roars and rush the teen. With a muttered curse, the teen spins in a large arc, a burst of flame spreads around him in a circle. The Beowulfs flinch back, and the teen takes advantage of it. Rushing forwards, his blade is extended with flaming energy before the Iron Lord cleaves two in half before turning and stabbing another through the head. Flipping over one of the remaining's wulf's swipe, the teen draws his pistol hidden on his calf. Firing off a few, rare and scarce rounds, he takes off a wulf's head as he burns another. Flipping over the Alpha Wulf, the roar of a Bullhead's engines suddenly fills the area as the airship's guns rip through the remaining Grimm. Staring in disbelief at the gunship, Shade starts laughing manically while waving at the ship. Once the Bullhead lands, around ten Altesian Knights flood out and create a parameter, following the knights was a white-haired woman, likely a Schnee if his memory served him properly. Scythe lightly jobs to the expressionless woman, stopping a few feet away from her.
"It's been five years since I've seen a friendly face!" The ravenette laughs, still in disbelief. "But I know that this isn't a daydream because these knights look different than when I last saw them!" The Schnee grins slightly. "Thanks for coming to get me! Cadet Shade Kurogane at your service!"
"Specialist Winter Schnee." The Schnee responds, a wider grin on her face.
"Schnee huh?" Shade mutters. "I gotta ask, do you have any Burn, uncut crystals?" Winter blinks confusedly.
"Not on me, but there's some back at the Overwatch." She says. "I couldn't muster enough Aura to fully use a crystal, why do you need one?" Shade shrugs and grins, opening the butt of his hilt and sliding out the practically nonexistent Burn crystal from inside the handle.
"I'm almost out." He says with another shrug. "Over time I adapted enough to be able to summon just enough Aura to activate the crystal." At Winter's surprised look he chuckles. "I think it's summed up best with my mentor's saying, 'The light is always there, in everyone and everything. You can try to control it, even try to block it, but it always finds a way.' Basically, it means that if something is stopping you from using the physical manifestation of your soul, your soul will change and grow stronger in order to find a way around the block." Winter thinks for a second.
"However, if one's soul changes, wouldn't that also affect your Aura and Semblance?" She asks, as the two turn to board the Bullhead. Shade shrugs.
"Perhaps, I haven't been able to use my Semblance in five years, but two years ago I could feel that my Aura had changed when I first used it again." He says. Winter nods as the Knights return into the dropship and they take off, heading towards freedom.
Overwatch Tower, Dead Wall, five minutes later.
General Ironwood and Headmaster Ozpin stood at the landing platform as Winter's Bullhead landed. The Knights filed out first, the small platoon returning to their task of patrolling the wall. Winter and the Iron Lord followed soon after. Winter marched directly towards the two while the Iron Lord lagged behind, adjusting to the sudden flow of Aura in his body. He couldn't feel his semblance however, but he'd worry about that later. Following Winter, he makes is way to the two headmasters. Ironwood signals Winter to rest before she even stops to salute.
"My Oum, James." Ozpin mutters. "He can't be much older than my first-year students." Ironwood nods stoically.
"Heyo!" The Iron Lord greets cheerfully. "Ironwood and Ozpin, right?" At the two's nod he continues. "I'm Shade Kurogane, the apprentice of Luna Starlight."
"The legendary Iron Lord scout?" Ironwood asks in disbelief. Shade nods, gesturing to the triple arrow insignia on his shoulder.
"Sir, a scout?" Winter asks, confused.
"I got this," Shade says before Ironwood could speak. "Iron Lords were split into three... Let's say combat roles for now. Guardian, Scout, and Support." He pulls out the picture of his friends. "The white-haired guy there is Shiro Frost, my best friend. He was training under Kuroka Night, a guardian." The Iron Lord takes a break before continuing. "Guardians are basically frontline fighters, they get up close and personal with the enemy and will honestly ruin their day." Ozpin chuckles briefly. "On the flip side, the blue-haired gal is my childhood friend Vivian Aquarius, training under Supporter Celestia Starlight, my mentor's older sister. Supports are basically dust-mages, but could wreak havoc without dust as well." Shade stares at Vivian's face for a moment before moving on. "I'm in the center, training under the before mentioned scout. Scouts are the in between, and most common. They, well, they scout. Gathering information and great snipers, but decent all rounded fighters in general." Winter nods in understanding. Ozpin moves to speak, but shade cuts him off. "Now, don't ask me how I survived because I have no idea. Shiro, Vivian, and I were side by side when suddenly an explosion sent me flying, ripped my cloak as well."
"What was it that you were fighting?" Winter asks. Shade's eyes cloud over.
"A monster." He mutters. "It was this weird turtle like Grimm, but had the ability to animate the dead." The three's eyes widen in horror. "We spent more time fighting our fallen brothers and sisters than actually fighting the Grimm. Luna, Kuroka, and Celestia finally killed the thing in their dying breath, but I was already launched far away." The area is silent for a few moments. "But that's the past. So, where am I going?"
"We thought it would be best if you returned to Beacon with me?" Ozpin says, though it sounded like a question. "I have a prospective freshman that you might find to be similar to an Iron Lord. I wanted to see if you would help her?" Shade shrugs.
"Sure, I don't have anywhere go so that sounds good, could I enroll as well?" The Scout asks. Ozpin nods.
"Ozpin! Come in!" Glynda's voice cuts in from the headmaster's scroll.
"Yes Glynda, what is it?" Ozpin says, grabbing the scroll from his pocket.
"Ruby Rose, Weiss Schnee, Blake Belladonna, and Yang Xiao-Long managed to tick off the Ancient Nevermore in the forest. Requesting permission to assist." Glynda says, her hand resting on her riding crop.
"Negative, I think our newest student might be able to help." Ozpin says, glancing to Shade. The teen grins and nods. Glynda sighs. "Trust me Glynda." She nods and signs off. Winter hands Shade a Burn crystal quickly.
"We'll take my ship." She says. Shade nods.
"Got any rifles on it?" He asks, following her to a regal looking ship. She nods.
"A few standard issue rifles." Winter responds.
"It'll do for now." He mutters, following her inside. She points towards the armory as the engines start up.
"Ozpin, inform Goodwitch that backup will arrange be in five minutes." Winter says. "General, permission to-"
"Granted, get there as fast as possible." Ironwood says. The pilot nods and the ship right rockets off.
The Emerald Forest.
"Ruby!" Weiss Schnee shouts. "How'd you miss! My shot was perfect!"
"It's an Ancient Grimm Weiss!" Blake Belladonna shouts back over the roars of the Nevermore. "It is a lot smarter than we thought it was!"
"Heads up!" Yang Xiao-Long shouts, before the four roll out of the way of the Nevermore's feathers.
"Guys." Ruby says. "I'll distract it. I'll buy you some time to run." Weiss opens her mouth to retort but a flash of silver catches her eye.
"Winter!" She breathes.
"Who?" Ruby asks.
"My sister! She should be in Atlas!" The heiress exclaims. The group of four watch as the regal ship passes over the Nevermore, an object dropping from it.
A few moments earlier.
"We're getting close." The pilot shouts. "The area is too hot to land."
"That's all right." Shade shouts. "Just get me above it. I'll handle the rest." The bay doors open.
"Shade, make sure my sister doesn't die." Winter says. Shade grins.
"I swear on it." He says, before jumping out of the ship. While in freefall, he takes in the situation. The Nevermore was focusing on four students, female according to his information. Another group of four was on the land, three surrounding one who appears to be unconscious. The Nevermore's shreak catches his attention. Drawing his blade, the large influx of flames startles him momentarily before he adjusts to the new amount of Aura in his body. The flames wrap around his blade as he impacts the head of the Nevermore with a massive explosion. Using the force of the blast, Shade flips through the air and lands with a painful impact next to the four girls. Rolling to his feet, the Iron Lord draws the automatic rifle Winter gave him and unloads into the Grimm. The rounds do nothing but anger the Grimm, but that's the plan. Drawing his blade again, he creates a shield just before an onslaught of feathers impacts him. The feathers burn up as he slowly walks forwards. Once it lets up, the ravenette rushes the bird, jumping into the air while slamming his sword into the bird's head once more. There was no explosion this time, however. Instead, the sword glowed red hot before slicing into the Nevermore's skull. Once his blade was hilt deep, Shade kicked on the afterburners, burning the Grimm from the inside out until the bird exploded into flames, sending the Scout flying back towards the four girls. Breaking out of their stupor, Weiss reacted first, summoning a Glyph that slowed Shade down while Blake launched Gambol Shroud. Grabbing the spinning gunblade, Shade yanks on it while Blake does the same. Landing in a heap on the floor, Shade groans in minor protest before pulling himself up.
"Well, that probably left a burning impression." He says, looking at the dead Nevermore. "I guess I'm having fried chicken tonight." The Iron Lord shrugs again before sheathing his sword.
"Umm," Ruby starts, all four looking at the odd male. "Who are you?"
"Oh!" Shade starts, "I'm-"
"That's an Iron Lord blade, isn't it?" Weiss asks suddenly, and Ruby's eyes sparkle. Shade nods. "Where'd you get it?! All Iron Lord blades are buried with their bodies or lost in the Dead Zone!" Shade grins.
"If you'd had let me introduce myself." He says, a teasing grin on his face. "I was gonna say that I'm Iron Lord Cadet Shade Kurogane. Since I'm the last person alive with Iron Lord training, I'm the last Iron Lord." The four stare at him, dumbfounded. "As for where I got my blade, my mentor gave it to me if her dying moments." The Scout chuckles at the looks of shock he was getting. "Now, don't you all have an initiation to finish up?" That knocked some sense back into the four of them, and with a muttered curse, they rush back to the school, Shade laughing behind them.
A/N: I honestly didn't know where to end this cause I didn't want a cliffhanger.
Yes, I made a lot of Destiny references in this chapter, the two biggest ones are the Speaker's quote at the end of story in D2 and the classes.
Guardian is a Titan, Scout is a Hunter, and Support is a Warlock.
I'd like to iterate that this isn't a Destiny Crossover. There will be a lot of references in the initial chapters because I need to build the world.
I also made a vote on Pairings on my profile. You can vote for two, and any guest who wishes to have a say just comment and I'll add that in the final tally.
I will not do OCx multi, I've tried and I'm terrible at it.
I'm also taking ideas on a semblance for Shade. Nothing too overpowered but something that would fit him. It could be related to a Super from Destiny, but it would have to be changed dramatically, I can't exactly remember the Semblance rules at the moment however.
Honestly, I don't know what I'll do with Shade in regards to teams and whatnot, I'll also take suggestions on that. I don't want to change up the current teams from canon but if I can think of something that makes it fit I could. I want to hear your ideas and suggestions.
I have a basic idea on where I want this story to go, but I'm not sure how I want to carry it out, so sorry for all the questions but I'm honestly curious what you all think.
Welp, this is Emerald Night signing off!