AN: This is the first Combat chapter of Sanctum Soldier. Today's matchup? I decided that I would start by having the members of DRAB duel each other. Rex verses Jason and Haley verses Azure. I actually went through a lot of thought on who would fight who. I considered race, gender, weaponry and Semblances. However, in the end I said F*ck it, I going with the situation that lets me make a Red vs Blue Joke. Thought you all would find how my mind works would be funny.

Dantai was informed beforehand of this fight, and he granted his blessing on the stipulation that Jason had a fair showing, which I always intended. He actually got early access so he could give his final say on the chapter, although only the fight itself.

Disclaimer: I don't own RWBY. The song is Round One by Jeff Williams (FINALLY HAVE JEFF'S SONGS!)

Year 1: Soldier vs Hunter RVB

Azure's POV

Finally, today we get to battle. No more playing nice.

We are all sitting in the stands, as the professor is introducing the class. He's... interesting, given the fact he seems to be wearing an Ursa pelt.

"This class is dedicated for sparring between peers. There are two purposes for this. First, it helps find and fix flaws in your fighting styles. While most Grimm are mindless beasts, the elder specimens have learned to exploit those flaws if they see one. Second, it helps you learn to fight people. There are some criminals out there who have unlocked Auras. The police are outmatched against them and it often falls upon Hunters to detain them."

I glance over to Rex, noticing he doesn't seem to be paying attention. Not too long ago, we were the criminals those Hunters were chasing.

"Now I am going to ask for volu-"

Immediately, Rex's hand shoots up. "I volunteer."

"Okay Mr. Rex, I see you would like to demonstrate your skills. Any volunteers for his opponent?"

I see Haley is about to volunteer. I quickly place my hand on hers. When she looks at me, I shake my head and mouth not him. She looks confused, but doesn't raise her hand.

"If there are no volunteers, I will use the randomizer..."

I feel pity for whoever gets selected to fight Rex.

"The result is... Jason Breech."

As Rex and Jason head to the locker room to switch out their school uniforms for their combat clothes, Haley turns to me.

"Why did you stop me?"

I shake my head. "Rex is never more alive than when his weapons are in his hands. I spent the last month training with him. He doesn't hold back."

Round one...

Round one...

Round begins in 5...

4...

3...

2...

1...

Rex's POV

This is the one Azure told me about. I can see it. He's a Survivor. That means he won't be easily intimidated.

The professor gives the rules. "This matched will be moderated. when one side holds a clear advantage, surrenders, or your aura dips into the red, the match will be over."

If I can't scare him, next best move is anger. I rest Necessity on my shoulder and call out. "You seem a little tense, Breech. Want a couple of warm-up swings?"

(You cocky bastard!)

He holds his weapons ready, giving me a chance to observe them. Kusarigama, designed to lock up weapons and loop around defenses to strike someone trying to block. I can't rely on blocking them, have to dodge. Pistol embedded, six chambers each.

I can read that he's going to fire the moment he's allowed, so I subtly shift my weight onto my left leg.

"Begin!"

You got blood on your face
Looks like you're a total disgrace
You came here to take me down
But I only see one of us on the ground

Like a dog with a bone
I wont stop 'till you buried and your tombstone
Reads "here lies a soul
Who should have fucked with someone that wasn't so cold"

Better pull yourself together
Better figure out a plan
You're about to get your beating
Better take it like a man
It's gonna be a long day
And it's only just begun
'Cuz it's only Round One

As was expected, the moment the signal was given, Breech was pulling the trigger. I spring off my foot, launching myself right in a run. Drawing Invention from my jacket I launch a bullet of my own striking his wrist.

"Come on, Breech. I can see you thinking!"

He starts twirling the kusarigama in his right hand, keeping the left's pistol pointed at me. We continue circling, waiting for the other to trip up.

I continue to taunt him. "Breech, are you scared? I'm getting bored here."

He swings the weapon in a horizontal arc. I duck underneath the chain, only to turn it into a roll as he fires the other's gun.

Yeah, he's pissed.

I charge, swinging Necessity at his neck. He blocks it, and our weapons lock together as we stare each other down.

He speaks. "Give up Rex. I refuse to back down."

I bring my knee up, striking his gut and winding him. I retreat, and our circling resumes.

Breech swings again. Time for a gamble.

I catch the strike with my sword arm, the chain wrapping around and linking us. We start tugging, each trying to pull the other off balance.

I'm in the saddle
I'm in the black
You're like the sniffles bitch I'm like a heart attack

I'm like iron
I'm like steel
I got a heart made of metal and I don't feel
Any pity or remorse
You made a bad move now it's gonna take it's course

I'm a bull
In a china shop
You're a tea cup someone better clean you up

Breech starts firing with his free weapon, and with the chain pulling on me, I can't dodge as effectively. A bullet connects with my hip and another strikes me right over the heart. However, the click of an empty chamber tells me that he needs to reload before he can continue.

I stop fighting the pull and charge forward. Without me pulling back, Breech loses balance. I wrap my sword arm around his free one, and unleash a half-dozen bullets point blank into his gut.

"Breech, you showed you are no amateur. There is no shame in surrendering."

"Bite me."

I kick Breech and once more we separate. I quickly glance to the screen and note that his Aura had hit roughly half, although mine was around three quarters. I smile. The chain was crushing my arm. That's why. I knew he was strong. The kid gloves are coming off.

Welcome to the terror dome now there's no escape
See what happens when you tug on Superman's cape?
Accept your fate it's too late to try to save face
I'm gonna leave your ass in pieces all over the place

Jabs hooks uppercuts yeah you're goin down
I'm guaranteeing you won't make out the first round
look at your eyes, I see I got you your ass shook
Best believe your 'bout to get your monkey-ass whooped

Better pull yourself together
Better figure out a plan
You're about to get your beating
Better take it like a man
It's gonna be a long day
And it's only just begun
'Cuz it's only Round One

I pop the clip on Invention, and replace it with one filled with shock-Dust rounds. At this level of Aura, my other kinds might start to actually wound him.

Breech uses the lull to reload his guns as well. We both realize this match is going to end soon.

Abandoning the defense, I charge. Our weapons clash once more and he swipes with his free one across my chest. I fire a round into his shoulder, the electricity weakening his block. I surge forward and clear his defense. I make several swift strikes with Necessity before sweeping his leg. As he hits the ground I smash Invention's grip into his forehead.

I mutter to him, "You would be dead right now."

The professor calls the match, seeing that I had subdued Breech. I stand up and examine the watchers, several of them shocked at the unneeded and cruel end blow.

That's right; you should be scared of me. You haven't met the true monsters out there...

Wn: Part one done!

I will end up using official weapon names for whoever's perspective we're seeing from. Necessity is Rex's Killij sabre, Invention is his HC Pistol.

Rex is a very cruel man on the battlefield. He will manipulate his opponents' emotions to cause them to make stupid mistakes.

Up next will be Azure and Haley in their own duel.