RWBY: Remnant's Ragnorak

by freephysic17

The current issues of faunus and humanity rages on. Both sides are preparing armies for war, but just as war seems to surface between the two races, legends become real, and there is no longer humanity vs faunus, but rather mortals vs the immortals. Is the end of the world upon Remenant? Can it be prevented? NOTE: "I don't own RWBY or AC", just the OCs of this story.

13. Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Will vs. Temptation

Kai: "So your saying that this disciple's power has been reawakened?"

Dragoon: 'Yes. But we don't know who unleashed it.'

Yang: "Bet it was Cinder Fall."

?: "Oh Yang Xiao Long, my feelings are hurt because of that statement."

Everyone, including Dragoon, turned their attention towards the oncoming Cinder Fall and her team comprised of Mercury and Emerald. Yang's rage activated, and her eyes turned red at the sight of Mercury. General Ironwood, Penny, several Atlas Elite Soldiers, Winter, and Ruby and Yang's Uncle Qrow were trailing behind them.

Yang (pointing at Mercury): "You!"

Mercury (casually): "Hey Blondie."

Pyrrha (looking at Cinder): "You're the one who caused the Fall Maiden grief and pain."

Cinder: "You are indeed a smart girl Pyrrha Nikos. And yes, you're right. I am the one who stole the powers of the fall Maiden Amber."

Pyrrha: "Why? Why would you do that?"

Cinder: "To gain some power of course."

Pyrrha: "You hurt her in the process!"

Kai: "Pyrrha!"

This outburst from Kai caught everyone's attention. They all turned towards his direction and noticed him staring at the two with an intense glare. This glare even made Cinder shiver a slight bit. Dragoon also had a heated glare sent towards the raven-haired woman.

Dragoon: 'So this is the one who stole young Amber's powers. Powerful indeed this woman is, but powerful as a Rider, she is not.'

Cinder frowned at Dragoon's comment. She looked at the dragon with interest. She began to plot something in her mind, but Dragoon was able to read her thoughts. This was a secret technique that he didn't share with most dragons or people.

Dragoon: 'I know what you are thinking based on the look on your face and silence. You will not, and cannot take my power. Only Dragon Riders can match the strength and power of us dragons.'

Cinder frowned again. She couldn't believe that the dragon had just said such a thing out loud. She did indeed try to figure out how to extract a dragon's power, just like semblances and the Fall Maiden's powers, but apparently it is futile.

Dragoon: 'Many have tried and failed. Even Riders have a tough time trying to absorb our power. Understand this False Maiden. The power of a dragon is the same as the power of the Almighty One. He created us. We are to serve him and protect his people. Trying to take our powers is the equivalent of trying to take over his powers, which is impossible. The Great Oum has never shown his face to anyone but the First, who is also a mystery.'

Kai looked from Cinder then back at Dragoon.

Kai: "So now what? Am I just to accept this and learn the ways of a Rider?"

Dragoon turned his attention towards the young assassin.

Dragoon: "That is your choice young assassin. You can either accept this request or deny it. Nothing stops you from accepting or denying the Almighty One's plea.'

Kai: "Except for the fact that if I deny the rest of my life will be filled with nothing but bad luck and bad karma."

Dragoon chuckled & replied: 'One may think that, but the Almighty One isn't like how many think he is.'

Kai: "Seems like a nice guy."

Dragoon: 'Trust me youngling, he is very kind and forgiving.'

Kai stood in place for a minute and looked up at the blue sky. He then looked at Shangzu who was lazily leaning against a piece of rubble from the buildings that fell from their previous encounter with the wyvern. Shangzu noticed his cousin's stare and simply shrugged his shoulders.

Shangzu: "Like I said earlier, I'm here because I want and need your help. I'm not gonna force this on you, but I really want you to accept this. The world isn't going to get any better anytime soon. With Ms. Fall's deceitful ways, the White Fang attacking dust companies, and gang activity on the rise, this world will completely go under unless you help us Kai. We're already training you to be a Rider, you might as well accept the position to be Remnant's Guardian."

Kai once again had a moment of silence. He then broke out of his thoughts as he looked around at the people who were currently present at the moment. His final glance at everyone else landed upon his own team, who were silent during this whole phenomenon. This was definitely a challenging decision to make. He and the rest of his team are still on a mission given to them by the assassins to help Professor Ozpin maintain order at Beacon while the Vytal Festival was occurring. However, he was also in search of the Apple of Eden. There was word of the Templars attempting to find it and make use of its powers for global domination. Kai personally was in search of it to hide it from the Templars. However, it was lost during the times of the assassin Connor.

On the other hand, the Almighty Monty Oum, creator of the universe and the creator of Remnant, had asked for his help to maintain order and balance in the world by asking him to become the next Guardian of Remnant. The only problem was the fact that the dragon before him seemed to be hiding other facts behind this story and request. Of course the dragon explained the powers of the Fallen Disciple, but what he didn't understand was what does the powers of the Fallen Disciple exactly do? What is it that makes this person, who reawakens the powers, so dangerous?

Kai: "Dragoon. May I ask what exactly is the danger behind the individual who obtained the powers?"

Dragoon nodded & breathed deeply before replying.

Dragoon: 'The powers of the Fallen Disciple allow the user to control the many Grim that roam about in this world.'

Everyone seemed surprised, if not shocked at this revelation.

Dragoon: 'The user can manipulate the thinking of the shadow beasts and control them to do his bidding. However, there is more to this power than that.'

Cinder: "And what might that be?"

Dragoon turned his attention towards her.

Dragoon: 'Miss Fall. The user may also call upon the Fallen Disciple's Shadow army, which is comprised of shadow knights and dragons. They are similar to the Grim, but these are the souls of the damned. The dragons did come from a line of the First Shadow Dragon King. However, he was defeated as well in the Dragon Wars. There weren't enough normal and light dragons on Remnant to hold off against the shadow dwellers, and they eventually all went into hiding while the shadow dragons laid waste to the land. Of course the Almighty One had enough and stepped in himself by declaring war upon the children of the Shadow Dragon. He created vast an army of Holy Dragons and war broke loose amongst Remnant.'

Pyhrra: "So this story coincides with the story you told earlier about the twelve disciples?"

Dragoon: 'Yes. The Fallen Disciple had his fair share of the powers from the "Old Farmer", but he also found the source of the Shadow King's power and combined that along with the powers of the Original Guardian of Remnant. It was then he began defeating and stealing the powers of the other eleven.'

Kai: "So the basically quadrupled the amount of power he had originally by combining his original strength with the Shadow King's powers, and the other ten he managed to conquer?"

Dragoon: 'That is correct young assassin.'

Kai: "How do you expect me to stop this person if my powers are near nothing to that of the Fallen Disciple's powers? If the person who stole these powers has a hand on them already, how am I supposed to match that strength? He may already be planning something far greater than anything we can possibly imagine."

Dragoon: 'Are you scared young assassin?'

Kai: "Not hardly. I don't fear many things anymore. Ever since the fall of my village I've accepted many things in this world, especially death."

Dragoon nodded & replied: 'It is a matter of will young assassin. You can either train hard for the rest of your life, or you can simply run and hide from it. It doesn't matter, by the end of all this, that power will reach its maximum potential, and the world as you all know it will perish and burn in the ashes of the Shadow Dragons.'

Kai: "What can't any of you step in and do something about this?"

Dragoon: 'Unfortunately, I have to admit that the powers of the Fallen Disciple are growing stronger as we speak. Stronger than many of the divine dragons including myself.'

Kai: "What about the Almighty One?"

Dragoon: 'One should know that even the Almighty Oum has his limitations too. This is a test for humanity Kai to see if they remember who their creator is, and to see what they will do in a time of crisis.'

Kai: "This isn't making any sense to me."

Shangzu: "You're not supposed to understand Kai. You're just to comprehend the message."

Kai turned to his cousin & replied: "Oh I comprehended the whole message alright, and it seems as if the Almighty Oum has given up on humanity as we speak!"

Dragoon: 'Your heart is tainted with anger, hate, and fear young assassin.'

Kai: "Well you expect me to believe in a deity? After what happened to me in the past, you expect me to believe that there is a god of some kind watching over humanity?"

Alex: "Well Dragoon here is kind of proof of that mate."

Kai: "(Censored) off you British (censored). You have no idea what I went through!"

Dragoon: 'You are to understand that the Almighty One lets things happen for a reason. You are not always meant to find the answers to every single event that occurs in your life.'

Kai: "This is stupid. If he could, Oum himself could just wipe out these godlike powers, yet he simply sits back and watches humanity's next steps in their everyday lives. What kind of deity is he supposed to be? Mother always said that he watches over us and takes care of us, but so far all I've seen is (censored)! (Censored) all of this!"

At that moment, Yang briskly walked up to him and punched him square in the jaw. Kai fell over and landed on his (censored). He looked up at her with a glare on his face. However, what he saw made him stop his glaring and his expression softened enough to where he looked neutral. Yang was in her "rage" mode with her red eyes and burning golden hair (literally). However in those angry eyes were the looks of sorrow, and compassion.

Kai (mumbled): "What the hell was that for?"

Yang: "It was a wake up call."

Kai sighed and pushed himself off the ground. Shangzu walked up to his younger cousin and lightly patted him on the back. He also ruffled up his hair after that. Surprisingly, Kai did not shake him off or push him off. Instead, the young assassin gave a small but noticeable smile towards his older cousin's actions. The Older Rider smiled back and spoke to his cousin.

Shangzu: "Trust me Kai. There's more to that from women than you know. That was just a glimpse of the future with you luck with women."

Kai lightly shook his head at his cousin's witty remark.

Kai: "I'm an assassin cousin. No woman would want to be with a man who has so much blood on his hands at such a young age."

Shangzu: "If you're referring to me, then yes, I must agree with you. But someone of young age, it's never too late."

Kai sighed & replied: "You're not that much older than me."

Shangzu: "Doesn't matter."

He then turned a bit more serious with his expression before speaking once more.

Shangzu: "I may not be the cousin you thought I was or hoped to have, but I am still family Kai, and I do care for your well being. But I also want you to consider the paths that you can take. I want you to understand that by accepting this request from Oum, means that you are not only acknowledging he is the creator, but you are doing his will. You will save many lives if you do this job. I accepted becoming a Rider to better the world. I looked at myself and I was disgusted with who I was becoming. However I was able to change my ways by becoming a student of one the disciples. I gladly accepted his offer because I not only wanted to redeem myself for having hurt you, but I also wanted to become a person who would prevent anything like what I did from ever happening again."

Kai turned towards his cousin with the usual face he wore.

Kai: "Your mentor is a disciple?"

Shangzu: "Well, sort of. He's a bit older now, but he can still teach me several things about being a rider."

Kai: "So the disciple Dragoon was speaking of is here?"

Shangzu: "Well not exactly. He's still in a hidden location, but I can take him to you."

Kai: "Shouldn't we discuss this in a private matter?"

Shangzu: "Perhaps, but the lot of people here have heard enough already to where I can disclose a certain amount of information."

Kai stood there in silence once more thinking about what his cousin said. He still was conflicted with his anger that he holds within him. Shangzu noticed his hesitance and spoke to him once more.

Shangzu: "Look, I understand you're conflicted with what Dragoon and I have said to you, and I understand that your developed beliefs counter what we've revealed and said to you. You've done enough as is now. You've become an assassin for the Creed. You've done what many would not even consider doing. It may have been out of anger and fear and other reasons, but you've done the impossible. Your will was stronger than the many temptations that you've faced. So now I'm asking you to use your will again and not give into the temptations that are blocking your path once again. It is a matter of will versus temptation Kai."

Kai looked down at the ground and then back up. However rather than look at Shangzu, he turned his attention towards his teammates who were quiet during this whole meeting. The three assassins looked back at him. Alex simply shrugged and spoke to him.

Alex: "Look mate, we support you no matter what you do. We'll follow you to the ends of the earth if we have to. You know that we owe our lives towards you. If you accept the position of becoming a Dragon Rider, then we can't stop you, and we won't stop you. I don't know how the Order will take it, but I surely will accept whatever decision you make. I'm sure Kyle and Mason would also agree with me."

The other two assassins simply nodded in agreement with Alex's statement.

Kai: "Thanks boys. I appreciate it."

Alex: "No problem amigo. Plus this could be your chance to spend some more time with a certain someone when not training."

Kai sighed & replied: "In case you weren't listening you "deaf donut", as you once called me, the job of a rider doesn't sound like there's any time for that kind of stuff."

Alex: "Suit yourself bro, but just a word of advice. Other guys will eventually reach into her heart. Better spend as much time with her as possible."

Kai shook his head at his teammate's antics. He turned towards Yang and the rest of the people of Beacon. He and Yang made eye contact with one another. They stared at each other for what seemed to be an eternity. She simply gave him a smile and a nod in approval. However as he was turning his attention towards the headmaster of Beacon and the general of Atlas, he noticed Yang's expression change into a sadder one. This concerned him just enough to where he would speak to her privately about the matter.

Kai: "Professor Ozpin."

Ozpin: "Yes Mr. Tetsuya?"

Kai: "I would like to withdraw from your academy under these current circumstances."

Ozpin smiled & replied: "I already have your papers ready Mr. Tetsuya. Do not worry; I will not hold this decision against you. You are doing what is considered to be the greater good of not only humanity, but for the faunus as well. I take pride in the fact that this academy has helped you continue to strengthen your beliefs and holdfast to them. I would be disingenuous if I didn't say that I am a bit upset about you leaving this academy. You have represented Beacon well in the classroom, on the battlefield, and outside of Beacon amongst the general population."

Kai: "Thank you Professor."

Ms. Goodwitch: "Please continue to look after yourself Mr. Tetsuya. It has been an honor having taught one the best hunters in Remnant. In fact, it was an honor having you in my class. I have high respect for the Assassin's Creed even though I do disagree with some of their beliefs and ways on how they handle worldly affairs."

Before Kai could answer, Shangzu interrupted him.

Shangzu: "Oh believe me Ms. Goodwitch, I will take care of myself. I'll make sure to visit you every so often, whenever "Teach" lets me have some free time of course."

He winked after making his statement. Ms. Goodwitch glared at him, but surprisingly was flustered at his response. This reaction got several good laughs and giggles from the people who were present. Even Dragoon seemed to be chuckling a bit. Kai simply face palmed and sighed.

Kai: "Would it kill you to not flirt with any of my teachers?"

Shangzu: "Of course, I won't flirt with any of your teachers except for her."

Kai: "You know, I'm starting to see why mother had issues with uncle."

Shangzu: "Oh come on little cousin. Ever since mom died, he needed to get back up on his feet and get back out in the world."

Kai: "Yeah, unfortunately he resorted to flirting with other women."

Shangzu: "Better than him moping around in bed all day. Plus he eventually remarried after that. They did move away though for a long while before the whole incident."

Kai: "You know, the more I spend time with you, the more I become confused on my opinion of you."

Shangzu: "Well yeah, that's me alright. I'm always a mystery."

Kai: "Besides, I don't think any woman would want to be with a murder."

Dragoon: 'That was cold.'

Alex: "Damn, shots fired."

Shangzu: "Says the assassin."

Kai: "I'll have you know that I spared more people than you think."

Shangzu: "You still have blood on your hands one way or another. Besides, I know that assassins secretly had families. Don't think that I don't know the history of the assassins. Ezio Auditore had a family of his own back in his time."

Alex: "Accurate enough."

Kyle: "Yep, he nailed that common bit of knowledge."

Kai sighed and turned back towards Dragoon.

Kai: "Tell Deity Oum and the rest of the Dragon Table that I accept the new position of Guardian."

Dragoon nodded & said: 'We are really appreciative of your decision to help us young Tetsuya. You will make the difference when the time comes. I shall inform the Council as soon as possible. As for the Dragon Lords and their "children", we are forever in your debt young Tetsuya. I hope to see you again soon.'

Within seconds, Dragoon vanished in a bright array of lights. After his disappearance, there was a good few minutes of silence before Shangzu broke it.

Shangzu: "So what do you say cousin? Shall we get started with our training?"

Kai stood in his place looking up at the now clear sky. He turned around to face his cousin, and he walked up to him before stopping a about a foot away from his older cousin.

Kai sighed & said: "You once told me to forgive others, so I have forgiven you. However I still want the truth from you when we officially begin training. It's hard for me to do, but I must forget the past and move onto the future. If this is what it takes to make Remnant a better world for all races, people, and living beings and creatures, then I'll do everything in my ability to make that come true."

Shangzu smiled at his younger cousin.

Shangzu: "Thank you, you have no idea how much this means to me. I will indeed reveal the truth to you, and I will make sure that we are family once again. What I did is indeed unworthy of your forgiveness, but I thank you for your kindness and forgiveness towards me. I promise I'll make this world a better place for not only the people of Remnant, but for you specifically since I took what was rightfully yours away from you when you were young."

Kai nodded and extended his arm out. The older of the two relatives smiled once more and grasped his hand with his younger cousin. The two officially became a family again.

Shangzu: "Well, since we've had a busy day, why don't we wait until tomorrow to begin our journey? I believe that rest is important too you know."

Kai chuckled at this statement. This surprised many because they aren't used to Kai being so happy and joyful. They were always used to the assassin hunter being calm, stern, and overall boring. However, for three other assassins, they saw this as a good sign. This was the type of scenario that they were hoping for to change their leader for the better. It wasn't that he already was a good individual; it was just the fact that he was always too uptight about things, and he rarely had any fun. Sure he let them have vacations and spend time with their families (their families lived within the save boundaries of the Order), but most of the time, he never took a break even when he wasn't needed. The three looked amongst each other as if telepathically communicating, which they were.

Alex: "Oi Kai! The three of us want to ask you and your cousin something!"

Kai faced his long time friend & ally & replied: "Sure, what do you need Alex?"

Alex: "The three of us, with of course the approval of the Order, and as a unanimous decision by the three of us, would like to ask you, and specifically your cousin, if we can join you three in becoming Dragon Riders."

It took a few seconds from everyone around them to process what they had asked. And once two and two were put together, everyone had shocked expressions and semi-worried looks amongst each other's faces. Shangzu simply smiled at the trio of assassins. These three certainly were close to his younger relative. It would seem as if the three were willing to die for him too if it ever came down to that. The older Tetsuya simply shook his head in approval, and the three assassins gave each other high fives and handshakes.

At a distance, Professor Ozpin simply smiled and shook his head in mirth at the four happy assassins and the lone rider.

Ms. Goodwitch: "Professor, are you sure it's okay to allow them to do this?"

Ozpin: "Of course Glynda, it is alright for them to make this decision. They aren't really our students, and the Order did give them permission to do so. Despite the fact that this school will loose a great team and four great huntsmen and assassins, they are making the right decision by protecting humanity and all the Faunus of the world from extinction. If what that dragon said was correct, they might indeed be our last hope of preserving Remnant herself."

Ms. Goodwitch sighed & replied: "I hate having to agree with you most of the time. It gets on my nerves."

Ozpin chuckled at her statement, and turned his attention towards the four soon-to-be riders. He smiled at them and mentally gave them his blessings on protecting the world, as they know it. Shangzu watched the boys talk amongst themselves. He was enjoying the sight of his cousin enjoying himself once again. He felt bad for having taken away his childhood, but he feels that things will start to get better now. Little did he or any of them know that the road ahead is going to be a very difficult road to travel down. Just then, Yang walked up to Kai and tapped his shoulder. He turned around and looked at her in the eyes. She smiled at him. What she asked next left a few laughing and another few surprised.

Yang: "So Dragon boy, when are you taking me on that date?"