Sorry for the long wait for the new chapter, was on vacation for a bit and working hard on the collaboration piece by SOVIETxEAGLE (RWBY: Team VAND, check it out)

Chapter 3

Mercenary

Terminator

Paladin

Assassin

Deadpool sat in Team RWBY's room while they had a team meeting in the hallway about their new companion and omnipotent watcher. "I don't trust the mercenary one bit." Weiss exclaimed. "He barely seems stable and he has some kind of god on his side!" Ruby nervously looked around and exclaimed "You might not want to shout out something like that… the Narrator will hear you."

"So what if he hears me! What is he going to do?"

Weiss threw her hand over her mouth and frantically looked around to see if Narrator had appeared before them. "We don't know, and that's the main problem." Blake pointed out. "His methods are erratic and unpredictable, we… don't even know what he has planned for me." Everyone grew quiet and avoided eye contact with each other. The Narrator had done something to Blake, but didn't say what and whatever he did wasn't immediately apparent, so everything was up in the air. There was an awkward silence when there was the sound of a large bird landing… in the middle of the hallway.

They all turned to see a man in a trench coat wearing a dirty suit and the man looked as though he hadn't shaved in a while. "I have plans for all of you, but right now time is short." The man replied with a gravelly voice. "We must make haste, the White Fang are on the move." The man opened the door to their room without a key and Deadpool simply walked out. "Are we ready to get moving Cas?" Deadpool questioned.

"Indeed, we are ready to move."

"Awesome! I can't wait to meet my team of badasses!"

The man called Cas shook his head and questioned "Do the rest of you require anything before we make our move on the enemy?" All of the girls raised their eyebrows and Weiss replied "We need our weapons." Cas raised his hand and snapped his fingers, all of the girl's weapons appearing in their hands. "Time is short. We are leaving." Cas exclaimed before snapping again. The girls looked around their new surroundings to see that they were at the docks where the White Fang attempted to steal a large shipment of Dust from the Schnee Corporation.

"What are we doing here?" Ruby questioned. "Are the White Fang stealing more Dust?" Castiel nodded and explained "They require more Dust for the new weapon they are creating. They have made an army, so we will need an army."

"Can't you just… make the White Fang go away? You can do anything you want."

"That would make a bad story, now head to the left side of the crate field with Deadpool. You will wait there until the signal is given."

Ruby opened her mouth, but Deadpool grabbed her hood, picked her up and proclaimed "Come one Red. We have a plan to execute!" Sane chimed in "This is a terrible plan, which we will somehow screw up and turn into a good plan." Crazy laughed "Yeah! That's how it always goes!" Ruby questioned "What do you mean by that?" Deadpool replied "Don't worry about it!"

The two continued until they were out of view of the rest of the group. As soon as they were out of sight, Castiel proclaimed "Yang, you will take the frontlines here and wait for the Paladin. He will be landing shortly. Weiss, you will take the right side and wait for the Terminator. Blake, hold the rooftops and you will be joined by the Assassin." All of the girls raised their eyebrows as the man disappeared with the sound of a bird taking off. "Well, looks like we've got our assignments." Blake proclaimed as he placed a hand on Gambol Shroud. "I'm heading to my spot." Weiss and Yang exchanged looks and Weiss simply left without saying a word. The two had been weird around each other since they were basically tricked into tongue wrestling in front of everyone.

Yang took her spot and waited for the Paladin to show up. Eventually, a few airships flew into view and began to deploy White Fang grunts. Yang stood up, but stayed behind cover to avoid being spotted. She watched as the grunts started to hook up the supply crates and prepare to carry them off, but she was stuck waiting for some Paladin. Yang knew nothing of what this guy could do, so she naturally assumed she was going to do most of the work. Yang watched the White Fang work for a while and quietly snarled "Fuck this. I'm going in there myself."

Yang ran out from cover and charged the White Fang, giving away her position and having the White Fang see her. They raised their weapons and were about to fire, when the sound of something falling from the sky distracted everyone. They all looked up to see a large ball of fire only 50 feet from falling right on top of the White Fang. The ball crashed with a fiery explosion and sent the White Fang members flying. Yang shielded herself from the blast since she was far enough away to avoid being thrown from her feet.

Once the blast wore off, Yang saw a man standing at least 7 feet tall and wore black armor. It appeared like it was riot armor, but the helmet seemed more like a visor and he had weapons for days. Two pistols were set into a plate on his chest, a large revolver with fore grip on his right hip, a machine pistol on his other hip, an SMG on his right thigh, another SMG on his other thigh, a shot gun in the small of his back with the stock pointing to the left, yet another SMG on the back of his left shoulder, another revolver behind his right shoulder, two katanas crossing his back (one red, the other blue), a machete attached to his left arm and finally held a large assault rifle in his right hand. The man gripped the assault rifle with his other hand and began unloading it into the White Fang members, turning them into hamburger. Several more White Fang members tried to jump the man from behind, but he was quick.

He continued to fire the assault rifle and grabbed one of the katanas from his back and clashed blades with the White Fang. Yang took the element of surprise and cracked one of the Fang in the back of the head, knocking him out cold. The other two were surprised by the attack, giving the man an opening and slicing the Fang he was fighting in half. The remaining White Fang was then gunned down by the man's massive weapon. A horde of White Fang appeared around a group of canisters and charged the two with weapons drawn.

The man raised his rifle and pulled the trigger, causing the weapon to click. "Son of a BITCH!" the man barked as he threw down his weapon and grabbed the pistols. He pulled them out and began firing, the sound blaring more than a pistol should. Any White Fang that were hit by the bullets were thrown back like they had been hit by the assault rifle. He continued to fire until both of his pistols jammed and stopped firing.

The man didn't hesitate to drop the pistols and pull the katanas from his back land charge the White Fang. Yang followed him and delivered a punch straight to one of the members face while the man slashed White Fang into pieces. The man's speed and strength were unparalleled… they were unnatural from what a normal person could do. For every White Fang member she brought down, the man brought down five. The horde didn't last very long against the two as they tore through the ranks with ease.

As soon as the fighting ended, the man sheathed his katanas and headed back to his weapons that he left on the ground. Yang went over to him as he put his assault rifle on his back and grabbed his pistols. The slides fell off as soon as he picked them up with bits of metal falling with them. The man took a seat and sighed heavily, staring at the remains of his pistols in his hands. Yang looked over his shoulder and she swore she heard him sniff like he was about to cry.

"Do you need a minute?" Yang questioned with a confused tone. "Yeah." The man replied. "I've had these pistols for so long… and I knew this day would come. I just thought I'd be ready for it." The man set the grips in his plate and grabbed the broken slides. He put the slides in his belt and sighed "So do you know where I can find Deadpool the Mercenary? I was told I had to find him." Yang replied "Yeah, I do. He told me to meet a guy called the Paladin. Would that be you?"

"I sure as hell am. Name's Gabriel, Gabriel the Paladin. Who are you?"

"Yang Xiao Long. So how did you get roped into this entire scheme?"

"Because I'm awesome… and I was told I would be getting paid."

Yang shrugged and replied "That's cool. The instructions were…" Gabriel's shoulders slouched back and he groaned "Instructions? Ugh! That sucks! I was told that I could just do what I wanted!"

"We just have to wait for the signal."

"Oh…okay… so what's the signal?"

"Beats me. I thought you would know."

The two stared at each other and sighed "Fuck."

O00000O00000O

Weiss waited on the right side of the harbor as she was instructed. She had learned not to question what the Narrator told her what to do… or suffer the consequences. Weiss shuddered at the thought of the Narrator exerting his power again and in… inappropriate ways. Weiss was walking through the canisters when she heard someone running along a canister, the clangs of boots giving it away. Weiss turned with her weapon drawn and looked up for someone to be running along the canisters.

There was nothing, not even the sounds anymore… just silence. Weiss readied herself for whatever was about to come at her, and she was ready for when it did. Weiss spun and intercepted the blunt object that was aimed for the back of her head. All Weiss saw was an orange blur as she deflected each blow from the blunt object. It was some kind of staff that clanged against her rapier with ferocious speed and aggression, but Weiss had a hard time telling what from what.

She finally caught the attacker's weapon and threw him back, giving her a good look at the person. The man stood about 7 foot tall and was completely covered in orange and black armor. He wore a helmet that covered and contoured to his head leaving only a single eye revealed. He wore two large plates that covered his shoulders and upper arm and bracers on his forearms. The armor he wore was scaled, probably to allow for better movement.

There was a belt diagonally across his chest with several pouches and another along his waist. The man had two katanas on his back and a collapsible bow staff in his hand. "Who are you?" Weiss questioned sine the man didn't immediately attack her. "Why are you here?" Weiss stared into the single blue eye she could see as he replied "Isn't it obvious? Killing you." The man shot forward and the two began to clash weapons once again.

Weiss was amazed at the man's speed, most people couldn't keep up with her speed. His attacks were quick and aggressive, he was right when he said he was here to kill her. She knew that she couldn't continue fighting the man like this, it was draining her stamina. Weiss thought fast and brought out one of her holding glyphs and trapped the man's weapon, giving her a moment to get away from the assassin. She brought up another glyph and jumped onto the top of the canisters, giving her a means of escape.

She ran along the canisters until something shot ahead of her and impaled a canister. Weiss was then struck in the back and fell forward, hearing the clang of boots on the canister. Weiss shot up to see the assassin let go of some kind of pistol and draw one of his katanas. Weiss readied herself and then flew forward, hoping that her weapon would impale the assassin but she knew it wouldn't work. The assassin deflected the blow and the two began to exchange swings.

Weiss was putting all of her training into her fight as the two moved back and forth across the canisters. Weiss was able to get a locking glyph around the assassin's leg and knock him off of the canister. Weiss thought she was in the clear when she lost sight of the assassin, but that vanished when she heard a clang and looked back to see the assassin swing up and land behind her. The assassin had vaulted himself using his bow staff to create a bar and swing himself up, very clever. The assassin dropped down with a katana swing, but Weiss blocked it just in time.

The two were at it again, exchanging blow after blow after blow, hoping that one of them would land an actual strike. Weiss was starting to tire until the assassin jumped back and dropped something at her feet, a flash bang. Weiss shielded herself and was deafened by the blast, but was then thrown to her back. A boot was pressed to her throat and she regained her vision to see the assassin holding his katana by the side of her head. "50 million dollars." The assassin grumbled. "50 million, for some spoiled brat who believes that she is a fighter. A bit over priced if you ask me, but I really don't care."

He raised his katana and was about to behead Weiss… until a phone started to ring. The assassin groaned "Of all the times to…" He put the katana on his back and pulled out a phone, then putting it to the side of his helmet. "I'm busy." The assassin barked. "With work! Why… how much? Hmm… I'll take it." The assassin hung up the phone and sighed "Looks like it is your lucky day Schnee, someone just bought out the old contractor." The assassin took his boot from Weiss' throat and held out his hand to her.

Weiss looked at the assassin's hand and reluctantly took it, having the assassin help her to her feet and then the assassin handing her Myrtenaster. Weiss put her rapier on her side and questioned "What do you mean someone bought out the old contractor?" The assassin replied "Someone is paying better for me to protect you rather than kill you."

"Very well. What should I call you?"

"Deathstroke. Simple as that."

"Very well. Mr. Deathstroke, we are to wait here until we receive the signal."

Deathstroke simply nodded and took a seat on the edge of the canister, and the two simply waited.

O00000O00000O

Blake went to her designated spot and waited for the one called Assassin. Blake moved silently as White Fang members hooked up canisters to the airships. Blake drew Gambol Shroud and thought "I can't just sit here and let them steal these canisters." Blake was about to strike at the White Fang, but then something strange happened; it started to snow. All of the White Fang members were looking up at the snow falling around them, just as confused as Blake was.

Once there was a decent amount of snow on the ground, all of the flakes stopped in midair. The White Fang looked at each other with confused look until the snow clustered together and speared each of the members. All of the members dropped to the ground with holes in their chests, blood painting the snow red. Blake wasn't sure what just happened until she felt a blade press to her throat. "Do not make a move." The Assassin exclaimed. "If you do, I will kill you. Do you understand?"

Blake gulped and replied "I understand."

"What is your name girl? You will tell me your name girl. Answer me right now."

"Blake, Blake Belladonna."

She felt the blade leave her throat as the Assassin replied "Thank you for sharing. I have no need to kill you. I am your ally." Blake turned to see a woman wearing a black skin tight suit that was missing its left arm sleeve. The woman had blue tattoos going down her left arm and stopped at her palm. The helmet was more like a visor and she held a katana with a white blade in her hand. "Who are you?" Blake questioned, still unsure of the Assassin.

"My name is Zer0. The world's greatest assassin. Nice to meet you Blake."

"So… you are the Assassin?"

"I was not the one. But I am here to help you. I'm the Assassin."

"Okay, I guess you will work."

The Assassin nodded and then vanished from her sight, but Blake could tell she was moving. Zer0 was moving along the canisters and Blake silently followed her, hoping she knew where she was going. Zer0 reappeared on the top of a group of canisters and Blake silently jumped up to her. The two were watching over a group of White Fang that had Ruby and Deadpool surrounded. "We need to help them. Are you prepared to fight them? You will have no choice." Zer0 pointed out.

"I'm ready." Blake proclaimed as she drew her weapon. Zer0 nodded and her helmet started a countdown "3…2…1…" She jumped down and sliced off the head of a White Fang member, her helmet projecting "0". Blake jumped after her and cut another White Fang member in half, causing the others to look over at her and give Ruby and Deadpool an opening. Deadpool pulled out his dual SMGs and began unloading the clips into the White Fang members while Ruby slashed and swung at them.

Blake noticed Zer0's finesse when it came to fighting, her movements were fluid and precise like she had trained for this kind of combat. Blake blocked one of the Fang's attacks, but another caught her side and caused her to drop to one knee. She saw both members raise their blades and prepare to end her when they were both stabbed though the chest, one katana and the other an ice blade. Zer0 removed her blades from the Fangs and barked "We are outnumbered! I will finish them all off! Stay in the circle!" Blake noticed the circle that was cut in the ground around Ruby, Deadpool, Blake and Zer0.

Zer0 put her katana away and dissipated the ice spike, then her tattoos started to glow a very bright blue. The air seemed to become incredibly chilled as Zer0 raised her arms, the wind seeming to pick up around her. That's when things started to get weird, Zer0 started to slowly rise into the air and snowflakes start to develop. Zer0 seemed to be conjuring up a snow storm as some of the snow accumulated to her back, creating wings made of ice. The snow around them created a shield, preventing any Fang from attacking, shooting or getting to them period.

Zer0 was about ten feet off the ground when she curled herself into a ball… and then threw her extremities out, causing the wall of snow to shoot out. Blake watched as the wall expanded, leaving massive ice spikes in its wake, spearing all of the Fang as it expanded. The wall expanded with a 100ft radius, practically covering the harbor in ice spikes and bodies. Zer0 floated back down to the ground and sighed "And thus ends the trick." Yang and Weiss returned with, who Blake could assume was, the Paladin and the Terminator.

Deadpool turned to the Terminator and exclaimed "Deathstroke." The man known as Deathstroke glared at Deadpool and replied "Deadpool. Last time I saw you I blew your brains out."

"You did… now I can't do math."

Sane grumbled "We never could do math to begin with." Crazy muttered "Numbers make our head hurt." Deathstroke and the Paladin looked at the boxes that appeared in the air, Deathstroke exclaimed "That's new." Paladin grumbled "That's weird." Yang shrugged and exclaimed "So this is Gabriel, the Paladin. Guy is a one man army."

"That's what they called me during the war."

"What war?"

"Nomen War… you guys haven't had a Nomen War?"

"What's a Nomen?"

"Nasty bastards that live on Mars. You don't want to deal with them, trust me."

Everyone looked at each other and Deadpool cheered "Yay! My team of badass assassins are here!" Gabriel pointed out "I'm not really an assassin, I'm a bounty hunter."

"Close enough! Wait…"

Deadpool went over to Zer0 and questioned "Why are you here? Where's your dad?" Zer0 responded out of her usual fashion "Dad says, and I quote, I am getting too old for your Uncle Wade's bullshit… you deal with him. So I'm here." Deadpool shrugged and replied "I guess that makes sense… welcome to the team!" Deathstroke questioned "Now that all this crap is out of the way, why are we here exactly?" There was the familiar whooshing sound of a bird landing and the man called Castiel landed in between all of them.

"You are here to rid this place of the White Fang. They have become a nuisance and must be taken care of." Castiel proclaimed. "These jokers? We'll be done in no time!" Gabriel laughed.

"These were just foot soldiers, hardly worth the time you put into them. Soon, you will face larger threats. The White Fang are building an army… so we will build our own army."

Everyone exchanged looks and then Deadpool questioned "Who will we need?" Castiel turned towards him and replied "Everyone."

BOOM! Apologies for the time it took to get this story out. Been busy with a lot of stuff and haven't had the time to write. RECOMMENDATION TIME! Go check out RWBY: Team Vanguard, following Victor Roman (my OC), Alexi Muratov (roosterteethfanatic), Nigel Holland (Collaboration character), and Deveraux Mercer (SOVIETxEAGLE) as they combat the challenges of Beacon and repeatedly attempt to kill each other. Also check out Titans of Remnant (my story) as Titans move across Remnant and fight Grimm and other evil cahracters. PM or Review any thoughts or concerns with the chapter.

-Chief