Heya, long time no update! Yeah I suck. Writer's block is a bitch. And you know, being completely worn out by lifetime events makes it hards to make em fanfics at night. Ah well, shit happens.

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Dan's Mind

Darkness. It was all he could see. Not that he could see anyway, he was in so much pain. Why was he in pain? He went to scratch his head, but he couldn't feel his left hand scratching...

Oh, that's why. He laughed at himself, despite the situation.

"So, looks like I'm not dead. Yet, anyway. Ah well, still got the rest of the day. Wish I could see though."

Just then, two rows of purple flames lit up, not lighting the room up at all. He could see himself, or rather, through himself. He could also make out a figure a few feet away, but other than that, it was still complete darkness. Suddenly, a voice boomed thruoughout the darkness.

"Kid, I asked you a question. You want power or not?"

Dan turned towards the figure, hearing the voice come from that direction. "Depends on whether or not it will help out in eliminating the Souless."

"Kid, that'll depend on our deal."

"And what kinda deal is that?"

The voice chuckled, shaking Dan around. "Well this is interesting. You're definitely the first person to ever actually strike up a conversation like this. I mean, don't get me wrong, it's short and sweet, but most people are more 'Where is this? Who are you? Ahhhhh!', which is fun the first few times, but then annoying afterwards."

"You didn't answer my question, although I think I know what you're going to say..."

"It's simple. You give me some aura, I give you some of mine. I'll even boost your semblance for good measure."

"Sounds too good to be true."

"Yeah, well there are rules. First off, you can give me the aura at anytime, and get the same amount from me. And if you try to take more, you'll turn into what I am. Someday. Who knows, never had anyone long enough to find out if the deal affects them negatively. Also, if the amount we agreed on you giving isn't met, you die. So no pressure."

"You say that like your aura something big, but I can't sense it. Besides, there is three fighting machines out of wherever this place is, and they already took out three trained fighters. What makes you think you can take them?"

The voice seemed to think, leaving the darkness silent again.

"...Fair point. Three on one does seem a bit unfair. Alright, I'll give you a free sample on how powerful I am. But after that, let's make a deal..."

"Listen, if your as powerful as you say you are, I'll give you all my aura."

"Oooo, a complete partnership off the bat? I'll bite, kid. Be prepared to be amazed, kid. Oh, and for future references, I'm called..."

Beacon Courtyard

"This is bad, Glynda." Oobleck was bleeding from his forehead, his rocket launcher cut in half. Port was barely standing, his axe holding off Daisy's staff, while Goodwitch was sending purple spears at the bandaged guy, although he dodged them easily. Ozpin was keeping Mr. Grimm from swinging his huge scapel by holding it against the wall with his cane sword. Peach had bandaged Dan's shoulder as best as she could, and had begun to treat the knocked out hunters.

"Then please keep from the comments, since I am actually fighting."

Oobleck flinched, while Peach began to look over the injuries. She had turned away from Dan when he got up. She turned back around, grabbing him in a hug.

"Dan! You shouldn't be up yet! Is what I'd like to say, but we need to get out of here!"

Dan merely pulled himself out of her hug, and walked towards the fight.

"Dan...?"

Oobleck, hearing Peach speak, turned and saw Dan approaching. "Mr. Kitari, get out of here while you can. Get more help and..."

When Dan brushed by him as well. Soon, the professors and the attackers noticed Dan getting closer. Mr. Grimm grinned, laughter in his voice.

"Oh dear, I already took care of you. And my scapel is faster than those runes you use. Still, if I get you as well, that means more Souless underlings!"

He would've gone into more of a rant if a new voice hadn't spoken out.

"Oh god, we got another mad scientist as a baddie? Ah well, at least he's got some interesting toys!"

Everyone froze. The voice sounded... demonic. Even the Souless stopped.

"Dan, was that you...?" Ozpin said, dreading the answer.

"So that's this kid's name. No, although he sends his regards. I am, well..."

That was when a thin, ragged tome flew from Dan's robe, landing in his hand. Where his eyes were, purple orbs glowed.

"... Just call me Azmodeus."

He took the tome and smacked his severed shoulder with it. It stuck, opening and spitting out pages. The cover stretched out, getting as long as his remaining arm in a matter of seconds. The pages then flew onto the cover, sticking to it. The cover rolled itself in a cylinder, which began to shape itself into a new arm.

The new arm matched Dan's red robe, runes going down it. It's fingers were pointed, yet other than that, it was like his old arm. Azmodeus bent the new limb, testing it out. Daisy knocked Port aside, charging at Azmodeus. She swung her staff...

Only for it to swish through the air. He reappeared a few feet back, standing in a large, purple rune. He tsked, the pointer finger wagging.

"Really now, you think that SOME people would wait a bit. I only just got the thing, and you were trying stop me from using it. Oh well, it's not everyday I can find a host quite like this."

Daisy swung her staff again, only for it to hit Azmodeus' arm and shatter. She was about to back up, when she was grabbed by her collar and smashed into the ground.

"Oh dear, it seems that I put just a little too much strength. Oh well." Azmodeus shrugged, turning around towards the bandaged man and Mr. Grimm. "So, I'll deal with the nutty scientist in a bit, but first, let's run up to Mummy Dearest." The purple rune flashed, and he was gone. He reappeared behind the mummy, only for him to backflip towards Daisy, and pull her out of the hole. Mr. Grimm kicked Ozpin to the side, and swung the huge scapel at Azmodeus.

Only for Azmodeus to block it with his new arm, sliding a few feet. Mr. Grimm laughed as the mummy appeared at his side, Daisy on his shoulder. Mr. Grimm whistled, and the ground shook. A huge, black hand appeared slowly over Beacon's wall, and soon an even larger Beowulf towered over them. As the Beowulf's claws closed over Mr. Grimm's group, it howled, drowning out all other sounds. When the claws closed, they stayed that way for a few seconds, then they pulled apart, with no one standing where Mr. Grimm's group was. It raised it's clawed hand, and was about to smash down, Azmodeus raised his own hands, summoning several runes. The runes spat lightning towards the giant Beowulf, hitting it dead on and stunning it.

A black rune appeared a few inches from Azmodeus' new hand, which he aimed at the giant. The rune stayed where he aimed it, as he brought his fist back. He smirked.

"Let's see how this'll work."

And he swung his fist at the rune. When it hit, a purple beam erupted from it and flew through the Beowulf, leaving a large hole in it's chest. It fell away feom the school, already dissolving. Azmodeus turned towards the professors, who, except for Ozpin, had their jaws dropped. He smirked again, the purple orbs shirking into thin lines.

"I'd say it worked well. Welp, time for a nap!

And he fell over, unconscious.

Dan's Mind

"Impressed, kid? Take it from me, you ain't gonna take shit from anybody with my power."

"... Why are you offering your power like that? You gain nothing from it."

"Kid, first and foremost, I am a business man. Yeah, nothing gained for me cept some aura, but there's more to that."

"And what is that? I see no way it benefits you."

"Well, I get to actually see the world as long as you and I are partners. Besides, I made the deal to help you out, kid."

Azmodeus chuckled after that, shaking the room.

"Now, I think you'll need some R&R now. Night, kid."

Something hits Dan, and he feels sleep take him.

And that's all folks. More chapters on the way, just gotta get them made. Expect weekly updates to all stories, and if they don't update, just assume I'm getting writer's block/tired. Ruby and the gang are already asleep, since it's 1 in the morning (laughs)

Keep an eye out for other fanfics I'm gonna be uploading.

~DarkJester420