Remnants Cyborg Chapter 4, a rwby fanfic

Chapter 4

So unless I specify otherwise always assume the POV is Ash. This Chapter takes place between the Badge and the Burden Pt 2 and Jaundice. Also this chapter is a little bit on the short side but every chapter will be a minimum of around 3k words. On an unrelated note If anybody else is into supernatural RWBY fics take a look at my buddy FearTheGhostKing's story Remnants True Fear.

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Thank you everybody who voted. I posted the results at the end of the chapter.

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'Spending last week with team RWBY was… Interesting, to say the least. Between Yang's puns, Weiss's tsundere attitude, Ruby's energy, and Blake's aloofness, nothing was ever boring. And now It's Monday, so I'm spending the rest of the week with team JNPR' I thought as I woke up. 'I honestly thought sleeping on this couch would bother my back but I guess not'. Rubbing the sleep out of my eyes, I then sat up and checked the time. '5:30. Hmm that's the perfect time for a morning workout' I mused. Hearing movement in the dark room, my eyes wandered over to sleeping forms of team JNPR but mainly the N who was rolling around in her sleep. 'There all pretty heavy sleepers but I'll be quiet just to play it safe'. I stealthily (or as stealthily you can be with metal legs) snuck into the bathroom and changed into my workout clothes, which consisted of maroon sweatpants and a white t- shirt. Upon finishing checking myself out (hey we all do it) I exited the bathroom and did a quick once-over of the team. 'Yup they're all still asleep' I thought before slipping out of the room.

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Exiting the school, I was met with crisp fall air. I breathed in nostalgically, remembering the times when I worked out or played football with my friends back home. Looking down at my hands I realized that it would never feel the same. Nothing would ever feel the same. My eyes began to water slightly but I pushed those thoughts aside and began my run around the school grounds.

I tried to squash the negative feelings about being a Cyborg but I couldn't help it. I was trapped in a strange body, in a world unlike my own. At least I could take solace in the fact that I knew about this world in advance. It still seems crazy, almost like a dream, being stuck in one of your favorite shows. I sighed, trying to banish these pessimistic thoughts from my head.

I felt tired physically and mentally.

Wait… physically?

Looking down at my limbs I noticed that instead of their regular purple glow they were glowing yellow. 'What the hell?' I thought lightning manipulation was my semblance. Why did it change colors?

I was broken out of my stupor when I noticed something odd about my legs. I felt the familiar burn of a good workout and of blood rushing through my veins. I tried to rationalize what was happening. "Okay so Doc Brown and the General said that my robotic features are powered through my semblance. They also said that it would be as natural as using my actual limbs because my semblance could mimic and boost my natural bioelectric impulses." I said aloud. "Maybe my semblance became so acute that whenever objects or forces come into contact with my cybernetics I can actually feel them due to a neuro electrical response triggered by though my semblance?" Either way, this was an interesting development or I should inform the general when I get the time later.

Suddenly I felt my scroll buzz. When I took it out I saw that I had got a message from Nora.

Nora 6:05 am- Hey Ash where are you? Everybody is asleep, well actually Ren might be meditating, but when is he not meditating right? What if he meditates in his sleep? Or what If he sleeps while meditating? That would explain why he doesn't move. Anyway where are you? Can we hangout?

I laughed to myself as I read the message. 'Nora's been acting really clingy since we've met. But maybe it's just her personality? I mean we spent yesterday night watching movies as a team. After finishing the second movie at around 10pm Ren, Jaune, and Pyrrha all went to bed leaving Nora and I alone on the couch watching one last movie. We ended up falling asleep in each other's arms while watching The Fault in our Stars but besides that we haven't hung out much' I thought absentmindedly as my fingers danced across the digital keyboard.

Ash 6:07 am- I'm in the middle of a run around campus. You're welcome to join me though. I'll wait by the Beacon statue if you want to come.

Nora 6:08 am- Ok! I'll get changed and join you.

So I walked over to the Beacon statue and waited. Having no idea how long Nora would take, I took out my scroll and began to play one of my favorite games Cytus. It's one of those super addictive phone rhythm games. I navigated the menu and quickly found the song I wanted to play. 'Freedom Dive' I read the song title in anger. I had a perfect score in every single song besides this one. This song was easily the hardest in the game, with a BPM of 222.22 and an average of 8.5 notes per second this song is an absolute nightmare. But screw it I decided to play it anyway.

The song started up and tap notes instantly popped up on my screen. My thumbs flew across the display tapping every bubble that popped up. Then the second section of the song started and immediately drag notes appeared traveling in a diamond pattern clockwise with tap notes inside of it. With great dexterity I alternated using my right and left thumbs to follow the drag path and while using my other hand to click the notes inside of the pattern.

Sweat started to form on my forehead as more notes spawned endlessly. Colorful notes were exploding on my screen as I quickly tapped, held, or dragged them. My fingers moving with lightning speed that were almost invisible to the human eye. Then the song ended and the results screen popped up.

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"HELL YEAH A PERFECT SCORE!" I shouted out as my screen read in a golden font 'MILLION MASTER' (one million is a perfect score)

"WOW, GOOD JOB!" Shouted someone from over my shoulder.

"AHHH FUCK!" I screamed jumping into the air. I quickly turned around, with my fists raised prepared to pummel whoever the hell snuck up on me. Only to be poked on the nose as my assailant said "Boop."

"Wait Nora? You scared the shit out of me. " I said while bending over and holding my chest.

Suddenly she jumped on my back while hugging my neck and wrapping her legs around my thighs. "Sorry!" Nora giggled out as I stumbled before standing straight up with her still hanging on my back. I felt her… ahem… assets, squish up against my back and my cheeks flushed a red that would put Ruby's cloak to shame.

"U-Ummm can you get off," I squeaked out feeling increasingly uncomfortable. 'WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING' I yelled out internally.

As my passenger got off my back I finally got a good look at her. She wore a white and pink V-neck t-shirt, pink gym shorts, knee high white socks and pink converse style shoes (her gym outfit). All in all she looked gorgeous. I blushed when my mind was starting to wander and banished the indecent thoughts from my head. 'I mean it's not like she likes me or anything.' I said to myself.

"Alright let's start the run!" I said to the hammer wielding girl but not before checking the time.'6:14am we have a bunch of time left' I thought to myself.

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Nora's Pov 6:00 am

'Aw crud I woke up to early.' I thought to myself before sighing in exasperation. 'Well, I probably won't be able to fall asleep again. Hey I wonder if Ash makes cute faces in his sleep?' Just thinking about that boy set my heart aflutter. The way he saved us in initiation was so awesome and he knows how to let loose and have fun like me. I blushed madly as I remembered falling asleep in his arms last night. 'Thankfully I woke up before he did so I was able to sneak into my bed'. Speaking of Ash, he wasn't on the couch or in the bathroom. I decided to send him a text to make sure he is ok.

Ash 6:07 am- I'm in the middle of a run around campus. You're welcome to join me though. I'll wait by the Beacon statue if you want to come.

'Oooh he's running and he wants me to go with him! It'll be like a date!' I mentally squealed be for replying.

Nora 6:08 am- Ok! I'll get changed and join you.

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Ash Pov

'I can honestly say that I enjoyed Nora's company on my run. She's a really fun girl to be around and I love her personality. It's just so inviting.' I thought as I listened to Glynda Goodwitch give a lecture. 'I have to figure out what the hell is up with my semblance' I told myself as I looked at my arms. At some point the glow changed colors from yellow back to purple.

"Today, students, we will begin the first day of sanctioned fights." She announced. Looking over at my team I saw that Nora and Pyrrha were anxious for a fight, while Jaune was visibly paling. Ren just absorbed the information and sat calmly. I laughed as I saw all of team RWBY silently cheering next to us. "These fights will be formatted the same as a tournament duel. Your Aura will be tracked throughout the fight and if it reaches the red you will be disqualified. You may also yield if you cannot win the fight. I will now select the first match up."

After she finished speaking, a digital display popped up above the stage. Glynda clicked a button on her scroll and the screen randomly choose two names. My eyes almost widened as I saw the results. Looking at the display, Goodwitch said, "Will Ash Harkin and Pyrrha Nikos come to the stage and fight."

Pyrrha and I exchanged nervous glances (not wanting to fight each other) before nodding as we walked up to the stage. Goodwitch upon confirming we were ready, started the match.

Not wanting to cause massive damage to the room or risk a stray attack hitting another student I resolved that I would limit myself to my Katars, Semblance and Martial Arts.

So with my Katars drawn I faced my adversary.

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Play One Punch Man OST BATTLE!

Pyrrha Pov

As soon as Ms. Goodwitch started the match Ash and I began circling each other. For about 20 seconds we rotated around the other, trying to spot exploitable weaknesses in our opponent's fighting style. I had already noticed several flaws in his fighting style but we still continued to orbit around one and another. Deciding that this fight was going nowhere I turned Miló into its rifle form and began to fire at my opponent.

Unsurprisingly Ash either evaded my bullets or deflected them with his katars. Realizing I was just wasting ammunition I sprinted forward with Akoúo raised and Miló drawn in its sword form. Ash, in retaliation, surged forward, meeting me in the middle of the stage. We exchanged blows in a shower of sparks, neither one of us gaining the upper hand. Ash tried to slash me in a flurry of strikes but my shield safeguarded me from his attacks.

Instead of continuing his assault the cyborg decided to strafe me in a counter-clockwise fashion, hoping to surprise me. Thankfully I expected something to this extent and lashed out with a shield bash, momentarily stunning him before following up with a horizontal slash. The blow connected and he was sent skidding backwards. Utilizing this gap in the fight I glanced at our aura levels. 'Our aura percentages are almost equal' I thought as the screen read that I had 89% left, while Ash had 84%.

My thoughts were interrupted as Ash tried to skewer me with one of his katars in Hookshot mode. (An: I don't own The Legend of Zelda ) Thrusting my sword forward, I parried the oncoming chained weapon and pulled my blade to the side. Using my semblance as I moved my blade, I was able to wrench the weapon from his hands before he could electrocute me with it.

Upon losing one of his weapons Ash fired on me with his remaining katar now in gun mode. Unfortunately for him his bullets bounced harmlessly off my shield like droplets of rain on an umbrella. Recognizing his actions were for naught he sheathed his remaining blade in his ankle before raising his fists and rushing towards me.

I hadn't wanted to do this but I saw no other way to end the fight without hurting him. As he neared me I raised my hand preparing to stop him with my semblance. Ash saw what I was about to do but just smirked at me. 'Why is he smirking?' I thought, concerned.

Suddenly Ash reached into his pockets took out two silver coils that are size of wristbands. Slipping them on, he began to channel lightning into his limbs. I tried to use my semblance on him but grew worried as nothing happened. I gasped in realization, 'He's using those coils as an electromagnet to counter my semblance.' As he entered striking distance my polarity finally activated sending him backwards.

I suddenly heard him mutter "Interesting your magnetism is stronger than mine but only at close range" before rushing back towards me with lightning sparking all over his body. I stood my ground and raised Miló , still in its sword form, while preparing my semblance in my other hand.

When Ash was about to enter striking range I threw my hand forward in an attempt to throw him off balance with my semblance. In response He clapped both of his hands together in a prayer like fashion as he ran and was somehow able to cancel out my semblance.'Crap' I said mentally while preparing for the worst.

He jumped at me and tried to strike me with a Dropkick. Thankfully I was able to take out Akoúo and block the blow but I was staggered backwards. Quickly fixing my stance I looked at Ash only to find...nothing? "Ackkk!" I coughed out as my opponent appeared behind me trapping me in a one armed chokehold while locking my arm holding Miló in place .

"Please yield Pyrrha, or I'll turn into a Human Taser," Ash said to me.

When I realized that there was no way for me to escape his hold, I sighed out, "Fine, I yield."

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Ash Pov

"A-And the winner by surrender Is Ash Harkin," Glynda announced surprised by the turn of events as I released Pyrrha. It was highly likely that she saw the recording of my fight in emerald forest but I guess she didn't expect me to beat Pyrrha in close quarters.

"Good fight, you kept me on my toes throughout the match!" I said to the Spartan.

"Yeah, you to. But don't expect to win again the next time we fight," She replied, punching me in the shoulder good naturedly as we stepped off the stage to rejoin team JNPR and RWBY. Pyrrha and I were offered congratulations from both teams. While everybody praised me with either a high five or a shoulder pat Nora decided to glomp me from behind. Everybody laughed at me as I blushed in embarrassment. Thankfully the Professor decided to speak up, ending my teammates teasing.

"We have time for one more match." Glynda announced as she selected two students on her scroll. "Will Cardin Winchester and Hunter Greenwood come up on stage?"

The armored brute sauntered onto the stage but I ignored him as I focused on the other person. The Wolf ears atop his head immediately marked him as a Faunus. Hunter has green hair, yellow eyes and was wearing leather armor (An: Think Skyrim). The final thing I noticed about the guy was that he had a black Machete with a forest green handle attached to his back.

Ms. Goodwitch signaled for the fight to begin and both competitors rushed at each other.

If I could describe the fight in one word it would be "Slaughter". I watched in silence as Hunter was getting smacked around the room by Cardin. The Wolf Faunus attempted to defend but the mace wielding teen wasn't having any of it. Using his high level of strength, Cardin broke through Hunters block and shot an explosive blast at him point blank. The force of the blast sent the Faunus teen to the ground where he lied, unmoving.

"Not so strong, are yea? Hmmm, serves you right, you filthy animal," Cardin muttered almost inaudibly as he walked away from the beaten form of Hunter laying on the ground in exhaustion. Glynda then proceeded to call the match and help Hunter up.

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"Hey Ash, are you ok?" Jaune asked me as our team was studying in the library (with the exception of Nora who was sleeping at the table).

"Cardin's attitude is seriously starting to piss me off…" I growled out. "I swear, if he starts to mess with you or any of our other friends we're going to have some serious problems."

"Yeah, his behavior is inexcusable," Pyrrha said, agreeing with me.

Groaning out, I replied, "And I have to live with them for the next week." With faux enthusiasm, I added "Yay…" 'Maybe I can whip their sorry asses into shape' I thought.

"You matched Pyrrha pretty well, so I have no doubts you could take their whole team if push comes to a shove," Ren supplied helpfully.

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END

Ok so the poll results are in:

Coco: 7

Winter: 6

Yang: 5

Ruby: 5

Weiss: 2 :'(

Here are the Girls in the Harem: Nora, Penny, Velvet, Winter, and Coco. Depending on where I go with this story plot wise I may end up adding one final girl to the harem that wasn't in the poll.

Also I know I didn't explain what was up with Ash's lightning changing colors but I'll explain it in a few chapters muahaha. All I can say is that it is important to the story and Ash's development as a character.