Hey, it's chapter five! So, last chapter, the Inhuman siblings have arrived at Beacon, to find out about Epsilon. Will they succeed? Will Epsilon find them out? Will Ultramega find Benjamin? Find out now!
Chapter Five - A True Nightmare
"No!"
I shot up from mine and Yang's bed, quickly looking around, realising where I was. I sighed when I figured out I was in my dorm room, looking down at Yang who was peacefully sleeping. I checked Ruby, Weiss and Blake, making sure they were still all asleep after my brief outburst. They were all still deep in their sleep. I sighed and put my hand on my forehead.
"Not that nightmare again." I said to myself quietly.
I looked at my wrist watch, seeing that the time was 3am and I had 95% power. I got out of bed and silently got changed, and left the dorm. I walked through the academy and reached the gym, finding it completely empty. I approached the treadmill and activated it, and started running to clear my mind.
"It's just a nightmare."
30 Minutes Later...
"Why do you bother running if you don't loose weight or gain muscle?"
I stopped the treadmill and turned to the speaker. I saw Yang leaning against the door, still in her pyjamas with her arms crossed.
"Because I want to increase my ego." I joked. "Shouldn't you be asleep?"
"I missed my cuddles." She pouted, walking into the gym. "Epsilon, I'm not stupid. You've been waking up and leaving the dorm most nights since David left Beacon. What's wrong with you?"
"It's nothing you'd find interesting." I told her, stepping off the treadmill.
"Hmm, let me rephrase the statement: I order you to tell me what you're dreaming about." Yang ordered, pointing at me accusingly.
"Yang, I'm not a slave, don't abuse your pow-"
"Epsilon..."
I sighed and walked up to her. "I've been having recurring nightmares, the same nightmare. Every. Single. Night. It's torturing, not being able to rest and calm myself down, so I come here, try to distract myself and clear my mind, but it doesn't work." Yang frowned and took my hand, guiding me towards some seats. She essentially pushed me into one of the seats and moved another seat opposite me and she sat in it.
"Epsilon, you shouldn't have to suffer through these nightmares alone. With friends and family, you can get through this. I can help you." Yang comforted me. "You remember how I told Blake about how I went to find my mother when I was younger, and I almost got myself and Ruby killed?"
"Yeah, you were saved by Qrow. It was a lesson to Blake; not to push yourself too far, and too slow down." I confirmed.
"I was haunted by the experience of near death. Ruby was luckily asleep, so she doesn't really remember what happened. When I had nightmares about it, Ruby helped me by comforting me, helped me get through the nightmares. Eventually, they stopped." She said to me, playing with her hair a little.
"It's the same nightmare I told you about, when I was a hologram." I began. "We were still all in the cafeteria, talking and eating as usual, but it wasn't the same as the first nightmare. David, Anna and the rest of Team DARK were missing, they weren't there to help us when the hordes of robots attacked, killed hunters and huntresses before they had the chance to run away. Instead of David being the last man standing, it was me. Surrounded by hundreds of robots, all aiming at me, ready to kill me..." I stopped in thought.
"Epsilon?" Yang asked quietly.
"There was a robot different to all others, standing at least seven feet tall, dark silver metallic body, glowing red parts, a deep, menacing voice. He was the one who killed you, Ruby, Blake, Weiss, everyone." I looked eye-to-eye with Yang. "Yang, Ultramega is the one who killed you all. And I can't stop him." My hands started shaking in fear, until Yang grabbed them, calming them down.
"I know you're scared, everyone get's scared. It's called being human. You're stronger and smarter than you think. I know that you can protect us." She gave me a small smile. "Besides, it's just a dream." I looked away briefly before looking back at her.
"No, it's not a dream, its a prophesy." I told her, fear now in both of our eyes. "If what happens is really going to happen, when it says it going to happen. It's all going to happen tomorrow." I got up and hugged Yang tightly. "Yang, if I don't stop this, you're going to die."
Willow and Peter's Dorm Room...
"How has you're search been going?" Ultramega asked over the video call from Willow's scroll. Both Willow and Peter sat on Willow's bed, updating Ultramega on their infiltration.
"Well, after a week, we have befriended Ruby Rose, her team and Epsilon. Unfortunately, we haven't learnt too much from the, they don't give away secrets too easily." Willow informed him.
"So what you're saying is you have nothing." Ultramega asked, annoyed.
"As of this moment: yes." Peter confirmed.
"Humans, absolutely useless." He said to himself out loud. "Do I have to do everything myself?"
"You could... point us in the right direction?" Peter suggested, getting a frustrated look from Willow and Ultramega.
"Willow, search through Team RWBY's brains for anything on Epsilon and where his body was made. One of them must know, but don't expose yourself." He instructed.
"I can do that." Willow accepted.
"Once Willow has found out where the body was made, Peter will meet me there in order to take the package back to base."
"The package?" Peter asked.
"You'll find out when the time comes. Contact me once you have the place." Ultramega instructed, and hung up. Willow sighed tiredly and lay down on her bed, telekinetically pushing her brother off the bed and onto the floor.
"Oww..." Peter pouted.
"Oh, grow up." Willow scolded him jokingly, getting under her bed cover.
"Why do we have to contact him so early in the morning? It's like 4am." Peter complained, getting into his own bed.
"It's just in case anyone is listening in. Best to do it while everyone is asleep." She told him, taking off the light. "Now, get some rest, we still have a few hours till we have class." She closed her eyes and relaxed, getting back to sleep.
"Do you like this?" Peter asked, hands behind his head on his pillow.
"What do you mean?" Willow asked, not even opening her eyes.
"School life, training to be hunters, just... normal lives." Peter elaborated.
"It's better than being locked in some cell." Willow joked. The room remained silent for a few seconds.
"Too bad we can't stay." Peter said sadly. Willow woke back up and turned to her brother.
"I know you like it here, I do too, but we have a job to do, even if it means we can't come back here." Willow stated. "Look, if it really matters that much to you, I'll continue with the plan and you can just continue this life. Have friends near your age, even your own age." Peter turned to her. "Even I can sense you may like a certain scythe wielder a tiny little."
"Shut up." Peter said half-heartedly, getting a laugh from Willow. "I appreciate the offer, I really do, but you're my sister. I could never abandon you. We both got into this job, we finish it together." He told her, and she smiled.
"Understood. Now, let's get some rest. Big day tomorrow." She finished, and they both went to sleep.
3 Hours Later...
Ozpin sat at his desk, conversing with Ironwood and drinking coffee, as he always was. The alert at his desk went off, letting him know someone was at the door. "Come in." He said, and I walked into the office, taking a seat opposite him. "Epsilon, good to see you. Little early to be up, isn't it?"
"Yeah, I couldn't sleep." I told him. Ozpin and Ironwood briefly looked at each other.
"Care to elaborate?" Ozpin asked.
"I've been having nightmares, reoccurring nightmares to be exact, ever since David left Beacon. It's, too put it simply, a manslaughter." I told them, and Ozpin cocked an eyebrow in curiosity. "Robots stormed into Beacon, killing students by the dozen until none remained except me. I then get faced with another Android, much more superior to me, and he defeats me. It's a nightmare about the fall of Beacon." Ironwood was visibly shocked at what he heard, while Ozpin's face remained emotionless, and took a sip of coffee.
"Epsilon, while this is indeed an odd occurrence, I fail to see why you've come here." Ozpin stated calmly.
"Well, it's just that these nightmares are realistic, not like dreams, more like prophesies. I'm afraid it will happen, and if the dream is correct, it will happen tomorrow. I just want to keep everyone safe." I told him.
"And what do you propose we do?" Ozpin asked.
"Give the students their weapons, carry them around so if what does happen, happens, they'll be more prepared." I added. Ozpin sighed and took another sip of coffee.
"I'm sorry, Epsilon, but I cannot allow this." He said, shocking both me and Ironwood.
"Oz, you can't really risk your students like that." Ironwood spoke up.
"Without proper evidence to support your theory, all you will do is cause panic, and that is the last thing we want with the Vytal Festival mere days away. Or do you have evidence?" Ozpin explained.
"Ultramega is out there, he knows what I am, he won't hesitate to kill everyone in this academy to get to me." I say coldly, pointing out the window into Vale.
"Sorry, what is 'Ultramega'?" Ironwood asked.
"He's an AI, split from me. We're two sides of the same coin; I'm good, he's evil. I met him a few weeks ago, but he got away and his location is unknown." I explained to the general.
"Why wasn't I informed?" He asked, annoyed.
"We didn't deem it necessary. We were hoping to deal with the threat as soon as possible, but it got complicated." Ozpin told him. He turned back to me. "I'm sorry, I cannot allow this. You may leave, Epsilon." He gestured the door as it opened. I got back up and left the office, slightly angry.
"Are you sure this is the right move, Ozpin?" Ironwood asked.
"So far, it's our only move."
Beacon Cafeteria...
"So, how did it go with Ozpin?" Yang asked me as we were eating our breakfast.
"He... declined the offer. Said there wasn't enough 'evidence' to support my theory. It could cause mass panic." I tell her, almost mockingly.
"Mass panic is better than mass murder." Blake pointed out, immediately darkening the situation.
"That... could have just been kept to yourself, Blake." Yang stated awkwardly.
"But it's the truth. Frankly, I don't feel like dying any time soon. But Ozpin is also right, there is no proof besides a series of dreams." Weiss stated.
"Still, I wouldn't take a chance that big." I told them.
"The chance of a mass attack from robots is pretty slim. The odds of an attack is pretty low." Blake said to us.
"Why can't we just sneak our weapons in, just in case?" Yang suggested.
"You know the rules, can't bring weapons with you around the school. Also, our weapons are quite discreet, but Ruby's, Weiss's and Blake's weapons are quite noticeable. Good luck trying to sneak them in here." I told her.
"I think, we all need to stop worrying." Ruby spoke up, grabbing our attention. "All of us, we're a team, we look out for each other. If super cool roots do come to Beacon, we can all survive if we work together, outsmart them and evade them. We have aura, and semblances, they're just tin cans. If they come, we'll e really." Ruby decreed, standing on the table. "Everything is going to be f-f-fine..." Ruby stuttered. She put her hand on her forehead and collapsed, Yang barely catching her.
"Ruby, are you OK?" Yang asked, sisterly instincts kicking in.
"Yeah, I just- my head just started hurting a lot for a second." Ruby told her, rubbing her forehead. "Must be getting weak. I need more milk!" She declared, and rushed to grab some more. We all just looked at each other, shrugged our shoulders and continued with our breakfasts.
Elsewhere in the Cafeteria...
"That... was close." Willow said to herself, her eyes losing the red glow.
"Willow, what was that! You did it right in front of hundreds of people! I thought the idea was to be discreet!" Peter whisper-yelled to his sister.
"Oh, shut up, you're just mad 'cos I looked in your crush's head." Willow said.
"I don't have a crush on her!" He properly yelled. Willow just smirked to herself and closed her eyes, concentrating. After a few seconds, they shot back open.
"Got it, I know who built Epsilon's body and where he is." Willow said, and pulled out her scroll. After ringing for a few seconds, Ultramega answered.
"What are you doing!? Calling in the middle of the day, and do I hear students? God damn kids. This had better be important." Ultramega scolded. Willow just rolled her eyes.
"I found out who built Epsilon's body." She deadpanned.
"Why didn't you say so, you're wasting time. Come on, come on. Info. Go!"
"This man is called Benjamin, he lives in the 'dark' part of Vale, off the grid. I'll send you the exact address, and he doesn't seem to be hiding or guarded. Should be a easy job." Willow explained.
"Perfect! Peter, be there in 30 minutes to get the package and take it back to base. I'm going to have a quick chat with our new friend, Ben." Ultramega said menacingly, and hung up.
"Man, I almost feel bad for that guy." Peter said to himself.
"Don't." Willow simply said.
"What? I said almost feel bad for the guy." Peter repeated. "Anyway, I'll see you later. Time go go see what messed up thing Ultramega is going to do, make sure it doesn't get out of hand." He told her, and sped away with his semblance. Willow just 'hmm'd and continued with her breakfast.
The 'Dark' part of Vale...
Benjamin stood at his desk, typing quickly on his computer before walking over to the other side of the room, and typing on a completely different computer for a completely different. Benjamin was a busy man, despite what little I knew about him. He was a genius, he created my body from a couple of blueprints taken from Penny's father, who I have yet to meet. Benjamin was so busy working, he almost missed the knock at the door.
"Umm, kind of busy right now, come back another time!" Benjamin yelled to the door, and continued typing.
It knocked again.
"Hey, can't you tell I'm busy, beat it!" He yelled, louder than last time.
It knocked again.
"I swear to god, if you distract me again, I'll call the cops!" Benjamin threatened, and was met with silence. "Finally." He said under his breath, and continued typing.
BANG! The door flew off the hinges and slammed into the wall of he other side of the room, greatly surprising Benjamin. He looked as a man-shaped figure entered the room, kneeling slightly to get under the door.
"You dare threaten me?" Ultramega asked menacingly, walking towards Benjamin as he backed away, terrified, until he hit the wall.
"No. No no no no no no, t-t-this can't be happening." Benjamin said to himself. "Epsilon told me about you. He told me you'd come!" Ultramega glared at him and grabbed him by the neck, holding his against the wall several feet from the ground.
"Epsilon is pathetic, he couldn't possibly know I'd come. He doesn't even know if I exist still." Ultramega said, looking directly into Benjamin's terror filled eyes. He dropped him onto the ground, Benjamin falling to his hands and knees as he breathed heavily. "During my journey here, I found out about you. Benjamin Jiro, a journalist with an incredible mind, spending his free time playing with toy robots." He mocked, pacing across the room. "Nevertheless, you have done something I haven't figured out: created a synthetic body capable of generating aura, for my brother, Epsilon."
"Y-you want m-me to build y-you one t-too?" Benjamin stuttered with fear.
"Not exactly. I'm going to make something much more... powerful. Majestic. Beautiful." He told him, and walked over to one of the computers, and started typing. "Time for a new upgrade."
Beacon Academy...
Epsilon stopped in the middle of the corridor, catching Team RWBY's attention. "Epsilon, you alright?" Yang asked. Without answering, Epsilon took off in a sprint down the corridor, towards the exit to the academy.
"Epsilon! Where are you going!?" Ruby yelled.
"It's Ben, he's in danger!" Epsilon quickly answered, running around a corner.
"Umm, who's 'Ben'?" Blake asked.
"He's the guy who created Epsilon's body. Pe- a good friend of mine told me where to find him." Ruby explained, almost accidentally revealing Penny.
"Why would someone go after him? Why would someone want a robot body?" Weiss asked. Yang cursed under her breath and looked away briefly. "Yang?"
"It's Ultramega. He's getting a new body."
The 'Dark' part of Vale...
Benjamin stood silently in the corner of the room, as he helplessly watched Ultramega furiously type on the keyboard for reasons unknown to him. Ultramega stopped typing for a second and turned to him.
"What's the name of the metal you used for Epsilon's body? It's not registered." He asked.
"I-it doesn't have a name. Technically, it doesn't e-exist." Benjamin answered vaguely.
"Well, whatever metal this is, it's what I'm using. This stuff is strong. I think I'll call it 'Ultramanium'." Ultramega said to himself, chuckling. Benjamin quickly looked to the empty door frame, and back at Ultramega. "Expecting company?"
"No! No! I-I'm not doing a-anything." Benjamin reassured. Ultramega narrowed is metallic eyes and his a final button on the keyboard. Out of the desk came a small glass container filled with an almost liquid-like metal substance.
"That's too bad, because I am." Ultramega told him. Right at that moment, Peter appeared in the room, almost as if out of nowhere.
"Did you mention me, my ears are burning." Peter joked, getting an annoyed eye roll from Ultramega.
"Go take this back to base, then get to work on capturing the Schnee." Ultramega ordered, handing Peter the container.
"Ooh. Looks weird." Peter stated, looking inside the tube. He saw Ultramega's look and sped off.
"Damn kid." Ultramega said to himself. He turned to Benjamin and walked up to him. "Looks like my work is done."
"G-g-good, I guess." Benjamin said uneasily.
"Regrettably, I now have to kill you." He said, raising his open hand at Benjamin, the finger tips glowing red.
"No! Please, please don't kill me." Benjamin begged.
"Sorry, but mercy isn't an emotion I have. Goodbye, Mr. Jiro." Ultramega mocked, and fired the lasers from his fingers.
I burst through the wall, flying in the way of the lasers, hitting me in the face and burning the flesh off half of my face. I quickly got up and looked at Benjamin, who was unharmed, and to Ultramega, who looked shocked. "Didn't expect to see me so soon, brother?"
Not tolerating his presence, I grabbed him by the chest and spun him around and threw him into the wall, easily breaking through it. I looked over at Benjamin's desk and found a fist-sized fire dust crystal. I picked it up and approached Ultramega. Ultramega shook his head and started getting back up, but I held him down from behind. I forced his jaws apart, stuffed the crystal between his teeth, ripped open the back of his neck and sliced all the wires with my dagger. Ultramega's jaw forcefully slammed shut, smashing the crystal and exploding his head, leaving no evidence of it being there. I slumped the body on the ground and approached Benjamin.
"Are you OK?" I asked him, as he just looked at me with surprise.
"Epsilon... how...?" He asked, shocked.
"Silent alarm I installed on this entire building. As soon as the door got knocked down, I knew you were in danger. I really didn't expect it to be Ultramega though." I told him, as he shook his head slowly.
"Ultramega, he took something. Something made out of the metal I made you from. I-I don't know what it was." He told me, and I nodded.
"Look, you're not safe anymore. He knows where you are, he'll kill you if he get's the chance. You're only chance of survival is to come back to Beacon with me. You'll be safe there." I said to him. He nodded after a few seconds. I started leaving, and he followed after grabbing his scroll.
"Everything I've ever researched or created is on this scroll. Best it not fall into the wrong hands." Benjamin said to me.
"Keep it away from Ironwood then, who knows what he'll try doing."
That night...
"Benjamin Jiro is in Beacon?" Ultramega asked, now in a new body.
"Yes, I saw him walking back into the Academy with Epsilon. This is bad, he knows who I am." Peter told him nervously.
"It doesn't matter, once you grab the Schnee, you won't ever have to go back there." Ultramega reassured.
"We can get her, but we'll need a distraction. Preferably, a big distraction." Willow informed him.
Mountain Glenn...
"Don't worry, you'll have your distraction." Ultramega reassured, an army of robots behind him, weapons at the ready.
"Tomorrow beckons the fall of Beacon."
End of Chapter Five
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