A/N: And now we start Chapter 2!

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Also I completely forgot to inform you all of this, since there has not been any indication as to how the calendars work on Remnant, I will use the Earth Calendar and months, and I am just going to use 2013 as that is the year RWBY became a reality, so Ruby was born on 1998! In regards to Ch 0, and Black Rock Shooter/Earth, since the anime was created in 2012, and Mato was 12 at the time, she was born on 2000, hence the 2097 at the end of her first life. And Ch 0 is the only time I will use Earth, unless I have flashbacks inputted into the story… which I honestly had not planned to do.

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Taiyang Xiao Long's Home

December 24th, 2013 - Early Morning

Mato was lead through the door into a small hallway with a door right across from her own. Turning right to follow Ruby, she came into a large kitchen/living room combination, with a small table.A large glass of strawberry milk and large plate of cookies already situated on the table.

"Please sit at the table. I will have breakfast whipped up like whoosh." To further emphathize her point, Ruby followed through with peculiar hand movements, then ran to the fridge, gathering eggs, flour, butter, and a couple other things.

Mato merely nodded before taking a seat. As Ruby went and started heating a skillet, mixing some of the ingredients in a bowl.

''That is REALLY fast whipping...'

While Ruby continued with her actions, which at this point really did look like she was buzzing around the kitchen, Mato found herself looking over the home.

'It is a pretty big home. It even seems to have a second floor if the stairway is any indication. A large backyard as well. I am also glad it isn't too different from my own world if the food, large flat screen TV, and appliances are of any indication. I guess Black Rock Shooter wouldn't send me to a world where I would have difficulty adapting, would kinda defeat the purpose of enjoying my second life. Although I do wonder how we can communicate. This is clearly not Japanese… But I shouldn't know any language BUT Japanese… Did Black Rock Shooter know any other languages?'

As Mato continued down that line of thought, Ruby came back with two plates stacked with pancakes, bacon, and eggs and set them down before each participant.

"I don't know what you would like to drink, but I have some milk, which I can flavor with strawberry powder and sugar if you would like. Or I have some Orange juice. Or water if neither of those work."

"Orange Juice would be lovely. And thank you for the meal. Actually, I am sorry that I haven't said this earlier, but thank you for having brought me here and taken care of me."

"Oh don't worry about it. I can't just leave a pretty girl out in the middle of Grimm infested woods to die." Ruby replied with a smile, which left her face as soon as she realized what it was the she had stated. But clearly she was already taking Mato's lesson to heart, for instead of digging herself deeper into her hole, she just turned around and headed for the fridge to get her the orange juice she had offered.

Mato decided not to make it hard on her 'rescuer', not yet knowing how the world she now resided in worked. "Nonetheless, thank you. Not everyone would have gone out of their way, to drag a stranger to their home, clothe and feed them. So thank you again." Mato replied with a large honest smile and a deep bow. Well as deep as one can while sitting in a chair with a table before them.

She saw Ruby get a slight blush, almost causing Mato to chuckle. "If your going to put it like that, then your welcome." She placed a glass of orange juice down in front of Mato and sat in her own seat. "Now then, dig in, we can continue after we have some energy in our system."

Mato didn't reply, merely clapping her hands together with an "Itadakimasu." And proceeded to jump into her bacon and eggs, waiting for Ruby to relinquish the syrup so that she could pour it on her own pancakes and dig into those as well. Both girls were completely silent, the only sound in the large room being when their utensils occasionally hit their plates. Before long, they were both done, and as Mato raised her head to finish the last of her orange juice, she vaguely noticed that the huge plate of cookies that had adorned the middle of the table was completely empty.

'When did she get to those? She already had a few more pancakes than me to boot. So where did she fit them in as well?'

Her thoughts went unanswered as Ruby exhaled and began what was for all intents and purposes, an interrogation.

"Well then, I have plenty of questions for you, but I imagine many will be answered if you just tell me your story. So how did you find yourself in that forest last night?"

Mato put down the glass and got ready, she had considered briefly what to tell the young girl in front of her, but decided to be completely open with the girl. She didn't think that Black Rock Shooter would drop her off in a random location, in the middle of nowhere, next to the one person who happened to be there and willing to take her in. Mato learned that true coincidences rarely happened.

"Before I begin, I just wish to tell you to hold all your questions till the end. And to answer any of my own as well."

"I can agree to that easily enough."

Mato then closed her eyes. Collecting herself and her thoughts. Before opening them again and beginning her tale. One that had never been shared with anyone else before except for her old dear Yuu.

Taiyang Xiao Long's Home

December 24th, 2013 - Late Morning

Mato's eyes teared up by this point. Ruby looked like she wanted to walk over and hug her, but restrained herself, not wanting to cause any problems at the moment.

"All I had left to do was die and let the power and existence of the overseer fade into oblivion. As we sat there, she told me that it was unfair that I had gone and suffered so much, for so long. Failing to live despite the great sacrifice I made. And then, instead of enjoying even the few meager months of freedom my decrepit aged body could grant me, that I had to end my life to finish the goal. I told her I didn't mind, but she apparently did. She took the power of the overseer from me, and told me to live a proper life. Next thing I know, my body is being ripped apart from what feels like the atomic level. As she tells me that she will take my place in the last task for the completion of our goal. She tells me again to live a proper life. And that it will apparently be in a different world, since my actions have made it impossible for the body created by the overseer's power to retain its existence in my own world."

Mato wipes the tears from her face.

"So that is my story. She gave me a new body, and sent me to a different world that would accept my existence, with the intent to live a second time. This time correctly. And it just so happened that my body was rebuilt in the skies above the forest you talked about. And I fell down, having no real way to stop myself from doing so. And even I did, no way to make use of it due to being unconscious from the transportation. There, you apparently found me, brought me here. And voila!"

Mato finished her long tale to Ruby, and sat there looking at the serious girl scrunch her eyebrows together as she contemplated everything.

"..." Ruby just sat there for a bit before a low whistle escaped her lips. "Short story then, just to make sure I got everything right. You are not from my world. Just arrived last night for the first time from your own. And not only do you not have a way back, even if you did find a way back, you would be rejected by the world and cease to exist." Ruby paused for Mato to answer, which she did with a stiff nod, as she was still getting her emotions back into check. Ruby nodded back and continued "Okay, and you plan to make full use of this second life here?" Mato merely nodded again. "Okay, before we go into the questioning from each side. Welcome to Remnant! That is the name of this planet. You are on an island called Patch, which is part of the kingdom of Vale. I will help you get everything you need to start living in this world, as well as answer any questions you might have of it. So welcome to the family!" Ruby cheered as she stood up and ran around to hug Mato.

"..."

'...'

...Mato was actually too stunned to think anything, much less reply to the sudden declaration and action. Her mouth hanging open as Ruby continued to give her a bone crushing hug.

Seriously, if it had been ANYONE else, it might actually break bones, as it was, Mato could feel her lungs deflate a bit from the intense pressure, and was starting to feel the symptoms related to asphyxiation. Not that her pale skin showed any change.

"..."

'Great, now that I want to speak, I can't due to lack of oxygen. And it seems telepathy isn't working.'

Mato tapped Ruby a couple of time, and made a few gurgling noises to try to get across the fact that she was being suffocated. Ruby, thankfully, seemed to have realised the situation after a couple of seconds and let go in a rush, apologizing profusely as she stepped back. Mato couldn't really focus on that though as she took in large lungfuls of air, ignoring the pain as her bruising, both external and internal quickly healed itself. By the second lungful of air, she was fine again, and turning back to Ruby, who was still apologizing.

"Ruby." Ruby once again shut her mouth. "It's okay, I might be an old lady, but this body is strong and young, it can take your hugs. Just make sure to let go after a few seconds to allow me to take in some oxygen. I am afraid to say that lack of oxygen might actually kill me."

Mato actually chuckled at that. Her lungs had been completely perforated several times, she had gone minutes without breathing, nothing but blood in her lungs and throat sometimes. So she wasn't actually concerned. But better to teach the poor girl with herself, then let the lesson be learned when she accidentally kills someone with a loving hug.

"What's so funny?" Ruby asked, one of her eyebrows raising. Mato just chuckled again at the cute girl's reaction.

"The fact that love truly can kill." Ruby blushed at that and bowed her head to apologize again. "Don't worry about it, just make sure to keep track of how long you keep the hugs next time. And churn down the strength a bit on others. I don't know the average strength for humans in this world, but that would have been enough to break bones and rupture organs in my world." At that Ruby actually paled a bit. But Mato just laughed a bit and waved her hand back and forth in front of her face. "Don't worry, as I told you, and I am sure you realised, I am most definitely not your average human."

Ruby calmed down at that. Then regaining her serious expression sat down again opposite Mato.

"Well then, what questions do you have of me?"

Mato laughed, "What don't I want to know? I am in a new world, with new rules, new maps, new history. I know nothing of this world. Besides the fact that there are humans, that I can consume the food in this world, and that little girls have enough strength to break bears back in my old world. Better you ask me your questions, then start showing me a bit of your world. And maybe if you have some books, I can get a bit of information on your world's history, culture, geography, etcetera, etcetera."

Ruby nodded, "That makes sense. Well... Just a couple of questions. But before that, most little girls CANNOT break bears with hugs. I am also NOT a little girl." Mato started chuckling, "Although I am younger than you, and a girl. I am still taller than you. So not little." Mato continued chuckling, but nodded her head in agreement. "Ok. First, I am sorry for my actions back there, but I want to know if you are okay with my assisting you to be part of this world. Considering you have no one else to help you, I wouldn't feel right letting you go out there without it. But I still need to ask you, since you are …" Ruby grinned at this, "old enough to make such a decision for yourself."

Mato just chuckled again, "Revenge for being called child and little girl? I am sorry, I will have to apologize in advance, but despite my new opportunity, and everything. I still lived as a pseudo grandaunt for over forty years. Plus you are an adorable little one. Although I must acquiesce and say that you taller than me, and based on your actions so far, clearly not a child, at least not truly." Mato herself schooled her expression and looked at Ruby dead in the eyes. "Nonetheless, please accept my apologies in advance again for any slip of the tongues I might have. If it is any consolation, to me, EVERYONE will be a child, and I will probably say as such." Ruby chuckled at the end there and nodded her head as well. "Well then. Back to your question, not only am I completely fine with your declaration. But I am overjoyed and immensely thankful. Both for having believed me, accepted me, and even reached out to further assist me. If it isn't too strange for you to have a ninety-seven year old family member who happens to look like a sixteen year old. Then I accept it all."

Ruby burst out laughing at that last one, "Let us keep your age as sixteen, because you are right. That is a bit weird. And I don't think anyone else would accept the truth as easily as myself. Maybe Uncle Qrow after a deeper investigation. But most others would shun you as insane." She took a breath to steady herself after the laughter calmed down. "Well then. I will contact my Uncle actually, and explain the situation to him, so that we can get you some papers. Probably fit you into our family as being adopted or something from a lost town or village, not too unusual or difficult. Just be prepared for a bit more in depth and intense investigation. Although being as old as you are, I am sure you have years of wisdom to pull from to aid you." Ruby chuckled again.

Mato just smiled, "Yes I do, let us start with 'respect your elders', and don't make hidden jabs at their intellect or ability. I might have to force you into seiza and start droning into one of those hours long lessons we grannies are known to give."

Ruby just chuckled and raised her hands in surrender. "I give, I give. Well then. I have plenty of questions for you. but we have time to get them all cleared out. We should start getting the ball rolling on settling you in. The room you were in can be yours. It was my sister Yang's, but she has moved out to start studying at Beacon in a few months. And I travel to Signal by foot from here to avoid wasting money in renting a place near it. And to also train myself."

"Train yourself? Ah yes, you did say something similar before. Huntress-in-training was it not? What is that?"

Ruby got a sparkle in her eye at that resembled stars in the night sky. '...Is that normal? How did she even do that?' Mato's thoughts were interrupted by Ruby's exclamation. "It is my dream. Hunters and Huntresses are the COOLEST! They go around protecting everyone from the monsters of Grimm. Letting people live in peace. And I am training to be one, so is my sister. She is heading to Beacon, the greatest school for training hunters. I will be able to go as well in two years when I finish up in Signal. Then, I will be the GREATEST HUNTRESS EVER!"

Mato merely giggled, which was a first in decades, at Ruby's enthusiasm and how quickly she shifted from professional to child. "That sounds great, although normally I suppose I should say something along the lines of 'you shouldn't do something so dangerous' as a proper granny would. But you have already shown yourself not to be a child, and as such can make such a decision by yourself. And for that matter, I wasn't much older when I made a similar life changing decision." Mato's eyes took on a strange quality as she looked at Ruby, "But now I am curious as to what these monsters are. I may not do anything to change your mind or stop you, but you have to forgive me for being worried nonetheless."

Ruby merely grinned, "You don't have to be worried, I have fought them before and am strong, I have been training for a long time after all." Ruby let her grin drop for a moment. "And it is strange... You really did feel like what I imagine a grandmother would feel like for a moment." Her eyes took on an almost wistful appearance for a second, tugging at Mato's heart strings before it quickly disappeared and the grin resurfaced. "Strange considering you appearance. Which by the way, aren't you too skinny and pale? Unless everyone is like that in your world. If so, I am sorry again. As for the monsters, there are some books that I can show you with some images." That said, Ruby rose from her seat and started picking up the plates and utensils. "Let me just clean up here first, and call Uncle Qrow, then I will lead you to our town's library to get some books."

Mato rose as well, another smile gracing her face. She almost scoffed as a thought came unbidden to her mind, 'I have been here less than twenty-four hours, and have already smiled more than I have in the last couple decades… Thank you, for everything. I won't fail you again.' "I will go change out of your pajamas so that I can join you. I am eager to see everything about this world. And for the record, no. I am definitely unique in appearance. I am a bit miffed myself with how skinny and disproportionate this body is. As well as how pale it is. But I must admit that I don't have any grounds to complain. It was a gift from a dearest friend, and an opportunity I didn't know I had. So I will just take it."

Ruby didn't answer as Mato went back down the hallway, and into the room on the left. heading to the wardrobe to change.

Mato had changed back into Black Ro-… into her own clothes 'These are mine, and this is my body now. I need to stop thinking of it any other way.' Once again a bit miffed at the fact that the only thing she had for a top was the string bikini. So she put the pajama shirt back on over it, and sealed her jacket over it all. She went and tied up her hair in the irregular twintails that Black Rock Shooter always seemed to favor. It was the least she could do for her, plus, it wasn't too different from what Mato favored back in the day. 'It also looks quite good on me.' Then walked back out to find Ruby waiting for her.

"Come on, it is a small walk to the town from here."

Mato nodded as Ruby lead her outside, locked the door, and continued through a winding path towards the town visible from here. It seemed that Ruby's home was located on a rather high position, quite a distance from both the town, and any other residence. She wondered why, but decided not to question it as she observed everything from where she was at. The town was to the left of the home's entrance. It had a decent wall bordering it entirely, its back to the large sea. The sun had risen almost completely past the horizon, painting the entire scene in its golden rays. it was breathtaking.

Ruby stopped and turned back when she noticed that Mato was not following her. The sight of Mato staring wide eyed, a smile on her lips, the wind picking up her hair and pushing it back, was as beautiful to Ruby as Mato's own vision that the sun painted on the town and sea. Sadly, both of their attention was taken by the sudden interruption of a man running and screaming at them.

They both turned in the opposite direction of the town, to the dead forest behind them, or to the right of the home's entrance. A thickly dressed man rushed out of it as if demons chased him. A second later Mato realised that demons really were indeed chasing him as a couple of shadows burst from the trees behind him. They ran on all fours, snouts reminiscent of wolves, but with limbs that were far too long and improperly jointed to be any terrestrial wolf that Mato had ever heard of. But more damning than that was its pitch black body, and pulsing red eyes. Eyes that showed nothing but hatred and hunger.

It only took an instant for Mato to calm herself and to start sprinting to the fleeing man's aid. When she saw Ruby already behind him, swinging a giant mechanical scythe at the closest creature. Which Mato realised must be the monsters of Grimm. The man kept running as Mato quickly passed him, but fast as she was, by the time she reached Ruby, she had already dealt with all five of the monsters. It had taken all of three seconds to get to her side for Mato. And Ruby had dealt with the issue. Mato couldn't help but smile at the youth as she turned to face her.

"Told you I can take care of myself and any Grimm I run across." Ruby returned with a smile of her own.

"So you did, but wow, if all hunters and huntresses are as fast as you, I really will feel old and decrepit, considering I should have been faster and stronger than pretty much any human back in my world."

Ruby started laughing, "Don't worry, no one is as fast as me. It is my semblance after all. But all the other hunters and huntr-" They were interrupted by the yelling of the man who had just passed them.

"RUN AWAY! FOLLOW ME TO THE TOWN! THERE IS AN ARMY OF GRIMM COMING!"

Mato looked towards Ruby, who was about to reply when they heard the first howl. Immediately they both turned towards the direction of the woods. Where another joined the first. Followed by ten more, thirty more, hundreds more. The immense amount of howls made the very land they stood on quiver in response.

'No. That is the stampede of hundreds of these things.'

Mato turned to see if Ruby would flee, but she held her scythe in preparation. But even Mato could tell the look of concern that graced those features.

"Ruby, we should follow the man to the safety of the town."

Ruby defiantly shook her head. "I can't. There has to be hundreds of Grimm out there coming over. The town wall is strong. But the militia doesn't have the strength to fend off this many before it collapses. And all the hunters and huntresses on this island are temporarily away on missions. Which means that I am currently the highest ranking person on this island. And I am responsible for all their lives. I need to keep them away from the town for as long as possible." Nodding towards her house right behind them, "And I have boxes of ammo in my house right here, so it is the best place for me to fight. You should start heading down."

Mato merely looked at the serious warrior, sweat starting to form on her brow. Keep them away as long as possible. In other words thin them out as much as possible. Which meant that Ruby did not expect to be able to kill them all. And she would not be heading to town until they were all dead. An unusual amount of emotion took Mato at that moment. It shocked her for a moment, but it only took a couple seconds to understand that what she was feeling was perfectly natural.

'I don't know how effective I will be in this world, so I am sorry if the Second Life you gave me ends so soon. But there is no way in Hell I am going to continue living at the cost of another brave, pure girl's life. I already have yours, and that is one too many. I will not add a second.'

"Then we wipe them out here." She heard herself reply to Ruby in a most serious and cold voice. Ruby turned to her preparing to question her, or argue with her, but Mato didn't let her. "Then we can head to town and check-out some books from the library. Plus, if it wouldn't be too much, I also need a bit of clothes. Don't want to keep stealing yours."

Ruby was dumbfounded, her mouth hanging open as she tried to formulate a reply. But at that moment their prey had just broken through the tree line, in a slow purposeful pace. Ruby immediately turned her attention back to the Grimm, and prepared to dash into the huge numbers to draw their attention away from Mato. Of course. Mato had other plans.

Putting a hand on Ruby's shoulder, "Stand back a bit, I want you to cover my sides while I take care of the front." Once again she turned to argue, when Mato's left eye burst into blue flames, and the atmosphere around her changed drastically. Even Ruby took a step back from Mato instinctively thanks to the cold, almost empty killing intent that washed over everyone. Even the beowulfs froze in their pace for a moment. That moment was all Mato needed to arm herself.

Raising both arms straight up into the air, a blue light came from her palms, which then expanded in rings that started coalescing into a black shiny metal. Some of the rings became belts of ammo around circular casings, which were then covered up by more metal, three poles extended from the large base, each one quickly wrapped in more rings, long edge supports were attached to all the rings from the base, holding it all in place, as a giant cylinder that briefly showed itself to be solely filled with wound up ammo belts, appeared and attached to opposite end of the base on each vulcan. After all of that was complete, a large spike attached itself to the bottom of each heavy vulcan, which Mato then drove into the ground, holding the vulcans in place, firmly aiming the spinning barrels at the red eyed shadows before her.

For a moment, silence dominated the field. None seemed able to grasp what had just happened.

Then the expressionless face broke, a large smirk appearing opposite the crackling blue flame.

The Grimm barely had time to flinch before Mato pulled back both triggers completely.

A/N: HAHA! Finally we get to some good stuff! ...next week. Sorry for the cliffhangerish ending there, but as I write these chapters, they all play out as an animated episode. So, I felt this was a perfect place to end this week's episode. That smirk and the scene of her fingers fully pulling the triggers? Beautiful in my mind.

Of course, please tell me your thoughts on the chapter, either in Review or PM. Many of you have even asked me questions, which I have gladly answered so long as they did not spoil anything.

That said, a bit of info here for those who didn't ask me the questions.

In this story, as you can see, Mato still has use of her ability to summon her weapons from nowhere. Only, this time it is not limited to Rock Cannon and Black Blade. I have deigned to add to her repertoire, Seven-Shots from her BRSBeast form, as well as Insane Cannon Lance and Insane Blade Claw. Although she will need to be using her purple flame for those two.

On that note. As you can see, Mato's blue flame is not exactly the same as in the anime. This one is acts more like BRS the Game did. Where it ignites when she gets serious, or into true combat mode. Think of it as her version of adrenaline. Since she really doesn't get it otherwise. Over eighty years of death match level combat leaves you kinda not getting that excited over such things. Meaning she WILL NOT use the flame often. Only when, and pardon my french, shit hits the fan… (Or when she wants to troll people.)

As stated, the purple flame will be present in this series as well. And I plan to also use the red flame. But that is for MUCH later. I already completed Arc 1 (I need to edit each chapter heavily, so don't ask me to post it early, but enough reviews, viewers, and followers/favorites might give me the motivation to cut back on my sleep and post early like I did for Chapter 01) and it isn't used.

Blue is a cold, calculating flame. I try to instill the feelings that Thanatos from the Persona series invokes. Like the god of death itself is there to reap your souls. And it is just a job for him, nothing personal.

I will explain the others as they come up. Till next time!