So...It has been awhile.
I am so sorry I have not been able to keep my promise of a chapter every two weeks but I have been struggling with various things including Story line ideas, lack of motivation, looking for a job, and personal issues. I hope you can find it in your hearts to forgive me for well...failing you guys. I don't know how many of you have been with me from the beginning but it has been nearly a year and a half since I began to write, and some of you have been there every step of the way. I am aware that i am not the best at writing, and this is actually my first run at writing (I had failed most English classes I took in high school so I never dreamed of writing) but you guys have made it worth it. All I ask of you guys is to give me time while I learn to adult, I have no intention of dropping this story any time soon or ever if I an help it. If you guys have anything to say to me, please feel free to PM me, drop a review or anything. Feed back is the best way for me to stay motivated and to know if I am in the wrong or right for the story.
Anyways, with all that out of the way (Sorry for the long rant) I present you with the long overdue chapter!
Tai had left Mr. Schnee's office, letting Team RWBY have time to talk out what had happened. It had been a strange day, but it was the reason Tai was called back to Atlas under the guise of "Wulfe" A security mercenary . He stopped and sighed, leaning his shoulder on the wall, looking down at the dark visor of his helmet, the right most side splattered with blood still. He frowned as he looked at his own reflection. just then..that damned voice in his head stirred after being silent for so long.
"You loved it~"
Tai froze, fingers tightening on the helmet as he growled softly, he knew exactly what the voice was talking about...but the question was...was it really HIM that enjoyed it...
"Shut it Crimson..." he mumbled and sighed, remembering what brought him here.
24 hours before the press conference...
Tai was seated before Ozpin, the folder placed in front of himself, open to show the newspaper heading.
Weiss Schnee rescued from Kidnappers by Beacon Students.
The plan was already discussed between the two. The idea was simple, it was clear the new terrorist organization dubbed "The Crimson Beast" was to make a bold move against the SDC in the coming days...and Ozpin wanted people on the inside. Unknown to the public, Ozpin and Mr. Schnee were in a way...responsible for the rise of this new threat, as they had been the ones using the White fang, not taking into account that this could happen.
The Team Ozpin was putting together was to pose as a group of Mercenaries hired to be Mr. Schnee's personal guard. Roman and Cinder were already on board, the duo wanting revenge for what had happened to the White Fang...they were more attached to the faunas then they would admit. Now they just needed one more.
Tai looked at the file an sighed as the second paper gave a small description on what they would be doing...honestly a folder was a bit overkill at this point.
"You do know I was forbidden from going back to Atlas right?" Tai frowned. Illegally returning to the north was a bad idea...all it was a capital offense that could land him prison time if he was discovered.
Ozpin on the other hand, was a step ahead. "And you don't think Roman is at risk at all?" He glanced at the boy sitting across from him. "Besides...the report Ironwood sent said you were banned from entering Atlas grounds...The Kingdom of Mantle is not on here at all and there is no signed document by their council." Ozpin gave one of those knowing smiles "Just don't get caught on a military base or at Atlas Academy."
Tai looked at the man and sighed "I am starting to wonder how you became a Head Master...bending all these rules." He stood up, placing a hand on the desk and leaned over it "But if I am doing this for you and Schnee...you need to do something for me in return." Tai smirked, he was starting to learn to play his cards against this man..after all he was risking his freedom for this.
"And that is the request, and no you can not get you and your Team 'No Homework passes'...this is still a school and I am still a professor." Ozpin glanced up at the boy. He noticed the smirk and his eyes got a bit wider "You wouldn't..."
Tai smirked "If I am doing this...you need to get your ass in gear and marry Goodwitch...you two are not getting any damn younger." He smirked wider "plus...it will drive Ironwood made" he chuckled and pushed off the desk, taking a few steps back.
Ozpin blinked and sighed, placing both hands over his face...where did that toddler that ran through the halls of beacon during the summers go "Fine, just...make sure all personal effects are removed from your person before you board the ship..you will be given more..Mercenary like gear on the flight.
Tai just nods and left, leaving Ozpin to figure out the rest.
"That boy is becoming like his Mother..." Ozpin sighed and looked at the clockwork ceiling of his office, trying to find an answer in the cogs.
Present Time...
Tai was still looking at the helmet when he felt a sudden pain behind his left eye and a sudden headache over took him. Normally someone would worry for the sudden event...until a familiar voice range out in his head.
Yo
Tai blinked "King? Where the hell have you been?" he had not heard the ghostly Kings voice in awhile, he had been mostly dormant inside Weiss's necklace.
Side Projects, my question is, why the hell are you here? Oh wait...so that is why...Ozpin is clever.
"You could say that.." Tai glanced down at his helmet to see his left eye was red, seems the King was here to stay for a bit so Tai began to walk through the halls. He had to admit that the armor he wore was...different then he was use to, it was heavy but not messing with his movements...yet.
So you are feeling uneasy on killing is that it?
For the second time, Tai froze in place, cursing the fact King had access to his memories and such...he really hoped science had a way of explaining why he existed in the first place, or how he did what he did. "I..."
Don't say a word...and don't regret it. Killing for no reason is a crime...killing to protect is fine, You wish to be a Huntsmen, you must learn to protect in the best was possible. Plus...your kill count is far less then mine, so no whining over it.
Tai rolled his eyes and slid his helmet on as he noticed some SDC workers walking down the hall...plus talking to himself seemed weird. "Yeah, thanks for the advice, maybe some day I can kill as many people as you have."
A good goal to have.
Tai just rolled his eyes again, now was not the time to having a heart to heart talk with long dead albino king. He began to walk to the elevator, surprisingly enough...the upper levels of the HQ had living quarters, with the Schnee Family having the top floor pent house. Tai, or now with his helmet on, Wulfe, waited in the elevator as it began to go up levels, a small ding telling him each floor they passed.
So this new group...they only attacked with a small force, what did they have to gain from it...it was clearly suicide.
Wulfe (Tai) shrugged "I don't know...it was during a press conference in one of the safest area's in the city. Maybe it was to stir up some panic?"
Just like how Weiss's kidnapping started this...I know it was not the original plan but they seemed to tailor it to increasing panic...but they can not have numbers that could take on both the SDC and the Atlas Military. So what good are they doing.
Wulfe leaned back against the wall of the elevator as he began to think "Panic from the kidnapping..then more so when the SDC is attacked again...if they are only half the numbers of the White Fang, they are out numbered if they attack in full force...so what are they..."
Tai's eyes went wide as he looked at the floor numbers climbing up "Shit!"
What?
"During the attack, the group had some how disabled security measures...What defends the city from the Grimm is a network of turrets, bots and soldiers" Tai began to bounce on his feet "With the rising panic and the ability to shut down automated defenses...the Grimm could be what they are going to use as an assault."
Dammit, do you think they would go that far?
"I saw video feed of them slaughtering White Fang members...and the White Fang had released Grimm into Vale too...I would not put it past them to make a move like that...though Atlas is more able to defend themselves then Vale was."
Do you have your weapons?
"No, I left Saint and Sinner, plus King Slayer back in my locker at Beacon...i did not even think of using your loaned semblance to store them...all I have in standard issue stuff."
Well aren't you...
"Hold that thought" Wulfe stopped the King from speaking as he used the in helmet radio to call Mr. Schnee's Scroll.
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Click "Hello?"
Wulfe let out a breath he had been holding "Schnee, does the SDC have access to the power read outs of the City's automated defenses?"
"So informal now Wulfe? But yes, we do since we supply them with power."
"Pull up the map of the city then, I think today's attack was a bit more then a show of force..or lack of."
He waited for a moment before he heard Mr. Schnee's voice "That is strange...there was no maintenance for the South Sector 5..."
Wulfe blinked "Get a hold of them now, I think that the attack today and Weiss's Kidnapping were more then just this new group playing around. They started a panic and now with the system down, the Grimm are primed to get in!"
"Even with the system down, their is still the wall and the Soldiers stationed there to..."
The man was cut off as the sound of a far off explosion could be heard. A sense of dread filled Tai as he waited...and waited...and waited...then he could hear the sound of faint gun fire...
The Kingdom had been breached.
So after typing this out, I was going to make the entire breach just one chapter, but it is more fitting this way. I have decided that the time of this taking place is early December, so Mantle (Atlas) is COLD! And you know how much Tai HATES the cold. Anyways, I do not what else to say, other then what I said in the rant above. Though I do have to say, a while back a person sent me a message to look over their story to see how it was. I have to admit, the idea of other people wanting my opinion is strange, but flattering, so thank you to the individual and i will get to your story when I can.
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Till next time (And hopefully soon) Arrix Out!