Garage
After class we decided we needed to put some modifications to Rudy. Luckily, we were allowed to use any material in the shop. Courtesy of Beacon. So far we added a longer barrel for improved accuracy, a better turn radius, and a new and improved radio system. We were about to add some armor modifications when someone who obviously wouldn't belong in a garage came into view. I quickly recognized the figure as Professor Goodwitch. I wonder why she would come down here. She stopped at the caution line that surrounds the tank. I hopped off the front of the tank to speak with her.
"Hello Glynda, what brings you down here", I ask. She gives me a serious look. Something must've happened. She pulls up her tablet, I think that's what its called, and shows me a picture.
"Do you recognize this", she asked, still being serious. I looked closely at the picture and see it was the same place we arrived at, but with something new. I recognized it as the Tiger tank we destroyed, it must've fell after we did.
"Yes I recognize that vehicle, we were fighting it right before we came here", I say. My team finally noticed I was talking to Glynda and stopped what they were doing and walked over. They were slightly stunned to see the Tiger here.
"We would like to know if you'd like to retrieve this... thing and bring it back here for repairs", She asked. I thought for a minute, it would be a good idea to have a spare tank in case Rudy were to be destroyed. I turn to my team.
"What do you guy's think", I asked them. They were quiet for a minute and went into a circle and quietly spoke. They turned back towards me and Glynda. Uskao stepped up.
"I speak for the rest of us, and we agree to retrieve the Big Cat", He said. They nodded their heads. I turned towards Glynda to find she had an eyebrow notched.
"Big Cat", she said as if asking a question. I then realized not everyone knows about the vehicles from our world.
"It's designated name is the Tiger, it's like Rudy here but a little stronger and has a bigger cannon. If you'd like, I could show you my Cannon", Dravko said. But got smacked by both Glynda and Yavko. I know what they were both thinking. Jackass. Uskao and I started laughing really hard. It took a while to calm down. I turn to Glynda.
"We'll retrieve it but we'll need a little backup", I say. She nodded and looked at her tablet. I'll never get used to this technology. She looked back up.
"Alright we'll have the team ready whenever you are", she said. I wonder which team it is.
"Which team", I asked.
Emerald Forest
We were driving through the forest with an industrial trailer built to carry more than 100 tons. We were assigned Team JNPR, who were sitting on the top of the tank ready for battle. Jaune Arc, the leader of the group was a very inexperienced fighter but still can fight well with a sword. Nora Valkyrie, a very hyper individual who is always ready with a big hammer. Pyrrha Nikos, the best fighter in Beacon Academy and also a four time tournament winner. Last but not least Lie Ren, the ninja of the team and is always calming Nora down, he reminds me of Yavko in a way. We never ran into any Grimm on the way there, I was glad for that. After some wrong turns and a couple of Nora outbursts, we finally made it to the site. I told Yavko to park Rudy next to the tiger tank. She drove forward and did as commanded. We hopped out and realized how the hell we are gonna get a 55.39 ton Tank onto a trailer when the tanks engine is demolished. Pyrrha walked over towards me.
"Professor, my semblence is polarity so I may be able to get this thing on the trailer", she said. I gestured to the tank as if saying, go right ahead. Despite the heat and outbursts, nothing can go wrong. But obviously I was wrong. I heard large thuds hitting the ground when a pack of those wolf beasts came out, but that's not what terrified me. It was the fact a giant elephant thing came out.
"Dravko, Uskao man the turret NOW", I say. They ran in Rudy and got ready. I look over to Yavko who asked Pyrrha to used her rifle, was standing next to me. "Jaune, Nora, Ren, protect Mrs Nikos until she is finished then assist us".
"Yes sir", Juane said. I begin firing at the pack of wolves with Yavko assisting. I was able to take out two and Yavko took down four, but there were still a lot of them left. A large boom was heard as a explosion hit the elephant Grimm. We took out more wolf Grimm until there were only five left, including the elephant. Another large explosion hit the elephant. It was a HEAT round so it splashed everywhere hitting and killing the last of the Grimm.
"Nice Shot Dravko", I say. I look towards him he nodded. Now it's time to bring the Tiger back for repairs. I looked over to Pyrrha and helped her up. "Nice work kid", I said as I climbed into Rudy. We headed towards Beacon.
Garage
We got back to the garage and the Nikos girl got her gun back. We dismissed them to their dorms so they may rest for a little. We decided to strip the armor off so there is more room to see the inside and repair the modules. What we forgot about was the bodies were still in there, they were skeletons now, all charred and burned. After some vomiting and some hiding bodies, we got them out and started to work on the tank. The tanks frame wasn't broke, it was actually in perfect condition. The armor and fuel tank, I can say that they are unrepairable. As we were working on the tank, I look over to my right to see the Rose girl returned. Probably with more questions. She had a textbook in hand. I wonder what that could be. I walked over.
"What you need kid, we are sorta busy at the moment", I say while pointing towards the Tiger. She looked around me. I could tell she was trying to keep cool but wanted to squeal out of excitement. She then got out of her daze.
"I have some designs I had in mind for the build your own tank assignment and I wanted to get an approval of design and maybe some ideas", she said. That assignment hasn't even came close to starting, but I didn't want her to come down here for nothing. I grabbed the textbook and flipped through. There were some good designs in here. But one that really caught my eye was amazing. It reminded me of an American M4 Sherman, but sleeker and had a bigger barrel and MM type. It was a lot more rounder than the ones back home. I nodded my head in admiring manner.
"This one I approve", I say pointing to the drawing. She smiled that I approved this one. "So what's it called", I asked.
"We didn't come up with a name yet, but we will. Thank you so much for your help Professor Rogers see you all tomorrow", I waved to goodbye as she sped off to her dorm. Man, that kid must be jacked up on coffee. I turn towards the team and helped them out.
Academy Gardens (The next day)
We were outside waiting for the students. We stood by our obstacle course built specified for tanks. A few minutes passed and the students arrived in special training overalls. Team CRDL's leader wasn't here, thanks to Yavko.
"Alright class, today you will be seeing if you are a good driver or not. You will be using a Tank we found and repaired. It is called the Tiger Heavy tank, It belonged to one of our foes back where we are from. So Yavko, the driver of Rudy will be teaching you. She will be in the tank with you to give you instruction on how to drive it. So pay close attention. Yavko shall we begin", I say.
"Yes sir, before we begin, there are rules when riding with me, you are to not back talk or you will fail, you get three strikes, if you mess up on all three strikes you fail, do I make myself clear", she said. Damn she sounds like sarge. They all nodded in fear. She straighten herself and limbed in the Tiger. "So, who is first.
A few Hours later
Mostly everyone failed except for Blake Belledonna of Team Rwby, Lie Ren of Team JNPR, Velvet Scarletina of Team CFVY, Sky Lark of Team CRDL, and a couple others. It seems the more calmer ones are suited for driving.
"Congrats on those who passed, those of you who didn't, don't worry there are the other tests", I say reassuring the class. "And remember, it's close to the weekend so relax and study hard but not too hard", I say while smirking. I stood by my fellow tankers. "This is the most fun I had in a while".
