Chapter 4: A Razor's Edge

-Beacon Warehouse-
-Morning-

Xavier stared at his scroll, He was taking inventory on all the UNSC equipment they had. "Ok, is that everything?"

"Yeah" Damian closed a crate and set it next to the rest "We're going to have to be sparing with the grenades. We don't have a lot of them."

Hannah sat nearby, her lags placed on a crate "There's bound to be more UNSC stuff poppin up around here."

She set a Battle Rifle on crate "I don't think we were whisked here for no reason. There's gotta be something here that's takin us for a reason"

Xavier crossed his arms "Think there's a monitor here trying to communicate with us?"

"If he wanted to talk to us, he probably would've by now" Damian loaded his Magnum

Hannah looked her helmet; it was placed on a crate but took notice of the VISR "Maybe there's something else goin on here. Perhaps there isn't a monitor here"

"What do you mean?"

Hannah explained her theory "Don't ya think it's weird how despite bein a full established civilization, there aren't any Forerunner temples or anything?"

"The forerunner built their temples and cities above the earth. So they couldn't have done them under ground." Hannah finished

"Only explanation could be is that this place is beyond old. Maybe it had a monitor, but it just…gave up." Damian said "This place could be a relic compared to everything the UNSC has found"

"Hmm, maybe. But would that explain the people here? Their abilities and aura?" Xavier asked

"Maybe…but we're gonna have to wait for Ozpin to hopefully find something" Hannah moved her legs off the crate. She saw a shadow approach the Warehouse door, it was Glynda

"Good morning Spartans" Glynda placed her hands behind her back "How has your morning been?"

"Productive. We've just been taking inventory" Xavier set the notepad down "What brings you here Ms. Goodwitch?"

"Well, I know you, due to your augmentations, don't need to eat much at all. But nevertheless, would like to invite you to have breakfast with us. Mainly due to the students wondering about you" Glynda smiled

"I could go for breakfast" Damian placed his Magnum on his hip "Been a bit since I last ate, except for the cupcakes from yesterday of course."

Xavier patted his belly, thinking of what culinary breakfasts Remnant had to offer "Yeah, could use a meal myself too."

Hannah stood up from her chair "Count me in"

-Beacon Cafeteria-

The students were happily eating their food. They talked about the upcoming Vytal tournament, discussing strategy, callouts and attack combinations. Team RWBY were no exception. They, alongside Team JNPR, were discussing strategy as well.

"So, what would our combo name be?" Jaune asked

"Arc's Star!" Nora cheered

Ren raised an eyebrow "I don't get it."

Weiss sipped her water, but immediately noticed the Spartan trio. "There they are again"

Jaune turned around and his face lit up "Hey I took a picture with those guys yesterday! I heard them call the grey one Valkyrie!"

Nora questioned with pancakes in her mouth "Mm?"

"Huh, I wonder why they call her that?" Ren asked

"Mm mm my mm!" Nora mumbled

"Oh…mm! This Bacon's delicious!" Damian stuffed his mouth bacon, he savored every bite. "This stuff's better than what they gave back at the Infinity"

Glynda was curious about this 'Infinity' "What's the infinity?"

"UNSC starship. Biggest one that's been built" Hannah answered, she munched on her scrambled eggs "It's huge. Like probably from here all the way to Vale, maybe longer."

"Wow, impressive." Glynda subtly looked at the students watching them.

"Hey, so I've had question on my mind for while since we got here" Xavier flipped his fork around "If these kids are capable to like, fight Grimm. Can they go into Vale and do all the established Huntsman duties?"

"By Laws and Huntsman regulations, no. But that won't stop teams on taking matters into their own hands. Like Team RWBY are one such example"

"Oh, they've been bein vigilantes around here?" Hannah asked

"Yes, they've actually been quite active" Glynda flipped her scroll, showing the Team's picture "Ruby actually made it in because she encountered Roman Torchwick, according to Ozpin. And they even stopped a major Dust raid a few weeks back from Roman, again."

Glynda moved the picture to one of Roman "I wouldn't be surprised if the Team is curious about your sudden arrival"

Damian inspected the picture "Is he wearing eyeliner?"

"Ruby actually asked us about what we were doing here. Even about our armor and weapons" Xavier remembered

"Well, Ms. Rose always asks about weapons, so it does not surprise me. But on your reason to be here…that is different." Glynda looked for a certain picture in her scroll "But It probably won't be as bad as General Ironwood."

Hannah raised an eyebrow "Who?"

"The General of the Atlas Millitary. He is making an appearance in Vale soon and will most likely see Ozpin personally; they are good friends." Glynda sipped her coffee "Though, he will most likely ask about you and your equipment. He may deny it, but he prides himself in leading the most advanced army in Remnant. "

Glynda displayed a picture of General Ironwood "Robotics, Mechs. Whatever removes living soldiers from the battlefield."

"Doesn't seem that bad." Hannah inspected the picture "But I feel he ain't a pleasant person to be around."

"He most certainly is. But he's incredibly stubborn." The teacher showed them a picture of the various different Robotics the Atlas army had at its disposal. "And with you making an incredible name for yourselves…I'd say you've got his attention."

Xavier ate a piece of his seasoned meat "Mm! I'd say so."

Glynda turned her scroll back around and saw Ozpin send her a message "It seems Ozpin would like to see you, as soon as possible…"

The Sergeant cleaned his mouth with a tissue "Tell him we'll be there soon. Finish up team, Oz wants to meet us"

-Ozpin's Office-

"Now, before I show you what I have. I will ask you one thing." Ozpin started "The Prometheans you told me about. How would you describe them?"

Damian swayed his head around the room "Big, Made of metal, glowing either Orange, Blue or Red. Will shoot on sight."

"They have multiple types of infantry. The Soldiers, they're very standard, biped and use the basic rifle like weapons. The Knight, a big one, had a sword and usually led the soldiers." Xavier mentioned

Hannah interjected "Don't forget those pesky Crawlers. Oh, and the Watchers, they had a creepy little face and are just annoyin to deal with."

Ozpin nodded "Have a look at this."

The Headmaster grabbed a folder, its contents had pictures. Xavier grabbed the folder and opened it; it had several pictures of cave paintings. They were highly similar to the Prometheans.

"What the hell…" Damian grabbed one of the pictures, it showed various figures under what looked like a knight. Above the knight were to figures, they were promethean but didn't resemble any other they've faced. "And these are old cave paintings?"

"Indeed, and they even have this." Ozpin slid a picture of interest

Xavier grabbed the picture and saw more figures, these were probably ancient Remnant civilization. They were praising what seemed like a city of sort, above it was two symbols. They seemed to be giving something to the figures below. "They praised them like gods…"

"If they cave paintings were correct, then there is a Forerunner installation here in Remnant." Ozpin noted "It could even hide untold secrets of Remnant"

"Also, a way to get back to the UNSC." Hannah mentioned

"Precisely. And another thing…" Ozpin reached next to his desk. He raised the item and revealed it.

It was a Suppressor, albeit with different markings and a darker color. Xavier was the first to ask "Where did they find that?"

"Ms. Peach discovered it in her usual travels, in a cave nearby where those cave paintings were found. She said it could fire hard light projectiles" Ozpin stated, he set it on the table and passed it to the Spartan

"Yeah, it most definitely can." Xavier inspected the Promethean rifle. He noticed it was of a darker metal and had blue and orange markings around it "Looks like this one's was used before; Suppressors are usually in a lighter color and have no markings."

"Perhaps an ancient being managed to know how it's inner components functioned." Glynda suggested

"Yeah, even the UNSC didn't know how to modify these." Xavier loosened his grip on it and the weapon separated itself, showing the gun's beam inside. "But definitely know how to shoot them."

"That is all I have found. If I am to find more, I will let you know." The headmaster sat up and walked to his office window

Damian spoke up "Oh, before we leave. I would like to, on behalf of all of us, thank you for your assistance in our...well, predicament"

"There is no need for that Damian. You have already shown gratitude by assisting Vale in return." Ozpin spoke "Take care of yourselves. And have a good day."

-Vale-
-Unknown building-

Roman couldn't believe it.

First, they fail to steal Dust from the docks, thanks to that Ruby brat and her friends.

Then, they failed to steal a simple SDC truck AND Delsin went and turned himself in.

Now, they have these super powered dudes that MADE Delsin turn himself in.

"God, couldn't these animals get anymore useless?" Roman lit up a cigar

"I wouldn't say that around here Roman." A voice spoke, Emerald Sustrai and Mercury had arrived "ohgodIhatethesetwo- Hey! How are my two favorite kids doing?"

"Cut it Roman, You and I know we don't start like that," Mercury spoke

Roman smiled "That's one thing we agree on." He then adjusted his hat "Now, when's big boss coming in?"

"You won't have to wait." Roman's heart almost sank, Cinder Fall, the most beautiful thorn on his side, had arrived.

"Great, now could I get a thank you for everything I've done?" Roman asked

"Now would I do that? You've been on a losing streak" Cinder mentioned

Roman scoffed "No! No! Not me! Them! The White Fang have! I just told them to start taking every shiny crystal that they have and they somehow manange to screw that up!"

Emerald crossed her arms "If I would've been here, we wouldn't be having this conversation."

"Had you been here, I would've shot myself." Roman hissed "Not sure if you've heard, but we've got some new super Huntsmen that killed Judge, called SPartans or something."

Mercury whistled "They finally took him out? Took a while…"

"I know of the…'super huntsmen', Spartans." Cinder spoke "It won't matter, continue as planned"

Roman was speechless "Really? I can't really 'continue as planned' if they don't let me progress. Unless you got a super Huntsman of your own."

Cinder gave a smile "Oh, I think that can be…arranged." Cinder walked out the building, Mercury and Emerald following behind

Roman stood there, boxes of Dust behind him "This was not worth it."