Unknown base...
Cinder Fall was having a irritating day. First, a few White Fang soldiers questioned her leadership and attempted a revolt, which she quelled effortlessly, but was annoying none the less. Then, her weapons shipment was confiscated by the authorities, further irritating her. And now, her subordinate Roman Torchwick, one of the most insubordinate people she had to work with, called her to request a meeting, not specifying the details. While Torchwick was somewhat useful, she preferred it if her 'associates' didn't order her to see them as if they were the ones in power, not her.
'This had better not be a waste of my time.' She thought as the doors opened and a beaver faunus walked in.
"Torchwick is here." The guard said. "And he bought some friends."
Cinder walked out to see Roman standing there with a man in blue and white armor and five girls.
"Cinder!" The man said. "Torchwick and I were just talking about you. How's it going?"
"Who are you and what is your purpose coming here?" She asked.
"Straight to the point, alrighty then." The man said, getting up. "Name's Freeze. Yes I know, its ridiculous, but my parents were drunk when they decided to name me. Anyway, I'm here to offer my services to your cause."
"And what do you know of my cause?" Cinder asked.
"I know that you want the kingdoms out of commission." He replied. "And how you want to create a world where the only thing that matters to people, is 'natural selection'. I don't have to look at any files or secret computer crap to know. I can see it in your eyes. You want to create a world where the only power that matters, is the power to survive, and to outlast those weaker than you, like the people who run the government."
"And why would you help me?" She asked.
"Always with the questions, this one." Freeze mumbled. "Because I want it to. A world like the one you envision, is the perfect kind of world. A world where morality and social standings are irrelevant. With my help, we can make this dream a reality. The world will be as it should, with those fit to survive being the only ones left, and our weaker counterparts are left behind to rot. So, what do you say?"
Freeze outstretched his hand. Cinder just stared at it for a moment, before accepting it.
"Alright." She said. "Show me what you'll be bringing to the table."
Freeze snapped his fingers, and one of the girls, with orange hair and red eyes, walked over.
"This, is Penny." He said. "The first synthetic being capable of generating an aura. Originally, she belonged to the Atlas military. But, with a bit of tinkering, she was reprogrammed to suit our purposes."
"Using Ironwood's greatest achievement against him." Cinder said. "Impressive."
"And this." He said, gesturing towards the other four girls. "Is team RWBY. They're a group of people who share similar goals to ours from an alternate universe. Don't let their appearance fool you. They're the most ruthless killers of their world."
"You can traverse alternate dimensions?" she asked, somewhat surprised.
"Where do you think I come from?" Freeze asked sarcastically. "But wait, there's more!"
He snapped is fingers and a man in a white and blue suit walked in, holding a strange weapon. Freeze snatched it out of his hands and presented it to Cinder.
"This." He said. "Is the new and improved dust rifle. I ran some test using plasma energy and different types of dust crystals. And then, I got this."
He readied the rifle, aiming it at the man from before. Before he could protest, a blast of white energy hit him, causing him to disappear in a cloud of smoke.
"And that's just from a white crystal." Freeze said. "Imagine what the other combos would be like."
"So boss." Roman said, remaining silent up until this point. "What do you think?"
Cinder stared at them, a smirk forming on her lips.
"And I thought I was having a bad day." She said. "Roman, I'll forgive you for requesting my presence, but from now on, I tell you when we are to have a meeting."
The thief just rolled his eyes.
"As for you." She gestured towards Freeze. "How many of these can you provide me with?"
"Give it a week, and I'll have all the currently produced models sent to this location." He replied. "But, I'm gonna need more man power if you want enough for everyone."
"You leave that to me." Cinder said. "Something tells me that this is the start of a beautiful partnership."
Volume 4: Broken
Beacon Academy...
"BLASPHMEY!"
"Sorry Rubes, but it is what it is."
Hicks and Ruby were currently sitting at a lunch room table, bickering.
"Strawberry chocolate chip cookies are the greatest treats in existence!" Ruby said.
"You're right." Hicks said. "Oh wait, that's Twinkies, not strawberry cookies."
"Just because it's a sponge cake with a cream filling, doesn't mean its better than a cookie. Respect the classics."
"Face it Ruby, the time of cookies is over. The age of Twinkies has begun."
Before the fight could continue, Matt walked past them.
"Hey Matt, back me up here." Hicks said.
But he ignored his teammate.
"Dude, are you listening to me?" Hicks asked.
"Shut up." Matt replied, not even bothering to look back. He walked past Velvet, brushing his shoulder against hers.
"Watch where you're going, moron." She yelled.
The Spartan didn't acknowledge her.
"What's his problem?" The rabbit faunus asked.
"He's been that way since Burn." Ruby said. "He keeps gathering old weapon parts and stays in Burn's old workshop, not even bothering to talk to everyone."
"He even ignores Nora." Hicks said. "And those two usually love to cause mayhem or get into some weird contest of some sort."
"I get that he lost his best friend." Velvet said. "But he doesn't have to be such a d $#h about it."
"Matt and Burn weren't just best friends." Rico said, appearing next to Hicks. "They were practically brothers. They grew up together, both raised by ONI."
"Burn told me he lived with them because he was the child of some Spartan IIIs." Ruby said. "But what about Matt?"
"When Matt was a kid, his home colony was attacked by the Covenant, and he was abducted by Grunts." Rico said. "They were looking for a way to survive their own explosions, since they have been known to attach plasma grenades onto themselves and run at the enemy. So, they experimented on him. They succeeded, but Matt had to go through dozens of painful procedures, each one tested to see how much he could take. When the UNSC attacked that research facility, all data on that project was lost, leaving Matt the only thing they had left. So, ONI took him in to make sure the Covenant wouldn't be able to recreate their experiments, and to see if they could apply it to their forces. They weren't able to, by the way. Anyway, through out the rest of his child hood, Matt was anti-social, depressed, and aggressive towards other people, having to deal with the mental pain he went through. And then, he meet Burn. Burn saw Matt was in pain, but helped him out. He taught him, that while he was still scarred, he didn't have to let it bother him. Burn helped Matt become the fun, crazy, suicide bombing soldier we all know today."
"But, if Burn taught him to do that." Ruby started. "Why is he getting all depressed now? I mean sure, his friend is dead, but shouldn't he still be, him?"
"When they were growing up, Burn was the only family Matt had." Rico said. "But, after losing that, he starting to revert to his younger self, filled with pain and hate."
"Shouldn't we talk to him?" Hicks asked. "Try to help bring him back to his old self?"
"I doubt there's anything we can do." Rico replied. "Burn was the only one who knew Matt enough to help. With out him, the Matt we all know might as well be dead too."
Beacon Forgery...
Matt placed the welding torch to the side as he observed the weapon he was building. After looking at it, he placed the welding torch on it once again, sending a few sparks flying. Nora walked in and peaked over his shoulder.
"Whatch'ya working on?" She asked.
"Get lost." Matt replied coldly.
"Matt, don't be like that." Nora said. "Cheer up."
"Cheer up?!" Matt asked. "How can I cheer up when those scumbags took away the only family I had left, the only person on this worthless team who I considered a brother? How can I 'cheer up' after all that, how?!"
"I was just trying to help." Nora whimpered.
"GET OUT!" Matt screamed.
Nora just stared at him, a pained look on her face. Then she turned to walk away.
"I'm your friend, Matt." She said. "Me, Weiss, Jaune, Hicks, we all are. And we're here if you need help."
The pink girl then walked away. Matt gazed over his shoulder once she left, and then went back to work.
"I don't need you're help." Matt muttered. "I just need to send those dirt bags to hell."
Well, now you know Matt's origin story.
"This chapter seemed kinda dark, dude."
Well, what did you expect, one of the protagonist just died.
"R.I.P Burn, you may have been an annoying moron, but you were OUR annoying moron."
Well said. Tune in next time.
P.S. If you're wondering about Ruby and Burn talking about his parents, look at the final chapter of 'Destro and RWBY'.