Hello everybody Wombag1786 here. So I'm back from depression (kinda, velvet was a fan favorite for a reason) and now I'm back with some mixture of good and bad news. So I'm currently planing two more OC characters but I'm gonna need more time. So I was originally planned to have four chapters out before returning back to the other other story but I'm probably gonna do three (or maybe their will be four chapters I do have something planned that I was saving for later but can be done now.) right anyways just finished re-editing the previous chapters so back to the story.
3RD POV.
The scene turns onto a zombie impaled on some rebar moaning softly as it had its head down. It then looks up before moaning louder as it reaches outwards towards someone. Suddenly a sharp stick went straight through its head killing instantly. The stick was then pulled from the corpse before a pair of work gloves pulled the body off the rebar. The body fell down with a slump before the hands grabbed it by the arms revealing that it was Eli now wearing the work gloves and a bandanna over his face. He pulls the zombies body outside to a bunch of shallow graves with makeshift croses over them except for two more with one being empty and another where Fang who also had a bandanna over his mouth with work gloves on was currently placing down a body into the grave.
"Here's the last one partner." Eli grunts as he place the body onto a white bed sheet before rapping it.
"Thanks man... (sigh) goddamn it." Fang said as he looked down at the another corpse that was now completely wrapped up and in its grave.
"You knew this guy?" Eli asked as he wrapped the other body.
"Yea Austin Wellers. He was the only guy I would consider to be a good friend of mine, even after knowing about my hobby." Fang remarks as he pays the body with respect. "He didn't really talk much but he would always invite me to the table whenever it was poker night or toss me a cold one, granted cold beer is now extinct it still. He was good man. Sorry we couldn't give you a proper grave Austin."
"Damn man sorry about that Fang. Hey can you help me with this guy." Eli said while pointing down at the other corpse he was wrapping.
"Yea sure." Fang said in a sadden tone. He then walked over to the body and lift its legs up while Eli grabbed the shoulders. They placed the body into the grave as respectfully as possible before they clime out and reached for two shovels.
"Before we finish up you want to say Andy finally goodbyes?" Eli asked sensitively.
"... most of you guys were nice if a bit annoying to me, but still what happened to you shouldn't have happened to anyone. You guys were almost like a second family and I do hate to know that all of you died. I'll never forget all of you, go now and rest at the poker table in they sky. You guys will be missed dearly." Fang said as a few tear fell from his eyes before he wiped them away and gave a nod to Eli who begins to place dirt on top of the bodies. As the dirt fell down on top of the bodies the screen shifted to another grave back at base.
At a construction house across the street from the tower.
The grave was made from quick dry cement with a crude but meaningful message on it. Currently the girls were now dressed in their new survival clothing, but that wasn't important what was the few flowers and candles that were lit over the grave. All four of the girls were crying and mourning their loss meanwhile Lily and Alice who now wearing a spar tank top with medical tape and bandages over her shoulder were the bullet hit her, both stand aside and watched with respected as the four girls mourn.
"(Sigh) It never gets easier does it?" Lily comments as she watch.
"No, it never does hon. Things are just gonna get harder from here on out, especially for that Ruby girl." Alice points out.
"... From what I heard Ruby hasn't ever killed a human before. I pity her the first time anyone takes another humans life is always the worst experience you can feel in the world." Lily said as she remembers back to the time she had taken a human life and the nightmares that followed with her as well.
Alice nods in agreement before the two returned to their moment of silence as the four girls started to say their final goodbyes to their friend. Blake was up first and after a moment of silence she begin to speak.
"Velvet never knew that I was a Faunus, even then she was brave and selfless when it came to facing her bully's. She never shown any sign of hate or anger all she did was smile and helped those in need. I can never be as brave as her I hope to Oum your selflessness has earn you some peace." Blake said as she stepped aside and let Weiss near the grave.
"I know I am the last person who should speak for a Faunas but she was a good friend and no one deserved to die like that. I apologize to the way my family has treated her kind and once I return I swear by my grandfathers name that I will make reparation to honor your memory." Weiss said vowing with a few tears falling from her face as she walked off allowing Yang to go up.
"Velvet wasn't just a good friend to me, she was a good friend to everyone. It didn't matter if you were a Faunas or Human she would always go out of her way to be a helping hand or a friend to anyone. She would always laugh at my jokes even when everyone groans at them, she would in turn would tell the same jokes. I'm gonna miss you Velvet, you truly were the best anyone can ask for a friend." Yang said as she struggled to hold back the tears. It was now Ruby's turn and she was barley able to hold back the tears let alone stop but she managed to carry on with her speech.
"I wasn't always good at making friends. Velvet didn't seem to mind, she always find a way to help me out. She always check (sob) to see if me or my teammates (sob) were ok. She (sob) was one of the nicest (sob) people I know (sob) and the (sob) world truly (sniffle sob sniffle) did lost one of the... I'm (louder sob) sorry (sob) I (sob) just (sob) can't.(crying sob)" Ruby stoped before breaking down into more tears as her teammates slowly aproched her and hugged her all the while themselves couldn't hold back the tears and they start to cry. Meanwhile the other two just kept their distance in a respectful silence, all the while making sure that no zombies ruin the funeral.
After a thirty minutes of crying the girls picked themselves up and said their goodbyes before following Lily and Alice back to the base.
Meanwhile in the air.
The helicopter carrying team JNPR and the Red Talon CO. Currently the kids were going in and out of consciousness due to running all night... and the morphine doesn't help them either. Soon that all changes as they reached their destination.
"Papa bear, this is Sasquatch. Mission objective complete with minor injuries, requesting to land, I repeat requesting permission to land." Sasquatch said on his coms. Their was silence till a voice came back over.
"Read you loud and clear Sasquatch. You have permission to land at helilo pad two. Over and out." The voice said on the other side. After the voice logs out Sasquatch moved the helicopter to the left before landing the helicopter.
"Alright kiddies, I need you to get your ass out. L, Z I need you to carry the three to the medical wing." Sasquatch ordered as he opens the door.
"Alright but if any of them asked about going to the bathroom, the docs will have to operate on an unconscious patient." Zekia said annoyed as she and Leon steps out of the chopper with a tired Ren and Nora before grabbing the gurney with a barley alive Phrrya on it. As the five started to walk off Sasquatch quickly grabbed Jaune.
"Not you kid, the boss wants a word with you." Sasquatch said seriously.
"What, why me?!? I have to make sure Phrrya is alright." Jaune protest.
"Kid I'm gonna say to forget the girl unless you rather turn those disobedient little nut sack hanging below the belt into a fully functional secondary asshole... do you understand." Sasquatch said in an aggressive and frightening tone. Despite the fact that Jaune was now terrified he still refused to stand down.
"I won't go with you unless you can reassure me that my teammates are fine, and Phrrya isn't my girlfriend she's my partner!" Jaune argues back even though he was shaking. After a few minutes of Sasquatch trying to scare the kid he finally let's out a chuckle.
"Heh heh, I'll give you some credit kid, most people would be in it for themselves especially these asshole's. Look that shot I gave her will keep her alive till the docs give her the actual cure but those are expensive to make so the way I see it you owe me." Sasquatch said pointing out indeed he did save Phrrya's life.
"... Fine I'll go." Jaune said in defeat and followed Sasquatch through the base. As they walk Jaune can see multiple soldiers, engineers, and scientists running around doing drills or working as they seem to be testing different types of weapons on captured undead. One in particular looked like the one that bit Phrrya all ozzing and sweating blood from its pours. After walking up a railing and into a office with two guards standing next to the door armed with LMG's and full body armor. They open the door allowing them inside the office, Inside there was a desk with two folding chairs facing it and a black leather chair with an elderly Latino man with an eye patch over his left eye and a high ranking general outfit on. He was currently chopping a hand rolled Cuban cigar in a cigar cutter. As he pulls the cigar out he turns around to see his two visitors.
"Ah come in, come in. Take a seat this will take a moment." He said sweetly as he place the cigar in his mouth and lit it with a match stick. Both Jaune and Sasquatch both took a seat down in some cheap folding chairs.
"Now then before we start my name is General Sebastián lópez of the American army or the last one I believe, now then can I have your name and occupation?" He asked as he pulls out a small touch pad.
"I-It's Jaune... Jaune Arc and a Huntsman in training at Beacon Academy." Jaune said in a complete exhausted state.
"Hmm well my Frenchy friend, I believe you should know that I hate more then those muerto's is a liar. So I'm gonna ask one more time who are you before I decide to have you fingers cut off." General Sebastián said as he pulls the cigar cutters and placed it on his desk.
"I am telling the truth, sir." Jaune said pleading. The General now gave a small sigh before his smile turns into a scowl. He was about to say something when Sasquatch interrupts him. "Sir, this kid may be telling the truth."
General Sebastián gave an eye of interest and leans back into his chair. "Please agent Sasquatch, do explain."
"While coming back from our mission we received reports of an unknown energy signal coming from all across the mid west. The closest one had one of our drones nearby and once the drone began to scout we discovered four of these kids radiating the same energy." Sasquatch said firmly.
"... So these egg heads believe what pray tell about this energy?" General Sebastián said as he blows a puff of smoke.
"That these kids didnt come from this plain of existence or in other words from a different world." Sasquatch puts it bluntly.
"... hm interesting. Jaune was it? Can you find your way to the medical wing or would you rather have one of my bodyguards escort you there?" General Sebastián asked as he blew another smoke.
"Um I'm not great with directions so I guess it's ok to tail one of your guys." Jaune said uncomfortable as General Sebastián gave him a polite nod and talked into his radio. A few moments later one of the guards from outside walks in all escorted Jaune out of the room and to the medical bay. Once he was gone the Generals small smile disappears and was replaced with a scowl.
"I watch yourself Sasquatch. You may have more year under your belt but by the end of the day I can still end you." General Sebastián threatens as he blew smoke at Sasquatch.
"Apologies Sir, but you threatened an inocent kid who has no fucking idea where and why he's here and at best we should show some curtsy of not threatening him after nearly loosing his partner to blood plague." Sasquatch replies back with irritation.
"Feh, so your not only telling me that you not only wasted an injection on one of the brats and ammo to save them, but you now are questioning my leadership as well? Well guess what big foot asswhipe you now owe me five more heads or else you and those brats will be facing the firing squad." General Sebastián said firmly as he places a M9 pistol on his table. That didn't get a reaction out of him but what did was the fact that the Generals veins began to show a glowing blood red color.
"Sir... calm down before you turn." Sasquatch said firmly. The General opens his mouth to argue but looks down at his hand to see his veins. He gives a quick huff calming down as his veins return to normal.
"Fucking quacks can now make a cure for any yahoo but now I'm stuck in this constant flow of hulking out. (Sigh) I should have executed that nut job if it wasn't for that damn blood plague." General Sebastián mutters as he begins to calm down. Once calm he goes under his desk and pulls out a few files. "I want three of these head back at base by winters end or it's yours, you got that Kelly!"
Sasquatch nods and grabs the files before walking out the door looking through the files, silently grumbling all the while. As he flips through the files of criminals that the General wants dead he flips the last one open with a familiar pitcher of a deserter. The name of the target was Llyod Fang.
Back with Fang and Eli
Currently Fang was looking out the window of shotgun. While looking out the window he sees a one zombie walking through a field of weeds.
"Hey man you ok?" Eli asked as he turns the wheel and head right towards Lowl.
"Um yea I'll be... no actually no I feel like shit man." Fang explains as he leans back in his chair. "I mean not only did I just lost my entire group to those bandits but I kinda feel like that bunny girl Velvet I feel like her blood is on my hands man." Fang said in a sad tone as he looks down at his hands.
"(Sigh) it isn't really your fault. You shouldn't beat yourself up over some bullshit like that. She died because of that son of a bitch, all you did was save the life of Lily. It isn't your fault." Eli explains with cation.
"... Yeah I guess you have a point." Fang said with with some resolved but still felt guilty as hell.
"So again are you sure it's ok for us to take these supplies, cause it kinda feels like we are grave robbing them?" Eli asked as he points to the back of the truck with his thumb. In the back was a bunch of ruff sacks with different equipment and supplies in it.
"Yea well if we don't take them then I'm pretty sure those fucks that burn the place down would have came back for them. Personally though if it helps people like you guys then I'm pretty sure they wouldn't mind." Fang said referring to his old group. Eli gave a silent nod and they both returned to being quiet. After the sun went down the truck finally pulls up to the office tower and they parked the broken truck in the parking lot they set up. Eli then stops the car and both of them got out and head towards the back of the truck to grab the supplies. While grabbing a few bags the back gate opens up and out steps Lily, Yang and Blake in their new clothes.
Blake was wearing a white letterman jacket with black stripes on it, a black jaguar t-shirt tucked into a pair of dark navy blue jeans and black sneakers. As for Yang she had on a light blue jean jacket with different pins and stamps on it and a yellow tank top underneath it. It was over a pair of slim jeans over a pair of black riding boots.
"Hey guys." Lily greats as she walks over to them with Yang and Blake in tow.
"Hey Lil, um how are girls holding up?" Eli ask as he slings the rufsack filled with ammo onto his back.
"I'll be honest Eli we had low points in all of our life's but looking back on them they kinda seem like better days." Blake answers with a sad tone.
"Yea have to agree with Blake, this is official our newest low. So um do need help with the bags? At this point anything to do to get my mind off today will really help." Yang asked to which Fang responds with a solum nod.
With the help of the girls, mostly Yang who was able to carry three ruffsacks at once the group got the supplies inside. They gotten about two bags of medical and food supplies along with some spare fuel and bullets as well as a scoped hunting rifle. Now with the supplies inside and stored away Alice began to prep dinner while Eli sets the table all the while Fang and Lily interviews the girls about the weirdness of today with in earshot of Eli and Alice. They didn't push them to talk and they soon talked about Remnant and the basic history about it. They told them about Faunus, the Grimm, dust, and even semblances. Now they finished up with how they came here by mistake by an unusual and experimental dust.
"So your saying you came from a world where sixty percent of you are part animal and yet they are treated as second class citizens? That's horrible." Lily said as she sat at the table next to a silent Ruby.
"Yes unfortunately we started a peaceful protest before we turn to... violent tactics to acoplish our goals of equality." Blake said as she holds out her plate for Alice to place a weird food she calls a "End of times sushi" {imagine Musubi with spam... it's actually better tasting then most people think.}
"Wait what do you mean by we?" Eli asked as he took a piece of bread from the basket at the center of the table.
Blake just realized how she word it but at this point she could hardly give a damn. She reached up and removed her bow revealing a pair of cat ears.
"Huh... neat." Eli responds with interest and confusion at the same time.
"Ok, that's cool." Fang replies sounding not interested but inside his head a small chibi version of him was raising his fist into the sky breakfast club style as the hallelujah song played in his head.
"Oh my lord you poor thing." Alice comments with her motherly attitude showing. "I can never imagine what kind of persecution you went through growing up."
"Yea it... it was horrible, Oum knows how many bruise and beatings I received growing up." Blake said as she reattached the bow to her head. The survivors nod their head in agreement and went silent. As the basket of food went full circle Lily stopped everyone from eating.
"Wait before we start, we have to say grace." Lily suggested. The survivors looked at each other before looking at the girls. After the shit that they went through today a little prayer may help them. The group then grasp hands with a confused team RWBY who hold their hands before Lily said the prayer. "Dear lord, please help those who have died today find peace and may we grow stronger from this, yet never forget the faces of those who have fallen. Amen."
With that said the group raised their head and let go of one another before eating the meal quitely as they thought and cherish the memories of those they have losted.
Hello Wombag1786 here.
Let's answer a question.
T.O.G: honestly I didn't even want to kill Velvet but the way I'm going to kill these characters off is like Russian rullet style so theirs no chance for me to save anyone because they are my personal favorite. Unfortunately Velvet loss to the OC by one coin flip and so I killed her. I still feel bad about it but this is something you should expect in this story, maybe in a future chapter I will get one of the characters pregnant before killing them or the one that got them pregnant off Glen or Lori style or maybe I kill one of the girls Negan style. Point is only two people are reasured to be safe the rest... well I still have more bullets and this store takes place over a single year.
Thanks for writing T.O.G (also unfinished story's are a pet peeve of mine so don't expect me to stop a story any time soon.
So the Team JNPR now in the hands of a deranged General While Phrrya is alive but only barley, the group learned about team RWBY's origins and we also know that Fang went AWOL. How did that happen? Well next chapter I'm going to do more or less a flashback sequence to show what was the early days of the apocalypse like for the survivors. This should answer some questions or get your minds off of Velvets death (still sad about that) while I write in two new OC's. Again you can add in your OC in (it did save Coco's from the chopping block) just follow the instructions from the one shot prequel of the story.
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