RWBY: Ghost of Remnant Vol.1
Chapter 10: Danger! Jaune's Final Choice?
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The group were now eating lunch at the cafeteria, enjoying their meals minus Axel who was eating alone at the usual table he eats at alone. However Jaune began to tell them about last night's event about Axel finally talking to him.
"Wait, he talked? Are you sure this is the same Axel and wasn't a dream?" Yang whispered, doing their best for him not to hear it. In fear that they may lose him this time if he found out.
"I'm serious." Jaune confirmed. "He helped me out with my homework. Even provided words of wisdom."
"Oooo! Sounds like you're slowly getting through to him." Ruby giggled.
"Hopefully he will talk to you guys eventually." Blake smiled.
"Best part! I got an A+ on the assignment." Jaune smiled.
"Thought I'm curious…" Pyrrha said. "What about Car-" She was quickly cut off as Jaune covers her mouth, chuckling.
"Carrots! Yes yes. Carrots are a fine vegetable. Good idea to add them more to my plate Pyrrha." Jaune stated, nodding and smiling at the others.
They blinked upon his statement, slightly confused before they shrugged it off.
With Axel, he was eating his food before glancing at Jaune who was at the table with Team RWBY. 'You better not give up to that punk…' He thought.
(Insert opening song - This Will Be The Day - RWBY Vol.1 Opening)
The start first starts off with a guitar strumming a bit before the lyrics start.
[They see you as small and helpless. They see you as just a child]
The screen shifts to Cody sitting upon a rooftop in the middle of the night. He sits their as he looks at the Ore Eyecon in his hand.
[Surprise when they find out that a warrior will soon run wild]
Something then goes amiss as Cody quickly looks up to see a fire outbreak near by. He then smirks as he jumps off of the roof.
[Prepare for your greatest moments. Prepare for your finest hour.]
The title card then appears as it shines a bit before shifting down after Cody.
[The dream that you've always dreamed is, Suddenly about to flower]
As Cody runs through the road, he passes by a single rose in a pot, a snowflake in a store, a cat in an alley way, and finally a single ember flicker from a window of an occupied house.
[We are lightning]
Once he reaches the area, four shadows appear above him. Cody stops to see the shadows land in front of him.
[Straying from the thunder, Miracles of ancient wonder]
In front of him were Team Rwby smiling at him. Cody then smiles back as he grabs the lever of the Ghost Driver on his waist and pushes it in to don on the Ghost Damashii.
[This will be the day we've waited for, This will be the day we open up the door]
Fight then breaks out as Cody and Team Rwby are fighting against the Grimm and the Ganma as they class h it out together.
[I don't wanna hear your absolution, Hope you're ready for a revolution]
As they fight them, Team JNPR drop down to assist them as they battle some more highly evolved Ganma.
[Welcome to a world of new solutions, Welcome to a world of bloody evolution]
As both teams fight their enemies, Roman is standing on a roof near by, watching them fight along with Alan and his benefactor as they grin from ear to ear about some special plan they have in-stored for them all.
[In time-your heart will open minds]
As the fight continues, the teams are surrounded by Ganma and Grimm as they approach them all. And out from the distance is Ozpin watching them all along with Sennin as he smiles and offers them some power.
[A story will be told , And victory is in a simple soul]
Energy flows into Cody, Team RWBY and JNPR. They all then nod at each other as Cody activates his OmegaDrive. They all then jump at the enemies, delivering their own special attack as Cody flies at the screen with a rider kick, smashing through and showing the title card one last time.
Warehouse in Vale…
"Master Alan, it seems you have returned." the man noticed, seeing the young man enter the warehouse. "I take it you went to talk to your old friend…?"
"As much as having a nail being driven through your hand, Chikara Saionji…" Alan said as walked over to him. Looking at the map as several parts of Vale where 'X' off. "Seems it's going along smoothly… I believe we can move forward with the next step."
He turned his head to the man. "I want you to send one of the Ganma towards a certain target." he informed.
"Oh? We're already targeting her? Seems a bit early if you ask me… Especially since her sister would be more beneficial due to her status." He questioned the idea.
"True but if we are to gather the items we need, the girl is the answer. The White Fang may be after her as well but the Ganma will prevent that if they attempt an attack during our capture." Alan pointed out, looking at the map. "Now go."
The man tipped his fedora, "As you wish." He walked away but what the two didn't know was that it was a bad idea to do.
A very bad idea.
He then brought up two blank Ganma Eyecons. In front of him was what looked like an old style tommy gun and a tesla coil. He tossed the Eyecons to them as they merged and gain new forms. "Go after the Heiress. But do not harm her." He commanded.
The two new Ganma nodded as they disappeared in front of him. He then sighs as he looks over at his briefcase. Opening it up showed 5 Eyecon's down in the bottom row. The numbers on them were "14, 15, 8, 9 and 10" He sighed a bit as he closed it up. 'Almost time… Then, I will surpass that foolish man…' He thought to himself as he went out into Vale.
Later on in the day, another exhibition match started. Several students came and gone. And right now Yang was in the stage against Axel, grinning widely. "Are you ready for a beat down?!" She asked, smashing her gauntlets together.
Axel didn't say nothing as he simply kept his hands in his pocket but the spectators could tell that he was ready to fight. Team RWBY, JNPR, and Cody knew how strong Axel was when they saw him training, now they have to see if he can beat Yang and then possibly Pyrrha.
The bell rang as they both charged at each other. Both of their fists colliding and even making a small shockwave, pushing a few students back against their seats. Fist and kicks sounded off as Axel and Yang fought, not giving either one an inch to each other. They watched as Yang's gauntlets met Axel's fists as they saw he wasn't wincing or flinching from the pain. Yang was about to suckerpunch the young man, only for him to block it with his forearm and delivered a forceful punch to her gut.
Yang skidded back as she held her gut, she quickly looked back up, her eyes now bright red, making Axel's eyes slightly narrowed, wondering what is going on with her as she charged back in, delivering punch after punch, slowly pushing him backwards towards the edge of the ring. She then jumped back a bit as she unleashed her full power of her Ember Celica as she shot towards him, her fist on fire as she throws it at him. Axel brought his arms up, the shots hitting the armor on the forearms of his jacket before he shook off the ashes that covered the armor on his forearms.
Seeing how he was fighting and how he trained, Yang knew he was simply holding back as if he is saving it something.
She then threw back her arm as she gave him another punch, almost about to hit him out of the ring. He moved away to the side the moment she was about to punch him as he stuck his foot out, causing her to trip out of the ring.
"Ring out. You two may rest up now." Goodwitch said as she tapped her scroll. Yang growled slightly as she punched the ground, panting heavily that she would fall for something like that. She then sees someone in front of her as she looks up at see Axel, having his hand out to her, but facing away.
"You were holding back, weren't you?"
Axel said nothing only to hear him say, "A lot…"
She took his hand as she stood back up before placing her fist against his shoulder. "Next time we fight, you better give me your all. And fight for real. No ring outs." She demanded.
Axel gave her a blank expression before walking away. "If I do… it won't end well for you…"
She smirked. "That's just what I would expect from a real fight with you." She said as she walked away.
"Alright… I do believe we have room for one more match… Cardin, you're up. Choose your opponent." Goodwitch said to him.
Cardin looked around, wondering who he hasn't fought yet? But after a few glances, it changed to who he wants to beat the most. Sides from the humiliating defeat against Axel, he rather try someone else. He turned to Pyrrha, but figured he needed more strategy against her. He then turns to one that has ticked him off the most… "I choose Mr. "Bug Ghost" over there…" he pointed to Cody, a few surprised by that.
Cody on the other hand was waiting for this match as he stood up. "I shall accept…" He agreed as the two went to get changed.
After finishing their changes, both Huntsmen in training stood in the center of the area, waiting for the preparations to finish and Goodwitch to start the match. Cody thought, was a bit excited to see what the others would think with his new power? Cardin though was gripping his mace tighter, ready to finally pummel this guy into the dirt and prove once and for all, that he is nothing.
The bell then rung as the match begin, Cardin going on the offense first as he charged in as start to swing his mace. Each time it made contact with the ground, left a small explosion and debris flying. Cody blocked from the debris as Cardin took the chance and swung at him, causing the Rider to be thrown back.
'Crap…. He has a lot more physical strength than I thought….' Cody thought to himself as he opened up the driver as he brought out Ore. This caught Cardin's attention as he charged in, swinging the mace again.
"As if I'll let you change into the state!" He shouted out, starting to push Cody into a corner where he can't change.
"Cody!" Ruby gasped.
And as soon as Cardin got Cody to the edge of the ring, Cardin smirked as he lifted his mace above him. "Ring out or knock out? Doesn't matter to me!" He shouted, as he brought his mace downward. But in the mere second the mace got to Cody's face, a cloud of fire appears where Cody was, his mace passing through it and surprising the crowd.
"WHAT?!" He shouted out. Cardin looked around to see Cody back in the middle of the ring, him smirking slightly.
"What was that?" Yang asked, also a bit surprised.
"That move… That was the same thing he did to me in our match." Weiss pointed out.
"Hope you enjoyed that Cardin? That was my Semblance, to which I named, Phoenix Port! By increases my Aura field, I can literally ignite it and teleport where I want to. Of course, this arena is about as wide and far as I can go." Cody explained as he pressed the Eyecon as he put it into the driver.
EYE!
BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA!
Ore flew out of the driver, causing Cardin to rush back in, but as he swings his mace, the Damashii blocked it as it protected Cody with ease. "Henshin!" Cody shouted as he pushed in the lever.
KAIGAN! ORE! LET'S GO! KAKUGO!
GO-GO-GO-GHOST! GO GO GO GO!
Ore pushed Cardin back as he quickly flew onto Cody, the black armor appearing first as he dons on Ore as he flicked the hood down. Cody twirled his sword as he rushed back in, clashing his weapon against Cardin.
"Geez…. Whats with the anger here dude? Seems to me you need to relax a bit. Why not look at some Kitten videos? I think that's what 'strong' men do right?" Cody taunted him. "Better yet, why not some flowers?"
Cardin growled as he pushed him away. "Will you just shut up?!" He shouted out, slamming his mace again, but this time, Cody dodged it all before rushing up and kicking him back.
"Aw… if you don't like that, then how about a magic trick?" Cody asked as he took out Ore. "Ikouze Wizard!" He shouted out.
"Wizard?" Pyrrha asked, confused.
"Please tell me he isn't being serious about a magic trick…" Jaune deadpanned.
"OH! Can he pull a sloth out of the hat?!" Nora beamed, causing Ren to sigh.
EYE!
BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA!
As the tune played, the Wizard Damashii flew out as it struck the Cardin, causing him to groan as he tried to swat it down. As the Damashii kept attacking, JNPR looked at surprise by this.
"He got a new Eyecon?" Jaune gasped.
"Ooooo! Pretty…" Nora whistled.
"I'll admit, it is something new…." Ren complimented.
Cody smirked as he pulled and pushed the lever in, thinking this was enough toying around.
KAIGAN! WI~ZARD!
YUBIWA NO MAHOU! SAIGO NO KIBOU!
The Damashii then flew over to Cody as his pre-armor formed around him before it places onto his body. As it was don, the Wizard Faceplate places itself on top of the blank mask as a fiery red seal passes through him. "Saa, Showtime daa" Cody called out as the Connect Seal appears, allowing him to draw out the WizardGun in sword more. He rushed back in, twirling his blade as well as dodging Cardin's attack with ease. As if he was dancing around him.
"Amazing…" Pyrrha gasped at this new ability.
He twirled it again, disarming Cardin as he jabbed the tip against his armor, sending him back. But it wasn't enough as he slowly stood back up, pounding the spot that was just hit. "I was hoping that would be it…" Cody groaned as he raised his hand to Cardin.
BIND! PLEASE?
Just then, several metal chains popped out of the ground, holding onto Cardin as he struggles against the chains. "How are you doing this?!" He shouted out, still struggling.
"Easy, magic." Cody replied. Causing Cardin to glare and yell at him. "Oh, just shut up about the jokes already?!" He shouted out, denying this match's obvious victor.
Cody sighed slightly. 'Spite the fact, I was telling the truth.' He thought to himself as he pulled out the lever and pushed it back in. "Finale, daa" He said calmly.
DAI-KAIGAN!
WI~ZARD! OMEGA-DRIVE!
Cody jumped into the air as he twirled around before aiming his kick at the immobilized Cardin. The red seal appearing as it cones around Cody's foot. The kick connected as Cardin is thrown out the ring and landing next to Goodwitch as Cody strikes a pose where he landed.
"Ring out. Cody is the winner of the match." she said, typing a few keys on her Scroll. 'Now this is a surprise. I didn't know there were ones based off of "them"...' She thought to herself. She took a glance at Axel knowing of who he is as well, wondering if the same thing happened to him but for who he is, she won't know.
As the sun started to fall, JNPR started to walk along with Cody and RWBY. They were chatting about their time at his home and how he got the Eyecon, since they were curious and wanted to know more? However they also learned that the Blue Devil has his own set of Eyecons other than the Edison he took from Cody.
"Wait so he actually has Nobunaga and Tutankhamun?" Jaune asked, surprised.
"Yeah I know…. It surprised me too. To think he has them as well…" Cody said with a sigh.
"The bigger question is, 'Why is he collecting them too'?" Ren asked the million dollar question.
"That I don't know because that main Eyecon he has… I couldn't see a soul like how Ore holds mine." Cody muttered. "It's like it's nothing but pure strength for the soul."
Jaune lowered his head slightly from hearing that. 'Pure strength, huh?' He thought to himself. The Blue Devil has an Eyecon that comes from the strength of a soul it connects with.
"Wait, if the Eyecon is strength based on the soul then doesn't that mean that the Blue Devil could be someone with a strong soul?" Ruby realized.
"Hmm… Could be? I don't know any of the statistics of it.. I'll see if I can ask Senin?" Cody replied, also wanting to know as well.
"Plus…" Yang grinned, looking at Weiss. "The Blue Devil is her 'Azure Prince' that has been giving her those white roses."
Both Nora and Jaune almost busted a gut from hearing that nickname, while Pyrrha and Ren was more surprised it was him. "Well… Uh…. At least you found someone, right Weiss?" Pyrrha said, trying to comfort her embarrassment.
"Y-Yeah…" she turned away. "I-It's not like it's anything important."
"Anyways, tomorrow is going to be great! The trip to the Forever Fall Forest!" Ruby beamed out brightly.
"Let's just hope we don't run into any problems along the way." Blake reminded.
"Pfft…. We'll be fine…. Nothing bad happens during school!" Ruby bluntly stated.
The next day began as everyone was getting ready for the field trip to Forever Fall Forest. A majority of the class were already backed sides from 3 people. Weiss, Cody and the silent member of JNPR, Axel.
Cody was trying to find a way to get Razor to stay here, but it was having a fit as it was running around the room, worst part was that it had Weiss's bolero jacket for the forest, causing her to chase after it as well. "I can't believe you had to bring your pet with us!" she exclaimed. "He has my jacket!"
"Hey, I wasn't the one who didn't mind him being here! Sides, he's never acted like this before!" Cody replied, before tripping and getting back up. "Plus, who leaves such an expensive item on the ground?!"
"Don't blame me!" she barked, trying to grab Razor who finally went through the door. They chased after it as it ran. When they turned a corner, they saw Axel holding onto Razor while carrying Weiss's jacket in his other hand. "Your pet should have a leash…" he muttered, setting the Grimm down.
"And… have him die from…. Possibly captivity? No thank you…" Cody panted heavily. "Thanks…"
Axel handed Weiss her jacket as she got hold of it, "Be careful next time…" he said calmly before walking past the two. Weiss gained a faint blush for some reason as she watched him go. Their alarms went off as they noticed that the time for the departure of the forest has just left.
"WE"RE LATE!" The two teammates shouted in realization. They both started to rush down the hallways, as fast as they could to try and catch up. As they do, Cody noticed Velvet walking down the hallway. He quickly placed Razor in her arms. "I'mSorryPleaseLookAfterHimWhileWe'reAtTheForest! ThankYou!" Cody shouted out quickly as they rushed down the steps.
Velvet blinked as she looked down at the Raptor Grimm. It tilted its head cutely at her as it licked her cheek, causing the Faunus to giggle slightly.
With the two, they continued to run as Weiss shouted to Cody, "This is your fault!"
He turned back to her. "I said I was sorry Weiss! What can I do to make up for this?" He asked her.
"Then buy me those tickets to Gleaming Aurora!" she replied.
"Gleaming Aurora? Heck, if that's all, I'll get you backstage passes too!" Cody answered, making Weiss look at him surprised.
"Consider it done!" she answered as the two made it out, only to see the bullheads already in the distance. They came to a screeching stop, almost falling off the platform as they look at it go. "We… we missed it…" Cody said softly, starting to get an ominous feeling next to him.
"Cody…" Weiss voice called out. Cody flinched as he slowly turns towards his teammate, gulping at what's about to come. "I'm gonna get you for this…"
"Ooh then I should get the popcorn!" A voice called out. Cody looked around until he saw a humanoid figure sitting on the lightpost. Its head was yellow, reminding him that of a tesla wearing a crimson cloak with a yellow trimmings shaped like electricity. Its hands were round conductors, electricity sparking slightly in its hands.
"A Ganma!" Cody shouted out as the Spider Lantern crawled onto Weiss's shoulder as it sprayed the light over the area, revealing it.
"Oi! I was enjoying the fun!" It shouted in a pout, before jumping down from the lightpost. The lights were flashing a lot as the Ganma's body was conducting sparks before aiming its hand at Cody.
His eyes widen as he grabbed Weiss and tumbled out of the way as blasts of electricity shot where they were. "Weiss, get out of here now!" He shouted as he strapped the Driver on.
She nodded before making a run for it. "I don't know why you're here, but I'm gonna beat this anger out on ya!" He growled as he took out Musashi. "Ikouze!"
EYE!
BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA!
Ore flew out of the driver,, the Damashii attacking the Ganma to give him some time. "Henshin!" Cody shouted as he pushed in the lever.
KAIGAN! MUSASHI!
KETTO ZUBATTO CHO-KENGO!
The Red Damashii flew around as the black armored formed before placing itself on top of him. He drew out the GanGanSaber in its duel sword mode as he rushed in, swinging his blades at it. The Ganma dodged them left and right before placing its hands on his swords. "Time for a shock!" it cheered before its body conducted electricity. His blade acting as a lightning rod began to deliver it to his body, along with his skeleton that could be seen as he was getting shocked.
Cody shouted in pain as he twitched and was thrown back by the shock, twitching in pain on the ground. 'Damn it… Right when Edison would be helpful….' He groaned in his thoughts. He then slowly stood up as he charged in, this time no weapons as he tried punching or kicking it.
The Ganma jumped back as it pointed at Cody. "Hahahaha! That was fun to see but gotta go! I'm already done!"
'Done?' Cody thought for a moment as his eyes widen. "Weiss!" He exclaimed.
With Weiss she continued to run as the Spider Lantern was by her shoulder. She looked back to make sure no Ganma was after her only for her to bump into something, causing her to fall back. The Spider Lantern, still on her, sprayed its light. Standing in front of her was another Ganma. But it had a tan overcoat, along with a white scarf and a fedora. On his right arm was that of a very large machine gun attached to him. "Hello, Heiress…." He chuckled.
With the Gun Ganma was two black Ganma soldiers. "Take her." he ordered. They nodded as they got out ropes before they tied Weiss up and the Gun Ganma putting her over its shoulder. She started to struggle against her binds as she was about to scream, until one of the Ganma soldiers covers her mouth. "Ah, ah, ah… No screaming…"
As they continued their way, a familiar mechanical cobra sees the scene as it hisses before running towards its master. One thing is about to happen, hell was gonna break loose.
With the three Ganma who were running through the forest were continuing their escape and plan. There was Grimm here and there but nothing they could handle. The Gun Ganma turned to see Tesla. "I take it you lost him?"
"Easy as always!"
Suddenly, a loud revving noise can be heard behind them. They all looked back, to see what that noise was? Coming out from the forest was Cody - Ore Damashii, riding a motorcycle. It was mostly greyish green to the coloring. It had a beast head and the 'Ghost' horn near its eyes.
"I thought you said, you lost him?!" the Gun Ganma shouted.
"I did!"
"Then you three take care of him! There's a construction site to the left." He shoved the Tesla and two black Ganma soldiers to do the work.
"Okay, okay!" Tesla Ganma said before he and the two black Ganma ran the other way to give the Gun Ganma more time.
Cody turned to follow the Tesla Ganma, not knowing he was being mislead. He growled as he took out his weapon in gun mode as he fired upon them.
"Try to catch us, Ghost!" The Tesla Ganma taunted as they entered the construction site. He growled as he entered. But as he left the main trail, a shadowy figure on some vehicle appears from the dust cloud behind.
At the construction site, Cody fired off a few more rounds, striking the three Ganma and causing them to fall to the ground, stopping. He then gets off of his bike, still pointing the weapon at them. "Where is my friend?!" He shouted in anger.
"She will be handled with Gun Ganma. He does get trigger happy often." The Tesla Ganma answered.
"WHAT?!" He growls as he turns around, about to head back and chase the other Ganma but the Tesla Ganma used its electricity, casting an electric field around the area. "Nope! You have to beat me if you want to go!"
Cody growls as he sends out another barrage at the Ganma, angered by this trickery. But the Ganma brought up the soldiers as he used them as shields. But they didn't last as they burst into black smoke. "Really? Using your own men as cannon fodder?" Cody frowned.
"Oh you'll see," It chuckled as it fired more sparks at Cody who rolled away from the attack.
"Is that all?!" He shouted as he pulled the lever again.
DAI-KAIGAN!
ORE! OMEGA-DRIVE!
Cody then jumped at the Ganma as he kicked it hard, sending it through the field it made as it was then thrown into an old generator, causing a very large explosion. "That takes care of tha-" He saw a large shadow in front of him. He looked back and saw a BIG Ganma. It had six legs that were surrounded by wires,acting as springs while its body had a collection of satellites dishes. It also looked like a ship as well.
"W-What in the-" Was the only thing he could get out as he was blasted by a stronger force of electricity. "GGGAAAHHH!" He shrieked in pain as he was thrown across.
The large Ganma then started to glow a bit as bolts of thunder poured out of its back as a large 'Eye' appeared in the sky. Cody groaned as he sees this new power. "Ugh… Yurusen? What the heck is this? And what is it doing?"
Yurusen appeared in a puff of smoke, looking at the said sight. "It looks like it is opening a portal to the Ganma world. If it continues, it will created an area for the Ganma to enter Remnant." he answered.
Cody looked at Yurusen surprised. "Wait.. The Ganma have their own world? Why wasn't I told this?!" He asked. "And how do I even stop it?!"
"Pull the lever four times." he answered. "But first…" he turned his head as a familiar ghost-like ship rose to their view. "Captain Ghost!"
Cody titled his head a bit. "Uh… What can it do here?" He asked, confused before Yurusen slaps his head.
"Use your Ghost Striker with Captain Ghost to fight that Ganma," he explained.
"Eh?!" Cody exclaimed. He then quickly got on his bike as he drove up to the ghost-ship. He revved his engine as he drove towards the Large Ganma. As he did, Captain Ghost flew next to him as it started to fold apart. Once it fully folded out, Cody jumped up as his bike combined with the ship, as he did an iguana head popped out, screeching loudly. "Woah! Why wasn't I told about this either?!"
"You ask too many questions," Yurusen said. "Now stop that portal!"
Cody nodded. "Ikouze… Cap-... Uh…. Ghosty-.. Uh…" He started to ponder as he just shrugged. "Ikouze Iguana-Striker!" It screeched loudly as he raced off towards the large Ganma. The Iguana clamped down on one of its legs as it started to drag it back, cutting off the thunder and stopping the portal from increasing.
Once far away enough, it let go as it started to bite it several times, trying to damage it. But the Ganma quickly knocked it away, sending a few bolts at them. Cody turned the handles as the whole thing moved away from the quick attack. "Man, this is handy!"
"Oi, the portal! Pull the lever on your belt four times to activate it!" Yurusen reminded.
"I got it already dwarf!" He shouted back as he pulled the lever four times to use this new power.
DAI-KAIGAN!
ORE! OMEDAMA!
Suddenly the driver glowed brightly as a very large, ghostly version of the Ore Eyecon floats into the air. Cody then jumped at it as he kicked the giant Eyecon towards the 'Eye' in the sky, like a soccer ball heading towards a goal. It struck it as energy flowed out of it as the eye slowly close and the portal sealed. "Not done yet." He said as he looked down. "Iguana-Striker! Throw that Ganma towards me!" He commanded.
The monster bike nodded as it reeled back and shot its tongue at it. It stuck to it as it started to spin and swing it around, like a rodeo rope. Once fast enough, it then tossed it at Cody as he came flying down to it. He quickly pulled the lever as it got closer to him.
DAI-KAIGAN!
ORE! OMEGA-DRIVE!
He then let out a battle cry as he powered through the tough body of the Ganma as he reached the ground quickly before landing safely. He then looked at the monster bike as he got back on it. "Alright, let's go get Weiss back!" The Iguana screeched as he started to get back on the path. 'Though.. Why do they want Weiss anyways?' Cody thought to himself.
In an abandon warehouse, the Gun Ganma finished tying her to pole. "Alright…. Now the plan can commence…" It chuckled as it brought up an Eyecon, but before he could use it, a energy bolt passed by, shattering it.
"No it won't you bastard." a voice called out.
The Gun Ganma turned its head as the Ganma soldier vanished into black dust, showing Specter but if they saw how he was under the mask, he was pissed. "Let her go… now."
"Sorry, but I don't do requests!" He shouted out as he open fired at him. Rapid bullets being sent out at him. He quickly charged forward as he brought out an Eyecon. "Tutankhamun." he called out, pressing the switch before switching Eyecons.
EYE!
BATCHIRIMIRO! BATCHIRIMIRO!
The Damashii of Tutankhamun appeared as it flew out of the Driver. Specter then pulled out the lever before pushing it back in.
KAIGAN! TUTANKHAMUN!
PYRAMID WA SANKAKU OKE NO SHIKAKU!
The Damashii attached to his armor while Cobra attached itself to the rifle. He marched towards the Ganma and began to strike it across the chest then across the shoulder with a spin strike.
It wailed out in pain as it laid on the ground. It looked at him terrified as he turned to Weiss who looks at the Ganma, with a bit of fear. "DIE!" It shouted out as it sprayed a few bullets at her. Some miss but the others hit her as she wailed out in pain, blood dripping down her arm.
'Will you protect me.. Forever?' The promise she asked resonated back in his mind again. His hand began to tighten as he slowly turned his head, menacingly at the Ganma. "You are gonna pay for hurting her!"
The Ganma quickly quivered in absolute terror as he back up before running away from him. "You are not leaving this place alive." Specter said darkly as he placed the rifle over his driver.
DAI-KAIGAN!
GANGANMIRO! GANGANMIRO!
Energy formed around the sickle blade as he swung his weapon, as it did a triangle with his 'Eye' symbol on it flew out and towards the Ganam. He stopped as it paused in front of him, before turning into a pyramid as it started to suck him in. The Gun Ganma tried out in fear as it brought him inside the pyramid, he looks at Specter from the hole he was sucked into. "This ends for you, Ganma."
OMEGA-FANG!
The hole in the pyramid closed as an explosion erupted from it, destroy it and the Ganma inside as the tommy gun laid on the ground, smoking. Specter rushed towards Weiss and threw his weapon aside to untie the ropes on her. He knelt down and began to patch up her wounds on her arm. To him, it reminded him the day he got her out of the power plant. He shook his head before looking at Weiss after wrapping some bandages on her arm. "Are you… okay…?" he tried to find the right question.
"I-It.. hurts…." She winced. "But… I'm fine… thanks to you…" She smiled slightly to him, wincing again from the pain.
Specter gently helped her up as he looked around hearing an engine in a distance. He decided to carry her in his arms to get her out of this place. Outside they both saw Cody riding what appears to be a very large Iguana. "Weiss! Are you alright" He asked her, worried.
"She's hurt…" he muttered. "She needs to… get her arm checked…"
"Oh god…" Cody muttered. "Hop on. We'll race back to Beacon as fast as we can!"
Specter placed Weiss behind Cody before he walked to his Rider Machine. "You go…" He said.
"You sure?" He asked him.
Specter turned his head to Cody who flinched, understanding that he should go. He then revved the engine as he took off towards Beacon as fast as he could. Leaving the Azure Rider there. He punched the wall, leaving a dent in it from the amount of force.
"Brother please calm down…."
Specter moved his hand away from the wall, seeing a small crater that was shaped from his fist. "Sorry…" he apologized as he slowly made his way back to his Rider Machine.
Meanwhile in the Forever Fall Forest. The students who took part of this were walking through the forest, filled with red leaves everywhere. Everyone were in awe of it.
"It's sad that Cody and Weiss missed this…" Ruby frowned.
"I'm still surprised that Razor acted like that. He's usually a sweetheart…" Yang said.
"My guess he didn't want Cody to leave again, even if it was for a few hours…." Blake questioned. She noticed that one other person wasn't with them. "Pyrrha, where's Axel?" she asked.
"He didn't want to come to the field trip." she answered.
"Aw… I thought we were finally getting through to him?" Ruby frowned.
"He wanted to be alone from what he said." Ren explained.
"Seriously, what is up with him anyway?" Yang asked. "He holds back whenever he fights, he doesn't talk about his life and those scars, and he never brings a weapon with him."
Ruby poked her sister's cheek. "You're just still mad about losing to him." She grinned.
"It's not like that!" she argued. "Haven't you guys even noticed, like Cody said, been holding back?" she pointed out. "Ren, when you fought him, was he holding back?"
Ren nodded.
"And Blake, you dueled against him too." Yang added. "Didn't you know it as well?"
"Yeah. I did." Blake responded.
"And after I asked him how much he was holding back, he said he was holding back a lot of his fighting skills." Yang finished.
"So, what are you trying to get at Yang? That he has some 'secret' power like Cody or something?" Ruby stated. Yang looked at her as if she was right on the details. "Your joking right…?"
"No, that Axel guy is hiding something that he isn't telling us." Yang said. "Even if he won't tell us, we have to know what it is that is making him hold back his strength."
"Well, he'll tell us when's he's ready. So don't let it bother you too much." Ruby smiled. The blonde let out a sigh, "Alright…"
"Where's Jaune anyway?" Ruby noticed.
Pyrrha frowned. "He went with.. Cardin… of all people…" She sighed.
"Jaune has to learn to stand up for himself to bullies like Cardin…" Ruby muttered worried about their friend.
A bit Goodwitch stopped the ground as she gave out their assignment for this place. They were to collect tree sap from the trees for their professor and finish it before 4pm. So far RWBY and JNPR minus their leader were already getting the perfect amount… Sides a few times they had to refill thanks to Nora.
And speaking about JNPR's leader, Jaune was out with Cardin, doing all the work as his time and himself laid back and waited. He returns to the bullies with six full jars, setting them down before he collapse face-down.
"Hey, great work, Jauney boy!" Cardin commented. "Now that wasn't so hard, was it?"
Jaune raised his head a bit. "I think I'm allergic to this stuff…"
"Greeeeat, great, great. So, Jaune, I bet you're asking yourself, 'Why did my buddy Cardin ask me to collect six jars of tree sap when there's only five of us?'"
"That is one of the many questions I have asked myself today, yes." Jaune nodded, still exhausted.
Cardin makes Jaune stand up. "Well, you'll find out.
Now perched on a hilltop overlooking the other students, team CRDL - plus Jaune, squeezed between Cardin and Russel - peak their heads over the crest and watch as everyone is retrieving their samples of sap. Ren, kneeling to collect it from a tree, passes a full jar to Nora who looked at the jar as Ren trades it for the other jar in her care. Once he turns back to the tree and starts filling it up while he heard several sounds, he looked back and saw Nora with an embarrassed smile as her hands and smile was covered in the said sap and an empty jar in her hands again.
Jaune turn to his left to look at Cardin. "Cardin, wh-what's going on?" he asked, nervously.
Still staring at the unsuspecting group sharply he answered, "Payback."
Upon hearing this, Jaune's eyes widen in understanding. "Pyrrha…?" he watches her gather more sap from a tree. "Wh-What are you-?"
The bully pounds his fist to the ground. "That's the girl, Red-haired know-it-all, thinks she's so smart. Alright, boys…" he pulls out a buzzing cardboard box with a large letter written on its sides. "Last night, old Jaune here managed to round up an entire box of Rapier Wasps, and now, we're gonna put him to work."
Russel grabs Jaune by the shoulder, who barely laughs in nervousness.
"Now, according to one of the essays you wrote for me last week, these nasty things loooove sweets." he recalled. "I'm thinking it's time we teach her a thing or two."
The members of the team get up. Cardin offers his hand to Jaune, only to painfully yank him up on his feet and shove the jar into his grasp.
"And you're gonna do it."
"Do what?"
"Hit her with the sap!" He leans in close to Jaune's face, "Either that, or I'll have a chat with Goodwitch, and you'll be on the first airship out of Beacon."
Jaune looks down at the jar of sap in his hands and then up at the four grinning teammates waiting to see what happens. Jaune turns towards the group and aims his throw at an oblivious and smiling Pyrrha, trying to steel his nerves and shaking hand to do the deed, but ultimately steels himself for what he's about to do.
"No." He muttered.
"What did you say?" Cardin frowned at his answer.
"I. Said. NO!" Jaune shouted out as he tossed the jar of sap, splattering it against Cardin's chestplate, but quickly regretting that decision.
Cardin chuckled upon what happened before glaring at Jaune. "Oh, you've done it now…"
He gulped and chuckled lightly as the cronies grabbed and decided to "educate" Jaune. Several punches, kicks and groans can be heard as Jaune lays on the ground, injured from the blows they gave him as well as a black eye given by Cardin. "You can't even get a grip. That's the one thing about you Jauney boy, you're weak."
Jaune looked at Cardin until words rang back in his head from the small talk he had with Axel.
'Don't doubt yourself… never doubt yourself being weak… remind yourself to why you want to protect others… to not doubt yourself. To show what you are capable of…'
"I… may not be the strongest… or the bravest… or even the most clever… But compared to me Cardin? You're the one… who is weak…" Jaune said, slowly standing back up. He looked up at Cardin, his fist trembling as he glares him down, ready to what they'll bring to him this time. Cardin smiked as he raised his fist, but when it made contact, Cardin was thrown to the ground, clenching his fist in pain as Jaune's aura glows, even healing the minor wounds.
Before the rest of the bullies make their move, a low growl was heard as a large Ursa Major which made its presence known. It smelled the tree sap that was on Cardin's chestplate, letting out a roar, the three bullies running away as they leave Cardin and Jaune behind.
Out where the others were at, RWBY finished up their jars as JNPR wasn't too far behind. But when they heard the loud roar, they all stopped and looked towards where it came from. And in a few moments the 3 other members of Cardin's team come running out screaming.
"Ursa! Ursa!" Russel yelled out before Yang got hold of his collar and lifted him up.
"What?! Where!?" Yang demanded as he replied, "B-Back there, it got Cardin!"
Pyrrha dropped the jar in her hand and gasped, "Jaune!" She then started to make her way towards where he was at. "Go get the teachers!" Blake asked as Ren and Nora raced off to get them while Ruby, Yang and Blake went after Pyrrha.
Once they arrived, they saw the Ursa slowly approaching Cardin. "Oh no!" Pyrrha said as the Ursa reared its claw back and tried to strike, only for Jaune to use his shield to block it. He gritted his teeth before he started to make a swing at it. As he did, the Ursa started to swing its claws at him as they were getting close to cutting each other.
And as they did, Pyrrha noticed that Jaune's shield placement was slightly off. She raised her hand with dark red energy in her arm. Just as the Urda was gonna hit Jaune, the glow surrounds Jaune's shield and makes it lift up to block the swipe, this gave Jaune the chance as he finally swung his blade as hard as he can, decapitating the Ursa.
Ruby looked at Pyrrha, surprised. "Uhhhh… what?"
"How did you-?" Yang asked until Pyrrha answered, "Well, Ruby has her speed, Weiss has her Glyphs, Cody his Teleportation, and Blake having her clones. My Semblance is polarity."
"Oh! She can control poles…" Ruby bluntly stated.
"No Ruby. She can control the magnetic fields around her." Blake corrected.
"Magnets are cool, too…" The girls notice Pyrrha leaving. "Wait, where are you going?" yang asked.
"Yeah! We gotta tell them what happened!" Ruby agreed.
"We could… or we could keep it our little secret?" she walks away as Ruby, Yang, and Blake smile to each other in understanding.
With Jaune who sheathed his sword walks over to Cardin who looks up at him as he offers a hand. Cardin looks at him for a moment before he smiles as he takes it and is lifted back on his feet.
"Holy crap, Jaune!"
"Don't ever mess with my team - my friends- ever again." he warned as he stares at Cardin dead in the eyes. "Got it?"
Cardin now looked intimidated, even apologetic before Jaune walked away. With the blonde, he let out a small smile, before a heavy sigh came across him. 'I hope they can forgive me?' He thought to himself.
As several more hours past, night was finally in the sky as Ruby, Yang, and Blake returned to the dorm, only to see Weiss with bandages in her arm as Cody looked exhausted. "What happened!?" Ruby rushed towards Weiss as Yang walked to Cody.
"Ganma… Two… Very powerful…. She got hurt… Specter saved her though…" Cody panted, almost as if he ran a full marathon around Vale?
"Specter?"
"The Blue Devil's actual title…" Weiss answered. "Named after a visible incorporeal spirit, especially one of terrifying nature…"
Cody looked up, spite his body feeling sore all over. "How.. was the trip? Sorry… for missing out…." He panted.
"Jaune finally stood up for himself for once." Yang smiled.
"Well, it's about time. I just hope he can grow from that experience." Weiss noted. "But, at least I… I mean… 'We' got some compensation for Cody's little… problem." Weiss smiled as a slight giggle escaped her mouth.
"Let's all get rest. You two could use it too." Ruby suggested, as everyone agreed on that.
Though from across their room Jaune was in his team's dorms, kneeling on the ground for an apology. "I'm… sorry I never told you guys the truth. I just wanted to show I could prove something like my family has."
Most of the group were silent as they listened to Jaune's apology. Pyrrha then stood up as she walked over and kneeled down to him, placing her hand on him with a smile. "It's alright Jaune. We forgive you."
Jaune looked at her then at Nora and Ren who nodded with smiled of their own. He then looked at Axel who was looking out the window. "H-Hey Axel…"
The said young man turned his head to look at Jaune. "You're finally starting to get stronger, Arc." He said softly as he turned back towards the window. "Just remind yourself to why you are fighting to protect others… and maybe you can live up to the name of your family eventually."
Jaune smiled and nodded while the others were shocked to finally hear him speak fully, including a name no less! Although while they were muttering, Axel looked out at the moon, having one word resonate with him. 'Truth… huh?" He thought to himself, for some reason… he needed to tell her. He looked back at Jaune and the other three then at the moon.
He reached in his pocket before pulling out the necklaces that were originally from the grave back on the island. Now his choice has been made; he got up and made his way to the door.
"Where are you going?" Jaune asked.
"I'm gonna be out for a bit… don't bother me… for a bit…" he closed the door behind him.
As midnight fell, everyone was fast asleep. In RWBY's room, everyone was also asleep, letting their troubles go. As for Weiss she was sleeping peacefully with Razor sleeping on her lap. For a few moments it was bliss, until she felt Razor shifting, she slowly opened her eyes as she sees Razor looking out the window.
She turned to see Specter there, waiting for her. She smiles as she weakly gets out of bed and reaches the windowsill. He picked her up as they made their way to where their first kiss happened.
"How… are you feeling?" he asked.
"A… bit tender. But fine. What's the occasion this time?" she asked him.
Specter turned around as he reached to his pocket. He pulled out something as his hand was clenched. He titled his hand a bit, two necklaces dangling in his hand. To Weiss she recognized them, the same ones from the grave at the island. "Why did you take those…?"
"Because… the family crests… belong to…" he took a deep breath, trying to say it knowing that it has been a long time since. "The last living members of the Saber Family…"
She looked at him, wondering why for a moment then she pieced it together as her eyes widen. "You mean… You're-?"
Specter removed the Eyecon from his driver, the blue mist appearing before it finally revealed the one and only Axel Saber. "I was that boy from 10 years ago…"
Weiss gasped in shock as she covered her mouth. She looked up and down, surprised by this development. "Why… did you keep this hidden?"
"No one would believe what happened…" he muttered. "The Ganma? Those dark spirits… I was stuck their for 10 years, protecting my little sister. They've tried to kill me numerous times as I protect her…" He decided to show her what they did to him as he removed his shirt to reveal his torso.
Weiss gasped in shock as she sees the full features of the scars, remembering what Cody said. "This… This was what you were fully hiding? The… scars of what they did to you, and how you got this strong?"
He nodded, "I've been nearly stabbed that could have killed me, slashed from their blades, I was near death 5 times… all to stay strong to protect my little sister…" he explained lowly.
"Your sister…. What… happened to her?" Weiss asked, wanting to know more.
"Luna…" he called out. A pink light glowed from his pocket before floating next to him. "They turned her into a Ganma Eyecon, and almost erased her entire memory…"
"Oh my Lord…." Weiss muttered in shock.
"My brother protected me… he… he went through all that for 10 years… 10 years of my brother being hurt…" the pink light glowed as Luna's voice was heard.
"I'm.. so sorry… I never would've known what you went through… So… you're getting these Eyecons... to help her?" Weiss asked.
"It's the only way…" he muttered. "I want my little sister back on this world to be able to continue her life."
Suddenly, Weiss wrapped her arms around him, bringing him in closer comforting him with her warmth. "I'm sorry I couldn't tell you… or anyone else…"
She made him look at her deep into her eyes. "So… why tell me now?"
"Trust…"
"Trust?" She questioned.
"Knowing that you… have hope left in you…. You knew what to do. You were following your destiny…" he answered.
"Only because you showed me… Spec-... No.. Axel… you made me to who I am today…." She smiled brightly as a few tears streamed down her face. "You're the one to give me such hope… And thats why I fell for you…"
Axel felt the same feeling in the back of his heart. He wanted to push that feeling back but it kept on moving forward. He now wonders what that feeling was? But he then remember what Luna said… 'Love..' He thought to himself.
He then placed his hand on her cheek as she saw something that made her heart race more. A small smile was shown on his face. "I… love you too Weiss…" He said to her softly. They both then leaned in as they shared another kiss, this time, a bit more passionate. But after a bit they slowly broke apart as Weiss pointed her finger at him.
"I expect one date from you at this place… Until you tell everyone your secret as well… Okay?" She said to him. "And.. I promise to keep this a secret until then…. You have my word as a Schnee."
Axel slowly nodded as he stood back a bit to put back on his shirt and then his jacket. He then picked her up as he took her back to her room. Once there, he walked away until he was next to her, "Good night… Weiss Schnee…" he said calm yet softly before leaving.
"Night…. Axel…" she smiled as she fell back asleep, letting the night take her.
A/N: Hello Minna! enjoy chapter done, and another inch towards Vol 1 being done. ^^; So yes, Weiss has now know Specter identity. Now the question will be is how it will effect the others? Time will only tell... And by popular demand... the first giant battle has been finished! XD I will try to add a few more of them since giant battles in Ghost is well... nonexistent. :/
Either way, next chapter will have something new to focus now. :3
Until then, later minna!