RWBY: Ghost of Remnant Vol.1
Chapter 17: Unparalleled Strength
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Fog began to drift across the bridge in the city that had a memorial displayed by the railings. However in the fog was the sound of footsteps as it approaches the plaque. It wiped away the petals, seeing the name on it as it showed what once occurred in the past on the very bridge the figure was standing on.
He sighed, "It has been ages hasn't it Yoshitsune?" the figure muttered to himself. "To think this era still respects this very bridge of that day."
Standing on the bridge was some figure, wearing white robes and carrying a hammer. He sat down in the middle of the bridge, sighing softly as he looks up at the night sky. "Remnant is so peaceful… I do wish it could stay like this forever…. Spite for what's to come now."
As the fog disappears, he was gone with it but by the plaque was an orb.
(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 clash 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 Ara 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.
A new day, a new week as Team RWBY was back as a team again. Since the fight in the docks, they all had an easier time including Blake. Her fear against Specter was gone and now saw him as an ally to trust. With that said, they were relaxing but for Cody and Jaune… let's say they are going through another round of another loss.
"Crap!" Cody yelped as he landed on the ground. Jaune landed next to him, groaning in pain.
"That's the 10th time in a row that you guys lost against me… but you are getting better." Axel said.
"B-Better? I still don't understand…. How me being on my ass again… is better!" Cody panted out, starting to get frustrated.
"You lasted longer on the fighting before I countered it." Axel pointed out walking to his bag. "Plus you almost caught me off guard."
Cody groans as the Bat Clock went off, showing their training is done. Both bruised fighters slowly stand up as they head over to their friends, who were watching the whole fight go down. Oddly enough Nora had a bowl of popcorn in her arms.
"You guys are getting good!" Ruby commented.
"I wonder if Axel can teach us some skills? Maybe he can teach me how to break legs!" Nora beamed.
"Uh… can't you already do that?" Yang asked her.
"Also, why is it always the legs?" Cody added on.
"It seems fun to learn other ways to break legs!" Nora replied, making the others sweatdrop.
Axel walked up to them as he had his bag over his shoulder. "In case you wonder Nora, I know 4 ways to break someone's leg." She beamed at him, looking to see if he'll tell her his ways?! "But I rather not teach you how since you seem to think it is fun."
"Aw, boo." she pouted.
"Y-You're serious about how much you know r-right?" Jaune stuttered, nervous.
"I know every method to break every bone in the body, main kill points, pressure points, even relying on my own hands to fight or kill like I used to."
Jaune gulped at how much info he has on ways to injure a body, but is glad he's on their side then the enemies. "Now, we should get ready. Tomorrow we are heading to the Aura Bridge deep in the mountains of Vale." Axel said to the others. "From what I heard, it was the same bridge Benkei stood at to protect Yoshitsune from the enemy. He died standing, literally but his name was etched in that very bridge for his honor and he used his own Aura to protect and kept himself alive henceforth, Aura Bridge."
Cody smiled, "I for one am excited to head to the bridge. They say as well, that by meditating where he stood, you can literally see Benkei and its rumored that he'll bestow his power onto someone he believes should inherit his strength." Cody said happily.
"Sounds like you two enjoy his history?" Pyrrha wondered.
"Both of us enjoyed it. Like Cody said, it is the bridge. To me, it is what he did." Axel explained. "He was the strongest warrior ever known in history. He defeated 300 of his enemies all by himself."
"300 hundred?!" They all shouted in unison.
Axel nodded. "Yep, 300. I never got to that record." He shrugged.
"Record? Wait, many did you beat… without the killing?" Blake asked.
"Well… there was this one time where I fought through multiple rooms to take down a crime syndicate in Atlas about 11 months ago."
"Wait, that was you!?" Weiss realized.
"Weiss? What do you know?" Ruby asked.
"At Atlas there was a notorious group of criminals. Atlas couldn't touch them but there was rumors that their main HQ had 120 within the area." she answered. "And the news mentions they were brought down including the crime lord. But never found out who did it…. Until now." Weiss smiled as she looked at her boyfriend, slightly blushing.
"Man… even so. 120 and 300? That sounds impossible…" Jaune got out.
"Jaune, you are looking at someone who was a commander of the Ganma and trained for 10 years straight." Axel reminded. "And come from a family of the once well-known generation of Huntsmen and Huntresses."
Everyone chuckled lightly as they started to make their way back to their dorms for the trip tomorrow, all but Cody as he just sat in his seat, looking out past the window. Yang notices as she turns to the others. "You all go on ahead. We'll catch up." she said as the others shrugged and went out. Yang turns back to Cody as she sits next to him. "Whatcha thinking about stud?" She smirked.
"Just… the wonders of what Remnants past warriors could do…." He answered. "I… I just wonder if I can make a legacy as big as that?"
The next day, they were walking up the steps of the mountain with Axel and Cody leading them. Some like Yang, Pyrrha, Ren and Nora followed them fine. Weiss and Blake were also doing good, but Jaune and Ruby were at the back, panting heavily from the long climb.
"How… much… longer…?" Ruby panted.
"A couple more minutes." Axel and Cody answered in unison as they progress up the stairway.
"Jeez… it's like their robots…" Yang joked with a snicker.
Jaune groaned as both him and Ruby continued to follow them up the stairs. However as they progress, they saw someone flying over them and landed on the stairs rolling down the stairway. Axel and Cody looked at each other before they quickly made their way up the steps.
"Uh…. shouldn't we be concerned?" Ruby asked them.
"It's fine." They both said in unison again.
'Talk about two peas in a pod….' Ruby thought to herself.
The others followed the two Riders until they finally made to the top and saw the bridge. However, in the middle of the bridge was a figure wearing a white armored jacket with the hood over his head. He was wearing a white mask that covered his face completely while wearing heavy white armor over his legs. He was sitting in a meditating manner, a staff standing in his grip while the staff had a large blunt end as if it was a hammer.
"Woah! Check out the cosplayer!" Jaune pointed out as he walked up to it, ready to take a picture before the figure stood up tall, overshadowing them with his height.
"Uh… Jaune…" Pyrrha pointed behind him.
Jaune slowly looked back and gulped. "And who are you to call me what this era says 'cosplayer'?" the masked figure questioned.
Jaune freaked out as he screamed and backed up rapidly before hiding behind the others. "Well…. That's new?" Cody got out. The figure turned his head to the Riders then at the others. He went back to his meditating position and continued what he does. "So.. we just cross the bridge?" Nora suggested as she was the first to walk ahead. But the figure quickly blocks her with his large hammer.
"No. None of you can…" He glared at them. Despite the mask, they could feel his protective intent. He pushed Nora away then got back to where he stood.
"Question, stranger… are you Benkei?" Axel asked.
"Indeed I am… I am surprised you know of me" He replied.
"You stand at the very spot he protected Yoshitsune to prevent the enemy from going past the bridge." Axel explained. "The way you knocked that person away earlier was pure strength you also used Aura."
Benkei chuckled. "You are correct young man." He raised his head at the group. "I am indeed Benkei, the same man who stood in this bridge to protect Yoshitsune. I died standing to protect him from the enemy."
"Then…. Why are you standing here? Doesn't that mean you completed your duty?" Ruby asked him, before he slammed the bud of the hammer down on the bridge, making a shockwave that put them all on their butts.
"This bridge is my memories, young girl. My last memories before my death." He answered deeply. "Aura Bridge is what reminds me of the remains of home and when I came here, I haven't let anyone pass through since."
Cody groaned as he looked at Benkei, thinking of something. "Then, why not a duel?" He asked.
Benkei turned his head to look at him. "Oh? And you think you can beat me to pass through the bridge?" He questioned before standing up proudly for them to see.
"Yeah. I know we can." He said before turning to Axel. "Ready?"
Axel was gonna nod until Benkei spoke, "There will be no power only our swords, hammers, or staffs. That means none of your powers."
"That's not fair!" Ruby pouted.
"He wants to fight honorably," Axel assumed.
Cody frowned, but understood. "Very well.." He replied, drawing out his GanGanSaber.
Benkei got into his stance by standing before Cody charged forward. But as he lunged his sword, Benkei only moved his hammer, blocking it with the pole and stopping his advancement. He was even unable to move an inch. "W-What?!"
Benkei swung his hammer, the blunt end hitting Cody in the gut with sheer force and was sent flying over the group. "Cody!" They all called out. They turned to look at Benkei was hasn't moved a single inch. They were indeed in face with the legendary Benkei if he was able to perform that.
"Hmph…. Not strong enough…." He then turns to Axel. "Are you any different?"
Axel took a deep breath before looking at Jaune. "Jaune, I need to borrow your sword for a moment." he asked.
Jaune blinked before he unsheathed his blade and threw it to Axel who caught it and twirled the blade and got into his stance. Axel stared at Benkei who stared at him as well, the wind brushing against their clothes. Axel's eyes narrowed before he charged forward in which Benkei quickly blocked as Axel gritted his teeth as he felt like he was being pushed back. He stood his ground like Benkei was as a snort of amusement was heard under his mask. "Impressive…. But not enough." With one push, he also sends Axel flying just like Cody.
The others looked back then at Benkei. "Do you children want to do the same?" He questioned.
Their answer was simple: They all charged in.
Within 1 minute, they were at the steps as they had bandages on parts of their body. "They said Benkei was nothing but brute strength… they weren't kidding…" Yang muttered, shrugging her arm from the pain.
"He beated all of us so easily…" Blake added, literally licking where her wounds were.
"I've never seen such strength before…" Pyrrha got out.
"There's a reason to why Benkei is the strongest of all warriors ever known." Axel said, rubbing his hand. "He took many arrows to the back and still stood until his Aura was gone, then died."
"Should we head back then? Ruby asked. "If we can't beat him, then there's no way for us to head to our destination." The others looked at each other, figuring out an answer until Cody then stands up, as he started to make his way back towards where Benkei is at, confusing the others.
"Uh… Cody, don't tell me you are gonna challenge Benkei again?" Yang asked.
"Yeah, I am." He begins to walk back up until Yang reaches out and grabs his arm, holding him back.
"Cody that's insane! You heard Axel, Benkei is the strongest of all!" She pointed out. "Even Axel had a hard time against him."
"She's right about that." Axel agreed.
"I know he is. But we can't just give up. Sides, if we don't beat him, not only will we lose out on this trip, but what if that powerful Ganma comes around? Even if Benkei could hold him off, it's only a matter of time before he tires and they take him. I don't want to risk that chance." Cody stated to them all, moving out of Yang's grip and makes his way back up the steps.
Axel watched his childhood friend go up the steps before he too got up. "You can't be serious Axel? You too? Weiss frowned, worried about him.
"I'm gonna help Cody out. He is gonna need the help he can get." He replied.
"But Benkei is just so strong!" Ruby whined. "How do you know you can win?""
"One thing I learned about Benkei is he knows honor." Axel said. "My family does the same thing."
Ruby and the others frown, still worried about them both as they sit there, and let them do as they please this once.
Back on the bridge, Cody walks up to where Benkei is at, brandishing his blade and getting ready to attack in a stance.
Benkei raised his head, seeing the blonde. "So… You returned for another chance?" He questioned. Cody responds by only nodding.
The walking damashii stood up as he stood strong, staring at the young rider. Cody gets ready for whatever Benkei may bring.
Benkei stared at Cody before he took notice of Axel approaching and stood by his friend. "So… seems you two are like Yin and Yang… Always together, yet separate."
"We may be but we are brothers," Axel said as he got into his stance. "We watch over each other and we will do what we can to reach to the end of our paths. To me, I owe Cody and the others for getting me back to the right path."
Benkei chuckled slightly. "I admit. Your brotherly bond has warmed my very soul. But, if you even want to get past, or even use my power… Show me how much your bond can resolve any situation…" Benkei said, lifting his hammer for once.
"Ready Cody?" Axel said, clenching his fists. "Yeah, Ikouze!" He shouted out as the two rushed at Benkei. Cody swings his sword first to clash against Benkei's hammer, giving Axel a chance to strike. Axel charged in to deliver a palm strike to is chest but Benkei planted his feet firmly in the ground as he took the attack but didn't budge.
Cody then threw his fist back as he sent a punch towards Benkei's but in a second, both of them were sent flying and landing on the ground in front of him hard. Both riders groan in pain as they try to get back up again and continue the fight.
Axel ducked from the swing that Benkei delivered as he attempted another punch to the latter while Cody turned his blade into its naginata mode as he twirls it downward onto the Damashii. But both were blocked again with ease by the monk spirit.
Benkei then knocked them away once more as they rolled across the ground. The two got back up as Axel wiped away his wound as he and Cody got to their stances once more.
The two Riders were already bruised and wounded but the two were still standing.
"You two certainly are determined. Those from the past would have gave up by now" Benkei commented, observing the two.
"T-Thanks.." Cody panted as he weakly walks over to Benkei, raising his sword again, but he could tell he was at his limit. His hands and legs were shaking from the battle. His body exhausted.
Benkei huffed before he raised his hammer, ready to strike him, only for Axel to rush once more as he stood in front of Cody, arms crossed the moment he swung it.
*SNAP!*
"GAAAH!" Axel gritted his teeth in intense pain as his right arm was broken from the hit but he quickly grabbed hold of the hammer and held on tightly, holding his ground to prevent Benkei from moving his hammer. "NOW CODY!"
"Axel…" Cody muttered in shock. His friend took the hit, breaking his own arm as a result.
"You deserve his ability more than I do, just do it!" He shouted back.
Cody closed his eyes, gritting his teeth at the scene before charging in and delivering one last slash, with all of his strength, yet oddly enough it felt like his body was one fire along with hit blade. As he came down, Benkei's 'eyes' widen. Behind Cody and what he could only see was a fiery spirit, hovering above him as it looks like energy is being poured into him. Benkei just smiles as the strike hits him, letting out a loud explosion.
It was so loud that it startled everyone waiting for them. They looked up worried as they rush back to the bridge. Laying there was a bruised and soot covered Cody and a injured Axel on the ground, and in front of them was that of Benkei's Eyecon, a pure white one, with the number '07' on it.
"W-Way to go Cody…" Axel grinned weakly.
Cody smiled weakly as he let out an open palm before Axel obliged as he placed his fist to his palm before both rider became unconscious, scaring their friends for a moment. "Axel/Cody!" they all shouted out as they rushed towards their unconscious friends.
Benkei's Eyecon glows as it 'looks' at the group. "I'll admit.. They both have guts. I never seen such a bond before… Reminds me of my own brother too." Benkei chuckled. "Yin… And Yang."
Within a distance was Javel who narrowed his eyes before looking at a Ganma in the shadows. "Follow them and when Benkei shows himself again, you know what to do." He ordered. The Ganma near him nodded as it vanished into the shadows as Javel left the area.
"A traitor and an obstacle… They will be dealt with." He muttered before disappearing.
After the group managed to return to Beacon, both Riders were sent to the infirmary and were told of what happened to the two with Axel having a broken arm. He was in the bed, his arm now in a very heavily modified cast to prevent him from not only worst damage but to keep him there as well. He was up, but Cody was still passed out. Bandages covering a lot of his body.
"Cody deserved Benkei more than I did." Axel said to Weiss. "I was willing to help him after all like I told you before."
"Still… having your arm broken just to let him win it, was still a dumb move…." Weiss frowned, cleaning some of his wounds.
"Brothers to the end, it is what Cody and I go for." Axel smiled. "Ever since his parents took me and Luna in, I saw him as a little brother." He turned his head to an old portrait that showed the two when they were kids. "Him, Aurora, and his parents. They're family to the both of us."
"So… why didn't you say hi to them back when you were on the island?" Weiss asked him.
He lowered his head. "Would rather learn that after ten years, the missing kid became a killer for nearly a year?" He muttered. "I first thought they would have forgotten us as well…"
"That's not true…. They miss you back there Axel! As well as Luna! They.. made graves for you back there… To honor you both…" Weiss frowned, holding his hand tightly. "So, when this semester ends, we ALL are going to that island and you will be there. Got it? "She glares, tears in her eyes.
Axel turned his head to her before he gently wiped away her tears. "Alright." He let out a small smile.
"And now since you can't fight for a while because of your arm," Weiss smirks as she places a tray of food on his lap. "That means we can have a date here!" She smiles.
Axel chuckled upon her statement.
With Cody, the Yang was looking at him, worried. To her it was dumb for the two to face Benkei yet they won but now they were badly hurt. Cody was still asleep as he recovers. Yang smiles lightly as she watches over him. "You care for him a lot.. Don't you?" replied a voice. She then turned her head to see Luna standing there.
Yang blinked before she said, "I don't know what you are talking about.
"Yang I know what it means to fall in love with someone." She said, approaching the two before sitting on an empty chair. "It is the same way my brother was when he met Weiss."
Yang looked down at Cody for a moment before turning back to Luna. "But.. didn't Axel say that you had a crush on him?" she asked.
Luna did gain a small blush along with a small smile. "I did…" She then turns to Yang. "And, I still do. But times change.. I see the way you and him look at each other. And quite frankly…" she then places her hand on Yang's shoulder. "I think you two are better suited," She then stands up. "I still love him, and care for him like a brother, and how I felt about him in the past. But to me, I believe that you belong with him a bit more than me. Take care of him okay?" She winks before heading out of the room.
Yang couldn't help but think over what she said. Was she right? Did she really had a crush on Cody? She looks back at him as he rests as a small blush adorned her cheeks.
"It's marvelous to see love bloom!" Beethoven's voice said.
She quickly looked at the shelf and saw the Eyecons of Beethoven, Billy the Kid, even the recent one, Benkei.
"What are you three doing here?" She asked.
The three Eyecons glowed before going into their walking Damashii forms. Beethoven sat on the chair, Billy the Kid leaned against the wall while Benkei stood by the door. "We're here to protect him. After all, there are the dangers that conspire against you all…" Beethoven explained.
"And the boy proved himself to use my power," Benkei added.
"Our partner is a tough son of a gun Ah give him that." Billy the Kid nodded. "But all rides eventually come to an end…"
The other two nodded as they look at Cody knowing that the day is getting near. "The question remains…" Benkei looked at Yang. "What will you do when that day arrives for him?"
Yang looked at the Damashii before looking down at Cody. "i'll…. I'll be by his side… no matter what, I'll comfort him when it comes…." Yang answered. "After all…. He needs everything if he wants to have a peaceful passing…."
"Sounds honorable of you," Benkei commented. "This era still has good hearts."
Yang smiled until Billy the Kid rushes to the window. "What is it, Billy?" Beethoven asked.
"We got company," He answered. "Some Ganma in green and em bandits of theirs."
Yang rushed to the window as well and saw a green armored Ganma that had a gundao with his 'beard' being that of a dragon. Along with the Ganma were the Ganma soldiers. "Search the school, find the Eyecons." it ordered as the soldiers made their way, invisible to the other students.
Billy the Kid got his guns out as Beethoven went into his Eyecon form while Benkei stood firm by the door. "I'll give em time." he said as the Bat Clock flew to him. "Warn the others, Bat Clock."
It chimes before flying away. "Time for Billy the Kid to go wild!" He rushed through the door, racing towards the lower floors. Yang follows Billy, quickly grabbing her Ember Celica's as she raced out with him, towards the lower floors where the head Ganma was at.
They saw Spider Lantern releasing particles of light, revealing the soldiers to the students that were about to pass by as it leaped onto Yang's shoulder. "You guys don't belong here!" she said to the Ganma soldiers.
They looked at each other before getting out their swords and charged in. Billy fired his rounds at each one but as they got close, the group now had to rely on close combat to fend them off. Yang smirked as she cocked her weapon before charging in, sending blow after blow against the horde of Ganma, fending them off as she buys times for the others to get here.
Billy whistled upon her weapons. "Fine weapon ya' have." he commented before firing another Ganma soldier with his revolvers. She smirks. "You too." she winked as she kick one to the ground before finishing it off with a punch,making a crater below her.
"Billy the Kid.. While not the target, not that big of the change in the plans…" The Spear Ganma said as it approached them both.
"Yer the one causing em trouble." Billy said, guns aimed at the Ganma. He then opened fired upon it, but somehow the Ganma was able to block by twirling his spear, making a shield before thrusting it, as it did, the staff of the spear extended far, they dodge it, but the blade pierced through several trees before being drawn back.
"Woah! That was close!" Billy said before jumping up to avoid another attack and did a split, on the branches as the spear embedded the tree, under his legs. He gulped upon the close call. "Ya'll try to aim for mah gems!?" He shouted with a tick mark. "Why is it always the gems!?"
"Leave it to me Billy!" Yang shouted as she charged in, using her weapons to increase her speed. Billy turned to her, his eyes somewhat widen. "Darling, don't be reckless like that!" He shouted. He jumped away from the spear and helped Yang.
The others were hearing gunshots sounding out as Axel looked out the window. "Damn it… the Ganma are here." He growled. He slowly got up as he made the Ghost Driver appear on his waist.
"Axel, what are you doing?! Your arm is broken, you can't fight!" Weiss reminded.
"Cody is unconscious and the others won't be able to handle the lead Ganma for long." He pointed out. He summoned his rifle and loaded it with one hand. But Weiss then grabbed the rifle and pulled it out of his hand before placing it down. She then pushes him back down.
"YOU!" she points to him, "Are not going anywhere. You are going to sit here and rest up mister." she frowned, her arms crossed.
He was gonna argue until his pocket was moving before an Eyecon flew out and went to his rifle. Before the two knew it, it glowed before it showed a purple hoodie, that resembled a warlord. It had longs sleeves with claw like frills on the end of them. On the sides of the chest were buttons that showed the "Nobunaga" clan symbol on it. On top of the hood was what looks like a small patch of hair, while in the hood was two piercing purple eyes. He was also wearing purple shogun-like pants as he got hold of the rifle. "You stay Specter, you need the strength to recover."
"Nobunaga?" Axel muttered in surprise.
He turned to look at the two and nodded. He walked to the door before glancing one more look at Specter. "Strength is everything, Specter." he informed. "I unified Vale with the strength of the people and myself. It's time I return the debt for once even if I am now a Damashii. Schnee." He called out to her. He then posted onto the window sill as he points the rifle out the window, before sending several shots down below, stopping any advancement into the school. "Watch your love, so he can recover."
Weiss nods as she draws out her Myrtenaster, drawing some glyphs around the room first before she stands near the door, ready to fight anything that gets past her defenses.
With Benkei, he still stood where he was, watching Cody. The sounds of fighting never made him flinch, look away, move, or lose his posture for he was used to it. "You must wake up soon boy… if you are to defeat the Ganma that is leading the attack." The door opened in which he swung his hammer, killing the soldier before closing the door again, staying where he was. "And if you don't.. Your friends may be in great danger.. So hurry up young Rider…."
Meanwhile, the rest of RWBY and JNPR entered the battle, cutting, shooting, or in Jaune's case, tripping over every enemy that comes near them. More and more soldiers counter or are defeated easily by their assault as Yang is facing off against the Spear Ganma, but oddly enough, she's having a very difficult time against it.
"Your weapons don't affect me girl." The Ganma taunted, blocking another shot. He avoided a few rounds from Billy who avoided another attack.
"Shut up already!" Yang shouted, her eyes glowing red as she charges in, throwing several punches at the Ganma, but only to be deflected or parried easily by its spear.
"Anger leads to defeat," It said before slamming the blunt end of his Gundao to her gut and slammed her to the ground.
"Yang!" Billy said before he had to focus on the soldiers.
The moment the Ganma was about to finish Yang, it was greeted with a hit to its chest, sending it to a tree. Yang looked to see who did it and saw a familiar naginata but had the Spider Lantern attached to it. "Cody…?" She gasped.
5 Minutes Earlier.
"So hurry up young Rider…." Benkei said. "You are considered the part of Yin-Yang. A good soul who develops strong bonds with those around you. You are open and overt."
And as Cody lays there, the same fiery energy starts to appear again, surprising the Damashii as it pours more of its power into Cody. After a bit more energy was stored, the fiery energy disappears as Cody slowly opens his eyes, before turning to Benkei.
"Where's the Ganma?" He asked the Damashii.
"Your friends are fighting it at the courtyard." He answered. "Now young Rider…" He grabbed the GanGanSaber - Naginata Mode before the Spider Lantern attached to it, forming a hammer. "Are you ready to use my power?" Cody looked up and nodded at him.
Cody glared at the Spear Ganma, his driver already strapped to his waist as he brings up the Benkei Eyecon, surprising the Ganma more. "Benkei… Give me that Eyecon boy!" It demanded at him.
"Not a chance," Cody said, pressing the Eyecon before placing it into the driver.
EYE!
BATCHIRIMINA! BATCHIRIMINA!
What flew out of the driver was a white hoodie, resembling a monk, with golden beads wrapping the neck and rings around the sleeves. Cody tossed the Hammer GanGanSaber into the air as he pushes the lever.
KAIGAN! BENKEI!
ANAKI! MUKIMUKI! NIODACHI!
As it donned on Cody, he gained a new white faceplate that shows a row of weapons around the rims of the face. Cody then lifted his arm up as the Hammer GanGan Saber falls back down. He catches it with ease as he slowly approaches the Spear Ganma, ready to fight.
The Spear Ganma met in the middle as their weapons locked, a shock wave emitted around them. Cody pushed forward, using as much force as possible in which he was pushing the Ganma back, its feet scraping the ground. "That all you got short-stack?" Cody taunted.
The Ganma growled and tried to strike him, only for Cody to slam his hammer to its chest before slamming it to the ground. "Batter up." He said before swinging his hammer, sending the Ganma flying to the wall, creating a crack behind it.
The Ganma groaned as it slowly got up, glaring at him. "Y-You… You can't be this strong!" It denied as it sent its staff at him, stretching until it reaches Cody, but as soon as it came into contact with the blade, it shattered like glass on impact, with Cody being just fine.
"My turn…" Cody retorted as he placed the weapon against the driver.
DAI-KAIGAN!
GAN GAN MINA! GAN GAN MINA!
Cody twirls the hammer around, white and gold energy pouring into the weapon before getting into a stance. As he does, he pushes the in the lever one more time.
DAI-KAIGAN! BENKEI! OMEGA-DRIVE!
Cody then gave one large swing as the hammer part shot out and flew towards the Ganma, he didn't even have time to block as it struck him and made a large explosion. Cody sighing with relief before collapsing again and changing back to normal.
OYASUMI!
Yang rushed over to see Cody fast asleep again. She sighs with relief as she looks at the others. Billy the Kid went into his Eyecon form and flew back to the school as the others rushed up to the two. "Is he alright?" Ruby asked, worried.
"Yeah, just exhausted is all." Yang smiled back at her sister.
"Let's get him back inside." Blake insisted. Yang nodded as she helped Cody and and helped him walk back inside the school.
With the Nobunaga Damashii, he snorted in amusement. "Benkei was always the strongest ever known." he said before placed the rifle by Axel, the weapon disappearing. He turned into his Eyecon form before floating back in Axel's jacket.
Weiss sighed with relief, knowing it was over. But her worry grew even more now. 'If they can enter the school…. Then how do we know we're even safe from them?' Weiss thought to herself, doubt starting to come, but she shook it off. Knowing that wasn't important right now as she smiled at her boyfriend who was smiling to see Cody fight the Ganma.
'You are getting there, Cody.' Axel smiled.
Later on in the next day, the sun rises as it shines into the room. Cody slowly wakes up as he looks around, slightly sore, but better than before from that fight they had yesterday. So far, Blake, and Ruby were in the room, both fast asleep. He turns around to find where Yang was at, only to see her, sleeping next to him on the bed, her head resting against his shoulder.
A faint blush appears on his face as he sees her holding a book. It looked like an easy book to learn another language, and on it was the words. "Isle Of The Dragon's Breath" written on it. This made Cody's brow raise. "She wants to learn the Isle's language?" Cody said to himself softly, not wanting to wake her.
He looked over at the others once more. Ruby was sleeping soundly, Blake was curled up in her bed once again as he swears she was purring, and swatting the air, like there was a toy in front of her? Weiss on the other hand wasn't there, instead was Raptor whose legs move every so often as if he was having a fun dream. This made Cody chuckle slightly, before turning back towards the window as the sun rises slowly. '2 weeks left….' He thought to himself, a sad frown appearing on his face. He then looks over at the others, seeing smiles upon their own face. This made him smile a bit more. 'Well… At least, it wasn't all bad… I'm glad I could come here…' He said in his thoughts before yawning and heading back to sleep.
A/N: Heya Minna! Seems we're getting closer now. :3 And yeah, I know its short, but we do have a reason, it cause we want to save our writing thoughts for the final chapters. But next chapter though, is not the finale. Its a new idea I thought of the start of this fic.
Until then, later minn!