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"Professor Oobleck, Grim? Oobleck: nods, while Talking fast, per the norm, as he paces in front of the students.
" Yes, I'm afraid those bags won't be necessary, girls, seeing as you've opted to shadow a Huntsman on what is now essentially a reconnaissance mission. I can assure you, we will not be establishing a single base of operations; rather, we will be traversing several miles of hazardous wasteland and making camp in any defendable locations we may stumble upon. Grim and I, packed all of our essentials ourselves, plotted our air course, and readied the airship. And... oobleck then pauses as he Zooms up to Weiss'face.
"It's Doctor Oobleck. I didn't earn the PhD for fun, thank you very much! Oobleck then Quickly backs away causing grim to sweat drop. Weiss on the other hand looks over at Blake, who is equally disturbed.
"Uhhh...Oobleck however stops any talking with the clap of his hands.
"Come now, children; according to my schedule, we are already three minutes behind! Then, as an after thought to clarify he adds in
"...schedule!He then zips off to the airship docked farther ahead in a smiles looking Positive and upbeat before suddenly becoming as depressed as her team halfway through.
"Well, alright, then! Looks like we're going to save the world with Doctor Oooobleck- okay yeah when you say it out loud it sounds worse. Grim chuckled at this and twirled his scythe.
" oh come on Rosy it'll be fun saving the world always is. Ruby blushed and opened her mouth to speak, but before she could talk, Noras voice could be heard.
"Save the world? Ruby's team turns around to see Nora and team JNPR approaching. Nora then puts a hand on her heart, being dramatic.
"You're going on world-saving missions without us? I'm hurt... sad! Maybe a little hungry? That last one's not your fault, though, Ren... Ren, for his part, simply crosses his arms and turns away. Jaune smiles and nods at the group.
"Sounds exciting. Where ya going? Ruby shrugs and smiles.
" Oh, just outside the kingdom... Nora grins at this and beams at Ruby.
"Hey! So are we! Pyrrha smiles and looks at nora.
"Ren and Nora wanted to shadow the sheriff of a nearby village. Ren nods and keeps a blank face.
" We set out tomorrow. Neptunes voice can be heard next as he approachs the groups.
" Then you can party with us tonight! Neptune and Sun then apear behind team JNPR.
"We're shadowing a crime specialist. All inner-city detective stuff. We get junior badges. Jaune looks awestruck while sung grins at Ruby's team.
" We'd normally go to the city with you guys, which means stuff's always exploding and junk, so we thought this might be a better way to check out the kingdom when it's, you know... normal.
Ruby opens her mouth to explain but, is cut off as Oobleck appears from the airship to call to Team RWBY, who are embarrassed.
"Four minutes, ladies! Oobleck then Goes back inside as their friends smile awkwardly at hesitates to speak and smiles sheepishly.
"Well, uh... she pauses and throws a thumbs-up.
"Wish us luck! Grim smiles at his friends and picks up ranma.
" we'll see you all soon good luck to you that, the friends disband, either back to Beacon Academy or towards their mission. Sometime later, and the airship was flying over buildings and streets amid deafening getting bored, yang decides To talk to Oobleck as they fly.
" So i didn't expect you to be a fighter. Oobleck chuckled at yang and shook his head.
" I may be a teacher, but, i've gotten in my fair share of tussels. Ruby looked confused and tilted her head.
"Like the mushroom? Grim chuckled at Rubys words as Blake Leaned over.
"Those are truffles. Ruby nods Still scratching her head in befuddlement.
"Like the sprout? While grim laughed at ruby's words,Yang smirked Also leaned over.
"Those are Brussels. Oobleck ignores their words, and is Continuing to talk.
" Besides, given my expertise in the field of history as well as my dabblings in the archaeological surveys, our dear head master saw fit to assign me to this particular... assignment Along with Grim! Weiss seemed confused at this and raised an eyebrow.
"What does history have to do with this? Oobleck freezes for a second, before Turning sharply on Weiss.
"Why, what a preposterous question, you silly girl! Why, history is the backbone of our very society! And the liver! Probably the kidneys, if I were to wager. Weiss tilts her head still confused by Ooblecks words
"And that means..? Oobleck frowned and sighed as he began to speak.
"The southeast quadrant outside of Vale is home to wild forests and deep caves, but it is also the location to one of the kingdom's greatest failures! Rubys eyes darken at these words and she frowns.
"Mountain Glenn. Grim froze at the mention of that name, as he remembered a sign that said that name in his dream, and grabbed ranma tight to him. Yang nodded at rubys words and frowned as well.
"That's right! It was an expansion of Vale... but in the end it was overrun by Grimm and fenced off from the rest of the nodded at the group and smiled.
"Correct but, thats not all it was also a major bastion of Ebon falls cult! And now it stands abandoned as a dark reminder. Oobleck looked at grim, who was growling and winced, but was saved from a painful talk when blake spoke up.
"And if it was a hideout once before, it can likely be place for a hideout nods, adjusts his glasses and smiles.
" Precisely! Soon, The airship comes in over a spot of street amidst the ruined buildings and structures of the ruined area. It hovers right above the ground as Grim,Ranma,Yang, Blake, Oobleck, Weiss, and Ruby all jump out of the craft with weapons drawn, minus the doctor, who simply holds his coffee canister,before the ship flies away from the destruction. Oobleck then Calls the attention of team RWBY.
"Ladies! You still may be students, but as of this moment, your first mission as Huntresses has begun! From this point forward, you need to do exactly as I say! Do you understand? The girls nod, but he suddenly looks at Ruby, startling her.
"Ruby! I thought I told you to leave all of your bags back at school. Ruby stammers at this and blushes making Grim grin .
"But, uh, you hadn't told us to listen to you yet. So I didn't. Oobleck nods To himself and mutters.
" She's not wrong... Very well, Ruby; leave your bag here, we can pick it up upon our return. Ruby nods but tries to protest.
"But I, well uh- Oobleck seems suspicous of this behavior and walks over to her.
"Young lady, what in the world could you possibly have in that bag that could be so important to bring it with... Stops as the bag's zipper opens and out pops Zwei's head, causing everyone to stare at the uninvited Grims grin gets bigger, Ruby panics Whispering to her dog through the side of her mouth.
"Get back in the bag. Zwei merely barks in response. Oobleck eyebrows twitch as he looks at zwei.
"We're here to investigate an abandoned urban jungle teeming with death and hostility, and you brought... adog? Ruby nods and hesitates.
" I, uhh... Oobleck then smiles and shouts.
"Genius! He then backs away long enough for Ruby to give a confused shrug before speeding past and snatching the pet away from Ruby, who tumbles to the ground as Oobleck spins Zwei in the air.
"Canines are historically known for their perceptive nose and heightened sense of sound, making them excellent companions for a hunt such as ours! Zwei barks happily in his hands. Ruby after being stunned for the unexpected reaction, she proudly states.
" I'm a genius! Weiss and Yang both facepalm at their grinning leader, while blake stares and Grim laughs. Oobleck meanwhile shakes his hands and zwei,in glee.
" this is perfect we have an experienced huntsman, a team of rookies, a vigilantee, a Godzilla, and a dog perfect, just perfect. Blake nods and smiles before stepping forward.
"So, what are your orders, Doctor? Oobleck stops celebrating and pushes his glasses up.
"Ah, yes, straight to the chase; I like it! He then suddenly lets go of Zwei, suspended in the air for less than a second before dropping down, to put his hands behind his back for a serious pose.
" As you've been informed, the southeast area has been marked as a recent hotspot for Grimm activity. Now, there are several possible explanations for this behavior, one of which being... Grimm. Grim nodded and secretly shifted to the shadows with ranma following him,while Ruby looked Just as confused as her teammates for the redundancy.
"Uh, what? Oobleck kept a calm face and pointed.
"Grimm. A creature of Grimm approximately one hundred yards from us at this very moment. Yang turns around curious to see what it is.
" What?!She turns to look like the other girls are at the lone Beowolf wandering into the street, joining them in unleashing their weapons.
Oobleck however cuts them off.
" Stop! Blake looks confused but, Lowers her Gambol Shroud like everyone else lowering their weapons, to listen.
" Huh? Oobleck sighs and then begins explaining his reasons.
"There are a number of reasons why Grimm will congregate in this particular area, the most likely of which will be their attraction to negativity: sadness, envy, loneliness, hatred. All qualities that are likely held by our hidden group harboring ill intent. Ruby nods at this and tilts her head.
"So... What now? Oobleck smiles and watches the grimm.
"We wait. We track. If this specimen leads us to its pack, that pack may subsequently lead us to our prey. Blake frowns at this information, and looks unhappy.
"How long do we wait? Oobleck shrugged and blinked.
"It's uncertain. Hours, days, weeks. Why, lone Grimm have been known to stay isolated from the pack for months - and there's the whole pack. His sudden realization is true: Five Beowolves are already following the first. Weiss seems surprised at this realization, and turns around again.
" What? Oobleck nods,Continuing to state the obvious.
"And now they've seen us. Weiss not knowing why they have bad luck screams Louder.
" What?! Oobleck smiles, and Comes right up to Weiss' ear to shout.
"And now they've seen us! Ruby nods and grimaces.
" and I take it tracking them is out of the question? Oobleck nods and states the obvious again.
" An accurate assumption, nods at this information,and glares at the on coming grimm.
"What's the plan, then? The team turns to their teacher as the creatures close in, black bars converging dramatically over the approaching animals. Oobleck smiles and waves a hand.
"Show me what you're capable nods and Swings Crescent Rose to prepare it for shooting.
"Cover your ears, Zwei!The dog does so, curling up into a ball. As soon as this happens, Grim jumps out of the shadows with ranma crashing right into the pack, and taking out a dozen of them. Black lines then race across the screen as a single Beowolf and smiling Yang run towards one another, ending with the blonde knocking it out in one fiery punch as they pass. Several stop chasing after the party girl to focus on Blake, who stands and waits with hand on her hilt until one of the enemy swipes at her afterimage, the real deal slicing her would-be attacker in half before slashing through another and cutting down on one more. Behind the Faunus, Weiss runs from several black-coated beasts before jumping in the air and taking one down with Myrtenaster. She dashes towards them with rapier held high and slays four of them in a straight line until she stops. A wave of Beowolves are converging on Ruby, but the scythe wielder shoots multiple bullets at the oncoming force... while Zwei is busy chasing his own tail. He stops to watch his owner fire forward and, after a dramatic mid-air stare-off, cut the single remaining Grimm in two. Ruby then turns to Oobleck, while lifting her weapon and Grinning.
"Heh. Piece of cake right Grim! Grim nodded from where he was standing and flicked the blood off his weapon.
" there are many more grimm here stay alert. Oobleck nodded and looked around.
" Do not celebrate yet, for I am certain this is the first bout of many. Shall we continue?And Continue they do, as we cut to Ruby cutting through the a grimm, with grim and ranma taking out a few each,with Blake slicing another, yang punches through grimm, and weiss slices and dices through them. soon, the grimm were dealt with, and the view of Oobleck rooting through a plant as Grimm parts fall around him is seen. After the fight he is in the center of the faces of the tired Huntresses. Oobleck happily cries As the newest batch of slain monster corpses start smoking.
"Excellent work,! Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any signs of criminal operations in this sector. Oh, well! Moving on! Yang sighs as they follow Oobleck, with Ruby sheathing her scythe and beckoning Zwei to follow. Yang then irritably asks oobleck a question.
" Hey, Doc, y'know, I was actually looking forward to seeing a "pro Huntsman" in action. Like, fighting, or at least, helping us fight? Oobleck smiles and speaks Over his shoulder.
"Ah, but Iam in action! Scouring the ruins of this once-great city for any signs of irregularity! Not every mission is filled with daring and heroism, girls. Sometimes it's just a heightened form of extermination! Remember, this is a job, and you all signed up for it. I do hope you understand that. Yang nods and hesitates as she anwsers.
"Well, yeah... yang then pauses Trying to sound more resolute with her answer. O-Of course! Oobleck frowns and he and Grim share a look.
"Hmmm... later, amid another victory for RWBY and their mentor, Oobleck and Yang are away from the group.
" Tell me, Yang: Why did you choose this line of work? Yang hesitates but,under Oobleck's gaze, she answers:
"Huh? Well, to fight monsters and save-Oobleck shakes his head, cutting her off.
"No, that is what you do. I want to know why you do it. The honest reason as to why you want to be a Huntress. Yang Considers this, then answers.
" The honest reason? I'm a thrill-seeker. I want to travel around the world and get wrapped up in as many crazy adventures as I can. And if I help people along the way, then that's even better. It's a win-win, y'know? Oobleck nods and hums in thought.
"I see. One claw-scratch filled battle later, Oobleck is sitting on a high windowsill writing in his journal while Weiss fights off Beowolves below.
"And you, Miss Schnee? A girl born into fame and fortune such as yourself certainly doesn't need the extra work. So... why choose this over a cushy job in Atlas? Weiss turns, After she impales the last foe on her blade and drops the body.
"It's exactly as you said: I'm a Schnee. I have a legacy of honor to uphold. Once I realized I was capable of fighting, there was no longer a question of what I would do with my life. It was my duty. Oobleck thinks and begins nodding.
"Interesting. Later,Oobleck jumps down next to Blake, where Blake slashes a door down and releases a swarm of small Nevermoresfrom the building, which she back-flips under before she shoots them all with her blade's pistol form. Oobleck humms, As he examines the inside of the doorway and speaks.
"And what about you, Blake? You seem to carry yourself with a sense of purpose. Blake frowned and nodded.
" There's too much wrong in this world to just stand by and do nothing. Inequality, corruption... Someone has to stop it. Oobleck nods and smiles.
"Very well. How? Blake hesitates, and Suddenly, she cannot answer.
"I, Uh...Oobleck "Hmm's" to himself, then dashes away, leaving Blake to bow her head in troubled thought. As Oobleck searchs the shadows for Grim.
" Grim my boy where are you I have a question about why you became what you are. It took a minute, but eventually Grims voice surronded Oobleck.
" why my good doctor, does anyone pick why they want to be something in life?, its just simply what they want to do, and on a deeper more meaningful level, for me is to Not be a monster, to protect the people in a sense now if that is all. Grim then left ooblecks presence, and allowed the teacher to calm down.
" alright Grims good, one last thing to do. Later, Ruby is using her weapon in the most practical fashion and lifting a whole turkey on the sharp end of her gun to tease a jumping and flipping Zwei with. That is, until she spots her teacher watching, quickly sheathing Crescent Rose.
" Sorry! uhh... Are we ready to keep going? Oobleck shakes his head and looks up.
"Nope! I believe that will have to do for today. It's going to be dark soon. Oobleck then throws his bag over to Yang, who makes a sound when she catches it.
"You three, set up camp in that building. Oh, and please do make sure there are no more of those... creatures. Your leader, the reaper, and I are going to secure the perimeter. Come, Ruby, Grim you start walking away from the rest of RWBY, who each look at their leader, knowing what she'll be asked. As Oobleck, Grim and Ruby round the corner of a building, Ruby sees something that makes her stare in awe.
" Whaaaa... Grim follows where she is looking, and sees the wide forest stretching below the ruin, and in the midst of it, a line of giant elephants with the black and white features of animals of darkness marching through the trees.
" What is that? It looks awesome! Oobleck smiles and looks at the herd.
"That, my dear girl, is a Grimm. Ruby stares at the lumbering mass of monsters in amazement and awe before pulling out her gun.
" Let's kill it. Grim laughs at Rubys words while Oobleck smirks.
" I'm afraid your sniper rifle will do nothing more than agitate a Grimm of that size. Ruby tilts her head confused at his words.
" But... What if it attacks us? Oobleck smiled and looked at the herd of grimm again.
"Fret not, Ruby; those Goliaths are not concerned with us. Ruby, not every Grimm is mindless, or rather not every Grimm is still mindless. You see, the Grimm you see before you are so powerful, so superior to the Grimm you fought, that they've undoubtedly lived hundreds of years, and in that time between killing humans and attacking our borders, they have done one important thing: They've learned. They've learned that when they attack our borders, they're likely to die, and what we lack in strength, we make up for in will, and that killing one human will only bring more. As he says this, one Goliath swivels its thick neck to look at the figures watching their procession, eyes glowing as fiery red as any other Grimm but, dips its head once it looks at Grim.
" Then why are they still so close to the city? What are they doing? Ooblecks face got serious as he watched them.
"Waiting. Grim nods and waves to the Goliath.
" they are very impressive creatures. As he says this, the Goliath turns its head forward again and moves on with its kin. Oobleck turns around and walks away as well, and Ruby puts away her weapon, not moving as she and Grim share a look.
"Doctor Oobleck? Oobleck turns to look at her over his shoulder, with curiosity on his face.
" Hmm? Ruby hesitates before speaking, being nervous.
"I was wondering... Oobleck Stops walking and turns back to her.
"Wondering why I've been interrogating your teammates all day? Ruby shakes her head no and looks sheepishly at him.
"A-Actually, I was wondering... Why did you want to become a Huntsman? Oobleck smiled at this and waved his arm around.
" Look around and tell me what you see. Ruby takes a look around, and shrugs.
" Lots of old buildings, uh, empty streets... Oobleck frowns and looks around.
"I see lives that could have been saved. Oobleck then pauses and Continues walking with Ruby and Grim beside him, with ranma and Zwei at their heels.
"As a Huntsman, it is my job to protect the people, and although I am capable of doing it with traditional weaponry, I believe I can make a much larger impact if I do it with my mind. As a teacher, I'm able to take knowledge, the most powerful weapon of them all, and place it in the hands of every student that passes through my classroom. I look at this wasteland, and I see lives that could have been saved, but I also see an opportunity; an opportunity to study these ruins and learn from this tragedy, and therefore become stronger. Oobleck then stops for his final answer.
" I am a Huntsman, Ruby, because there is nothing else in this world I would rather be. He then Continues walking, with Ruby and Grim behind him. Back at the building, the team has done as instructed, building a fire in the center of the room and huddling around it or standing up.
"I can't believe we didn't find anything... Blake shrugged and frowned.
"We've always been fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time. I guess we can't always have luck on our side. Weiss nods and responds with an Off-topic sentence.
"That's not what I meant. Blake looks in confusion at weiss' words.
"Huh? Weiss sighs and looks down before speaking.
"Earlier, about... upholding the legacy. There's more to it than that. Yang shakes her head and looks confused as well.
"Yeah... No, me too. I mean... I don't know. Blake frowned and her bow twitched.
"I don't know, either. I know what Iwant to do, but I figured I'd always take things one step at a time. Yang shakes her head and smiles.
"Well, it doesn't matter. We know why we're here. Right? The girls merely stare in silence when,Oobleck then Suddenly comes rushing into the room.
" Ah, wonderful; a textbook campfire!
Ruby smiles and gets excited when she sees the fire making grim chuckle.
"Fire! Ruby then Comes in behind Oobleck and grim, and immediately sits next to the blaze alongside Zwei.
"So... warm... Oobleck nods and smiles.
"Very good! Eat your dinners and hurry to bed. We have a lot of ground to cover tomorrow and we'll need you to take turns keeping watch over our temporary abode. Any volunteers for first watch? Ruby Lifts an arm while still looking into the fire, simply answering.
"Yo. Grim smiles at her anwser, and also raises his hand.
" i wish to help as well. Oobleck nods and rushes off, and Ruby gets up to go over to her lookout point. Yang calls out As her sister passes, stopping Ruby.
"Hey, did Oobleck ask you why you wanted to be a Huntress? I mean... what did you tell him? Ruby shook her head and thought.
"Hmm... No, he didn't. Weird. Oh, well; good night, guys! Without a second carefree thought, she continues on her way, while Yang looks disappointed in the lack of an answer. Blake is similarly troubled as she unrolls her mat, Weiss tries lying down but fails to sleep, Yang half-heatedly eats her dinner of bread rolls. Soon, all three Huntresses are on their backs around the fire, weapons within easy access, wondering why they are there.
" if it helps Oobleck asked me but only because he didn't know before hand , he also accepted my anwser. Getting only silence as an anwser, Grim sighs seeing their state and shakes his head before joining Ruby with ranma at his side..Ruby , is sitting in the vacant window sill of the room as Zwei goes over to her upon hearing the howling of Beowolves. She pets her pooch on the back.
"Don't worry. Things will be better tomorrow. Grim sat next to her at her words and nodded.
" they are all ready going good, just because we haven't found any thing yet dosent mean a bad thing. Ruby nodded at his words and sighed making grim frown.
" I know its just I want to stop all of this from happening, we both know the true cause behind this madness. Grim sighed at these words and put an arm around Ruby.
" dont you worry Rosy, we'll stop him. Ruby smiled at grims words and both them and their pets look out onto the rubble and stare at the moon lit area. Meanwhile that night,Ironwood is looking out from the landing docks of Beacon Academy to the city of Vale at night, a few airships hovering over the lit-up buildings. Walking up from behind him is Glynda.
"Trouble sleeping?
Ironwood nods Looking back, gripping his shoulder with the other hand.
" Arm was acting up. Glynda nods and smirks.
" Of course, so logically, you got out of bed, dressed yourself completely and decided to gaze menacingly out into the distance. Approaches all the way to his side, then looks at him concerned.
" What's wrong?
Ironwood sighed and frowned.
" I've trusted him for years. We both have. I just... I can't help but feel like he's keeping us in the dark. Glynda glared at hearing these words.
" Don't be ridiculous! You know very well that we are not the ones in the dark. Ironwood Laughs humorously and then frowns.
'That makes it worse! I refuse to believe that a man that I've trusted for so long would act so... passively, not to mention nocturne has returned out of the blue who knows if he is still sane. Glynda smiles and Puts a reassuring hand on her friend's shoulder.
"You're a good person, James. You've always done what you think is best for the people, even against strong protest. It's admirable. But it's high time you stopped talking about trust and started showing it. She then drops her hand as they stare into the distance together.
" Ozpin has experience that the rest of us lack. And I think that's something worth remembering. Meanwhile,The full moon is shining over the ruined buildings of Mountain Glenn, and a lone Beowolf is searching through the rubble. It looks up briefly at the young girl who has it in her red crosshair scope, but Ruby just lowers Crescent Rose and sighs in tiredness at she keeps lookout over the destruction. The rest of her team is lying down on their sleeping mats around the fire with weapons nearby, and Doctor Bartholomew Oobleck is higher up, slumped down against the wall next to the hole in the ceiling/floor. The three members of RWBY have their eyes closed, but Yang is the first to stop pretending.
"Blake, are you awake? Blake opens her eyes, and anwsers quickly.
"Yeah. Yang frowned as she thought, before speaking.
"Why do you think he asked us about being a Huntress? Like, what was he trying to say? Blake thought for a moment and then frowned.
" Maybe he was just curious. Yang smiled at her words and shrugged.
"You think? Blake shook her head and sighed.
"No. Yang seeing blake awake, tried to get weiss.
"Weiss, are you awake? Weiss growls and speaks up.
"Of course I'm awake! You two are talking. And I think he... When I said I wanted to honor my family's name, I meant it. But, it's not what you think. I'm not stupid. I'm fully aware of what my father has done with the Schnee Dust Company. Since he took control, our business has operated in a... moral gray area. Blake smirked at weiss and raised an eyebrow.
"That's putting it lightly. Weiss rolled her eyes at blake and sighed before speaking.
"Which is why I feel the need to make things right. If I had taken a job in Atlas, it wouldn't have changed anything. My father was not the start of our name, and I refuse to let him be the end of it. Blake frowned as she recalled her memories and began to talk.
"All my life, I fought for what I thought was right. I had a partner named Adam. More of a mentor, actually. He always assured me that what we were doing would make the world a better place. But of course, his idea of a perfect future turned out to be not perfect for everyone. I joined the Academy because I knew that Huntsmen and Huntresses were regarded as the most noble warriors in the world. Always fighting for good. But I never really thought past that. When I leave the Academy, what will I - how can I undo so many years of hate? Yang shrugged and smiled.
" I'm sure you'd figure it out. You're not one to back down from a challenge, Blake. Blake glared at yang angry, at herself.
"But I am! I do it all the time! When you learned I was a Faunus, I didn't know what to do, so I ran! When I realized my oldest partner had become a monster, I ran! Even my Semblance! I was born with the ability to leap behind a shadow of myself; an empty copy that takes the hit while I run away! Yang frowned and looked at them both.
" At least you two have something that drives you. I've just kinda of always, gone with the flow, y'know? And that's fine, I mean, that's who I am. But how long can I really do that for? I wanna be a Huntress, not really because I want to be a hero, but because I want the adventure. I want a life where I won't know what tomorrow will bring. And that'll be a good thing. Being a Huntress just happens to line up with that. I'm not like Ruby, she's always wanted to be a Huntress. It's like she said, ever since she was a kid, she'd dreamt about being the heroes in the books. Helping people and saving the day, and never asking for anything else in return. Even when she couldn't fight, she knew that's what she wanted to do. That's why she trained so hard to get where she is today. Weiss shrugged at her words and sighed.
"Well, she's still just a kid. Blake frowned at weiss and spoke to her.
"She's only two years younger. We're all kids. Yang shrugged at these words and smiled.
" Well, not anymore. I mean, look where we are! In the middle of a warzone and armed to the teeth! Blake nodded and kept a blank face.
"It's the life we chose. Weiss frowns and shrugs.
"It's a job. We all had this romanticized vision of being a Huntress in our heads! But at the end of the day, it's a job to protect the people! And whatever we want, will have to come second. The apparently-sleeping Oobleck has a small smile when she finishes. Yang has taken up watch, allowing Grim, Ranma, Ruby, and Zwei to sleep on the sleeping bag Yang had been lying on. However, Zwei suddenly wakes and stands up, causing Ruby to wake up, which in turn woke up Grim and Ranma but, they didnt move as ruby spoke.
" Huh? Zwei, it's late. Go back to bed. Zwei ignores her, smiles,and runs off.
" Zwei! Zwei! Ugh!.Ruby wanders out of the building, looking for Zwei, with Grim and ranma sneaking behind her.
" Shh little one be alert. Ranma chirped at his master, and travled closer to him in repsonse.
"Zwei! Zwei, where are you? Zwei! Huh? Ruby spots Zwei urinating on some ruins and glares.
"Zwei, this is a wasteland! You literally could have done that anywhere!
Zwei Barks at her words and some one else hears this.
"What was that?Having heard the WF guard, Ruby hides behind some ruins as the second guard speaks up.
"What was what? The first WF Guard shrugs and looks around.
" I thought I heard a Beowolf or something. The second WF Guard hummed and looked around as well.
" Hmph. Let's just finish our patrol and get back to base. This place gives me the creeps. As the WF Guards walk away, Ruby and Zwei sneak around in the background, following them. They eventually reach a ruined building with a pair of metal doors, and Ruby hides behind a corner, holding Zwei out to watch them.
"Did they go in yet? One bark means yes. The sound of the door closing echoes out.
"Bark! Ruby grins as She brings out a small scroll and tries to call her teammates. However, the screen soon says "Low Signal" Oh! This is it! This is it! , Wait no Aw man! Come on, we gotta get the others! Ruby and Zwei hurry off down the street. However, the asphalt beneath them suddenly sinks before caving in. Ruby grabs onto a ledge and catches Zwei.
Grims eyes widen from tje shadows as he floats forward ready to help when,She tosses him up out of the hole and begins to attempt to pull herself up. However, the ledge she is holding onto breaks off, and she plummets into a huge cave filled with ruined buildings, far below the surface. Seeing this grim dives after her, to try and bring her back up.
" Ranma stay up here I got to get rosy okay. Ruby meanwhile, lands on a building up against a cavern wall, and as she gets up, a nearby door bursts open to reveal two other WF Guards, one of whom is named Perry.
" Freeze! The white fang Guard looked at his partner and then looked up.
" Where did she come from? As the WF Guards walk forward, Ruby backs away only to end up on the very edge of the platform.
"You're a long way from home, little girl. Ruby reaches back for her scythe, only to realize that she doesn't have it. Both guards approach her, and one of them grabs her arm. Grim meanwhile is watching this from the shadows and curses the fact that he didnt grab rubys scythe.
" damn it and here i thought it was a simple hole. Back to Ruby, she jerks her arm out of the guard's hand and starts punching him.
" hey let go. It has very little effect, and he punches her in the face hard enough to knock her down.
"The boss is gonna want to see this one...The guard then kicks her in the head hard enough to knock her out making grim see red as the shadows rose and hissed around him. The white fang guard turned to his partner and paled.
" perry what the hell was that. Perry shrugged and looked at the guard.
" I dont know but lets get her back to Roman. As perry turned around, grim dropped down and dragged the guard into the darkness before a sickening snap filled the air, and grim came back out, disguised as the guard.
" ready to go? Grim nodded and picked up ruby.
" yeah lets bring her to torchwick. Meanwhile, watch duty was being switched at camp.
"Hey Weiss, it's your... Ruby? Hey, where's Ruby? Oobleck looks up at these words in shock.
"What? Zwei and ranma then come running into the room, barking and chirping together. Yang looks surprised at her dog.
"Zwei? Blake to notices ranma.
" Ranma What's going on? Oobleck Grimaced as he saw the two.
"Grab your weapons! Your leader and our reaper may be in trouble. Meanwhile, Ruby awakes to the "two" WF Guards who caught her dragging her by both arms through the underground city. All around her, White Fang members are at work, doing various things such as piloting a Paladin to carry large shipping containers. There is a loud sound nearby as one of the White Fang members drops a large device.
"Hey, be careful! What are you trying to do, blow us to the moon? The guard who dropped it frowned and waved.
"Sorry sir! Perry seeing as he was close enough called out.
"Hey boss! Found something you might want to see! Roman calls back from Inside of a railcar.
" Is it good or bad, Perry? Because let me tell ya, I have had a day. Perry hesistates at this and frowns.
" Uh, it's a little girl? Roman Then leans out through the doorway and sees Ruby and glares.
" That would be bad. As Roman got out, grim watched as he backed away from ruby, and roman got closer. grim grit his teeth in rage since he couldnt get to her yet.
" hold on Rosy I'm right here. Meanwhile, Zwei and ranma leads Oobleck and Ruby's teammates to the hole that Ruby fell into, and Yang spots Crescent Rose next to the hole.
" Ruby's scythe! Blake looks at the scythe in concern.
" Oh no ones here what could have happened.. Weiss looks at the hole in suspicion.
"Do you think she fell? Oobleck Looks up thinking.
" Fell? Weiss rolls her eyes and points down.
"Down there. Oobleck Looks down at the hole and nods.
"Oh my. Of course! Of course, OF COURSE, OF COURSE! Blake tilts her head at his excitement and looks curious.
"What is it? Oobleck facepalms as he thinks.
" How could I be so stupid?!Yang looked at him with an arched eyebrow.
" Dr. Oobleck, what's wrong? Oobleck grinned as he talked and explained.
" Mountain Glenn! Yes, an expansion of Vale that was inevitably destroyed by creatures of Grimm! Previously home to thousands of people! Working people commuting to the city, the main city! Developed a subway system to the inner city! Grimm attacks increased! Population in danger, now desperately searching for shelter! City evacuates into the metro tunnels and what do they find? The southeast quadrant of Vale is known for wild forests and deep caves! Yang tilts her head at his words in curiosity.
" Doc, what are you saying? Oobleck smiles at this and raises a finger
" My dear, we're not just looking for an underground crime network, we're looking for an UNDERGROUND crime network! Blake tilts her head looking confused.
"They've been working in caves? Oobleck smiles at this confusion,and shakes his head .
"No, no, Mountain Glenn was Vale's first serious attempt at expansion. It worked for a short period of time, thanks to an aggressive perimeter defense, and unique transportation; the city developed an elaborate subway system to carry citizens safely from the new territory into the main Kingdom! Sadly, without the many natural barriers Vale had to protect its borders, Mountain Glenn was doomed from the start! As the end drew near, the citizens of the territory made one last attempt at survival: They took up shelter beneath the city! In massive caves that they had cleared out for the subway. And they had cut themselves off from the surface! Yang eyes widen from this information and looks at oobleck in surprise.
" An underground village? Oobleck nods and smiles before frowning.
"In a matter of speaking, yes. A safe haven. Until... an explosion opened the mouth of another cavern, filled with subterranean Grimm. After that, the Kingdom officially sealed off the tunnels, creating the world's largest tomb. If Ruby is down there, Grim must have went with.
Oobleck then pauses as he deploys his weapon.
" and we must find them