A/N: What is up everyone! I am here with the seventeenth chapter of OOO! I hoped you guys enjoyed the introduction of the BuraKaWani combo in the previous chapter as well as the fight against the Mega Greeed. Remember, I will be following not only the RWBY episodes with some additions but also the OOO series (The Greeed, meeting Ankh, introducing Kougami, etc.)
I'm sorry for the late update as well. Like in my Chalice story, my internet is acting stupid on me and so I have to go to the bookstore to do my work and college work. Plus, I haven't been able to update much due to college classes and work but it doesn't stop me from working on my chapters for my stories. Also Chapter 3 of The Divine Providence of the Three Kingdoms (Kamen Rider Gaim x Koihime Musou) and chapter 11 of Kamen Rider Dark Drive: Hyperdimension Road (Kamen Rider Drive x Hyperdimension Neptunia V) will be uploaded soon once I finish both of them since it is taking longer than usual to think of how the chapter should go as well as the fight scenes. Anyways, enough talk, let us get back to the story, shall we?
Henshin!
Third Person View
'Thought'
Greeed/Yummies
A bullhead was in the air for a while before the pilot turned his head to the passenger. "We are landing in Vale; ETA, 3 minutes." he said before facing forward. "I gotta say, I'm surprised that they asked me to pick you up."
"Bah, I enjoyed my vacation." the passenger replied. "Besides, this job will help me out."
The man was quite tall, standing close to six feet, with a muscular build hidden under his clothes. He wore a white t-shirt with a brown aviator jacket and blue jeans that were tucked into a pair of brown combat boots. His short black hair was slightly spiked and he sported a bit of a manly stubble on his face.
"Vale has been having crazy moments including that incident." The pilot informed.
"I have had my share." the man shrugged. He was informed of what has been going on in Vale but what made him surprise was who was helping the armored warrior, OOO. He couldn't help but smile knowing that they are okay and they certainly have grown since he last saw the two. The last time he saw them, they were little kids back at Patch especially after hearing how Yang's mother disappeared. Both him and Yang's mom were good friends and he knew that Yang wanted to know what happened to her. It pains him to know that she won't stop often in order to find her mom. Then there's Ruby and her mother Summer Rose.
When he saw Ruby, it was like looking at a younger version of Summer. When he heard about a mission that resulted with her death, this took Qrow and Taiyang hard the last time he heard. Losing two friends wasn't easy for the man either since they were close. At least now, the daughters of his two friends are still getting through things especially fighting a giant monster that was a Greeed from what he was informed. His thoughts were then interrupted when the pilot spoke up.
"We are nearing Vale. Preparing to land." The pilot said, flipping a few switches as the Bullhead was preparing for landing. When it landed, the man got up before picking up a metal milk tank as clinking noises was heard inside it. He also grabbed his gauntlet/assault rifle hybrid and placed them on his wrist.
"Thanks for the transport." The man thanked, patting the pilot's shoulder before exiting the aircraft. Once he stepped out, he took a good inhale before exhaling. "Aah… it's good to be back in Vale." The man said as he hoisted up the milk tank he carries. "Hmm… I wonder how Qrow's nieces are doing right now?"
He began his trek to the certain place that he was hired by; The Kougami Foundation. The city hasn't changed much the last time he was here.
After a bit of a long walk, he looked at the paper in his hand then looked at the building in front of him. "So this is the Kougami Foundation." He muttered, hoisting his milk tank up a bit before entering the building.
Walking up to the front desk, the receptionist took notice of him. "You must be the one Kougami told me about. He is at the top floor." she said, gesturing to the elevator.
"Thanks." he nodded before picking up his milk tank and entered the elevator. Hearing the music which he enjoys to be honest, he waited until the door opened, prompting him to walk out and see a large door. He approached it before knocking.
"Enter."
The man opened the door and saw Kougami and his assistant. "Ah, good to see you have arrived." Kougami smiled.
"So you are Kougami?" he asked, curious. He heard how Kougami was the man who developed new ways of transportation and a new energy source.
"That I am!" he joyfully said. "I like to thank you for coming here at such short notice. I heard about your career as a Huntsman and as a medic."
"Meh, it takes the cake but I enjoyed my vacation at Vacuo." the man smiled. His career as a Huntsman was well known along with being a wandering medic but he decided to take a vacation plus he wanted to travel around Remnant instead of fighting Grimm every now and then.
"Ms. Haven, if you may."
"Yes sir." she nodded as she got up from her seat and placed a briefcase on the table before opening it, revealing a large two-handed gun which was black with yellow strips and another green and white gachapon ball decorating the sides. Near the front of the barrel and where the user would hold the gun to keep steady was a clear cylindrical container which the ammo of the device could be put into. The top of the gun was flat with a hole, to allow something to be locked into place. The barrel of the gun had a similar configuration, but rather than a round hole for bullets to come out of, it was a rectangular slot. Along with the container and rifle was a manual and a mechanism that was meant for the weapons he currently has.
"We have created a weapon especially for you to handle the Yummies and Greeed. My scientists are still currently developing more ways to fight them" Kougami explained as the man checked the rifle before placing it back in the case. "I'm sure you received my delivery a couple of days ago."
The man shook the milk tank that was on the ground. "Yeah. I'm surprised these coins can act as ammo though." he commented. "So when do I start my job?"
"Today! You are to head to Beacon Academy, I already informed Ozpin."
"Ozpin? Haven't heard that name and that school in a long time." the man chuckled in amusement. "I wonder if Goodwitch is still there for the lady she is."
Beacon Academy. It was the combat school he graduated from, not to mention met Qrow, Taiyang, and the others he became friends with. He may have been on a different team back then but he enjoyed hanging out with them during their leisure time. Goodwitch on the other hand was strict on him back then as well; he still remembers how she gave him the penalty by cleaning the statue, twice.
Kougami laughed heartily at the man's personality. "Good luck and Happy Birthday, Akira Date!"
Remnants of Desires
Chapter 17: Reunion, Familiarity, Siblings
It has been a day since the Mega Greeed attack as well as testing the new combo. Turns out, Ankh said that the journal mentioned the combo being named the Legendary Combo. We also had to report what happened at the park to Headmaster Ozpin. Goodwitch was gonna scold us and Ankh for going after Gamel knowing that the incident from before that Gamel caused created a lot of worry and they consider him very dangerous and avoided at all costs but Ozpin prevented it knowing that we fought the Mega Greeed with Gamel and Mezool no longer a problem. I'm just glad that we beated the giant kaijin yesterday and lived.
Right now, I was in the cafeteria with my friends and Ankh, who was eating ice cream yet again and I recovered from my exhaustion from using the new Full Combo yesterday; at least my body is starting to get used to the power of the Full Combo. On the table was the Combo I used yesterday since I managed to ask Ankh to show it to Team JNPR who were staring at the three Cores.
"So these are the Unknown Cores…?" Jaune asked.
"Yep and the abilities are healing, shielding, and striking by summoning a cobra of course." I nodded. "It also allows me to see infrared through the lenses."
"You summoned a snakey! Can we see it?" Nora asked, eyes sparkling in excitement.
"Nora." Ren informed the orange-haired spitfire. "He can't since it wastes his energy."
"Aww…" she pouted.
"We lost Sai, Zou, and two Tako Cores though." I added. "But we got back Gorilla and Unagi."
"That sucks…" Jaune muttered. "So we now have to deal with Kazari and Uva, huh?"
"Pretty much but the two are now against each other." I answered, taking a sip of my orange juice. "Hopefully we will have the chance to beat them." I know that the two Greeed are gonna be tough but with Ankh training me, I am sure we can get through it with his help. Hopefully my skills will improve more during this semester since Kazari now has the White Fang at his side and is skillful, even with a small number of Core Medals.
"Just wait until I get my hands on that Kazari." Yang punched her fists together. "I will give that guy the beating of a lifetime!"
"Good luck with that." Ankh scoffed at the blonde brawler's declaration before throwing his popsicle stick to the trash can at the corner. "I remember how you got punched brutally before getting a tap on the forehead by him. His speed is something not to be underestimated."
"That doesn't mean I can't beat him next time," Yang crossed her arms. We all know that she wants to beat Kazari for what he did, especially for what he did to Ruby. Ruby, Blake, Weiss, and I just hope she doesn't get herself killed if she goes after him. I was painfully reminded what the Feline Greeed did to my friends and Yang has been holding a grudge on him ever since.
Ankh grabbed the Legendary Combo and placed them in the book before we all got up since we finished our lunch and left the cafeteria. When we were at the courtyard, I took notice of Headmaster Ozpin and Professor Goodwitch walking out of the entrance and heading the to landing zone. "What are you two doing?" Ankh questioned.
"We have a visitor coming to Beacon." Ozpin answered. He looked up, "Oh, looks like he is here." The headmaster and mistress walked to the landing zone, expecting their visitor.
Team RWBY and I blinked before we turned our heads to where Goodwitch and Ozpin were walking towards and saw a Bullhead with the Kougami Foundation logo on the side, landing on the landing pad. Once it landed, the door opened before a man walked out, making my jaw dropped as I easily recognized who I was seeing with my very own eyes.
The man was quite tall, standing close to six feet, with a muscular build hidden under his clothes. He wore a white t-shirt with a brown aviator jacket and blue jeans that were tucked into a pair of brown combat boots. His short black hair was slightly spiked and he sported a bit of a manly stubble on his face. On his back, he was carrying a milk tank and on his hand was a briefcase and some bags while on his wrists were what looks to be silver braces, similar to Yang's Ember Celica.
"Hey Ozpin, still looking the same as ever, you too Glynda." He said. Yep, I wasn't hearing things. This was Akira Date, the Akira Date. First there was Ankh's human form, then Kougami, and now Akira?!
"It has been awhile, Akira. You certainly have changed since you graduated." Ozpin chuckled as the two walked up to the him.
"Ruby… you heard what Ozpin said right?" Yang asked.
"I did! It's really him!" Ruby said before the two run to him. "Mr. Akira!" the two said, happy to see him.
Wait, they know him!?
Akira noticed the two as his expression turned into a joyful one. "Well, I'll be." he smiled. "If it isn't Ruby and Yang. It has been a long time since I last saw you two." He patted their heads and to our surprise, Yang didn't punch Akira for messing with her hair. I was speechless from seeing this; Ruby and Yang knew Akira when the two were kids. "Last time I saw you two, you were little and now look at you, teenagers enrolled in the wonderful Beacon Academy."
"Yep and I'm the leader of a team! Yang is part of my team, too!" Ruby replied joyfully.
"Really now? What's the name of the team?" he asked.
"Team RWBY! R-W-B-Y."
"Now that's ironic. It's like your name except with a 'W' instead of a 'U'." Akira commented as he hoisted up his milk tank. "I'll talk to you two in a bit, I have to talk with Ozpin for a moment."
"Alright." the two nodded before the sisters walked back to us.
"You two know him?" Weiss asked.
"Yeah. That's Akira Date, he's from Patch." Yang nodded. "He is a close friend with our family and he was also my teacher for close combat plus he is also a 'wandering' doctor. He took me under his wing back then."
"WHAT!? He was the one who taught you to fight!?" Weiss and I asked incredulously. If she fights like that, it makes me wonder how strong this world's Akira Date is. I know that he is considered the wandering doctor in the series as well as Kamen Rider Birth but in this world he is not only a medic but a Huntsman too?
"How do you explain the gauntlets he has? Ember Celica was an inspiration from his but with more punch to it." She said with a pun, causing us to facepalm. Of all things, she had to say a pun right now. I looked at Akira then at Yang and definitely saw some similarities to their weapons. She was literally being honest and truthful to her words and from hearing this, it sounds like she respects him as well and to top it all, being a family friend.
"When was the last time you two saw him?" Blake asked.
"When I was 12 and Ruby was 10." Yang replied. Wow, so they haven't seen him for 5 years and still remember him. "He used to visit us often back at Patch." the two looked back as we saw Ozpin, Glynda, and Akira talking. "I wonder what brings him here to Beacon though."
"Me too." Ruby agreed.
We then took notice of Akira thanking Ozpin before he approached the six of us. He then looked at me and Ankh and his eyes widen a bit in surprise. He placed down his milk tank, briefcase, and bags before opening the milk tank and grab something from inside. What he pulled out was a manual and flipped the pages.
"Let's see…" he muttered, flipping the pages until he stopped and found what he was looking for. "Ah, here it is." He looked at me. "Enrique Alderete, who transforms into OOO." He recalled before looking at Ankh. "So that mean's you must be the arm possessor, Anko!" He gave us a thumbs up but the rest of us utterly laughed from hearing what Akira called him. It was just like in the show when Akira called Ankh, Anko.
"Bwahahaha!" I laughed.
"R-red bean jam…?" Yang laughed. "Hahahaha!"
This was too good to hear as the Bird Greed's eye twitched from this while the five of us laughed at the name. "It's Ankh." Ankh growled in irritation, having the need to punch the daylights out of Akira for calling him that. "Not Anko, dumbass."
Akira blinked before going over the manual again. "Oops. I guess I misread it. My bad." he said. "I hate reading manuals anyway." He threw the book in the milk tank but it toppled over and spilled…. Cell Medals!
"Aah!" He screamed before he began to collect the Cell Medals he spilled. We sweatdropped from his reaction as he places them back in the milk tank.
"Why do you have Cell Medals?!" Ankh demanded, now forgetting on the name that Akira misnamed him for.
Akira finished collecting them and placed them back in the milk tank before he got up and looked at us. "You can say it's part of the job that I was hired to do." he responded as he picks up the milk tank.
"Job? Were you hired by the Kougami Foundation?" Blake asked. She must have took notice of the words on the cover of the manual that Akira had as well. I know in the series he was hired to collect them for Maki and to use the Birth system but it seems this is different. Of course, it's not like the series since, like before, there's always going to be a variable that'll divert away from the canon story.
"Yep." he nodded. "Now if you excuse me, I am gonna eat. That trip made me hungry." he walked away to the cafeteria.
After the chat with this world's Akira Date, I was in the training room testing myself again against the drones. I was currently wearing my training clothes which consist of a black gym shirt and gray pants.
Ankh was at the courtyard, trying to know more about Akira since Ruby and Yang mentioned he is well known Hunter like their uncle as well as being a medic. I am still surprised that there is even a Akira Date here in this world. Is there a possibility that the Birth System will appear soon?
Just as I slashed away another droid, I took notice of Blake entering the training room and look surprised to see me. "Enrique? What are you doing here?" she asked, somewhat surprised to see me here.
I stopped the drone and deactivated it. "Just training. Ankh wanted me to practice knowing that Kazari is planning something." I replied. "Are you here to practice as well?"
She nodded. "After what Kazari did, I wanted to find a way to hone my skills that way I won't be caught off guard like before when…"
"When he knew you are a Faunus...?" I finished. The ebony kunoichi slowly nodded.
I pondered for a moment before a lightbulb popped up. "I have an idea. How about you and I spar against each other?" I suggested. I may have lost on a spar match against Cinder but maybe this one I can win… hopefully.
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah besides, Ankh has been teaching me so I can use what he taught me so far as a way to fight better. The festival is coming up remember?"
"You do have a point. So, should we begin?" she asked as I had a confident grin, "Right back at 'ya." I nodded as the both of us got our respective weapons ready. We bowed to each other and entered our ready stances.
"Begin!" Blake came at me with Gambol Shroud and sparks flew as the edge of her cleaver-like scabbard slammed against my sword.
I pushed away before using the Medajalibur to strike diagonally in which Blake dodged and used the blunt end of her Gambol Shroud to hit my chest, causing me to stagger back. She charged forward before I went on the defensive to block her next two attacks before I moved to the side and used the flat end of my blade to strike her I which she stumbled forward a bit before looking at me as we got back into a stances again, circling each other.
I held my grip on the Medajalibur tightly as I focused on her. We charged at each other once more as our swords were casting sparks which each collision. When Blake tried to strike me with her sword, I quickly parried it and pushed her away before she now went into what looked to be using her Gambol Shroud for a dual wield.
Now this is getting interesting. Should I transform? This was just a spar, but I didn't want to lose. Then again, I didn't use my armor against Cinder on the previous spar. I just have to push myself in this. It's all or nothing.
She charged forward as I blocked her first attack and saw she was using one of her blades before she used her other and struck me, causing me to stagger back. I took notice of her jumping in the air to strike down, so I quickly rolled across the ground and blocked her next attack. I saw the other blade coming so I used the metal brace on my right sleeve to block the attack.
I gotta say, the jacket does provide some protective defense when it comes to situations like this. I swung my arm to move her blade away as I used the blunt end of the Medajalibur to hit her stomach... to my regret. Huh, since when did I have that strange feeling again?
The cat Faunus cringed before she kicked my blade out of my grip, sending it behind me. I looked at my sword that was embedded in the ground across from me then at Blake who has a grin. Now I was unarmed but that doesn't mean I can still fight.
"Do you concede?" She asked with a grin.
I looked at her for a moment before I smirked, "Nope." I kicked her blade up as it was now in the air before I blocked her other blade's strike. She took notice of her Gambol Shroud coming down which made me take the initiative to kick her away and ran towards my Medajalibur.
Blake caught her sword and charged towards me. However, I got hold of the grip of my sword and pulled it out of the ground and swung it with the kunoichi doing the same. The result, the edge of our respective swords were close to our necks.
We were panting from how long we fought as we held our blades against each other's necks. We smiled before we heard the sound of applause.
This made us pause and we saw Cinder enter the training room with two other people. Her teammates, perhaps?
The first person was a thin female with medium-brown skin and dark-red eyes. Her hair is a light, mint-green cut with a straight fringe and bangs, as well as two long locks on each side, in the back. She wears two bronze-colored rings on her middle fingers as well as a pair of high-heeled shoes.
Her attire consisted of an intricate, exotic-looking white top and olive undershirt, on the back of which is her personal emblem. This emblem is in the shape of a cut gem. This was intended to be accompanied by white shorts, decorated with what appears to be a gold coin-plated belt, with four gold chains draping around her back from two of the coins and what seems to be a green loincloth. She also wore a gold, three-ring armband on her left arm and a string of gold beads near the same wrist. She was also wearing white pants and brown chaps that end at her calves and an overlong belt, twice-wrapped.
The second was a grey haired boy. He is a well-built man with pale skin, silvery gray eyes and hair that is partially slicked back while unkempt at the front. He also wears a gray and black two-tone partial-zip jacket, that covers his upper body. He wears a single notched belt with what appears to be a sash or bandana draped over it. It is unclear whether his rerebraces are attached to his jacket.
"That was an interesting fight you two." Cinder complimented. "I am a bit surprised you caught up with her when you lost against me two days ago."
I looked at Blake and nodded, making the both of us lower our swords before I look at Cinder. "As before, Ankh wanted me to fight better and he trains me." I explained. "Anyways, who are your two friends? Are they your teammates?"
"They are." She smiled before gesturing to the mint haired girl. "This is Emerald Sustrai." She then gestured to the silver gray haired man. "And this is Mercury Black."
"Nice to meet you two. The names Enrique Alderete," I introduced myself to Cinder's teammates.
"You know, from how Cinder talks about you, I thought you'd be taller," Mercury commented. Emerald elbowed him.
"Don't mind Mercury. He doesn't have social skills,"
"It's alright," I waved off as I sheathed Medajalibur. "Blake and I are finished with the spar anyway."
Blake sheathed her Gambol Shroud, "how long were you watching us spar?" She asked.
"When you two first clashed your blades," Cinder replied. Guess she watched the entire spar then.
"Oh," I said. "Well hoped you watched a good spar between Blake and I."
"We did indeed," Cinder smiled.
"I should head back to the dorm. Ankh is probably eating his stash of ice cream… Again." I said before Blake and I walked to the exit, "See ya Cinder."
She nodded with a smile before Blake and I left the training room. As Blake and I were walking back to our respective dorms to get ourselves cleaned up since we sparred against each other and a cool shower was needed. "Another day of training done," I said.
"And a good spar," Blake added with a small smile.
"Can't believe that we were at a draw though," I recalled. We were neck and neck with the result was our respective blades near our necks. I was surprised that we were a tie but we weren't holding back either.
"It is from your training from Ankh," she assumed. "You did mention that he gives you more training than the rest of us."
"Right about that," I nodded.
She did prove a point. When I first enrolled in Beacon, I had no knowledge of fighting despite fighting the Mantis Yummy. Now, I know how to fight and surprisingly, getting better by the day due to Ankh's teachings. To be honest, he is like a mentor to me despite being a jerk. I understood why he has been teaching me when I saw the video that Ozpin showed Ankh helping that blind girl.
A ghost can bring back one's past. For Ankh, it was that girl he met in which it possibly reminds him of the one he met in the past.
When we made it to the doors of our respective dorms, I turned my head to look at Blake. "Hey Blake, maybe we can spar again sometime." I offered. "That way we can see who wins next time."
She looked at me before a grin appeared on her lips. "I accept your challenge," she accepted.
"See you later, Blake." I said before entering my dorm room. Once I entered, I saw Ankh on the top bunk, eating his ice cream while going through his Scroll, counting the Medals we currently have.
"Looks like you are back," he noted.
"I just finished sparring with Blake. We were at a stalemate," I responded as I looked at the clothes to wear for the rest of the day.
Hearing this made Ankh take a glance at me, looking at me for a moment before going back to his Scroll. "You are improving, good," he complimented.
Wait, did he just gave me a compliment?
"Did you just made a compliment…?" I asked.
"You didn't hear anything." He denied.
I deadpanned upon his answer. I did hear him give me a compliment. As much as I wanted to prove he did say it, I rather not argue with him. After getting my clothes that I was planning to wear, I went to the bathroom for a much needed cool shower.
Once done, I walked out wearing my casual clothes as I grab my jacket to put on. Just as I put on my jacket, my Scroll went off, showing that I got a message. I blinked before reaching in my pocket and pulled it out and checked who sent a message.
Meet me in the pier in 30 minutes. Don't let anyone follow you and don't bring anyone with you
I slightly narrowed my eyes from this. The sender was anonymous but this made me concern. Whoever sent it knew my number and wants to see me alone.
I took a glance at Ankh who was busy on his Scroll before looking back at my own. As much as I want to tell him or the others, I couldn't risk it. So, I went for the door and left my dorm room.
Just who sent that message? It couldn't be Kazari or Uva since they use the social board for any news from what I can gather.
I walked to the landing pad and entered s bullhead that soon took me to Vale.
After driving for awhile on the RideVendor, I made it to the pier and got off the motorcycle. I looked around as the cool air swept through my skin. It felt nice until I heard the sound of a motorcycle approaching my direction.
I turned my head and saw another RideVendor but on it was that Biker Guy Huntsman as he stopped his bike and got off. "Looks like you got my message." he said.
"Wait, you sent it?" he nodded to my question. "Why did you want to see me?"
"Firstly to thank you, for saving my life and the rest of the squad. The one who got stabbed by Uva will pull through." This gave me relief to hear that his squad is okay. "And to talk to you about that Bird Greeed."
I expected this since Ankh did throw him off the bike to get back his Kujaku Core. "Is it about what he did to you yesterday?" I asked.
The Huntsman shook his head. "No…" he said as his tone became that of a hint of anger. "Tell me this, how long is Ankh gonna be possessing that officer?"
"Well if what he said-"
By sudden surprise and shock, he got hold of my collar and demanded, "HOW MUCH LONGER DAMMIT!?"
I flinched from his tone. "I don't know, okay! All I know is that Ankh will stay until he gets back his Cores!" I replied. "Once Ankh gets his Cores, I am sure he will disconnect from him and he did mention healing the body as he stays." I looked at him as I could see my reflection from his helmet. "Just why are you so worked up about this? First it was back at the hotel when Uva tried to kill him and now this? Not to mention Ms. Haven being sad upon seeing Nathan's unconscious body. What is your connection to this?"
The Huntsman released his grip on my collar before he removed his helmet for the first time in front of me. Once he took it off, it revealed a man in his mid-twenties with dark spiky hair, fair skin, and dark green eyes. "Because the officer that the bastard bird Ankh is possessing, Nathan Westborn…. he is my little brother!" he answered. "I am his older brother, Felix Westborn."
This made my eyes widened upon hearing this. "Y-You're his brother…" I muttered in shock to what Felix said. "T-Then what's Ms. Haven's connection…?" I didn't want to hear more from this but I had to for it was painful for me to hear. If I wanted to know more about Nathan's past or anything about him, this was it.
"Aria is Nathan's fiancee." Now this put a drop into my heart from hearing this. Ankh possessed a young officer who not only has an older brother who looks to be one or two years than him but is engaged to the assistant of the Kougami foundation. "Do you know how much grief Aria and I were in when we first learned about my little brother's body vanished!? It was painful and when I thought I got to see him alive, he is being possessed by a damn Greeed who is using him as a puppet!"
"I-I…." I tried to find an answer to say something to him. This was just too much for me to hear. "I didn't know…" I muttered, my eyes on the verge of tears. This was just too painful for me upon learning this. "Felix… I'm sorry. I didn't know you were hurt that much from this. I know how it feels."
"How would you know?! Like you would understand how it is!"
"Really, I do." I responded before looking down. "...You're looking at someone who lost everything…. even being left as an orphan…"
He looked at me with a bit of surprise. "You lost everything…?"
I nodded in confirmation. "When I was 11, I lost my father in combat… 3 years later, at age 14, I lost my mom and little sister in a car accident on the same day I lost my father. I was the only survivor of the car accident, seeing my mom's dead body right in front of my own eyes…" I explained. "After that… I lost my home, my own selfishness… even lost a part of my own life. I was bullied, pushed around, even beaten by other kids. Now, I made a promise after their death that I will help people… even help them see that they should cherish with what they have before they make the wrong choice and lose everything.."
This made Felix look at me in a different light. "How can a guy like you continue after what happened?"
"I take one small step at a time, trying to cope with what happened back then." I answered. "If you don't trust me… you have every right not to. Lord knows I have been doing my best."
He looked at me before he took a deep breath and sighed. "No… I don't have the right to not trust you." he shook his head before taking another deep breath to calm himself down, making me look at him. "You were doing what you can. At least hearing from you, I know my little brother will be okay soon. I apologize for snapping at you."
"I-It's okay. I understand. I would have done the same thing."
He reached in his pocket, looking for something before he presented it to me. "Here." he handed me, to my surprise, the Kujaku Core and some device.
"You're giving this to me? Even after Ankh is possessing your brother and tried to get back the Core two days ago." I asked. "I can't take this Core. After what Ankh tried to do to you and hearing what you said, I can't."
"Just keep it. Consider this a debt for saving me and the rest of my squad. The device will prevent any Greeed from sensing the Core Energy it emits." he answered. "That Bird may be possessing my brother but you… you can make sure he gets through it. If that idiotic bird really is healing him by the day then it's more than enough to hear that he will be okay..."
I looked at the Kujaku Core as I went into thought. Ankh really did possess someone who has a family and now it pains me to know it. I looked at Felix and said, "I'll make sure your brother doesn't get hurt. I know Ankh is possessing him but I promise that he gets through it." I vowed. "I know how it is for family." I reached my hand out as he looked at me for a moment, as if he is staring into my own soul, seeing any hint of deception or lies before grabbing hold and shook it.
"I hope so..." he nodded before he walked away and got on his RideVendor. Once he got hold of his helmet, he looked at me. "Good luck fighting the Greeed. Don't let that Bird get my brother killed. I don't trust that Ankh one bit. You need to watch your back as well for when he gets back his Cores, he will betray you the moment you turn your back on him." He put on his helmet before driving away.
Watching him drive away, I couldn't help but feel guilty inside. Seeing him worried about the safety of his brother that Ankh is possessing and I never realized it. But now… now I know the body of Nathan Westborn has a family. When I make promises, I make sure they are kept and I will make sure Ankh doesn't let the body he is possessing get mortally wounded or killed.
However hearing that Ankh would betray me and my friends… I don't think he would. I don't know why but it is a gut feeling that he might open up eventually. He may be a jerk but there are times I really consider him as a friend even as a mentor to fighting. There is still a part of him that he still has for the past 800 years; his kindness. He may not show it but he expresses it sometimes.
I placed the Kujaku Core in my pocket before I walked to my RideVendor, got on, and drove away, back to Beacon.
Once I made it back to Beacon, I headed to the cafeteria to eat dinner since I was hungry. Just as I was gonna turn to the corner, I saw Akira who was looking over a familiar weapon to my surprise. The weapon in his grip was a large two-handed gun which was black with yellow strips and another green and white gachapon ball decorating the sides. Near the front of the barrel and where the user would hold the gun to keep steady was a clear cylindrical container which the ammo of the device could be put into. The top of the gun was flat with a hole, to allow something to be locked into place. The barrel of the gun had a similar configuration, but rather than a round hole for bullets to come out of, it was a rectangular slot.
He was holding onto the Birth Buster as I watched him load up ammo into the rifle before aiming at the drones and fired his rounds onto each one. Like in the series, he was adjusting to the recoil really well for someone who is a medic, and in this world, also a Huntsman.
I took notice of Ruby ogling the rifle that Akira is using and saw this as the right time to surprise her, a mischievous grin appearing on my face. I slowly but surely began to sneak up on her to give her a small scare. Once I was close enough to her, I whispered in her ear, "Boo!"
"EEP!" She jumped in fright.
I laughed upon her reaction in which she turned around and saw me. "Enrique? You did that?"
"Sorry Ruby, I thought it was the perfect time to do that." I answered, making her pout.
"That was mean," she puffed her cheeks,
"Sorry," I apologized with a smile. "So you are watching Akira using the Birth Buster?"
She nodded, "I can't believe that the Kougami Foundation made another weapon. I want one from them so bad now."
"Is it because of what my Medajalibur can do and the weapon Akira has?" I asked. She nodded.
"Won't that mean you are betraying your Crescent Rose?" I raised an eyebrow, a grin appearing on my face.
This made her look like she was gonna panic, "I will never betray my precious Crescent Rose!" She defended, hugging the said weapon tightly.
This made me let out a chuckle. "You and your weapons," I teased, making her blush a bit in embarrassment.
Her expression changed before she spoke up. "Hey Enrique, can I ask you something?"
"What is it?"
"My team is planning on investigating on what has been going on between the White Fang and Torchwick. I was wondering if you can help us out?"
"Ruby, you know that not only I'm in a solo team but I'm assigned to your team as well?" I reminded. "So of course I'll help out. You guys are my friends and teammates after all."
Hearing this made her smile. "Thanks Enrique." She thanked.
I looked at her as she smiled at me. Seeing her expression, I swore I saw my little sister standing in her place, causing me to shake my head.
"Are you alright?" asked Ruby.
"I'm alright, just having some stuff to think about," I answered. "I'll be at the cafeteria if you need anything Ruby."
"Okay."
I began my walk to the cafeteria to get myself dinner. Once there, I got my food and sat on the chair, I stare at at my food remembering what happened. When I saw Ruby's smile, it kept bringing back memories of my little sister. It was like whenever she smiles like that, Marie would often be in her place instead.
My expression faltered into a sad smile. Ruby and Marie were similar in a way. They both want to help those they care about, they are cheerful, and having an older sibling.
"Guess they aren't that much different after all…" I muttered with a smile before eating my food. There was something else about Ruby as well, it felt like I can see the sadness she was hiding.
I took notice of Pyrrha placing her tray on the table. "Oh hey Pyrrha."
"Hey Enrique, guess you are eating too?" She asked.
"Yeah," I nodded. "My training from earlier made me hungry."
She held back a giggle before she spoke up. "I heard from Yang that someone from the Kougami Foundation is here."
"Akira Date. He is also a family friend to Ruby and Yang."
This caught her by surprise. "I didn't know he was a family friend to the two."
"I didn't know either." I agreed. "He is also staying here in Beacon from what I also heard."
We ate as we were quiet until Pyrrha decided to interrupt the silence. "Enrique, there is something I wanted to ask you."
"What's up?"
She slightly fidgeted a bit before saying. "You think Jaune will ask me to the dance?"
I blinked from her question. "Well…" I rubbed the back of my head. "Probably but I'm not that sure. I'm not trying to lower your hopes or anything but I think you should ask him when you have the chance." I took a bite of my food before swallowing to continue. "Since the dance is coming up, you should ask him."
"You think I should?"
"Of course." I assured. "He may be a bit dense but I'm sure he will accept."
Her smile beamed before nodding. "Thanks for the advice," she thanked.
"No problem, Pyrrha. I'm always here to help out my friends." I smiled. Before she can continue to speak up, we heard the cafeteria door slam open. We turned our heads to the source and saw a pissed off Ankh with a twitching eyebrow.
"Something made Ankh upset," I noted.
Ankh marched up to me before he forces me to stand up, "You better tell me why in the hell he is crashing in our dorm!?"
"What are you talking about?" I asked, wondering what he meant.
"That Akira guy! He is sleeping in our dorm!" He barked.
I blinked before his statement finally registered in my head. "EEEHH!?" I exclaimed. I darted my head to Pyrrha, "Sorry Pyrrha but I got to go find out about this!"
The both of us ran out of the cafeteria and ran to our dorm room.
Once we made it, I unlocked it and saw none other than Akira in a sleeping bag, showing only his face as he snores. Not only that his other set of clothes were hanging by the corner of the room, his aviators jacket was over the chair, the milk tank filled with Cell Medals was standing by the corner, and even his own boots were scattered on the floor!
Oh god, it was like in the show when he sleeps in Maki's lab. Ankh on the other hand had a very angry look with a vein on his forehead. "I'm gonna kick his ass for this!" Ankh roared as he got his Greeed arm out.
I panicked before I got in front of him. "Wait! Ankh, if he is crashing here then I think it is because Ozpin allowed him." I explained, trying to stop him from attempting to hurt Akira. "Plus we are right across from Team RWBY's dorm. Maybe he wanted to be near those he knew. You heard what Ruby and Yang said? He's a family friend to their parents."
He growled from my statement before jabbing a finger to my chest. "Four boxes of ice cream a day, got it!?" He demanded.
I sighed before giving him a nod. I just hope that Ankh can get along with Akira. There is no doubt that I will be hearing an argument between the two eventually.
I rubbed the bridge of my nose, trying to prevent a headache from occurring to what is going on right now.
First, there is a Akira Date in this world and he is considered Yang's former mentor. Secondly, he is hired by the Kougami Foundation with no Maki here at all (thank god for that) to collect Cell Medals. Now he is sleeping in our dorm with his stuff lying around by the corner.
I just hope Ankh can get through this without killing him.
In the White Fang base, Kazari, who was in his human form, was leaning against the wall, looking over the old journal he held onto before he was sealed, looking through pages that had information about the Multi-King and Gara himself.
Remembering that name left a sour taste in his mouth. The man who created him and the other Greeed.
Good thing he was long dead now. Good riddance too.
"Sir, Torchwick wants to see you." A White Fang soldier informed.
Ever since the deal, Kazari became leader of the organization, alongside Adam. The White Fang didn't like him at first but hearing from Adam, they had to follow command even if the Feline Greeed looks human.
"I wonder what the criminal wants?" He wondered out loud before following the White Fang soldier.
When they made it to the where Torchwick is, he was standing by a large object that was covered by a veil. "What have you brought, Torchwick?"
"Just a little gift that my contacts gave me," he replied. "You know how hard it is to get my hands one of these?"
"Something that takes time that doesn't bother me," the Feline Greeed answered.
The criminal slightly frowned. He really hates the Feline Greeed. "Well let me show you what I got." He said before removing the veil, revealing what it was, making Kazari grin.
"You are a lucky man, Torchwick." Kazari commented.
"I am the best." He replied before he took notice of Kazari now reading a journal. "Why are you reading?"
"Something I need to test."
When Kazari continued to read the log, he discovered something very interesting. He looked at the three Cores that he kept in his pocket, feeling the Core Energy it was emitting; Unagi, Tako, and Sai.
Checking if it is possible, he grabbed the three Cores and absorbed them into his body. The moment he did, he felt foreign power coursing through his body.
Going into his Greeed form, he turned his head to the crates and thrusted his arm out while focusing on the power of one of Mezool's Cores. Once he did, highly pressurized water shot out of his hand and hit the crates, sending them flying.
"Now that was a surprise," Torchwick commented, seeing what the Feline Greeed can now do.
Seeing the result made him have a toothy grin. He was now able to use Mezool's power to conjure water blasts. If he can gather some of the other Cores, he can use their abilities but he has to tread carefully.
Like Gamel and Mezool, too much will cause pain and result with becoming a Mega Greeed. "I hope you are ready for what comes to you, OOO." He said.
CURRENT MEDALS:
Taka (x2)
Kujaku (x1)
Lion (x1)
Tora (x2)
Cheetah (x1)
Kuwagata (x1)
Kamakiri (x1)
Batta (x1)
Kobura (x1)
Kame (x1)
Wani (x1)
Unagi (x1)
Gorilla (x1)
(NEXT TIME)
"Alright, guys, today's the day! The investigation begins!" Ruby announced.
"Ankh and I will be helping out Yang." I remembered with Ankh having a twitching eyebrow of annoyance.
"Kazari…" Ankh said as all six of us now focused on him.
Next Time: Investigation, Highway battle, Round 2
A/N: Well that is it for this chapter! I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter as well as bringing Akira Date and the Birth Buster into the story. Don't worry, Birth will appear soon. Don't forget to check out my newest story, Chalice: The Wild Card Chronicles (Kamen Rider Blade X High School DxD). I will see you all next time! Stay in the shadows everyone!