A/N: What is up everyone! I am here with the 31st chapter of OOO and this is where the 'Volume 3' arc begins! I recently watched he first episode of RWBY Volume 4 and it was so cool including the intro! It makes me wonder how the new season will start from their. Also, for our Rider's Semblance, to clear up all the confusion and such, his Semblance is basically Cryokinesis which is the control and manipulation of ice and the cold air but it is also the PuToTyra Combo which enhances his control of ice since the Combo is the also representation of ice. I hope it clears it out for you all.
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.).
Don't forget to check out my other stories as well.
Henshin!
Third Person View
'Thought'
Greeed/Yummies
In a secret location, White Fang began to prepare themselves as cages full of Grimm were being moved. Soldiers preparing themselves for the plan of attack.
At the railings, Kazari who was in his human form watched them as a toothy grin was seen as he was flipping a cell medal in his hand. Oh how amusing it was for him to see this, the greatest warriors will soon see the downfall of the city. "I hope your people are prepared, Adam." Kazari chuckled to the bull Faunus.
"They're more than ready…. And I do hope you understand once we get there, you leave Blake and her friends to me…." Adam demanded.
The feline Greeed hummed, "The desire to kill. How amusing to see."
Adam glared at the Greeed as the latter continued to flip the Medal. To the Feline Greeed, he is still on guard about OOO. That form Cinder showed him, he didn't like what it was, knowing that it had Gara all over it. He has to get back his Medals even if he is aware of the dangers of fighting against that form.
He had to plan carefully, behind Adam and Cinder since he has his own little agenda. "Just keep on doing what you do," he drawled. "I just want to see what it brings forth. Even one's action is a desire."
"Hmph, just stay out of our way…." Adam growled, walking away from the Greeed.
"Whatever you say Bull boy," he said. "Let's see how this fares for the people before it all goes into plan," Kazari grins as he flips a Cell Medal one more time into the air before absorbing it when it fell onto his hand. "Let the festival begin."
Remnants of Desires
Chapter 31: Vytal Festival, Round One, Team Infinite
It wasn't long before the Vytal Festival began. I sat in the crowd, watching teams after teams fighting for their kingdoms. For me, this was the first time seeing an event this grand to see. Everyone from the four kingdoms, all being here in Vale to watch the matches, the view, the food, even meeting new people. Team RWBY and Team JNPR were also excited about the festival.
While Ankh… not so much. He didn't like all the festivities that was going on but he was often glancing at people no doubt seeing what they desire but he chose not to. Not only that, wherever we go, he is simply perched on a branch, eating his treat, fiddling the Core Medals, or simply just watching the people walk past us.
"I don't see why you people even enjoy this barbaric activities?" Ankh said from the tree branch.
"Says the one who was made during those, 'barbaric' times." Akira smirked, earning a glare from the Bird Greeed.
"Come on, Ankh! It will be fun!" Ruby smiled.
"Since when was the last time I hear that from you?" He scoffed. "It is nothing to me. Only to see all these people and having their own desires for something like this."
"Have you even had a sparing match before?" Yang questioned, "The rush of the fight, the blows from you and your opponent and the satisfaction of winning. Haven't you ever had that before?"
"No. We Greeed were only commanders to fight the Grimm. We don't feel satisfied." He reminded with a growl.
I nudged Yang's arm. "I think it is best you don't push his buttons, Yang."
"Not my fault he's a stick in the mud." She huffed.
"I heard that!"
Ruby decided to intervene as she brought up a topic. "Say Enrique, have you decided what you will do since you are gonna use that Strongest Combo to make three copies to make a team?" She asked.
I pondered for a moment. Ruby was right though, I had to think of something for the Copies so they can use different tactics in the tournament. A light bulb clicked before looking at Ankh. "Hey Ankh can I see the Medal Book?"
Ankh immediately looked at me with a glare. "Why in the world would I allow that!?" He questioned. "I am the one who holds onto them."
Blake rolled her eyes, sweeping the book as she hands it to me, "Here."
"Hey!" Ankh growled before taking it back. "I won't allow it."
"Will you stop being so stubborn? If you don't do this, Enrique can't be part of the Festival!" Blake argued.
Ankh glared at the Faunus before shoving it to her. "Fine," he then jabbed his finger at me. "You better not lose those Core Medals or my Taka Medal. If you do, you're gonna regret it."
"A-Alright," I gulped upon his death glare.
"So, got any ideas? I thought a few Combos you could use!" Ruby beamed, handing me a notebook labeled [Awesome Combos for Enrique] on it.
"I'll think of something," I nodded. "Now come on, let's go see what the festival has in store for us?"
"Yeah!" Yang, Ruby, and Nora cheered in unison.
"I'll meet you guys at the Oden booth. I'm hungry." Akira waved off as he left the ten of us behind.
"You idiots go, I rather stay here and not see more of the stupid nonsense you all do." Ankh said, unwrapping another ice cream as he tossed the crumpled wrapper into a trash can across from us.
"He does know, he'll get fat for eating those right?" Yang whispered to me and Ruby, a smirk on her face.
"I won't!" Ankh growled.
"Sure you won't," Yang grinned.
"Why you little…"
"Come on you dolts! Otherwise we'll leave without you!" Weiss shouted to us.
"Uh oh, we better go before the Ice Queen freezes us." Yang smirked. Ruby giggled while I followed the two as Ankh watched us leave.
The Bird Greeed scoffed, "Finally they are away…" he leaned his head against the tree trunk as he had a chance to not hear that stupid nonsense from them. He remained perched on the branch as the people that pass by him glanced at him whenever they pass by.
He glared at a few, sending them walking away quickly since he simply wants to not hear or see more of these annoying people.
"That voice… Ankh?" A familiar voice rang out.
The Bird Greeed open his right eye and looked down at the ground to see the blind girl, Sara who was looking around due to her blindness. "Raise your head up and turn your head about 15 degrees." He answered.
She did as instructed before a soft smile forms on her lips, "It's good to see you, what brings you to the festival?"
"I am relaxing from the stupid nonsense from the idiots of Beacon," he replied. "I rather enjoy being up here then down there with them."
She giggled softly, "Well, I'm glad to hear that. Would you like to sit with me?"
"I'm… fine where I'm at."
Sara giggled, "It sounds like something a bird would- oh…" she recalled when she felt the strange arm he can bring forth. The texture of those feathers was so soft… heartwarming… she quickly shook her head as a blush formed on her cheeks.
"T-Then… may I sit with you?" She asked shyly.
Ankh stopped for a second, oddly enough his old memories re-emerging slightly before he shook his head, "I… don't mind…" He said.
Sara smiled, as she got up, though, it took her a bit to navigate to sit with him. Once she does, her blush grew a bit, "For… some reason I always feel relaxed when I'm with you…. As if… we met before…"
Ankh froze over those words. He looked at her as a little girl he knew in the past took her place, making his eyes widen before he quickly shook his head.
"Um…. would it be too much of a trouble… to ask if we can go get some food, after the next match?" she asked him, scooting closer.
Ankh tried to shake away those memories of his past. Even going through those so called dreams and nightmares. "... fine…" he replied. She smiled, nodding to him before she leaned against him.
Ankh wanted to move her away but a part of him couldn't due to the reminders of that little girl all those years ago. It couldn't… as a Greeed, he doesn't believe in second chances, he believes in being complete.
Just why was it so difficult to push her away from him? The very monsters that have caused trouble and yet he, the strongest of the five couldn't.. 'what is wrong with me!?' He shouted in his thoughts.
All nine of us began to enjoy our time in the festival while we waited for the tournament to begin. Ruby and Jaime already registered. I did as well but with a Team name I decided to not tell the others.
Each one of my friends went to different booths with one another to enjoy what they have. I wanted to see what else they had as I was exploring the activities they have. It was so cool to see this to be honest. My old home never had such events this large but this sure takes the cake.
I was also excited to be part of the tournament but at the same time nervous. I mean, this is my first time to be in this kind of event. I hope that everything I learned from Ankh will help me win.
"Oh, hello Enrique…." A familiar voice rang out. I turned to see Cinder there. She was wearing gray pants and boots; a beige leather, sleeveless jacket with light-beige details; brown gloves, a sarashi tied around her chest and another around her hips, and a pauldron on her left shoulder. She was also wearing a belt around her waist, which has multiple brown pouches attached to it. "Congrats on getting into the Festival…."
"Yep, and I'm already signed up for the tournament," I smiled. "How has it been with your team?"
"We have done well…" She said, a soft smile as she walks over, "I look forward to battling against you in the Festival...Maybe even before or after?" She said, heading towards me.
I chuckled as I rubbed the back of my head. "Right now, I want to see how my friends fight on the first match." I then remembered my Semblance. "Oh! I almost forget to tell you, you are not gonna believe this!" I smiled. "I finally unlocked my Semblance!"
Her eyes widen with surprise yet happy as well, "Congrats. I believe we should celebrate. Care to join me and one of my teammates?" She offered. "We plan on having a meal soon since we finished our first match."
"Actually, I have to decline, sorry Cinder." I apologized. "I promised Blake that I would treat her to something after the first match."
"Can't you reconsider? After all… You will be spending more time with her later…" Cinder said, placing her hand on my chest.
I gently moved her hand away. "Sorry Cinder, really I am." I apologized once more. "I promised Blake after what happened yesterday."
"Hmm… very well. But I expect one lunch date with you." She said, backing away.
"I'm in a relationship with Blake," I said. "I don't want to upset her or get her worried."
"It's just a small get together between friends. Aren't we friends?" she asked me.
She did prove a point, we are friends after all. "Um… alright but is it alright if I can bring Blake along?" I suggested.
"If that will help you." she nodded.
"Okay, see you after the first match," I smiled before noticing the time. "Oh crap! The tournament is about to start! I have to go, I don't wanna miss the fight!" I quickly ran to the stadium to meet up with the others since the tournament was about to begin.
Blake and the others were waiting for me at the entrance, ready to give me some luck and possibly advice.
"You guys ready for this?" I asked with a grin.
"Yeah. Knock them dead!" Ruby smiled.
"Or break their legs!" Nora grinned deviously.
We then heard the PA as it finally began the announcement.
[Welcome everyone! To the next installment to the Vytal Festival!] Professor Port's voice rang out as students, people and teachers from all over the kingdoms gathered as they cheered happily. Confetti and glitter fell from above as the banners fell, signaling the Festival has started.
[Today will be an interesting one for sure. The matches for the next few weeks will be shown as well as the teams fighting. The categories will be done as Teams, Doubles, then Singles.] Oobleck's voice rang out, [As 'Teams' you will fight along with your whole team against your opponents. Do your best with your skills, weapons, Semblance and the environment of the arena. With Double matches, your team must pick two fighters and finally, Single match is going to change for this Festival. Only one member of your team may enter the Single's match. The winner will be decided by the high council after that, and the kingdom who is chosen will not only gain a trophy, but also some favors from skilled Hunter's and Huntress's. Even a special wish may be granted to them as well.]
Everyone in the stadium, including those watching murmured from this, surprised to hear such a prize for the winners. But this got the blood of the teams pumping as they could imagine whatever wish they wanted.
[And our first match is Team ABRN vs Team RWBY!] Oobleck announce as the large screen displayed the team names and members of the said teams.
"Looks like you four are up," I smiled. "Good luck and show them what you got."
"We'll beat them easy peasy." Yang winked.
"Good luck, Blake." I said to her. She smiled and kissed me gently before they walked out into the arena while I went to the seats to watch the fight.
I watched as the two teams entered the arena, now giving me a sight of Team ABRN. In front of them was Team ABRN, comprised by two males and two females. One female was darker skinned with platinum blonde hair and golden eyes, wearing a She wears a yellow robe with only one wide, loose fitting sleeve over a black tube top. She also has black pants and shoes and a red sash embroidered with a white "endless knot" on it. She has bandages on her legs and arms, as well as a red necklace and what appears to be two matching red sticks on the back left side of her head. She also carried a strap like whip around her arms.
Next to her was a male, lightly-tanned skin, amber eyes, and black hair. He wears a yellow sash over a dark blue vest and gray pants with yellow lacing up the sides. He also wears black boots and black fingerless gloves, and a dark gray necklace. He carried a unique staff in his hand.
Next was another female, she had light green hair swept to her right, with green eyes and fair complexion. She also wears two black facial markings on her cheeks. Reese's attire reflects a skater motif. She wears a dark purple hooded sweater over a mauve sweater. She also wears black shorts, as well as knee pads and elbow pads on her arms and legs. She also wears black shoelaced sneakers that go all the way to her ankles. And oddly enough she had what looked to be a skateboard in her hand.
And finally the last member of Team ABRN was a male, long pink hair tied back into a short ponytail, with an undercut, and the undercut portion of his hair is black. He has a dark complexion and blue eyes. His outfit consists of a cream-colored short-sleeved jacket and a black, long-sleeved V-neck shirt, with cream colored fingerless gloves. He wears black medium-length pants and cream colored sneakers. And was carrying a rifle in his hands.
"Kick their butts, Team RWBY!" I cheered for my friends.
Team RWBY prepared themselves as the countdown began. Even hearing their friend cheer for the four gave them the motivation to win this match. "You guys ready?" Ruby asked her teammates.
"More than ready! Let's kick their butts!" Yang smirked.
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1...
The fighters got into their stances as everyone viewing were now on the edge of their seats.
BEGIN!
Upon that, the stage shook as the round edges were pulled downward, what came up was several environments. Ranging from a forest, a lava pit, glacier, and even a steamy mountain range. Once finished the bell went off as both teams charged ahead, each one striking and clashing with each other before they broke apart, each one heading into a different zone to fight and win.
Blake exchange blows against the skater, her blades colliding with the hoverboard of her opponent until she flips away, readies herself and charges in once more. Yang on the other hand was fighting against the leader of Team ABRN as she was delivering punch after lunch with her opponent blocking each attack.
Nearby, the other member of Team ABRN aimed his assault rifle at Yang until a sudden burst of frost explodes behind him, ice now formed up to his thighs. The source being from Ruby with a cheeky grin and her Crescent Rose being the weapon she fired. "Got your back, sis!""But who's got yours?" Her opponent questioned. The teammate with the staff twirled it, ready to hit her until a black glyph appeared behind him. Weiss then shot forward, hitting him and kicking the Hunter back and away from Ruby.
"My, BFF!" Ruby responded.
"Uh…. no…" Weiss denied, charging after her opponent.
Ruby pumps her first before whispering, "Yes."
Their opponent crouches with his weapon as he sees a white glyph appear in front of him. A second later, Weiss dashes by and slashes him, then leaps up and attempts an aerial attack but her opponent was able to block the attack.
The heiress changed tactics as she readies her sword while preparing a glyph behind her, and Ruby uses it to launch herself straight up and come down with her Scythe with a spinning attack. Though the teammate from ABRN, blocked it with his staff, a smirk on his face as Ruby notices it. She grimaces and blasts herself away to Weiss' side while Bolin rushes at them before rolling away from the shards of ice that rained down on him and jumping over Ruby's next attack and continues running.
"Whaaaat!?" Ruby exclaimed.
Her opponent manages to reach for an orange crystal deposit and slice off a shard before tossing it over to the skater over in the ice part of the stadium. With the shard in hand, the greenette fuses the shard with her board, turning the aqua lights to a crimson shade before using her board to free her other teammate from the icy snare.
Seeing her teammate free, she comes back to Blake and slams her board into her enemy's blade, but propels herself backwards and knocks Blake through a frozen pillar.
She then attempts to use her board to slam the disguised Faunus into the ground but when she dodges that, she spins around in a flaming arc which Blake barely escapes from thanks to her Semblance. Now seeing that it was time to change tactics.
Blake launches the pistol attachment of her Gambol Shroud at a nearby glacier and launches herself behind it, as the greenette follows her and sees Blake with her back turned to her under and arch. She grins before riding in to deliver a flaming spiral at her. However what she didn't expect to see the ribbon Blake launched to trap her.
Blake pulls the ribbon with as much force as she can, causing the green-haired girl of Team ABRN to slam body-first into the string, only to use the final kick to knock the greenette out of the stage with the skater crashing into the wall of the stands before landing on the ground defeated.
[OH! And like that, ABRN is out one player! Reese may have done her best with her skating skills, but Blake's tactics worked well! Can ABRN pull a fast one and win this round?] Port said, announcing the game.
"Damn it! They took out Reese!" Arslan growled.
The remaining three members continue to fight against the four but they were losing slowly. The second from the teamwork they have. The crowd at the edge of their seats to see the victory as Team RWBY was clearly winning.
Yang rushed in, with the use of their abilities and began to deliver to the platinum blonde but what she didn't know was that Weiss, Ruby, and Blake were pushing the other members towards the leader of the team. As the leader of Team ABRN tries to block each attack, she saw Blake's blade coming down in which she quickly jumped back, but realized her teammates are behind her as Weiss formed a frozen slide for Yang.
"Yang! Now!" Weiss shouted.
Yang blasts herself forward and skims over the wall of ice, catching Blake's pistol as her teammate uses Ruby as a launch pad to jump off towards the remaining members of ABRN. The three only had a second to look horrified as Blake whips Yang around, tugging hard on it, shooting Yang out to land a devastating punch that sends the trio flying into their elimination, thus making Team RWBY victorious.
[And Team RWBY have won their first match!] Oobleck stated, as the crowd cheered in victory, even the ones that were rooting for ABRN were clapping for them all.
I smiled as I saw my friends winning the first match. Seeing that the match was over, I decided to meet up with them by the exit to wait for the four.
"Man, that was a rough one…" Yang sighed with relief.
"Congratulations you guys," I complimented. "You guys did awesome out there!"
"Thanks Enrique." Blake smiled, kissing my cheek, "Just make sure you're prepared for anything out there."
"We just have to wait and see who is called up next," Weiss crossed her arms.
"In the meantime, how about we all head to the fairgrounds?!" Ruby beamed.
"Sounds like a good idea," I agreed before all five of us went to the fairgrounds as the scythe wielder was excited that she and her team won and I don't blame her.
"The question now is where should we eat?" Ruby blinked.
"Gee, if only there was somewhere on campus to get food around here." Weiss shrugged sarcastically.
"Uh, look around," I deadpanned.
"Oh right," she realized.
"Come on, I know just the place to find." Yang said, leading us to a noodle stand. And there we saw Akira eating his usual meal of oden.
"Hey! Mr. Akira!" Yang called out.
The said Huntsman turned around to see us before swapping the food he had. "I take it you four won?" He smiled.
"We sure did!" Ruby beamed.
"Well that's a job well done but remember, it will get more difficult." He reminded. "Come, sit. I'll pay for you all."
"Thanks Akira!" Ruby smiled, sitting down as we all do the same as we ordered our meals while Blake ordered hers but on top of the noodles was fish. A lot of fish.
"You sure you can eat that much, Blake?" Yang asked, only to earn a glare from her, "I stand corrected." The blonde turned away.
"Mind if we join you?" We all turned our heads to see Jaune and the rest of JNPR there, Akira only smiling and nodding as they join in on the meal as well.
"I'm paying so no need for you guys to worry," Akira assured.
"How often do you eat Oden anyway Mr. Akira?" Jaune asked.
"Almost every day when I have time."
"Isn't that a bit unhealthy?" Jaune asked.
"Heh, it was the same thing that Ruby's and Yang's parents told me during my years in Beacon." He chuckled, "The only one to get me was that dusty ol' Qrow."
"What now about a bird?" I blinked.
"No silly. Qrow! Yang's and mine's uncle!" Ruby giggled.
"He even calls me the Oden Eater while I call him the Dusty Crow." The huntsman recalled the old memories.
"He sounds… kinda like one of those harsh uncles that care." I noted.
"You have no idea," Ruby and Yang sighed.
Guess I was right about the harsh uncle part. My Scroll rang in which I reached in my pocket and saw the notification, making me grin. "Looks like I'm up." I announced. "Guess we have to wait on our meals then."
"Knock em dead!" Nora cheered.
I chuckled before I got up from my seat and made my way to the stadium. Upon entering, I took deep breaths, trying to calm myself down. I was gonna fight in front of everyone, to the whole world no less! Okay calm down and focus on what I have to do. That is what Ankh told me. Remember my training and all the lessons I learned from him. I reached in my jacket and pulled out the O-Driver before placing it on my waist, the belt hugging my waist before placing in the three Green Cores. After placing in the Cores, I tilted the buckle to scan.
KUWAGATA!
KAMAKIRI!
BATTA!
Holograms of green Core Medals swirled around me as three more lined in front before fusing together to slam against my torso.
"GA~TA GATA GATAKIRI-BA! GATAKIRIBA!" the OOO Driver chanted as my armor formed. Focusing on its power, three copies were made before I grabbed the Medal book. "Let's see…" I pondered.
From what I can tell, I would need someone for defensive measures, close combat, mid range combat, and long range. While my copies can use random medals, I could stay in TaToBa. Making my choice, I grabbed Gorilla, Kame, Tora, Kujaku, Cheetah, Wani, Zou, Taka, Shachi, and Lion along with the Sai Medal for good measure in case I have to use another Full Combo.
With the Medals gathered, I handed my copies their own set before we all scanned them.
KUWAGATA! GORILLA! CHEETAH!
SHACHI! KAME! ZOU!
LION! KUJAKU! WANI!
TAKA! TORA! BATTA! TA-TO-BA! TATOBA! TA-TO-BA!
Now all four of us were using the respective pieces as I look at my copies. "Alright, we are gonna handle this as a team. Copy #1, you will provide close combat and long range combat." I informed the GataGoTah copy who nodded before looking at ShaKaZo. "Copy #2, you will provide defensive tactics and close range combat alongside Copy #1." I looked at LaJaWani. "And Copy #3 will provide mid-range attacks and blind the opponents. Just don't use too much power of the Liondas Helm." I shouldered Medajalibur, "Alright, let's go!"
"Yeah!" The copies agreed before we waited as the PA was heard.
[Welcome back everyone! We are here for the second part of the Team Battle!] Port's voice was heard from the PA.
[And looks like Enrique from Beacon has figured out a new strategy for taking on a whole team! Let's see what this new idea of his can do?] Oobleck said.
[Quite right] Port agreed as my copies and I entered the stage. [And we can see that Team Infinite has entered the arena. I say it matches due to his abilities. Endless possibilities of fighting the enemy]
My armored copies and I looked at the crowd as we had to remain focus since we are about to fight.
"Wow…" Copy #1, GataGoTah uttered.
"No kidding…" Copy #3, LaJaWani nodded.
"This is a lot of people who are watching us…" Copy #2, ShaKaZo gulped.
Hell even I had to agree with my clones, I never realized that there are this many people in the stadium.
[And at the other side, Team JSMN had entered the arena].
My copies and I turned around to see the said team entering the arena. What walked in were four people, and their outfits screamed Atlas. The one leading them was a male, with silver hair, green eyes and wearing standard issue Atlas armor, while it showed on his person to be several collapsed staffs, batons and two pistols.
Next to him was a young girl, with short pink hair, oddly enough wearing some Atlas armor on her chest, while she had shorts on, while she seemed to have several vials on her person, each one with a different color.
Next to her was a large bulky man. He had rough skin, along with a tail on his behind. He simple wore a ripped shirt, with two large, uniquely made gauntlets. Ones I can tell would pack a serious punch, should the opponent not concentrate. At least I brought Sai Medal while two of my copies had Zou and Gorilla.
And finally near the back was a girl, the same size as Ruby with a black ponytail, wearing a kimono, and carrying two Sais on her person. She turned to me as had some sort of devious grin on her face.
"Guess it's us four against you four," I noted, tossing ShaKaZo the Medajalbur as the Tora Claws unfolded, GataGoTah slammed his fists together while LaJaWani summoned the small shield due to the Kujaku Medal he is equipped with. "And I assume you four are from Atlas?" I guessed.
"Yeah, and we'll crush you, Beacon dog!" the larger one growled, smashing his fists together.
"Calm down, Slick. While he is part of Beacon, he is still a hunter in training like us." The girl with the pink hair said to him. The Faunus huffed as he had his sights set on my GataGoTah Copy due to the Gori Bagon Gauntlets. "I'll fight him then."
"And I'm taking the kitty looking one…." The girl in the kimono giggled, her sights on LaJaWani. The clone shivered upon the feeling that this was a bad idea.
"Just don't go too far, Maxie." The leader said.
"Aw…. but I thought I could do it here for once, Nexus?" Maxie pouted.
"We're here to fight and win for Atlas. That's all that matters…" Nexus said. "Even Janet knows this." He turned to the pink haired girl.
"Correct," she looked at ShaKaZo while the Nexus guy had his sights trained on me.
The countdown began as we all prepared ourselves. "Remember you three, we wait for the right time to use them."
"Roger that boss," LaJaWani nodded.
"I'm all for it." GataGoTah gave a thumb up.
"Same here!" ShaKaZo agreed.
3…
2…
1…
'Here goes nothing…' I muttered in my thoughts. 'It's all or nothing.'
BEGIN!
"He's mine!" Sick growled, charging ahead, as he does, he makes a few imprints into the ground below, like his weight was tremendous as he tackled Copy #1 and began to use his brute force to push him away.
"Holy crap!" LaJaWani gawked upon seeing what happened with GataGoTah, the two brawlers now fighting. LaJaWani quickly aimed at the girl with the kimono as a fireball charged up in the shield before firing at her.
She dodged the attack, drawing out her Sai's as she began to strike, maneuver or misdirect LaJaWani's attacks, leaving him exposed several times for her to strike him. The clone quickly focused on his helm, the sound of a lion heard as his helmet began to glow brightly, causing the girl to cover her eyes from the sheer light. Seeing this as his chance, he quickly used the Wani legs, energy shaped as crocodiles formed with each kick he delivered to her.
With ShaKaZo, he used his Kame Shield to block the attacks Janet was throwing at him until he used his helmet, the sound of an orca heard behind his helmet and sprayed a torrent of water at her. She quickly rolled away from the attack, only for ShaKaZo to charge towards her with the Medajalibur.
Janet though had a smirk before she grabbed one of her vials, and upon opening it, what spewed out was grey like dust, forming into a sword as she blocked and clashed against ShaKaZo's weapon, surprising him.
"EH!?" He got out until he had to quickly block the attack as Janet pressed on as the two were clashing against each other's blades.
With me, I was using the Tora Claws to block Nexus' staff but thanks to the Taka Helm, I was able to see where he was trying to attack as I continue to block as fast as I can before using the Batta Legs to leap over him and kicked his back, sending him stumbling forward.
I thrusted my left Tora claw but Nexus quickly blocked the attack, the both of us face to face upon the clash as we try to see who can exert more force to the other.
"I gotta admit, you sure can hold your own. What's your name?" He asked me.
"Enrique is my name," I answered before he slammed his staff against my chest, my Aura lowering before he swung it down, sending me down as my Aura along with the other Copies having their Aura on yellow.
"Well, Enrique. I must say, you would make a fine Atlas soldier." Nexus smirked before he kicked me as my copies and I groaned.
[It seems Team Infinite are on the losing battle with their Aura on the yellow] Oobleck announced.
[It would seem so! How will the four be able to counter the strength of Team JSMN?] Port said.
Strength? Wait, that's it! I quickly looked at my copies before looking at GataGoTah. How was I stupid to not realize I made three clones!? I can try and use full combos on myself and one of my clones! "Hey, GataGoTah! I have an idea!"
"What is the idea, boss?" GataGoTah asked.
"Yeah, we are getting our asses kicked by those Marine wannabes." LaJaWani said.
"ShaKaZo, GataGoTah, switch Cheetah and Zou with each other." The clones looked at each other before nodding as all four of us got back up before copy #1 and #2 switched the two said medals before tossing him Sai.
[Oh ho! Seems team Infinite has a plan! I wonder what it will be?] Oobleck wondered curiously.
Team Jasmine got prepared as LaJaWani used his Liodas helm to blind them to give us time. "Hurry you guys!" He said.
With GataGoTah and ShaKaZou switching Cores, they quickly scanned them.
SHACHI! KAME! CHEETAH!
SAI! GORILLA! ZOU! SAGOZO… SAGOZO!
With the Cores switched Copy #2 was now ShaKaTah and Copy #1 was now SaGoZo who slammed his fists to his chest and banged the ground with his feet, now in the Full Combo.
"Che, I'm taking him on!" Slick growled, charging towards SaGoZou at full force.
"Slick, wait!" Nexus called out, wanting him to stop, spite the Faunus not listening. When the Rhino Faunus got close and punched him, the gray armored Rider remained where he stands. Seeing this made him slowly look at SaGoZo.
"My turn," He said before he delivered a headbutt that sent Slick down due to the full power of the Sai helm being capable of shattering anything with a headbutt.
"Who's tough now?" SaGoZo asked the Rhino Faunus as the latter's Aura was dangerously close to being red.
[Incredible! It seems he has withstood Slick's attack and returned the favor!]
"T-That's…. That's not possible…" Slick got out, backing up from SagoZo.
SaGoZo slams his fists together, "You want a beatdown!? Then let's go for it!" My clone rushed towards the Rhino Faunus.
"Che… You'll regret that!" Slick shouted, rushing ahead as well. The two threw back their fists before striking them. A shockwave pouring out from their fists as they struggle to push the other one back.
Seeing him occupied, I quickly looked at my other two copies. "Alright, ShaKaTah, spread the water!"
"Where?"
"The whole arena!"
He seemed confused at first until he realized it. "Oh! I get it!" He quickly used the Shachi Helm and sprayed water all over the arena, the people and the other three members of JSMN confused.
I took deep breaths until I slowly extended my hand as I focus on my Aura, the said force decreasing a bit before my lenses became purple for others to see until it went back to normal and I revealed the three Purple Cores. "Time to for a cold introduction of my Semblance!" I grinned before changing the Medals and scanned them.
PTERA!
TRICERA!
TYRANNO!
PU-TO-TYRA NO ZAURUS~!
The crests aligned before the whole arena began to freeze due to the water. My clones jump to avoid the water that was freezing as my Semblance/Armor formed.
"What the? What's that form?" Nexus got out, backing up as the others were showing shock.
"My Semblance," I announced as the ice began to crack before forming pillars and grinned. "I can also control ice, in other words… Cyrokinesis. I do recall your teammate having a vial of Ice Dust." I focused on not the Invincibility power due to the consequences of using it too much but the power to control the ice around us.
Nexus's eyes widen as he turns to his teammate, "Janet! Get rid of the Vial now!" He shouted to her.
She frantically grab hold of the said vial to prevent a mistake and tossed it, only for myself to use my Semblance to stop the vial and manipulated the ice inside it to send it back to her. I then plunged my hand into the ground before pulling out the Medagaburyu as my other two copies and myself charge towards the three while the SaGoZo was fighting Slick.
My Axe met with Nexus's weapon before I focused on the power of the armor as I heard the sound of the Pteranodon behind my helmet. The wings formed on my back before I flew around the three as I began to manipulate the ice, slowly forming a barrier to trap them. I may be new to this but it looks like my armor enchances the Semblance since PuToTyra represents ice.
"Nexus, Janet, Maxie!" Slick growled as he pushes SaGoZo away.
"We'll be fine! Just find a way to knock them down!" Nexus ordered. "If you can take out the purple one, we'll be able to win this!"
Uh oh, guess I have to change tactics and fast!
Slick punched SaGoZo away before he went after me, making me panic. "SaGoZo! Gravity!"
"You sure boss?"
"What do you think?"
"Don't say, I didn't warn ya." SaGoZou sighed, his helmet lighting up as he slams his fist on the ground, upon doing that, a ripple of gravity surged out, hitting not only me but Slick as we were pushed onto the ground.
[Our gray armored student has literally turned the tides! The gravity in the arena has became heavy leaving him the only one standing!]
SaGoZo charged towards Slick who was struggling to get up until SaGoZo used his left gauntlet and launched himself into the air due to the gauntlet that was left behind. Slick raised his head to see my clone who aimed his fist at Slick. "SEIYA!" He roared before punching him in the face, sending him flying out of the arena while shattering the ice.
[And with that, Slick has been knocked out of the ring! Leaving only three members of JSMN left!]
"Slick!" Janet called out.
"He's out…. It's up to us now…" Nexus frowned as he tries to get up from the gravity, "Maxie? You can use your Semblance now…"
Myself, LaJaWani, SaGoZo, and ShaKaTah finally got back up as we look at the remaining three members of Team JSMN. Whatever he said wasn't good.
She grinned, a oddly glow emanating from her body as she waved her hand around, making a circle, "Finally.. Space Room is a go…" She said, and like that, everything went dark for us.
"Great, who turned off the lights?!" ShaKaTah asked.
"LaJaWani, use the Liondas helm!" I stated.
"Gotcha!" He nodded before lighting up the area.
Upon doing that, all we saw was a black void around us. It encased us and I couldn't tell how big or small it was.
"What do we do now?" SaGoZou questioned.
"I don't know but keep your guard up," all four of us were back to back, now nervous out of our minds upon this. I don't think my Semblance could help. If I used LaToraTah, it would affect all of us due to the sheer heat it uses.
We heard a giggle making us freeze up as we stood close to each other. "It seriously creeps me out," LaJaWani said.
ShaKaTah looked around, only to feel something before something grabbed him, dragging him into the shadows, we heard a scream of fear before silence fell.
[And looks like Team Infinite finally lost a member! Now it's a three on three fight!]
We panicked as LaJaWani place his hands on his head. "Oh, man! Oh man! What are we gonna do!?" He began to panic until SaGoZo slapped him across the helmet. "Thanks."
Sometimes I wonder if my clones act differently since they are a part of me. I shook my head as we try to keep it together while looking around. "LaJaWani, try to fire a fireball all around!"
"Okay," he undoes her a fireball in all directions to see any results.
"Seems you little fishes think you can find me? Or stop me…." Maxie's voice rang out with a giggle, "This is my Semblance, Spacial Room. With it, I can make a large enough space, inside this void. And in here, I am it's master… Just be careful where you step… Cat head."
"Eh?" He then looked down, only to see the shadows below his feet moving. They then sprouted up and began to drag him deeper into the void. "Help me!"
SaGoZo panicked as he grabbed the fellow clone and tried to drag him out, hell even I had to help him as the both of us try to pull LaJaWani out.
"Silly boys…. This void is on par with that of a black hole… Once it begins it'll only stop once all matter, or people are dragged in. You guys are finished…" Maxie giggled.
"We need to think of a new strategy…. If we keep pulling, we'll lose." SaGoZo stated.
I bit my lip under my helmet as we were the only two left as LaJaWani was sucked in. I had to think of something! I know that space is like a void with nothing around but even space has to have a hold.
[The second member of Team Infinite is out of the fight! Leaving only two remaining against Team JSMN!] Port said. [How will the two fare against the three atlas students?]
Team RWBY looked worried as they could only see the large black dome that covered the area. "Come on Enrique! You can't lose here!" Ruby shouted. were now on the edge of their seats, worried about what was happening.
"Kick their butts!" Yang added on.
"He is planning." They quickly looked left to see Ankh along with Sara.
"Gah! When did you get here, Ankh!?" Weiss asked.
"Idiots…" he scoffed before pointing at the arena. "Even that Semblance the little girl is using has its own flaws."
"It does?" Jaune questioned, "Because, every time that girl enters it, he loses a teammate."
"Even space can be changed," the Bird Greeed huffed. "You heard her say Spacial?" They nodded. "And what is one of the key items for the spacial void?"
They all pondered until Pyrrha found out. "Gravity."
"If they were smart, they would've tried to taken out SaGoZou. Now they'll see why they failed." Ankh said.
Gotta think, gotta think… that Maxie girl said this was the spacial void, being that of a black hole. Wait… a black hole? It requires a very large amount of… that's it!
"SaGoZo! Use the power! Give it all your might!"
"Huh?"
"This is a spacial void remember? It requires the use of gravity!" I explained. SaGoZo looked at me for a moment before he nodded.
He took a few steps as he first started with one fist to his chest. He did the same with his other arm. He continued at a slow pace until he began to go quicker and faster. "RAAAAAHHHHHHH!" He bellowed as he was slamming his fists to his chest, gray energy surging from his body with each beating as I try to hold my ground.
Light then began to pour into the void, bit by bit before tears started forming. And in seconds the void collapsed, leaving us with room to move and strike.
"Impossible!" Maxie got out.
"We have no choice, finish them off!" Nexus ordered as the last three members of Atlas charged ahead.
"Shall we finish this too?" SaGoZou turned to me.
"Yep," I agreed before I grabbed a Cell Medal and placed it in the axe, closing the dinosaur head.
GULP!
I converted my Medagaburyu to Bazooka Mode. I aimed it at the three with purple energy building up in the barrel of the cannon while SaGoZo scanned the medals he has.
PU-TO-TYRA NO HISSATSU!/SCANNING CHARGE!
[Seems both teams are ready to end this match! Which one will prevail and win?] Oobleck announced.
SaGoZo was lifted into the air before coming down, the ground moving as the three members of Team JSMN were now trapped. The three try to get themselves free but were being brought towards the both of us as SaGoZo's gauntlets and helmet glowed while my weapon was charging up more power.
"Nexus! I can't move!"
"Me either!"
Nexus watched as they were unable to move an inch, only staying put as he sees the cannon building up energy. Seeing this made him chuckle.
SaGoZo delivered a triple combo with his fists and head, sending them flying until I unleashed the blast into the three, causing an explosion. When the smoke died down, it revealed the three bruised and unconscious, the screen showing their Aura depleted.
[And the winner of this match is Team Infinite!] Oobleck shouted, the crowd clapping and cheering for my victory.
I let out a sigh of relief before my copy and I approach them. We stared down at them before extending our hand out to the four. "Good fight you four," I complimented.
"Yeah, what boss said," SaGoZo agreed as we pulled them up. "We should go, the others are waiting for us." He said, picking up the Cores that laid on the ground of the other two clones.
"Right," I nodded as the clone removed the gray Core Medals and handed them to me. Without the cores, my clone was absorbed back into my body before I walk away to meet up with my friends.
Inside the waiting area, Blake, Ruby, Ankh, Akira and the others waited for me, as my friends congratulated me for my victory. "You almost had me worried, Enrique." Blake sighed.
"Hey, even I thought I was gonna lose," I admitted. "Guess I had to plan in order to win."
"That was so awesome too!" Ruby beamed. "Can I see that weapon!? Please, please!" No doubt she was mentioning the Medagaburyu.
"Maybe another time Ruby," I promised.
"Aww… you said the same thing with your sword, but I still have yet to try it out.." she pouted with a whimper.
"Still, it's awesome you won dude. Nice job on the combo ideas." Yang complimented.
"I guess so… Though could use more finesse with your ice Semblance." Weiss huffed.
"I'm still new to the ice manipulation you know?" I reminded the heiress. "The armor is one thing but the ice manipulation is different for me. The armor helps enhance it so without it, I honestly suck."
"Just don't use its abilities too much…" Ankh said, gaining my attention, "While you have control over it, those medals are still too dangerous… Use its power too much and you'll gain the Greeedification once more…" He warned before he jabbed my chest. "I suggest you focus on better strategies in that Combo as well as practicing the Cryokinesis Semblance."
"Maybe Weiss can help out with that?" I suggested, turning to the said Heiress.
"Hmph about time you asked me to help you out with your newly found Semblance." She huffed with a smile. "Don't worry. By the next few days, you'll be a pro like any other Schnee!" She giggled, starting to get ahead with herself.
"Thats kinda far, even for you ice queen," Yang commented. "At least the next part of the first round will start in the next hour, gives us lots of time to practice!"
"Don't call me that…" Weiss glared.
"Let's see," Ankh mocked, "Heiress who has glyphs, a cold glare, wears clothings as white as the snow. Eyes similar to ice. What does that equal? An Ice queen."
"Shut it, chicken breath…" Weiss glared, "And don't mock me, when I saw you with Sara you've been neglecting to tell us two about it." She referred to herself and Yang.
"It is none of your business," He glared at the heiress.
"Alright, alright. Let's calm down now. We still have some time, so let's celebrate Enrique's victory. What do you all say?" Akira offered.
I heard my stomach grumble, making me embarrassed, "Food does sound good."
We all went back to the Simple Noodles booth as we took our seats to order our usual food. I used the chopsticks to grab some noodles and began to consume the noodles as I slurp them.
"Gonna chew it or inhale?" Yang chuckled.
When I ate the noodles that I grabbed with the chopsticks, I looked at Yang before swallowing. "I rather enjoy the food." I responded with a shrug.
"I gotta ask, what was it like using that form? You know… that dragon one you used." Jaune asked.
I stopped upon the next bite before lowering the chopsticks. "Well… when I was in that form the first time… it was a scary feeling…" I admitted. "I had no control over what I did… it felt like my mind was a blur as I could literally feel what I attacked…"
"O-Oh.. I'm.. I'm sorry, I didn't meant to bring bad things up…." Jaune apologized.
"It's fine, it's all behind me, besides...," I focused on my Aura to summon the three Purple Core Medals. "Now, it acts as a shield to protect others and a sword to fight against the dark forces like the Greeed, not a berserker that only existed to destroy everything. This new form of power is the embodiment of my soul. The invincible power to protect to the very end."
"The Invincible Combo." Ruby said, giving it a title.
"Yeah… that has a good ring to it!" Yang nodded.
I chuckled, rubbing the back of my head. "Each Combo does have a name so I guess it is right for the Purple Cores to have a title as well." I agreed to the name since it is the name of the Combo.
"Plus it your Semblance is special! Summoning those Cores and manipulating ice!" Ruby added. I blinked, realizing that she has a point. I practically have two abilities in one Semblance. "We have to think of a cool name for them! Any ideas?" she looked at the others.
"You guys don't have to do that, really," I waved off. "It's just a Semblance."
"It's mandatory, Enrique!" Ruby said with excitement.
"Really, you don't have too," I repeated.
"Let him decide if he wants to or not, little red." Akira chuckled, patting Ruby's head as she pouts but nods.
[Will Team JNPR please enter the arena? As they were supposed to, 5 minutes ago…] Port's voice rang out in annoyance.
"Well it looks like you guy are up," I spoke to Team JNPR. "Good luck."
"Thanks Enrique." Jaune smiled, as his team went out to the arena.
I watched the four head to the tournament while I smiled before I looked at Weiss since she is the only one able to help me fully utilize my Semblance. "So uh, when do I start my practice with my Semblance?" I asked the heiress.
"We can do that once Jaune and his team are done with their match." She said to me. "It's only fair we watch their match since they watched ours."
"True."
[Welcome for the next match of the Vytal Fesitval. Today we have Team JNPR vs Team BRNZ!] Port announced to the audience.
[What will we see from these two Teams? Will the winner be JNPR or BRNZ? Each team has a unique diversity, and I'm not saying that due to JNPR's fifth member.] Oobleck added on.
Near Jaune's side was Brawnz Ni, the leader of Team BRNZ. He was a young man, with dark purple eyes and short black hair with his hair slicked toward his left wears a top that consists of gradients of gray and purple, scarf, black pants with bronze kneecaps and a dark purple scarf that wraps around his right leg and black boots. His weapon seemed to be gloved claws.
Next to him was Roy Stallion. This hunter had green eyes and brown hair styled in cornrow dreadlocks tipped in gold clasps. He wears a green vest buckled closed on his left shoulder, over a black t-shirt and loose white pants rolled up to his knees. He also wears a pair of fingerless gloves with white armor parts that are the holsters for his weapon and olive canvas sneakers. He had a unique weapon, a slim gauntlet with two saws. He was going to be a dangerous opponent.
Near by was Nolan Porfirio, and this young hunter had dark red hair and pink eyes. He wears a deep sky blue jacket with a black hood and rolled up black sleeves, open over a white shirt with long, rolled up sleeves. A pair of sunglasses with pink lenses hang from his collar. He also wears a pair of ripped burgundy jeans, black shoes and black finger-less gloves. His weapon seemed to be a normal shock baton.
And the final member was May Zedong, this huntress had light tan skin, dusky rose hair and gray-blue eyes. She wears a red and white hoodie with blue tracksuit pants and a distinctive black beanie that covers her left eye. She also wears a large black scarf and red canvas sneakers. And her weapon consisted of a sniper rifle mixed with an ax.
"Looks we got the short end of the stick huh?" Jaune gulped.
"It'll be okay Jaune." Pyrrha reassured.
"R-Right…" he nodded nervously before the four faced their opponents. The arena changed into what seems to be the mountains while there was a forest on the other side. The screen counts down with the right getting prepared.
"You can win you guys!" Ruby cheered for her friends.
"Yeah!" Enrique's voice agreed.
"Stay calm!" Weiss added on.
"Don't be stupid…" Ankh scoffed.
The countdown finished as the two teams charged ahead, clashing, dodging and evading one another as the fight begins. May turns around and heads into the trees, cocking her weapon while in the center field, Brawnz Ni delivered a knee kick to Pyrrha's shield that sends her skidding back, right before she blocks the claws on his fists. She jerks her weapon away and makes him leap back, just as the sniper of Team BRNZ jumps up into the branches of the forest.
With Ren, he took a few shots at them but the sniper finally takes aim from her spot and manages to fire off two rounds near Ren, destroying the rocks behind him.
Jaune noticed it quickly as he began to panic, "R-Retreat!" He called out, as his team dove behind some boulders.
"What do we do?" Pyrrha asked her fellow teammate.
Jaune looked over the edge of the boulder to see the members of Team BRNZ closing in. "Spread out! Keep moving!" The leader of Team BRNZ ordered, the other three following as Brawnz lands a punch on Jaune's shield.
"May! Shoot them down!" Brawnz ordered.
May gets even higher in the tree and smiles from behind her scope as she looks at the fight below. Brawnz and Pyrrha continue to duke it out while Nolan slowly advances on Ren when he slides into his path. The prod-wielding warrior looks back at the trees and nods to his hidden ally, who shoots at Ren's feet again and makes him jump around trying to dodge them. Just as he lands, Nolan hits him upside the head with his weapon, and is able to miss the retaliatory kick with another blow to the knee and a final hit to the chest using the business end of his prod. Electricity shoots through Ren's body before he collapses to the ground beside his childhood friend.
"Ren!" Nora called out. She scowled and takes a swing at Nolan who dodges the attack and unleashed his weapon's power into her corset, not knowing the consequences of what he did.
[Uh-Oh. Seems Nolan has just used the wrong tactic. Cause due to his weapon he just forced her Semblance to activate.] Port informed.
Upon hearing this Nolan now panicked upon what he has just done. Nora flexes her arms as pink lightning was coursing through her body, making Nolan raise his hands in surrender but thunder began to spark from Nora's Aura and rushed towards him. And with one strike, she made a single swing and knocked out of the ring with ease.
Seeing this, Jaune looks back at the mountain top, an idea forming in his head. "Nora, get to the mountain!" He advised, the orange-haired spitfire saluted before she rushes up to the mountain. The blonde then looked at his fellow teammate "Ren, try to distract the sniper!"
He nodded, charging ahead while dodging fire, and made it just in time as he dodged under a roundhouse kick from Pyrrha, aiming for Brawnz. He then pointed his weapon at the May before pulling the trigger and sends rains of bullets at her.
"Yeah! Go get em Jaune!" Ruby cheered.
"Well, he's certainly improved," Weiss noted.
"He is still leagues away from the redhead," Ankh scoffed. "And needs more practice with that weapon if his."
"Come on Ankh, at least he is doing his best," I pointed out.
"I don't care," he glared.
Pyrrha began to take on Brawnz and Roy as she kicked one as she deftly dodges and blocks the incoming disks that were being aimed at her. While Ren was doing his best, May quickly got into a position, aiming her rifle at Nora.
"Pyrrha, up!" Jaune called out.
His partner rushes towards him, dodge rolling to avoid a launched saw until she bounds over Brawnz and lands on Jaune's shield. He manages to throw her into the air with her own shield raised to block the kill-shot aimed at Nora. This gives the redhead just enough time reach the peak, and she lifts her hammer up as a bolt of lightning hits the weapon directly.
She changes it back into grenade-launching form and pops the front off to reveal six explosives that shoot out over the field in a heart-shaped formation onto the sniper. The poor girl barely has time to gawk before she leaps over to a nearby tree just as the one she was in goes up in pink flames, leaving only a giant scorch mark billowing smoke to block out the coughing sniper's view. She jumps down from the branches just as her three teammates look up and behind them at Nora coming down on them like a meteor, slamming her hammer into the ground and sending the enemies back at the feet of their disoriented teammate.
"Alright, I think it's time for some team attacks! Nora, Ren. Flower Power!" Jaune shouted out, only to receive confused looks from the two.
"Wait, what?" Nora blinked.
"Uh… you know. 'Flower Power', your team attack with Ren." Jaune said.
"How would that even work?" Ren asked.
"Ugh… Ren brings the Flower, and Nora brings the power!"
"And.. how would I make a Flower."
"So.. where does that put me?" Pyrrha asked, confused.
"Well its 'Arkos' since we have our shields? Remember?"
Pyrrha was confused to this, "Right, no, I don't get it…"
"HEY! We're in the middle of a match right now!" Brawnz shouted to them.
"And WE'RE in the middle of a conversation. What don't you get?!" Jaune replied
"Uh… Jaune? He's talking about 'our' match?" Pyrrha informed as he finally started to hear the booing from the crowd.
"Ugh…" he sighed before looking at Nora. "Nora, just… hit them with your hammer."
Hearing his order, Nora smirked evilly and looked at Brawnz. "You got it." She accepted.
"Wait what!?" Brawnz panicked before anyone could expect it, Nora jumps over in front of Team BRNZ and brings her hammer around to collide with the four, sending them straight to the field that surrounds the arena's rim and became unconscious from the attack.
"Well…. That was a…. 'Unique' ending to their match…" I noted.
"Jaune was too eager to show off his team. Otherwise he would've done better.." Ankh scoffed. "Like I said, he still had a lot to learn through that stupid brain of his."
"At least they won though," I pointed out but I remember wincing from how much force Nora did to the opposing team. That had to hurt, even with the Aura they had.
"Well, another celebration to manage." Ruby smiled, "Where do we eat now?"
"Well…." Akira rubbed the back of his head.
"Don't you dare say that Oden stand. We're having pizza." Weiss said surprisingly.
"Aw…" Akira slumped his shoulders.
I chuckled from seeing this. Akira surely loves to eat Oden. "And speaking of which." Weiss turned to me and pointed at me. "We are about to start the training with yourself learn to fully use your Semblance."
Oh right… I did ask her about that...
"So, meet me in the forest out back Beacon and we'll start." Weiss said, walking off towards the forest.
"Best prepare, Enrique… Her training makes Ankh look soft." Ruby warned.
"Oi," Ankh said irritated.
"Well, make that not as worse as Ankh's," she corrected, making Ankh more irritated.
"It is so he can learn and stand against the Greeed," he pointed at me. "The idiot didn't know anything about combat when I met him."
"Considering the fact he was kept away from troubles back at his home world," Blake argued. Ankh huffed, turning his head away.
"Whatever…"
I sighed, seeing as how Ankh would simply not want to be here in the festival. Then again, he sees the tournament as a place for the Greeed to try and make their move. I got up from my seat and looked and Blake, "Wanna come along?" I offered.
She smiled, taking my arm and nodding, "Of course, I'd love to."
When Blake and I went to see Weiss, Yang looked at the others.
"Is it me or Blake and Enrique have gotten a lot closer than we last seen?" she observed.
"Well they are a couple." Ruby pointed out.
"Sides, with what happened, I wouldn't doubt they got closer." Pyrrha added on.
Blake and I went to the location Weiss said to met up. The both of those us were now at the forest behind Beacon, in the middle of the clearing while Weiss was across from me while Blake was watching.
I held the Medajalibur with one hand since I have been more accustomed to the fighting style for it.
"Ready to start learning, Enrique?" Weiss asked.
"Ready when you are, Weiss," I smiled. "So… I know you have your Glyphs but how exactly will it help me with my Semblance since it manipulates ice?"
"Begin!" Weiss said, quickly using her Glyph to get in close as she began to incase her weapon in ice before stabbing at me.
I quickly moved back upon the sudden attack. "You didn't answer my question!" I pointed out.
"In order for us to start, we need to test your endurance against it. This way we can get an idea of how much potential you have." She noted, twirling her weapon around before sticking it into the ground, as ice rushed towards me.
I quickly focused on my Semblance to stop the ice but it didn't slow down. I only got used to small manipulating small amounts without the armor. With the armor, it only enhanced it. Seeing the ice coming close, I quickly moved away from the attack and looked at the heiress.
"Dodging isn't the answer!" She shouted sending shards at me. I kept on dodging since I control manipulate much of the ice she was literally throwing at me. When she once again made ice form to my left and right to stop my tracks, I saw she sent another batch of shards right at me.
My eyes widen before I closed my eyes and thrusted my arm out. I didn't feel the ice shards at all, making me open my eyes to see the shards right in front of me, remaining where they were.
"Well… Now this is good progress. Usually, it's suppose to either stop at your feet, or just below your waist." Weiss pointed out, conjuring another set of ice shards. "Again!" She sent them at me, causing me to once again to stop the shards before I moved my hand away to send the shards away before rushing towards Weiss who coated her weapon with ice. She clashed hers against mine as the ice began to travel through her weapon, and onto my weapon, rushing towards my hands.
I had to keep focus on not just my opponent but also the ice since my Semblance is not only the Purple Core Medals but also manipulating the ice. Remembering how Pyrrha used her polarity, I quickly realized that it was similar to her but with ice. Realizing this, I focused on my Semblance once more before causing the ice on Weiss's weapon to move away from my blade.
"My…. You're getting a good grip on it…" She noted, backing off, "Only one last test then we can start with your full control. But this one… is kinda risky…"
"Eh?" I blinked, confused but now nervous if she said this was a risky one.
"In order to truly see how much control and power you have with your ice…. I need to incase you in it." She admitted.
"Woah, woah! Are you serious!?" I gawked, while Blake was nervous about this.
"It's the only way. If we don't do this, all you will be able to do is misdirect or force it away. But it won't last…." She turned away, "Sooner or later it'll overtake you and all you'll be able to do is force into either shards or in a direction…."
"I-Is there any other method that will help me?" I asked.
"No… there is no other way…."
I swallowed the lump in my throat as I was now nervous. If I were to have full use of my Semblance, being encased in case was one of the only methods to do. But also risking the chance of myself dying from frostbite. Either have better control or no control of the ice.
"Ready?" She asked, nervously.
I looked at Blake then at Weiss, "R-Ready." I closed my eyes shut, ready for what she was about to bring.
Weiss summoned a large glyph under Enrique, waving her hands around before walking up to him. Once close she took a deep breath before placing her hand on his chest. Ice began to pour out from her hand, slowly encasing him in a large clump of ice. In seconds Enrique was fully encased in ice as she stepped back.
Blake quickly stood up upon seeing this but Weiss stopped her. "Weiss-"
"Just watch… hopefully…" she responded. "Believe in him…."
Blake was worried as she looks at the frozen block of ice. For Weiss, she was slowly beginning to panic as seconds began to pass, the inner feeling of guilt slowly growing by the second. 'Come on…' she pleaded in thought. If this doesn't work, Blake will surely be devastated and very upset at her for the rest of her life.
"N-Nothing's happening!" Blake said, her worry growing more.
"He just needs time!" Weiss argued, trying to do this for him.
"You said that a minute ago, Weiss!" The Faunus argued. "Get rid of the ice!"
"If I do it now, he'll lose his ice manipulation completely!" Weiss shouted. "I'm doing this for him, Blake. To help him out."
Blake was about to argue once more until the cat ears under her bow heard a faint crack, making her look at the ice. Weiss was wondering as well until she too heard the sound but much louder for her to hear. The two beginning to take notice of more and more cracks forming on the ice.
In seconds I snapped out of the ice that encased me as I panted and stepped out before falling on all fours to catch my breath. But upon doing so… I felt so… light. As if my body was heavy from before. I looked up to see Weiss and Blake, though both had looks of relief and seemed slightly scared.
"You almost scared us, Enrique!" Weiss sighed.
"Just… don't think of an idea… like that… again…" I said through each breath. I looked at the ice that were in pieces before I stood back up and decided focused my Semblance one more time. This time, I focused on the pieces of ice on the ground. They shook slightly before they floated and began to form a small block of ice on the palm of my hand. "Hehe," I chuckled before tossing the ice to the wall and manipulated it into a spike, piercing through the tree.
"Looks like you're getting the hang of it." Weiss smirked.
"Except the fact that I almost suffered frostbite from that idea of yours."
"I'm sorry…" She said softly, her head lowered. "I… was just trying to help my friend…."
"Hey, it's okay," I assured. "Besides, you helped me out with getting better with my Semblance. Eventually I will have more use with it without the armor."
She looked up and gained a soft smile, "Well… I am a Schnee after all. It's my duty to help those." She said, walking off.
I chuckled, "Guess Winter was right about you."
I noticed Weiss stopped the moment I said the name before turning around to look at me. "Wait, say that again?"
"Was right about you?"
"No before that."
"Winter?" I answered.
Before I can expect it, the heiress got hold of the collar of my jacket and began to shake me. "She's here?! Where!?" She asked.
"I don't know," I said through the shaking. "I only met her when we had to go after those twin Yummies."
She stopped shaking me, finally letting me go but I was dizzy from the shaking. "Oh… W-Well… we should get going then. The others are waiting for us." She said before turning her hell and walked away.
"Yeah… right…" I responded dizzily before I fell back.
"You okay?" Blake asked.
"Peachy…" I responded before sitting up and shook my head to clear my senses before standing up. "Wait for us, Weiss!"
"Then hurry up already!" She responded.
Blake and I rushed after the heiress so we can meet up with the others. I can't wait for the second round of the tournament. Thanks to Weiss, I have better manipulation of the ice with my Semblance. Hopefully I will be able to master it like the others have with their Semblances.
Blazing: Taka (x1), Kujaku (x1), Condor (x1)
Scorching: Lion (x1), Tora (x2), Cheetah (x1)
Strongest: Kuwagata (x1), Kamakiri (x1), Batta (x1)
Legendary: Kobura (x1), Kame (x1), Wani (x1)
Water: Shachi (x1), Tako (x1), Unagi (x1)
Gravity: Sai (x1), Gorilla (x1), Zou (x2)
Invincible: Ptera (x1), Tricera (x1), Tyranno (x1)
(NEXT TIME)
"Winter!" She called out.
"We simply have to get him to join," Cinder informed.
"So you are the guy who beated Team JSMN," My opponent noted.
Next Time: Family Reunion, Schemes, Double Round
A/N: That is it for this chapter folks! I hope you all enjoyed the chapter and the team name for our Rider. I want to thank striberx for lending me some OCs that our Rider fought against. You guys are welcome to submit your Team OCs on my story for the Double Round. Just PM for further details and such. And as for my Ex-Aid story of the OC being Brave, I am still deciding, so please be patient because the story won't be published until the week after Neko-Con Anime Convention that I am going to. and as for my next update of my other stories, they will be updated soon, possibly by next week or so.
Look forward to my upcoming stories and I will see you all in the next chapter. Stay in the shadows everyone!