Rise Of The Grimm Reaper

by BlackDragonDevilGod

For ever path traveled in one reality, another one is taken. In one version of the world, Loki's invasion failed and his allies fell. But in another, the invasion still failed but Loki's Servant attempted to spite the Avengers and as a result, two worlds have become one. How will our heroes fare in this new world of bloody evolution.

12. Chapter 9

Che-low once again my ever lovely peeplips!

Got's lots of shit to coming with this chapter. This'll be more or less, Xero shorting everything and how it all works, just so the viewers have an idea of what's going on, so he won't have to explain later on.

FYI they're WILL be spoilers for The House Of Ashes, namely on what the monster really is and it's origins. But for those who haven't bought the game yet and are on the fence on buying, here's my two cents on it:

IT'S A MASTER PIECE!

Easily one of the best games in the series so far! True, it's only been three games but it brings in a new element within the Dark Pictures series and i loved it. I don't care if it's short, it's epic! Easily the best out of the series so far. The next entry, The Devil In Me, looks and sounds like it's going to be a crime centered one with a dash of "Saw" to it. I do really hope it comes out soon, as while House of Ashes was indeed worth the wait, i really want to get the next entry into the series soon!

But i got to say, out of the first three and yes, i'm including "Until Dawn" which is also a Supermassive made game as well, i did fantastic in House of Ashes in keeping everyone alive. I admit, i got four people killed in Until Dawn, then three in Man of Meden and one in Little Hope. But hey, i keep EVERYONE alive in House of Ashes. I even got all pictures this time around, while i was only able to get eight out of ten in Little hope and five out of ten in Man of Meden.

Even though i able to get one of the best ending in Little Hope, i wasn't able to "save Mary" so that's a blow to me. But i was able to get it prefect this time around in House Of Ashes, so yay! Okay, that's enough of that, lets get right into this, as always i own nothing.

So please read, review and "What the fuc-BOOM"

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Chapter 8: Revelations And Explanations Part 2

"Well Neo, what do you think?"

Roman asked, looking at his short partner, as the ice creamed themed girl had an uncharacteristic look of worried on her face, making several gestures. Ones that nobody else could really make out but Roman knew her long enough to understand what she was saying.

"Yeah, the situation is a lot worse then we originally thought."

Roman wiped a bead of sweat that was forming on his head, his mind working and trying to figure out how to turn this shit show around. Truth be told, Roman was hoping the mighty "Grimm Reaper" was just another hero wannabe. A powerful but navie person, they could trick into wanting them to work for him, along with the rumors of him killing people were nothing more then just exaggeration and thus, putting the criminal duo under his protection.

But they were wrong.

So very, very, very wrong.

That kid, Xero, wasn't some hero wannabe. The master thief could see it, if not by the way he walked or talk, then it was his eyes. To survive in his world, you had to learn how to tell the wannabe's from the real deals. And that kid was no wannabe.

That kid is a stone cold killer.

He was something else entirely, a monster even worse then Cinder and many of his "Servants" were protective as hell over him. More then willingly to kill anything or anyone that they believed to be a threat to their master. The way they walked, held themselves up and their fucking aura told Roman and Neo they weren't just above Cinder's level.

They were in a completely different league, even beyond the headmaster level and then some. To get where Roman got, you have to know how to read people and gage their threat level.

He tied to escape one monster and now, he's in an den of monsters.

"We came here to escape a monster, not be taken in by an even worse monster."

Sadly, desperate times call for desperate measures and Roman was a desperate man. He'd do whatever it took to survive and if that meant, he have to act like some kind of jester or something else equally ridiculous, then he'd do it with a smile on his face.

Cause at the end of the day, Roman Torchwick was a survivor. He and Neo would get through this and honestly, fuck Cinder, fuck her little sidekicks, fuck their boss's, hell fuck the kingdoms and you know what, fuck the Grimm too.

They can all got to fucking hell.

Just, fuck them all!

"Ugh, life was so much easier and simpler before Cinder showed up."

Seriously, why can't that fire bitch do everyone a favor and just go die in a ditch somewhere please. Would that be too much to ask? Roman didn't think so but he wouldn't hold his breath for it to happen.

A man could dream though.

"Son, stop that, they're fine. It's only been a few minutes."

Mordred couldn't stop her leg from bouncing up and down in anxiety. Worry was clear on the normally cocky and arrogant blonde's face. Her "father's" voice made Mordred straighten up a bit, but the Knight of Betrayal couldn't stop her leg from bouncing as she watched mother leave with the male version with of her father and the dark saint following after him. With her mother's father and technically, grandfather went after him shortly after.

That was nearly forty minutes ago.

"I know father, i'm just...worried."

"That's her father? Wonder who the lucky 'mother' is?"

Mercury said quitey, eyeing the beautiful buxom woman only to be elbowed by the green haired girl, as Artoria Alter Lancer nodded, pulling her little dragon into a side hug and conformed her son,"I know, but it would be purely foolish for anyone to try anything, especially here and now."

"But that doesn't mean they won't try."

Brynhildr said a bit timidly, eye brows furrowing a little,"People will do crazy things when they're afraid."

"That is true, the most common trait all creatures have, is fear. No matter what era it is, who it is or where they're from once fear takes ahold of them, it'll act like a poison. Spreading quickly to everything and everyone it comes into contact with."

Ember said in a solemn tone.

Several Servants made noises of agreement with the dragoness's wisdom, as Neptune slid over to Sun and whispered,"So am i the only one that finds the whole gender role reversal odd?"

Sun nodded, still a little surprised that his partner didn't try to hit on several of the supremely exotic and hot babes in the large room but he supposed even Neptune felt the aura coming off them. One that inspired all to either fear them or submit to them, one or the other.

Not the type Neptune would go for, as he was certain if he flirted, he had a feeling he'd get his skull caved in for daring to try. But that was just Sun's hunch on it. In fact, despite her rather prickly personality and over whelming aura of what could only be described as rage, Sun wanted to get to know that dueled haired Faunus woman. Not the one with the light green/blonde hair but the one with wearing armor.

As for the armored Berserker herself, she felt someone's eye on her and they narrowed. There was only one person, one man she would allow to look at her in a more intimate light. She already had a mate and she did not need someone else bidding for her hand.

The annoyance alone, would cause her to bite off their head in any event. It hardly mattered to her, if they were dumb enough to try to make a move on her, they pay for it, plain and simple.

"You okay Tony?"

Steve asked, as the man of iron silently sat down, with Fou trailing behind him. The little fluff ball went up to Mash, while Tony sat next to his wife and friend. Said man rubbed the back of his neck, with an awkward look,"Yep, everything's just fine, it's all good in the hood. Just, umm, kiddo is going to be a bit, er, busy for a while."

"Busy?"

Captain America asked, as Tony made a face, one that Pepper knew and made an "Oh" face. When Steve didn't get it, Tony poked his index finger through a hole he made with his fingers, making the captain blush in realization.

Oh, THAT kind of busy.

"Ugh, don't put that image in my head."

Clint gagged, already having the luck to walk in on his leader getting it on more then once. He already seen enough skin for one life time, thank you very much!

"So...who's the lucky father?"

Summer asked, trying not to sound rude but wonder who was brave(and lucky enough) to do the do with the busty Lancer. Now, Summer was as straight as they come, not to mention she was married and even then SHE felt like she could go gay for the sinfully beautiful woman before her. Blonde, almost sliver hair tied into a tight bun have the Lancer a look of authority with the twisted crown giving her an intimidating look of a ancient ruler. Her golden eyes demanded the attention of whoever she spoke to and all the while the aura she gave off, commanded respect and obedience of all those present, no matter who they were, even Summer herself felt the need to kneel before her, like a king.

Or a tyrant.

That was of course, not including her body, one that could put Glynda's and even RAVEN'S to shame. If Summer were a betting woman, she'd bet that this would be the result of what a child between Goodwitch and the female Branwen would look like. If nothing else, then Mordred's own messy pony tail could be a prelude to how Raven's hair looked before it became so long and thick.

"I'm her father."

Wha?

Blinking, Summer looked confused, as she spoke,"Umm, well i know what she called you but i'm just wondering, who, well..."

"Fucked me?"

Artoria said, raising an eyebrow as Summer nodded, blushing a little at her vulgar language, making Summer laugh uncomfortable. She was someone that didn't want her daughters speaking like that but couldn't stop others from speaking like that.

"Nobody and i wasn't the one to give birth to her."

Oh, that made sens-

"My half sister did."

Or not.

Summer tried not to let confusion show on her face but was unable to, as she blurted out,"But, but, how does that even work? Do you have a, um, a..."

The implications made not only Summer blush but many to blush, who were listening in on the conversation, while those who knew just smirked in amusement. All the while Mordred rolled her eyes and decide to speak up, having heard enough of this pointless dribble,"Morgan took father's DNA, used it to impregnate and craooed me out."

"Morgan?"

One of the visiting soldiers, assigned with guarding their assigned charges looked up with a shocked looked,"Wait do you mean-"

"Morgan Le Fay, the mother of the feared Mordred the knight of Betrayal, the son that betrayed his father, King Arthur and the master mind behind the fall of Camelot?"

Said Caster said, in a deadpan tone voice as she waved her hand in a lazy manner,"Yes. that's me."

"And that would make ME, Mordred."

The blonde finished, smiling a little at the shocked and fearful look on the humans faces, once they realized who she was. Mordred figured, if mother's past was going to be revealed, then their be very little point in hiding who she was, as there was a good chance her identity revealed anyway so why hide? Plus, she liked seeing the fear on those bastards that dare give mother a hard time.

After all he's done for them, they STILL treat him like he's a threat?

Fucking self severing bastards!

"Wait, i don't get it. Who's Mordred and Morgan?"

The headmaster of Shade said, furrowing his brows, as he looked at the three woman, while Ozpin put his two cents in,"I'm afraid i don't understand either? Miss Mordred must have done something quite horrendous to gain such a title as 'Knight of Betrayal'."

"She did, as the name implies."

Merlin said with a smirk,"She betrayed. What is there not to understand."

"But how did-"

"Boss's back!"

Robin yelled, quite loudly as he really didn't want to delve into this shit. Trying to explain and understand all the specifics of everything involves was way beyond his paygrade(If he had one that is) and it really wasn't worth the headache. Thankfully, as Robin said this, they saw the black haired man walking back into the room...with Jalter on his right arm and Arthur on his left.

...And some obvious hickey's on his neck. His clothing was wrinkled and his hair, while tied up into a pony tail, looked even wilder then normal.

"Mommy!"

Jack of course, ignored it, as she happily rushed up toward's Xero and hugged his leg with a bright smile. Of course that got a lot of odd looks sent his way, but that was to be expected. If not for the fact she was a scantily clad young girl with an unusual body with the top half being clear adolescent, while her lower body is more mature like that of an adult.

An odd juxtaposition to her appearance. While some people were thinking that she was very much underdressed and needed actually clothes, others were having much more...different thoughts.

"What is she wearing?! That is NOT appropriate at all and why is she calling Mazoku 'mommy'?"

Many thought, while they were disapproving the sliver haired girl's attire(If you can even call it that) they were wondering why she was calling a clear MALE, mommy. And why did they feel a sudden sense of dread, fear and death coming from the Innocent? girl?

"So this is Jack The Ripper. Huh, no wonder no one was able to figure out th-HER true identity."

Erwin thought, looking a bit surprised but a look of understanding came to his face. Even now a days, no one would expect such a small and innocent looking girl capable of ripping apart fully grown women, like a professional butcher. Xero had told the commander about the Servants, using Jack as a prime example of how legendary figures aren't what you'd expect them to be.

Case in point, the legendary serial killer that stalked London's alleys in the late 1800's, was just a girl looking for a mother.

...And killing everyone that denied her.

"That's still so wired. I know she said sorry but..."

Clint grimace, silently feeling the scars he got from the little Assassin, beginning to ache. Even after nearly two years, he could still feel the phantom pains of Jack's assault on his person. Kid or not, that little girl could give Nat a run for her money in the pain giving department!

"Oh come on boss, are you seriously trying to make life harder for everyone else or did Avenger do this on her own?"

Of course, the one who thought this was Robin aka "I don't care but damnit i care a lot". He didn't dare call the Avenger "Jalter", even in the safety of his own mind. As it was in her own words, her master's name for her and no one else was allowed to use it.

Use it and i'll burn you.

More then likely the Alter was feeling a bit threaten by Soldier Girl and Ms. Lazy Eyes making not so subtle glances towards their shared boss. Though everyone knew(That was a Servant anyway) all about Xero and Mikasa's relationship and how he saved her, molding her into what she is today.

So it wasn't hard to understand why the woman might want to be more then "just friends" with the boss and it was a bit worrying to what she would do, once she realized Xero was off the market. That fact his neck was marked up like it was, was nothing more then a massive slap to the face with spit in the face.

Totally something the Avenger would do.

The Archer's worry grew, when he saw members of the 104th look very nervous and those close to Mikasa, silently scouted away from the dark haired woman. The only ones who seemed to find amusement from all this, were bastards like Cu, who was grinning, giving their shared master a thumb's up and that thing that called itself, Kiara who smiled like a cat that caught the carny.

"SRNK"

And sure enough, the temperature in the room dropped like a rock, as blue/sliverish fire burst around Mikasa's eyes, as her full lips pressed into a small frown and her eyes narrowed with a very dangerous glint in them but otherwise, she said nothing.

But she wasn't the only one, as Pieck keep her usual sweet and relaxed smile on her face so well, Robin almost believed it didn't bother her.

Almost that is.

His sharp eyes caught sight of the woman's slim fingers clenching so tightly, that they turned white AND blood was starting to leak out from her palms. It was an odd look for the normally relaxed looking woman but thankful, she was no where near as scary as Mikasa was.

But that didn't mean Pieck wasn't dangerous. Before her village was destroyed, Pieck was not only trained as a soldier but she was in fact a teacher in the usage of firearms that was only second to Neena and Natasha. But that didn't change the fact, her true strength lied in that damn near hypnotic silver tongue of hers. While Pieck wasn't the power house Mikasa was, the woman before him could easily convince an army to willingly lay down their arms and surrendered willingly, with just a few words alone. She didn't need to be some overpowered warrior, as she could convince anyone that the sky wasn't blue and they believe her, even if they were staring right at it.

And, for one reason or another, she always seemed to be showing off her goods to his master. Acting completely and utterly clam, Robin watched the dark haired woman move around on all four simply because it was "More comfortable" but the Archer was certain, she was doing it just to enthrall his master. Not that he was complaining, Pieck had a damn fine booty.

Up there with Artoria Alter's and Lip's.

Not that the Archer ever said it out loud, at least around the Alter. Lip was, well she was kind of slow and easy going but the Alter? No, she'd take his head off, after personally clawing his eyes out without a hint of emotion on her pretty face.

Scary!

But Mikasa had something, Pieck didn't and that put the Ackerman on a whole 'Nother level of dangerous.

"Good lord in heaven, please don't let her become another Kiyohime, the world can't handle another one with Elementalist magic."

That was is what kind of magic his master was able to deduced Mikasa had suddenly acquired and even though it had only been a couple of weeks, they were able to confirm, her magic was connected heavily to her emotions. Robin had to stop himself from biting his nail in worry.

Oh boy, those two were already making subtle moves on his master. He highly doubted they give up and more then likely, will make more aggressive moves once they learn of a certain problem all Servants had. One that would hinder his master in ensuring the future of his clan.

Mikasa will more then likely take advantage of that, no question there. But Pieck, who knows.

"The maiden..."

Logan's ears twitched, as he looked out of the corner of his eye and saw Ironwoody tensing up. Along with all four headmasters, those Ace Ops(Real original by the way), along with those teachers from Beacon, Summer, Qrow and that Raven woman. Interesting enough, that team that came with the lion Faunus also tensed up and Logan could swear, he saw the black haired woman's eyes dilate at Mikasa.

...Along with a look of desperate hungry too that she hid well but not well enough for the mutant to miss.

"Well shit, this isn't good."

This meant Soldier Girl's sudden power up DID come from Remnant and seeing very important figures tense up but not all of them, didn't bod well for them as not only did this magic seemed to be known to only a few but he knew that look on the "student's" face:

One that desperately sought something and would do, whatever it took to gain it. That meant Mikasa could be in more danger then they original thought.

"Oi, oi, you've got to be kidding me. It can't be that easy."

That sliver haired, punk looking kid said quietly but not enough for Logan nor his daughter to miss. Silently eyeing his clone/daughter, Laura tapped her finger on her thigh three times and cracked her knuckles.

Three, enemies?

Logan merely cracked his neck, making his head move to the right side.

Unknown.

Laura nudged her head, towards their shared leader with a look of seriousness on her pretty face.

Tell boss?

Logan cracked his neck to the other side and leaned forward, eyes down cast.

Soon, alone.

Laura nodded, so when they were alone and no one had a chance to spy on them. This place was big enough for them to hide away in a quiet spot, without fear of someone finding them and more then likely, they weren't the only ones to notice. The mutant duo's eyes met Clint and Natasha's, who slowly nodded towards the trio.

Message received.

Deciding to make sure those three didn't find out they'd been made, Clint opened his mouth to make a remark but was beaten to the punch by Roman,"Hot damn kid, what happened? Couldn't decide who you wanted, so you decide to screw them both at the same time? Didn't realize you were a player?"

"I'm not a player, as it couldn't be considered 'playing' when i'm married to them."

Xero's answer made everyone(Save for his father, mom Pepper and the Servants) blink. Of course, once the information sunk in, Histora and Hange squealed, with Sasha asking,"Wait, d-did you marry both of them? When was the wedding and why wasn't i invited?!"

"Oh not just them but a whole lot of them and it's not just me either. Gudako decide to steal some of mine from me, real great way to betray me red."

"Only because you charmed some of mine, my dear Oni-chan."

Gudako chirped happily, enjoying the shocked looks on everyone's faces. With a smirk playing at her full lips, Gudako held up her wedding ring, showing it off for all to see, as Xero did the same,"What? Did you think these rings were just for show? These rings were specially designed, since a marriage between masters and Servants have never happened before and we decide that said marriage needed a special kind of ring for it. Especially when we married so many too boot, Oni-chan and i have our own harems."

"WHAT?!"

Many were doing a very good job of fish gapping. Neither of the masters needed mind reading or their finely hold ability to read people, to know they just crushed the hopes of many, wanting to get in on the Stark fortune or family business by marring into it. The redhead could practically feel the anger Jacques had and it made Gudako's smile grow, along with the look of shock from his son.

While she felt a bit bad for being passive-aggressive towards the skinny boy, but she believed it was better this way. She was long since taken and while she had no doubt others may join her Oni-chan's harem, Gudako herself did not see anyone else joining hers.

Why?

Because she knew, she, like her dear Oni-chan, was a complete and utter fucking nut job. Sure they hid it well and to be honest, nobody would actually be able to tell otherwise in a relatively normal situation and everyday life, nobody could tell the difference. But that didn't mean she wasn't fully aware she was insane and highly doubted any "normal" person would fall for her. Gudako knew she is a beautiful woman, easily able to stack up to Natasha and Ororo's bar in terms of prettiness but she was certain lots men(And women!) wouldn't like the idea of being apart of her reverse harem.

Case in point, she knew Pieck and Mikasa wanted to jump her Oni-chan's bones, that was no secret and would probable have no problem with joining his harem, simply because they themselves weren't normal. Mentally anyway, as they had been through harrowing experiences themselves that changed them forever. Pieck was just a very charming, loving woman, a person that was easily beloved by everyone she met and was the personification of clam and collected. Mikasa was...Mikasa.

Nothing else needed to be said.

She was an Ackerman after all and once an Ackerman set their sights on someone, they don't let go.

"Though, Mikasa isn't the ONLY Ackerman here, is she?"

Gudako silently giggled to herself, knowing her Oni-chan wasn't the only with an Ackerman after him. While it's true, Levi had complete faith in her Oni-chan, there was a certain spark in his eyes, when his own sliver eyes looked at her. Gudako was aware just how broken Levi was, his mother dying at the tender age of four, being "raised" by Kenny, surviving on the streets by being a lone wolf type of thug till Erwin personally dragged his sorry ass to SHEILD kicking and screaming the entire way. Even how he lost his closest friends(His only friends at the time) were brutally killed.

Seeing many more comrades die after that, along with a good chuck of survivor's guilt to pile up his time with SHEILD.

The point was, Levi didn't trust easy and didn't just put his faith in anyone, unless they'd proven themselves above and beyond. People like Fury, Erwin, Xero...herself. Despite his vulgar and down right rude behavior, the redhead would be lying if she said, she didn't feel a connection with Levi. Like the captain, Gudako had her own trust issues and could connect with him on a level, few could.

Gudako knew she could trust Levi, simply because betraying an ally just isn't his style, if he wanted you dead, he'd straight up tell you to you're face. He didn't mince words and she liked that.

"Plus, i can totally see him as a house husband."

If nothing else, Levi need to see everything clean to perfection would only be second to Maid Alter's standard. That was one of the reasons why the Schnee's son would have failed to enchant her. Why would she go for some self-entitled little snot, when she had a strong, dependable and well fit man like her husbands, wives and even Levi himself?

If nothing else, she deny the boy, if not for the fact he was from another world that could possible condone magic users, then it was the fact she loved pissing off rich, powerful, assholes like Jacques.

Oh she loved sticking to men like him.

Men that use their own family members as pawns, taking the efforts of others and saying he did it all, without care or consequences of his actions, nor the pain he inflicted upon others.

Only his own wealth and greed.

She hated people like that, having seen how men like him caused nothing but pure misery to all those who had the misfortune of crossing his path. She read all the reports her Oni-chan had taken right out of Remnant, namely Atlas's mainframe. Out of the four kingdoms, Atlas was the one that had the most files that were really worth anything.

"Though, the only thing worth while there was their blueprints for all their toys, the usage of Dust and were the SDC has it's camps."

As a betting woman, Gudako couldn't help but bet that Dust was actually crystallized mana. The entire concept of was...there was no concept. No matter where they looked, nobody could explain WHERE and HOW Dust came to be. Dust was Dust, it's always been there, end of story.

Well the redhead called bull and shit.

You don't mess with something as volatile without learning everything you can about. Even if you keep the origin from the public, you keep some sort of record of where it came and just how it was originally made within it's natural state. Idly, Gudako wondered if Dust was actually made from the people of Remnant's own magic. What if their so called "aura" was just some downgraded version of magic, after said magic was stripped from them.

So many questions, not enough answers.

"If aura really is nothing more then just a different version of magic...could Diarmuid'a spear by pass it?"

Now there was an idea and a way to confirm it. If his spear DID by pass aura and hurt the hunter, then aura was just a bastardize version of magic. If not, then okay. Either way, it would solve their little mystery on if aura really is magic.

"But what about Mikasa's magic?"

The black haired woman's magic wasn't normal, even by Magus standards and everything about it, seemed to contradicted everything Magus believed in about magic's origins. The only real information they had on Mikasa's magic, was a tale of the seasons, a fairy tail from Remnant. From the way the story went, was it possible the tale had more truth then fiction to it?

"So how does it work, this whole summoning legends back from the dead thing, if you don't mind me asking? I'm sure it'll be shown but it might be easier if you explained to us, how this works."

Reiner said, not wanting to sound like he was demanding answers but genuinely curious behind the circumstances behind his powers and how he was married to these "Heroic spirits". Plus, he really wanted to distract Mikasa so she wouldn't go on a rampage. The woman was already dangerous enough to begin with, before she gained her magic and he had no desire to see how well she could use that magic against people.

He liked being alive, thank you very much.

Xero himself mulled over the idea, knowing he was right but wondered if he should give answers or not. While it would be explained, it might give a few dumb-dumbs(Or ones that are just desperate enough to commit horrendous acts trying to summon a Servant) when Gudako added her two cents.

"I think it be easier to tell them Oni-chan, better to just get it over with. It's not like they'll be able to ACUTALLTY do anything with the information and not even those from Remnant will be able to do anything. All we're doing is satisfying curiosity, nothing more."

"Maybe but who's to say they won't try anyway, especially those from Atlas."

"Excuse me?"

Winter hissed, angry clouding her face,"What is THAT suppose to mean?"

"It means Atlas doesn't have the best track record when it comes to new things. You-"

Gudako stopped, titling her head, as Xero raised an eyebrow, as they saw an orange like circle forming and soon became a portal.

"Dr. Strange?"

The masters idly wondered, only for his other eyebrow to rise as he saw, not the former surgeon but three other people. One he knew as-"Father Vincent, what are you doing here?"

"Hello once again Lord Mazoku, Director Fury. I do apologize for the sudden intrusion but a mutual friend of ours gave us passage here. The Church wanted me to go ahead and introduced the two disciplines they requested you train. Lord Mazoku, i'd like you to meet Xenovia Quarta and Irina Shido, two of our most promising disciplines up to date."

The two pulled back their large, white hoods and the one with chestnut hair and violet eyes, bounded forward, an excited grin on her face as she clasped his hand, eyes shining,"It's very nice to finally meet you, lord Mazoku. I'm a big fan of you're work and i am very happy to be learning from you. I'm Irina by the way and my friend here is Xenovia, she's a bit blunt just to give you fair warning."

She shook his hand rapidly, giving the girl a very silly image and one that showed she was a more of an out going, happy type of person. Okay, that was good and she didn't seem to be the arrogant type. He could work with that.

"She's got a good handshake, firm but not acting like she's trying to show off."

Also a good sign.

That meant he could focus on helping her improve, rather then spending a great deal of time of beating that said arrogance out of her. Looking towards her friend, Xero saw his second student to be, taking her hood off to reveal another woman.

"Damn, she's got to be my age and both she and Irina are suppose to be the Church's most promising students."

Either they had some kind of hellish training or they were just that dedicated too it. Which again, was a good thing but he had a feeling that won't boon well for their social skills. Irina seemed friendly enough but she did say Xenovia was pretty blunt.

Looking at her, the girl was certainly unique looking enough.

The girl had chin-length blue hair with a dyed green fringe on the right side, brown eyes and the same height as Irina, standing at 5'5 foot tall. So they had to crane their necks, to look him in the eye. Even though she was more stoic then her friend, he could clearly see the star struck look in her eyes, as she looked at him and Gudako.

Unlike her friend however, Xenovia walked up to him and bowed her head at a prefect eighty degree angle,"It is an honor to finally met you, lord Mazoku, lady Stark. As the strongest Magus of this generation, i am truly humbled that you have allowed me and my friend to study under you sir."

"Eh, none of that sir stuff. If we're going to do this, then at the very least you can do, is call me Xero-sensei. It'd probable confuse you for a heroic spirit if you called me 'master', so that be appreciated."

Xenovia stood tall and proud, nodding,"Understood, Xero-sensei."

Irina, after having let go of his hand nodded as well, smiling brightly as she made a peace sign,"No problem at all, Xero-sensei."

"And don't worry Lord Mazoku, i didn't bring her along with us, seeing as i know you don't exactly, see eye to eye with her."

Xero slumped a little and breathed out a,"Oh thank the goddess."

He really, really did not want to deal with THAT dreadful woman. Jalter barely held herself back from burning Morgan to a pile of ash as it is, he didn't need to find out just how strong THAT woman's ice magic would do against the Avenger's hell fire. True, she still wouldn't stand a chance against a Servant but she was a close second to his own magical power and sheer brute strength.

Her ice might be even stronger then his's or even Gudako's!

Xero most certainly didn't want to find out who's was stronger. That might give her ideas and none of them involved his well being, in any sense of the word. He didn't have the chance to find out, as he didn't let her show off her true power. He'd learn long ago, the best way to win, was to end the fight as quickly as possible. Destroy the enemy before they could even blink, before they could strike back. But hide you're true power, so the enemy will underestimate you and when they believe they have the upper hand, you can best them.

Simple and easy.

But that in turn had opened up a can of worms, one Xero didn't care to think about, unless he had too. Thankfully, for the most part he didn't have to worry about her at the moment. Later on, sure but for now he'd be content to just leave sleeping dogs lie.

"Really, beating her into the ground, might have been one of the worst mistakes i have ever made."

He didn't unleash a monster, he unleashed an ice devil!

Xero couldn't stop shivering as his mind circled around to a certain purple haired necromancer. She was one of the reasons why he steered clear of most Magus, as the old saying proved true.

"The strong will always be attracted to the stronger ones."

A fact he had learned time and time again with that damn ice devil being a prime example. The creep queen being a second.

No matter how strange and down right creepy Xero found her to be at times, in order to figure out just HOW the dead started rising in his Avenger self timeline, he needed an expert in the art of summoning the dead back to life. In this day and age, there was no better expert in the field of necromancy then her. If anyone can figure out just HOW the Six found their way to their world in the future, it be her.

"But goddess above, why the hell does she have to be...her?"

From a certain point of view, Adenela was cute in a shy, stuttering, goth girl kind of way. Sadly, her magic reflected it's nature on her body. As a result there was no denying she could be very deranged, unhinged and even a bit repulsive at times. Seeing as Adenela looked like she was a walking corpse, she was a very powerful Magus that could give many a run for their money. That dreadful woman being one of them, but only if Adenela was fighting on her terms and not that woman's.

It most certainly didn't help, the purple haired woman developed some sort of infatuation with him and in the past two to three years since meeting her, it doesn't appear to be going away anytime soon.

If nothing else, it was getting worse and Xero feared he had another stalker on his tail. One with the power to raise an army of the undead, with little effort to do her bidding.

How lovely.

The rest of the room's occupants were silent both from Earth and Remnant, as they watched the events unfold. Then after hearing the "Strongest Magus of their generation" caused everyone to look at the magical duo with slack jaws, disbeliefs looks and dare i say, a bit of fear on their faces. Of course, some Servants couldn't help but brag.

"Hahaha, shocked are you? Of course my beloved is the strongest Magus of this generation, Umu! After all, he summoned me, so of course he'd be the pinnacle of perfection and beauty, Umu."

Guess who.

"I had no idea you were that strong Xero-sama."

Asia said with wide eyes, as the teen near adult merely smiled and patted her head,"I don't know about that but i can be one hell of a nightmare to my enemies on my own. The only reason Taskmaster escaped, was because i had to severely hold back my power, least i accidently hurt someone else. My spells tend to be that destructive and friendly fire is a thing ya know. Couldn't risk hurting one of the visiting emperor penguins. Besides, i was having too much fun fighting someone that can keep up with me, even if i was holding back."

"...Strongest Magus of this generation?"

Tony asked slowly, like he didn't hear what his son said, looking at him with wide eyes,"Kiddo...just HOW powerful are you?"

"You must be really strong, if you're considered the strongest Magus of this generation."

Levi said, looking at his friend with a critical eye,"Not holding out on us, are you?"

"Xero-cccchhhhhhhhaaaaaaaannnnnnnn, are you really holding out on us? I thought we were friends? How could you?!"

Hange of course, made a big deal out of it and wailing crocodile tears, somehow zipping behind him and shaking him back and fourth. At least, she was till Levi quickly and quite roughly pulled her back by the collar of her shirt.

"Knock it off four eyes."

"Seriously, just how strong are you two?"

Jean asked, looking at the two Magus, as they looked at one another mentally trying to figure out a way to explain it, when Father Vincent cut in with a pleasant smile,"Lord Mazoku and Lady Stark are considered Arch-Mage level Magus. Besides obvious reasons, the Church decide it would be best to branch out and form an alliance with SHEILD and the Mazoku clan. With a new world and a load of new threats against Earth, we believed it high time to start forming alliances with people we know we can trust and rely on."

"Hehehe, finally realizing how dangerous daddy really is, aren't you?"

Chloe von Einzbern grinned devilishly at the slacked jaw expressions,"Having second thoughts on trying to kill daddy, now knowing he can easily turn you inside out, with a snap of his fingers?"

The dark skinned girl grinned at seeing some of them flinch. Good, that make them hesitant to try anything and now, it was time to drive the nail in deeper.

"Well, that isn't too surprising. Boss was able to go head to head with Loki and walk away alive with a few minor bruises, so i think that tells testament to his strength. I know i'm not the smartest person here but i'm pretty sure that Loki and Thor are for all intents and purposes, gods or demi-gods at the very least."

Connie said, running a hand through his ash colored short hair, as his partner in crime and sister from another mother, Sasha spoke,"Boss was also able to predict Loki's movements and where he would unleash his army too. I'm not sure if that means anything but i'm pretty sure that contributes to being granted that title, right?"

"Exactly correct. While Lord Mazoku was able to do all that, predicting just where he would unleash the army, he was able to come up with a plan to seal the army within a massive bounded field, while Manhattan evacuated before the actually fighting began. Of course, not only did lord Mazoku to find a way for himself and lady Stark to empower their Servants with enough magical power to fight off the massive army, he was able to figure out a way they could fight alongside their Servants. It is truly an incredible feat and was believed to be impossible to summon more then one Servant, let alone be able to lead over nearly a hundred into battle. While lord Mazoku is a master of many magical arts, Lady Stark's mastery over the elements is second to none, other then Lord Mazoku's sheer magical power. Even then, she is in fact better at it, then him, using the elements."

"Well, to be fair to Oni-chan, he's expanded his field of magical ability, learning a various number of arts that let's him be very versatile. However it's a bit weaker, BEACAUSE he has so many abilities, thus he cannot master then to the same extent i have. Simple because i can focus solely on a signal subject, allowing me to pump more power into it and as such, make it stronger."

Gudako said, nodding her head as her second love and very first Servant, Diarmuid spoke,"Basically, lord Xero is a jack of all trades, a master of none. His real strength lies in his versatility, being good at everything and my lady here, is a master of one. While lord Xero has mana to spare, Lady Gudako does not, thus be smarter for her to focus on one skill, rather then try to master so many, it stretch her too thin. But that hasn't stopped her from learning other subjects, she mainly focuses on a certain style of magic."

"Which just so happens to be elemental magic and i'm sure, you've all seen how good i am at it."

The red head said proudly, puffing her large chest out with pride. It did some interesting things to her chest, that caught many eyes but one was simply looking at Connie and Sasha with confusion on his face.

Boss?

Since when was he their boss?

"You didn't know?"

Sasha asked Xero, making him blink. Oh, did he say that out loud?

"Yeah, you did."

Fury said with a sigh, as Tony inserted himself into the conversation with an annoyed look,"Hey, i don't get what's going on, explanation please. What's this about my son training new people and why are those SHEILD agents calling him, boss? Boss of what?"

"Their training Stark, their training."

Levi said with an equally annoyed look and usually scowl, as Erwin took over,"As i'm sure you're all aware, with the arrival of Remnant and merging with our world, brought their problems with them. Namely the creatures of Grimm and after all this time, they STILL haven't dealt with them, despite being around since the beginning of Remnant."

"And quite frankly, it's embarrassing with how little they know about the damn things."

Levi spoke, giving the people from Remnant a dry look,"How the hell you survived for so long is either a miracle or just pure dumb luck you've survived this long."

"Hey now, we're doing just fine beating back the Grimm."

Yang said with an annoyed look on her face,"It isn't like we or the huntsman been sitting on our hands and knees, doing nothing about them."

"Maybe but you're not really fighting the Grimm are you? From the reports and records boss got for us, all you're really doing is simply just delaying them. Not going on the attack, only defending and really, you're just in some endless cycle of life and death. You so called 'huntsman' are nothing more the prime cattle to the creatures of Grimm, feeding more and more people to an machine that slices them up and waits to repeat the cycle with ever generation. You're not living, you're not winning or even surviving. Sooner or later, something has to give and seeing as the Grimm are pretty much endless as they are, it's only a matter of time before Remnant is devoid of humans AND Faunus."

Annie Arlert said coldly, looking at the hunters with cold blue eyes before she added,"It's worse, since even when faced with extinction, you STILL found time to be idiotic and become blinded by racism, when you should be working together. It truly is sad, even more so since you're security sucks so badly, even more so in Atlas and the CCT's. You'd figure them being so important, you'd have better firewalls. By the way, how are those new Atlesian Paladin-290 coming along? I do hope they live up to the hype all those eggheads in Atlas and SDC made about it."

"How do you know about that?"

Ironwood demanded, feeling a spike of fear shoot through him at the petite blonde's casual remark's about the secret projects that are of the highest level of security classification. It was top secret and no one should know about it, save for those who worked on it.

"How else? You're security is complete and utter shit we we're able to get ever bit of information we needed, not just from Atlas but all four kingdoms as well. It's little wonder why you haven't had a breach of security before but that isn't what's important."

Levi said, turning to Xero, ignoring the shocked faces on everyone's face from Remnant. They did what now?

"Xero, Gudako, i don't mince words so here's the situation. Whether there nothing more then wild animals with enhanced features or actually monsters, the bottom line is this: We have no idea HOW to fight against these creatures of Grimm. And no, before you say anything, we will NOT trust you huntsman to teach us how to fight Grimm, as you're history has already told us everything and all you can do, is teach us how to die."

Raven let out an amused snort, completely agreeing with the blonde haired commander, ignoring the glare Qrow and Summer sent her way. What are they angry about? What big and blonde just said was 100% true.

Bitch about it all you want, but to be a huntsman, was nothing more then a quick way to commit suicide by Grimm.

"Be that as it may, huntsman and huntress have safe guarded the world for generations. Even if some do tragically perish, that doesn't mean all our efforts have been for nothing. I'm sorry that you're world is now in danger but it is in our best interest to work together and untie against the Grimm."

Ozpin said, a little angry at how causal the short captain had basically dismissed all of humanities sacrifice against the Grimm. Yes, it's ture that many huntsman don't live to past the age of thirty and those that did, where among the best of the best. Summer herself had nearly fallen to them but that was only because of Salem's thralls and sheer dumb luck that Raven came to save her.

For all intent and purposes, it was like these people were saying all those lives lost to the Grimm and all their efforts were worthless. While Ozpin may have no plan to deal with Salem, that did not mean he would allow these people to spit on the sacrifices of countless lives be spit on!

"Clam down, they don't know."

Ozpin silently breathed out, feeling anger he hadn't felt in a very long time, faded away.

It wasn't fair to them and even if he felt a bit hypocritical for him to think otherwise, but the people of Earth had no idea what kind of threat the Grimm were. Hell, not even Remnant, as only a select few knew about Salem and just how big a threat SHE was. No one, not even he in his prime could defeat the queen of Grimm. Maybe if he had the same level of magic before he gifted the original four Maidens their powers, combined with the experience he had now, he was certain he could take her.

"Of course, i don't have such power."

If nothing else, he barely had any left after giving Qrow and Raven their powers and even before THAT, he was running low on magical power.

But that wasn't what was important and right now, he needed to get the kingdoms and the countries of Earth to work together. There's no telling what new levels of hell Salem could raise with all these new pieces on the board.

"Maybe but there's very little trust between the people of Earth and Remnant."

Erwin said, dashing Ozpin's hopes a little. The blonde nodded towards his boss to continue, who spoke next,"As it stands, you're world is completely uncharted, unknown to us. We don't know who we can and can't trust. We don't know if you'll turn on us, either because you feel threaten by us or some other ridiculous, when we should be fighting together. Oh and before any of you try to deny it, mind you we have you're entire history uploaded and reviewed. Despite the fact you face one of the worst threats to humanity, for us that is, you all still find reasons to fight and kill each other. You still fight amongst yourself and that's not even counting the White Fang and the other Faunus having ever reason to distrust humans. I for one can't really blame them, given how they've been treated in the past."

"D-director Fury, you...support the White Fang?"

Sienna asked, shocked to hear a human was actually showing sympathy towards an organization that hated humans.

"On a professional and personal level, i don't. But that doesn't mean i don't understand why you all were pushed towards this position. But don't think that'll give you leniency, you try something anywhere on Earth and you'll screw everything up for the rest of the Faunus to come. I think it's obvious many Faunus, once they realize they can, will migrate towards Earth's countries or even claim uninhabited lands to form new homes. Surely you all can find new homes, without causing so much of a fuss, right?"

"Of course, that means if you do make trouble, we'll have to deal with you and trust me, that won't be pleasant for anyone involved. It's SHEILD's job to deal with otherworldly threats and that includes you, so if you be so kind as to make our job easier, that be great thanks."

Ymir said snarky, knowing more then likely she and the rest of the 104th will be at the tip of the spear, in dealing with threats from Remnant.

"That won't be a problem."

Sienna said quickly, giving Adam and his little group a glare that send Grimm running. This made him grit his teeth even more, as the tiger Faunus bulled forward, before he could speak,"And anyone within the White Fang that does, will be quickly and effectively cut off from the organization as a whole and be branded a traitor. No matter who it is or what position their in, even myself."

"Quite frankly miss Khan, you best get cut off Taurus right now. He's got that look about him."

Shockingly enough, it was Sanson that said that, making the redhead round on the white haired Assassin and looked ready to throw down. Weapon or no weapon.

"Want to say that again human?"

He spat, as the Assassin merely looked cool as a cucumber,"I said, it be best for miss Khan to cut you off right now. That look in you're eye...it's the look of a man with unrestrained hate. Hate and pain. The kind of pain that will roll over and if given the chance, would destroy the world, if left unchecked. As an executor, i've seen it many times and while he hasn't reached that point yet, if Taurus keeps going like he is, he will end up an enemy to the world. Both on Earth, Remnant, mutants, humans, Magus, huntsman...Faunus. Perhaps you might have been able to let go of that hate, however it is clear that times has long since passed, you cannot be saved from you're own hatred. I would have killed you already but my master has seen fit to let you live, regardless of that fact. Be thankful for that. Director Fury, i do believe you were saying something rather important."

Adam looked very pissed at being dismissed, even more so at how he's "allowed" to live because of some damn human. He would have spit fire at the Servant but a quick glare from Sienna and her mouthy the words "Don't, even think about it" forced Adam to clam down, as the dark skinned, bald man spoke, looking at the Earth's world leaders.

"Well, simply put, the world has changed. Not only have we found out magic is not only a real thing but there is an entirely new world hidden from many people for centuries now. A world, we had no idea existed but was right under our noses and now, in the face of an entirely new world, one teaming with new people and new threats, whatever we believed about magic can't cloud our judgement. As you already witness before, these Grimm creatures will not discriminate who it is, what race they are or what their nationality is, to the Grimm we are all prey. Human, Faunus, Magus, mutant, they won't care. Like it or not, this is the reality we face ladies and gentleman, if we're not careful, it won't be just Remnant that gets wiped out by the Grimm. If there was a time for all the countries of Earth to band together, it is now. So, here are you're choices: You can't keep up you're dick measuring contest in some vain attempt for pride or you can set aside old grudges, for not just the greater good but for humanity's future in this world."

"So, what you want us to band together with the four kingdoms to fight the Grimm director Fury?"

The president asked, as Fury looked him in the eye and said,"Fight? No sir, i don't plan to fight. I plan to EXTERMINATE the Grimm, once and for all."

"Do you think we haven't been trying?"

Glynda said, a bit pissed at how Fury basically said they weren't doing enough. Did this man not really understand all the sacrifices they, Ozpin most of all, made to keep the Grimm at bay for so many years? What the hell did he know?!

"Seeing as their still around, after decades of killing humans and Faunus, yeah. You all have been doing a real damn shitty job of it."

Levi cut in, giving Goodwitch his signature flat glare. The green eyed woman gave the short her, the "Goodwitch glare" but that did little to cow the Ackerman however,"I do believe is a prefect example of how you're 'dealing with the Grimm' problem. That could have been avoided, if you actually did you're job and realize the Grimm were coming, before they were pouring into the heart of the city."

"And you would have done better?!"

Goodwitch stood up, gritting her teeth and wanted nothing more then to throttle Levi.

"Personally, no. But we have something that can easily turn the tide on the Grimm."

"And pray tell, what would that be?"

"Satellite's."

Levi's answer caused many from Remnant to look at him weirdly, as Port snapped his fingers with an 'Ah-ha' moment,"Oh, you mean those stations from space! You can use them, to track the Grimm's ever movement! Good show captain! Good show."

"Of course."

Ironwood looked shocked, unable to believe he didn't think of that or just completely forgot about them entirely! How could he be so stupid, of course that could have used those stations to track Grimm, completely unhinged and without fear of someone getting killed, as the people from Remnant looked very happy at the prospect of having a new way to fight back against the Grimm. What made the creatures of Grimm apex predators, was their ability to sense humans and Faunus, jumping them before anyone even realized it.

"We can find Salem's tower, we can find out where she makes the Grimm and even if we can't kill her, we can cut off her supply of Grimm."

The good general thought, a grin forming on his face, his mind whirling with plans. Yes, they can do this, it can be done!

Only a certain few weren't happen about this and it would severely jeopardize the plan and future plans, if Earth's countries do indeed join forces, they could prove to become an even bigger problem then the four kingdoms combined!

"This cannot happen."

What's worse, they could even find where Salem's tower was!

While Cinder doubted they could kill Salem, she IS immortal after all, what they COULD do however was destroy the Grimm spawning pools. It was never brought up, simply because no one, not even the oh so great Ozpin, no force on Remnant could destroy them.

On Remnant that is.

Watts had plenty of time to overlook some of the weapons Earth had created throughout the years and many of them, namely these "nukes" had them a little worried. No matter how advanced Atlas and the rest of Remnant was compared to Earth in some aspects, there were materials and resources that Remnant did not have. As such, it lead Earth to create weapons that could easily outrank some of Remnants weaponry, one of them of course, being fissile isotopes and uranium-235, plutonium-239.

Earth had many natural resources, while Remnant only had one:

Dust.

"In terms of resource usefulness, Dust can easily out rank all their natural resources. But that's only counting ONE, Earth has many resources that, while not as versatility as Dust, they have many. If Salem were to destroy ever SDC facility, Remnant as a whole would suffer. That wouldn't work here. There's just too many companies and while Salem could do it, it would take A LOT of effort."

Not to mention it would draw attention towards the Grimm, more then ever. It was becoming clear to Cinder, Earth wasn't like Remnant in their response to the Grimm. The nations of Earth clearly understand the threat of the Grimm and if their allowed to form alliances with each other, In the past Earth's nations had wars with each other over petty things but when presented with a far more formidable enemy, a prime example being the allies against the Nazi's in WW 2, If the world felt threaten enough by the Grimm or worse, Remnant itself, Cinder knew they would band together to fight them.

Or worse.

"Earth's nations would band together to fight against Salem and the Grimm."

And that included HER!

This supposed "Alliance" CAN NOT HAPPEN.

"What's worse, they have a MAIDEN too!"

The entire situation threaten to spiral out of control. It was clear to Cinder, Mikasa had the same affection Emerald had for her. Complete and utter devotion towards someone with their entire being.

The false Maiden could see it in Mikasa eyes, she had that look, the same look Emerald gave her when she thought she wasn't looking. Cinder right then and there knew she would not be able to manipulate the other black hair woman in anyway. There would be nothing Cinder could do or say, that would sway the sliver eyed woman to her side. It galled her pride that Mikasa didn't even LOOK her way and when she did, she barely bat an eye at her.

Nope, her attention was squarely on Xero and Xero alone.

Something that also infuriated her too no end.

Part of the reason Cinder was so successful in the field, due to her natural beautiful looks. While she wasn't in the same skill set as Tyrian or Watts, she had things that made her better then them, much to their irritation and Cinder's delight.

Another was the fact Arthur Watts is a disgraced Atlas scientist, presumed dead and Tyrian Callows is a wanted murdered. They couldn't exactly walk around in broad daylight without raising a few eyebrows and even Salem would agree, those two aren't the best when it comes to socializing. One had an inferiority complex that would fight over the petties things and the other always rambled on about his "Divine Goddess".

Not the type of people you'd call to negotiate.

While yes, Hazel was better but the giant was like a blunt object and didn't mince words. Better but not by much, at least he was more sociable and tolerable then the other two.

"Well, the only good thing is that Ozpin won't be able to sway her to their side either."

No matter how much it pissed her off, Cinder would take what she could get. Seeing as Mikasa was not only devoted to her main target, she was a soldier and no matter how much pull Ozpin had in Remnant, it was just that:

IN Remnant.

NOT in Earth.

Ackerman boss's had no reason to trust Ozpin and he couldn't force the issue either. No matter how good he was, he was still an unknown and that was the only good thing about two worlds merging. Cinder had all new pawns, places and resources to use against Ozpin AND Salem. Cinder knew, if she played her cards right, she could have the power of the four Maidens, the relic's AND be rid of both Ozpin AND Salem.

Salem might be tired of living but Cinder had no intention of ending it all. Like it or not, Cinder had ambitions and she would not allow even an immortal stand in her way towards those ambitions. Better yet, if she could find a way to gain control of Mazoku, she have unlimited power at her beck and call. If not his power, then his mind and no matter what Watts said, it was clear to everyone within Salem's circle, the Mazoku/Stark's were genuis's!

They are considered the smartest people on the planet and can easily outrank anyone on Remnant. Including Watts and while that made Salem annoyed, it filled Cinder with glee.

More then happy to see the arrogant prick brought down a peg or two. Maybe, if the stars align, three pegs! It could happen, it can be done.

"I can do this, THIS can be done!"

But how?

While Cinder brooded on this fact, the France diplomat asked,"Back to the matter at hand, director Fury, what you're saying makes sense but what more do you have to this plan of your's."

Fury said nothing, as he nodded toward's Erwin, as the blond took the lead,"Like the director said, we plan to wipe the Grimm out once and for all. However, before we can go too war, we need soldiers and an entire new division, who's soul purpose is to fight monsters. Supernatural in nature, natural, made man or otherwise, this new division will have soldiers that go beyond normal soldiers, even by SHEILD's standards. Along with studying them, this is for all intent and purposes, an Occult Division of sorts. We will deal with not only otherworldly threats but for a lack of a better word, monsters from OUR world. The ones that are right below our feet and ones that none of us even knew were there, before it was too late."

The blonde man then waved a hand toward's Levi and his squad,"In 2006, during the Iraq war, we got intel on a possible WMD silo on the boarder between Iraq and Syria. Captain Levi, his squad with new but promising recruits were sent in to find the silo, along with several special ops members. But, they were not only ambushed by Iraq soldiers, the ensuring fire fight destroyed the ground and landed them in an ancient temple, one crawling with, what can only be described as some kind of vampiric subterranean creature. The likes we have never seen before.

"We all would have died down there, both us and the Iraq soldiers, if Xero wasn't there with us. Along with that bullshit ability of his."

Levi grumbled a bit, feeling a sting in his right shoulder, as phantom pains of the creature, that damn vampire of call things, digging it's claws into shoulder sprang up in his mind. Even if he STILL had a hard time believing those things were indeed vampires, if it walks like a duck and quacks like one, then it's a duck.

As they talked, no one noticed a certain blonde goddess of the underworld look down in shame, knowing full well what creature they were talking about.

One of her greatest failures, even if she didn't originally create them, she felt responsible for what happened to them.

"Those creatures again?"

William said, looking annoyed at the blonde commander of the Survey Crops,"There was no proof Smith and even if their was, why haven't we ever seen this 'creature' before?"

"Because their skin burns off like it's damn acid when sunlight hits it. We told you this before but you refuse to listen."

Levi said, annoyed, as the rest of his squad glared at the mutant hater. Him refusing to believe what happened was akin to spitting on the death's of their friends and his repeated attempts to shut the Survey Crops down, only pissed everyone else off.

It was nothing but pure disgrace in their minds, to not only ignore the deaths of their brave comrades but to actively try to destroy what they believed in and disgracing their deaths by ignoring their warnings made Stryker an enemy of many SHEILD agents.

The Levi squad and certain SHEILD agents most of all.

"Levi, that's enough. We are getting off track."

Fury spoke, making the short man look at his boss's boss before slowly nodding, as the bald man turn toward's Xero,"Listen Mazoku, i won't mince words. What we are talking about, is as it sounds, we need an army to deal with the Grimm. Once we've dealt with them, we can focus on Loki's allies and our much bigger problems."

The primary master of Chaldea nodded, feeling a spike of hope fill his heart. Yes, it was all coming together, despite some obvious hiccups along the way. The past few years had not been wasted, oh no sir, he could feel it. The dark future his Avenger self had foretold didn't look so bleak anymore, with many major players official taken out of the equation.

"The next few years are going to be very important."

Despite that, he knew he had to be careful. Even if he has shattered the dark path his Avenger self walked down, that didn't mean all was fine in the world. He could have easily set their path on an even darker course after all.

They had to be ready.

"Regardless of what is true and what isn't, the fact remains this: Earth has been irreversible change forever. Not only were we attacked by a hostile alien force but our world has merged with another, one that has it's own home made monsters and to top it all off, humanity as a whole has learned that magic is in fact real. You all can bury you're heads in the sand if you want, try to deny the reality we have found ourselves in or blame someone else but that doesn't change the fact THIS...this is only the beginning. We no longer have the luxury of fighting each other freely anymore, it's time we put our old rivalries and petty differences aside for the sake of the greater good. That goes for the people of Remnant as well, cause if we don't pull our shit together, then our new world won't even have twenty more years left to live."

The grave way Fury spoke and the sheer seriousness in his voice gave many pause, wondering what the director was talking about, as those who were in the know stayed silent.

"Director...what are you saying? How do you know this and just WHAT is coming that would cause the destruction of the world? And how are you sure that any of this is real?"

The president asked, feeling a good dose of fear, as did everyone else, idly noticing most of the Avengers looked just as surprised. Keyword:

Most.

Two certain Magus didn't even look surprise and are rather stoic about it, registered even. Hell, Mazoku looked like he'd age a more then a couple of years.

"It's true enough that it can be very possible, if someone is stupid enough to create a tear a portal between worlds, allowing the Rotten World's big six to slip into our world and take control the dead."

Everyone nearly jumped out of their skins, as Xero cringed a little, while Gudako muttered,"Oh goddess, the creeper's back."

Everyone looked behind Ellis to see a small woman, girl, about two inches shorter then Levi but had equally pale(Almost gray to a point) skin and red eyes that had dark bags under her eyes. Her hair was a light purple that reached her thin waist, wearing a torn over sized black T-shirt as if she just rolled out of bed and harem pants with no shoes.

Even if she was speaking to the president of the US, she was looking at Xero with her usual creepy smile,"Hi Xero."

"Hey Adenela."

Xero awkwardly waved at her, before pulling the Father into his personal space, whispering,"I thought you said she wasn't suppose to be here."

"She wasn't!"

Vincent whispered back, looking just as shocked as the young lord before him. He had no idea how or why but somehow-

"I followed them here, when i heard they were going to New York."

The Magus and the Father both jumped again, as the small woman appeared before them. When Xero moved away from Vincent, the purple haired woman quickly wrapped her thin arms around him, hugging his waist, rubbing her head against her stomach, given the fact she was much shorter then him and inhaling his scent. She gave him a dopey smile,"I had two reasons for coming, the first was cause i wanted to see you again."

Already use to the creepy necromancers wants for physical affection and none to subtle smelling his scent, he gently padded her head, running a hand through her messy hair,"You really need to tame this wild mess of yours."

Hey this isn't the first time he'd dealt with someone like this woman.

The purple haired woman merely hummed, as Steve looked on with a confused look, as did the rest of the Avengers. Who was this woman and why did she seem so...dangerous? But she ignored the weirded out looks she got, smiling at Xero,"Yes well-"

SMACK

"What...do you think you're doing?"

The two Magus looked surprised to see a stoic faced Anastasia, light blue glaring daggers at the red eyed girl, Emerald he believed her name was. Said looked very surprised and she was reaching for his neck?

His ability worked, feeling the girl haired girl's attempt to web him up in an illusion around him. He felt her little semblance try to connect to his mind, his eyes only to fail miserable. Did she not feel the failed connection or was she just that arrogant in thinking she could, what, kill him?

No, there's no way she could be trying to kill him. No one's that stupid and to do so, in front of so many people that would cut her to tiny little pieces was outright suicidal. He looked at one of his lovely wives, as the Dutchess was gripping the green haired huntress wrist.

Tightly.

"U-umm, so sorry. Emerald here is just a, prankster at Haven. Nothing wrong with playing pranks."

Lionheart laughed a very forced laugh, making the everyone raise an eyebrow, why was he so nervous? Emerald tried to wretch her hand out of the Caster's iron grip, but the snow haired woman just gave Lionheart a cold look.

"Perhaps..."

"He's lying."

The son of the sun god said with his usual blank look on his face, as the headmaster looked even more nervous at Karna's intense gaze.

"N-no, i'm not-"

"Save it, my brother is a lot of things but a liar is not one of them."

Arjuna said, looking distasteful at his half brother, but he glared a hole in the headmaster's head, making him flinch,"My brother's power allows him to 'see' through lies, so don't even bother trying."

That fact left a few more then worried. If what the dark haired man said was true, then they could be in real trouble.

"H-hey, what the hell are you doing?"

The green haired girl started freaking out, feeling ice began to crawl on her arm, making everyone from Remnant gasp. What the hell was she doing, it was just a prank!

"...but you are a huntress in training, no? You can easily snap a normal person's neck like you were snapping a a weak, weathered branch of wood. While i may be my master's wife, i as his Servant first and foremost. And as Archer and Lancer said, you're headmaster knows that wasn't a prank and while there are numerous reasons you could be reaching for my love's neck, many of them aren't a good thing. Therefore, i just cannot let a 'prank' or whatever it is that you planned to do, go. Not without some form of punishment."

The Caster said darkly, ignoring what Karna said as if he wasn't even there, as ice started to crawl up Emerald's arm in a very slow fashion. Like a predator, taunting it's prey by making a show of it savoring the meal to come. The ice slowly moved from her wrist, covering her hand, as the girl tried to fight her off.

"STOP! LET ME GO!"

"You bitch!"

Before Cinder could stop him, Mercury acted and moved to kick the snow haired woman in the head with a prefect axe kick.

CLUNG

Only for him to be stopped by a light blue hexagon barrier that effectively stopped him in his tracks. Without evening turning her head, a wave of ice, transformed into a large fist smashed square into the gray haired boy's stomach, sending him flying back in the theater's walls. The boy groaned, as team SSSN went to make sure he was alright, while the lion headmaster tried to stop the Caster from freezing the huntress in training.

"Wait, stop please! It was just a prank! I swear, please, young man stop her!"

By getting her master to stop her.

Lionheart pleaded with Xero, knowing these 'Servants' would only listen to him, as the Mazoku looked at the Caster and huntress for a second, watching as the ice was getting dangerously close to the girl's bare shoulder. Then he sighed and said,"Sia, let her go."

"As you wish."

The Dutchess did as she was told, letting go but the ice didn't melt, leaving the green haired girl with an arm that was nearly completely covered in blocky ice. The red eyed girl cringed, feeling frostbite beginning to settle in. Oh by the brothers, trying to swipe that damn rosary of his was a terrible idea. As Cinder(Who was glaring death at her for causing a scene) and Lionheart tried to help her, one of the Mistral council members looked at the Caster, who slid to her master's side with a small smile on her face, as Adenela was watching the scene from the best seat in the house.

His lap.

"You do realize that you can be charged with assaulting a student right?"

"So? She attempted to assault my master, she's lucky i didn't freeze her completely. As a huntress, she has a unique and deadly skill set that can kill anyone in a split second for all we know. As a Servant, it is both, my duty and soul purpose to protect my master at all costs. If that means one less huntress who was foolish enough to try something against my master, then so be it."

"She was really going to kill me."

Emerald thought fearfully, as sweat dripped down her forehead. She felt a new emotion blossom in her chest with renew terror. By the brothers, if Mazoku didn't call her off, she'd be a block of ice right now. Oh brothers, her aura didn't even slow her down, it acted like it wasn't even there at all! And those eyes! Those eyes were colder then a winter in Atlas, looking at her like she was a mere bug for her to swat, when she grew too annoyed with her. The Caster could have killed her right then and there, without batting an eye, with little trouble in doing so.

The entire experience left the green haired girl thoroughly terrified.

What the hell was this woman?!

While everyone was scared shitless at how easily the white haired woman almost killed the huntress in training, a certain Branwen was nodding in approval at what she just saw.

"Foolish girl. You tried to steal from a very dangerous beast, so sure that you could get away with it and paid the price for you're arrogance."

That little display not only did it confirm to Raven that Xero wasn't one of those goody two shoes wannabe heroes(Something that pleased Raven to no end, he would never listen to Ozpin or the kingdoms little speech they enforced on their oh so great 'guardians') but it would keep her men from doing something to provoke the monster before them.

If they could do that to a huntress in training, what would they do to a bandit?

"Isn't that going a bit too far?!"

Weiss all but shrieked, as Berserker Morgan looked coldly at the Schnee and said,"I may be new here but i think i speak for my fellow Servants when i say this: Try again and there won't be a greasy stain left of you for anyone to mop up."

Weiss looked fearful, as all the Servants nodded in agreement. All these people were insane, they're all insane and psycho!

"You're willingly to kill, just for a simple prank?"

Glynda asked in disbelief, as the Berserker's Caster self, looked at the blonde woman under her veil,"You all fail to grasp the lengths we will go to, in order to protect our beloved master. Not only because he IS our master but because our lives are tied to his."

"Morgan."

The dragon loli hissed, not wanting to have her puppy become more of a target then he already was. The grand Caster merely waved the wannabe idol star off,"It's fine, they're bond to learn sooner or later, might as well address it now."

Looking around to make sure she had everyone attention, with Mercury now back on his feet and Emerald nursing a nearly frost bitten arm, she spoke,"As you should know by now, we aren't normal humans, Faunus or even beings for that matter. Servants or Heroic Spirits are as the name implies, spirits. We are the incarnation of legendary figures such as my sister, 'King Arthur' Jeanne D'Arc, Cu Chulainn and Medusa Gorgon. We come from a plain known as The Throne Of Heroes, where legendary heroes or even villains, who gain enough of a legend to go down in history and be remembered, are inscribed onto the Throne itself. In short, we are spirits, ghosts of legendary people that have long since passed from the land of the living but can be summoned by a summoner or a 'master'. We, as Servants are for all intents and purpose, dead. We cannot survive without a constant supply of mana. Something to anchor us to the world of the living and having a master, is the easiest way to stay in this world. However, so long as we have a master and make sure nothing happens to them, we are for all intents and purpose, immortal, so long as nothing happens to said master. Only one out of ten Magus have the innate skill to BECOME a master and in the most desperate situation, the master in question can transfer his power over their Servant to another. And before you ask, no."

The green eyed Caster gave everyone a death glare, making some flinch as they opened their mouths to ask a certain and very stupid question,"Like my other self, i speak for all my fellow Servants, both for my master and Gudako's, that we will NOT. ACCEPT. a new master. Ever. So to those who think you can forcefully take us from our masters, don't. A Servant bodies may as well be weapons but we that doesn't change the fact we still posses freewill. As such, i myself will have no other master then Xero."

"And i will personally kill anyone, who dares to suggest i change masters or tries to harm a single hair on my queens head in some vain attempt to get me to change sides or kill me. Just because we need masters to stay anchored to this world, there are...other methods we can use to stay in this world long enough, if anything happens to my queen. Remember that to those if they ever find the gall to do so, they will learn the true meaning of the word suffering and nothing will stop me from delivering that suffering."

Saber Alter said, giving everyone a dark glare, making them all sweat and freeze at feeling the overwhelming, oppressive aura coming off her in waves. Even the more arrogant ones find their voices lost, not daring to speak in the face of the dark king.

"H-hey now, no need to worry about that. No matter how useful this little summoning power might be, i've already got a helper right here. I have no interest in it, really. No need to worry about me trying anything."

Roman laughed nervously, even if he was speaking the truth, this woman scared him far worse then Cinder ever could.

"See that you do, cause if you try anything, it won't matter if i get to you first or my 'son' does you will suffer a fate worse then death."

The dark Saber promised, as Roman nodded, with Neo hiding behind him. Not that he could blame her, he wanted to hide too!

"...Be that as it may, it doesn't change the fact you're still a threat to Atlas."

Harriet gritted out, feeling her teeth rattling as if she was feeling the full force of an Atlas winter. Her comrades tried to shut up the speedster but she wasn't listen and honestly, she has had it. They were the fucking best Atlas has to offer and she wasn't going to let some rich punk with some made up rep scare them. The fact they willingly admit they not only hacked into Atlas secure files, pouching classified military tech but the power she saw displayed proved that the Avengers were a clear threat to their way of life.

Sure, the sheer amount of killer intent that blonde was putting out was terrifying but Harriet doubted the woman would follow through with her threat. Besides, she meant what she said, they were a threat and-

"How much does you're aura protect you?"

The blonde suddenly asked, making the dark skinned woman blink in confusion. What, did she really think she would-

"Hrk"

"I wonder if it'll protect you from having you're wind pipe crushed."

The Atlas specialist gasped and futile clawed at the armored hand that was slowly crushing her throat. The edges of her vision began to darker, as she heard shouting but couldn't make the words.

"Get...OFF!"

With everything she had and her pouring all her aura into her leg, Harriet kicked the armored best she could but the woman didn't even twitch, much to her shock. As her vision began to grow darker, she saw her team try to attack the woman but something was stopping them. The almost bald woman began to feel fear creep into her being, as she felt the last bit of air get completely cut off and now she was just gasping with no air.

"Nonononononono, gods, brothers, please no. Not like this, i don't want to go out like this!"

Shameful tears began to build at her eyes, as Harriet's vision become completely blac-

Thud

The woman gasped again, greedily drinking in air, as Elm and Marrow helped her by holding her up, panting her back. As Harriet's vision and hearing returned, she caught the end of the dark king saying,"...can easily take down you're so called 'best' with nothing more then a simple choke hold. Huntsman and huntress may be powerful but they're still human, so i suggest you all remember how easily we can kill you're elite soldiers. We do not have to be enemies, as the Grimm have proven to be an annoyance to us, as well as the rest of Remnant. But that does not mean we won't kill you, if you try anything against my queen. So general, here's the offer: Keep you're dogs on a leash and we can work together to destroy all Grimm or...WE kill the Grimm AND all of Atlas. That also goes for the rest of you, we can be allies or you can die. The choice is yours, so do chose wisely. Even if we have defeated Loki, a new threat will soon present itself, one that threaten not just humans and Faunus but ALL living creatures."

"..."

Silence regained the room, as everyone either looked nervous or thoughtful. Finally, after several minutes of silence, it was shockingly enough, senator Kelly that asked,"What threat? What is coming and how do we know you're telling the truth? You really don't expect us to believe you without solid proof, do you?"

"I do not and as for proof, it is in my queen's memories or more specifically Avenger Xero's warning."

"Avenger Xero's warning? What is an 'Avenger Xero' and what kind of warning?"

Fury asked, now very confused at the sudden turn of events.

"On November eight, 2013 8:12 pm, a sudden outbreak of an unknown virus sweeps the world. Everyone, no matter where they were, died in the hundreds all over the world for weeks. It was a pandemic that could match the same terror as the Black Plague and barely a month into the pandemic, did the virus reveal what it truly was. On December the third, the dead began to awake and not just the people killed by the plague but people who had long since been buried, became walking corpses. It didn't take long before the world fell apart and even though the survivors were able to band together, both human, Magus and mutants were able to beat back the undead. After nearly five years of running, things looked like would be alright, we were wrong. For the past two years, i have taken down a number of bad people, the worst humanity has to offer and i killed them, not just because they were criminals but because they would have SOLD mankind out to the Six Dark Purveyors.

"The Six are, for a lack of a better word, zombie generals, they rule over a dimension known as the Rotten World. Think of it, as a world of the undead, where there is no living, be it plants, animals, anything that could be alive is now an undead. For reasons i cannot began to understand, they use a type of music as weapons, enhanced by magic. They're only goal is to end all life, undo it and make everything just like them: Sick, twisted, undead. They have no reason to do what they do, other then they just want to do it, they THRIVE on undoing life as we know it and countless other words have fallen to them. They have no reason to do it, let this sink in, they're in it for no other reason then the kill. They have no soul, no conscience, just destroy and whether you believe me or not, this world doesn't even have ten years life before all life is destroyed on this planet. To be clear, i don't care who you, where you're from or you're nationality but that doesn't change the fact i still live in this world and the world dying because of a zombie virus, isn't a good thing for me.

"I have stolen, ripped, tear, terrorized, tortured and possible broken ever law in ever country in the world, all for the sake of stopping the dark future to come. As for senator Kelly's need for proof, the truth is simply because i have none, only the memoires of Avenger Xero's life. You have ever right to not believe me, to call me insane and an possible even an anarchists. But before you do everything you can to deny me, to call me crazy and insane, let me ask you this: What if i'm right? Can you REALLY, truly afford to NOT believe me? It's 2011 right now, barely three years left before the apocalypse begins, do you really want to take a chance in believing i'm wrong?"

"..."

Once again, silence regained the entire room. Everyone, even those from Remnant went silent, going wide eyed at what the Mazoku said and were wondering if the risk in not believing him was worth it? Could they even afford to not believe him?

He could be wrong but what if he IS right and the world is doomed to fall, to a zombie apocalypse of all things. Even those who believed him to be a threat to their very way of life and lives, began to wonder if they could afford to doubt him.

If the threat of an zombie apocalypse would come within ten or even twenty years, then it would have been more doubtful. A lot of things can happen in two to three years but ten or twenty? Who knows what the Mazoku could get done. But barely three years from now?

That was not only more believable, it was much more critical to get everything done as quickly as possible or find a way to stop it entirely. However there were those that didn't believe it or rather, couldn't believe it.

Not yet.

All the Servants, both his and Gudako's also stared at the primary master of Chaldea with wide eyes. Oi, hold the bloody fucking phone, what and WHAT is going to happen two years from now?! And why were they only learning about this now?!

"B-but what about the Avengers! The X Men, SHEILD, hell what about old magnet butt's troop, where were they? Surely they could have beaten back the dead?"

Spider Man aka Peter asked in complete disbelief and shock at hearing what his mentor had just told him. While Peter had been pretty open towards the older teen in just about everything, there were a few things Xero was very tight lipped about, like how his magic really works and his past most of all. True, Xero let slip the fact he understood Peter's pain, when he'd lost his beloved uncle Ben and he felt directly responsible, because he let the guy who killed him, get away from him earlier that day.

The dark haired leader of the Avengers didn't judge Peter for that or him wanting vengeance on the man, who killed him. Peter didn't have many people he could really confined in, especially his problems that came with being Spider Man. Xero was more then willingly to lean Peter a shoulder to lean on, cry on even if he needed too, allowing the guilt he felt for basically getting his uncle killed by his inactions, spill out whenever he needed too. The brown haired teen wouldn't lie in saying it didn't help, it really felt good to get that weight off his chest.

If his uncle Ben had been his father figure in life, then Xero was his older brother figure. An older brother figure...that was a cold blooded killer, barely slept at night without waking up, screaming bloody murder and summoned legendary dead people back to life to act as his personal body guards.

Eh, Peter supposed he could do worse for older brother figures in his life but one thing he knew for certain, was this:

Xero cared for him deeply.

He never once turned Peter away when he needed help, bent an ear to listen to his woes, gave him great advice and just general be a good friend overall. More then once, Xero called Peter one of "his people" the people he kept close to his heart and would defend them by any means necessary. Peter loved that, he really did but man did he wish his older brother figure would allow himself to lean on Peter ever once and awhile.

He wanted to help but damnit, he couldn't help if he didn't know what the problem was!

"Hell, where was i? Kid, i may not be the nicest guy around but the dead rising, i'd jump into action to help fight them off or did the virus somehow turn me, despite my abilities?"

Logan, a look of panic on his face, unable or unwillingly to believe he just do...nothing, while the world fell apart and died.

"What about me? I know i was trapped in the ice but surely i would have been on the frontline against the dead."

Steve asked, as Bucky nodded, looking just as confused. HYDRA, for all it's many, MANY faults would NEVER allow the dead to overtake the human race. what the hell happened?

"I don't know exactly."

Xero said, a look of confusion spread across his face as his eyebrows furrowed,"For the most part, Avenger Xero just keep to himself, drifting from one place to another, not really staying in one place for more then a week. He was smart enough to at least keep up with current events but he didn't even realize the dead came back to life when he got jumped by Walkers."

"Walkers?"

Fury asked, while he was confused on the term, his mind was whirling with what he was hearing. Zombies or not, there's no way SHEILD would just allow humanity to fall, not without a damn fight. So where was he, where was SHEILD, the Avengers, X Men and hell, even Lehnsherr as the Spider asked.

It made no sense, allies or not, there's no way any of their groups would just sit back and allow the dead to run amok, let alone destroy humanity.

"It's possible you're actions within the past had unforeseen consequences, resulting in the creation of SHEILD itself. W-which snowballed into c-creating the A-Avengers."

Adenela said, some of her shuttering coming back as Xero combed the wild mess that was her hair, making the small woman smile, feeling the Mazoku's warm hands on her head. Raising an eyebrow, Xero looked at Gudako and Da Vinic, both Caster and Rider.

Gudako titled her head, tapping her chin,"It's possible Oni-chan, whenever you went back into the past, you weren't very...subtle at times."

"It may be that we've changed the future so much, even more then from Avenger Xero's time, that it resulted in changing things so radically that it allowed SHEILD to be created, causing a new chain of events to overlap from the originally timeline. So-"

"Are you actually believing this?!"

Weiss, unable to keep her mouth shut at hearing this dribble, finally spoke out against the obviously insane man,"You're all not seriously believe this, this, rapscallion? There's no way any of this is possible!"

For once, Jacques agreed with his daughter, not believing a word of what he heard, regardless of how it sounded. It was just too wild to be believed.

Otika Alter frowned, reaching for her blade, the original Otika placed a hand on her Alter's self arm and shook her head,"We don't need to interfere. Whether they'll believe us or not, the truth will come out one way or another. Just be patient till then."

"I know but that girl, she..."

The dark skinned swordswoman brows furrowed, what did that girl make her feel? Anger, annoyance, offended on her beloved's behalf? That's what people felt like, when they wanted to cut someone to pieces, right?

Otika laughed,"I know, believe me i know, she pisses me off too. Part of me wants to show that little bitch why i was called 'manslayer' but that doesn't change the fact the truth will come out."

"So, say i believe you and the world will end in about three years, i assume you have a way to stop it?"

The president finally asked, deciding to at least see what the young leader of the Avengers had to offer. His men looked shocked at him but nodded, trusting their leader to know what he was doing, as Father Vincent smiled,"We do, Mr. President. With Adenela's help, we believe we have found the cause of the apocalypse."

"I-it's why i decide to follow y-you here. I n-needed to talk to Xero about i-it."

"Psst, oh that was just an excuse. She just wanted to bury her head in Oni-chan's chest."

"Really? You know when it'll happen?"

Ellis asked choosing to ignore Gudako's comment as the purple haired woman looked at him,""Xero contacted me a year ago, in an effort to understand how the essence of the Rotten World seeping into our world. Through nearly a year of r-research, i believe the R-Rotten World's Essence w-will seep into ours via Convergence."

"Of course!"

Xero smacked his forehead, his eyes widen,"Why the hell didn't think of that! It all makes sense!"

"The Convergence, yeah that'll do it alright."

Banner said, mostly to himself, as many of Earth's people broke out in hushed whispers, all looking shocked and nodding in understanding. It all made sense, if there really was a Rotten World, that would explain how they got into their world.

"Pardon me, but what is the Convergence exactly?"

Vine asked, as Da Vinic smiled,"Oh i do believe i can answer that. The Convergence is a cosmic event that occurs every 5,000 years, when all Nine Realms are placed into prefect alignment. During the Convergence, all Nine Realms of Yggdrasil are in alignment. This alignment causes the dimensional boundaries between each realm to become thin, resulting in various, how we shall say, the laws of physics will basically mean nothing. The barrier that keeps the worlds apart will become so thin, in certain sections of the world, one can go to entirely different worlds just by stepping into that specific location."

The woman then frowned, a trouble look growing across her beautiful face,"Yes, now it's starting to make more sense, as i say it. The barrier that protects our world from the Rotten one, will become so weak, the Rotten World's essence will seep into our world's just enough to bring the dead back to life, poisoning many with their sickness and evil."

As the Caster thought it over, Erwin looked at Xero and asked,"And me, where was i during all this?"

At this, Xero smiled,"Where else? You Erwin, for the past four years were putting together a resistance to fight back against the undead. You and Levi asked me how i knew you so well, even though we have never met before, this is how. I wasn't lying when i said we've been friends for years and we have. Just, not in the way you'd image. Four years after the fall, you'd be gathering people, weapons and resources to build an army large enough to fight back against the undead and win Earth back."

"Hrg, that explains how you knew so much about us, even if it was creepy as hell."

Levi commented, accepting Xero's answer. It all lined up and no matter how strange it sounded, the truth was often stranger then fiction. No matter how insane it sounded, he'd seen some really crazy shit in the last few weeks, so he could accept that as truth. It would also explain why the Grimm Reaper seemed to trust them most of all, out of everyone in SHEILD. The kid had a look of recognition on his face, when he saw him back at the camp. Suddenly, everything was beginning to make a whole lot more sense.

The short man narrowed his eyes, as he reviewed all the information Xero had given them and suddenly had a thought.

"Wait...has Xero be targeting those that would have sold humanity out?"

He'd seen the reports of the people Xero had killed over the past years, all seemly random targets, who's only connection was their high tier crimes they committed. The kind of crimes that made even Erwin green in the face at seeing the aftermath it had on it's victims.

Did...did the kid target them to ensure they wouldn't be able to cause problems for them in the future? If he did, then that was one hell of a bold and daring strategy.

"So, i take it everyone is ready to began?"

The Curator asked, as Tony's hand shot up,"Actually there is one last thing i need answered. Kiddo, you know i love you and i'm sure she had her reasons, but why did you're mother never contact me about you? I know in the past i was...well, me, but that doesn't mean i was willingly too abandoned my kid and baby mama without some help. I can understand hiding you're existence from the world just because of the amount of people that come after you, just to get to me, but was i included on that list? Did she, oh i don't know, think i was Darth Vader or something?"

Xero sighed, as he had a feeling his father would ask him that, as Jeanne Archer and Ruler patted his back, making him smile at them, as he looked at Tony,"Well, to be honest it's a lot more complicated than that. I'm sure many of you are wondering why i was named 'Xero' right? As in Xero spelled with an X not a Z, much like how Xenovia is spelled with an X rather then a Z. Along with why there are no records that i even exist in the system at all."

"We did find that strange, no matter where we looked, SHEILD couldn't find anything on you or even a name for you're mother."

Natasha said, rubbing her chin,"I assume there's a reason for that and not just because you're both Magus."

"It's actually quite simple. I was born three weeks early and had nearly died in the hospital. The doc's said i had Zero chance of survival that day."

His answer made Tony take in a sharp intake of breath, as Pepper gasped, with everyone looking at him with raised eyebrows. Well, they weren't expecting that, least of all the newly arrived trio.

"My mother told me i had nearly brought the hospital down with my loud wailing, with me clinging to life. I could have, probably should have died but i just refused to do so. Hence where my name comes from, the doc's said i had 'Zero chance of survival', well i showed them i would not die. Since i lived, my mother decide my name will be 'Xero' since she decide that i would show the world, what the number zero can do. Kinda fitting i think, given what happened."

"Even so, that doesn't really explain why there would be no records of you."

Sienna said with a look of confusion on her face,"Even if early births and near deaths are common on Remnant, So what changed?"

Xero just chuckled darkly, running a hand down his face,"Because that would just be my first near death experience. A week later, i was diagnosed with a very rare, genetic disease called Osoi Shi or slow death in english as that is what many call it. In my family, we call it, The Twelve Year Sickness. As the name implies, the disease slowly destroys the body over the course of twelve years. It weakens the immune system over time, my lungs were scared, damged even by the sickness and my skeletal structure is much weaker then a normal person's bone structure. They are actually very fragile compared to the norm. This sickness has claimed more of my family members then anything else has. I am the first person to ever survive the sickness but at a great price, one that costed my mother her life to save mine. Funny enough, i was actually a lot shorter then i am now and it's only because iv'e got the tall genes did i reach the height i have now. I only hit my growth spurt at age fifteen. The same year i joined Chaldea."

"Shit, the deck was well and truly stacked against you from the very beginning, huh kid?"

Roman asked, shocked at how someone could be so unlucky that he was already screwed over from the start.

"But you're okay now right?"

The master blinked, as he was suddenly assaulted by a Ruby shaped missile that lost it's impact just an inch away from smashing into him and was now holding onto his wrist like a child would when they wanted their parents attention. Shaking his head, Xero once again patted Ruby head,"Seeing as i'm still alive, i'd so say. But you're all probably wondering how i'm still here, even if i had an incurable disease and honestly, how i survived is a lot more darker then you'd it be."

"I would say so Lord Mazoku, as it's to my understanding, not even magic can heal that sickness."

Father Vincent said, making many gasp. Not even magic itself could beat it?

"Wah, but Xero-sensei, how'd did you survive?"

Irina asked in shock, as he didn't answer, even as Adenela looked at him inquisitive look on her face and his dragon wife looked worried for him. All he did was look at Fury, ignoring the looks he was getting from all his teammates and even his Servants,"Director, do you remember how nearly over thirty to fifty people went missing between the years of 1994 too 2006? How their was no real pattern to the people that vanished, aside from the fact they all disappeared near Blackwood Mountain."

"I do. I know that mountain is called 'The Mountain that breeds tragedy' and the only real incident that happened there was in 1952, when the miners were trapped within the mine. We already knew about the Wendigo, but what does that have to do with you're mother?"

Xero licked his lips, feeling them to be very dry and his heart sunk a little. He knew, understood why his mother did what she did and in all honesty, if he'd been in her position, he'd have gladly done the same thing, she did to save his life. But he highly doubted everyone else be so understanding or if they did, it was only because they were parents themselves. Ultimately, he decide it was best to just say it and be done with it. Pussy footing about it wouldn't help and it just wasn't his style to do so.

"Now, i'm not going to lie. Iv'e done A LOT of terrible, awful and borderline evil things. I will freely admit that and i have killed more people then i can even began to count and many of them didn't die quickly either, many died a slow and painful death by my hand. I suppose you could say it's only natural for Magus to cause suffering, at least the modern days ones anyway. A Magus is suppose to devote everything to their craft, regardless of the cost and despite being titled 'The Strongest Magus of my generation' i'm actually a piss poor Magus in that regard. In fact, i'd go so far as to say, Magus disregard pretty much everything, even life itself. At least by modern day ones anyway, as i was do believe in the ancient ways of the Magus, the beliefs we held in our fallen kingdom of Avalon."

"And before you ask, you need not worry about rogue Magus attacking either humans, mutants or even Faunus at this point. Both the Chruch and Mage Association keep a very close eye on Magus's dealing and any that would threaten to expose us or paint us in a bad light like killing indiscriminately for no good reason is not tolerated. Those that go too far with their craft, are to be killed and any traces of their existence wiped clean. Everybody only gets one."

"That's...a little exterme, don't ya think?"

The headmaster of Haven asked, as Xenovia shook her head,"No. Magic is a very dangerous art and regardless of how wondrous a gift it might be, actions like that cannot be tolerated and are dealt with accordingly. The only reason why Xero-sensei's actions were tolerated is because he had a good reason to kill them. Even if some Magus do vile things, it's all for the purpose of evolving their craft. Not a good reason but a far better one then doing it, just because they could."

"Well, at least they understand the need for tight rules."

One of the president's men muttered to himself, mentally agreeing with the blue haired woman's words.

"I do believe you've left out the part, where my husband has simply gotten too powerful for any of you too stop, even if you wanted too."

Tamamo No Mae grinned a cheshire cat grin. Irina nodded,"That too. It's why the Church wanted us to become his students, so we can establish a stable relationship with him, create a lasting relationship with the Mazoku clan. Throughout the years, the Mazoku's have remained neutral in many affairs, only interfering when it was absolutely necessary and more often then naught, helped protect life from many different threats that appeared over the years. His mother was a prime example of that, helping those less fortune then her, as it is one of their many beliefs. Because of this, the Church and myself are hoping he can help us relearn the old ways. We have forgotten what we were once like before the loss of our homeland, before the Witch Hunts and many families, who's bloodlines trace back to the age of the gods have been destroyed. All of them. Save for a select few and Xero-sensei's family is one of them."

"But is it really that important?"

Sasha asked, trying not to sound rude,"To have some sort of bloodline with magic i mean?"

"Truth be told young lady, coming from a magical bloodline is the key to having the most important tool any Magus would need to use magic: Magic Circuits. They are a construct of which serves as a bridge between the physical world and the soul. It is usually present within everything which has a soul associated to it, and is half-physical, half-ethereal. Lord Mazoku's bloodline can be traced back towards the kingdom of Avalon, to the time of the first Magus, Ymir The Giant. Because of this, Lord Mazoku has over one hundred magic circuits within him and if i'm not mistaken, a reality marble as well."

"A what?"

Pepper asked, as she was ignored, as Xero's two students to be, immediately got up in Xero's face with looks of shock and wonder,"WHAT?! XERO-SENSEI YOU HAVE A REALITY MARBLE?!"

"Well, yeah i do."

He said, silently pushing the two lovely ladies back.

"Then what of...Lady Stark? I noticed you only said Lord Mazoku's bloodline, but nothing of the young lady's. Does she not come from one as well?"

Ozpin asked, very curiously about the whole thing.

"I don't come from one. I'm actually a first generation Magus with only thirty circuits but i have a talent for handling Servants and i was fortunate enough to have a very good teacher."

Gudako said, smiling at all those who helped her become the woman she is today.

"So basically magic circuits are important, right?"

Jaune asked, trying and failing to follow the conversation. The young Arc felt like he could relate to the Mazoku head, seeing as he had a similar situation with his own family. Coming from a bloodline of heroes, he understood the weight that came with upholding their legacy.

"From the way you make it sound, these circuits are an essential part of becoming a Magus."

Ren said, as Father Vincent nodded,"They are. While yes, it is true people CAN use magic without magic circuits, it is more of a down graded version of Magecraft and it has severe consequences to do so. While we have an idea on what causes it, it ties into Lord Mazoku's old religion, along with how our kingdom fell back in ancient times."

"it is our belief that-"

"AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!"

Gudako suddenly screamed, as she kneeled over, while magical power swirled around her in a vortex of power, sending everything that was near her, blasted away with a powerful wind gust.

"PILOT/MISTRESS/MY LADY!"

With quickness befitting a Rider class Servant, Mech-Liz one and two were able to baypass the tornada of elements and reach their pilot. The redhead felt like her skin was on fire, like ever cell in her body was lite a flame and was trying to tear her from the inside out.

"IthurtsithurtsithurtsithurtsITHURTS"

After what felt like an eternity, Gudako's eyes fluttered open as the pain subsided and looked up to see her beloved knight and king, Caster Gli.

"You alright now, my dear?"

"I think so."

Gudako hissed, as she slowly got up, her entire body feeling like it was bathed in Jeanne Alter's hellfire. It was only then she realized, she was sitting in the Caster's lap, as he had his arms wrapped around her. Gudako hissed again, as orange fire lite around her eyes, while she rubbed the sides of her eyes.

"You okay now kiddo?"

Suddenly her field of vision was obstructed by Tony and Pepper, which made her smile weakly,"I'm alright daddy, mom. Just...sore. Very, very sore."

"I can image, looks like what happened to Soldier Girl, has happened to you."

"That can't be good."

"Well have Ms. Healing Berserker, the Vodo Witch and Banner look at you, just to be sure."

"Alright."

As the Starks with some help from Steve and Bucky, lifted the girl to be seen by the mentioned two Servants and Hulk, certain people were shocked by what they'd seen.

"James, that power, it was the Winter Maiden's. That means-"

"Yes. Fria has passed but her power should have gone to Winter. Schnee, what happened?"

"I-i have no idea sir."

The two headmasters looked at the shocked specialist, as the other two headmaster came over, while Clover sighed deeply to himself. Running a hand down his face, he looked at Harriet with an tired look,"Nice work Hare, you're temper may as well ensured we won't be getting any help from not one but TWO Maidens."

"Well, how the hell was i suppose to know the old hag would give her power to the brat and not specialist Schnee?"

The woman whispered angrily, unable to believe how quickly the situation was becoming very volatile. That damned black knight showed how easily one of those Servants can kill a huntress just by choking her and now one of those so called "masters" was a Maiden? Just how shitty could their luck get?!

"Ozpin, the Avengers have two Maidens now, what do we do?"

Theodore whispered, as the immortal said nothing for a few seconds, before sighing deeply, staring into his mug with a tired look on his face.

"I have no idea Theodore."

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Done.

Boom, so what do you all think of that shit! The truth has been revealed, we've got four new characters in the forms of Father Vincent, Irina, Xenovia and Adenela. Now, Father Vincent is NOT an OC, he is in fact from Claymore but you'll have to find him yourself. Irina and Xenovia are indeed from Highschool DXD like Asia and will become Xero's new students.

As for Adenela, well she is actually a goddess from the anime:

The Hero is Over powered but overly cautious.

No joke that the name of the anime and the reason i added her? Well, to be honest, she is cute AND creepy, i couldn't help but think she'd fit the role of a necromancer to a T. Namely that their suppose to be odd, creepy looking and let's be honest, to those who have seen her in the anime, i believe we can all agree that Adenela looks like a walking corpse half the time.

A prefect fit for a creepy necromancer.

Plus, if you're trying to stop a zombie apocalypse, it make sense that you would seek out the help of a necromancer help. And yes, in just three to two years, the apocalypse will began, in prefect synch with "Thor The Dark World". The Convergence was a prefect way for the Rotten World to seep into Earth without the Six getting to Earth just yet.

Naturally Xero didn't mention anything about Avenger Xero's wife aka Mikasa nor did anyone ask him about AX himself. Namely,"By Avenger Xero, do you mean yourself?"

That's because Xero himself moved the conversation away from the topic, as it's a very sensitive topic for the Chaldea crew and something they naturally, don't like to talk about. Plus, we now have some nugget of Xero's past, along with what his mother deeds or at least a hint towards them.

It will all be explained more, just a little bit after the first viewing has began and what really happened on Blackwood Mt. So, ypu all may be wondering just who is this dreaded "Ice Devil" Xero thought of during the chapter. Well, i'll give you a hint:

She's not an OC, her main art is ice and she has the same belief as Raven but isn't cowardly like Raven and would honestly, probably tear Raven apart for her hypocrisy.

I'll let you all try to guess who it is.

So the next chapter will start the viewing, till next time my lovely peeps!

Devil out!