Four Hearts Of One Journey

by Owriush

Their life's were as normal as can be. The girls of team RWBY living day, by day and enjoying the life they had. Until they became wrapped up in a destiny none of them had any idea they were apart of. One that would send them on a journey unlike anything they could have expected. With friends, new allies and each other. They'll have to be the hero's, everyone needs...

2. Chapter 1-Re-dux

Hola my fellow readers!

Well here it is, the second re-dux of my Four Hearts series. I did my best to add in a few things, change a few things. Etc. I could say more, but for now just read to te end and my end notes will explain more on what questions MIGHT form after reading this chapter.

Anyways, enjoy the chapter re-dux!

I DON'T own RWBY, Kingdom Hearts, or any associated shows and games represented within this fanfic. Kingdom Hearts belongs to Square Enix and Disney. RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth and Mounty Oum. All other added in franchises belong to their own respective creators.

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Four Hearts of one Journey

Ch.1: New friends, in a strange new world...

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It was a new day or night in a place known as Traverse Town. Its civilians held up within their homes and keeping quiet. Though on this day, it was for a different reason. Mainly involving-

"BE GONE DEMONS. YOU WILL ALL FALL TO MY BLADE IF YOU CONTINUE!"

A man. Oh yes, a man who seemed to be in his early thirties or even late twenties.

This man wore a set of metal armor around his arms and his legs down to his knees. He also wore a metal helmet with a sheet of chain mail that warped around his head, thorn shaped spikes adorn the crown, and some metal covered the nose. As well, he wore brown leather pants covered armor and a dirty white cloth skirt piece. He sported brown leather boots with some studs and red ribbons tied around his arms. The oddest thing though about this man. Was the red cloth cross stitched to his chest.

Currently this man was killing odd dark demons trying to kill him. Using of all things, a large scythe of all things as his weapon. Though the scythe itself looked made of bone for the most part and was quite flexible. A gear like center held the bone handle and metal scythe together and looked like it could turn the blade upwards if needed. Though this man also seemed to use a cross that was tied around the belt of his pants too from time to time. Blasts of light coming from the cross, which helped push back the dark demons from time to time.

All in all, this man was killing as many of the dark demons as they appeared. Not giving an inch to them in their attempt to kill him for whatever reason, which he still had no idea on.

Now many may wonder who this man was. This man goes by the name of Dante Alighieri. A Templar who had only a while ago, came back from a war to reclaim the Holy Lands of Jerusalem from the dubbed 'Heretics'. Best left unsaid on what Dante had to… do in that war. Yes, better left unsaid.

Still Dante had been making his way back to his home. To be with his beloved soon to be wife, Beatrice. Who his father had allowed to stay at their home while Dante was out to war. Only when he made his way home, he found instead of his father and love waiting for him. To instead find his home had been broken into and left in ruins.

Finding his father, dead on the ground under a pool of dry blood and with the golden cross he wore; stabbed right through his left eye. Even if his father had been an abusive wife beater and a greedy son of bitch who lorded over those less than them. Dante had felt a sadness seeing the man who raised him, even after his mother had die of illness. Dead.

It had only become worse when he ran outside the back, seeing his beloved Beatrice dead as well. Laying on her back side in her lovely yellow dress. With a stab wound through her stomach. Eyes wide open in horror at her death as well. Dante had fallen to his knees mourning his loves death. Only for it to be cut short when the devil himself appeared. Taking Beatrices soul down to hell.

Dante would not have it, as he chased the demon to the gates of hell, taking the cross his love had on her body at the time. Along with his new scythe as well he had taken from death itself, when well… that's a story for another time. Either way Dante fought through hordes of undead to the gates of hell itself, which he tried to open. Only to be grabbed by hands that sprouted from the ground. Forcing a long red cloth around his arms. Before stitching a large red cloth cross to his skin by force. By the end Dante was left on his knees. In pain and filled with grief.

Until he was greeted by an ally of his, Virgil who was a well-known old poet sent down by Beatrice to help Dante by a pray that said 'Help him, my friend and love is lost'. A pray Virgil answered and helped Dante with getting his mind back to his new goal. To save his beloved Beatrice from the damnation of Hell for a sin he most likely was guilty of.

With that, Dante with his newfound strength and determination. Forced the gates of Hell open, before willing leaping down into the Hell itself to save his love; by traversing the nine circles of Hell.

He had been through already the first circle Limbo, killing both Charon the Ferryman of the Undead by crashing the boat infused man itself; by ripping his head off with the help of one of the man larger demons of the realm. Then killed the ruler of that circle, King Minos the Judge of the Damned. By weakening him enough to pull his snake like tongue on the very wheel of fate that he used to judge those damned. Followed by forcing said wheel to slice his face in half. Rather gruesome too all things considered.

After that he went through the second circle of Hell; Lust. Fighting rather…provocative demons who did their best to seduce him, only for Dante to fight through it. Both mentally and physcially. Facing at the end, the ruler of that circle, Cleopatra. Though she did have her guard dog Anothy fight him first. Dante quickly defeated the man, much to the mourning of Cleopatra. Only to impale her with his scythe a second later, after she tried doing one last ditch effort to seduce him; then rip his throat out.

Then he passed through the third circle of hell, Gluttony. Killing the three headed now worm beast Cerberus by slicing two of its heads off. Before being eaten by the last. Only to blow that head up using his cross to do so. Though he also had been forced by the devil to watch the assassin who'd killed his father and Beatrice. Do it all over again

Why, well again that's left to unsaid as he still refused to believe 'THAT" was why this all had happened. The bishop had cleansed them of all sins, had he not. Surely, he had been cleaned without sin after all was said and done. Yes, that had to be it.

Still, Dante had been going to the next circle of Hell, the fourth one of Greed. Before he was whisked away all of sudden by the strange dark demons, he was fighting off now with all his might. In a place so strange even if it resembled what one would consider normal housing. All in all, Dante was having a much more confusing day then beforehand. Considering what he'd been through too, that was saying A LOT.

So now we return to the current predicament Dante was experiencing as he slashes dark demon after dark demon. His fury holding no bounds as he did so. Though he was starting to get tired all things considered, his body finally starting to feel its toll after all he'd done up to this point.

Sadly, a sudden moment he took to take a quick breath, and a Shade took advantage of it. Slashing his right side as it left a claw mark shaped wound, which began to bleed out quickly.

"GAH. DAMN YOU!" Dante screamed. Before using the end of his scythe to smash in the skull of the dark demon that had wounded him. A small sickening 'crunch' echoed. Before he dropped his scythe, covering his bleeding wound with his right hand, while taking out his cross to use for the time being. The dark demons by this point, circling him like a pack wolfs to a lost little sheep. Dante could only scowl as his cross began to glow its usual ethereal blue "I will not fall now. Not before I save my beloved, so come at me foul demons. I'll take you all on!"

The dark demons seem to close in closer and closer after Dantes little threat. The man himself, cringing as the wound he'd received had been a good one that was for sure. But he couldn't let it end like this. Not when his beloved innocent Beatrice still needed him. Though as if an angel was watching over him, suddenly two figures standing above an upper section of this area. Leapt down, before one of them landed fist first into the dark demons below.

A small 'BOOM', followed by dark demons flying away as the end result. Dante covering his eyes from the sudden wind pressure, before he cringed yet again. The pain from his wound acting up, and he almost fell to his knees. Only to feel a large arm sling under him, to help keep his balance.

"Are you okay?" A deep, if not clam voice asked, as Dante looked to the one who was helping him stay up. Flinched a bit too, when he came face to face with a Jaguar mask of all things. But before he could say more. The man who'd helped him chuckled "Don't worry. I don't bite."

Dante would have laughed just a bit from the small joke, if not still in some pain. Though he did get a better look at the man, he was taller than him that was for sure and even he'll admit; beat him also in muscle mass. His dark olive skin only showing around his arms and neck, while the rest of his body was covered in black armor and in his right hand, he held a large sword. But before Dante could even say something back, the other one who'd leaped down, cut in.

"A good joke Guin, not even ten minutes and I'm rubbing off on you. So glad, haha!" A woman stated, cheerfully as Dante looked seeing her looking backat them, while the dark demons that remained were getting back up slowly on their stubby little legs

At closer inspection, the woman was at least near the early twenties, maybe twenty-two or twenty-three possibly. The outfit she wore too was odd Dante will admit and not one he was used to seeing women in general wear. But she wore tight pants in a black coloring, red plated boots, red plated gauntlets and a sleeveless top that had a hood she wore over her head, in the colors of red and also black. Though her midriff was exposed, showing her fair pale skin, while her black hair under her hood and yellow eyes of all things stood out. But no weapon on the woman could be seen, aside from what was a hilt of sorts without a handle or blade oddly.

"What can I say. I'm a quick leaner when I need to be Ikail." Guin remarked, Ikail chuckling some before turning her attention to Dante. Who was still just staring at her as she smirked

"Hm…like what you see cutie?" Ikail teased, winking a little as Dante suddenly felt his cheeks burn up a bit at the statement

"W-What no. I'm sorry I ah…ah I'm a taken man. Honest I wasn't being perverse my lady!" Dante tried to explain, mainly since he didn't want to be seen as a dirty old man by someone he just met. Ikail chuckling some more, quickly made Dante realize that he'd been a victim of a joke "Wait… were you just teasing me?"

"Guilty as charge. But you are SO easy!" Ikail mused, as the remaining dark demons finally were back on their feet, if not a bit dazed still

"Don't mind Ikail. From what I've learned, she's a prankster." Guin remarked, as Ikail seemed proud of that statement; despite her sticking her tongue out at Guin "By the way. What's your name?"

"Dante and… Ikail, you do know-" Dante answered, as he had only now noticed the remaning dark demons behind Ikail were about to lunge at the woman. Only he was cut off when Ikail proved she was MUCH more capable then she seemed

For Ikail, suddenly did something as she held her left hand up. Making a chocking motion as the dark demons. All froze mid-air, looking like they were being chocked by something. Then a second later, Ikail used her right hand to pull the odd hilt she kept into her hand. Before doing something to shot out a long angelic blue blade of light from Dantes view. Only to then do a twirl as all the dark demons were sliced in half. Seconds later, Ikail turned off her blade, then clipped it back on her belt. All the while smiling like this was TOTALLY normal for her.

"There we go. Pesky annoyances have been dealt with. Now we can go back to me teasing the ever-loving life out of you Dante?" Ikail remarked, smirking some more now as she put her hands behind her back; which oddly made her look much more innocent then her pervious actions showed "Though maybe we should find someone who lives here to help us. Guin buddy, what do you think?"

"I…w-what?" Dante himself only said, as he could not fathom what he just witnesses Ikail do and how easily she did it

"Honestly I think that's our best bet Ikail. But where to start?" Guin responded back. Seeming to pay no mind to what Ikail did akin to literally God powers from Dante's perspective

"Wait…wait hold on just a seco-" Dante once more said, this time wanting an answer from Ikail; only to be cut off by the very woman

"Hm maybe we can knock on a few doors. Ask the locals if they know anything. I mean SOMEONE has too, right?" Ikail suggested

"Um excuse me?" Dante sternly addressed, but again no response. So, he slumped some, realizing that he was now just a mere ghost in this banter

"Oh yes Ikail. I'm sure people will response well to three armored and armed people asking them questions." Guin exclaimed, blunt yes he was. But also just being honest too from his point of view. Ikail pouted some as Guin sighed "I was just being realistic here Ikail. No need to pout."

"Well yeah but… blah!" Ikail tried to argue, but blushed some when she realized Guin had a point. Then she noticed Dante in his current slump like manner "Hm, Dante are you okay?"

Dante looked back up at Ikail, frowning some as his right eye twitched. Now he really wasn't sure if this woman at least was being serious, or she was messing with him again. Dear lord in heaven he prayed that he'd be able to survive the future if these two were to be a part of it now. Especially Ikail. Still, he sighed before answering the woman.

"Yes…yes, I am. But to answer both your questions. It may be better if we find a town leader or someone of importance. But like Guin said too, where to start?" Dante said. Deciding to put his own advice here since this would affect all three of them

But again, as if an angel or even God by this point. Was watching over the holy warrior, suddenly a pair of two footsteps could be heard from their left. Looking, they saw two young women, one seeming maybe a year or three older. While the other one looked barley out of her teens.

The older one, was a slight taller girl, with lovely peach skin, pretty blue eyes and pretty brunette hair tied in a braided ponytail. A cute little pink bow holding it together. Though her pretty pink dress, red coat, cloth wrist bands, neck band and cute brown shoes only made the older woman much more adorable. But she did have strapped to her right hip, what looked to be a red collapsible staff.

Then came the younger one. Who wore tan short shorts, a pair of white socks, black/ white accent shoes, black fingerless gloves, a black head band and a sleeves green sweater vest that left her midriff exposed. Her light olive skin showing, along with her pretty dark brown eyes and short black hair. All in all, this girl was cute too. But in a more kid sister way if one were to be honest. Though like her older friend, she sported a weapon. Which was a large metal star shapped weapon strapped to her back.

The two women if one must know are refugees of this town. Much earlier ones, like a few good others who'd arrived alongside them. One's they knew, and one's they'd gotten to know much better by now. The older woman having the name of Aerith Gainsborough. While her younger friend was Yuffie Kisaragi. Both from the same world before it was…taken and both close as sisters one could say. Though it was Yuffie who spoke to the three strangers before them.

"Hiya, I'm Yuffie. This is one of besties/big sisters Aerith and we overheard your looking for answers. Well look no further, we can help ya out!" Yuffie happily cheered. Ikail, Guin and Dante simply started at the young girl

"Hehe. I apologize for Yuffie, she's a very energetic girl. But a sweet one too." Aerith happily said, patting the top of Yuffie's head. As Yuffie blushed some at the sisterly gesture, averting her gaze and trying to act like she didn't like the affection. Aerith simply giggled at the usual adorable reaction from one she saw as a little sister in all but blood. Then she turned her attention back to the three before them "But Yuffie is correct. We were coming in to check when one our other friends from out of the hotel here. Heard the commotion, I know for a fact we'll be able to give you the run down."

"Hm…boys?" Ikail, in sudden shift in mood from playful to thoughtful asked. Keeping an eye on Aerith and Yuffie, just in case they were playing innocent only in mannerisms

"I think we should Ikail. We may barely know then, but if they DO have answers or whoever else they're with. It's a better lead then we had moments ago." Dante answered back first. As it really was the only lead they had now, though it was also because Dante could easily tell these two young women. Armed as they were, were also sincere; it was gift of his since he was but a lad

"I agree with Dante. What do we have to lose?" Guin answered next. As it was better than nothing, besides like Dante at least. He could tell Yuffie and Aerith were genuine ones, then again with the one's he traveled with before being whisked away. He had experience in spotting the genuinely goods ones, sometimes at least

"Hm… okay then. Aerith, Yuffie if would so kindly lead us back to your friend. That would be most appreciated." Ikail in a much more mature tone stated. As she gave the two a quick bow

"Sounds like plan. Let's go!" Yuffie cheered, as she was about to make her way up the stairs to the hotel. But stopped to ask the three something, just as a precautionary since they had two other new guests looking for answers too and she didn't want any of these three to freak out from the other two's unique… appearances "AH…before we go. Can I ask, do any of you know or have known duck or dog men?"

Aerith for a moment almost, ALMOST face palmed at such a question. While Ikail, Guin and Dante raised an eyebrow. Dante being the only one to say something from such a sudden and random question.

"Huh?" Dante asked, as that sounded the dumbest thing to ask any sane person

Yuffie simply, if not sheepishly laughed. Like she realized how random such a question to three near strangers were. Aerith yet again almost faced palmed, as she simply started to make her way up back to the hotel. Motioning Yuffie, Ikail, Guin and Dante to follow.

Aerith though was happy things with these three, like the other two had gone over without any issues. Though she was worried, since there had been another sudden spike of energy coming from the First District where Cid's and the kids shops were at. One where a few friends from her world and those from others who appeared alongside them. We're going to check out.

Again, Aerith could only pray when it came to them. That a fight if started. Wouldn't end with too many bruises or broken bones or… oh boy. Well, if any case like were to happen.

At least she knows a good couple of healing spells…

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It had been in total an hour of utter uselessness…

That was what the newest refuges in this town. Referred as Traverse Town by those who lived here or at least those, who have lived here since their worlds were taken by the Heartless. Still the three teams of teens, two adults and one droid had asked around for any kind of information. Which had usually came in the answers of…

'Sorry. Can't help ya.'

'Leave me alone you brats!'

'I'm just as confused as you.'

'All these squares make a circle, all these squares make a circle...'

Okay, maybe that last one was from a certain individual who looked like he'd been on something since arriving here. That and he lived in the dumpster so yeah. Maybe best to not mind the last statement. Still for everyone of Remnant, who currently stood in the middle of the town square or the at least assumed town square. None were very upbeat currently.

"UGH… Come on seriously. None of us got a single decent answer!?" Nora screamed to the heavens, as she was irritated by this point. Almost having broken the legs of the last guy she asked for information; slumping a little as she felt her body tiring out by this point as a much more important factor lingered "And I still can't believe we lost Pyrrha and Jaune…"

"We all feel the same, but It will be okay Nora. I know it will." Ruby reassured her friend, even though she felt a bit distraught too "We… we just need to keep asking around. I'm sure someone will know something."

"An astute observation ladies. I understand your feelings I do, but we also must not let ourselves be overcome by despair. You are Hunters and Huntress in all but experience. We'll get through this, as long as we stick together and keep our spirits up." Ozpin kindly exclaimed. His tone full of vigor still as the rest of his and Glynda's students with them, felt their spirits raise a bit

"Thanks Ozpin. I think we all can agree, but we…we needed that." Velvet mused. The others of the student body at least nodding in agreement

"Well our little pouts and issues aside for now. Maybe we should check in the store over there?" Coco stated. Thumbing to the store on their right, with a neon sign that said 'Cid's Junk and Stuff'. Weiss the only one to make a comment on that

"Really Coco. A junk store?" Weiss questioned, deadpanned as she raised an eyebrow at the suggestion

"Oh I'm sorry. Is it TOO dirty for your poshness Weiss?" Coco snapped back a bit, rather it be nerves or something else irking her still; who knows

"A jab at me being rich. How original Coco. Very good, I clap and clap for such an obvious remarked." Weiss snapped back too. Her own agitation getting to her, after such events today

"You little stuck up bi-" Coco started to yell. About to flip Weiss off, before punching her in the face; good friend or not. Thankfully, Ruby cut in before it could go any further

"GRILS!" Ruby screamed. The suddenness of it, making most flinch; especially Weiss and Coco as all eyes turned to Ruby. Ruby giving those in her ire currently, a stern gaze as she placed her hands on her hips "What did Ozpin just say and here you both are getting at each other's throats. Now Coco I get it, you're a bit upset still. But that doesn't mean you get to take it out on us!"

"Well ah yeah I guess…" Coco shyly responded back, rubbing the back of her head as she felt a little embarrassed having let her usual cool attitude slip and towards a friend most of all. Ruby wasn't done though, as she turned her attention fully on Weiss

"And you Weiss. That was rude of you to dismiss Coco's suggestion like that. She was trying to help and you being snarky about it wasn't called for." Ruby scolded once more. Weiss shyly looking to the ground at the realizing that Ruby had a point there

"I…yes you're right Ruby. I'm sorry." Weiss apologized, as she felt like a fool for getting snarky there and towards a friend who was just trying to help

"I know. But don't say sorry to me, say it to Coco and Coco. You do the same got me?" Ruby ordered, both older girls looking to Ruby and slowly nodded that they understood. Before they faced each other again, a bit shy now from their embarrassment

"Um…I'm sorry Coco. I shouldn't have been so snarky there. Really I am and it sounds like a good idea. Honest." Weiss apologized first. As she gave her friend a small smile, hoping this little incident would just be forgotten

"Thanks and I'm sorry too. I shouldn't be taking my frustration out on you. Can we forgive and forget Weiss?" Coco apologized back. Smiling herself as she held her arms out for a hug

"Hehe. Of course Coco." Weiss cheerfully stated. Walking up to Coco as she and the older girl gave each other a hug

"D'aw, friends making up is so adorable!" Nora screamed in glee. Her mood getting better from this alone already. All the while grabbing Ren and Fox into a two arm hug of her own seconds later "SO ADORABLE!"

"N-Nora…air…please…." Ren pleaded. Though more for Fox who already looked like his soul had been squeezed out of his body, since Ren himself was use to Nora's one arm bear hugs

"Life…flashing…before…eyes…s-stupid waffles…." Fox using his semblance. Muttered as he couldn't for the life of him understand how Ren was still alive after what he assumed was a usual thing when it came to guys somewhat insane best friend

Meanwhile as that happened, Weiss and Coco ceased their hug and were simply just glad to be on good terms again. That and still feeling a bit silly for getting worked up, understandably from again the events of today. But still all was better once more.

"Good to see you're both good again. Also Ruby, good stern talking to if you don't me saying." Glynda remarked, as she gave Ruby a pat on the shoulder; much to the red theme girls own bashfulness from the praise alone. Moments later Glynda ceased the kind pat, then looked back at the store Coco had pointed out "Hm. We'll let us see if maybe the owner has any information for us."

"Got ya Glynda, lead the way." Yang chimed in, with a thumbs up as Blake who was next to her giggled some

"Let's just hope they do." Yatsuhashi muttered. As he really did hope this store owner had SOMETHING akin to information

So with that, everyone in the group followed Glynda towards then into the store. Once inside, and the door closed behind the last to enter. They looked around to see the store was spacious. It wasn't empty, as it had shelves and display tables of well whatever was being sold here from the junk store. But still, the nice white walls and ceiling added a much needed professionalism to the establishment as well. They didn't see the owner though.

"So… think they're out to lunch maybe?" Velvet questioned. Though that was the more obvious explanation there and hopefully THE actual explanation

"Hm. Maybe, but why leave the door open then. I'm sure…HK what are you doing?" Blake stated, before she and the others saw HK-97 walk up to the counter where a bell was at

"Answer: Simply seeing if I can get the owner who might be here. To move his quote on quote 'ass' up here for us Mistress Blake. Observe." HK-97 happily answered. Before he hovered his hand over the bell itself. Velvet at least realized quickly what the mechanical man was about to do. In response, she covered her bunny ears

Then without warning. HK-97 with his right index finger. Quickly in rapid pace, rung the bell on the counter over and over…and over again. 'DING, DING, DING' echoed loudly within the store. Everyone else covering their own ears or cringing from how loud the constant dings were becoming. Until the bell had enough, as from the friction alone. It exploded, causing a few to yelp or move back to avoid the small pieces from hitting them in the eyes or face.

"Queary: Oh my, that's a little embarrassing. I hope the owner isn't TOO mad." HK-97 mused. The girls of team RWBY at least stared at their droid bodyguard with deadpanned gazes. As they knew the droid was smart enough to realize that would have happened in the first place. That and they swore they heard more humor in his tone then regret

"HK, did you really h-" Yang began to say. To scold the droid a bit for obviously doing that for fun and to mess with the store owner, only to be cut off by who she assumed was the owner of this place

"Alright. Alright damnit all, what the heck do you…" The man began to say, making his way out to the front and sounding rather irritated. Before he stopped seeing HK-97 and the rest staring back at him. Though the group did get a good look at the man, whose name they assumed was Cid considering the stores name

Sid was definingly an older gentleman, if the lines of age on his slightly light tanned skin indicated that enough. Though his bright blue eyes and short if not spiked up blonde hair, added a bit of youth to the man's looks. Speaking of his looks, he wore a simple white shirt, with a smudge or two of grease on it. A pair of blue pants, tired around the lower section by cloth and wore black shoes. On the top of his head was an old par of red goggles and his back hunched a bit. Which only added to the man's older appearance. Sid though quickly noticed his bell was in pieces, narrowing his eyes as he looked at HK-97 first, before looking behind the droid at the others.

"Hey, this your droid. Cause he just broke my bell. You're lucky he didn't break the counter itself!" Cid angrily exclaimed. Not happy one bit that the only bell he'd had since getting stuck in this town, was broken

"Oh, ah sorry mister. Hk-97 didn't mean too. He was just trying to get your attention. He's very sorry." Ruby quickly apologized. Mustering up a kind smile, if not nervous one as she and the rest eyed HK-97 "Right HK?"

"Statement: Why of course Mistress Ruby. I merely did so to get the kind 'Gentlemen's' attention and not to totally mess with him because he was taking a nap during his work hours. Why of course not that." HK-97 in a rare moment of utter glee, answered. His tone alone clearly conveyed he totally just wanted to screw with Sid, probably out of spite

"HK?!" Ruby yelled back through her teeth. Though keeping her smile up as to not prove to Sid, that she was in fact incorrect with her assessment…despite the fact it was pretty obvious

"I swear we didn't teach him this…" Weiss muttered. Slumping backwards a little as she hadn't for the life of her, figured out where HK had been learning to be just sassier in general. Was it one of them by accident showing him such behavior or was it pre-programmed for who knows why

"ANYWAYS…" Blake loudly said. Getting everyone's attention off of HK-97's rather sassy attitude currently and back to the main reason any of them even came into this store in the first place "Look mister. We're sorry for HK. We'll have a talk with him about his behavior later, but we came in here hoping that maybe you would have SOME information about well…whatever's going on and where we even are."

Cid took a moment to register what Blake had just said, that and subsided his anger from seconds earlier. But when his mind did fully register what he'd heard. He sighed, realizing what exactly had happened to these people here.

"Oh boy. We got more now…okay look. You folks said you got no idea what's going on, meaning you're all new?" Cid questioned, as everyone else just slowly nodded. Another sigh a second later and Cid knew this would be a hopefully half an hour or more likely an hour explanation "Right. Right. Okay folks, get comfy because I need you to tell me EXACTLY what happened before you ended up in Traverse Town. Then I'll explain what's going on."

With the group, they all looked right at Glynda. Who noticed and grumbled some that she was being made to do all the talking. Then again maybe that for the best. Out of them all, she knew she was the better speaker. So, she cleared her throat, then focused all her attention to Sid.

"So, it all started when we were rudely awoken and attacked by these things called Heartless." Glynda began to explain. Hoping that this wouldn't take TOO long

But let's be honest, when is any good story so short and simple…

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Turns out, a story like Glynda's did NOT take so long. So, there was that…

Oh yes, so now here the group was. Having been listening to everything Cid was explaining. From this town, it's purpose for the time being, his own world where he and friends of his were taken from. When the Heartless attacked too. Followed by the last fact of his explanation, one which wasn't the most hopeful in their current predicament.

"And that's that. We've been stuck here for already a month and a half. With no way of getting back home for the time. If what's been explained. You folks are sadly in the same situation as us now. Sorry to say, but that's all there is to it." Cid finished off. Having explained at the moment, only the truth of their situation. Though that didn't make him feel less guilty for souring their moods "Sorry folks, didn't mean to be the bearer of bad news. But that's just how it is."

"Oh no. Mister Cid it's fine. Honest, it's better we know now then never or later. Still thanks for being honest Mister Cid." Velvet reassured. A small smile donning on her face, while her bunny ears relaxed like a way to show it was fine

"Geez missy. Just Cid, call me Cid. I'm not THAT old yet. The wrinkles excluded." Cid joked some. Which seemed to help out a bit, as most of them either snorted or chuckled at the joke. Cid though feeling a bit generous, pulled out from under his counter. An ice cooler, before opening it "Let's just say. This is me being nice to the new people."

Without a second more, the group moved closer to see a bunch of blue popsicles. Realizing this was Cid's way of helping them feel even a bit better. Ozpin took the initiative. Taking one of the icy treats, before handing it to Ruby, then to Yatsuhashi, then on and on before everyone had one. Having waited for one another, they all took a bit out of their treat. Before another and another, and…well you get the point.

After about two minutes tops. Everyone had finished the treat and thrown the wooden sticks into a small trash bin. Seeming satisfied, it was Ruby who spoke up first about the treat they'd been given. A big smile following in suit too.

"Yummy. It was sweet and yet, salty too. But it was really good!" Ruby in childlike glee. Squealed as now she needed to make cookies one day, with a similar taste as she just knew it would be good

"I'll admit, I'm not for sweets much. But that was good." Yatsuhashi stated. Like the rest, he too found the rather sweet yet salty treat a surprisingly delicious one

"What are these called if you don't mind me asking Cid?" Ren asked. As he too like Yatsuhashi, wasn't a sweets fan much; but he did enjoy this treat in particular. Thankfully too, it seemed Nora hadn't gone into a sugar rush, so that was plus

"Sea-Salt Ice Cream. When I first laid claim to this place, for my shop. I found the recipe. Alongside a pile of sugar, salt, sticks and ice cream. Packed in the back freezer. So thought this would be a nice side treat to be selling." Cid explained, before he yawned "Sorry to kick you all out folks. But I think I need some more rest again. I hope you all get some more answers sooner than later and ah…stay safe okay. Wouldn't want to lose new potential customers…hehe…yeah."

"We get ya Cid. Thanks, really. Oh actually before we do that…" Yang answered. Giving the older man a thankfully nod, before looking over to HK-97. Ruby, Wiess and Blake did too oddly; like it was sort of mental bond between them in situations like these "HK, do you want to say something to Cid?"

"Confusion: Whatever do you mean Mistress Yang. I do not remember doing anything, that would warrant an apology to the man." HK-97 replied. Trying to feint ignorance and innocents, Ruby, Blake and Weiss joined in to 'Help' their loyal friend remember

"Really. Like the fact we can ASSUME. You just broke Cid's bell, out of spite?" Weiss mused, crossing her arms as she really was starting to wonder, if HK's creators pre-programed him to be this way at times. Again if so, then 'WHY'

"Hesitant confusion: N-No, perish the thought Mistress Weiss. I am but a gentlebot. You ladies should know that by now." HK-97 argued, though the stern stares from his mistresses were actually making him nervous for once; they had become quite accustomed to knowing about his little nervous quirks

"So why did you just say 'Hesitant Confusion' right now. Hm?" Blake questioned, raising an eyebrow as she tried her best not to laugh since she found this amusing more than anything

"Very hesitant confusion: Errrr…." HK-97 tried to argue once more. But he couldn't for the life of him, since his voice modulator ratted him out by simply how it functioned. Sometimes he wondered why the creators of the HK series installed his voice modulator to say what the type of speech he was making. But he could salvage this, hopefully "Kindly statement: Why Mistresses, I would ask you to kindly stop worrying about this. You wouldn't want to ruin your lovely complexions now, would you?"

"Ha, charming compliments aren't going to sway us. But thank you HK." Ruby exclaimed, smirking "But HK. Please apologize to Cid here."

Ruby then did what was her signature weapon. Her truly, most dangerous, deadly weapon, she tilted her head just a bit to the right. Then did her dubbed, by Yang. Her 'Rosey Posey Puppy Dog Stare'. The battle was over before it started as HK-97, bearing the full brunt of it. Fell to the stare.

"Defeated: HNNGGG… fine. Fine I will do so Mistresses." HK-97 said, sighing as he knew his mistresses had won. Sighing he looked back to Cid, with the smuggest smirk on his face. HK-97 was SO gonna hate this "Rel…Apologies: Cid, I apologize. I will… somehow make up for that broken bell. Does that…suffice?"

"Heh, yeah it does bucket head. Anyways, you all get to going. I need a nap for real. Still if you ever need some supplies. Just come to good old Cid's." Cid kindly remarked, as the group and a grumbling HK-97 made their way out

Cid meanwhile started his way to the back of his store for a quick nap. But he had to admit, these folks were quite the odd ones. But hey, in way they all were odd. But Cid already knew, he was gonna like plenty enough. They'd make thing rather fun.

Still outside now, our group of somewhat more hopeful fourteen. Stood outside the front of Sid's shop. All of them taking a moment or so to take in the fact they were stuck in Traverse Town for who knows how long. Silence filled the air for a bit. Before Glynda and Ozpin decided to speak up, since they were the teachers in this group. They needed to at least try to help their students feel better.

"Kids." Glynda said, the students of hers looking to her now as she smiled lightly "I know this isn't the best situation for us. But we all need to remember we still have each other. Me and Ozpin will do what we can to help keep you safe. We promise as your teachers and as your friends."

"Glynda is correct. So don't fret, one way or another we'll get out of this and we'll keep each other safe. We Hunters and Huntresses stick together." Ozpin added in. As the teens of their group, felt much better now from the words of their older friends

"Ozpin is right. We're all here and we're all gonna get through this. So, let's do it!" Ruby cheered in glee, as she stood in a proud stance while by accident this time at least; her Keyblade summoned into her hands

"YEAH!" Blake, Weiss and Yang cheered seconds later. Raising their arms up in pride from their leader/friends/sisters words in this moment. Summoned their own Keyblades too, a few seconds passed before any of the four realized what they did and ended up staring at their new weapons

The others noticed, mostly more on team RWBY's sudden slight uneasiness when it came to their new weapons. Each girl having a similar stare that screamed 'Why us?'. Considering the fact that it was only them four who had been given these new weapons.

"Girls?" Ren asked. The four of team RWBY flinching for a moment, before looking to Ren "Are you okay. You know we don't blame any of you for this, right?"

"We…we know Ren. It's just…" Weiss muttered. As she tightened the grip on her Keyblades handle, narrowing her eyes just a little "It's just why us. Me and the girls aren't any different from everyone else. We're just normal."

"Heh… Weiss. No offense honest here, but you and the girls are anything BUT normal." Nora carefully, blurted out as team RWBY were quite confused by that statement

"Nora could have used a bit more tact IMO. But she's right, no offense too. But you four are something special." Coco said. A small smile of comfort donned her face as she knew this was sudden news for the girls

"W-What. No, pff no. No way, we're just normal girls. NORMAL." Yang tried to argue. As she really didn't think she and the girls were more special than anyone else, though it seemed her friends didn't think the same

"Yang. You girls were the only group of first years to take out a Nevermore with no back up whatsoever; and that was before any of you became an official team. That and it was during the first year's test." Glynda bluntly laid it out there. For the girls to truly realize just how different they were already from everyone else

"That and some of the stories I've heard during the school year so far. All involved four girls, first years of team RWBY." Yatsuhashi exclaimed. Though the girls flinched, at the fact none of them had realized they were so famous apparently

"That…" Ruby tried to say, but she felt her throat choke up some at the sudden news of their fame

"I can't be. It just can't be. Can it?" Weiss questioned. Blake and Yang just silent as they were simply just shocked by this news

"Girls. You just have to come with to terms here. But like it or not, you are different from us. That's not a bad thing but, if those weapons seemed like they choose their wielders and if that's the case. Then I personally couldn't think of any other four who could have deserved them more than you girls." Fox reassured, his voice even through his semblance. Fully showing the sincerity he held, that he truly did think they of team RWBY deserved these key like weapons

"Agreed. You girls this past year have been what I personally think Hunters and Huntresses should strive to be. Honest, loyal, brave and always willing to help those who needed it. Even if they don't ask for it." Ozpin addressed. His words like the rest, full of total sincerity as he smiled with pride

Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang all were dumbfounded by this point. It didn't help when they saw everyone else in their group in total agreement with Ozpins statement. Which made it finally dawn on the girls. They apparently WERE different from everyone else. Special even.

Though that was in itself, somewhat scary. Scary knowing the fact, they could have a much deeper impact on life than others. That kind of, dare say destiny. Though awesome, was also nerve racking. But before any of them could respond back. A pair of footsteps to their left echoed. Followed by a man suddenly speaking to them.

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"They'll come at you four out of nowhere."

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The one speaking was a young man from the looks, peach skin, blue eyes and neck length dark brown hair. He wore a white shirt, with a black fur collared vest and silver cross neckless. He also sported black gloves, pants and shoes. Finally, he had in his right hand, he held a weapon that was literally like Weiss rapier, only. It was a more bulky and scarier version of it. Like holy crap, Weiss weapon looked like a freaking toothpick compared to this guy's weapon.

That aside. There were seven other individuals, three men and four women. Making eight if one included the man who spoke. All of the rest, standing alongside the first man too. Each odd in their own rights.

For the second of the three other men. He was the biggest in body size and muscle. His lightly dark skin, black hair and beard helped his amber eyes pop out. Alongside the two claw like scar marks near the lower part of his right eye. He wore a brown sleeveless jacket, with a black shirt underneath, a pair of green jeans, brown boots, a brown fingerless left glove: plus, arm guard. With his arm replaced by a freaking mini-gun barrel of all things. This man for those who don't know, goes by the name of Barret Wallce. One of the very first residents of this town alongside the others.

The second of the new trio of men. Had only the peach skin of his lower face and blue eyes show. As the rest of his body was covered in a red, white and blue armored suit of sorts. Helmet included with a large letter 'A' printed on. The only brown he had was the gloves and boots he wore. Oddest thing was, he had no weapon. Instead he had red, white and blue round shield with a large white star in the center. To those who wonder, this man is another refugee. By the name of Steve Rogers or Captain America.

Finally came the last of the three men. The only thing that could be told of this man was, well that he was a man from body shape alone. Since the rest of his body was covered in a gold and red coloring. The blue glowing eyes and light on the chest the only things that were off color. To most this man would be known as Tony Stark or Iron Man. That and he came from the same world as Steven did.

Now came the women of the group. First up, seem to be the oldest of them; despite how young she also looked. From her flawless peach skin, blue eyes and lovely blonde hair tied in short ponytail. A set of white and black head gear adorned her head. That alongside the white, black and orange colored clothing; and armor that covered her body. Two stubs on her back in the shape of wings oddly and finally she had in her hand a white and black staff of sorts. This woman was a renowned doctor in her world, one Angela Zingler or Mercy as her codename was.

Second of the four women. Was lovely olive skinned, long back haired woman with pretty brown eyes. Wearing a black sleeveless top under a white one. She sported a black skirt, with straps over her shoulders connected to it. Black cloth arm guards, black gloves, stockings and red shoes. She was a deadly looking beauty if any, her name Tifa Lockhart. She like Barrete came from the same world.

Third up wa a woman with short black hair, wearing an eye patch over her left eye; which was yellow. Her pale olive skin add to her beauty; along with the somewhat muscular arms she showed off. Since she wore a black selvesess tank top, with grey military cargo pants and black boots. Holster was a knife of sorts. This woman was simply known as Valmet, who like a few others from her world. Ended up here and stuck.

Last for the woman, was well more of a girl to be exact. Since she looked to be at least in middle school. Maybe seventh, eighth grade at most. Her shorter stature alone and less ahem…developed body if one were to be allowed to say so. Also added her being the youngest. This girl had pale skin, yellow eyes, green short hair tied in knot at the top with some brown in it. She wore a cute little outfit of purple, black and grey. With black shoes, all of it seeming more of a school uniform then anything. Though she had no weapon to be seen and oddest thing of her, was the elf like ears. This girl went the name Amity Blight. Who with one other from her world. Was like everyone else, stuck.

So here they were, the backup that the man who was still threatening the group had with him. The man himself speaking what else left he had say to the group.

"And they'll keep on coming at you as long as you four keep continuing to wield those keyblades. But..." The man muttered, seeming a bit disappointed as he stared at team RWBY primarily Why…why would those blades choose four kids like you?"

"Wow rude." Coco exclaimed, as the others and especially the girls took offense to that little statement just now

"Seriously. Want to say that again dude?!" Yang screamed her eye's narrowing some. Thankfully she stayed put since she didn't know what this guys was gonna do if she did; that and what would happen to the others. Especially her… THEIR Blakey, yep 'THEIR'; not hers nope…nope… maybe

"Leon. No need to rude about this you know?" Steve exclaimed, raising a brow to the man he and his own team had come to know these past few weeks

"Yeah. Besides weren't we gonna just test them. Not you know… insult them." Amity chimed in, as she wasn't a fan of that sort of 'Teaching' mechanism as some called it

"Hey just makes our job easier if we tick them off." Tony remarked, his voice a bit synthesized thanks to his armor; Amity frowned a bit at that

"Yeah but still…" Amity muttered, before she felt the ever so kind hand of Angela; who pat the top of her head with such kind warmth; the she wished THIS woman was her mother

"Don't fret sweetie. We aren't going to hurt them, or at least I'll make sure. Tifa here too and Barret you know is softie under all that gruffness." Angela remarked, sweetly as Amity felt better since she knew these folks rather well by this point ever since she and her friend ended up here a few weeks ago too

"Hm." Barret huffed, though couldn't help but blush just a bit when he heard Amity giggle; then that could also be because Tifa gave the younger of their group a thumbs up of reassurance from his expense

"That said. We're gonna have to beat em up a bit. So kiddo, you gotta give your all kay?" Valmet stated, slightly stern when she looked to Amity. Having donned on a big sister role with the younger girl, not that either minded seeing each as other as such by this point in time

"Yes ma'am!" Amity cheerfully exclaimed, going into a more battle ready stance as she and the rest of her group turned attention back to the new comers; Leon taking over once more

"As I was saying." Leon exclaimed. Happy that his teammates were at least smart enough to have been whispering for those short few moments of banter. But kept his gaze upon team RWBY, raising his gun sword right them and their group in tow "You know what, doesn't matter. Ladies, just hand over those Keyblades and this won't get ugly."

"Y-You're seriously threatening us for our Keyblades?!" Blake questioned as this sudden situation came out of nowhere; narrowing her own eyes. She got into a battle ready stance of her own, her team mates following behind along with the rest "No way we're going to do that!"

"Yeah where do you get off telling us what to do!" Ruby yelled. Irked by this meanie pant; but more on the kid part of his comment; speaking of that "A-And who are you calling kids Mister Mc…Mc Edgy meanie pants!"

That little comment irked Leon just enough, to make his left eye twitch. Now he had a reason to attack a little more harder when this fight was going to start.

"Kind of proving his point their little red." Tony remarked, much to his slight amusement when Ruby grumbled some

"He does have a point there Ruby." Yatsuhashi chimed in, Ruby looking back at him with a face that screamed 'WHY, WHY BRO!?". The large young man could only sheepishly smile back, as he didn't mean to rub the wound any worse

"Yeah kind of." Velvet even agreed somewhat, Ruby slumping her head a bit at the blunt words from her friends

"Okay enough making friends with them!" Glynda yelled, getting Ruby at least out of her funk; before turning her full attention back to Leon and his group "If the girls won't give you their 'Keyblades' as you called them. Then that's that, unless you are serious about attacking us young man. Then expect the rest of us to back them up."

Leon sighed, before looking at the others who either nodded back quickly or took a moment or two to do so. But all were in agreement that the only way now was with a fight. Smirking some, he faced his focus back to the Keyblade Wielders and their group.

"Well if that's how it is. Amity." Leon said. Amity herself smiling as ever since she got here, her magic; yes magic to raise abominations from goo kept around her had been changed a bit. Now she could just do it from thin air, which was SO much more cooler and helpful

"Ahem…ABOMONATIONS, RISE!" Amity screamed out, before a dozen or so purple slim things popped out from the ground like freaking zombies. All converting around Amity who smiled in pride

The group of team RWBY and their allies for a moment, were stumped by the sudden action. That and realizing his fight might be a BIT harder than originally believed.

"Okay…wh- EEP!" Velvet was about to say. But was almost hit by a freaking fireball of all things, shot out by Leon who was still smirking

It wasn't even seconds later before the fight began. Nora lunging at Leon with her hammer fully out. Slamming down at the man. Only for Steve to block it with his Sheild, pushing the girl back. Then the others charged at one another.

Amity's abominations focused their sights on Velvet, Fox and Yatsuhashi. Barret went for Coco who had sights on him to be her opponent. Valmet and Steven meanwhile went for Ozpin and Glynda. Tony decided that Nora and Ren would be his targets. Finally Tifa and Leon went against the girls of team RWBY; and HK-97. All the while Angela stayed behind next to Amity to keep the younger girl safe.

As the fight began. For Velvet, Fox and Yatsuhashi, they were having trouble with Amity's abominations. Not because they were hard to cut down, bash in or slice up. More to the fact, they were one slimy so that was gross already. Two they had no sense of pain, and three they were continually regenerating. Which was the worst of all and as for a bonus fact, but these things hit really hard.

Which for Velvet and Fox at least. They're bodies were taking more damage than usual; they still had their auras. But they felt a bit weaker. None of them using their semblances at the moment though, as they didn't know if those had been affect either somehow. Still the hits the three took, were starting to wear them down. Yatsuhashi more so, since he was taking the full brunt of the attacks, while trying to cleave Amity's abominations in half permanently with little to no luck.

The battle between Barret and Coco meanwhile was rather even. Both showing a great deal of strength with each punch or kick they landed. Neither wanting to use their weapons since they didn't want to kill one another, only to incapacitate. Still as the fight went on, each hit landing dealing a bruise or so. Barret and Coco ended up in a stalemate, pressing foreheads against one another. Hands held against one another in a show of force. Trying to overpower each other, but again their strength was mostly matched.

"Gotta say. You're a tough one miss." Barret exclaimed, using all his strength to slight push Coco back

"T-Thanks. You too…hehe… why don't we call this a draw huh?" Coco mused. Doing her best to keep her cool, her own strength starting to falter as she knew between her and this man she fought. The man had more strength in him, then she did "Heh… what do say buddy?"

"Temping. Real temping…don't want to hurt a kid. But I ain't one to back down from a fight." Barret remarked. Pushing Coco back some more as he chuckled "So let's see what you got!"

"J-Joy!" Coco screamed through her teeth. Doing all she could to push back Barret, if only barely

As that fight went on. To our third battle, the one between Valmet and Steve; against Ozpin and Glynda. A fight also on more equal footing as each pairs were quite experiences in combat. Be it ranged or in this case hand-to-hand; plus maybe a weapon or two.

"Got to say lady. You're good!" Valmet remarked. Enjoying this little fight as she'd pulled her knife out now when she saw Glynda had some sort of full body forcefield around her. So she was confident enough she wouldn't hurt the woman. Swinging her knife, as Glynda dodged three swipes in quick succession "Military or…?"

"Self-trained believe it or not!" Glynda answered. Throwing one jab, then two at Valmet who barely dodged each swipe. She would have used her semblance at this point, but for some strange reason she couldn't. Still she needed to focus on this woman before her, not her lack of semblance "What about you?"

"Military!" Valmet answered, as she dodged a right hook from Glynda, before landing two solid gut punches; followed by a knee to the face. Pushing Glynda back on her feet, with a slightly bloody nose

"W-What the… my aura is weaker too." Glynda muttered. But her train of thought was interrupted when she had to start dodging Valmet's strikes again. She looked over to see Ozpin having a somewhat equal footing match with the shield carrier, she could only hope he was having less of an issue then she as currently

Speaking of. When it came to the fight between Ozpin and Steve. Both men hadn't said a word between one another. Instead letting their fists and skills speak for each.

Swipe after swipe, kick after painful kick, dodge followed by another dodge; and all forms of combat. Both defensive and offensive were utilized. Steven using his shield, while Ozpin used his surprisingly sturdy cane.

Again. It was battle of silence and combat between two men who'd seen much in their life's. Ozpin in his own ways, Steven in other ways. Both not seeming to want to hurt one another; but to more covey a message if they were friend, foe or not sure at the moment.

Still as this battle between the two war veteran's continued. Stevens friend Tony, was MUCH more talkative when it came to his fight against both Nora and Ren. Nora at the moment swinging her hammer in a fast manner. Each swing either blocked or dodged by Tony.

"Just stay still tin can!" Nora screamed. Having already been irritated beforehand from the events that lead them into this town. She was letting her anger get to her, which Tony was easily taking advantage of

"Nah not my style. Oh but I gotta ask…" Tony began to say, as he kept on dodging each swipe Nora threw a him. Before stopping for a moment with his quips, barley avoiding an attack from behind, by Ren as both her and Nora crashed into each. Tony chuckled as both teens tried get untangled "Anyways was gonna ask. But, you have a long lost blonde brother by the name of Thor at all. Cause you're giving me ginger Thor vibes here."

"UGH. Will you shut up!" Nora yelled. She and Ren having gotten untangled just moments ago, Ren already back on his feet as he helped Nora up

"Aw what's the matter. Ginger snap gonna thrown a tantrum?" Tony teased. In the most condescending tone he could muster up, though for him that was easy. Besides he could tell this girl was a short tempered one when she got frustrated. All according to plan as he notice Nora narrow her eyes

"T-Tantrum. I'll show you TANTRUM!" Nora screamed. Before charging Tony, who seemed WAY too calm; something Ren took quick notice of

"Wait Nora no!" Ren warned. Though it a little too late as Nora was already inches away from Tony, who smirked under his helmet as his plan had worked just as planned

Without much hesitation he waited until she swung her hammer straight down at him. Pivoting his right ankle to avoid the attack. Nora's hammer smashing into the ground and made a few cracks in it. But as she did this, Tony was able to land a solid strike to the back of her neck. With enough force thanks to his suit, to bypass whatever shielding she had and knock her out as the girl seconds later fell to the ground. Out cold and given at the same time the much needed rest from the craziness of today.

"Take a nap kiddo. Looks like you needed one." Tony muttered, sighing some as he didn't want to hurt the kids; but this was probably the quickest way to get it over with. Looking to Ren who seemed rather ticked off, Tony hoped maybe he could talk the boy down "She's fine just to say. Only taking a quick little nap. So why don't you give up and you won't end u-"

"RRAAHH!" Ren in a moment of anger at seeing his best friend, the girl he cared dearly about hurt. Lunged right at Tony, who like before sighed

It wasn't even seconds later, when Ren landed his blades against Tony's armor. Which took the hits easily. Before Ren felt a loss of air in his lungs when Tony landed a solid gut punch. Followed by a grab to the face, before using as much non-lethal force and slammed the young man into the ground. Creating a small crater as Ren by the looks of it was out cold too.

"Man. Why are kids always the crazy ones?" Tony muttered to himself once more. Taking a moments rest, as he'd done his part for the time being

Speaking of the fights going on around. The last one, was the most tense of them all as it was of course the fight with Team RWBY and HK-97; against Leon and Tifa. So far the battle was on even footing as for the girls and their robotic guardian. Leon and Tifa were anything but weak.

"Girls, HK we need to- WILL YOU BACK OFF!" Yang had started to say. Only to be cut off yet again, as she dodged a ground fracturing punch from Tifa, before using her keyblade to block the woman's kicks "Just stop!

Tifa though could only smirk a little. It had been a while since she was in a fight-fight with a person instead of a Heartless. That and she was simply tiring out the girl before landing the final KO. Though from behind Blake and leaped in the air. Keyblade raised over her head about to slam it straight down ta Tifa.

"Ahhh!" Blake screamed in a war cry. The fight so far having pumped her full adrenaline by this point

Though Tifa already had noticed her. But instead of countering the incoming attack. She waited until a few seconds later. Then blocked Yangs next attack, followed by a quick kick to the side of the girls leg.

Yang growled a bit in pain. But just as that happened. Tifa moved to the side, as Blakes attack missed her barley. Yang by instance seeing Blakes attack was about to make contact with her. Used her Keyblade to block it. Though both girls, much to their slight confusing pleasure. Crashed into one another. Both groaning a bit in pain, as Tifa walked closer to them.

"Have to say. You two are good, but I gotta finish this. Sorry nothing personal." Tifa exclaimed. Her knuckles cracking, followed by swinging her right fist at the two to Knock them out. Only a metallic hand caught it seconds before contact "Huh?"

The one who'd caught it. Had been HK-97, using his own strength to push Tifa back on her a bit. Before dropping his at this point ruined blaster. Then getting into a fighting stance of his own, Tifa following in suit seeing a new challenger.

"Regretful Apology: Forgive me Mistresses. I know you two can fight. But please take a moment to rest, then help Mistress Weiss and Mistress Ruby. This woman will be my opponent." HK-97 stated, calm as ever. Blake and Yang were about to argue. Before they saw to the side; Ruby and Weiss having some trouble with Leon. They knew their friend had a point

"We will. Thank you HK, just stay safe for us." Yang replied kindly, glad that HK-97 intervened when he did

"Amused Remark: Why of course Mistress Yang. If you tell me to be safe, then safe I shall be." HK-97 proudly boasted. As he turned hie full attention to Tifa "Stern Statement: Well now young lady. I am your opponent. Have at thee!

Without a second more. HK-97 and Tifa charged at one another. Displaying their full might in close combat. Tifa thoroughly surprised that HK-97 was so nimble and trained well in the art of combat. All the while Blake and Yang took a moments rest. Before they would help Ruby and Weiss.

Speaking of, the final other half of this fight. Ruby and Weis were doing the best they could, to fight back against the more raw brute strength Leon possessed. Didn't help when that his blade added even more weight to it.

"Gah!" Ruby screamed, being pushed back from another hard strike Leon landed on her; her Keyblade barely able to force back the man as she skidded a little on her feet; Weiss moving behind her and stopping her before she fell on her backside "T-Thanks Weiss."

"Anytime Ruby." Weiss kindly replied. Before she and Ruby focused back at Leon. Who was smiling just a little

"You two make quite the team don't ya. I'm going to ask one last time. Hand over the Keyblades and this won't get messy." Leon stated. Clam if not stern in his demand

"And we said no. So just leave us alone." Ruby argued, she and Weiss back into their combat ready stances

"Well I did give you-" Leon began to say. Only to block to swipes from his left by Blake and Yang

Both girls landing on their feet as Leon skid to the side a bit from the force of the duel hit alone. Ruby and Weiss moving next to their sisters in arms. Keyblades ready too.

"Nice timing you two. Couldn't have helped sooner?" Weiss mused, teasing for once despite the situation they were in

"Oh is that a joke Weiss. My god Blake, Ruby I think we finally broke through our little Weiss ice shell." Yang remarked, as Weiss huffed for a moment; while Blake chuckled and Ruby giggled

"Hehe. Funny as that is. We should focus back on the guy before us." Blake suggested, the others agreed. All their focus back on Leon who'd seem to have waited for them to stop talking amongst one another. Blake smirked in slightly mocking manner "Well, and they say chivalry is dead."

"Hm. Believe it or not I don't have anything personal against you girls. But since you won't let go of those Keyblades. I have use brute force. So get ready ladies, I'm holding back anymore." Leon exclaimed, smugly a little which irked the girls

"How nice of you. Hm… girls let's do what we did when we first got out Keyblades. Sound good right?" Ruby suggested, smirking herself as the girls did so too. Leon simply raised an eyebrow more curious then anything. That and he notice most of his team mates were just finishing up their fights and would call for help with them if needed

Seconds later team RWBY began to activate their semblances, only to realize that they weren't working. Much to their surprise, didn't help when they knew they could feel their semblances still. But that they wouldn't activate for some reason.

"W-What's going on?" Ruby questioned, as she and the girls were so shocked by this revelation; that Leon took this as the perfect time to finish this fight

Without a seconds notice. He charged at the girls. Yang the first to be knocked out with a elbow below the chin. Before Leon grabbed Blake by the hair with his left hand, bringing her face right against his knee. Blake fell face first out cold once he let go of her.

Weiss and Ruby didn't even get a second to counter attack. As Leon swung his blade. Forcing Ruby back as she blocked it. Weiss recovering quicker as she swung at him. But Leon dodged the attack, moving behind her as he hit her in the back of the head with the end of his sword. Knocking her out too.

Ruby was the last one by this point. The red themed girl glaring at Leon, who sighed as he cracked his neck. It didn't help Ruby's confidence at how calm the man was; that and seeing that her friends had been beaten too if their out cold bodies on the ground indicated enough. Most of them staring at Ruby, who was doing her best to keep herself calm too.

"Sorry about being so rough there. But you left me no choice, now are you FINALLY going to give up your Keyblade or not?" Leon remarked, readying his sword as some of the others of Leon's group moved a bit closer to make sure Ruby couldn't escape

"I…I…" Ruby began to say. Only she stopped, when she felt a slight anger start to grow. Gripping the handle of her weapon. She scowled and leaped right at Leon with full intent to beat the living day lights out of him "NEVER!"

It was like a river flowing the next few seconds. As Leon blacked the attack, pushing Ruby's Keyblade away; before using his left fist and landing a solid gut punch into Ruby's stomach. The result of such a sudden attack, caused Ruby to fall on her knees, drop her Keyblade and then fell onto her back. Ruby letting out a small whine as she started to feel herself fade out. Then she saw Leon looking down at her. Stern, yet regretful as he lifted his boot over her face.

"Sorry kid. Nothing personal." Leon simply stated, before kicking Ruby in the face hard; knocking her out. Once that was done and over with, Leon sighed as the other re-grouped with him

"That was a little…much right there you know?" Amity chastised. Just a bit, as she wasn't too fond of how brutal Leon had been with the four Keyblade wielders

"Maybe he was Amity. But you have to remember that being gentle with a possible hostile could get you killed. Understood?" Valmet sternly, if not with a hint of care exclaimed. As she smiled half way, patting the top of the younger girls head

"I know…still." Amity whispered. As she did understand that, but that didn't mean she liked it one bit; heck she felt bad for causing slight harm to three she was handling

"Either way. We're good now. Damn, that bucket of bolts could land a hit." Tifa stated. Cracking her neck some, as she had been proven quite wrong when she though HK-97 would be an easy opponent

"Well that's what you get for underestimating the bot." Barret teased. A rare moment of having one up on his good friend; who herself gave the man a stink eye. Though that only got a laugh out of the man. But he stopped a second later as he looked around to see all the out cold newcomers "So guess we'll need to get em up to the hotel then."

"That we will. I'm sure if we ask the Forgers. They'll let us host them in their room for the time being." Steven chimed in, before looking to Valmet "That and give Jonah a break from keeping their daughter entertained. No offense to the kid but…"

"Oh I know. The squirts been doing better with socializing. But Anya is a little much in the hyper active department." Valmet confirmed. Since she knew her practically little brother was still getting use to just being a normal kid

"Well no time like the present then. Alright let's get these people up and to our home away from home. That and so little Amity here can make sure if her little Lutz is okay." Tony teased. Amity blushing all of sudden, as she glared at Tony who laughed

"S-Shut up. Why do you keep doing that!?" Amity scolded. But her embarrassment made it seem so much cuter then anything

"Right like it's no obvious kiddo." Tony remarked. Before he felt Angela lightly slap the left side of his helmet

"Enough. Amity is having enough issues at her age. Don't need to make anymore." Angela scolded. Tony shrugging as the woman sighed at the man child hero's quirkiness at times. But she smiled sweetly when she turned her attention to Amity "Amity sweetie. Are you okay to help us get these folks to the hotel. No dizziness so far?"

"No. A little weakness in the legs, but I'm good. Honest." Amity answered. As she truly was feeling good as can be since her magic changed when arriving in this place "Please let me help okay?"

"None of us were doubting you. Just want to make sure is all, we are the adults after all." Steven reassured. Feeling some pride in the girl, as she had spirit that was for sure

"Some more than others." Barret stated, all eyes on Tony who shrugged it off as just a small jab. Before the man notice Leon still staring down at Ruby; along with the other three with her "You okay Leon?"

"Yeah. Just… I'm wondering why the Keyblades choose them. To be honest and don't want to keep being such a pessimist. But our odds don't seem that great if these are our hero's." Leon explained. Bluntly too as if these girls were their supposed saviors, it wasn't looking well so far as he could tell

"Jeez lighten up Lenny. Sure they're a little green, but hey they're our chosen hero's like it or not. So might as well given em a chance." Tony remarked, patting Leon's shoulder in a slightly patronizing manner much to the man's slight annoyance

"Yeah I guess so. Still, Amity I know Angela asked. But you sure you're good still helping us move these folks to the hotel?" Leon asked. Kinder this time, and even smiling just a bit

"Heh. Yeah I am." Amity simply answered, before ordering her abominations to start moving some of the out cold newcomers

The others followed in suit, all taking one or two of the newcomers up into their arms. Before making their way off to this hotel of theirs. Though unlike most, Leon still couldn't help but feel a bit.. uneasy about these four. For the time being however. He would simply have to wait and see.

Hopefully, these girls would prove him wrong.

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Ruby could feel the bed underneath her. Comfy and such, her eyes starting to open up slowly as her sight was starting to come back too. Slowly she could see she was inside someone's room, a green colored room, that and she could see someone above her. A little girl she assumed if the size could be an answer. That and what looked like a big black blob next to the little girl.

Though as her vision started to clear up. Suddenly she felt her cheek get poked by a small finger, then again and again. Ruby though still out of it, was able to figure out it was the person she saw looking down at her, was the one also poking her.

"-ey_ Okay?" The little girl asked and poked Ruby in the face once more

"Ugh…." Ruby groaned. As her vision was getting much better and her hearing was coming back finally

"Miss. Miss are_ okay?!" The little girl once more asked. Sounding frantic now, as she got louder too

"W-Where…" Ruby tried to ask. Her throat a bit dry as she felt her words become silent, she really needed some water

"M-Mama, Papa the pretty red lady is wakey!" The little girl yelled, as Ruby was glad her hearing had full comeback; that and her vision too which gave her a good look at the little girl before her and the black blob that was actually a dog

The little girl was absolutely adorable. From her fair skin to her big green eyes and neck length pink hair. With what looked to be little two black caps over horns shaped tips on her head. Rather she had horns or not, was a question for later. Still this little one also wore a cute black and gold accent dress, with a pair of white socks and shoes. Finally in her hands was a cute little pink and green colored doll.

Next to the little girl, was a large white fur dog of some breed she'd never seen. Happily wagging his tail as around his neck. Was a collar with the tag on it, the name of the dog 'Bond'. This dog already reminded Ruby of a bigger Zewi, their family dog.

Ruby would have said more, but before she could. She saw this little girls Mama and Papa. Both seeming fairly young, at least young if one were to ask her on what she considered 'Young' for adults.

'Papa' had peach skin, blue eyes, a clean shaved face and short dirty blonde hair. His attire was that of a plain forest green suit, with a white undershirt and a red tie. He wore a pair of brown shoes, a darken tanned hat and a pair of black gloves on his hands. Oddly his eyes seemed a little narrowed from what Ruby could tell, like he was studying her in silence.

Then was the "Mama', a light olive skinned woman. With red eyes, long black hair tied in a bun and with two long bangs hanging downwards. She wore a pink headband over her head, a pink winter coat, a pair of tanned boots and black stockings. This woman though also seeming to study Ruby to her notice, looked much kinder. Worried even as she knelt down next to the little girl.

"Thank you Miss Anya. Let mama take care of it now, you take Bond with you and get the others. Okay?" Mama said. A sweet smiling donning her face, as she patted the top of Anya's head

"Yes mama. Come on Bond!" Anya cheered. Making her off, as her dog Bond barked happily before following, to get whoever Mama was speaking about. Once gone, Anya's Mama and Papa turned their attention fully on her

"You okay miss. They sure did a beating on you and your friends." Papa asked, kindly if not still studying Ruby for whatever reason

"Don't worry too. They're fine, I just wish they hadn't been so ruff with you all. Especially Leon and Tony. They're good men but…" Mama began to say as she helped Ruby sit up at least

"But they're a bit rough like some others. Still, I almost forgot. My name is Loid Forger, this is my wife. Yor Forger. You already meet our daughter Anya and our dog, Bond. It's nice to meet you Ruby." Loid exclaimed, Yor nodded in agreement while Ruby was a little confused on how he knew her name. Loid chuckled as he deduced that "If you're wondering how we know your name. Simple. Your friends told us, speaking of…"

Just then door opened up, followed by a bunch of footsteps. Though three pair were in a scurry right towards Ruby. Who herself felt three pairs of arms wrapped around her. The three in question being Weiss, Blake and Yang. All hugging Ruby, like they hadn't seen her in years.

"Ruby you're okay!" Blake first said, as Ruby swore for just a moment; she heard a cat purr

"Seriously I got super worried that my baby sis was hurt!" Yang stated. Though Ruby felt a little upset that Yang treated her like a baby at times; she couldn't help but be happier then anything as she knew Yang only meant it in the kindest way

"Don't ever make us worry so much you dolt, you had us…ME worried beyond belief!" Weiss yelled. Though a few sniffles could be heard, which though made Ruby feel horrible that she caused Weiss to cry for her; though it also made her heart flutter at how much the girls cared for her "Stupid dolt…"

"Heh, sorry girls. I'll be more careful. Promise." Ruby muttered, as she did her best to hug her teammates/family back. Only for the moment to be cut off when the sounds of a scroll taking a picture echoed

Everyone then looked to the source of the noise. Ruby seeing that it had been Coco with her scroll out, with her was mostly everyone else. Aside from Nora, Ren, Yatsuhashi, Fox, Velvet and HK-97. The one from her group, obviously her team, Glynda, Ozpin and Coco. Plus a few others.

One being Anya of course since she'd went to get them and was holding the hand of the one called Amity. If she remembered correctly hearing. Bond over on Anya's other side, wagging his tail still. Next to her, the one called Angela, then lastly was the one she remembered called Steve. Who had his mask off now, showing his blonde short hair.

"Sorry. That was just TOO adorable to not take a pic." Coco apologized, sheepishly at that as she put her scroll away

"We can see that, and I will agree. It was cute. Still since we're officially meeting. I'm Angela, Amity is the young girl and Steve is the young man." Angela sweetly exclaimed, as she cleared her throat "Also I would like to apologize on behalf of some of the others you met. Especially Leon, he was a little too violent with you four especially."

"Leon. That's the guy with the big sword right?" Ruby questioned, as the girls had released her from the group hug; she and them standing back up now on their feet

"Yes that would be him Ruby. From what we've been told he was simply testing us all. A bit much for a test though." Glynda answered. Rubbing her left side a little from her fight with Valmet

"Mistar Broody is like that. I wish he smiled more." Anya muttered, louder then she wanted as that got a chuckle out of a few. Mainly Yang, Amity and Steve

"Yeah, we know Anya. The guy can be a bit tense… he's nice. But again…tense." Amity stated. As she'd dealt with many like Leon beforehand; but the man beat most of them in the unnecessary tenseness category

"Him aside. I'm sorry too that he went a little overboard with you four ladies. I'd have stopped him if I'd notice that." Steve apologized. Feeling a bit guilty as he could only guess that it was a bit of a moral killer to be taken down by one guy so brutally

"It's fine dude. Sheesh you apologize too much and I've barely known you for two hours." Yang teased, Steve flustered a bit as he rubbed the back of his head

"Arf!" Bond barked, Yang at least chuckling as she found the dog adorable already

"Hehe. See Steve, Bond agrees." Yang teased some more, as Steve was truly such an easy target

"Ah right, sorry. I mean ah…you gals get what I mean." Steve tried to apologize yet again, but wasn't used to being teased so easily by anyone but Tony mostly. Let alone Yang, Weiss and Blake who'd take a few moments to tease him earlier just for fun and maybe a bit of pay back for being part of their groups defeat

"Alright ladies. Enough teasing Steve here. Besides there are more important manners that need to be addressed. Isn't that right Leon." Ozpin said, loudly and not even looking at the door behind them, as it opened once more

Though as Ruby and the rest saw Leon come in, he was followed by a young brunette woman, a teen ninja for her guess and most importantly. Much to hers, Weiss, Blake and Yangs shock. It was the five people that had appeared in their dream not so long ago. Which was uncanny in many was seeing them in real life, opposed to just stain glass images. Those she wished the names would come back, they were slipping her mind currently. Still the others part of their group and here currently, simply stayed quite since they didn't know how significant those five were to team RWBY.

"How'd you know Ozpin?" Leon asked, curious more than anything as the girls next to him giggled

"Simple. Aerith and Yuffie told me you'd try doing a dramatic entrance. I just assumed you'd come in now. Thank you for proving me correct." Ozpin explained, amused as Aerith and Yuffie gave him a thumbs up on such a good guess there. He then looked back to the girls who were wide eyed for some reason "Girls are you-"

It wasn't second later, that at least Ruby even without her semblance. Ran quickly up to the five strangers from the dream. Giddy if anything as she found this a bit scary, but cool too. Like REALLY cool, kind of chosen one stuff cool. Even if that alone was scary enough for the fifteen year old.

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh it's you all. Like this is really, really cool. But scary, but cool. I mean the fact that you're all real opens up a can of worms. I mean does that mean like my imaginary friend from years ago exist somewhere and does that also mean-" Ruby started to say. Going off into a sudden moment of questioning what she could believe in when it came to the idea of perceived realties; only for the Leopard masked man to cover her mouth with just two fingers

"Calm yourself young one. You're speaking in riddles and we're confused on how you know of us?" Leopard Mask man exclaimed, before the hooded woman cut in

"That and it's quite rude to not introduce yourself. To not just us, but Yuffie and Aerith here." Hooded Woman chimed in. As she pointed to Yuffie and Aerith, much to Ruby's embarrassment at how rude she just was

"Ah you're right miss. I am SO sorry!" Ruby exclaimed, before looking to Aerith and Yuffie "I'm really super-duper sorry there. I'm Ruby and you two are Aerith and Yuffie?"

"Yeppers and no worries, Ruby. From what your friends told us. Mister Grumpy Mc-Angsty here was a bit of brute in your fight. For shame on him." Yuffie replied. Smugly a bit, as she patted Leon's right shoulder in a mocking manner

"Hehe. Yeah, shame on Mistar Broody pants!" Anya added in. Laughing some at the banter before her, Leon resisted the urge to groan from realizing this was still real life and not some horrible dream "Broody Pants, Broody Pants!"

"Broody Pants, Broody Pants!" Coco and Yang cheered, joining in as they found this rather amusing

"Why me…" Leon muttered, wondering what God or God's he angered to be suck in this hell of his

"Alright enough. Let act our age, well aside from Anya since she's only six." Angela scolded a little. Coco and Yang at least quickly complying as Angela gave off a very familiar vibe Glynda had; and neither wanted to test their luck

"Anyways it's fine with me too Ruby. Still these five are Donald, Goofy, Ikail, Dante and Guin. They've only arrived here recently too." Aerith explained. As by this point, Weiss, Blake and Yang moved next up next to Ruby in their own form of shock seeing the five from their dream

"You…are?" Blake asked for her and the girls, rubbing her eyes a bit finding it uncanny also that these five were real

"Yes sir-e we are miss. Gawrsh me and Donald here were lucky. Aerith and Yuffie found us. I was afraid we'd be lost for hours." Goofy exclaimed, as Donald nodded in agreement if not a bit irritably

"Hey. Ain't my fault we got lost. I thought you were keeping an eye on our trail." Donald disgruntledly chastised. Huffing once more, before turning his attention back to the girls "Speaking of. You four are the one's me and Goofy have been looking for."

"Us, why?" Weiss questioned. Though had a good idea why exactly that was, even if she still didn't like the fact apparently she and the girls were 'different' compared to the rest of their just as capable friends

"That's what we all have been wanting to know. Lady Aerith here said she, Yuffie and Leon here would explain. That said, we'd all like some answers." Dante cut in, before he looked to team RWBY "And I know Lady Aerith already introduced us. But I'm Dante, nice to meet you young ladies."

"Hehe. Same here Dante, nice to meet you too." Ruby replied for her and the girls, who nodded in agreement. Then she and the rest looked to Aerith, Yuffie and Leon "So…"

"Alright. Might as well get it over with." Leon exclaimed. Letting a sigh before he cleared his throat since this was going to be quite the explanation "To start off. You girls probably have noticed you're not the only ones who live here. Most of us are refugees from other worlds and trust me on this. We do have more, but they're out currently. Exploring other accessible parts of the town. That aside, all of us are stuck here because of-"

"The Heartless." Team RWBY said in a sudden synchronized moment, as Leon was surprised they knew the name already

"Yes… that's them. So, then you also saw what they did to your world I assume. If so, then you also have come to realize that those blades of yours. The Keyblades are a big part of all of this." Leon exclaimed, as the girls summoned their keyblades without realizing and looked at them. They even heard a small awe from Anya who eyed the blades like pretty trinkets "You're probably wondering why that is, aren't ya?"

"Well yeah dude. These things, cool I'll admit. But if they're the reason for all of this, then why?" Yang responded back, a little uneasy at the fact her new weapon was a big part of whatever was going on

"Seriously. The girls and I are just…normal." Blake added in, before she continued as Glynda was at least about to argue "AND we know that apparently in our world we weren't seen as that. But I personally can't see what's special about us."

"Same…no offense. But even if we were picked for this, what in the world are we supposed to do with these keyblades?" Ruby stated, as she was feeling more confused now than before

"Simple Ruby. You and the girls are the keys, the keys to fixing all of the damage the Heartless have committed already. What you four have, are the only weapons that can truly defeat the Heartless. Not to add any stress, but you four are our only hope." Aerith explained now. But gave them four a sympathetic glance as she could tell this wasn't something they had wanted, and she couldn't blame the four teens for feeling such a way

"No pressure…" Weiss muttered, rubbing her eyes for a moment. Before she put on a calmer face "So. Just to so I can make sure we understand. The Heartless are taking worlds for whatever reason, the people in this town are refugees from those taken worlds, our Keyblades are the only weapons that can permanently beat the Heartless. Oh, and not to forget. But me and my friends are literally, your only hope or all is lost. D-Did I get that right?"

"Yeah…girl you need to chill. No pun intended cause…never mind. But yeah. That's pretty much it, sorry. For realsies." Yuffie said. Though she was feeling quite sorry for the girls, since she could see maybe this was bit much for them to accept fully for the moment "Look we can see this is…a lot. But that's just how it is."

"To be blunter. Get over it, you're stuck with this so might as well get used to it." Leon rudely stated. Though that did earn a few glares; mostly from Coco, Glynda, Ozpin, Steven, Yor and Amity

"Rude much. You get your thrills being a as… jerk." Coco began to scold. Before she stopped herself from swearing considering Anya was here and she didn't want her folks to be ticked at her for teaching the little cutie a swear word

"Seriously. Does nice even come into your vocabulary Leon?" Amity also scolded, but Loid decided to play devil's advocate

"Ladies he does have a point. Rude I'll admit myself and maybe could have some more tac. But he does bring up a good point." Loid stated, as Leon gave him a quick thank you nod. Before Loid looked to the girls "Leon is right on one thing. Weather you wanted to or not. You four are our only hope to getting back home. But at least you won't be alone."

Team RWBY looked to one another. Only feeling a little better, then again it wasn't every day you learned the hopes of many strangers and worlds already attacked; and yet to be attacked. Hitch on your shoulders and if you failed, it was game over for everyone. Heck, the girls only worry not even a few hours ago was when the next test was coming up, studying, what to do for the weekend. Now, they were thrusted into being literal Chosen Ones. So not exactly what one would call, a usual occurrence in a teen's life.

"Loid's right and we'll be with you all the way ladies!" Donald proclaimed, proudly as he gave team RWBY a thumbs

"That's right!" Goofy added in, also giving the four teens a thumbs up

"And we'll be coming along." Ikail stated, as she pointed to herself, Dante and Guin

"You sure. I know you said it was fine, but…" Donald asked. As the three had expressed they'd be more the willing to join since this mission seemed of the upmost importance

"We are. They'll need the help and besides. I don't know for these two. But I feel a need to join. Like I was supposed to." Guin stated, crossing his arms and looked to the girls. Giving them a nod that he was with them all the way "I know we've just met. But you count on me."

"I as well. Like Guin I feel the need to join you four and to fight this darkness. You have my oath I will be by you side until the end." Dante proudly said. A small smiled donned his face, as he gave the girls a quick salute

"And these two are WAY too fun to not be around. So of course I'm coming. Though also the whole save the universe thing too is pretty enticing. So don't worry gals, big sister Ikail has your back!" Ikail cheered. Utter glee as she gave the girls a double thumbs up and a reassuring smile

"Well…" Ruby started to say. Looking to Weiss, Blake and Yang. Seeing if they were on board here. Each one took a moment, before smiling which was a good answer for her. Looking back to the five from their dream. She finally smiled too "Well since you're willing to join us. Welcome to our little family. Team RWBY!"

"Actually that said. You may want to work on the team name, since you have nine people now in your group." Ozpin cut in. Smirking a bit amused as he watched Ruby realizing that fact

"Oh right. Ah…ah, huh maybe we can…hm." Ruby muttered, as she began to think over names

"Well. I can already tell this is going to be fun." Blake quipped. Before laughing a little, followed by Yang, then Weiss and finally Ruby

All in all in this moment. It seemed things had fixed themselves and questions had been answered. For the most part. At least now too, it was peaceful enough. The laughter of team RWBY all that could heard, but no one stopped them since they needed it considering the task ahead. But the moment was cut short.

Why, because suddenly from the back of the room. A Heartless appeared, this one a somewhat bigger one. With a purple like body, an odd symbol on its chest, sharp claws, shoes of sorts and a metal helmet that made it look like a Knight. The clanking sound that it emitted caught everyone of guard, as it lunged at the girls of team RWBY. Only for Yor, from out of nowhere to step in front of the girls. Before kicking the Knight in the face. So hard that it flung into the wall and cracked it a little. It's body turning to black smoke.

"Nice kick Yor." Yuffie muttered as she and everyone else in this place so far, had never seen the woman attack. The fact her kick was so powerful was something that was for sure

"OH ah…y-yeah. Yoga classes and stuff. M-My brother also wanted me to take s-self-defense. That's it!" Yor quickly tried to explain, as most of the others aside from Loid, Anya and even the dog Bond who seemed use to this didn't believe her

-"Seriously?"- Most of the occupants in the room thought, as that was not likely considering she seemed pretty proficient with her kick just now

But before anyone could question her. Suddenly more of the Knights and some Shades started to appear. Team RWBY and their new teammates were about to attack. Before Leon stepped in front of them, weapon out as he and the rest who were combat capable, faced the incoming Heartless.

"No. You and your friend need to get out now. Go through the back, once down there find the Alpha Heartless. That's the only reasons these pests would be here right now. So go." Leon ordered, as the group seemed hesitant. Leon sighed as he slashed one of the Shades that got too close "I said GO!"

Without missing a beat. Team RWBY and their new allies bolted out the door and towards what they assumed would be the back exit of the Hotel. They broke through the door of another room, this one blue while also hearing the sounds of battle from the green room and another room a bit aways. Followed by breaking through the window of the blue room; then landing right into what was assumed also to be the back alley.

Then before them appeared a good few dozen Heartless in the Shade and new Knight variations. Blocking the way the group needed to go, to get to wherever this Alpha Heartless was at. Team RWBY summoned their Keyblade, Ikail taking out her light saber as it glowed its angelic blue hue, Dante his bone made scythe, Guin his large two-handed sword, Donald his staff and finally Goofy his Shield.

Without saying a word, or maybe the fact that it seemed these five were destined to accompany them. They all charged at the group of Heartless. Ready for this fight and whatever other fights they would be encountering. All that could be heard then, was the sounds of battle.

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Warm, comfy and oddly filled with the scent of fresh spring water.

That was what Jaune felt and smelled as he began to stir awake. Slowly, his head killing him. That and his back, which felt like he'd just gotten out of a fight with a Boarbatusk; and won… barely. Still Jaune slowly sat up, hearing a small crack or two as he straightened out his back. Then he rubbed his eyes. Clearing up much better now.

What he saw as his new surroundings. Was that he was inside of a room, a lite up one that was just enough so it didn't seem TOO dark. He turned his head back to see a window, from a distance was a water fall and what appeared to be the dusk sky. It was rather pretty, then he looked back ahead, before seeing something that made him go wide eyed.

What he saw ahead, was another bed, an elegant and well-crafted bed. The drapes red velvet, but more importantly. He saw laid peacefully on the bed. Was his dear Pyrrha, covered by some sort of clear-ish field. He quickly got to his feet, ignoring the pain that suddenly came. Before running towards Pyrrha. Tripping over as he was inches away from her. But got up just as quickly as he fell, stopping at where Pyrrha was. Hands on the field that shielded Pyrrha for whatever reason.

"Pyrrha. Pyrrha!" Jaune yelled. In a panic, as he had no idea how to get his fiancée out of whatever this was; though it also hit him that the rest of his friends weren't here either "Crap. Where's everyone else, oh no…no. Oh crap!"

Though as Jaune began to panic. He heard the door open and before he could do anything, a green skinned woman, in dark robes and with a horned head piece came in. As this woman spotted him, she smiled. Though Jaune did feel a bit uneasy, mostly because of her eyes. They were all yellow with black slits. Like a demon of sorts.

"Well now. Look who's awake, I'm glad you're feeling better. It was bit of a hit and miss I'll admit. But I do say, I am a good doctor after all. Oh pardon my manners. I am the ruler of this castle, you may call me Maleficent. Pleasure." Maleficent sweetly introduced, doing a quick curtsy for Jaune

"I ah…" Jaune started to say. But stopped as he was surprised by how sweet Maleficent seemed despite her darker appearance. Great now he was feeling like a jerk for simply assuming she was bad news, besides from what he gathered right now. It seemed that she was the reason he and Pyrrha he also assumed, were alive. So clearing his throat, he decided to trust the woman some "Jaune. Jaune Arc miss and I have to admit you're much sweeter then ah… you look. No offense."

"None taken sweet boy. I'll admit I don't look the part of a sweet woman, but I am one. It's simply just…well this place doesn't take kindly to those who look sweet. So, I've taken the appearance of a fierce witch if only to keep this home of mine safe. It's sad really, but I hope I didn't scare you at all." Malefice explained, sniffling even a little as Jaune now felt like a total jerk for assuming so quickly

"Nah you didn't. I'm just really glad you save me and my fiancée here." Jaune stated, feeling much easier around Maleficent now

"Oh she's to be your wife. How cute. Still I do assume you're curious about the shield?" Maleficent questioned. Jaune giving her an affirmative nod as the woman chuckled "Hehe. Thought so, well don't worry. Your love was much more injured then you were when I and some fellow who do live here for the time being. Found you. This shield is to keep your bride to be alive. Until she awakes from sadly the coma she's in. I am truly sorry Jaune. I wish we could have found a way to wake her up, but at last. Neither I or my fellows could. Can you ever forgive me…"

"Hey now. No need to get upset here Miss Maleficent. You did all you could. So thank you so very much." Jaune quickly said. As he patted the woman on the should and gave her a reassured smile that it was fine

"Thank you young man. It warms my heart to hear that. Still I assume that you don't have anywhere to go. So that said, would you like to stay here for the being. You'd have a home, while we wait for you lovely bride to awaken." Maleficent offered, giving Jaune an almost motherly pat on his shoulders

"Really…I mean if you don't mind then sure. Seriously thank you!" Jaune cheered. Before giving Maleficent a hug; as the woman hugged back before they let go of one another "Oh and before you go or anything. Did you see anyone else around me and Pyrrha. About like thirteen others. They're my friends and I'm just worried about them."

"I apologize but we didn't see anyone else. That said. We could look for them while we wait for the young lady here to awaken. How's that sound?" Maleficent suggested

"That would be great. Again, thank you so much. If you need any help, just call me and I'll do it gladly!" Jaune replied. Happy as can be that he, Pyrrha and his yet unborn children were in safe hands

"I'll keep that in mind. Now for now just relax and keep an eye on your bride. If you need something to eat, just come downstairs and the kitchen will be on your right. Oh and one more thing…." Maleficent began to say, making her way to the door. Opening it but stopped to look back at Jaune, with one last sweet smile "Welcome to your home away from home. Tata."

With that Maleficent exited the room. Leaving Jaune and Pyrrha alone, Jaune sighing. But smiled as well as he felt so lucky that he, Pyrrha and their unborn child again had been saved by a rather sweet woman; and her friends whoever they were. Sitting next to Pyrrha, he placed his right hand over the shield around where her face was.

"Don't worry Pyrrha. I'm sure everyone else is okay…I… I'll keep you safe like always. For you and our kid or kids. I promise." Jaune muttered, as he decided for now to just stay next to his fiancée and look upon her; maybe even take a quick rest too since he still felt a little tired

Though from outside the room. As Maleficent walked down the stairs, with a bit of glee in her steps. Her once sweet smile, turned into a more vicious and predatory grin. Her heart beating in utter joy at what had just occurred. She knew the boy was a hero type from his looks alone. But she didn't expect it to be SO easy to trick him with her good girl act.

Maybe he was too dense, or he just wasn't attuned to deception. But was that easy. Then again, the fact she did in a sense save him, his bride to be and the unborn child she sensed. Probably helped there too, still she did find darkness that laid within his heart. Just under the surface. But it was there and screaming to be unleashed. Still, she would take her time to corrupt the boy and considering this would be their first of many talks.

Oh how easy it would be…

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So things had gone, well enough. As much as 'well' could be used currently…

Oh yes, for team RWBY and their new allies. Had so far, been successful traversing through the long alley way full of Heartless. Both the Shades and Knights trying all they could to stop them. To no avail so far.

Be it from Team RWBY's usual mindset when in battle. Having fought as a team for their first school year at Beacon or be it for their allies. From Donald's usage of various spells, Goofy's surprising usage of his shield, Guin's brute strength using his sword and his hand-to-hand tactics. To Dante's talent with his scythe and cross in combos. Then finally to Ikail. Who's angelic blue blade and powers called the force, had already claimed many kills when it came to the Heartless.

All in all, despite this group of nine meeting one another not even an hour ago. They all seemed to work like a well-oiled machine. Maybe this was a team up made in heaven or maybe these nine were just that skilled naturally, that they could work off one another despite what differences they had. Either way, as of now. The group had finally arrived outside the ally way into a new area.

To be honest it looked like an opened air generator room. Four generators on in each corner of the large square ground floor. As they looked down on it from the flight of stairs above. All of them, a bit tired here and there. But nothing too bad thankfully.

"So…phew. That was some warm up fun wasn't it?" Yang mused, taking a few deep breaths as she gave off her trade mark smirk

"Y-Yang…. We have…have a different idea of…fun…" Donald said, through his more noticeable gasps of air; not having to do this sort of combat in quite a while considering the usual more peaceful times back at the Castel

"That I do…that I do." Yang mused, as she was growing fond of her new teammates, looking to her friends she smiled see they found the small moment of banter amusing as well. Then she turned her attention to the others "You all good?"

"I am Yang. Just a bit tense." Guin answered, cracking his neck for a moment as he looked around "It seems TOO peaceful here."

"So… a trap?" Goofy suggested, as his own senses were screaming that to be the case; he wasn't the captain of the guard for nothing back home

"That would be the answer there Goofy. But…I'm sure it's nothing." Blake exclaimed. Though she was still getting use to Goofy, because of her fear of dogs. Goofy obviously looking like one, still it helped that Goofy was sentient, acted human and was very nice so far. Heck he even saved her a few times when a Shade or Knight got close to gutting her "Still. Maybe that's just me being more optimistic right now…"

"Nothing wrong with that Blake. Honest." Ruby reassured her friend, Blake smiled a bit feeling a little better

"Ruby is correct Blake. Never hurts to be a bit optimistic, trust me on that." Ikail gleefully agreed, before looking around too "Still. If my guess is correct. This might be the Alphas current location; Where it is I don't know, but…"

"But if we take it out. Then the rest of the Heartless for the time being, should vanish as well. Correct?" Dante finished for Ikail, as the woman nodded that was indeed the plan. Getting his scythe ready again for what he assumed would be a fierce battle "Then let us keep out wits about us. Rather not be ambushed."

"Agreed. Let's head down slowly, if the alpha has made its home in the lower section. It won't like us entering." Weiss stated, summoning her keyblade. The rest of her friends did the same. The new teammates also following in suit as Weiss turned to Ruby "You lead. We'll follow."

"Right. Come on guys, let's see if we can find this mean old heartless." Ruby declared, with a small smile as she began to make her way down the stairs

The others followed behind. Slowly as they took each step down and down. Before finally they arrived at the lower section of this area. Already they could feel a slight pressure in the air. One that felt wrong, unsettling even. Which made it quite apparent of the fact that this so called alpha Heartless was here. Though as they walked to the center of the area. That was when it seemed the alpha decided to attack.

It was all of a sudden as six pieces of what could be only armor, appeared from a large dark portal. The armor falling to the ground, lifeless. But that didn't make it less creepy. The group tensed up, as the armor gave off an uneasy feeling. Their worries correct, once the armor began to twitch.

Then it twitched and twitched some more, before lifting up into the air; then landed back on the ground. The armored boots first, then the body, followed by the arms and finally the head. All slowly forming a living armor; held together by darkness itself. For the group, it was obvious this was the alpha Heartless. But before anyone could say something, a beep echoed from Donalds coat pocket.

"Huh?" Donald muttered, taking out the Pokedex Queen Mini had given him

"What is that thing, looks…ancient?" Weiss questioned, but she got her answer when said Pokedex suddenly spoke

"Hello New Users. I am model 1097 Pokedex or nicknamed by pervious user Pex. I have been repurposed to catalogue with keeping records of all Heartless types we encounter. New entries, Shade, Knight and Guard Armor have been added." Pex explained, much to the groups surprise

"So I'm assuming this big is the Guard Armor. Um… Pex any idea how to beat this thing?" Blake asked, as took a moment before it answered her

"Apologizes. Current information on Guard Armor is inclusive. Fighting one will allow me to scan for information." Pex explained as Blake sighed, along with some of the others

"Well, that was useful… but at least we have an index now if we ever need info or a refresher." Ikail exclaimed, as she and the rest looked back to the Guard Armor seeing it had got into a stance to attack "Well guess Pex gets his data now."

"Yeah. Let's all just keep safe and be smart. Cool?" Ruby stated, as the rest nodded. Smiling she cleared her throat before issuing her first order with her newly form team "Charge!"

With that, the team charged toward the Guard Armor. Which didn't take a second to attack. Leaping towards the group of nine, forcing them to split up in different direction. The Guard Armor spotting Blake, Goofy and Guin. Going for them first, it swung its arms at them. Guin and Goofy the first to react, as the blocked each arm with their own weapons. Using all the strength they could to keep the arms at bay. Blake took a chance and attacked the Guard Armor's body repletely.

The others seeing this as their chance to land in some solid hits. Attacked the other unguarded sides of the Guard Armor. But this had been the alpha Heartless plan. As it gave the group of nine a slight boost in confidence. As after a minuet of taking some damage, it spilt its body parts to act on their own. The suddenness from this action pushing some of the group away, while others began to fight the now separate sentient pieces.

Blake, Guin and Goofy were dealing with the body of the Guard Armor as it swung powerful if slow attacks. Yang, Ikail and Dante fighting off the legs as they delivered continuous flurries of attacks. While finally Weiss, Ruby and Donald dealt with the arms; and the head. The arms dealing a variety of attacks while the head did quick hit-and-run tactics.

So far the battle was easy enough. Mainly because it was just the Guard Armor giving them issues, no Shades or Knights. But maybe that was because this was the alphas fight and none wanted to cut in on their alpha's 'fun' or more likely they were scared of the Guard Armor enough to stay away. The second suggestion was the more worrying.

"Come on. Just let up for a second!" Yang screamed. As she was blocking more than usual, as the legs had been kicking and kicking with no end so far to the flurry of attacks "Ikail, Dante any ideas?!"

"Maybe one or two. But you're not gonna like em!" Ikail answered first, being pulled to the side by Dante when the legs were about to land a few hits on her finally "Thanks Dante!"

"Tis but no issue Ikail!" Dante replied. Being the only one so far to push back legs some thanks to his scythe and raw strength alone. Taking the agro once more as he knew he could take it while the girls though of a better plan then his usual 'Just hit it until it's dead' tactic "Ladies you need to quickly think of something!"

"We're on it!' Ikail responded back, as she took a deep breath as Yang ran up next to her "Yang, how are you. Anything serious, broken?"

"Nah just a bit sore, our aura is weaker now so… our bodies can't heal as quick." Yang answered, rubbing her right forearm as it was a bit strained from block the hits from the armored legs. Before she and Ikail looked around seeing everyone was having similar issues "Any idea how we take down tall, dark and heavy in one strike?"

"Hm…" Ikail hummed. Her mind going into its 'tactical' mode as her friends back home called it. Analyzing, planning before finally a plan came to mind, one that would be hard to do considering what her plan entailed "Yang. Like I said, I got a plan. But it's going to be a bit difficult."

"Why's that?" Yang questioned, cringing some when she saw Dante take a hard hit to his side; but still kept blocking as she and Ikail conversed

"Simply. We have to force the Guard armor here to re-assemble into one being. That said, we all need to damage the limbs quickly enough to force it to do so. In theory at least. But here's the tricky thing, we all need to focus on each piece as one team. The quicker we do so, the quicker we can get this over with." Ikail explained

"But wouldn't' that mean… you know?" Yang stated, as Ikail nodded in confirmation at what she was hinting at

"That is so. The limbs will all be attacking us at the same time. Which is why we need to tell the others quicky. You get Ruby, Weiss and Donald. I'll get Blake, Guin and Goofy. Sound good?" Ikail suggested, Yang taking a moment before nodding that she understood "Good. Now let's get going!"

"Right!" Yang replied, as she and Ikail spread out; but Yang stopped for a moment at Dante "Hey dude, hold out for a bit long kay!"

"I will… TRY!" Dante answered back. Using is scythe currently to hold back block the attacks from the legs with all his might

"Cool!" Yang stated, before making her way over to Weiss, Ruby and Donald

Speaking of. Weiss, Ruby and Donald were handling their portion of the fight well enough; despite the head of the Guard Armor making it irritating as they did their best to fight the arms. But again, the three were doing well so far. Be it a mixture of Weiss and Ruby's partnership by now and Donalds magic. I was perfect team up for the three.

"And back away from Weiss!" Ruby screamed, slashing the left arm a bit that it backed away from Weiss. Before Ruby noticed the right arm swigging at her "Oh crap!"

"Not today!" Weiss yelled now. Blocking the right arm as she barely had enough strength left to hold it back

"Weiss thanks." Ruby stated kindly, as she slashed the left arm again when it came in for a punch

"No…issue. But where's the-" Weiss began to say. Before she and Ruby saw the head dart right at them; before they were saved by Donald

"Blizzaga!" Donald yelled, seven whisps of ice hit the Guard Armor's head as it fell to the ground frozen. Donald himself moving to Weiss and Ruby "You girls okay?"

"Yeah. Thanks Donald, that spell helped." Ruby responded back kindly, Weiss nodding in agreement

But just then, as Weiss was still keeping her hold against the left arm. The right arm came in yet again for an attack on all three. Which by that point was too late to block or dodge since it was close enough, they'd have to just take the hit. Only the arm was kicked by Yang, who used all her strength to push the left arm into the wall; stunning it for a bit.

"Oh thank god I got here before that thing hit ya three. You okay by the way?" Yang asked, as Ruby, Donald and a still struggling Weiss nodded "Ah good. Real good, oh and Weiss you need help?"

"Yes…yes that would be NICE!" Weiss answered. A little irked that it had taken someone this long to notice she was barely keeping the still raging right arm from attacking them in their struggle. Only right when she said that, the right arm was grabbed from behind by Guin as the man was using all his strength to pull the arm away "And I didn't expect that, but who am I to complain."

"GRAH!" Guin meanwhile roared, swinging the right arm right into the set of legs all of sudden coming around for an attack. The force of the throw alone sending the three limbs a bit aways also stunned

"Nice throw Guin!" Ikail cheered, as she, Dante, Blake and Goofy came up to them now. Stopping Ikail noticed the head was thawing out; she forced lifted it. Before throwing it hard and back towards the left arm; only now coming out of its stunned state. Only this time crashing also into the body stunning all those too. Ikail smiled as she watched "Ha. New record that was… anyways. Yang told them the plan yet?"

"Nope was about too before you came in." Yang replied, shrugging as she hadn't expected Ikail to have been that quick

"What plan?" Weiss questioned, glad that she could take a short moment to rest her arms

"Simple. We all focus on a limb or limbs as a whole team. Force it to become one again, then we throw everything we have at it. It should wear it down for the final blow. " Ikail explained

"Wait, that would leave us open for the other limbs." Donald pointed out and Ikail chuckled, as the duck man had a good point. But she had faith in them all

"True, tis true. But that just means we have to be quick. I have faith in us all with that." Ikail exclaimed, looking at each body part of the Guard Armor; each slowly losing its stunned state to attack once more "Now question is, which one is gonna attack first?"

Wasn't a second later before the body decided to attack by its lonesome self. Lunging at the group, slamming down at them with all its weight. Only for Dante, Guin and Yang to block the attack as both forced fought against one another to overpower. The others decided to take the moment and start their attack on the first piece of the Guard armor.

It wasn't too long before the body of the Guard armor started to spark. Freezing in place like it was glitching trying to fix itself. The group realizing that it wouldn't be so hard to do Ikail's proxy plan. They moved over to the Legs. As those seemed to be the second pair of limbs to come to it. Which quickly ended up getting attacked by the group in an all-out assault.

Like before after the onslaught of unending attacks. Both bladed and blunted. The legs began to spark and glitch up like the body. This process was repeated two more times. On the arms, which ended up being the quickest to take down into its glitchy state for whatever reason. The head well…

"Just stay put!" Ruby screamed, as she was holding down the squirming nearly cracked helmet of the guard armor. The size making it harder for her to do so as she got a firm grip on it. Before standing back up as she struggled to keep the hold "H-Hey anyone want to do the honors here?"

"Hm, any of you folks ever play baseball?" Goofy asked

"Baseball?" Weiss questioned, raising an eyebrow at that "Sounds…stupid. No offense."

"Well if it's anything like Blarge Ball then maybe. Let me ask does this baseball including team battles to simulated death?" Ikail questioned next

"That doesn't sound ethical at all…" Blake muttered, as the rest stayed silent; though Donald gave Ikail a deadpanned stare

"Yeah… let me handle this." Donald stated, before looking to Ruby smirking as he held his staff like a club with both his hands "Hey Ruby. Throw the head at me okay!"

"Why, that's weird?!" Ruby questioned, as she had no idea why Donald would want to do so and she didn't want to potentially hurt her friend

"Just do it okay. Trust me!" Donald exclaimed, as Ruby seemed hesitant before relenting. Doing her best to throw the large helmet considering her smaller size. She was able to well enough, thankfully

Though as the helmet headed toward Donald. He was SO happy that he took the kings advice to put strengthen runes on his staff. That said, as he swung his staff. The helmet felt more like a soft ball, the force of the hit cracking the helmet some more as it flew before crashing right on top of the nearly reformed Guard Armor. Causing a loud 'Thud' to echo as the Guard armor fell on its back hard. Before it sparked up to the point, it exploded into black smoke. After a few moments, those who knew of baseball could only cheer.

"HOME RUN!" Donald and Goofy cheered, the others surprised at how effective that just was. Though the girls at least saw that this so called 'Baseball' was similar to a sport they knew of

"Huh so it similar to a sport we played. Grimm Breaker." Weiss exclaimed, as she wasn't too much of a sports girl. But she did know of Grimm Breaker, that and she admittedly owned a few deluxe Grimm Breaker plushies; that she would let no living soul ever know of

"Grimm Breaker?" Guin asked, curious on what the difference even was

"Simple big guy. The thrower hurls the a ball at the hitter. The goal of the hitter is to smack the ball to hit a makeshift Grimm and decapitate it. Depending on how decimated the head is after, depends on the point's gained. It's pretty competitive with various type of sub-games types included." Yang rather casually explained. Though from an outsider's perspective it was kind of…just WOW. Like, WOW…

"I…you know what never mind. Questions for later." Ikail said, as she decided to save her own questions for a more appropriate time. Looking to the spot where the Guard Armor had been at, she smiled "Have to say. Didn't even have to do the second part of the plan. We all make a real good team don't we?"

"Yeah I think so. Oh and before I forget. Dante, I really. REALLY want to see you scythe. Pretty please, don't leave a girl hanging!" Ruby pleaded, unsummoning her Keyblade as she ran up to Dante, with childlike glee "Please. Super-duper please!"

"Ruby I don't think that's a good idea. No offense but, you're a little too… you know. Small." Dante gently refused. As he was worried the young lady would hurt herself trying to hold the scythe

"Hey that's not true. I'm still growing!" Ruby pouted, never one to take statements about her height well. It wasn't her fault she was shorter than most, she was still growing and she was only fifteen for god sakes

"Sorry about my baby sis Dante. She's a gun nut and she's a bit sensitive about her height. Kind of like Ice Queen here." Yang exclaimed, smirking some when she noticed Weiss giving her a stink eye

"Funny…real funny." Weiss mused, before she moved closer to Ruby with a kind smile "Don't worry Ruby. It's not bad to be a bit short, besides you'll grow taller than me for sure. I'm sadly stuck at this height…"

"D'aw thanks Weiss and don't be so glum. I like your height. You're fun sized!" Ruby happily replied, hugging Weiss all of sudden "Fun sized and sweet!"

"Hehe…thanks…dolt." Weiss tried to play off. Sounding cooler then she was feeling, as her cheeks warmed up a little

"They sure are chipper. I'll admit, it's a bit refreshing." Dante muttered, before he coughed loudly to get the girls attention mainly. When he saw that, he looked to Ruby as he held his scythe out to her "Alright, Ruby I'll let you hold the scythe, just be careful not to…."

Dante and the others, excluding an amused Blake, Weiss and Yang. All suddenly were perplexed as they saw Ruby storm right up to Dante. Before easily lifting the scythe from his hands. Then doing a few twirls and such with it. Like it was NOTHING. She an on the smaller side teen girl, was easily swigging and twirling around the bone made scythe like it was normal. Didn't help with how nonchalant Ruby sounded during the whole thing.

"Huh it's a lot lighter then Cresent Rose and I'll admit, despite it's more primitive look. The craftsmanship is astounding. The gear here looks a little rusted sadly, but maybe we can fix it up. Besides it looks like it allows you to have your blade point upwards so that's helpful. Though I would like to see if maybe in the future, if I can totally put in a gun mod. I think for you maybe a shotgun. Would a shotgun work for ya?" Ruby went on, her gun nut side screaming idea's to incorporate into Dante's weapon, as she handed Dante his scythe back; with her ever so chipper smile

"I ah… will ah…. I'll take it into consideration Ruby. Thank you." Dante replied, letting what he just saw sink into his mind; the others did the same as they realized that was something they'd have to get use too

"ANYWAYS…" Donald cut in, he and Goofy looking to the girls "Like I said before. We'd been looking for you girls for a bit now. So now we gotta get ready for the mission ahead."

"Right… the missions to save everyone…" Yang stated, as she was starting to feel the pressure of THAT little matter again "Look, are you sure it's US. I know these Keyblades are like super special and all that. But, maybe it's someone more… well impressive or well you know."

"I have to agree. I just don't think any of us are qualified to be world saviors. We're still in school for god sakes. How are we supposed to save all these other worlds?" Weiss added in. As she still had a hard time believe she and the girls were chosen ones, those only happened in story books and they were just normal teen girls… at least that's what she kept telling herself

"Yeah…" Blake muttered, as she sighed some "That and the fact we lost two of our own to who knows where. Some hero's we are…"

"Hm…" Ruby whimpered as she and the girls began to frown more and more as they really didn't feel like such hero material right now considering the events leading up to them to arrive in this town in the first place "Look. Guys, sure we make a great team and all. But maybe some other better people could be your saviors…"

"Hey now. No need to bring yourself down ladies. Just because things look bad, don't mean it won't get better." Goofy reassured, with a kind smile

"Goofy is correct there. You four are little too hard on yourselves, give yourselves some more credit." Guin remarked, giving the four teens a nod

"Agreed. Besides, we already sworn to follow you girls, no one else. I think I can say, we're all people of our word." Dante exclaimed, as the others nodded in agreement with him "See. So keep those spirits up."

"They're right, so no frownie faces ladies." Ikail remarked, sweetly as she gave the four a quick pats on their heads like an elder sister

"Yeppers. Our ship we're gonna be using, runs on smiles. So give us your best smiles!" Donald added in, with a thumbs up at the four Keyblade wielders

"Smiles…" Ruby muttered. As she, Weiss, Blake and Yang looked to one another. A little hesitant as Ruby mostly "Well, girls?"

It wasn't a few seconds later, the girls slowly lowered their heads. The others wondering what they were doing, before team RWBY lifted their heads up facing forward once more. Only this time with the biggest smiles they could muster. Mostly looking forces. That and a bit strained too.

"How's this!?" Team RWBY asked through their teeth, feeling a little silly for such an over reactive smile

The amused chuckles and laughter that came after such a question, was the answer. The girls tough oddly felt the need to join in and soon they did so. After what seemed to be half a minute or so of laughter. They all stopped, the girls feeling better than before. They had needed a good laugh like this, it really had helped. Seconds later, they heard from their right down the stairs. A pair of footsteps, seeing that it was Leon.

"Well seems like you were able to pull through. Good job ladies, thanks to you and your team here. The remaining Heartless either fled or are being tracked by some of the others, I'm sure you'll meet most of them next time you visit." Leon exclaimed, but continued on "Still glad to see you're not so down now. I know this isn't what any of you wanted, but I am again. Glad your seeming more up to the task at hand. Just stay safe okay, I mean if we lose you. Well there goes our lives. So no pressure."

"Thanks…" Ruby muttered, while Blake frowned some alongside Weiss and Yang eye twitched in slight irritation. But they at least could tell he was trying to be nicer, word being 'TRYING'. Letting out a small sigh, she smiled back at the man "Still, thanks. For real, can you…"

"Don't worry. I'll tell your friends you'll be out saving the world." Leon in a much kinder to replied

"Well double thank you for that. Oh and tell HK to behave while we're away. Tell him to try and make friends with the other residents here okay?" Blake asked next, Leon nodding that he would do so. Satisfied with that she looked to the girls "So, guess we should get going."

"That we should Blake. Now follow me and Goofy. We'll lead you there!" Donald happily stated, before making his way towards the doorway on this section of the area

The girls and the others waved their goodbyes to their Leon, before making their way out. Which turns out, this lead straight back into the first area the girls; and their friends had found themselves in. Still following Donald and Goofy, from the gate they were heading to. A ragged black cloaked man passed them. Only for Ruby being next to Weiss in the back of the group, to accidently bump into the man. As she fell on her back side.

"Ow…" Ruby muttered, before she saw the man she'd bump into lend her a hand. Seeing no issue, she took it as he helped her up "Um sorry mister."

"Oh no deary. My apologizes. I should have been looking where I was going, but after my trip back here with no sleep for two days. I will admit, I maybe a bit out of it." The cloaked man exclaimed, kindly with a somewhat fatherly tone

"Two days, that's a lot." Yang remarked, as she was glad the man didn't seem to blame Ruby and we even kind enough to help her baby sister up

"Yeah what were you doing out there for?" Blake questioned next, curious as she wasn't getting any off vibes from the guy; then again maybe it was just her nerves still flared up some after the battle

"Hm, well I was simply exploring. You see I like to study how the pathways outside work and such. Quite fascinating too." The cloaked man answered, happily as he seemed enthralled with his work

"That sounds dangerous to do all on your own sir. I mean what if you break something or get stuck?" Weiss exclaimed, as she found the man's job rather dangerous considering

"Hehe. Most wonder that, but don't fret young one. I…have my ways of keeping out of trouble." The cloaked man answered. Amused some, before he realized something he'd forgotten to do "Why silly me. I almost forgot. My name is Benjamin, who may you young ladies be?"

"Oh well nice to meet you Benjamin. I'm Ruby, Yang is the blonde girl and my big sister!" Ruby answered, pointing to Yang who gave the man a smile; before Ruby pointed to Blake and Weis "The girl with the cat ears is Blake one of my besties and Weiss is the pretty girl who's also one of my other besties!"

"Hello, pleasure to meet you sir." Weiss said, with a small curtsy while Blake simply nodded

"And the pleasure is mine. But what of your friends here?" Benjamin inquired, looking to the others who seemed oddly a little guarded as they stared at Benjamin

"Oh them. We only just meet, but we have Donald. Goofy, Ikail, Guin and Dante. They're really nice." Ruby answered, though for her and the girls they didn't seem to notice their new allies more guarded state

"Well it's good too met them as well. But I need to make my way off, it was a pleasure to meet you all. Stay safe and enjoy what the outside of the quaint town has to offer. Tata!" Benjamin cheered in glee, before making his way off; then was out of sight seconds afterwards

"He seemed like a nice guy. Hope we can talk to him again, I'm sure he'd have lots of info for us." Ruby stated

"I think so too Ruby. Hm maybe we can get him a new cloak too, pains me to see anyone wear such a dirty old thing like he was." Weiss chimed in, as her more fashion loving side of her mind was taking over

"True dat. But now I'm WAY more curious on what's waiting for us outside this place. I'm totally excited for it!" Yang cheered, as now this who world traveling business sounded way more fun than before

"Always the one for adventure Yang. Hehe." Blake teased, Yang chuckling a little before Blake looked back too others now finally noticing they seemed a little off "Hm, what's wrong. Something on your minds?"

"No Blake. Just tired is all. I'm sure once we get on the ship, we can take a quick nap. Anyways, let's get going girls." Ikail answered, for her and the rest. A small smile donning her face as the girls only nodded

Then they made their way off again to leave this place and start their new journey. For the girls, they couldn't help but feel scared, excited and curious too. They hoped only that things wouldn't get too hectic or dangerous. They maybe Huntresses, but they were Huntresses in training.

Oh how foolish they were, so foolish to ever hope for that in this journey…

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As our hero's departed for the start of journey. None had taken notice of the lone Shade watching from above. Watching the battle that had unfolded before they left. Then as the Shade vanished, what it had seen was sent back to somewhere else. A place where a familiar woman called Maleficent was watching. With her others stood around in the shadows. Watching as well, like a council deciding what to do next upon this information.

"Can't believe that little band of would be hero's beat the Guard Armor, who would have thought it would happen?" A man said, his voice charismatic and sly all in one. The silhouette in the shape of a toga wearing man with...firey like hair of all things

"Such is the power of the Keyblades, but remember. Those girl's strength is not of their own, so they should be easy enough to take care of in due time." A mystical, but a veil man's voice responded. His silhouette in the shape of robes, with a large hat of sorts and staff in his right hand

"Why don't we turn them into heartless, that'll settle things quickly enough?" A slightly scratchy woman's voice asked, while accompanied by a manically laugh. Her silhouette was one of a larger round shaped woman in a gown, with what looked like tenticals at the bottom

"Their friends will be an issue though. Hm, I can't believe I'm wasting my time thinking on these little rat peasants." An older, vile sounding woman remarked with a sneer her silhouette of a thin, boney woman wearing a rather extravagant dress

"You're no prize yourself missy. HAHA!" A booming deep male voice responded back in amusement, but it was more mocking then anything. His silhouette of a large round shape bag man, no hands or feet; but with stubby limbs

"Shut up!" The older vile woman screamed through her teeth, irritated now

"Honestly you two act like children. I'm surprised you both have lived this long." A commanding man's voice remarked, hs silhouette that of a heavily armored man with long hair, with a sword and shield

"'Vero' with these two, but I would call them 'idiota's' then children. That's insulting to children." A foreign male voice with an Italian sounding accent said. His silhouette of a short slightly large robed man, with his hood up currently

"Ugh. For the love of… PLEASE use words we all know?!" A younger man pleaded, his tone smoother then anything. His silhouette also of an armored man with slighter hair, though he had a hoslter with a pistol in it instead

"Fine, quick lesson. 'Vero' means true and 'idiota' means idiot, happy now you idiota?" The foreign man exclaimed. Annoyed more than anything by this point, that he seemed to be the only one who knew of his beautiful language

"Now who is sounding like a child, the children before or you fleshy. Hehe." A gruff man mocked, though the echoes of gears and mechanical parts moving could be heard too. His silhouette was the largest, his body bulky and seemed metalic in shape in a way

"Silence. This useless prattle has gone on long enough. Let us get back to the important matters at hand!" A disgruntled older man screamed, slamming his fist against the table. His own silhouette of a hunchback man, with a rob ober his back and using a staff of sorts that he held in his right hand

"Okay. Okay, we'll behave. But please, for your own sakes. Keep calm or you may end up getting a heart attack for a…man of your age." The younger smooth man remarked, the insult at the end clear as the disgruntled older man snarled some

"Enough. I will not have discourse with my own home!" Maleficent, the only one not hiding within the shadows screamed, her voice echoing just a bit from her temporary moment of rage

"Our apologizes, Maleficent." All the others within the room said. Some more sincere and others more forced, but all were the same in end

"Hm, while I do understand banter can be needed in groups such as this. We must keep our minds focused. The keyblades have chosen these four girls, but will it be them who conquers the darkness or will the darkness swallow them whole into nothingness. Either way they could prove quite useful in the future." Maleficent exclaimed, narrowing her eyes at the still images of team RWBY and their allies; but just then she heard from behind a portal open and in came someone she had hired to help her out during all this "Ah Benjamin. You've come back finally, what have you to report after being gone for two weeks?"

"Nothing Lady Maleficent. Only that I bumped into the four Keyblade Wielders as they were leaving. Might I say, they quite the cute bunch of girls. Sort of like colorful dolls. They should be easy enough pickings." Benjamin answered, doing a small bow to the woman and ignoring the others as he straightened himself back up "Shall I take my leave now Lady Maleficent. I do have other work that is needed to be done."

"Very well. But I do expect more juicy intel on the Keyblade Wielders in the coming future. Understood?" Maleficent exclaimed, calm yet with a hint of sternness too

"Understood Lady Maleficent." Benjamin exclaimed, before the portal he used opened again behind him; as he walked backwards through it

Though unknown to anyone from Maleficent to her still hidden allies. None noticed as the portal around Benjamin began to close. His body grew in size and what looked to be armor covered him moments later. Still, for now the beginning chess pieces were in place. A game of wits and strategy was about to begin. All that could be asked was...

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Will the Keyblade Wielders succeed or will the darkness of the Heartless overtake them. Only time would tell…

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AND here we are. The chapter 1 end notes, where I will explain more in depth in what I'm doing and my plans for this fic.

Anyways, first off as you could see. Things are…different. When I say I mean like 'different' in how things are compared to the game events. Not by much at first. But enough that it should indicate exactly to you all. That yes, this story IS Kingdom Hearts 1 plot related story. BUT… that said. I am making changes here and there so it's not so; copy and paste some could say.

Next thing, as you can see, some individuals who may have been introduced in later chapters. Are now already in Traverse Town, that is the point. But with this brought up, this comes to another decision of mine.

I decided to cut some characters who were refugees for either not being able to figure out how to use them in later stories or that they would serve better in said later stories for example 'A' or example 'B'. So, there's that, now for the second to last thing I need to explain.

This also includes worlds I may have added in and even canon worlds in Kingdom Hearts 1. I will say this, I did change one, two, maybe three worlds at least. I won't say which ones or the exact number I decided, but you'll see one way or another. Now finally, the last thing that I need to talk on.

In a way you all can consider this a quote one quote 'Soft' reboot of the story. To be perfectly honest this has been on my mind for a good few years now. I simply wanted to see how far I could get with said story, before I decided maybe I should try and change some things. Make it better, etc. Because when it comes to this story, I started it when I was much more of a novice. Not saying I'm a master writer now. Far from it, but Four Hearts is a labor of love even now, one that I do want to fix up with what I've learned when it comes to fanfiction writing.

So yeah. There's what I need to say, if this took a while. Three reasons, IRL stuff with mainly family being first. Second, me needing to re-write on my files on what I had planned for this story and third. I only just finished another fic of mine I've been meaning to and devoted most of my time to that fic. The fic being 'RWBY Effect'. Which had been my first fic I wrote and that I needed to get done with.

ANYWAYS… all this said. I know many probably didn't like some choices I made etc. But at the end of the day, when it comes to the stories I write. I will always do it for the people that love them, flaws and all. Even if it's not many of barely any, as long as someone wants to read my story. I will never give up on it, heck I'd probably still write even if no one read my story.

I just like writing stories that much. Still whatever choices I make or have made in recent chapters. I won't change them to satisfy anyone's needs or wants. If you don't like the story, you are free to not read it and free to complain about it. You are in your rights to do so, but don't ever expect me to change my story on request or demand; or well you get my drift. At the end of it, my story is my story. I'll write it however I see fit to do so and I kindly ask you all to respect that at least.

P.S: Just to make it easy too, I'm putting down a list of those who are currently in Traverse Town. Both those shown and not shown yet. One's I've dubbed 'First Wavers'. So here's the list:

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-Traverse Town Refugees (First Wavers)-

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[Marvel Comics/Movies]

. Roberto Reyes/ Robbie/ Ghost Rider/ Mr. Fire Skully Man

. Steve Rogers/ Captain America/ The Boy Scout

. Tony Stark/ Iron Man/ Rich Boy and Ego Incarnate

. Natasha Romanoff/ Black Widow/ The Murder Big Sister

. Clint Barton/ Hawkeye/ The Reluctant Group Dad

. Bruce Banner/ Hulk/ Mr. Mean and Green

. Thor Odinson/ Thor… duh/ Literal Living Led Zeplin Album

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[Overwatch/Game]

. Angela Ziegler/ Mercy/ The Angelic Doctor

. Fareeha Amari/ Pharah/ Robo Chicken Wings

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[My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic/TV Show]

. Twilight Sparkles/ The Magical Prodigy/ Miss Cray-Cray

. Rainbow Dash/ The Loyal Flyer/ Fast and Pony-ious

. Applejack/ The Honest Farmer/ Living Southern Lie Detector

. Fluttershy/ The Timid Caretaker/ Miss Scaredy Cat

. Pinkie Pie/ The Laughing Angel/ Spawn of a Eldritch God

. Rarity/ The Generous Noblewoman/ Madam Drama

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[Bloodborne/Game]

. Maria/ The Old Crow/Are you sure she's OLD?

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[Darker than Black/Anime]

. Yin/ The Doll/ Dead Panned Gothic Princess

. Mao/ The Talking Cat/ Smartass man stuck in a cats body

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[Jormungand/ Anime]

. Koko Hekmatyar/ The Gun Dealer/ Literal Childish Tantrums

. Jonah/ The Child Solider/ Koko gets clinging with him, a bit too much at that

. Lutz/ The Sniper/ That one chill friend

. Valmet/ The Loyal Guard/ Totally in love with Koko

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[Disney/ Movies/ Anime]

. Merlin/Merlin (Fate GO)/ A Literal Dream Demon and Ex-Womanizer… mostly

. Fairy God Mother/ Morgan Le Fay (Fate GO)/ Real form literally contradicts her disguise as Fairy God Mother

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[Owl House/ Show]

. Luz/ Little Light/ Do NOT feed large doses of sugar to, EVER

. Amity/ The Abomination Overlord/ Smart, brave, is in total denial for her feelings for a certain someone

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[SpyXFamily/ Anime]

. Loid Forger/ Agent Twilight/ A bit oblivious considering his line of work

. Yor Forger/ Thorn Princess/ Kind of an idiot with normal social ques and other stuff not related to murder

. Anya Forger/ The Telepath/ Loves her family and peanuts!

. Bond Forger/ The Family Dog/ Smarter then he looks, like MUCH smarter

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[Final Fantasy/ Game]

. Leon/ Squall/ Mister Broody

. Yuffie Kisaragi/ The Little Sister Ninja/ She likes messing with Leon at times

. Aerith Gainsborough/ The Angelic Healer/ She's as sweet as a puppy and can still bite hard

. Cid/ Local Junk Shop Owner/ An Old man who can still take the hits

. Tifa/ The Fighter/ Seriously she'll break your bones in more different ways, then one should know how too

. Red XIII/ The Experiment/ Much more polite then what his appearance would show

. Barret Wallace/ The Revolutionary / The other Reluctant group dad, he and Clint have a lot in common there

. Jessie Rasberry/ The Rebel/Brave, loyal and strong. Oh also Tifa and her are after the same missing dude, scandalous!

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[Other/ OC's basically...]

. Kim/ The older twin by one minuet/ Never lets her 'Little' Sister forget

. Tina/ The younger twin by…one minuet/ Never will be allowed to forget that very fact

. HK-97/ The Bodyguard/ Will kill you in every possible way if you screw with his mistresses, serously don't temp fate

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[RWBY/ Anime]

. Glynda GoodWitch/ The Stern Teacher/ Has a softer side too, even if she's still a bit scary

. Ozpin/ The Headmaster/ Way too calm at times, also has coffee no matter where he's at

. Nora Valkyrie/ The Hyper Crusher…literally/ Will break your legs with a smile

. Lie Ren/ The Ninja/ Just wants to take nap until all this madness is over, that and keeps an eye on Nora

. Coco Adela/ The Teams Big Sister/ Is scary strong and has one good sense of fashion

. Velvet Scarlatina/ The Bunny Girl/ Adorable, yet fierce when needed

. Fox Alistair/ The Mute/ He's not blind too, he just has white colored eyes okay!

. Yatsuhashi Daichi/ The Sentinel/ His size makes him even more intimidating, despite the fact he's a gentle giant... who carries a big sword

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So all that said and done. I hope to get more into the chapter re-dux's sooner then later, no promises though. So, until the next chapter re-dux. Enjoy the best days ahead! :)