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Title: A Moment of Weakness
Artist: Alex-Kellar
Summary: It's of Kron being helped up by Blake and Weiss after he had saved them from Bertilak in Ch 48. His first real good act. Very nice to see drawn up.
Commissioner: Hawkeyz
Title: Tears of relief
Artist: Alex-Kellar
Summary: It;s a continuation of the previous fanart, Blake happy to see Kron was going to be alright despite his injuries. I love it, it's adorable and it shows how genuine their bond is, Kron proved that no matter what he says, Saiyan or not, he cares for Blake and vice versa. Kali would be happy to know that Kron had saved her daughter again.
Commissioner: Hawkeyz
Thank you Hawkeyz for this and your many fanarts u have commisioned. Your support is always appreciated and I hope I can live to everything you've given me.
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Ok, enough of that on with the chapter.
_TRQ Reunion
Yang had a lot of questions, she was told that she'd need a variety of opponents and was suddenly brought here.
After that she was being offered to be this lady's 'champion' and the woman seemed speechless and confused just as she was.
Kron had decided to explain everything to both as quickly as possible.
He let out every detail, Dead End Arena, an underground fighting ring where huntsmen level fighters compete.
And he revealed everything ever since he met this Garnet woman before she and him even met. And once he said everything, she had one thing on her mind.
Garnet was the first to speak. "So, you're telling me that now, you and Raven's daughter have an arrangement for her to save her but only if she defeats you before the end of three months."
"Yes, thank you for summing that up." Kron said and looking to Yang. "So your caught up to right?"
Yang's eyebrow twitched and she glared at him.
"You were going to kidnap me to this arena?!"
Kron couldn't help but chuckle always amused by her temper.
"Not important but yes."
Yang growled at him.
"Come on you remember I said that I wanted to lure your mother somewhere plenty of people can watch." He pointed to Garnet's window overlooking the Dead End Arena.
She looked at the window he was looking through.
She saw a crowd of hundreds of people surrounding a sign saying Dead End.
Below the sign was a large platform of steel floating with gravity Dust.
The people cheered while two people with weapons were attacking each other clashing their weapons into each other, each using a different Semblance against each other.
Yang felt her heart beating quickly watching the two fight imagining herself in the ring, but she shook her head and looked at Kron.
"Ok, I get it." Yang said. "Your an attention whore, right?"
Garnet couldn't help but be shocked at how she casually insulted the Scourge of Anima, no way he would let her get away with saying that, especially if she was Raven's daughter.
Kron did not react in anger, rather he chuckled which suprised her but not Yang.
The woman was surprised to see that reaction he didn't act offended at all.
"You're not wrong there, I wanted my final fight againts Raven to be told far and wide. This arena is perfect for it, but things went wrong with out arrangement."
"Oh yeah, I think I remember you said something like that." Yang said. "So what happened?"
Garnet sighed rubbing her temples. "I was running our funds since my last champion had... an unfortunate accident." She replied. "I couldn't afford to... detain a Beacon Academy student without enough lien to bribe officials to look the other way, not without a champion to rank in the money."
Yang glared at her saying that which made her chuckle.
"So what Kron are you serious making this girl, this Beacon Academy student my next champion?"
The blonde glared again, she felt insulted when she said that in this tone.
"Yes, I said I was training didn't I?" Kron asked. "Come on, I already told you I'm not interested in fighting in the arena, so why not take in the next best thing?" He asked. "A month ago Yang was your run of the mill Beacon student, after just a month of my training, now she fought on par with Adam Taurus."
Yang smirked hearing him praise her and seeing the look on the older woman's face.
Garnet's jaw dropped. "Adam Taurus, the terrorist?"
"The very same." Kron said. "So? Think she's still not qualified?"
Garnet was so suprised hearing him say that and looked at Yang.
"So, miss Xiao Long, are you really training under him?" Garnet asked. "You, you do know what's at stake do you not? Your mother's life?"
Yang frowned hearing that but nodded with a determined smile. "Yeah I do, and if fighting in your ring can make me stronger like he says, then I'll definitely be your champion."
Kron smirked and looked at the woman.
And suprisingly Garnet answered.
"I'm afraid I can't just make her champion."
Kron was suprised hearing that.
"What? She fought Adam Taurus, I know that would be strong enough to fight as your champion."
"True, but she needs to pass my trial."
Kron heard that and remembered. "Oh right, forgot about that."
"Trial?" Yang asked looking at Kron.
"Yeah, from what I remember every arena has a trial for their champion to go through, if they pass they become the representative of that arena, their champion, you get to fight as much as you want and you have to accept other challengers in your arena, sometimes you get to fight the champions of other arenas." He said. "In my case I became a champion of the Golden Knives Arena in Anima."
"Correct" Garnet responded. "Speaking of, what was Daim's trial Kron?"
"To win ten times in a row againts the strongest fighters without a break." He remembered that eight years ago where he wore the Berringel Mask for the first time.
Garnet chuckled.
"How simple, no wonder Daim struggled to find a worthy champion."
Kron heard that and glared making Yang look at him.
"O-of course until he found you Kron, I meant his previous champions, they were unworthy he got lucky with you!"
The Saiyan chuckled.
"Don't you forget it, now tell me, what's your trial then?"
Garnet smiled hearign that.
"Do you know why my arena is called Dead End?"
"Cause it's supposed to be the last place you see before you die." Kron said.
Garnet shook her head.
"That is the moto of my place but no, it's named after a fissure of land found north of of Vale, Dead End Chasm." She explained. "It's a place where hordes of Grimm with alphas, and at the end is a wall where many meet their end, up the wall are teaming with small but deadly Grimm, if she can cross Dead End Chasm, then she will become my new champion."
"I'm up for anything!" Yang said smirking.
"Hmm, cocky, didn't expect that." Garnet said. "Alright, but even before then you'll need to first prove yourself in my arena before the trial."
Again she didn't see the problem with that.
"Fine by me, I'm gettin pumped just thinking about it, so when do I start?" She said smirking.
"First you'll need a new outfit."
Yang was suprised.
"What? Hey, I'm always in style, what do you mean new outfit?"
"To hide your identity, your a Beacon Academy student, even if Ozpin was in on this, what if Raven hears wind of you fighting in my arena? She might pay me a visit."
Yang was annoyed hearing that.
"My mom wouldn't care." She said as if it were a fact.
Kron looked at her saying that, but kept queit.
"Even so, I need you to be disguised, like Kron was when he fought for the Golden Daggers."
"So like that mask he wears?" She asked remembering the Berringel mask Kron wears as the Scourge of Anima.
"Exactly, something to hide your identity, a mask and something to cover you up."
Yang wasn't exactly against it, not that she would admit to his face, but that mask Kron wears does make him look pretty badass.
Kron gave his own two cents. "A mask wouldn't be good enough, maybe you should cut your hair to."
The blonde's eyes widened.
"What?" She asked in a angry tone.
"Yeah, your hair." Kron continued not noticing her tone. "It's ridiculously long, if you cut it, no one should recognize you easily."
Yang squeezed her fists and a big angry tic showed on her head.
Garnet looked at her face and thought she saw a demonic looking dragon. She almost felt the need to call security.
Kron who hadn't noticed continued.
"Make it not even shoulder length just around here." He pointed at his ear. "Not only will it be hard to recognize you, it'll make it hard for your opponent to pu-"
"Kron?"
The Saiyan stopped and looked at her annoyed that she interrupted.
Then Yang put her hand on his chest and thrusted him againts the wall, enahnced with Ki and Aura.
Kron could've countered and pushed her off of him with their strength gap, but he didn't because he was distracted looking at Yang's face.
Yang was glaring at him, her eyes turned blood red and her teeth bared.
He wasn't scared, it wasn't the first time he's been on the receiving end of that look, but somehow it was different. He felt something strange.
"Look here Kron!" Yang yelled. "If you ever even joke about cutting my hair, youll be eating your teeth!" She threatened. "Got it?!"
Kron's eyes widened at the threat, wasn't the worst he heard but the rage behind that tone gave him pause. He was so surprised how she got so angry over a simple suggestion. He didn't respond to the threat, he couldn't stop staring at her angry face that most would be running from.
"Got it?!" Her hair became a blaze and somehow Kron could swear her teeth turned into fangs.
The Saiyan felt compelled to reply.
"Got it."
Yang pulled her hand back letting Kron stand confused, and she crossed her arms while looking away. Still glaring.
Garnet watched the exchange and couldn't help but wonder just happened after Kron had ended the deal. She expected him to respond in anger but looking at the boy made her think he enjoyed it for some reason. Not only was he training Raven's daughter but they seem to have some sort of bond.
Kron looked at Yang surprised that she had threatened him that way, it didn't scare him. But it made him feel something. Something he couldn't understand.
Either way he found a new way to provoking her, and he enjoyed seeing that side of her. He'll have to keep pressing that button in the future.
But why did he enjoy making her angry? He always did but this felt like a new level. Why did it amuse him this much?
Maybe it was just excitement at training her.
Yeah, that's gotta be why.
Far Away in a Cavern
Cher couldn't believe her luck. She decided to go back to the Spring City because of how boring Raven's life became, just finding more artifacts and her keeping Sienna under her thumb.
Bo-ring.
Now though?
Something interesting finally happened.
She giggled looking at who she suspected to be her lost love.
This was going to be fun!
Raven looked seriously at the man who tracked her down, the man she abandoned. Feelings of sadness swelled within her. Back when she had married him, wanted to settle down with him. Only for Corvus to force her hand. And then during the fight against Salem she had thought that the Branwen Tribe had the best chance to survive.
Taiyang looked at the woman who left him and their daughter. Feelings of anger welled within him. He remembered how she had not only left but attempted to take Yang to the tribe, tried to turn their daughter into a bandit. But he kept his anger in check, he had to, for her sake and Yang's.
He had a smile as if he was looking at an old friend.
"Rae, you haven't aged a day."
Raven didn't respond.
"Is that what you wanted to talk to me about?"
Taiyang chuckled scratching the back of his head.
"Come on, it's been almost 20 years, we should catch up."
Raven eyed the cavern entrance.
"So Qrow can have time to take care of my back up?"
Taiyang shook his head not suprised that she knew her brother was here.
"No, Rae, he's just here in case Sienna interrupt us, that's all."
Raven shook her head.
"Fine, but skip the small talk, I do not have the time to spare."
Taiyang sighed.
"Alright fine, look Raven, Ozpin" He said slowly knowing her hatred for him. "He wants to give you another chance, the situation has changed, we want you to come back."
Raven glared at him.
"You tracked me down, interrupt my affairs to ask me that?" Raven asked offended. "Tai, you know how much I hate pointless things, why offer me that?"
Taiyang was expecting that and continued.
"Because things have changed, the Scourge of Anima, I know your connection to him, he's causing everyone problems." He explained. "He's doing whatever he can to find you, something tells me he'll use anything to find you, even Yang if he finds her, don't you want to be there to protect her?"
Raven was affected hearing that but she didn't show it.
"In that case, you should stay by her side, instead of going back to Ozpin." Raven said. "He's the last one you want protecting her."
Taiyang frowned hearing that, and he could feel anger rise to the surface.
"I want both of us to protect her, for you to finally fulfill your duty as her parent."
Raven squeezed her fists.
"I wanted to have a place in my daughter's life, if you remember correctly you and Qrow wouldn't allow it."
"You mean by raising her in the tribe?" Taiyang asked. "Rae I think we both know Yang wouldn't have had a good life in there."
Raven growled, remembering her own childhood within the tribe, while Corvus was alive.
"Corvus was gone. She would have been strong. She would have been taught to do whatever it takes to survive." She said with conviction. "But you and Qrow were set to keep her weak to keep her from her heritage."
Taiyang shook his head.
"Can you honestly say the Branwen Tribe is something to be proud of?"
Raven squeezed her fists.
"Qrow and I were some of the strongest students for a reason." It was true, say what you will of the tribe but at least they knew how to raise strong warriors. It was one thing her father did right.
"Then why are you with the White Fang and not with your people?" The blonde asked.
Raven thought of the tribe and remembered how Vernal kicked her out with that damn footage.
"Fine but" Tai sighed. "Listen, please Rae, we need you, all of us together again we can do Summer proud and save Remnant if you come with us."
Cher looked sad while she was watching. "Man, this is just sad, your man really doesn't know you does he?"
Raven glanced at the previous Maiden who was smirking at her troubles. She then looked forward and thought of their departed teammate.
Summer, the leader of team STRQ. The woman who Yang had seen more of a mother than Raven herself. She remembered back in Beacon, she was her partner, she helped her warm up to her as well as Tai. Funny that if it wasn't for her, she would never have seen anything in Tai and wouldn't have had Yang.
The idea of what's left of team STRQ, reuniting, it warmed her heart. They were an oasis compared to the Branwen Tribe. But she knew it couldn't last, Remnant was cruel. And Salem was crueler.
And she cannot trust Ozpin.
"Tai" Raven began with a sad look on her face. "You should have stayed home." Fire red light left her eyes.
Taiyang wasn't suprised looking at her.
Raven dashed towards him at faster speeds than any huntsmen could see and was about to press her blade's pommel into his neck.
But Taiyang rose an arm to block the strike.
Raven's eyes widened.
Tai looked at her firey glowing eyes and threw a fist into her face.
Raven was punched in the face and sent skidding across the ground, she caught herself and looked at the man who struck her.
She was shocked, she thought that block was luck, but that strike. It not only was strong enough to force her back, but it hurt. He hurt her.
Cher who had her jaw on the ground.
"Whoa! How'd he do that?" She asked with stars in her eyes with her jaw on the ground. She knows that being a Maiden didn't automatically make you stronger than huntsman, it depends how well trained you are with it. Cher knew back then when she was a Maiden even one average huntsman could dispose of her. But Raven? A seasoned veteran? She should be beyond a single huntsman.
Who was this guy?
Tai sighed as he cracked his knuckles, he knew it would turn out this way.
"Fine Rae" He said as he took a boxing stance. "You usually think better after we spar anyway."
Raven can see how light he was taking this, he didn't seemed surprised at the firey glow leaving her eyes.
He knows that she's a Maiden. And was able to fight back.
This will not be as simple as she thought it would be.
Ozpin he has something to do with it.
Raven pulled out Omen and took her own stance. Her blade held up high vertical, and her feet
"It's always the hard way with you isn't it?"
Tai had a cocky smirk.
"And you love it."
The former couple charged at each other, determined to win.
Between the two Cher giggled watching in what looked like a movie theater chair, she was holding popcorn and a soda in a cupholder.
"I love drama."
Outside the Cavern
Sienna crossed her arms while looking around the cave.
Her men were camping outside with guns looking around.
All the while a crow was overlooking them on a branch.
Sienna wondered what was taking so long, did whoever take the artifacts surprise her? Perhaps she should che-
Just then there was an explosion within the cave.
Sienna turned to the cave surprised while her guards aimed their guns towards the cave.
She rose a hand signaling them to keep calm.
Was that a result of her magic? Or is Raven having trouble with their fellow treasure hunter.
Whatever the case, she had to investigate.
"Follow me men, and stay on-" She stopped when the men surrounding her all suddenly fell to the ground.
The Tigress turned to see her guards on the ground unconscious, even those with Aura were down.
Someone else was here! She looked around trying to find whoever had surprise attack.
Behind her above a crow swooped down.
Then not far from her, it shifted into a man with black hear wielding a longsword. He aimed the flat of his blade for the back of her head.
And Siennea's eyes became red and she ducked underneath the strike.
Qrow appeared in front of her with Harbinger out, he turned around and groaned.
"Damn, was hoping to take you out quick." He rested his blade over his shoulder.
Sienna's red eyes glared at Qrow, the black here and crimson eyes. And her scent was similar, minus the alchohol.
"Qrow Branwen"
The huntsman looked at him and at the armor she was wearing.
"And your Sienna Khan right?" He asked looking at him. "Look, I don't know what Raven promised you, but you need to get rid of that armor, now."
Sienna knew there was some truth to what he was saying. Throughout their alliance, she never trusted Raven.
But there was someone she knew needed to be gone.
She looked at her robotic leg and remembered that night.
Sienna didn't respond and ran forward while swinging her bladed chain.
Qrow rose his blade to black a whip strike from her blade and jumped back.
"Trust me, that armor isn't doing you any favors, you need to get rid of it now." He said as he blocked a few strikes.
Sienna growled as she threw a kick for his side only for Qrow to block it with his sword.
"I'll stop wearing it, when the Scourge is no more!" She threw a claw strike and the huntsman jumped back. "And you, are prolonging his existence."
Qrow groaned, he hoped that either Tai can handle Raven, or he can beat Sienna fast enough before Raven decides to go too far.
Raven remembered when she when she first met Taiyang. Her first impressions of him were cocky and hot headed. Then when she saw him in action, she can understand why she was cocky. He was strong enough to keep up with herself and Qrow, after they proved to be above the other students. It made her question if the Branwen Tribe really were the strongest. Made her wonder if she needed to stay in the Branwen Tribe to remain strong.
When she became a Maiden she expected his strength to be childsplay. That he was just a mere man that cannot compete with a magic user.
Now though, that belief was shattered.
Taiyang threw a punch aimed into her stomach.
Raven rose her blade to block it while grimacing from the force.
Tai threw another punch aimed for her face.
The woman ducked underneath and attempted to slash at his abdomen.
Taiyang brought his arm down, one of his wrist brands turned into a shield. Catching the blade and pushed it aside.
Raven stumbled from the force.
Taiyang's sheild turned back into a wrist band and he threw a fist into Raven's face. He then kneed her stomach.
The former bandit leader coughed from the impact.
And the huntsman threw a punch straight into her face making her roll back.
Raven kicked herself up with blood coming down her nose and glared at Taiyang.
"Surprised I'm doing this well against a Maiden?" Taiyang asked with a smirk Raven was familiar with. "I told you, Ozpin's giving us a way to win."
Raven wiped her nose and glared.
"I can see that, but I doubt it's the trump card you think it is."
"Maybe this'll change your mind."
Taiyang inhaled through his nose, as he bounced to stay light on his feet, his hair and eyes glowed yellow.
Raven tensed, he hasn't used his Semblance yet during this fight, and he was already harder then she expected. She'll have to be extra careful with what's next.
Taiyang roared as he dashed forward wrapped in golden light.
The woman put Omen in her sheath and pulled out an Ice Dust blade. She'll have to slow him down.
The huntsman jumped and threw his fist to the ground.
Raven jumped back as the punch made a hole in the ground which exploded from impact.
She then slashed across intending on freezing him.
But Taiyang saw it coming and rose an arm with his wristband turning into a shield again. Ember Terra was meant as a defensive weapon to make up for his aggressive approach to combat.
His shield was coated in ice but melted instantly from his body heat and he dashed towards Raven.
Raven kept getting buck and avoiding his strikes.
Taiyang threw a left hook for her abdomen.
The woman was about to block it but, last minute instead she didn't.
He stopped short of his body blow and threw a right towards the back of her head.
Raven ducked underneath and jumped back.
Taiyang's fist missed and hit a pillar of rock.
The pillar exploded in fire from Taiyang's strike, and it shook the cavern.
"All these years and you can still read my feints?" Tai asked impressed.
Raven looked surprised, his Semblance was powerful but it wasn't like this the last time she saw it in action.
Taiyang with flaming golden hair and eyes looked at Raven, ready to throw another barrage.
Taiyang's Semblance: Burst: His physical attacks cause powerful explosions, the more he attacks, the stronger the explosions get. Though he is not immune to them
"Raven" Taiyang's hair and eyes stopped glowing. "I've shown you that being a Maiden doesn't make you as untouchable as you believed, it was thanks to Ozpin that I've come this far, so whatever you think of him he's our best chance against Salem."
Raven said nothing and remained focused.
"If you come with us, we can be unstoppable, Salem won't know what hit him." Taiyang said to her. "I want to help you Rae, I don't want this fight, I want us to stand together like we always should have."
She paused as if she was considering it.
"And, you can finally see Yang, you can be a part of her life."
When she heard that the woman's eyes widened and a sad expression came to her face.
In the background Cher had been watching with a tissue box. She was crying at the scene. "Even after all the backstabbing, he still cares for you, this guy, he's the best man you can ask for!" She continued crying into her tissue.
Raven ignored the spirit that she can only see and glared as if her former husband had said something offensive.
"A part of her life?" She glared when he said that. "That wasn't what you told me 17 years ago."
Tai looked panicked as if he had said something he shouldn't have.
"Don't you remember?" Raven asked. "I begged you to come with me, for us to raise her together, I didn't want to hide from my daughter.."
Taiyang glared angered by that statement.
"You know I couldn't let her stay in the Branwen Tribe."
"And you know to ensure her survival above all else!" Raven shouted. "But even so, what you said that day, you made it clear where I should stand in her life."
The blonde looked guilty hearing that and then suddenly he found himself unable to move.
No, damn it, not now!
Taiyang was now suffering one of the side effects of the Void Vault.
17 years ago
The Branwen Tribe's current campsite was trapped in fire.
Several members were wounded or unconscious.
In the middle of the tribe were two, Raven and Taiyang.
Raven had taken Yang, only a month old into the tribe and attempted to keep her there waiting for Taiyang to see things her way. Then Qrow had tracked their tribe down and distracted her while Taiyang would attack the tribe. She had left her tent knowing Qrow will take Yang while she confronts Taiyang.
That was fine she can try to convince Taiyang and make this work.
Both wounded and panting heavily.
"Taiyang listen to me, Yang is better off here, we can train and raise her here undisturbed." She said to him. "You know that's true, especially with Salem and Ozpin's war! Civilization will crumble while they use us as pawns, Yang needs to be raised here before either can get their hands on them! Either one wo!"
Taiyang was furious, normally he was so gentle. But when Yang had gone missing from her crib and a note left behind telling him that Raven will see him and allow him to be a part of Yang's life if he agrees to join the tribe.
He couldn't take it, his rage got the better of him and he had said something perhaps he shouldn't have.
"If you think that she's better off as a bandit, then having a real childhood then it's better you stay away from her! You are no different from your father!"
Hearing that Raven had a look on her face that made him regret saying that.
Tai tried to open his mouth to take back what he said-
Present
Taiyang had been slashed across the chest, his abdomen was coated in ice.
And Raven kicked straight into his face sending him skidding across the cavern.
The fist fighter grunted as he got up and punched the ice off of him. Same old Raven, she'll take advantage of any opening, he'll need to be quicker and attack before anymore visions can plague him.
He looked up at Raven who stood atop a plateau of rock.
"Tai, this power you have it's impressive." She said as she glared down with her fire glowing eyes. "Whatever Ozpin did, it's clearly effective, but look at what I achieved without restraining myself to him."
The fire in her eyes grew large, turning into light, the ground lifted up as her body glowed bright red.
Taiyang's eyes widened as Raven was generating a storm that was stronger than he thought any Maiden can.
Raven stopped and glared down with large flames out her eyes.
She had become Fully Realized.
"Now Tai, show me what little help Ozpin has given you."
Raven threw a hand up firing a large fire ball.
Taiyang wasn't quick enough to dodge so he blocked, the flames pushed him back and spread all around the cavern. He put his arms down and looked shocked.
Qrow better hurry.
Qrow swung Harbinger in it's longsword form to block all the whip strikes Sienna was throwing at him. All the while he looked at her armor, he's seen the scripture's Ozpin had shown him. The Abyss Hide, armor created by Salem, meant to mutate the body becoming Grimm like, basically creating a Grimm with Aura. The process is said to turn the user into an extremely volatile and dangerous.
Sienna pulled back her chain whip and threw herself at Qrow with a risen hand.
The huntsman ducked underneath and swept kick.
She backflipped making it miss and lashed her chain whip.
He was hit in the chest making him stumble, then to his suprise Sienna was already in front of him and kicked with her robotic foot into his stomach.
Sienna smiled as she then slashed upwards making a claw mark across the top of his shirt and going into his blood.
Qrow grimaced as even with his speed he couldn't avoid all her strikes.
The tigeress then spun with her chain wip and the tip with a Fire Dust crystal slashed across his chest making a burn.
The huntsman grunted as he jumped back and aimed his longsword Harbinger at her. He pulled the trigger firing multiple shots.
Sienna grinned as her combined Aura and armor was able to dull out the damage. She then swung her chain whip multiple times aiming for vitals.
And the huntsman was barely able to block them all clashing his sword againts the whip strikes.
Hopefully Tai's out of range.
He glowed red activating his Semblance.
As soon as he did a tree behind Sienna was slashed by her whip without her noticing.
The tree came timbering down.
Sienna with her enhanced hearing turned and slashed in half with her whip.
As soon as she did, Qrow dashed towards her and slashed through her waist multiple times.
And with each strike Sienna's armor developed more and more Grimm armor. Her arms were turning black and she was gaining white Grimm armor on them. But it wouldn't matter as she was close to losing conciousness.
The huntsman tried to strike again but he stopped, a vision came to him.
When he had last saw Summer who had said her goodbye to him, to not be afraid to make freinds even with his Semblance.
As usual he coulnd't move while watching the flashback.
Sienna took advantage and whipped her chain to wrap around Qrow's leg.
She then pulled making him fall on his back.
Qrow was brought back to reality in pain, damning the Void Vault's side effect and sees Sienna standing over him.
Sienna immediately pounced and kneed into Qrow's stomach.
"Gahhh!" Qrow yelled feeling the Grimm enhanced woman's kick.
The red eyed Sienna roared like she herself was a Grimm. She swiped a claw strike across his face multiple times.
Qrow had no way out his Aura got weaker and weaker. Her attacks were getting harder and harder.
He needed to end this quick.
Just then Qrow seemed to have vanished.
Sienna stopped and looked around with a craze look on her face.
As she did a crow or rather, Qrow landed on a branch nearby observing.
As the tigeress looked around she sees her men on the ground.
Helpless prey.
Sienna shook her head and tried to look for Qrow but she kept looking at her men who were knocked out. They were weak, she can kill them now.
She should.
She must.
Sienna caught herself and grabbed her head screaming. No. No! What is this? Why is she even thinking of killing her men?
It's because she must, they were weak, she must because she can.
Mankind needed to be destroyed.
Sienna screamed holding her head while raising one hand and walking towards one of the helpless White Fang.
She was about to strike one of her own.
Qrow flew behind her and slashed at Sienna's back.
The tigress fell forward and landed on her face.
Just as she was about to get up, Qrow stabbed into Sienna's back.
"Ahhh!" Sienna made a blood curdling scream as her orange Aura shattered, her red eyes changed back to normal and she lost consciousness.
Qrow looked down at his sword stabbed into her back. Or more specifically the Abyss hide.
"Sorry but you'll thank me later." Qrow pulled back Harbinger showing no blood on it, indicating that he did not impale her actual body just the armor.
He meant for that, he didn't want her to fall to that armor.
Qrow reached down and grabbed the armor. He gripped and tried to remove it. But he grunted as he pulled and pulled. He can't tale it off. Damn! She's warn it long enough for it to merge into her body.
He stood up and looked at his sword and at Sienna.
If she lives with that armor, she'll might become too dangerous to risk running around.
He was about to raise harbinger to do what needs to be done.
But he couldn't.
She was manipulated by his sister, it'd be wrong to end her here.
He sighed, hopefully Ozpin can figure out how to remove that armor.
A large explosion came from the cave. He turned towards it.
He hoped that meant Taiyang was winning with his explosions.
Changing into a crow, the huntsman flew into the cave.
Taiyang was running as lightning and fire were being blasted at him. It felt like it was the best he can do.
Raven ran forward with speed quicker then he can see.
The brawler rose his arms to defend but Raven was already behind him with an Ice Dust blade out.
His chest was covered in ice, , she had struck him before getting behind him, he tried to turn to counter attack.
But Raven kicked his back before he could defend himself.
Taiyang was sent rolling from the impact and hit his back against the wall.
He looked to see Raven already running at him.
The brawler smashed his fist into the ground, creating an explosion that caused a dust cloud throughout the cavern.
Raven stopped and looked around to see she was trapped in smoke.
"Tai, this is useless when I can just do this." She waved her hand releasing a gust of wind.
The cloud of dirt had been blown away showing no one was around.
Raven said nothing while looking around.
Up above Taiyang was hiding among the stalactites. He didn't expect her to be at this level, hopefully a suprise attack will help, he sees her looking away. He didn't like the idea of sneak attacking her like this, but it was his best chance, especailly if Qrow was that busy.
He pushed himself and fell down towards Raven.
Once he was within striking distance, Raven held a hand up over her shoulder holding light blue light.
"Oh shi-"
Raven blasted ice magic at Taiyang sending him flying and covering his entire body in ice.
She turned to the ice covered Taiyang with a frown.
The fool should have remembered that a sneak attack from him will never work.
After a few seconds Taiyang covered in ice made a golden light and caused an explosion breaking the ice and freeing himself.
Taiyang stood up with his hair shining gold and flaring as though it were a flame.
Raven said nothing, she knew it wouldn't be enough and expected that even magic that strong woulnd't keep him down.
"Right, forgot, you know where I am at all times." Tai said panting. "Don't know why I even tried that Rae."
The former bandit sighed.
"Would you stop calling me that, I always hated that nickname."
Taiyang chuckled as he can see her starting to falter.
"That's not what Summer told me."
Raven's eyes widened.
"She told you what?"
Tai took a fighting stance expecting her to react badly.
"Back when we started dating, she told me that you thought that the name Rae made you feel cute."
The former bandit's eyes widened and her face turned red.
Cher laughed loudly in the background adding to her embarrassment. "You! Wow, old gal, I didn't know you would ever say that." She laughed so much that she fell off her conjured movie chair and laughed imagining her former teacher saying that.
Raven glanced at her and shook with anger .
Damn it Summer. Why did she even tell her that?
"Oh look at that." Taiyang chuckled. "I can still make the big bad Raven blush."
Raven growled. "Shut up Tai! I- I never said that!"
"Really, she's not one to lie." Taiyang laughed heartidly, happy to see his former wife embarrassed.
The former bandit's eyes flared even more as she started to lose her cool.
"Hey! Cut it with the flirting."
Raven didn't even turn as Qrow landed on top of a pillar of rock with his sword resting over his shoulder.
She glanced at her brother behind her.
"Qrow, I see Sienna roughed you up." She commented on his clothes covered in scratches.
The huntsman glared at her.
"That armor, you tricked her into wearing that didn't you?" He asked judging her.
Raven had a glare.
"I told her she'd gain power, power needed to end the Scourge of Anima." She said to him. "Also I've let her know of the risk and she took it, we have to do whatever it takes to put an end to him." She imagined a young Kron with his hand coated in Ursa shape energy claw.
Qrow sighed disappointingly.
"Come on sis, if u really felt that way you would have put the armor on yourself."
"We all have to take a risk brother." Raven said matter of factly. "As long as we reach the goal that's all that matters."
Qrow didn't respond to that and Raven looked at Taiyang.
"You two, have gained considerable power, if I hadn't reached Fully Realized I'd be worried."
Taiyang took a step back observing Raven expecting her to attack.
Qrow took Harbinger out ready to counter her.
"Gotta admit Raven, I never thought I'd see a Fully Realized Maiden that wasn't an old hag, Ozpin said that it took decades for even the most skilled to do it, you had it for what, ten years?"
Raven glanced at her brother.
"I had a great motivator." She said. "And so have the two of you." She looked at Taiyang, he was winded but he was still able to fight.
Qrow shook his head in response.
Raven focused on Taiyang and thought Qrow's strength must be at a similar level. Maybe, just maybe.
"I've had enough, so I'll say this once."
Qrow and Taiyang waited expecting her to say to leave them.
"Come with me."
The two looked confused when she said that.
Raven continued to clarify.
"Your power, both of you have reached the level of Maidens, fight with me, together, Tai, brother, and Sienna." She smiled at the two. "Together even Kron and Salem with all their powers won't be able to stop us, we can ensure the safety of our family and we don't have to obey Ozpin anymore." She offered. "Please, fight with me."
Taiyang said nothing and looked surprised that she would offer this.
Qrow kept his glare.
"Raven, Ozpin got us this far, he knows more about Salem than any of us, we need him to-"
"Exactly" Raven interrupted as she turned to Qrow. "He knows everything, he knew about the artifacts but he kept them hidden from us, he knew of the Void Vault and he kept it from us. He knew what we were up against and he kept it hidden from us!" She yelled. "Ozpin is keeping us in the dark, he knows more than he's letting on and refuses to tell us everything. You know why?"
Qrow didn't reply as if he was starting to see she had a point.
"It's because Ozpin is just like Salem, he sees us as pawns on his side of the board to move as he wishes, to sacrifice as he wishes!" Raven yelled remembering when she went with Summer one last time, and had come face to face, with the Grrimm Queen. It was there when she had learn the truth, the suicidal mission Ozpin had sent them to.
"Your kidding right?" Qrow asked. "You ran away from the fight, you wanted nothing to do with us, why should we trust you over Ozpin againts Salem."
Raven shook with rage in responce but remained firm with her point of view.
"Because I see a way to win, a way that Ozpin was too cowardly to commit to." She thought of the shrines that promised her power beyond compare if she can convince Cher to assist, and other items that have showed promise to defend them against her forces. "Tai" She turned away from her brother and looked at her old flame.
Taiyang was surprised to hear a softness in her voice.
"I know we had our differences, I know I wasn't there for you, or Yang, but know this, I am going to fight Salem for both of you." Raven said. "Just please help me, help me and we can fix everything. Salem, Kron, we can stop them without being manipulated by Ozpin. Please Taiyang, Qrow, join me."
Qrow sighed hearing that and was about to retort but he looked at Taiyang who looked like he was going to agree.
Raven had a neutral expression, she always knew to manage her expectations, but there was some hope given that Tai at the very least didn't outrate refuse.
Taiyang looked at Raven and sighed.
"Your deal sounds good Raven, it really does." He said in a sincere tone.
Raven kept a stoic expression, she fought not to smile at him.
"It's so good it reminds me of Ozpin's offer."
The former bandit's eyes widened.
"What?"
Qrow can tell from her tone that she was angry.
"From the sound of it, your angry that we're Ozpin's pawns and not yours, that's why you left, you rather be the puppeteer right?" He asked with a mocking tone and smirking.
"That's, that's not true, it would be different, I would tell you everything and we would be a true united front!" The magic in her eyes flared even brighter.
Taiyang showed no fear and frowned.
"Did you tell that to the last Spring Maiden? How'd it end for her?"
Raven flinched when she heard top of that she heard nonstop giggling. And she turned to the source.
Of course it was Cher laughing loudly.
She then spoke with a smile in Taiyang's direction.
"I'm glad you asked, she promised to train me, to keep me safe and she ended up having me killed." She said smiling and looked to the current Maiden. "He's got brains, brawn, and looks, you really know how to pick em don't you."
Raven didn't respond and stared at Taiyang.
"Raven" Tai continued. "I'm not joining you, say what you want about Ozpin. But the reality is, he's done us less harm than you, he never abandoned us, or ran away."
Raven flinched when he said that, she was angry that she couldn't deny the truth.
"That's why, we trust him more than you. And the fact is, to stand a chance, we need you on our side once more, you've done horrible things." He said to her. "That's why i can't trust you to lead us, but I know that you care for us, for Yang somewhere inside. And Salem is continuing to grow stronger, something's coming, something big, maybe bigger than the Scourge. That's why I want you at our side, we need to bring the fight to Salem more than ever."
Raven sighed and glanced at her brother.
"Ditto" He agreed raising his blade. "Come on sis, you don't have to like Ozpin, we just want you to do your part, and protect your real family."
The black haired woman sighed while ignoring Cher's constant giggling at her situation.
"Fine"
For a split second the duo thought they got through to her, that she was going to side with them. But they realized the tone, she wasn't going to join them, she was going all out.
Raven's magic let out a gust of wind pushing against the two, now she was on the attack again.
Immediately she rose a hand and released a fire ball towards Taiyang. She then threw herself towards Qrow.
Taiyang punched the ground and tossed rubble towards the fire.
Raven was already in front of Qrow and slashed towards his chest.
Her brother rose his blade just barely in time to block the strike.
She then pulled back her sword and slashed again downwards.
He rose to block it again barely in time.
Just as she was about to strike again Taiyang appeared behind her with his fist raised.
She sidestepped as his fist missed.
Raven then slashed aiming for Taiyang's shoulder.
The brawler rose his arm to block with his wrist band turning into a shield.
Qrow slashed for Raven's right leg.
With her bare hand Raven gripped Harbinger's blade.
The huntsman is surprised seeing that and looked into her sister's burning eyes. Just how strong were Fully Realized Maidens?
Taiyang pushed the blade to the side and threw a fist.
Qrow tried to throw a kick into his sister's stomach.
Raven ducked underneath Tai's fist, let go of Qrow's blade and threw a punch into his gut.
"Gah!" Qrow coughed and stumbled down.
Tai tried to throw another punch behind her head.
Raven pulled back her sword arm and pierced his right shoulder.
This forced Tai's right arm to retract, he threw a punch from his left.
She pulled back her sword and swayed her head to the side.
Qrow swung down Harbinger aiming for her back.
Raven threw a kick aiming for his chest.
And Qrow lowered his blade and block the strike, he grimaced from the force.
She then rose one hand as Taiyang tried to kick into Raven's side.
Lightning showed in Raven's hand and she slammed down releasing a literal shockwave around her, this created a cloud of smoke.
The men of Team STRQ were sent flying and crashed against the cavern walls.
Qrow grunted as he got out and looked at his partner. "You good?"
"I'd say yeah, but I don't like to lie." He chuckled as he stood up.
Just as the two were getting their bearings they see Raven stepping out of the smoke.
She looked at the duo and had a disappointed look.
The duo got up and looked at each other and nodded as if they decided something and took fighting stances.
"This is such a waste of time Raven." Taiyang said. "We should be working together, what if the Scourge is aware of Yang's existence? We should be there for her to protect her, together."
"I couldn't agree more." She said looking at the duo. "But not with Ozpin, your loyalty blinds you, I promise you he is hiding something from you, and I wouldn't doubt he's putting her in danger at this moment."
Taiyang sighed knowing talking was getting nowhere. He was saddened that he was forced to attack her, but he had to. Ozpin had explained the gravity of the situation, whatever Raven says, he knows that he can trust Ozpin, he has to.
Little did he and Qrow know, Ozpin has been keeping them in the dark about his deal with Kron.
Dead End Arena
Yang knew this crazy deal with Ozpin would make her life chaotic. She was even asked not to message her father or uncle about it since they would drop everything and come to defend her and even face Kron.
Weirdly she was thankful for the deal as she was getting stronger than she thought she would attending Beacon. And she learned more about her mother than her father or uncle were willing to share.
She knew the training would be weird given that she was doing it to defend her mother originally.
Yang did all sorts of things, restrain her Aura, did a training session that tore her apart and even fought a terrorist for training.
And now she was being inducted to fight in an Arena that Ozpin for some reason to approve of.
She was willing to do plenty of training to get stronger in the last three months.
But cutting her hair was off limits! She doesn't care about how strong he is, he makes that suggestion again she'll break his everything!
Kron walked out of Garnet's office and towards Yang.
She glared at him as he walked forward.
Kron chuckled and lifted up a few paper.
"Here, these are some design choices for your arena outfit."
Yang glared at him.
The Saiyan didn't hate the glare, for some reason he enjoyed it, but he knew to cool her down.
"None of them include cutting your hair, relax."
Yang took the papers from his hand and muttered. "Better not." She looked through the papers.
Not all the designs were bad. Some were of tank tops with shorts, others of her just wearing gauze over her chest and pants.
She doesn't mind showing off, but she was suspicious of Kron and looked his way.
"You didn't get any input on what I'm wearing did you?" Yang glared at him.
The Saiyan looked at him with a confused look.
"No, I just told her to draw up anything you suggested and whatever she can think of." Kron replied. "I don't care what you wear so long as you fight."
Yang can tell that he was being honest, she shrugged slowly letting her anger of her hair go. For now.
She looked through the drawings until she saw one's she suggested, ones with jackets, and overcoats. Just her style.
After looking over them she found one with a Feilong mask on it.
This one didn't look so bad.
She took a drawing and handed it to Kron.
"This one's cool, I'll take it!"
Kron took the drawing and looked at it.
"Alright" He shrugged and looked at her still glaring.
The Saiyan chuckled.
"Are you seriously still angry about what I said cutting your hair?"
"Damn right I am." She glared.
Kron could've apologized and just move on from this.
But of course he couldn't help but want to see her get angry again, he enjoyed seeing that side of her.
"Pfft, I don't know why your so angry about your hair."
Yang's eyes turned red.
"What?"
"Come on, don't you think it looks too shiney."
Yang sighed and squeezed her knuckles.
"My hair is georgous, it's the most georgous thing you've ever seen, your just jealous that you don't have any golden locks."
Kron rolled his eyes.
"Jealous? Ha!, why would I want any of that ridiculous hair."
Yang smirked at him while stroking her long hair.
"Come on your hair's spikey and mild, mine's gold and majestic." She said showing off her golden hair. "I know you'd love to have golden hair to."
"Tch" Kron smirked seeing her bite back even when not angry was kind of amusing. "Don't bet on it."
"Trust me, one day you'll learn that blondes have more fun." Yang smirked her eyes turning back to lavender. "I bet you'll even dye it."
What a ridiculous thing to say. He's seen many ridiculous hair colors on this planet, but he always thought yellow was too bright to be natural. He always thought it was strange how colorful people's here were on this planet
"Yeah right" Kron said. "If I ever I change my hair color, I'll do whatever you say from then on."
Like that would happen.
"I'll hold you to it." Yang said, she's sure it won't happen, but hey you never know right?
Once the banter ended, she thought back the arena and punched into her palm.
"Can't wait to start in the arena."
"Good, it will help with your training."
She smiled looking eye to eye at Kron.
"Thanks for the training, I'm looking forward to catching up to you" She rose her arm in the form of a fist.
Kron thought she was strange, she knew what was at stake, before she would give him animosity now though she seemed weirdly friendly towards him. He had no reason to dislike it anymore.
He brought his own fist and bumped it against Yang's.
She chuckled in response.
And Kron had a tiny smirk, sharing her looking forward to the growth of her strength.
Cavern
Raven eyed her two opponents, this was over, she was going to finish them and take the artifact.
She sheathed her blade and focused flame in one hand and lightning in the other.
Taiyang braced himself as well as Qrow, she was done wasting time.
And so were they.
Raven was getting to fire a combination of fire and lightning towards them. "This will knock you out, don't worry, and please remember, stay out of my way."
Qrow smirked and looked at Taiyang.
Taiyang kneeled and smashed a fist into the ground, a yellow light, lit the cave.
Raven eyed that and wondered what the brawler was up to.
Just then at her feet a yellow explosion appeared.
The former bandit lost concentration and her fire and lightning faded.
Tai's Semblance! Somehow he transfered an explosion beneath her!
Just as she was in the air Qrow appeared behind her and swung harbinger across her body, he knew not to hold back, her Aura and magic can take it.
The strike propeled her forward.
And in front of her Taiyang was in front of her with a fist cocked back.
He punched into her stomach, he then rose his arm carrying her and swung down punching her inot the ground. His Semblance activated releasing a yellow explosion.
Taiyang jumped back and stood by Qrow's side.
Raven stood up while holding her stomach and glared at the duo.
"Whoa!" Cher laughed watching. "They got you hard with that one!"
Raven swiped her arm releasing a torrent of wind at the two.
Taiyang smashed his fist into the ground keeping himself from blowing in the wind.
While Qrow impaled his blade to remain on the ground with his partner.
As the two struggled to stay grounded Raven appeared in front of them and slashed aiming to finish the two hear and now.
And this time Qrow glowed red this time.
A stalagltite fell from above Raven at the right time.
The woman looked up in suprised and rose her blade to cut it in half.
Taiyang took advantage of the misfortune and swung his fist across her face as she sliced through the falling rock.
He then threw another punch across her other cheek, thrusted his fist into her stomach, pulled back and kicked into her stomach.
Raven was about to raise Omen to retaliate.
But then Qrow slashed into her side as Taiyang pulled his fist back.
She stumbled as her brother landed three strikes across her torso.
But Raven grabbed the blade when he went for a forth, she rose her other and peirced into his gut.
"Gah!" Qrow felt the blade penetrate but he smirked through the pain.
The woman looked down and sees a yellow light.
Taiyang punched the ground again and guided an explosion beneath Raven again.
The ground detonated sending her upward.
Taiyang jumped in the air with his fist raised and slammed his fist into her stomach again.
He activated his Semblance again and created another explosion sending her down.
On the way down, Qrow with speed beyond the human eye can see slashed all across her body.
Raven finally hit the ground and a giant yellow explosion lit up the cavern.
Qrow landed a few feet away from the explosion and grabbed where Raven had pierced her.
Taiyang walked behind him panting and grabbed his shoulder.
The reaper rose a hand and stood up, indicating he was fine even if Raven stabbed him.
Cher's eyes widned as she shoved her conjured popcorn in her mouth. She had a wide smile on her face and stood up.
"Woooh! Yes! That had to leave a mark!" She said smiling. "Great job you guys! Don't stop though, she's still alive! Don't just capture her, kill her! So we can punish her in the Spring City!"
The young looking girl cheered for the two huntsman hoping to have a jumpstart to punish Raven even more everything she did. Both to herself and humanity.
Of course neither could hear or see her and remained on guard.
Qrow looked ahead at the smoke.
"That wasn't enough was it?"
"You really need to ask?" Taiyang chuckled. "She's as stubborn as you are."
Qrow watched the dust cloud, hoping she'd stay down long enough for them to recover.
And of course a gust of wind from her pushed the smoke away, her clothes were in tatters, her right gauntlet was missing and her left shoulder lost it's red armor.
Raven panted clearly injured, blood left her body from her shoulder and face.
"I see, you two, your Semblances have evolved." She looked over at Taiyang. "Tai, your explosions, now you can create them at a distance by punching the ground" Before he could only create an explosion where he was striking now he can do it on any surface he strikes and he decides where it explodes.
She then looked at her brother. "And Qrow, you can now turn your Semblance on and off, since you probably still affect everyone around you your only switching it on when your in danger."
Raven said impressed by their new abilities.
"See Rae?" Tai asked. "Even Fully Realized, Qrow and I can fight on par with you, come with us, together we can protect our family, our real family."
She didn't respond this time she had a sad look on her face.
Of all people she didn't expect Tai to be so incessant on her coming back.
"Raven" Qrow sees that she didn't turn around be he continued. "Do you remember when we were kids, you got us further away from the tribe when Corvus had us hunt on our own?"
She did, they were overlooking land for miles from a plateau. Where she had begged him to run away from their father, the tribe, back when she was a child.
Back she thought she was naive that she was avoiding her obligation.
And decades later she was rewarded with exile.
"I was wrong." Qrow continued. "That was the time where you should have ran, way, when we should have ran away."
Raven closed her eyes and shook her head.
"We were children Qrow. Even if we ran, Corvus would not have let us go." Raven said. "He would have teared Anima apart looking for us, and we'd have far more scars for even trying."
Qrow shook his head.
"Even so, I destroyed whatever hope you had of getting away from them, if I hadn't maybe you would've moved on from them after taking care of Corvus."
Raven laughed hearing that and shook her head.
"Brother, Tai, you both don't get it." She said as she placed a hand on her sword. "Everything I did, was to survive, it was to prepare for the day when Salem will win." Her eyes flared. "By taking Ozpin's side, you have subjected yourselves to being their pawns, by putting Yang in Beacon, you are serving her on a plate to Ozpin, if she had been with me she would have learned how to survive!"
"Rae"
"Your right that I had made wrong choices." Raven continued, thinking of what the tribe she sacrificed so much for kicking her out, how she kept refusing to end Kron when she had the chance. "But you always act like Ozpin can never do wrong! Your blind obedience to him will cost you just like it costed Summer!"
Taiyang and Qrow were shocked at the amount of anger she was giving off.
"Come on Qrow, we knew it'd be like this." Taiyang said taking a fighting position.
Qrow did as well hating how right they were.
The three were going to clash again ready to charge at eachother with full power.
Just then the cavern shook making the three trip.
Raven looked confused but looked at Qrow.
"Letting your Semblance out already?"
Qrow looked at Raven and shook his head.
"That wasn't me."
Before they could question any more a shadowy figure flew in and landed on the ground in front of the three.
All three members of _TRQ looked at the shadowy figure, clearly it was a Grimm.
But it wasn't an ordinary Grimm.
It stood to its full height showing Nevermore wings, a death stalker tail with a green tip instead of yellow. It's main body was human shape with ribs showing along with a spine. Bone spikes adorned it's shoulders, knees, and the back of his hands.
And to top off this monstrosity it had a bone crown instead of a mask and green eyes.
Qrow recognized it, although it seemed bulkier than the last time he saw it.
Eclipse focused on Raven, that hair strand was hers. This was the target Lady Salem wanted, Raven. She's supposed to be really strong.
The glowing eyes made her look strong, she will be a fun warm up before finally playing with the Scourge of Anima.
He then glanced at the two men she was looking at.
He sees the bird man, with the cheating Semblance.
And next to him is a blonde man who looked like he was fighting with him. He must be strong too!
Eclipse looked at all three of them, they all looked strong.
He didn't have one new toy to play with. He had three toys to play with.
A green smile formed on his void face.
Eclipse let out a demonic squeal happy to play.
A reunion between the surviving members of STRQ has been interrupted by none other than Eclipse!
Does mean the clash between the three ex-team members will be put on hold againts this mutant Grimm?
And if so will it matter against the stronger growing monster?
Find out next time on One's Own Path!
Ok, before u get angry that Eclipse and Kron aren't fighting yet. Hear me out.
It makes more sense for Salem to get Eclipse even stronger since she's been careful not to send everything at him unless she's just testing his strength. So the perfect opponent would be Raven to see if he's ready to take on the Saiyan.
And second, the story gets better making things happen this way. Trust me, this will make the endgame better than it would have been then sending Eclipse to Kron right now.
Why? You'll find out a bit in the next chapter.
So don't worry ok, I don't doubt the majority of you guys are going to love how the arc ends, I put a lot of thought into it.
So I see that those who commented on what I said about my feelings on the current arc, are ok with how long it is. I'm happy to see that the majority of u seem to disagree with my feelings on it, I was sure that most of u wanted Kron to settle everything with Raven and then move on. Couldn't be happier to be proven wrong.
I'll do my best to set this arc at the write pace and make it fun for as many of u as I can before it ends.
Now I see people are asking about his power level. Let me say this.
I don't like doing power levels, because if I make numbers that people will disagree with it can heat people up since they can be a trigger for people who are really passionate about them. I don't mean to accuse u guys of that but just the people who don't comment unless I do something that is wrong or they think is wrong and then give me a long widned explanation why my power levels are incorrect or, worse, they'll attack each other when other people do not agree with them.
So for that reason i will not do power levels, I hope that's ok with u guys. But I will say he is still quete a bit below Kid Goku at this age, because remember, Kron does not have the training or the opponents Goku had. But he'll get there, just give it time ok?
And I hope you enjoy your present One's Many Paths! Let me know how I can make it better!
Review Responces.
keybladelight: Don't worry Cher does and she's loving it! Lol
Kron is truly starting to accept his attachments and will serve to motivate him to use his strength for good as well as for himself. Don't worry.
I've got no plans for Kron losing his tail at the moment, but I'll really think about it ok? I honestly prefer having Saiyans keep their tails but I do like your idea.
Interesting view on Blake and Kron's relationship, I think that's what a lot of people share which makes sense given that they were almost adopted siblings before everything went wrong.
As for Yang x Blake, I will do it, if neither Yang or Blake end up with Kron. If one of them does then it can't happen. You'll see.
Insane Wombat: We'll see. I'm happy my story is bringing u some form of joy.
Locathehood: U r correct, if Kron is going to become an Oozaru it is not possible, unless u can find a way around it.
I like your thought on a half Oozaru and less mindless, good thinking.
See above for my stance on power levels.
Kron does indeed have an impressive arsenal, Berringel Burst- Basically an equivalent to Kamehameha, Guided Swarm- an energy attack either meant to attack multiple opponents or attack one opponent in different angles, Ursa Claw- an attack meant for up close, able to peirce an opponent's body, Manticore Massacre- a physical rush meant to target the opponent's abdomen, and there might be more to come.
Thank you.
Let's hope Tai survives Eclipse.
ThatSaiyaGuy: Thank u! Hope you enjoyed their reunion and seeing Raven fight again. And it's Raven, of course a fight would occur lol. The pot's secrets will be revealed at some point, don't worry.
Good thought on how Yang might have trouble getting a challenge. Kron might have a trick up his sleeve, after all he wants Yang to be as strong as possible.
As for Sepia and Penny, interesting thought it would be a good place to start if they knew about Daim and his Golden Knives Arena. We'll see though. Good job remembering Daim btw, he's been in the background for a long time.
As for Eclipse. Dude, I was so proud of myself I thought I curve balled everyone with who Eclipse was going to go after, but u spotted the hair and remembered how they knew he was in Vale. Well done, I'll try harder to suprise u better next time, props for that. Yep, that was Raven's hair, how they knows she's a Maiden will be showed next chapter.
Also very good take on Adam's argument about Kron. Y'know it's kinda weird how Kron started out worse than Adam ever was but now he's progressing to be better. Another argument u could make is that Adam hides behind excuses while Kron understands and admits everything he did was on him. He even blames himself comepletely for the Menagarie incident and doesn't just say Raven tricked him. While Adam says it was either necessary or an accident. Poor Blake has hope that he'll change, since Kron is. We'll see how that goes.
Lelouch of Zero: We'll see Kron is at least going the right direction while Eclipse is like a misguided kid.
Glad u enjoyed Team RWBY fighting finally, had fun writing them doing stuff instead of sitting on the background with Yang getting all the glory.
Yep, Eclipse, is or maybe was Merlot's biological son. We're gonna get into that backstory soon, I cringe thinking about what i had wrote, it's kinda messed up and sad.
We'll see Penny and Sepia real soon. And James definitely would not be for that, at most he'll be on Kron's side while working on safety measures behind his back and take advantage of an opprotunity if it ever arises.
As for Kali don't worry they'll meet up one day. Blake thinks it's better for Kron to see her at his own pace, and I appreciate your trust.
Hope the wait was worth it! We'll see what the pot does real soon!
Your welcome!
SSJordan: Thank u! I can understand that pairing, hope you'll enjoy their interactions in the future. Don't worry we'll see Kron fight again soon, for now hope u enjoyed this chapter. Thank u I'll do my best.
epantoja521: Thank u. Interesting thought, buuut, right now, Kron would probably still kill Raven but who knows, they got three months left.
Guest: Thank you, it was fun to write them train again. And I really appreciate that, I hope u can enjoy even more in the future! I'll do my best and don't worry no matter what anyone says I will make the story into what makes me happy and not worry for those who get angry about what I do.
Kron is strong enough to do ok in early dragon ball. U gotta remember Kron doesn't have the training kid goku had, and he has less powerful opponents to fight. So he's not even close to Raditz but he'll get there, gotta take it slow, u know? See above for my stance on power levels.
Gohan: I'm gonna say he'd be able to fight back againts Goku in that tournament but he wouldn't last long once Kid Goku get's serious. Like I said he had the better training and he fought Roshi who had blown up a moon.
Bear925: Ok, happy to hear that. Lol, love the skit, and aww that Kali part's adorable.
As for tha t Eclipse, idea, ooh I love it, kinda a new way to fuse to. Wonder what that'd be called? Ekron? Kropse? Hmm eh we'll work on a name.
Bashleyz: Thank u hope this was good to.
triscythe59: He definitely would but as long as he can fight all out he'll have fun at least. But he can probably get fed up from artificially boosting their strength.
sarmasadiq95: Hope u enjoyed the fight! Yang is definitely seeming that way after all she already had a mom, Summer while Raven was raiding villages. So yeah, it's easy to see why Yang doesn't seem that worked up about Kron wanting to kill Raven.
ZamasuAutonomous22: Ok, I'm happy to see your view on my arc, yeah I do have a lot to sort out so I guess I did it the best I could. That's what others have Pm'd me I'm glad to see that.
Yep Kron and Eclipse are developing in different ways. That'd be queit the flip, one of them returning to their roots while the other leaves them behind to be better. Hopefully whatever happens the two will have fun fighting each other.
As of Ozpin. He's kind of a grey area in this story. Because he genuinely wants Kron to improve as a person but also wants to use his strength against Salem. And is owning up to his end of the deal and is not telling the details to Taiyang or Qrow even though it concerns Yang. He does these extreme methods because he believes he's on a time limit, with Salem working on Soul Dust and the chance that Kron will not be on their side forever after their deal ends. He's in a more dangerous spot then he was in canon.
Merlot is a classic mad scientist. U r correct he did already reveal that Eclipse had human DNA now it's definitley true that Eclipse is or maybe was his dead son. Don't worry Eclipse will be aroound for a long while I think you'll like him.
I think you'll like what i did with Penny look forward to her part in the story, and I'll do my best to live up to your hype!
Thank u I think I got one more chapter in me before my next break.
Hope for his sake he does learn and doesn't put Blake in danger, if he does, well, Kron has shown what happens when pressing the Blake button.
