This takes place 2 days after the Docks episode/End of Volume 1.
Over the night skies of Remnant's southeastern hemisphere, an Atlesian Air Fleet soared through the early morning skies, being escorted by several Manta dropships.
"Sky-1, this is Manta Leader. We're just near the coast of Menagerie, over." Manta Leader said via the radio.
"Understood Manta Leader, maintain your present course. Once we reach the shore, deploy the paladins, AK-130s and 200s." Sky-1 also known to be the Captain of the Air Fleet said back to Manta Leader.
Unbeknownst to the fleet. They didn't see a couple of the islands near the coast of "Menagerie". And they didn't see what the flags of said islands were flying. And they really didn't see the tall buildings in the area they're now above.
Before the fuckening.
NORAD HQ's satellite tracks three 6-triangle formations of bogeys approaching around the U.S. One group went over the Sargasso Sea and past the Bermuda Islands.
"Sierra Delta, we're reading 70 bogeys in your sector. Do you have anything on your scope?" Said NORAD HQ to Sierra Delta aka the Capital Region location.
"THEY'RE EVERYWHERE!" Yelled the Air Traffic Controller aka Sierra Delta via the radio as a massive group of bogeys on the East Coast all over the Chesapeake Bay.
"Sierra Delta, repeat!" Screamed NORAD HQ to the Air Traffic Controller.
"I'm lookin' at an Atlas Air Fleet over the Chesapeake Bay and closing in over I-95! How the fuck did these guys get through?!" The Air Traffic Controller said on the radio while air raid siren goes off in the background.
"Remember that SOSUS and PAVE PAWS arrays are still inoperative currently. But will be ready in 3 weeks! So standby! Attempting to contact the nearest Air unit in that sector." NORAD HQ said knowing that SOSUS and PAVE PAWS arrays are still damaged due to the war.
Joint Base Andrews answers the call. "We read you. We just sent 113th Wing to intercept the Air Fleet. They'll be piloting both the F-22 Raptors and A-10 Thunderbolts. And both the US National Guard and Army will check the crash site, over."
"All stations be advised; the US is being invaded. I repeat the United States is being invaded!" NORAD HQ yelled.
Now the fuckening.
Before the Air Fleet could pass the waters. The captain then looked out the window to see 10 aircraft approaching from the north. Their designs were nothing like a standard dropship or bullhead. The roundel on them was also not of Atlas or any kingdom.
Suddenly the radio burst to life. "Atlesian Air Fleet, this is the United States Air Force. You are violating United States airspace, divert your course immediately." One of the F-22 Pilots warned the Atlesians on the radio.
The captain stood there dumbfounded at his post. What are those ships? And how did these Faunus get them? Now that he thought about it. The pilot said, "United States". Who are these guys? Bandits? Mercenaries for hire? Rogue Huntsmen?
"I say again. Atlas Air Fleet, you are violating United States airspace. Divert your course or you will be shot down! This is your final warning!" The same F-22 Pilot repeated the same thing once again, but this time threatening to shoot them down.
Now normally any sane and mentally stable person would follow up on the pilot's words and change course, call it a day and live to talk about it. Right?
Let me repeat that. ANY. SANE. AND MENTALLY STABLE. PERSON.
RIGHT?
WRONG!
This captain, however. Not only red in anger, but his pride took over too.
'He's going to get us all killed...' Thought that one sane and mentally stable person on board the bridge of the Atlas Airship.
"Put the mic on!" Yelled the not so sane and mentally stable captain as he speaks on the radio, "This is Captain Patrick Sage of the Atlas Military. You dare threaten the might of the Kingdom of Atlas and it's glorious and strongest military on the planet!? Now surrender yourselves and hand over 100-NO! Make it 1,000 of your filthy fauna species to us!"
The F-22 pilot didn't say anything in response nor did any of the other American Pilots.
Patrick blinked a few times, either the Faunus or Mercs were now afraid of him and the fleet, or they just lost connection. After a second or two, he was about to get in contact with the rest of his escort. When...
*BBBBBRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT!*
*BBBBBRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT!*
*BBBBBRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT!*
*BBBBBRRRRRRRRTTTTTTTT!*
Left, right and in front of the main Airship. Mantas were shot down by either a lighting fast minigun or missiles.
The captain could see 4 of the fast-moving aircraft fly pasts them and did what any ace pilot does.
4 of the F-22s did a power loop and loaded roll.
Patrick looked on in horror as his entire escort was shot down by what he assumed were mere primitive dropships. Now only his Atlesian airship remained as the fighters formed up, ready to engage him.
"Sir! We got to turn back now!" Said a crewmate with a brain.
Patrick became pissed off, "OPEN FI-" before he could say his order, missiles and guns hit the back of the airship causing it to explode and the airship falls to crash and burn in the fields of West Virginia.
"Ground troops, check the crash site and we'll check for stragglers, over." One of the A-10 stick operators spoke on the radio.
"Roger that." SSgt. William Flukey said on the radio.
Time skip to Bootleg Naz-I mean Atlas.
General Ironwood sat within his office in Atlas Academy while conversing with the rest of the Atlas Council. A holographic message of Ghira Belladonna was in front of them all, standing in front of a podium with Sienna Khan by his right in a military uniform. And to his left a man in similar, but different uniform. "To my fellow Faunus and allies across the West, yesterday morning the Kingdom of Atlas' military attempted to enter our border, demanding our people be handed over to them. When one of our main allies politely asked that they leave their land, they threatened to attack in retaliation and demanded 1,000 Faunus, however. The nation made sure to take them out before they fired a single shot. As the Prime Minister of the Republic of Menagerie and a member of NATO, it is my duty to help protect and defend not just our nation, but all other nations in NATO from those who wish to cause harm. While I know that Atlas and Menagerie don't see eye-to-eye, the US President and I is offering them a chance. To negotiate with us to ensure that something like this never happens again..."
The message then stopped as Councilman Sleet spoke up, "We must begin an investigation at once!"
"I already have. Captain Sage has been dishonorably discharged and disowned, never really liked that guy." Ironwood spoke calmly.
Camilla chimes in, "Liking or disliking someone has nothing to do with this situation General. What matters now is that we must not let this escalate any further!"
"Then I assume we're in agreement then?" Sleet said.
Both he, Ironwood and Camilla nodded.
Then they all heard shouting from outside the office. An all to familiar voice that is now giving most in the room a migraine.
"Let me through! I must speak with the council this instance!"
Ironwood with a hand on his forehead mutters, "Monty Oum..."
A 'man' then broke past the two guards, revealing none other than Jacqass-I mean Jacques Schnee(Gelé), who stormed right up to them. Racist prick...
"JAMES! I've seen the news of what happened! We must retaliate at once! Those animals and whatever those in NOTO must pay!" Jacques shouted in rage.
Ironwood mutters again, "Hello to you too Jacques..." Now Ironwood wished that HE was with Patrick now to not have this walking headache here. "And I'm afraid we come to a different decision."
"A DIFFERENT DECISION?!" Jacques shouted shocked & pissed.
Sleet adds in, "In the next two weeks, the Council will negotiate with Menagerie and NATO. And I believe it's in our best interest that we do not further escalate this situation."
Jacques' eye twitched in rage hearing this, "WHY!? With those animals and possibly mercenaries!? Even worse now, they are potential rivals to us! I know you've seen the reports of weapons and fast-moving dropships, unlike anything we've seen before, being used by those things! The White Fang might use them! THEY COULD RIVAL ATLAS!"
A/N: By a show of hands. How many of y'all want to punch this dickweed in the dick with brass knuckles?✋
"Rival or not, it's best we make peace with them. And you have no place in this Jacques." Ironwood spoke harshly to him.
The Bootleg Schnee sneered in anger before turning to leave, "Just remember who exports dust to your army, James...This better work out..."
Meanwhile at a SDC Mine
"Shit. Someone get me another gauze! This worker's wounds are deeper than I thought!" Anthony yelled out as he was providing first aid to SDC Miner.
Ilia rushes over and hands Anthony a gauze, "Here! I even have more bandages."
"Thank you, Sgt. Amitola. I guess the SDF Rangers was right for you." Anthony thanked Ilia as he continues providing first aid.
Ilia smiles at him, "Thanks."
A Panamanian Army Medic soon arrives, "Don't worry you two. I'll take over."
Anthony gets up as the medic took over, "Good." He then looks at his blood-soaked gloves, "Dammit, now I gotta wash these."
What had happened was a NATO SDC Dust Mine Liberation Op. Which was successful.
David is seen walking up to them, "Think this cripple Jacqass' wallet?"
"It better." Said Trifa as she was passing by them.
Back in Atlas
The walking headache soon stormed out of the office. As everyone sighed. Not in relief, but in stress.
"We all know it was Jacques who corrupted that escort fleet to their doom." Camilla said knowingly.
Sleet adds in, "Indeed, if only we can oust him. But he managed to pull every legal string to get what he wanted. Even ones that the public wouldn't pay mind too."
Ironwood: "I'll deal with Jacques, but for now its best we negotiate with the...Republic of Menagerie and NATO." Ironwood said as think why Menagerie is called a republic.
Camilla was thinking the same thing as Ironwood, "That got me thinking. What is a republic? Why not a Kingdom? And most importantly. Who or what is NATO?"
Two weeks later~
New Menagerie SDF's F-14 "Phoenix" Squadron and Mexican F-15 "Los Sandmen" Squadron was performing a daily patrol over Kuo Kuana when they heard reports that a lone Atlas airship was approaching Menagerie. The fighters swerved in its direction as the ship approached them. Unlike the ship that attacked the US two weeks and one day prior, this airship didn't have an escort. However, a New York-class battleship was keeping watch as well. The USS-Texas.
"Atlas airship, this is the New Menagerie Self-Defense Force. State your business at once!" Said one of the SDF pilots over the radio.
The Atlas Airship Captain responded, "New Menagerie Self-Defense Force, we're carrying diplomats who're here to negotiate for the attacks on your ally."
The pilots heard what she said before speaking. "Standby, Atlas Airship you're to stay in position. Until then. Send one dropship down with only the delegates and a few other personnel. We'll guide them in, over."
The AA Captain nodded, "Understandable, out."
Soon a dropship departed from the airship and flew towards its destination.
Time skip brought to you by undercover SF teams deployed in Vale.
The Atlas Dropship landed where it was requested before Council members Camilla and Sleet exited. They were greeted by a somewhat large group of armed men women. They were…
Kuo Kuana Metro SWAT
NATO MPs
One of the SWAT members spoke up, "Councilors. This way, we have transport to the summit waiting."
Camilla and Sleet both looked at the transport they had for them. It was a heavily armored 6x6 MRAP with blacked-out tinted windows. The two looked at each other before Camilla responded, "Very well then. Lead the way."
The men and women escorted them to the 6x6, once they entered however, they noticed that the windows of the vehicle were black out on the inside. Meaning that they couldn't see where they were going. They just shrugged it off, thinking it was done since the Faunus and its allies don't really trust Atlas that much.
With the councilors settled in, the lead MP soldier tapped the back of the 6x6, signaling it to go. But what he said confused the Council members. "Movamos a la gente.{Let's move people.}" The Honduran MP ordered.
Sleet:*confused* "What did he say?" Sleet said as he was confused about the language the MP spoke in.
As the 6x6 drove down the road that was closed off, both citizens of Kuo Kuana and military troops gathered in crowds around the road. They shouted and sneered at the 6x6 as it drove past them. Some waved the new flag of New Menagerie; others flew the flags of NATO countries to symbolize the ever-growing NATO-Menagerie alliance. Some even wanted to attack the 6x6 in anger but were cut off by both the NMSDF(New Menagerie Self-Defense Force) and NATO MPs who're protecting the escort. But it was quite obvious that even they didn't want the duty.
Soon the 6x6 stopped at Prime Minister's house and both Camilla and Sleet stepped out, being greeted by the press and a crowd of angry Faunus. And surprisingly humans? They were quickly rushed inside as the crowd shouted at them.
"GO HOME ATLAS!" Shouted a Bear Faunus.
"FUCK OFF ATLAS DICKHEADS! NO KINGDOMS ALLOWED HERE!" Shouted a Cat Faunus.
"DOWN WITH THE KINGDOMS, UP WITH STARS!" Yelled a US Army-PFC.
Once they entered the house, the Councilors were stopped by a David, "For security purposes I'm going to have to ask you two to hand over your scrolls."
Sleet nodded understandably, "Of course." He replied before he and Camilla handed over their scrolls to David. They were then greeted by Prime Minister Belladonna. "Councilors, welcome. I'm happy to see that you've agreed to this meeting."
"Indeed." Camilla replied warmly, "On behalf of the rest of the Council, I sincerely apologize for this breach of security. Councilman Sleet and I hold no prejudice towards your people."
"Thank you, now come." He said, "We have much to discuss."
Ghira led them down the hall before arriving at the conference room where they would discuss negotiations. To their surprise, there were two other people in the room already waiting for them: Sienna Khan, the leader of the White Fang, now clad in a more military officer attire. And the former US Vice President, now House Speaker Kamala Devi Harris.
The Councilors were shocked to see both her and a human sitting in the room. Ghira then gestured for them to sit. They did so, sitting opposite of Sienna and Harris, while Ghira sat at the head of the table. The door to the room then shut, which sounded more like a coffin closing.
Camilla was to speak, "Not to be rude, but. Who are you?" She said to Harris.
"Kamala Harris, I'm the House Speaker of the United States and sole representative here till they have an Ambassador." Harris answered.
Then it was Sleet's turn, "Okay. But what is SHE doing here? She's a terrorist!" He said, pointing towards Sienna.
"Gen. Khan is not a terrorist. But I do understand your worry." Harris said calmly to Sleet.
"She is the leader of the White Fang!" Camilla added her two cents.
Then Sienna finally spoke but calmly, "You're mistaken. The White Fang has been disbanded for over months now. I now lead the Greater White Fang/Menageries' Huntsmen/the SDF Special Forces."
The Councilor looked baffled at the revelation of one of Atlas' enemies being disbanded with them even knowing. But that raised another question...
"But what about Adam Taurus then? He still operates the 'White Fang' in Vale." Camilla comments.
Sienna frowns in anger as she speaks, "Adam is a traitor and the true terrorist. He operates a radical splinter group that wanted me dead. He and his White Fang followers are one of our main targets."
Camilla was speechless to say the least, "I see..."
"Councilors if I may. Shall press on with the negotiations?" Ghira spoke up as the meeting began.
The meeting went on with no quarrels. The treaty that was signed was fair for both sides, but it did favor the Faunus and NATO more than Atlas.
NATO/Atlas Treaty
The following must:
-The Kingdom of Atlas must pay reparations for the damages in the state of West Virginia.
- The United States must pay reparations for the destruction of the Atlas Airship Fleet.
- The Kingdom of Atlas is forbidden from travelling both near or into ROM(Republic of Menagerie) and US borders unless allowed.
- The Kingdom of Atlas is forbidden from trading with NATO.(Including the SDC)
- The Schnee Dust Company is forbidden from establishing mines and facilities in NATO.
- The Kingdom of Atlas is forbidden from receiving weapons and technology from NATO.(If found out it will be seen as aggression and a act of war)
- All citizens of Atlas are STRICTLY forbidden from immigrating to ANY NATO Country regardless of if they're Human or Faunus. The latter may be welcomed unless they cut off all ties with the kingdom.
The terms were read out loud, signed, and ratified. Afterwards, the Councilors were to be escorted back to their dropship. But they had one question. "Chieftain I may ask..." Camilla said to Ghira.
"It's Prime Minister but go ahead."
"Right. Mr. Prime Minister, why a Republic?"
Ghira scratched his chin as he thought. He knew they were curious, but he already had a deal with NATO not to say anything deemed 'important', "We aren't a kingdom by any means. Others will not except us for who we are. Also, if I may add my two cents, the structure of the kingdoms isn't exactly functional in my opinion. No offense of course."
"I understand, thank you for all of this."
"Same to you."
Harris' phone vibrates, "Excuse me." She then answers it, "This is Harris..."
A second later she goes wide eyed in shock, "I'll be at the Hill as soon as possible." She then hangs up and rushes to the door.
Ghira was puzzled about her reaction, "Is something wrong?"
Harris turns to look at Ghira with a serious look, "Let's just say something popped up that we thought was lost."
Three days Later~
Newscaster: "...In other news, the summit between Atlas, Menagerie and "NATO" ended the other day with the former paying reparations for the damages they done. However, upon returning to Atlas, the Councilors had some news to say..."
Sleet: "They call themselves the Republic of the Menagerie and NATO stands for North American Treaty Organization. They have their own militaries and governments. They do not wish for any harm or violence if needed. On top of that, they have disbanded the White Fang..."
Newscaster: "In the reports made by Atlas, Sienna Khan, the high leader of the White Fang, had disbanded the Faunus radical group roughly a few months ago, after Adam Taurus planned a coup on her. Now Taurus runs his own White Fang operation in the Kingdom of Vale, and proves to be a major problem for the kingdom..."
Watching the news report, we see Team RWBY with various reactions to it.
"At least there's no war..." Ruby mutters.
"I'm surprised that the Faunus were willing to fight back fiercely, and this "NATO" destroyed an entire Atlas Air Fleet. But what's with their name though? The Republic of the Menagerie? The North American Treaty Organization? They're practically a kingdom now! And NATO is probably an organization of mercenaries!" Weiss spoke and ranted.
"I don't know Weiss." Yang said unsure before turning to her partner, "What do you think Blake?"
Blake with a blank expression said, "I think I need to make a call..."
Meanwhile on an Aircraft Carrier near Tobago
"Holy Christ..." Anthony said, shocked at what he saw.
"I...I thought..." Wesley spoke in shock.
"So, it did survive." Frank, being calm mutters.
What they were seeing is...
"南アメリカ。{South America.}" Hina said.
Boyko then looks up at something in the sky, "Is that ours?"
Everyone looked up and saw a squadron of helicopters coming.
Lee has his weapon ready, "No, that isn't us."
Many of the troops had their weapons ready as the fleet got closer. The captain told everyone to "Hold your fire!" If they deemed a threat, they'll shoot. If not, then they'll have some talks.
As the first helicopter landed which was a damaged Eurocopter EC725 Caracal with the Coat of Arms of the Brazilian Army on the side. Then what came out of the helicopter made the NATO troops surprised and confused.
"Are those...?"
"Faunus?"
In tattered military uniforms and highly damaged weapons came out Faunus.
Wesley blinked twice, "But. South America was nuked badly and hit with chemical attacks-ok I think I just answered my own question."
"QUEM SÃO VOCÊS?! IDENTIFIQUE-SE?!"{WHO ARE YOU ALL?! IDENTIFY YOURSELVES?!} Yelled a scared and confused Brazilian Faunus.
The Captain then walks to the front of the NATO troops, "Good thing I know Spanish and Portuguese." He clears his throat and begins to speak, "Somos do continente norte-americano. Então não atire! Somos amigáveis."[We are from the North American Continent. So don't shoot! We're friendlies.]
"¡¿QUÉ?! ¡¿Pero cómo?! ¡Pensábamos que el continente había muerto!" {WHAT?! But how?! We thought the Continent perished!} Shouted a shocked Colombian Faunus.
Anthony shouts back, "We didn't! But we thought you guys did!"
"Then...The war is over? SATO doesn't to fight again?" A Venezuelan Faunus said as she lowers her weapon.
For the WW3 vets, this felt the same as they were fighting front after front. Battle after battle. Killing after killing. So being not just nuked, but to have your DNA structure messed up to the point you're not considered human anymore.
The Captain saw this and nods, "Yes. The war is over. But what is SATO?"
The South American Faunus (SAF) either began to cheer or cry. I mean they had to suffer like this for six years. Seeing an American Aircraft Carrier was a massive boost in having Hope.
The same Brazilian Faunus spoke, "SATO is South American Treaty Organization. We were inspired by you guys."
Bob smiles at that, "That's good hear."
An Argentine Faunus spoke, "I'm surprised you guys didn't check Hawaii."
Anthony raised an eyebrow at this, "Why?"
"Ended up being populated by mostly Demi-Human Women-" The same Venezuelan Faunus said before a US Marine-PFC interrupts her.
"DEMI-HUMAN WOMEN?!"
"Oh mother..." Anthony, Wesley and David said both disappoint and worriedly.
Then a US Army-SPC cheers, "Time to get some PUUUSSSSYYYY!"
Hina shakes her head in disappointment, "Sometimes. I forget that most of the privates are last year's drafters."