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While SPBRR and WARCY are fighting Raven Beak
Mount Glenn, the most infamous area that resides in Vale. It was once a thriving city, only to be overrun by Grimm and was quickly destroyed. Huntsman tried to take 'em down but their numbers were too much.
An empty husk was all that remained.
A deer wandered into the empty shell, looking around to see if there were anything interesting enough to eat. It spotted some grass and walked over to it. It lowered its head to graze, but then it perked its head up. Its ears twitched… it let out a snort before deciding to go about its day.
The moment it crossed an intersection, a Beowolf lunged and pinned the deer to the ground, biting down on its jugular to finish it off. It would then have itself a meal as its pack ran over to eat with it, picking it clean of its bones.
The Grimm wandered off after having a meal. A few Goliaths wandered around the streets as a few small Nevermores flew around. An Ursa was having a brawl with another Ursa.
The sky suddenly lit up as one Beowolf looked up to see a large meteor coming in hot. It tilted its head in curiosity as the meteor struck the ground and exploded seconds after, covering the whole landscape and annihilating the Grimm. The ground caved in as the underground city was caught in the crossfire.
Once the dust settled, all that remained a giant crater filled with green. Flowers and vines all covered what remained of Mountain Glenn.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! DIRECT HIT!"
A heavenly light emerged as Viridi walked out. She walked toward the edge of the crater and then let out a happy sigh. "Good riddance, Grimm. This place is better off without you."
Back when JINX were with the Wario Bros in the Shake Dimension…
"Hmm…" Ozpin looked out the window of his office.
"Ozpin, your appointment is here."
"Send her in." Ozpin requested as he had heard an elevator ding behind him. He would turn to see Viridi walking out. "Hello, Viridi."
"Hello, Ozpin. What did you call me for anyway?"
"I've heard a great deal about you." He said. "Mostly from Miss Rose who likes to chat about how she sided with goddesses to defeat Hades."
Viridi rolled her eyes. "That human loves to blab her mouth… she and Pit are perfect for each other, I swear."
Ozpin chuckled. "Indeed. I couldn't help but overhear that you nuked a whole city with a, what do you call it, a Reset Bomb?"
"Reset Bombs are filled with what the world needs. Life, oxygen, plants, soil, you name it. Honestly, Remnant could use a fixer upper."
Ozpin chuckled. "Yes, it definitely needs fixing."
"Hoestly, I would've thrown a Reset Bomb on Remnant a long time ago, but my Reset Bomb Factory has been destroyed. Who knows, the reset bomb could reset Salem back to what she once was." She shook her head. "Who am I kidding, that won't work either."
"I was wondering if you could do me a favor."
Viridi raised an eyebrow, folding her arms. "Me? Doing a favor for a human? Heh, that's rich."
"Indeed. Though I've also heard you've had an attitude change after defeating Hades."
"Mmm, what of it? Just because I tolerate humans now doesn't mean I like 'em now, despite being told not all of them are bad."
Ozpin let out a chuckle. "Right this way." He said. "We're gonna go on a little trip."
"Ooookay?"
One trip to Mountain Glenn later…
The Bullhead landed on the ground as Ozpin and Viridi walked outside. "This is far enough." He said.
"Okay, so you're showing me a rundown city. What about it?"
"This was one of Vale's attempts to expand. There was an underground metro system to help settlers get past the Grimm. As such, they built a small village underneath this city. Then, with the help of some huntsman, they destroyed the Grimm and built a city from up top. It thrived for a time… however-"
"The humans and Faunus grew bored of this place?"
"No. The Grimm came back, with far larger numbers. They were quickly overwhelmed and this ghost town is all that remains."
"Oh…" Viridi looked on, seeing a Goliath walk by. It stopped to take a look at the duo before it wandered off. She let out a scowl. "So these abominations ruined a thriving city… and they destroyed the humans and Faunus inside. Of all the nerve…"
Ozpin smiled. "I see you have a soft spot for humans. Could it be because you worked with them once?"
Viridi blushed. "Sh-shut up…" She mumbled. "Honestly… I'd say the best course of action is to leave this place be and let the Grimm thrive… is what the old me would say. Yes, despite my disdain for humanity, I'm actually fond of those who actually try to save the planet. Honestly, my hatred for humans didn't make me see their good side. Planting trees, growing a garden… hell, I think there was this one human who decided to plant a million trees in a single day. Don't know how that was physically possible, yet he did it."
Ozpin nodded. "Yes. While humanity can be fickle… they can be great with the tools they use to help grow."
"So. From what I'm gathering here. You're suggesting I take care of this spot, demolish its shell to the ground and restart anew."
"Indeed."
Viridi smirked. "Interesting."
"You said your Reset Bomb Factory was destroyed. Surely, you have the blueprints to make a Reset Bomb without the need for a factory?"
"Hmhmhmhm~ I'll see what I can do. I'm sure you'll appreciate my handiwork when it's done." She smirked, then she wrapped herself in heavenly light and disappeared.
Ozpin turned to the Bullhead. "My work here is done." He said, walking inside as the Bullhead took off.
At Viridi's temple…
BGM: Solo Menu - Viridi (Kid Icarus: Uprising)
"Huh?!" Phosphora exclaimed in surprise. "T-time out a second! You're suggesting building a Reset Bomb? You used the last one on Pyrrhon and… we all know how that went."
"Oh, I'm well aware. But this isn't just going to be any ordinary Reset Bomb. It's gonna be vastly different!"
"Oh?"
"I call it… the Reset Bomb Neo! Capable of destroying and renewing life!"
Phosphora sweatdropped. "Isn't that just what a regular Reset Bomb is like?"
"Yes, but it's also beneficial to humans."
"Uh… okay?"
"Trust me, this is gonna be spectacular." Viridi said.
"I, for one, am curious to see where this will go." Arlon said, drinking tea.
Viridi smiled. "This is gonna be good!" She said and then walked off with a hum.
"…What's gotten into her?" Phosphora wondered.
"I believe Mistress Viridi has been doing some growing after we had defeated Hades."
Phosphora tilted her head. "Really? She seems the same height to me."
Arlon chuckled. "The figurative kind, Phosphora. I believe when she started working with humans after the Chaos Kin had a hold of Palutena, something sprouted within her. I've noticed this the moment she called Miss Ruby by her name when Master Pit dove into the Chaos Realm to save her."
"Hmm… good point." Phosphora nodded.
"Then, to my surprise, she went to Lady Rosalina's home to have a word with the Brother Gods. They were to wipe out humanity should they return and see their desires are of their own and not have their desires have them be with the Gods once more. Mistress Viridi was appalled by this and decided to have a word with them.'
Phosphora's eyes widened. "Oh, that's right. I forgot about that!"
"Indeed. I believe Mistress Viridi has had a change of heart and has sprouted into something anew. However, knowing her, I believe she will deny this."
"You think a Reset Bomb exploded within her own heart?"
"There is no doubt in my mind that one did…"
End BGM
Several days later…
"That Ruby is truly something." Viridi said, working on the Reset Bomb with her Forces of Nature. "Never would have thought she would bring humanity together over Salem." She said.
"Mistress Viridi." Arlon spoke up. "Have you checked up on that Piranha Plant recently?"
"Peewee Piranha? I checked on him yesterday. Why?"
"I believe he is about to hatch. I happened to see a crack forming on the egg."
Viridi gasped. "Oh my Sakurai, is it time?!" She exclaimed with sparkles in her eyes. "I'll be right back, you guys continue working on the Reset Bomb!" She wrapped herself in heavenly light and arrived at the planet in Sky Station Galaxy.
The egg started to crack some more right as Viridi appeared on the planet, and then Peewee Piranha hatched from the egg. "Oh my gosh, you're so adorable!" She gushed as the baby Piranha Plant licked her, causing her to giggle as she ran off as it would playfully chase after her.
During their playtime and the nature goddess fishing out a Power Star out of his throat that she had noticed, Viridi would spot RWBY and SRQ flying toward the planet. "Hmm? Oh, it looks like those guys are on another space adventure. Come on, let's go see what they're up to. It's not like anything crazy's going to happen."
At the Nature Temple…
Phosphora and Arlon witnessed an explosion. "Good thing that was just the prototype." Arlon said.
"Wooooow… so that's going to be the effect? And that's going to work on this Mountain Glenn? Amazing!" Phosphora said in awe.
It was then that the ground rumbled underneath their feet as they turned to see Cragalanche rolling toward them, stopping and waving his arms in a panic. "What is it, boy? Sorry, I don't speak rock…" Phosphora admitted.
"I do." Arlon said as Cragalanche kept waving his arms around. "Mhm. Uh-huh. I see. Oh my…"
"You understand him?"
"I am the number one champion of understanding charades."
Phosphora sweatdropped. "…Ooookay. What did you interpret?'
"Cragalanche is saying that Mistress Viridi got herself caught in a Phazon War and Dark Samus corrupted her with phazon."
"And you got all of that from just him waving his arms…"
"Yes."
"I have to say, that's pretty impress- WAIT, WHAT'S THIS ABOUT MISTRESS VIRIDI GETTING CORRUPTED BY PHAZON?!"
One Phazon War later…
Viridi arrived back at her Nature Temple with the others. "Phew… that went on longer than expected." She said. "But, that setback hasn't stopped me from getting this Reset Bomb made. Hopefully, the Phazon didn't destroy it."
"Not to worry. I put up a barrier to protect the Reset Bomb the moment Hades mentioned the Underworld got hit with the Phazon." Arlon said.
Viridi sighed with relief. "Oh good. Now let's get to work. This bomb isn't going to make itself!" She said as she eagerly ran in.
"You're definitely right. I can see Viridi has changed. Especially how she was eager to help the humans out against the Space Pirates."
"Indeed." Arlon nodded. "She has fully bloomed into something admirable."
"Come on, guys! You gonna help or what!"
"We're coming!" Phosphora chuckled.
Right before it launched…
"Alright, did some testing on some dummy Reset Bombs…" Viridi said and then smirked. "We're good to launch!"
"Do you want to do a countdown, m'lady?" Arlon asked.
"Of course!" Viridi smiled, being handed the button. "T-Minus thirty seconds to launch! Thirty, twenty nine, twenty eight… THREETWOONE!" She suddenly blurted out and pressed the button, causing the entire Forces of Nature to sweatdrop.
"Someone's excited…" Arlon teased.
Viridi rubbed her head sheepishly as the Reset Bomb launched. "I couldn't wait a second longer."
"Obviously…" Phosphora rolled her eyes.
At Mountain Glenn…
The Grimm wandered off after having a meal. A few Goliaths wandered around the streets as a few small Nevermores flew around. An Ursa was having a brawl with another Ursa.
The sky suddenly lit up as one Beowolf looked up to see a large meteor coming in hot. It tilted its head in curiosity as the meteor struck the ground and exploded seconds after, covering the whole landscape and annihilating the Grimm. The ground caved in as the underground city was caught in the crossfire.
Once the dust settled, all that remained a giant crater filled with green. Flowers and vines all covered what remained of Mountain Glenn.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! DIRECT HIT!"
Viridi walked out of the heavenly light, proud of her handiwork. "Good riddance, Grimm. This place is better off without you."
She would then contact Ozpin. "Hey Ozma, did you see that glorious explosion?"
At Beacon…
"I certainly felt it." Ozpin said, applying duct tape on several cracks that formed on the window. "I'm sure the city felt it too. Probably thought nothing of it aside from an earthquake."
"Awesome! Well, we'll get right to work on rebuilding this city."
"You take care." Ozpin said as he applied the last bit of tape on the window. "There we go. Now you are not breaking on my watch." He said as he noticed he missed a small crack. He applied the tape to the crack… and the window would fall off the tower.
Ozpin watched, his eye twitching as he heard the glass smashing against the ground. "I could really use a Reset Bomb on this window…" He grumbled and then walked over to his desk, pressing a button. "Glynda?"
Glynda let out an annoyed sigh. "I'm on it."
Back at Mountain Glenn…
"Okay…." Viridi cracked her knuckles, as her Forces of Nature came down with all of them wearing hard hats. "Let the restoration of Mountain Glenn commence!"
Ibuki: Thanks Viridi, Ibuki had to calm Palutena-chan down because she thought you were going back to your old ways! You ever try calming a goddess down? Not fun!
PFFFFT! Anyway, this Gaiden idea was inspired from Zeonknight.