Chapter 6: Forging an Alliance with Grimm?
Disclaimer: RWBY belongs to Rooster Teeth and Monty Oum, I only my Ocs.
Team RXDY
A week has passed since the unexpected run-in with Sienna Khan. The words of the tiger faunus ring through Rena's head.
"Deny it all you want but there's still more of your old self deep inside you." The one-eyed faunus shoves them aside. Those days were long gone.
The team rests at a hotel in Akita. Rena feels they deserve a little R&R after the missions they've been on.
She felt a tug on her arm, looking down to see Yumi asking, "You okay? You've been quiet since our return."
Rena said, "I'm fine, Yumi." She stroked the wolf faunus' head earning her a smile of content from Yumi, "Go explore town with your team mates. Enjoy the day off."
Yumi offered, "Come with us. You deserve a time to relax as well."
Xavier agreed, "She's right, Rena. If you continue working like this, you'll burn out and might end up in the hospital."
Rena said, "A client wants to speak with me. You three go enjoy yourselves." After eating breakfast in the hotel lobby, Xavier, Yumi and Draco walk through the town while thinking about their team leader.
Yumi told her team mates, "Does Rena ever give herself a chance to relax?"
Xavier answered, "Not that I'm aware of. There's so much we don't know about her."
Draco asked, "Also is she always stoic? I've never seen her smile."
The ox faunus stated, "She's saved us when our lives were at lowest point. That shows she isn't completely emotionless."
Elsewhere Rena meets up with the client.
He was a human male in his early 30s, stood 5'9, green eyes with scars running across his left cheek as the result of claws raking it, fair skin, short black hair, wore a long-sleeve white shirt, brown jacket, charcoal gray jeans and blue striped shoes.
He asked, "Are you Rena Schwartz?" The faunus nodded prompting him to continue, "My name is Joey Werner."
Rena asked, "What's so important I had to come?"
Joey said, "Well, me and my men were doing a recon mission outside the skirts of Akita when we spotted a village. This isn't like your typical village, this one has buildings and stuff you only find in the upper levels of Mistral."
The one-eyed faunus asked, "You called me all the way out here just for that?"
Joey shook his head, "That's not all. It's filled with Grimm." Seeing he caught Rena's attention he continued, "But the weird part is the Grimm haven't attacked Akita. They've stayed in the village apparently out of content." Rena cups her chin in thought.
A village occupied by Grimm and said creatures haven't launched any attacks? Perhaps this is worth investigating.
She looked at the man with suspicion, "And are you certain about this? I detest liars."
Joey waved his hands, "I'm one-hundred percent honest, Rena. You can investigate if you want. The name of the village is Senran." The two part ways, Rena failing to see the smirk on Joey's face.
Once he's out of sight, he pulled out his scroll dialing a number, "Hey, it's me. Yeah, she took the bait."
Rena waits for her team mates to return. When they do, she discusses what the client said over lunch.
Draco raised an eyebrow, "A village occupied by Grimm that somehow managed to build it?"
Rena said, "Those were my exact thoughts, Draco. Throughout Remnant's history there hasn't been one time where Grimm didn't attack, they always want to kill you."
Yumi offered, "Maybe they've grown wise. Everyone knows that with age comes great wisdom."
Xavier nodded, "Possibly." He asked Rena, "Why? You want to investigate?"
The faunus nodded, "It'd be worth a look. We'll go after lunch."
Yumi said, "So much for R&R."
Rena assured, "We can still do that afterward." Eating their fill, they journey toward Senran Village.
Halfway there, they see a pair of 35 foot long, 4 ton Allosauruses doing patrols.
Typical Grimm coloration: Black body and bone white plating running from the crests over their eyes and down the length of its back and top of their rib cage.
'Dinosaur Grimm. I thought there was no such thing.' Draco thought.
They see one of them suddenly stop and sniff the air, picking up their scent. Looking to its partner releases a series of grunts and soft roars. The other Allosaurus walks somewhere else until it's out of view while the first one looks directly ahead.
Rena said, "That thing just spotted us." She watches it charge at them.
The Allosaurus bellows, its red-orange eyes locking with theirs. What the faunus team doesn't know is the other Allosaurus is quietly sneaking up on them.
Rena tenses and whips around, seeing the towering predator before it pins them with its foot.
The first Allosaurus meets up with its partner.
Draco glared at them, "What are you waiting for? Aren't you going to eat us?
The first Allosaurus scoffed, "Hmph, you four wouldn't satisfy our hunger." The faunus team looks at the predator with almost bug eyes.
Xavier said, "Okay, am I not the only one who heard that?"
Draco exclaimed, "You can talk?! Grimm don't talk!"
The second Allosaurus grinned, showing off its serrated teeth, "Oh yes we can, insect. I could squash you like a bug if desired. However, our queen would like to see who we captured."
Draco said, "Fuck no are we going to that monster!"
The second Allosaurus sneered, "We don't serve her." He picked them up in his claws, "Now stay put, you're coming with us." The Grimm duo walk toward the village gate and drops them.
A pair of Raptors wait at the gate.
They stood at 5.6 feet tall, 21 feet long and had white skin with black bony plating from the back of the neck to the tip of their tails and glowing orange eyes with slit pupils.
The two cock their heads in curiosity as the leader asked, "What did you find? Faunus? You don't see them everyday, Seth."
The now-named Allosaurus said, "We found them outside the entrance to our peaceful village. Why is beyond me. Echo, you and Nichole will take them to our queen. She'll decide what to do with them." He and his comrade turn to stand guard at the gate while the Raptors escort Team RXDY through the village.
As they walk Draco sees what he guesses are Grimm-Human hybrids wearing civilian clothing and different eye and hair color.
'This is nuts. A village teeming with Grimm that haven't launched attacks on towns.' The dragon faunus thought.
After climbing a small hill overlooking the village they spot a luxurious Inn styled building that was a single story tall, sliding doors, neatly trimmed bushes, stone walkway to the front door, red tinted roof and stained wooden outside flooring.
Echo stepped forward, "My Lady, Seth discovered some travelers and have brought them here for you to decide their fate."
A female voice queried, "Travelers? You don't see them come across our village. Especially after last time." A series of soft footsteps head toward the door until it slides open, revealing the occupant.
The owner was a woman appearing to be in her early 20s, stood 6'1" tall, hourglass figure with an athletic build, high C cup breasts, pale skin, long black hair, red eyes and mostly human teeth save for her canines hidden behind soft lips. Her attire consisted of a sleeveless gray kimono with a red trim closed by a sash at her slender waist, black shorts and ankle high socks in sandals.
Despite her somewhat eerie appearance, the woman was really beautiful and Yumi had almost mistaken her for a shrine maiden but the aura the woman gave off proved she's a veteran fighter.
She looked at the faunus team, "These are the people Seth caught? They're just kids." She locked eyes with Rena, "Save for you."
Rena's eye narrowed, "The same can be said for you."
The woman looked at the Raptors, "Leave us." The dinosaur Grimm obey her command without question.
Draco watches them go then stares at the woman in front of his team.
She said, "Welcome to Senran Village. I'm Venus, queen of the dinosaur Grimm."
Xavier gasped, "Dinosaur Grimm? I thought those didn't exist."
Venus placed a hand on her hip, "Oh? I'm living proof we are."
Rena said, "But you look human."
Venus replied, "I chose this form to keep up with the passing of time and adapt. During such I evolved, becoming a goddess among mankind." She lifts her hand and the four find themselves hovering off the ground and floating toward Venus.
Yumi asked, "What are you doing?"
The Dinosaur Queen Grimm said, "This is a mere sample of the power I wield. One reason why no other Grimm has dethroned me." She released her hold, "Come inside my home, we'll talk more." With caution, the group follows Venus into her home.
She stepped out of her sandals, "Please remove your footwear. Don't need you dirtying my floor." The faunus team follows her order, not wanting to invoke this creature's wrath.
Yumi studied the interior, "This place. It radiates elegance and royalty."
Venus said, "Thank you, young one. I accumulated much over my lifetime." She saw the wolf faunus look at a sheathed sword laying on a pedestal, "That is my blade Reckoner. I used it in battle. In my opinion a true leader fights on the battlefield, not behind a desk. What are your names and what you brings you to my village?"
Rena bowed, "Greetings, Venus. I'm Rena Schwartz, team leader." She gestured to her team mates, "These are Xavier Stone, Draco Lance and Yumi Asuma. We make up Team RXDY. As for the reason we come here, my client Joey Werner said you haven't launched attacks on the residents of Akita."
Venus told her, "That man is a liar. Launching attacks is a waste of resources and soldiers. We're more occupied with fending off hoards of Grimm launched by their master."
Xavier asked, "Fighting your own kind?"
The dinosaur Grimm sneered in disgust, "Those things your world is fighting against? They're pretenders. Me and the residents here are the True Grimm, having existed on this world long before any of you were born. At one time, our species ruled every corner of the world land, sea and air. That is until the Grimm War happened. My kind was caught in the crossfire between those abominations and mankind. As a result our numbers dwindled to what you see in the village. I rose to become its leader. Since then, the pretenders' master has launched repeated attacks, saying we're siding with the humans. In reality we're siding with no one."
Rena asked, "And you've had run-ins with Joey Werner?"
Venus nodded, "Yes. The man is arrogant, launching failed after failed strikes against my species. Even after being almost crippled, the man refuses to take a hint. I warned him the next time he attacks us, he'll end up in the ground. And that isn't a threat, it's a promise." They reached a table in the main room, "Please sit down." They do so as a maid appears.
She bowed, "Yes, My Lady?"
Venus ordered, "Brew us some tea, Lana. I want to show I mean our guests no harm."
The maid nodded, "As you command, Lady Venus."
Draco said, "A human taking orders from a Grimm? This day keeps getting weirder."
Venus looked at the dragon faunus, "What? You'd expect me to devour her? Humans are too bony, Draco. They lack the proper nutrients carnivores such as myself require. To blend in with humans, we had to assume the shape of one. This proved beneficial. Most rational hunters and huntresses left us alone, allowing us to live in peace. However, the fake Grimm come to us for our deaths. That natural instinct to survive never left me or my species. We drove them back without mercy. Over time, the attacks became less frequent but we remain on guard." She looked at the team, "And you four are seasoned fighters." Yumi watches her get up and walk over to the wolf faunus, sitting on her knees and grasp Yumi's face staring into her eyes, looking into her soul.
Rena's dominant hand reaches for the hilt of Scarlet but her other hand grabs the wrist, stopping it.
Instead she asked, "What are you doing?"
Venus titled her head, "Your aura, Yumi. It shines like the moon of Remnant. Bright, showering the night sky with your radiating purity and innocence. I can see all of your auras and what they tell me about you." She released Yumi and went to Xavier, "Yours is sturdy and compassionate. You seek to become a role model for future generations of hunters and huntresses. You offer advise when need be."
Xavier said, "Um, thank you."
Draco was next as Venus held his face, "Yours is a fire. Powerful, destructive but if used correctly, used for beneficial means. It provides warmth to your friends and destruction to your foes. And yet I see something more."
Draco suddenly tenses.
The Dinosaur Grimm Queen's eyes glowed with interest, "Ah, now I see. You experienced a life-altering event in your past, something that led you on the path you find yourself on today. You seek revenge on whoever wronged you." Perhaps out of fear Draco swats her hand off his face, Venus doesn't react.
He said, "You know nothing about me."
Venus nodded, "We'll see." She moved to Rena, grabbing her chin, "And then there's you. Oh my, you're an interesting one. Your aura is similar to a star. Powerful, can give life but can also take away. At the same time, your past is cloaked in a darkness no light can pierce. There's more blood on your hands than even your team knows. I see there's conflicting goals battling each other. On one hand you desire faunus and humans co-existing peacefully but know it'll require hard work and patience. There's also a thirst for revenge held in check by your strength of will. There are emotions locked behind stoic walls and keep your heart somewhat closed off from others. Why? Is it because of your past or are you afraid of opening up to others because they'll think less of you?"
Rena replied, "I fear nothing."
Venus explained, "Locking your emotions away isn't good for your health. You gain more love and respect if you express your feelings with others. If you feel sad, be sad. If you're angry, be angry." She next studied the faunus' red eye, "You've seen your share of battles. Behind your eye I see a great power within. However, you refuse to embrace it. How come? With that power you can have anything you want. " Rena tries to pull her head away but Venus' intense stare holds her in place.
The one-eyed faunus said, "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Venus flashed a small grin, showing her teeth, "Ah, you're wise." She released Rena' face, "Forgive me. My curiosity got the better of me." She returns to her seat as Lana returns with a tray of cups and teapot.
After placing the cups on the table, Lana pours the tea.
When the last cup was full, she bowed, "Enjoy."
Taking a sip Xavier commented, "This tastes pretty good. What is it?"
Venus said, "It's green tea with a hint of mint. Lana made it. She specializes in herbs and spices." Draco stares at his reflection in the tea, a distant look appearing on his face.
Rena felt it, "What's the matter? You're distressed."
Draco answered, "I'm fine."
Rena shook her head, "No, you're not fine. We've known each other for a few years, Draco. Your eyes are telling me something's bothering you."
Draco said, "It's not something I wish to discuss here, Rena." The one-eyed faunus decides it's best not to prod any further.
She closed her eye, "Very well. If you want to talk about it some other time, I'm all ears. I'm not just your team leader I'm also your friend and I want to help you any way I can."
The dragon faunus smiled, "Thank you, Rena." Venus looks at the two, remembering the time her mate comforted her whenever she felt down.
The atmosphere is shattered when the alarm sounds.
Echo ran up to the door, "My Lady, hoards of Nevermore have appeared! They'll be here in one minute. What do you want us to do?"
Venus said, "I'll deal with it myself. Gather the soldiers, you're about to see fireworks."
Echo bowed, "Yes, My Lady."
Venus offered, "You four should come as well." Grabbing Reckoner Venus puts on combat boots she keeps close and heads out with RXDY behind her.
Reaching the front gate, Venus' eyes glow as she starts walking up a flight of invisible stairs. Beyond the horizon, black specs appear slowly taking the shape of Nevermores.
She raised her arms up to her sides, "What foolish little birds you are. Your master keeps sending you to your pointless deaths. A true queen fights on the battlefield with her troops, not pull strings from the shadows. Bow before your true queen!" The giant bird Grimm fire razor-sharp feathers at Venus. The dinosaur Grimm watches them approach.
A taunting smile forms and Venus snaps her finger, multiple portals appear sucking in the feathers then close. Closing and turning her fist, glowing red, the portals re-appear behind the giant bird Grimm striking them full force. The Nevermores shriek as the feathers pierce their bodies. They find themselves pinned to the ground while Venus raises one arm toward the sky. Balls of light form above the Nevermores. With no remorse Venus points her finger at the targets. The balls of light turn into beams of energy and descend. With a huge explosion that rocks the land, the Nevermores are vaporized by the sheer raw power. Once the dust clears, all that's left are smoking craters. Venus stares at the carnage she brought.
Team RXDY is rendered speechless while Draco experiences flashbacks.
'This is just like that night.' He thought.
Xavier shook his shoulder, "Draco? Draco? Hello, Remnant to Draco!" Seeing this Rena realizes she can have a powerful ally in Venus and her soldiers.
Venus hovers down to the ground and walks over to them.
She asked, "How was that?"
Rena commented, "Very impressive. I'd like to discuss forming an alliance."
Draco suddenly said, "No, Rena! You'd only put us in mortal danger!" Everyone present are caught off-guard by the dragon faunus' sudden outburst.
Xavier queried, "What was that about, Draco?" The faunus doesn't give an answer, running off somewhere.
Yumi gave chase, "Draco, come back!"
Venus asked Rena, "Was it something I did?"
Rena shook her head, "I don't know. I've never seen Draco act like that."
Venus turned, "Come to the town hall, we'll discuss in there." Elsewhere Draco runs until he's out of breath.
Resting against a rock wall, he slides down until sitting, hugging his legs. Seeing Venus display her power brought up that horrifying night eleven years ago when his people came under attack by Grimm. The streets were filled with carnage, fires raged and fellow dragon faunus screaming in terror as the Grimm sank their teeth into them.
Draco's eyes squeeze shut as the screams echo in his head.
A hand shakes his shoulder as a voice said, "Draco, you okay?"
The dragon faunus reacted, pointing Judgment at the person, "Get away from me!"
Yumi held up her hands, "Easy, Draco. It's me." After he lowered his shotgun, she asked, "What was that sudden outburst? I've never seen you like that."
Draco said, "Seeing Venus unleash her power on those Nevermores, it...brought up the nightmare from eleven years ago. The night my life changed forever. The night...the night..." Yumi wraps her arms around him, wanting to banish the horrible memory from reaching the surface.
Yumi stroked Draco's hair, "You're my friend and team mate, Draco. I'll be there for you." Pulling back she smiled at him, "That's what friends do, right? Be there for each other?"
Draco nodded, "Yes." He pulled the wolf faunus close, "Thank you, Yumi."
The wolf faunus said, "You're welcome. No need to face this nightmare alone." Suddenly their enhanced hearing picks up the sound of thuds.
Looking ahead they see a robot slowly advancing toward them.
It stood 12 feet tall, gray in color, heavily armored, bipedal, box-shaped torso meant for the cockpit, arms that can morph into weapons, missile pods lied concealed in the shoulders, cylinder shaped head and red optical lens. Marching in front of the robot were ex-hunters.
Draco said, "Let's inform the others. I have a bad feeling about this."
Seth appeared behind them, "Then what are you waiting for? Let's head back."
Yumi asked, "Who are you?"
Seth blinked, "Huh? My name's Seth. Don't you remember?"
Yumi smiled bashfully, "I'm sorry. I suffer memory lapses due to a head injury. I meant no offense."
The Allosaurus shook his head, "Whatever. Hop on." He lowers himself down to the ground for the two and once they're on, Seth stands and turns running back to Senran Village.
In the town hall Rena and Venus discuss an alliance between them.
Venus crossed her arms, "Why should I trust you, faunus?"
Rena said, "Because you're powerful and we both can benefit from this alliance. In addition, You can show not all Grimm are violent, creatures of darkness."
The dinosaur Grimm queen chuckled, "Hmhmhmhm, flattery won't get you anywhere with me. You need to proof yourself." The door to the town hall slams open and Draco and Yumi stand there panting.
Draco said, "Rena, there's bad news."
Rena immediately became alert, "What is it?"
Yumi said, "There's a robot and army of ex-hunters approaching the village."
Venus queried, "How do you know this?"
Yumi looked at her, "Because we saw with our own eyes. They'll be here soon."
Rena said, "How did they know where we went? Unless..." It came to her, fist clenching, "That son of a bitch. He set us up!"
Venus shrugged, "I told you Joey Werner is a liar."
Rena stared into Venus' red eyes with her own remaining, "He's about to find out what happens to those lie to me." She stood up, "Maybe this will serve as proof."
Venus tilted her head, "We'll see." She looked her head to the left, "Boris!" A mountain of a man steps forward.
He was 7 feet tall, appeared in his early 30s, pale skin, red eyes and matching hair, muscular build, and wore tribal clothing and brown boots.
Boris asked, "Yes, My Lady?"
Venus ordered, "Gather the troops and tell civilians to seek shelter inside the mountain until the battle's over. I don't want any civilians caught in the crossfire. Is that clear?"
Boris bowed, "Crystal. I shall prepare our forces now." He walks out of the building.
Rena said, "We'll help you."
Venus nodded, "That's very gracious of you." Inside the cockpit of the robot, Joey looks at the village shown on his monitor.
He grinned, "Rena Schwartz, the bounty reward on your and team mates' heads will be mine!" At the said place, Venus stands ready with her forces and RXDY.
Drawing Reckoner, red energy begins moving across the blade as if answering its owner's call.
Rena requested, "Please don't kill Joey. Not until I find out why he set my team up."
Venus said, "Fine by me." Once the enemy came within visual range she pointed her sword, "Attack!" Her soldiers charge, some morphing into their Grimm forms.
Yumi targets the rear formation, the snipers fail to react to in time as she slashes their throats. The surviving sniper draws his knife and the two fight.
The enemy thrusts his blade sideways Yumi blocks it with ease before vanishing from sight. She attacks from every angle the sniper fights to keep up.
He cursed, "Damn it, faunus filth, stay still!" The wolf faunus stares at him with a fierce look.
Venus blocks a horizontal sweep from an ex-hunter and trips him followed by driving Reckoner through his chest killing him. Seeing a group of wanted hunters closing fast she raises her arm pointing it at them. The hunters hear the ground beneath them rumble before spikes of energy burst out, impaling them. They choke on their own blood. Another group runs past the spikes.
She said, "Come forward and see what the True Grimm can do." The ex-hunters were upon her, "Foolish humans, you're no match for my people." She beheads them with ease.
A squad of Grimm archers form up behind Venus eyeing suicide bombers coming towards them. With a wave of their queen's hand, the archers unleash a rain of Dust infused arrows. They arrows punch through their auras striking vital areas. They next form a squad of two covering her flanks. The sound of engines draw the left squadron's attention revealing it to be Bullheads. The dust chambers on their quivers rotate to fire, they draw the fire Dust tipped arrows and take aim. As one, they fire at the fan blades of the aircraft, blowing them up. The Bullheads spiral out of control and crashes, killing any unfortunate to be in the point of impact.
Boris runs toward a group of ex-hunter carrying maces, jumps into the air and morphs into his Grimm form, an Anklyosaurus. Raising his bony club at the end of his tail, Boris slams it to the ground creating a mini shockwave. He spots a large ex-hunter over him so Boris swings his tail into the man's side, denting his chest plating and most certainly breaking ribs. Seeing the man holding his side the Anklyosaurus hits him again, this time on the other side of his rib cage then shatters the left shin bone. Walking over to the downed man's face, Boris snorts then turns around raising his club tail and slams onto the man's skull, killing him. Suddenly Boris hears screeching. Looking up he sees a missile swarm descending at him. He braces himself. The missiles impact.
When the smoke clears, the Anklyosaurus is unharmed, his bony armor lining the top of his head to his tail absorbing the energy. However, a beam of energy is rapidly approaching him. He tanks up, hoping the bony armor can withstand this one.
The golden orange beam strikes with a thunderous roar. The smoke clears, revealing Boris' body steaming and missing pieces of armor on his back.
Joey's voice rang from the robot, "Not so tough, are you? Have another!" Boris watches the beam come and prays he'll survive this.
A figure jumps in front of him and raises its arm. Joey sees the beam hit grinning in victory but vanishes a minute later when a red glow appears beneath the smoke. A wind blows it away revealing Venus casting a massive fire shield, protecting them.
Boris said, "My Lady!"
Venus looked over her shoulder smiling, "You always were a little too risky for your own good. But that's what I like about you, Boris. You're gusty. I'll take it from here."
Joey laughed, "Hahahaha! You're pretty confident for a Grimm. Do you believe you stand a chance against the Paladin II?"
Venus said, "You're delusional." Sheathing Reckoner and placing it down her power spiked, "You will die today, human! You have plagued my people long enough." A blinding light envelops the battlefield causing everyone to shield their eyes.
The light grows in size and glowing red eyes penetrate it. The light soon fades showing Venus' Grimm form.
It was a Tyrannosaurus Rex standing 12 feet at the hip, 40 feet long and black body with sharp bone white plating on the top of her skull and upper part of her massive jaws, over her eyes, length of her back and patches on her legs and arms.
Venus releases a challenging roar.
Joey laughed again, "Oh, the dinosaur Grimm queen wishes to face me? I accept your challenge." The two giants charge.
Joey switches the Paladin II's left arm into a sword. Ducking a swing Venus clamps her jaws on it and pulls to rip it off. The Paladin II slams its gun arm onto the side of Venus' skull. She releases and rams her skull into the robot's chest, pushing the war unit back despite Joey's efforts. Eyeing a hill to her right, Venus halts the attack and runs toward the hill with Joey in pursuit. Stopping in front of the hill and turning she waits for the Paladin II. The sword arm is raised, poised to strike when all of a sudden Venus lowers her head and flips the machine over her and into the rock wall. Turning again she watches the mech slowly get up. The small spikes along her back start glowing a bright red eventually giving off enormous amounts of heat. Steam escapes her closed jaws. Venus opens them, a beam of red condensed aura shoots out. Joey hears the alarm and presses the emergency maneuver button, boosters ignite and propel the machine away. The aura beam leaves a gaping hole in the hillside. Venus looks for her opponent when the Paladin II lands in front of her about to fire its cannon when the Tyrannosaurus Rex bites down on the arm and with a quick jerk of her body, sends the Paladin II rolling on the ground. Returning to its feet the war machine fires its beam cannon at the same time as Venus fires her aura breath. The beams fight for control with both combatants pumping more energy into them. The beams ultimately negate each other in an explosion sending both fighters down. Venus recovers first and stomps on her foe. After the next stomp the dinosaur Grimm presses her foot against the Paladin II's chest intending on crushing Joey to death. One of the missile pods deploy and fire at Venus' face, allowing Joey to pull his robot away from the T-Rex. He next shoots the beam cannon at full power. Venus sees it coming at her and strike.
Joey waits. To his utter shock he sees red energy protecting Venus' body.
He said, "What? A Grimm with aura?" Venus brings her face to her claw, relieving an itch before returning her gaze to the challenger, roaring as if asking that's the best he can do.
Deploying the other missile pod he takes aim, target locked he fires a volley. He next takes shelter behind the rock wall on the other side of Venus. She shoots down half of the missiles but the other half land hits. Shrugging off the attack she looks for her opponent turning on her feet. Out of the corner of her eye Venus sees a group of modified Bullheads carrying guns. The aircraft aim their weapons at the T-Rex, her aura negating the damage and her skin takes care of what gets through. Following the flight path with her eyes the dinosaur Grimm destroys them via her aura breath. She senses danger and whips around entering another beam lock with the Paladin II this time around she pumps far more energy that overwhelms her opponent's knocking the Paladin II back. Roaring Venus runs forward, ramming the machine onto its back. Pinning it with her massive foot Venus' spikes charge up looking to land the killing blow. She's pushed off by the Paladin II and thrusts the sword arm Venus side steps and clamps her jaws on it. She starts pulling.
Joey grunted, "I won't myself be defeated by you!" He shoves the dinosaur Grimm back and boosts away.
He sets the beam cannon to max power and releases it. Venus watches it approach and takes it like it's nothing, her aura absorbing it. She retaliates with her aura breath, the Paladin II gets pushed back by the force of it and collides with the rock wall behind it. Roaring into the sky the glow on Venus' spikes turn white and ethereal flames appear. Opening her mouth, energy particles gather slowly forming a ball. She next fires, the white beam of destruction vibrates the air upon exiting. The Paladin II's armor struggles to withstand the destructive power. The two enter a beam lock and Venus wins vaporizing the machine's gun arm. Unleashing a second round of her White Inferno breath sends bits of armor flying. Knowing the end is near the dinosaur Grimm queen presses the attack, blowing the Paladin II's head off rendering Joey blind. A third shot inflicts further structural damage.
The machine's computer warned, "Structural integrity down seventy-five percent. Any further damage will result in destruction of this unit." Venus fires her White Inferno breath one last time, finishing the mech as Joey ejects. Venus roars in victory.
Landing, Joey surveys the battlefield. His army is wiped by the True Grimm as indicated by the gore and smell of blood in the air, he sees Rena cut down the final ex-hunter blood staining her blade. She spots him and begins running over to him prompting Joey to leave. He doesn't get far because Seth pins him to the ground. Seth's leader appears in her human form and Reckoner strapped to her side.
She said, "I told you you'd die here. It was foolish of you to challenge us." She drew her sword, raising it, "Any last words?"
Rena told her, "Wait a minute, Venus. There's something I want to know first." The one-eyed faunus glared at the human, "You lied to me, sending us here so that you may wipe us out. Who's your employer?"
Joey scoffed, "I won't tell."
Rena popped her knuckles, "Yes, you will." She drove Scarlet into Joey's left forearm earning a scream of agony, "Answer me. Who hired you?"
Joey said, "Screw you!" He next felt his hand being cut off, "Ahhhhhhhhh! I'm not telling!"
Rena informed, "This pain is only going to get worse. Spare yourself further pain and answer."
The hunter shook his head, "Never."
Rena nodded, "Very well." She pulled up the left sleeve, seeing a familiar symbol on his arm, "The Black Star. So, Azule is your client."
Venus asked her, "You know the man?"
Rena replied, "My team captured him and was sent to a maximum security prison. But now it seems he somehow escaped. When did you meet up with him?"
Joey grinned despite the pain, "Why would I tell you that?"
Venus chimed, "Because I can order Seth to crush you like the bug you are." With a snap of her finger the Allosaurus removes his foot.
Rena pointed Scarlet at Joey, "Where is Azule now?"
Joey coughed, "That's your problem. He's longing to see you again, faunus."
Rena said, "Too bad you won't be around to see the outcome. Go ahead, Venus." The dinosaur Grimm queen raises her blade and slices Joey's head off.
Seth commented, "Note to self: Never lie to you, Rena."
Venus said, "You and your team proved yourselves. Come by my home later on so we can officially form the alliance." She turned to her soldiers raising her blade, "In the meantime let us enjoy this victory, men!"
The other True Grimm, now in their human forms again, raised their weapons chanting, "Venus, Venus, Venus, Venus!" A prideful smile appears on Venus' face.
'Are you watching, bitch? This will be you next!' She thought.
Draco stared at the dinosaur Grimm queen, "Just how powerful are you?" That evening the village has a massive feast, surprising Team RXDY. No one has encountered friendly Grimm and strangely Rena can't feel any sense of deception from these creatures. She and her team mates were fortunate to have such high metabolisms combined with their job allows them to eat and process more food that'd make anyone else sick or fat.
They now find themselves in Venus' home, the dinosaur Grimm queen insisted they stay the night before heading out the next morning.
Venus and Rena sit at the table discussing the potential alliance.
Rena said, "The reason I'm proposing this is I need allies in the future. The battle today tells me your people or Grimm are powerful. Far more than the Grimm our world faces."
Venus smirked, "Well, we've been around for millions of years that gives us plenty of time for adaption and evolution. That is the rule of life, after all. And those Grimm you're facing are pretenders like I said earlier today. How old would you say I am, Ms. Schwartz?"
Rena guessed, "Ten million?"
Venus laughed, "Not even close. More like sixty-five million."
The one-eyed faunus said, "But don't look over twenty."
Venus said, "Because we're nigh immortal. As long as we're not killed in battle we never age physically so we still look in our prime."
Rena asked, "So, how should I call for help in case I need it? It's clear you never had a scroll that tells me you want to avoid human contact as much as possible save for supplies."
The dinosaur Grimm queen complimented, "You're pretty sharp." She opened her hand showing a ring, "This will allow you to summon me in dire times. However, it doesn't allow anyone to use it. You must prove it. A test."
Rena said, "If it means forming an alliance then I'll do it. What kind of test is it?"
Venus stood from her seat and walked over to her, pulling Rena to her feet, "You must withstand an electric shock similar to getting struck by lightning for a full minute. Fail to, there's no deal." She places the ring in the faunus' hand, closing it before stepping back.
Her eyes flash and the next thing Rena feels is the most excruciating pain of her life akin to being ripped apart. Falling to her knees, eye shut and teeth clenched Rena fights both the scream working its way up her throat and passing out from the pain. Add to it her armor being metal doesn't help. Venus watches with a passive gaze. Rena feels a haze descending and slams her fist on the ground.
She said, "No! I won't pass out! How much...longer?"
Venus replied, "Twenty seconds." The one-eyed faunus digs deep, halfway done through the pain.
After twenty seconds are up, the electricity stops while steam clings to Rena.
Venus knelt to her level, "You've passed the test. The ring is yours now." She extended her hand, "Our alliance is forged." Rena grabs it and shakily rises to her feet, nerves still recovering from the electric onslaught.
Rena queried, "How do I use it to summon you?"
The dinosaur Grimm queen informed, "You need to transfer some of your aura into the ring, it'll provide me the means to come to your aid. Treat it with respect, it's not a toy."
Rena said, "I'll keep that mind. I need to rest for a while."
Venus nodded, "You are free to use any of the rooms. Dinner won't be ready for a while." Rena heads for a room, sliding the door closed behind her and removes Scarlet, armor and boots, leaving her in her short-sleeved black shirt and leggings. She falls onto the futon and passes out.
Draco sits on the back patio of Venus' home staring at the sunset.
The said individual walked up behind him, "What's the matter, young one? Do I remind you of someone?"
Draco answered, "Somewhat. There's someone else that has powers similar to you but darker."
Venus locked her arms together in front of her, "I apologize if my actions today reminded you of the person. Whoever that person is, they must have wronged you terribly."
The dragon faunus said, "More than you know, Venus. I won't rest until that person is dead at my feet!"
Venus placed a hand on his shoulder, "I can't imagine the depth of your pain, Draco but you mustn't allow it consume you. I've seen first-hand what it does to a person."
Draco asked, "During your long existence, right?"
Venus stared at the sunset, "Yes. We the True Grimm have emotions such as love, sadness and hatred just like everyone else. Except for the abominations you face. The inhabitants of this village, they were lost. I took them in, provided food and shelter. As the years went by the population grew to what it is now."
Draco queried, "And how did you build this village?"
The dinosaur Grimm answered, "We enlisted the help of a construction company. This village was abandoned so I claimed ownership, since I have no knowledge of building things I let the construction workers do their job, rebuilding or refurbishing."
The dragon faunus asked, "What about food and water?"
Venus admitted, "That was the tricky part. Since us carnivores need to consume meat and the fact there's not much herbivores like there used to be, we have a food delivery company bring us food once a week."
Draco joked, "Can imagine the food bill being expensive."
Venus chuckled, "Nope, it's delivered free of charge. The food delivery company was failing health inspections and were given thirty days to turn around or they'll be forced to close down. I inspected their factory and was appalled by how the management was treating its workers. So with a series of "accidents" the corrupt managers were fired and replaced by more disciplined employers. When the thirty days were up and the health inspectors came back, they were surprised by how the facility changed. The owner of the food delivery company expressed his gratitude and offered to deliver food to my village free of charge. Since then, they've been doing well. As for the water, an underground aquifer was discovered beneath our village so we asked the construction company to have pipelines and water treatment facility built."
Draco said, "You needed to have hired humans to operate the water treatment facility. It can't run by itself."
A while passed until Lana approached, "Dinner is ready, My Lady."
Venus nodded, "Thank you, Lana." She looked at Draco, "Let's go eat." The two venture back into Venus' home.
As the group eats and chats, Venus sneaks glances at Draco, seeing the dragon faunus engage chatter with his team mates.
The next morning, the team bids farewell to the villagers.
Venus smiled, "Thank you for helping us yesterday. We're in your debt. Pay us another visit sometime."
Rena said with a stoic expression, "We might. Can't stay in one place for too long."
Yumi waved, "Take care!" The faunus team departs.
'Azule the next time we meet, I won't be as merciful.' Rena thought.
Inside his base at an unknown location, the said man slammed his fist on the table, "What?! Joey has been killed?!"
A younger human cowered, "I'm afraid so, sir."
Azule growled, "What kind of team is this?"
His subordinate stated, "I wish I knew, sir but there isn't much information about them. All that's known is they don't attend any of schools."
Azule pondered, "None of the schools. There has to be some way to defeat them. More importantly, Rena Schwartz. The question is how?" His eyes widened, "Of course!"
His subordinate queried, "What?"
Azule grinned like a madman, "Why didn't I think of it sooner? Yes, this plan will work!" He then laughs psychotically.
A/N: Chapter 6 done. This one came to me in my sleep.
Here the team came across a village full of, wait for it, peaceful Grimm. Calling themselves the True Grimm and at war with Grimm they call pretenders. Their leader stated they've been around far longer than any inhabitants on Remnant, once dominating the land, sea and air until the Grimm War reduced their numbers greatly.
The villagers are dinosaur Grimm that have aura and change into humans. And their leader is a Tyrannosaurus Rex, my favorite dinosaur. Her dinosaur Grimm form is based the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex scientists discovered nicknamed "Sue". Now before anyone complains about the True Grimm being OP, no worries. Remember, they've been around for sixty-six million years so this allows them to master their auras.
Seriously, Rooster Teeth, we need more Grimm. I'm glad we got to see new Grimm in Volume 6 like the Leviathan, Apathy and Chimera but we need more variations.
Seeing their leader unleash her power reminded Draco of his past.
It appeared Azule somehow escaped the maximum security prison and plans his revenge on Team RXDY. What can he be planning?
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