Here we are at Chapter 33. After this chapter, this story will be going back on a little hiatus so I can focus more on a new story I'm working on before I can continue my main stories again. But don't worry, this story is NOT finished yet. Anyway, it's time for more RWBY KEPL Chibi! I do not own RWBY. They belong to roosterteeth. I only own my OCs. Here's chapter 33. Enjoy.


Chapter 33: The Face of Fear

Skit 1: All Washed up

"But, I don't want to go!" Neptune screams as Sun pulls him by the back of his collar.

"I told you, Edom agreed to help you overcome your fear of water, and I'm taking this chance to help him. We need to fix this little problem of yours before it comes back to bite us in the tail. And who better than the man with the Fear semblance," Sun notes while dragging him along the floor.

"His semblance is precisely the reason why I can't go. It doesn't help you overcome your fear, it makes it worse!" Neptune cries.

Sun rolls his eyes, "Come on, the sooner we get this done, the sooner we can move on,"

Outside in the Beacon courtyard, Edom meets up with the two members of Team SSSN.

"Hey Edom, thanks for helping out with this," Sun says, ignoring Neptune who is currently tied up from head to toe in duct tape.

"Just make sure you up hold your end of the bargain, Sun. I don't normally do this kind of thing, and especially for free after last time," Edom notes.

Sun just smiles and waves it off, "Nah, you're all good. Okay, Neptune, I'll be back in a couple hours. Have fun," and then he leaves Neptune to his fate.

Neptune shakes as Edom looms over him, "Now then, let's get this tortu-I mean therapy session underway,"

Neptune couldn't see it, but he could sense a sinister smile behind Edom's mask. A little later, Neptune is thankfully free from his confinement, but now faces his first test. Edom puts a glass of water in front of him.

"For your first test, let's start with something easy. A simple glass of water," Edom says. Neptune shakes at seeing the glass with liquid, but he isn't freezing up, which Edom considers a plus... maybe. "Take a drink, Neptune. Then we'll move on. If you don't, then I'll tie you up and throw you into the school pool," Edom threatens him.

Neptune doesn't like that one bit. Slowly, shakily, he reaches for the glass. He manages to grab it and slowly brings it to his face, shaking all the while. After ten minutes from that point, Neptune actually manages to have a drink of water. He collapses after that.

Edom claps, "Bravo, you passed the test. Now, let's kick it up a notch for your next test,"

"Say what now?!" Neptune doesn't like the sound of that.

Edom then forces Neptune into new tests involving facing his fear of water, each one worse than the last. From a puddle, to a makeshift rain shower, to a fish tank, and even a hose. Each time, Neptune practically faints and Edom has to either slap him awake, threaten him, or force him some other way to face the water. And he usually ends up fainting anyway. After going through several tests, Neptune is seen lying on the ground, looking like he's about to die.

"Well, I'd say that you've done well, but then I'd be lying. Howeve, we have just one test left, and then I'll set you free," Edom says.

"W-What... test?" Neptune gasps.

Edom just smirks... A few minutes later, Edom is dragging Neptune towards the school pool.

"You said you wouldn't bring me here if I did your tests!" Neptune screams.

"Yeah... I lied. Face your fears and have fun!" Edom tosses Neptune into the water.

"AAAAAAAAHHHHHH!" Neptune screams as he starts freaking out in the water.

"Will he be okay?" Sun asks from the lifeguard seat.

"I'm sure he'll be fine..." Edom says, but then they see Neptune faint again and sink into the water. "...Maybe,"

"Neptune, I'll save you buddy!" Sun dives in to rescue his friend.

Sun managed to save Neptune, and surprisingly, he's not as afraid of water as he used to be... That's because he's more afraid of Edom now than of water.

Skit 2: Luck

In Team RWBY's room, Weiss is studying (there's a shock) for next week's classes. As she's jotting down notes, there's a knock on the door.

"I'm busy right now, Ruby," Weiss calls out.

The door opens to reveal not Ruby, but Edom, "Really, why would you automatically think your leader and not me?"

"Because she's always trying to interrupt my work. What can I do for you, Edom?" Weiss asks without stopping her work.

"I'd like to make a deal with you, Weiss," Edom says.

This piques her interest and she actually stops, "What kind of deal?"

"Nothing major. I keep Ruby off your back when studying for a week, and you pay me 200 lien for the service," Edom proposes.

"200 lien! Do I look like I'm swimming in money, Edom?" Weiss can't believe it.

Edom has a perfect counter, "How much is that jacket of yours worth exactly?" he gives her a flat stare.

Weiss remains silent as she can't argue with that. It was expensive.

Weiss sighs in defeat, "Fine, keep Ruby off my back, and I'll pay you. I hate when you use my money against me,"

"I'm the team strategist, remember. It's part of my role to think ahead of my opponent. But, good, we have a deal, Weiss Schnee," he extends his hand.

Weiss shakes it, "Deal. We start today,"

For the next week, whenever Weiss found time to study, she'd let Edom know and he'd be there to deter Ruby. Most of the time, he'd simply occupy Ruby whenever she was bored and needed to be entertained. From playing video games, to discussing weapons, to helping her spend more time with Khazhak; Edom certainly kept his end of the bargain. Soon enough, the week was over and it was time for Weiss to fulfill her end of the bargain.

"Here you go, 200 lien. You kept Ruby off my back so I wouldn't fall behind," Weiss hands over the cash.

"It's been a pleasure doing business with you, Weiss," Edom replies.

"If you don't mind me asking, what are you planning on doing with my money?" Weiss asks.

Edom turns to leave, "Oh, just a little gambling," he notes offhandedly.

"You what?! Edom!" Weiss screams.

Edom quickly leave before Weiss can stop him.

Out in Vale, Edom hits a club that also works as a casino. Inside, he finds other patrons getting ready for a few games. At one table, one of his opponents is surprisingly Qrow Branwen.

"Qrow Branwen, what are you doing here at the poker table? I figured you'd spend the whole day at the bar?" Edom notes.

"Hey, I win some money here, and that will pay for the drinks later. And I definitely have had a lot to drink over the years. Think you can take me on, kid?" Qrow taunts him.

Edom smirks behind his mask, "That's the difference between you and me, Qrow. You play to drink. I play... to win,"

Later that day, Edom returns to Beacon to find Weiss waiting for him, with an unhappy expression.

"You sure took your time," Weiss crosses her arms.

"Well, it was expensive," Edom replies.

"You took my money for gambling, and now you're saying that you... you lost?! How much did you lose?!" Weiss is about to lose it.

"It was expensive... for my opponents," Edom pulls out a large bag, filled with lien. "I am willing to pay you back the 200 lien, with interest, if you change your tune," Edom says.

Weiss gawks in awe at all the money, "My tune is officially changed,"

Meanwhile... "I can't believe it... How did I lose..." Qrow moans on the casino floor. Looking like he's about to pass out.

Skit 3: Fear's Many Forms

Blake waited outside with Edom, with the former practically fidgeting with each passing second.

"You know, if you keep this up, I may be tempted to call the school doctor. Is seeing your parents when they come for a visit really so nerve-racking?" Edom asks.

"I know it's ridiculous, but I can't help it. We are talking again, and everything has been great, but I always worry. I just hope I don't screw this up," Blake slumps over.

"Blake!" they look to see Ghira and Kali approaching them. "It's good to see you doing so well,"

"Mom, Dad, I'm glad you made it," Blake hugs her parents.

Ghira stares at Edom, "And this would be..."

"This is Edom Soul Reaper, yes that's name, and he's a friend. Don't worry, I know he looks sinister, but he's harmless," Blake introduces him.

Edom crosses his arms, "I don't know if I should feel flattered or insulted by that. But, never mind, a pleasure to meet you, Mr. And Mrs. Belladonna," he shakes their hands.

"I see. A pleasure, Mr. Reaper," Ghira shakes his hand, adding a little more strength into it, though Edom remains unfazed.

"Just Edom is fine. Well, now that your parents are here, Blake, I should-," Edom is about to leave until a big ball of fluff drops right in front of Blake. "Zwei?"

Blake immediately freaks out, "No, it's him! Ah!" Blake screams and runs away in terror.

"Blake, wait it's just a dog. Blake!" Ghia goes after his daughter.

As Edom watches them run away, he notices Kali petting Zwei, "Oh, aren't you just an adorable little thing,"

"You mean you're not afraid of Zwei?" Edom is confused.

Just then, Ruby comes up, "Zwei, there you are. Come on, we need to go for a walk, and then we got that book signing thing of yours later this afternoon. Come on, boy. Bye Edom, bye Blake's mom," Ruby catches Zwei in her arms and leaves.

"Isn't she sweet. What were you saying, Edom?" Kali asks,

"I was asking why you're not afraid of Zwei?" Edom asks.

"Hmm, why would I be? I think he's cute," Kali waves it off.

"But, then why is Blake afraid of Zwei? I mean, your both cat Faunus' after all," Edom notes.

"Oh, well, I've never actually had an issue with dogs. Besides, we have some residences on Menagerie that are dog or wolf Faunus, and I get along just fine with them. As for Blake, well..." Kali hesitates.

"Is it something bad?" Edom asks.

"No, no, nothing like that. She's just, well... different. It's not uncommon for a Faunus to have a certain liking or dislike of things when it's related to their heritage. Although, most don't have this issue. We've tried to help her with this issue in the past, but then we lost touch. Even after we were talking again, her fear still persisted. Or maybe, I'm just weird since I've never had this issue," Kali explains.

"Hmm, is it that simple?" Edom wonders.

"Oh, and you know what else..." Kali motions for him to get closer so she can whisper in his ear.

However, as soon as she starts mumbling... "YOU!" they hear and nearly jump when Ghira arrives. "What do you think you're doing, trying to make a move on MY wife?!" Ghira is mad.

"No, no, it's not like that at all. Right, Mrs. Belladonna," Edom turns to Kali for a life-line.

Kali fake pouts, "Oh, calling me so formally. I thought we were much closer than that,"

"You little fiend! That's it, I'm going to rip your mask off and then beat you silly with it!" Ghira rages.

"AAAAHHHH!" Edom makes a run for it with Ghira giving chase.

Kali watches them leave with a giggle. She would tell Ghira that there was nothing going on and that they were just friends... well, eventually she would, but only after having fun watching Edom run for his life. Who knew she had a mischievous side.


And that's the chapter. Like I said before, this story is going back on hiatus because I have other stuff going on, but it is NOT complete, so wait patiently in the future for RWBY KEPL Chibi's return. Until then, please Read and Review.