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Chapter 18: Getting Closer to the Breaking Point

There was something nostalgic in a good way about eating with the one person that can never get out of your head. Or maybe it was the fact that said person can keep up with her draconic appetite being Vali was half-dragon himself. That comes to the scene now where the two incarnations of the Heavenly Dragons were seated in a restaurant in lunch hour. They were the talk of the building in fact because they had ordered more food than anybody else. With their dragon appetite, Ruby and Vali indulged themselves through three meals per person to sufficiently satisfy their very demanding hunger. To them, it was a very light meal since on average they can eat enough meat to equal the mass of a livestock of a sheep, or on more severe cases a few full-grown cows raised to be as fat as possible. Some of course commented to be such a lovely couple, which made Ruby almost choke on her devouring of the meat platters in her reach.

"It's surprising." Vali said, his voice a bit muffled before he swallowed. "The food here is so much similar to some back at home. I expected bizarre recipes, yet somehow you have udon noodles and steaks."

"You can thank the integrity of humanity across the multiverse for that." Ruby said, wolfing down a steak. "Though cheese bread isn't called pizza since Italy never existed."

"And then there's those people called Huntsmen and Huntresses I believe." Vali pointed out, downing whole bowl of a meat-based broth that had a nice spicy kick to it. "I don't know much about chakra, but what I feel around them feels similar to when Kuroka uses Touki, except it's acting like a shield around them. There's an obvious connection here."

"Trust me, you are not the first." Ruby agreed, pouring a jar of honey she requested over a juicy steak of her liking. "Look at the Faunus and you can sense that they hold a subdued chakra signature only found in yokai. In essence, I think they are some sort of pseudo-yokai, and whatever gods made Remnant decided to copy some other pantheons' work. Lazy gits, and I've never seen them around."

"Ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha!" Vali could not help but laugh at that little jab at the gods, possibly a trait he inherited from his ancestor, Lucifer. "Such animosity toward the divine, Ruby."

"Hmph." Ruby scoffed, swallowing down a steak drenched in steak, leaving no trace of a mess on her face. "Their too lazy to do anything, so now I rule this world."

"You sound as if you're going to reveal you're a dragon to everyone." Vali noted.

"That has been a thought." Ruby said, making Vali pause in his motions.

"That sounds risky, Ruby." Vali said with a bit of caution in his tone. "Are you sure about that?"

Ruby breathed out from her nose, releasing a barely seen wisp of smoke via the fires of a dragon within her. She leaned back in her seat with her hands behind her head as she went into deep thought.

"Before I discovered that I had god-killing power, I had a simple, but very ambitious dream." Ruby said, and Vali stayed silent in full attention. "I wanted to be a Huntress, a hero just like my mother. I still want to do that, keeping Remnant away from the shit show that is Earth and the supernatural factions that fuck themselves over. But after training with Ddraig to become the strongest I can be, I almost missed a crucial detail. I can't make everyone happy as a hero, no matter how hard I try. I can kill a god, but I can't save everyone because there wouldn't be any natural order then. It's a dirty but necessary cycle that even I can't break."

"So what changed?" Vali asked after Ruby fell in a moment of silence.

"Nothing much, but yet also a lot with just a few simple word changes." Ruby said. "A hero can't make everyone happy, but a leader can. As far as Remnant goes with humanity and the Grimm, it is a paradise compared to Earth. Remnant isn't wrought with malice from its people since we are too busy fighting the Grimm, and our society is based on Dust. It is basically massed produced chakra the planet creates crystallized, so it is always a renewable resource. This place is perfect for humans as bad as it might sound with all the Grimm, but that's a fact. The world is in balance, but that isn't my ultimate goal. After seeing the horrors of what the world of Earth can do, my dream has become this. I want to create a new kingdom for the dragon race."

Vali actually dropped the utensil that was halfway to his mouth that stabbed a cut of steak. That was possibly the most surprising words that ever left Ruby's lips. She was ambitious indeed with protecting the whole of Remnant from the influences of Earth, but never die he expect Ruby to involve the dragon race. And especially a whole kingdom for them. Albion himself was eerily quiet at Ruby's dream for dragons.

"Strange, isn't it but think about it like this." Ruby explained. "Throughout history, dragons are the most targeted among the whole supernatural race. That is because dragons are natural rivals to gods, and they have hated us since time so they can solidify their rule. Look at the Ddraig and Albion, who surpassed most of the gods in the world. It isn't a coincidence that the whole Biblical Faction targeted them. Yahweh was no different from the gods with his own envy of dragons and I'm convinced he was the one that coerced everyone during the Great War to attack them so he can get rid of two dragons that rivaled his own superiority.

'Does what she say have some merit?' Vali asked Albion.

[Now that I think about it, I believe she does.] Albion admitted. [I always found it strange why the whole Biblical Faction attacked us in the first place. We weren't causing that much destruction to warrant them all, and without their interference Yahweh would have definitely fallen by our hand.]

"And look at the humans." Ruby continued. "Throughout every legend, there is some god that has told of them to go on a quest to kill a dragon. I'm sure some god decided to tell humans that our heart and blood can be used to grant them immortality. And how many of those legends actually have truth that we actually pillaged and razed villages? Propaganda by envious dickheads is what I call it. No matter how you look at it, dragons are the supernatural species with the least population, and they are only alive because they have fallen in submission to gods.

"I plan to change that. I want to bring the dragon race to its full glory that it once was long ago. Remnant is perfect for a new civilization to start for the dragons to live in peace. Grimm cannot harm us, humans are too few, and we respect the nature of the world enough to not fuck it over. That is my dream. A paradise for a race that suffered too much."

Vali honestly did not know what to say. It was indeed an interesting goal. She made it sound like she was making a new faction just for dragons. But the more Vali thought about it, the more it made sense. Despite their power, dragons are not as numerous as any of the other races. The reason that is was because of the god's envy and fear of dragons becoming too powerful proved a moot point, and on some level Vali can relate to the abuse he suffered under his birth father and Rizevim for his powerful heritage of the power of Lucifer and having Divine Dividing.

At Vali's lack of response, Ruby's mood seemed to droop a little. The air above her head turned a bit darker as a wave of depression came down upon her. Vali was a bit unnerved at the sudden depressing mood that Ruby was under, and for some reason he felt his chest tighten at the sight of his Ruby so strong looking so vulnerable. Around him, some knowledgeable woman were giving Vali looks that basically said 'Comfort her'. He did not even notice the looks unfortunately but it would soon come to him when Ruby spoke again.

"It sounds stupid now that I say it, doesn't it?" Muttered Ruby.

'Ooh, that's what's bothering her.' Vali thought. 'I mean, it isn't-'

[I am warning you to not finish that thought.] Albion warned. [Whatever you do, don't make it seem her dream is bad.]

'I wasn't going to say it's bad.' Vali mentally replied. 'It's commendable actually.'

[Whew, dodged one there.] Albion sighed in relief.

Vali had the decency to sweatdrop at Albion's response. He almost seemed... afraid for some reason. The Lucifer could practically feel the Heavenly Dragon's slight shiver of momentary fear. What could he have said that would offset him? Women were so confusing, Ruby being the prime example since recently. And not a bad confusion he may add.

"It's a worthy goal." Vali voiced his opinion, instantly making the dragoness perk up. "You are working for the dreams for other people instead of something selfish like supreme rule."

"Not entirely." Ruby contradicted with a smirk. "I plan to be their queen if possible. But yes, that is the idea to create a new haven for dragons. And nothing will get in my way."

Vali returned a smirk that showed his approval of that little tidbit. He can respect that kind of ambition, and he also lo- er, liked that fire in her eyes when she spoke that. There was certainly no end to Ruby that made him like her more and more as the days were going by.

Vali decided to go on a different topic. "Tell me Ruby, what will you do if perhaps one of your friends is in possession of a Sacred Gear?"

Ruby stopped drinking a fizzy beverage as that question hit her. It was honestly one of the more troubling subjects that Ruby did not want to face. The day with Pyrrha was evident to that, and she still needed to deal with that. Beacon can't be the host of a Mistralian champion suddenly going on a murder-spree by the Muramasa blade, and that wasn't even a Sacred Gear.

"I don't know." Ruby admitted. "I wish it doesn't come to that. There is already the issue of Pyrrha holding the demonic sword of Muramasa, and I still need to figure out a way to deal with that. If any of them has a Sacred Gear, it could cause disaster if not handled properly."

"Oh, and what makes you say that?" Vali wondered.

"Us are a prime example." Ruby said without missing a beat. "There is already history of our predecessors going on a rampage in Juggernaut Drive due to emotional anguish. Whether it be the loss of a loved one or frustration of pride. Though short, we both know how much destruction can be done even by one who has lived a normal life. At best such incidents can last for five seconds before their life force is given out, but by then too much was already done. And we may be the worst, but not the only ones. After all, all Sacred Gears respond to the emotions of their hosts, no matter how weak. Even someone with Twice Critical with the trauma can unleash enough power to go on a bloody rampage like a psychopath, or someone with Sword Birth can spawn blades all over a city killing innocent civilians."

Vali could not help but chuckle at Ruby's in-depth explanation. "Azazel would like you. He is always been fascinated by Sacred Gears."

"No thanks, I'd probably ruin his manhood for how long he would stare at me." Ruby said with a recoil of disgust. "There is only so much I can stand."

"Well, take it on my word that he will not ogle you if he values being a man." Vali assured with a smile.

"Oh I feel so much better with the devil's promise." Ruby said dryly, but there was a hint of amusement in her tone.

'And only you can look at me however you want.' Ruby thought, her smile brightening.

When Vali glanced back at Ruby's emerald eyes, he had to hold himself from gulping as he saw a momentary flash of lust in them. The fact that it was all directed at him cause his own instincts and hormones to test his self-control that he had built up over the years. He found that his breathing was getting a bit haggard and he hoped that he was not looking flustered. If one look like that from Ruby as small as it was elicited that kind of reaction, Vali doubted he can control himself. Fortunately, that gleam was gone as soon as it appeared, allowing Vali to relax.

Ruby took a moment to look at the table to see they had only stacks of clean plates left. Glancing at a nearby clock, she found that nearly an hour has passed since they started eating, plus a full hour waiting for the meals. She gestured to a waiter to signal she was going to pay for the bill. Imagine her surprise when she's about to pay for the bill that Vali interrupts giving the waiter a thick stack of lien enough to pay for the meal.

"Had to do something for the meal." Vali said with a smirk at seeing Ruby's incredulous look.

Ruby chuckled dryly. "Oh, you are too sweet to me, Vali."

Vali did not know how it came to be like this. Not too long ago, all his thoughts were on fighting the one and true good fight to get fulfill his desires. He never even dreamed of finding himself in this way of life. Laughing, or even having friendly chatter, with his destined rival of all things. The most shocking about this was that Vali was enjoying this more than any fight he's ever had. Her smile was exuberant, her laugh a warmth for his heart, her power an impressive sight to behold, her aura was breathtaking, her beauty was radiant, and her eyes were so captivating that he never wanted to see them devoid of life.

Both of them were truly falling for each other more and more by the day. By the time that Vali snapped out of his thoughts, he had automatically walked with Ruby outside of the restaurant to the brisk air of Vale with the sun hanging just over its peak. He glanced at Ruby, who was flashing him the warmest of smiles that elicited his own.

"Thank you for having giving me such a nice time, Vali." Ruby said softly.

A blush grew to atomic proportions on Ruby's cheeks, making her pale skin glow like fire. Vali was about to ask what was wrong with the dragoness until he felt something extremely soft and slightly wet press on his right cheek. It took a full five seconds to process through Vali's head that Ruby just gave him a kiss. Suddenly, the air around his cheeks seemed warmer than usual as he looked at Ruby a little shell shocked. For despite previous women's advances upon him, that was truly his first kiss from any other girl. Add that to the fact it was from Ruby of all people, it felt... nice.

What the fuck was going on with him?!

"So, er, uhm." Ruby said while stumbling on her words and fidgeting on her words. "Ihadsomuchfunwithyoulet'shangoutagainkaybye!"

In a burst of lightning and petals, Ruby was gone in the wind, and left a rather flushed and confused Vali behind.

(Beacon)

In a flash of red lightning, Ruby reached the cliff edge and port on the grounds of Beacon. She couldn't recall ever running so fast in her life like that, much less running over the water instead of flying over it. Her heart was racing so fast, and it was not because of the sprint. That was closest Ruby had gone before her self-control was about to shatter. Even still it was threatening to break out of her chest and she pressed her left hand to it to try and quell it down somehow.

On the other hand and to Ruby's annoyance, Ddraig was laughing so loudly.

[HA-HA-HA-HA. That was just precious, partner.] Ddraig roared in laughter. [I haven't seen you act like that for years.]

'YOU SHUT YOU MOUTH!' Ruby screamed to match Ddraig's roar.

[Fine, fine, be that way.] Ddraig brushed off. [Still hilarious.]

'AAAAAAAUUUURGH - WHAAA!' Ruby's internal screech tampered off into a wailing cry. 'Why did I do that!?'

[Oh I don't know. Maybe because you have the hots of the guy?] Ddraig quipped.

...

...

[Oh, got nothing to say now that you're seeing the truth of it all?] Ddraig said. [Fine, partner, I'll keep quiet about it for you. But let me just say this. I approve, even if he is Albion's host.]

'... Thanks.' Ruby replied numbly, emotionally exhausted.

Physically sighing, Ruby made a brisk walk towards Beacon. There was something that she wanted to ask Ozpin about anyway. Whatever he's running or whatever he actually is, Ozpin is the sole connection to the supernatural of Remnant itself. She didn't care of how pointless it seemed because for all she knew Remnant's own history carries treasures and artifacts of legend. Just a scrap can ultimately change the tide of what her world will face.

Not to mention if any of Remnant's myths and legends are actually true, it will eventually lead to one key weapon that Ruby will definitely need: divine constructs. Weapons and creations forged not by mortal hands but of beings of higher origin. If legends of Remnant, by logic that means that gods do as well, or at least once did. That would further support Ruby's theory of the existences of any artifacts of their creation that would be shone in today's stories, no matter how minor.

Whatever they may be, they will be boons for Ruby's goal in order to protect Remnant and make a whole new kingdom if possible. Ozpin is her only source of information of that. She knew that if she approached such a topic to the Headmaster, there is the chance that he will bargain for perhaps favors from Ruby in exchange for information. Her dragon pride did not like taking orders on that, but Ruby will force it down to get her goals done. Right now, she needs to review in the library to fine out what she wants to ask for.

Ruby idly wondered what Angelica is doing with Rias' peerage in their training. Perhaps she is showing them proper sword fighting etiquette, maybe even sharing some sort of deep philosophy to help them grow in the future and not be arrogant idiots.

Bah, who was she kidding?! Angelica was bringing them the world of pain. Ruby made sure of that, putting on special emphasis for the most improvement from the Pawn and the most pain upon Rias. Serves her right for waking a dragon up in the middle of the night.

(Ozpin's Office)

Headmaster Ozpin was in the middle of talking with Goodwitch when the ding of the elevator alerted him of someone unexpected coming up. His shoulders stiffened in preparation of an intruder since he has been expecting someone has infiltrated his school, and he made sure to put a security lock to bar access to his office temporarily. Imagine Ozpin and Goodwitch's surprise when the doors opened to reveal Ruby with her eyes skimming through a book from the library. The only thought going through Ozpin was how did Ruby actually able to get here through the elevator.

"Ah, good evening, Miss Rose." Ozpin said generously as usual. "May I ask how did you get up here? I put a security code on the elevator since Goodwitch and I are having a very tight-lipped conversation."

"I put my mind to it, I can do anything." Ruby replied without taking her eyes away from the book.

Ah, how could he have forgotten that little tidbit? Her powers as a dragon were on the same playing field as gods themselves. Basically, her powers were borderline bullshit.

"How can I help you?" Ozpin said.

"Nothing so trivial." Ruby said, closing the book with an echoing boom. "I like to know just some information on the four Relics, specifically the Sword of Destruction."

The silence was so palpable, a pin could drop and everyone would hear it. Goodwitch had a gobsmacked expression while at the same time her shoulders were trembling. Ozpin the other hand was giving Ruby a hard look that did not make Ruby flinch away from. His hand for once left its hold on the fresh mug of coffee in his hands. The one to act first was Goodwitch who accosted towards Ruby in the intent of denying her request.

"Miss Rose, you must you must understand that we can't disclose such sensitive information." Goodwitch admonished with a growl in her tone.

"YoU MUsT UndERsTANd ThAT wE CaN'T diScLoSe SuCh sENSitIVe iNfORMatIOn." Ruby repeated in a mocking imitation of Glynda's voice. "See? That's what you sound like. And thank you for telling me that you do know something."

Glynda's response was her face to contort in a mixture of anger and shock. Mostly anger acutally as Glynda was having trouble keeping her breathing calm and her riding crop was being strained in her grasp. Ruby ignored the glare of absolute hate that was being projected upon her. In fact, it was more or less hilarious to Ruby seeing the uptight and, as she terms, sexually frustrated woman losing her temper.

"Glynda, that is enough." Ozpin commanded.

After a few seconds of Glynda hearing those words from her superior, she finally relented. She stayed back and decided to stay quiet, but her green eyes did not leave Ruby for a second. The dragoness merely shrugged off the stare and approached Ozpin.

"So... care to tell me about these Relics, Ozpin?" Ruby asked.

Ozpin sighed. "I know that from... recent complications that you have the right for the knowledge, but frankly I'm still uncomfortable sharing it with you."

"Understandable." Ruby agreed. "But think on this. I am the strongest in this world. I am my own legion, so whatever enemies that you are facing, they are beneath me. Maybe not as safe as one of your allies, but I am certainly not your enemy."

"And why should I tell you anything?" Ozpin inquired in a neutral tone.

"Because you cannot afford to make me an enemy." Ruby replied with the same tone.

"If you insist." Ozpin relented. He had enough trust with Ruby's lineage as Qrow and Summer's daughter to tell her anyway. "The four Relics are artifacts entrusted to me by the last gods of Remnant before they left. The Lamp of Knowledge in Haven, the Staff of Creation in Atlas, the Crown of Choice in Beacon, and the Sword of Destruction in Shade. When they come together, they can shape the very world."

Ruby revealed her impressed reaction in a whistle. The back of her palms glowed green as Ddraig added his piece.

[They almost sound like the Holy Relics of Christianity.] Ddraig noted. [But we are more interested in the sword.]

Ozpin quirked an eyebrow. "Why the sword?"

"If what you say is true, then they are divine constructs." Ruby said. "In the world that we will facing, divine constructs are considered the top weapons that can make even gods fear them. Those Relics may prove the pivotal point our coming clash with the supernatural world."

"You're suggesting that we can't make peace with them?" Ozpin inquired.

"I said no such thing." Ruby denied. "The other world and its factions are a bunch of lions instead and Remnant is a fat cow ready to be slaughtered. They will see us as weak and spread their influence throughout the land. We need to show that we can bite back."

'And besides I want to see what kind of firepower a Sword of Destruction can do.' Thought Ruby.

"We can't seem too aggressive." Ozpin said.

Ruby shook her head. "You're not seeing the correct picture here. They will look down on us and run over us like we are owned by them. It may be subtle but ultimately we are just new land ready for the taking. We need to make a stand that we have our own say in matters of our world."

"What do you plan to do anyway?" Ozpin asked.

"Well, I plan to take the Sword of Destruction and figuring it out." Ruby announced boldly.

Ozpin blinked once, then twice, and finally seven times before Ruby's words fully processed through his head. Automatically, his hands rummaged through a drawer, took out a flask of whiskey, poured it into his coffee, and drank the contents of the mug.

"So let me get this straight." Ozpin said sternly. "You want to go to the vault in Shade and take the Sword of Destruction, still the most dangerous weapon in Remnant."

"Yep." Ruby replied. "I promise that I will not destroy anything."

"...You are going to do it with or without my permission, aren't you?" Ozpin said dryly.

"Aww~, look at that." Ruby cooed mockingly. "You're like a puppy learning new things about me."

"At least download this onto your Scroll." Ozpin said.

With a few button presses, a downloading circle of azure color came to life on the Headmaster's desk with the text of 'Pleace Device Here'. Ruby took out her Scroll and set it directly onto the circle. A white bar appeared on her Scroll's screen indicating it was downloading some sort of program. Once it was complete, the Scroll showed a bunch of code for a moment before the device was shut off.

"Show that to the Headmaster of Shade academy to know that you are an ally and you have my express permission to go to the vault." Ozpin notified as Ruby pocketed her Scroll away. "Just please, don't do anything rash."

"Fine, Ozpin." Ruby answered dryly.

Once Ruby was hidden away by the doors of the elevator closing, Ozpin let out an exasperated breath and rubbed his temples. Glynda chose to direct a stern glare to the Headmaster.

"I told you we shouldn't have let her come here." Glynda growled.

"...Shut up, Glynda." Ozpin lamented/whined.

So Vali and Ruby are definitely getting a lot closer. I chose to not have a scene of Rias' peerage 'training' with Angelica. Go figure that she is just launching weapons constantly at them while they run for their lives. I have settled on a name for the new demonic sword from Adam's blade, and I would like a new one for the Sword of Destruction that Ruby is going to 'look' at. My own take on it is to call it Sparda. Also, head's up on more Fate/stay night characters making their appearance.

Up next is Chapter 19.

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