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Phantom117a: Wise words Phantom!
X3runner: Yeah trust me, The chapter's structured a bit weird and I'll fix it... eventually... (Irl shit has been screwing me over a lot lately)
Guest: IRL stuff and work have been stressful so I haven't been writing as much as I used to, but thank you and I'm trying to write as much as I can when I have the time.
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Brian lunged forward and flung his whip at Winter, however, the oldest Schnee daughter, barely managed to dodge the attack, however, Neon was not so lucky, and Brian's second whip, flung right at her and struck her leg, causing her to trip and fall to the floor.
However, Winter used her glyphs to speed toward Brian and slashed him across the waist, causing him to jolt back as his aura was hit, Winter quickly then created a small gravity glyph and formed it right in front of Brian's stomach, which caused the force to strike him right in the gut and sending him flying back.
Brian managed to land on his feet and glared back at Winter with a snarl. Brian ran back toward the specialist, swinging his whips in what seemed to be wild fashion, but it was to ensure that Winter couldn't get in close to slash at him, however, there was one person who could reach him.
Neon activated her semblance and ran toward Brian, as things slowed down slightly. It wasn't like in the movies where everything moved super slowly, but it was slow enough for the cat faunus to avoid the lashings of the whips, and eventually, she managed to strike him in the face, then in the side before running away and joining Winter's side.
Brian grunted in pain as he stopped his attack and felt the impact his aura had taken in such a short amount of time, but he quickly got back up and glared at the two. "You two are damn good, but..." He began.
Suddenly, he used his hand to turn some sort of dial on both of his whips and when he did, they began to crackle with electricity
"I'm gonna have to start getting serious," Erick told them.
Neon smirked, "Well, if you're getting serious now, then I think it's time we did too," She said.
Winter nodded, "Indeed," She said. 'Time is of the essence, and it seems that if I want to finish this quickly, I have to use that... It seems I'm gonna have to copy what they did when they fought me,' Winter thought.
"Whatever plan you got forming in that head of yours better be good," Neon said, looking at the oldest Schnee child.
"Ms. Katt... I have a plan, but I need you to create an opening for me to hold him off a while," She said.
Neon smirked, "Leave it to a Schnee to make a Faunus do their dirty work," Neon playfully teased.
However, Winter did catch on and looked embarrassed, "I-I didn't mean-!"
Neon snickered, "Easy! I was just playing!" She said. Neon then turned back to Erick with a smile, "I'm counting on you!" She cried as she zoomed forward.
Erick saw her coming and smiled, "Little kitty wants to play, huh?" He asked.
Neon glared at him as she twirled her nunchucks as she continued to charge in. "Little kitty's gonna fuck you up asshole!" Neon replied.
Neon managed to get close, but Erik wasn't going to let her advance any further. His whips cracked through the air, flinging around in erratic, threatening arcs. Neon, sensing the danger, halted her approach and sped back, retreating to her starting position. She was now further from Winter than before, so the three combatants stood at opposing corners, their expressions steely and determined.
With a sudden, unspoken cue, the battle reignited.
Neon darted forward first, activating her semblance to boost her speed, transforming into a blur of bright neon colors. As she closed in, she spun her nunchucks with incredible velocity. Upon reaching Erik, she unleashed a series of rapid strikes, her movements almost too fast to follow.
Erik attempted to counter with his whips, but Neon was too close. In a dazzling display of skill, she landed a succession of blows on Erik—her nunchucks striking his head, shoulder, stomach, and ribs. Each impact caused Erik's aura to glimmer, absorbing the force of her relentless assault.
Desperate to break free, Erik jumped backward and swung his whips in a wide arc. One whip managed to strike Neon across the face, sending her reeling backward.
Meanwhile, Winter stood her ground, concentrating on a glyph that formed beneath her. She gathered as much Aura into it as she could. As she looked up, she saw Neon take the hit to the face and noticed an opening in Erik's defense. Seizing the moment, Winter sprang into action.
Seizing the moment, Winter activated her glyphs, which propelled her forward with graceful precision. She advanced like a blur of light, her saber glowing with a light blue aura. Within an instant, she appeared in front of Erik, her sudden presence taking him by surprise.
Erik's eyes widened in shock at her swift approach, while Winter's gaze remained cold and unwavering.
"I'll have to thank Mr. Arc for this technique," Winter told herself.
With a fluid motion, she swung her saber upward, channeling her aura into the blade. A brilliant light blue arc of energy followed the strike, slicing through the air and striking Erik squarely in the chest. The force of the attack sent him flying backward, crashing through several pillars with a series of thunderous impacts. He finally came to a stop against one of the pillars, slumping to the ground, dazed and winded.
Winter stood poised, her aura still glowing around her saber, ready for whatever might come next.
Erik scrambled to his feet and glared at Winter with fiery intensity. "DAMN YOU!" he shouted, his voice echoing through the lab.
Winter didn't respond with words; she let her actions speak for her. She launched into a series of rapid slashes, each movement precise and controlled. With every swing of her saber, she unleashed arcs of aura, each one flying towards Erik with deadly intent.
Winter watched her attacks with a smirk. 'The first strike was based on Mr. Arc's Arcus Mortis, while these smaller slashes may not be as powerful, they'll wear him down,' she thought, her confidence unwavering.
As the multiple arcs of aura closed in on Erik, he stood his ground, waiting for the right moment. Just as the attacks were about to hit, he activated his whips, now glowing with intense heat. He swung them with expert precision, managing to dissipate a few of the aura arcs. However, he couldn't deflect them all, and several struck him, each impact forcing his aura to flicker and wane.
When the barrage finally ceased, Erik stumbled forward, breathing heavily. Despite the visible strain, he straightened up and fixed Winter with a defiant glare. "Do you... think... that was enough... to stop me?" he asked, his voice strained but resolute. "I will not lose here! I will make sure that the General's dream will come true!"
Winter's eyes narrowed with anger. "And what dream is that!? What dream could be worth destroying an innocent girl?" she cried.
"Peace and protection!" Erik retorted passionately. "You know what's coming, you know the dangers lurking just beyond the horizon! Do you truly believe that, as we are now, we can defend against the real enemy?"
Winter glared, fully understanding who Erik was referring to, but Neon was utterly confused by the exchange. Nevertheless, she pushed her confusion aside and prepared to fight again.
"You're all weak, soft-hearted fools!" Erik yelled, his voice filled with contempt. "That thing is not human! It feels nothing! Should you care for something not made of flesh and bone!?"
With a determined cry of "YES!" Neon charged at him, gliding gracefully across the floor on her rollerblades, her nunchucks spinning in a blur.
Erik swung one of his whips at Neon, but she deftly jumped over it, continuing her forward momentum. He then attempted to ensnare her waist with his second whip, but Neon dropped to her knees, sliding forward, and struck his knee with a powerful blow.
Erik winced in pain and fell to his knees. In the blink of an eye, Winter appeared before him, delivering a swift kick to his face that sent him sprawling onto his back. Neon stood over him, raising her foot to stomp his face.
Erik managed to roll out of the way just in time, narrowly avoiding Neon's foot. He scrambled to his feet, only to be met with a high kick to the gut from Winter, followed by a strike to the face from Neon.
Winter then slashed across Erik's side with her weapon, causing him to stagger. Neon seized the opportunity and kicked him in the leg, her quick, coordinated attack causing him to fall. Even as Erik hit the ground, the two huntresses continued their relentless assault.
Winter's movements were precise and calculated, each strike intended to weaken their adversary. Neon, with her agile grace and relentless energy, complemented Winter's technique with rapid, forceful blows. Erik struggled to defend himself against their combined onslaught, the power and synergy of the two huntresses proving too much for him to counter.
Finally, Erik's aura shattered like glass, dispersing into dust as he collapsed onto his hands and knees. With his aura broken, Winter and Neon stepped back, Winter pointing the tip of her saber at the nape of Erik's neck.
Winter glared down at the rogue, her voice cold and unyielding. "Surrender and face judgment by the Atlas High Court," she declared. "Or, by order of the Atlas Military, I, Winter Schnee, will execute you here. Either way, I'll be satisfied."
Erik looked up at her with a fierce glare and opened his mouth to retort. However, before he could utter a word, Neon struck him over the head, and he crumpled to the ground unconscious.
Neon strapped her nunchucks to her belt and glanced at Winter, who raised an eyebrow at her.
"Oh, don't look at me like that," Neon said with a scoff. "He was about to spout some nonsense before trying to attack you, forcing your hand to kill him, besides, I'd much rather see him rot in prison,"
"Sound reasoning," Winter conceded, sheathing her saber.
"Well, now that he's out for the count, let's groove on back to the Academy," Neon suggested with a playful grin.
Winter nodded in agreement. She summoned a glyph beneath Erik, and ice rapidly formed around his body, encasing him to prevent any chance of escape.
With the rogue encased in ice and unable to move when he awoke, Winter and Neon hurried out of the room, dashed down the stairs, and exited the building. Outside, they met Elm, who stood guard over a cuffed and unconscious Bella and Ciel lying on the ground.
Winter quickly assessed the situation and looked at her fellow specialist. "Where are Neptune and Jaune?" she asked.
Elm met her gaze, her expression calm but focused. "They went on ahead about ten minutes ago," she replied. "And your guy?"
"Frozen in ice but alive," Neon chimed in, turning to Winter. "We can still catch up with them,"
Winter nodded, her eyes sharp with determination. She turned back to Elm. "Are you alright here?" she asked.
Elm smiled confidently and nodded. "Yeah, I'll be fine," she assured. "Backup is on the way, once we've secured this one and yours, and get the cadet to a hospital, we'll head back to the academy and assist you if we can,"
With a quick nod of acknowledgment, Winter and Neon took off running down the street. Neon kept pace easily thanks to her rollerblades, her movements fluid and graceful.
Elm stayed behind, standing guard over the two unconscious rogues, her eyes scanning the surroundings for any additional threats. The night air was filled with tension, the recent battle still fresh in their minds. She knew backup would arrive soon, and once Bella and Ciel were securely restrained, they would join Winter and Neon if needed.
As Winter and Neon raced through the city streets, their minds were focused on their mission. The stakes were high, and they knew they had to catch up with Neptune and Jaune to ensure their success. The sounds of their footsteps echoed through the empty streets, a reminder of the urgency driving them forward.
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Back in Atlas Academy, Pietro sat at Ironwood's desk, his fingers flying over the keyboard, working on code that seemed to lead nowhere. Across the room, Hades stood over the inert body of Penny. The question had been gnawing at Pietro since his capture, and now he couldn't hold it in any longer.
"Who told you about Penny, Hades?" Pietro demanded, his voice laced with frustration and urgency.
Hades glanced at him, a small, knowing smile playing on his lips. "Why do you ask?"
Pietro's glare intensified. "Because the only ones who knew were me, Ironwood, and Winter... so, who told you?" he repeated, his tone edged with desperation.
Hades chuckled softly, savoring the moment. "Very well, I'll tell you..." he began, leaning forward slightly. "It was none other than-"
Before he could finish, the office door was violently blown off its hinges, sent flying across the room. Smoke filled the doorway, shrouding the figure that stood behind it. Suddenly, Jaune burst through the haze, his blade glowing white as he unleashed an Arcus Mortis at the ex-Headmaster.
Reacting swiftly, Hades threw Penny's body to the side and dodged in the opposite direction. The attack hurtled towards Ironwood's desk and Pietro, who was saved at the last second by a tendril of water that wrapped around him and yanked him out of harm's way.
Hades landed gracefully on the far side of the office, his eyes narrowing as he saw Jaune and Neptune stepping through the smoke. Jaune held Penny securely in his arms while Neptune manipulated the water tendril that had saved Pietro.
With a quick huff, Hades addressed the intruders, his tone dripping with condescension. "Mr. Arc... how nice of you to join us," he said, his voice smooth and mocking. "Would you mind handing the professor and his toy back to me?"
Jaune glared at Hades. "Not a chance," he replied firmly.
"Pity," Hades retorted with a sneer.
In an instant, the ex-Headmaster lunged forward, his fist pulled back, ready to strike Jaune. Suddenly, a black glyph materialized between them, sending Hades flying backward and crashing into the office walls.
Jaune, momentarily stunned, quickly turned towards the doorway. Relief washed over him as he saw Winter and Neon rushing in to help, having successfully defeated the Huntsmen they had faced.
Hades rose to his feet with a grunt, shaking off the debris. "You Schnees always know how to make an entrance," he muttered, irritation evident in his voice.
As he stood, Neon dashed over to Jaune and Neptune. Jaune handed Penny to her, and Neptune passed over Pietro. With both in her grasp, Neon activated her Semblance, speeding out of the office to ensure their safety far from the impending confrontation.
Seeing Neon escape, Hades' annoyance turned to fury. He moved to pursue her, but as he took his first step, Jaune and Winter appeared before him in a blur. Winter used her glyphs to propel herself forward, while Jaune utilized his aura step to position himself directly in Hades' path.
Both swung their swords with precision, but Hades anticipated the attack and deftly backed away, narrowly avoiding their blades. However, this retreat led him directly into Neptune's trap. Water tendrils coiled around him tightly, yanking him off his feet and hurling him back toward the window.
Hades smashed against the window, but instead of shattering, the glass only cracked slightly.
"How the hell!?" Neptune exclaimed.
Hades chuckled as he stood up and dusted off his shoulders. "This glass is reinforced," he said. "The only thing that can break it is a Bullhead," he said smugly.
Jaune stepped forward, his shield raised and sword at the ready. His heart burned with rage and hatred for everything Hades had done. "Fine by me you didn't go flying out that window... I want to be the one who kills you!" Jaune shouted.
Hades' eyes widened before he burst into loud, mocking laughter. "BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Don't you mean you're going to arrest me, Huntsman!?" he taunted.
Jaune's growl deepened as his anger surged, feeling the dark presence of Favnear intensify within him. The hatred and fury intermingled, feeding off each other. Sensing the rising tension, Winter and Neptune quickly took up fighting stances beside Jaune, ready to support him the moment he moved.
Hades noticed their readiness to attack and smiled, cracking his knuckles and neck. "Very well then... You leave me no choice," he began. "I'll destroy you,"
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Finally, an update to the story!
I sincerely apologize for the long wait. Life has been incredibly hectic with various IRL commitments, and I've been channeling much of my creative energy into my original story, Rose: Fear Your World, as the positive feedback from friends has been really motivating, and I'm excited to bring my own creation to life.
However, I want to assure you that I have not abandoned my fanfictions. I'm doing my best to write whenever I can, whether it's during my off hours or after work.
Now, what can you expect from the next chapter? Here's a sneak peek:
In the upcoming chapter, it's a thrilling 4v1 showdown! Jaune, Neptune, Winter, and Neon team up to take on Hades with the determination to bring him down once and for all. But can they truly stand a chance against the former Headmaster when he reveals just how formidable he really is? The stakes are higher than ever, and the action is intense. Don't miss out—find out what happens next!