Volume 3, Chapter 23:
Conflict has risen. Trust will be tested. And War approaches as Ruby's message was heard across her contacts before the signal got cut completely. In the medical facility, Winter and Penny just heard her message and wondered what in Remnant happened back at the Academy. A few seconds later, the Arrest Warrant was released with Team RWBY, Team JNOR, The Doctor, and Qrow.
Winter: Weiss. What did you guys do?
Penny: The General is leaving Mantle to perish?
Winter: *sighs and walks ahead* He's saving Remnant. We can't let the Relics fall to Salem.
Penny: But all those people we just protected... They won't survive.
Winter: We don't have time to-
Penny: That doesn't bother you? Everything we learned, what we went through! What about your sister? Our friends?
Winter: *looks at her serious* My personal feelings don't matter. We have orders. I'm to retrieve the power of the Winter Maiden so we can access the Relic. You're here to ensure my safety. Now come on. We've already lost enough time.
Penny: It should matter!
Winter: *holds her hands* Penny. The general is making hard choices, so we don't have to. For the good of all, not just a few.
Penny: *looks down and lets go of Winter's hands* He was right. The Doctor was so right, and we didn't take the chance to follow him from there. The General went from protecting the people to doing what he thought was right and that is going to cause the kingdom to fall.
Penny walked past Winter without making eye contact as Winter stood there for a moment, rethinking her thoughts and once again, failing to understand the Doctor's warnings. She put that all aside and continued to walk to begin the transfer.
Inside the TARDIS, the gang were thinking of what just happened and what was to come. They all knew dark times were coming and all they could do was gather everyone, get the people out to safety, retrieve the Relics, and follow where the Doctor goes next.
The Doctor: We're going to need to split up, but we need to be careful. If they see us, they won't stop until we are in the ground and handcuffed. Blake, Yang, you two will head to get Team JNOR with the Relic of Knowledge and bring them back here. Khan will accompany you in case things get...complicated.
Yang: *nods* Got it! Though, I will be disappointed if there isn't a bit of brawling involved.
The Doctor: Ruby, Weiss, you're with me in heading to the medical facility and stopping Winter from transferring the Winter Maiden powers. *Looks at Weiss* I know she's your sister, but this is not her decision, it's the General's order.
Weiss: *nods* I know.
The Doctor: And it's time...I come face to face with the other Time Lord here, Cinder Fall.
Ruby: Wait! What about Uncle Qrow?
The Doctor: He's on an airship right now. If I'm right, he's with Robyn and...Clover. Oh no...
Yang: I'm sure he's got this! If anything, Robyn will be by his side in case Clover tries to start something. We need to focus on our own missions and get back here as soon as possible.
The Doctor: Right! *Grabs an orb*
Blake: Hang on...is that...
Weiss: That's the orb you used to contain the Void!
The Doctor: A replica. The real one containing the Void is stored away safely. This one...will be to strip Cinder of the Fall Maiden powers once and for all.
Ruby: That's actually genius!
The Doctor: Because if Cinder opens that fob watch and remembers who she is...there's no stopping a time lord with maiden powers.
Blake: Anything a time lord does can define the impossible...you almost did it with Salem.
The Doctor: That was her former self, a glimpse of what was left of her reaching out to my hand because she wanted that pain and darkness to end. But the dark heart of hers refused and killed whatever chance we had to end this. When the day her defeat happens, she'll remember well that she had a chance to prevent it.
Pulling down on the lever, the TARDIS began its drop-off routine with the TARDIS team splitting up to complete both objectives at once before it was too late and before things got uglier than they were. In the skies of Atlas, Qrow just heard Ruby's message and looked right at Clover while having his weapon ready for anything.
Robyn: Declaring martial law? We cannot let him do this.
Clover: Ms. Hill, I'm sure the General understands the enormity of his-
Clover heard his scroll ring and pulled out the Arrest Warrant List with the names and pics of the wanted suspects including Qrow. Tyrian watched with a cocky smile while Robyn and Qrow looked in shock until Clover turned off his scroll and stood up, approaching Qrow.
Qrow: Clover...
Clover: Qrow, you should know that I've been asked to bring you in.
Tyrian: *laughing* A free ride and a show!
Clover: There's also an alert out for Team RWBY's arrest.
Qrow: What? Has James lost his mind!?
Robyn: He's trying to stop anybody who might get in the way of this inhumane plan. Looks like he underestimated me. Again. *Aims my crossbow at Clover*
Clover: Only Qrow is under arrest. After everything we've been through tonight, please don't make me arrest you too.
Qrow: Cut it out! Both of you. We're almost back to Atlas. Let's talk to James personally and-
Tyrian: It's taking a very long time for this show to get to the good part.
Qrow: SHUT UP!
Robyn: He's right. Let's get this over with. *Charges at Clover*
Qrow: Robyn! *sighs* Fine.
Clover: *positions myself* I wish it hadn't come to this.
Qrow: It doesn't have to!
The solo Ace-Ops members and the huntsman and huntresses stared directly at each other before beginning their fight in mid-flight while Tyrian cackled like the maniac he is while preying on the only victim that is the pilot and began to plot.
Back in the Academy, the search for Oscar continues as Team JNR continued to look for him but felt like time was running out and something was very wrong that they have yet to know.
Nora: Oscar must be around here. Oscar! Oscar? *Looks over and gasps* Oscar! You're here!
Nora was relieved to find Oscar alongside the Relic safe as she ran to him, only to hear a sudden shout...from Oscar as well. The real one as he lunged forward and punched the fake Oscar, only for that image to shatter as standing now in front of Oscar and Nora was none other than Neopolitan. Jaune and Ren joined Nora and Oscar as Neo pulled out Hush and pointed it right at Team JNOR.
Oscar: *picks up the Relic* This crazy girl showed up and attacked me. But she looked like someone else.
Nora: Neopolitan.
Oscar: You know her?
Jaune: We haven't exactly heard good things.
Neo kept her eyes on the Relic while Team JNOR waited for her next move, ready to strike back in return and protect the Relic. She pops out a small blade from the tip of her umbrella which gave the clear answer that she was not giving up.
Jaune: Give up! We've got you outnumbered.
Neo ran towards them as Ren shoots at Neo while Nora fires two heavy blasts from Magnhild, but Neo opens her umbrella, spins, and blocks the attacks. Ren runs toward her firing his guns again, but she blocks the bullets with her umbrella once again, then runs and jumps from the wall, swinging her closed umbrella down at him, only for him to block it with his weapons. Nora made the next charge at Neo and swings her hammer, but Neo ducks down, and sends Nora up with her open umbrella before crashing to the ground. Oscar charged next towards her with his cane but she takes him by surprise and thrusting her umbrella between his arm and his side, striking him first. She then flips over with her umbrella still intact on Oscar and uses the momentum to throw Oscar into the air, causing the Relic of Knowledge to fall as Neo takes the chance and jumps to catch the Relic, only for Oscar to slip his cane through the Lamp's handle and pull it back.
As soon as Oscar lands, Neo tries to use the blade from her umbrella to strike Oscar and grab the Relic until Jaune got in between and used his sheild to send Neo flying back. She lands on her feet but hears Nora from behind and didn't duck on time as Nora strikes Neo with her hammer, only for Neo to shatter making her an illusion with the real one still on the loose.
Ren: What!?
Nora: Where'd she go!?
Jaune: We gotta move!
The four hear bullets firing and duck as Atlas soldiers spot them and continue to fire while the team make a run for it as Neo follows, disguising herself as one of the soldiers. She wasn't going to stop until that Relic is hers.
Back in the medical facility, specifically Fria's room, Winter and Penny got Fria inside the transfer chamber as Winter was finishing the final touches while Penny watched on.
Winter: I hope it will be painless for her.
Penny: You said your personal feelings do not matter.
Winter: They won't change my actions. What I'm committed to. The power of the Winter Maiden and the Relic must be kept from our enemies. Even if it means she dies. *Looks down* But yes Penny, we must still acknowledge our personal feelings, wrestle with them. It ensures us that we're on the right path. It's what makes us human. Like the Doctor said, Human progress isn't measured by industry, it's measured by the value you place on a life.
Penny: I think... I think I understand.
Everything was set and the transfer was ready as Winter was about to enter the pod until both her and Penny heard an explosion from outside. The two make a run for it and approach where the explosion came from, which was the hallway near Fria's room and at the end of the hall was the Fall Maiden, the apprentice to Salem, the Forgotten Time Lord, Cinder Fall causing both Winter and Penny to draw their weapons.
Cinder: Hmm. Both of Ironwood's puppets. Lucky me.
Winter: Cinder.
Penny: You were responsible for Beacon. For what happened to me.
Cinder: It was unfortunately temporary. Now step aside or there won't be anything left to salvage this time. *Creates a fireball* What do you think of that?
You arrogant fool! Stop showing off and get it done. He's near...
Penny: I think...*glares at her and hovers* It gives me personal feelings.
The three ladies made a full charge towards each other, creating another battle in this rising war for Atlas. Penny made the first strike, but Cinder stretches her Grimm arm, grabbing Penny and lunging her towards a wall. Winter followed with summoning mini Nevermores to hold Cinder back then swings her sword at her but Cinder dodges it and creates her own sword from the Maiden's powers as both women clashed weapons.
Cinder: You Atlas elites are all the same! You think hoarding power means you'll have it forever, but it just makes the rest of us hungrier. And I refuse to Starve!
Cinder pushes Winter forward then kicks Winter with enough force to send her crashing to the wall as well. Afterwards, Cinder made her way to the entrance of Fria's room until she heard the faint noise of the TARDIS which meant the Doctor had arrived and it wouldn't be long util he gets there. That distraction caused her to be kicked in return by Penny as she releases all her swords for a spinning attack formation, only for Cinder to dodge and block them except for one that slashes a bit of her Grimm arm. Right behind her, Winter pulls out a smaller sword from and goes for the surprise strike but Cinder notices on time and jumps over Winter, blocking her attack with her own swords. The 2 against 1 fight continues to share its strike and block which was beginning to frustrate Cinder especially that any moment, the Doctor was going to show up.
Cinder: I have come too far to be stopped by some toy and puppet!
Back in the Academy, Team JNOR continued to escape fire from the Atlas Soldiers who continued to chase them down. They were all beat and exhausted, but they knew they couldn't stop as they took another corner across the hall, but Oscar was a little late and when he turned around the corner, they were gone from his sight which worried him.
Oscar: Guys?
Guard: They went this way!
Oscar continued to make a run for it, even if he was on his own at the moment until he noticed a hand waving at him from one of the rooms which happened to be Nora. Oscar followed and grabbed Nora's hand as she pulled him to the doorway, covering his mouth as soldiers ran by without any of them noticing Oscar and Nora there. Once they were in the clear, Oscar took a breather then looked over at Nora but noticed her smug expression then her eyes changing to pink and brown before launching Oscar through the doorway. She noticed the Relic and took the opportunity to strike him, grab the Relic, and made a run for it.
Oscar: No!
Jaune: *looks around panicking* Oscar!
After they made it through finding the perfect hiding spot, Jaune was the first to notice that Oscar wasn't around and made the choice to go back after him. He heard Oscar shouting then looked over to see Neo coming right after him. However, a loud blast went past by Jaune and almost hit Neo, making her fall back on the ground. She got up immediately, but her face went from pissed to scared.
Dalek Khan: SURRENDER! *Fires again*
The Calgary arrived with Dalek Khan using the long-range section of his mini gun to stun Neo but made a run for it to the other side of the hallway. Jaune helped Oscar up as Ren and Nora join them as well then came Blake and Yang, but little did they know, they were too late.
Blake: Are you guys okay?
Oscar: We got attacked by Neo...and she took the Relic!
Yang: Khan! Full scan to see where she's heading to!
Oscar: I'm sorry...
Jaune: Don't be.
Ren: We weren't ready to become Huntsmen.
Nora: That's not true!
Ren: Then why aren't we holding the Relic?
Blake: Ren...
Ren: Now Salem has the Lamp, Ironwood has the Staff, and we have NOTHING!
Jaune: Ren, that's enough.
Dalek Khan: Her location has been detected but we have two problems.
Yang: What are they?
Dalek Khan: She approached an escape route while the fleet of soldiers coming here passed by her.
Nora: She disguised herself and made it out.
Guard: Drop your weapons!
Jaune: Fall back!
Dalek Khan: OUT OF THE WAY!
Everyone moved behind the Dalek as the soldiers began to fire but Dalek Khan activated his mini gun to stun mode and fired at every Atlas soldier, leaving them temporarily paralyzed.
Dalek Khan: WE MUST MOVE NOW!
Yang: The Doctor, Ruby, and Weiss are still over there! We need another way out!
Pietro: Hello? Anybody there? Can you hear me?
That familiar voice rang through each of the heroes' scrolls as they opened it to see their scrolls working and that voice belonged to Pietro Pollendina.
Maria: Finest mind in Atlas!
Jaune: Dr. Pollendina! Maria! Where are you guys?
Maria: Grabbing our getaway ship. We need to hightail it out of here. Where are you?
Nora: The academy training room.
Pietro: Head to the nearest exit route, we'll meet you there and transport you out of there!
Yang: Let's Go!
Everyone made a run for it but Jaune turned around once again and didn't see Oscar again which put him in panic once again as the others noticed.
Jaune: Oscar? Oscar!
Nora: Where he go?!
Dalek Khan: Locating!
Oscar: Sorry, but you all need to go on without me.
Jaune: What are you talking about!?
Oscar: There's something I have to do alone.
Running past the paralyzed soldiers, Oscar made a run to the other side of the hallway where he plans to go for his own plan in hoping there could be a last grasp at preventing all of this from falling for good.
Back in the Medical Facility, the doors to Fria's room opened from the explosion created by Cinder Fall as she entered the room with a beaten and bruised Winter Schnee, dropping her to the ground. Cinder used her Grimm arm and ripped open the transfer pod, waking up Fria.
Cinder: You had your time in the sun, but now I'm afraid your time is up.
Fria: Yes. I've been waiting here...for some time, I think. What was I waiting for?
Cinder: *smirks* Me. *lunges my Grimm arm at her*
Fria: *looks at Cinder and grabs her arm* No. I had a job to do.
Fria's eyes glowed in blue flames from her Maiden powers which took Cinder by surprise before Fria released a blast of blue energy, sending Cinder crashing to a wall and creating a whirlwind around herself. Cinder got up and tried to stretch her Grimm arm out, only to see it freezing. Penny helped out a weakened Winter but saw the maiden powers at display.
Winter: What are you doing!? My life doesn't matter!
Penny: I disagree. *Looks at the whirlwind* What is that?
Winter: That's the power of a fully realized Maiden.
Winter got up slowly and tried to get closer to the whirlwind, only to feel the strong cold temperature with her gloves shattering as ice and leaving her hand red which caused her to grunt in more pain.
Winter: It's too cold. We have to do something! *Looks over* PENNY!
Penny didn't listen to Winter's orders as she slowly walked towards the whirlwind due to being a robot which meant it wouldn't affect her much besides a few scratches. Cinder noticed and was about to make a full charge towards Penny until she felt something strike her from behind her, causing her to let out a painful scream. She looked at herself and felt her Maiden's powers disappearing causing her to turn around rapidly and noticed the Doctor was now here and using some orb to strip her powers.
The Doctor: This ends here!
Cinder: *grunts in pain* Nooooo!...
Allow me to take over, idiot.
Cinder: NO!
Suddenly, Cinder collapsed on the ground as the Doctor continued to finish removing her powers but in a matter of seconds, Cinder got up and kicked the orb out of the Doctor's hands, regaining her powers. Only problem was this was Cinder Fall, but her real self, her time lord self.
Time Lord Cinder: Hello my dear Doctor.
The Doctor: *eyes widened* You...b-but How?! You haven't opened your fob watch!
Time Lord Cinder: I haven't. Nor I have it with me which is bollocks! So, I put Cinder on timeout and temporarily regained my body. I've been looking forward to finally facing you.
The Doctor got up immediately and positioned himself in combat style while Time Lord Cinder chuckled and charged towards him for the first fight between Time Lords. She was fast and very agile, which was tricky for the Doctor as he took in a few hits but also blocked a few and landed a few hits on her.
The Doctor: Who are you? Cinder Fall is just your cover name!
Time Lord Cinder: You already know who I am.
The two continued to fight on while Penny made her way inside the whirlwind where she approaches Fria now levitating in the air. Fria notices which cause the flames to disappear from her eyes as the whirlwind starts to slow down.
Penny: Are you okay?
Fria: I had a job to do. I was supposed to protect the power of the maiden until I was ready. I worry I may have lost track of time. But you can tell James that I'm ready now.
Penny: Ma'am, if you do that...
Fria: I'll be gone. *Smiles softly* I know I have a hard time remembering, but I remember that. *Lowers down to the floor* While everything might seem dark and trouble is arising, the sun will shine on Remnant at the end of this battle and the stars will shine so bright. *Holds Penny's hand* What's your name?
Penny: It's Penny, ma'am.
Fria: Penny. Are you the one?
Back outside the whirlwind, The Doctor and Time Lord Cinder continue their fight as both are evenly matched with Cinder's speed and agility but the Doctor's quick thinking and martial arts. He noticed that not one time during their fight, she has not used the Grimm arm or Maiden's power.
The Doctor: We don't have to keep fighting! There are much bigger troubles out there!
Time Lord Cinder: Oh, I already know that. And I'm already making plans of my own as well. You, nor these weaklings nor Salem will be able to stop me! The only person who's in my way is CINDER FALL! *Goes for a kick*
The Doctor: *dodges it and dropkicks her* You don't know don't you?
Time Lord Cinder: Know what, darling?
The Doctor: We aren't the only Time Lords in Remnant. The Master is here as well.
Time Lord Cinder: *eyes widened* What?!...
Fear and conflict rose in her but at the same time, she began to feel weak as she knew that Cinder was trying to take over again. She fell on her knees, having the inner struggle for her own body as the Doctor noticed and quickly went for the orb.
Time Lord Cinder: NO! STAY DOWN YOU FOOL! *Grunts in pain* THIS IS MY BODY! FOR I AM- *collapses on the ground*
Weiss: *Rushes in and looks around* Doctor! *gasps* WINTER!
Ruby: LOOK OUT!
All eyes were on the whirlwind as it grew faster and stronger before releasing a strong gust of wind, sending everyone flying back and crashing in different places. Beneath Atlas Academy was a secret room just like Beacon and Haven, the vault to the Relic of Creation as James Ironwood stood in front of it, waiting for Winter to return as the Winter Maiden and open it. He heard the elevator coming down, meaning the transfer was done.
Ironwood: Winter, thank you. I know that must have been difficult. I... I'm so sorry.
Ironwood turned around believing he was talking to his second in command, but it wasn't her at all. Instead, it was Oscar coming down the elevator but the posture he had of holding the cane right in front of him made James believe for a moment that it was his oldest friend to come talk to him.
Ironwood: And...whom do I have the pleasure of speaking with?
Oscar: Still just me.
Ironwood: It was smart of you not to bring the Lamp down here. I wouldn't trust me either right now.
Oscar: Trust is what I'm hoping to fix. I know we can still figure this out, all of it, together. Please.
Ironwood: Do you intend to fight me?
Oscar: No. That's exactly what she wants. I guess it's because of Oz, but...holding it helps calm me down when I'm afraid.
Ironwood: You still think I'm afraid?
Oscar: We all are. It's what we do in our fear that reveals-
Ironwood: That's easy for you to say! You can label me whatever you'd like, but the fact of the matter is I was right! The minute I softened, let my guard down, that's when Salem had her opening.
Oscar: If you abandon Mantle, you abandon our best chance of reuniting the world. You abandon Remnant, leaving millions to fend for themselves so a few can survive. What kind of-
Ironwood: *rolls my eyes* All excellent philosophical points that won't matter if Salem wins.
Oscar: Listen to me!
Ironwood: No, you listen! *Walks towards Oscar* I am done letting others' inability to see the big picture get in the way of doing what's right. Robyn, the council, this Kingdom... even you.
Oscar: Then you're as dangerous as she is, James. The Doctor was very much right, he warned us all, and now we'll have to pay the price including yourself.
Ironwood: James is what my friends call me. To you...it's General.
In a shocking act, Ironwood pulled out his gun, aimed right at Oscar, and fired his shot at him, breaking Oscar's aura, and falling off the edge of the vault. He continued to fall with his eyes slowly closing until he heard a familiar voice he hadn't heard in quite some time and that caused his eyes to glow yellow.
Ozpin: Oscar. The single quality that is common across every living creature on this planet...is fear.
Grabbing the cane, Oscar shifted the gears and plunged down towards the bottom pit with green electricity being charged from the cane and surrounded him.
Ozpin: It's funny then, that as common as fear is...we so easily underestimate its power.
Back in the Medical Facility, chaos left what was once Fria's room all unrecognizable with pieces of ice around it and a giant hole left on the top of the roof. Everyone regained consciousness as the Doctor grabbed the orb and looked around for Cinder Fall, but she was nowhere to be seen. He looked over to Penny who was next to Fria as he got up to check on her while Weiss went to check on Winter and Ruby on Penny.
Weiss: Winter.
Winter: *looks at her* What did you do?
Ruby: Are you alright? Penny, what happened?
Penny: She's...gone.
Everyone looked down as The Doctor checked for any signs of life but there was nothing as he closed his eyes momentarily and placed her hand on her heart. He looked up with tears falling from his eyes to give the signal that she was now resting.
The Doctor: Rest now, my friend. May you shine with the beautiful stars across the universe.
Winter: No. She's a part of you now, Penny.
The Doctor and White Rose duo were confused as to what Winter meant until they all saw Penny's eyes that were releasing green flames from her eyes, giving them the clear meaning of all this: Penny Pollendina was now the Winter Maiden.
Ozpin: Fear of growing close to someone...a subsequent fear of loss.
Outside of Atlas and Mantle, was a large airship wreck with smoke, flames, and blood. For what was a fight for what was right ended in sheer terror. Qrow holding the bloodied hand of Clover, whose lifeless eyes remained open, watching the sunset before descending into the afterlife as well. The battle turned worse after Tyrian impaled Clover in the chest with Qrow's weapon. Robyn slowly recovered from the crash and noticed the horrifying sight as more airships from Atlas were arriving towards them.
Ozpin: Fear of failure.
In the skies of Atlas, Cinder Fall was flying with the use of her Maiden's powers as she let out a frustrating scream, once again failing to capture another powers of the Maiden while the time lord version of her screamed mentally at the revelation of the Master being here in Remnant and that she and the Doctor weren't truly alone.
Ozpin: And as more people depend on you, those fears can take on greater power.
In one of the exit routes of Atlas Academy, Team JNR, Blake, Yang, and Dalek Khan met with Pietro and Maria, hopping into the ship and flying off. Their minds filled with worry and stress after losing the Relic and no word from Oscar at all. Oscar continues to fall but was now in position to make impact with the bottom of the Academy.
Ozpin: But fear itself isn't worthy of concern. It is who we become while in its clutches.
Oscar lets out a strong roaring scream as he lunges towards the bottom before a loud crashing noise is heard followed by clouds of dust. Oscar made it through but plummets through the air just beneath the City of Atlas and down to Mantle he goes.
Winter: *sits up in pain* I suggest you all surrender and comply with the General's orders. Or...as the Doctor likes to do most...Run.
Weiss: No! *Holds her hand* You're hurt! I'm not going to leave you like this.
Winter: *smiles softly* You're not leaving me. I'm giving you a head start. *Reaches towards my ear* This is Special Operative Schnee in need of immediate medical assistance. Send reinforcements, over.
The Doctor: We need to go. The damage has been done...and we're entering the beginning of a war...
Winter: Doctor...make me a promise. That you will protect my sister, her friends, and find a way to end this once and for all.
The Doctor: *nods* It's been my promise since arriving here to Remnant.
Winter: *nods in return* Good. That's what Remnant needs most right now... Hope.
The TARDIS made her arrival as the girls looked outside to see Atlas airships arriving. Weiss looked over at her sister as she did not wish to leave her nor in this state, but the comforting smile Winter gave her was enough to convince her that she will be okay. Ruby, Weiss, and Penny made their way inside the TARDIS while the Doctor looked at the skies and noticed it was beginning to turn dark once again despite the sun coming out. He pulled something out of his pocket and placed it in Winter's hand.
The Doctor: Only open it, when you need us.
The Doctor ran back to the TARDIS as the police box began to disappear into thin air and made its leave. Winter laid back in pain and waited for medical attention while staring at what the Doctor placed in her hand, a badge with her name on it and a text that says CERTIFIED UNIT Member.
Inside the TARDIS, Weiss and Ruby continued to comfort Penny after everything that just happened while the Doctor input the coordinates of the meetup with the rest of the team who were in the hijacked Atlas airship. All of that was interrupted with the TARDIS rang an alarm, startling everyone.
Weiss: Doctor! What's happening?
The Doctor: They're here...
Dark clouds were looming to Atlas with red and white lighting flickering around the clouds as a terrifying horn noise erupted from the clouds. And from the darkness of the clouds, came out a behemoth of a monster surrounded by an entire army of flying Grimm and Cyber Grimm. This flying beast was the ultimate hybrid creation between Salem and Ashad as an enormous whale-like Grimm merged from the clouds with parts of its body being Cybernetic. The name was Cyber Monstra and on top of the cyber hybrid was Salem herself who smiles confidentially approaching Atlas.
For the War of Remnant was just about its near tipping point to begin...